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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-27 rebecca pekar letter1 Minyard, Brian From:Coleman, Stephen Sent:Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:47 PM To:Minyard, Brian Subject:FW: QUESTION concerning HDC2019-023 to be read at May 28th meeting -----Original Message----- From: Rebecca Pekar [mailto:beccapek@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:15 PM To: LRzoning <LRzoning@littlerock.gov> Subject: QUESTION concerning HDC2019-023 to be read at May 28th meeting Rebecca Pekar Homeowner/Resident 1010 Rock St I am finding as I examine the elevation drawings there are details that leave unanswered questions that could blindside us down the line. #1 This question has several elements. If you cannot answer the question at this time then I don’t see how the project could move forward because it would be such an enormous unknown. A major objection I had to the main entrances was the unusual sideways oriented steps and metal railing parallel to facade instead of the prevalent open, friendly, centered steps in the neighborhood. I am wondering if it might be necessary because of the following: The blurb on the 10th St and side elevations stating "EXCAVATE FOR PARKING & SPREAD MATERIAL ON SITE” triggered questions. The lot has a definite slope that I assume will need to be leveled. Something that has been omitted in the elevations is the final height of the graded property. That will have a significant impact on the perceived height of the buildings. The higher the lot becomes the more inappropriate the height of the complex becomes. ****Was the slope so steep in front of the units there wasn’t room to allow for steps down to the sidewalk? If there was room I hope you will consider centered steps more in keeping with the neighborhood ****What will the final height of the site be at the corner of Rock and 10th? ****If it is substantial how will the slope be treated? Will a retaining wall be necessary? #2 2 Right now water runoff is mitigated by the entire lot being able to absorb it. That will reduce to virtually zero. That is a massive amount of runoff to be added to our area system. Is there ay professional assurance that the system can handle it? I know they have to come quite often to clean lines.