HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1240-N Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 2. S-1240-N
NAME: Nissan of Little Rock Subdivision Site Plan Review located at
LOCATION: #1 Colonel Glenn Plaza
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing.
The notice must be mailed no later than October 20, 2010. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than
November 29, 2010.
2. Provide the building setback from the property lines.
3. Indicate on the site plan the platted 45-foot building line as indicated on the
survey.
4. Will the customer drop-off be enclosed? Provide the total square footage
under roof proposed for this area.
5. Provide the total square footage of the area proposed for the service addition.
6. The previous approval allowed a small sales office within the southern
parking area. If this building will be desired in the future indicate the location
on the site plan.
7. Provide a note on the site plan indicating the maximum building height.
8. Provide details of any proposed fencing and or gating of the parking areas.
9. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into
the site.
10. Provide on the site plan the location of any proposed or existing dumpster
facilities.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along
Colonel Glenn Road adjacent to this property in accordance with Section 31-
175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : The customer needs to contact Centerpoint regarding
existing meter station. The station may require relocation. Contact Billy Hale at
377-4539.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of
this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow
preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water
(CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the
assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the
State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to
CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Plannin : No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape;
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer minimal
ordinance requirements.
2. The building addition along the western property line encroaches into the
maneuvering area for automobiles parked in the parking aisle. Three (3)
additional feet are needed to meet this minimal ordinance requirement.
3. It appears the building addition along the southern property line may
encroach into the minimum building setback; clarify.
4. It appears interior islands are being removed with this application. All interior
islands and the associated vegetation will need to meet if not exceed the
amounts being removed.
5. The interior islands are to be evenly distributed throughout the site and to be
located to help with the on site vehicular circulation.
6. All the existing landscaping, fencing, dumpster enclosure, etc. are to be in
good condition or replaced in conjunction with this application.
7. An automatic irrigation system is required.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide
landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
Revised plat/plan- Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to
include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday,
October 20, 2010.
November 4, 2010
ITEM NO.: 2
NAME: Nissan of Little Rock Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: Located at #1 Colonel Glenn Plaza
DEVELOPER:
Asbury Automotive Group
2905 Premiere Parkway, Suite 300
Duluth, GA 30097
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Thomas Engineering
3810 Lookout
North Little Rock, AR 72116
CONTRACTOR:
CBM Construction
Ron Boyeskie
P.O. Box 17016
North Little Rock, AR 72117
AREA: 7.913 acres
CURRENT ZONING
PLANNING DISTRICT
CENSUS TRACT:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
C-4, Open Display District
12 — 65th Street West
24.05
FILE NO.: S-1240-N
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:. None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On August 18, 2005, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a replat and
subdivision site plan review request to allow the replatting of three previously platted
lots into a single lot and the addition of a pre -owned automobile sales office to the
existing complex. The applicant indicated with the addition of the sales office the
parking would be increased. The building was proposed containing 4,000 square feet
and 136 new spaces were added to the site. The paving was added but the sales office
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was not constructed. On September 20, 2010, staff administratively allowed the
applicant to move the sales office building to the north adjacent to the existing service
area and to construct the building as a single bay carwash facility to be used by the
dealership only.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The current request is a Subdivision Site Plan review to allow an expansion of
the existing building. The applicant is proposing an addition along the western
facade to allow a covered customer drop area and along the southern fagade to
allow the existing service bay area to be expanded. The west side addition is to
accommodate customers who presently have to stand in the weather to check in
their vehicles for service work. The south addition is to add service bays for
service work. There is also a fourth building being proposed within the southern
parking area to be constructed in the future and is proposed as a pre -owned
sales office building.
The Bill of Assurance for this site does not address this specific request.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an automobile dealership fronting Colonel Glenn Road and
accessed from Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive. There are two additional automobile
dealerships located across Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive to the west. There is also
an automobile dealership located to the south of the site. Other uses in the area
include a movie theater located to the southwest of the site and an office
warehouse building located to the south. To the north is the Baptist School of
Nursing located on the northeast corner of Bowman Road and Colonel Glenn
Road and an office/warehouse development located on the northwest corner of
the roads. To the north of the site is a large tract of vacant C-2 zoned property.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received a few informational phone calls from area
residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site and the John
Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along
Colonel Glenn Road adjacent to this property in accordance with Section
31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.
