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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4403 Staff AnalysiskA MEETING DATE: May 14, 1985 ITEM NO.: (Z-4403) NAAME/REOUEST: Ranis at Aldersgate Apts. "Long -form PRD" LOCATION: Ranis and Aldersgate Road at I-430 DEVELOPER/ENGINEER: Robertson Homes/Robert J. Richardson EXISTING STATUS: Vacant PROPOSED USE: Apartment Development STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the revised plan. Staff requested that the applicant revise the plan to move the guest parking in closer proximity to the club house/pool. After the modification, staff gave its support to the plan. PLANNING COMMISSTON RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. One abutting property owner was present. He expressed concerns about a previous commitment to limit erosion. He was assured by the Engineering Department that the applicant would still be required to fulfill the agreement made previously. RECOMMENDATIpN FORWARDED WITH: 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent File No. 377 - Continued F. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. Staff requested that the recreation area be moved closer to the uncovered parking stalls. The applicant preferred that the pool/clubhouse be located in a central area; however, he agreed to explore ways to address staff's concerns about parking before the 14th. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. However, an abutting property owner was present. His concerns were alleviated when engineering reaffirmed its commitments to a previous agreement regarding erosion control. Staff gave support to the revised parking arrangement. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. File No. 377 - Continued D. E. A (b) Land use Total area .................... 17.3 acres Open area .................... 9.8 acres Density 20.2 units per acre Bldg. area (footprint) ......149,449 sq.ft. Bldg. area (Total) ... ..... ..296,196 sq.ft. 3. Parking will consist of 565 spaces, 350 of which will be covered and 215 uncovered guest parking. 4. Landscaping plans have been submitted; however, they must comply with the Landscaping Ordinance as administered by Kenny Scott's office. Engineering Comments 1. Dedicate right-of-way and improve Aldersgate Road to collector standards to include sidewalk. 2. In view of previous agreements with Aldersgate Camp to limit erosion from this site, an erosion control plan is requested. Erosion control measures should be in place prior to the start of construction. 3. Submit internal drainage and detention plans. 4. Due to sight distance problems at the intersection of Aldersgate and Kanis Roads, prepare topographic survey of the intersection and meet with the City Engineer to discuss possible solutions. 5. Improve Kanis Road to minor arterial standards and include a turning lane. Analysis Staff has met with the applicant regarding this project in a preliminary conference. The plan as submitted presents no problems of significance and staff agrees with the general concept presented. It represents good utilization of a uniquely shaped piece of property. As requested, the fire hydrants have been located on-site and the submission package is adequate. The applicant, however, has failed to address the issue staff raised -concerning revising the plan so that parking spaces can be located in closer proximity to the clubhouse/pool. Specify also whether the carports will provide storage areas. File No. 377 NAME: Kanis at Aldersgate Apartments "PRD" (Z-4403) LOCATION: Kanis and Aldersgate Road at I-430 DEVELOPER. Robertson Homes Robert J. Richardson Stockton, CA 1717 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone: 664-0003 AREA: 17.3 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "MF -24," "0-3" to "PRD" PROPOSED USES: Multi -Family "PUD" A. Site History This site has been previously considered for multifamily development. B. Development Objectives 1. To provide a quality multifamily development in one phase. C. Proposal 1. The construction of 350 apartment units on approximately 17.3 acres. 2. Project data: (a) Units No. Type Total Sq. Ft. A 168 1 Bdrm/l bath 118,872 SF B 52 2 Bdrm/l bath 45,500 C SF 114 2 Bdrm/2 bath 112,404 D SF 16 3 Bdrm/2 bath 20,000 SF EXHIBIT A TO INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION THE OWNER: Catwil Corporation doing business as Robertson Homes, or its successor and assigns. THE PROJECT: A. Project Site: The apartment complex is to be located in Little Rock on Aldersgate Road near the intersection of Aldersgate and Kanis Roads. I-430 borders the project on the west. The legal description is: Part of the NW 1/4 of Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, in Pulaski County, Arkansas, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 13 West; thence North 87 degrees 43 minutes 11 seconds West 618.01 feet along the South line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4 and the North line of Camp Aldersgate to the Southwest corner E 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 13 West; thence- North 1 degree 57 minutes 4 seconds East 285.17 feet along the West line of said E 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 to a point on the Easterly right of way line of Interstate 430; thence along the said Easterly right of way of Interstate 430 the following courses and distances; North 47 degrees 5 minutes 29 seconds East 279.32 feet; North 