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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0801-I Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 2 �'4 _�ec) e � NAME: Westrock Office Addition Revised Pr*Hn*ra- Plat LOCATION: 1900 Centerview Drive FILE NO.: S-801-1 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed an�d/} proof of mailing. j Variance/Waivers: A variance to allow the creation o� a lot with'6t pubic street frontage. Public Works: 1. The proposed access location for Lot 1 - A is acceptable. Lot 1 R-B would be allowed one additional driveway. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501-379- 1817 — Derrick Bergfield) for more information. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: Approved as submitted.o��-i. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. 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 water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 1 R-A. Other on -site facilities will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to Lot 1 R-B 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). This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. Countv Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, April 7, 2004. April 22, 2004 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S-801-1 NAME: Westrock Office Addition Replat LOCATION: 1900 Centerview Drive DEVELOPER: Irwin and Saviers 1701 Centerview Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: Development Consultant, Inc. 2200 North Rodney Parham Road, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72212 AREA: 8.126 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 0-1 — Quiet Office District 18 — Ellis Mountain 42.07 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIAN C ESNVAIVE RS REQUESTED: A variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is requesting to replat a previously final platted lot resulting in the creation of two lots. One proposed lot is adjacent to Centerview Drive with the second being created as a lot without public street frontage which will be served by a sixty -foot private access and utility easement located adjacent to the northern property line. As a separate item on this agenda the applicant is requesting a rezoning of the two proposed lots from 0-1, Quiet Office District to 0-3, General Office District. (Item # 16 — File No. Z-3592-1). April 22, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 _(Cont.) FILE NO.: S-801-1 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant with a scattering of trees on the site. The Westrock Office Park is located to the east of the site with office uses and vacant 0-3 zoned properties located to the north and west. There is a single-family neighborhood located to the south of the site, (Sandpiper Neighborhood) with a two -hundred foot zoned Open Space buffer between the office properties and the neighborhood. The applicant has indicated this area will remain zoned OS to protect the adjoining single-family homes from the future office development. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, the John Barrow Neighborhood Association and the Sandpiper Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed access location for Lot 1 R-A is acceptable. Lot 1 R-B would be allowed one additional driveway. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501-379-1817 — Derrick Bergfield) for more information. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. 2 April 22, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-801-1 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 water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 1 R-A. Other on -site facilities will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to Lot 1 R-B 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). This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHN ICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 1, 2004) Mr. Robert Brown was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the request indicating the lot was previously final platted and the applicant was requesting a replat for a two lot plat. Staff noted one of the lots would require a variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. Mr. Brown indicated the applicant was a pathology lab who was currently operating in a building near the site. He stated the developers were requesting the subdivision to allow the creation of two smaller lots for development of an office building on each of the lots. He stated his client would construct a building 3 April 22, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S-801-1 on one of the lots and relocate their current office. He stated there were no chemicals or waste as a part of the operations. Commissioner Taylor questioned the disposal of the materials once the lab had completed their processing. Mr. Brown stated the specimens were then disposed of through the city's wastewater system. Commissioner Taylor questioned if this activity was approved by the Wastewater Department. Mr. Brown stated he would verify if Wastewater was aware of the process and if there were adverse impacts. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff noted the proposed access location was acceptable. Mr. Brown indicated they were working with the property owner located to the north to possibly share a driveway location. He stated the agreement had not been reached but talks were continuing. Staff noted storm water detention would apply to the site and a grading permit would be required prior to any clearing of lands. Staff also noted any damaged curb, gutter or sidewalk would need to be repaired prior to occupancy. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the April 1, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the disposal processes used by the pathology lab are not in conflict with Little Rock Wastewater. The applicant has not secured an agreement with the adjoining property owner for a share access drive. The drive proposed is acceptable with the Public Works Department. Should the agreement be reached, the drive will be relocated between the two properties to allow a shared driveway situation. Staff is also supportive of this driveway arrangement. If the agreement is reached, this will limit the number of curb cuts on Centerview Drive which staff feels is positive. The applicant has also indicated storm water detention ordinances and grading permits will be adhered to at the time of development. Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The site is currently zoned 0-1, Quite Office District but the applicant has applied for a rezoning to 0-3, General Office District (Item #16 — File No. Z-3592-1). The applicant has indicated each lot to contain approximately four (4) acres. The proposed lots are adequate to meet the minimum requirements of the ordinance for 0-3, General Office District zoning (not less than 14,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of not less than 100-feet). 