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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3931-E Staff AnalysisJanuary 29, 1985 Item No. B NAME: Sugar Mill "R -7A" Site Plan Review (Z -3931-E) LOCATION: Southwest corner of Bunch and Chicot Roads OWNER/APPLICANT: Royal Star Construction Company/ Ronnie Hall (Garver and Garver, Inc.) PROPOSAL: To construct a planned manufactured home community which will consist of 720 lots (for sale), a 9 -hole golf course, a club house, tennis courts and parking on 154.3 acres of "R -7A" (5.7 acres of "C-3") in approximately 10 construction phases (12,000 feet of new street). ANALYSIS: The land use surrounding this site is mostly undeveloped and single family. The Suburban Development Plan calls for future single family attached, 6-12 units per acre. The staff feels that this proposal would be a compatible land use and generally supports this proposal. There are, however, a number of issues that need to be clarified and resolved. The 722 proposed lots are to be developed on 140.4 net sellable acres which constitutes a density of 5.14 units per acre. 33.4 acres of land has been set aside for parks and open space. 32.8 acres will be used for street right-of-way. This proposal is well within ordinance density standards (12 units per net sellable acre). The following items need to be resolved. They are: (1) closure and abandonment of any existing dedicated streets not used in this plan; (2) the annexation of the former C.R.I. and P. Railroad right-of-way; (3) revision of the site plan to include specific dimensions of building lines and setbacks of the typical cul-de-sac layout; (4) the dedication and improvement of Chicot Road to minor arterial standards, including turning lanes into and out of the main entrance; (5) the dedication and improvement of Bunch Road to residential street standards; (6) the improvement of Coulter Lake Road to residential street standards; (7) the January 29, 1985 Item No. B - Continued construction of all other internal streets to City standards; (8) the submission of a detention plan in conjunction with the existing lake; and (9) a phasing plan for the subdivision. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) close and abandon any existing streets not used in this plan; (2) annex the former C.R.I. and P. Railroad right-of-way; (3) revise the site plan to include specific dimensions on the typical cul-de-sac layout; (4) dedicate and improve Chicot Road to minor arterial standards, including turning lanes into and out of the main entrance; (5) dedicate and construct Bunch Road to residential street standards; (6) improve Coulter Lake Road to residential street standards; (7) construct all other internal streets to City standards; (8) submit a detention plan of the existing lake; and (9) submit a phasing plan for the subdivision. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. A lengthy discussion ensued over the Bunch Road street improvement requirement. The basic issue was whether or not the applicant could be required to construct a boundary street that did not adjoin his property. The City Engineer stated that the detention plan for the lakes was recommended and not required. The staff further stated that the landscape or perimeter treatment of this site was left to the Commission's discretion. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (12-18-84) The applicant was present as were approximately 25 objectors who were represented by Attorney Darrell Brown. There was a lengthy discussion about the site plan and the type of units to be constructed. The staff also stated that the Little Rock Wastewater Utility had commented that a sewer limit of 3.3 units per acre was in effect in this area. The applicant and Darrell Brown both agreed to a 30 -day deferral (January 29, 1985, Planning Commission meeting) to allow a discussion on the proposal between the property owners and the applicant. The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention, 1 absent to defer this item until the January 29, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. January 29, 1985 Item No. B - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (1-29-85) (See Item A, Z -3931-U, for the complete discussion on this issue.) The applicant, Ronnie Hall, had submitted a written request for a deferral. There was a lengthy discussion on the deferral request. A motion was made to defer the item to the February 120 1985, meeting. The vote: 5 ayes, 3 noes, 2 absent and 1 abstention (Richard Massie). The motion failed. The Commission went on to discuss the request. Ronnie Hall was present. There were some objectors in attendance, and they were represented by Darrell Brown, Attorney. After a long.discussion, the Commission voted on the item. The vote: 0 ayes, 6 noes, 2 absent and 3 abstentions (David Jones, Richard Massie and William Ketcher). The request was denied. January 29, 1985 Item No. B NAME: Sugar Mill "R -7A" Site Plan Review (Z -3931-E) LOCATION: Southwest corner of Bunch and Chicot Roads OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: Royal Star Construction Company/ Ronnie Hall (Garver and Garver, Inc.) To construct a planned manufactured home community which will consist of 720 lots (for sale), a 9 -hole golf course, a club house, tennis courts and parking on 154.3 acres of "R -7A" (5.7 acres of "C-3") in approximately 10 construction phases (12,000 feet of new street). ANALYSIS: The land use surrounding this site is mostly undeveloped and single family. The Suburban Development Plan calls for future single family attached, 6-12 units per acre. The staff feels that this proposal would be a compatible land use and generally supports this proposal. There are, however, a number of issues that need to be clarified and resolved. The 722 proposed lots are to be developed on 140.4 net sellable acres which constitutes a density of 5.14 units per acre. 33.4 acres of land has been set aside for parks and open space. 32.8 acres will be used for street right-of-way. This proposal is well within ordinance density standards (12 units per net sellable acre). The following items need to be resolved. They are: (1) closure and abandonment of any existing dedicated streets not used in this plan; (2) the annexation of the former C.R.I. and P. Railroad right-of-way; (3) revision of the site plan to include specific dimensions of building lines and setbacks of the typical cul-de-sac layout; (4) the dedication and improvement of Chicot Road to minor arterial standards, including turning lanes into and out of the main entrance; (5) the dedication and improvement of Bunch Road to residential street standards; (6) the improvement of Coulter Lake Road to residential street standards; (7) the January 29, 1985 Item No. B - Continued construction of all other internal streets to City standards; (8) the submission of a detention plan in conjunction with the existing lake; and (9) a phasing plan for the subdivision. