LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION HEARING SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD JANUARY 7, 2016 4:00 P.M.

LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD JANUARY 7, 2016 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being ten (10) members present. II. Members Present: Craig Berry Tom Brock Alan Bubbus Buelah Bynum Keith Cox Rebecca Finney Scott D. Hamilton Paul Latture Jennifer Martinez Belt Bill May Members Absent: Janet Dillon City Attorney: Shawn Overton III. Approval of the Minutes of the November 18, 2015 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.

LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 7, 2016 OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: A. Z-6669-B Moxy Warehouse Short-form PCD, located at 2615 West 15 th Street. B. Z-8737-A Rooker/Patton Short-form PID, located at 8222 8300 Stagecoach Road. C. Z-9094 Neil Short-form PD-C, located at 1215 South Dennison Street. D. S-1758 The Trails Subdivision Preliminary Plat, located on the Southside of Kanis Road between the Chenal Downs Subdivision and Walnut Grove Road. E. Z-9042 The Trails Conditional Use Permit, located on the Southside of Kanis Road between the Chenal Downs Subdivision and Walnut Grove Road. NEW BUSINESS: I. PRELIMINARY PLAT: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. S-1150-B CAL s Subdivision Replat, located on the Southwest corner of President Clinton Avenue and Rock Street. 2. S-1502-A Kathleen Inmon Preliminary/Final Plat, located at 5300 5304 Asher Avenue. 3. S-1765 Heritage Place Preliminary Plat, located at 7510 HWY 300. 4. S-1766 Village at Gateway Townhouse Community Preliminary Plat, located at 12500 Vimy Ridge Road. 5. S-1767 Vincent View Preliminary Plat, located South of Pebble Beach Estates and West of Garrett Glen Subdivision.

Agenda, Page Two II. SITE PLAN REVIEW: Item Number: File Number: Title: 6. S-641-M West Markham Shopping Center Subdivision Site Plan Review, located at 11414 West Markham Street. 7. S-1764 Pulaski County School District Subdivision Site Plan Review, located at 925 East Dixon Road. III. PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 8. Z-2496-A Fletcher Library Short-form PD-O, located at 523 North Buchanan Street. 9. Z-3726-B Packett House Short-form PD-C, located at 1404 Cantrell Road. 10. Z-4635-C Huffstutlar Property Long-form PCD, located at 10600 I-30. 11. Z-5258-F Service King Revised Short-form PD-C, located at 12208 West Markham Street. 12. Z-5503-E Panther Branch Lot 2 Revised Long-form PD-R, located on the Southwest corner of Kirby and Kanis Roads. 13. Z-6526-C Parker Lexus Shackleford West Long-form PCD, located on the Northwest corner of Shackleford West Boulevard and Shackleford Road. 14. Z-7626-B Joe T. Robinson Revised Long-form POD, located at 21001 21501 HWY 10. 15. Z-8095-A Garden Home Addition Revised PD-I, located at 1800 East 17 th Street.

Agenda, Page Three III. PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS: (CONTINUED) Item Number: File Number: Title: 16. Z-8193-B Rawl s Revised Short-form PCD, located at 801 South Chester Street. 17. Z-8605-B SRVC on Kanis Short-form PD-C, located at 11601 Kanis Road. 18. Z-9097 O Reilly Automotive Store Short-form PD-C, located South of East Roosevelt Road between Rock and Commerce Streets. IV. OTHER MATTERS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 19. Z-4343-FF The Ranch Tract D Short-form PCD Revocation, located on the Northwest corner of Cantrell Road and Ranch Drive. 20. Z-5946-A 7510 HWY 300 Short-form PD-R Revocation, located at 7510 HWY 300. 21. Z-8810-A Frazier Bankhead Short-form PD-R Time Extension, located on the Northeast corner of Frazier Pike and Bankhead Drive. 22. Z-8588-A Hilaro Springs Properties Short-form PCD Time Extension, located at 9200 Hilaro Springs Road.

ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z-6669-B NAME: Moxy Warehouse Revised Short-form PCD LOCATION: Located at 2615 West 15 th Street DEVELOPER: Moxy Warehouse Holding Company LLC 1419 South Main Street Little Rock, AR 72202 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.255 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: POD Office PCD Mix uses including residential, office and commercial None requested. BACKGROUND: Love Truth Care, Inc. a community service organization, moved to the facility at 2615 West 15 th Street in November 1996. The organization is involved in Christian community development in the inner city neighborhoods around Central High School. The property at 2615 West 15 th Street was previously used as a utility substation and maintenance facility. The Board of Directors by the adoption of Ordinance No. 18,049 on July 6, 1999, changed the zoning from R-4 and I-2 to POD. The rezoning was to legitimize the existing uses of the property and allow the proposed future uses. The existing uses and future uses are outlined as follows:

ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669-B The use of the facility as of May 1999 were: Administrative offices for the ministry (Building I 2,000 square feet). Adult Bible Studies (Building I portion of 900 square feet reception area 12 to 15 people). Children/Youth Development Center (Building III 2,500 square feet 50 children). The center operated an after school program, a Saturday program and a Monday night program for inner City children ages 5 through 18. The center offers classrooms, computer lab, and recreation areas. An apartment for security personnel (Building I 900 square feet). An Urban Community Garden (Southeast corner of property). A warehouse for distribution of used clothing, furniture and food to needy people in the neighborhood as well as other areas of Pulaski County (Building I 10,000 square feet). Future Uses of the site included: Job Start Training Program job readiness and placement (Building I 1,000 square feet 15 to 20 persons, days). Adult Education GED, literacy, computer, etc. (Building I 240 square feet 12 to 15 persons, nights). Preschool Programs (Building I 900 square feet 10 to 12 children). Day Care (Building 1 900 square feet 10 to 12 children). Elder Care (Building I 900 square feet 10 to 12 clients). Medical Clinic (Building I 225 square feet). Vocational Training (Building II 2,000 square feet). Home Ownership and Housing Renovation (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) Thrift shop (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) Worship church training and counseling center (Building I 900 square feet Sundays or nights 30 to 40 persons). Ordinance No. 19,974 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on June 3, 2008, allowed a revision to the POD zoning. The approval allowed a modification of the activities of Love Truth Care, Inc. and allowed the construction of a new surface parking lot on the northwest corner of West 16 th and Jones Streets. The Little Rock School District purchased from Love Truth Care, Inc. the southern portion of the site containing 2

ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669-B a metal building, a small surface parking area and a vacant area which was the area proposed for construction of the parking lot. The parking lot was to contain 34 parking spaces and would be used by employees of the Little Rock School District. The School District proposed to use the building for training of approximately 30 employees of the child nutrition program. A portion of the property was retained by the School District and the remainder sold to the current applicant. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: On April 27, 2015, Moxy Warehouse LLC purchased the property with the intent to establish a personal residence and a workshop and storage facility for their primary business, Moxy Modern Mercantile. The building contains approximately 20,000 square feet of floor area which exceed their current occupancy needs for a residence. The request is to rezone the site from POD to PCD to allow the space to be shared by others. The applicant states they envision creating a thriving, dynamic space that is safe, clean and attractive and that generates a modest income to help sustain their home and business. The applicant states the goal is to become a diverse and progressive entity that is a positive contributor to the energy and reputation of the Central High Neighborhood. The applicant states there will be no exterior modifications to the site and no new construction will take place on the site. Primarily interior modifications will be conducted to the buildings to allow the shared space. The applicant has indicated the particular interest as a rental property is the garage located at the northeast corner of the property. So far, they have been approached by a diverse group of potential renters including an energy consultant, a painter, a blacksmith, a small heating and air conditioning company, an artist s cooperative, a local brewery seeking a production only facility, a soda fountain and creamery and the Little Rock School District. The applicant states they have had discussion with persons wanting to create a community commercial kitchen and others considering opening a small neighborhood café. The applicant states as on-site residents they will be especially motivated to be sensitive to the neighbors with regard to noise level and type of activities allowed on the property. The applicant states they are seeking only small business renters able to make a positive wholesome impact on the neighborhood. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains two (2) existing buildings. A large portion of the property is concrete or asphalt for vehicular use. There are existing drives located on West 15 th, West 16 th and Jones Streets. The Central High School campus (stadium) is located across Jones Street to the east. Vacant I-2, Light Industrial zoned property is located across West 16 th Street to the south, with single-family residences across West 15 th Street to the north. Union Pacific Railroad right of 3

ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669-B way is located along the property s west boundary, with commercial and industrial buildings on the west side of the railroad right of way. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Central High Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. The Central High Neighborhood Association provided a letter of support for the reuse of the site as proposed. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. At the time of future building and parking expansion, repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Electrical service is already being provided to the structure. Contact Entergy should the service requirements or location of electrical service facilities change due to this proposal. 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 4

ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669-B Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 4. 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. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 6. 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. 7. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location served nearby on the Route 3. We would ask that any utility easements and rail easements remain in place for the redevelopment of trails and transit. No issues as shown. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional (PI) for this property. The Public Institutional category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a 5

ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669-B variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from POD (Planned Office District) to PCD (Planned Commercial District) to allow the existing site to be used for residential and selected C-3 General Commercial Uses. The site is within the Central City Design Overlay District which has front façade design and other regulations. Master Street Plan: Jones and 15 th Streets are classified Local Streets by the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as Commercial Streets. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. If building rehabilitation exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost then the landscaping and buffer must also come into compliancy accordingly. 3. 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. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 28, 2015) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were questions related to the proposed reuse of the building which should be addressed prior to the item being forwarded to the Commission. Staff questioned the use, the days and hours of operation, the proposed signage plan, the location of any proposed dumpster and the number of parking spaces available on the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated at the time of building permit and any parking expansion repair or replacement of any broken curb, gutter and/or sidewalk was required. 6

ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669-B Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated if the building rehabilitation exceeded fifty percent of the replacement cost of the building then the landscaping and buffering were to come into compliance accordingly. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the site plan in need of addressing raised at the October 28, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant and staff have discussed the future potential users of the building(s) located on this site. The applicant has indicated they have been approached by a number of prospective renters and is requesting to be allowed a mixture of potential users for the buildings. The applicant is going to live in a portion of the building and lease the additional space for non-residential users and as well as the former garage space located on the property. The applicant states potential users are an energy consultant, a painter, a blacksmith, a small heating and air conditioning company, an artist s cooperative, a brewery with production only facilities, a soda fountain and creamery. The applicant states they have had discussion with persons wanting to create a community commercial kitchen for catering and others considering opening a small neighborhood café. Staff is supportive of the applicant reuse of the buildings but has concerns with a few of the potential users. Staff feels the potential users of the property should be limited in scope and in traffic generation. There are residential homes located to the north of this site and there is limited parking on this site. Staff feels the proposed uses for the site should be limited to an Antique shop, without repair, Florist shop, Handicraft, ceramic, sculpture or similar art work, Office, general and professional, Soda fountain and creamery, Studio, art, music, speech, drama, dance or other artistic endeavors, Studio broadcasting or recording, Tailor, Office/warehouse, Catering, commercial and as lease space to the Little Rock School District. Staff is not supportive of allowing the heating and air conditioning company or the neighborhood café. In addition staff is not supportive of allow the brewery at this site. These uses have a tendency to generate traffic and the potential for the placement of outdoor storage of materials and supplies. Staff feels based on this location and the proximity to Central High School all uses should be limited to the indoors. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the application as filed. 7

ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669-B PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 19, 2015) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had failed to respond to comments raised at the October 28, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of this item to the January 7, 2016, 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had removed from the request the allowance of a heat and air contracting business, a neighborhood café and a brewery. Staff stated with the removal of these items they were now supportive of the applicant s request. 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. 8

ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-8737-A NAME: Rooker/Patton Short-form PID LOCATION: Located at 8222 8300 Stagecoach Road DEVELOPER: Jonathon Keener c/o Ron Whittaker, Rector Phillips Morse 1501 North University Avenue, Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 5.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: C-3, General Commercial District Retail PID C-3, General Commercial District and add outdoor display of equipment as an allowable use None requested. The applicant requested on November 2, 2015 a deferral of this item to the January 7, 2016, public hearing. The applicant has stated additional time is necessary to provide the requested information from the Subdivision Committee meeting. Staff is supportive of the deferral request.

ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8737-A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 19, 2015) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had requested on November 2, 2015, a deferral of this item to the January 7, 2016, public hearing. Staff stated the applicant had stated additional time was necessary to provide the requested information from the Subdivision Committee meeting. 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 request dated December 21, 2015, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated December 21, 2015, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal 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. 2

ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z-9094 NAME: Neil Short-form PD-C LOCATION: Located at 1215 South Dennison Street DEVELOPER: Shelia Neil 913 Timberwolf Trail Jacksonville, AR 72076 SURVEYOR: Marlar Engineering Co. 5318 John F. Kennedy Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 0.25 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: R-3, Single-family Single-family residential PD-C Commercial parking lot None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The request is a rezoning from R-3, Single-family to Planned Development Commercial to allow a paved parking area, which was recently constructed, to remain. A six (6) foot wood fence was also constructed with the new parking lot. The applicant states the parking lot is used by the motorcycle club to the north. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The lot is located mid-block on the east side of South Dennison Street. There are residential homes located to the north, south, east and west of this site. The

ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9094 non-residential uses are limited to the West 12 th Street frontage. Central High School is located two (2) blocks south of this site. There is a property zoned PD-R, which has been approved for the development of four (4) single-family homes located one (1) block removed from this site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Central High Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Dedicate right of way to 30-feet from centerline. 2. Repair and replace any broken curb, gutter or sidewalk located in the public right of way. E. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. A land use buffer will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the south is zoned R-2, Single-family. The minimum dimension of the buffer shall be six (6) feet nine (9) inches in areas designated as mature. 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. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the landscape ordinance of the City, Section 15-81. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 3. 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. 4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance 2

ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9094 requirements can be larger. given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or F. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 28, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating the request was to rezone the site to a Planned Development Commercial to recognize and allow a commercial parking lot which had been constructed on the lot. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. G. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing raised at the October 28, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request is to rezone this single lot from R-3, Single-family to Planned Development Commercial to allow a paved parking area, which was recently constructed, to remain. A six (6) foot wood fence has been constructed with the new parking lot. The applicant states the parking area is used by the motorcycle club to the north. Staff is not supportive of the applicant s request. The area is a residential area with homes located on all sides of the parking lot. The non-residential uses are limited to West 12 th Street and to the south of this site centered around Central High School. There has been new residential construction activity in this area. To the east of this site the Little Rock Housing Authority has constructed three (3) new buildings of duplex housing. In addition, to the south a Planned Residential Development was recently approved to allow the construction of four (4) new single-family homes. Staff feels the parking lot will create a hardship on the area residents and the future redevelopment of this area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 19, 2015) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had failed to notify property owners as required by the Commission s by-laws. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of the item to the January 7, 2016, 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. 3

ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9094 STAFF UPDATE: There has been no contact by the applicant concerning this application request. Staff recommends deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating there had been no contact by the applicant concerning this application request. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, 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. 4

ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1758 NAME: The Trails Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located on the South side of Kanis Road between the Chenal Downs Subdivision and Walnut Grove Road DEVELOPER: Wayne Richie 17200 Chenal Parkway, Suite 300 351 Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: Phillip Lewis Engineering 2701 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72205 AREA: 154-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 266 FT. NEW STREET: 14,835 LF CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: R-2, Single-family 21 Burlingame Valley CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The project lies in the City of Little Rock s Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction and is located in Pulaski County. 266 residential lots are proposed. The plat indicates 188 lots with a minimum square footage of 7,000 square feet up to 15,000 square feet and 78 lots ranging from 15,000 square feet to 98,000 square feet. The subdivision is proposed in six (6) phases. The plat indicates a bike lane along Nature Trail running from the eastern access on Kanis Road approximately 1 ¼-miles to the second access (western) on Kanis Road near Walnut Valley Road. The subdivision is proposed with multiple internal greenways coupled with walking trails. The greenways provide

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 internal natural areas that will be interwoven with the new housing areas. The trails will connect to four (4) pavilions located within the greenway areas. The subdivision will contain 14,800 linear feet of roads constructed with full curb and gutter with a five (5) foot wide sidewalk on at least one (1) side of all roads. The exception to this is for the street along the ridge which will be constructed with trails in-lieu of sidewalks. The roads will all be constructed with a minimum of 28-feet back to back of curb on all roads with the exception of Nature Trail. Nature Trail will be constructed 33-feet back to back of curb to accommodate 2-bike lanes. The concrete curb and gutters along the sides of the roads will convey stormwater to intermediate storm drains and manholes and subsurface storm water piping system. The piping will subsequently convey the majority of the stormwater to a series of two (2) detention ponds. Two (2) entrances/exits are proposed to connect with Kanis Road on the eastern and western extents of the subdivision. These entrances/exits will be constructed with a 15-foot widened pavement width for 150-feet in length adjacent to Kanis Road. These entrances have been located to provide safe ingress and egress for the subdivision. Site distance studies will be conducted and provided for review during the design process for the subdivision. Electrical service will be provided via underground lines. Water will be provided via connections to Central Arkansas Water and natural gas will be provided throughout the subdivision. As a separate item on this agenda the applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the proposed wastewater treatment. Wastewater will be collected via combination of gravity collection sewer and tight line forced mains and conveyed to a packaged treatment plant located south of the larger of the two (2) ponds. The plant will utilize the biological extended aeration principle of operation, a variation of the activated sludge process. The discharge of the plant will be released into the adjacent larger pond. The flow from the spillway of the larger pond will ultimately discharge into Fletcher Creek to the west of the pond. The plant will be recessed below grade for aesthetics and noise control. The wastewater treatment plant will be designed, permitted and constructed in accordance with requirements of the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). A large site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan will be developed for this site in accordance with the requirements of NPDES and ADEQ and submitted to ADEQ for review and approval. The plan will be implemented and strictly adhered to throughout the entire life of the construction process and detention maintained permanently upon completion of the construction. 2

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped with varying degrees of slope. A portion of the property is wooded, with a portion being pastureland. The general area contains single-family residences, including manufactured homes, on large lots along Kanis and Burlingame Roads. Chenal Downs, a 5-acre subdivision, abuts the property to the east. Property zoned AF, Agriculture and Forestry bounds the property s southern boundary. South of the property is a large tract of property (100+ acres) which has developed with two (2) homes. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several phone calls both informational and in opposition from area property owners and residents. All abutting property owners of the site along with the Citizens of West Pulaski County were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Kanis Road 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. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Kanis Road with the planned development. Kanis Road should be improved with pavement provided to 11 feet from centerline and a 4 foot gravel shoulder. At the proposed street intersections at least 36 feet of asphalt should be provided with striping for a left turn lane. Paving should be provided for lane shifts and striping to meet AASHTO standards may extend beyond the property boundary. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 5. Kanis Road is on the Master Bike Plan. If bike lanes are desired per the Master Bike Plan and MUTCD standards, the bike lanes should be 6 feet wide measured from the back of curb and provided on both sides of the proposed street. The bike lanes should continue on Kanis Road east and west of the proposed intersections to the side property lines. The paved lane should be 5 feet wide with striping and takes the place of the 4 feet gravel shoulder in these areas. 3

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 6. Provide the typical street cross section for each street. 7. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 that shows proposed street and lot grades. 8. Local streets centerline grade cannot exceed 15% without approval of a variance to the Master Street Plan. Local streets centerline grade cannot exceed 5% at the first 30 feet of an intersection. 9. Floodplain is shown on the subject property. Contact Pulaski County Road and Bridge for floodplain regulations and conditions. 10. Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. 11. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed plans prior to construction. 12. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide drainage and access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. 13. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons, gsimmons@littlerock.org or 501.379.1813 for more information 14. Per the Master Street Plan, parking is restricted to one side of the street on a 24 foot wide street. Show on the plan now and on the final plat and bill of assurance, the area along the street where parking is not allowed. 15. 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. 16. A minimum undisturbed strip 25 foot wide except for reasonable access shall be provided along each side of streams having a 10 year storm >150 cfs. The undisturbed strip should be measured from the top of the bank. 17. The minimum finish floor elevation as required by Pulaski County is required to be shown on plat and grading plans for lots in or adjacent to the floodplain. 18. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 19. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the Kanis Road intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 20. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 21. The proposed traffic circle should be constructed per AASHTO and FHWA standards with bike lanes and splitter islands. Contact Nat Banihatti in Traffic Engineering nbanihatti@littlerock.org or 501.379.1818 for additional information. 22. Traffic calming devices are required for long straight streets to discourage speeding. Traffic circles or round-abouts are suggested at regular intervals and at main intersections. Contact Travis Herbner in Traffic Engineering therbner@littlerock.org or 501.379.1805 for additional information. 23. The acceleration and deceleration lanes on Kanis Road should not be constructed. 24. Walnut Grove Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. Per the Master Street Plan at the intersection of arterial/arterial intersections, an additional 10 feet of right-of-way should be dedicated for a right turn. 25. Per the Master Street Plan at arterial/arterial intersections, a 100 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Walnut Grove Road and Kanis Road. 26. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 27. A minimum stopping sight distance of 155 feet or latest AASHTO policy on Geometric Design Manual and 150 foot minimum horizontal radius at centerline must be provided. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There are no conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. However, for a development of this magnitude a three phase line is usually required to be able to divide the electrical load to serve all the proposed lots. The nearest 3 phase line is approximately 0.75 miles to the west of this property. Contact Entergy well in advance regarding future service requirements to the development so that line extensions can be planned and an electrical layout can be developed as this project proceeds. 5

