HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0981-B-1 Staff AnalysisNovember 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 Continued
A.
B.
C.
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PROPOSALIRE UEST:
This PCD is filed for purposes of the construction of a
hardware store, lumber yard and creation of two out
parcels. The property currently is located outside
city limits.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site currently is covered with scrub brush and
small trees. The adjacent streets are developed, on
the north to city standard and on the southwest to a
county standard.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Right-of-way and improvements on Chenal Parkway will be
required per Ordinances 14,210 and 15,239. Driveway
spacing on Chenal Parkway is also regulated by these
ordinances. Engineering will work with the developer
and his engineer to determine details of the
engineering requirements. ❑etention and Excavation
Ordinances apply.
ISSUESILEGAL
The issues to be introduced here are as follows:
1. The ❑evelopment as proposed does not comply with the
curb cut requirement by ordinance for Chenal Parkway
(one curb cut for every 300 feet with diamond island at
the entrance).
2. The Developer needs to provide a list of uses and floor
areas for the two out -parcels.
3. The Developer should present the architectural design
sketches for all buildings to the Planning Staff and
Planning Commission as required by long -form PCD.
E. ANALYSIS
1. The Staff review of this long -form PCD indicates a few
design issues. The points made in Items C and D are
the primary concerns of the Planning and Engineering
Staff.
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 Continued
2. History of the site dates back to December 87 when a
"C-3" request was filed for the entire 8.85 ac. After
being on the agenda for several months, the item was
withdraw from consideration at the request of the
applicant.
November 1, 1988, a request was before the commission
was filed to rezone 8.85 acres to "C-3" and "C-411.
There were several people in opposition. Mr. Jacque
Alexander presented a petition with 150 names opposed
to the commercial rezoning. The application was
approved for "C-2" rezoning as amended. February 3,
1989, the applicant requested withdrawal from the Board
of Directors Agenda.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this PCD subject to:
1. Meeting all Engineering requirements.
2. Providing list of the uses and floor areas for the two
out -parcels.
3. Providing architecture sketches for all buildings.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 8, 1990)
Mr. J. White and Gene Pfeifer were present representing the
application. The Staff Recommendation was discussed. Mr.
White agreed to follow-up on the Staff Comments before the
Public Hearing on November 20, 1990.
Mr. Jerry Gardner pointed out that number of proposed
driveways on the Chenal Parkway frontage needs to be reduced
to one.
General discussion followed during which one of the Guests -
observer seeking more information, asked the Developer if he
proposes a natural buffer along Kanis Road, Mr. White has
already shown an existing 30' buffer. He also stated that
the proposed structure will be closed from outside with only
one gate opening to the inside lumber, and storage yard.
The second question from Guest was whether the 30' buffer is
included in Kanis Road right-of-way. Mr. Wayne Sherrill
from Traffic Department added that Kanis Road on the
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 Continued
Mechanics Lumber frontage will be a two lane collector and
right-of-way is already in place.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (November 20, 1990)
The application was represented by Eugene Pfeifer and Joe
White. There were three objectors in attendance. The
Planning Staff presented its recommendation on this matter,
the recommendation being approval of the PCD with
understanding that the City does not commit to any uses on
the two out -parcels until the site plan review occurs by
Planning Commission.
The Chairman then asked the Planning Staff if there is a
need to discuss a letter from Mr. Pfeifer suggesting street
improvements on Parkway and Kanis, be exchanged for a five
lane minor arterial street along east property line.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, suggested removing the
improvement exchange from discussion at the Planning
Commission level and send to the Board of Directors for
final resolution. However, the Chairman suggested
discussing this item at the Planning Commission in order to
be able to send Planning Commission recommendation on the
street issue to the Board.
Jerry Gardner from Public Works explained that Mr. E.
Pfeifer's option on the street had not been reviewed and a
recommendation had not been made, however, there is a great
need for a road in this location.
A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versus
street construction followed between with several
Commissioners and Mr. Gardner.
The Chairman then asked Mr. Pfeifer to present his
application. Mr. Pfeifer stated that he agreed with the
Staff recommendation as presented.
The Commission Chairman then asked the first listed objector
present, Douglas Williford to present his position. Mr.
Williford offered concerns about traffic and compatibility
of this use with the neighborhood. He felt that traffic was
already severe in the area.
November 20, 1990
November 20, 1990
SUBIDIVISI�N
ITEM NO. 2 (Continued)
The Chairman then recognized the next listed objector
present, Mr. Ron Hopper. Mr. Hopper stated that he does not
oppose the commercial development, but he opposes the lumber
yard.
The Chair then asked the Planning Staff to present a revised
site plan to Mr. Hopper and Mr. Williford. The Planning
Staff explained that the number of curb cuts had been
reduced to one and the out -parcel site plan will be reviewed
by the Planning Commission before any of the out -parcels be
developed.
Commissioner Nicholson suggested that this item be deferred
until the agreement between the developer and the Staff
about street improvements be accomplished.
The Chair then asked Mr. Pfeifer to consider deferral. Mr.
Pfeifer suggested to proceed with the application without
considering street improvements. The Chairman stated that
the Commission would like to also make recommendations on
the street improvements issue to the Board of Directors.
A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versus'a new
street construction followed involving several Commissioners
and Mr. Pfeifer.
The Chairman then recognized another person present who
desired to offer comments in objection. This person was
Jacque Alexander. Ms. Alexander offered additional comments
concerning traffic problems, the need for high quality
development and objected to the commercial development at
this location.
Commissioner Oleson stated that the Commission also received
a letter from Ms. Nell Ambrose in opposition to the
commercial development.
The Chairman then called the question to approve this
application as modified per revised site plan with several
conditions.
1. No committment on the future use for two out -parcels.
2. No curb -cuts for out -parcels from Chenal Parkway.
3. The Commission does not make any recommendation on
street improvements at this time.
The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstention
and 2 absent.
February 5, 1998
ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Eugene M. Pfeifer, III
James E. Hathaway, Jr.
