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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1819 Staff AnalysisSeptember 20, 2018 NO.: B. S-1819 NAME: 65t" Street Center Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 5303 West 65t" Street DEVELOPER: The Southern Co. of North Little Rock 1201 Cypress Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Kim Properties LLC — owner The Southern Co. of North Little Rock - Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Harbor 8114 Cantrell Road, Suite 350 Little Rock, AR 72227 AREA: 4.36-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 0 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 13 — 65t" Street East CENSUS TRACT: 20.02 CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial District VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The request is for Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31- 13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The site contains a strip retail center containing 48,114 square feet of floor area. The site also contains a 1-story brick building which is a liquor store. The applicant is proposing to add a fuel canopy within the parking lot. The fuel canopy is proposed 24-feet by 108-feet. There is a 24-foot by 40-foot covered extension to the shopping center building. The canopy is proposed 138-feet from Lancaster Road and 66-feet from West 65t" Street. September 20, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) S-1819 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located at the southwest corner of West 65t" Street and Lancaster Road. There is a variety of zoning and uses in the area including commercial, industrial and residential uses. South of the site is a property zoned R-5 which is developed as an apartment complex. East of the site is a convenience store with gas pumps. North of the site is a Family Dollar Store. West of the site is a vacant commercial building. Further west and northwest are industrial and manufacturing uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Wakefield Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. West 65t" Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline will be required. 2. Lancaster Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required. Is the retaining wall within the right-of-way? If not, the dedication should be up to the street side of the existing retaining wall. The dedication should be made as required beyond the retaining wall. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Lancaster Road and West 65t" Street. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter, sidewalk, and access ramps that is damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be constructed on Lancaster Road in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 6. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works, Bennie Nicolo, bnicoloCcOittlerock.gov or 501.371.4818 for the private improvements such as existing sign located in the right-of-way. 7. 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. 2 September 20, 2018 SUBDIVISION Ilt :,IM►�[6�-VIO.TiTi1 S-1819 8. Show on the plan the proposed drive aisles and parking spaces. 9. The existing driveways should be narrowed to a maximum 36-feet in width. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Grease trap analysis required if food service on site. Sewer available to this site. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already provided via an overhead service line at the rear of the existing building. Three phase overhead power lines run along the west side of Lancaster Road and the south side of West 65th Street bordering this property. There are existing parking lot lights in front of the building fed from the power line on West 65th Street which appear to conflict with the proposed fuel canopy. 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: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. K September 20, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B [Cont. 5. 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. 6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 7. 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 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 8. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure. 10.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. Fire De2artment: 1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access 2. 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. 3. 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. C! September 20, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B Cont. S-1819 4. 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. 5. 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: Buildin 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. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.aov Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Any new building rehabilitation or expansion may require the existing landscaping, buffer, or vehicular use areas not meeting the current code requirements to be brought into compliance. 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 on a graduated scale. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: The site is located on Rock Region Metro Route #22 — the University Avenue/Mabelvale Route. Planning Division: No comment. 61 September 20, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) S-1819 H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 6, 2018) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating they would work with the applicant to resolve any of their concerns prior to the item being forwarded to the full Commission for review and approval. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the technical issues associated with the request raised at the June 6, 2018, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request is for Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The site contains a strip retail center containing 48,114 square feet of floor area. The site also contains a 1-story brick building which is a liquor store. The applicant is proposing to add a fuel canopy within the parking lot. The fuel canopy is proposed 24-feet by 108-feet. There is a 24-foot by 40-foot covered extension to the shopping center building. The canopy is proposed 138-feet from Lancaster Road and 66-feet from West 65t" Street. The fuel center contains four (4) pump islands which are double sided pumps. The applicant is proposing the placement of canopy signage on the north and eastern elevations which are located with public street frontage. The signage will likely exceed the ten (10) percent maximum allowed for building fagade coverage due to the narrowness of the canopy. The signage is proposed as typical fuel pricing letter size. Ground signage will be utilized along West 65t" Street and Lancaster Road with heights and sign area to comply with signage allowed in commercial zones. The site plan indicates there are currently 170 parking spaces on the site. With the placement of the fuel canopy there will be 220 parking spaces. The parking lot will be restriped to allow the additional parking spaces. The site contains a 48,114 square foot retail building and smaller 1,420 square foot for a total building square footage of 49,534. Parking for a shopping center is typically based on one (1) parking space per 225 gross square feet of floor area. Parking for this development based on the shopping center parking calculation is 220 spaces. 