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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5963-E Staff AnalysisMarch 3, 2005 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z -5953-E NAME: Brodie Creek Lot 101R Revised PD -R LOCATION: Located at 8 Briar Patch Court DEVELOPER: Daniel and Karen Lanehart c/o Lindsey Pools and Spas 10010 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72209 ENGINEER: Marlar Engineering Co. 5018 JFK Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72216 AREA: 0.25 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPDSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: LF PRD — Planned Residential Development Single-family residential Revised PRD Addition of an in ground pool to the site VARIAN CESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 16,908 adopted -by the Little Rock Board of Directors on ,lune 20, 1995, established Brodie ' Creek Community Long -form PRD. The development included a conceptual plan for the development of 695 acres located West of Bowman Road, between Panther Creek and Olds Lane, extending to Spring Valley Manor and north to Kanis Road as a "neo -traditional' or so=called "traditional" neighborhood. The proposed development was an attempt to recapture the "flavor", "feel", and style of the 18th and 19' century villages in order to foster neighborliness and a sense of community. FILE NO.: Z-5963-E NAME: Brodie Creek Lot 101 R Revised PD -R LOCATION: Located at 8 Briar Patch Court DEVELOPER: Daniel and Karen Lanehart c/o Lindsey Pools and Spas 10010 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72209 ENGINEER: Marlar Engineering Co. 5018 JFK Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72216 AREA: 0.25 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: LF PRD — Planned Residential Development Single-family residential Revised PRD Addition of an in ground pool to the site VARIANCES/VVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 16,908 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on June 20, 1995, established Brodie Creek Community Long -form PRD. The development included a conceptual plan for the development of 695 acres located West of Bowman Road, between Panther Creek and Olds Lane, extending to Spring Valley Manor and north to Kanis Road as a "neo -traditional" or so-called "traditional" neighborhood. The proposed development was an attempt to recapture the "flavor", "feel", and style of the 18th and 19th century villages in order to foster neighborliness and a sense of community. Ordinance No. 16,910 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on June 20, 1995, revised the previously approved PRD for the "East Neighborhood" of the Brodie Creek FILE NO.: Z -5963-E Cont. Community. Four neighborhoods were proposed within the conceptual development. The "East Neighborhood" was proposed as Phase I of the development of the conceptual PRD. This part of the project involved the development of 75 acres of the 695 total project tract and was located to the west of Bowman Road, between Panther Branch Creek and Olds Lane, extending west approximately Y2 mile. The "East Neighborhood" was proposed with 164 building sites. The focus of the neighborhood was semicircular "green" surrounded by houses and one mixed use building, which was proposed to initially be the sales office. There were two reserved tracts along the Bowman Road frontage of the RPD site. The development included pocket parks, which were to function as shared recreational space for neighbors. The development plan changed when a second developer purchased properties to the west of this area from the original developer. The second developer desired to develop the area as a traditional single-family neighborhood and not the planned community as was previously proposed. The new development is known as Woodlands Edge. Ordinance No. 18, 518 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on July 3, 2001, revoked a portion (205 acres) of the PRD zoning classification restoring the R-2, Single- family zoning classification. On January 6, 2004, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,012 revoking the PRD zoning classification for an additional 70 acres restoring the original R-2, Single-family zoning. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PRD to allow the placement of a 19 -foot by 33 -foot in -ground pool on this existing single-family lot. The applicant is also proposing the placement of a six-foot solid faced fence beyond the required 20 -foot building setback to screen the pool area. The addition of a pool structure is an accessory use and the provision for accessory uses such as pools and storage buildings was not addressed in the approval of the original PRD. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing two story single-family residences. The area the applicant is proposing, as the pool site is a side yard abutting Briar Patch Court. Brodie Creek has developed with single-family homes and currently there are homes located to the north, south and east of the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has received several information phone calls from area residents most of which indicating support or remaining neutral for the proposed request. The Brodie Creek Property Owners Association, all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. 2 FILE NO.: Z-59 33-E Cont. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route: F. ISSU ESITECH N 1CALID ES I GN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a PRD (Planned Residential Development) for the addition of a pool. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Briar Patch Court is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Briar Patch Court will not be affected by this application. Bicycle Plan: A proposed Class I Bikeway is shown north of the site following Panther Branch Creek. A Class I Bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. This application will not affect the proposed Bikeway. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landsca e: No comment. March 3, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5963-E Ordinance No. 16,910 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on June 20, 1995, revised the previously approved PRD for the "East Neighborhood" of the Brodie Creek Community. Four neighborhoods were proposed within the conceptual development. The "East Neighborhood" was proposed as Phase I of the development of the conceptual PRD. This part of the project involved the development of 75 acres of the 695 total project tract and was located to the west of Bowman Road, between Panther Branch Creek and Olds Lane, extending west approximately %2 mile. The "East Neighborhood" was proposed with 164 building sites. The focus of the neighborhood was semicircular "green" surrounded by houses and one mixed use building, which was proposed to initially be the sales office. There were two reserved tracts along the Bowman Road frontage of the RPD site, The development included pocket parks, which were to function as shared recreational space for neighbors. The development plan changed when a second developer purchased properties to the west of this area from the original developer. The second developer desired to develop the area as a traditional single-family neighborhood and not the planned community as was previously proposed. The new development is known as Woodlands Edge. Ordinance No. 18, 518 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on July 3, 2001, revoked a portion (205 acres) of the PRD zoning classification restoring the R-2, Single- family zoning classification. On January 6, 2004, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,012 revoking the PRD zoning classification for an additional 70 acres restoring the original R-2, Single-family zoning. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PRD to allow the placement of a 19 -foot by 33 -foot in -ground pool on this existing single-family lot. The applicant is also proposing the placement of a six-foot solid faced fence beyond the required 20 -foot building setback to screen the pool area. The addition of a pool structure is an accessory use and the provision for accessory uses such as pools and storage buildings was not addressed in the approval of the original PRD. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing two story single-family residences. The area the applicant is proposing, as the pool site is a side yard abutting Briar Patch Court. Brodie Creek has developed with single-family homes and currently there are homes located to the north, south and east of the site. 2 March 3, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5963-E C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS. As of this writing staff has received several information phone calls from area residents most of which indicating support or remaining neutral for the proposed request. The Brodie Creek Property Owners Association, all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUESITECH NI CALIDESIG N: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a PRD (Planned Residential Development) for the addition of a pool. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Briar Patch Court is shown -as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Briar Patch Court will not be affected by this application. 3 March 3, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5953-E Bicycle Plan: A proposed Class I Bikeway is shown north of the site following Panther Branch Creek. A Class I Bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. This application will not affect the proposed Bikeway. Cit Reco nixed Nei hborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 10, 2005) The applicant was not present. Staff stated there were no remaining technical issues associated with the proposed request. Staff noted the proposed request to the committee members present. There was no further discussion of the item and the committee then forwarded the item to the full commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There was not a response necessary from the February 10, 2045, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request includes a revision to the previously approved PRD to allow the placement of a 19 -foot by 33 -foot in -ground pool on this existing single-family lot. The applicant is also proposing the placement of a six-foot solid faced wood fence beyond the required 20 -foot building setback to screen the pool area. Staff is supportive of the request. The addition of a pool structure is an accessory use and the provision for accessory uses such as pools and storage buildings was not addressed in the approval of the original PRD. The Architectural Review Committee for Brodie Creek has reviewed the request and has recommended approval of the applicant's proposed design and placement. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff does not feel the placement of the pool and fencing on the site will have a significant impact on adjoining properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. 2 March 3, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -5963-E PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 3, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. FILE NO.: Z -5963-E Cont. G H SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 10, 2005) The applicant was not present. Staff stated there were no remaining technical issues associated with the proposed request. Staff noted the proposed request to the committee members present. There was no further discussion of the item and the committee then forwarded the item to the full commission for final action. ANALYSIS: There was not a response necessary from the February 10, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request includes a revision to the previously approved PRD to allow the placement of a 19 -foot by 33 -foot in -ground pool on this existing single-family lot. The applicant is also proposing the placement of a six-foot solid faced wood fence beyond the required 20 -foot building setback to screen the pool area. Staff is supportive of the request. The addition of a pool structure is an accessory use and the provision for accessory uses such as pools and storage buildings was not addressed in the approval of the original PRD. The Architectural Review Committee for Brodie Creek has reviewed the request and has recommended approval of the applicant's proposed design and placement. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff does not feel the placement of the pool and fencing on the site will have a significant impact on adjoining properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 3, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. the item for inclusion on the Consent Agenda vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 0 The Chair entertained a motion to place for Approval. The motion carried by a