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Home My WebLink AboutZ-4305-C Staff AnalysisJuly 23, 1998 ITEM NO.: I FILE NO.: Z -43Q5 -C NAME: Riddick - Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: 2300 Cottondale Lane DEVELOPER: ENGINEER• June Riddick Riddick Engineering Corp. #7 Greenbrier Rd. First Commercial Barak Bldg. Little Rock, AR 72202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.25 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: 0-2 ALLOWED USES: Office PROPOSED USE: Office VARIANCE /WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance to allow a reduced side yard setback along the west property line. 2. A variance for reduced setback from the floodway line. (25 foot setback required; 2 foot setback proposed.) BACKGROUND: The 2.25 acre tract (Tract F -2B, Riverdale Addition) contains a sump and a portion of the levee, adjacent to the Arkansas River. There is also a pump house on the property. A large amount of the stormwater for the Riverdale area drains into the sump and is pumped into the river. A. PROPOSAL RE UEST: The applicant proposes to construct a four-story, 34,020 square foot office building on the site, which will be built into the levee, similar to the Edgewater Building to the east. The first level of the building will be an indoor parking garage for approximately 31 vehicles, with 3 levels Of office space. An additional 57 parking spaces and access drive will be constructed along the southern. western and northern perimeter of the sump. The applicant will also acid a third pump, as required by the levee improvement district, to enhance stormwater drainage. E. s, 1998 VISION . NO.: I _(Cont.) FILE NO • Z -4305-C EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is undeveloped and overgrown with grass and weeds. There is an office building located east and west of the site, with the Arkansas River located to the north. Undeveloped 0-2 zoned property is located to the south across Cottondale Lane. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received one (1) informational phone call as of this writing. The Hillcrest and Capitol View Stifft Station Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and the "MSP", 2. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit are also required. 3. Contact Levee District -Engineer for approval and provide approval to Public Works. 4. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall be per Article V of Sec. 30. 5. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 16,577. 6. FEMA approval required. 7. The applicant needs to request a waiver from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer located on southwest side of Cottondale Lane. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility prior to construction. AP&L: No Comment. ARKLA : No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: On site fire protection may be required. KI July 23, 1998 UBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I Cont, Fire Department: Count Plannin : F. G. FILE No Comment. No Comment received. -4305-C LATA: Served by Route #21 - University Avenue. pathway connecting to Riverfront Dr.?Is A walkway would a provide more convenient access to ##21 for pedestrians and encourage more ridership among the many business -persons in the area. ISSUES/TECHNICAL DESIGN: Plannxn Division: No Comment. Landscape Issues: The plan submitted does not provide for the 17 foot wide street buffer nor the 6 foot wide landscape strip requirements by the zoning buffer and landscape ordinances. Nor does it Provide for the minimum 4 foot wide landscape strip northwest of the proposed parking area. However, the proposal far exceeds the area of interior landscaping required. It will be necessary to obtain a variancf: from the City Beautiful Commission before minimum Landscape Ordinance requirements can be reduced or deleted.. To make application to seek this approval, contact Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at 371-4864. ANA_ L The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May 27. 1998. The applicant also submitted letters from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Riverdale Levee District. (See attached letters.) The Army Corps of Engineers approves the proposed site Plan and the Riverdale Levee District approves of the site plan concept. However, the Riverdale Levee District notes that several detailed plans, including finished contours, earthwork sump, geotechnical information and structural of within the building, must be reviewed and a tr ct the approved by the District. The 34,020 square foot office building spaces. The revisedevised plan shows 88 g requires 85 parking the first floor parkin Parking spaces (31 within the sump), g garage and 57 along the perimeter of The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced side yard building setback along the west side. The required setback is 25 feet and the proposed setback is 19 3 H. July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION V Z-43QN- feet. Otherwise, the building conforms to the ordinance setback requirements. The applicant is proposing a building height of 71 feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement along Cottondale Lane. The applicant notes that the adjacent property does not have a sidewalk and the installation of a sidewalk will require removal of specimen Bradford Pear trees which exist along Cottondale Lane. Public Works recommends denial of the waiver request. Public Works has indicated that a deferral of sidewalk construction, until construction of sidewalk on adjacent property, will be supported. The applicant has also applied to the City Beautiful Commission for a waiver of the required buffer and landscaping along the western perimeter of the site and the street side perimeter. The City Beautiful Commission has the authority to waive landscape requirements. Public Works has noted that a FEMA permit will be required. Public works also notes that the applicant needs to request a waiver from the required 25 foot setback -from the floodway. The applicant will also install a diesel pump which will Provide additional capacity to overcome the loss of water storage due to filling which will be done along the perimeter of the sump to accommodate the proposed parking and driveways. It is very evident that the applicant has additional work to do (provide detailed plans to Riverdale Levee District, obtain FEMA permit, Board of Directors waiver of sidewalk requirement and City Beautiful waiver of landscaping) before a building permit can be issued for the site. Staff recommends a conditional approval of the site plan as submitted, granting the applicant 6 months to work out the outstanding issues noted above. If, in resolving any of these issues the site plan is significantly changed, the site plan will be brought back to the Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends a conditional approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: I. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 4 July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4305- 2. -4305 2. Staff recommends approval of the side yard setback variance. 3. Staff recommends denial of the requested waiver of sidewalk. 4. The applicant will have 6 months to complete the necessary steps in order to qualify for a building permit. a. Submit all required information to the Riverdale Levee District and receive a final letter of approval from the District. b. Receive a waiver (or deferral) of required sidewalk from the Little Rock Board of Directors or submit plans showing planned construction of the sidewalk. c. Receive approval from the City Beautiful Commission on the waiver of required perimeter buffers and landscaping. d. Obtain a FEMA permit. 5. If any of the above issues cause the site plan to significantly change (for example, shifting the drive and/or parking further into the sump area) the site plan will be brought back before the Commission. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998) June Riddick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the site plan. Staff noted that letters from the Riverdale Levee Improvement District #134 and the Army Corps of Engineers approving the proposed construction would need to be submitted to staff. Staff also noted that a section through the property would need to be submitted. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mrs. Riddick noted that a waiver of the required sidewalk may be requested, in order to save the existing trees and landscaping along Cottondale Lane. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, noted that the proposed variance from the ordinance required landscaping would have to be approved by the City Beautiful Commission. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the site plan to the full Commission for final action. July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4305-C PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998) June Riddick was present, representing the application. There was one person present with concerns. Staff gave a brief description of the site plan and a recommendation of conditional approval. June Riddick addressed the Commission in support of the application. She noted several changes in the site plan relating to parking and a second drive from Cottondale Lane. She noted that the sump area would be used as a sunken garden with a fountain. Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that there is not enough street frontage to support two entrances. There was a brief discussion concerning changes in the site plan. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, stated that there were major issues involved with this development, primarily the levee district approval. Chairman Lichty asked how the Commission could,'make a decision on the site plan without final approval from the levee district. Mr. Lawson stated that there were two ways to deal with the application: 1. Not act on the application until all approvals have been granted, thereby deferring the application, or 2. Approving the concept of the site plan and allowing the applicant time to resolve the remaining issues. Commissioner Rahman asked about the setback from the floodway. Bob Turner stated that the proposed building is out of the floodway but it does not meet the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. He stated that Mrs. Riddick has requested a setback variance. Commissioner Berry asked how people will get from the parking lot to the building. Mrs. Riddick stated that there will be a walkway through the sump to the building. There was a brief discussion concerning the Corps of Engineers and the Levee District approvals. There was also discussion concerning the sidewalk waiver which has been requested. A July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM No.: I Cont. FILE No-- Z-4305 Bob East addressed the Commission with concerns. He stated that he developed the Edgewater building to the east. He noted that he had not seen a site plan prior to this meeting and had also asked to see elevations. He asked the Commission to defer the item in order to give the levee district engineer time to review the site plan. He also noted that hethoughtrthat Mrs. Riddick was trying to overbuild the site. Mr. Lawson stated that based on the comments by Mr. East and the Possible concerns of other property owners in the area, staff would recommend that the item be deferred. There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility of deferring the item. Chairman Lichty asked Mrs. Riddick if she would agree to a deferral. Mrs. Riddick stated that she would agree to the deferral. A motion was made to defer the item to the July 23, 1998 agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff as a result of the City Beautiful Commission meeting held on July 2, 1998. The revised plan shows a 4 foot landscape buffer along the west side property line and a 4 foot landscape buffer along the street side property line as required by the City Beautiful Commission. The revised site plan also shows the 10 foot by 14 foot addition to the existing pump house which will accommodate the new pump as originally proposed with this application. The applicant has committed to construct the sidewalk along Cottondale Lane as required by Public works. The sidewalk will be constructed behind the existing landscape strip along Cottondale Lane (within the right-of-way) and the existing landscaping will not be disturbed. The applicant has also requested a variance for reduced setback from the floodway line (25 foot setback required; 2 foot setback Proposed). Public Works supports the variance request. As of this writing, the applicant is awaiting a final letter of approval from the Riverdale Levee District. 