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SUBDIVISION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
FEBRUARY 24, 1987
1:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A quorum was present being 8 in number.
II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
No minutes were approved at this meeting.
III. Members Present:
IV. Members Absent:
John Schlereth
Richard Massie
Fred Perkins
Bill Rector, Jr., Chairman
Betty Sipes
Dorothy Arnett
David Jones
Walter Riddick, Jr.
William Ketcher
Rose Collins
Jerilyn Nicholson
V. City Attorney Present: Steven Giles
SUMMARY OF SUBDIVISION ACTIVITIES
February 24, 1987
Deferred Items:
A. Little Rock Retirement Facility (Z -4786)
B. South Battery Day -Care C.U.P. (Z -4784)
Preliminary Plat /Replats:
1. Lot 1R - Watkins Commercial
2. Northwest Subdivision
3. Westpark Replat
4. Jones - Gattis Commercial Subdivision
5. Queens Cove Replat
Conditional Use Permit:
6. La Quinta Motor Inn C.U.P. (Z- 2218 -A)
7. Living Word Church C.U.P. (Z- 3451 -A)
Site Plan Review:
8. Edgewater Center (Z -4305)
Revised PUD:
9. Hunter's Cove Revised PRD (Z -4633)
Right -of -Way Abandonment:
10. West 23rd Street
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. A - Z- 4786/741
NAME: Little Rock Retirement Residence
"PRD"
LOCATION: Lying on the south of Cantrell
Road along the east side of
Andover Drive
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Holiday Management Clifford Curry, Architect
471 High, S.E. 471 High, S.E.
Salem, Oregon 97308 Salem, Oregon 97308
Phone: 399 -1090 Phone: 399 -1080
REQUEST: To develop 110 apartment suites in a single
building on one lot.
AREA: 2.64 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: "MF -18" and "PRD"
A. Existing Conditions
The lot has some moderate to steep grade which presents
an access problem for the driveway. The site is
covered with natural foliage.
B. Development Proposal
To construct 110 suites with a mix of 90 percent
one - bedroom and 10 percent two - bedroom. The building
will vary in height but will be one -story on the entry
face and three plus stories on the street side. The
residents are in an age range from the upper 70's to
the 80's with 80 percent of the rooms being one
occupant. It is expected that fewer than 25 percent of
the residents will own cars. Transportation will be
on -call on the site through utilization of vans.
Parking for 48 cars will be provided on site.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. A - Continued
There will be 15 to 18 staff persons with six or seven
on the site at any one time, including the resident
manager. There will be no on -site permanent medical
care or facility. Although a visiting nurse may on
occasion visit the site. In addition, there will be a
common dining room and kitchen facility. The
individual rooms will not have this convenience.
Ancillary activities are beauty shop, lounge, exercise
room, TV room, and crafts room.
C. Engineering Comments
(1) More dimensions are needed on the drives and
access.
(2) Need grade reflected on the access drive.
(3) Question absence of service entrance and dumpster
site.
D. Analysis
The staff view is that the design issues are simple to
deal with and the issue of concern will be the
perceived high density (41.6 per acre). The Watergate
Apartment complex to the east is approximately 24 units
per acre and the Andover Square Condominium project
somewhat beneath 12 per acre. We feel that the type of
use in this proposal offsets that density concern
because of the small unit size and limited number of
occupants. The reduction in ground coverage by
off - street parking also is a plus. The only concern we
feel that is valid is the conversion possibility if the
development fails after construction is complete. The
City could be presented with a truly higher density use
proposal with parking and other factors being
deficient.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. A - Continued
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the "PRD" as filed subject to
resolving or furnishing the following: (1) location of the
trash pickup, (2) provision of a clear statement of employee
and /or occupant parking numbers, (3) design information on
the entrance, (4) elevations more clearly depicting the east
facade of the building facing Watergate Apartments, (5)
comply with Landscaping Ordinance, (6) comply with Sign Code
requirements.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (12- 29 -86)
The applicant was present and responded to staff and
committee comments. He stated that he could address the
design issues and respond by January 13. He was questioned
about possibly holding a neighborhood meeting especially
with the occupants of Andover Square. He indicated that he
would pursue such a meeting and attempt to avert organized
objection by providing good information. The Engineering
staff requested more information on detention and grades on
the drives. A question was raised concerning the service
entrance and access to the building and lot for deliveries.
