HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1297 Staff AnalysisDecember 7, 2000
ITEM NO.: 11
NAME: Ryder Trucks - Subdivision Site Plan Review
FILE NO.: S-1297
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Interstate 30 and Sibley Hole Road
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Ryder Trucks (Tommy Taylor)
Sibley Hole Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
McGetrick and McGetrick
319 East Markham St., Ste. 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 3.92 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: I-2 ALLOWED USES: Industrial
PROPOSED USE: Truck rental and sales
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Variance to allow a reduced front yard setback.
BACKGROUND:
The property is zoned I-2 and contains an existing industrial
use (heavy equipment repair business). Due to the fact that the
applicant is proposing a third small building on the property, a
subdivision site plan review by the Planning Commission is
required.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant requests approval of a multiple building site
plan at the southwest corner of I-30 and Sibley Hole Road.
There are two (2) existing buildings on the site that serve
a heavy equipment repair business. The remainder of the
property is gravel -covered. There are five (5) access
drives that currently serve the property.
The applicant proposes to construct a 672 square foot
building (15 feet in height) along the I-30 property line
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to serve a Ryder Truck rental and sales business. A small
area of asphalt parking for customers is proposed on the
east side of the building. The applicant proposes to
utilize the existing gravel area for truck storage and
display. The existing drives to this property will be used
for access. The applicant also proposes to use the
existing sign frame along the I-30 frontage.
The applicant is also requesting a variance for a reduced
front yard setback for the proposed building. A 20-foot
front setback is proposed.
Please see the attached site plan for existing and proposed
improvements to the property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There are two (2) existing buildings on the site (heavy
equipment repair business) and a billboard. The remainder
of the property is gravel -covered with a portion being used
for heavy equipment parts storage.
There is a mixture of industrial uses located to the east
and west along I-30 and to the south across Meadow Lane,
with a church and single-family residences further to the
southeast. I-30 is located along the property's north
boundary.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Pinedale and SWLR UP Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff
has received no comment from the neighborhood.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Sibley Hole Road and Meadow Lane are classified on the
Master Street Plan as commercial streets. Dedicate
right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Sibley Hole Road and Meadow Lane.
3. 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.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5.Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
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18,031. Close driveways that do not meet current
ordinance.
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
7.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required.
8. Parking must be paved around building and driveways to
prevent gravel tracking on public streets.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKIA : No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges. The Little Rock Fire Department
needs to evaluate this site to determine on -site fire
protection requirements.
Fire Department: Fire hydrants will be required. Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Site is close to bus routes #17 and #17A and has no
effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comments.
Landscape Issues:
Since the proposed structure is less than a 10% expansion
of the existing structures on -site, no landscaping is
required.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(NOVEMBER 16, 2000)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the proposed site plan and noted
that a few additional items needed to be shown on the site
plan.
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The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.
The required right-of-way dedications were noted.
Mr. McGetrick stated that a franchise for the perimeter
fencing would need to be obtained after the right-of-way
dedication. Public Works staff indicated no problem with
the franchise issue. Public Works staff also noted that an
in -lieu contribution for the required street improvements
could be considered. In response to a Public Works
Comment, Mr. McGetrick stated that he would look into
closing some of the existing drives.
Bob Brown, of the Planning Staff, noted that any new paved
parking areas would need to be landscaped.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the site plan
to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 21, 2000. The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The
additional notations required have been shown on the plan.
As noted in paragraph A., the applicant is requesting a
variance for a reduced front yard setback for the proposed
building. A 20-foot front yard setback is proposed. A
minimum front setback of 50 feet is required by ordinance.
Staff supports the variance as requested given the minimal
size of the proposed building.
The property is accessed by way of five (5) existing
driveways (2 from the I-30 access road, 2 from Sibley Hole
Road and 1 from Meadow Lane). The applicant notes that all
of the existing drives will be used and are essential for
the heavy equipment repair and truck rental/sales
businesses.
As noted earlier, a large portion of this property is
currently gravel -covered and has been used in the past in
association with the existing heavy equipment repair
business. Staff supports the continuing use of the gravel
area for the parking/storage of trucks, given the
property's industrial zoning and the surrounding industrial
uses.
The applicant has noted that the required right-of-way will
be dedicated and that a 15 percent in -lieu contribution
will be made for the future street improvements to Sibley
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Hole Road and Meadow Lane. Public Works supports the
in -lieu contribution.
Otherwise, there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the proposed site plan. The proposed 672 square foot
building and truck display/storage area should have no
adverse impact on the general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the subdivision site plan
subject to the following conditions:
I.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
2. Staff supports the variance for reduced front yard
setback.
3. The small asphalt parking area on the east side of the
proposed building must be landscaped as per current
ordinance standards.
4. Any signage must conform to the Zoning Ordinance
standards for industrial zoned property.
5. Staff supports the continued use of the existing gravel
area for parking/storage of trucks.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 7, 2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson 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 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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