15701 Chenal Parkway
Rezone from PCD to C-3
Future retail development
1.09± acres
Vacant, wooded tract
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Chenal Parkway Right -of -Way and undeveloped/
wooded tracts zoned 0-3 and C-2
South - One Source Warehouse and Lumber yard, zoned PCD
East - Construction office and contractor's storage
yard, zoned R-2
West - One Source Warehouse and Lumber Yard, zoned PCD
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Below is the result of discussion with the developer and
Board of Directors action:
1. Ordinance 17,009 gives the developer permission to
install a drive onto the new north -south arterial and
establishes a procedure for when this drive would need
to be removed.
2. The Board of Directors determined that the $20,000
requested for contribution towards construction of the
intersection of the arterial with Chenal was not an
appropriate request. To our knowledge there was not
formal waiver but a determination that this request was
not appropriate.
3. That Public Works and the developer's engineer agreed to
an area of additional right-of-way at the northeast
corner of the lot for purposes of construction of a
right -turn lane at a future date. This right-of-way is
shown on a plat of the amended PCD prepared by White-
Daters dated 1-16-96.
4. That One Source agreed to an in -lieu for the
construction of a right -turn lane on Chenal Estimated
cost is $25 to $30 thousand dollars.
5. That the developer agreed to construct 1/2 of the length
of the arterial on the east side of the property, but
February 5, 1998
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
that the cost would not exceed 1/2 of the cost of 1/2 of
the width for the total boundary length.
6. That the Board of Directors denied the request for a
waiver of 1/2 commercial street improvements to Kanis
Road on the frontage of the property.
Additional requirements:
7. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline of
Kanis including a 20 feet radial dedication at the
northeast and southeast corner of property.
8. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline of
the new arterial to the east.
9. With development construct half street improvements
including sidewalks, for Kanis Road to collector
standards. Provide design of streets in accordance with
Master Street Plan prepared by Professional Civil
Engineer.
10. Construct 5 feet wide sidewalk including access ramps,
on the back of right-of-way of Chenal Parkway, and the
new arterial.
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
12. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
11,000.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The site is in the Ellis Mountain District. The Plan
recommends Commercial use. There is no land use plan issue.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 1.09±
acre tract from "PCD" Planned Commercial Development to "C-
3" General Commercial. The property is currently
undeveloped and wooded. The applicant proposes unspecific
future retail development for the site once it is rezoned.
The parcel is part of the larger One Source Home Center PCD.
On December 26, 1990, Mechanics Lumber Company PCD was
approved for the 8.8± acre tract located at the southeast
corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The PCD
established a 3 lot development with a hardware store/lumber
yard to be built on the larger of the 3 lots (Lot 1). No
uses or site plans were approved for the two smaller lots at
that time, including this subject property which was
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February 5, 1998
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
identified as Lot 3. On December 20, 1994, Worthen Bank
Branch amended PCD was approved for Lot 2, at the corner of
Chenal and Kanis, with a bank listed as the only approved
use. On November 21, 1995, One Source Home Center amended
PCD was approved which combined the subject Lot 3 with the
larger Lot 1 to allow for expansion of the hardware
store/lumber yard and all permitted and conditional uses in
the C-3 district. On September 16, 1997, the Worthen Bank
Branch amended PCD was revoked for Lot 2 and that lot was
zoned C-3. The applicant is now requesting that this lot
(Lot 3) also be zoned C-3. This technically means the One
Source Home Center PCD will be amended to remove this 1.09±
acre tract from the PCD. This action will have the effect
of leaving the One Source Home Center on Lot 1, as it is
now. This subject property, Lot 3, can then be developed
for C-3 uses.
Staff believes the C-3 zoning request is reasonable for this
site. The Ellis Mountain District Land Use Plan recommends
Commercial for this site and the properties abutting to the
east, west and south. The Plan recommends Commercial and
Office for properties across Chenal Parkway, to the north.
The PCD zoned property to the west and south is occupied by
the One Source Home Center and Lumber Yard. A construction
company/contractor's storage yard is located to the east.
The large tracts of 0-3 and C-2 zoned properties across
Chenal Parkway are currently undeveloped and heavily wooded.
The PCD which currently covers this lot allows for all
permitted and conditional uses in the C-3 district.
Rezoning the site to C-3 will eliminate the conditional uses
as "by -right." Development of the site will have to comply
with the Chenal/Financial Centre Design Overlay District
guidelines regarding signage, lighting and utilities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 zoning as
conforming to the Land Use Plan and being compatible with
uses and zoning in the area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 13, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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February 5, 1998
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.
STAFF UPDATE:
FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
A disagreement has arisen between the developer and Public
Works regarding the Public Works requirements related to the
rezoning. These issues have been brought back to the
Planning Commission for resolution.
Revised Public Works Comments as of January 27, 1998.
Below is the result of discussion with the developer and
Board of Directors action:
1. Ordinance 17,009 gives the developer permission to
install a drive onto the new north -south arterial and
establishes a procedure for when this drive would need
to be removed.
2. The Board of Directors determined that the $20,000.00
requested for contribution towards construction of the
intersection of the arterial with Chenal was not an
appropriate request. To our knowledge there was not a
formal waiver but a determination that this request was
not appropriate.
3. That Public Works and the developer's engineer agreed
to an area of additional right-of-way at the northeast
corner of the lot for purposes of construction of a
right -turn lane at a future date. This right-of-way is
shown on a plat of the amended PCD prepared by White-
Daters dated January 16, 1996.
4. That One Source agreed to an in -lieu for the
construction of a right -turn lane on Chenal Estimated
cost is $25 to $30 thousand dollars or developer may
construct lane.
5. That the developer agreed to construct half of the
length of the arterial on the east side of the
property, but that the cost would not exceed half of
the cost of half of the width for the total boundary
length. With development construct half street
improvements including sidewalks for the arterial or
construct full width improvements half the length of
the arterial.
6. That the Board of Directors denied the request for a
waiver of half collector street improvements to Kanis
Road on the frontage of the property.
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February 5, 1998
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Additional requirements:
7. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline
of Kanis including a 20 feet radial dedication at the
northeast and southeast corner of property.
8. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline
of the new arterial to the east.