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 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. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Fire Department: Maintain 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. 6

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 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. Gates - Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped 7

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 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 (Captain 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: 1. Provide bill of assurance. 2. Label index contour on all plan sheets. 3. Show each lot size in acres and square feet. 4. Provide CAW approval letter for water supply. 5. Provide Health Department approval of wastewater treatment system. 6. Provide revised approval letter from Volunteer Fire Department. 7. Provide cross section of all streets. 8. Provide design profile for all streets. 9. Label all street centerlines. 10. Provide storm drainage plan. 11. Provide effective FEMA flood panel number. 12. Provide Pulaski County preliminary certificate of approval, not final. 13. Street names in proposed subdivision (Sunshine and Horizon) are identical to other streets within Pulaski County, rename streets as needed to avoid conflict. 14. Provide full set of construction plans for all streets once preliminary plat is approved by the City of Little Rock and Pulaski County. 15. Front, rear and side setbacks do not comply with Pulaski County Subdivision and Development Code standards. 25-front and rear setback required and 8-foot side yard setbacks are required (reference 15-foot building setback on large lot diagram on cover plan near north arrow.) 8

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 16. Provide SWPPP for Pulaski County Review. a. Provide water and wastewater design plans for Public Works review. b. Provide for maintenance of greenways, common areas, trails, wastewater plant and all leftover tracts in the bill of assurance and on the plat. c. Obtain appropriate road cut permits from Pulaski County Public Works for Kanis Road. d. Provide sight distance certification for all new roads connecting to Kanis Road. Include in certification verification that Walnut Grove/Natural Trail spacing complies with Master Road Plan requirements for arterial spacing with speeds of 45 MPH or greater. e. Lot 266 is out of sequence. f. Provide turnarounds at maximum 900-foot intervals for all cul-de-sac streets. g. Provide drainage easements as needed between and behind lots. h. Dedicate right of way as required to the northeast side of Walnut Grove Road to comply with City of Little Rock Master Street Plan along entire Trails Subdivision frontage. i. Right of way for Kanis Road meets Master Road Plan standards. Provide design plans for any half street improvements on Kanis Road required by the City of Little Rock and Pulaski County. County Planning Public Works: 1. Provide letter and engineering certification for each new intersection stating that intersection will have a safe sight distance and meet AASHTO sight distance requirements. Pulaski County is especially concerned with western Kanis Road intersection. Pulaski County and the City of Little Rock will inspect intersections at the time base rock is complete. Pulaski County will not sign final plat if any of the intersections are unsafe. 2. List panel number and floodway/floodplain designation on plat based on the July 6, 2015 maps 3. 3. Lots in floodplain will require floodplain development permitting through Pulaski County before any development occurs on the lots. Finish-Floor elevations should be left off of final plat for these lots. 4. Obtain road connection (driveway) permit from PCRB for Kanis Road connections after preliminary plat approval and before construction begins. 9

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 5. Provide traffic control and signage plan for all work affecting Kanis Road. Plan must meet all AHTD, MUTCD, and ATSSA specifications and certified by the engineer. 6. Intersection design must be approved by the City of Little Rock. 7. Label property line/r-o-w radius at Kanis Road intersections 8. Provide complete set of building plans for all phases of construction. 9. Delineate all drainage areas upstream of proposed development. 10. Provide drainage profiles for all ditch flow lines and lines of culvert. 11. Include all stormwater runoff calculations for all drainage areas, inlets, gutters, ditches, channels, culverts, junctions, and culvert outflows. Include bypass calculations for all curb inlets. 12. Provide PDF copy of building plans and plat to PCRB. 13. Provide PCRB with base course proctor and subgrade proctor. 14. Provide the geotechnical analysis of road subgrade and geotech building recommendations to PCRB for review. Geotech recommendation/approval needed at the time of road bed construction. 15. Show all proposed drainage easements on plat and plans. 16. Show all proposed utility easements on plat and plans. 17. Provide easements, located outside of right-of-way, for all utilities other than drainage, water and sewer. 18. Include maintenance agreement, in Bill of Assurance, indicating who is responsible for maintenance of all stormwater facilities that are located outside of the public R-O-W. 19. Provide PCRB with copy of ADEQ stormwater approval. 20. Provide letter of approval and permit from ADEQ and the Arkansas Heath Department for proposed sanitary sewer treatment plant. 21. Provide sight distance profile for each intersection. 22. Will need to dedicate 1/2 of the required 120' R-O-W along Walnut Grove. 23. Maximum road grade shall be no more that 15%. 24. Cul-de-sac at the end of Winter Trail does not have a full 40' radius turnaround. 25. Surveyor's signature needed on certificate of preliminary surveying accuracy. 26. Contour intervals should be no more than 4 feet. 27. Road side drainage should be fully within road right-of-way. 10

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 28. All drainage leaving roadway must be fully within drainage easements until drainage leaves property. 29. All Kanis Road modifications and new road construction must meet all AASHTO/AHTD /CLR/PCRB requirements. 30. Pavement widths should be at least 27 feet for curb and gutter or 28 feet without curb and gutter. 31. Label all road and right-of-way features. 32. Provide signage plan for further review/comment. 33. Provide plans for all proposed utilities located in the right-of-way for further review/comment. 34. Provide erosion control plan for further review/comment. 35. Provide complete set of drainage plans for further review/comment. 36. Provide complete set of road construction plans (including complete plan profile, road cross sections, and typical cross sections) for all new road construction for further review/comment. Rock Region Metro: The area is not currently served by METRO. The area is part of our future plans for local service and service enhancements. The development contains roadways with lollipop ends in the neighborhood. The cul-de-sac style of road creates a difficult roadway for paratransit vehicles to negotiate. Seniors would have difficulty getting transportation services in this location. Given the size of some of the smaller lots, the development seems geared toward seniors. Please consider revising the road network without these dead ends. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 16, 2015) Mr. Phillip Lewis and Mr. Wayne Richie were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating the original application filed included a request to rezone the site to Planned Development Residential and a companion application for a conditional use permit to allow the placement of a wastewater treatment system to serve the new lots. Staff stated the applicant 11

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 was no longer requesting to rezone the property and had submitted a request to withdraw the Planned Development application request. Staff stated the applicant was seeking preliminary plat approval for a single-family subdivision. Staff stated the plat as presently submitted included variances for lot depth to width ratio. Staff stated the plat also included a reduced front building line on a few of the lots. Mr. Lewis stated he would review the plat and make adjustments accordingly. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff requested Mr. Lewis provide the centerline profiles for the proposed streets. Staff also stated the acceleration and deceleration lanes on Kanis Road should not be constructed. Staff stated grading permits were required prior to any clearing on the site. Staff stated stormwater detention would apply to the property. Staff stated on streets 24-feet in width parking was restricted to one (1) side only. Staff requested Mr. Lewis provide a note on the plat and include the language in the bill of assurance for the subdivision concerning the limits on street parking. Staff noted comments from County Planning and suggested Mr. Lewis contact them directly. Staff also requested Mr. Lewis provide the County Planning office with all correspondence provided to the City. Staff noted the comments from the various other agencies. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing a number of the issues raised at the September 16, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has revised the preliminary plat and has increased the building line to a minimum of 25-feet on all the proposed lots. The request is to allow the development of a single-family subdivision containing 266 residential lots developed per the R-2, Single-family zoning district. The zoning district has minimum development standards for lots developed within the City s Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. Section 31-232 states except as provided herein, the minimum lot dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the zoning ordinance for areas zoned within the jurisdiction. Within the extraterritorial planning jurisdiction not currently zoned, the following minimum lot dimensions shall prevail: single-family detached residential lots are to be 60-feet by 100-feet. Section 31-232(b) states no residential lot shall be more than three (3) times as deep as it is wide, except lots approved under paragraph (g) or zero lot line lots in the R-2, R-3, PRD and PD-R zoning districts. No lot except lots designated for townhouse use shall average less than one hundred (100) feet in depth. Lot 12

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 width shall be measured at the building line except in the case of a lot abutting a cul-de-sac where the average width of the lot shall be used. The revised preliminary plat has corrected the depth to width ratio for most of the lots. A few of the lots are still indicated with the variance which exceed the 3:1 ratio for depth to width. The lots are located adjacent to green spaces. The applicant has stated prior to submission of the preliminary plat for approval by staff if/and when the Commission approves the request all variances will be eliminated. There are lots abutting Kanis Road which have frontage on both Kanis Road and the new street running along the ridge of the subdivision. Section 31-232(d) states double frontage lots are prohibited. However, where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, freeway, expressway, or railroad right-of-way, reverse frontage lots are permitted. Double frontage lots may also be used to facilitate residential development in hillside areas as defined in Division 8, Section 31-367, of the subdivision ordinance. Section 31-257, double frontage lots, states along arterial streets in proposed subdivisions where it is desirable to limit curb cut access, building lines shall be established on both frontages of double frontage lots. Along the line of lots abutting such traffic artery, a restricted access easement of at least ten (10) feet, across which there shall be no right-of-vehicle access permitted, shall be provided. The plat has not included the no right of vehicular access easement which will be included on the preliminary plat to be submitted for final signature upon approval. Section 31-256 outlines the criteria for building lines on residential lots. The ordinance states building lines for residential lots shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet from each street property line except in the following circumstances: (1) Residential lots fronting on collector streets shall have a platted building line not less than thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line. (2) Residential lots fronting on a minor arterial street shall have a platted building line not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the right-of-way line. (3) Lots fronting on culs-de-sac or curved portions of other streets may provide a front building line that is straight relative to the front property line. This line is to be established by placement of dimensioned points on the side property lines at least thirty-two (32) feet from the street right-of-way line and connecting these points with a dimensioned straight line on the plat. This line shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet from the street right-of-way line at any point. The plat as submitted includes the required building setbacks. Section 31-175 provides the guidelines for sidewalk construction. The ordinance allows subdivisions to provide internalized pedestrian circulation system in the form of paved pathways in-lieu of sidewalks along collector and residential street classifications upon the request of the applicant and the approval of the Planning Commission. The plat includes trails within the subdivision in-lieu of sidewalks in a number of locations. 13

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 The plat includes larger ridge lots and smaller valley lots. The plat includes 78 lots ranging from 15,000 square feet to 98,000 square feet. The plat includes 188 lots ranging in size from 7,000 square feet to 26,000 square feet. The development is proposed in multiple phases. The street improvements to Kanis Road are also proposed to be phased with the development of the lots. The Phase 1 portion of the development includes 30 lots. Phase II includes the development of 30 lots. 43 lots will be developed in Phase III and 43 additional lots in Phase IV. Phase V includes 36 lots, Phase VI includes 17 lots and the final, Phase VII, includes 17 lots. Street improvements to Kanis Road will be phased with the development of the subdivision. The improvements to Kanis road include widening the street to an eleven (11) foot drive lane with a four (4) foot paved shoulder as required per the Master Street Plan. The plan also includes paving a five (5) foot shoulder at the entrances to the subdivision to allow for a turning lane on Kanis Road as requested by staff. The ridge road will be constructed with two (2) eleven (11) foot drive lanes, two (2) six (6) foot bike lanes and additional right of way on each side of the street eight (8) feet wide. The internal residential streets are proposed with two (2) drive lanes 13.5-feet in width and two (2) 11.5 foot shoulders. The plat indicates the dedication of an additional 15-feet of right of way along Kanis Road to meet the Master Street Plan. Half street improvements to Kanis Road will be completed with the corresponding phase along Kanis Road, Phases I, II, VII. All improvements will be completed prior to final platting of the next to last phase of the development. The required right of way dedication for Walnut Grove Road will be provided with the development of the subdivision. Improvements to Walnut Grove Road will be constructed at the time required by the City and/or County or prior to the final plat approval of Phase VII. A large stormwater pollution prevention plan will be required for the project and will be subsequently developed in accordance with NPDES and ADEQ requirements and submitted to ADEQ, the City of Little Rock and Pulaski County Planning for review and approval. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit all regulatory agencies will be provided a copy of the final grading and drainage plan for review and approval. No development of the site will occur without approval from all reviewing bodies. A Conditional Use Permit request for a package treatment plant is a separate item on this agenda. The package treatment plant will utilize the extended aeration principle of operation (variation of the activated sludge process). The discharge of the plant will be into the larger pond proposed for the subdivision. The plant will be constructed below grade. The plant will be permitted through the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and the Arkansas Department of Health. 14

ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1758 Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The variances associated with the depth to width ratio indicated on the plat are fixable and will be corrected to come into full compliance with the minimum standards of the City s Subdivision Ordinance prior to the issuance of the final approval of the preliminary plat. The final approval of the preliminary plat will also include the placement of a ten (10) foot no right of vehicular access easement along the rear of the lots with two (2) street frontages. To staff s knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 8, 2015) Commissioner Berry stated in light of the deferral of the companion application, the Conditional Use Permit, he felt the preliminary plat request should also be deferred to allow the applications to be considered by the Commission on the same public hearing date. Commissioner Berry made a motion to defer the preliminary plat request to the January 7, 2016, public hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 abstention (Commissioner May). STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated December 23, 2015, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated December 23, 2015, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal 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. 15

ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: Z-9042 NAME: The Trails Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: Located on the Southside of Kanis Road between the Chenal Downs Subdivision and Walnut Grove Road DEVELOPER: Wayne Richie 17200 Chenal Parkway, Suite 300 351 Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: Phillip Lewis Engineering 2701 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72205 AREA: 154-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 299 FT. NEW STREET: 13,820 LF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for construction of a wastewater and treatment system to serve a proposed single-family subdivision. VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the South side of Kanis Road just west of the Chenal Downs Subdivision and just East of Walnut Grove Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: Kanis Road is a narrow unimproved road with open ditches for drainage. The property is located outside the City limits of Little Rock but within the City s Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. The area is primarily single-family with homes located on acreage. The property is undeveloped with varying degrees of slope. A portion of the property is wooded, with a portion being pastureland. The general area contains

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 single-family residences, including manufactured homes, on large lots along Kanis and Burlingame Roads. Chenal Downs, a 5-acre subdivision, abuts the property to the east. Property zoned AF, Agriculture and Forestry bounds the properties southern boundary. As of this writing, staff has received a number of phone calls both informational and with concerns related to the request from area residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. There is not an active City recognized neighborhood association located in the area. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: As a separate item on this agenda the applicant is proposing a Planned Residential Development to allow the development of 154-acres with 299-singlefamily homes to be developed with public streets developed to County Standards per the County s Master Road Plan. The subdivision will be served by a centralized wastewater collection treatment system which necessitates the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Landscape: No comment. The development is proposed as a single-family subdivision homes constructed on individual lots. The wastewater collection site is located in the western portion of the property. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Kanis Road 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. Some floodplain is identified on the subject property. Contact Pulaski County Road and Bridge about the conditions for developing in the 100 year floodplain. 6. UTILITY/FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING/CATA/BUILDING CODES: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A single phase power line exists on the western side of the property, but nowhere else. Service to the proposed lots will be installed and provided along the front lot lines along the new 2

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 streets. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service requirements and additional facilities location(s) as this development will require extensive work to install facilities to the 299 proposed lots. 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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 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. 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. 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. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 7. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. West Pulaski Fire Protection District #323: The West Pulaski Fire Protection District #23 serves this area. Fire hydrants and water lines will need to meet or exceed the specifications containing in the agreement with Central Arkansas Water and the Volunteer Fire Departments in Pulaski County. Also, cul de sacs and speed round abouts will need to be of sufficient widths to allow for fire apparatus to easily maneuver. The proposed bicycle path in the subdivision will 3

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 enhance safety for bicyclists with an alternate route to the portion of Kanis Road known as the Hollow which runs from Chenal Downs to Walnut Grove Road. This stretch of road has no shoulders with drop offs and closely lined with trees. During inclement weather many times this portion of Kanis is not passable due to debris from downed trees (motor vehicle accidents, too), and the main road in the subdivision will allow traffic to be diverted around it. Lastly, westward progression of water lines towards, Ferndale, enables the fire department to have more reliable water sources to fight fires and less reliance on water shuttle operations that are hazardous. Fire Department: Maintain 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. 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. 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. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 4

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. There are going to be over 30 houses and code requires two separate access roads, need to connect the roads inside the housing development. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 5

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 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). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: 1. Provide Arkansas Department of Health approval for wastewater treatment system. 2. Provide water and wastewater design plans for Public Works review. 3. Provide for maintenance of greenways, common areas, trails, wastewater plant and all leftover tracts in the bill of assurance and on the plat. CATA: The site is located in an area which is presently not served by CATA. Building Code: No Comment 7. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 13, 2015) Mr. Phillip Lewis and Mr. Wayne Richie were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were a number of outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing. Staff stated there were two (2) applications for this development being considered. Staff stated one (1) item was related to the PD-R zoning and the creation of the preliminary plat. Staff stated the second was consideration and approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a wastewater treatment facility to serve the wastewater disposal needs of the new homes. Staff requested information concerning the proposed wastewater treatment system and how the system would be permitted, operation of the system and the type system to be used. For the proposed subdivision staff requested details of the proposed subdivision identification sign. Staff also requested information concerning proposed fences and outbuildings. Staff requested Mr. Lewis provide the square footages of the proposed homes. Staff also questioned the proposed phasing plan. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Kanis Road was classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. Staff stated a right of way dedication to 45-feet from centerline was required. Staff stated the street 6

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 construction was to be two (2) 11-foot drive lanes and a 4-foot aggregate shoulder. Staff stated per the Master Street Plan parking on residential streets indicated at 24-feet in width was limited to one (1) side. Staff stated plans for all work in the right of way was to be submitted for approval prior to the start of construction. Staff requested Mr. Lewis provide a sight distance certification for the two (2) access points of the new street with Kanis Road. Staff stated the minimum finished floor elevation as required by Pulaski County was required to be shown on the plat and the grading plans. Staff noted the comments from the various other agencies. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 8. ANALYSIS: The applicant provided additional information concerning the proposed wastewater treatment system as requested at the May 13, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The zoning ordinance defiles water or sewage treatment plant and related facilities to mean a facility for the systematic collection and treatment and dispersal of water and waste materials. Section 36-104 states uses exclusively conditional or otherwise restricted uses include water and wastewater treatment system plants unless located within the I-2, Light Industrial zoning district. The applicant is proposing a plant which is a modular, fully plumbed treatment plant capable of handling flows from 5000 gpd up to 1 mgd. The system is built inside an insulated fiberglass tank. The tank can be installed above ground or below ground, singularly or in multi-tank arrays. The system will be collected via a combination of gravity collection sewer and tight line forced mains and conveyed to a package treatment plant located south of the larger of two (2) proposed ponds. The plant will utilize the biological extended aeration principle of operation, a variation of the activated sludge process. The discharge of the plant will be released into the adjacent larger pond. The flow from the spillway of the larger pond will ultimately discharge into Fletcher Creek to the west of the pond. The plant will be recessed below grade for aesthetics and noise control. The wastewater treatment plant will be designed, permitted and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the Arkansas Department of Health. Staff is not supportive of the proposed PD-R rezoning request and without approval of the zoning request the CUP for the wastewater treatment system is not necessary. 7

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 9. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 4, 2015) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated May 29, 2015, requesting deferral of this item to the July 16, 2015, 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 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application request has not changed. The applicant is seeking approval of a CUP to allow a wastewater treatment system to serve the proposed single-family subdivision, The Trails Long-form PD-R. The discharge of the treatment plant will be Fletcher Creek. Prior to any activity on the site the applicant must seek approval from the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Environment Quality for the placement of the treatment plant and the discharge to the adjacent creek. Once again staff is not supportive of the proposed PD-R rezoning request and without approval of the zoning request the CUP for the wastewater treatment plant is not necessary. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 16, 2015) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant was requesting a deferral of the item to the October 8, 2015, 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 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. STAFF UPDATE: This application is a companion application to a preliminary plat for the Trails Subdivision (S-1758) to allow the development of a single-family subdivision with 266 single-family homes. Access to the treatment plant is via an access road to the treatment plant extending from Twilight Trail to the proposed plant. In the area proposed for the treatment plant there are few homes. There is a single-family home 8