7 July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM No.: I (Cont. V Z-4305 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 2, 1998 ) June Riddick and Tim Daters were present, representing the application. Staff noted that as a result of the City Beautiful Commission meeting (July 2, 1998) the site plan has been slightly revised. The revised plan shows the 4 foot landscape buffers along the west side property line and front (street) side property line as required by the City Beautiful Commission. Mr. Daters noted that the revised plan also shows the addition to the pump station that will be needed to accommodate the proposed new pump. Mr. Daters noted that he is continuing to work with the Levee District. He noted that the approval letter will be forthcoming. Mrs. Riddick stated that she would construct the sidewalk along Cottondale Lane as required by Public Works. She also noted that there would be no landscaping installed within the sump area. After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. F July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I Cont. FILE NO.: z -4305-C SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 2, 1998) June Riddick and Tim Daters were present, representing the application. Staff noted that as a result of the City Beautiful Commission meeting (July 2, 1998) the site plan has been slightly revised. The revised plan shows the 4 foot landscape buffers along the west side property line and front (street) side property line as required by the City Beautiful Commission. Mr. Daters noted that the revised plan also shows the addition to the pump station that will be needed to accommodate the proposed new pump. Mr. Daters noted that he is continuing to work with the Levee District. He noted that the approval letter will be forthcoming. Mrs. Riddick stated that she would construct the sidewalk along Cottondale Lane as required by Public Works. She also noted that there would be no landscaping installed within the sump area. After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 23, 1998) Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Staff informed the Commission that a final letter of approval had been received by the Riverdale Levee District. Staff also informed the Commission that a minor height variance was also requested, with the proposed building being a height of 50 feet. Staff recommended approval of this variance. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff, with the letter from the Riverdale Levee District being included as an additional condition of approval. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, and 0 nays. July 2, 1998 ITEM NO.2 - C.B.C. 560 -NEW MATTERS Applicant: Address: Description: ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: June Riddick, Owner Riddick Office Building 2300 Cottondale Lane Lot F -2B, Riverdale Addition Area of Tract F -2B 1. A perimeter planting strip shall be required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street, highway or freeway. This strip shall be at least six (6) feet wide. 2. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs or vines for every forty (40) linear feet shall be planted in the perimeter planting strip. 3. Up to one-third (1/3) of the perimeter planter area and associated trees and shrubs can be shifted from one (1) area of the site to another, for the purpose of improving visual esthetics or for other appropriate environmental concerns. VARIANCE REQUESTED: To not require the minimum four (4) foot wide perimeter landscape strip and associated trees along the southern, western and a portion of the eastern perimeter of the proposed parking areas. FINDINGS: This 2.25 acre tract contains a sump and a portion of the Arkansas River Levee. Much of the stormwater of the Riverdale area drains into this sump which is then pumped into the river. The applicant purposes to build a four level office structure with the first level to be used for parking. The site is undeveloped and overgrown with grass and weeds. Office buildings are located to the east and west of this site. The Arkansas River is located to the north. The applicant purposes to plant vines on the existing six (6) foot high chain link fence around the perimeter of the site and to plant three trees within the rip -rap area along the corners of the sump. Cat tails and aquatic plants are planned to remain within the sump. There are existing Bradford pear trees and photinias within the public right-of-way in front of this property and additional landscaping immediately to the east and west of the site. Because of the properties office and institutional zoning, Planning Commission approval is required. Final disposition of this matter is set for July 23, 1998. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recognizes the difficulty with development when not over fifty (50) percent of the site is allowed to be disturbed. Staff recommends a reduction in perimeter landscaping width but not a deletion. Staff will suppm a reduction.in perimeter landscape width to two (2) feet provided the applicant will (in addition to landscaping proposed): 1. Install a total of three (3) additional trees between those proposed along the perimeter of the sump. 2. Replace fallen Bradford pear tree within the public right-of-way. 3. Provide shrubs or trees along the top of sump around proposed eastern parking lot. July 23, 1998 STEM NO.: I FILE Nd. Z -4305-C NAME: Riddick - Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: 2300 Cottondale Lane DEVELOPER: ENG.INNEER: June Riddick Riddick Engineering Co #7 Greenbrier Rd. First Commercial Bank Bldg, Little Rock, AR 72202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.25 Acres NUMBER OF LDTS• 