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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6000 Staff AnalysisSeptember 19, 1995 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z- 000 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER APPLICANT - PRO POSAL- ORDINANCE L3ESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Jimerson Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Bikeway - Conditional Use Permit Along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Murray Park to River Mountain Road City of Little Rock A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the phased development of a city park along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Murray Park to River Mountain Road. The proposed park is to be located along the south bank of the Arkansas River, beginning at the western end of Murray Park and extending westward to the Corps of Engineers' boat launch ramp at the foot of River Mountain Road. 2. Cam atibilit with Nei hborhood: The proposed park is to be located along the south bank of the river, in an area between the railroad tracks and the water's edge. Entrance to the park will be through either of two existing parks, River Mountain Park or Murray Park. The proposed park is located along the bottom of a heavily wooded bluff which runs parallel to the river. The are several residential properties on the upper side of the bluff, but they are well separated from the proposed park. The park will be compatible with the neighborhood and should have no impact on any adjacent properties. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin : There is existing parking located at both the east and west ends of the proposed park, at River Mountain Park and Murray Park. Additional parking will be installed in the west end of the park, along that portion of the road which is accessible to vehicular traffic. September 19,'1995 IT NO.: H n FILE NO.: Z- 4. Screening and Buffers: No additional screening or buffers are required. 5. CitM Engineer's Comments: Base flood elevation = 261.0 NGFD. This project requires SFNA development permit, conditioned upon approval of the Corps of Engineer's. A certification of no increase in BFE must be submitted. Development east of Jimerson Creek will encroach in regulatory floodway. 6. utility Comments: Little Rock Wastewater reports an existing force main is located in an exclusive easement in the area of the proposed bridge. The contractor will be responsible for protection of the force main during construction and any damage the construction of the bridge may cause to the force main. 7. Staff Analysis: The City of Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department requests a conditional use permit to allow for the phased development of a city park along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Murray Park on the east to River Mountain Road on the west. The first phase of the project involves the eastern 2/3 of the proposed park. In this initial phase a cul-de-sac will be constructed on the existing road which is located between the railroad tracks and the river. This cul-de-sac will prevent traffic which enters the park from River Mountain from driving through the length of the Park. The remaining portion of the road, extending east of the cul-de-sac, will be converted into a bikeway and pedestrian path. A bike/pedestrian bridge will be constructed across Jimerson Creek and the bikeway will continue eastward to Murray Park. Throughout this portion of the park several reststops, consisting of benches/shelters, trash receptacles, bike racks and interpretive signs, will be constructed. A fishing pier and a pavilion will be constructed near the cul-de-sac. The second phase of the project involves the western 1/3 of the proposed park. This portion of the park will be vehicle accessible, using the existing road which enters the park from River Mountain Road. New parking lots, a fishing pier, picnic sites and a pavilion will be constructed in this portion of the park. 2 September 19, 1995 SUBI)IVISIO ITEM N H ant. FILE N Z - This park will create an additional two miles of recreation opportunities for Little Rock citizens and staff is supportive of the request. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this application subject to compliance with the City Engineer and Wastewater Utility Company Comments. SL7BDZVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 8, 1995) David Bryant was present representing the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff presented the item and noted the City Engineer and Wastewater utility Comments outlined above. Mr. Bryant responded that the City was working closely with the Corps of Engineers on the project and that proper care would be taken to avoid damage to the force main. The Committee determined that there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 27, 1995) David Bryant was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that it was necessary to defer the item to allow time to resolve some outstanding issues. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 8, 1995) The Planning Commission was in receipt of a request from the Parks Department requesting that this application be deferred for further discussion with an abutting property owner. The Commission determined it appropriate to place this item on the Consent Agenda for deferral. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 4 absent. fl. September 19, 1995 SUBDIVISIO ITEM N B Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6000 NOTE: The Staff in meetings with Parks Department, City Manager and City Attorney's office have determined that we will recommend- that ecommendthat the Commission should take action to approve this conditional use permit application, subject to the Staff and City Attorney later resolving access, ownership and street status. PLANNING CCMMISSICN ACTIGN: (SEPTEMBER 19, 1995) The Planning Commission received a report from Staff indicating that this item did not require further deferral in order to resolve the issues attendant to the outparcel bysecting the continuity of this park. Staff reported that it was the opinion of the City Attorney that the issue could be resolved after action by the Planning Commission if the motion of the Commission include a condition for that follow-up. After a brief discussion, the Chairman placed the item on the floor for a vote as filed subject to later resolution by the Staff and City Attorney. A vote on this motion produced 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. 4 l June 27, 1995 ITEM NO.: $ FILE NO.: Z-6000 NAME: LOCATION: OWNERIAPPLICANT: PROPOSAL• ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Jimerson Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Bikeway - Conditional Use Permit Along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Murray Park to River Mountain Road City of Little Rock A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the phased development of a city park along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Murray Park to River Mountain Road. The proposed park is to be located along the south bank of the Arkansas River, beginning at the western end of Murray Park and extending westward to the Corps of Engineers' boat launch ramp at the foot of River Mountain Road. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: The proposed park is to be located along the south bank of the river, in an area between the railroad tracks and the water's edge. Entrance to the park will be through either of two existing parks, River Mountain Park or Murray Park. The proposed park is located along the bottom of a heavily wooded bluff which runs parallel to the river. The are several residential properties on the upper side of the bluff, but they are well separated from the proposed park. The park will be compatible with the neighborhood and should have no impact on any adjacent properties. 3. Oxy -Site Drives and Parkin : There is existing parking located at both the east and west ends of the proposed park, at River Mountain Park and Murray Park. Additional parking will be installed in the west end of the park, along that portion of the road which is accessible to vehicular traffic. ....�..��..,......—..,......n... �.......� •v,. �v, ..n !r •.-.. x... ...a -•.v _ .... v. .f �-�.__.�...e�_.� l� ......,..ir�r...+_.. va._J.v._.:.. _....,.�. : � �..a�._ .mss �.-v ..v...a.: T._.: z-_..._, Ir June 27, 1995 ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6000 4. Screening and Buffer$ : No additional screening or buffers are required. 5. Cit En ineer's Comments: Base flood elevation = 261.0 NGFD. This project requires SFNA development permit, conditioned upon approval of the Corps of Engineer's. A certification of no increase in BFE must be submitted. Development east of Jimerson Creek will encroach in regulatory floodway. 6. Utility Comments: Little Rock Wastewater reports an existing force main is located in an exclusive easement in the area of the proposed bridge. The contractor will be responsible for protection of the force main during construction and any damage the construction of the bridge may cause to the force main. 7. Staff Analvsis: The City of Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department requests a conditional use permit to allow for the phased development of a city park along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Murray Park on the east to River Mountain Road on the west. The first phase of the project involves the eastern 2/3 of the proposed park. In this initial phase a cul-de-sac will be constructed on the existing road which is located between the railroad tracks and the river. This cul-de-sac will prevent traffic which enters the park from River Mountain from driving through the length of the Park. The remaining portion of the road, extending east of the cul-de-sac, will be converted into a bikeway and pedestrian path. A bike/pedestrian bridge will be constructed across Jimerson Creek and the bikeway will continue eastward to Murray Park. Throughout this portion of the park several reststops, consisting of benches/shelters, trash receptacles, bike racks and interpretive signs, will be constructed. A fishing pier and a pavilion will be constructed near the cul-de-sac. The second phase of the project involves the western 1/3 of the proposed park. This portion of the park will be vehicle accessible, using the existing road which enters the park from River Mountain Road. New parking lots, a fishing pier, picnic sites and a pavilion will be constructed in this portion of the park. 2 7 11 June 27, 1995 BDIVx x IT N n FILE Z-5 This park will create an additional two miles of recreation opportunities for Little Rock citizens and staff is supportive of the request. 8. t f f R cammezida i on: Staff recommends approval of this application subject to compliance with the City Engineer and Wastewater Utility Company Comments. OBDIVX ION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 8, 1995) David Bryant was present representing the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff presented the item and noted the City Engineer and Wastewater utility Comments outlined above. Mr. Bryant responded that the City was working closely with the Corps of Engineers on the project and that proper care would be taken to avoid damage to the force main. The Committee determined that there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 27, 1995) David Bryant was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that it was necessary to defer the item to allow time to resolve some outstanding issues. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 3