9. With development construct half street improvements
including sidewalks, for Kanis Road to collector
standards. Provide design of streets in accordance
with Master Street Plan prepared by Professional Civil
Engineer.
10. Construct 5 feet wide sidewalk including access ramps,
on the back of right-of-way of Chenal Parkway, and the
new arterial,
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
12. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 11,000.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 5, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant requested a
deferral to the February 19, 1998 agenda. The item was
placed on the Consent Agenda and the deferral was approved
by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 noes.
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February 19, 1998
ITEM NO.: A
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Eugene M. Pfeifer, III
James E. Hathaway, Jr.
15701 Chenal Parkway
Rezone from PCD to C-3
Future retail development
1.09± acres
vacant, wooded tract
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Chenal Parkway Right -of -Way and undeveloped/
wooded tracts zoned 0-3 and C-2
South - One Source Warehouse and Lumber yard, zoned PCD
East - Construction office and contractor's storage
yard, zoned R-2
West - One Source Warehouse and Lumber Yard, zoned PCD
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Below is the result of discussion with the developer and
Board of Directors action:
1. Ordinance 17,009 gives the developer permission to
install a drive onto the new north -south arterial and
establishes a procedure for when this drive would need
to be removed.
2. The Board of Directors determined that the $20,000
requested for contribution towards construction of the
intersection of the arterial with Chenal was not an
appropriate request. To our knowledge there was not
formal waiver but a determination that this request was
not appropriate.
3. That Public Works and the developer's engineer agreed to
an area of additional right-of-way at the northeast
corner of the lot for purposes of construction of a
right -turn lane at a future date. This right-of-way is
shown on a plat of the amended PCD prepared by White-
Daters dated 1-16-96.
4. That One Source agreed to an in -lieu for the
construction of a right -turn lane on Chenal Estimated
cost is $25 to $30 thousand dollars.
5. That the developer agreed to construct 1/2 of the length
of the arterial on the east side of the property, but
that the cost would not exceed 1/2 of the cost of 1/2 of
February 19, 1998
ITEM NO.:
FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
the width for the total boundary length.
6. That the Board of Directors denied the request for a
waiver of 1/2 commercial street improvements to Kanis
Road on the frontage of the property.
Additional requirements:
7. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline of
Kanis including a 20 feet radial dedication at the
northeast and southeast corner of property.
8. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline of
the new arterial to the east.
9. With development construct half street improvements
including sidewalks, for Kanis Road to collector
standards. Provide design of streets in accordance with
Master Street Plan prepared by Professional Civil
Engineer.
10. Construct 5 feet wide sidewalk including access ramps,
on the back of right-of-way of Chenal Parkway, and the
new arterial.
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
12. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
11,000.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The site is in the Ellis Mountain District. The Plan
recommends Commercial use. There is no land use plan issue.
STAFF ANALYS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 1.09±
acre tract from 'PCD" Planned Commercial Development to "C-
3" General Commercial. The property is currently
undeveloped and wooded. The applicant proposes unspecific
future retail development for the site once it is rezoned.
The parcel is part of the larger One Source Home Center PCD.
On December 26, 1990, Mechanics Lumber Company PCD was
approved for the 8.8± acre tract located at the southeast
corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The PCD
established a 3 lot development with a hardware store/lumber
yard to be built on the larger of the 3 lots (Lot 1). No
uses or site plans were approved for the two smaller lots at
that time, including this subject property which was
identified as Lot 3. On December 20, 1994, Worthen Bank
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February 19, 1998
ITEM NO.: A
FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Branch amended PCD was approved for Lot 2, at the corner of
Chenal and Kanis, with a bank listed as the only approved
use. On November 21, 1995, One Source Home Center amended
PCD was approved which combined the subject Lot 3 with the
larger Lot 1 to allow for expansion of the hardware
store/lumber yard and all permitted and conditional uses in
the C-3 district. On September 16, 1997, the Worthen Bank
Branch amended PCD was revoked for Lot 2 and that lot was
zoned C-3. The applicant is now requesting that this lot
(Lot 3) also be zoned C-3. This technically means the One
Source Home Center PCD will be amended to remove this 1.09±
acre tract from the PCD. This action will have the effect
of leaving the One Source Home Center on Lot 1, as it is
now. This subject property, Lot 3, can then be developed
for C-3 uses.
Staff believes the C-3 zoning request is reasonable for this
site. The Ellis Mountain District Land Use Plan recommends
Commercial for this site and the properties abutting to the
east, west and south. The Plan recommends Commercial and
Office for properties across Chenal Parkway, to the north.
The PCD zoned property to the west and south is occupied by
the One Source Home Center and Lumber Yard. A construction
company/contractor's storage yard is located to the east.
The large tracts of 0-3 and C-2 zoned properties across
Chenal Parkway are currently undeveloped and heavily wooded.
The PCD which currently covers this lot allows for all
permitted and conditional uses in the C-3 district.
Rezoning the site to C-3 will eliminate the conditional uses
as "by -right." Development of the site will have to comply
with the Chenal/Financial Centre Design Overlay District
guidelines regarding signage, lighting and utilities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 zoning as
conforming to the Land Use Plan and being compatible with
uses"and zoning in the area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 13, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
C
February 19, 1998
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
STAFF UPDATE:
A disagreement has arisen between the developer and Public
Works regarding the Public Works requirements related to the
rezoning. These issues have been brought back to the
Planning Commission for resolution.
Revised Public Works Comments as of January 27, 1998.
Below is the result of discussion with the developer and
Board of Directors action:
1. Ordinance 17,009 gives the developer permission to
install a drive onto the new north -south arterial and
establishes a procedure for when this drive would need
to be removed.
2. The Board of Directors determined that the $20,000.00
requested for contribution towards construction of the
intersection of the arterial with Chenal was not an
appropriate request. To our knowledge there was not a
formal waiver but a determination that this request was
not appropriate.
3. That Public Works and the developers engineer agreed
to an area of additional right-of-way at the northeast
corner of the lot for purposes of construction of a
right -turn lane at a future date. This right-of-way is
shown on a plat of the amended PCD prepared by White-
Daters dated January 16, 1996.
