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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0185-DD Staff AnalysisSeptember 23, 2010 ITFM NO_: 2 FILE NO.: S-185-DD NAME: CHS Bulk Products Handling Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 9001 Lindsey Road DEVELOPER: CHS — Terry Arrick 9001 Lindsey Road Little Rock, AR 72206 ENGINEER: Garver LLC — Walter Spaul 4701 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 AREA: 18.4 acres CURRENT ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 1-3, Industrial PLANNING DISTRICT: 26 — Port South CENSUS TRACT: 40.07 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF 1. A variance from Section 36-321(d) to allow the building height to exceed sixty (60) feet. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is seeking a Subdivision Site Plan Review to allow multiple structures to be located on a single parcel of land. Tract A is proposed for development and is included in a larger area that is leased by Logistics Services, Inc. from the Little Rock Port Authority. Logistics is the stevedore that operates the Little Rock Port Dock. CHS subleases property and operates a set of scales and uses the dock facilities to ship a fertilizer product through the dock area. CHS must increase their ability to store fertilizer on site and needs to build two (2) storage domes, a 136-foot and 124-foot diameter dome, a covered area between the two (2) domes to transfer materials to trucks and a conveyor system September 23, 2010 SUBDIVISION TEM NO.: 2 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-185-DD that will utilize the existing fertilizer building lying just north of the two (2) proposed domes. The site plan indicates to build the needed items three (3) existing metal buildings, approximately 60-feet by 60-feet each will be removed. CHS will relocate the southwest metal building to a position lying southwest of the proposed 136-foot storage dome. Access to the area will remain from Lindsey Road via the drive areas around the existing dock. The walls of the domes are concrete and the roofs are asphalt shingles. No existing parking areas are being disturbed; only open storage areas. No new parking areas are being constructed with the new construction. A zoning variance is being requested to allow an increased height limit for the domes and the conveyor system. The domes have a 76-foot maximum height and the bucket elevator has a maximum height of 120-feet. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS- C. The site is located within the larger area identified as the Little Rock Industrial Port. This site is located on the banks of the Arkansas River just south of the 1-430 Bridge. As within many industrial parks there are a number of industrial activities including food manufacturing, a pipe company and industries that use the port area as the applicant does. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any -comment from the area property owners. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, the Apple Blossom Neighborhood Association and the College Station Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing D. ENGINEERING COMMENT PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The development is proposed out of the floodplain. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. 2 September 23, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 Cont. FILE NO.: S-185-DD AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. 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 Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) 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 CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW'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. 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. 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 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 zone backflow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted, County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. 3 September 23, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannina Division: No comment. Landscape: FILE NO.: S-185-DD 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 2, 2010) Mr. Walter Spaul was present representing the request. Staff stated there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the request was to allow a variance for the height of the proposed domes and elevator all of which exceeded the 60-foot height limit allowed in the 1-3 zoning district. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding issues in need of addressing via a revised site plan from the September 2, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is seeking a Subdivision Site Plan Review to allow multiple structures to be located on a single parcel of land located within the Little Rock Port. The applicant subleases property and operates a set of scales and uses the dock facilities to ship a fertilizer product through the dock area of the Little Rock Port. The request will allow the applicant to increase the storage capacity of fertilizer on the site. The applicant intends to build two (2) storage domes, a 136-foot and 124-foot diameter dome, a covered loading area between the two (2) domes to transfer materials to trucks and a conveyor system that will utilize the existing fertilizer building lying just north of the two (2) proposed domes. With the new construction three (3) existing metal buildings, approximately 60-feet by 60-feet each will be removed. Access to the domes will remain from Lindsey Road via the drive areas around the existing dock. The walls of the domes are concrete and the roofs are asphalt shingles. No existing parking areas are being disturbed only open storage areas. The request includes a variance from the zoning ordinance Section 36-321(d) to allow the building height to exceed sixty (60) feet. The domes have a 76-foot maximum height and the bucket elevator has a maximum height of 120-feet. The applicant has contacted the FAA for comment concerning the proposed 0 September 23, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-185-DD construction. Approval from the FAA will be required prior to construction of the new facilities. Staff is supportive of the request. Staff feels the construction of the fertilizer domes and elevator to serve an existing business within the Port is appropriate. Staff would however recommend the applicant receive approval from the FAA prior to beginning construction. Otherwise to staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding issues associated with the request. I. 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 prior to construction the applicant receive approval from the FAA concerning the proposed height of construction. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 23, 2010) Mr. Walter Spaul was present represent the request. 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 also presented a recommendation prior to construction the applicant receive approval from the FAA concerning the proposed height of construction. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion of approval of the item on the consent agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. 5 ITEM NO.: 2. NAME: CHS Bulk Products handling Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 9001 Lindsey Road Planninq Staff Comments: S-185-DD Provide notification of all abutting property owners, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than September 8, 2010. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 17, 2010. Variance/Waivers: Section 36-321(d) Building height to exceed sixty (60) feet Public Works Conditions: 1. Development is proposed out of the floodplain. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. 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 Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, Item # 2. successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW'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. 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. 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 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 zone backflow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. If site is lacking in tree cover, then planting new trees are appreciated by both the City Beautiful Commission and the City of Little Rock. 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, September 8, 2010. Item # 2.