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Home My WebLink AboutS-1337 ApplicationPicked ng Service and Good Work... Our Foundation, Our Future Since 1946 April 15, 2002 Ms. Donna James City of Little Rock, AR Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: Kroger Fuel Center at Store Y-632 6420 Asher Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204 Dear Ms. James: On behalf of Kroger Limited Partnership I, Pickering is pleased to resubmit the site plan for the proposed Kroger Fuel Center at the above referenced Kroger store. We are requesting that the site plan review be placed on the agenda for the May 9, 2002, Public Hearing. In response to the Subdivision Committee comments dated March 7, 2002, Item No. 12, File S-1337: Planning Staff Comments 1: Please see sheet Cl 2: Canopy signage only 3: The following items will be sold: Gas, Candy, Cigarettes, Automotive Supplies (oil, brake fluid, etc.) 4: Open 7 days a week, 6am-1 1pm 5: 1 employee 6: Location revised, please see sheet Cl 7: Please see enclosed information Public Works 1: Kroger will comply, please see sheet Cl 2: Location confirmed, please see sheet Cl 3: Kroger will comply 4: Kroger will comply 5: No widening in front of Kroger store Y-632, resurfacing only , 6: Striping modified, please see sheet C1 Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning Water Comment: Hydrant relocated, please see sheet C1 Fire Department Comment: Hydrant relocated, please see sheet C1 CATA Comment: With the widening of road, comment not applicable per CATA representative at meeting. Landscape Comment: Landscape islands revised, please see sheet Cl We appreciate your consideration in this matter. If you have questions or require any additional information, please contact me at (901) 726-0810. Sincerely, PICKERING FIRM INCORPORATED 'qGM.C.Ca. 19 ." Monica P. Reid, EIT Civil Engineer Architecture • Engineering • Environmental • Planning • Surveying • Construction 1750 Madison Avenue, Suite 500 • Memphis, TN 38104 • Phone: 901.726.0810 9 Fax: 901.272.6911 • www.pickeringinc.com March 28, 2002 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: S-1337 NAME: Kroger Fuel Center Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 6420 Asher Avenue T►=1'grVT. r%nvn . ENGINEER: Kroger Limited Partnership I Pickering Firm 800 Ridge Lake Blvd. 1750 Madison Ave, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38120 Memphis, TN 38104 AREA: 6.29 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING• C-3 ALLOWED USES: Commercial PROPOSED ZONING: C-3 PROPOSED USE: Retail Fueling Center VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes the placement of a fueling station in the parking lot of the existing Kroger food store. The fueling station will be located adjacent to Asher Avenue near the "Wal-Mart Street" entrance. The structure will be a 53-foot by 102-foot open structure with an 8-foot by 14- foot Kiosk in the center to be used by an attendant for payment. March 28, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-964-C Staff Report: The applicant submitted a letter requesting this item be deferred to the May 9, 2002 Planning Commission Public Hearing. The reason for the deferral request as stated by the applicant was his failure to notify property owners within 200-feet of the site of the Public Hearing as required by the Planning Commission By -Laws. 2 May 9, 2002 ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: S-1337 NAME: Kroger Fuel Center Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 6420 Asher Avenue DEVELOPER: Kroger Limited Partnership 1 800 Ridge Lake Blvd. Memphis, TN 38120 ENGINEER: Pickering Firm 1750 Madison Ave, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38104 AREA: 6.29 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 ALLOWED USES: Commercial PROPOSED ZONING: C-3 PROPOSED USE: Retail Fueling Center . NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes the placement of a fueling station in the parking lot of the existing Kroger food store. The fueling station will be located adjacent to Asher Avenue near the 'Wal-Mart Street" entrance. The structure will be a 53-foot by 102-foot open structure with an 8-foot by 14-foot Kiosk in the center to be used by an attendant for payment. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located in a developed shopping center containing a Kroger, vacant Wal-Mart and a strip center with various commercial uses. The fuel center location is adjacent to Asher Avenue on the southeast portion of the site. Uses May 9, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: E (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1337 along the Asher Avenue Corridor are a range of residential (multi -family) to commercial (fast food and big box retail) uses. To the south of the site is an automobile sales and salvage business. Located east of the site is multi -family residential and northwest of the site is single-family. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comment from the neighborhood. All property owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the College Terrace, John Barrow, Westwood and Broadmoor Neighborhood Associations were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Asher Avenue is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Verify the location of centerline of Asher Avenue. 3. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. Verify new right-of-way line and curb line in the existing road widening plans. Adjust site design accordingly. 6. Entry curb line from Asher guides vehicles to a potential "dead end" at an island. Re -stripe or modify for better traffic flow. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. ENTERGY: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Water:There is a current main replacement project in this area in conjunction with the widening of Asher Ave. The proposed fire hydrant can probably be accomplished by adjusting the location of a proposed fire hydrant. Please contact Central Arkansas Water at the earliest convenience to coordinate the fire hydrant location. 2 May 9, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: E Cont. FILE NO.: S-1337 F 1.0 Fire Department: Relocate fire hydrant to west driveway_ County Planning_ No comment received. CATA: Site is located on Bus Route #14 and does not affect the bus radius, turnout and route. CATA is requesting a bus pullout at this location on Asher Avenue. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The site is located in the Boyle Park Neighborhood Action Plan area (not a City recognized Action Plan). Under the Infrastructure Goal the plan states the need to resurface Asher Avenue from South University Avenue to West 36th Street and install sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. An Action Statement under the Zoning and Land Use Goal states "encourage non-residential developments be low intensity developments". Landscape Issues: Interior landscaping islands must be at least 300 square feet in areas and have a width of at least 7 Y2 feet. Building Codes: No comment received. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 7, 2002) The applicant was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and noted additional information needed on the site plan; days and hours of operation, any signage, building elevation, number of employees. Staff also indicated there was a concern with the location of the air and water service. Staff stated the proposed location would interfere with the general circulation of traffic in the area. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the right-of-way for Asher Avenue was complete therefore, the applicant should verify the location of the right-of-way for Asher Avenue and indicate it on the site plan. Landscaping comments were also addressed. Staff stated the interior islands must be at least 300 square feet. Staff also stated the minimum width would be 7 'h feet. 3 May 9, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: E (Cont) FILE NO.: S-1337 The Committee then determined there were no other outstanding issues associated with the application. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan addressing most of the issues raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The applicant has indicated there will be a canopy sign only. The days and hours of operation will be seven days a week from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. There will be one employee located at the site. The applicant has indicated items to be sold from the Kiosk to be gas, candy, cigarettes, automobile supplies (oil, brake fluid, etc.). The applicant has relocated the gas and water dispenser to the south within the fueling center to allow for better circulation of traffic within the parking lot. Public Works comments have been addressed. The applicant has modified the striping from the entry curb line to eliminate the potential "dead end" at the island when entering the parking lot. The applicant has verified the center line of Asher Avenue and has committed to dedication of right-of-way. Staff is supportive of the proposed site plan review. With the current design the applicant has tried to minimize the detrimental impacts and minimize future issues on the surrounding parking lot and access drives. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Subdivision Site Plan Review subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in Paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff Report: The applicant submitted a letter requesting this item be deferred to the May 9, 2002 Planning Commission Public Hearing. The reason for the deferral request as stated by the applicant was his failure to notify property owners within 200-feet of the site of the Public Hearing as required by the Planning Commission By -Laws. 4 May 9, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: S-1337 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 28, 2002) The applicant was not present and there were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission the applicant had made a request for the item to be deferred to the May 9, 2002 Public Hearing. There was no further discussion. The application was place on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The vote passed by 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent. 5