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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3571 Staff AnalysisP 1 i October 28, 1980 Item No. 8 -- Z-3571 i�• Owner: B.G. Coney (City of Little Rock) i Applicant: Ralph Bozeman Request: Approval of a planned development in the "HR" District Purpose: Residential Development Existing Zoning: "HR" High Density Residential Location: Site Characteristics: Size: Existing Land Use: Abutting Land Use and Zoning: Zoning History: Applicable Regulations: Block 15, Pope's Addition, NE Corner, E. 4th and Commerce Streets 90,000 Square Feet + Vacant North - Parking Lot Zoned "HR" South - Parking Lot Zoned "HR" East - Industrial Zoned "GB" West - Warehouse/parking lot Zoned "GB" This block was zoned "HR" by the adoption of the Central Little Rock Zoning Plan of the Little Rock Housing Authority. The PD provisions of the Ordinance allow almost total flexibility with respect to bulk and area requirements. ® October 28, 1980 Item 8 - Continued DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: There are proposed 43 multifamily units on 90,000 square feet or 22+ units per acre. There are four structures containing six one -bedroom units, 15 two-bedroom units and 22 three-bedroom units. Some of the two-bedroom units have been designed with flexibility to add a third bedroom within a provided attic space. There are proposed 63 parking spaces which represent 1.46 spaces per unit. STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposed project meets or exceeds the design criteria which staff applies in its review. There are several minor points of conflict with the Ordinance; however, they are offset by design features such as decorative walls, large common areas and building siting. The traffic circulation and fire access have been approved by the Fire Chief andCity Engineer. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plan as filed subject to the submission of a landscape plan in conformance with the City's Landscape Ordinance. COMMISSION ACTION: The Commission reviewed the plan and staff's recommendation and recommended approval of the proposal with the conditions as attached by the staff recommendation. The motion was passed: 10 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.