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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1073-J Staff Analysis1A NAME: Arkansas Systems Tract 4 Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 17400 Chenal Parkway S-1073-J ITEM NO.: 10. Z-6051-K NAME: Arkansas Systems Tract 4 PCD Revocation and Rezoning to C-3, General Commercial District Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200-feet of the development including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than March 23, 2016. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than April 1, 2016. 2. Remove the buildings from the proposed preliminary plat drawing. 3. The previous approval allowed for variances to allow parking within the floodway. Does the current request continue to request this variance? 4. Provide the building lines on the proposed lots. 5. Provide the source of title of the landowner and the owner's certification on the proposed plat. 6. Provide the names of owners of property abutting the proposed plat area. 7. Provide the zoning classification of the property abutting the proposed plat area. 8. Provide the limits of the floodplain and the floodway. 9. Provide the names of recorded subdivisions abutting the plat area. 10. Provide the names of owners of all abutting lands. 11. Provide the names of all owner of any landlocked parcels within or abutting the plat area. 12. Provide the proposed phasing plan. 13. Provide a draft bill of assurance for the proposed subdivision. 14. Provide information concern any existing covenants and the proposed covenants on the land. VarianceMaivers: 1. A variance Section 36-341 to allow parking over the box culvert and in the floodway. 2. A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on Arkansas Systems Drive nearer the property line than typically allowed per ordinance. Public Works Conditions: 1. Chenal Parkway is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. S-1073 2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. Sidewalks should be installed along Chenal Parkway and the existing south driveway. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. 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. Is an advanced grading variance requested to grade Phase 2 with construction of Phase 1 of the project? 5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 7. Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. 8. The existing curb along Arkansas Systems Drive and the median at Chenal Parkway has been painted red and signed as a "Fire Lane". No records show the public street functions as a fire lane. The paint should be removed. 9. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8- 283 prior to construction. 10. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of at least one (1) foot above the proposed base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans for Lot 4A and 4B. At time of construction and prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupancy, an elevation certificate will be required to be provided. 11.In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. 12.The base flood elevations show to be below the bottom of the ditch. The majority of the channel adjacent to the subject property shows to be in the floodplain with the channel upstream shown to be in the floodway. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a hydraulic study should be conducted to show the new base flood elevations and confirm the stream remains within the channel. The expected storm flows should be obtained from the FTN & Associates current working model. A "No Rise Certification" based on the proposed conditions must be provided to staff for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 13. Per City Code, Section 36-341, vehicle parking is restricted from being provided in the floodway. A variance must be requested? 14. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 15. Design plans for piping system must be submitted to staff for approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. The proposed piping and open ditch section must be placed within a drainage easement. What is the proposed ditch section design? 19:11LViIilk [e�4 16.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering, 501.379.1813, Greg Simmons, gsimmons65DIittlerock.org for more information. Streetlights do not appear to be installed along Arkansas Systems Drive. 17.The vehicle stack lane should be separated from the vehicle drive aisle to not block parking and improve pedestrian safety. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Easements must be retained for existing sewer mains. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. An underground, 3-phase power line exists on the north side of Arkansas Systems Drive and to the east of this development. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss future service requirements, new facilities locations and adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 5. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. ITEM NO.: 2. S-1 6. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 7. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location is currently not served by METRO however it is part of our future West Little Rock express service. Please provide a continuous pedestrian path along Chenal and adjacent Arkansas Systems Drive. Also provide internal sidewalks between developments for use by patrons and employees to access different buildings within the campus and the perimeter sidewalks Buildina 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, March 23, 2016. April 7, 2016 ITEM NO.: 2 NAME: Arkansas Systems Tract 4 Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located at 17400 Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: Arkansas Systems Land Company, LLC 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER: White Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 5.11 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FILE NO.: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PCD - Request as a separate item a revocation of the PCD zoning and a Rezoning to C-3, General Commercial District WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 — Chenal CENSUS TRACT: 42.16 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. A variance Section 36-341 to allow parking over the box culvert and in the floodway. 2. A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on Arkansas Systems Drive nearer the property line than typically allowed per ordinance. 