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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3592-C Staff AnalysisJuly 30, 1985 Item No. A - Z -3592-C Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Dr. W. Wise J.E. Hathaway, Jr. South of Kanis and East of Bowman Rezone from "R-2" and "MF -6" to "MF -12," "MF -18" and "0-3" Multifamily and Office 100 acres + Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Mixed, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" 6 East - Vacant and Office, Zoned "0-2" and "0-3" West - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal before the Planning Commission is to rezone a portion of a 100 -acre site west of the existing Koger Executive Centre for office and multifamily development. There are four parcels that involve the following acreage: Parcel A "R-2" to "O-3" 5.6 acres Parcel B "MF -6" to'"MF-18" 21.1 acres Parcel C "R-2" to "MF -12" 12.5 acres Parcel D "R-2 to "MF -12" 31.1 acres i (The parcel designations correspond to those on the i accompanying zoning sketch.) The site is -situated in a section of west Little Rock, the I-430 Corridor, that j is experiencing significant growth and development. This is created in part by the area's accessibility to $ the interstate system and the general location. The primary land use is still residential with 'a majority of the land being zoned "R-2." This is due to some of the area just recently coming into the City as part of the referendum area. Along both Kanis,and Bowman Roads, the land use pattern is more mixed with nonconforming office and commercial uses. The most significant rezoning change that has occurred in EXHIBIT A i ' �R July 30, 1985 Item No. A - Continued the immediate area is directly to the east of the property in question and involves large tracts zoned 11O-2," "0-3" and "C-2." Development is taking place on the 110=2" parcel, but there are sites still vacant. There are no significant multifamily projects in the area, but two developments were recently approved by the City. One is east of I-430 and the second one is to the northwest of the intersection of Kanis and Bowman Roads. 2. The site is vacant and heavily wooded. The property does have some significant topography on it with certain locations increasing in elevation between 60 and 90 feet. 3. The Master Street Plan identifies three new collectors through the vicinity, so dedication of right-of-way for those streets will be required. One is an extension of the existing Executive Centre Drive that will connect with Bowman Road. Another collector is proposed to tie into Hickory Hill and a third one is located along the east side of the property in question. Dedication of right-of-way will also be required for both Kanis and Bowman Roads. 4. No adverse comments have been reported by the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented.neighborhood position on the site. Some of the property was recently annexed into the City through the annexation referendum that was upheld by the State Supreme Court. 7. Staff's position is one of general support for the proposed concept with the exception of the zoning request to "MF -12" for Parcel D. The I-430 Plan does not identify that tract for multifamily development, and the multifamily line should remain to the north as shown on the plan. If a multifamily project is proposed in the future, staff feels that a "PRD" is more appropriate for this particular site. Staff supports "0-3" for Parcel A as requested but recommends "MF -12" not "MF -18" for Parcel B and "MF -6" for Parcel C. "MF -12" should be the maximum density allowed for this area. The stepping down of densities has been utilized in other locations when there is a single family subdivision in close proximity. a,, July 30, 1985 Item No. A - Continued This zoning pattern will maintain the I-430 Plan for the most part. STAFF RECOMMENDATION; val of the "0-3" request as filed, Staff recommends appro "MF-12" for Parcel B and "MF -6" for Parcel C. At this time, staff recommends denial of "MF -12" for Parcel D. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Staff informed the Planning Commission that a written request for a 30 -day deferral had been submitted. A motion was made was rhe item by aothe vote of1103ayes,80,noestand. The motionn approved 1 absent. 0 S It O i July 30, 1985 Item No. A - Z -3592-C Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Dr. W. Wise J.E. Hathaway, Jr. South of Kanis and East of Bowman Rezone from "R-2" and "MF -6" to "MF -12," "MF -18" and "0-3" Multifamily and Office 100 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Mixed, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" 6 East - Vacant and Office, Zoned "0-2" and "O-3" West - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal before the Planning Commission is to rezone a portion of a'100 -acre site west of the existing Koger Executive Centre for office and multifamily development. There are four parcels that involve the following acreage: Parcel A "R-2" to 110-3" 5.6 acres Parcel B "MF -6" to'"MF-18" 21.1 acres Parcel C "R-2" to "MF -12" 12.5 acres Parcel D "R-2 to "MF -12" 31.1 acres (The parcel designations correspond to those on the accompanying zoning sketch.) The site is situated in a section of west Little Rock, the I-430 Corridor, that i is experiencing significant growth and development. 1 This is created in part by the area's accessibility to the interstate system and the general location. The ! primary land use is still residential with a majority of the land being zoned "R-2." This is due to some of the area just recently coming into the. City as part of the referendum area. Along both Kanis,and Bowman Roads, the land use pattern is more mixed with nonconforming office and commercial uses. The most significant rezoning change that has occurred in EXHIBIT A 1 F f. �� 4F a July 30, 1985 Item No. A Continued the immediate area is directly to the east of the property in question and involves large tracts zoned 11O-2," 110-3" and "C-2." Development is taking place on the 110-2" parcel, but there are sites still vacant. There are no significant multifamily projects in the area, but two developments were recently approved by the City. One is east of I-430 and the second one is to the northwest of the intersection of Kanis and Bowman Roads. 2. The site is vacant and heavily wooded. The property does have some significant topography on it with certain locations increasing in elevation between 60 and 90 feet. 3. The Master Street Plan identifies three new collectors through the vicinity, so dedication of right-of-way for those streets will be required. One is an extension of the existing Executive Centre Drive t4 at will connect with Bowman Road. Another collector is proposed to tie into Hickory Hill and a third one is located along the east side of the property in question. Dedication of right-of-way will also be required for both Kanis and Bowman Roads. 