HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1721-A Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 4.
NAME: Alexander Distribution Warehouse Subdivision Site Plan Review
S-1721-A
LOCATION: located on the North side of Alexander Road in the 11300 Block of
Alexander Road
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet of the site including
the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing.
The notice must be mailed no later than April 30, 2014. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 9, 2014.
2. Dimension the building setbacks from property lines.
3. Entergy has requested the item not be reviewed by the Planning Commission until
an encroachment agreement is executed between the developer and Entergy
Arkansas.
Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 29-186 to allow advanced grading on an
adjacent property.
Public Works Conditions:
1. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior
to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential
subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior
to the start of construction. A variance must be requested is the applicant proposes
to grade beyond the property line.
2. Mabelvale Cut-off Extension is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor
arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 90 feet in width from centerline will be required.
3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct full street improvements to Mabelvale Cut-off Extension including 5-
foot sidewalks with the planned development. Construct Mabelvale Cut-off
Extension to a 36 foot commercial street standard.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
7. Easements are required for all stormwater drainage areas.
8. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must
approve completed plans prior to construction.
9. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic
Engineering for approval with the site development package.
Item # 4.
10. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Greg
Simmons) for more information.
11. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more
information.
12. A traffic study has already been provided to staff for the proposed development.
13. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by
the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
14. As the previously approved plans, if the applicant proposes to make improvements
and signalize the Mabelvale West Road and South Loop intersection those plans
must be prepared in compliance with AASHTO and Master Street Plan standards.
Contact Bill Henry at 379-1816 for additional information.
15. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Alexander Road including 5-foot
sidewalks with the planned development if distribution and/or employee vehicles will
take access at this location. Staff is concerned about left movements. The new
back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from centerline.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if sewer service is
required for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional
information.
Entergy: See attached letter.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property.
3. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system.
Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire
protection.
4. 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.
Item # 4
5. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter.
7. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to
this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system.
8. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
9. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service.
This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas
Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly
must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas
and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central
Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would
like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
10. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines.
Private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed
to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line agreement
is required.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little
Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: Out of service area — nearest stop along 1-30 frontage Road over 1 mile
away.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
crichey(5),littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer Wittierock.org.
Planning Division: No comment.
Item # 4
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space;
this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The
minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square
feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior
islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 '/) feet in width. Trees shall be
included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve
(12) parking spaces.
3. A landscape irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or
larger.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved
landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can
be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
Item # 4.
Entergy Arkansas, Inc
Right of Way— Arkansas Transmission Grid
5115 Thibault Road
Little Rock, Ar 72206
Phone (501) 490-5655 FAX (501) 490-4754
May 14, 2014
Greg Saad
C/O: White-Daters & Associates, Inc,
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
RE: Plans submitted for approval to construct Facilities within Entergy Right of Way
located between Structure # 397 & 398 Line # 936.4, 115KV Mabelvale EHV — L.R. South
#2, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mr. Saad:
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. ("EAI") Transmission Department has received plans submitted
by White-Daters and Associates, Inc. ("Grantee") to include the construction of a Package
Distribution Warehouse. Upon review of the plans, attached hereto and made apart hereof as
Exhibit "A", it was determined that a main access drive will be constructed within EAI Right of
Way. EAI has no objection to your use of the right of way contingent on the approval and
acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
1. It is understood and agreed that the wires supported by structures on the Entergy
right of way are conductors of, and at all times have in them, high voltage electricity. No person,
or object in contact with a person, may touch or be near to said wires or other fixtures on said
structures, because to do so or to permit such would be dangerous to the life of the party so
doing, as well as anyone else in the area where such occurred. You agree to inform each and
every individual of such facts before such party enters upon any part of the easement area above
described during the time such work is being prepared, done or completed, or any equipment
moved to, upon or from said property and Entergy shall be indemnified by you from any injury
or death resulting therefrom in accordance with the terms of the indemnity agreement set forth in
this letter.