Water: Provide plan for means of on -site fire protection
hrraugh use of mains, hydrants, and /or sprinkler system.
Sewer: A sewer main extension is required. Also, a
capacity contribution analysis is required.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
Staff recommended approval, subject to the applicant
producing evidence that indicates sufficient parking for the
proposed density and employees. The applicant, Mr. Clifford
Curry, represented the proposal. He stated that they
managed elderly rental developments. He stated that it
would be unlike an apartment because all services, including
a van for transport are provided. He stated that the
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. A - Continued
average tenant is about 80 years old and is usually one that
has problems getting around. He pointed out that the
service or delivery would be adjacent to the main entry and
that there would be no complete kitchens in the units.
The Commission had a problem with the lack of parking
spaces. There was discussion on the revision of more
parking spaces. It was pointed out that the PUD allowed
flexibility; however, one Commissioner felt that other
elderly projects were required to provide the required
amount of parking, so this one should also. The applicant
felt that the required amount of parking was not needed due
to the age of the tenants, which was around 80, and the van
that would be used for transport.
Mr. Billy Herd, consulting engineer for the proposal, felt
that seven more spaces could be provided, but significant
work on the plan was still required to change the entrance
and provide the parking.
A motion for deferral until February 24 was made and passed,
so that the applicant could pursue adding more land to the
project, providing seven more parking spaces, and revising
the entrance drive. The vote: 10 ayes, 0 noes, and
0 absent, and 1 abstention (Jones abstained).
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. He submitted a revised plan that
addressed the concerns of the Commission. Specific
revisions included:
(1) Lengthening of driveway and grade reduced to 9.5
percent;
(2) Parking increased to 56 spaces with 4 -15 joint
handicapped spaces;
(3) Parking lot grade reduced to 4 -5 percent;
(4) Landscaping;
(5) Showing ponds for stormwater detention.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. A - Continued
Utility Comments - On -site fire protection may be required.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A
motion was made and passed for approval of the revised plan,
subject to location of the dumpsters. The motion passed by
a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent, and 1 abstention
(Jones).
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. B
NAME:
South Battery Day -Care
Conditional Use Permit (Z -4784)
LOCATION: The Southwest Corner of
West 17th and South Battery St.
(1702 South Battery)
OWNER /APPLICANT: Nathaniel and Marion L. McGee
PROPOSAL:
To convert an existing two -story single family structure to
a day -care center with a capacity of 35 children on two lots
that are zoned "R -4." There will be three employees and
only the 2,100 square feet downstairs portion of the
structure will be utilized for the day -care use.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Adjacent to two residential streets (West 17th Street
on the north and South Battery Street on the east).
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
This property is surrounded on all sides by residential
uses. Two duplex uses are located across Battery
Street. The close proximity of the adjacent
residential structures makes this site a less than
desirable land use and would not be compatible with the
surrounding area.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking
No on -site drives or parking currently exist, and there
are none proposed.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. B - Continued
4. Screening and Buffers
The site contains a six feet board screening fence that
surrounds the entire rear yard.
5. Analysis
The staff is not convinced that this site is an
appropriate location for a day -care use with 35
children capacity. In addition, the applicant has
failed to provide three paved parking spaces for
employees as well as a drop -off area for the children.
6. City Engineering Comments
The applicant needs to provide three paved parking
spaces as well as a drop -off area.
7. Staff Recommendation
Denial as filed.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was not present: The staff stated its
recommendation.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (1- 13 -87)
The applicant, Marion McGee, was present as were five
objectors. The staff stated its recommendation of denial
and that the applicant had failed to meet the notice
requirements. The staff also stated that the applicant had
submitted a letter requesting deferral and that they had
received three phone calls in opposition. The City Attorney
stated that even though the applicant had failed to meet all
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No.-B - Continued
the notice requirements, the fact that objectors were
present indicated that notice had occurred and that the
Commission could suspend the rules and hear the matter. The
Commission voted 8 ayes and 3 noes on a motion to suspend
the rules and hear the item. The motion failed due to a
vote equal to less than 75 percent which the bylaws require.
