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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1206 Staff AnalysisRESPONSE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS DULY 2, 1998 ITEM 10 COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY COMPLEX - SUBDIVISION SITE PLAN (S-12-5) (*Bold type is the response to the subdivision committee's comments) Planning Staff Comments: Show the following items on the site plan: a. Building heights (Building height is shown on the site plan as required) b. Building square footage (Building square footage is shown on the site plan as required) C. Seating capacity of gym (The gym/multipurpose building is removed from the site plan and we request that it not be considered at this time and will be addressed at a later subdivision site plan review.) d. Number of doctors which will occupy clinic. (The clinic has offices for five (5) physicians and one (1) dentist. This information is shown on the site plan as requested.) e. Note location of any proposed signage and provide details. (Location for the proposed signage is shown on the site plan along with the detailed information for construction of the signage.) Variance/Waivers: None requested Public Works: Provide recent survey of the property. (A survey of the property has been provided and was submitted previous to the July 2, 1998 subdivision committee meeting.) 2. Frazier Pike is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required and dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet form centerline on boundary commercial streets. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) PAGE 2 A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of Frazier Pike and College Street and College Street and Southern Street. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) 4. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) 5. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. (Stormwater detention requirements will be complied with in accordance with the ordinance that applies to this property.) 6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. (Stormwater detention can be handled in parking areas or below ground within the boundaries of the property. However, there are no existing stormwater facilities to connect to off -site.) 7. Move driveway to 25 feet from property line and space two drives at 300 feet or more on center per Section 31-210. (Parking lots and drives have been designed to comply with this item as well as the comments addressed under the CATA comments.) 8. Frazier Pike has a 1996 average daily traffic count of 2,500 ADY (No comments) Utilities and Fire Department/Coun!y Planning_ Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No comment. AP&L: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment. Water: An acreage charge of $150/acre applies to normal connection charges. On -site fire protection may be required. PAGE 3 Fire Department: Show fire hydrants on site plan. (Proposed fire hydrants are shown on site plan, however it is not clear as to the existing nature and jurisdiction of the infrastructure of the existing fire hydrants/fire protection system that exists in parts of College Station which is currently in the County and not a part of The City of Little Rock. We request a deferral on this item until a clarification and certification can be made of the existing system available to College Station.) CATA: See attached letter for CATA comments (Efforts have been made to accomplish the CATA recommendations to make the site "transit friendly" with design items such as a bus drop-off along Frazier Pike. Parking spaces along Southern Street. The building have been moved closer to Frazier Pike. The number of parking spaces has been reduced. Semi -circle drives (drop-off points) from Frazier Pike to the front of buildings have been provided, cleared pedestrian walkways from street, and transit stop on Frazier Pike to the complex have been established, designated space for bicycle parking, storage and or racks have been identified as requested and is shown on the site plan. It should be noted that some of these items may also be a part of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program that has been approved for the College Station Community.) PlanninLy Division: No Comment Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements with the exception of portions of the street buffers running parallel with Frazier Pike and College Street which drop below the minimum street buffer width requirement of 6 feet. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) PAGE 4 If dumpsters are to be used, their locations must be shown and an 8 foot high screen will be required on three sides. (A dumpster location is identified on the site plan and the appropriate 8' high fence screen is shown as required.) Prior to construction, 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. (A detailed landscape plan will be provided in accordance with the landscaping requirements of the City of Little Rock.) Attachments: I - Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Enhancement Program Grant Application. H - Revised Site Plan Note: Submit 3 copies of a revised site plan to staff no later than Wednesday, July 8, 1998. RESPONSE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS DULY 2, 1998 ITEM 10 COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY COMPLEX - SUBDIVISION SITE PLAN S-12-0 (*Bold type is the response to the subdivision committee's comments) Planning Staff Comments: Show the following items on the site plan: a. Building heights (Building height is shown on the site plan as required) b. Building square footage (Building square footage is shown on the site plan as required) C. Seating capacity of gym (The gym/multipurpose building is removed from the site plan and we request that it not be considered at this time and will be addressed at a later subdivision site plan review.) d. Number of doctors which will occupy clinic. (The clinic has offices for rive (5) physicians and one (1) dentist. This information is shown on the site plan as requested.) e. Note location of any proposed signage and provide details. (Location for the proposed signage is shown on the site plan along with the detailed information for construction of the signage.) Variance/Waivers: None requested Public Works: Provide recent survey of the property. (A survey of the property has been provided and was submitted previous to the July 2, 1998 subdivision committee meeting.) 2. Frazier Pike is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required and dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet form centerline on boundary commercial streets. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) PAGE 2 3, A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of Frazier Pike and College Street and College Street and Southern Street. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) 4. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) 5. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. (Stormwater detention requirements will be complied with in accordance with the ordinance that applies to this property.) 6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. (Stormwater detention can be handled in parking areas or below ground within the boundaries of the property. However, there are no existing stormwater facilities to connect to off -site.) 7. Move driveway to 25 feet from property line and space two drives at 300 feet or more on center per Section 31-210. (Parking lots and drives have been designed to comply with this item as well as the comments addressed under the CATA comments.) Frazier Pike has a 1996 average daily traffic count of 2,500 ADY (No comments) Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning_ Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No comment. AP&L: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment. Water: An acreage charge of $150/acre applies to normal connection charges. On -site fire protection may be required. PAGE 3 Fire Department: Show fire hydrants on site plan. (Proposed fire hydrants are shown on site plan, however it is not clear as to the existing nature and jurisdiction of the infrastructure of the existing fire hydrants/fire protection system that exists in parts of College Station which is currently in the County and not a part of The City of Little Rock. We request a deferral on this item until a clarification and certification can be made of the existing system available to College Station.) CATA: See attached letter for CATA comments (Efforts have been made to accomplish the CATA recommendations to make the site "transit friendly" with design items such as a bus drop-off along Frazier Pike. Parking spaces along Southern Street. The building have been moved closer to Frazier Pike. The number of parking spaces has been reduced. Semi -circle drives (drop-off points) from Frazier Pike to the front of buildings have been provided, cleared pedestrian walkways from street, and transit stop on Frazier Pike to the complex have been established, designated space for bicycle parking, storage and or racks have been identified as requested and is shown on the site plan. It should be noted that some of these items may also be a part of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program that has been approved for the College Station Community.) Planning Division: No Comment Lan_d_sc:ipe: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements with the exception of portions of the street buffers running parallel with Frazier Pike and College Street which drop below the minimum street buffer width requirement of 6 feet. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. (A deferral is hereby requested due to this item being included in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program Grant in which College Station has been approved. A copy of the grant application is attached for your information. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000.00 to accomplish the proposed improvements. See Attachment 1.) PAGE 4 If dumpsters are to be used, their locations must be shown and an 8 foot high screen will be required on three sides. (A dumpster location is identified on the site plan and the appropriate 8' high fence screen is shown as required.) Prior to construction, 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. (A detailed landscape plan will be provided in accordance with the landscaping requirements of the City of Little Rock.) Attachments: I - Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Enhancement Program Grant Application. H - Revised Site Plan Note: Submit 3 copies of a revised site plan to staff no later than Wednesday, July 8, 1998. August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: S-1206 NAME: College Station Community Complex - Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: South side of Frazier Pike, between Franklin and College Streets DEVELOPER: ARCHITECT• College Station/Pulaski County Architecture Innovations Group C/o Ron Woods 2200 S. Main Street 2200 S. Main Street Little Rock, AR 72206 Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 2.95 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: Not zoned ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: Clinic and Community Center VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. Deferral of right-of-way dedication to Frazier Pike and radial dedications as required by Public Works 2. Deferral of one-half street improvements to Frazier Pike, College Street and Southern Street BACKGROUND: The proposed site is located within College Station. The property is outside the City's zoning jurisdiction, but within the City's subdivision jurisdiction. Due to the fact that a multiple building site plan is proposed, Planning Commission approval is required as per the City's Subdivision Ordinance. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5,122 square foot community center and a 7,361 square foot clinic with 51 parking spaces on 2.95 acres. The proposed College Station Health Clinic would replace the clinic which was destroyed by the 1997 tornado. The clinic has offices for five (5) physicians and one (1) dentist, and is located near the northeast corner of the August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: 5-1206 property. The proposed community center is located within the southern half of the site. There is a large circular drive area with 15 parking spaces located at the front of the property with access from Frazier Pike. The remaining parking spaces are located at the rear of each building with access from Southern Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently vacant and mostly grass covered. There are no trees on the site. A mixture of single-family residential and commercial uses as well as a church are located to the north across Frazier Pike. Single-family residences are located to the south across Southern Street and to the west across College Street. The Progressive League facility is located to the east. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this writing. The College Station CDC Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Provide recent survey of the property. 2. Frazier Pike is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required and dedication of right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline on boundary commercial streets. 3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of Frazier Pike and College Street and College Street and Southern Street. 4. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 5. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. 6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 7. Frazier Pike has a 1996 average daily traffic count of 2,500 ADT. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No comment. AP&L: No Comment received. 2 August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1206 ARKLA: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Waters An acreage charge of $150/acre applies in addition to normal connection charges. On -site fire protection may be required. Fire Department: Show fire hydrants on site plan. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: See attached letter for CATA comments. F . ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comment. Landscane Issues: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. If dumpsters are to be used their locations must be shown and an 8 foot high screen will be required on three sides. Prior to construction, three copies of a detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at 381-4864. G. ANALYSIS• The applicant has designed the site plan with the CATA recommendations in mind in order to make the site "transit friendly." The number of parking spaces has been kept to a minimum and the large circular drive is proposed to allow for "drop-offs." The clinic building has been placed close to the street and clear pedestrian walkways have been provided from the street to the buildings. A bus stop on Frazier Pike has been established and area has been set aside for bicycle parking. The number of parking spaces required by ordinance is 87. The applicant is proposing 51 parking spaces with space to park several other vehicles along the circular drive. Due to the nature of the project, the number of parking spaces proposed should be adequate to serve the site. Staff feels that a large number of the visitors to the clinic and community center will walk, ride the bus or be dropped -off by other means. 3 August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1206 The applicant is requesting a deferral of right-of-way dedication for Frazier Pike and radial dedications at the corners of Frazier Pike and College Street and College Street and Southern Street. The applicant is also requesting a deferral of the one-half street improvements to Frazier Pike, College Street and Southern Street. The applicant notes that the deferral is requested due to these items being involved in the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Program in which College Station has been approved. The grant has been approved for approximately $400,000 to accomplish the proposed improvements. Public Works has concerns relating to these deferral requests which need to be discussed and resolved. To staff's knowledge, there are no further issues to be resolved. Staff feels that the proposed development will definitely be an asset to the community. 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 of this report. 2. The issues relating to right-of-way dedication and street improvements need to be resolved. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 2, 1998) Wali Caradine was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Staff noted several minor details which needed to be shown on the site plan. The Public Works comments were briefly reviewed. Mr. Caradine indicated that a waiver or deferral of street improvements and right-of-way dedication would be requested. The CATA Comments were thoroughly discussed. Mr. Caradine noted that he would work with CATA in redesigning the site plan. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, reviewed his comments with the Committee. He noted the minimum street buffer to be 6 feet. He also noted that dumpsters should be shown on the site plan and screened if they are to be used. 4 August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1206 After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 23, 1998) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting that the item be deferred to the August 6, 1998 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 6, 1998 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 6, 1998) Staff informed the Commission that all of the Public Works issues associated with this property had been resolved. There were no objectors present. Staff recommended approval of the site plan subject to the conditions as noted. Staff also recommended approval of the requested deferral of street improvements to the boundary streets for a period of 5 years or until funding is available from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Enhancement Grant. The Chairman 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 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 61 ; r 3:4 71y Central Arkansas Transit Authority 901 Maple Street • North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 • Ph 501-375-6717 Fax 501-375-6812 Memorandum To: Monte Moore, Subdivision Administrator, City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development From: Debbie Wheeler, CATA Planning Manager Date: June 26, 1998 Subject: College Station Community Complex Site Plan Review Thank you for giving CATA staff an opportunity to review the College Station Community Complex'Site Plan (File No. S-1206). As with all plans that we review, the staff appreciates the chance to offer recommendations for "transit friendly planning" that will benefit transit patrons and the community at large. The College Station Complex will be a focal point of the community and a critical piece of the Revitalization Plan. Incorporating efficient transportation and pedestrian connections in the Community Complex will support the Plan by encouraging activity, economic development, and smart growth. The following transit and pedestrian -oriented design items are specific recommendations to incorporate into the Community Complex Plan. Place parking spaces on Southern Street and move buildings closer to Frazier Pike 0 Reduce the number of parking spaces • Provide for a semi -circular drive (drop-off point) from Frazier Pike to the front of the buildings Establish a clear pedestrian walkway(s) from the street (ideally a transit stop on Frazier Pike) to the Complex s Designate space for secure, convenient bicycle parking storage and/or racks Developments that incorporate transit and pedestrian -oriented design ideas in the early stages of site planning almost certainly see an increase in activity while providing a safe, secure, and interesting environment for all persons regardless of their mode of transportation. Thank you for your attention. We would be happy to discuss these ideas further with any concerns "f� (:; e i CAMMACK VILLAGE LITTLE ROCK • MAUMELLE • NORTH LITTLE ROCK PULASKI COUNTY • :SHERVJOO -