4. That One Source agreed to an in -lieu for the
construction of a right -turn lane on Chenal Estimated
cost is $25 to $30 thousand dollars or developer may
construct lane.
5. That the developer agreed to construct half of the
length of the arterial on the east side of the
property, but that the cost would not exceed half of
the cost of half of the width for the total boundary
length. With development construct half street
improvements including sidewalks for the arterial or
construct full width improvements half the length of
the arterial.
6. That the Board of Directors denied the request for a
waiver of half collector street improvements to Kanis
Road on the frontage of the property.
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February 19, 1998
ITEM NC • A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Additional requirements:
7. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline
of Kanis including a 20 feet radial dedication at the
northeast and southeast corner of property.
8. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline
of the new arterial to the east.
9. With development construct half street improvements
including sidewalks, for Kanis Road to collector
standards. Provide design of streets in accordance
with Master Street Plan prepared by Professional Civil
Engineer.
10. Construct 5 feet wide sidewalk including access ramps,
on the back of right-of-way of Chenal Parkway, and the
new arterial,
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
12. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 11,000.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 5, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant requested a
deferral to the February 19, 1998 agenda. The item was
placed on the Consent Agenda and the deferral was approved
by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 noes.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 19, 1998)
Staff gave a brief introduction of the item and turned the
issue over to Public Works for further explanation.
David Scherer, of Public Works, gave a detailed history of
the property development, including Lots 1-3 of the One
Source Addition. He described the Public Works issues
associated with the property. He referred to items numbered
1-12 in the agenda write-up. Mr. Scherer also reviewed the
various agreements (concerning street improvements) reached
during the rezoning actions associated with this property
since 1990.
Jim Hathaway, representing the property owner, addressed
the Commission. Mr. Hathaway stated that the street
improvements that Mr. Scherer refers to were requirements
associated with a proposed expanded PCD for Lot 1 and 3 in
1995. He stated that the applicant never agreed to the
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February 19, 1998
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
street improvements and that the proposed expanded PCD
application was withdrawn. Mr. Hathaway also discussed the
history of the property, Lots 1-3. Mr. Hathaway stated that
he is requesting a waiver of the street improvements to
Kanis Road based on the most recent Public Works
requirements. He stated that he has a problem with only two
(2) of the twelve Public Works comments. He stated that he
has a problem with comments #6 and #9. He stated that these
two comments related to Kanis Road improvements for Lot 1
and not Lot 3. Mr. Hathaway gave reasons for requesting the
waiver of the improvements.
Commissioner Hawn asked if a platting issue was involved
with this issue.
Mr. Scherer stated that Lots 1 and 2 had been final platted,
but Lot 3 had not.
There was a very detailed and lengthy discussion relating
to the boundary street improvements to Kanis Road and the
history of the property.
The Commission instructed both Mr. Scherer and Mr. Hathaway
to provide briefs to the Commission detailing their
individual views and opinions of the issues at hand along
with details regarding the history of the property and past
Planning Commission and Board of Directors actions
pertaining to the property and Kanis Road issues.
A motion was made to defer the item to the April 2, 1998
Planning Commission agenda. The motion was approved by a
vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
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April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Eugene M. Pfeifer, III
James E. Hathaway, Jr.
15701 Chenal Parkway
Rezone from PCD to C-3
Future retail development
1.09± acres
Vacant, wooded tract
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Chenal Parkway Right -of -Way and undeveloped/
wooded tracts zoned 0-3 and C-2
South - One Source Warehouse and Lumber yard, zoned PCD
East - Construction office and contractor's storage
yard, zoned R-2
West - One Source Warehouse and Lumber Yard, zoned PCD
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Below is the result of discussion with the developer and
Board of Directors action:
1. Ordinance 17,009 gives the developer permission to
install a drive onto the new north -south arterial and
establishes a procedure for when this drive would need
to be removed.
2. The Board of Directors determined that the $20,000
requested for contribution towards construction of the
intersection of the arterial with Chenal was not an
appropriate request. To our knowledge there was not
formal waiver but a determination that this request was
not appropriate.
3. That Public Works and the developer's engineer agreed to
an area of additional right-of-way at the northeast
corner of the lot for purposes of construction of a
right -turn lane at a future date. This right-of-way is
shown on a plat of the amended PCD prepared by White-
Daters dated 1-16-96.
4. That One Source agreed to an in -lieu for the
construction of a right -turn lane on Chenal Estimated
cost is $25 to $30 thousand dollars.
S. That the developer agreed to construct 1/2 of the length
of the arterial on the east side of the property, but
that the cost would not exceed 1/2 of the cost of 1/2 of
April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
the width for the total boundary length.
6. That the Board of Directors denied the request for a
waiver of 1/2 commercial street improvements to Kanis
Road on the frontage of the property.
Additional requirements:
7. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline of
Kanis including a 20 feet radial dedication at the
northeast and southeast corner of property.
8. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline of
the new arterial to the east.
9. With development construct half street. improvements
including sidewalks, for Kanis Road to collector
standards. Provide design of streets in accordance with
Master Street Plan prepared by Professional Civil
Engineer.
10. Construct 5 feet wide sidewalk including access ramps,
on the back of right-of-way of Chenal Parkway, and the
new arterial.
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
12. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
11,000.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The site is in the Ellis Mountain District. The Plan
recommends Commercial use. There is no land use plan issue.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 1.09±
acre tract from "PCD" Planned Commercial Development to "C-
3" General Commercial. The property is currently
undeveloped and wooded. The applicant proposes unspecific
future retail development for the site once it is rezoned.
The parcel is part of the larger One Source Home Center PCD.
