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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3377 Staff AnalysisJuly 24, 1979 Item No. 8 - Z-3377 Owner: Applicant: Request: Purpose: Existing Zoning: Location: Site Characteristics: Size: Existing Land Use: Abutting Land Use and Zoning: Zoning History: Applicable Regulations: Arkansas Children's Hospital Basil Copeland Rezone to "E-1" Quiet Business New Office Construction "C" Two Family District 908 Wolfe Street Level 7,550 Sq. Ft. + Vacant Residence North - Office Zoned "E-1" South - Apartments and Single Family Zoned "C" East - Hospital Zoned "E-1" West - Office Zoned "E-1" None Zoning Ordinance FACTUAL INFORMATION July 24, 1979 I tem 8 1. NEED AND/OR DEMAND The proposal calls for the construction of a new office building in connection with the Arkansas Children's Hospital. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANS The property is within one of the several blocks eventually planned to be tied in with the hospital. No incompatibilities exist. 3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS No adverse environmental effects are anticipated. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION No neighborhood opposition is anticipated. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES None expected. 8. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/REASONABLENESS This property abuts land zoned "E-1" on three sides. This request will simply enlarge an existing office zoning district. It is expected that an application will be filed in the near future which will, if approved, rezone the remaining properties on this block for office use. 9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY No standards of quality have been addressed by the applicant. 10. TRAFFIC AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSIDERATION No traffic or street right-of-way issues attend this request. July 24, 1979 Item No. 8 - Continued ANALYSIS: This proposal is a continuation of the major development phase with which the Arkansas Children's Hospital is now involved. The plan is for the existing structure to be removed in favor of a new building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. kS July 24, 1979 Item No. 8 - Z-3377 Owner: Arkansas Children's Hospital Applicant: Basil Copeland Request: Rezone to "E-1" Quiet Business Purpose: New Office Construction Existing Zoning: "C" Two Family District Location:- 908 Wolfe Street Site Characteristics: Level Size: 7,550 Sq. Ft. + Existing Land Use: Vacant Residence Abutting Land Use and Zoning: North - Office Zoned "E-1" South - Apartments and Single Family Zoned "C" East - Hospital Zoned "E-1" West - Office Zoned "E-1" Zoning History: None Applicable Regulations: Zoning Ordinance FACTUAL INFORMATION July 24, 1979 Item 8 1. NEED AND/OR DEMAND The proposal calls for the construction of a new office building in connection with the Arkansas Children's Hospital. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANS The property is within one of the several blocks eventually planned to be tied in with the hospital. No incompatibilities exist. 3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS No adverse environmental effects are anticipated. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION No neighborhood opposition is anticipated. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES None expected. 8. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/REASONABLENESS This property abuts land zoned "E-1" on three sides. This request will simply enlarge an existing office zoning district. It is expected that an application will be filed in the near future which will, if approved, rezone the remaining properties on this block for office use. 9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY No standards of quality have been addressed by the applicant. 10. TRAFFIC AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSIDERATION No traffic or street right-of-way issues attend this request. July 24, 1979 Item No. 8 - Continued ANALYSIS: This proposal is a continuation of the major development phase with which the Arkansas Children's Hospital is now involved. The plan is for the existing structure to be removed in favor of a new building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The applicant was present and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Commission moved to approve the request as filed. The motion passed 6 ayes, 0 noes, 5 absent.