HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse to Comments 091825 8505 Geyer Springs
Z – 10205
Paris Jewelry Store – PD-C
Rd.
1.Provide ADA accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed
development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1, “… at least one
accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and
accessible passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks, and public
transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.”
NOTED ON REVISED DRAWING
2.The handicap stall shall be a van accessible stall at 11ft in width and a 5ft. minimum
accessible aisle.
MODIFIED ON REVISED DRAWING
3.Look at widening your drive to fix the radius issue, maybe 30ft?
SEE REVISED DRAWING
4.Where will your dumpsters be located?
NOT REQUIRED
5.Parking stalls on the west must be a minimum of 180 sqft. Please revise.
REVISED
6.Fence proposed at rear shall be permitted separately. If 7ft or taller then it shall be
designed by an Arkansas Licensed Engineer (Structural).
CONCUR
ITEMS 7-16 TO BE ADDRESSED BY CIVIL ENGINEER PRIOR TO PERMIT
7.Provide 25 year and 100 year storm event calculations at time of building permit.
8.A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic
calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, culverts,
detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater
management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the
report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules
Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this
drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and
attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report.
9.For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional
Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a).
10.Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by
yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information
within this report.
11.Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at
501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of
concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing
work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the
expense of the owner or contractor.
12.Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas
NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch
at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge
Construction Permit #ARR150000.
13.Hauling of cut and/or fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at
621 S. Broadway 501-379-1800 with any questions or for more information.
14.Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of
construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible
party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
15.The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be
submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for
mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and
permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping,
clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs
during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage
infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and
landscaping of the site.
16.Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined
in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B).
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Z-10205 Paris Jewelry Store-PD-C, 8505 Geyer Springs Road
1.Geyer Springs Rd. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial street. A dedication of right-of-
way 45 feet from centerline will be required. CONCUR
2.Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in
compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. CONCUR
SUBJECT: Z-10205 – 8505 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD –
PARIS JEWERLRY STORE – PD-C
ACTION: LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMENTS
DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2025
1.Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15
Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and
Screening. CONCUR
2.Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for
review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal.CONCUR
Z-10205 Paris Jewelry Store - PD-C 8505 Geyer Springs Road
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements provided by the Little Rock
Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance. CONCURMaintain Access:
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.
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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,
approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed
by Fire Chief for Approval. CONCUR
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501-918-3756
Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. CONCUR
LR City Comments 10/9/25
Z-10202 – Heru Duplex – Conditional Use Permit, 2200 Valmar St. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central
Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10203 – Pulaski Heights Baptist Church – Conditional Use Permit, 2200 Kavanaugh Boulevard -
NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met
Z-10206 – Jackson Daycare – Conditional Use Permit, 6824 Fairfield Drive - NO OBJECTIONS; All
Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10209 – Baptist Prep – Conditional Use Permit, 8401 Ranch Blvd. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central
Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10210 – Ward Event Center – Conditional Use Permit, 5507 Ranch Dr. - NO OBJECTIONS; All
Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10193 – Rezoning from R-2 to R7-A, East side of 8200 Block of Jamison Rd. - NO OBJECTIONS; All
Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10208 – Rezoning from R2 & POD to C-2, C-3 & OS, North & South sides of Cantrell Rd. at
Lamarche Dr. – Reference Existing 10’ utility easement on the north side of Cantrell, an existing 12”
cast iron main is located inside this easement. Instrument # 79-08992 and 79-32520.
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be
met.
Z-6841-F – Hunsicker – PCD, 600 N Tyler St. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10196 – Wyatt – PD-C, 3122 Marshall St. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10150 – Wyatt – PD-R, 2802 & 2804 Marshall St. - All Central Arkansas Water requirements in
effect at the time of request for water service must be met.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Z-10201 Thomas Property Group – PD-R, 2201 Rock St. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas
Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10205 – Paris Jewelry Store – PD-C, 8505 Geyer Springs Rd - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central
Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
CONCUR
Z-10207 – Reyes – PD-C, 9200 Chicot Rd. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10195 – Chinney – STR-1 – Special Use Permit, 13515 Pleasant Forest Dr. – Provide a 10’ utility
easement on the S. Side of Pleasant Forest Dr., also provide a utility and access easement for the
existing fire hydrant on the property.
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be
met.
Z-10204 – Nark – STR-1 – Special Use Permit, 515 E. 17th St - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas
Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10192 – LIRO Management – STR-2 – PD-C, 112 W. 13th St. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central
Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10194 – Chinney – STR-2 – STR-2 – PD-C, 1919 W. 21st St. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas
Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
City of Little Rock Planning and Development
Planning Commission Hearing/October 9, 2025
Applicant Comments for Proposed Development
Applicant responses are due no later than Thursday, September 18, 2025. Please
submit revised site plans, if applicable, along with any written responses. All
documents should be submitted to this email address for review.
RE: Z-10205
Paris Jewelry Store – PD-C
8505 Geyer Springs Road
Development Staff Comments:
1. Provide the maximum number of staff at any given time.
5 (FIVE STAFF)
2. Provide the hours of operations (times/days of the week) for the proposed use.
10 A.M. TO 7 P.M., 7 DAYS A WEEK
3. Screening will be required at the rear of the building, along the east property line.
AN 8’ OPAQUE WOOD FENCE TO BE INSTALLED ALONG EAST PROPERTY
LINE.
4. How will trash be collected? If a dumpster is placed on the site, it must be screened
and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
TRASH HANDLED BY CLEANING SERVICE, NO DUMPSTER REQUIRED
5. Will there be any signage? If so, all signs must comply with Section 36-555 of the
City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones).
EXISTING STREET SIGN TO BE REVISED. SIGNAGE WILL COMPLY WITH CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK ORDINANCE
6. Will there be perimeter fencing? If so, show on a revised site plan. Any fence or wall
erected must comply with Section 36-516 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
8’ OPAQUE WOOD FENCE TO BE INSTALLED ALONG EAST PROPERTY LINE.
7. Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
CONCUR – NOTE ADDED TO REVISED SITE PLAN