2. The height of any and all equipment used within EAI's right of way, or any
extension of same by Grantee, shall at all times comply with all applicable regulations,
including, without limitation, the OSHA regulations. Grantee acknowledges that the height
of EAI's lines varies depending upon weather and/or load conditions so that Grantee will be
required to monitor (watch and observe) the height of said lines throughout Grantee's
operations. Additionally, if the height of Grantee's equipment or any extension thereof, or
part thereof, can possibly be raised to a height above the maximum allowed by applicable
regulations, such equipment shall be provided with guard chains or other devices limiting
movable parts of the equipment to the maximum height provided by all applicable
regulations and no equipment will be operated or permitted upon said right of way that does
not comply herewith. Grantee recognizes specifically that EAI has no obligation to see that
Grantee, its employees, contractors, subcontractors and their employees or agents, are
complying herewith.
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3. Entergy, its successors and assigns, retains the right and full use of said
premises for any and all purposes, including the right to overhang said area with conductors,
poles, guy wires and other facilities.
4. It is also agreed and understood that you will at all times indemnify and hold
harmless Entergy from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, judgments,
liabilities and expense of every nature, including attorney's fees, by reason of personal injury,
death (including but not limited to injuries and death to employees of Entergy and your
employees) or damage to property, (including environmental) which arises out of, results from,
or is in any manner related to, directly or indirectly, any operations or acts hereunder, or to the
exercise of your rights hereunder, or to your presence upon or use of Entergy premises above
referred to, or to the use or existence of your facilities on such premises. The indemnity
provisions of this paragraph shall not apply even if any such injury, death, damage, liability
claim or cause of action is caused by the negligence of Entergy, its employees, agents or
representatives.
5. EAI makes no warranty, express or implied, as to its title to said easement and
the permission herein given is subject to all prior grants reservations, encumbrances, occupancy
and crossing agreements, if any, whether made by EAI or others and whether or not of record.
Grantee hereby expressively releases, and agrees to indemnify, EAI respecting any claims, suits,
or disputes arising out of the title and related matters concerning the subject easement.
6. Grantee agrees, by the execution hereof, to notify EAI's representative, Mr. Curt
Verzwyvelt, (501) 490-5655, forty-eight (48) hours before beginning Grantee's construction and
forty-eight (48) hours after completion; and Grantee further agrees that Grantee's failure to
timely give such notice or notices shall at EAI's option, cause a charge to be due and payable to
EAI by Grantee, covering costs incurred by EAI for salaries, travel expenses and contingencies
of EAI's employees who are dispatched to Grantee's job site on EAI's easement for unscheduled
inspection, recording and reporting of Grantee's work activities, and Grantee agrees to pay all
such charges upon being billed therefor.
7. Grantee agrees to provide and maintain proper and effective protection for EAI's
existing and future facilities so as to prevent any damage which may be caused by Grantee's use
of said premises and to promptly reimburse EAI for any damage it or its facilities may sustain.
8. Entergy's property is to be used for only purposes disclosed to Entergy and no
buildings or components of buildings, tents, or light poles of any kind, permanent or temporary,
are to be located or protruding into the right of way. No waste dumpsters, dirt piles, equipment,
construction material, or trash piles are to be loaded, unloaded, placed or stored under the line
conductors or within the Right of Way at any time. No fence, trees, or other landscaping will be
placed within the right of way. No changes to Grade shall take place which may reduce the
ground to conductor clearances of the electrical facilities. Upon termination of the use of the
Entergy Right -of -Way, Grantee or its contractors shall return the property to as near as practical
to its pre -use condition.
9. Entergy will have full use of all of its property at any time for repairs and/or work
on power lines and structures as needed. In the event of an emergency, you shall immediately
take whatever means necessary to provide Entergy with safe access to its facilities. Entergy will
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not be held responsible for any damages resulting from the ingress to and egress of Entergy
equipment, trucks, cranes, etc.
10. Grantee agrees to reimburse Entergy for costs of repairs, adjustments and/or loss
of revenue for all damages resulting from the loss of electrical or communications services to
Entergy's customers arising from the construction, maintenance, use and/or removal of the
Access Road and its proposed adjoining facilities.
11. Grantee will bear all costs to alter or adjust any Entergy electrical transmission
and/or communication facilities that might be required in the construction, operation, and
maintenance of the Access Road and Warehouse or its proposed adjoining facilities within the
Entergy right of way. Entergy must review and approve any request that would involve
electrical and/or communications line alterations.
12. Within sixty (60) days after construction and completion of the Facilities, you
shall furnish to Entergy three copies of an "as built" survey, showing the exact location of the
facilities and final grade with respect to Entergy's Right -of -Way and the electric transmission
line support structures.