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) close and abandon any existing streets not used in this plan; (2) annex the former C.R.I. and P. Railroad right-of-way; (3) revise the site plan to include specific dimensions on the typical cul-de-sac layout; (4) dedicate and improve Chicot Road to minor arterial standards, including turning lanes into and out of the main entrance; (5) dedicate and construct Bunch Road to residential street standards; (6) improve Coulter Lake Road to residential street standards; (7) construct all other internal streets to City standards; (8) submit a detention plan of the existing lake; and (9) submit a phasing plan for the subdivision. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. A lengthy discussion ensued over the Bunch Road street improvement requirement. The basic issue was whether or not the applicant could be required to construct a boundary street that did not adjoin his property. The City Engineer stated that the detention plan for the lakes was recommended and not required. The staff further stated that the landscape or perimeter treatment of this site was left to the Commission's discretion. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (12-18-84) The applicant was present as were approximately 25 objectors who were represented by Attorney Darrell Brown. There was a lengthy discussion about the site plan and the type of units to be constructed. The staff also stated that the Little Rock Wastewater Utility had commented that a sewer limit of 3.3 units per acre was in effect in this area. The applicant and Darrell Brown both agreed to a 30 -day deferral (January 29, 1985, Planning Commission meeting) to allow a discussion on the proposal between the property owners and the applicant. The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention, 1 absent to defer this item until the January 29, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. January 29, 1985 Item No. B - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (1-29-85) (See Item A, Z-3931-13, for the complete discussion on this issue.) The applicant, Ronnie Hall, had submitted a written request for a deferral. There was a lengthy discussion on the deferral request. A motion was made to defer the item to the February 12, 1985, meeting. The vote: 5 ayes, 3 noes, 2 absent and 1 abstention (Richard Massie). The motion failed. The Commission went on to discuss the request. Ronnie Hall was present. There were some objectors in attendance, and they were represented by Darrell Brown, Attorney. After a long discussion, the Commission voted on the item. The vote: 0 ayes, 6 noes, 2 absent and 3 abstentions (David Jones, Richard Massie and William Ketcher). The request was denied. December 18, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 14 NAME: Sugar Mill "R -7A" Site Plan Review (Z -3931-E) LOCATION: Southwest corner of Bunch and Chicot Roads OWNER/APPLICANT: Royal Star Construction Company/ Ronnie Hall (Garver and Garver, Inc.) PROPOSAL: To construct a planned manufactured home community which will consist of 720 lots (for sale), a 9 -hole golf course, a club house, tennis courts and parking on 154.3 acres of "R -7A" (5.7 acres of "C-3") in approximately 10 construction phases (12,000 feet of new street). ANALYSIS: The land use surrounding this site is mostly undeveloped and single family. The Suburban Development Plan calls for future single family attached, 6-12 units per acre. The staff feels that this proposal would be a compatible land use and generally supports this proposal. There are, however, a number of issues that need to be clarified and resolved. The 722 proposed lots are to be developed on 140.4 net sellable acres which constitutes a density of 5.14 units per acre. 33.4 acres of land has been set aside for parks and open space. 32.8 acres will be used for street right-of-way. This proposal is well within ordinance density standards (12 units per net sellable acre). The following items need to be resolved. They are: (1) closure and abandonment of any existing dedicated streets not used in this plan; (2) the annexation of the former C.R.I. and P. Railroad right-of-way; (3) revision of the.site plan to include specific dimensions of building lines and setbacks of the typical cul-de-sac layout; (4) the dedication and improvement of Chicot Road to minor arterial standards, including turning lanes into and out of the main entrance; (5) the dedication and improvement of Bunch Road to residential street standards; (6) the improvement of Coulter Lake Road to residential street standards; (7) the December 18, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 14 - Continued construction of all other internal streets to City standards; (8) the submission of a detention plan in conjunction with the existing lake; and (9) a phasing plan for the subdivision. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) close and abandon any existing streets not used in this plan; (2) annex the former C.R.I. and P. Railroad right-of-way; (3) revise the site plan to include specific dimensions on the typical cul-de-sac layout; (4) dedicate and improve Chicot Road to minor arterial standards, including turning lanes into and out of the main entrance; (5) dedicate and construct Bunch Road to residential street standards; (6) improve Coulter Lake Road to residential street standards; (7) construct all other internal streets to City standards; (8) submit a detention plan of the existing lake; and (9) submit a phasing plan for the subdivision. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. A lengthy discussion ensued over the Bunch Road street improvement requirement. The basic issue was whether or not the applicant could be required to construct a boundary street that did not adjoin his property. The City Engineer stated that the detention plan for the lakes was recommended and not required. The staff further stated that the landscape or perimeter treatment of this site was left to the Commission's discretion. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present as were approximately 25 objectors who were represented by Attorney Darrell Brown. There was a lengthy discussion about the site plan and the type of units to be constructed. The staff also stated that the Little Rock Wastewater Utility had commented that a sewer limit of 3.3 units per acre was in effect in this area. The applicant and Darrell Brown both agreed to a 30 -day deferral (January 29, 1985, Planning Commission meeting) to allow a discussion on the proposal between the property owners and the -applicant. The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention, 1 absent to defer this item until the January 29, 1985, Planning Commission meeting.