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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1096-E Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 7 NAME: Autumn Office Park Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 1012 Autumn Road Planning Staff Comments: /V FILE NO.: S-1096-E 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. 2. Provide a detailed phasing plan if applicable. 3. Provide details of any proposed building and ground mounted signage on the proposed site plan. The site will be allowed a single six foot sign sixty-four square feet in area to advertise all four tenants within the proposed development. Will a variance be sought to allow additional signage? 4. Provide locations of all proposed dumpsters on the proposed site plan along with a note concerning the required screening. 5. Submit an application for rezoning of the portion of the property currently zoned R-2, Single-family. If approved the approval will be conditioned upon the successful rezoning the property. Kanis Road is classified as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 90-feet from centerline will be required. 7. Provide details of the proposed treatment of the rear of the building adjacent to the POD zoned property to the east. Will the rear of the building act as screening? 8. Provide details of the proposed mechanical equipment and the proposed screening of the mechanical equipment. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works:. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline will be required (55-feet is proposed). A contribution in -lieu of construction for boundary street improvements will be required for Kanis Road. 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 must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. Provide the direction of flow and all storm water flows (Q) entering and leaving the property. Show existing and proposed final contours and cross sections of any critical cut or fill sections. Utilities gd Fire Department/County Planning: J Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: Provide a ten foot utility easement along the western perimeter of the proposed site. Contact Entergy at 954-5158 for additional information. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Off -site improvements may be required in order to provide adequate fire protection to this site. 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 hydrant(s). If there are facilities that need to, be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992=2434 for additional information. Fire Department: One additional fire hydrant will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: No comment received. Plannina Division: No comment. Landscape: The width of the proposed landscape strip along the western perimeter is less than the minimum 6 feet 9 inches allowed by the landscape ordinance. Additionally, the proposed width of the perimeter landscape strip immediately north of Tract 4 and along a portion of the eastern perimeter is less than the minimum 6 feet 9 inches allowed by the landscape ordinance. In order to receive credit toward fulfilling interior landscape ordinance requirements, interior landscape islands must have a minimum width of 7 Y2 feet. A 6-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to present landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Revisedplat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, September 22, 2004. October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1096-E property line adjacent to the Malmstrome property. The indicated landscaping is six feet nine inches in width, adequate to meet the minimum ordinance requirement. The applicant 'has revised the site plan to indicate the right-of-way as required for a minor arterial or 45-feet from the centerline. The applicant has also met with staff concerning the proposed detention facilities. The applicant has indicated detention will be provided underground. Staff is supportive of the applicant's indicated right-of-way and detention facilities. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request for the development of this 2.35 acre site with four office buildings. The site plan includes the placement of single story buildings containing a total of 27,200 square feet of space. The site plan also includes access from Kanis Road and secondary access from Autumn Road through a 25-foot common access easement. The site plan indicates the development of 22,399.89 square feet of landscaped area or 21.88 percent. The total building coverage is 26.57 percent and there are 115 parking spaces proposed with the new development. The typical minimum parking required for a 27,200 square foot office building would be 68 parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the minimum ordinance requirements. The applicant has indicated a garage will be added to the end of the northeastern -most building. The applicant has indicated garage doors will be added on the east and west facades to allow vehicles and trailers to be pulled into the building and stored overnight for security. The applicant has indicated the area will not be a maintenance or garage area and will function as overnight storage of vehicles only. Staff is supportive of the proposed site plan review. To Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the proposed development should have minimal impact on adjoining properties if developed as proposed. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the applicant's requested variance to allow an additional sign location on the site. A October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1096-E Staff recommends the portion of the property currently zoned R-2, Single-family be successfully rezoned to 0-3, General Office District prior to any development of the site. 7 October 7, 2004 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: S-1096-E NAME: Autumn Office Park Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 1012 Autumn Road DEVELOPER: Autumn Road, LLC 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: Central Arkansas Surveying 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 2.35 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 0-3, General Office District and R-2, Single-family 11 —1-430 Planning District 24.04 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance to allow an additional sign to be located on the site. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes the development of this 2.35 acre site with four office buildings. The applicant has indicated the buildings will be single story buildings containing _a total of 27,200 square feet of space. The applicant has indicated access will be provided from Kanis Road and secondary access from Autumn Road through a 25-foot common access easement. The applicant is requesting signage in two locations on the site. The applicant is requesting the placement of a six foot tall, sixty-four square foot sign adjacent to Kanis Road. The second sign proposed is near the northern building and is proposed as six feet in height and thirty-two square feet in area. Directional and informational signs will be placed within the site per ordinance requirements. October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. The applicant has indicated the site will of landscaped area or 21.88 percent. percent. The applicant has indicated 11 result of the development. O.: S-1096-E be developed with 22,399.89 square feet The total building coverage is 26.57 5 new parking spaces will be added as a The applicant has indicated a garage will be, added to the end of the northeastern -most building. The applicant has indicated garage doors will be added on the east and west facades to allow vehicles and trailers to be pulled into the building and stored overnight. The applicant has indicated the area will not be a maintenance or garage area and will function as overnight storage of vehicles only. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant with a scattering of trees. Clearing has started on the property located to the east of the site abutting Kanis and Autumn Roads. To the north of the site is a hospital and to the east of the site are non-residential uses. There is an approved POD located on the northeast corner of Kanis and Autumn Road to allow office/showroom/warehouse activities and to the north of the POD is a second POD for a gymnastics center. At the intersection of Financial Center Parkway and Autumn Road is a bank and across Autumn Road is the IHOP. West of the site is currently zoned R-2, Single-family and still functioning as single-family residential. To the northwest of the site is a mini -warehouse development accessed from Hermitage Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an adjoining property owner. The John Barrow Neighborhood Association, the Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association and the Birchwood Neighborhood Association along with all owners of property located within 200-feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline will be required (55-feet is proposed). 2. A contribution in -lieu of construction for boundary street improvements will be required for Kanis Road. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186(c) and (d) will be OA October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO. 7 (Cont) FILE NO.: S-1096-E required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 5. Provide the direction of flow and all storm water flows (Q) entering and leaving the property. Show existing and proposed final contours and cross sections of any critical cut or fill sections. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Enter : Provide a ten foot utility easement along the western perimeter of the proposed site. Contact Entergy at 954-5158 for additional information. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Off -site improvements may be required in order to provide adequate fire protection to this site. 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 hydrant(s). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Department: One additional fire hydrant will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: No comment received. F. I SS U ES/TEC H N I CAUDES I G N: Planning Division: No comment. 3 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1096-E Landscape: The width of the proposed landscape strip along the western perimeter is less than the minimum 6 feet 9 inches allowed by the landscape ordinance. Additionally, the proposed width of the perimeter landscape strip immediately north of Tract 4 and along a portion of the eastern perimeter is less than the minimum 6 feet 9 inches allowed by the landscape ordinance. In order to receive credit toward fulfilling interior landscape ordinance requirements, interior landscape islands must have a minimum width of 7'/ feet. A 6-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to present landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 16, 2004) Mr. Randy Alberius was present representing. the request. Staff presented an overview of. the proposed development then stated there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned the indicated signage and if the proposed signage would be adequate to serve the four proposed office buildings. Mr. Alberius stated the intent was to place a six foot tallby sixty-four square foot sign adjacent to Kanis Road and place a second sign within the development. He stated the second sign would be a maximum of six feet in height and thirty-two square feet in area. Staff also stated a portion of the property was currently zoned R-2, Single-family which would not allow the indicated development. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request to rezone the R-2, Single-family zoned portion of the property which would be heard by the Commission at their October 21, 2004 Public Hearing. Staff stated they felt comfortable allowing the site plan review to continue and requiring as a condition of approval the successful rezoning -of the property. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated right-of-way was more than adequate to meet the required right-of-way dedication for a minor arterial. Staff stated the required right-of-way dedication would be 90 feet or 45- feet from the centerline. Mr. Alberius stated he would revise the plan to remove the extra fifteen feet and include the area in parking, building or landscaping. Staff also questioned the proposed location of storm water detention. 4 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1096-E Mr. Alberius stated the detention would be provided underground. He stated he would submit details to Public Works staff concerning the proposed inlets and discharge rates. There was a general discussion concerning the proposed finished elevations of the site. Mr. Alberius stated the site would be lower than the Malmstrome site located to the east. He stated the finished grade would be ten to fifteen feet below the site to the east and his site would be looking at a retaining wall for the Malmstrome development. