HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5228 Staff AnalysisDecember 12, 1989
Item No. C - Z-5228
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Ray & Janice Turnage and
Steve & Patricia Roberson
Robert M. Brown
1-430 & Baseline Road
Rezone from "R-2" to "C-3"
Outside amusement
13.8 acres
Existing Use: Residential and storage for boats
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North - Vacant, zoned "R-2" and "1-2"
South - Vacant, zoned 11R-2"
East - Single family, zoned "R-2"
West - 1-430 right-of-way, zoned "R-2"
STAFF ANALYSIS:
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The request is to rezone 13.8 acres on Baseline Road at
1-430 from "R-2" to "C-3." The proposal is to develop the
acreage for outside commercial amusement which is a
conditional use in the "C-3" District. (It is the staff's
understanding that a conditional use permit and supporting
site plan will be filed for the October 31, 1989 Planning
Commission public hearing.) Uses that are proposed for the
development will include two miniature golf courses, an
enclosed arcade building, a batting cage, a picnic area and
a driving range. The applicant has stressed that the
facility will not be a carnival type environment or
amusement park with rides and midway games.
"R-2" is the prevalent zoning with the exception of an 111-2"
area located on the north side of Baseline Road adjacent to
1-430. The land use includes several single family units,
an industrial operation, and the Arkansas Highway and
Transportation Department's sign shop. The majority of the
land is vacant, especially on the west side of the
interstate where there is a substantial floodplain and
floodway involvement. The property in question is being
used for boat storage and there is a small residence on the
western half.
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December 12, 1989
Item No. C - Z-5228 {Cont.inued)
A 11C-3" reclassification of the site conflicts with the
adopted Otter Creek Land Use Plan which shows a large area
south of Baseline Road for multifamily development. Because
of the Plan and other concerns, staff does not support the
proposed commercial rezoning effort. We are of the opinion
that the site is not a viable "C-3" location and the
rezoning, if granted, could establish undesirable precedent
for the area such as stripping out Baseline Road. Access,
or the ability to get to the property, is another factor
that makes the site a questionable commercial location. The
Commission must also keep in mind that the issue is a "C-3"
rezoning and not a reclassification for a specific use, so
there is no guarantee that the site will be developed for
the proposed use. The land use plan provides for adequate
commercial growth throughout the district, and the
recommended areas on the plan should be developed first
before additional commercial land is added.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Baseline Road is classified as a principal arterial which -
has a right-of-way standard of 110 feet, or 55 feet from the
center line. The existing right-of-way is deficient, so
dedication of additional right-of-way will be required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the "C-3" rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (October 3, 1989)
Staff reported that the applicant had submitted a request
for deferral to the December 12, 1989 meeting. The item was
placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the
December 12, 1989 hearing. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays and
3 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (December 12, 1989)
The item was placed on the consent agenda for withdrawal
without prejudice as requested by the applicant. A motion
was made to withdraw the rezoning without prejudice. The
motion was approved by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and
0 absent.
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