13. Any facilities below ground, within the right of way, shall be installed to a depth
that ensures at least thirty-six inches of minimum cover over the top of the line. All Water,
sewer, drainage, and gas Lines shall be marked by highly visible markers.
14. By accepting this agreement or by exercising any rights hereunder, Grantee
warrants to EAI that the officer, agent or representative of Grantee executing this agreement on
behalf of Grantee had and has the authority to bind Grantee to the terms of this agreement and
that this agreement is a valid, binding agreement of Grantee enforceable against Grantee in
accordance with its terms.
Please indicate acceptance of the above listed items by executing this agreement and
returning an original documents to me. Failure to return the executed document will render this
letter null and void. Please address original to me at 5115 Thibault Rd., Little Rock, Ar 72206.
I may be reached at (501) 490-5655, should there be any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Curt J. Verzwyveh
Transmission Right of Way Agent
Entergy Arkansas, Inc
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Accepted this day of , 2014
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Greg Saad, Owner
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ITEM NO.: 4
FILE NO.: S-1721-A
NAME: Alexander Distribution Warehouse Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: Located on the North side of Alexander Road in the 11300 Block of
Alexander Road
DEVELOPER:
Saad Development Corporation
3601 Spring Hill Business Park Suite 200
Mobile, AL 36608
FNr,INFFR,
White-Daters and Associates
Mr. Joe White
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 44.2 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
1-2, Light Industrial
16 — Otter Creek
41.04
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
VARIANCEMAIVERS: A variance from Section 29-186 to allow advanced grading on
an adjacent property.
BACKGROUND:
On February 20, 2014, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a site plan
review for the development of a property containing 42+ acres located on South Loop
Road just north of Alexander Road. The property was zoned 1-2, Light Industrial
District. The building contained just over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space.
Access was proposed from a new arterial along the southern boundary of the
development which connected to South Loop Road just north of Alexander Road. The
approval included a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1721-A
advanced grading on an adjacent site just to the east. The applicant stated grading in
this area would allow the properties to match grade and eliminate the need to haul fill
into this site.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The current request is a site plan review application for development of a site
located just south of the original location and confined to the Thompson Family
property limits. The change occurred due to wetlands that were discovered in
the original tract of land. The amount of wetlands required an individual Corp of
Engineers Section 404 permit which pushed the timeline for the development
beyond the required completion date. The request is for approval of a site plan
per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code to allow the construction of multiple
buildings on a single site.
The new site contains 44.2 acres located along the west side of Mabelvale-
Cut-off extension. The property is currently zoned 1-2, Light Industrial District
which allows for a package distribution warehouse.
Saad Development of Mobile, AL remains the developer. The development plan
is a "build to suit" project for a large national tenant. The building will continue
just over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space to allow package distribution
for the Central Arkansas area. Trucks will enter and exit the site from Mabelvale
Cut-off Road to South Loop Road as was originally planned. The developer is
proposing to construct the north and west half of the minor arterial street
including 29.5 feet of pavement, curb and gutter. Sidewalk will be constructed
along the frontage of the new site. The intersection and traffic signal
improvements at South Loop Road and Mabelvale West remain in the
commitment of this developer.
The developer is requesting an advanced grading permit for the property
northeast of the existing pond. This property is owned by the seller and has only
a few scattered trees. Grading this area would eliminate the need to haul fill
material from other areas to the proposed site.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is a pasture bounded by a railroad main line on the north. There is an
electrical transmission line which bisects the property traveling
northeasterly/southwesterly. The site is relatively flat with very few trees.
Alexander Road is located to the south of this site and the proposed extension of
Mabelvale Cut-off Extension extends along the properties eastern boundary.
Alexander Road is a two lane road with open ditches for drainage. Some
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improvements have been made to the intersection of Mabelvale West Road
South Loop Road however the north side of the intersection is an open ditch.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with
Southwest Little Rock United for Progress, the Alexander Road Neighborhood
Association and the Meyer Lane Neighborhood Association were notified of the
public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other
than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be
submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. A variance must
be requested is the applicant proposes to grade beyond the property line.
2. Mabelvale Cut-off Extension is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 90 feet in width from centerline
will be required.
3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct full street improvements to Mabelvale Cut-off
Extension including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
7. Easements are required for all stormwater drainage areas.
8. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works
must approve completed plans prior to construction.
9. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works,
Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package.
10. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide
plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior
to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813
(Greg Simmons) for more information.
