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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4331 Staff AnalysisDecember 5, 1996 NO.: 6D FILE NO.: Z-4331 NAME: BOATHOUSE MARINA LONG -FORM PCD (REVOCATION) LOCATION: About 2000 Cantrell Road at Worthen Bayou CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS: ORIGINAL APPLICANT: Jack Oliver, II Jack Oliver, II Boathouse Marina, Inc. Boathouse Marina, Inc. P. O. Box 7621 P. O. Box 7621 Little Rock, AR 72217 Little Rock, AR 72217 AREA: 8.6 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: PCD ORIGINAL ZONING: I-3 PLANNING DISTRICT: #4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.00 BACKGROUND: This PCD received preliminary approval from the Planning Commission on November 8, 1984. The Board of Directors approved the PCD by Ordinance on November 19, 1984. The applicant subsequently requested three extensions of time the last expiring January 1991. No activity has occurred on site that qualifies the PCD to continue, no building permits, no final plan or plat. To date the owner has not responded to contact. STAFF UPDATE• On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed certified notice to the owner, Mr. Oliver. The first mailing did not produce a return receipt and a second mailing was accomplished on November 4, 1996. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the PRD titled "Boathouse Marina PCD• be revoked and that the zoning of I-3 be restored. FILE NO.• Z-4331 NAME: BOATHOUSE MARINA LONG -FORM PCD (REVOCATION) LOCATION: About 2000 Cantrell Road at Worthen Bayou CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS: ORIGINAL APPLICANT: Jack Oliver, II Jack Oliver, II Boathouse Marina, Inc. Boathouse Marina, Inc. P. O. Box 7621 P. O. Box 7621 Little Rock, AR 72217 Little Rock, AR 72217 AREA: 8.6 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: PCD PLANNING DISTRICT: #4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.00 BACKGROUND: ORIGINAL ZONING: I-3 This PCD received preliminary approval from the Planning Commission on November 8, 1984. The Board of Directors approved the PCD by Ordinance on November 19, 1984. The applicant subsequently requested three extensions of time the last expiring January 1991. No activity has occurred on site that qualifies the PCD to continue, no building permits, no final plan or plat. To date the owner has not responded to contact. STAFF UPDATE• On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed certified notice to the owner, Mr. Oliver. The first mailing did not produce a return receipt and a second mailing was accomplished on November 4, 1996. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the PRD titled "Boathouse Marina PCD" be revoked and that the zoning of I-3 be restored. FILE NO.: Z-431 Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996) Richard Wood, of the Staff, presented a brief update of this application. He stated that Mr. Oliver had instructed staff to Proceed with the revocation in as much as he did not desire to Pursue a marina project on this property at this time. Staff noted that Mr. Oliver indicated that he was willing to return the Property to the I-3 classification that previously existed. A brief discussion of this item resulted in a motion to the effect that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Board that this PCD be revoked and the previous zoning classification be restored. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes. 0 nays and 0 absent. 01� December 5, 1996 ITEM NO.: 6D Cont. FILE NO.: Z-4331 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996) Richard Wood, of the Staff, presented a brief update of this application. He stated that Mr. Oliver had instructed staff to proceed with the revocation in as much as he did not desire to pursue a marina project on this property at this time. Staff noted that Mr. Oliver indicated that he was willing to return the property to the I-3 classification that previously existed. A brief discussion of this item resulted in a motion to the effect that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Board that this PCD be revoked and the previous zoning classification be restored. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. 2 ❑ctober 30, 1984 Item No. E Boat HouInc., Long Form NAME: "PCD" (Z- s4331) LOCATION*- ENGINEER: DEVELOPER: Richardson Engineers Jack Oliver II 1717 Rebsamen park oad Little Ito ck , AR 72202 ET • NET STREET : 0 AREA: 8.62 acres No OF LOTS-. ZONING "I-3" Marina/Boat Sales and Service PROPOSED USES: PLANNING DISTRICT 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 A. Site " The property is presently zoned "I-2- Develo ment Rationale/ob ectives arina B. 82 covered The proposed project schedules asmRiver vntthe south yacht sized slips on th The proposal also schedu eson the bank of the river. e fac -n a ❑f the boat/Yacht sales, service and $Theanorthern end south end o the land parcel. Parcel will provide a restaurant and/ro osedd�ng land p work in Concrete with the P P development to ovided a full range of marina. Boat owners will be Pr 5 which will either be services for their covered slips and access �s readied or sold to individual ins and/or It is boat/yacht owners- Additional parking to the east- boat/Y b the adjacent property dry provided Y future date, a launching and anticipated at a accomplished* docking operation will. also be October 30, 1984 Item No. E - Continued C. Proposal 1. To construct on 4.62 acres a development composed of yacht slips, boat sales, services and storage (Tract A). 