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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1501-A Staff AnalysisJanuary 5, 2006 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1501-A NAME: Dassault Falcon Jet New Automated Finishing Building Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 3801 East 101h Street DEVELOPER: Dassault Falcon Jet 3801 East 10th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 ENGINEER: FTN Associates, Ltd. 3 Inwood Circle, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72211 ARCHITECT: Hurd Long Architects & Design Consultants 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 201 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 70.49 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF 1-2, Light Industrial 25 — Port Planning District 2 VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: A two (2) year deferral of the Master Street Plan requirement for street construction to East 10th Street. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is requesting a site plan review of a multiple building site for the proposed new Dassault Falcon Jet Automated Finish Building. The site at present consists of 610,000 square feet of Aircraft Service Hangars, Aircraft Painting Hangars, Interiors Design Offices, Interiors Fabrication and Installation Shops, Cafeteria and Administrative Offices. January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont.) _ FILE NO.: S-1501-A The proposed project is a freestanding 10,725 square foot automated finish building to be located on the south corner of the existing lease property (DFJ leases roperty from the Little Rock National Airport), along the south side of East 10 h Street and the north side of Little Rock National Airport. The project will add a new automated finish system for cabinet production. The proposed project consists of three main elements: 1. 10,725 square feet of automated finish system with water sprinkler system. 2. Enclosed corridor between existing cabinet shop and new automated finish building. 3. Access drive to south end of the building. The building construction will consist of pre-engineered metal building construction to match adjacent existing buildings, roof top mechanical systems, water detention and drainage structures on the southwest side of the building. DFJ presently has parking for 1300 cars on site. The applicant is requesting a two (2) year deferral of the Master Street Plan requirement for street construction to East 10th Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The area proposed for the expansion is currently vacant. To the south of the site is airport property with a runway located nearby. There are a number of aviation related businesses located in the area around the airport property. To the north of the site are a number of residential uses including single-family residences, multi -family housing and a church. The airport has purchased most of the area south of East 9th and east of Ventura and the airport is negotiating with owners of the remaining homes for acquisition. These homes will be removed with the first phase of the airport's expansion plan. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners located within 200-feet of the site and the East Little Rock Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 2 January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: 5-1501-A E. F 2. With site development, provide design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to East 10th Street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. This was also a requirement of a previous application currently under construction that was given a 2-year deferral. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Enteray: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges if additional or larger meter(s) are installed. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #12 — East Sixth Street CATA Bus Route. ISSU ES/TECH N ICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. Although not required, it is recommended to plant trees along the southeastern property line; behind the proposed structure. M January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1501-A G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 8, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the proposed addition did not generate any additional parking requirements and indicated the existing parking was adequate to serve the needs of the development. Staff stated with the expansion there were no changes being proposed to the hours of operation or the existing access to the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the storm water detention ordinance would apply to the proposed development if more than one acre is disturbed. Staff also stated a two (2) year staff level deferral was approved for the construction of East 10th Street as a part of the previous application. Staff questioned if the deferral would apply to the proposed development as well. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated compliance with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance was required. Staff also stated the planting of trees along the southeastern property line was not required but was recommended. 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: There were few outstanding issues associated with the request raised at the December 8, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The proposed request is to allow for a multiple building site plan review through the Subdivision Ordinance. Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) is proposing the addition of an automated finish building to their existing lease site (DFJ leases property from the Little Rock National Airport). The building project is a new building project to add square footage to DFJ's present 610,000 square feet of Aircraft Service Hangars, Aircraft Painting Hangars, Interiors Design Offices, Interiors Fabrication and Installation Shops, Cafeteria and Administrative Offices. The proposed project is a freestanding 10,725 square foot automated finish building to be located on the south corner of the existing lease property, along the south side of East 10th Street and the north side of Little Rock National Airport. The project will add a new automated finish system for cabinet production. The proposed project consists of 10,725 square feet of automated finish system with water sprinkler system, an enclosed corridor between existing 112 January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1501 A cabinet shop and new automated finish building and an access drive to south end of the building. The building construction will consist of a pre-engineered metal building to match adjacent existing buildings, roof top mechanical systems, water detention and drainage structures on the southwest side of the building. DFJ presently has parking for 1300 cars on site and no new vehicle parking is being proposed. The applicant is requesting a two (2) year deferral of the required street improvements to East 10th Street. The applicant has indicated at a point in the future, an abandonment of East 10th Street adjacent to the site will be sought. According to the applicant, they feel the construction of the roadway at this time is unnecessary and the road improvements should be deferred until the future of the roadway is determined. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff does not feel the construction of an automated finish building will have any adverse impact on the adjoining properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested site plan review subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff is supportive of the request for a two (2) year deferral of the Master Street Plan requirements for street construction to East 10tt Street. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 5, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the requested site plan review subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the applicant's request for a two (2) year deferral of the Master Street Plan requirements for street construction to East 10th Street. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to allow the item to be placed for inclusion on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 5 ITEM NO.: 3 1501-A NAME: Dassault Falcon Jet New Automated Finishing Building Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 3801 East 10th Street Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions 1. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to 10th Street including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. This was also a requirement of a previous application currently under construction that was given a 2-year deferral. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges if additional or larger meter(s) are installed. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #12 — East Sixth Street CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. Although not required, it is recommended to plant trees along the southeastern property line; behind the proposed structure. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, December 14, 2005.