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1721-A
11. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads
requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public
Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis
Herbner) for more information.
12. A traffic study has already been provided to staff for the proposed
development.
13. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site
shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
14. As the previously approved plans, if the applicant proposes to make
improvements and signalize the Mabelvale West Road and South Loop
intersection those plans must be prepared in compliance with AASHTO and
Master Street Plan standards. Contact Bill Henry at 379-1816 for additional
information.
15. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Alexander
Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development if distribution
and/or employee vehicles will take access at this location. Staff is
concerned about left movements. The new back of curb should be located
29.5 feet from centerline.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if sewer service is
required for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional
information.
Entergy: There are no Entergy Distribution lines in conflict with the proposed
plat. However, Entergy Transmission has a conflict on Lots 2, 3 and 4. Approval
from Entergy Transmission must be obtained prior to any approval for
development activities as requirements can be fairly stringent for work done
within a transmission line easement.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
ntral Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
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ITEM NO.: 4
FILE NO.: S-1721-A
2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this
property.
3. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution
system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
4. 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.
5. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after
additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures
for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the
Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock
Fire Department is required.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water
meter.
7. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all
connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
8. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
9. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced
pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the
domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first
point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the
RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified
Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by
Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas
Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if
you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
10. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private
lines. Private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's
material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by
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an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of
Customer Owned Line agreement is required.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the
Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: Out of service area — nearest stop along 1-30 Frontage Road over
1 mile away.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. ISSUESITECHNICAUDESICN:
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the
review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at
501.371.4724; crichey@Iittlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875;
malderfer@liftlerock.org.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green
space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking
area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred
fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer
parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half
(7 '/Z) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at
the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces.
3. A landscape irrigation system shall be required for developments of
one (1) acre or larger.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an
approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape
Architect.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
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requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 23, 2014)
Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the
request. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were few
outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff requested
Mr. White provide dimensions for all building setbacks on the proposed site plan.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff questioned if grading off site
would take place with the development of the distribution warehouse. Staff also
stated easements were required for stormwater drainage systems. Staff stated
improvements were required on Alexander Road with the development of the
site. Staff stated the improvements were needed to limit the stacking of cars in
the through lanes on Alexander Road waiting to turn onto Mabelvale Cut-off
Extension.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated with the site development
landscaping was required to comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances. Staff also stated a minimum of eight (8) percent of the paved areas
were to be landscaped with landscape islands a minimum of 300 square feet in
area.
Staff noted Entergy had commented on the proposed development and had
raised concerns with the placement of parking and the entrance drive under the
transmission power line. Mr. White stated he was working with Entergy to
resolve their concerns. Mr. White stated he felt the issue would be resolved prior
to the May 15, 2014, public hearing.
Staff noted the comments from the various other agencies. There were no more
issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full
Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing a number of the
issues raised at the April 23, 2014, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant has dimensioned all building setbacks on the proposed plan. The
request is for approval of a site plan per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to allow the construction of multiple buildings on a single tract or
parcel. The principal structure is proposed containing 300,000 plus square feet
of warehouse space. Access to the development will be taken from a new
arterial, Mabelvale Cut-off Road, along the eastern boundary of the development.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
ENO.: S-1721-A
The developer is requesting to construct 'h the future arterial, Mabelvale Cut-off
Extension, from the connection of South Loop Road to Alexander Road. The
applicant is proposing to place a full traffic signal at the intersection of Mabelvale
West and South Loop Road along with restriping of the intersection and one lane
of additional paving on the north side of the intersection as outlined by the Public
Works staff. At the time the street design of Mabelvale Cut-off is submitted to
Public Works for review and approval a traffic study will be required to determine
the design of the intersection and the need for a traffic signal at the intersection
of Mabelvale Cut-off and South Loop Road.
The building coverage proposed for the principal structure is 15.8 percent. The
entrance building is proposed containing 3,140 square feet with a building
coverage of 0.16 percent and the vehicle maintenance building is proposed
containing 5,180 square feet of floor area with a building coverage of
0.26 percent.
The site plan indicates a total of 624 employee parking spaces will be
constructed with the initial development. An additional 118 spaces are indicated
on the site plan as future expansion of the employee parking area.
The applicant has indicated the maximum building height proposed is 45-feet.
