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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4985 Staff AnalysisName: R and R Residential Care "Short -Form" PCD (Z-4985) Location: Wolfe Street and Roosevelt Road Developer: Rose Ruffin/Robert Richardson Engineer/Architect: Michael Hahn and Associates Agent: Columbus Brown Area: 1.66 acres Zoning: "R-4" and "R-5" (existing PRD (proposed) Proposed Use: Residential and Child Care Facility Staff Recommendation: Approval of the PCD, subject to resolution of the alley issues; since some abutting property owners had previously expressed concerns about rear access to their homes. Planning Commission Approval: The applicant was present. The applicant's attorney, Mr. Steve Joiner of the Rose Law Firm, proposed to grant an easement for access on a plat to the abutting owners. There were no objectors present. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. NAME: R and R Residential Care "Short -Form" PRD (Z-4985) LOCATION: Wolfe Street and Roosevelt Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER/ARCHITECT: Rose Ruffin/Robert Richardson Michael Hahn Associates, 6401 East 49th Architect North Little Rock, AR 72117 2100 Broadway Phone: 945-1406 P.O. Box 1285 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone: 374-2009 AGENT: Columbus Brown 372-2834 AREA: 1.66 acres NO. OF LOTS: 10 FT. NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "R-4" and "R-5" to PRD PROPOSED USE: Residential Care and Child Care Facilities A. Proposal/Request 1. To combine 1.66 acres of individually divided and zoned property into a single unified and comprehensive development comprising a residential care facility and a child care center into phases. 2. a. Development Data: - Existing Residential Care (2 -story... 6,400 sq. ft. - Proposed Residential Care ........... 11,300 sq. ft. - Proposed Child Care ............ 3,000 sq. ft. Total Building Area 20,700 sq. ft. R and R Residential Care - Continued b. Parking & Pavement ...43 spaces/17,400 sq. ft. C. Landscaped Area....... 34,298 3. Right -of -Way Abandonment B. Existinq Conditions Develop areas to the south, east, and north for residential. Mitchell Elementary School is to the west. Site characteristics include an existing structure to the north with the remaining portion of the property undeveloped. C. Issues/Discussion/Legal/Technical/Design 1. Shift playground eastward so that residential use 'to the north is not impacted. 2. Provide a 6' opaque fees on the north and west sides. 3. Consider fencing playground. D. Engineer Comments 1. Angle parking to encourage one-way movement in area near Roosevelt Road. 2. Limit access drive to one-way west. 3. Dedicate 40' of right-of-way from centerline. E. Staff Recommendation Reserved until comments addressed. Upon reviewing this proposal, staff considered the heavy amount of traffic on Roosevelt and a location of the school on the west; thus, it was decided that some sort of limitation on the flow traffic should be requested to provide problems at peak times. R and R Residential Care - Continued The applicant defines a residential care facility as "a place of residence and board for three or more individuals whose functional capabilities have been impaired but do not require hospital or nursing home care on a daily basis but could require other assistance in activities of daily living." It is a not a traditional boarding home/room and lodging facility. The proposed structure will consist of 17,700 square feet, a maximum of 70 beds, and one full bath per four residents. Many services and household features for the elderly will be provided. An elderly day-care service will also be included for individuals residing outside the facility. The day-care center will provide care for a maximum of 60 children with a staff of six, plus the Director and administrative secretary. Staff has no problems with the proposed uses. F. Subdivision Committee Review The applicant requested that he be allowed to revise the submitted proposal. He was asked to submit the request to staff in writing before the meeting. The recommendations of the staff were agreed to. He was asked to transfer the landscaping area to the right of the entrance drive. Sewer requested a capacity contribution analysis and flow study. Water states that an existing fire hydrant is not shown at the corner of Wolfe and Roosevelt. On-site fire protection may be required. a lk I March 8, 1988 SUBDIVISIONS j Item No. 4 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Staff recommended approval, subject to resolution of any concerns regarding the alley closure. Mr. Steve Joiner of the Rose Law Firm represented the applicant. He proposed to grant an easement for access to the abutting owners. No objectors were present. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.