The item was deferred until the February 24, 1987, Planning
Commission meeting.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: (2 -5 -87)
The applicant was present. The staff stated that the
applicant had submitted a revised site plan that included
two proposed parking spaces located in the northwest corner
of the property adjacent to the alley. The staff also
stated that the applicant proposed: (1) to use the alley as
the drop off point; (2) reduce the capacity to 15 from the
original proposal of 35 children; and (3) to limit the
outside activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There was a brief
discussion about the proposed drop off and parking area.
Staff advised the applicant to meet with the City Traffic
Engineer to review the proposed parking and drop off area.
The applicant agreed to comply.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 24 -87)
The applicant was present as were two supporters. Five
objectors were also present. The staff stated that they had
received a revised site plan that showed a 20' access /drop
off area and two parking spaces located in the northwest
corner of the property adjacent to West 17th Street. The
staff also stated that the applicant had revised their
proposal to allow a 15 child capacity and would limit the
outside play time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Finally, the staff
stated that they had received two letters of opposition and
reiterated their recommendation of denial. The City Traffic
Engineer stated that the applicant had not met with him and
that the proposed revised site plan was not drawn to scale
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. B --Continued
so he therefore could not make a recommendation on the
proposal. Major Marion McGee, the applicant, spoke in
behalf of the proposal and submitted a petition with 20
signatures of neighbors in support of a day -care use.
Mr. McGee stated that his revised proposal would be
compatible with the neighborood and that two employees would
work at the day -care. Dr. Alice Frakin and Sarah Harris
spoke in favor of the project. They stated that a day -care
was needed in the area. Mr. Jim Norcross and August White
spoke in objection to the proposal. They stated that a
day -care operation would be a detriment to the neighborhood
and that a Montessori School located at 16th and Marshall
Streets could serve the neighborhood. They also presented a
petition with 30 signatures of objectors. The Commission
then voted 7 ayes, 1 no, and 3 absent to deny the
application.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No.�l
NAME: Watkins Commercial Plat
LOCATION: Colonel Glenn at Lawson Road
on the southwest corner
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
James W. Watkins Sam L. Davis
5301 West 8th
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 664 -0324
AREA: 0.93 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: 11C -4"
PROPOSED USE: Commercial /Hardware Store
A. Proposal /Request:
To modify an existing building line.
B. Existing Conditions:
This site is located in an area zoned for commercial.
It is currently being used as a commercial hardware
store.
C. Issues / Discussions /Legal /Technical /Design:
1. Show building encroachment on plan.
2. Give reasons for encroachment.
D. Engineering
Take previously dedicated right -of -way off replat.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Approval, subject to comments made.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 1 - Continued
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
Mr. Davis, the engineer, explained that this property had
recently been rezoned to "C -4." The purpose of this
submission was to plat an appropriate building line for this
zoning district and to legalize the existing encroachment of
the building over the setback. This was originally platted
in the county. Since there is currently no public sewer
available to the site, Mr. Davis was asked to provide proof
of a workable sewer system upon final plat of the property,
and to get with Henk Koornstra regarding the location of
access points.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
A motion was made for approval, subject to approval of the
sewer system and access points by the traffic engineer
before the final plat is signed. The vote was: 8 ayes,
0 noes and 3 absent.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 2
NAME:
LOCATION:
DEVELOPER:
Coulson Oil Company /Mike
Coulson
P.O. Box 68
N. Little Rock, AR 72115
Phone: 376 -4222
Northwest Subdivision
Northwest Corner of Markham and
Bowman Road
Mehlburger, Tanner, Robinson &
Associates
P.O. Box 3837
Little Rock, AR 72203 -3837
Phone: 375 -5331
AREA: .536 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: "C -3"
PROPOSED USE: Convenience store with gasoline pumps
A. Proposal /Request:
1. Approval of a combined preliminary /final
replat /site plan review.
2. Approval of buildable areas shown on the plan due
to a canopy overhang into a 25' building setback
area.
B. Existina Conditions:
The property is located in an area that is being
developed with commercial uses. There is currently no
vegetation on -site; and it is greatly affected by a 39"
waterline.
C. Issues / Discussions /Legal /Technical /Design:
1. Less than 10' between buildings.
2. Additional parking needed.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 2 - Continued
3. Redesign parking spaces, current location
unusable.
