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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4451-E Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -4451-E NAME: Hunters Green Lot 18 Hunters Green Addition Revised PRD LOCATION: Located at 75 Hunters Green Circle DEVELOPER: River Rock Builders, LLC P.O. Box 242689 Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: Central Arkansas Engineering 1012 Autumn Road, Suite #2 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: .017 acres URRENT ZONIN ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 PRD Single-family Revised PRD FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Single-family, modify setbacks and platted building lines VARIANCESANAIVERS 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-E (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. On August 6, 2007, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,791 which allowed 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 of the home located at 1219 Eagle Point Drive. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting a replat of Lot 18 Hunters Green Addition to the City of Little Rock. According to the applicant the replat is necessary due to the unusual shape of the lot, being pie -shaped and because of the utility easements to the north and east of the property. The owner desires to build a home of approximately 2,800 square feet on one level. The revision to the PRD would allow a 20 -foot rear platted setback in -lieu of a 25 -foot platted rear setback. The request also includes a side yard setback on the south property line of 5 -feet as opposed to the 10 -foot platted building setback. The home located adjacent to the proposed new construction is located 8.5 feet from the property line which would allow 13.5 -feet of separation for the two homes. All other provisions of the approved PRD and the Bill of Assurance will remain in effect for the new construction. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Hunters Green Estates has developed as a zero lot line subdivision. The lot proposed for rezoning is a vacant lot; one of two remaining undeveloped lots within the subdivision. The subdivision is accessed from Hunters Green Boulevard and is surrounded by a six foot wall. There are single-family homes located to the west of the site. The wall placement screens the view of the homes located to the west. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one phone call in support of the proposed development. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site along with the Eagle Point Property Owners Association, the Glenn Eagles Property Owners Association, the Hunters Cove Property Owners Association and the Marlow Manor Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. 2 FILE NO.: Z-4451-E(Cont.) D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to construction of retaining walls 4 feet or taller, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as -built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Builder should verify sewer main location prior to construction. Sewer main is close to building footprint. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information. Entergy: No objection. Overhead electric lines exist at rear of property but 20 -feet from back wall of proposed structure. Care should be taken during construction to remain at least 10 -feet away from power lines at all times. Center -Point Enerav: No comment received AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. No objections. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 3. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located almost 3/ mile from CATA Bus Route #8. The site is within LINKS par -transit service area. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. 3 FILE NO.: Z -4451-E (Cont.) F. I SS U ESITEC H N I CALIDES I G N: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for this property. The Land Use Plan shows Low Density Residential (RL) for this property. Residential Low Density is for single-family homes at densities no greater than six dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a revision to the existing PRD (Planned Residential District) zoning to allow for the development of a Single Family Home with a variation to the previously platted building lines. Master Street Plan: Hunters Green Circle is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 20, 2013) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the request was to amend the PRD to allow a modification to the previously approved platted building lines. Staff noted upon approval of the revision to the PRD the applicant would be required to file a replat to adjust the platted building lines. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. 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 outstanding issues in need of addressing associated with the request raised at the June 20, 2013, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request is a replat of Lot 18 Hunters Green Addition to the City of Little Rock to modify the platted building lines along the side and rear yards. According to the applicant the replat is necessary due to the unusual shape of the lot, being pie -shaped and because of the utility easements to the north and east of the property. The current plat indicates a 25 -foot platted rear yard setback. The revision to the PRD would allow a 20 -foot platted rear setback. The request also includes a : Z -4451-E (Cont revision to the platted side yard setback on the south property line to 5 -feet. The current platted side yard setback is 10 -feet. Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel the replatting of the lot to adjust the platted building lines will have a significant impact on the abutting property. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. All other provisions of the approved PRD and the Bill of Assurance will remain in effect for the new construction. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 11, 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 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. I.7 ITEM NO.: 6. Z-4451 -E NAME: Hunters Green Lot 18 Hunters Green Addition Revised PD -R LOCATION: located at 75 Hunters Green Circle Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than June 26, 2013. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than July 5, 2013. 2. The replat must be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit for the new home. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Prior to construction of retaining walls 4 feet or taller, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as -built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Builder should verify sewer main location prior to construction. Sewer main is close to building footprint. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information. Entergy: No objection. Overhead electric lines exist at rear of property but 20 -feet from back wall of proposed structure. Care should be taken during construction to remain at least 10 -feet away from power lines at all times. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water 1. No objections. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 3. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Item # 6. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located almost 3/ mile from CATA Bus Route #8. The site is within LINKS par -transit service area. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for this property. The Land Use Plan shows Low Density Residential (RL) for this property. Residential Low Density is for single-family homes at densities no greater than six dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a revision to the existing PRD (Planned Residential District) zoning to allow for the development of a Single Family Home with a variation to the previously platted building lines. Master Street Plan: Hunters Green Circle is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity- Landscape: icinity. Landsca e: No comment. Revised plat/plam Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Item # 6.