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated landscaping did not meet minimum ordinance requirements in two locations. Staff `stated the area to the north and a small portion along the property line adjacent to the Malmstrome property was not adequate to meet the minimum six feet nine inches. Mr. Alberius stated the desire was to match an existing curb and landscaping line located in each of these locations. Staff stated the decrease in landscaping would be a City Beautiful Commission issue to resolve. Staff stated the November meeting would be the earliest meeting possible to resolve the issue. Staff noted all other interior landscaping appeared to be 'adequate. Mr. Alberius stated he would meet with staff to discuss all his options. 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 plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the September 16, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated signage on the proposed site plan. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow two signs to be located on the site. The applicant has indicated a six foot sign adjacent to Kanis Road not to exceed sixty-four square feet in area. The applicant has also indicated a six foot sign located near the northern -most building with the sign area not to exceed thirty-two square feet. The zoning ordinance allows only one sign location per parcel. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the second sign location. Staff is supportive of the proposed signage and the applicant's requested variance to allow an additional sign on the site. The applicant has revised the site plan to include the placement of the required landscaping along the northern property line and the small portion along the A October 7, 2004 ITEM NO.: 7 NAME: Autumn Office Park Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 1012 Autumn Road DEVELOPER: Autumn Road, LLC 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: Central Arkansas Surveying 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 2.35 acres CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 LE NO.: S-1096- FT. NEW STREET: 0 0-3, General Office District and R-2, Single-family 11 — 1-430 Planning District 24.04 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance to allow an additional sign to be located on the site. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes the development of this 2.35 acre site with four office buildings. The applicant has indicated the buildings will be single story buildings containing a total of 27,200 square feet of space. The applicant has indicated access will be provided from Kanis Road and secondary access from Autumn Road through a 25-foot common access easement. The applicant is requesting signage in two locations on the site. The applicant is requesting the placement of a six foot tall, sixty-four square foot sign adjacent to Kanis Road. The second sign proposed is near the northern building and is proposed as six feet in height and thirty-two square feet in area. Directional and informational signs will be placed within the site per ordinance requirements. October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1096-E The applicant has indicated the site will be developed with 22,399.89 square feet of landscaped area or 21.88 percent. The total building coverage is 26.57 percent. The applicant has indicated 115 new parking spaces will be added as a result of the development. The applicant has indicated a garage will be, added to the end of the northeastern -most building. The applicant has indicated garage doors will be added on the east and west facades to allow vehicles and trailers to be pulled into the building and stored overnight. The applicant has indicated the area will not be a maintenance or garage area and will function as overnight storage of vehicles only. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant with a scattering of trees. Clearing has started on the property located to the east of the site abutting Kanis and Autumn Roads. To the north of the site is a hospital and to the east of the site are non-residential uses. There is an approved POD located on the northeast corner of Kanis and Autumn Road to allow office/showroom/warehouse activities and to the north of the POD is a second POD for a gymnastics center. At the intersection of Financial Center Parkway and Autumn Road is a bank and across Autumn Road is the IHOP. West of the site is currently zoned R-2, Single-family and still functioning as single-family residential. To the northwest of the site is a mini -warehouse development accessed from Hermitage Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an adjoining property owner. The John Barrow Neighborhood Association, the Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association and the Birchwood Neighborhood Association along with all owners of property located within 200-feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline will be required (55-feet is proposed). 2. A contribution in -lieu of construction for boundary street improvements will be required for Kanis Road. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186(c) and (d) will be 6 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1096-E required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 5. Provide the direction of flow and all storm water flows (Q) entering and leaving the property. Show existing and proposed final contours and cross sections of any critical cut or fill sections. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: Provide a ten foot utility easement along the western perimeter of the proposed site. Contact Entergy at 954-5158 for additional information. Center -Point Enec y: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Off -site improvements may be required in order to provide adequate fire protection to this site. 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 hydrant(s). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Department: One additional fire hydrant will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHN ICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. 41 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-10 Landscape: The width of the proposed landscape strip along the western perimeter is less than the minimum 6 feet 9 inches allowed by the landscape ordinance. Additionally, the proposed width of the perimeter landscape strip immediately north of Tract 4 and along a portion of the eastern perimeter is less than the minimum 6 feet 9 inches allowed by the landscape ordinance. In order to receive credit toward fulfilling interior landscape ordinance requirements, interior landscape islands must have a minimum width of 7'/ feet. A 6-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to present landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 16, 2004) Mr. Randy Alberius was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development then stated there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned the indicated signage and if the proposed signage would be adequate to serve the four proposed office buildings. Mr. Alberius stated the intent was to place a six foot tallby sixty-four square foot sign adjacent to Kanis Road and place a second sign within the development. He stated the second sign would be a maximum of six feet in height and thirty-two square feet in area. Staff also stated a portion of the property was currently zoned R-2, Single-family which would not allow the indicated development. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request to rezone the R-2, Single-family zoned portion of the property which would be heard by the Commission at their October 21, 2004 Public Hearing. Staff stated they felt comfortable allowing the site plan review to continue and requiring as a condition of approval the successful rezoning of the property. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated right-of-way was more than adequate to meet the required right-of-way dedication for a minor arterial. Staff stated the required right-of-way dedication would be 90-feet or 45- feet from the centerline. Mr. Alberius stated he would revise the plan to remove the extra fifteen feet and include the area in parking, building or landscaping. Staff also questioned the proposed location of storm water detention. 2 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1096-E Mr. Alberius stated the detention would be provided underground. He stated he would submit details to Public Works staff concerning the proposed inlets and discharge rates. There was a general discussion concerning the proposed finished elevations of the site. Mr. Alberius stated the site would be lower than the Malmstrome site located to the east. He stated the finished grade would be ten to fifteen feet below the site to the east and his site would be looking at a retaining wall for the Malmstrome development. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated landscaping did not meet minimum ordinance requirements in two locations. Staff stated the area to the north and a small portion along the property line adjacent to the Malmstrome property was not adequate to meet the minimum six feet nine inches. Mr. Alberius stated the desire was to match an existing curb and landscaping line located in each of these locations. Staff stated the decrease in landscaping would be a City Beautiful Commission issue to resolve. Staff stated the November meeting would be the earliest meeting possible to resolve the issue. Staff noted all other interior landscaping appeared to be adequate. Mr. Alberius stated he would meet with staff to discuss all his options. 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 plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the September 16, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated signage on the proposed site plan. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow two signs to be located on the site. The applicant has indicated a six foot sign adjacent to Kanis Road not to exceed sixty-four square feet in area. The applicant has also indicated a six foot sign located near the northern -most building with the sign area not to exceed thirty-two square feet. The zoning ordinance allows only one sign location per parcel. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the second sign location. Staff is supportive of the proposed signage and the applicant's requested variance to allow an additional sign on the site. The applicant has revised the site plan to include the placement of the required landscaping along the northern property line and the small portion along the 5 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1096-E property line adjacent to the Malmstrome property. The indicated landscaping is six feet nine inches in width, adequate to meet the minimum ordinance requirement. The applicant has revised the site plan to indicate the right-of-way as required for a minor arterial or 45-feet from the centerline. The applicant has also met with staff concerning the proposed detention facilities. The applicant has indicated detention will be provided underground. Staff is supportive of the applicant's indicated right-of-way and detention facilities. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request for the development of this 2.35 acre site with four office buildings. The site plan includes the placement of single story buildings containing a total of 27,200 square feet of space. The site plan also includes access from Kanis Road and secondary access from Autumn Road through a 25-foot common access easement. The site plan indicates the development of 22,399.89 square feet of landscaped area or 21.88 percent. The total building coverage is 26.57 percent and there are 115 parking spaces proposed with the new development. The typical minimum parking required for a 27,200 square foot office building would be 68 parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the minimum ordinance requirements. The applicant has indicated a garage will be added to the end of the northeastern -most building. The applicant has indicated garage doors will be added on the east and west facades to allow vehicles and trailers to be pulled into the building and stored overnight for security. The applicant has indicated the area will not be a maintenance or garage area and will function as overnight storage of vehicles only. Staff is supportive of the proposed site plan review. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the proposed development should have minimal impact on adjoining properties if developed as proposed. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the applicant's requested variance to allow an additional sign location on the site. IQ October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Co E NO.: S-1096-E Staff recommends the portion of the property currently zoned R-2, Single-family be successfully rezoned to 0-3, General Office District prior to any development of the site. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 7, 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 stated they had received one informational phone call from an area resident concerning the proposed request. Staff stated they did not feel the placement of an office development on the site would have any adverse impact on the adjoining properties in the area. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the applicant's requested variance to allow an additional sign location on the site. Staff also presented a recommendation the portion of the property currently zoned R-2, Single-family be successfully rezoned to 0-3, General Office District prior to any development of the site. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7