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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1081-D Staff AnalysisNovember 4, 2010 ITEM NO.: 3 NAME: Kaufman Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 5100 Asher Avenue DEVELOPER: Kaufman Lumber Company 5100 Asher Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 FILE NO.: S-1081-D AREA: 4.33 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: 1-2, Light Industrial PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 — 1-630 NSUS TRACT: 19 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from Section 36-320(e)(2) to allow a reduced side yard setback. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: Kaufman Lumber Company is proposing to remove three (3) existing open storage buildings and replace these with an 80-foot by 100-foot lumber storage building. The proposed building would be located within an existing sanitary sewer easement. The abandonment request will be filed with the Little Rock Board of Directors for final disposition. Little Rock Wastewater Utility has indicated support of the abandonment in exchange for two (2) easements running east -west which covers their existing improvements. The building as proposed requires a variance for the side yard setback along Monroe Street. The variance is approximately two (2) feet. Ordinance No. 14,839 approved by the Board of Directors on March 5, 1985, approved the abandonment of the west 24-feet of Monroe Street between Bracks November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1081-D Street and Asher Avenue. The abandonment abandoned the right of way but retained the entire area as a utility easement. The Bill of Assurance for this site does not address this specific request. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The lumber company covers a large area including a number of lots and blocks north of Asher Avenue. There is a second lumber company located to the north of this site on Brack Street. Other uses in the area to the east include single-family homes, a convenience store and a liquor store. Uses to the west include a private club, vacant commercial buildings and multi -family. Uses to the south include auto repair, a drive-in restaurant and a large warehouse distribution facility. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a few informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, the Curran Conway Neighborhood Association and the South of Asher Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Asher Avenue is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial with special design standards. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of Asher Avenue/Monroe Street and Asher Avenue/Mary Street. 3. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. 4. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. K, November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1081-D Enter : A ten -foot (10') underground utility easement is required along Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objections. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) 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 CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #14 Rosedale and #17A Mabelvale-UALR. Parks and Recreation: No comment. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Landscaping will be required with the addition of any new parking on the site. 3 November 4, 2010 �i iRnnn.,;inry ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1081-D 3. Both the City of Little Rock and the City Beautiful Commission encourage and appreciate the addition of some trees in conjunction with this application some where on the site. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 14, 2010) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the request stating there were a few outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan prior to the Commission acting on the request. Staff requested Mr. White provide the centerline of Asher Avenue and Monroe Street. Staff requested additional information on any proposed signage including building signage. Staff also requested details of any proposed dumpster facilities. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated any broken curb, gutter or sidewalk located within the public right of way would require repair prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Staff stated a 20-foot radial dedication of right of way was required at the intersection of Monroe Street and Asher Avenue. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated landscaping would be required with any additional newly paved areas. Staff requested the applicant consider planting trees with the new development activities. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised at the October 14, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated no additional signage is proposed and there are no new dumpster facilities with this application. The applicant has indicated a radial dedication will be provided at the intersections of the abutting streets. The request is to allow for a Subdivision Site Plan Review for multiple buildings located on the site. The site is developed with a number of existing buildings. The applicant is proposing to remove three (3) buildings currently being used for lumber storage and is proposing the construction of a new single building containing 8,000 square feet under roof. This building will be used as lumber storage as well. M November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 [Cont. FILE NO.: S-1081-D The building is proposed to be 12.85 feet from the property line along Monroe Street. The property is zoned 1-2, Light Industrial which typically requires the placement of a 15-foot side yard setback. Staff is supportive of the variance request. One of the existing buildings is located with a similar encroachment and does not appear to have significantly impacted the area. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the developers have done an adequate job in addressing potential issues and concerns. Staff feels the removal of three existing lumber storage buildings and the construction of a single new building should have a positive impact on the area. 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 from Section 36-320(e)(2) to allow a reduced side yard setback. The sanitary sewer easement must be abandoned prior to construction of the new building. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBR 4, 2010) 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 also presented a recommendation of approval of the variance from Section 36-320(e)(2) to allow a reduced side yard setback. Staff stated the sanitary sewer easement must be abandoned prior to construction of the new building. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement on the Consent Agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. 5 ITEM NO.: 3. (5-1081-D} NAME: Kaufman Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 5100 Asher Avenue Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than October 20, 2010. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than November 29, 2010. 2. The request includes the abandonment of the easement located within the previously approved right of way abandonment area. 3. Provide the centerline for both Asher Avenue and Monroe Street. 4. Provide details of any proposed signage. (Including any proposed ground or building signage.) 5. Provide details of any proposed fencing. 6. Provide any areas proposed for outdoor storage. 7. Provide details of any proposed dumpster facilities. 8. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. Variance/Waivers: Building setback variance along Monroe Street (12.5 feet). Public Works Conditions: 1. Asher Avenue is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial with special design standards. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of Asher Avenue/Monroe Street and Asher Avenue/Mary Street. 3. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. 4. 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. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objections; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) 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 CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #14 Rosedale and #17A Mabelvale-UALR. Parks and Recreation: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer minimal ordinance requirements. 2. Landscaping will be required with the addition of any new parking on the site. 3. Both the City of Little Rock and the City Beautiful Commission both encourage and appreciate the addition of some trees in conjunction with this application some where on the site. 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, October 20, 2010.