HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1227 Staff AnalysisJanuary 21, 1999
ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: S-1227
NAME: Industrial Oils Unlimited - Subdivision Site Plan
LOCATION: 5705 Patterson Road
DEVELOPER:
SURVEYOR:
Industrial Oils Unlimited of AR Marlar Engineering Co.
5705 Patterson Road 5318 JFK Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72209 No. Little Rock, AR 72116
AREA: Approx. 1.75 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: I-2 ALLOWED USES: Light Industrial
PROPOSED USE: Light Industrial
VARIANCES WAIVERS RE UESTED: None requested.
STAFF UPDATE:
The property at 5705 Patterson Road is zoned I-2. Industrial
Oils Unlimited of Arkansas currently occupies the building on
this site. The business involves the bulk storage and sale of
industrial oils (hydraulic oil, etc.). The Fire Marshall has
determined that the types of oils stored on the site are not
highly flammable or hazardous.
The applicant is proposing to construct a second building on the
site. According to the City of Little Rock Subdivision
Ordinance, development involving the construction of two (2) or
more buildings must be approved by the Little Rock Planning
Commission.
A. PROP05AWREQUEST:
The applicant proposes to construct a 10,000 square foot
warehouse building on the site, immediately east of the
existing building which fronts on Patterson Road. The
warehouse will be used for the bulk storage of industrial
oils.
The applicant proposes to access the property by utilizing
two (2) drives from Patterson Road. A new driveway along
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the south property line will be constructed to serve the new
warehouse building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The existing site contains a 3,600 square foot building
which is used for offices and storage. There is a 1,600
square foot area at the northeast corner of the building
which contains above -ground oil storage tanks.
The general area is industrial in nature, with a mixture of
industrial and commercial uses. The nearest single-family
uses are located approximately 800 to 1,000 feet to the west
and northwest.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no negative comments as of this writing.
The Geyer Springs and Wakefield Neighborhood Associations as
well as all property owners within 200 feet of this property
were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Public Works Conditions:
1. Dedicate right-of-way to 30, from centerline for
Patterson Road indicated in survey as part of ownership.
Franchise application required for all construction
within right-of-way.
2. Two driveways are permitted on frontage and must be 25'
from property line and 300, spacing per Section 31-210.
3. Patterson Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comment received.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: On site fire protection may be required.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Served by CAT Route #15 (65`h Street). No
foreseeable adverse impacts on transit.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1227
Landscape 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.
G. ANALYSIS•
The site plan submitted by the applicant is generally in
good shape. The proposed height and setbacks for the new
warehouse building comply with the ordinance standards for
I-2 zoning. The Zoning Ordinance requires 19 parking spaces
for the proposed use of the property. The existing concrete
and paved area between Patterson Road and the existing
building will accommodate well over 19 vehicles.
With compliance with the Public Works requirements and the
City's Landscape Ordinance, the proposed development should
have no adverse impact on the general area.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D, E and F of this report.
2.Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(NOVEMBER 5, 1998)
Jim Osborne and Pat McGetrick were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the site plan.
The Public Works requirements were briefly reviewed with the
applicant and Committee. Mr. Osborne noted that one of the three
drives to the property would be eliminated (middle drive).
There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee
forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
Staff informed the Commission that
letter requesting that the item be
1999 agenda. Staff supported the
(DECEMBER 3, 1998)
the applicant had submitted a
deferred to the January 21,
deferral as requested.
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ITEM NO.• C Cont. FILE NO.• S-1227
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the January 21, 1999
sagenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 21, 1999)
Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as
there were no further issues for resolution. There were no
objectors to this matter.
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
11 ayes and 0 nays.
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