27 degrees 42 minutes 25 seconds East 547.76 feet.; North 15 degrees 12 minutes 10 seconds East 314.9 feet; North 15 degrees 30 minutes 19 seconds East 121.65 feet; North I degree 32 minutes 20 seconds West 403.25 feet; North 14 degrees 9 minutes 25 seconds West 132.38 feet; North 7 degrees 56 minutes 3 seconds East 202.97 feet; North 1 degree 43 minutes West 159.83 feet; North 17 degrees 4 minutes 56 seconds East 89.45 feet; North 10 degrees 23 minutes East 160.51 feet; North 57 degrees 44 minutes 27 seconds East 93.40 feet to a point on the South right of way line of Kanis Road; thence South 88 degrees 3 minutes 57 seconds east 51.70 feet along said South right of way line; thence South 88 degrees 3 minutes 54 seconds East 30.0 feet to a point on the centerline of Aldersgate Road and the East line of the said NW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 13 West; thence south 2 degrees 44 minutes 57 seconds West 1305.27 feet along said East line and Centerline to the Northeast corner SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 10, Township I North, Range 13 West; thence South 3 degrees 6 minutes 30 seconds West 1287.77 feet along said east line and centerline to the point of beginning. -5- B. Project Facilities: A 350 -unit apartment complex consisting of efficiency, one, two, and three-bedroom units. Each unit will have an all -electric kitchen with a range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave oven. In addition, each until will have a laundry room with utilities for a washer and dryer and 400 of the units will have fireplaces. Every unit will have one designated covered parking stall and the project will have 175 additional parking spaces available. The common facilities will include a recreation building with a meeting/kitchen area, manager's office, exercise and weight room facilities. There will be an indoor/outdoor Pool with a jacquzzi and sauna room and two lighted tennis courts. Four laundry rooms will be available and seven covered trash enclosures. THE PROJECT LOAN: UP to $14,000,000. 1070C IM May 14, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 - File No. 377 NAME: Kanis at Aldersgate Apartments "PRD" (Z-4403) LOCATION: Kanis and Aldersgate Road at I-430 DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Robertson Homes Robert J. Richardson Stockton, CA 1717 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone: 664-0003 AREA: 17.3 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "MF -24," 110-3" to "PRD" PROPOSED USES: Multi -Family "PUD" A. Site History This site has been previously considered for multifamily development. B. Develo ment Objectives 1. To provide a quality multifamily development in one phase. C. Proposal 1. The construction of 350 apartment units on approximately 17.3 acres. 2. Project data: (a) Units No. Type Total Sq. Ft. A 168 1 Bdrm/l bath 118,872 SF B 52 2 Bdrm/l bath 45,500 SF C 114 2 Bdrm/2 bath 112,404 SF D 16 3 Bdrm/2 bath 20,000 SF May 14, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7- Continued D. (b) Land use Total area17.3 acres Open area 9.8 acres Density ' 20.2 units Bldg, area (footprint) „ Per acre ....149,449 sq.ft. Bldg, area (Total) ..,,,,,,,,296,196 sq.ft. 3. Parking will consist of 565 spaces, 350 of which will be covered and 215 uncovered guest parking. 4. Landscaping plans have been submitted; however, they must comply with the Landscaping Ordinance as administered by Kenny Scott's office. Engineering Comments 1. Dedicate right-of-way and improve Aldersgate Road to collector standards to include sidewalk. 2• In view of previous agreements with Aldersgate Camp to limit erosion from this site, an erosion control plan is requested. Erosion control measures should be in place prior to the start of construction. 3. Submit internal drainage and detention plans. 4. Due to sight distance problems at the intersection of Aldersgate and Kanis Roads, prepare topographic survey of the intersection and meet with the City Engineer to discuss possible solutions. 5. Improve Kanis Road to minor arterial standards and include a turning lane. E. Anal sis Staff has met with the applicant regarding this project in a preliminary conference. The plan as submitted Presents no problems of significance and staff agrees with the general concept presented. It represents good utilization of a uniquely shaped piece of property. As requested, the fire hydrants have been located on-site and the submission package is adequate. The applicant, however, has failed to address the issue staff raised concerning revising the plan so that parking spaces can be located in closer proximity to the clubhouse/pool. Specify also whether the carports will provide storage areas. May 14, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 - Continued F. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. Staff requested that the recreation area be moved closer to the uncovered parking stalls. The applicant preferred that the pool/clubhouse be located in a central area; however, he agreed to explore ways to address staff's concerns about parking before the 14th. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. However, an abutting property owner was present. His concerns were alleviated when engineering reaffirmed its commitments to a previous agreement regarding erosion control. Staff gave support to the revised parking arrangement. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.