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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1388 Staff AnalysisJune 12, 2003 ITEM NO.: 9 NAME: Sanders Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 7011 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: Curtis Sanders Friday's-Flowers and Gifts 7011 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72207 r:Me C1l1111:100 Porter -Crawford Company P.O. Box 5512 Little Rock, AR 72215 AREA: 0.58 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 — West Little Rock CENSUS TRACT: 22.03 FILE NO.: S- FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes a multiple building site plan review to place a second structure (30 foot by 50 foot or 1500 square feet) on the site adjacent to the existing parking area. There are currently 12 parking spaces on the site and no new parking is proposed. The existing building is currently being used as a florallgift shop and the second structure will be used as a officelconsulting center related to the floral shop. The owner has indicated a large percentage of their sales is generated from June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S- 1388 weddings and large parties. The owners have indicated there is not a place within the existing building to meet with potential clients and have privacy or not be interrupted. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing building being used as a floral/gift shop. There are currently 12 on -site parking spaces, eight of which are located in the rear of the building. Immediately south of the parking area is a relatively flat area where the building is proposed to be place then the site drops dramatically to -the south to the property line. There are newly constructed townhouses located to the west of the construction site area and vacant land to the east. Along Cantrell Road to the west of the site is a car wash and to the east of the site is a City of Little Rock Fire Station. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Meriwether Neighborhood Association along with all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required (this is reduced from 55-feet standard width). 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Storm Water Detention Ordinance applies to this property. Stormwater discharges should be handled in a manner that will not cause excessive hill- side erosion. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: A 10-foot utility easement along the east property line, extending from Cantrell Road (north) to Ohio Street -Closed (south) will be required. Contact SBC at 373-5112 for additional details. 2 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION F. G NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S- 1388 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 at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Countv Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. ISSUES/TECHN ICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the southern and western perimeters of the site which abut residential properties. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) Mr. Curtis Sanders was present representing the request. Staff briefly described the proposed project indicating to Mr. Sanders additional items were needed on the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant prove the location of the dumpster along with the required screening. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline would be required. Staff also stated any curb, gutter or sidewalk that was currently damaged or damaged in construction would be required to be repair prior to occupancy. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening of adjoining residentially zoned properties would be required. Staff also stated the areas set aside for buffers and landscaping appear to meet the ordinance requirements. There were no additional comments for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff on May 23, 2003 addressing the issues raised by staff at the May 22, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated setbacks from all property lines as requested and located 3 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISIO ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S- 1388 the temporary cooler indicating the cooler would be used two days in February and four days in May. The applicant has located the dumpster in the rear of the existing structure and indicated the proposed screening, six foot wood fence on three sides. The applicant has also indicated there will be a six foot wood fence adjacent to the rear building and adjacent to the westside of the building to screen the adjacent residentially zoned properties. Staff is supportive of the screening. The site drops dramatically outside the placement of the fence and the proposed placement is the most logical place to screen the building from the adjacent properties. The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 5 pm. The applicant has also stated any additional site lighting will be low level intensity lighting directed inward away from residentially zoned properties. Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant is requesting a multiple building site plan review and has met all the technical requirements of the ordinance with regard to setbacks, parking and landscaping. To Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request and the development should have minimal to no negative impact on the surrounding area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 4 June 12, 2003 ITEM NO.: 9 NAME: Sanders Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 7011 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: Curtis Sanders Friday's Flowers and Gifts 7011 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72207 FNGINFFR- Porter-Crawford Company P.O. Box 5512 Little Rock, AR 72215 FILE NO.: S- 1388 AREA: 0.58 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 — West Little Rock CENSUS TRACT: 22.03 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes a multiple building site plan review to place a second structure (30 foot by 50 foot or 1500 square feet) on the site adjacent to the existing parking area. There are currently 12 parking spaces on the site and no new parking is proposed. The existing building is currently being used as a florallgift shop and the second structure will be used as a officelconsulting center related to the floral shop. The owner has indicated a large percentage of their sales is generated from June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S- 1388 weddings and large parties. The owners have indicated there is not a place within the existing building to meet with potential clients and have privacy or not be interrupted. