HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 040425OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
MARCH 18, 2025 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled Chenal
Valley, Tract 13 — (Lot BR-
2) — Revised PCD, located
at the southeast corner of St.
Vincent Way and LaGrande
Avenue (Z-6019-G).
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approveu ny
Susan Altrui
Acting City Manager
The applicant requests to rezone the 1.36 acre property
from PCD to Revised PCD to allow commercial
development of the lot.
None
Approval of the Ordinance
The applicant proposes to revise the existing PCD to
develop the northwestern lot at the intersection of St.
Vincent Way and LeGrande Drive, Lot BR-2, Tract 13,
Chenal Valley. The subject lot represents the continuation
of the development of the overall conceptual plan. Alt
remaining aspects of the previously approved PCD will
remain unchanged.
The adjacent lot, Lot BR-IAR, is currently developed and
contains a bank (Arvest) on the northeast corner of St.
Vincent Way and Chenal Parkway. The remaining two (2)
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
lots to the south, Lot BR-3 and Lot BR-4, are currently
undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain
commercial and office zoning and uses in all directions.
The lot proposed for development is 1.36 acres in area.
Access to the property is provided by two (2) points of
access from LeGrande Avenue. A twenty-four (24) foot
wide, right -in -right -out driveway, located at the northwest
corner of the property and a thirty-six (36) foot wide shared
access easement to the south. The shared access easement
runs in an east -west direction through the development.
All of the proposed building setbacks comply with C-3,
General Commercial district development criteria of the
Code.
The proposed building dimensions are 85'x 58' or 4,930
square feet in area and includes a receiving door near the
southwest corner of the building. The proposed building
will be thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Typically, Section 36-502 of the City's Zoning Ordinance
requires twelve (12) parking spaces for the proposed use.
The site plan shows twelve (12) total parking spaces
including two (2) ADA parking spaces located on the north
side of the building and eleven (11) parking spaces on the
east side of the building for a total of twenty-three (23)
parking spaces. Staff feels that the parking is sufficient to
serve the proposed use.
The hours of operation will be seven (7) days a week from
lam to 6pm.
On February 13, 2025, the Planning Commission voted
10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position, as part of the
Consent Agenda, to approve the Revised PCD rezoning.
There were no objectors present.
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site
and all neighborhood associations registered with The City
of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
Please see the attached Planning Commission minute
record for the complete staff analysis.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT
— COMMERCIAL TITLED CHENAL VALLEY — TRACT 13 —
(LOT BR-2) — REVISED PCD, LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF ST. VINCENT WAY AND LAGRANDE AVENUE
(Z-6019-G), CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY,
ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be
changed from PCD, Planned Commercial District, to Revised PCD, Planned Commercial
District:
Z-6019-G — Described as Chenal Valley GMAC Center Lot BR-2, Tract
13 Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as
recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission.
SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for Chenal
Valley— Tract 13 — (Lot BR-2) — Revised PCD, located at Southeast corner of St. Vincent Way
and LaGrande Avenue (Z-6019-G) is conditioned upon obtaining final plan approval within
the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section 36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the
final plan approval.
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I SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of
2 the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the
3 extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in
4 Section 1 hereof.
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SECTION 6. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item,
sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the
ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 7. Repealed. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-6019-
NAME: Chenal Valley, Tract 13 — (Lot BR-2) — Revised PCD
LOCATION: Southeast corner of St. Vincent Way & LaGrande Avenue
DEVELOPER:
White-Daters & Associates (Agent)
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNERIAUTHORIZED AGENT:
Bella Casa, LLC (Owner)
16101 LaGrande Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYORIENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 1.36 acres
WARD: 5
CURRENT ZONING:
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.13
On November 15, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a PCD zoning for a four (4) lot
development to allow all C-3, General Commercial and 0-3. General Office district uses
(Ordinance No. 21,797). During the time of the approval, the developer was to submit an
application for the development of each individual lot in the future. Since that time ❑nly
one (1) of the four (4) lots, BR-1 AR, Tract 13, has been developed as part of the overall
conceptual plan.
FILE NO.: Z-6019-G Cont.
A. PROPOSAUREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the existing PCD to develop the
northwestern lot at the intersection of St. Vincent Way and LeGrande Drive, Lot
BR-2, Tract 13, Chenal Valley. The subject lot represents the continuation of the
development of the overall conceptual plan. All remaining aspects of the
previously approved PCD will remain unchanged.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The adjacent lot, Lot BR-1AR, is currently developed and contains a bank (Arvest)
on the northeast corner of St. Vincent Way and Chenal Parkway. The remaining
two (2) lots to the south, Lot BR-3 and Lot BR-4, are currently undeveloped.