On December 26, 1990, Mechanics Lumber Company PCD was
approved for the 8.8± acre tract located at the southeast
corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The PCD
established a 3 lot development with a hardware store/lumber
yard to be built on the larger of the 3 lots (Lot 1). No
uses or site plans were approved for the two smaller lots at
that time, including this subject property which was
identified as Lot 3. On December 20, 1994, Worthen Bank
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April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Branch amended PCD was approved for Lot 2, at the corner of
Chenal and Kanis, with a bank listed as the only approved
use. On November 21, 1995, One Source Home Center amended
PCD was approved which combined the subject Lot 3 with the
larger Lot 1 to allow for expansion of the hardware
store/lumber yard and all permitted and conditional uses in
the C-3 district. On September 16, 1997, the Worthen Bank
Branch amended PCD was revoked for Lot 2 and that lot was
zoned C-3. The applicant is now requesting that this lot
(Lot 3) also be zoned C-3. This technically means the One
Source Home Center PCD will be amended to remove this 1.09±
acre tract from the PCD. This action will have the effect
of leaving the One Source Home Center on Lot 1, as it is
now. This subject property, Lot 3, can then be developed
for C-3 uses.
Staff believes the C-3 zoning request is reasonable for this
site. The Ellis Mountain District Land Use Plan recommends
Commercial for this site and the properties abutting to the
east, west and south. The Plan recommends Commercial and
Office for properties across Chenal Parkway, to the north.
The PCD zoned property to the west and south is occupied by
the One Source Home Center and Lumber Yard. A construction
company/contractor's storage yard is located to the east.
The large tracts of 0-3 and C-2 zoned properties across
Chenal Parkway are currently undeveloped and heavily wooded.
The PCD which currently covers this lot allows for all
permitted and conditional uses in the C-3 district.
Rezoning the site to C-3 will eliminate the conditional uses
as "by -right." Development of the site will have to comply
with the Chenal/Financial Centre Design Overlay District
guidelines regarding signage, lighting and utilities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 zoning as
conforming to the Land Use Plan and being compatible with
uses and zoning in the area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 13, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
STAFF UPDATE:
A disagreement has arisen between the developer and Public
Works regarding the Public Works requirements related to the
rezoning. These issues have been brought back to the
Planning Commission for resolution.
Revised Public Works Comments as of January 27, 1998.
Below is the result of discussion with the developer and
Board of Directors action:
1. Ordinance 17,009 gives the developer permission to
install a drive onto the new north -south arterial and
establishes a procedure for when this drive would need
to be removed.
2. The Board of Directors determined that the $20,000.00
requested for contribution towards construction of the
intersection of the arterial with Chenal was not an
appropriate request. To our knowledge there was not a
formal waiver but a determination that this request was
not appropriate.
3. That Public Works and the developers engineer agreed
to an area of additional right-of-way at the northeast
corner of the lot for purposes of construction of a
right -turn lane at a future date. This right-of-way is
shown on a plat of the amended PCD prepared by White-
Daters dated January 16, 1996.
4. That One Source agreed to an in -lieu for the
construction of a right -turn lane on Chenal Estimated
cost is $25 to $30 thousand dollars or developer may
construct lane.
5. That the developer agreed to construct half of the
length of the arterial on the east side of the
property, but that the cost would not exceed half of
the cost of half of the width for the total boundary
length. With development construct half street
improvements including sidewalks for the arterial or
construct full width improvements half the length of
the arterial.
6. That the Board of Directors denied the request for a
waiver of half collector street improvements to Kanis
Road on the frontage of the property.
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April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Additional requirements:
7. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline
of Kanis including a 20 feet radial dedication at the
northeast and southeast corner of property.
8. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline
of the new arterial to the east.
9. With development construct half street improvements
including sidewalks, for Kanis Road to collector
standards. Provide design of streets in accordance
with Master Street Plan prepared by Professional Civil
Engineer.
10. Construct 5 feet wide sidewalk including access ramps,
on the back of right-of-way of Chenal Parkway, and the
new arterial,
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
12. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 11,000.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 5, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant requested a
deferral to the February 19, 1998 agenda. The item was
placed on the Consent Agenda and the deferral was approved
by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 noes.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 19, 1998)
Staff gave a brief introduction of the item and turned the
issue over to Public Works for further explanation.
David Scherer, of Public Works, gave a detailed history of
the property development, including Lots 1-3 of the One
Source Addition. He described the Public Works issues
associated with the property. He referred to items numbered
1-12 in the agenda write-up. Mr. Scherer also reviewed the
various agreements (concerning street improvements) reached
during the rezoning actions associated with this property
since 1990.
Jim Hathaway, representing the property owner, addressed
the Commission. Mr. Hathaway stated that the street
improvements that Mr. Scherer refers to were requirements
associated with a proposed expanded PCD for Lot 1 and 3 in
1995. He stated that the applicant never agreed to the
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April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
street improvements and that the proposed expanded PCD
application was withdrawn. Mr. Hathaway also discussed the
history of the property, Lots 1-3. Mr. Hathaway stated that
he is requesting a waiver of the street improvements to
Kanis Road based on the most recent Public Works
requirements. He stated that he has a problem with only two
(2) of the twelve Public Works comments. He stated that he
has a problem with comments #6 and #9. He stated that these
two comments related to Kanis Road improvements for Lot 1
and not Lot 3. Mr. Hathaway gave reasons for requesting the
waiver of the improvements.
Commissioner Hawn asked if a platting issue was involved
with this issue.
Mr. Scherer stated that Lots 1 and 2 had been final platted,
but Lot 3 had not.
There was a very detailed and lengthy discussion relating
to the boundary street improvements to Kanis Road and the
history of the property.
The Commission instructed both Mr. Scherer and Mr. Hathaway
to provide briefs to the Commission detailing their
individual views and opinions of the issues at hand along
with details regarding the history of the property and past
Planning Commission and Board of Directors actions
pertaining to the property and Kanis Road issues.
A motion was made to defer the item to the April 2, 1998
Planning Commission agenda. The motion was approved by a
vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 2, 1998)
David Scherer, of Public Works, addressed the Commission.
He stated that the issue is whether or not the street
improvements to Kanis Road should be made adjacent to Lot 1,
One Source Addition. He stated that the improvements were
tied to the final platting of Lot 3 and that the
improvements should be done to commercial street/collector
standards. He stated that Mr. Hathaway is asking for a
waiver of the improvements.