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. 0 September 20, 2018 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B Cont. 5-1819 Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking approval to allow the addition of a fueling station and canopy within the parking lot of the existing retail development. The setbacks proposed for the new construction are adequate to meet the setback of the C-3, General Commercial Zoning District. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the development as proposed is appropriate. 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. The applicant has not provided staff with a site plan to address their concerns related to access and circulation on the site once the fuel islands and canopy are added to the site. Staff recommends deferral of this item to the August 9, 2018, public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 28, 2018) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had not provided staff with a site plan to address their concerns related to access and circulation on the site once the fuel islands and canopy were added to the site. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of this item to the August 9, 2018, public hearing. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 recusal (Commissioner Laha). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 9, 2018) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had not provided them with a detailed site plan indicating the parking layout and the drive aisles to ensure adequate circulation through the site once the fuel island and canopy were added to the site and to ensure there would be adequate parking remaining on the site to support the retail uses. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of the item to the September 20, 2018, public hearing. 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. 7 September 20, 2Q18 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) 5-1819 STAFF UPDATE The applicant has not provided staff with a detailed site plan indicating the parking layout and the drive aisles to ensure adequate circulation through the site once the fuel island and canopy are added to the site and to ensure there will be adequate parking remaining on the site to support the retail uses. Staff recommends deferral of this item to the September 20, 2018, public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 20, 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. 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. 0 ITEM NO.: 5. NAME: 65t" Street Center Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 5303 West 65th Street Plannina Staff Comments: S-1819 1. Provide notification of the 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 June 13, 2018. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than June 22, 2018. 2. Provide a detailed site plan which includes drive isles and the parking layout to determine access and circulation through the site once the fuel canopy is added. 3. Provide the location of the tanks on the site plan. 4. Show the circulation path of the fuel truck and the truck parking for off-loading of fuel. 5. Is the fuel canopy proposed as attached to the existing building? Variance/Waivers: None requested. Engineering Comments: Public Works Conditions: 1. West 65th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline will be required. 2. Lancaster Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required. Is the retaining wall within the right-of-way? If not, the dedication should be up to the street side of the existing retaining wall. The dedication should be made as required beyond the retaining wall. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Lancaster Road and West 65th Street. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter, sidewalk, and access ramps that is damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be constructed on Lancaster Road in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 6. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works, Bennie Nicolo, bnicolo§littlerock.gov or 501.371.4818) for the private improvements such as existing sign located in the right-of- way. 7. 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. 8. Show on the plan the proposed drive aisles and parking spaces. 9. The existing driveways should be narrowed to a maximum 36-feet in width. ITEM NO.: 5. S-1819 Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Grease trap analysis required if food service on site. Sewer available to this site. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already provided via an overhead service line at the rear of the existing building. Three phase overhead power lines run along the west side of Lancaster and the south side of 65t" Street bordering this property. There are existing parking lot lights in front of the building fed from the power line on 65t" Street which appear to conflict with the proposed fuel canopy. 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: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 7. 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 Saetiaauvithin—ten_days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. ITEM NO.: 5. S-1819 8. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure. 10.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. Fire Department: 1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access 2, 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. 3. 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. 4. Loadnp. 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. 5. 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. 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. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichev@Iiftlerock.gov ITEM NO.: 5, S-1819 Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Any new building rehabilitation or expansion may require the existing landscaping, buffer, or vehicular use areas not meeting the current code requirements to be brought into compliance. 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 on a graduated scale. Trans Po rtation/Pla n ni n g : Rock Region Metro: The site is located on Rock Region Metro route #22 — the University Avenue/Mabelvale 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, June 13, 2018.