HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC 02-07-2013(2)February 07, 2013
ITEM NO.1 - C.S.C. 624 - NEW MATTERS
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Twin Peaks Restaurant
Brian Fetz , Agent
4803 Broadway I Addison, Texas 75001
Mobile: 972.658.4447 1 Email:
Brian.Fetz@,FBRest.com
10 Shackleford Drive
Lot 6-B, Phase II of Hooper Bond Addition to
the City of Little Rock, in Pulaski County, AR.
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.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter trees must be of an evergreen species.
VARIANCE RE UFSTED:
1. A reduction in the width of the perimeter planting strip along the eastern perimeter of the
site. The existing curb allows for an approximate five foot five inch (5'-5") wide perimeter
landscape strip at the lowest point.
2. A reduction in the width of the perimeter planting strip along the western perimeter of the
site. The existing curb allows for an approximate five foot nine inch (5'-9") wide perimeter
landscape strip at it lowest point.
3. For less than one half (1/2) of all the trees to be of an evergreen variety.
FINDINGS:
The applicant is proposing the demolition of the old Cozumel Restaurant building located at 10
Shackleford Drive to build a Twin Peaks Restaurant. The property in question is zoned C-3, the
old building has already been demolished, and the new building is currently being constructed.
The applicant has provided a landscape plan that meets city code; however, would like to
propose the following for consideration:
The landscape ordinance requires a nine foot (9') wide perimeter landscape strip around the sites
entirety. However, the applicant would prefer to keep the existing curb & gutter as is; i.e. as
previously constructed. The site is deficient in meeting this minimal ordinance requirement
along both the eastern and western perimeters of the site only. The distance varies along the
eastern property line parking lot; ranging from 6.15' to 5.46'. The distance also varies along the
western property line parking lot ranging from 6.13' to 5.81'. The applicant is concerned the
existing trees within these areas may perish if/when they're removed and rebuilt in those two
areas.
Currently, there are numerous mature trees on the site in which the applicant is able to use for
credit towards meeting the landscape ordinance thus reducing the number of new trees required
to be planted. The applicant is required a total of forty (40) perimeter trees. The sizes of the
trees on site being saved equates to a total of fifty three (53) trees for credit. Therefore, the
applicant has a credit of thirteen (13) extra trees. The applicant is also proposing to plant nine
(9) additional Evergreens, Perimeter trees. Although, the applicant has ample tree counts on the
site there is currently not enough evergreen species. The ordinance requirement is for twenty
evergreen trees, the applicant is proposing nine (9) evergreen trees; therefore, deficient eleven
(11) evergreen species.
Staff feels the number of additional evergreen trees being proposed is ample considering the
overall number of trees being saved on the site. However, staff feels with care and proper
construction techniques the existing trees can be saved while also providing the nine foot (9')
wide perimeter landscape strip. Staff feels the applicant can provide the required the required
nine foot (9') strip without financial hardship, without demise of the existing trees, and as
previously proposed with the landscape plans initially submitted for building permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is not supportive of the applicant's request and recommends denial of the application.
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