Chairman Lichty asked if the recent north -south platted
street altered the need for improvements on Kanis.
Mr. Scherer explained that it has not.
Commissioner Putnam asked if there was a requirement for
street improvements with the development of Lot 1.
Mr. Scherer stated that there was.
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April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Commissioner Putnam asked if the improvements were waived.
Mr. Scherer stated that they were not. He stated that they
were deferred until the final platting of Lot 3.
Jim Hathaway addressed the Commission. He stated that he is
not asking for a waiver.
Chairman Lichty asked about the commitment for improvements.
Mr. Hathaway stated that the issue is that the rezoning of
Lot 3 required improvements for Lot 1 that were not required
before. He stated that there was never any agreement to do
the improvements.
There was a general discussion regarding the commitment to
do the improvements to Kanis Road adjacent to Lot 1.
Chairman Lichty referred to letters written by Joe white and
Gene Pfeifer. He stated that the letters acknowledge the
improvements to Kanis Road.
Cindy Dawson, City Attorney, stated that a case could be
made that the improvements were required with the original
PCD.
Mr. Hathaway stated that the PCD was approved without the
requirement that the improvements to Kanis Road be made then
or at a future date.
Chairman Lichty referred to the Planning Commission and
Board of Directors minutes. He stated that it was clear
that a waiver of street improvements was not approved.
Mr. Hathaway stated that the approval of the PCD, plat and
building permit did not include the requirement for the
street improvements.
Mr. Scherer stated that the conditions of the improvements
have nothing to do with the rezoning but with the final
platting of Lot 3. He stated that the improvements were
deferred until the time of final platting Lot 3. He stated
that the street improvements for Lot 2 were deferred until
the development of that lot.
Commissioner Downing asked about factual documents.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, stated
that if the improvements were not waived, then there was a
requirement to do the improvements.
Commissioner Downing asked about the instances when the City
could have asked for the improvements.
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April 2, 1998
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4933-F
Mr. Scherer stated that the building permit for Lot 1 was
approved, deferring the Kanis Road improvements until the
final platting of Lot 3.
Chris Parker, representing the applicant, stated that the
section of Kanis adjacent to Lot 1 was downgraded to an
unclassified street in 1995 by ordinance #15,730.
Mr. Lawson stated that commercial street standards apply to
commercial developments.
Chairman Lichty asked if two votes were needed (1 for the
waiver, 1 for the rezoning).
Dana Carney, Zoning Administrator, stated that the rezoning
had already been approved and that the only vote would be on
the waiver.
A motion was made to approve a waiver of street improvements
to Kanis Road adjacent to Lot 1, One Source Addition. The
motion failed by a vote of 1 ayes, 9 nays and 1 absent. The
waiver was denied.
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November 20, 1990
SCIBDxVISION
FILE—; Z-4933-B
ITE=. 2
NAME: Mechanics Lumber Company Long-ForM (PCD)
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway at Kanis Road
DEVELOPER'
ENG� N�:
WHITE-DATERS & ASSOCIATES,
MECHANICS. LUMBER COMPANY
INC. 401 Victory
p. O. Box 5151 72119 Little Rock, AR 72201
N. Little Rock, AR 371-1666
371-3456
AREA' 8.8 Ac.
NUMBER OF LOTS' 3 FT. NEW STREET: 630
PROPOSED USES: Commercial
ZONING• Outside City Limits
PLANNING DISTRICT: Rock Creek Valley - 17
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES RE UE5TED:
None.
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
Mechanics Lumber Company wishes to develop a hardware and
store
and lumber yard at the intersection of Chenale Parrs kway
with
Kanis Road. The site was
such tsi,mee:asseveral
needs for
the intent of building expansion.
building materials in the area warranted this exp
approximately 17,500 sq. ft. of
The project will consist of aPP ft. of storage for lumber
Ace Hardware Store with 32,320 sq'
and other materials.
The main building is to be at the
center of the property with store buildings completely
surrounding the area of activity for the lumber business.
Natural buffers will remain on the south, east and west side
of the material storage area. No activityo ill occsr
outside of the storage building
operations.
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 Continued
A. PROPOSALLRE�:
This PCD is filed for purposes of the construction of a
hardware store, lumber yard and creation of two out
parcels. The property currently is located outside
city limits.
B. E}{ISTING CONDITIONS:
The site currently -is covered with scrub brush and
small trees. The adjacent streets are developed, on
the north to city standard and on the southwest to a
county standard.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Right-of-way and improvements on Chenal Parkway will be
required per ordinances 14,210-and 15,239. Driveway
spacing on Chenal Parkway is also regulated by these
ordinances. Engineering will work with the developer
and his engineer to determine details of the
engineering requirements. Detention and Excavation
ordinances apply.
D. ISSUESILEGAL
The issues to be introduced here are as follows:
1. The Development as proposed does not comply with the
curb cut requirement by ordinance for Chenal Parkway
(one curb cut for every 300 feet with diamond island at
the entrance).
2. The Developer needs to provide a list of uses and floor
areas for the two out -parcels.
3. The Developer should present the architectural design
sketches for all buildings to the Planning Staff and
Planning Commission as required by long -form PCD.
E. ANALYSIS
1. The Staff review of this long -form PCD indicates a few
design issues. The points made in Items C and D are
the primary concerns of the Planning and Engineering
Staff.
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 Continued
2. History of the site dates back to December 87 when a
"C-3" request was filed for the entire 8.85 ac. After
being on the agenda for several months, the item was
withdraw from consideration at the request of the
applicant.
November 1, 1988, a request was before the commission
was filed to rezone 8.85 acres to "C-3" and "C-411.
There were several people in opposition. Mr. Jacque
Alexander presented a petition with 150 names opposed
to the commercial rezoning. The application was
approved for "C--2" rezoning as amended. February 3,
1989, the applicant requested withdrawal from the Board
of Directors Agenda.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this PCD subject to:
1. Meeting all Engineering requirements.
2: Providing list of the uses and floor areas for the two
out -parcels.
3. Providing architecture sketches for all buildings.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 8, 1990)
Mr. J. White and Gene Pfeifer were present representing the
application. The Staff Recommendation was discussed. Mr.