4. No 40' buffer shown abutting "R -2" area.
5. Site overbuilt /redesign.
6. No 25' setback from floodway.
D. Engineering Comments:
1. Add right -of -way dedication required.
2. Driveway on Bowman should be no more than 35'.
3. Redesign all medians to traffic standards and move
driveways.
4. If car wash stays, the farthest west curb cut
should be an exit onto Bowman.
5. No adverse affects expected from failure to meet
floodway requirement.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Reserved, subject to the redesign of the proposal.
Possible solutions include reducing the number of pumps
and running the two island east and west, and attaching
the car wash or removing it.
F. Subdivision Committee Review
The applicant was in attendance. The Committee
discussed the issues and decided that numbers 1, 2, 4,
and 6 were not major concerns. The 8' between the car
wash and the store was considered adequate if no
concerns were expressed by the Fire Department. The
buffer was not needed since the abutting land is in the
floodway and dedicated for parks. The applicant agreed
to revise the parking, but felt that additional parking
was not needed and that the car wash should be separate
to provide a better turning radius. Mr. Robert Brown
of Mehlburger and Associates felt that some
consideration was due since the easement took up a
significant amount of the site. It was decided that
the areas adjacent to the gas pumps could be used to
fulfill the parking requirements.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 2 - Continued
The applicant agreed to look at some redesign of the
site and meet with the Traffic Engineer.
Water - Working to obtain easements for 39' raw water
line. Water service will be off Bowman Road.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present. No one objected to the
submittal. The traffic engineer explained that he had
approved the revised plan. Staff reported that AP &L had
some concerns about the design of the drive relative to
their poles. The applicant explained that he had been
working with AP &L. A motion for approval was made and
passed subject to the applicant working out the AP &L issue
and with a waiver to permit the curb cuts as shown, two on
West Markham Street. The vote was: 8 ayes, 0 noes and
3 absent.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 3
NAME:
DEVELOPER:
Dick Toll
10121 North Rodney Parham
Suite 12A
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: 221 -3224
Replat Block "D ", Westpark
Development
South side of Westpark Drive
White - Daters and Associates, Inc.
401 Victory
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 374 -1666
AREA: 4.26 acres NO. OF LOTS: 3 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: 11I -2"
PROPOSED USE: Light Industry (warehouse offices)
A. Proposal /Request:
1. To reduce setback from 40' to 251.
2. Subdivision of 4.62 acres into three lots for
light industrial use.
B. Existing Conditions:
The site is located in an industrial /warehouse area and
borders the floodway of Rock Creek on the west.
C. Issues / Discussions /Legal /Technical /Design:
1. The applicant should negotiate with the City's
Real Estate Division regarding the floodway.
2. All floodway easements and dedications shall
conform to the agreement made between the City
Attorney, Dick Toll, and Joe White in January
1987.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 3 - Continued
D. Engineering:
Coordinate access with traffic.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Approval, subject to comments made.
F. Subdivision Committee Review:
The submittal was reviewed by the Committee. The
applicant explained that he had addressed the concerns
of the staff.
Water - Acreage charge of $150 per acre will apply.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of:
8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 4
NAME: Jones - Gattis Commercial
Subdivision
LOCATION: On I -30 Access Road, 3500'
east of County Line /Alexander
Roads
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Terry Jones Sam L. Davis
10800 West Baseline 5301 West 8th
Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 664 -0324
AREA: 9.33 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: 11I -2"
PROPOSED USE: Commercial /Industrial
A. Proposal /Request:
1. To replat a tract of 9.33 acres into two lots for
commercial /industrial use.
2. Purpose of the replat is the selling of Lot 1.
B. Existing Conditions:
This site is located in an area that is composed of
commercial /industrial uses.
C. Issues / Discussions /Legal /Technical /Design:
1. See Engineering Comments.
2. Final plat required.
D. Engineering:
Floor elevations should be shown on plat.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 4 - Continued
E. Staff Recommendation:
Approval, subject to comments made.
F. Subdivision Committee Review:
The item was reviewed by the Committee. The applicant
was informed that upon final plat approval, some
certification would be needed that indicated the wells
providing water to the site were in workable condition.
Water - Water main extension along I -30, plus on -site
fire protection required.
