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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9473 Staff AnalysisDecember 5, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9473 NAME: Our Lady Good Counsel Parking Lot — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1300 Block of S. Van Buren Street, West Side OWNER/APPLICANT: Catholic Diocese of Little Rock/Owner Cromwell Architects/Agent PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for development of a church parking lot on this R-3 zoned property. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the west side of S. Van Buren Street, one block south of West 12th Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD - The Our Lady of Good Counsel campus occupies two locks to the east of the site. Single family homes are located to the west as well as to the north and south across 13th and 14th Streets. The proposed parking lot is to incorporate the Van Buren right-of-way (proposed for abandonment as a separate item) which functions mostly as a church driveway today as well as two single family lots. The parking lot will be screened and landscaped to comply with code. Staff believes the new parking lot should be compatible with the neighborhood. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Oak Forest, Hope, Fair Park and University District Neighborhood associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The proposed parking lot is to incorporate the Van Buren right-of-way (proposed for abandonment as a separate item) and two residential lots. The asphalt paved parking lot is to contain approximately 56 parking spaces. The number may vary slightly to accommodate right-of-way dedication and required landscaping. Access will be from W. 13th and W. 14th Streets as well as from the existing church parking lot to the east. December 5, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9473 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The property is located in the City's designated mature area. A twenty- five (25%) percent reduction of the buffer and perimeter planning bed widths is acceptable. Requirements for landscaping in land use buffers shall be the same as perimeter landscaping at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet or six (6) feet nine (9) inches in designated mature areas. 4. Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the R-2 zoned property to the west. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 5. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street rights -of -way. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 7. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter. 8. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling 2 December 5, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9473 Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 14th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 13th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to 13th Street and 14th Street including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. The new back of curb should be located 15.5 ft. from the center of the existing street. The new curb and gutter on 13th Street should extend to the existing curb and gutter to the north on the east side of Van Buren Street. 4. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). 6. Show on plan any proposed gates and fencing? Gates should be located at least 20 ft. the back of roadway curb. Without gates, a cut thru is being created. 7. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 9. Per Sec. 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding conditions provisions to minimize such flooding conditions should be included in the design of the stormwater management improvements. Such 3 December 5, 2019 ITEM NO.: $ Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9473 provisions may include downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff and its regulated discharge to the downstream stormwater drainage system. 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : Retain 10' wide sewer easement for existing public sewer mains. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal, however Entergy would request to retain easement for existing facilities on the property or relocate them. There appears to be some conflict with existing electrical utilities at this location. The facilities in question could be relocated at the property owner's request/expense. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) owns and operates an underground natural gas facility within the 10' alley in between W 14th Street & what is assumed to be W. 13th Street. The facilities extend to a close proximity to S. Van Buren, therefore, CNP requests our facilities be located prior to any excavation activity near the alley. Let me know if there is any additional information you may need. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Buildinc Codes: No comment. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comment. Rock ReAion_METRO: No comment. 4 December 5, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z-9473 Plannina Division: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 13, 2019) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and stated they would get with the applicant after the meeting to go over the issues. Staff requested a signage plan and asked if the parking lot would be gated and secured outside of use hours. Staff stated all site lighting must be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site. Staff requested typical parking stall dimensions and asked of what material the parking lot would be paved. Public Works staff comments were presented. Staff noted the requirements for right-of-way dedication and half -street improvements to 13th and 14th Streets. Staff stated a storm water runoff evaluation should be conducted and a sketch grading and drainage plan was needed. Landscape comments were presented. Comments from the other reviewing agencies and departments were noted. The committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for development of a church parking lot utilizing the Van Buren street right-of-way (proposed for abandonment as a separate item) and two residential lots, all located to the west of the church campus. The asphalt paved parking lot is proposed to contain 56 parking spaces. The number may vary slightly to accommodate right-of-way dedication and required landscaping. Access will be from W. 13th and W. 14th Streets as well as from the existing church parking lot to the east. All site lighting will be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site. The applicant submitted responses to most of the issues raised at subdivision committee. The sketch grading and drainage plan was provided. The parking lot will be gated after hours. Right-of-way for 13th and 14th Streets will be dedicated and most of the half -street improvements will be constructed. There is one variance requested. The applicant is requesting not to have to construct a sidewalk on either the 13th or 14th Street perimeters. Staff does not support that variance. 