4 April 22, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-801-1 The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. The site plan has indicated the proposed development will be served by a sixty -foot private access and utility easement. Staff is supportive of this request. The proposed driveway will be constructed adequate to serve the potential lots and staff feels this arrangement should not have a negative impact on the development of the lots. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat and the requested variance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 22, 2004) Mr. Robert Brown was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented an overview of the request along with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair placed the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 FILE NO.: S-801-1 NAME: Westrock Office Addition Replat LOCATION: 1900 Centerview Drive DEVELOPER: Irwin and Saviers 1701 Centerview Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: Development Consultant, Inc. 2200 North Rodney Parham Road, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72212 AREA: 8.126 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 0-1 — Quiet Office District 18 — Ellis Mountain 42.07 FT, NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is requesting to replat a previously final platted lot resulting in the creation of two lots. One proposed lot is adjacent to Centerview Drive with the second being created as a lot without public street frontage which will be served by a sixty -foot private access and utility easement located adjacent to the northern property line. As a separate item on this agenda the applicant is requesting a rezoning of the two proposed lots from 0-1, Quiet Office District to 0-3, General Office District. (Item # 16 — File No. Z-3592-1). FILE NO.: S-801-1 (Cont.) B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant with a scattering of trees on the site. The Westrock Office Park is located to the east of the site with office uses and vacant 0-3 zoned properties located to the north and west. There is a single-family neighborhood located to the south of the site, (Sandpiper Neighborhood) with a two -hundred foot zoned Open Space buffer between the office properties and the neighborhood. The applicant has indicated this area will remain zoned OS to protect the adjoining single-family homes from the future office development. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, the John Barrow Neighborhood Association and the Sandpiper Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed access location for Lot 1 R-A is acceptable. Lot 1 R-B would be allowed one additional driveway. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501-379-1817 — Derrick Bergfield) for more information. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. K FILE NO.: S-801-1 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 1 R-A. Other on -site facilities will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to Lot 1 R-B 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). This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 1, 2004) Mr. Robert Brown was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the request indicating the lot was previously final platted and the applicant was requesting a replat for a two lot plat. Staff noted one of the lots would require a variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. Mr. Brown indicated the applicant was a pathology lab who was currently operating in a building near the site. He stated the developers were requesting the subdivision to allow the creation of two smaller lots for development of an office building on each of the lots. He stated his client would construct a building on one of the lots and relocate their current office. He stated there were no chemicals or waste as a part of the operations. Commissioner Taylor questioned the disposal of the materials once the lab had completed their processing. Mr. Brown stated the specimens were then disposed of through the city's wastewater 3 FILE NO.: S-801-1 system. Commissioner Taylor questioned if this activity was approved by the Wastewater Department. Mr. Brown stated he would verify if Wastewater was aware of the process and if there were adverse impacts. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff noted the proposed access location was acceptable. Mr. Brown indicated they were working with the property owner located to the north to possibly share a driveway location. He stated the agreement had not been reached but talks were continuing. Staff noted storm water detention would apply to the site and a grading permit Would be required prior to any clearing of lands. Staff also noted any damaged curb, gutter or sidewalk would need to be repaired prior to occupancy. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the April 1, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the disposal processes used by the pathology lab are not in conflict with Little Rock Wastewater. The applicant has not secured an agreement with the adjoining property owner for a share access drive. The drive proposed is acceptable with the Public Works Department. Should the agreement be reached, the drive will be relocated between the two properties to allow a shared driveway situation. Staff is also supportive of this driveway arrangement. If the agreement is reached, this will limit the number of curb cuts on Centerview Drive which staff feels is positive. The applicant has also indicated storm water detention ordinances and grading permits will be adhered to at the time of development. Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The site is currently zoned 0-1, Quite Office District but the applicant has applied for a rezoning to 0-3, General Office District (Item #16 — File No. Z-3592-1). The applicant has indicated each lot to contain approximately four (4) acres. The proposed lots are adequate to meet the minimum requirements of the ordinance for 0-3, General Office District zoning (not less than 14,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of not less than 100-feet). The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. The site plan has indicated the proposed development will be served by a sixty -foot private access and utility easement. Staff is supportive of this request. The proposed driveway will be constructed adequate to serve the potential lots and staff feels this arrangement should not have a negative impact on the development of the lots. E,I FILE NO.: S-801-I Cont. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat and the requested variance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 22, 2004) Mr. Robert Brown was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented an overview of the request along with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair placed the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.