Sewer - No additional easements required unless the
depth of the proposed sewer exceeds 10'.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
A motion for approval was made and passed subject to
certification by the State Health Department of the water
system upon final plat. The vote was: 8 ayes, 0 noes and
3 absent.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 5
NAME:
LOCATION:
DEVELOPER:
Boulder Developments
1609 South Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: 376 -1323
Queens Cove Replat
8100 block west 22nd Street
ENGINEER:
Summerlin and Associates, Inc.
1609 South Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: 376 -1323
AREA: 3.22 acres NO. OF LOTS: 14 FT. OF NEW ST.: 480
linear feet plus 300 linear feet widening
ZONING: "R -2"
PROPOSED USE:
Single Family Residential
A. Proposal /Request
1. To plat 3.22 acres into 14 lots for single family
use.
2. Variances requested include:
(A) Reduction of pavement width to 24' from back
of curb to back of curb.
(B) Reduction of centerline radius at
intersection of West 23rd and Queens Cove
from a minimum of 75' to a 65' radius.
B. Existing Conditions
The site is currently tree covered. It is in an area
composed of single family homes.
C. Issues /Dicussions /Legal /Technical /Design:
1. Check with David Hathcock about two names on one
street (Queens Cove /Singleton).
2. Ownership certificate needs to be shown on plat.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 5 - Continued
D. Engineering:
1. Stormwater detention calculations.
2. Show detention locations.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Approval, subject to comments made. Staff supports the
requested waivers.
F. Subdivision Committee Review:
The application was represented by the engineer,
Mr. Summerlin. He explained that the curb radius
variance was needed due to the small size of the
property. He agreed to meet with David Hathcock
regarding the street name.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
A motion for approval was made and passed, subject to
David Hathcock's approval, City Engineer's Office, of the
street name. The vote was: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 6
NAME:
La Quinta Motor Inn
Conditional Use Permit
(Z- 2218 -A)
LOCATION: The SE corner of Interstate 30
and West 65th Street
(2401 West 65th Street)
OWNER /APPLICANT: LQM Operating Partners/
Marilyn K. Boldrick
PROPOSAL:
To obtain a conditional use permit on land that is zoned
"I -2" in order to bring the existing facility into a
conforming status in accordance with the Little Rock Zoning
Ordinance.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Adjacent to an interstate ( #30) and a principal
arterial (West 65th Street).
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
The property is abutted by industrial uses located to
the south and east and by commercial uses located to
the north and west. The use is compatible with the
surrounding area.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking
One 24' access drive from West 65th Street serves this
site. The site also contains 133 parking spaces.
4. Screening and Buffers
The site contains existing landscaping.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 6 - Continued
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5. Analysis
The applicant is proposing to obtain a conditional use
permit for this 112 room motel in order to make the
property a conforming use. The land use is compatible
with the surrounding area. The staff has no problems
with this problem.
6. Citv Enaineerina Comments
None.
7. Staff Recommendation
Approval as filed.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. There were no unresolved issues.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present. Mr. Richard C. Butler, an
adjacent property owner, was present and asked why the
procedure was being undertaken. The Commission explained
that the action was being undertaken to bring the property
into conformance with the City's current Zoning Ordinance.
The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent to
approve the application as recommended by the staff.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 7
NAME:
Living Word Church
Conditional Use Permit
(Z- 3451 -A)
LOCATION: Just west of the intersection
of Shackleford Road and
Breckenridge Road
(1300 North Shackleford Road)
OWNER /APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
Living Word Church, Inc./
Joe Lester
To construct a 50' x 63' playground area adjacent to an
existing church to serve a proposed day -care center (45
capacity) on 4.93 acres of land that is zoned
"R -2" /Conditional Use Permit.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Adjacent to a collector street (Shackleford Road).
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
This property lies on a westerly down slope from
Shackleford Road. It is abutted by a fire station to
the north, single family to the south, duplexes located
to the east, and vacant land located to the west. The
existing as well as the proposed use is compatible with
the surrounding area.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking
The site contains two existing access drives
(Shackleford Road) and 51 paved parking spaces.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 7 - Continued
4. Screening and Buffers
The site is below grade from Shackleford Road and
contains a heavy stand of timber located near the creek
(west). The adjacent single family use located to the
south is buffered by a 6' board screening fence.