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 located approximately 650-feet (as measured from the City s GIS) from the area proposed for the treatment plant. The wastewater from the homes will be collected via a combination of gravity collection sewer and tight line forced mains and conveyed to a packaged treatment plant located south of the larger of the two (2) ponds proposed with the plat. The plant will utilize the biological extended aeration principle of operation, a variation of the activated sludge process. The discharge of the plant will be released into the adjacent larger pond. The flow from the spillway of the larger pond will ultimately discharge into Fletcher Creek to the west of the pond. The plant will be recessed below grade for aesthetics and noise control. The wastewater treatment plant will be designed, permitted and constructed in accordance with requirements of the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The plant will be developed in phases with the initial construction sized to accommodate the development of the first few phases. As subsequent phases are developed the treatment plant will be enlarged to accommodate the new flows. The phasing of the plant installation allows the treatment plant to be sized to accommodate the homes that that phase is serving. The staging is a benefit in that should the entire subdivision not develop or develop at a slower pace than the developer anticipates the residents living in the subdivision can pay the cost of operations and maintenance of the treatment system. The proposed Bill of Assurance outlines the community system, the wastewater disposal system. The Bill of Assurance states the community system will be constructed by the developer and maintained by the developer and/or his agent as dictated by the laws of the State of Arkansas. Maintenance and operation of the community system will be performed by a Class II or Class III operator approved by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Landscaping on the site will be in accordance to Chapter 15, Article IV of the City of Little Rock s Municipal Code. A minimum 50 foot buffer will be maintained from any necessary structures to the property line around the entire perimeter. The existing vegetation in the buffer zone, as well as, future building areas will be undisturbed to the maximum extent practical. Areas that must be disturbed during construction will be reestablished. On-site lighting will be in compliance with dark sky guidelines. However, sufficient lighting will be used for OSHA standards as needed for maintenance and security. Staff is continuing to review the proposed wastewater treatment plant. recommendation is forthcoming on the conditional use permit request. Staff 9

ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9042 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 8, 2015) The applicant was present. There were a number of registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant was seeking a deferral of the item. Staff stated the deferral request would require a waiver of the Commissions By-laws with regard to the number of previous deferral requests. Staff stated the Commission s By-laws allowed the applicant to request two (2) deferrals which had already been granted. Staff stated they were not supportive of the deferral request. Staff stated they felt the applicant had sufficient time to address their concerns and did not favor the deferral request. Commissioner Berry stated he felt the developer should be granted the deferral. He stated the request was a complex request and would take time to work through all the issues. Commissioner Berry stated the Commission at their discretion could defer an item to obtain additional information. Commissioner Berry stated he felt there were a number of outstanding technical issues which had not been addressed by the applicant. Commissioner Berry made a motion to defer the request to the January 7, 2016, public hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 abstention (Commissioner May). STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated December 23, 2015, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated December 23, 2015, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal 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. 10

ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1150-B NAME: CALS Subdivision Replat LOCATION: Located on the Southwest corner of President Clinton Avenue and Rock Street DEVELOPER: Central Arkansas Library Systems 100 Rock Street Little Rock, AR 72201 SURVEYOR: Smith and Goodson, PLLC 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 1.678 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: UU, Urban Use District 5 - Downtown CENSUS TRACT: 44 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance from Section 31-231 to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to replat Tract 1 CALS Subdivision. The purpose of the subdivision is to create four (4) separate tracts (Tracts 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D), two (2) of which CALS will retain and the other two (2) will be deeded to the CALS Foundation. Tract 1A is proposed containing 1.270 acres. Tract 1B is proposed containing 0.110 acres, Tract 1C containing.034 acres and Tract 1D containing.264 acres. Tract 1C is indicated as a lot without public street frontage and requires a variance from Section 31-231.

ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1150-B B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: A new building is currently under construction. The library is located on proposed Tract 1A and encompasses the entire block from Cumberland to the former Rock Street right of way. The I-30 exit/entrance ramp is located to the south of the library. Along President Clinton Avenue within this same block is a mixture of retail, restaurant and residential uses. To the south across the entrance ramp is a high rise residential tower. To the west is the Arkansas Territorial Restoration Museum and to the east is a surface parking lot serving the library and the Arkansas Studies Institute. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All abutting property owners of the site along with the Downtown and the River Market Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Easements must be retained in the alley. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase, underground power line exists along the east-west access easement as described on the subdivision replat drawing. These facilities must remain accessible 24 hours a day for maintenance and future upgrades as required. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. 2

ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1150-B Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served on the METRO Streetcar line and Rock Region METRO bus, multiple routes via the River City Travel Center. We have no objections to the plan as shown. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the plat was to allow the creation of four (4) tracts. Staff stated one (1) of the tracts was being created as a tract without public street frontage. Staff stated the applicant had revised the preliminary plat to allow an access easement to provide access to the lot. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing via revised preliminary plat raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting to replat Tract 1 CALS Subdivision to allow the creation of four (4) separate tracts (Tracts 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D). The intention is to allow CALS to retain ownership of two (2) of the lots and the other two (2) will be deeded to the CALS Foundation. Tract 1A is proposed containing 1.270 acres and contains the existing main library. Tract 1B is proposed containing 0.110 acres and is proposed with future development of retail space. Tract 1C containing.034 acres is proposed for parking to serve Tract 1B. Tract 1D containing.264 acres is proposed for future parking. Tract 1C is indicated as a lot without public street frontage which requires a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. The lot will be served by an access easement 3

ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1150-B across Tract 1A. A series of cross access and cross parking agreements are proposed for the future development of the lots. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. Staff does not feel the subdivision as proposed will have an adverse impact on the proposed future development of the lots or the area. To staff s knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the plat as proposed is appropriate for this site. 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 approval of the variance request from Section 31-231 to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) 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 31-231 to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. 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. 4

ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S-1502-A NAME: Kathleen Inmon Preliminary/Final Plat LOCATION: Located at 5300 5304 Asher Avenue DEVELOPER: Kathleen Inmon 2820 Reservoir Road Little Rock, AR 72227 SURVEYOR: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.75 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial District PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 I-630 CENSUS TRACT: 19 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance from Section 36-301(e) to allow a reduced lot width, reduced lot area and reduced setbacks. BACKGROUND: On November 10, 2005, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a site plan review request to allow the construction of multiple buildings (a Subdivision Site Plan Review) on this site. The request was to allow the placement of a second building on the site. The commercial building located on the eastern portion of the site was completed in March of 2005 and contained 7,266 square feet with 24 parking spaces. The approval allowed the placement of a second structure containing 2,400 square feet (30-feet by 80-feet) on the western portion of the lot. Five (5) additional parking spaces were to be added to the site with the new construction. As a companion application a right-of-way abandonment was also approved (G-23-355). Anna Street, which was located along the eastern boundary of the property was vacated as a public right of way.

ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1502-A Variances from the zoning ordinance and landscape ordinance were approved. The variances were to allow a reduced number of required parking spaces, a variance to allow a reduced front and rear yard setback, a variance to allow signage without public street frontage and a variance to allow the required street buffer landscape strip along the Asher Avenue frontage to be located in the public right-of-way. The reduced landscape strip also required a variance from the City s landscape ordinance requirements and was approved by the City Beautiful Commission in December 2005. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting to replat the existing tract into two (2) lots. There are two (2) buildings located on the site. The applicant is requesting the replat to allow each of the buildings to sit on a separate lot. Lot 1 is proposed containing 0.22 acres and Lot 2 is proposed containing 0.53 acres. There are no new curb cuts proposed from Asher Avenue. The drive is located on Lot 2. The plat indicates a 20-foot access easement to serve Lot 1. The request includes a variance from Section 36-301(e) to allow a reduced lot width and a reduced lot area for Lot 1. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is developed with two (2) buildings. The western building contains approximately 2,500 square feet and the eastern building contains approximately 7,250 square feet. The western building is occupied by a retail use. The eastern building is currently vacant. There is an apartment complex located to the north of the site, accessed from Fair Park Boulevard. This area of Asher Avenue contains a variety of commercial uses including restaurants, private clubs, a motel, a hardware/lumber store and auto related businesses. The UALR Campus is located near the site, to the northwest. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All abutting property owners of the site along with the Curran Conway and the South of Asher (SOA) Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. Per PAGIS the Anna Street right of way has been abandoned. 2

ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1502-A E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Electrical service is already provided to the existing buildings from the north side of the property. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. Contact Entergy in advance if electrical service needs change as a result of this replat. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location is served on route 14 Rosedale Rock Region METRO. We have no objections to the plan as shown. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing related to the preliminary plat. Staff stated the request was to allow the creation of individual lots for the two (2) existing buildings located on the site. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 3

ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1502-A H. ANALYSIS: There were no issues raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting which required addressing via a revised site plan. The applicant is requesting to replat an existing tract into two (2) lots. There are two (2) buildings located on the site. The applicant is requesting the replat to allow each of the buildings to sit on a separate lot. Lot 1 is proposed containing 0.22 acres and Lot 2 is proposed containing 0.53 acres. There are no new curb cuts proposed from Asher Avenue. The drive is located on Lot 2. The plat indicates a 20-foot access easement to serve Lot 1. The Commission approved a site plan (Subdivision Site Plan Review) for this property on November 10, 2005. The site contained a single building and the applicant was proposing to construct a second building on the site. The site plan as approved allowed for variances for setbacks. The eastern building as constructed was located 29-feet from Asher Avenue and the rear yard setback was constructed at 24.3-feet. Both the front and rear yard per the zoning district should be 25-feet. The western building as constructed is located 22-feet from the Asher Avenue right of way. Awnings are located along the front of the building, which further reduces the building setback to near 19-feet. The rear yard setback of the western building is 15-feet. The ordinance would typically require a 25-foot building setback on the front and rear of this structure. A reduced number of parking spaces were approved with the approval of the site plan for this property. The approved parking plan allowed a reduction of three (3) parking spaces for this site based on the proposed users of the buildings. The plat as currently proposed creates a variance for Lot 1 to allow a reduced lot width. The property is zoned C-3, General Commercial District which typically requires a minimum lot width of 100-feet. The plat as proposed indicates a lot width of 80.39-feet. The lot is proposed containing 9,481 square feet. The ordinance typically requires a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet which is also a variance. (Section 36-301(e)) Staff is supportive of the applicant s request to replat the lot to create two (2) separate lots to allow each of the buildings to sit on a lot. Staff feels the applicant s request for the replat will have little to no impact on this site or the area. 4

ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1502-A 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 approval of the variance request from Section 36-301(e) to allow a reduced lot width and a reduced lot area for proposed Lot 1 and to allow the reduced front and rear yard setbacks as currently constructed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) 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 36-301(e) to allow a reduced lot width and a reduced lot area for proposed Lot 1 and to allow the reduced front and rear yard setbacks as currently constructed. 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. 5

ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1765 NAME: Heritage Place Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located at 7510 HWY 300 DEVELOPER: Heritage Land and Timber, LLC 7510 HWY 300 Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 13 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: PDR Requesting revocation to restore R-2, Single-family zoning as a separate item on this agenda (Z-5946-A) 20 - Pinnacle CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance from Section 31-231 to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The request is preliminary plat approval for a three (3) lot plat. The applicant is proposing Lot 1 containing 1.5 acres and Lots 2 and 3 with just over five (5) acres each. There is an existing home located on Lot 1. The remaining lots will be developed with new homes in the future. The proposed lots will be served by Maumelle Water Corporation and each home will have individual septic systems to serve as wastewater treatment. Lot 3 is proposed as a lot without public street frontage. An access and utility easement will be provided across Lot 2 to provide access and utilities the site.

ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1765 Proposed Lot 1 was zoned PD-R in 1995 (3/21/95) by the adoption of Ordinance No. 16,863. The approval allowed the use of the house as a bed and breakfast and the barn as a small antique shop. As a separate item on this agenda the applicant is requesting a revocation of the PD-R zoning and the restoration of the underlying R-2, Single-family zoning (Z-5946-A). B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The house and several outbuildings are located on the site. North of the site is a vacant field and south of the site are single-family homes located on large lots (5+ acres) with access from West Ridge Road. This area of HWY 300 is primarily homes located on large lots or acreage. There is an established commercial node located at the intersection of East and West Pinnacle Roads and HWY 300 to the north. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All abutting property owners of the site were notified of the public hearing. There is not an active neighborhood association located in this area. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Hwy 300 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. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Hwy 300 including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. AHTD denied street improvements to be made to Hwy 300. 3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 4. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection of Hwy 300 and the access easement comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No comment. Entergy: No comment received. 2

ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1765 Centerpoint Energy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase power line exists along the east side of Hwy 300 at this location. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. These lines should not impact the platting of these lots. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service requirements to the development and future facilities locations as this project proceeds. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 3. 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. 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. 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. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 7. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Maintain 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. 3

ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1765 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. 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: 1. Provide bill of assurance for review. 2. Provide source of title for property. 3. Show distance to two land corners and state plane coordinates for two points. 4. Show bearings for property lines between Lots 2 and 3. Label all property corners. 5. Show zoning for Lots 1 3. 6. Provide approval letters from Arkansas Health Department for Lots 2 and 3. Verify septic system for Lot 1 is entirely contained within the new property lines. 7. Provide approval from West Pulaski County Volunteer Fire Department. 8. Provide current effective FEMA flood panel number and date. 9. Include Pulaski County in certificate of engineering accuracy. 10. Include Pulaski County Certificate of Preliminary Plat approval. 11. Legally describe access easement to Lots 2 and 3 on plat and in BOA. Existing driveway to residences on Lot 1 is located partly on Lot 2. If driveway is to be used by Lot 1 an access easement across Lot 2 and the 10 acre tract north of Lot 1 will need to be shown on plat and BOA. 12. Label and dimension existing and proposed right of way for HWY 300. Dedicate additional right of way for HWY 300 as required to comply with Master Road Plan requirements. 50-feet east of centerline is required per Master Road Plan. 4

ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1765 13. Ensure any required ADEQ erosion control plan and protocols are in place during construction. 14. Pay $10.00 review fee. a. Obtain driveway permits from AHTD for any new driveways. Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served on express route 25 Pinnacle Mountain by Rock Region METRO. We have no comments on this proposed development at this time. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Brian Dale of White-Daters and Associates were present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating there were two (2) items associated with the request. Staff stated the requests were for preliminary plat approval and for a revocation of a PD-R zoning. Staff stated Lot 3 was being created as a lot without public street frontage. Staff stated this would require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the lot as proposed. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a dedication of right of way to 45-feet from centerline was required to meet the Master Street Plan requirement. Staff stated AHTD had declined the City s request for street widening to HWY 300. Staff requested Mr. White verify the sight distance of the proposed driveway to ensure the location was safe. Staff noted comments from Pulaski County Planning. Staff stated any questions or concerns should be directed to County Planning staff. 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. 5

ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1765 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing a number of the issues raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has verified all aspects of the existing septic system are located on proposed Lot 1. The applicant has also verified the driveway location is a safe location and vehicles entering and exiting have sufficient visual distance at the proposed location. The request is preliminary plat approval for a three (3) lot plat. The applicant is proposing Lot 1 containing 1.5 acres and, Lots 2 and 3 with just over five (5) acres each. There is an existing home located on Lot 1. The remaining lots will be developed with new homes in the future. The proposed lots will be served by Maumelle Water Corporation and each home will have individual septic systems to serve as wastewater treatment. The applicant has indicated prior to final plat execution approval from the Arkansas Department of Health will be provided for the proposed new septic systems on Lots 2 and 3. Lot 3 is proposed as a lot without public street frontage which creates a variance from Section 31-231. An access and utility easement will be provided across Lot 2 to provide access and utilities the site. The plat indicates a minimum driveway width of 20-feet and a minimum access and utility easement of 30-feet. Proposed Lot 1 was zoned PD-R in 1995 (3/21/95) by the adoption of Ordinance No. 16,863. The approval allowed the use of the house as a bed and breakfast and the barn as a small antique shop. As a separate item on this agenda the applicant is requesting a revocation of the PD-R zoning and the restoration of the underlying R-2, Single-family zoning (Z-5946-A). Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. Staff feels the request to replat this existing acreage into three (3) lots for single-family homes is appropriate. This area is largely developed with homes on large lots or acreage. To staff s knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical 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 approval of the variance request from Section 31-231 to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. 6

ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1765 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had requested a deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would require a waiver of the Commission s By-laws with regard to the late deferral request. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to approve the By-law waiver request to allow a deferral of the item without the proper time frame for the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The motion for the By-law waiver carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 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

ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: S-1766 NAME: Village at Gateway Townhouse Community Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located at 12500 Vimy Ridge Road DEVELOPER: Big Rock Development, LLC 498 Valley Club Circle Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 35.53 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 291 FT. NEW STREET: 6,950 LF R-2, Single-family 16 Otter Creek CENSUS TRACT: 41.04 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance from the City s Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of future phases of the subdivision with the construction of the first phase. BACKGROUND: On May 29, 2005, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat to allow the subdivision of this 60 acres into 198 single-family lots. The approval allowed a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet and 8,500 linear feet of new street. The applicant indicated a tract along Vimy Ridge Road and Pleasant Hill Road to be maintained by the Property Owners Association designated for buffering of the subdivision from the adjoining roadways. The applicant also indicated a 25-foot platted building line along the front yard and side yard and rear yards to meet the minimum ordinance requirement. A phasing plan was not approved for the subdivision and the development was proposed in a single phase.

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 The Little Rock Planning Commission approved a request to revise the preliminary plat for the subdivision on June 19, 2008. The revision modified the phasing plan for the subdivision to include five (5) phases. The street construction to Vimy Ridge Road and the internal street construction were to correspond to the phasing plan. The request also included a variance from the Master Street Plan and the Boundary Street Ordinance to allow the placement of the sidewalk at the back of curb along Vimy Ridge Road and along the internal residential streets. The applicant indicated the ground at the right of way on Vimy Ridge Road and on some of the internal lots was eight to ten feet above or below the curb. According to the applicant the sidewalks would be more likely utilized if the walks were placed at grade with the street. May 30, 2013, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a request to reestablish the previously approved preliminary plat. The approval allowed the development of 204 single-family lots from a 60 acre tract. Five (5) phases were approved which included the development of 66 lots and two (2) tracts in Phase I. Phase 2 included 44 lots. Phase 3 included 11 lots and 1 tract. Phase 4 included 42 lots and 2 tracts and Phase 5 included 41 lots. A 10-foot open space tract was included along Vimy Ridge Road and Pleasant Hill Road to avoid double frontage lots. A note on the plat stated no access would be granted through the open space tract. The plat also included the placement of a 10-foot no right of vehicular access easement within the open space tract and along the street right of way on Pleasant Hill Road and Vimy Ridge Road. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: This project contains approximately 35 acres of the 60 acres previously proposed for development. The area is the northern 35 acres of the site and is located at 12500 Vimy Ridge Road near the intersection of Alexander Road and Vimy Ridge Road. The parcel is currently zoned R-2, Single-family with the land use plan showing residential medium density. The developer currently has the property under contract and would like to construct a townhouse community with lots that average 30-feet in width by 100-feet in depth. The Subdivision Ordinance defines a townhouse lot as two (2) or more attached dwelling units under condominium or corporate ownership. The Ordinance also states townhouse lots are to be twenty-two (22) feet wide and eighty (80) feet in depth with an overall size of 2,000 square feet. Platted buildings lines are to conform to building locations shown on a generalized site plan which is to be provided with the submission of the proposed subdivision creating lots for the townhouse residences. The project is proposed in seven (7) phases. The first Phase will include the development of 38 lots, the clubhouse and pool. Phase II will include the development of 40 lots, Phase III 43 lots, Phase IV 40 lots, Phase V 42 lots, Phase VI 36 lots and Phase VII 52 lots. The plat includes 6,950 linear feet of 2

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 new street to be dedicated to the public. The streets are indicated with a 50-foot right of way and 27-feet of pavement. Sidewalk is indicated on one (1) side of the interior streets. Centrally located within the plat areas have been set aside for open space and sports fields. Along the rear of the lots in Phases III V an area has been identified for pedestrian paths to connect to the open spaces. Francis Avenue is proposed as a collector street with a 60-foot right of way and 31-feet of pavement. The street improvements to Vimy Ridge Road will be completed in phases corresponding to the phase development of the subdivision. The request includes a variance to advance grade the project. The development of the subdivision will occur in phases. This will allow excess earthwork in one phase to be hauled to another phase that requires fill. This variance will allow the earthwork to balance over multiple phases and prevent hauling material over public streets. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The majority of the trees have been removed from the site. Portions of the infrastructure for the Phase I lots were previously installed but were not accepted by the various utility companies. North of the site the uses include residential, commercial and industrial. The area to the west of the site is vacant and was previously cleared of trees. The Quail Run Subdivision is located south of the site on Pleasant Hill Road. There is an approved POD located on Pleasant Hill Road to the southwest of the site. There is an area zoned MF-6 located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Hill Road and Vimy Ridge Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All abutting property owners of the site along with the Alexander Road and the Quail Run Neighborhood Associations and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. At their December association meeting, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress voted to support the plat request. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Vimy Ridge Road 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. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (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 3

