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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3966 Staff AnalysisNAME: T.nr nmTnN . nPvV r.nnL'o . Ron Tabor/Flake & Co. P.O. Box 990 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone: 376-8005 Lewis Square "PCD" Southeast Corner of Markham and Shackleford Road ENGINEER: Edward G. Smith & Associates 401 Victory Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 379-1666 AREA: 1.349 acres NO. OF LOTS: ZONING: "C-2" (Existing) "PCD" (Proposed) PROPOSED USES: Commercial REQUEST: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 Reclassify an area from "C-2" to "PCD." VARIANCES REQUESTED: (1) Parking in setbacks 15' from property. (2) Joint access to Shackleford with tract to the south. (3) Joint access to West Markham with tract to east. I. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY (A) To provide a suburban location for the owner to use for retail purposes. (B) To provide leasing space for another client who will use it for compatible retail purposes. II. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS (A) Parcel Size - - - - - - - - - - 1.349 acres (B) Existing Zoning - - - - - - -- -- "C-2" Lewis Square "PCD" - Continued (C) Development Scheme: (1) Number of Buildings - - - - - 1 (2) Building Size - - - - - - - - 15,000 sq. ft. (3) Ratio to Site - - - - - 1:3.9 or 25.6%: 74.4% (D) Total Parking - - - - - 53 Required - - 49 - Ratio/Bldg. - 1:284.43 sq. ft. (E) No. of Access Points - - - 2 ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS: (1) Verify that access on Shackleford is as previously approved for Holiday Inn development. (2) Clarify driveway access on West Markham. Explain whether or not it is an existing, joint use driveway. ANALYSIS: No major problems were found. The applicant has worked very closely with the staff before filing this application. The applicant, however, should clarify who is to build improvements on Shackleford Road and design access to incorporate abutting properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The applicant clarified his proposal by stating that since this was a PUD, no variances were requested. He also stated that they were currently attempting to work out an agreement with the property to the east and the -Holiday Inn tract to the south on joint driveways. A motion was made and passed for approval, subject to submission of a one -lot plat and Bill of Assurance indicating who will be responsible for the access easement from Markham. The motion passed by a vote of: 2 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent. Lewis S uare "PCD" - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Mr. Ron Tabor represented the developer. No objectors were present. A motion in conformance with the Subdivision Committee's recommendation of approval, subject to: 1. Submission of a one lot plat and Sill of Assurance indicating who will be responsible for the access to Markham. 2. An agreement with properties to the east and south on joint drives. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 abstention*. *(Abstaining - Commission John Clayton)