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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1805 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 6. S-1805 NAME: Little Rock Tours Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 3100 Interstate 30 Planning Staff Comments, 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than December 27, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than January 5, 2018. 2. What is the proposed treatment of the western and northern boundaries? The fencing appears to be chain link fencing with metal slats. This type fencing is prohibited in Little Rock. Verify the type fencing in place. 3. The plan is difficult to interrupt as to the existing and proposed improvements. Provide a site plan with a clearer intent for the development. 4. Provide details of the existing and proposed development on the site. Provide the existing building(s) square footage(s) and the square footage of the new building(s). 5. The plan indicates graveled areas. Will graveled areas remain or will the site be paved? 6. Will there be any additional signage with the proposed new construction? If so provide details of the proposed signage. Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. Engineering Comments: Public Works Conditions. 1. Is the drainage easement public or private? Who is the easement in favor of? 2. 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. 3. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 4. The property or portion of the property lies within the 100-year floodplain. The lowest finished floor (including basement) of the proposed structure must be elevated to at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation. Attendant utility and sanitary facilities must be elevated to above the base flood elevation. The finished floor elevation of at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation must be shown on the grading plan and all final plats. An elevation certificate must be provided prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. ITEM NO.: 6, S-1805 Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to this site. EAD Analysis is required. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There is an existing three phase power line running along the west side of the property and one that bisects the property to the north feeding the cell tower site. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comment received. Fire Department- 1 . Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. 2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. 3. Loadincl. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 4. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead- end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. 5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. ITEM NO.: S-1805 b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. 6. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4 a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. 7. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Countv Plannina: No comment. Building Codes/Landscape: ITEM NO.: 6. S-1805 Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and 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 or crichev@littlerock.gov. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Any new development shall adhere to the current landscape code. 2. Existing vehicular use areas may continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with the landscape ordinance and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale. Verify existing building and addition square footage. 3. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width/depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the west is zoned R2. The minimum dimension shall in no case be less than nine (9) feet in width. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 5. Any existing landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Any trees or vegetation located in close proximity to construction shall have the area within the dripline fenced and protected from development activities. Any exiting landscape, irrigation, or opaque fence adjacent to the residential property disturbed by construction shall be repaired or replaced before completion and final acceptance of the project. 6. 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. Transportation/Planning: Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on a dedicated Rock Region Metro Route. Planning Division: No comment. 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, December 27 2017. ITEM NO.: 6. S-1805 NAME: Little Rock Tours Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 3100 Interstate 30 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than December 27, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than January 5, 2018. Proof of notification is attached. 2. What is the proposed treatment of the western and northern boundaries? The fencing appears to be chain link fencing with metal slats. This type fencing is prohibited in Little Rock. Verify the type fencing in place. Wood fencing is to be installed along the west property line. Chain link fencing is to remain along the north property line. 3. The plan is difficult to interrupt as to the existing and proposed improvements. Provide a site plan with a clearer intent for the development. A revised site plan and separate demolition plan has been provided. 4. Provide details of the existing and proposed development on the site. Provide the existing building(s) square footage(s) and the square footage of the new building(s). Site improvements will included the removal of a 3,550 SF metal building, metal canopy & columns, 650 SF metal building, and various areas of pavement. The existing 10,000 SF office metal building will remain and continue serve its current function. The removed buildings will be replaced with a new 5,760 SF 1-story metal building maintenance shop and 440 SF paint booth. Existing storm drain will be re- routed and utilities extended to serve the new building. A new concrete apron will be installed at the perimeter of the shop. 5. The plan indicates graveled areas. Will graveled areas remain or will the site be paved? A concrete apron will be installed around the new maintenance building. Existing gravel pavement to the south will remain. ITEM NO.: 6. S-1805 6. Will there be any additional signage with the proposed new construction? If so provide details of the proposed signage. Potential new signage on the east side of the building elevation is shown on the previously submitted elevation plans. Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. Engineering Comments: Public Works Conditions: 1. Is the drainage easement public or private? Who is the easement in favor of? The existing storm drain being re-routed conveys runoff from New Horizon Lane. The new easement will be public in favor of the City of Little Rock. 2. 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. Will comply. 3. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. Will comply. 4. The property or portion of the property lies within the 100-year floodplain. The lowest finished floor (including basement) of the proposed structure must be elevated to at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation. Attendant utility and sanitary facilities must be elevated to above the base flood elevation. The finished floor elevation of at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation must be shown on the grading plan and all final plats. An elevation certificate must be provided prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Noted. Will comply. ITEM NO.: 6. S-1805 Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning: Will Comply Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority Sewer available to this site. EAD Analysis is required. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Enter. : Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There is an existing three phase power line running along the west side of the property and one that bisects the property to the north feeding the cell tower site. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comment received. Fire Department: 1. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. 2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. 3. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access. road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 4. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. 5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 ITEM NO.: 6. S-1805 a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. 6. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4 a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. 7. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning No comment. ITEM NO.: 6, S-1805 Building Codes/Landscape: Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and 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 or cricheV@littlerock.gov. Landscape: Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Any new development shall adhere to the current landscape code. Noted. 2. Existing vehicular use areas may continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with the landscape ordinance and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale. Verify existing building and addition square footage. Noted. Existing and new building square footages have been added to the site plan. 3. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width/depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the west is zoned R2. The minimum dimension shall in no case be less than nine (9) feet in width. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. Will comply. An 11.5' buffer is shown along the west property line. 4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. Noted. ITEM NO.: 6. S-1805 5. Any existing landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Any trees or vegetation located in close proximity to construction shall have the area within the dripline fenced and protected from development activities. Any exiting landscape, irrigation, or opaque fence adjacent to the residential property disturbed by construction shall be repaired or replaced before completion and final acceptance of the project. Noted. 6. 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. Noted. Transportation/Planning: Will comply Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on a dedicated Rock Region Metro Route, Planning Division: No comment. 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, December 27 2017. ITEM NO.: 7. Z-4324-A NAME: ACE General Contractors Short -form PID LOCATION: located in the 11400 Block of Stagecoach Road Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than December 27, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than January 5, 2018. 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, December 27 2017. April 5, 2018 ITEM NO, A FILE NO.: S-1805 NAME: Little Rock Tours Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 3100 Interstate 30 DEVELOPER Little Rock Tours, Inc. 3100 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Carey Martin, Little Rock Tours, Owner Crafton Tull and Associates, Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Crafton, Tull and Associates 10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 1.87-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 — Central City CENSUS TRACT: 5 CURRENT ZONING: 1-2, Light Industrial District VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The applicant is proposing the construction of a 5,760 square foot bus maintenance and service building on this 1.87-acre site. Access and circulation on the site will not be altered with the construction of the new building. Service and maintenance functions currently being performed outdoors will be moved into the new building. Storm drainage and utilities will be rerouted as shown on the site plan to accommodate April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION WWLArkMW-AVlore fi FILE NO.: S-1805 construction of the new building. Constructed as a single story, the building fagade materials will consist of split face block and metal building panels. The request includes a variance from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Little Rock Tours is located on the property which contains two (2) buildings. A portion of the area to the west is a single-family subdivision and there is a single-family home located to the north of the site. Interstate 30 is the property's eastern boundary. South of the site is Ryder Truck Rental. The 1-30 access road is one-way south bound adjacent to this site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All abutting property owners along with the CONO - Community Outreach Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Is the drainage easement public or private? Who is the easement in favor of? 2. 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. 3. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 4. The property or a portion of the property lies within the 100-year floodplain. The lowest finished floor (including basement) of the proposed structure must be elevated to at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation. Attendant utility and sanitary facilities must be elevated to above the base flood elevation. The finished floor elevation of at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation must be shown on the grading plan and all final plats. An elevation certificate must be provided prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. 2 April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: S-1805 E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : Sewer available to this site. EAD Analysis is required. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There is an existing three phase power line running along the west side of the property and one that bisects the property to the north feeding the cell tower site. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comment received. Fire Department: 1. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. 2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. 3. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 4. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. 3 April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1805 5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. 6. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4 a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. 4 April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1805 d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. 7. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. F. Building Codes/Landscape: Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and 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 or cricheyCa)-littlerock.gov. Landscape. 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Any new development shall adhere to the current landscape code. 2. Existing vehicular use areas may continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with the landscape ordinance and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale. Verify existing building and addition square footage. 3. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width/depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the west is zoned R-2, Single-family. The minimum dimension shall in no case be less than nine (9) feet in width. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 5 April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1805 W 7 4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 5. Any existing landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Any trees or vegetation located in close proximity to construction shall have the area within the dripline fenced and protected from development activities. Any exiting landscape, irrigation, or opaque fence adjacent to the residential property disturbed by construction shall be repaired or replaced before completion and final acceptance of the project. 6. 