5. Analysis
This property has already had a conditional use permit
approved for a master site plan /church use. The
proposed day -care center can be adequately provided for
on this site. The staff has no problems with this
proposal.
6. City Engineering Comments
The applicant needs to dedicate the floodway.
7. Staff Recommendation
Approval, provided the applicant agrees to dedicate the
floodway.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. The staff stated that
Southwestern Bell had requested an easement. The applicant
agreed to dedicate the floodway. Additional discussions
centered around a proposed pavilion that had been shown in
the floodway on the originally approved Master Site Plan.
The applicant agreed to submit a revised site plan that
would relocate the proposed pavilion outside the floodway.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present. There were also two objectors in
attendance. The staff stated that they had received a
revised site plan that deleted the pavilion. The staff then
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 7 - Continued
recommended approval of the application as revised. The
staff also stated that they had received two letters of
opposition to this proposal. Mr. Adolph Garbill of 1307
North Shackleford Road and Ms. Dimi Parron of 10 Cobble Hill
Road spoke in opposition to the day -care use primarily due
to the increase in traffic that would result on Shackleford
Road. The City Traffic Engineer stated that the latest
traffic count on Shackleford Road was 12,500 vehicles per
day on a collector street that was designed for 5,400. He
also stated that the proposed use would have a negligible
impact. The Commission then voted 7 ayes, 1 no, and 3
absent to approve the application as recommended by the
staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee, and agreed to
by the applicant.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8
NAME:
Edgewater Center Site Plan
Review (Z- 4305 -A)
LOCATION: The east side of Cottondale
Lane just northwest of
Jesse Road
(2300 Cottondale Lane)
OWNER /APPLICANT: Pleasant Valley, Inc./
Allison, Moses, Reddin
Real Estate, Jim Nosari
PROPOSAL:
To construct a three story (36 feet) 15,000 square feet
office building and 39 parking spaces on 3.8 acres of land
that is zoned "O -2."
ANALYSIS
The proposed site meets ordinance requirements with regard
to parking (35 spaces required). The applicant does,
however, need to submit a revised site plan that clearly
delineates the 25' landscape area for the full length of the
Cottondale Lane boundary. In addition, dimensions should be
added for the other buildings on -site as well as for the
drive and the parking area. The dimension between the metal
building and the proposed office should also be shown (20'
is required by ordinance). Finally, the applicant needs to
final plat this property.
CITY ENGINEERING COMMENTS
The applicant needs to get the proposed parking layout
approved by the City traffic engineer.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - Continued
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a
revised site plan that includes the information as requested
above; (2) file a final plat for the property; and (3) get
the City traffic engineer's approval of the proposed parking
area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. The staff stated that
Southwestern Bell had requested an easement. The Water
Works stated that on -site fire protection would be
required and the Wastewater Utility stated that a main
extension would also be required. The applicant agreed to
comply with staff and utility recommendations.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The
staff stated that the applicant had submitted a revised site
plan and had filed a final plat. The staff recommended
approval of the revised submittal. The Commission then
voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent to approve the
application as recommended by the staff.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No.
NAME:
Hunter's Cove Revised PRD
LOCATION: West End of Hunter's Glen Blvd.
APPLICANT:
STAFF REPORT:
White- Daters and Associates
401 Victory
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 374 -1666
The purpose of this submittal is to revise an approved
Planned Residential District that originally consisted of
zero lot line development. The applicant is asking that the
structures now have 5' side yards and he has revised the
location of an alley around the perimeter of the site.
Staff and the Subdivision Committee supported the revisions.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 10 - Other Matters - Street Abandonment
NAME:
West 23rd Street
LOCATION: Part of the Block Running
West Off Potter Street
OWNER /APPLICANT: Dr. Fred Berry and First State
Bank of Sherwood by Summerlin
Associates
STAFF REVIEW:
1. Public Need for this Right -of -Way
None as evidenced by its not having been in use since
the original platting of the subdivision.
2. Master Street Plan
No requirements attached to this request.
3. Need for Right -of -Way on Adjacent Streets
This petitioner is developing the entire block abutting
this abandonment and will dedicate and build boundary
streets as required by the subdivision regulations.