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing building being used as a floral/gift shop. There are currently 12 on -site parking spaces, eight of which are located in the rear of the building. Immediately south of the parking area is a relatively flat area where the building is proposed to be place then the site drops dramatically to -the south to the property line. There are newly constructed townhouses located to the west of the construction site area and vacant land to the east. Along Cantrell Road to the west of the site is a car wash and to the east of the site is a City of Little Rock Fire Station. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Meriwether Neighborhood Association along with all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required (this is reduced from 55-feet standard width). 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Storm Water Detention Ordinance applies to this property. Stormwater discharges should be handled in a manner that will not cause excessive hill- side erosion. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: A 10-foot utility easement along the east property line, extending from Cantrell Road (north) to Ohio Street -Closed (south) will be required. Contact SBC at 373-5112 for additional details. 2 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S- 1388 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 at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planninq Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the southern and western perimeters of the site which abut residential properties. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) Mr. Curtis Sanders was present representing the request. Staff briefly described the proposed project indicating to Mr. Sanders additional items were needed on the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant prove the location of the dumpster along with the required screening. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline would be required. Staff also stated any curb, gutter or sidewalk that was currently damaged or damaged in construction would be required to be repair prior to occupancy. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening of adjoining residentially zoned properties would be required. Staff also stated the areas set aside for buffers and landscaping appear to meet the ordinance requirements. There were no additional comments for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff on May 23, 2003 addressing the issues raised by staff at the May 22, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated setbacks from all property lines as requested and located 3 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 can't. FILE NO.: S- 1388 the temporary cooler indicating the cooler would be used two days in February and four days in May. The applicant has located the dumpster in the rear of the existing structure and indicated the proposed screening, six foot wood fence on three sides. The applicant has also indicated there will be a six foot wood fence adjacent to the rear building and adjacent to the westside of the building to screen the adjacent residentially zoned properties. Staff is supportive of the screening. The site drops dramatically outside the placement of the fence and the proposed placement is the most logical place to screen the building from the adjacent properties. The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 5 pm. The applicant has also stated any additional site lighting will be low level intensity lighting directed inward away from residentially zoned properties. Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant is requesting a multiple building site plan review and has met all the technical requirements of the ordinance with regard to setbacks, parking and landscaping. To Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request and the development should have minimal to no negative impact on the surrounding area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2003) Mr. Sanders was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had met the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and to Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair placed the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. Subdivision Committee Comments ITEM NO.: 9 NAME: Sanders Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 7011 Cantrell Road May 22, 2003 FILE NO.: S- 1388 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet of the proposed development complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Provide the location of the dumpster along with a note concerning the screening. 3. Show the location of the temporary cooler used seasonally. Contact Building Codes at 371-4832 to verify any permits required to locate the cooler on site. 4. Provide details concerning any proposed screening to the west of the rear building addition. 5. Provide any existing or proposed signage on the site plan. 6. Any additional site lighting must be low level and directional, directed inward away from residentially zoned properties. 7. The applicant is proposing 13 parking spaces. The minimum typical parking required would be 11 spaces. Parking is sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking requirement. 8. Provide the days and hours of operation. Variance/Waivers: 1. None requested. Public Works: 1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required (this is reduced from 55-feet standard width). 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Storm Water Detention Ordinance applies to this property. Stormwater discharges should be handled in a manner that will not cause excessive hill -side erosion. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: A 10-foot utility easement along the east property line, extending from Cantrell Road (north) to Ohio Street -Closed (south) will be required. Contact SBC at 373-5112 for additional details. 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 at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the southern and western perimeters of the site which abut residential properties. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised site plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 28, 2003.