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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4590 Staff Analysisro March 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 NAME: Southridge Conditional Use Permit (Z-4590) LOCATION: Southwest of the intersection of Rivercrest and Southridge Drives' OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: City of Little Rock/ Little Rock Water Works To construct a 500,000 gallon ground storage water tank (46 feet - 52 feet diameter, 32 feet - 37 feet side wall height) and a 16 -inch water main extension on land that is zoned 11R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location City park land adjacent to Walton Heights Subdivision. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposed structure will be constructed downhill and slightly below grade adjacent to an existing water tower (approximately 150 feet in height). The staff foresees no adverse impact to the surrounding area. The only single family area adjacent to this proposal is located above grade and to the north. 3. On -Site Drive and Parki Access will be taken from the existing access easement located on Southridge Drive. March 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 - Continued 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing to screen this project naturally by using the existing slope and vegetation (trees). 5. Anal sis The staff does not foresee any adverse impact to the surrounding area (see comment No. 2.) 6. CitV Engineering Comments None. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval as filed. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The staff stated that a 16 -inch water main extension was a part of this application. There were no unresolved issues. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were three objectors present. Ms. Lyla King, spoke in behalf of the objectors and stated that they did not want the tank behind their houses. Ms. King also stated that if it was needed, it should be placed elsewhere and that there was not supposed to be any further development upon the City property. Mr. Gerald Allen (Little Rock Water Works), spoke in behalf of the proposal and stated that the tank was needed and it had to be placed where it was being proposed due to Engineering reasons. The Commission then voted 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff provided the applicant agreed to heavily landscape the north portion of the tank. The applicant agreed to the landscaping provision. t March 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 NAME: Southridge Conditional Use Permit (Z-4590) LOCATION: Southwest of the intersection of Rivercrest and Southridge Drives' OWNER/APPLICANT: City of Little Rock/ Little Rock Water Works PROPOSAL: To construct a 500,000 gallon ground storage water tank (46 feet - 52 feet diameter, 32 feet - 37 feet side wall height) and a 16 -inch water main extension on land that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location City park land adjacent to Walton Heights Subdivision. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposed structure will be constructed downhill and slightly below grade adjacent to an existing water tower (approximately 150 feet in height). The staff foresees no adverse impact to the surrounding area. The only single family area adjacent to this proposal is located above grade and to the north. 3. On -Site Drive and Parking Access will be taken from the existing access easement located on Southridge Drive. March 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 - Continued 4. Screeninq and Buffers The applicant is proposing to screen this project naturally by using the existing slope and vegetation (trees). 5. Analysis The staff does not foresee any adverse impact to the surrounding area (see comment No. 2.) 6. City Engineering Comments None. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval as filed. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The staff stated that a 16 -inch water main extension was a part of this application. There were no unresolved issues. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were three objectors present. Ms. Lyla King, spoke in behalf of the objectors and stated that they did not want the tank behind their houses. Ms. King also stated that if it was needed, it should be placed elsewhere and that there was not supposed to be any further development upon the City property. Mr. Gerald Allen (Little Rock Water Works), spoke in behalf of the proposal and stated that the tank was needed and it had to be placed where it was being proposed due to Engineering reasons. The Commission then voted 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff provided the applicant agreed to heavily landscape the north portion of the tank. The applicant agreed to the landscaping provision.