HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5239-A Staff AnalysisFebruary 12, 1991
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z -5239-A
NAME: Southbluff Company - Long -Form PCD
LOCATION: 300 E. Roosevelt
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
CHARLES OWEN
300 E. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
374-1902
AREA: 8.99 Ac. NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: R-4 PROPOSED USES: Office, mini -storage, clinics,
cold storage
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT: 4
VARIANCES -REQUESTED:
None.
Central City - 8
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
Southbluff Co., an Arkansas Corporation, was formed by its
principals as a company to own and operate their acquisition
of what is known as the "Old V.A. Medical Center," located
at 300 E. Roosevelt.
The property consists of two tracts of land of 8.99 acres
and 1.43 acres each. The larger tract contains the main
building, approximately 500,000 sq. ft. and security
building 3,488 sq. ft. The smaller tract contains two
buildings of 9,780 sq. ft. and 7,600 sq. ft. buildings.
The intended use for the property, includes a mix of
offices, mini -storage, clinics, record and document storage,
cold storage, light manufacturing and other similar uses.
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 4 Continued
A. PROPOSAL RE UEST:
This application consists of a proposal to -use the
existing "Old V.A. Hospital" facility as offices, mini -
storages, clinics, light manufacturing and other
similar uses.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is occupied by former V.A. Hospital --buildings
and parking. The site is fenced and all streets are in
place.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
No engineering review comments (based on the assumption
that no new exterior construction of consequence is
proposed).
D. ISSUESILEGALITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
There are no issues associated with this Long -Form PCD.
E. ANALYSIS:
The Planning Staff Review of the PCD reveals no
problems with the proposal as presented.
F. STAFF -RE MMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD application as
filed.
SUBDIVISION_COMMITTEE MEETING
(January 31, 1991)
Mr. Charles Owen was present as the representative of the
application. Mr. Owen described the PCD and various
elements of the proposal. He indicated that he would like
to use the "old VA Hospital" property for offices, storage,
and light manufacture.
A lengthy discussion followed, principally dealing with the
land use concerns, access and the close proximity of the
residential neighborhood. Mr. Owen responded to several
questions from the committee concerning whether or not the
proposed uses would have an impact on the adjacent
residential property.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 4 Continued
The result of the discussion was that Mr. Owen would pursue
the possibility of making a specific commitment for tract 2
and meet with the Planning staff to further discuss his
proposal.
There being no further items for discussion, the matter was
forwarded to the full commission for resolution.
STAFF REPORT AND UPDATE
The Planning staff held a phone conversation with the
applicant on February 4, 1991. It was agreed that the
applicant would use East 24th Street east access for public
access and he will also get approval from the Planning staff
for the tenant on tract 02.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (February 12, 1991)
There were several objectors in attendance. The application
was represented by Mr. Charles Owen of the Southbluff
Company. The Planning Staff presented its recommendation on
this matter, the recommendation being approval of the PCD
application for office, storage, clinics, and all I-1
enclosed uses for Tract 2.
The Chairman then asked Mr. Owen to present his application.
Mr. Owen offered a lengthy presentation wherein he agreed
with the staff's recommendation. He also stated that the
entrance on the East 24th Street will not be used by his
tenants.
A lengthy discussion of the PCD followed with several
Commissioners asking questions concerning access to the
property, building usage, and close neighborhood of the day
care "Our House."
Mr. Owen responded by pointing out that the day care
property is located between Tract 1 and Tract 2 and is under
a separate ownership from this development proposal.
The Commission Chairperson then asked the first listed
objector present, Mrs. D. Leonard to present her position.
Mrs. Leonard stated that they had selected a spokesperson,
Mrs. C. Tabron, to represent the neighborhood.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 4 (Continued
Mrs. Tabron offered concerns about the compatibility of this
use with the neighborhood and the direct property line
relationship between industrial and single family. She
indicated that the people she represents are concerned about
increase in crime, noise, traffic and drainage problems.
Commissioner Collins then requested information on the
specifics of how the uses of this PCD can be narrowed down.
Mr. Lawson from the Planning Department stated that -this PCD
is a very unusual one and it is difficult to determine the
exact use for the property.
A lengthy discussion of the PCD followed involving several
of the commissioners, applicant, and the planning staff to
determine the appropriate use for the above property.
It was determined that the applicant will have all I-1
listed enclosed uses, take access from Roosevelt Road only
for Tract 1 and can use other access points for emergency
only, and also will not have any industrial uses 100 ft.
measured in the horizontal plane, from any point of the
building to the property line. The motion was made to
approve this PCD as amended and was passed by a vote of 9
ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent.
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