HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1178 Staff AnalysisMarch 19, 1998
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: S-1178
NAME: Saddle Brook - Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: 12,110 Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:
Saddle Brook, LLC.
12,110 Stagecoach Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER•
Hope Engineers, Inc.
406 West South Street
Benton, AR 72015
AREA: 5.07 acres
NUMBER OF
LOTS:
1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: I-2
ALLOWED
USES:
Light Industrial
PROPOSED USE: Miniwarehouses
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED:
None requested.
BACKGROUND•
The property at 12,110 Stagecoach Road is zoned I-2 Light
Industrial District. A site plan review is required for this
site due to the fact that the applicant is requesting a multiple
building development. The miniwarehouse use is permitted by
right.
The 5.07 acre property is currently part of a 50 acre plus piece
of property. The applicant needs to record a separate deed
instrument with the county for this 5.07 acres.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant is proposing to construct six (6)
miniwarehouse buildings on the 5.07 acre tract of land at
12,110 Stagecoach Road. A portion of buildings 1 and 2 will
be constructed as Phase I. The remainder of buildings 1 and
2 along with buildings 3 through 6 will be constructed in
future phases. The buildings will be of metal construction
on concrete slabs.
March 19, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1178
There will be no conditioned (climate -controlled) storage
and no dumpster on the site. Any site lighting will be low-
level and directed away from adjacent property.
The applicant has stated that the hours of operation will be
from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. daily.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site currently contains a two-story residential
structure, which has been converted to an office, and a
self -serve carwash facility.
The area of the site where the miniwarehouse buildings are
proposed is undeveloped and mostly cleared. _
The general area contains a mixture of residential,
commercial and industrial uses. There is a large mobile
home park to the south across Stagecoach Road. A trucking
facility is located to the east with a pawn shop, liquor
store and baseball field located to the west. The property
to the north is undeveloped, industrial zoned property
containing a major AP&L easement.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comments as of this
writing. The Otter Creek Homeowners Association was
notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
LIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55
feet from centerline will be required.
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. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577. Combine car wash driveway with the proposed
driveway.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6. A grading and drainage plan, a special flood hazard
permit, and special grading permit for flood hazard
areas are required. Arkansas Department of Pollution
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March 19, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.! 5-1178
Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit are also
required.
7. Provide existing topographic information at maximum five
foot contour interval and the 100 year base flood
elevation.
8. The minimum Finish Floor Elevation of 309 is required
for future building #7 is to be shown on plat and
grading plans.
9. Stormwater detention ordinances applies to this
property.
10. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
11. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
12. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
13. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
14. Utility excavation within proposed rights -of -way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
15. Stagecoach Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 8600.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: No Comment.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No comment received.
Water: Additional pro rata front footage charge applies
(254.95 feet @ $9.00/foot = $2,294.55).
Fire Department:
1. Private fire hydrants will be required.
2. Gates should be at least 15 feet wide.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: The property is not on a Central Arkansas Transit
bus route.
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March 19, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO • 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1178
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comments.
Landscape Issues:
The proposed plan does not provide for the 14 foot wide
average land use buffer width required along the western
perimeter of the site. As a part of this requirement a 6
foot high opaque screen is required along the western
perimeter. This screen may be a wooden fence with its face
side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings.
As many trees as possible should be saved along the western
perimeter (60% are required to be saved by ordinance).
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
March 6, 1998. The revised plan addresses all of the
outstanding issues as raised by the Subdivision Committee.
The revised plan shows the 14 foot landscape buffer along
the west property line. The applicant has removed building
#7 from the plan and will use the area for boat/RV storage.
The applicant has also removed the second driveway from the
plan. The property will be accessed by using the existing
driveway in front of the existing carwash.
The applicant has indicated that a 15% in -lieu contribution
will be made for the street improvements to Stagecoach Road
and that all other Public Works requirements will be
complied with.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D, E
and F.
2. There will be no conditioned (climate -controlled
storage).
3. Any site lighting will be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.
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March 19, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1178
4. The applicant must file a separate deed for the 5.07
acre tract.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 1998)
Carl Orlando was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the site plan.
Bruce Kemmet, of Public Works, reviewed the Public Works comments
with the Committee. He stated that the applicant could provide a
15% in -lieu contribution for the street improvements to
Stagecoach Road.
Staff suggested that Building #7 be eliminated and the area used
for boat/RV storage. Mr. Orlando stated that he had no problem
with the suggestion.
The landscape and buffer requirements were briefly reviewed.
After additional discussion, the Committee forwarded the item to
the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 19, 1998)
Carl Orlando was present, representing the application. There
were no objectors present. Staff gave a brief description of the
project and a recommendation of approval with conditions.
Mr. Orlando addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He briefly described the project.
A motion was made to approve the application as recommended by
staff. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays. The
application was approved.
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City of Little Rock
Departmenf of annmg and DevelopmeniPlanning
Zoning and
723 West Markham Subdivision
Little Rock, Arkansas-72201-1334
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Saddle Brook, LLC. Re: Case No. S-1178
Carl Orlando Location:
12,110 Stagecoach Rd. Saddle Brook - Site Plan Review
Little Rock, AR 72209 12,110 Stagecoach Road
Date: March 30, 1998
Dear Mr. Orlando:
This is to advise you that in connection with your application case
no. S-1178, the following action was taken by the Planning Commission
at its meeting on March 19, 1998.
Recommended approval as submitted.
Denied your request as submitted.
Deferred to
Meeting.
Other: Approved the application with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments noted in
paragraphs D E and F.
2. There will be no conditioned climate -
controlled storage).
3. Any site lighting will be low-level and
directed away from adjacent property.
4. The applicant must file a separate deed
for the 5.07 acre tract.
Please submit 3 clean copies of the site plan as approved by the
Planning Commission within 60 days of the above approval date.
Sincerely,
Monte Moore, Subdivision Administrator
Department of Planning and Development
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