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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1026-B Staff AnalysisApril 27, 2017 ITEM NO.: 1 NAME: Lot Z-2-A-R Little Rock Industrial District Replat LOCATION: Located at 2400 West 65th Street DEVELOPER: Garrett Partners, Inc. 174 Cornerstone Court Hot Springs, AR 71913 ENGINEER: McGetrick Engineering 11601 Bass Pro Parkway Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 1.36 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FILE NO.: S-1026-B FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 13 — 65th Street East CENSUS TRACT: 40.01 CURRENT ZONING: 1-2, Light Industrial District VARIANCEIWAIVERS: A variance to allow a reduced platted building line (Section 36-320) along West 65th Street — 50-feet required, 35-feet proposed. A. PROPOSALIREOUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing a replat of an existing platted lot to allow the previously platted building lines to be reduced. The original plat included building lines which varied along the 1-30 frontage, a 50-foot building line along West 65th and Aerie Streets. The plat is proposed with a 30-foot platted building line along the 1-30 frontage, a 35-foot platted building line along West 65th Street and a 35-foot platted building line along Aerie Street. There are no other modifications proposed with the replat request. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site was previously used as a gas station, which has been vacant for a number of years and is currently in a state of disrepair. Across the street is a vacant restaurant building, a hotel which appears to operate as an extended stay hotel and a number of commercial and industrial uses located to the south. April 27, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1026-B North of the site is a property containing a building which is owned by a fraternal organization. East of the site is property owned by the applicant and is currently operated as mining. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All abutting property owners along with the Upper Baseline Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Engineering comments may apply at time of building permit or with future development. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy. Entergy Distribution does not object to this re -plat proposal. A three phase power line exists along the northern edge of the 100 foot AP&L easement depicted on the submitted drawing. This power line can be utilized to provide power to any future development on this property. However, the replat also involves an existing Entergy Transmission power line and easement. Should the property develop, then contact Entergy Transmission well in advance to discuss the future use of its easements and contact Entergy Distribution in advance to discuss future service requirements, new Distribution facilities locations and adjustments to existing Distribution facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: The existing 10-foot Central Arkansas Water Easement needs to be added to the plat. Contact Central Arkansas Water for additional information. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. 2 April 27, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1026-B Rock Region Metre: The site is located on Rock Region Metro Route #23, the Baseline/Southwest Route. F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Buildin Cade: No comment. Planninq Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 5, 2017) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the applicant was seeking a replat to reduce the platting building lines for the lot. Staff requested Mr. McGetrick provide the proposed bill of assurance. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated engineering comments would be provided at the time of building permit. Staff stated radial dedications of right of way was required at the intersections of the abutting streets. Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing the technical issues associated with the request raised at the April 5, 2017, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided staff with the proposed bill of assurance for the plat. The request is to allow a replat of an existing platted lot to allow the previously platted building lines to be reduced. The existing plat contains a 50-foot platted building line along West 65th Street and Aerie Street and a platted building line which varies along the 1-30 frontage. The plat is proposed with a 30-foot platted building line along the 1-30 frontage, a 35-foot platted building line along West 65t" Street and Aerie Street. To allow the building line as proposed requires a variance from the current zoning district. The variance is from Section 36-320 to allow the building line 0 April 27, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1026-B along West 65t" Street to be reduced from 50-feet as typically required in the 1-2, Light Industrial Zoning District to 35-feet as proposed by the applicant. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking a replat to allow the future development of the site. There is a 100-feet Entergy Easement running through the site which limits the developable area of the site. The applicant is proposing future construction of a building to support an 1-2, Light Industrial user. There are no other modifications proposed with the replat request. Staff feels the request is appropriate. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the variance request from Section 36-320 to allow a reduced platted building for the lot. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 27, 2017) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request from Section 36-320 to allow a reduced platted building for the lot. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. C! ITEM NO.: 1. S-1026-B NAME: Lot Z-2-A-R Little Rock Industrial District Replat LOCATION: located at 2400 West 65th Street Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than April 12, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than April 21, 2017. 2. Complete the information sheet and variance request form for the application request. 3. Provide the bill of assurance for the subdivision and for the proposed replat. Variance/Waivers: A variance to allow reduced platted building lines (Section 36-320) along West 65th Street — 50-feet required, 35-feet proposed. Public Works Conditions: 1. Engineering comments may apply at time of building permit or with future development. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: Entergy Distribution does not object to this re -plat proposal. A three phase power line exists along the northern edge of the 100 foot AP&L easement depicted on the submitted drawing. This power line can be utilized to provide power to any future development on this property. However, the re -plat also involves an existing Entergy Transmission power line and easement. Should the property develop, then contact Entergy Transmission well in advance to discuss the future use of its easements and contact Entergy Distribution in advance to discuss future service requirements, new Distribution facilities locations and adjustments to existing Distribution facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: The existing 10-foot Central Arkansas waster Easement needs to be added to the plat. Contact Central Arkansas Water for additional information. Fire Department: No comment. ITEM NO.: 1. S-1026-B Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Building Code: No comment. Planning Division- No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.