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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4451-D Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -4451-D NAME: Eagle Pointe Addition Revised Short -form PD -R LOCATION: Located at 1219 Eagle Pointe Drive DEVELOPER: Peter Gureshy 1219 Eagle Pointe Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 SURVEYOR: Donald Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.19 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING ROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 49M Single-family FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Revised PD -R (Lot 19 Eagle Pointe Addition) Add gazebo within the rear yard area outside the previously established buildable area. VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On April 18, 1995, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance #16,872 establishing Hunters Green PD -R. The approved development included 50 single-family lots and a large common area. Also included in the development was a six foot high brick fence, built around the perimeter of the property. On June 2, 1998, the Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 17,736 to allow the revision of the PD -R for the six-foot brick wall behind Lots 9, 10 and 11 (located in the northeast portion of the development) to be increased to nine feet. FILE NO.: Z -4451-D (Cont. On June 25, 2005, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,335 to allow a revision to the PD -R to allow for the construction of a sunroom with a solid faced wall within the previously proposed building setback for the home located at 79 Hunters Green Circle. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is seeking a revision to a previously approved Planned Residential Development (PRD) to allow the construction of a gazebo adjacent to a 12 -foot by 40 -foot deck within the rear yard area of this existing home. The gazebo has been constructed and is currently under enforcement. The previously approved site plan included a buildable area and the gazebo has been constructed outside this established area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located at the entrance to the Eagle Pointe Subdivision. There is a six-foot brick fence located along the street side property lines of the residence. The subdivision is built -out with single-family homes of similar size and lot coverage. The gazebo has been constructed in the rear yard area. The structure was added to an existing deck and is approximately a 10 -foot by 10 -foot structure. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of phone calls in support and a few calls in opposition of the request from area residents. All owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site and the Eagle Pointe Property Owners Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer is available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT and T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Fire hydrants maybe required. Contact the Little Rock Fire 2 FILE NO.: Z -4451-D (Cont. Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Multi Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Residential Zoning District to allow the construction of a gazebo. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Eagle Point Drive is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential Development goal states, "Encourage vigorous enforcement of landscaping ordinance." The Plan does not address gazebo additions. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 14, 2007) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating they would contact the applicant to resolve any questions and concerns raised during the preliminary review process. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no technical issues associated with the request raised at the June 14, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting in need of addressing. The applicant is seeking approval of a revision to a previously approved PD -R to allow an existing gazebo to remain on the site and to allow the rear buildable area to be adjusted around the gazebo. The previously approved PD -R established buildable areas for each of the proposed lots. The gazebo has been constructed outside this buildable area. The gazebo is a 10 -foot by 10 -foot structure connecting to an existing deck located in the rear yard area adjacent to Napa Valley Road. Q FILE NO.: Z -4451-D Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel amending the PD -R to allow the gazebo structure to remain on this lot will significantly impact the area. The gazebo is located in the rear yard area of this home and adjacent to a 25 -foot no vehicular access easement. It is not uncommon for homes to have such amenities in their rear yard areas to be used as additional outdoor living area. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 5. 2007) 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 placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 vacant position. 0 July 5, 2007 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z -4451-D NAME: Eagle Pointe Addition Revised Short -form PD -R LOCATION: Located at 1219 Eagle Pointe Drive DEVELOPER: Peter Gureshy 1219 Eagle Pointe Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 SURVEYOR: Donald Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.19 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 M= Single-family FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Revised PD -R (Lot 19 Eagle Pointe Addition) Add gazebo within the rear yard area outside the previously established buildable area. VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On April 18, 1995, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance #16,872 establishing Hunters Green PD -R. The approved development included 50 single-family lots and a large common area. Also included in the development was a six foot high brick fence, built around the perimeter of the property. On June 2, 1998, the Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 17,736 to allow the revision of the PD -R for the six-foot brick wall behind Lots 9, 10 and 11 (located in the northeast portion of the development) to be increased to nine feet. July 5, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z -4451-D On June 25, 2005, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,335 to allow a revision to the PD -R to allow for the construction of a sunroom with a solid faced wall within the previously proposed building setback for the home located at 79 Hunters Green Circle. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is seeking a revision to a previously approved Planned Residential Development (PRD) to allow the construction of a gazebo adjacent to a 12 -foot by 40 -foot deck within the rear yard area of this existing home. The gazebo has been constructed and is currently under enforcement. The previously approved site plan included a buildable area and the gazebo has been constructed outside this established area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located at the entrance to the Eagle Pointe Subdivision. There is a six-foot brick fence located along the street side property lines of the residence. The subdivision is built -out with single-family homes of similar size and lot coverage. The gazebo has been constructed in the rear yard area. The structure was added to an existing deck and is approximately a 10 -foot by 10 -foot structure. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of phone calls in support and a few calls in opposition of the request from area residents. All owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site and the Eagle Pointe Property Owners Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer is available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT and T: No comment received. o: July 5, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 F G. H. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. FILE NO.: Z -4451-D Fire Department: Fire hydrants maybe required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATH: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Multi Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Residential Zoning District to allow the construction of a gazebo. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Eagle Point Drive is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Bicycle Pian: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential Development goal states, "Encourage vigorous enforcement of landscaping ordinance." The Plan does not address gazebo additions. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 14, 2007) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating they would contact the applicant to resolve any questions and concerns raised during the preliminary review process. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: There were no technical issues associated with the request raised at the June 14, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting in need of addressing. The applicant 3 July 5, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. is seeking approval of a revision to a previously approved PD -R to allow an existing gazebo to remain on the site and to allow the rear buildable area to be adjusted around the gazebo. The previously approved PD -R established buildable areas for each of the proposed lots. The gazebo has been constructed outside this buildable area. The gazebo is a 10 -foot by 10 -foot structure connecting to an existing deck located in the rear yard area adjacent to Napa Valley Road. Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel amending the PD -R to allow the gazebo structure to remain on this lot will significantly impact the area. The gazebo is located in the rear yard area of this home and adjacent to a 25 -foot no vehicular access easement. It is not uncommon for homes to have such amenities in their rear yard areas to be used as additional outdoor living area. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 5, 2007) 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 placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 vacant position. M ITEM NO.: 7 NAME: Eagle Pointe Addition Revised Short -form PD -R LOCATION: located at 1219 Eagle Pointe Drive Planning Staff Comments: Z-4451 -D 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than June 20, 2007. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than June 28, 2007. 2. Provide a scaleable survey to determine the exact location of the gazebo as constructed. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: No comment. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer is available to this property. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT and T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Fire hydrants maybe required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATH: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Multi Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Residential Zoning District to allow the construction of a gazebo. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Item # 7 Master Street Plan: Eagle Point Drive is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. This improvements properties. street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street . The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential Development goal states, "Encourage vigorous enforcement of landscaping ordinance." The Plan does not address gazebo additions. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/ Ian: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Item # 7