HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1035-A Staff AnalysisJanuary 9, 1997
ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: 5-1035-A
NAME: CHENAL CENTER -.REVISED SITE PLAN REVIEW
LOCATION: At the northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and
Autumn Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
David H. Pickering Joe White
Pickering, Inc. White-Daters and Associates, Inc.
3.1621 Rainwood Dr. 401 S. Victory St.
Little Rock, AR 72212 Little Rock, AR 72201
227-6376 374-1666
AREA: 2.41 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: C-3 PROPOSED USES: Commercial
PLANNING DISTRICT: #11 I-430
CENSUS TRACT: 24.04
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
A reduction in the setback on Autumn Road from 25 to 6 feet to
allow a canopy.
BACKGROUND:
On September 6, 1994, the Planning Commission approved a site
plan review on this 2.41 acre tract. The site is to consist of
two buildings, one containing 26,480 square feet; the other,
3,504 square feet. Parking for 120 vehicles is provided. The
required improvements for constructing one-half of Autumn Road,
and construction of a sidewalk on both Chenal Parkway and on
Autumn Road. The applicant states that he will pay 1/4 the cost
of the needed traffic signal at the Chenal Parkway -Autumn Road
intersection.
A. PROPOSALIREQUEST:
The proponents seek to add two one way drive-thru lanes
covered with a canopy on the east end of the "L" shaped
building. This will reduce the setback and landscape buffer
from 25 to 6 feet. Approval of a variance and amendment to
the Site Plan Review is required.
January 9, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: S--1035-A
B. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Adjacent property owners were notified as required by
Ordinance. Affected neighborhood associations were also
advised in writing. We have received no comments to date.
C. ANALYSIS:
City Wastewater has indicated that a sewer line would be
covered by the proposed canopy. They have recommended the
following condition.
The Utility will agree to placing the canopy
over the existing Utility Easement if Mr.
Pickering will write a letter to the Utility
stating he will agree to accept responsibility
for the section of sewer main involved and
further states that he will not subdivide the
existing lot in anyway as long as this sewer
main is private.
Mr. Pickering has fulfilled this condition with a letter
dated December 23, 1996.
Planning and Public Works Departments are supportive of this
revision to the approved Site Plan Review.
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVAL of the variance as outlined in paragraph A and
subject to the revised site plan dated October 30, 1996.
The approval is subject to the condition stated in
paragraph C.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(DECEMBER 12, 1996)
This item was directly transmitted to departments and agencies
for comments. It was not addressed by the Subdivision Committee.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 9, 1997)
Larry Jones presented the staff report. The applicant has
requested a revision to the approved Site Plan Review to allow
for a two drive-thru lanes covered with a canopy on the east end
of the "L" shaped building.
Chairman Woods asked Mr. Joe White to come forward to answer
questions of Commissioner Daniel. Mr. Daniel made a long
statement concerning driveway access to this project. Mr. Lichty
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January 9, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1035-A
asked that if the drive-thru was included when the initial
application was filed would staff have supported this concept.
Jim Lawson answered yes.
Motion to approve the revised Site Plan Review. Motion passed
with 8 ayes, 1 nay and 2 absent.
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