White agreed to follow-up on the Staff Comments before the
Public Hearing on November 20, 1990.
Mr. Jerry Gardner pointed out that number of proposed
driveways on the Chenal Parkway frontage needs to be reduced
to one.
General discussion followed during which one of the Guests -
observer seeking more information, asked the Developer if he
proposes a natural buffer along Kanis Road, Mr. White has
already shown an existing 30, buffer. He also stated that
the proposed structure will be closed from outside with only
one gate opening to the inside lumber, and storage yard.
The second question from Guest was whether the 30, buffer is
included in Kanis Road right-of-way. Mr. Wayne Sherrill
from Traffic Department added that Kanis Road on the
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 Continued
Mechanics Lumber frontage will be a two lane collector and
right-of-way is already in place.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (November 20, 1990)
The application was represented by Eugene Pfeifer and Joe
White. There were three objectors in attendance. The
Planning Staff presented its recommendation on this matter,
the recommendation being approval -of the PCD with
understanding that the City does not commit to any uses on
the two out -parcels until the site plan review occurs by
Planning Commission.
The Chairman then asked the Planning Staff if there is a
need to discuss a letter from Mr. Pfeifer suggesting street
improvements on Parkway and Kanis, be exchanged for a five
lane minor arterial street along east property line.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, suggested removing the
improvement exchange from discussion at the Planning
Commission level and send to the Board of Directors for
final resolution. However, the Chairman suggested
discussing this item at the Planning Commission in order to
be able to send Planning Commission recommendation on the
street issue to the Board.
Jerry Gardner from Public Works explained that Mr. E.
Pfeifer's option on the street had not been reviewed and a
recommendation had not been made, however, there is a great
need for a road in this location.
A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versus
street construction followed between with several
Commissioners and Mr. Gardner.
The Chairman then asked Mr. Pfeifer to present his
application. Mr. Pfeifer stated that he agreed with the
Staff recommendation as presented.
The Commission Chairman then asked the first listed objector
present, Douglas Williford to present his position. Mr.
Williford offered -concerns about traffic and compatibility
of this use with the neighborhood. He felt that traffic was
already severe in the area.
November 20, 1990
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 Continued
The Chairman then recognized the next listed objector
present, Mr. Ron Hopper. Mr. Hopper stated that he does not
oppose the commercial development, but he opposes the lumber
yard.
The Chair then asked the Planning Staff to present a revised
site plan to Mr. Hopper.and Mr. Williford. The Planning
Staff explained that the number of curb cuts had been
reduced to one and the out -parcel site plan will be reviewed
by the Planning Commission before any of the out -parcels be
developed.
Commissioner Nicholson suggested that this item be deferred
until the agreement between the developer and the Staff
about street improvements be accomplished.
The Chair then asked Mr. Pfeifer to consider deferral. Mr.
Pfeifer suggested to proceed with the application without
considering street improvements. The Chairman stated that
the Commission would like to also make recommendations on
the street improvements issue to the Board of Directors.
A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versus'a new
street construction followed involving several Commissioners
and Mr. Pfeifer.
The Chairman then recognized another person present who
desired to offer comments in objection. This person was
Jacque Alexander. Ms. Alexander offered additional comments
concerning traffic problems, the need for high quality
development and objected to the commercial development at
this location.
Commissioner Oleson stated that the Commission also received
a letter from Ms. Nell Ambrose in opposition to the
commercial development.
The Chairman then called the question to approve this
application as modified per revised site plan with several
conditions.
1. No committment on the future use for two out -parcels.
2. No curb -cuts for out -parcels from Chenal Parkway.
3. The Commission does not make any recommendation on
street improvements at this time.
The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstention
and 2 absent.
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November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
FILE No.: Z-4933-B
ITEM O . 2
NAME: Mechanics Lumber Company Long -Form (PCD)
LOCATE: Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway at Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:
MECHANICS LUMBER COMPANY
INC.
P. 0. Box 5151 72119
N. Little Rock, AR
371-3456
AREA: 8.8 Ac.
ZOO:
ENGINEER:
WHITE-DATERS & ASSOCIATES,
401 Victory 72201
Little Rock, AR
371-1666
NUMBER OF LOTS' 3
Outside City Limits
pLANNZNG DISTRICT:
FT. NEW STREET: 630
PROPOSED USES: Commercial
Rock Creek Valley - 17
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES RE VESTED:
None .
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL'
y
wishes to develop a hardware store
Mechanics Lumber Compan
and lumber yard at the intersection of Chenal Parkwaywith
Kanis Road. The site was purchased several years ago
the intent of building at such time:as the needs for
building
materials in the area warranted this expansion.
The project will consist of approximately sq. ft. of
17,50
Ace Hardware Store with 32,320 sq. ft• of storage for lumber
and other materials. The main building is to be at the
center of the property with store Euildingsor the completelyss.
surrounding the area of activity
d west side
Natural buffers will remain on the south, east an
of the material storage area. No activity will occur
outside of the storage building relative to business
operations.
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 [Continued
A. PROPOSAL RE UEST:
This PCD is filed for purposes of the construction of a
hardware store, lumber yard and creation of two out
parcels. The property currently is located outside
city limits.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site currently -is covered with scrub brush and
small trees. The adjacent streets are developed, on
the north to city standard and on the southwest to a
county standard.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Right-of-way and improvements on Chenal Parkway will be
required per Ordinances 14,210"and 15,239. Driveway
spacing on Chenal Parkway is also regulated by these
ordinances. Engineering will work with the developer
and his engineer to determine details of the
engineering requirements. Detention and Excavation
Ordinances apply.
D. ISSUES LEGAL
The issues to be introduced here are as follows:
1. The Development as proposed does not comply with the
curb cut requirement by ordinance for Chenal Parkway
(one curb cut for every 300 feet with diamond island at
the entrance) .
2. The Developer needs to provide a list of uses and floor
areas for the two out -parcels.
3. The Developer should present the architectural design
sketches for all buildings to the Planning
Staff and
Planning Commission as required by long -form PCD.