2. To eliminate Tract B (4 acre) from "PCD" consideration, thereby making this a short form "PCD," since it is under a 40-year lease from the Arkansas Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and because it is only to be used for parking and accessing 30.of the 82 marina slips. It is provided.only for information. 3. Reservation of the right to file a future request for a building to house a restuarant and/or offices or residential condominiums with related parking. 4. Quantitative Data (Tract A) (A) Building Uses Floor Area Parking Boat Sales 4,000 sq. ft. 13 Boat Service 5,000 sq. ft. 7 Boat Storage 7,000 sq. ft. 9 Totals: 16,000 sq. ft. 29 (8) Marina Slips Area of Slips Parking 82 570728 sq. ft. 87 (C) Total Land Area Tract A - 4.62 acres ("PCD") Tract B - 4 acres (Lease Area) Total Building Area ....... 16,000 sq. ft. Land Building Ratio ....... 12.6:1 D. Engineering Comments This development is subject to floodway and floodplain ordinances. The Corps of Engineers must approve the marina and other structures in the Arkansas River. October 30, 1984 Item No. E - Continued E. Analysis Staff approves of the design/use of the site and finds no fault with the applicant's request/approach for development. During a previous rezoning hearing, the applicant agreed to remove the building. He has not, so staff will not pursue the issue if he commits to this improvement. Also, the on -premise roof sign is currently prohibited by ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Staff was concerned about the use of parking on Tract "D" to serve Tract "A." The applicant decided to eliminate his request for a short -form "PUD" and include all of the property in the approval. He was instructed to provide a letter from the owner of Tract "A" authorizing its use and to work with Water Works relative to their request for a 15' easement, 7.5' either side of an existing fire hydrant lead, an existing 16" main which crosses the property and under the existing boat sales building. Mr. Bob Richardson, the applicant's engineer, stated that the floodway had been certified by the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant's engineer, Mr. Bob Richardson, submitted a revised plan showing a 20-foot utility and access easement on the west side of the site, and a letter from the owners of Tract A giving permission to rezone. Mr. Gus Blass, the owner of property to the west, objected to the way the easement was shown and felt that because an existing fence was located on the applicant's property line, persons visiting the marina would come across his property. He also felt that Mr. Richardson had not made a conscientious effort to contact him. Mr. Richardson stated it was not their intent to use Mr. Blass' parking lot for access, since the easement was part of an agreement between owners of both properties in previous years. After a lengthy discussion, a motion for a three week deferral was made and passed, so that both property owners could work out their differences. The vote: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. October 30, 1984 Item No. E - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10-30-84) The applicant, Mr. Jack Oliver, and the Engineer, ` Mr. Bob Richardson, were in attendance. Staff stated the position as being unchanged, except for the request of an easement for a 16 inch water main for Water Works, to be reflected on the final plat. Mr. Richardson requested'to amend the plat by providing a six-foot opaque fence on the western boundary of the project to appease Mr. Blass, the abutting property owner. Mr. Blass stated that he would build his own fence, but since the fence would interfere with his right to use the access easement, then the developer of the project should compensate him for the loss by bringing the easement to, grade, maintaining and repairing it and paving the land on the southeast corner of the property. When tract A is developed, he requested to have more than three working days to review the plans. There was discussion as to the extent that the PCD process allowed discussion of conditions that should or could be considered as private contractual agreements. Mr. Richardson presented a written agreement signed by Mr. Oliver that includes those items requested by Mr. Blass. A motion for approval was finally made, subject to: (1) the provision of an easement on the final plat if there is a right to one or the provision of a substitute easement on the south for Water Works; and (2) the concerns expressed by Mr. Blass. The motion passed by a vote of: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. October 9, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: Jack Oliver II AREA: 8.62 acres ZONING: "1-3" r Boat House, Inc., Long Form "PCD" (Z-4331) ENGINEER: Richardson Engineers 1717 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72202 NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 PROPOSED USES: Marina/Boat Sales and Service PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: 16 4 A. Site History The property is presently zoned "I-1.'