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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6363-K Staff Analysisw ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-6323-K NAME. The Village at Rahling Road Revised Long -form PCD LOCATION: located on the Southeast corner of Rahling Road and Rahling Circle Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. No comment on proposed bank site. Provide sidewalks, drive aprons, and access improvements in accordance with the approved overall site plan for the PCD. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater:_ Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Fire Department- Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA bus route. Planning Division: Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. May 26, 2005 ITEM NO.: 10 NAME: The Village at Rahling Road Revised Long -form PCD FILE NO.: Z-6323-K LOCATION: Located on the Southeast corner of Rahling Road and Rahling Circle DEVELOPER: Bank of Little Rock 200 North State Street Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 0.9915 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 k FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF C-2, Shopping Center District uses Revised PCD Branch Bank Facility VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On August 5, 1997, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,542 which established The Village at Rahling Road Long -form PCD. The PCD established a 14-lot development with C-2 uses being permitted. The initial action approved a site plan for Lots 1 and 2 of the development with the intent being that each of the remaining lots would be brought to the Commission on an individual basis as a particular development was proposed. Subsequent actions have been approved to allow several small buildings on the properties within the development. May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6323-K A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revise a previously approved PCD to allow the construction of a single -story branch bank facility. The applicant has indicated the bank will contain approximately 3000 square feet with three drive -through teller lanes plus an additional lane for a 24-hour ATM. The applicant has indicated 24 on -site parking spaces. The site plan indicates signage will comply with signage allowed in office zones. A shared driveway will be constructed along the south side of the development serving the bank along with the future development of the indicated lot to the south. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a cleared flat site with street improvements in place. The property was cleared and graded with initial development of the PCD. Access to the lot is via Rahling Circle, off of Rahling Road. Smaller office buildings are located adjacent to the proposed site to the south. The larger building of the original multiuse PCD is located northwest of the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The St. Charles Community Association, the Chenal Ridge Property Owners Association, the Margeaux Property Owners Association, all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. There is not an active neighborhood association located in the area. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. No comment on proposed bank site. Provide sidewalks, drive aprons, and access improvements in accordance with the approved overall site plan for the PCD. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. EnterQy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. K May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6323-K Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA bus route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow construction of a branch bank facility on a proposed lot. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, Il, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. Master Street Plan: Rahling Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Rahling Circle is shown as a Commercial Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. A Commercial Local Street is built to Collector standards and has additional landscaping. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Rahling Road since it is a Minor Arterial. Since this case is part of an existing shopping center development, access to the site should be internal and no additional curb cuts should be created. City Recognized NeighborhoodAction Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. 3 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6323-K G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 5, 2005) Mr. Tim Daters was present representing the request. Staff introduced the item giving an overview of the proposed development. Staff stated there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff noted the comment from Central Arkansas Water suggesting Mr. Daters contact the water department directly for future clarification. Commissioner Yates questioned the purpose of Tract D. Mr. Daters stated due to the slope of the tract, the area was not being proposed for development and would potentially be set up as green space. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding issues related to the request raised at the May 5, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is proposing to revise a previously approved PCD to allow the construction of a single -story branch bank facility. The applicant has indicated the bank will contain approximately 3000 square feet with three drive -through teller lanes plus an additional lane for a 24- hour ATM. The applicant has indicated 24 on -site parking spaces. The ordinance would typically require the placement of seven on -site parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the minimum ordinance requirement for an office development. The site plan indicates signage will comply with signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area. The site plan includes the placement of a shared driveway along the south side of the development serving the bank along with the future development of the indicated lot to the south. Staff is supportive of the indicated driveway location to allow shared access to the currently undeveloped lots and limiting the number of curb cuts onto Rahling Circle. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The Village at Rahling Road conceptual PCD was previously approved to allow a mixture of uses to occur as a part of the overall development plan. Staff feels the placement of a branch bank on the site is consistent with the previously approved development plan. 4 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FILE NO.: Z-6323-K Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 26, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 FILE NO.: Z-6323-K NAME: The Village at Rahling Road Revised Long -form PCD LOCATION: Located on the Southeast corner of Rahling Road and Rahling Circle DEVELOPER: Bank of Little Rock 200 North State Street Little Rock, AR 72201 FNC;INFFR- White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 0.9915 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCESMAIVERS BACKGROUND: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 k FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF C-2, Shopping Center District uses Revised PCD Branch Bank Facility UESTED: None requested. On August 5, 1997, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,542 which established The Village at Rahling Road Long -form PCD. The PCD established a 14-lot development with C-2 uses being permitted. The initial action approved a site plan for Lots 1 and 2 of the development with the intent being that each of the remaining lots would be brought to the Commission on an individual basis as a particular development was proposed. Subsequent actions have been approved to allow several small buildings on the properties within the development. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revise a previously approved PCD to allow the construction of a single -story branch bank facility. The applicant has indicated FILE NO.: Z-6323-K (Cont.) the bank will contain approximately 3000 square feet with three drive -through teller lanes plus an additional lane for a 24-hour ATM. The applicant has indicated 24 on -site parking spaces. The site plan indicates signage will comply with signage allowed in office zones. A shared driveway will be constructed along the south side of the development serving the bank along with the future development of the indicated lot to the south. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a cleared flat site with street improvements in place. The property was cleared and graded with initial development of the PCD. Access to the lot is via Rahling Circle, off of Rahling Road. Smaller office buildings are located adjacent to the proposed site to the south. The larger building of the original multiuse PCD is located northwest of the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The St. Charles Community Association, the Chenal Ridge Property Owners Association, the Margeaux Property Owners Association, all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. There is not an active neighborhood association located in the area. D. ENGINEERING COMME 1. No comment on proposed bank site. Provide sidewalks, drive aprons, and access improvements in accordance with the approved overall site plan for the PCD. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ene[g : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 2 FILE NO.: Z-6323-K (Cont. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA bus route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow construction of a branch bank facility on a proposed lot. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. Master Street Plan: Rahling Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Rahling Circle is shown as a Commercial Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. A Commercial Local Street is built to Collector standards and has additional landscaping. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Rahling Road since it is a Minor Arterial. Since this case is part of an existing shopping center development, access to the site should be internal and no additional curb cuts should be created. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 5, 2005) Mr. Tim Daters was present representing the request. Staff introduced the item giving an overview of the proposed development. Staff stated there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff noted the comment from Central Arkansas Water suggesting Mr. Daters contact the water department directly for future clarification. Commissioner Yates questioned the purpose of Tract D. Mr. Daters stated due to the slope of the tract, the area was not being proposed for development and would potentially be set up as green space. 3 FILE NO.: Z-6323-K (Cont. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding issues related to the request raised at the May 5, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is proposing to revise a previously approved PCD to allow the construction of a single -story branch bank facility. The applicant has indicated the bank will contain approximately 3000 square feet with three drive -through teller lanes plus an additional lane for a 24- hour ATM. The applicant has indicated 24 on -site parking spaces. The ordinance would typically require the placement of seven on -site parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the minimum ordinance requirement for an office development. The site plan indicates signage will comply with signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area. The site plan includes the placement of a shared driveway along the south side of the development serving the bank along with the future development of the indicated lot to the south. Staff is supportive of the indicated driveway location to allow shared access to the currently undeveloped lots and limiting the number of curb cuts onto Rahling Circle. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The Village at Rahling Road conceptual PCD was previously approved to allow a mixture of uses to occur as a part of the overall development plan. Staff feels the placement of a branch bank on the site is consistent with the previously approved development plan. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 26, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 4