E.
FILE NO.: S-1240-N
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: The customer needs to contact Centerpoint regarding
existing meter station. The station may require relocation. Contact Billy Hale at
377-4539.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of
this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow
preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water
(CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the
assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the
State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to
CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire De artment: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1240
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planninq Division: No comment.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. The building addition along the western property line encroaches into the
maneuvering area for automobiles parked in the parking aisle. Three (3)
additional feet are needed to meet this minimal ordinance requirement or
indicate this area as vehicle display parking only.
3. It appears interior islands are being removed with this application. All interior
islands and the associated vegetation will need to meet if not exceed the
amounts being removed.
4. The interior islands are to be evenly distributed throughout the site and to be
located to help with the on site vehicular circulation.
5. All the existing landscaping, fencing, dumpster enclosure, etc. are to be in
good condition or replaced in conjunction with this application.
6. An automatic irrigation system is required.
7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide
landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 14, 2010)
Mr. Ron Boyeskie of CBM Construction Company was present representing the
request. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were few
outstanding technical issues in need of addressing associated with the site plan.
Staff requested the building setbacks be included from the property lines. Staff
questioned if the new customer drop-off would be enclosed. Staff stated the
previous approval allowed for a small sales office located within the southern
portion of the site. Staff stated if the sales office was desired in the future to
include the building location on the site plan.
Public Works comments were addressed. Mr. Boyeskie stated with the
construction of the dealership the Federal Highway Commission would not allow
the construction of sidewalks along the property frontage. Staff suggested
Mr. Boyeskie contact AHTD for a determination if anything had changed and if
sidewalks would be allowed.
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Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the stalls located adjacent
to the customer drop-off were not deep enough to allow proper maneuvering.
Staff stated the spaces could be used as display spaces by the dealership but
not for customer parking. Staff stated the site plan should be amended to
indicate the spaces as display_parking only if the spaces were to be maintained.
Staff stated it appeared an interior landscape island was being removed. Staff
stated interior landscaping should meet or exceed the minimum landscape
ordinance requirements.
Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised
at the October 14, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised site plan
indicates the placement of display vehicles only adjacent to the new customer
drop-off area. The applicant has indicated the customer drop-off area will be
enclosed. The revised site plan includes the placement of a 4,000 square foot
pre -owned sales office within the southern portion of the site. The building is not
proposed for immediate construction but has been indicated to allow for flexibility
in the future should the additional building be desired.
The applicant has provided a letter from the Arkansas State Highway Department
indicating sidewalks will not be allowed to be installed along the frontage of this
property adjacent to Colonel Glenn Road.
The site plan indicates the addition to the existing automobile sales and service
areas. The additions include a 3,500 square foot enclosed customer drop-off
area and the addition of 5,850 square feet of service area. The height of the
additions will closely match the existing height of the building located on the site.
An automatic carwash facility is currently under construction near the eastern
portion of the service area. There are no other changes proposed for the site
plan at this time. With the new construction modifications will be made to the
facades of the building and the entrances will be redesigned. No change in the
existing signage plan is proposed. All new signage will comply with signage
allowed in commercial zones including ground and building signage.
Staff is supportive of the request. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining
outstanding technical issues associated with the request. The applicant is
proposing a multiple building site plan review to allow an expansion to the
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FILE NO.: S-1240-N
existing building and allow the addition of a fourth building on the site for future
construction. The proposed development complies with the minimum
requirements established by the Subdivision Ordinance for the multiple building
site plan review process and with the underlying zoning district with regard to the
development criteria. Staff feels if the development is constructed as proposed,
the construction should have minimal impact on the site itself with regard to
access and circulation or to any adjoining properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBR 4, 2010)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of
the agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
placement on the Consent Agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions.
