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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4285 Staff AnalysisAugust 14, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: Catholic High School Conditional Use Permit (Z-4285) LOCATION: The northwest corner of University Avenue and Lee St. (6300 Lee Avenue) OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock/Rev. George W. Tribou and John R. Forgy To construct a 2 -story (21,643 square foot) library/study hall lecture room addition, a 1 -story (5,965) square foot band room/weight room addition and a greenhouse addition to an existing high school facility (800 students) on land that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS 1. Site Location This site is located at the intersection of a collector and arterial street. Single family is located to the north, office and multifamily to the south, office to the east, and a utility substation to the west. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin This site currently contains two access drives to Lee Street and 266 paved parking spaces. 4. Screeninq and Buffers The applicant is proposing to use existing trees and shrubs. 5. Analysis The staff feels that this proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. This application also meets Ordinance requirements. There are two issues that need to be clarified. It is unclear that Lee Street has been dedicated to the City for 30 feet of right-of-way. August 14, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued The applicant needs to prove dedication is complete or file a dedication deed with the City. The second issue concerns the possible sixth lane on University Avenue. The City Engineer will report further details on the University Avenue issue. 6. Staff Recommendation The staff recommends approval: (1) Provided the applicant agrees to dedicate the necessary right-of-way on Lee Street to a total of 30 feet on the applicant's side; and (2) Subject to Engineering comments on a possible sixth lane on University Avenue. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The City Engineer requested that a total of 40 feet of right-of-way be dedicated on the east boundary of this property toward a 6 -lane on University Avenue. The applicant agreed with staff recommendations. The Water Works stated that an 8 -inch main loop extension on the interior of the property would be required to provide for adequate fire protection. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present and there were no objectors. There was discussion about the 8 -inch water main loop. It was determined that the loop is not required through the Conditional Use Permit process. The 8 -inch water main is subject to the requirements of the Little Rock Fire Chief. The Commission then voted 11 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent to approve this item as recommended by the staff and reviewed by the Subdivision Committee. August 14, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: Catholic High School Conditional Use Permit (Z-4285) LOCATION: The northwest corner of University Avenue and Lee St. (6300 Lee Avenue) OWNER/APPLICANT: Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock/Rev. George W. Tribou and John R. Forgy PROPOSAL: To construct a 2 -story (21,643 square foot) library/study hall lecture room addition, a 1 -story (5,965) square foot band room/weight room addition and a greenhouse addition to an existing high school facility (800 students) on land that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS 1. Site Location This site is located at the intersection of a collector and arterial street. Single family is located to the north, office and multifamily to the south, office to the east, and a utility substation to the west. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki This site currently contains two access drives to Lee Street and 266 paved parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing to use existing trees and shrubs. 5. Analysis The staff feels that this proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. This application also meets Ordinance requirements. There are two issues that need to be clarified. It is unclear that Lee Street has been dedicated to the City for 30 feet of right-of-way. August 14, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued The applicant needs to prove dedication is complete or file a dedication deed with the City. The second issue concerns the possible sixth lane on University Avenue. The City Engineer will report further details on the University Avenue issue. 6. Staff Recommendation The staff recommends approval: (1) Provided the applicant agrees to dedicate the necessary right-of-way on Lee Street to a total of 30 feet on the applicant's side; and (2) Subject to Engineering comments on a possible sixth lane on University Avenue. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The City Engineer requested that a total of 40 feet of right-of-way be dedicated on the east boundary of this property toward a 6 -lane on University Avenue. The applicant agreed with staff recommendations. The Water Works stated that an 8 -inch main loop extension on the interior of the property would be required to provide for adequate fire protection. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Theapplicant was present and there were no objectors. There was discussion about the 8 -inch water main loop. It was determined that the loop is not required through the Conditional Use Permit process. The 8 -inch water main is subject to the requirements of the Little Rock Fire Chief. The Commission then voted 11 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent to approve this item as recommended by the staff and reviewed by the Subdivision Committee.