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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1237-A Staff Analysis501-562-8150 SUPERMARKET INVEST October 4, 2001 140 H04 UU 1 ly ' 1d1 1j,(: ;etJ ITEM NO.: B FIL$ NO.: S-1237-A NAME: Harvest Foods - Revised Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 6800 Asher Avenue FINTFEIaED DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: STORE Shur value Stamps, Inc. Dorgan Building Systems OCT 1 6 2001 12103 1-30 234 Beacon Road DON GOENS Little Rock, AR 72209 Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 AREA: 6.52i acres NMSER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: C-3 ALLOWD USES: Commercial PROPOSED USE: Commercial VARIANCES/WAIVERS RE VESTED: None requested_ A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The C-3 zoned property at 6800 Asher Avenue is occupied by a Harvest Foods Grocery Store and a detached, gas -pump Operation. The gas -pump structure was approved by the Comissi.on through site plan review on January 21, 1999. The applicant proposes to construct a third structure on the site; requiring site plan review. The proposal is to Place a 20 foot by 40 foot structure on the site for tobacco sales. The structure will be located within the existing, paved parking lot and will displace 12 to 13 .parking spaces.- The "Tobacco Earn' will also have a drive - up window. Proposed hours of operation are 8:00 a.m_ - 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week. A 10 foot by 3 foot wall sign will be mounted on the building,a south fagade. 10 foot by 4 foot wall signs will be placed On the east and west facades. No other signage is proposed. One row of parking will be restriped to one-way only to accommodate the drive- 10/19/01(FRI) 07:24 [TX/RX NO 95511 501-562-8150 SUPERMARKET INVEST 140 reZ) UUi ly '01 OY:;21J • OctoLar 4, 2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO,: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1237--A in window, The remaining 261 parking spaces well exceed the ordinance requirement for the site,. Placement of the building exceeds all required setbacks. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: This site is currently occupied by a 32,250 square fact grocery store, a detached, gas -pump operation and a large, paved parking lot. Single family residences are located across Bryant Street to the east. A multifamily development is adjacent to the north. Convenience stores are located at Asher and 36ei and Asher and Bryant. A multiuse commercial development and a mobile home park are located across 36t' Street to the west. The area in general is characterised by a mixture of zoning and uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the John Barrow, Westwood and College Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the issue. As of this writing, staff has received one: telephone call from the John Barrow Neighborhood Association indicating opposition. D. ENGINEERING COMLONTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: I - Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: No permanent buildings or foundations within the existing sewer main easement. Entergy: No Continents. ARKX,A: No Comments - Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted, 2 10/19/01(FRI) 07:24 [TX/RX NO 95511 �01-nbd-binW bUt LM'IHKKt 1 1 NVt51 114U rVJO Ul. 1 17 ' YJ1 VJ ( : G7 .October 4, 2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO,: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1237-A Water: No objection. Fire Department: Additional fire hydrant may be required_ Count Planning: No Comments, CATA: Project site is located on bus routes #14 and 21 and will affect bus radius, turnout and route. Please inform CATA of construction start and and dates. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comments. M Landscape Issues: Any displaced landscaping must be appropriately relocated_ G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COHMNT: (SEPTEMBER 13, 2001) Don Goans was present, representing the item. Staff noted that information was needed on signage, days and hours of operation and the drive -up window. Public Works Comments Were noted. The applicant was advised to provide the needed information to staff no later than Wednesday, September 19, 2001. The Committee determined there Were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. H . ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan and additional information to staff oh September 18, 2001. The revised plan clearly showed the drive -up window and the realignment of the parking spaces along one row to accommodate the window. Signage plans and hours of operation were presented as addressed in the paragraphs above. To staff s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The addition of this proposed small building on the site will not disrupt the site and should have no effect on neighboring properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan subject to compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 3 10/19/01(FRI) 07:24 [TX/RX NO 95511 501-562-815b SUeLKMHKKt1 INVt51 'October 4, 2001 SUBDIVISION 14u rue Ul. 1 17 ' Wi b f = _50 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: FILE NO.: S-1237-A (OCTOBER 41 2001) The applicant was present. There were two objectors present. Four letters of opposition had been received. Staff presented the item and a recommJndation of approval subject to compliance With the conditions outlined in the `Staff Recommendation" above. Commissioner Floyd commented that he felt the proposed building was located on the worst place on the site for traffic circulation. The applicant, Don Goens, responded that his company felt this was the best site for the building. In response to a question from Commissioner Berry, Mr. Goens stated this area of the parking lot was not used much. Mr. Goens responded to concerns raised by Commissioner Adcock by stating that the store had hired an off -duty police officer to help with security on the store property. Commissioner Adcock also voiced concerns about traffic on the site. Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters, also expressed concerns about traffic on the site. Janet Berry, president of SWLR Up, spoke on behalf of the John Barrow Neighborhood Association. She expressed concerns about traffic. A motion was made to approve the application as recommended by staff. The motion failed by a vote of 5 ayes, 4 noes and 3 absent. The item was denied. 4 10/19/01(FRI) 07:24 (TX/RX NO 95511 October 4, 2001 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: 5-1237-A NAME: Harvest Foods - Revised Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 6800 Asher Avenue DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Shur Value Stamps, Inc. Morgan Building Systems 12103 I-30 234 Beacon Road Little Rock, AR 72209 Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 AREA: 6.52± acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: C-3 ALLOWED USES: Commercial PROPOSED USE: Commercial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The C-3 zoned property at 6800 Asher Avenue is occupied by a Harvest Foods Grocery Store and a detached, gas -pump operation. The gas -pump structure was approved by the Commission through site plan review on January 21, 1999. The applicant proposes to construct a third structure on the site; requiring site plan review. The proposal is to place a 20 foot by 40 foot structure on the site for tobacco sales. The structure will be located within the existing, paved parking lot and will displace 12 to 13 parking spaces. The "Tobacco Barn" will also have a drive - up window. Proposed hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week. A 10 foot by 3 foot wall sign will be mounted on the building's south fagade. 10 foot by 4 foot wall signs will be placed on the east and west facades. No other signage is proposed. One row of parking will be restriped to one-way only to accommodate the drive- October 4, 2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1237-A in window. The remaining 261 parking spaces well exceed the ordinance requirement for the site. Placement of the building exceeds all required setbacks. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: This site is currently occupied by a 32,250 square foot grocery store, a detached, gas -pump operation and a large, paved parking lot. Single family residences are located across Bryant Street to the east. A multifamily development is adjacent to the north. Convenience stores are located at Asher and 36t' and Asher and Bryant. A multiuse commercial development and a mobile home park are located across 36t' Street to the west. The area in general is characterized by a mixture of zoning and uses. C . NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the John Barrow, Westwood and College Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the issue. As of this writing, staff has received one: telephone call from the John Barrow Neighborhood Association indicating opposition. D . ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: No permanent buildings or foundations within the existing sewer main easement. Entergy: No Comments. ARKLA: No Comments. Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted. 2 October 4, 2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1237-A Water: No objection. Fire Department: Additional fire hydrant may be required. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: Project site is located on bus routes #14 and 21 and will affect bus radius, turnout and route. Please inform CATA of construction start and end dates. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape Issues: Any displaced landscaping must be appropriately relocated. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 13, 2001) Don Goens was present, representing the item. Staff noted that information was needed on signage, days and hours of operation and the drive -up window. Public Works Comments were noted. The applicant was advised to provide the needed information to staff no later than Wednesday, September 19, 2001. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan and additional information to staff on September 18, 2001. The revised plan clearly showed the drive -up window and the realignment of the parking spaces along one row to accommodate the window. Signage plans and hours of operation were presented as addressed in the paragraphs above. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The addition of this proposed small building on the site will not disrupt the site and should have no effect on neighboring properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan subject to compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 3 October 4, 2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: FILE NO.: S-1237-A (OCTOBER 4, 2001) The applicant was present. There were two objectors present. Four letters of opposition had been received. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. Commissioner Floyd commented that he felt the proposed building was located on the worst place on the site for traffic circulation. The applicant, Don Goens, responded that his company felt this was the best site for the building. 4 In response to a question from Commissioner Berry, Mr. Goens stated this area 'of the parking lot was not used much. Mr. Goens responded to concerns raised by Commissioner Adcock by stating that the store had hired an off -duty police officer to help with security on the store property. Commissioner Adcock also voiced concerns about traffic on the site. Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters, also expressed concerns about traffic on the site. Janet Berry, president of SWLR UP, spoke on behalf of the John Barrow Neighborhood Association. She expressed concerns about traffic. A motion was:made to approve the application as recommended by staff: The motion failed by a vote of 5 ayes, 4 noes and 3 absent. The item was denied. �� 1