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. A variance is being requested to advance grade the entire property with construction of Phase 1. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or local property owners association and detailed in the bill of assurance. 4. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 5. All public drainage easements must be unobstructed and access provided to the public right-of-way by constructed infrastructure and/or documented on the final plat. 6. All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure approved by the City of Little Rock Public Works Department. 7. 100 year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public drainage easements. 8. With the site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Vimy Ridge Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from centerline. What is the proposed phased construction plan? 9. The downstream property at 12423 Vimy Ridge Road has been flooded in the past from this development. The construction of the project should consider this downstream condition. 10. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Greg Simmons) for more information. 11. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. York Drive and Gateway Drive are already used. Contact Glenn Haley at (501) 371-4537 for more information. 12. Traffic calming devices are required for long straight streets to discourage speeding. Traffic circles or round-a-bouts are suggested at regular intervals and at main intersections. Contact Travis Herbner, Traffic Engineering at 379-1805 for additional information. 13. Due to the number of proposed lots accessing Francis Avenue from this property and the property to the west, Francis Avenue should be constructed to a residential collector standard of 31 feet wide. 4

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 14. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 15. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on private property. All street radiuses both public and private must be sufficient for access by a collection truck for collection service to be provided. 16. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 17. Vegetation must be established on disturbed area within 21-days of completion of harvest activities. 18. 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. 19. Provide detail of each lot layout showing structure and driveway. 20. Will the pedestrian paths behind homes be within tract land or easement? E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if new sewer service is required for this project. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase power line exists along Vimy Ridge Road to the east of this proposed development. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service requirements to the development and future facilities locations as this project proceeds. Note that Entergy does require subdivision lots to be served by power lines located along the front property lines of the development. Centerpoint Energy: Centerpoint Energy does not object to the preliminary plat and proposed development of townhomes, less the Vimy Ridge street expansion portion. Centerpoint Energy currently owns and operates existing gas facilities within existing Vimy Ridge ROW. According to the proposed plat, Developer shall dedicate ROW and construct ½ of Vimy Ridge Road per master street plan. The proposed Vimy Ridge street construction would likely require a re-location of aforementioned Centerpoint Energy gas facilities. This re-location 5

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 would need to be completed prior to the commencement of the proposed Vimy Ridge street construction activities. AT & T: No comment. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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. 3. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. 4. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 8. 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. 6

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 9. 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. 10. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. 11. 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: Maintain 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 7

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 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. 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. 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. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. 8

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 Multi-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building, including nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 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. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location is not currently served by Rock Region METRO. However future plans indicate service via Flex-transit. We have no objections to the plans as drawn. The developer has treated the street network with care by completing the streets without dead ends. The pedestrian network is extensive; commendable. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: Clubhouse and Pool - 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Fire separation of townhouses must comply with 2012 Arkansas Fire Protection Code. 9

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 Fire Marshall review for access is required. Property should be accessed from the west as well as access shown from the east. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Brian Dale of White-Daters and Associates were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the plat was proposed as a townhouse plat which allowed lot widths of 22-feet and lot depths of 80-feet and a minimum lot size of 2,000 square feet. Staff stated the plat as proposed appeared to meet this minimum requirement. Staff questioned if the areas indicated as paths behind the homes would be located in tract land. Staff also questioned if there would be fences located within the rear yards abutting the proposed paths. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Vimy Ridge Road was classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. Staff stated a dedication of right of way to 45-feet was required. Staff stated the City s stormwater detention ordinance would apply to the future development of the lots. Staff also stated all public drainage easements were to be located within tract land and be wide enough the City could access the drainage areas for maintenance. Staff stated due to the proposed number of lots accessing Francis Avenue from this property and the property to the west the street should be constructed as a collector street. Mr. White stated the intent was to relocate the proposed collector street per the Master Street Plan from Pleasant Hill Road through this development. He stated the street would be widened to a minimum paving width of 31-feet. Staff stated the right of way should be increased to 60-feet. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing a number of the technical issues associated with the request. The applicant has indicated the area behind the homes will be located in tract land and the proposed 10

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 subdivision will allow fences as allowed per the R-2, Single-family zoning district. Fences along Vimy Ridge Road will be constructed six (6) feet in height. The applicant has indicated the tract land behind the homes will be used as pedestrian paths and as drainage easements. This request is for preliminary plat approval for a townhouse subdivision containing 35 acres. The area is the northern 35 acres of a 60 acre tract located on Vimy Ridge Road near the intersection of Alexander Road and Vimy Ridge Road. The parcel is currently zoned R-2, Single-family with the land use plan showing residential medium density. The lots average 30-feet in width by 100-feet in depth. The Subdivision Ordinance defines a townhouse lot as two (2) or more attached dwelling units under condominium or corporate ownership. The Subdivision Ordinance also states townhouse lots are to be twenty-two (22) feet wide and eighty (80) feet in depth with an overall size of 2,000 square feet. The plat is to include platted buildings lines to conform to building locations as shown on a generalized site plan which is to be provided with the submission of the proposed subdivision creating lots for the townhouse residences. The applicant has met this requirement. The project is proposed in seven (7) phases. The first Phase will include the development of 38 lots, the clubhouse and pool. Phase II will include the development of 40 lots, Phase III 43 lots, Phase IV 40 lots, Phase V 42 lots, Phase VI 36 lots and Phase VII 52 lots. The plat includes 6,950 linear feet of new street to be dedicated to the public. The streets are indicated with a 50-foot right of way and 27-feet of pavement. Sidewalk is indicated on one (1) side of the interior streets. Francis Avenue is proposed as a collector street and is proposed with a 60-foot right of way and 31-feet of pavement. The street improvements to Vimy Ridge Road will be completed in two (2) phases corresponding to phases within the development of the subdivision. The first phase of Vimy Ridge Road construction will include the improvements to the road which abuts the first phase of the subdivision development. The second phase will be completed with Phase VII of the subdivision. Centrally located within the plat are areas set aside for open space and sports fields. The rear of the lots in Phases III V are proposed as tracts to be used as pedestrian paths to connect to the open spaces and clubhouse within the plat area. The plat will include subdivision identification signs at the entrance drive to the subdivision. The applicant has indicated the signs will be incorporated into walls 11

ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1766 at the main entrance. The signs will exceed the typical minimum standards as established by the zoning ordinance and the subdivision will have signage on each side of the entrance drive to the subdivision. A smaller sign is proposed at the southern drive into the subdivision, on Francis Avenue. This sign will comply with the typical standards of the zoning ordinance, a maximum of six (6) feet in height and 32-square feet in area. The request includes a variance to advance grade the project. The development of the subdivision will occur in phases. This will allow excess earthwork in one phase to be hauled to another phase that requires fill. This variance will allow the earthwork to balance over multiple phases and prevent hauling material over public streets. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request for preliminary plat approval of the subdivision. The streets as proposed are being put in place as indicated to take advantage of utilities which were installed with a previous preliminary plat which was approved but never completed for final platting. The subdivision application as proposed appears to meet the minimum requirements of the subdivision ordinance for the minimum development standards. To staff s knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat 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 to allow advanced grading of future phases with the construction of the first phase of the subdivision. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of deferral of the item to the January 28, 2016, public hearing to allow the applicant time to provide proper notice. There was no future discussion of the item. 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. 12

ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: S-1767 NAME: Vincent View Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located South of Pebble Beach Estates and West of Garrett Glen Subdivision DEVELOPER: Bo Briggs 13914 Belle Pointe Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 10 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 13 FT. NEW STREET: 700 LF CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: R-2, Single-family 19 - Chenal CENSUS TRACT: 42.19 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. The applicant submitted a request dated December 18, 2015, requesting deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated December 18, 2015, requesting deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. Staff is 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.

ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: S-641-M NAME: West Markham Shopping Center Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 11414 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Markham West Shopping Center P.O. Box 924133 Huston, TX 77292 SURVEYOR: Thomas Engineering Co. 3810 Lookout Road North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 0.70 acres of a 17.6 acre tract NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: C-3, General Commercial District 2 Rodney Parham CENSUS TRACT: 22.09 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. The applicant requested on December 16, 2015, this item be deferred to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had requested on December 16, 2015, this item be deferred to the February 25, 2016, 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.

ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: S-1764 NAME: Pulaski County School District Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 925 East Dixon Road DEVELOPER: Pulaski County Special School District 925 East Dixon Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR: McClelland Consulting Engineers 900 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 67.9 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: Not Applicable Located within the City s Exterritorial Planning Jurisdiction where the City exercises subdivision control only 24 Sweet Home CENSUS TRACT: 40.01 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance from the required 70 percent buffer on the west side of the property to allow for planned improvements to the existing bus access road and grading for the new high school. A variance from trees in buffers on west, north and east sides of the property due to a combination of the density of existing trees along the property perimeter, the use of adjacent property, the rural and low density nature of the area. A variance from opaque screen on west, north and east sides of property due to a combination of the density of existing trees along the property perimeter, the use of adjacent property, the rural and low density nature of the area and the need to maintain an open, visible perimeter for student security. Dumpster and loading areas of the new school will be located on the west and north sides and will be screened from Dixon Road by the building. Screening will be provided at ground mounted mechanical equipment.

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 A variance from upgrades of existing, non-conforming parking lots. Little to no work will be performed on three (3) existing parking lots with 456 spaces. A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drives on the eastern and western perimeters nearer the intersection than typically allowed. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The Pulaski County Special School District is requesting Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The District is planning improvements to the multiple school facilities on this 67.9-acre campus located at 925 East Dixon Road. The site is not located within the City limits of Little Rock but is located within the City s Exterritorial Planning Jurisdiction in which the City exercises subdivision control only. The improvements include: Complete demolition of the former Fuller Administrative Annex. Connect all new and existing facilities to the new Sweet Home sewer system to be located at Dixon Road and eliminate the current sewer ponds. Construct appropriate stormwater collection/detention system for the campus. At the existing football stadium, install new artificial turf, resurface tract, upgrade bleachers, lighting and press box, new concession/restroom facilities and parking. Provide new baseball and softball playfields with associated bleachers, press box and lighting. Lighting for the fields will be pole mounted energy efficient, night-sky type fixtures. The lights will be installed to focus directly on the play fields and tract area only, minimizing light spillover. The light spillover is expected to be less than 0.5 foot candles at the property line. Construct new 40,000 square foot multi-purpose athletic building and fieldhouse. Construct a new, comprehensive 150,000 square foot high school with associated parking. The high school will include: 47 instructional spaces; an auditorium with approximately 700 seats; a completion gymnasium with approximately 1,200 seats; a cafeteria to seat approximately 400. Convert current Mills High School to a middle school with upgraded secure entry. 2

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 Demo current Fuller Middle School. Develop new, interior drive systems to separately handle all bus and parent pick-up stacking for both campuses completely on site while reducing the number of drives off Dixon Road. Security gates and fencing will be incorporated with the drive system to improve camps security, control access and deter vandalism in this remote area of the County. The existing district Administrative and Warehouse buildings will remain unchanged. The Administrative parking will be expanded to incorporate some adjacent, existing parking at the current Fuller Middle School. The north staging area of the Warehouse complex will be eliminated and some screening is planned. The existing wooded ravine that runs through the site will be retained to enhance campus natural landscape aesthetics. Underbrush will be removed and water paths cleared to provide better drainage and to improve student safety. The current Mills High School has an enrollment of 600 students. Although it is anticipated that the enrollment will drop with the separation of the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District, the new high school is being planned for 700 students. Currently on the entire existing campus there are 725 existing parking spaces for educational use out of a total of 840 parking spaces. When the development is completed, there will be 897 parking spaces available for educational use out of a total of 1,012 parking spaces. For the new high school, a total of 350 parking spaces are required. The Campus is a rural area of South Pulaski County and is bordered on the west and north by the Granite Mountain Quarry; the east by a storage facility, parking lot and a single-family residence located 300-feet from the property line; and south by Dixon Road. The District will be requesting the following variances: A variance from the required 70 percent buffer on the west side of the property to allow for planned improvements to the existing bus access road and grading for the new high school. A variance from trees in buffers on west, north and east sides of the property due to a combination of the density of existing trees along the property perimeter, the use of adjacent property, the rural and low density nature of the area. 3

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 A variance from opaque screen on west, north and east sides of property due to a combination of the density of existing trees along the property perimeter, the use of adjacent property, the rural and low density nature of the area and the need to maintain an open, visible perimeter for student security. Dumpster and loading areas of the new school will be located on the west and north sides and will be screened from Dixon Road by the building. Screening will be provided for all ground mounted mechanical equipment. A variance from upgrades of existing, non-conforming parking lots. Little to no work will be performed on three (3) existing parking lots with 456 spaces. A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drives on the eastern and western perimeters nearer the intersection than typically allowed. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted above the Campus is located in a rural area of South Pulaski County and is bordered on the west and north by the Granite Mountain Quarry, to the east is a storage facility, parking lot and a single-family residence and to the south by Dixon Road, an industrial business and single-family homes. East Dixon Road is a two (2) lane road with open ditches for drainage. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Dixon Road 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. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 4

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 5. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Provide widening sufficient for construction of a left turn lane with sufficient stack and tapers to comply with AASHTO standards. AHTD is being contacted about the permitting the construction of a center left turn lane. 6. All new driveways shall be constructed with concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 7. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 8. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed plans prior to construction. 9. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The driveways should be located at least 150 feet from the side property lines. Variances must be requested for these driveway locations. 10. Submit a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed project. Study should address trip generation and trip distribution for the development and also should take into account existing and projected traffic growth. The study should include the on-site traffic and circulation plan with vehicle stack and delays. The study should be provided to staff by December 16, 2015. 11. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Three phase power line exists around and throughout the existing property. Some of them appear to be in conflict with future plans and will need to be adjusted and/or relocated to accommodate those plans. Relocation costs may be incurred for facilities adjustments. Contact Entergy well in advance to discuss future service requirements, new facilities locations and adjustments to existing facilities as this project proceeds Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment. 5

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 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. 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. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 6. 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. 7. 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 a customer owned line agreement is required. 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. 6

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. 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: Maintain 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. 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: 1. Show the name and address of owner/developer. 2. Show source of title 3. Show distance to two land corners. Show State Plane Coordinates for two (2) property corner. 4. Provide surveyor s seal and signature. 5. Provide engineer s seal and signature. 6. Show contours at minimum 4-foot intervals. 7. Show water crosses entering and leaving the property. 8. Show abutting subdivided property. 9. Prove approval letter from CAW stating water supply design is approved. 10. Provide AHD/ADEQ approval of wastewater system design. 11. Provide letter of approval from local fire department. 12. Provide storm drainage plan. 13. Verify development meets ADA standards. 7

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 14. Pay $33.00 review fee. a. Obtain driveway and street improvement permits from AHTD prior to construction for all new driveway work. b. Label all property corners. County Planning Public Works Comments 1. Delineate all drainage areas upstream of all property outflow locations. 2. Provide drainage profiles for all ditch flow lines and lines of culverts. 3. Provide standard detail drawing for all drainage areas, inlets, gutters, ditches, channels, culverts, junctions, and culvert outflows. Include bypass calculations for all curb inlets. Include 2-year, 10-year, 25-year and 100-year CFS and velocity calculations. All calculations must be stamped by an Arkansas Registered Professional Engineer. 4. Show allow existing drainage structure on tract. 5. Provide PCRB with copy of ADEQ stormwater approval, erosion control plan, and SWPPP. Rock Region Metro: Location is not currently served by Rock Region METRO. School service is in our future plans. The plans for the driveways as drawn do not illustrate drop-off areas for each school building. Connecting sidewalks for dropoff areas are essential for ADA access, parking area crossing and bus service. Please clarify how vehicle loading would be facilitated for all essential site plan elements, ball fields and buildings. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 8

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 2. 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. 3. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 4. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For developments with more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 5. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 6. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 7. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 8. 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. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicants were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating the request was a multiple building site plan review within an area of the City s Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction and within an area the City did not exercise zoning control. Staff stated there were a few outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan prior to the Commission hearing the request. Staff requested details concerning the proposed athletic field lighting and any proposed belchers. Staff also requested information concerning any proposed signage. 9

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a traffic analysis was required prior to the item being forwarded to the Commission. Staff also stated variances were required for the eastern and western driveway locations. Staff requested the applicant provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. Staff stated Dixon Road was classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial which would require a right of way dedication of 45-feet from centerline. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the plan as indicated appeared to comply with the minimum eight (8) percent interior landscape requirements. Staff stated a perimeter planting strip of nine (9) feet was required adjacent to the perimeters of the site. Staff stated screening of the vehicular use area was required adjacent to the street rights of way. Staff stated this was to be accomplished by the placement of shrubs or vines planted every thirty (30) linear feet. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the technical issues associated with the request. The applicant has provided additional information concerning the proposed athletic field lighting and the proposed belchers. The applicant has also provided information concerning the proposed signage plan. The Pulaski County Special School District is requesting Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The District is planning improvements to the multiple school facilities on this 67.9-acre campus located at 925 East Dixon Road. The site is not located within the City limits of Little Rock but is located within the City s Exterritorial Planning Jurisdiction in which the City exercises subdivision control only. The Subdivision Ordinance 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. The improvements include the complete demolition of the former Fuller Administrative Annex to allow the construction of a new high school and parking. The plans include the construction of a new, comprehensive 150,000 square foot high school with associated parking. The high school will include: 10

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 47 instructional spaces, an auditorium with approximately 700 seats, a competition gymnasium with approximately 1,200 seats and a cafeteria to seat approximately 400. The school will connect all new and existing facilities to the new Sweet Home sewer system to be located at Dixon Road and eliminate the current sewer ponds. It is anticipated the ponds may be used to aid in providing the appropriate stormwater collection and detention system for the campus. The existing football stadium will be renovated by the installation of new artificial turf, upgraded bleachers, lighting and a press box, a new concession stand and restroom facilities and additional parking. The site plan includes new baseball and softball playfields with associated bleachers, press box and lighting. The lighting for the fields will be pole mounted energy efficient, night-sky type fixtures. The lights will be installed to focus directly on the play fields and tract area only to minimizing light spillover. The light spillover is expected to be less than 0.5 foot candles at the property line. The plan also includes the construction of a new 40,000 square foot multi-purpose athletic building and fieldhouse. The plan includes the conversion of the current Mills High School to a middle school with upgraded secure entry. The existing Fuller Middle School will be demoed. A new interior drive systems to separately handle all bus and parent pick-up stacking for both campuses completely on site while reducing the number of drives off Dixon Road is proposed. Security gates and fencing will be incorporated with the drive system to improve camps security, control access and deter vandalism in this remove area of the County The existing district Administrative and Warehouse buildings will remain unchanged. The administrative parking will be expanded to incorporate some adjacent, existing parking at the current Fuller Middle School. The north staging area of the warehouse complex will be eliminated and some screening is planned. The existing wooded ravine that runs through the site will be retained to enhance campus natural landscape aesthetics. Underbrush will be removed and water paths cleared to provide better drainage and to improve student safety The current Mills High School has an enrollment of 600 students. Although it is anticipated that the enrollment will drop with the separation of the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District, the new high school is being planned for 700 students. 11

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 Currently on the entire existing campus there are 725 existing parking spaces for educational use out of a total of 840 parking spaces. When the development is completed, there will be 897 parking spaces available for educational use out of a total of 1,012 parking spaces. For the new high school, a total of 350 parking spaces are required. The signage plan includes the removal of the existing sign at Fuller Middle School. The existing monument sign at the administration building is to remain. The existing monument sign at the current Mills High School will be updated. A new monument sign is proposed at the new high school. The applicant has indicated an electronic marque sign for the campus will be installed. The design of the sign has not been completed. The request includes variance from the buffer ordinance requirements, paving requirements for parking lots and from the Master Street Plan and Subdivision Ordinance to allow driveway spacing variances. The applicant is requesting a variance from the required 70 percent buffer on the west side of the property to allow for the planned improvements to the existing bus access road and allow for proper grading for the new high school. The applicant is seeking a variance from the requirement of trees in buffers on west, north and east sides of the property due to a combination of the density of existing trees along the property perimeter, the use of adjacent property and the rural and low density nature of the area. The applicant is also requesting a variance from opaque screen requirement on the west, north and east sides of property due to a combination of the massing of existing trees along the property perimeter, the use of adjacent property and the rural and low density nature of the area. In addition the applicant states there is a need to maintain an open, visible perimeter for student security. The request also includes a variance to not provide irrigation for the landscaped areas. The applicant has indicated temporary irrigation will be installed for up to 18 months for plant establishment. The applicant is requesting LEED certification which awards points for water efficient landscaping. The applicant states native/adapted plants will be installed on the project. The dumpster and loading areas of the new school will be located on the west and north sides of the site and will be screened from Dixon Road by the building. The applicant states screening of ground mounted mechanical equipment will be provided. The applicant is seeking a variance from any required upgrades of the existing, non-conforming parking lots. The applicant states little to no work will be performed on the three (3) existing parking lots which contain 456 spaces. 12

ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1764 The applicant is also requesting a variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drives on the eastern and western perimeters nearer the intersection than typically allowed. The request allows the drives to remain near their existing locations but to be upgraded to allow a wider width and reinforced asphalt to better serve the bus traffic on the site. 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 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. The applicant has indicated the redevelopment of the site will begin in spring 2016 with the commencement of site improvements. In the summer 2016 construction on the high school will begin and the fall of 2017 the new high school construction will be completed. The applicant submitted a traffic analysis to staff for consideration. Based on the details of the traffic analysis staff is continuing to review the results. Staff will provide an overview of the analysis and the findings of the study at the January 7, 2016, Public Hearing. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation forthcoming. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating they were requesting a deferral of the item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. Staff stated the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) had provided them with their requested street design earlier in the day. Staff stated they needed additional time to review the request with the applicant and AHTD to determine what improvements would be completed and the phasing of the improvements. 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. 13

ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-2496-A NAME: Fletcher Library Short-form PD-O LOCATION: Located at 523 North Buchanan Street DEVELOPER: Central Arkansas Library System c/o Allison Architects 200 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.22 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: R-3, Single-family & O-3, General Office District Single-family & General office PD-O Branch library None requested. The applicant submitted a request dated December 15, 2015, requesting deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated December 15, 2015, requesting deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of

ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2496-A 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. 2

ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-3726-B NAME: Packett House Short-form PD-C, located at 1404 Cantrell Road LOCATION: Located at 1404 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: Jeremy Hutchinson 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2910 Little Rock, AR 72201 SURVEYOR: Smith and Goodson PLLC 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 1.85 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PD-O O-3, General Office and a restaurant PD-C Private club and events center None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 20,445 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on July 5, 2011, rezoned the property from O-3, General Office District to PD-O, Planned Development Office, to add a restaurant as an allowable use under the current zoning. The existing building was to be used for the most part as a classic grill style restaurant. The first floor of approximately 3,165 square feet was to be used exclusively for restaurant operations. The focus of the restaurant was to be a showcase of local products/ingredient s while keeping the integrity of the surrounding communities. Operation time for the restaurant were approved from 10 am to 10 pm, Monday through Sunday. All additions to the building were to be designed with the style and period of the existing Packet House. The second floor contained approximately 2,695 square feet that was to be used as a banquet area for the restaurant operation. Both first and

ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3726-B second floors would have full bar access. The third floor had approximately 2,352 square feet and would be used primarily as an employee lounge, office and storage space. The total gross footage of the existing building was approximately 8,212 square feet with 75 percent used for kitchen and restaurant area. The site plan indicated 99 parking spaces. Future goals included an elevator and a 750 square foot outdoor patio to enhance and take advantage of the Arkansas River view. The patio area was constructed with the former restaurant user. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant, Club 1836, LLC, is requesting to rezone the site to Planned Development Commercial, PD-C, to allow the use of this currently vacant building as a supper club. The applicant is requesting to maintain the commercial restaurant with bar service as an allowable use for the property but desires to limit the use of the facility to supper club members only. The applicant has indicated memberships will be sold at $250/month with corporate memberships available for $1,000/month. The hours of operation are indicated from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm during the work week. The applicant is requesting the ability to expand the operating hours to the weekend in the future. There are no current plans to offer earlier meal times but the applicant is requesting the ability to open at an earlier time in the future. The applicant states the third floor will be maintained as office space. The first floor will remain as the restaurant and the second floor ballroom will be used for special events. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located on the north side of Cantrell Road with the northern boundary the Arkansas River. The area contains a number of uses including a private school to the southwest, Dillard s corporate offices to the west, smaller office users and multi-family residential adjacent to Cantrell Road to the south. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Downtown Neighborhood Association and the Capitol View/Stifft Station Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. 2

ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3726-B D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial with special design standards. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 4. The west driveway should be restriped as one-way exit only. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Grease trap review required. Sewer main does not appear to be on site. Need construction plans if new sewer service is required. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Electrical service is already provided to the existing building. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. However, care should be exercised when performing any work near the overhead and underground power lines along Cantrell Road. Contact Entergy in advance if electrical service needs change as a result of the building s use after rezoning. 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. 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. 3. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 3

ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3726-B 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Full plan review. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location is served on route 21, University Avenue by Rock Region METRO. Provide a pedestrian way from the sidewalk bus route to the entrance. We have no objections to the plan as shown. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Planning Division: This request is located in the Downtown Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for this property. The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from PD-O (Planned Office District) to 4

ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3726-B PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) to allow for a Restaurant, Events Center and a Private Club in the structure. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Principal Arterial Street is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generator or activity centers within an urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell Road since it is a Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Path is shown along the Arkansas River. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine-foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk). Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. If building rehabilitation exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost then the landscaping and buffer must also come into compliancy accordingly. 3. 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. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the site plan. Staff stated the applicant was proposing to reuse the existing building as a private club and special events center. Staff stated the business model was similar to the Little Rock Club located in the Regions Bank building on Capitol Avenue. There was no more discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing via a revised site plan raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting the property be zoned PD-C to allow the use of this existing restaurant as a supper club. The applicant has 5

ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3726-B indicated the business plan is similar to the Little Rock Club only this business will be open for the dinner hour as opposed to the Little Rock Club serving mainly lunch hour meals. The applicant has indicated the name, 1836 Club, is to recognize the year that Arkansas became a State. The club will focus on the history of Arkansas. A private dining room, the Governor s Room, will include a portrait of Governor Conway, the first Governor of Arkansas. A private dining room, the Senate Caucus Room, will feature a portrait of US Senator McDonald, the original builder of the Packet House in the late 1800 s. The club will be limited to 300 members each will pay a monthly membership fee. There are no minimum food requirements, different from the Little Rock Club. The downstairs will feature a restaurant and bar, for private membership use only. The upstairs will be a lounge with a pool table, tv s, etc. The third floor will be maintained as office space. The hours of operation are from 4 pm to 11 pm Monday through Friday. The applicant has indicated the closing hour will not be extended but request the ability to expand the hours to include serving lunch. On the weekends the club will be available for the members as a venue for weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc. for rental as a special events center. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The hours proposed for the business are similar to the hours previously approved for the restaurant user. This area of Cantrell Road has few residential units remaining. The private club and events center will be limited for rental by the membership only and will not be available for a large number of persons for rental. To staff s knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the requested rezoning to allow the use of this former restaurant as a private club is appropriate. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) 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 6

ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3726-B 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 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 recusal (Jennifer Martinez-Belt). 7

ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-4635-C NAME: Huffstutlar Property Long-form PCD LOCATION: Located at 10600 I-30 DEVELOPER: Ruth Huffstutlar c/o McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 11601 Bass Pro Drive Little Rock, AR 72210 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineering P.O. Box 30441 Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 10.58 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: C-3, General Commercial District General Commercial/Retail PCD Add equipment sales and service as an allowable use VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. A variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the Frontage Road to exceed the typical maximum width of 36-feet. 2. A variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the Frontage Road and on Baseline Road nearer the property line than typically allowed. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial District to Planned Commercial Development, PCD, to add equipment sales and service as an allowable use for the site. The site plan includes areas for outdoor display of equipment which will be placed on a limestone surface within the 45-foot building setback.

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C Two (2) new buildings are proposed with a total of 40,785 square feet of floor area. The maximum building height proposed is 35-feet. The buildings will be constructed with metal siding. All site lighting is to be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. The site contains 10.58-acres. The proposed building coverage is ten (10) percent, the paved areas will cover thirty (30) percent and the landscaped area includes sixty (60) percent of the site. The days and hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. There may be an occasion when the business elects to open on Sunday as well. The hours for Sunday will be 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site sits on the I-30 Frontage Road between Baseline Road and I-30. The site is tree covered. To the north, across Baseline Road is an apartment building with single-family homes located further to the north. The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is located to the northeast and vacant undeveloped property is located to the northwest. There are a number of commercial uses located along the Frontage Road in this area. There is a church located immediately to the west which has a driveway located on Childress Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with Southwest United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Baseline Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Baseline Road and Childers Drive. 3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Childers Drive including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be 18 feet from centerline. 4. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Baseline Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new 2

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from centerline. AHTD is being contacted for permit approval. If denied, a payment in-lieu of construction will be required. 5. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 6. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (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 the entire property being graded with construction of the development? 7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 8. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The driveway on the Frontage Road is proposed to be located 60 feet from the side property line. City of Little Rock code requires driveways on the I-30 to be at least 125 feet from the side property line. A variance must be requested for the driveway location. 9. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The proposed driveway on Baseline Road is proposed to be located 40 feet from the side property line. City of Little Rock code requires a driveway to be located at least 150 feet from the side property line. A variance must be requested for the driveway location. 10. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Greg Simmons) for more information. 11. 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. 12. No right-of-way dedication or radial right-of-way dedication is required adjacent to I-30 13. Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access easement for future maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners association. 3

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if new sewer service is required for this project. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase power line exists along the north side of the frontage road on the south side of this proposed development. A single phase line extends a short distance up the eastern boundary. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service requirements to the development and future facilities locations as this project proceeds. Care should be used in installing the limestone equipment display if it is near the overhead power lines on the front of the property. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 6. 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 4

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C 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. 7. 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. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain 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. 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. 5

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 6

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. 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. Rock Region Metro: Location is served on routes 23 at Baseline Road and Childers Drive by Rock Region METRO. The property as shown on the plan does not indicate pedestrian access from the bus route to the business. The plan the perimeter is fenced. Would the owner/ developer please clarify where pedestrian access would be located? We have no objections to the proposal. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. 7

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C Planning Division: This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public/Institutional (PI). The Public/Institution category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from C-3 (General Commercial District) to PCD (Planned Commercial District) to allow the development of equipment sales on the site. Master Street Plan: South side of the property is Interstate 30, a Freeway; north side of the property is Baseline Road and it is a Principal Arterial; east side of the property is Childers Drive and it is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Freeways are regional and national routes with controlled access. There is a one-way access road along Interstate 30. A Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Interstate 30 and Baseline Roads. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as Commercial Streets. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Baseline Road. Bike Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet. 3. A minimum fifty (50) foot street buffer will be required along the I-30 Frontage Road and Baseline Road. 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. 8

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C 5. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 7. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 8. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 9. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 10. 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. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating the applicant was requesting a rezoning of the site from C-3, General Commercial District to Planned Commercial Development to add equipment sales and service with outdoor display as an allowable use for the property. Staff stated there were a few outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan. Staff questioned the days and hours of operation for the business and the days and hours of dumpster service. Staff also requested the applicant provide the proposed building materials, the maximum building height and the number of stories proposed for the new building. Staff questioned the proposed signage plan. Staff also questioned the proposed lighting plan. 9

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the driveway locations on both Baseline Road and the I-30 Frontage Road were indicated at a distance less than the typical ordinance standard. Staff also stated the driveway width on the Frontage Road would require a variance to allow the increased width. Staff stated a sketch grading and drainage plan was required. Staff also stated a grading permit was required prior to any grading activities on the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated based on the depth of the property a street buffer of 50-feet was required along Baseline and the Frontage Roads. Staff stated a perimeter planting strip of a minimum width of nine (9) feet was required along any side of a vehicular use area adjacent to property lines or the right of way of any street. Staff stated building landscaping was required between the paved areas and the building. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the technical issues raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided the days and hours of operation for the business, the dumpster service hours, the maximum building height and the proposed building materials. A note on the site plan indicates the lighting will not reflect onto adjacent properties. The request is to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial District to Planned Commercial Development, PCD, to add equipment sales and service as an allowable use for the site. A new building containing 40,785 square feet to be used for equipment sales and service is proposed. The site plan indicates an additional building on the site labeled as future construction. The building is proposed 80-feet by 60-feet (4,800 square feet). The site plan indicates areas around the building with paving. 44 parking spaces are indicated on the plan. The site plan indicates an area of outdoor display of equipment. The plan indicates the area will be located within the building setback and the street buffer and will be constructed of a limestone surface. The site plan indicates the placement of a ground sign at the entrance drive on the I-30 Frontage Road. The applicant has indicated building signage will be located on the front façade, facing the I-30 freeway. The site has three (3) street frontages which allows the placement of a sign on the north, south and west 10

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C facades. Ground signage is also allowed on the three (3) street frontages. The ground sign will be limited to a maximum height of 36-feet and a maximum sign area of 160 square feet. Building signage will be limited to a maximum of ten (10) percent of the façade area. The maximum building height proposed is 35-feet. The building will be constructed with metal siding. All site lighting is to be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. The site contains 10.58-acres. The proposed building coverage is ten (10) percent, the paved areas will cover thirty (30) percent and the landscaped area includes sixty (60) percent. The days and hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. There may be an occasion when the business elects to open on Sunday as well. The hours of dumpster service are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The site plan includes the placement of a six (6) foot vinyl coated chain link fence around the sites perimeter. The revised cover letter states barbed wire will be placed on top of the fence in accordance with Section 36-516. The ordinance states for purposes of this section the use of barbed, concertina wire or other types of wire specifically designed to inflict injury upon human contact is prohibited except when used at the top of fences at least six (6) feet above grade enclosing business or manufacturing premises. When such wire is used, it shall not extend outside the vertical plane of the enclosed property. The applicant has indicated the western 214-feet of the site is currently vegetated with trees and underbrush. The applicant states all mature trees will be maintained. The site plan states under brush will be cleaned but no site clearing will be performed in this area. A large area of woods will be maintained along the Baseline Road frontage. The request includes variances from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the Frontage Road to exceed the typical maximum width of 36-feet. The drive is indicated with a 50-foot width. The applicant states this width is necessary to maneuver trucks and trailers on the site hauling the large equipment. The request also includes a variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the I-30 Frontage Road and on Baseline Road nearer the property line than typically allowed. The I-30 frontage road driveway will be constructed and located as permitted by AHTD due to the location of the existing I-30 entrance ramp. The drive on Baseline Road is to be located a minimum of 75-feet from the property line. The ordinance typically requires drives on arterials to be a minimum of 150-feet from the property line. 11

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The applicant is seeking approval of the PCD to add equipment sales and service to this site. There are similar type uses located along the interstate in this area. Staff feels the requested PCD zoning to allow the use as proposed is appropriate for this site. 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 approval of the following variance requests: 1. A variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the Frontage Road to exceed the typical maximum width of 36-feet. 2. A variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the Frontage Road and on Baseline Road nearer the property line than typically allowed. The drive on Baseline Road is to be a minimum of 75-feet from the property line. The drive on the frontage road is to be constructed and placed as permitted by AHTD. 3. Staff recommends the street improvements to Baseline Road be completed with the proposed development or an in-lieu fee be provided for the cost of construction. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There was one registered objector present stating they wanted additional information concerning the request. 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 following variance requests: 1. A variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the Frontage Road to exceed the typical maximum width of 36-feet. 2. A variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drive on the Frontage Road and on Baseline Road nearer the property line than typically allowed. The drive on Baseline Road is to be a minimum of 75-feet from the property line. The drive on the frontage road is to be constructed and placed as permitted by AHTD. 12

ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4635-C 3. Staff recommends the street improvements to Baseline Road be completed with the proposed development or an in-lieu fee be provided for the cost of construction. Mr. Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant. He stated he had Ms. Huggler and addressed her concerns. He stated the primary concern was the treatment of the site along Baseline Road. He stated this area of the site would remain vegetated. He stated the underbrush would be cleared and any dead or diseased plant material would be removed but for the most part the majority of the trees would remain. He stated the driveway on Baseline Road was a secondary access and would be used by employees but would not be the primary access to the site for customers or deliveries. He stated all customer and delivers would be from the I-30 Access Road. Mr. and Ms. John Huggler stated their concerns had been addressed and they were not opposed to the rezoning request. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to approve the request as recommended by staff including all staff recommendations and comments by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 13

ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-5258-F NAME: Service King Revised Short-form PD-C LOCATION: Located at 12208 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Electric Guard Dog, LLC 121 Executive Center Drive, Suite 230 Columbia, SC 29210 SURVEYOR: Landon Christopherson 2950 N. Green Valley Parkway #213 Henderson, NV 89014 AREA: 1.36 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PD-C Auto body repair Revised PD-C Allow the placement of an electric fence around the perimeter of the site. None requested. BACKGROUND: In January of 1995 (January 16, 1995) a Short-form PD-C was approved for a one-story retail building containing approximately 7,553 square feet by the adoption of Ordinance No. 17,084. The approved tenant for the site was ABRA Auto Body and Glass Shop. Access to Lot 1 was from West Markham Street via a 25-foot drive through Lot 2. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to amend the previously approved PD-C, Planned Development Commercial, to allow the placement of an electric fence along the

ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5258-F sites northern, eastern and western perimeters. The applicant has stated there is adequate lighting on the site but since the business sits so far off the main road and is surrounded by heavy vegetation and trees crime continues to be a problem. According to the applicant for the past year the business has been getting victimized by crime nearly every weekend. In addition a new restaurant is being constructed in front of this business which will further obstruct the view from West Markham Street. Presently the Zoning Ordinance allows electric fences to be installed, operated or maintained only on industrially zoned properties with approved areas of outdoor storage or display. The business, Service King, is an auto repair service center with highly desirable supplies, inventory and equipment that has been experiencing an explosion in crime. The applicant has indicated the electric fence will be installed to comply with all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as allowed in industrial zones. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is occupied by an automotive repair business. The northern boundary of the site is the Rock Creek and the western boundary includes a large electrical transmission line. The former automobile sales building has been converted to a retail building with multiple tenants. A restaurant is currently under construction directly in front of the auto repair business. Other uses in the area include shopping centers to the east and south. West of the site is Home Depot and Target, a convenience store and a tire shop. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Birchwood Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the applicant was seeking to place an electric fence around the perimeter of the site. Staff stated this type fencing was allowed within the industrial zones but not within commercial zones. Staff stated the amendment to the PD-C would only involve the allowance of the electric fencing. There was no further discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 2

ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5258-F E. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan from the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting approval of a revision to the PD-C, Planned Development Commercial, to allow the placement of electrified fencing on this property. There are no other modifications proposed for the previously approved PD-C zoning. Section 36-516 outlines the specifications for placement of electric fences on a site. The ordinance states No electric fence shall be installed, operated or maintained except as provided as follows: a. Electric fences shall be constructed, maintained and operated in conformance with the specifications set forth in International Electrotechnical Commission Standard [No.] 60335-2-76. b. The electric charge produced by the fence upon contact shall not exceed energizer characteristics set forth in paragraph 22.108 and depicted in Figure 102 of International Electrotechnical Commission Standard No. 60335-2-76. c. Electric fences shall be completely surrounded on the side facing the property exterior by a nonelectrified fence or wall that is not less than six (6) feet in height and at least six (6) inches from the electric fence. d. Electric fences may be installed, operated or maintained only on industrial zoned properties with approved areas of outdoor storage or display. e. Electric fences shall be clearly identified with warning signs that read "Warning Electric Fence" or similar terms and which are posted at intervals of not more than fifty (50) feet with at least one (1) sign on each exterior perimeter side of the fence. f. Each electric fence must have a switch or other approved device on the outside in the gate area to disarm the entire electric fence (for police and fire department access). g. No electric fence shall be installed until after certification from the planning and development department that the plans for the fence meet the requirements of this subsection and a permit is obtained for the fence. The applicant is seeking approval to allow the placement of the fence as allowed in industrial zones. The applicant has indicated the fencing is necessary to deter theft. The auto repair business cannot keep all the damaged vehicles inside the building and the placement of the additional fencing will deter the criminal activities currently taking place. 3

ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5258-F Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The fencing will be installed as allowed within the industrial zones of the City. Within the industrial zoning district this type fencing is allowed for areas of outdoor storage or display. Staff does not feel the fencing as proposed will have any adverse impact on this development or of abutting properties. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requests to amend the previously approved PD-C to allow the placement of electric fencing as allowed per Section 36-516. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the requests to amend the previously approved PD-C to allow the placement of electric fencing as allowed per Section 36-516. 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. 4

ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-5503-E NAME: Panther Branch Lot 2 Revised Long-form PD-R LOCATION: Located on the Southwest corner of Kirby and Kanis Roads DEVELOPER: Panther Branch, LLC P.O. Box 242146 Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 7.9 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PD-R Multi-family Revised PD-R Allow additional signage at the entrance to the complex None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 16,161 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 4, 1992, rezoned property located at the intersection of Kanis and Cooper Orbit Roads from R-2, Single-family to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial and MF-6, Multi-family 6 units per acres. Ordinance No. 20,903 rezoned the property from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial and MF-6 to allow the development of an apartment complex on 8+ acres. The developer proposed to construct a gated apartment community. The apartments were to be market rate, and contain a club house, swimming pool, garages, covered parking, playground and a court yard area with picnic tables and grilling area. The development

ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5503-E was proposed with seven (7) buildings. Each building contained 24 units (168 total units) with a various mix of one, two and three bedroom units. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The current request is to amend the previously approved PD-R, Planned Development Residential, to allow the placement of an identification sign on each side of the gated entrance. The sign is located on a brick pedestal with a brick column located on the entrance drive side of each of the sign locations. The brick columns are indicated 6-feet 2-inches tall with a 6-inch cast stone cap. The columns are 3-feet 3 ½-inches in width. The brick base on which the sign sits is 1-foot 5 ½-inches tall. The sign on top of the base is 2-feet 10-inches tall with a cast stone cap. The width of the lettered portion of the sign is 8-feet. The same design is proposed on each side of the entrance drive to the apartment complex. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently zoned PD-R, Planned Development Residential, to allow the construction of an apartment development which is currently nearing completion. The properties to the north and south are zoned R-2, Single-family. There is an approved PD-C located along the western boundary of the site which is approved for an animal daycare and boarding center. North of the site located at the intersection of Kirby and Kanis Roads is a property zoned C-1, Neighborhood Commercial and has developed as a convenience store. Further north along Kirby Road is an apartment development. There is a property zoned PCD located on the northeast corner of Kanis and Kirby Roads which was approved for office, retail and mini-warehouse development. The approval has expired due to the final development plan not being submitted as specified within the ordinance. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Spring Valley Manor and the Parkway Place Property Owners Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Brian Dale were present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating the applicant was requesting to amend the Planned Development zoning to allow the placement of a sign on each side of the driveway entrance to the apartment development. Staff stated there were no other modifications proposed for the previously approved site plan. There was 2

ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5503-E no further discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. E. ANALYSIS: There were no modifications to the proposed site plan requiring a change to the previously submitted site plan based on comments raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting to amend the previously approved PD-R, Planned Development Residential, to allow the placement of an additional identification sign at the gated entrance to this development. The sign is located on a brick pedestal with a brick column located on the entrance drive side of each of the sign locations. The brick columns are indicated 6-feet 2-inches tall with a 6-inch cast stone cap. The columns are 3-feet 3 ½-inches in width. The brick base on which the sign sits is 1-foot 5 ½-inches tall. The sign on top of the base is 2-feet 10-inches tall with a cast stone cap. The width of the lettered portion of the sign is 8-feet. The same design is proposed on each side of the entrance drive to the apartment complex. There are no other modifications proposed for the previously approved development plan. Section 36-552 defines signage allowed in multi-family zones. The ordinance states one (1) identification sign per apartment or condominium complex, not to exceed twenty-four (24) feet in sign area is allowed. The previous approval allowed the placement of a single sign at the entrance to the development. To staff s knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the request to allow the placement of the second sign is a reasonable request. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request to amend the previously approved PD-R to allow the placement of an additional sign on Kanis Road at the entrance to the apartment complex. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request to amend the previously approved PD-R to allow the placement of an additional sign on Kanis Road at the entrance to the apartment complex. 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. 3

ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-6526-C NAME: Parker Lexus Shackleford West Long-form PCD LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Shackleford West Boulevard and Shackleford Road DEVELOPER: Lexus Land LLC 1 Shackleford West Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72211 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 5.7 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: OS, Open Space, C-2, Shopping Center District & O-3, General Office District Retail and Office PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE: Auto related sales and service VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. A variance from the City s Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the entire 5.7-acres with the construction of the first phase of the development. 2. A variance from Section 36-557 to allow building signage without public street frontage. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from OS, Open Space, C-2, Shopping Center District & O-3, General Office District to Planned Commercial

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C Development, PCD. The project will be constructed in six (6) phases. With construction of the first phase the site will be graded. The applicant is seeking a variance from the City s Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the entire property with the construction of the first parking area. After construction of the Phase I and Service area shown in Phase II, additional showrooms will be constructed when required by the automobile manufacturer and is typically brand driven. Phase I will include the construction of 192 parking spaces. Phase II includes the construction of 18,000 square feet of service area and increase the parking spaces to 295 spaces. Phase III includes a 10,000 square foot showroom and an increase to 315 parking spaces. Phase IV includes the construction of a 31,250 square foot showroom, 9,750 square foot service area and increase to 348 parking spaces. Phase V includes the construction of 18,000 square feet of showroom, 19,500 square feet of service area and a decrease to 269 parking spaces. Phase VI includes the removal of an existing office building and the construction of a new service area and a new showroom area. The developer is requesting the building signage be allowed on the north side of Buildings C and E and on the east side of Building E. These locations are facades without public street frontage. The exterior finish of the buildings will be glass and metal with stone, brick or stucco accents. Building height will not exceed 45-feet. Days and hours of operation are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and mostly wooded. The site is slightly above the grade of the existing adjacent streets. South of the site is the existing Lexus Dealership. Southwest is a multistory office building occupied by the Arkansas Heart Hospital further to the west is an office building occupied by the FBI. Across Shackleford Road there are a mixture of uses including office, hotels, the Heart Hospital, restaurants and a convenience store with gas pumps. Along Kanis Road there is a church, a strip retail center and single-family homes. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the John Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. 2

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Kanis Road 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. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (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. An advanced grading permit is being requested. 3. Per Section 29-197(5), an undisturbed of at least 80 feet wide should be maintained adjacent to Kanis Road. An undisturbed buffer of at least 50 feet should be maintained adjacent to private properties on the north, east, and west where advance grading is being requested. 4. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 8. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 9. 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. 10. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as-built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. 11. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15 feet in height are required to seek a variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations. 12. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Kanis Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of 3

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C curb should be placed 29.5 feet from centerline. The Kanis Road Street Widening project is expected to begin in the spring of 2016. 13. Show the Kanis Road driveway location. 14. Per Section 29-197(2), the grading shall be expeditiously completed in a time frame not to exceed one (1) year in duration from the time work commences to installation of all final erosion control measures and vegetation. 15. Per Section 29-197(11), a permanent vegetative cover of suitable perennial grass shall be established over all disturbed areas. Where indicated by soil tests, ph adjustments and addition of fertilizer may be required. 16. Per Section 29-197(12), all erosion and stabilization controls, including permanent vegetation and plantings and stormwater detention systems are to be maintained by the responsible part for a period of 2 years following completion of site grading. 17. Per Section 29-197(12), periodic mowing, generally 2 times per year or more often if required by City of Little Rock Code shall be provided to encourage perennial grass growth. 18. Per Section 29-197(13), maintenance for the 2 year period shall be guaranteed through posting of cash, surety bond or letter of credit as referenced in Section 31-431(2) at the time of final inspection of the grading activities. 19. Per Section 29-197(14), all required federal, state, and local permits and approvals shall be obtained prior to commencement of land alteration activities. 20. Staked orange fencing must be installed along the open space undisturbed buffer areas during construction to prevent access to these buffer areas. 21. Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access easement for future maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners association. 22. Visual screening of the completed area can be accomplished by provided undisturbed buffer strips or earthen berms. Per Section 29-197(3) provide line of sight illustrations from adjacent street(s) and properties for review by the Planning Commission. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. EAD review required. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase power line exists along the west side of South Shackelford Road and along the north side of 4

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C Shackelford West Blvd up to approximately the western boundary of Phase I at this location. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities although care should be used in installing the pylon sign at the corner of Shackelford and Shackelford West as overhead power lines are in the vicinity. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service requirements to the development and future facilities locations as this project proceeds. A distribution line will need to be extended to serve the site. 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 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. 5

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain 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. 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. 6

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 7

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Multi-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building, including nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 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. Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served on Route 5 West Markham by Rock Region METRO. The future service plans for this area are inclusive of the business along Shackleford Rd. to serve employees getting to work. Maintaining 8

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C pedestrian access is important. We would also like to request curb cut consolidation for the Phase IV showroom. We would like a clear area from the intersection, to allow the bus to make a right hand turn and serve that location. Consolidating the curb cuts into one 36 wide cut would be beneficial. The bus needs 110 after making the turn to pull over and stop. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Planning Division: This request is located in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) and Office (O) for this property. The Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The Office category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from C-2 (Shopping Center District) and O-3 (General Office District) to PCD (Planned Commercial District) to allow for the development of parking inventory storage for the car dealership on the south side of the property for Phase 1 and the development of paving and building additions for Phase 2 through Phase 5. Master Street Plan: The east side of the property is Shackleford Road and it is a Minor Arterial; west side of the property is Centerview Drive and it is a Collector road; south side of the property is Shackleford West Road and it is a local street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Shackleford Road since it is a Minor Arterial. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as Commercial Streets. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the sites. 9

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III Bike Route shown on Centerview Drive. These bike routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. 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. 3. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 4. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 5. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 6. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 7. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance. 10

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Brian Dale of White-Daters and Associates were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were a number of technical issues associated with the proposed development in need of addressing prior to the Commission acting on the request. Staff questioned the proposed advanced grading request and the area proposed for rezoning. Staff stated if the area to the north located along Kanis Road was not included in the rezoning request a separate item for an advanced grading request should be filed as a companion application. Staff questioned the proposed phasing plan and the time line for completion of the overall development plan. Staff requested the applicant provide the proposed building materials, the total height of the buildings and the location of any and all proposed signage including ground and building signage. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated if the development included the tract adjacent to Kanis Road then the boundary street ordinance would apply to this area including dedication of right of way and street improvements. Staff requested the applicant provide details concerning any proposed retaining walls. Staff requested the applicant provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. Staff questioned the opens space buffers which would remain after the grading activities were complete. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening of vehicular use areas was required by the planting of shrubs or vines. Staff stated an automatic irrigation system was required to water landscaped areas. Staff stated building landscaping was required between the vehicular use areas and the building. Staff stated a minimum of eight (8) percent of the interior paved area was required to be landscaped. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing a number of the technical issues associated with the request which were raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has reduced the size of the project eliminating the area along Kanis Road (3.07 acres) and is requesting approval of a Planned Commercial Development, PCD, for an area containing 5.7-acres. The area is currently zoned OS, Open Space, C-2, Shopping Center 11

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C District and O-3, General Office District. The project will be constructed in six (6) phases. With construction of the first phase the entire 5.70 acres will be graded. This request requires a variance from the City s Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the entire property with the construction of the first phase which is proposed as a parking area for inventory storage of vehicles for the automobile dealership located to the south. After the Phase I construction (192 parking spaces) a service area shown in Phase II will be developed. The service area is proposed containing 18,000 square feet. With this construction an additional 103 parking spaces will be added. The Phase III portion of the development includes the addition of a showroom (10,000 square feet). The showroom will be constructed as required by the automobile manufacturer. An additional 20 parking spaces will be added with this phase. Phase IV includes the construction of a 31,250 square foot showroom, 9,750 square foot service area and increases the parking to 348 spaces. Phase V includes the construction of 18,000 square feet of showroom, 19,500 square feet of service area and decreases the parking to 269 spaces. Phase VI includes the removal of an existing office building and the construction of a new service area and a new showroom area. The developer is requesting the building signage be allowed on the north side of Buildings C and E and on the east side of Building E. These locations are facades without public street frontage. Section 36-557 of the Little Rock Code states all signs are to face a public street except in complexes where a sign without street frontage would be the only means of identification for a tenant. The site plan indicates the placement of ground signage to comply with signage allowed in commercial zones. The signs maximum height as proposed is 36-feet and the maximum sign area proposed is 160 square feet. The exterior finish of the buildings will be glass and metal with stone, brick or stucco accents. The showroom buildings are indicated as two (2) story buildings. The maximum building height proposed is 45-feet. Days and hours of operation for the auto dealership are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The dumpster service hours will be limited to daylight hours. The applicant has indicated the use will not include wreck auto body repair such as auto paint or body rebuilding shop. There will not be any areas of outdoor storage of vehicle parts such as used tires. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The applicant is requesting to rezone an area primarily zoned C-2, Shopping Center District to a Planned Commercial Development to allow for future development of automobile related activities including inventory storage, new service areas and new showroom areas. The OS, Open Space zoned buffer was put in place when the area to the 12

ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6526-C north which fronts on Kanis Road was primarily single-family. The zoning and a number of the uses in this area have changed and are no longer residential homes. The applicant has indicated the request for the PCD is due to the time limits placed on approvals of Conditional Use Permit request. This entire development will not occur within the allowable three (3) years thus the applicant s desire for the rezoning to establish the future development plans for this site. To staff s knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical 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 approval of the variance request from the City s Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the site with the development of the first phase of the PCD site plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request for deferral of the item on January 6, 2016. Staff stated the deferral request would require a waiver of the Commission s By-laws with regard to the late deferral request. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to approve the By-law waiver request regarding the deferral request. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 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. 13

ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z-7626-B NAME: Joe T. Robinson Revised Long-form POD LOCATION: Located at 21001 21501 HWY 10 DEVELOPER: Pulaski County Special School District Dr. Jerry Guess, Superintendent 925 East Dixon Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR: Development Consultants Inc. Attn. Robert Brown 2200 North Rodney Parham Road, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72212 AREA: 66.47 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: POD School Revised POD School VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Driveway spacing eastern driveway located less than 150-feet from the eastern boundary. 2. Driveway spacing western driveway to include a median to separate an entry and and two exit lanes that exceed the maximum driveway width of 40 feet. 3. Allow screening of new trash containers with part masonry wall and part evergreen plant screening, in lieu of full opaque fence and gates.

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B BACKGROUND: The school site is located outside the City limits but within the City s zoning jurisdiction. The school was constructed many years prior to the City extending zoning to the area. The Little Rock Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for this site on May 6, 2004. The approval allowed for phased construction of a baseball field, a softball field, a gymnasium and additional parking. Phase I consisted of a baseball field, 10 parking spaces and a maintenance access drive. Phase II consisted of a softball field. Phase III, anticipated in 2 to 5 years from the approval, consisted of a gymnasium and an 80-space parking lot. The baseball field and gymnasium were to replace facilities located on property owned by Deltic Timber. The ball fields were to be fenced and lighted and would include spectator seating areas. The lighting would be directed onto the fields. An architect had not yet designed the Phase III gymnasium so specifics of building material were not available. The height of the building was limited to 45 feet. The gymnasium and Phase III parking were to be constructed to the Highway 10 Design Overlay District standards for setbacks and buffers. The ball fields and gymnasium were anticipated to be used seven days per week from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. The facilities would be available for use by groups other than the Joe T. Robinson School students. Ordinance No. 20,065-X adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 3, 2009, rezoned the site from R-2, Single-family to Planned Office Development to allow the existing school to place a new drive inconsistent with the typical standards established by the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. According to the applicant the property experienced significant congestion within the site and on Highway 10 during peak traffic hours. The applicant stated the congestion was due to bus and vehicular traffic using a common driveway to access the site and several turning conflicts on Highway 10. Construction of the new driveway and parking lot were intended to allow for the separation of bus and vehicular traffic by a new concrete plaza adjacent to the proposed building addition. These improvements were intended to alleviate congestion by improving circulation within the property and eliminating turning conflicts and vehicle stacking on Highway 10. The request included the construction of a new parking lot and a small building addition. The previous phases of the approved Conditional Use Permit, which were not completed at the time of the POD approval, continued to be a part of the approval request. The drive has not been constructed. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to revise the previously approved POD, Planned Office Development, for the property located at 21001 and 21501 HWY 10. The property was rezoned to POD in 2009 to resolve a drive spacing variance within the Highway 10 DOD. The proposed (fifth) driveway was never constructed. The applicant is resubmitting the request to acquire approval for construction of a new middle school building, new indoor practice facility for athletics, additional 2

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B parking areas, improved bus and vehicle drives, new basketball and softball fields and potential future expansions to buildings and parking. The applicant is requesting variances as follows: 1. Reconstruct existing eastern driveway to include two exit lanes and maintain the existing location that is less than 150-feet from the eastern boundary. 2. Reconstruct existing western driveway to include a median to separate an entry lane and two (2) exit lanes that exceeds the maximum driveway width of 40-feet. 3. Allow screening of new trash containers with part masonry wall and part evergreen plant screening, in lieu of full opaque fencing and gates. The need for the project is not due to a school closing or otherwise transferring of students. The construction of the new middle school, repurposing the existing middle school and other future expansions shown are all about enhancing the Joe T. Robinson School facilities and providing for student population growth. It is hoped that the new middle school will help attract more students to public school where this population is steadily diminishing and going to the private school options. The additional space provided by the new buildings and shifting of the high school freshmen to their own building will increase the campus capacity in each student focus area. While there is no certainty of what the actual growth may be the school is providing for a potential increase in capacity of 200 to 500 students that could be served on the campus. At the same time the school is making proactive improvements to prevent traffic issues with bus loading space and vehicle loading/stack space. The school is also enhancing parking capacity for students, parents, faculty, staff and events. The long term plan with initial improvements in the first phase of work and future expansions playing out over the next six (6) to eight (8) years. The applicant notes that Robinson High School and Robinson Middle School are the only operating public high school and public middle schools north of Colonel Glenn and West of Interstate 430. The applicant states the need for better public schools options goes hand in hand with this expanding area of Western Little Rock. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a Pulaski County School both a Jr. and High School. An elementary school is located to the northwest of this site. South and west of the site are single-family homes located within the Chenal subdivision. North of the site is wooded, single-family zoned property. Other uses in the area include churches, an automobile repair shop, an office building and a small baseball park. 3

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Duquesne Place Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or local property owners association and detailed in the bill of assurance. 2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Hwy 10 including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. AHTD denied permitting the street improvements. 3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 4. Submit a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed project. Study should address trip generation and trip distribution for the development, the onsite traffic plan and also should take into account existing and projected traffic growth. The study should be submitted by December 16, 2015 for this item to remain on the current agenda. 5. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. A driveway variance must be requested for the width of driveway to exceed 36 feet. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site, but appears outside the service boundary. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information. 4

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Three phase power line exists around and throughout the existing property. Some of them may be in conflict with future plans and will need to be adjusted and/or relocated to accommodate those plans. Relocation costs may be incurred for facilities adjustments. Contact Entergy well in advance to discuss future service requirements, new facilities locations and adjustments to existing facilities 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 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. 5

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B 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 area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain 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. 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: 1. Show source of title. 2. Show distances to two land corners. Show State Plane Coordinates for two property corners. 3. Provide surveyor s seal and signature. 4. Provide engineer s seal and signature. 5. Show contours at minimum 4-foot intervals. 6. Show water courses entering and leaving property. 7. Provide approval letter from CAW stating water supply design is approved. 8. Provide AHD/ADEQ approval of wastewater system design. 9. Provide letter of approval from local fire department. 10. Provide storm drainage plan. 6

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B 11. Verify development meets ADA standards. 12. Pay $33.00 review fee. a. Obtain driveway and street improvement permits from AHTD prior to construction. b. Label all property corners. Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served near express route 25 Pinnacle Mountain by Rock Region METRO. The development indicates bus drop-off and loading area for each school building and site plan element. Sidewalk access is indicated from each drop-off area; this will allow for future bus service. The turning radius on the drop-off for the proposed Freshman Academy building should be min 45.5 outside for a 40 bus. Please verify bus access radii. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: No comment. The site is located outside the City limits. Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public/Institutional (PI). The Public/Institutional category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The applicant has applied for a revision to an existing POD (Planned Office District) to allow for the development of a middle school and a high school and their parking lots on this tract. The site is within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: The north side of the property is Highway 10 (Cantrell Road) and it is shown as Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Principal Arterial Street is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generator or activity centers within an urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Highway 10 since it is a Principal Arterial. Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Path is shown along Cantrell Road. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-ofway or an easement is recommended. Nine-foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk). AHTD denied permitting the street improvements. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 7