Properties in the general area contain commercial and office zoning and uses in
all directions.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS :
1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property.
3. If the disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit
from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
4. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works,
Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package.
5. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operations of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site
shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
6. A grading permit might be required.
7. Mark the stall closest to the crossing from the ROW as van accessible and
dimension it as 11ft wide with a min access aisle of 5ft.
8. Note that a dumpster enclosure shall be permitted as a fence permit.
9. Note that if dumpster enclosure is 7ft in height or taller it will require an
engineering report, analysis, and calculations.
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ILE NO.: Z-6019-G (Cont.
10. Reduce the drive that connects into the access & utility easement to not
exceed the commercial drive width of 36ft. Currently showing greater than
max allowed.
E. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit :
1. Show sewer extension plans.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water services must be met.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads
shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. If
the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied, and the applicant
must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
Loadin
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
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FILE NO.: Z-6019-G Cont.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least
two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1
— D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30', approved aerial fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever
is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum
of 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located
over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road
and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the
approval of the fire code official.
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FILE NO.: Z-6019-G Cont.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2021
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access
road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with
all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. The construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by
one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times
and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices
shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock
unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or
when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code
official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation, shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Jason Lowder 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
Counly Planning: No comments.
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FILE NO.: Z-6019-G Cont.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance
of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the
review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at
501.371.4724; criche_yCir7.littlerock._gav or Tim Whitener at 501-371-4875
thitener Iittlerock.gov.
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15
Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX — Buffers and
Screening.
2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for
review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: No comments received.
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (RL) use for the application area. The Residential Low
Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed
6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized
by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes
and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre.
The application is for PD-R approval.
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FILE NO.: Z-6019-G (Cont.
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Surrounding the application area on the east and west, south of Saint Vincent Way,
are financial and professional offices in a partially developed Mixed Office and
Commercial (MOC) use area. To the north, across Saint Vincent Way, is The
Promenade at Chenal and westerly are apartments in a Commercial (C) use area.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Saint Vincent Way is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are
designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with
the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard
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Right of way is 60'. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street
may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
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Bicycle Plan:
Saint Vincent Way is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
FILE NO.: Z-6019-G Cont.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to revise the existing PCD to develop the northwestern lot
at the intersection of St. Vincent Way and LeGrande Drive, Lot BR-2, Tract 13,
Chenal Valley. The subject lot represents the continuation of the development of
the overall conceptual plan. All remaining aspects of the previously approved PCD
will remain unchanged.
The adjacent lot, Lot BR-1AR, is currently developed and contains a bank (Arvest)
on the northeast corner of St. Vincent Way and Chenal Parkway. The remaining
two (2) lots to the south, Lot BR-3 and Lot BRA are currently undeveloped.
Properties in the general area contain commercial and office zoning and uses in
all directions.
The lot proposed for development is 1.36 acres in area.
Access to the property is provided by two (2) points of access from LeGrande
Avenue. A twenty-four (24) foot wide, right -in -right -out driveway, located at the
northwest corner of the property and a thirty-six (36) foot wide shared access
easement to the south. The shared access easement runs in an east -west
direction through the development.
All of the proposed building setbacks comply with C-3, General Commercial district
development criteria of the Code.
The proposed building dimensions are 85'x 58' or 4,930 square feet in area and
includes a receiving door near the southwest corner of the building. The proposed
building will be thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Typically, Section 36-502 of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires twelve (12)
parking spaces for the proposed use. The site plan shows twelve (12) total parking
spaces including two (2) ADA parking spaces located on the north side of the
building and eleven (11) parking spaces on the east side of the building for a total
of twenty-three (23) parking spaces. Staff feels that the parking is sufficient to
serve the proposed use.
The hours of operation will be seven (7) days a week from 7am to 6pm.
The site plan shows an existing sign located at the northwest corner of the
property. The applicant is proposing a new monument sign to be located at the
northeastern corner of the property. Any new signs must comply with Section
36-555 of the City's Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones).
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FILE NO.: Z-6019-G Cont.
A dumpster area is located off the southwest corner of the proposed building. The
dumpster area must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Staff feels the proposed use is reasonable. Staff feels that the proposed
development of this lot will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties
in the area. The subject property represents the continuation of the development
of the overall conceptual plan and is located in an area surrounded by commercial
and office zoning and uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the revised PCD, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff analysis,
of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item, and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff analysis"
above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes,
0 nays, and 1 open positions. The application was approved.
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