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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0554-D Staff AnalysisSUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS FEBRUARY 20, 2019 ITEM NO.: 1. LOT 1 MABELVALE WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE PLAN REVIEW _ 11205 OTTER CREEK SOUTH ROAD (5-554-D) Planning Staff Comments: 1. Label rear yard setback for building in Phase 1. 25 feet required if the phase line is to become a lot line in the future. 2. Indicate dumpster locations and required screening. 3. Locate and describe existing and proposed site lighting. All site lighting should be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site. 4. Locate and describe all existing and proposed fencing. 5. Label proposed pavement material 6. Section 31-13 states: Term of approval. Any applicant receiving approval of a site plan shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) years from the date of approval to obtain all required permits unless an extension of time is granted by the Planning Commission. Otherwise, the site plan approval shall be considered void. In an approved multiple -phased development, any phases for which the required permits have not been obtained within three (3) years of the date of approval must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in the same manner as established for the initial subdivision site plan review. Variance/Waivers: 60' access easement to allow for future application to subdivide the lot, creating a lot without street frontage Possible rear setback for building on phase I Public Works: 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property owner. 4. Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access easement for future maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners' association. 5. If disturbed area is I or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. 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. 7. All public drainage easements including the easement along the south property line must be unobstructed and access provided to the public right-of-way by constructed infrastructure and/or documented on the final plat. March 14, 2019 ITEM NO.: 1 NAME: Lot 1, Mabelvale West Industrial Park Site Plan Review LOCATION: 11,205 Otter Creek South Road DEVELOPER: Crossland Realty Group 833 S. East Ave. Columbus, KS 66725 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Crossland Realty Group, owner McGetrick & McGetrick, authorized agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: McGetrick & McGetrick 11601 Bass Pro parkway Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 12.72 -acres WARD: 7 CURRENT ZONING: VARIANCEM/AIVERS: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 lot, 1 tracts PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 1-2, Light Industrial FILE NO.: S-554-D FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CENSUS TRACT: 41.03 1. Access to public street with a 60' access easement to the second tract. BACKGROUND: In 2007, plans were approved for construction of a 200,000 square foot building on this property. However, only a 100,000 square foot building was constructed. In 2012, a site plan was approved showing two buildings. The second building was never constructed. March 14, 2019 UBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FIL E NO._ S-554-D A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting site plan review approval to allow for construction of a second, 70,000 square foot warehouse building. A 47-space parking lot is indicated on the north side of the proposed new building. A truck dock area is indicated on the east side of the building. The site consists of one, 12.72 acre tract. The applicant has indicated two tracts corresponding to the phases with the existing development being on Tract/Phase 1 and the proposed new building being on Tract/phase 2. A 60-foot wide access -utility easement has been indicated along the east perimeter of Tract/phase 1 to provide access to the rear tract/phase in case a plat is ever filed at a future date to subdivide the property. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The northern portion of the property is developed with a 100,000 square foot warehouse building. The southern portion of the tract was cleared some years ago and has some new -growth trees and brush. Light industrial uses occupy the 1-2 zoned properties to the west and north. Undeveloped 1-2 zoned property is adjacent to the east. The MoPac Railroad main line is adjacent to the south. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property owner. 4. Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access easement for future maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners' association. 2 March 14, 2019 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-554-D 5. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. 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. 7. All public drainage easements including the easement along the south property line must be unobstructed and access provided to the public right-of-way by constructed infrastructure and/or documented on the final plat. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. A three-phase overhead power line already exists on the west side of the property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centergoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Full plan review Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. 3 March 14, 2019 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-554-D County Planning: No comments received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Buildina Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey Qlittlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; strain littlerock. ov Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property. This strip shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet within the perimeter planting strip. Provide three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 3. 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. 4. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 5. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 6. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance El March 14, 2019 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. G I FILE NO.: S-554-D requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments. Planning Division: No comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 20, 2019) Pat McGetrick was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and noted some additional information was needed. Staff requested that building setbacks be labeled, the dumpster and screening be shown, fencing indicated, pavement material labeled and lighting described. Public Works comments were noted and discussed. Other reviewing departments and outside agency comments were noted. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by February 27, 2019. The committee forwarded the item to the full commission. ANALYSIS: The request is site plan review to allow for construction of a second building on this 12.68 acre, 1-2 zoned site. The site contains a 100,000 square foot ware house building. A second, 70,000 square foot building is proposed to be built south of the existing building. A 60-foot wide access/utility easement is being shown along the east side of Tract 1 to provide access to Tract 2 in case an application to subdivide the property is ever filed. The applicant submitted responses to the issues raised at subdivision committee. The rear yard setback for the existing building on Tract 1 is shown at 25 feet, complying with code if the overall tract is ever subdivided. The dumpster and required screening have been indicated at the south end of the extended driveway. Pavement materials will include asphalt with concrete where truck traffic will occur. All lighting will be wall -packs located on the buildings and directed downward to cover the parking lot. No new fencing is proposed other than around a laydown area on the east side of the new building. Building height will not exceed the ordinance -allowed 35 feet. With construction of the new building, building coverage will be 30% of the total lot area. Signage will be on the front of the building facing the street. A single ground mounted sign is shown at the street. The applicant has responded that they will comply with public works and landscape comments. March 14, 2019 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. Section 31-13 of the code states: FIL E NO.: S-554-D Term of approval. Any applicant receiving approval of a site plan shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) years from the date of approval to obtain all required permits unless an extension of time is granted by the planning commission. Otherwise, the site plan approval shall be considered void. In an approved multiple -phased development, any phases for which the required permits have not been obtained within three (3) years of the date of approval must be reviewed and approved by the planning commission in the same manner as established for the initial subdivision site plan review. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues. The site plan complies with ordinance standards for development in the 1-2 zoning district. J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2019) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.