The 1-2, Light Industrial Zoning District allows a maximum building height of
45-feet. All signage is proposed to comply with the typical standards of the
Zoning Ordinance for industrially zoned property.
The developer is requesting a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance
to allow advanced grading on an adjacent site just to the northeast. The property
is owned by the seller. The applicant states grading in this area will allow the
properties to match grade and eliminate the need to haul fill into this site.
Staff is supportive of the proposed development and the street improvements as
indicated by the applicant. The request is for a multiple building site plan review
to allow the placement of a warehouse distribution facility on this 1-2, Light
Industrial zoned property containing 40+ acres. The site plan appears to fully
comply with the minimum standards of the Zoning District. There is a variance
associated with the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of a portion
of an adjacent site with the grading of this site. Staff is supportive of allowing the
grading as proposed. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding
technical issues associated with the request.
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May,15, 2014
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1721-A
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs
D, E and F of the agenda staff report.
2. The applicants provide approval/agreement from Entergy prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
Staff recommends approval of the variance request from the City's Land
Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of a portion of an adjacent site with the
grading of this site.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 2014)
The applicant was present. There were registered objectors present. Staff stated there
were two (2) related items associated with the development. Staff stated a preliminary
plat (S-1727) was proposed to allow the creation of four (4) lots and one tract. Staff
stated in addition the request included a multiple building site plan review for one (1) of
the proposed lots (S-1721-A). Staff presented the items with a recommendation of
approval of the requests subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as
outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report.
Mr. Joe White was present representing the applicant. He stated he would yield his
time to the opposition.
City Director B.J. Wyrick addressed the Commission with concerns over the proposed
development of the warehouse facility. She stated she understood property rights,
zoning and the economic development this project would bring to the City. She stated
the development was located across from her home which was located on Alexander
Road. She stated the developers were trying to squeeze a development on a site. She
stated the developer had come to her and her husband and requested to purchase
property but they elected for a land swap. She stated they decided to not take the deal
and moved forward with the current plan. She questioned why the street was not
aligned with Hall Road. She stated she had questioned the Directors of Public Works
on this matter and he had indicated the off -set was 200-feet which was acceptable. She
stated the development would create a hardship on her family. She stated the
increased traffic and the noise would be a hardship. She stated Alexander Road was a
narrow two lane road with open ditches and was not designed to handle the traffic which
would result from the distribution warehouse being constructed.
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May 15, 2014
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1721-A
Ms. Theresa Wyrick addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. She
stated she did not want the development to occur. She stated her concerns were the
600 vehicles plus that would be accessing the site for work. She stated with the
development of the warehouse facility the existing dark skies would be disrupted. She
stated the noise pollution for the warehouse would impact the area. She stated her
home was located on Hall Lane. She stated with the new street not being aligned with
Hall Lane the neighborhood would have difficulty getting in and out. She stated the
development would have an impact on property values in the area. She stated she
wished the development would go away and the area preserved as currently exist.
Mr. Joe White addressed the Commission. He stated the reason for locating at this site
was the bridge over the railroad. He stated the stem time, the time it took the truck to
get from the facility to the interstate, was critical. He stated the developer was installing
a sound wall to aid in noise reduction. He stated the property was zoned 1-2, Light
Industrial, which allowed the development as proposed. He stated the developer was
providing the Wyrick property access to their property located to the east. He stated the
new street would be constructed to a minimum of Y2 an arterial. He stated the off -set
from Hall Lane was 230-feet. He stated it was better for the neighborhood if the streets
did not align. He stated there would be adequate landscaping to meet the buffer and
landscape ordinances. He stated the only variance being requested was to allow
advanced grading on an adjacent lot.
There was a general discussion concerning the proposed development and the impact
the development would have on traffic. Staff stated a traffic analysis on Alexander
Road had not been completed. Staff stated a traffic analysis was completed for the
intersection of Mabelvale West and South Loop Road and warrants were met to allow a
traffic signal.
Deputy City Attorney Cindy Dawson stated the proposed preliminary plat fell within the
boundaries of the Richardson Case. She stated based on the Supreme Court Ruling
the Commission did not have discretionary powers to deny a request when the
developer fully complied with the minimum standards established by the ordinance.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
approval of the preliminary plat as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of
9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
The chair entertained a motion for approval of the site plan review as presented by staff.
The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
The chair entertained a motion for approval of the land alteration variance request. The
motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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