° B. Development Rationale/Objectives The proposed project schedules a marina with 82 covered yacht sized slips on the Arkansas River on the south bank of the river. The proposal also schedules a boat/yacht sales, service and storage facility on the south end of the land parcel. The northern end of the land parcel will provide a restaurant and and/or building development to work in concrete with the proposed marina. Boat owners will be provided a full range of services for their covered slips which will either be readied or sold to individual investors and/or boat/yacht owners. Additional parking and access is provided by the adjacent property to the east. It is anticipated at a future date, a launching and dry docking operation will also be accompished. October 9, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued C. Proposal 1. To construct on 4.62 acres a development composed of yacht slips, boat sales, services and storage (Tract A). 2. To eliminate Tract B (4 acre) from "PCD" consideration, thereby making this a short form "PCD," since it is under a 40-year lease from the Arkansas Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and because it is only to be used for parking and accessing 30 of the 82 marina slips. It is Provided only for information. 3. Reservation of the right to file a future request for a building to house a restuarant and/or offices or residential condominiums with related parking. 4. Quantitative Data (Tract A) (A) Building Uses Floor Area Pam Boat Sales 4,000 sq. ft. 13 Boat Service 5,000 sq. ft. 7 Boat Storage 7,000 sq. ft. 9 Totals: 16,000 sq. ft. 29 (B) Marina Slips Area of_SliRs Parking 82 57,728 sq. ft. 87 (C) Total Land Area Tract A - 4.62 acres ("PCD") Tract B - 4 acres (Lease Area) Total Building Area ....... 16,000 sq. ft. Land Building Ratio ....... 12.6:1 D. Engineerinq Comments This development is subject to floodway and floodplain ordinances. The Corps of Engineers must approve the marina and other structures in the Arkansas River. October 9, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued E. Analysis Staff approves of the design/use of the site and finds no fault with the applicant's request/approach for development. During a previous rezoning hearing, the applicant agreed'to remove the building. He has not, so staff will not pursue the issue if he commits to this improvement. Also, the on -premise roof sign is currently prohibited by ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Staff was concerned about the use of parking on Tract "D" to serve Tract "A." The applicant decided to eliminate his request for a short -form "PUD" and include all of the property in the approval. He was instructed to provide a letter from the owner of Tract "A" authorizing its use and to work with Water Works relative to their request for a 15' easement, 7.5' either side of an existing fire hydrant lead, an existing 16" main which crosses the property and under the existing boat sales building. Mr. Bob Richardson, the applicant's engineer, stated that the floodway had been certified by the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant's engineer, Mr. Bob Richardson, submitted a revised plan showing a 20-foot utility and access easement on the west side of the site, and a letter from the owners of Tract A giving permission to rezone. Mr. Gus Blass, the owner of property to the west, objected to the way the easement was shown and felt that because an existing fence was located on the applicant's property line, persons visiting the marina would come across his property. He also felt that Mr. Richardson had not made a conscientious effort to contact him. Mr. Richardson stated it was not their intent to use Mr. Blass' parking lot for access, since the easement was part of an agreement between owners of both properties in previous years. After a lengthy discussion, a motion for a three week deferral was made and passed, so that both property owners could work out their differences. The vote: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. October 30, 1984 Item No. E NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: Jack Oliver II Boat House, Inc., Long Form "PCD" (Z-4331) ENGINEER: Richardson Engineers 1717 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: 8.62 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 ZONING: 1'I-3" PROPOSED USES: FT. NEW STREET: Marina/Boat Sales and Service PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: 16 A. B. a �q2. t h Site History 4 The property is presently zoned "I-2." V Development Rationale/Objectives U The proposed project schedules a marina with 82 covered yacht sized slips on the Arkansas River on the south bank of the river. The proposal also schedules a boat/yacht sales, service and storage facility on the south end of the land parcel. The northern end of the land parcel will provide a restaurant and/or building development to work in concrete with the proposed marina. Boat owners will be provided a full range of services for their covered slips which will either be readied or sold to individual investors and/or boat/yacht owners. Additional parking and access is provided by the adjacent property to the east. It is anticipated at a future date, a launching and dry docking operation will also be accomplished. October 30, 1984 Item No. E - Continued C . Proposal 1. To construct on 4.62 acres a development composed of yacht slips, boat sales, services and storage (Tract A). 