HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4416-A Staff AnalysisJune 6, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.• 2
NAME: Holiday Inn
LOCATION: Interstate 430 and 630
DEVELOPER•
Robert M. Goff and Associates
840 Savers Federal Building
Little Rock, AR 72201
376-6681
FILE NO.: Z -4416-A
ENGINEER:
White-Daters Inc.
401 Victory
Little Rock, AR 72201
374-1666
AREA: 4.22 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: "PCD" PROPOSED USES: Amended PCD
PLANNING DISTRICT: I-430
CENSUS TRACT: 22.05
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
1. None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The owners of Holiday Inn are proposing a 58 room addition
to the northwest wing of the existing structure to
accommodate the growing needs for hospitality rooms in the
only full service hotel in West Little Rock.
The addition will conform to the present architectural
design as a five story wing.
Additional parking will be accommodated through easement
agreements with Wendy's and Regas Grill.
A. PROPOSALIREOUEST:
This amended PCD is filed for the purpose of
construction of an addition to Holiday Inn West towards
the Shackleford Road frontage.
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June 5, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Continued)
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site currently is occupied by a hotel "Holiday Inn
West" with parking and landscaping in place.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
The proposal indicates that the Hotel capacity will be
increased while available parking is decreased. The
applicant should provide information for a parking
review to determine conformance with the zoning
requirements.
D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
There are no significant issues attached to this
proposal. The only concern pointed out by the
Engineering Staff has to do with the number of parking
spaces required for this addition and by ordinance.
The Engineering Department suggested identifying newly
created parking, lost parking and required parking on
the site plan.
E. ANALYSIS•
The Planning Staff review of the site reveals no
problems with the proposal as presented.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Staff recommends approval of the application
subject to the Engineering comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (May 24, 1990)
Mr. J. Sloan was present representing this amended "PCD". A
lengthy discussion was held, primarily focusing on the
parking requirements and changes of this site plan layout
upon the original site plan. Jerry Gardner, from the
Engineering Department, questioned the applicant as to the
number of parking spaces needed for zoning requirements.
The applicant stated that the number of parking spaces meets
zoning requirement being 1:1 to total room number plus
additional 10% for employees and non guest users patronizing
meeting rooms, restaurants and other facilities.
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June 5, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Continued)
Jerry Gardner, from the Public Works Department, pointed out
that he will meet with Traffic Engineering to present the
parking proposal for final approval.
As a last item, applicant indicated that the future
structure will conform with the present architectural design
as a five story wing.
There being no further discussion, the item was forwarded to
the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The Planning Commission briefly discussed this PCD. Having
received assurance from the Staff concerning the number of
parking spaces and other design factors, it was determined
that this item be placed on the consent agenda for approval.
A motion to that effect was made and passed by a vote of 10
ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent (Rose Collins). (It was noted for.
the record that this item will be submitted to the Board of
Directors for the final approval.)
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