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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1267 Staff AnalysisJanuary 6, 2000 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: 5-1267 NAME: Reyna - Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 15500 Lawson Road DEVELOPER: Terry and Juanita Reyna 15500 Lawson Road Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 5.61 acres ZONING: I-3 SURVEYOR: Donald W. Brooks 1611 Main Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ALLOWED USES: Industrial PROPOSED USE: Industrial - welding shop VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The property at 15500 Lawson Road is zoned I-3 Heavy Industrial. There is an existing welding shop on the property which consists of two (2) buildings. There is an existing 3,479 square foot (1 story) shop building and a 2,064 square foot (2 story) building which contains the welding shop office. Based on the fact that this is a multiple building site plan, any alterations to the plan will require Planning Commission approval. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to revise the existing site plan for the property by making building additions to the two existing buildings. The applicant proposes a 20 foot by 25 foot (1 story) addition on the north side of the office building, to be used as storage. The applicant will also add small metal awnings over the entry doors on the south and east sides of the office building. January 6, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1267 The applicant also proposes to make a 30 foot by 70 foot addition to the north side of the shop building and a 40 foot by 70 foot addition on the south side. There will be three (3) garage doors on each of these sides. A 20 foot by 50 foot metal awning is proposed for the east and west sides of the shop building over the existing garage doors. All of the buildings proposed will be constructed of colored galvanized metal and will match the existing buildings. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing welding business on the site, which consists of two (2) buildings, a small -area of concrete parking and a large gravel covered area. There is a concrete mixing plant immediately east of this property, with another welding business to the southeast across Lawson Road. There is a rock quarry to the north, with undeveloped property to the west and south across Lawson Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the surrounding property owners. There was no established neighborhood association to notify. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Lawson Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Contact Pulaski County Road Department for approval (Sherman Smith, Public Works Director). K January 6, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1267 E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside service boundary, no comment. AP&L : No Comment. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: Contact the Water Works if additional water service is desired. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant per city code, if property is ever annexed. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planninq: No Comment. CATA: Site is not currently served by CATA. Approved for transit purposes. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comment. Landscape Issues: Based on there being no paved area and the location of this use, no screening or landscaping would be recommended. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on December 15, 1999. The revised site plan shows the existing sign location and sign details have been provided. The existing sign height, area and setback conform to ordinance standards. The applicant also submitted information showing that the right-of-way for Lawson Road was dedicated with the rezoning of the property in 1991. The applicant has also noted that a 15 percent in -lieu contribution will be made for street improvements to Lawson Road with each building addition. The applicant notes that part of the contribution could be used to provide a concrete apron for the existing driveway from Lawson Road. This will help eliminate gravel from being pulled out onto Lawson Road. 3 January 6, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1267 Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this site plan. The proposed building additions should have no adverse effect on the general area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraph D. and E. of this agenda report. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 9, 1999) Juanita Reyna was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the proposed site plan. Staff noted that the proposed building setbacks and height conformed to ordinance standards. Staff also noted that information on signage needed to be provided. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Bob Turner, of Public Works, explained the right-of-way dedication and street improvement issues. There being no further issues for discussions, the Committee forwarded the site plan to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 6, 2000) 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. 4