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. Transportation/Planning- Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on a dedicated Rock Region Metro Route. Planning Division: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT - (December 20, 2017) Mr. Frank Riggins of Crafton Tull and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan. Staff questioned the buffers and screening of the areas adjacent to the single-family homes. Staff also questioned if any additional signage was proposed with the new development. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff questioned if the drainage easement was public or private. Staff stated a special grading permit for flood hazard areas was required. Staff stated the site was located within the 100-year flood plain. Staff stated the finished floor of the new building should be located at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated any upgrades to the site would require compliance with the landscape ordinance minimums based on the percentage of upgrade. Staff stated any new developed or paved areas were to comply with the minimum requirements of the landscape ordinance. Staff stated any existing landscaped areas were to be protected. L� April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont.1 FILE NO.: S-1805 Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANAI YSI.q The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the technical issues associated with the request. The applicant has provided a note on the plan stating a new wood fence will be installed adjacent to the residential homes. The applicant has indicated new signage is proposed along the eastern facade of the new building with the new construction. The applicant is requesting Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The proposal is to allow the construction of a 5,760 square foot bus maintenance and service building on this 1.87-acre site. The plan includes the reworking of a number of the buildings by removing previous additions and the removal of a number of free standing buildings. The site improvements include the removal of a 3,550 square foot metal building, metal canopy and columns, 650 square foot metal building and various areas of pavement. The existing 10,000 square foot office, metal building, will remain and continue to serve as its current function, the offices for Little Rock Tours. The removed buildings will be replaced with a new 5,760 square foot 1-story metal building maintenance shop and a 440 square foot paint booth. The existing storm drain will be rerouted and utilities extended to serve the new building. A new concrete apron will be installed at the perimeter of the shop. The building facade materials will consist of split face block and metal building panels. Access and circulation on the site will not be altered with the construction of the new building. Service and maintenance functions currently being performed outdoors will be moved into the new building. Storm drainage and utilities will be rerouted as shown on the site plan to accommodate construction of the new building. Easements will be relocated, both public and private, and dedicated via newly recorded easement dedication deed. The applicant is proposing to connect to the sanitary sewer system to allow the water from the bus washing to flow into and be contained within the sanitary sewer. If during review the applicant elects to not connect to the sanitary sewer system the applicant must contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to obtain all proper permits. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive N April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: S- on the rear of the building. The property is zoned 1-2, Light Industrial District which typically requires the placement of a 25-foot rear yard setback. The Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances states Subdivision Site Plan Review is a development review process that provides for case by case consideration of project particulars including the provision of parking and landscaping in accordance with the appropriate ordinances, siting of buildings, and the relationships with adjoining properties. Ordinance No. 20,839 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 11, 2014, modified Section 31-13(f) of the Little Rock Code to limit the term of approval of a site plan to a maximum of three (3) years from the date of approval. If an approved multi -phase development, has not been completed within three (3) years of the date of approval the site plan must be reviewed and reapproved by the Commission in the same manner as the initial site plan review. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking site plan approval per Section 31-13 to allow the placement of more than one (1) structure on a single parcel of property. The applicant is proposing upgrades to the site including additional landscaping and a new screening fence adjacent to the residential homes. Although there is a variance to allow a reduced building setback along the rear property line staff does not feel this will significantly impact this site or the adjoining homes. J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the variance request from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated January 8, 2018, requesting a deferral of this item to the February 22, 2018, public hearing to allow the developer's time to meet with the adjoining neighborhood. Staff stated the deferral request would require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the late deferral request. A motion was made to approve the By-law waiver request with regard 0 April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. A Cont. FILE NO.: S-1805 to the late deferral request. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated February 6, 2018, requesting deferral of this item to the April 5, 2018, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 22, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated February 6, 2018, requesting deferral of this item to the April 5, 2018, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff which has relocated the proposed new construction. The proposed project includes the construction of a 5,760 square foot bus maintenance and service building on this 1.87-acre site. Since the initial site plan submittal, the proposed building location has been moved north on the property to allow for the transition between the current site elevation and the finished floor elevation needed to meet flood plain development requirements. Access and circulation on the site will not be altered with the construction of the new building. The service and maintenance functions currently being performed outdoors will be moved into the new building. Storm drainage and utilities will be rerouted as indicated on the site plan to accommodate construction of the new building. An existing utility easement will be relocated with the new construction. Construction is proposed as a single story. The building fagade materials will consist of split face block and metal building panel. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback. This request is to accommodate the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. Based on the orientation of the lots when the lots were E April 5, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: S-1805 platted this would typically be a side yard setback. Based on the way the property has developed staff is reviewing and considered this as the rear yard. Staff continues to support the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking approval to allow the removal of an existing metal building and the allowance of construction of the new maintenance building. The plan also indicates the placement of a small, 28-foot by 16-foot paint booth. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the new construction as proposed is appropriate. Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the variance request from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 5, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request from Section 36-319 to allow a 15-foot rear yard setback for the construction of an awning covering the proposed drive on the rear of the building. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Commissioner Keith Cox). 10