1 FT. NEW STREET; 0 ZONING • 0-2 ALLOWED] IISES Office PROPOSED USE: Office VARIANCES WAi%rERS RE IIESTED: 1• A variance to allow a reduced side yard setback along the west property line. 2. A variance for reduced setback from the floodway line. (25 foot setback required; 2 foot setback proposed.) BACKGROUND: The 2.25 acre tract (Tract F -2B, Riverdale Addition) contains a BUMP and a portion of the levee, adjacent to the Arkansas River. There is also a pump house on the property. A large amount of the stormwater for -the Riverdale area drains into the sump and is pumped into the river. A. PROPOSAL RE QEST: The applicant proposes to construct a four-stO square foot Office building on the site, which willghe2built into the levee similar to the Edgewater Building to the east. The first level of the building will be an indoor parking garage for approximately 31 vehicles, with 3 levels Of office space. An additional 57 parking drive will be constructed along theSouthern, es and access northern perimeter Of the sum western and a third pump, as required by the leveepimprovementldistrict, to enhance stormwater drainage. July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4305-C B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is undeveloped and overgrown with grass and weeds. There is an office building located east and west of the site, with the Arkansas River located to the north. Undeveloped 0-2 zoned property is located to the south across Cottondale Lane. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received one (1) informational phone call as of this writing. The Hillcrest and Capitol View Stifft Station Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and the "MSP", 2. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit are also required. 3. Contact Levee District Engineer for approval and provide approval to Public Works. 4. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall be per Article V of Sec. 30. 5. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 16,577. 6. FEMA approval required. 7. The applicant needs to request a waiver from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer located on southwest side of Cottondale Lane. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility prior to construction. AP&L: No Comment. ARKLA: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: On site fire protection may be required. K July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I Cont, Fire Department: Counter Planninq : No Comment. No Comment received. -_ Z -430 -9 - LATA: Served by Route #21 -- University Avenue. Is there a pathway connecting to Riverfront Dr.? A walkway would Provide more convenient access to ##21 for pedestrians and encourage more ridership among the many business -persons in the area. F. ISSUES TECHNICAL DESIGN: Plannin, Division: No Comment. Landscape Issues: The plan submitted does not provide for the 17 foot wide street buffer nor the 6 foot wide landscape strip requirements by the zoning buffer and landscape ordinances. Nor does it provide for the minimum 4 fo,Dt wide landscape strip northwest of the proposed parking ,area. However, the Proposal far exceeds the area of interior landscaping required. It will be necessaryto obtain a variances from the City Beautiful Commission before minimum Landscape Ordinance requirements can be reduced or deleted. To make application to seek this approval, contact Bob Brown, plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at 371-4864. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May 27, 1998. The applicant also submitted letters from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Riverdale Levee District. (See attached letters.) The Army Corps of Engineers approves the proposed site plan and the Riverdale Levee District approves of the site plan concept. However, the Riverdale Levee District notes that several detailed plans, including finished contours, earthwork quantities within the sump, geotechnical information and structural design of the building, must be reviewed and approved by the District. The 34,020 square foot office building requires 85 parking spaces. The revised plan shows 88 parking spaces (31 within the first floor parking garage and 57 along the perimeter of the sump). The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced side yard building setback along the west side. The required setback is 25 feet and the proposed setback is 19 3 July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION 00 H. Z -4305 -- feet. Otherwise, the building conforms to the ordinance setback requirements. The applicant is proposing a building height of 71 feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement along Cottondale Lane. The applicant notes that the adjacent property does not have a sidewalk and the installation of a sidewalk will require removal of specimen Bradford Pear trees which exist along Cottondale Lane. Public Works recommends denial of the waiver request. Public Works has indicated that a deferral of sidewalk construction, until construction of sidewalk on adjacent Property, will be supported. The applicant has also applied to the City Beautiful Commission for a waiver of the required buffer and landscaping along the western, perimeter of the site and the street side perimeter. The City Beautiful Commission has the authority to waive landscape requirements. Public Works has noted that a FEMA permit will be required. Public Works also notes that the applicant needs to request a waiver from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. The applicant will also install a diesel Pump which will Provide additional capacity to overcome the loss of water storage due to filling which will be done along the Perimeter of the sump to accommodate the proposed parking and driveways. It is very evident that the applicant has additional work to do (provide detailed plans to Riverdale Levee District, obtain FEMA permit, Board of Directors waiver of sidewalk requirement and City Beautiful waiver of landscaping) before a building permit can be issued for the site. Staff recommends a conditional approval of the site plan as submitted, granting the applicant 6 months to work out the outstanding issues noted above. If, in resolving any of these issues the site plan is significantly changed, the site plan will be brought back to the Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends a conditional approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 4 July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: T Cont. FILE NO.: 2-4385-C 2. Staff recommends approval of the side yard setback variance. 