E . ANAL S
1. The Staff review of this long -form PCD indicates a few
design issues. The points made in Items C and D are
the primary concerns of the Planning and Engineering
Staff.
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
IT 'M Na . 2 ( Continued
2. History of the site dates back to December 87 when a
11C-3" request was filed for the entire 8.85 ac. After
being on the agenda for several months, the item was
withdraw from consideration at the request of the
applicant.
November 1, 1988, a request was before the commission
was filed to rezone 8.85 acres to "C-3" and "C-411.
There were several people in opposition. Mr. Jacque
Alexander presented a petition with 150 names opposed
to the commercial rezoning. The application was
approved for "C-2" rezoning as amended. February 3,
1989, the applicant requested withdrawal from the Board
of Directors Agenda.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this PCD subject to:
1. Meeting all Engineering requirements.
2. Providing list of the uses and floor areas for the two
out -parcels.
3. Providing architecture sketches for all buildings.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 8, 1990)
Mr. J. White and Gene Pfeifer were present representing the
application. The Staff Recommendation was discussed. Mr.
White agreed to follow-up on the Staff Comments before the
Public Hearing on November 20, 1990.
Mr. Jerry Gardner pointed out that number of proposed
driveways on the Chenal Parkway frontage needs to be reduced
to one.
General discussion followed during which one of the Guests -
observer seeking more information, asked the Developer if he
proposes a natural buffer along Kanis Road, Mr. White has
already shown an existing 30' buffer. He also stated that
the proposed structure will be closed from outside with only
one gate opening to the inside lumber, and storage yard.
The second question from Guest was whether the 30' buffer is
included in Kanis Road right-of-way. Mr. Wayne Sherrill
from Traffic Department added that Kanis Road on the
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO., 2 Continued
Mechanics Lumber frontage will be a two lane collector and
right-of-way is already in place.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (November 20, 1990)
The application was represented by Eugene Pfeifer and Joe
White. There were three objectors in attendance. The
Planning Staff presented its recommendation on this matter,
the recommendation being approval of the PCD with
understanding that the City does not commit to any uses on
the two out -parcels until the site plan review occurs by
Planning Commission.
The Chairman then asked the Planning Staff if there is a
need to discuss a letter from Mr. Pfeifer suggesting street
improvements on. Parkway and Kanis, be exchanged for a five
lane minor arterial street along east property line.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, suggested removing the
improvement exchange from discussion at the Planning
Commission level and send to the Board of Directors for
final resolution. However, the Chairman suggested
discussing this item at the Planning Commission in order to
be able to send Planning Commission recommendation on the
street issue to the Board.
Jerry Gardner from Public Works explained that Mr. E.
Pfeifer's option on the street had not been reviewed and a
recommendation had not been made, however, there is a great
need for a road in this location.
A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versus
street construction followed between with several
Commissioners and Mr. Gardner.
The Chairman then asked Mr. Pfeifer to present his
application. Mr. Pfeifer stated that he agreed with the
Staff recommendation as presented.
The Commission Chairman then asked the first listed objector
present, Douglas Williford to present his position. Mr.
Williford offered concerns about traffic and compatibility
of this use with the neighborhood. He felt that traffic was
already severe in the area.
November 20, 1990
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 2 (Continued)
The Chairman then recognized the next listed objector
present, Mr. Ron Hopper. Mr. Hopper stated that he does not
oppose the commercial development, but he opposes the lumber
yard.
The Chair then asked the Planning Staff to present a revised
site plan to Mr. Hopper and Mr. Williford. The Planning
Staff explained that the number of curb cuts had been
reduced to one and the out -parcel site plan will be reviewed
by the Planning Commission before any of the out -parcels be
developed.
Commissioner Nicholson suggested that this item be deferred
until the agreement between the developer and the Staff
about street improvements be accomplished.
The Chair then asked Mr. Pfeifer to consider deferral. Mr.
Pfeifer suggested to proceed with the application without
considering street improvements. The Chairman stated that
the Commission would like to also make recommendations on
the street improvements issue to the Board of Directors.
A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versus'a new
street construction followed involving several Commissioners
and Mr. Pfeifer.
The Chairman then recognized another person present who
desired to offer comments in objection. This person was
Jacque Alexander. Ms. Alexander offered additional comments
concerning traffic problems, the need for high quality
development and objected to the commercial development at
this location.
Commissioner Oleson stated that the Commission also received
a letter from Ms. Nell Ambrose in opposition to the
commercial development.
The Chairman then called the question to approve this
application as modified per revised site plan with several
conditions.
1. No committment on the future use for two out -parcels.
2. No curb -cuts for out -parcels from Chenal Parkway.
3. The Commission does not make any recommendation on
street improvements at this time.
The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstention
and 2 absent.
November 20, 1990
SUBDIVISION
FILE—: Z-4933-B
ITEM NO_: 2
NAME: Mechanics Lumber company Long -Form (PCD)
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway at Kan is Road
DEVELOPER •
MECHANICS. LUMBER COMPANY
ENGINEER:
WHITE-DATERS & ASSOCIATES,
INC.
p. 0. Box 5151 72119
N. Little Rock, AR
401 Victory
Little Rock, AR 72201
371-1666
371-3456
AREA: 8.8 Ac. NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 630
ZONING: Outside City Limits PROPOSED USES: Commercial
PLANNING DISTRICT: Rock Creek Valley - 17
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
V
c MIANC ES RE _UESTED :
�].L\i
None.
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL=
ny Wishes to develop a hardware store
Mechanics Lumber Compa
and lumber yard at the intersection of Chenalears�ago with
Kanis Road. The site
was
suchhtime,asased vthe lneeds for
the intent of building expansion.
building materials in the area warranted this
proximately 17,500 sq. ft. of
The project will consist of aPF ft. of storage for lumber
Ace Hardware Store with 32,320 sq• be at
and other materials.
t The
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center of the g theraprea of activity for the lumber business.
surrounding
Natural buffers will remain on the asouth,
yeast
and
west side
of the material storage area.
No ur
outside of the storage building relative to business
operations.