4. No adverse comments have been reported by the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented.neighborhood position on the site. Some of the property was recently annexed into the City through the annexation referendum that was upheld by the State Supreme Court. 7. Staff's position is one of general support for the' proposed concept with the exception of the zoning request to "MF -12" for Parcel D. The I-430 Plan does not identify that tract for multifamily development, and the multifamily line should remain to the north as shown on the plan. If a multifamily project is proposed in the future, staff feels that a "PRD" is more appropriate for this particular site. Staff supports "0-3" for Parcel A as requested but recommends "MF -12" not "MF -18" for.Parcel B and "MF -6" for Parcel C. "MF -12" should be the maximum density allowed for this area. The stepping down of densities has been utilized in other locations when there is a single family subdivision in close proximity. r July 30, 1985 Item No - _At - Contiia This zoning pattern will maintain the I-430 Plan for the most part. STAFF RECOMMENDATION; Staff recommends approval of the "O-3" request as filed, "MF -12" for Parcel B and "MF -6" for Parcel C. At this time, staff recommends denial of "MF -12" for Parcel D. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Staff informed the Planning.Commission that a written request for a 30 -day deferral had been submitted. A motion was made was rhe item by aovote ofJuly 103ayes,80,noestand• The motionn approved 1 absent. 6 :� J s August 27, 1985 Item No. A - Z -3592-C Owner: Dr. W. Wise Applicant: J.E. Hathaway, Jr. Location: South of Kanis and East of Bowman Request: Rezone from "R-2" and "MF -6" to "MF -12," "MF -18" and "0-3" Purpose: Multifamily and Office Size: 100 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Mixed, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant and Office, Zoned "0-2" and "0-3" West - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal before the Planning Commission is to rezone a portion of a 100 -acre site west of the existing Koger Executive Centre for office and multifamily development. There are four parcels that involve the following acreage: Parcel A "R-2" to 110-3" 5.6 acres Parcel B "MF -6" to "MF -18" 21.1 acres Parcel C "R-2" to "MF -12" 12.5 acres Parcel D "R-2 to "MF -12" 31.1 acres (The parcel designations correspond to those on the accompanying zoning sketch.) The site is situated in a section of west Little Rock, the I-430 Corridor, that is experiencing significant growth and development. This is created in part by the area's accessibility to the interstate system and the general location. The primary land use is still residential with a majority of the land being zoned "R-2." This is due to some of the area just recently coming into the City as part of the referendum area. Along both Kanis and Bowman Roads, the land use -pattern is more mixed with nonconforming office and commercial uses. The most significant rezoning change that has occurred in August 27, 1985 Item No. A - Continued the immediate area is directly to the east of the property in question and involves large tracts zoned 110-2," "0-3" and "C-2." Development is taking place on the 110-2" parcel, but there are sites still vacant. There are no significant multifamily projects in the area, but two developments were recently approved by the City. One is east of I-430 and the second one is to the northwest of the intersection of Kanis and Bowman Roads. 24 The site is vacant and heavily wooded. The property does have some significant topography on it with certain locations increasing in elevation between 60 and 90 feet. 3. The Master Street Plan identifies three new collectors through the vicinity, so dedication of right-of-way for those streets will be required. One is an extension of the existing Executive Centre Drive that will connect with Bowman Road. Another collector is proposed to tie into Hickory Hill and a third one is located along the east side of the property in question. Dedication of right-of-way will also be required for both Kanis and Bowman Roads. 4. No adverse comments have been reported by the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented neighborhood position on the site. Some of the property was recently annexed into the City through the annexation referendum that was upheld by the State Supreme Court. 7. Staff's position is one of general support for the proposed concept with the exception of the zoning request to "MF -12" for Parcel D. The I-430 Plan does not identify that tract for multifamily development, and the multifamily line should remain to the north as shown on the plan. If a multifamily project is proposed in the future, staff feels that a "PRD" is more appropriate for this particular site. Staff supports "0-3" for Parcel A as requested but recommends "MF -12" not "MF -18" for Parcel B and "MF -6" for Parcel C. "MF -12" should be the maximum density allowed for this area. The stepping down of densities has been utilized in other locations when there is a single family subdivision in close proximity. August 27, 1985 Item No. A - Continued This zoning pattern will maintain the I-430 Plan for the most part. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the "0-3" request as filed, "MF -12" for Parcel B and "MF -6" for Parcel C. At this time, staff recommends denial of "MF -12" for Parcel D, PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Staff informed the Planning Commission that a written request for a 30 -day deferral had been submitted. A motion was made to defer the item to the July 30, 1985, meeting. The motion was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (7-30-85) The applicant submitted a request for a second deferral of this matter. The Commission was advised by staff that the owner had failed to mail notices to adjacent property owners as required. The Commission voted unanimously to defer this case to the August 27, 1985, hearing. The vote 7 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (8-27-85) Staff informed the Planning Commission that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting that the rezoning be withdrawn without prejudice. Linda Shepherd, representing the Sand Piper Property Owners' Association, then addressed the withdrawal request. She asked that the item be withdrawn from the agenda with prejudice. Ms. Shepherd then discussed the bylaws and said the applicant should have to wait one year to refile a rezoning application. She specifically asked if Subsection 8 of the bylaws had been followed. Don Chambers, representing James Hathaway, then spoke. He presented some background and history on the property. Mr. Chambers told the Commission that the required property owners had not been notified and requested that the item be withdrawn without prejudice. Linda Shepherd spoke again. A motion was then made to accept the withdrawal request. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.