3. Staff recommends denial of the requested waiver of sidewalk. 4. The applicant will have 6 months to complete the necessary steps in order to qualify for a building permit. a. Submit all required information to the Riverdale Levee District and receive a final letter of approval from the District. b. Receive a waiver (or deferral) of required sidewalk from the Little Rock Board of Directors or submit plans showing planned construction of the sidewalk. c. Receive approval from the City Beautiful Commission on the waiver of required perimeter buffers and landscaping. d. Obtain a FEMA permit. 5. If any of the above issues cause the site plan to significantly change (for example, shifting the drive and/or parking further into the sump area) the site plan will be brought back before the Commission. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998) June Riddick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the site plan. Staff noted that letters from the Riverdale Levee Improvement District #134 and the Army Corps of Engineers approving the proposed construction would need to be submitted to staff. Staff also noted that a section through the property would need to be submitted. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mrs. Riddick noted that a waiver of the required sidewalk may be requested, in order to save the existing trees and landscaping along Cottondale Lane. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, noted that the proposed variance from the ordinance required landscaping would have to be approved by the City Beautiful Commission. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the site plan to the full Commission for final action. 61 July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4305-C PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998) June Riddick was present, representing the application. There was one person present with concerns. Staff gave a brief description of the site plan and a recommendation of conditional approval. June Riddick addressed the Commission in support of the application. She noted several changes in the site plan relating to parking and a second drive from Cottondale Lane. She noted that the sump area would be used as a sunken garden with a fountain. Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that there is not enough street frontage to support two entrances. There was a brief discussion concerning changes in the site plan. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, stated that there were major issues involved with this development, primarily the levee district approval. Chairman Lichty asked how the Commission could make a decision on the site plan without final approval from the levee district. Mr. Lawson stated that there were two ways to deal with the application: 1. Not act on the application until all approvals have been granted, thereby deferring the application, or 2. Approving the concept of the site plan and allowing the .applicant time to resolve the remaining issues. Commissioner Rahman asked about the setback from the floodway. Bob Turner stated that the proposed building is out of. the floodway but it does not meet the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. He stated that Mrs. Riddick has requested a setback variance. Commissioner Berry asked how people will get from the parking lot to the building. Mrs. Riddick stated that there will be a walkway through the sump to the building. There was a brief discussion concerning the Corps of Engineers and the Levee District approvals. There was also discussion concerning the sidewalk waiver which has been requested. G July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: I [Cont.} FILE NC • Z -4305-C Bob East addressed the Commission with concerns. He stated that he developed the Edgewater building to the east. He noted that he had not seen a site plan prior to this meeting and had also asked to see elevations. He asked the Commission to defer the item in order to give the levee district engineer more time to review the site plan. He also noted that he thought that Mrs. Riddick was trying to overbuild the site. Mr. Lawson stated that based on the comments by Mr. East and the possible concerns of other property owners in the area, staff would recommend that the item be deferred. There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility of deferring the item. Chairman Lichty asked Mrs. Riddick if she would agree to a deferral. Mrs. Riddick stated that she would agree to the deferral. A motion was made to defer the item to the July 23, 1998 agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. STAFF UPDATE• The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff as a result of the City Beautiful Commission meeting held on July 2, 1998. The revised plan shows a 4 foot landscape buffer along the west side property line and a 4 foot landscape buffer along the street side property line as required by the City Beautiful Commission. The revised site plan also shows the 10 foot by 14 foot addition to the existing pump house which will accommodate the new pump as originally proposed with this application. The applicant has committed to construct the sidewalk along Cottondale Lane as required by Public Works. The sidewalk will be constructed behind the existing landscape strip along Cottondale Lane (within the right-of-way) and the existing landscaping will not be disturbed. The applicant has also requested a variance for reduced setback from the floodway line (25 foot setback required; 2 foot setback proposed). Public Works supports the variance request. As of this writing, the applicant is awaiting a final letter of approval from the Riverdale Levee District. rl