3. A variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of both lots with the issuance of a grading permit for the first lot. BACKGROUND: On December 21, 1998, the Board of Adjustment reviewed and approved a request to allow a variance from the floodway/floodplain restrictions of Chapter 8 and 36 to permit construction of a parking lot in the floodway for Lots 4 and 5 of the Arkansas Systems Office Park Addition. The applicant proposed construction of an office building on Lot 5, which has been constructed. The applicant proposed to contain the drainage in underground culverts and to utilize the area designated as floodway for parking and driveways. As a condition of approval, the applicant was required to provide CORPS April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: FILE NO.: S-1073-J approval of hydraulic calculations containing the 100-year floodway in the proposed underground structure, conditional letter of approval from FEMA, parking lot elevation to allow storm events above the 100 year to pass without endangering the building and dedication of a drainage easement to contain the floodway. No development was proposed for Lot 4 and the site remains undeveloped. Ordinance No. 19,578 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on August 15, 2006, rezoned the site from 0-2, Office and Institutional District to PCD, Planned Commercial Development. The approval allowed the development of this 5.11 acre tract with a two (2) lot plat and the construction of a branch bank facility and a three (3) story mixed use building on the individual lots through a Planned Commercial Development. The office building was proposed for Lot 4A consisting of a total of 60,750 square feet of space with 20,250 square feet of potential retail space, all retail space was contained on the first floor and 40,500 square feet of office space. A total of 213 parking spaces were proposed to serve the office building. Lot 4B was proposed for the branch bank facility with a total of 2,600 square feet of space and 47 parking spaces. Cross access and parking would be provided between the two (2) lots. Ordinance No. 20,821 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on December 17, 2013, allowed a revision to the previously approved PCD (Z-6015-A). The approval allowed the creation of a two (2) lot plat. An office building was approved for one lot and a small restaurant with drive through service was proposed for the second lot. The two (2) lots were to share a common drive and parking area. All driveways on the site were to be included in a cross access easement. Lot 4A was proposed containing 3.7-acres, 184 parking spaces, 18,375 square feet of building coverage and a maximum of three (3) stories and 55,125 square feet of building area. The site plan included the option for placement of a pick-up window on the eastern end of the building. Lot 4B was proposed containing 1.4-acres, 67 parking spaces and 4,300 square feet of building area. The use was proposed as a restaurant with drive through service. The applicant requested a waiver of the screening requirement for the order menu boards. The uses proposed for the development were as follows: All permitted uses identified within the C-3, General Commercial Zoning District and the following additional items - Food store under five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area, with the sale of beer or wine, private club with dining or bar service, hospital, medical clinic with ambulatory service. The proposal excluded the following uses: Animal clinic (enclosed), Auto parts and accessories, Cabinet and woodwork shop, College dormitory, College fraternity or sorority, Convenience food store with gas pumps, Convent or monastery, Job printing, lithographer, printing or blueprinting, Taxidermist. The maximum commercial proposed is limited to 18,375 square feet located on Lot 4A. The redevelopment of the site has not occurred. 7 April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Con FILE NO.: S-1 Ordinance No. 21,103 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on October 5, 2015, allowed a revision to the previously approved PCD zoning. The approval allowed the creation of two (2) lots and identified the uses allowed for the site. The uses approved for the development are as follows: All permitted uses identified within the C-3, General Commercial Zoning District and the following additional items - Food store under five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area, with the sale of beer or wine, private club with dining or bar service, hospital, medical clinic with ambulatory service. The proposal excluded the following uses: Animal clinic (enclosed), Auto parts and accessories, Cabinet and woodwork shop, College dormitory, College fraternity or sorority, Convenience food store with gas pumps, Convent or monastery, Job printing, lithographer, printing or blueprinting, Taxidermist. The lot sizes and layouts were identified on the approved plan. The plan also approved proposed building layouts, setbacks and minimum and maximum square footages for the proposed new construction. The request also included variances from Section 36-341 to allow vehicle parking over the box culvert and in the floodway. The request also included a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the entire site with construction of the proposed box culvert and creek relocation, as per an approved 404 permit. The request included a variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on Arkansas Systems Drive nearer the property line than typically allowed per ordinance A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval to allow the creation of two (2) lots from this 5.11 acre parcel. Lot 4A is proposed containing 3.3-acres and Lot 4B is proposed with 1.4-acres. The applicant has indicated all building setbacks and heights will comply with the typical setbacks and building heights allowed per the C-3, General Commercial Zoning District. The request includes a variance from Section 36-341 to allow vehicle parking over the box culvert and in the floodway. The request also includes a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the entire site with construction of the proposed box culvert and creek relocation, as per an approved 404 permit. The request includes a variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on Arkansas Systems Drive nearer the property line than typically allowed per ordinance. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS - The site is a partially wooded site located at the southeast corner of Arkansas Systems Drive and Chenal Parkway. The area has developed as an office complex with a retail center located to the south. The area to the northwest is a C-2, Shopping Center District zoned site developed as a shopping center. To the 3 April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1073-J west of the site is vacant property zoned Planned Commercial Development for the placement of a branch bank facility and a restaurant. Further west is property developing as St. Vincent's West Medical campus. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All abutting property owners of the site along with the Parkway Place Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Chenal Parkway is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. Sidewalks should be installed along Chenal Parkway and the existing south driveway. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. 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. Is an advanced grading variance requested to grade Phase 2 with construction of Phase 1 of the project? 5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 7. Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. 8. The existing curb along Arkansas Systems Drive and the median at Chenal Parkway has been painted red and signed as a "Fire Lane". No records show the public street functions as a fire lane. The paint should be removed. 9. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. M April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1073-J 10. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of at least one (1) foot above the proposed base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans for Lot 4A and 4B. At time of construction and prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupancy, an elevation certificate will be required to be provided. 11. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. 12. The base flood elevations show to be below the bottom of the ditch. The majority of the channel adjacent to the subject property shows to be in the floodplain with the channel upstream shown to be in the floodway. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a hydraulic study should be conducted to show the new base flood elevations and confirm the stream remains within the channel. The expected storm flows should be obtained from the FTN & Associates current working model. A "No Rise Certification" based on the proposed conditions must be provided to staff for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 13. Per City Code, Section 36-341, vehicle parking is restricted from being provided in the floodway. A variance must be requested? 14. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 15. Design plans for piping system must be submitted to staff for approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. The proposed piping and open ditch section must be placed within a drainage easement. What is the proposed ditch section design? 16. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering, 501.379.1813, Greg Simmons, gsimmons(cDHttlerock.org for more information. Streetlights do not appear to be installed along Arkansas Systems Drive. 17. The vehicle stack lane should be separated from the vehicle drive aisle to not block parking and improve pedestrian safety. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Easements must be retained for existing sewer mains. 5 April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1073-J Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. An underground, 3-phase power line exists on the north side of Arkansas Systems Drive and to the east of this development. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss future service requirements, new facilities locations and adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Ener : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 5. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 6. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. C. April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1073-J 7. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Re ion Metro: Location is currently not served by METRO however it is part of our future West Little Rock express service. Please provide a continuous pedestrian path along Chenal and adjacent Arkansas Systems Drive. Also provide internal sidewalks between developments for use by patrons and employees to access different buildings within the campus and the perimeter sidewalks F. I SSU ESITECH N ICAUDES I GN: Building Code: No comment. Planninq Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 16, 2016) Mr. Tim Daters of White Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated in addition to the preliminary plat approval the applicant was requesting a revocation of an existing PCD zoning and the rezoning of the site to C-3, General Commercial District. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a dedication of right of way to 55-feet from centerline was required with the final platting of the lots. Staff stated the base flood elevations were shown to be below the bottom of the ditch and the majority of the channel upstream and downstream were shown to be in the floodway. Staff requested the applicant provide a hydraulic study to show the new base flood elevation and confirm the stream would remain within the channel at the time of requests for a grading permit. Staff stated a number of the comments provided were related to the future development of the site which would be reviewed at the time of building permit request. rl April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1073-J Rock Region Metro stated the site was not currently served by METRO but was a part of the future West Little Rock express service route. Staff requested the applicant provide a continuous pedestrian path along Chenal and adjacent to Arkansas Systems Drive to provide safe pedestrian access to the site. 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 preliminary plat to staff addressing the technical issues raised at the March 16, 2016, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided the right of way dedication along Chenal Parkway. The applicant has also indicated prior to the request for a grading permit a hydraulic study to show the new base flood elevation and to confirm the stream would remain within the channel would be provided. The request is for preliminary plat approval to allow the creation of two (2) lots from this 5.11 acre parcel. The lots are proposed in the same configuration as previously approved through the PCD, Planned Commercial Development, and site plan approval. Lot 4A is proposed containing 3.3-acres and Lot 4B is proposed with 1.4-acres. The applicant has indicated all building setbacks and heights will comply with the typical setbacks and building heights as allowed per the C-3, General Commercial Zoning District. The request includes a variance from Section 36-341 to allow vehicle parking over the box culvert and in the floodway. The request also includes a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the entire site with construction of the proposed box culvert and creek relocation, as per the approved 404 permit. The variances were approved with the previous request for the PCD zoning and will be completed in accordance with the approval of City staff and the Corp of Engineers. The request includes a variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on Arkansas Systems Drive nearer the property line than typically allowed per ordinance. The ordinance typically requires driveways on commercial streets to be constructed 125-feet from the adjacent property line. The drive as indicated is 10-feet from the property line. Staff is supportive of the driveway and the placement due to the location of other drives on Arkansas Systems Drive and staff does not feel there will be any conflicting movements from adjacent properties if constructed as proposed. �:3 April 7, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (C FILE NO.: S-1073-J Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking approval of the preliminary plat to allow for future development of the site. In addition as a separate item to the preliminary plat approval the applicant is requesting a revocation of the existing PCD zoning and the rezoning of the site to C-3, General Commercial District (Z-6051-K). The lots as proposed comply with the typical development standard of the requested zoning district. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the preliminary plat as proposed is appropriate for the site. 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 36-341 to allow parking over the box culvert and in the floodway. Staff recommends approval of the variance requests from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on Arkansas Systems Drive nearer the property line than typically allowed per ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the variance request from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of both lots with the issuance of a grading permit for the first lot. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 7, 2016) 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 36-341 to allow parking over the box culvert and in the floodway. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the variance requests from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on Arkansas Systems Drive nearer the property line than typically allowed per ordinance. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of both lots with the issuance of a grading permit for the first lot. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 01