5 December 5, 2019 A 011LY,10[GaE V[OTTi 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FILE NO.: Z-9473 Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to complained with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report. Staff recommends denial of the requested variance to not construct the sidewalks on the 13th and 14t" Street perimeters. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 2019) The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in support or opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. Staff informed the commission that it had been determined that the sidewalk waiver was not an appropriate issue for the commission to consider; that it would be addressed at the time of permit review by Public Works and the Board of Directors. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 0 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS NOVEMBER 13, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8. OUR LADY GOOD COUNSEL PARKING LOT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1300 BLK OF VAN BUREN, WEST SIDE Z-9473 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Based on the age of the Subdivisions, the Bills of Assurance likely do not address use issues. 2. Provide a signage plan. 3. All site lighting must be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site. 4. Provide dimensions of or typical parking space 5. Of what material is the parking lot to be paved? 6. Will the parking lot be gated and secured outside use hours? VarianceN\Iaivers: i None requested. Public Works- 1 . Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 14th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 13th St for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. ; Construct one-half street improvement to 13th St. and 14th St. including 5-foot sidewalks' # ,�a� with planned development. The new back of curb shouldbe located 15.5 fi: from the center. of the existing street. The new curb and gutter on 13th St. should extend to the existing-6t 519J curb and gutter to the north on the east side of Van Buren St. 4. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. V n1A : C:'a11{L M b 5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). 6. Show on plan any proposed gates and fencing? Gates should be located at least 20 ft the back of roadway curb. Without gates, a cut thru is being created. 7. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 9. Per Sec. 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream NO.:8. CON'T) 7-9473) development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding conditions provisions to minimize such flooding conditions should be included in the deisgn of the stormwater management improvements. Such provisions may include downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff an its regulated discharge to the downstream stormwater drainage system. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Retain 10' wide sewer easement for existing public sewer mains. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal, however Entergy would request to retain easement for existing facilities on the property or relocate them. There appears to be some conflict with existing electrical utilities at this location. The facilities in question could be relocated at the property owner's requestlexpense. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) owns and operates an underground natural gas facility within the 10' alley in between W 14th St. & what is assumed to be W 13th St. The facilities extend to a close proximity to S Van Buren, therefore, CNP requests our facilities be located prior to any excavation activity near the alley. Let me know if there is any additional information you may need. AT&T- No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. Building Codes: No comment. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region METRO: No comment planning Division: No comment. ITEM NO.: 8. (CON Landscape: &%Trl Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The property is located in the City's designated mature area. A twenty-five (25%) percent reduction of the buffer and perimeter planning bed widths is acceptable. Requirements for landscaping in land use buffers shall be the same as perimeter landscaping at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet or six (6) feet nine (9) inches in designated mature areas. 4. Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the R-2 zoned property to the west. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 5. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street rights -of -way. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 7. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter. 8. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Required notice are to be sent via certified mail no later than November 20, 2019. The City provided notices form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than November 29, 2019. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS NOVEMBER 13, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8. OUR LADY GOOD COUNSEL PARKING LOT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1300 BLK OF VAN BUREN, WEST SIDE Z-9473) Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Based on the age of the Subdivisions, the Bills of Assurance likely do not address use issues. 2. Provide a signage plan. 3. All site lighting must be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site. 4. Provide dimensions of or typical parking space 5. Of what material is the parking lot to be paved? 6. Will the parking lot be gated and secured outside use hours? Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 14th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 13th St for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to 13th St. and 14th St. including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. The new back of curb should be located 15.5 ft from the center of the existing street. The new curb and gutter on 13th St. should extend to the existing curb and gutter to the north on the east side of Van Buren St. 4. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). 6. Show on plan any proposed gates and fencing? Gates should be located at least 20 ft the back of roadway curb. Without gates, a cut thru is being created. 7. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 9. Per Sec. 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream ITEM NO.: 8. (CON -9473 development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding conditions provisions to minimize such flooding conditions should be included in the deisgn of the stormwater management improvements. Such provisions may include downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff an its regulated discharge to the downstream stormwater drainage system. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Retain 10' wide sewer easement for existing public sewer mains. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal, however Entergy would request to retain easement for existing facilities on the property or relocate them. There appears to be some conflict with existing electrical utilities at this location. The facilities in question could be relocated at the property owner's request/expense. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) owns and operates an underground natural gas facility within the 10' alley in between W 14th St. & what is assumed to be W 13th St. The facilities extend to a close proximity to S Van Buren, therefore, CNP requests our facilities be located prior to any excavation activity near the alley. Let me know if there is any additional information you may need. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. Building Codes: No comment. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region METRO: No comment. Planninq Division: No comment. ITEM NO.: 8. (CO Z-947 Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The property is located in the City's designated mature area. A twenty-five (25%) percent reduction of the buffer and perimeter planning bed widths is acceptable. Requirements for landscaping in land use buffers shall be the same as perimeter landscaping at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (Y2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet or six (6) feet nine (9) inches in designated mature areas. 4. Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the R-2 zoned property to the west. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 5. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street rights -of -way. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 7. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter. 8. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Required notice are to be sent via certified mail no later than November 20, 2019. The City provided notices form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than November 29, 2019. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS NOVEMBER 13, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8. OUR LADY GOOD COUNSEL PARKING LOT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1300 BLK OF VAN BUREN. WEST SIDE Z-9473 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Based on the age of the Subdivisions, the Bills of Assurance likely do not address use issues. 2. Provide a signage plan. 3. All site lighting must be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site. 4. Provide dimensions of or typical parking space 5. Of what material is the parking lot to be paved? 6. Will the parking lot be gated and secured outside use hours? Variance/Waivers: ® None requested. Public Works: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 14th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 13th St for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to 13th St. and 14th St.yincludin 5-foot sidewalks '� { Q with planned development. The new back of curb should be located 15.5 ft from the center �� of the existing street. The new curb and gutter on 13th St. should extend to the existing,��'��ti 51900 curb and gutter to the north on the east side of Van Buren St. 4. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. %I C�A7,�ACy0a M Dr14m 5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). 6. Show on plan any proposed gates and fencing? Gates should be located at least 20 ft the back of roadway curb. Without gates, a cut thru is being created. 7. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 9. Per Sec. 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream ITEM NO.: 8. CON'T Z-9473 development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding conditions provisions to minimize such flooding conditions should be included in the deisgn of the stormwater management improvements. Such provisions may include downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff an its regulated discharge to the downstream stormwater drainage system. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Retain 10' wide sewer easement for existing public sewer mains. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal, however Entergy would request to retain easement for existing facilities on the property or relocate them. There appears to be some conflict with existing electrical utilities at this location. The facilities in question could be relocated at the property owner's request/expense. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) owns and operates an underground natural gas facility within the 10' alley in between W 14th St. & what is assumed to be W 13th St. The facilities extend to a close proximity to S Van Buren, therefore, CNP requests our facilities be located prior to any excavation activity near the alley. Let me know if there is any additional information you may need. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. Building Codes: No comment. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region METRO: No comment. Planning Division. No comment. ITEM NO.: 8. (CON' 73 Landscape: Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The property is located in the City's designated mature area. A twenty-five (25%) percent reduction of the buffer and perimeter planning bed widths is acceptable. Requirements for landscaping in land use buffers shall be the same as perimeter landscaping at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet or six (6) feet nine (9) inches in designated mature areas. 4. Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the R-2 zoned property to the west. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 5. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street rights -of -way. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 7. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter. 8. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Required notice are to be sent via certified mail no later than November 20, 2019. The City provided notices form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than November 29, 2019.