HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1096-C Staff AnalysisJune 22, 2000
ITEM NO.: 11
FILE NO.: S-1096-C
NAME: Autumn Subdivision (Lot 2) - Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: 1012/1014 Autumn Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER -
Central AR Land Development, LLC Central AR Engineering
1012 Autumn Rd., Ste. 1 1012 Autumn Road, Ste. 2
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 2.18 acres
ZONING: 0-3
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Office
PROPOSED USE: Office
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
A variance is requested for driveway setback from a side property
line.
BACKGROUND:
On May 11, 2000 the Planning Commission approved a preliminary
plat for the Autumn Subdivision. Lot 2 of the Autumn
Subdivision contains a 5,590 square foot (1 story) office
building and 24 parking spaces within the northeast portion of
the property. There is also a single story frame structure,
located on the south side of the existing office building, which
will be removed with the proposed development of Lot 2.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing a multiple -building site plan
review for Lot 2, Autumn Subdivision. The proposed
development is proposed in the following phases:
Phase I - A 7,014 square foot (single -story) office
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building and 58 parking spaces.
Phase II - A 15,000 square foot (two-story) office
building and 38 parking.
The applicant has noted that the maximum building height
will be approximately 20 feet.
As part of the proposed development (Phase I), the
applicant will close the existing driveway from Autumn Road
and relocate the drive to near the southeast corner of the
property. This drive will line up with the existing drive
on the east side of Autumn Road (Kidsports). The applicant
is requesting a variance for the proposed drive. The
ordinance requires a drive to be setback at least 125 feet
from side property lines. The proposed drive is
approximately 18 feet from the south property line.
A ground -mounted sign location has been shown on the site
plan. The applicant notes that the sign will conform to
the ordinance standards for office zoning.
The existing building and parking, proposed buildings,
parking areas, drive, landscaped areas and other proposed
improvements are shown on the attached site plan.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing office building and a single story
frame structure on the proposed Lot 2, Autumn Subdivision.
There is a mixture of office and commercial uses to the
north along Chenal Parkway and to the east across Autumn
Road. There is undeveloped property immediately south of
this site, with an office building and two single family
residences further south along the north side of Kanis
Road. There is a contractor's maintenance yard to the west
and an office/mini-warehouse development to the northwest.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. The Birchwood and Gibralter Heights/Point
West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Associations were notified
of the public hearing.
D . ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Autumn Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
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2. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
this street including 5-foot sidewalk with planned
development.
3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
4. Autumn Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of
3,300.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comments received.
Arkla: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments received.
Water: On site fire protection will be required.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comments received.
CATA: No effect; Site is not on a dedicated bus route,
but is close to bus route #5.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
A three (3) foot wide building landscape strip is required
between the public parking area and building it serves.
There is considerable flexibility with this requirement.
However, additional building landscaping will be necessary
above what is shown on the plan submitted.
A six (6) foot high opaque fence, either a wood fence with
its face side directed outward or dense evergreen
plantings, is required along the southern perimeter
adjacent to residential property. The property to the west
is also zoned residential but its use is for a contractor's
outdoor storage area, therefore, screening along the
western perimeter may not be deemed practical.
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G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DUNE 1, 2000)
Randy Alberius was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the proposed site plan and noted
that some additional information was needed.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Tad
Borkowski, of Public Works, noted that Public Works was OK
with the proposed driveway location. He noted that a
variance for the drive location would need to be requested
(setback from property line).
The landscape requirements were also briefly discussed.
Mr. Alberius noted that evergreen screening would be
provided along the south property line, where adjacent to
residential property.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the
site plan to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
June 7, 2000. The revised plan addresses the issues as
raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The
applicant has made the following notes on the revised plan:
1. A 6 foot opaque fence or dense evergreen screening will
be provided along the south property line, where
adjacent to residential property.
2. The dumpster area will be screened on three (3) sides
with an 8 foot opaque fence or wall.
3. Building landscaping will be provided and will conform
to ordinance standards.
The applicant is proposing a total of 120 parking spaces
for this proposed development. The ordinance minimum
requirement for an office development of this size is 65
spaces. Staff is comfortable with the parking plan as
proposed.
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ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: S-1096-C
As noted in paragraph A., the applicant is requesting a
variance for the proposed new driveway location. Public
Works supports the variance as requested due to the fact
that the new drive will align with the existing driveway on
the east side of Autumn Road.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no understanding
issues associated with the proposed site plan. With the
exception of the driveway location, the site plan conforms
to ordinance standards. Staff feels that the proposed site
plan will have no adverse impact on the general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan subject
to the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D, E and F of this report.
2. Staff recommends approval of the variance for driveway
setback.
3.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent residential property.
4. The dumpster area must be screened as three (3) sides
with an 8 foot opaque fence or wall.
5.The proposed ground -mounted sign must conform to the
ordinance standards for office zoned property.
6.Lot 2, Autumn Subdivision must be final platted prior to
a building permit being issued.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 221 2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed
by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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