HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0929 Staff AnalysisSeptember 10, 1991
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-929
NAME: Parkway Medical Plaza - Subdivision Site Plan Review/Plat
LOCATION: 13100 Chenal Parkway
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
C. WILLIAM BALL, M.D. MCGETRICK ENGINEERING
13100 Chenal Parkway 11225 Huron Lane, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72211
223-9900
AREA: 2.82 Ac. NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: 0-3 PROPOSED USES:
PLANNING DISTRICT: I-430 - 11
CENSUS TRACT: 22.05
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
A. PROPOSAL/REOUEST:
Clinics and Pharmacy
This applicant proposes constructing a medical facility on a
2.8 acres site adjacent to Chenal Parkway. These structures
will be built in three phases. Phase I will be a f4mily ,
medical clinic; Phase II will be a medical arts building;
and Phase III will be an extended care facility.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This property has been filled with dirt and rocks in order
to decrease the natural slope. The street lying immediately
on the south is Chenal Parkway, a five -lane expressway which
was constructed to city standards. There is an unopened
street right-of-way along the east boundary.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
The driveway design does not zonform to MSP Standards for
Chenal Parkway. Engineering has suggested that this
development share the existing driveway with Ginny's
Vineyard Apartments., The excavation and detention
ordinances do apply.
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September 10, 1991
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 Continued FILE NO.: 5-929
D. ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
There are a number of detailed items on the site plan which
require some type of resolution. The items are as follows:
1. Redesign access from Chenal Parkway to be able to share
driveway with Ginny's Vineyards apartment complex.
2. Dedicate additional right-of-way on Gamble Road.
3. Pharmacy as an accessory use zoned 0-3 is allowed only
in a principal structure.
4. Conform to landscape ordinance and receive approval
from Bob Brown.
5. Show a sign location and size the plan as permitted by
the sign regulations.
E. ANALYSIS:
The Planning and Engineering staffs have thoroughly reviewed
this submittal with respect to all elements as.required by
ordinance. We find very little or no concern with the
construction of the medical facility. The concerns that we
will offer deal with the design of the project. Staff feels
the following should be accomplished in order to improve
circulation along Chenal Parkway and Gamble Road.
1. Eliminate the driveway from Chenal Parkway as now
proposed on the plan and share the driveway with
Ginny's Vineyard apartment complex. This design would'
eliminate most construction of the deceleration lane
along Chenal Parkway, and also reduce the number of
curbcuts.
2. The medical arts building in Phase II should be reduced
in size and moved west to meet the minimum setback and
landscape requirements.
3. The applicant should meet with Bob Brown from our
department to discuss landscape requirements.
4. The applicant should show size and location of the
permanent signs for the entire project.
5. The applicant -should explain in detail the future use
of Phase III building as an extended care facility.
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September 10, 1991
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 Continued FILE NO.: S-929
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Staff reserves
in order to develop further
provided and our position.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
its recommendation on this item
the application, the information
(AUGUST 22, 1991)
The applicant was represented by Mr. McGetrick, an engineer, and
Mr. Williams, an architect. Mr. McGetrick described the project
and the different elements of the proposal. He stated that he
would like to request a deferral of street improvements along
Gamble Road until Phase II develops. Also, he stated that he met
with the Planning Staff to discuss options for a subdivision
which would create a lot for each phase. It was pointed out that
in off ice/commercial subdivision, less than 20 acres, the street
improvements should be completed in conjunction with Phase I of
the plat.
Commissioner Walker stated that he would be receptive to
deferring street improvements on Gamble Road until Phase II
develops.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 10, 1991)
There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission
that the applicant withdrew the site plan and filed a Preliminary
Plat. The plat includes phasing a plan for the lot development
and Gamble Road improvements. The Gamble Road improvements will
be constructed in accordance with the design standards approved
by Public Works. After a brief discussion, the Commission
determined it appropriate to place this item on the Consent
Agenda for approval. A motion was made to that effect and passed
by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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