HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4343-DD Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-4343-DD
NAME: Parkland Heights Revised PRD
LOCATION: Located at the North end of Chenonceau Boulevard
DEVELOPER:
Parkland Heights Ranch Properties, LLC
7200 South Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 18.5 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
Condominium, Townhouse Units, Multi -family
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PD-R
PROPOSED USE: Phasing of screening fence along the east and north perimeters and
the removal of the screening fence along the south perimeter
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 19,502 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on March 21, 2006,
established Parkland Heights Long -form PD-R. The development was proposed with
84 two story townhomes ranging from 2,024 square feet to 2,220 square feet and
18 one and a half story condominiums ranging from 2,460 to 3,130 square feet.
Amenities included a 2,500 square foot clubhouse, pool, putting green, playground
half -court basketball, and walking and biking path. The project was to be constructed in
two phases with the first phase to include the site improvements, grading, roads, and
infrastructure, (18) condominiums, (34) townhouse and the complete amenities
package. The second phase consisted of the completion of the remaining
50 townhomes. (Z-4343-R)
FILE NO.: Z-4343-DD (Cont.
Ordinance No. 19,632 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 21,
2006, allowed a revision to the previously approved PD-R. The approval allowed the
creation of lot lines along the common walls of the previously proposed units. There
were no other changes proposed for the development. (Z-4343-U)
Ordinance No. 20,145 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on August 18,
2009, allowed a revision to the approved PD-R. The revision was to allow a change in
the structure type of the homes proposed for the eastern portion of the site. The
approval allowed the construction of seven (7) two-story units which was previously
shown for development of three (3) one and one-half story units for a net gain of
four (4) units within the development. (Z-4343-V)
Ordinance No. 20,610 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on July 17, 2012,
amended the Master Street Plan to relocate the proposed collector street from Patrick
County Road to Valley Ranch Drive. The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted
Ordinance No. 20,612 on July 17, 2012, which abandoned the right of way for Patrick
County Road from north of the existing bridge near Cantrell Road to the intersection of
Valley Ranch Drive which was to be extended prior to the physical closure of Patrick
County Road.
Ordinance No. 20,627 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 14,
2012, allowed a revision to the approved PD-R for the western portion of the
development. In -lieu of constructing 60 two-story townhouse units, the developer
proposed to construct a more traditional apartment style development within
seven (7) buildings and containing 152 units. The buildings were proposed as
three/two split level buildings with the front being three -stories and the rear two -stories.
A second clubhouse and pool facility was to be added within the area of the
development.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now requesting to revise the PRD zoning for the Renaissance
Point at Parkland Heights development. The project is located at the north end
of Chenonceau Boulevard at the Ranch. The project has several townhomes
and condominiums constructed with a future phase for multi -family. The
developer is proposing to phase construction of the required perimeter
fencing/screening and landscaping. Screening adjacent to the existing
single-family homes located to the east and along the northern boundary will be
fully implemented at this time. The request includes the removal of the fencing
requirement along the southern perimeter.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
A portion of the Phase I part of the development has been completed and a large
number of the buildings in the Phase II portion are complete. The private streets
are in place to serve the phases currently under construction. There is a
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ILE NO.: Z-4343-DD (Cont.
single-family subdivision located to the east of the site with Buckland Road
terminating at the western property line of this development. An emergency
access has been provided through this development to Buckland Drive. South of
the site is an apartment complex accessed from Chenonceau Boulevard. North
of the site is undeveloped R-2, Single-family zoned property. South of the site is
vacant 0-1, Quiet Office District and C-3, General Commercial District zoned
property. There are office uses and a private school to the south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the
Aberdeen Court Property Owners Association, the Chevaux Court Property
Owners Association, the Maywood Manor Neighborhood Association and the
Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 8, 2013)
Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the
request. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were no
outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the
developer should install the screening along the eastern and northern perimeters
of the site. Staff stated the area to the south was a school and typically would
not require screening.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
E. ANALYSIS:
There were no modifications required for the site plan based on the Subdivision
Committee meeting on May 8, 2013. The request is to revise the PRD zoning for
the Renaissance Point at Parkland Heights development to eliminate the
required fencing located along the southern perimeter. The developer has
indicated the required screening fence will be installed immediately along the
northern and eastern perimeters with the approval of the request. There is a
school located along the southern perimeter which typically would not require
screening by this type development.
Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel the elimination of the
required fencing along the southern perimeter will adversely impact this
development or the adjacent property.
G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
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FILE NO.: Z-4343-DD Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 30, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of
the agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position.
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