2. To eliminate Tract B (4 acre) from "PCD" consideration, thereby making this a short form "PCD," since it is under a 40-year lease from the Arkansas Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and because it is only to be used for parking and accessing 30 of the 82 marina slips. It is provided only for information. 3. Reservation of the right to file a future request for a building to house a restuarant and/or offices or residential condominiums with related parking. 4. Quantitative Data (Tract A) (A) Building Uses Floor Area Parking Boat Sales 4,000 sq. ft. 13 Boat Service 5,000 sq. ft. 7 Boat Storage 7,000_sq. ft. 9 Totals: 16,000 sq. ft. 29 (B) Marina Slips Area of Slips Parking 82 57,728 sq. ft. 87 (C) Total Land Area Tract A - 4.62 acres ("PCD") Tract B - 4 acres (Lease Area) Total Building Area ....... 16,000 sq. ft. Land Building Ratio ....... 12.6:1 D. Engineering Comments This development is subject to floodway and floodplain ordinances. The Corps of Engineers must approve the marina and other structures in the Arkansas River. October 30, 1984 Item No. E - Continued E . Anal Staff approves of the design/use of the site and finds no fault with the applicant's request/approach for development. During a previous rezoning hearing, the applicant agreed to remove the building. He has not, so staff will not pursue the issue if he commits to this improvement. Also, the on -premise roof sign is currently prohibited by ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Staff was concerned about the use of parking on Tract "D" to serve Tract "A." The applicant decided to eliminate his request for a short -form "PUD" and include all of the property in the approval. He was instructed to provide a letter from the owner of Tract "A" authorizing its use and to work with Water Works relative to their request for a 15' easement, 7.5' either side of an existing fire hydrant lead, an existing 16" main which crosses the property and under the existing boat sales building. Mr. Bob Richardson, the applicant's engineer, stated that the floodway had been certified by the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant's engineer, Mr. Bob Richardson, submitted a revised plan showing a 20-foot utility and access easement on the west side of the site, and a letter from the owners of Tract A giving permission to rezone. Mr. Gus Blass, the owner of property to the west, objected to the way the easement was shown and felt that because an existing fence was located on the applicant's property line, persons visiting the marina would come across his property. He also felt that Mr. Richardson had not made a conscientious effort to contact him. Mr. Richardson stated it was not their intent to use Mr. Blass' parking lot for access, since the easement was part of an agreement between owners of both properties in previous years. After a lengthy discussion, a motion for a three week deferral was made and passed, so that both property owners could work out their differences. The vote: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. October 30, 1984 Item No. E - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10-30-84) The applicant, Mr. Jack Oliver, and the Engineer, Mr. Bob Richardson, were in attendance. Staff stated the position as being unchanged, except for the request of an easement for a 16 inch water main for Water Works, to be reflected on the final plat. Mr. Richardson requested to amend the plat by providing a six-foot opaque fence on the western boundary of the project to appease Mr. Blass, the abutting property owner. Mr. Blass stated that he would build his own fence, but since the fence would interfere with his right to use the access easement, then the developer of the project should compensate him for the loss by bringing the easement to grade, maintaining and repairing it and paving the land on the southeast corner of the property. When tract A is developed, he requested to have more than three working days to review the plans. There was discussion as to the extent that the PCD process allowed discussion of conditions that should or could be considered as private contractual agreements. Mr. Richardson presented a written agreement signed by Mr. Oliver that includes those items requested by Mr. Blass. A motion for approval was finally made, subject to: (1) the provision of an easement on the final plat if there is a right to one or the provision of a substitute easement on the south for Water Works; and (2) the concerns expressed by Mr. Blass. The motion passed by a vote of: 9 ayes, 0 noes an,d 2 absent.