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B 2. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For developments with more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 4. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Robert Brown of Development Consultants Inc. was present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating there were a few outstanding technical issues related to the site plan in need of addressing prior to the Commission acting on the request. Staff requested Mr. Brown provide the proposed lighting plan and the location of any and all proposed bleachers around the sports fields. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated AHTD had denied the request to allow street widening adjacent to the site. Staff stated since the site was located outside the City limits staff could not accept an in-lieu payment for the cost of improvements. Staff stated the City s stormwater detention ordinance would apply to the redevelopment of the site. Staff stated a traffic impact study was required for the proposed project. Staff stated the study was to take into account trip generation and trip distribution for the development, the on-site traffic plan and the existing and project traffic growth. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a minimum of eight percent (8%) of the interior paved areas were to be landscaped. Staff stated with the development of a site two (2) acres or larger a stamped landscape plan was required. Staff stated an automatic irrigation systems to water the landscaped areas was required for developments over one (1) acre by both the Highway 10 Design Overlay District and the Landscape Ordinance. Mr. Brown requested staff consider a variance of this requirement. He stated the school was seeking LEED approval for the new construction. He stated in other areas and campuses the trend was now to water the plant materials and not water the grass areas. 8

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B He stated native grass which were tolerant of the climate in a particular area were being used. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the technical issues associated with the request raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided the proposed lighting plan, the location of any and all proposed bleachers around the sports fields and has provided the traffic impact study. The request is a revision to the previously approved POD, Planned Office Development, for the school s property located at 21001 and 21501 HWY 10. The original approval allowed for the construction of a driveway on HWY 10 which was not consistent with the typical driveway spacing requirements of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The driveway spacing variance was approved in 2009 but the driveway was not constructed. The applicant is requesting to continue the request for the drive spacing variance but has also included revisions to the existing access and circulation, building placement, building additions and additional sports playing fields. The existing middle school will be converted to a freshman academy. The building contains 54,950 square feet of floor area and 25 classrooms. The school district is planning to add four (4) additional classrooms. At present there are 65 staff persons and 15 staff persons will be added with the new classroom space. Parking for a high school (grades 9 12), typically requires the placement of six (6) spaces per classroom plus one (1) space for each teacher, employee and administrator on the largest shift. Stacking space is to be adequate to accommodate private vehicles and school buses. The current parking requirement for the freshman academy is 162 spaces for the classroom space and 65 spaces for staff. With the additional classrooms a total of 28 additional spaces would be required. The total number of spaces for the freshman academy upon completion would be 232 spaces. The site plan includes the construction of a new middle school building with a maximum building height of 60-feet. The building contains 145,000 square feet of floor area. The building is proposed with multiple levels with the maximum being three (3) stories. Parking for the middle school (grades 1 8), is based on one (1) space per classroom plus one (1) space for each teacher, employee and 9

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B administrator on the largest shift. Stacking space for drop-off and pick-up must be located on site. Stacking space shall be adequate to accommodate private vehicles and school buses. The middle school has 34 classrooms and 73 staff. Four (4) future classrooms are proposed with 24 staff. The typical parking required for the proposed middle school would be 325 parking spaces. The high school contains 102,200 square feet of floor area. There are 27 classrooms and an additional 15 classrooms are proposed with future expansion area. The parking for the existing high school classroom space based on typical ordinance requirements would be 162 spaces and an additional 65 spaces for the 65 employees. The additional classroom space and an additional staff increase by 15 persons would result in the need for 105 parking spaces. The total number of parking spaces typically required for the high school would be 332 parking spaces. The site plan includes an indoor practice facility building containing 56,000 square feet. The existing gymnasium and football facility will remain with minor upgrades. The plan includes the addition of a baseball field with lights and a softball field with lights. The lighting will be shielded to minimize bleed over to adjacent properties. The ball fields will have bleachers and accessory support structures such as dug-outs, score boards, etc. The applicant is seeking a variance to allow the existing eastern driveway to be reconstructed to include two (2) exit lanes, maintaining the existing location that is less than 150-feet from the eastern boundary. The applicant is also requesting to reconstruct the existing western driveway to include a median to separate an entry lane and two (2) exit lanes. The width of the drive exceeds the maximum driveway width of 40-feet. Each of these require a variance from Section 30-43 and 31-210. The request also includes a variance from the typical screening requirement of the trash dumpster. The applicant is requesting to be allowed screening of a new trash containers with part masonry wall and part evergreen plant screening, in lieu of full opaque fencing and gates. The area is located a minimum of 350 feet from the property line and within an area that a large area of undisturbed buffer will remain. The applicant submitted a traffic analysis to staff for consideration. Based on the details of the traffic analysis staff is continuing to review the results. Staff will provide an overview of the analysis and the findings of the study at the January 7, 2016, Public Hearing. 10

ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7626-B I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation forthcoming. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of deferral of this item to the February 25, 2016, public hearing to allow additional time to review the traffic analysis and to meet with the Arkansas State Highway Department concerning any potential improvements which may result from the project. 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. 11

ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-8095-A NAME: Garden Home Addition Revised PD-I LOCATION: Located at 1800 East 17 th Street DEVELOPER: GO Properties P.O. Box 852 Little Rock, AR 72210 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers P.O. Box 30441 Little Rock, AR 72260 AREA: 1.34 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PD-I Office/Warehouse Revised PD-I Office/warehouse add additional paved area None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 17,969 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 6, 1999, established Osborne Short-form PD-I rezoning the property from R-3, R-5 and I-2 to allow for the construction of an office/warehouse facility. The building was proposed as a 24,000 square foot building with a maximum building height of 24-feet. A total of 19,000 square feet of warehouse space was proposed, 2,000 square feet of office space and a 3,000 square foot shop area. The site plan indicated 19 parking spaces along the south side of the building with a paved area along the east side of the building for truck access. A final development plan was not submitted as required by the PUD zoning ordinance and the approval expired. Ordinance No. 19,636 rezoned the property from PD-I, R-3 and R-5 to PD-I to allow the construction of a 19,200 square foot office warehouse building on this 1.45 acre site.

ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8095-A The building was proposed with a maximum height of 45-feet and constructed with metal siding. The site plan indicated the placement of 14 parking spaces. The site was proposed with a 30 percent building coverage, 36 percent landscaped area and 34 percent paved area. The hours of operation were proposed from 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday. There were a maximum of ten (10) employees. That project has been constructed. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to amend the previously approved PD-I, Planned Development Industrial, to allow the expansion of the previously approved paved areas for the site. The applicant has graveled an additional area along the northern portion of the site which will be paved upon approval of the revision to the PD-I. The site plan also includes the placement of additional parking along the Boyce Street side of the building. The site plan indicates the placement of seven (7) parallel parking spaces with a one-way drive from the existing parking lot onto Boyce Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The general area contains a mixture of single-family and industrial uses. There are industrial uses located north and east of the site, with single-family residences located immediately to the west and south. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the East Little Rock Neighborhood Association and the Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Boyce Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Fletcher Street adjacent to Lot 2 with the planned development. 2

ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8095-A 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or local property owners association and detailed in the bill of assurance. 4. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Fletcher Street and East 17 th Street. 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 7. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Greg Simmons) for more information. 8. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There are no conflicts with existing Entergy facilities as there are no electrical lines along the western edge of this property. Contact Entergy should the service requirements or location of electrical service facilities change due to this proposal. 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. 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 3

ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8095-A 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain 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. 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 4

ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8095-A capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 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. Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served on Boyce St at 17 th on route 12 by Rock Region METRO. The proposed lot and curb cut provides adequate space for bus operations. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Planning Division: This request is located in the I-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Industrial (I) for this property. The Industrial category encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and development, processing, and industry related office and service activities. Industrial development typically occurs on an individual tract basis rather than according to an overall development plan. The applicant has applied for a revision to an existing PD-I (Planned District Industrial) to allow additional paving on the site for parking and vehicle maneuvering area. Master Street Plan: The east side of the property is Fletcher Street and it is shown as a Collector Road; the south side of the property is 17 th Street and shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as Commercial Streets. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. 5

ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8095-A Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The property is located in the City s designated mature area. A twenty-five (25%) percent reduction of the buffer requirements is acceptable. The minimum dimension of the buffer shall be six (6) feet nine (9) inches. A street buffer is not provided adjacent to Boyce Street and the proposed parking area. A variance will be required from the City Beautiful Commission. 3. 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. 4. 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. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineering was present representing the applicant. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the minimum landscape strip along Boyce Street was not being met. Staff stated the drive lane could be reduced to a 10-foot drive width, allowing the drive to function as a one-way drive and allow the placement of the required landscape strip. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the City s stormwater detention ordinance would apply to the development of the site. Staff stated a 20-foot radial dedication or right of way was required at the intersections of the abutting streets. Staff stated streetlights were required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Staff stated any broken curb, gutter or sidewalk was to be replaced prior to occupancy. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated any dead or diseased or missing landscaping was to be replaced regardless of the approval of the application request. 6

ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8095-A 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the technical issues raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has revised the plan to include a minimum landscape strip of nine (9) feet along the Boyce Street frontage. The applicant has indicated radial dedications will be provided as requested by staff. The applicant has also stated any dead, diseased or missing landscaping on the site will be replaced. The request is to amend the previously approved PD-I, Planned Development Industrial, to allow the expansion of the paved areas for the site. The previous approval allowed an open space along the northern perimeter of the site. The applicant has graveled this area and has indicated the area will be paved upon approval of the revision to the PD-I. The site plan also includes the placement of additional parking along the Boyce Street side of the building. The site plan indicates the placement of seven (7) parallel parking spaces with a one-way drive extending from the existing parking lot onto Boyce Street. The site plan as presented allows the placement of a nine (9) foot landscape strip in this area. The landscape strip as indicated complies with the minimum requirement of the landscape and buffer ordinances. Presently there is a dumpster located on the site which is not properly placed or screened. Staff recommends the dumpster be located as shown on the proposed site plan and screened as required by Section 36-523. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The site plan as presented allows for additional paved areas on the site to be used for truck parking and deliveries. The area proposed for paving is located adjacent to a parking lot used by a warehouse user to the north. Staff does not feel the additional paving as proposed will have any adverse impact on this development or on abutting properties. 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. 7

ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8095-A Staff recommends any dead diseased or missing landscape be replaced. Staff recommends all dumpster locations be screened as required per Section 36-523. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There was one registered objector 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 that any dead, diseased or missing landscape be replaced. Staff presented a recommendation all dumpster locations be screened as required per Section 36-523. Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the owner. He stated he would yield his time to the opposition. Ms. Rose Simmons addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. She stated her home was located across the street on Boyce Street from this development. She stated safety was her primary concern. She stated she had grandchildren she cared for and the truck traffic was an issue. She stated on a number of occasions her trash can had been knocked over by the employees of the business when backing their trucks to and from the site. Mr. McGetrick stated the only change was to the northern portion of the property. He stated trucks did not access the building from Boyce Street. Mr. Jim Hill, the owner of the business, addressed the Commission stated trucks entering the development from Boyce Street were not semi-trucks and trailers but smaller trucks, box vans and bob trucks. He stated these trucks enter the building from Boyce Street and are loaded and then exit the building to the north. He stated with the additional parking on the western side of the building the trucks would no longer need to stage on Boyce Street. He stated his business had just gone through their busy time. He stated his company made a large number of delivers from companies such as Amazon. He stated he would work with his drives to be more sensitive to the concerns of the neighbors. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to approve the request as recommended by staff including all staff recommendations and comments by a vote of 9 ayes, 1 noes and 1 absent. 8

ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-8193-B NAME: Rawls Revised Short-form PD-C LOCATION: Located at 801 South Chester Street DEVELOPER: C.E. Buddy Rawls 1 Yacht Club Road Box B5 Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. 900 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.50 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PCD Auto sales, auto detailing inside, UU, Urban Use District uses Revise PCD Add food truck court and special events center as allowable uses None requested. BACKGROUND: On April 12, 2007, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to rezone the site from UU, Urban Use District to PCD. The request was to allow additional signage, outdoor display of products and inventory and the outdoor sales of automobiles. The hours of operation were 7:30 am to 6:00 pm but were likely to be expanded in the future. The applicant sought approval of a free standing sign, not to exceed 150 square feet in area and 35-feet in height, on an existing sign pole located near the northwest corner of

ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8193-B the property, within the right of way. The sign could include the tenant s name, fuel prices and associated services. An alternative sign location was indicated on the site plan in the event the first location was concluded inappropriate or unworkable. The request included the temporary placement of a movable, ground-based fuel pricing sign until such signage could be included on the free-standing pole sign. Outdoor display was proposed for the site. The applicant requested the placement of energy and transportation-related products and product displays outside the confines of the building. In addition, the applicant requested the utilization of the site for vehicle sales with total number of vehicles available for sale not to exceed 20 vehicles. Ordinance No. 19,804 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on August 6, 2007, rezoned the site from UU, Urban Use District to PCD, Planned Commercial Development. The approval allowed the addition of auto sales as an allowable use limiting the number of vehicles to three (3). The approval also allowed the placement of a ground mounted sign limited to six (6) feet in height and sixty-four (64) square feet in area. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow the use of the site as a food truck court. The applicant has indicated based on the size of the food truck or if the vehicle is a truck attached to the food trailer will determine the number of units on the site. If truck and trailer then a maximum of six (6) units could sit up on the site. The smaller units would allow ten (10) units. In addition the site plan indicates a maximum of five (5) stand-alone food carts at various locations around the site. The hours of operation are proposed from 6 am to 8 pm seven (7) days per week. The cover letter states inside the existing building will be used as seating for the customers of the food trucks. The building will also be rented for small events such as birthdays, retirement, affinity group functions, fund raisers and other similar activities. The applicant has indicated all currently approved auto related activities will continue to operate from the site. The auto related activities will be physically separated from the food trucks and event space. The auto related activity includes the allowance of three (3) vehicles on the site for sale. The applicant is also requesting to maintain the previously approved UU, Urban Use District uses as allowable uses for the site. 2

ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8193-B B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a fuel station located on the corner of Chester and 8 th Streets. The area is a commercial/industrial area with a number of uses including office warehouse, restaurant uses, a television station and the City of Little Rock Central Fire Station. The Chester Street freeway exit ramp intersects Chester Street at 8 th Street across from the site. 8 th Street adjacent to the site has been revised to allow two-way traffic. Chester Street is a four lane road, with curb, gutter and sidewalks in place. Signage in the area is limited to building signage. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Downtown Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating there were no significant changes proposed for the site. Staff stated the applicant was requesting approval of use the site as a food truck court and allow the inside of the former gas station to be used as an eating area for the food truck patrons and to also be rented as an events center. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. E. ANALYSIS: The applicant has provided staff with additional information clarifying the proposed uses for the site. The site will continue to be used for auto related activities including the allowance of three (3) vehicles for sale on the site. The applicant has also indicated food trucks up to a maximum of ten (10) vehicles and five (5) stand alone carts will be allowed on the site. The request is to amend the previously approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow the additional activities on the site. The site plan indicates the number of trucks to sit up on the site is dependent on the size of the food truck or if the vehicle is a truck attached to a food trailer. If truck and trailer then a maximum of six (6) units could set up on the site. The smaller units would allow ten (10) units. In addition the site plan indicates a maximum of five (5) stand-alone food carts at various locations around the site. The hours of operation are proposed from 6 am to 8 pm seven (7) days per week. The cover letter states inside the existing building will be used as seating 3

ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8193-B for the customers of the food trucks. The building will also be rented for small events such as birthdays, retirement, affinity group functions, fund raisers and other similar activities. The request includes the continuance of the currently approved auto related activities. The auto related activities will be physically separated from the food trucks and event space. All auto related activities are to be performed within the building with the exception of outdoor display of vehicles for sale. The applicant is also requesting to maintain the previously approved UU, Urban Use District uses as allowable uses for the site. The site plan as presented appears to allow for adequate circulation and parking. The site plan indicates the placement of 18 parking spaces along the eastern and southern perimeters of the site. The site plan includes the placement of a dumpster along the southern perimeter of the site adjacent to the alley. The applicant has indicated building signage will be used along the facades with street frontage. The size of the sign will comply with signage allowed in the commercial zones or not exceed ten (10) percent of the façade area. The applicant is requesting to retain the previously approved ground sign. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The applicant is seeking approval to allow the use of this site as a food truck court including the use of the inside of the existing building for seating for the food truck customers. In addition the area will be available as an events center for small groups. The site is located in a commercial area with I-630 located along the southern boundary. Staff does not feel the use of the site as proposed will significantly impact this development or the area. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request to allow the use of the site as a food truck court, special events center and to continue to use the site with auto related activities and UU, Urban Use District uses as previously approved. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request to allow the use of the site as a food truck court, special events center and to continue to use the site with auto related activities and UU, Urban Use District uses as previously approved. 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 (Scott D. Hamilton). 4

ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-8605-B NAME: SRVC on Kanis Short-form PD-C LOCATION: Located at 11601 Kanis Road DEVELOPER: SRVC 304 North Shackleford Road Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR: Thomas Engineering 2810 Lookout Road North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 2.93 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PD-C O-3, General Office District uses, Resale shop and Daycare PD-C O-3, General Office District and Vet clinic with grooming and indoor boarding None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 20,365 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on December 7, 2010, established Lot 1 Edwards Addition Short-form POD. The property was originally constructed as a single-family residence but was later converted to an office uses prior to annexation to the City. With the conversion, the entire front yard was paved for parking. The applicant proposed a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the reuse of the site as a daycare facility. The applicant requested to utilize O-3, General Office District uses as allowable alternative uses for the site. The daycare center did not open at this location.

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B Ordinance No. 20,631 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 4, 2012, rezoned the site to Planned Development Commercial, PD-C, to allow the use of the building as a resale shop. The hours of operation were proposed from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm seven (7) days per week. The applicant requested O-3, General Office District uses as allowable alternative uses for the site. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting to demolish the existing structure and construct a new 4,500 square foot veterinary clinic. The site plan indicates future construction of a 3,010 square foot grooming facility and a 468 square foot storage shed. The site plan indicates 26 on-site parking spaces. The development is proposed in two (2) phase. The first phase will be the construction of the vet clinic which will include indoor boarding. The second phase will include the construction of the grooming facility which will also include space for indoor boarding. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The building was previously a single-family residence but was most recently occupied by the Sparrows Nest, a resale shop. The front yard area has been paved from what appears to be property line to property line. The back yard area is open. Other uses in the area include an office development located to the north at the northwest corner of Kanis and Autumn Roads. There is a property located on the northeast corner of Kanis and Autumn Roads that is zoned POD and was approved for an office/warehouse development. Further north on Autumn Road is a daycare center. East of the site with frontage on Kanis Road is an office building and a second office building is located to the south accessed by a driveway/access easement from Kanis Road. West of the site are three (3) office buildings and further west is a single-family home with an upholstery shop located behind the home. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the John Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Kanis Road 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

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B 2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The proposed back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from centerline. If a permit is pulled prior to the bidding of the City of Little Rock Kanis Road project, the applicant will be responsible to construct the widening to Kanis Road. If so, a payment in-lieu of construction should be made to the City of Little Rock. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (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. Is a variance requested to advance grade the future grooming facility with construction of the proposed vet clinic? 4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 8. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The current driveway location will cause vehicle waiting to make left turns into the site to block the Autumn Road/Kanis Road intersection. The subject property must share a driveway access with the property to the east. The width of the driveway must not exceed 36 feet. The City of Little Rock Kanis Road project will construct one (1) driveway at the property line for both properties to share. 9. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A single phase power line exists along the west side of this proposed development. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. Contact Entergy in advance 3

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B regarding future service requirements to the development, desired line extensions, and future facilities locations as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to the property. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of 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 4

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B 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 area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. 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: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served on route 5, West Markham by Rock Region METRO. We feel the one element missing from the plan is a pedestrian path through the parking area from the sidewalk to give access to the bus route for shopping and jobs. We would request to consolidate curb cuts. We have no objections to the development proposal. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Planning Division: This request is located in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC). The Mixed Office and Commercial category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The applicant has applied for a revision to an existing PD-C (Planned District Commercial) to allow for the construction of a new building for a veterinarian clinic and associated parking. Master Street Plan: Kanis Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. 5

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Kanis Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet. 3. Trees and shrubs are required planted adjacent to street right-of-way. Plant material is to be provided at 1 tree and 3 shrubs for every 30 linear feet. Existing trees and vegetation can be used to satisfy landscape requirements. A fifty (50) foot street buffer will be required along Kanis Road. 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. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 6. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 7. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 8. 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. 6