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North Point Nissan
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James, Donna
From: Floriani, Vince
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:22 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: FW: North Point Nissan
Expires: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 12:00 AM
FYI
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Design Review Engineer
Little Rock Public Works
501-371-4817
From: Prince, Rickey [mailto: Rickey. Prince@arkansashighways.com]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 8:17 AM
To: Floriani, Vince
Subject: North Point Nissan
I received a phone call from Ron with CBM Construction asking about putting a sidewalk on the right of
way on Coln. Glenn. I have not seen his plans but I know from past events, on that side of 1-430 our
right of way ends in front of the dealership. The right of way is controlled access and we could not
allow the construction of a side walk there. Thanks. Please call me if you have questions.
<<Prince, Rickey.vcf>>
10/19/2010
ITEM NO_: 2. S-1240-N
NAME: Nissan of Little Rock Subdivision Site Plan Review located at
LOCATION: #1 Colonel Glenn Plaza
Piannina Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing.
The notice must be mailed no later than October 20, 2010. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than
November 29, 2010.
WILL COMPLY
2. Provide the building setback from the property lines.
ADDED TO DRAWING
3. Indicate on the site plan the platted 45-foot building line as indicated on the
survey.
ADDED TO DRAWING
4. Will the customer drop-off be enclosed? YES Provide the total square
footage under roof proposed for this area. 3600 SQFT
5. Provide the total square footage of the area proposed for the service addition.
5850 SQFT
6. The previous approval allowed a small sales office within the southern
parking area. If this building will be desired in the future indicate the location
on the site plan.
ADDED TO DWG
7. Provide a note on the site plan indicating the maximum building height.
ADDED TO DWG
8. Provide details of any proposed fencing and or gating of the parking areas.
NONE ADDED
9. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into
the site.
NONE ADDED
10. Provide on the site plan the location of any proposed or existing dumpster
facilities.
DUMPSTER IS IN THE FAR SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARKING
LOT. ADDED ON PREVIOUS PARKING LOT ADDITION.
Variance/Waivers. None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along
Colonel Glenn Road adjacent to this property in accordance with Section 31-
175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
PROPERTY IS UNDER JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY
AUTHORITY
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
WILL COMPLY
3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
NONE REQUIRED
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
WILL COMPLY
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: The customer needs to contact Centerpoint regarding
existing meter station. The station may require relocation. Contact Billy Hale at
377-4539.
WILL COMPLY
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of
this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow
preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water
(CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the
assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the
State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to
CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
PLANS SHOW REPLACING THE EXISTING RPZ BECAUSE TO RELOCATE
WOULD CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES. NO WORK BEING DONE
TO WATER METER.
Fire ❑e artment: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
ARKANSAS AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER IS WORKING WITH CAPTAIN
DENNIS FREE ON PERMITTING.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreaticn� No comment.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer minimal
ordinance requirements.
GOOD EARTH LANDSCAPING HAS MET WITH CHRITY MARVEL AND
NO ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING IS REQUIRED.
2. The building addition along the western property line encroaches into the
maneuvering area for automobiles parked _in the parking aisle. Three (3)
additional feet are needed to meet this minimal ordinance requirement.
THE PLAN INDICATES SUFFICIENT DISTANCE AND ONE WAY
ARROWS INDICATING ONE WAY TRAFFIC.
3. It appears the building addition along the southern property line may
encroach into the minimum building setback; clarify.
THE PLAT SHOWS ONE LOT AND HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN
REPLATTED. THE DARK LINE DOES NOT REFLECT SEPARATE
PROPERTY LINES.
4. It appears interior islands are being removed with this application. All interior
islands and the associated vegetation will need to meet if not exceed the
amounts being removed.
WILL COMPLY
5. The interior islands are to be evenly distributed throughout the site and to be
located to help with the on site vehicular circulation.
LAYOUT OF ISLANDS DOES NOT INTERFERE OR PRECLUDE TRAFFIC
FLOW.
6. All the existing landscaping, fencing, dumpster enclosure, etc. are to be in
good condition or replaced in conjunction with this application.
WILL COMPLY
7. An automatic irrigation system is required.
IN PLACE
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide
landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
UNDERSTOOD