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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0185-Q Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 13 NAME: Little Rock Port Lease Area 3 Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 9001 Lindsey Road Planning Staff Comments: FILE NO.: S-185-Q 1. Provide details of any proposed signage (height/area/location) on the proposed site plan. 2. Provide details of any proposed fencing (height/material/location) on the proposed site plan. 3. Provide all proposed setbacks from property lines on the proposed site plan. 4. Designate areas of any outdoor storage on the proposed site plan. Variance/Waivers: None requested. �] Public Works: l� 1. No comment on proposed building addition. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. ,, � SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Landscaping will be required in association with required on -site parking. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 25, 2004. v March 11, 2004 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: 5-185-Q NAME: Little Rock Port Lease Area 3 Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 9001 Lindsey Road DEVELOPER: Agriliance LLC 402 Fork River Road Sherwood, AR 72120 ENGINEER: Garver Engineers, LLC 1010 Battery Street Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: 14.2 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 1-3, Industrial District 25 CENSUS TRACT: 40.07 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCESANAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Agriliance, LLC has leased a building from Logistic Services, which is the agent of record for all facilities within the Port Authority complex. The site contains an old fertilizer building currently owned by the City through the Little Rock Port Authority. The applicant is in the process of remodeling the building to be used for bulk storage. The applicant has secured a five-year lease on the property with a renewal clause of another five years. For Agriliance, LLC to manage the use of the building it is necessary for them to place a small portable office building (60 foot by 12 foot) on the site. The applicant has indicated the building will be secured and skirted to give the appearance of a permanent office. Truck scales will be added to the site adjacent to the new building. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located in the Port of Little Rock where there are numerous industrial buildings and activities. The site is vacant with buildings located to the east and March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 [Cont.] FILE NO.: S-185-Q west of the proposed building location. There is a rail spur located along the western boundary of the property. Other uses in the area include industrial uses on 1-3 zoned properties. Adjacent to the site, Lindsey Road is constructed to industrial road standards per the Master Street Plan; dead -ending nearby to an industrial site at the Arkansas River. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All abutting property owners and the College Station Progressive League were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. No comment on proposed building addition. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: A 30-foot easement is required for existing overhead line. Maintain a 10-foot building line from overhead line. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. E March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: S-185-Q Landscape: Landscaping will be required in association with required on -site parking. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT; (February 19, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed request indicating the use was for the placement of an additional structure on an existing site necessitating a multiple building site plan review for the proposed development. Staff stated there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff requested details concerning signage, any proposed fencing and locations of any outdoor storage. Staff also requested the applicant indicate the location of the proposed building related to the proposed future access route to properties located to the west. Staff noted the Port Authority had submitted a letter indicating a 60-80 foot access route to serve the tracts to the west was critical for the long term use of the river access area. There was no further discussion of the item and the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing the issues raised at the February 19, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the location of the proposed office building and the location of the proposed scales. The applicant has indicated a future right-of-way 60 feet to allow access to properties located to the west which are currently undeveloped and owned by the Little Rock Port Authority. The properties are currently zoned 1-3 and shown on the Port's Master Plan for future development. The applicant has indicated the placement of a building containing equipment for the scales and a proposed office location. The scales will be located adjacent to the future right-of-way. The placement in this location will allow sufficient traffic movement for truck traffic entering and exiting the scales after loading of materials. The applicant has indicated there will be no new fencing, no additional signage and no new areas of outdoor storage located on the site. The applicant has indicated building signage will be added to identify the company. The proposed signage will comply with wall signage allowed in industrial zones or not more than ten percent of the building facade area. 3 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: S-185-Q Staff is supportive of the proposed request as is the Little Rock Port Authority. The applicant is in the process of refurbishing an old building located at the Port to be utilized in their operation. The applicant has contracted with the Port with a five-year lease agreement renewable at the end of five years for an additional five years. The proposed development should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. The proposed use is industrial in nature as are other activities in the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the proposed request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as presented by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 4