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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4522 Staff AnalysisOctober 15, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - File No. 597 NAME: Seamon "Short -Form PRD" (Z-4522) LOCATION: SW Corner of Farris and Shadowlake T*i V'TT 'T_n DL'D . RMn TR RRP Merlin Seamon Merlin Seamon 209 1/2 W. 2nd St. 209 1/2 W. 2nd Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 372-6092 Phone: 372-6092 AREA: 3 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "R-2" to "PRD" PROPOSED USE: 8 Triplexes A. Site History This property has been platted as Lots 1-16, Block 4, Gibralter Heights, less and except Lots 2 and 3, City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. B. Developmental Concept 1. The construction of rental units which will appeal primarily to senior citizens and the handicapped; however, tenants will not be limited to these groups. 2. To develop the property at a density that would be similar if developed as single family. . 3. To design the units like single family residences and the color as earth tones in order that they blend into the wooded environment. 4. To preserve the natural beauty of the site. C. Proposal 1. The construction of 22 units and 8 triplex structures on three acres. 2. The replatting of 16 lots into one lot. October 15, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued 3. Development Statistics (a) Unit No. Unit Type 24 2 (b) Parking provided consists of 36 off-street spaces. D. Enaineerinp Comments 1. Detention required. 2. One north/south street to be left open. E. Analysis The applicant needs to submit a site plan on a certified survey and provide dimensions relating to the structures, between the structures and between structures and property lines. There is an existing right-of-way through the property. Streets are to be abandoned according to the Gibralter Heights Plan. A one lot final replat will be required because of the reduction in lots and right-of-way abandoment. The applicant is asked to reconsider the design of those stalls backing into the internal drive. A 6' board fence and appropriate screening will be required where adjacent to residential zoning. F. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant agreed to submit a revised plan with added dimensions. He explained that the stalls were designed as they were since the internal drive was not a public street. Staff still felt that a safety factor was involved, especially at the entrance to the project. The applicant was asked to meet with the fire chief regarding their request of a larger cul-de-sac radius. Water Works - On -site fire lines and fire hydrants may be required. October 15, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present but had sent a letter to the staff requesting a 30-day deferral. Staff reported that the letter -was sent within the required.time period. Several residents of the neighborhood were in attendance. They were concerned about the applicant's proposal to close Farris Street. Mr. Roy Jones stated that the street was physically unopened but provided access to land that he owned. A motion for deferral was made and passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. Staff informed the Committee that Mr. Seamon had requested deferral. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10-15-85) A motion for deferral as requested by the applicant was made and passed by a vote of: 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.