4. Characteristics of Right -of -Way Terrain
The right -of -way is currently heavily covered by brush
and trees. There is a minor grade on the property
running from west to east.
5. Development Potential
None except as the owner reflects on his single family
plat. The eastward extension of this street has been
terminated by the platting of Parkwood Subdivision
immediately to the east.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 10 - Continued
6. Neighborhood Land Use and Effect
The adjacent neighborhood on all four sides is
currently developed as single family with a scattering
of duplexes. There are a few vacant lots in the
immediate vicinity.
7. Neighborhood Position
None expressed at this writing.
8. Effect on Public Services or Utilities
None reported. However, the new single family plat
will address these issues.
9. Reversionary Rights
All of the right -of -way will revert to the developer of
the surrounding block.
10. Public Welfare and Safety Issues
The abandonment of this right -of -way will return to the
tax base a nonproductive land area and provide for the
development of affordable housing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends approval of the request for
abandonment. The only condition being that the engineer of
record assure that the five basic utility company facilities
are accounted for to serve the preliminary plat.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 10 - Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 24 -87)
The staff offered its recommendation of approval. There
were no objectors present. The applicant was present. A
brief discussion was followed by a motion to recommend
approval of the abandonment as filed. The motion passed by
a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 11
NAME: Harrod Water /Platting Request
LOCATION: 18001 Highway 10, South of Patrick Country Rd.
DEVELQPER: Lee & Pearl Lee Harrod
Rt. 5, Box 472 -B
Little Rock, AR 72207
ENGINEER: Scott N. Wills
#10 Abby Lane
Little Rock, AR
STAFF REPORT:
This was originally filed as a request for water service.
The applicant is now asking to plat the property into two
lots without benefit of right -of -way dedication on the
larger lot.
At the Subdivision Committee Meeting, Mr. Herrod explained
that the property belonged to his mother who was unwilling
to dedicate right -ow -way. He planned to live on Lot 2 so
that he could take care of his elderly mother.
The Committee reviewed the proposal and decided to place him
on the Agenda for further discussion on the 24th.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 11
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 24 -87)
The applicant, Mr. Harrod, was not in attendance. There
were no objectors present. After a brief discussion, the
Commission determined that it would be appropriate to vote
to withdraw this item from consideration without prejudice.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 12 - Request for Teml2orary Building Location��,��
NAME: M.D. Graham /The Photo Shop
LOCATION: Park Plaza Shopping Center
adjacent to West Markham
Street across from Ruebel
Funeral Home
APPLICANT: M.D. Graham /The Photo Shop
Park Plaza Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
ARCHITECT: Scott Farrell
5312 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
STAFF REPORT:
Due to the remodeling of the Park Plaza Shopping Center, The
Photo Shop will be displaced for a period of about 18
months. The applicant has requested that he be allowed to
have a temporary location in a modular building to be placed
on the Park Plaza site adjacent to West Markham Street. The
building will be approximately 28' north and south by 44'
east to west.
At the Subdivision Committee meeting, Mr. Graham presented a
site plan of the Park Plaza Center showing the proposed
location of the temporary building. He also presented
photographs of the site and of the proposed buildinq. He
indicated that he had met with the Traffic Engineer and had
worked out the traffic flow and parking arrangement, and
that he had obtained the approval of the Park Plaza owners
for placement of the temporary building at the specified
location. Planning staff requested that the normal 25'
front setback be met along Markham Street. The applicant
indicated that he could meet the setback requirement. After
further discussion, the Committee agreed to place the matter
on the agenda for the Planning Commission Public Hearing on
February 24, 1987.
February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 12 - Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The Planning staff offered it
was present and offered a bri
proposal. Henk Koornstra, of
Division of the Public Works
offered comments relative to
curb cuts, and access. After
determined that the location
would be approximately 60' ea
No. 2 on Markham Street and t
approximately on the property
approve the temporary locatio
The motion passed by a vote o
(2- 24 -87)
s recommendation. Mr. Grah
of description of his
the Traffic Engineering
Department, was present and
placement of the structure,
a brief discussion, it was
now proposed by Mr. Graham
st of the current driveway
hat the building would be
line. A motion was made to
n for a period of 18 months.
f 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 abse
am
nt.
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February 24, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Chairman
Secretary
Date