Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1560 Staff AnalysisApril 12, 2007 ITEM NO.: 4 NAME: Mineral Development LLC Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 1001 Fairpoint Street DEVELOPER: Mineral Development, LLC P.O. Box 15872 Little Rock, AR 72231 ENGINEER: Heritage Engineering Darrell Warlord P.O. Box 505 Benton, AR 72018 AREA: 3.40 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 1-3, Industrial District 7 — 1-30 K: FILE NO.: S-1560 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from Section 36-321(e)(2) to allow a reduced side yard setback (23.13-feet). A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: In 2005, Mineral Development LLC, purchased the property which previously housed the Wilburn Tile Company. The company acts as a recycler of sorts by purchasing remnant materials from gravel crushing operations and repackaging the product to sell as raw materials to other industries such as floor tile manufacturers. The plans include capital improvements to accommodate the material handing operation. The bagging operation will utilize existing material silos, conveyors and hoppers located at the southeast corner of the site. A small 30-foot by 40-foot pre-engineered metal building with an exterior loading dock and a new conveyor system will be added to the site. To utilize the existing material handling equipment tanks, the new building must be aligned with the April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION INCA111111,121630 m ene 0111 FILE NO.: S-1560 existing structures which results in a 6.5-foot encroachment into a platted 30-foot building setback. The applicant's request includes a waiver of landscaping, hard surface parking and other civil engineering requirements. The developers have indicated this is the first of a long range improvement plan and constructing site improvements for the small addition will not be cost effective for the operation. The developers have indicated the proposed improvements are more akin to equipment rather than building construction which is typically utilized for office and operation. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The area is an industrial area and the site was formerly used as a tile manufacturing facility. Fairpoint Street appears as a driveway and is not constructed to Master Street Plan standard. The drive accessing the site is a gravel drive extending from Fairpoint Street. There is an existing industrial building located north of the silo's which is currently vacant and boarded. At the northeastern portion of the site is a cellular tower facility with two buildings. To the west of the site are industrial uses and a brick manufacture is located to the north of the site. To the south of the site is an industrial building which appears vacant. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents or property owners. The Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association and all property owners located within 200-feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Any future development or expansion of this site will trigger a right-of-way dedication of 30 feet from centerline and boundary street improvements. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to the property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. 0 April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1560 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional and/or larger meter(s) are required. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the fire hydrant(s). Fire Department: Fire hydrants may be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: L H Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance is required. 2. Landscaping may be required in conjunction with any new onsite parking. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water any new landscaped areas will be required. 4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered sites. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 22, 2007) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated a single building was being proposed which crossed a platted building line. Staff noted a replat of the property would be required if the variance was approved by the Commission. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request remaining from the March 22, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is proposing the utilization of existing facilities on this site and the K, April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1560 addition of a 30-foot by 40-foot pre-engineered metal building with an exterior loading dock and a new conveyor system. The applicant has indicated capital improvements to accommodate the material handing operation will be completed and the bagging operation of the company will utilize the existing material silos, conveyors and hoppers located at the southeast corner of the site. To maintain these facilities in the current location, the proposed building must be aligned with the existing structures which results in an encroachment of an existing 30-foot platted building line of 6.5 feet; reducing the side yard setback to 23.5 feet. The property is zoned 1-3 which typically requires the placement of a 30-foot side yard setback. The applicant's request includes a waiver of landscaping, hard surface parking and other civil engineering requirements. The developers have indicated this is the first of a long range improvement plan and constructing site improvements for the small addition will not be cost effective for the operation. The developers have indicated the proposed improvements are more akin to equipment rather than building construction which is typically utilized for office and operation. Staff is not presently requesting any additional improvements or right of way dedication for Fairpoint Street nor is staff requesting any additional landscaping. As indicated in both Public Works and the Landscaping comments any improvements other than the proposed building could trigger the Master Street Plan, Boundary Street and Landscaping ordinances requirements. Staff is supportive of the request as proposed. Staff does not feel the reduction in the platted building line and the typical side yard setback for this site will adversely impact the area. The site located to the south is an industrial building with the rear of the building along the property line. Since the encroachment is within a platted building line the applicant will be required to perform a replat of the lot around the building pad where the building encroaches into the platted building line prior to the issuance of a building permit. To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the placement of the proposed building at 23.6 feet from the property line will impact the development or the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends the applicant perform a one lot replat prior to the issuance of a building permit for the future construction. 0 April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION TEM NO.: 4 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1550 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 12, 2007) 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 above agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation the applicant perform a one lot replat prior to the issuance of a building permit for the future construction. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 ITEM NO.: 4. NAME: Mineral Development LLC Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 1001 Fairpoint Street Planninq Staff Comments: S-1560 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet 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 March 28, 2007. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than April 5, 2007. 2. A replat will be required to adjust the reduced platted building line in the area the building encroaches. Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 36-321(e)(2) to allow a reduced side yard setback (23.13-feet). Public Works Conditions: 1. Any future development or expansion of this site will trigger a right-of-way dedication of 30 feet from centerline and boundary street improvements. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to the property. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional and/or larger meter(s) are required. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the fire hydrant(s). Fire Department; Fire hydrants may be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Item # 4 County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. Landscaping may be required in conjunction with any new onsite parking. 2. An automatic irrigation system to water any new landscaped areas will be required. 3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered sites. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Item # 4