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Thomas Pownell of Thomas Engineering was present representing the request. Staff stated the applicant was proposing to amend the previously approved PD-C to allow the demolition of an existing structure and the construction of a new vet clinic. Staff stated new parking would be added to the site in addition to the new building. Staff stated a second structure was indicated on the site plan for future construction of a grooming facility. Staff requested Mr. Pownell provide the days and hours of operation, the proposed signage plan, the number of pets to be boarded and the location of any proposed fencing. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated this drive and the drive to the east should be combined into a single driveway location. Staff stated Kanis Road was slated to bid in May of 2016. Staff stated if this project requested a building permit prior to the bid letting of the Kanis Road improvements this owner would be required to make a payment in-lieu of construction for the required improvements along this frontage. Mr. Pownell questioned the right of way dedication required for Kanis Road. Staff stated the right of way was shifting to the north by 20-feet along this section of the street. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the street buffer along Kanis Road should average 50-feet and in no case be less than 25-feet. Staff stated the minimum landscape strip adjacent to the paved areas should be nine (9) feet. Staff stated screening of the vehicular use area was required by the planting of shrubs or vines. Staff stated an automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas was required for sites larger than one (1) acre. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing a number of the issues raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided the required street buffer along Kanis Road. The applicant has also provided the days and hours of operation, the proposed signage plan, the number of pets to be boarded and the location of any proposed fencing. The request is to rezone the site to allow the redeveloping of the property with a new vet clinic. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing structure and construct a new 4,500 square foot veterinary clinic. The site plan indicates future 7

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B construction of a 3,010 square foot grooming facility and a 468 square foot storage shed. The development is proposed in two (2) phase. The first phase will be the construction of the vet clinic which will include indoor boarding. The second phase will include the construction of the grooming facility which will also include space for indoor boarding. The applicant has indicated boarding will be provided to clients. The applicant states the clinic will have spaces for approximately 25 animals. The grooming facility will accommodate 60 animals, 40 dogs and 20 cats. All animal boarding will be inside the building. The dogs will be walked twice a day. The applicant has stated there will not be any outdoor runs or kennels. The site plan does include an area to be fenced to allow a safe place to walk the animals but no pets will be left outdoors without supervision. The maximum building height proposed is 25-feet. The materials will be a combination of brick, stucco, metal siding and/or stone. The applicant has indicated the building will be constructed with a peak roof. The site plan indicates 26 on-site parking spaces. Parking for a medical office is six (6) spaces per doctor and parking for a general and professional office is one (1) space for every 400 gross square feet of floor area. The clinic will have no more than two (2) doctors. This would require the placement of twelve (12) spaces. The grooming facility contains 3,010 square feet and based on the parking requirement for an office seven (7) spaces would be required. The site plan indicates the placement of building signage along Kanis Road. In addition the front of the building will face east as will the grooming facility. The applicant is requesting signage be allowed on the eastern facades of these two (2) buildings. A single ground sign is proposed. The applicant has indicated the sign will be a monument style sign. Staff recommends the signage be limited to a maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum sign area of 64 square feet. The site plan includes the placement of a dumpster along the southern perimeter of the site. A note indicates the dumpster will be screened per typical ordinance requirements by the placement of a six (6) foot wood fence around the facility. The hours of service are limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The hours of operation of the clinic are 7 am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The applicant is seeking approval of a revision to the existing PD-C to allow the redevelopment of the site as a vet clinic. The site is shown on the City s Future Land Use Plan as Mixed Office Commercial. Staff does not feel the development as proposed will have any adverse impact on this site or of abutting properties. 8

ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8605-B 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There was one registered objector 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. Mr. Thomas Pownell, representing the applicant, stated he would yield his time to the opposition. Mr. Pat Malmstrom addressed the Commission with concerns. He stated he was in full support of the vet clinic and the grooming facility but was not in support of the boarding facility. He stated the request included up to 40 dogs which with the barking could get very loud. He stated his office was located approximately 60-feet from the proposed building to house the boarded animals. He stated he was also concerned with the smell that could be generated from the animal waste. He stated the area proposed for outdoor play was 8,000 square feet which was quiet large and if not properly cleaned could generate a significant smell. He stated the driveway location was a concern but felt the shared drive with the property to the east would lessen any potential impacts of conflicting movements with Autumn Road. Mr. Pownell stated the animals would be taken out three (3) to four (4) times per day and all waste would be cleaned from the site on a daily basis. He stated no more than three (3) pets would be taken outside at a time due to staffing limitations. He stated the driveway was being relocated to align with Autumn Road which would lessen any conflicting traffic movements. Commissioner Bubbus questioned staff of the proposed driveway location. Staff stated the drive was being constructed as requested by staff as a part of the Kanis Road widening project. Staff stated the new design would align with Autumn Road. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to approve the request as recommended by staff including all staff recommendations and comments by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 9

ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z-9097 NAME: O Reilly Automotive Store Short-form PD-C LOCATION: Located South of East Roosevelt Road between Rock and Commerce Streets DEVELOPER: O Reilly Automotive Store, Inc. 233 South Patterson Avenue Springfield, MO 65802 SURVEYOR: Global Surveying Consultants, Inc. 6511 Heilman Court North Little Rock, AR 72118 AREA: 0.689 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: C-3, General Commercial District Retail PD-C C-3, General Commercial District uses None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The site currently consists of four (4) platted lots and an abandoned alley. It is currently zoned C-3, General Commercial District and vacant, with a dilapidated asphalt parking lot. The applicant is requesting upon approval of the PD-C zoning a replat of the four (4) lots and the abandoned alley be allowed to create one (1) lot. The site plan indicates one (1) access drive on East Roosevelt Road and a second on East 26 th Street. Both drives are designed with a 30-foot width. The building is designed with HVAC unit on top of the building with screening. The dumpster area is located along Rock Street and East 26 th Street and is also

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 proposed with screening. The site plan indicated a building containing 7,650 square feet of floor area and 24 parking spaces. The hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant with a dilapidated parking lot. There is an auto parts store located to the east of this site and a carwash located to the west. Across Roosevelt Road is the old VA campus and Our House campus. To the south are single-family homes. The area currently consists of a wide range of zoning, such as commercial, residential and a number of planned zoning developments for commercial activities. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Community Outreach Neighborhood Organization and the Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Roosevelt Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial with special design standards. Dedication of right-of-way to 35 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Commerce Street. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Commerce Street and 26 th Street. 4. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Rock Street and 26 th Street. 5. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Rock Street. 6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan adjacent to all boundary streets. 7. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 2

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 8. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 9. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 10. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to 26 th Street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 15.5 feet from centerline. 11. The proposed access ramps at the intersections do not comply with City standards. The ramps direct pedestrians into the center of the intersections. The ramps on Roosevelt Road should be Type 3 ramps and direct pedestrians east and west. The ramps on the north side of 26 th Street should be Type 2 ramps and direct pedestrians to the north-south and the east-west. 12. The bottom of the proposed sign must be at an elevation high enough to not obstruct the sight distance. 13. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Sewer easement must be retained for existing main. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase power line exists along the south side of the property along 26 th Street. Streetlights and associated secondary wires exist along the front of the property on Roosevelt. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing Entergy facilities. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service requirements to the development and future facilities locations as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 3

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 2. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 3. 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. Fire Department: Maintain 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. 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. 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. 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. 4

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: Location is served on routes 2 & 9 by Rock Region METRO. We have two concerns regarding this plan. One, a through driveway between Roosevelt Rd. and 26 th St. encourages cut-through and speeding, detrimental for transit operations. Second the sidewalk is located 10 feet behind the curb with a large grassy verge. The corner crossing curb cuts should align with the existing sidewalk network. It is difficult to load passengers and wheel chairs across a large verge, 3-5 wide provides an adequate clear zone for pedestrians. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC). The Mixed Office and Commercial category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from C-3 (General Commercial District) to PD-C (Planned District Commercial) to allow for the construction of an auto parts store and associated parking. Master Street Plan: The north side of the property is East Roosevelt Road and it is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The west side of the property is Rock Street; the east side of the property is Commerce Street and they are Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. A Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on East Roosevelt Road since it is a Principal Arterial. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as Commercial Streets. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. 5

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City s landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. 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. 3. Trees and shrubs are required to be placed between the proposed building and the Roosevelt Road, Commerce Street and 26 th Street right-of-ways. Plant material is to be provided at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every 30 linear feet. 4. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be will be required for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. 5. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 6. For developments of less than one (1) acre a there shall be a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. 7. 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. G. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) Mr. Paxton Singleton of Global Surveying was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff requested information concerning the proposed signage plan, the building construction materials and the proposed dumpster screening. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the ADA ramps on the abutting streets should be constructed to allow the pedestrian to not be directed into the intersections. Staff stated radial dedications were required at the intersections of all abutting streets. Staff stated a dedication of right of way to 35-feet from centerline was required on Roosevelt Road. 6

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening was required for all vehicular use areas by the planting of shrubs or vines a minimum of 30 linear feet. Staff stated one (1) tree or three (3) shrubs were to be planted within the landscape areas. Staff stated a minimum of eight (8) percent of the vehicular use area was to be landscaped. Staff stated a water source within 75-feet of the landscape area was required for sites less than one (1) acres. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing a number of the issues raised at the December 9, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided the proposed signage plan, the building construction materials and the proposed dumpster screening. The applicant has also addressed staff s concerns related to the radial dedications and the required right of way dedications. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from C-3, General Commercial District to Planned Development Commercial, PD-C, to allow the redevelopment of this site with a new auto related business. The building is proposed containing 7,650 gross square feet of floor area and 23 parking spaces. Parking for a retail store is typically based on one (1) space per 300 gross square feet of floor area. The parking typically required for a building containing 7,650 square feet would be 25 spaces. Staff feels the parking provided is adequate to serve this business. The building is proposed as a single story building with a maximum building height of 25-feet. The building will be constructed with metal panels. All roof top mechanical will be screened per the typical ordinance standard. The dumpster is indicated on the site plan at the intersection of Rock and 26 th Streets. The dumpster screening will be split face block with a precast cap. The gate will be constructed of a material that conceals the dumpster from the adjoining streets. The dumpster hours of service are limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The hours of operation for the store are from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday. The site plan indicates the placement of a ground sign on the site. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of 36-feet and a maximum sign area of 160 square feet. The building signage will be placed on the west and east 7

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 elevations of the building. The signage will comply with building signage in commercial zones or be a maximum of ten (10) percent of the façade area of the face the signage is to be placed. The site currently consists of four (4) platted lots and an abandoned alley. The applicant is requesting upon approval of the PD-C zoning a replat of the four (4) lots and the abandoned alley be allowed to create one (1) lot. The replat will be an administrative replat upon approval by the various City departments and utilities. The site plan indicates one (1) access drive on East Roosevelt Road and a second on East 26 th Street. Both drives are designed with a 30-foot width. Truck access to the site will be from East Roosevelt Road exiting onto East 26 th Street then to Rock Street and back to Roosevelt Road. The applicant has indicated all site lighting will be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. The maximum pole height proposed is 27.5-feet. Each light will be installed with shields to limit the reflection of the light to adjacent properties. Staff has concerns with the potential for installation of parts in the parking lot of the business. Staff wants strict limitations on the level of activity that can occur outside of the building. Staff wants signs posted clearly stating that no vehicle repair work or service is to be performed on the site, other than the minor parts installation performed by the auto parts store employees. It is also important that the site be cleaned each day. Staff is supportive of the applicant s request. The applicant is seeking approval of the PD-C zoning to allow redevelopment of this property with a new retail business. Along the frontage of Roosevelt Road in this area is primarily commercial and non-residential uses. The single-family in this area is located south of Roosevelt Road and south of East 26 th Street. Staff feels the applicant s request for rezoning is appropriate. 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 the following conditions be placed on the approval of the PD-C for the auto parts store: 8

ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9097 1. There is to be no outside storage of merchandise or parts. 2. The limited installation of vehicle parts is to be restricted to employees of the business. 3. Signs are to be posted on each façade of the building, which clearly state that, no vehicle repair work or service is to be performed on the site other than the limited parts installation, which is performed by the businesses employees. 4. The site is to be cleaned on a daily basis. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There was one registered objector present which indicated they had questions with the proposed development. 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 the following conditions be placed on the approval of the PD-C for the auto parts store: 1. There is to be no outside storage of merchandise or parts. 2. The limited installation of vehicle parts is to be restricted to employees of the business. 3. Signs are to be posted on each façade of the building, which clearly state that, no vehicle repair work or service is to be performed on the site other than the limited parts installation, which is performed by the businesses employees. 4. The site is to be cleaned on a daily basis. Mr. Paxton Singleton addressed the Commission stating he had met with Ms. Jeffires and felt he had addressed her concerns. He stated she had questioned the orientation of the building. Mr. Singleton stated the building would face Rock Street. Ms. Jeffires stated her concerns had been addressed and she was not opposed to the proposed development. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to approve the request as recommended by staff including all staff recommendations and comments by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 9

ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-4343-FF NAME: The Ranch Tract D Short-form PCD Revocation LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Cantrell Road and Ranch Drive DEVELOPER: FCC Tract D Partnership 900 South Shackleford Road, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.55 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PCD C-3, General Commercial District uses C-3, General Commercial District uses Retail None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 19,507 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on March 21, 2006, rezoned the site from C-3, General Commercial District to PCD. The request was to allow the future development of the site with a building not to exceed 10,000 square feet and 74 parking spaces. The approval allowed the end user to be a restaurant use. If the use was a restaurant use the maximum building square footage would be 7,300 square feet. This development did not occur. The PCD zoning has expired.

ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4343-FF A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: Per Section 36-454(d) The owner of an approved PD or PUD may, for cause, request repeal of the ordinance establishing the development when it has been determined that the development will not occur. A written request may be filed with the City staff at any time up to three (3) years after the date of adoption of the ordinance creating the PUD or PD. The request shall set forth the cause of the repeal. According to the ordinance, the Planning Commission recommendation on the repeal request shall be forwarded to the Board of Directors for their consideration. The board of directors may grant or deny the request or return the request to the planning commission for further study. If the request is approved, an ordinance shall be adopted repealing the PUD or PD. The owner has stated the development will not occur as planned. The owner is requesting the PCD zoning be revoked and the C-3, General Commercial Zoning District zoning be restored. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is grass covered and the topography is relatively flat. There are commercial, office and public institutional uses in the area to the east and north of the site. To the south of the site is a strip commercial center located on the corner of Chenonceau Boulevard and Cantrell Road. Also to the south of the site is a single-family subdivision; Chevaux Court. West of the site is vacant property and northwest of the site is a multi-family development C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Chevaux Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. D. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating the request was a revocation of the previously approved PCD zoning. Staff stated the previously approved development did not occur and the owners were requesting the PCD zoning be revoked and the C-3, General Commercial District zoning be restored. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 2

ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4343-FF E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the current PCD zoning classification be revoked and the previously held C-3, General Commercial District zoning be restored. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation the current PCD zoning classification be revoked and the previously held C-3, General Commercial District zoning be restored. 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. 3

ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-5946-A NAME: 7510 HWY 300 Short-form PD-R Revocation LOCATION: 7510 HWY 300 DEVELOPER: Heritage Land and Timber, LLC 7510 HWY 300 Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PD-R Bed and breakfast and antique shop R-2, Single-family Single-family residential None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 16,863 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on March 21, 1995, rezoned the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-R, Planned Development Residential to allow the use of the existing home as a bed and breakfast and the barn as an antique shop. The home is no longer being used as a bed and breakfast and the barn is no longer being used as an antique shop. The current owner is requesting the revocation of the PD-R zoning and the restoration of the underlying R-2, Single-family zoning.

ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5946-A A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: Per Section 36-454(d) The owner of an approved PD or PUD may, for cause, request repeal of the ordinance establishing the development when it has been determined that the development will not occur. A written request may be filed with the City staff at any time up to three (3) years after the date of adoption of the ordinance creating the PUD or PD. The request shall set forth the cause of the repeal. According to the ordinance, the Planning Commission recommendation on the repeal request shall be forwarded to the Board of Directors for their consideration. The board of directors may grant or deny the request or return the request to the planning commission for further study. If the request is approved, an ordinance shall be adopted repealing the PUD or PD. The owner is requesting the PD-R zoning be revoked and the R-2, Single-family Zoning District zoning be restored. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The house and several outbuildings are barns are located on the site. North of the site is a vacant field and south of the site are single-family homes located on large lots (5+ acres) access from West Ridge Road. This area of HWY 300 is primarily homes located on large lots or acreage. There is an established commercial node located at the intersection of East and West Pinnacle Road and HWY 300 to the north. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. There is not an active neighborhood association located in this area. D. COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 9, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating the request was a revocation of the previously approved PD-R zoning. Staff stated the bed and breakfast no longer operated from this site and the new owners were requesting the revocation. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the current PD-R zoning classification be revoked and the previously held R-2, Single-family zoning be restored. 2

ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5946-A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation the current PD-R zoning classification be revoked and the previously held R-2, Single-family zoning be restored. 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. 3

ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-8810-A NAME: Frazier Bankhead Short-form PD-R Time Extension LOCATION: Located on the Northeast corner of Frazier Pike and Bankhead Drive DEVELOPER: Doyne Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 5820 North Little Rock, AR 72119 SURVEYOR: Edward Lofton 15415 Oakcrest Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 0.87 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: PD-R Elderly housing None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 20,658 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 20, 2013, rezoned the site from R-3, Single-family to Planned Development Residential (PD-R) to allow for development of six (6) lots with elderly residential housing. The applicant proposed to develop Lots 1 through 6, Block 62 of the College Park Addition with 20-units of senior citizen housing with a community room. The site plan contained three (3) buildings; two (2) residential buildings and the community building. The development was contingent upon receiving funding from the US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Grant Program. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting approval by the Planning Commission of a time extension for implementation of the previously approved PD-R. Per Section 36-454(e) the applicant shall have three (3) years from the date of passage of the

ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8810-A ordinance approving the preliminary approval to submit the final development plan. Requests for extensions of time shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Commission which may grant one (1) extension of not more than two (2) years. Time extensions shall be applied for by formal written request not less than ninety days (90) days prior to the first expiration date. Failure of the applicant to file a timely extension shall be cause for revocation of the PUD as provided in the ordinance. The applicant has indicated they have been actively working on the project in an effort to refine and further improve the design. The developers have indicated permitting cannot be achieved within the three (3) years as required by the minimum ordinance standards. As a result the applicant requests the Commission allow a two (2) year time extension of the previously approved Planned Zoning Development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located at the intersection of East 39 th Street and Bankhead Drive in the College Station community. The area is located outside the City limits of the City of Little Rock but within an area the City exercises zoning and subdivision jurisdiction. Bankhead Drive is constructed as a four lane street with curb, gutter and sidewalk in place. East 39 th Street is an unimproved street with open ditches for drainage. North of the site is a church with parking located off East 38 th Street. South of the site is vacant property and further south is an elementary school. The area is predominately single-family with a scattering of non-residential uses. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested two (2) year time extension. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the requested two (2) year time extension. 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. 2

ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO.: Z-8588-A NAME: Hilaro Springs Properties Short-form PCD Time Extension LOCATION: Located at 9200 Hilaro Springs Road DEVELOPER: Hilaro Springs Properties, LLC 9300 Hilaro Springs Road Little Rock, AR 72209 SURVEYOR: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 6.26 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PD-C Selected commercial uses BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 20,344 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors rezoned the property at 9200 Hilaro Springs Road from R-2, Single-family to PD-C. The original request included a much larger area than was ultimately rezoned. The approval was limited to the building located at 9200 Hilaro Springs Road. The approved uses were limited to a Barber/Beauty shop, Book or stationary store, Duplication shop, Laundromat resident use only, Office, general and professional, Beauty supplies, Mobile telephone. The site plan indicated ten (10) parking spaces. Staff recommended the use of the building match the available parking. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting approval by the Planning Commission of a time extension for implementation of the previously approved PD-C. Per Section 36-454(e) the applicant shall have three (3) years from the date of passage of the ordinance approving the preliminary approval to submit the final development plan. Requests for extensions of time shall be submitted in writing to the

ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8588-A Planning Commission which may grant one (1) extension of not more than two (2) years. Time extensions shall be applied for by formal written request not less than ninety days (90) days prior to the first expiration date. Failure of the applicant to file a timely extension shall be cause for revocation of the PUD as provided in the ordinance. The applicant has indicated they have been actively working on the project in an effort to refine and further improve the design. The developers have indicated permitting cannot be achieved within the three (3) years as required by the minimum ordinance standards. As a result the applicant requests the Commission allow a two (2) year time extension of the previously approved Planned Zoning Development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property located at 9200 and 9300 Block of Hilaro Springs Road has a number of uses taking place. There are manufactured homes, commercial buildings, single-family residences, duplex units and building containing four (4) residential units. The commercial activities are currently vacant. The manufactured homes are in various states of rehabilitation. There is a contractor s storage yard located across Hilaro Springs Road. To the north and east are single-family homes and to the south is a church. Further south and west are apartment buildings and additional single-family residences. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested two (2) year time extension. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 7, 2016) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the requested two (2) year time extension. 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. 2

There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:54 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary