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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6120-G Staff AnalysisJune 12, 2003 ITEM NO.: 11 NAME: Capitol Hills Apartment Revised Long -form PRD LOCATION: Capitol Hills Blvd. and Rushmore Avenue DEVELOPER: Jay DeHaven 10650 Maumelle Blvd. Maumelle, AR 72113 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates #24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 31.85 Acres CURRENT ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FIL : Z -6120-G FT. NEW STREET: 0 PD -R, Planned Development - Residential ALLOWED USES: Multi -family; 16.57 units per acre PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PD -R PROPOSED USE: Multi -family; 16.57 units per acre —the creation of a three lot plat VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On June 20, 1996 the Planning Commission approved a proposal to rezone 42.58± acres from R-2, Single-family to MF -12, Multi -family. The rezoning request was associated with Capitol Lakes Estates preliminary plat, a 190 + acre development (File No. S-1100). The property shown for Multi -family was located in two tracts lying on either side of the proposed realignment of Cooper Orbit Road, south of a proposed minor arterial street. The application was the third version of proposed multi -family zoning associated with Capitol Lakes Estates. The first version consisted of a proposal to zone 31 + acres at the southeast corner of the Capitol Lakes Estates Plat from R-2 to MF -18. Staff was not supportive of the proposed density and the application drew opposition from the residents of Spring June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (con't.) FILE NO.: Z -6120-G Valley Manor Subdivision, which is adjacent to the south. The application was later withdrawn by the applicant at the Planning Commission Public Hearing. The second version consisted of a proposal to zone 33.8+ acres at the intersection of the realigned Cooper Orbit Road and an as yet unnamed minor arterial street from R-2 to MF -12. The proposed multi -family property was in two tracts, a 27+ acre tract lying south of the arterial street and a 7+ acre tract lying north of the arterial. The multi -family property was moved well north of the Spring Valley Manor Subdivision and residents of that neighborhood supported this version. Staff was also able to recommend approval of the application. The density had been reduced from MF -18 to MF -12. The proposed Multi -family property was basically within the body of the Capitol Lakes Estates plat with only a perimeter relationship to the Oasis Renewal Center on the collector street and an arterial street. There was some opposition to this proposal from the Oasis Renewal Center. The Planning Commission voted to approve this application on April 25, 1996. The applicant continued to work with the Oasis Renewal Center with their concern of locating the 7+ acres of Multi -family property adjacent to their site. After reaching a compromise with the Oasis Center, the applicant withdrew this second application from the Board of Directors' agenda and filed a third version of the proposed rezoning request. The third version consisted of a proposal to zone 42.58+ acres on either side of the proposed realignment of Cooper Orbit Road from R-2 to MF -12. The proposed Multi- family property was in two tracts on either side of the new alignment of Cooper Orbit Road, south of the proposed new arterial street. The 27+ acre tract lying south of the arterial and west of proposed Cooper Orbit Road is the same as in the second (approved) application. The 7+ acres which was approved on the north side of the arterial (adjacent to the Oasis property) was moved to a point south of the arterial, on the east side of the proposed alignment of Cooper Orbit Road and increased to 14.81 acres. The 7+ acres on the north side of the arterial (adjacent to the Oasis property) was to remain zoned R-2 and was shown as a "reserved" tract on the Capitol Lakes Estates Preliminary Plat. The Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,312 rezoning the property from R-2 to MF -12, with conditions, on November 7, 1996. The conditions were as follows: Any development which occurs on the property described as Tract C, that tract located on the east side of Rushmore Avenue was to be limited to 125 dwelling units, Three acres within the property described as Tract C was to be dedicated as Open Space and not developed, Capitol Lakes Estates was not to be developed prior to implementation of sanitary sewer service, whether brought about through formation of a new sewer improvement district, expansion or the existing sewer improvement district or some other more feasible cooperative alternative, and with respect to that portion of property zoned MF -12 which would front on the newly realigned Cooper Orbit Road, a twenty (20) foot natural buffer was to be maintained along the frontage of the newly aligned Cooper Orbit Road. If it became necessary to regrade the buffer zone, the regraded area within the twenty foot buffer strip was to be replanted to a planting density fifty (50) 2 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION M NO.: 11 (con't. FILE NO.: Z -6120-G percent greater than that specified in the Little Rock landscaping ordinance. The rezoning contained Tract A, 27.77 acres, from R-2, Single-family to MF -12 and Tract C, 14.81 acres, from R-2, Single-family to MF -12. Ordinance No. 18,496, in June of 2001, established a PRD titled Village on the Lakes Long -form PRD (this rezoning took a part of Tract C 11.59 acres of the 14.81 acres). The development was proposed to be an attached single-family, townhouse development; 11 buildings with a total of 44 single-family residential dwellings on 11.59 acres located east of the proposed Rushmore Avenue. (A proposed density of 5.3 units per acre.) On July 11, 2002 the Commission reviewed a request to rezone the property on the west side of Rushmore Avenue to Planned Development — Residential to allow the development of a 528 unit apartment complex. The applicant proposed the placement of 904 parking spaces within the development. A separate request was also filed for a property zoned MF -12 and located to the east of the PD -R site. The request to rezone the property to the east from MF -12 to R-2 was also approved on July 11, 2002. Both Ordinances were approved by the Little Rock Board of Directors at their August 20, 2002 Public Hearing. Ordinance No. 18,729 rezoned the MF -12 property to PD -R and Ordinance No. 18,728 rezoned the MF -12 site to R-2. The applicant proposed the PD -R development to be constructed in three phases with 156 units being constructed in Phase of One and Two and 216 units in the third and final phase. West Kanis Road and Rushmore Avenue are currently under construction and will be completed with Phase I to allow access to the site. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PD -R to allow the creation of a three lot plat to following the previously proposed phasing lines. The applicant has indicated all three lots will have public street frontage but access to the public streets will only be located on Lots 1 and 3. Lot 2 will take access through cross access easement across Lots 1 and 3. The Lots have been numbered according to the previous phase lines. The previous drainage and utility plan have not changed from the original submission. The applicant has revised the building placement ever so slightly to allow for the landscape strips between lots as required by ordinance. The applicant has indicated a cross access parking agreement is not required since each lot has sufficient parking to meet the typical minimum parking demand for multi -family development. 3 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 EXISTING CONDITIONS: FILE NO.: Z -6120-G The site is vacant and tree covered with heavy woods surrounding the site. The property is currently zoned PD -R with the remainder of the area being zoned R-2, Single-family. The Oasis Renewal Center is located northeast of the site and the Spring Valley Manor Subdivision is located south of the site. Cooper Orbit Road borders the eastern boundary of the property. The roadway is a narrow unimproved roadway with deep ditches in several locations. Capitol Hills Boulevard and Rushmore Avenue are currently under construction and will be completed with Phase I to allow access to the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received numerous phone calls from area residents and one letter of opposition from the Spring Valley Manor Neighborhood Association. The Spring Valley Manor Neighborhood Association, the Gibraltar Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association and the Parkway Place Property Owners Association, along with all residents, who could be identified, within 300 feet of the site, and all property owners within 200 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comments on the proposed development and notes shown on the plans apply. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. En� te[gy: Additional on-site easements required for electrical distribution. Contact Entergy at 954-5165 for additional details Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Water service will not be available until all requirements are complete and Central Arkansas Water has accepted the main in Capitol Hill Blvd. Each lot will be required to have its own connection to the main line for water T June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (can't. FILE NO.: Z -6120-G service. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. On site fire protection will be required. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional pubic and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Counly Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Low Density Residential for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Residential Development to create a three -lot plat. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. 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. Landscape: No comment. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 22, 2003) Mr. Joe White was present representing the applicant. Staff introduced the item indicating the revision to the PRD was to allow the creation of a three lot plat. Staff stated the developer had sold one tract of land on the site and proposed to sell two additional tracts. Staff stated with the plat a cross access easement would be secured to allow all three lots access to the drive thus allowing the development to retain only two exits from the development. Staff stated a shared parking agreement was not needed since each of the lots would meet the typical minimum parking requirements on their own. 5 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (con't. FILE NO.: Z -6120-G Staff noted comments for all other agencies and suggested Mr. White contact them directly for specific questions. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing the concerns raised at the May 22, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the owners of properties abutting the proposed plat and the zoning classification. The applicant has also indicated the number of parking spaces on each lot and the number of units on each lot. The proposed parking is sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking requirements for multi -family development and a cross parking agreement is not required. The access easement has been labeled as such and a general note has been added to describe the function and rights of use of the access easement. Staff feels this should eliminate any future concerns of right of access should this become an issue in the future. Staff is supportive of the proposed revision to the PD -R to allow the creation of a three (3) lot plat. The proposed lot lines follow the previously approved phasing lines. The plat complies with the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance with regard to lot size, building setbacks and landscaping. The building placement and site development will conform to the previously approved PD -R. The proposed revision should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood if approved since there is no change to the development with the exception of adding lot lines where the previous phasing lines were indicated. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2003) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Andy Francis were present representing the application. There were objectors present. Staff stated the request was to amend the previously approved Planned Development to allow the creation of a three (3) lot plat. Staff stated the lot lines would follow the previously approved phasing lines. Staff stated the proposed plat met the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and no waivers or variances were being requested. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. C -j June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (con't. FILE NO.: Z-6120 Ms. Anita Spence spoke in opposition of the proposed development. She stated the neighborhood had a long history of working with the applicant and they were not convenience the development plan would be adhered to as stated. Ms. Spence also requested the street name of Rushmore Avenue be changed to Cooper Orbit Road. She stated this was very confusing when giving directions to visitors, Staff stated Rushmore Avenue would not continue to the south but would turn westward just south of the development. Staff stated the northern portion of Cooper Orbit would most likely be changed to Capitol Hills Boulevard and the only remaining portion of Cooper Orbit Road would be where Cooper Orbit intersected with Rushmore Avenue. Mr. Ross Phillips addressed the Commission in opposition of the proposed request. He stated the primary concern was that of traffic. He stated the development would construct roadway to Master Street Plan standard which would result in a four lane road entering into a two lane bridge. He stated there were no plans in the near future to widen the bridge. Mr. Phillips stated this was a dangerous situation for travelers of the roadway. Mr. Francis addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant. He stated there were possible miscommunications between the owner and the neighborhood. He stated the owner never intentionally deceived the neighborhood. Mr. Joe White stated the proposed development would be constructed of similar brick, siding and architectural design. He stated the look of one development was in the best interest of the developer as well as the neighborhood. A motion was made to approve the requested revision to the Planned Development to allow the creation of a three (3) lot plat. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 1 no and 1 absent. 7 ILE NO.: Z -6120-G NAME: Capitol Hills Apartment Revised Long -form PRD LOCATION: Capitol Hills Blvd. and Rushmore Avenue DEVELOPER: Jay DeHaven 10650 Maumelle Blvd. Maumelle, AR 72113 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates #24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 31.85 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING PD -R, Planned Development - Residential ALLOWED USES: Multi -family; 16.57 units per acre PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PD -R PROPOSED USE: Multi -family; 16.57 units per acre — the creation of a three lot plat VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On June 20, 1996 the Planning Commission approved a proposal to rezone 42.58± acres from R-2, Single-family to MF -12, Multi -family. The rezoning request was associated with Capitol Lakes Estates preliminary plat, a 190 + acre development (File FILE NO.: Z -6120-G (Co No. S-1100). The property shown for Multi -family was located in two tracts lying on either side of the proposed realignment of Cooper Orbit Road, south of a proposed minor arterial street. The application was the third version of proposed multi -family zoning associated with Capitol Lakes Estates. The first version consisted of a proposal to zone 31+ acres at the southeast corner of the Capitol Lakes Estates Plat from R-2 to MF -18. Staff was not supportive of the proposed density and the application drew opposition from the residents of Spring Valley Manor Subdivision, which is adjacent to the south. The application was later withdrawn by the applicant at the Planning Commission Public Hearing. The second version consisted of a proposal to zone 33.8+ acres at the intersection of the realigned Cooper Orbit Road and an as yet unnamed minor arterial street from R-2 to MF -12. The proposed multi -family property was in two tracts, a 27+ acre tract lying south of the arterial street and a 7+ acre tract lying north of the arterial. The multi -family property was moved well north of the Spring Valley Manor Subdivision and residents of that neighborhood supported this version. Staff was also able to recommend approval of the application. The density had been reduced from MF -18 to MF -12. The proposed Multi -family property was basically within the body of the Capitol Lakes Estates plat with only a perimeter relationship to the Oasis Renewal Center on the collector street and an arterial street. There was some opposition to this proposal from the Oasis Renewal Center. The Planning Commission voted to approve this application on April 25, 1996. The applicant continued to work with the Oasis Renewal Center with their concern of locating the 7+ acres of Multi -family property adjacent to their site. After reaching a compromise with the Oasis Center, the applicant withdrew this second application from the Board of Directors' agenda and filed a third version of the proposed rezoning request. The third version consisted of a proposal to zone 42.58+ acres on either side of the proposed realignment of Cooper Orbit Road from R-2 to MF -12. The proposed Multi- family property was in two tracts on either side of the new alignment of Cooper Orbit Road, south of the proposed new arterial street. The 27+ acre tract lying south of the arterial and west of proposed Cooper Orbit Road is the same as in the second (approved) application. The 7+ acres which was approved on the north side of the arterial (adjacent to the Oasis property) was moved to a point south of the arterial, on the east side of the proposed alignment of Cooper Orbit Road and increased to 14.81 acres. The 7+ acres on the north side of the arterial (adjacent to the Oasis property) was to remain zoned R-2 and was shown as a "reserved" tract on the Capitol Lakes Estates Preliminary Plat. The Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,312 rezoning the property from R-2 to MF -12, with conditions, on November 7, 1996. The conditions were as follows: Any development which occurs on the property described as Tract C, that tract located on the east side of Rushmore Avenue was to be limited to 125 dwelling units, Three acres within the property described as Tract C was to be dedicated as Open Space and not developed, Capitol Lakes Estates was not to be developed prior to implementation of sanitary sewer service, whether brought about through formation of a new sewer improvement district, expansion or the existing sewer improvement district or some 2 NO.: Z -6120-G (Cont. other more feasible cooperative alternative, and with respect to that portion of property zoned MF -12 which would front on the newly realigned Cooper Orbit Road, a twenty (20) foot natural buffer was to be maintained along the frontage of the newly aligned Cooper Orbit Road. If it became necessary to regrade the buffer zone, the regraded area within the twenty foot buffer strip was to be replanted to a planting density fifty (50) percent greater than that specified in the Little Rock landscaping ordinance. The rezoning contained Tract A, 27.77 acres, from R-2, Single-family to MF -12 and Tract C, 14.81 acres, from R-2, Single-family to MF -12. Ordinance No. 18,496, in June of 2001, established a PRD titled Village on the Lakes Long -form PRD (this rezoning took a part of Tract C 11.59 acres of the 14.81 acres). The development was proposed to be an attached single-family, townhouse development; 11 buildings with a total of 44 single-family residential dwellings on 11.59 acres located east of the proposed Rushmore Avenue. (A proposed density of 5.3 units per acre.) On July 11, 2002 the Commission reviewed a request to rezone the property on the west side of Rushmore Avenue to Planned Development — Residential to allow the development of a 528 unit apartment complex. The applicant proposed the placement of 904 parking spaces within the development. A separate request was also filed for a property zoned MF -12 and located to the east of the PD -R site. The request to rezone the property to the east from MF -12 to R-2 was also approved on July 11, 2002. Both Ordinances were approved by the Little Rock Board of Directors at their August 20, 2002 Public Hearing. Ordinance No. 18,729 rezoned the MF -12 property to PD -R and Ordinance No. 18,728 rezoned the MF -12 site to R-2. The applicant proposed the PD -R development to be constructed in three phases with 156 units being constructed in Phase of One and Two and 216 units in the third and final phase. West Kanis Road and Rushmore Avenue are currently under construction and will be completed with Phase I to allow access to the site. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PD -R to allow the creation of a three lot plat to following the previously proposed phasing lines. The applicant has indicated all three lots will have public street frontage but access to the public streets will only be located on Lots 1 and 3. Lot 2 will take access through cross access easement across Lots 1 and 3. The Lots have been numbered according to the previous phase lines. The previous drainage and utility plan have not changed from the original submission. The applicant has revised the building placement ever so slightly to allow for the landscape strips between lots as required by ordinance. The applicant has indicated a cross access parking agreement is not required since each lot has K3 FILE NO.: Z -6120-G (Cont. sufficient parking to meet the typical minimum parking demand for multi -family development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant and tree covered with heavy woods surrounding the site. The property is currently zoned PD -R with the remainder of the area being zoned R-2, Single-family. The Oasis Renewal Center is located northeast of the site and the Spring Valley Manor Subdivision is located south of the site. Cooper Orbit Road borders the eastern boundary of the property. The roadway is a narrow unimproved roadway with deep ditches in several locations. Capitol Hills Boulevard and Rushmore Avenue are currently under construction and will be completed with Phase I to allow access to the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received numerous phone calls from area residents and one letter of opposition from the Spring Valley Manor Neighborhood Association. The Spring Valley Manor Neighborhood Association, the Gibraltar Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association and the Parkway Place Property Owners Association, along with all residents, who could be identified, within 300 feet of the site, and all property owners within 200 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comments on the proposed development and notes shown on the plans apply. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING; Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: Additional on-site easements required for electrical distribution. Contact Entergy at 954-5165 for additional details Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Water service will not be available until all requirements are complete and Central Arkansas Water has accepted the main in Capitol Hill GI FILE NO.: Z -6120-G (Cont. Blvd. Each lot will be required to have its own connection to the main line for water service. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. On site fire protection will be required. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional pubic and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATH: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Low Density Residential for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Residential Development to create a three -lot plat. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan - 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. Landscape: No comment. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 22, 2003) Mr. Joe White was present representing the applicant. Staff introduced the item indicating the revision to the PRD was to allow the creation of a three lot plat. Staff stated the developer had sold one tract of land on the site and proposed to sell two additional tracts. Staff stated with the plat a cross access easement would be secured to allow all three lots access to the drive thus allowing the development to retain only two exits from the development. Staff stated a shared parking agreement was not needed since each of the lots would meet the typical minimum parking requirements on their own. 5 FILE NO.: Z -6120-G (Cont. Staff noted comments for all other agencies and suggested Mr. White contact them directly for specific questions. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing the concerns raised at the May 22, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the owners of properties abutting the proposed plat and the zoning classification. The applicant has also indicated the number of parking spaces on each lot and the number of units on each lot. The proposed parking is sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking requirements for multi -family development and a cross parking agreement is not required. The access easement has been labeled as such and a general note has been added to describe the function and rights of use of the access easement. Staff feels this should eliminate any future concerns of right of access should this become an issue in the future. Staff is supportive of the proposed revision to the PD -R to allow the creation of a three (3) lot plat. The proposed lot lines follow the previously approved phasing lines. The plat complies with the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance with regard to lot size, building setbacks and landscaping. The building placement and site development will conform to the previously approved PD -R. The proposed revision should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood if approved since there is no change to the development with the exception of adding lot lines where the previous phasing lines were indicated. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2003) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Andy Francis were present representing the application. There were objectors present. Staff stated the request was to amend the previously approved Planned Development to allow the creation of a three (3) lot plat. Staff stated the lot lines would follow the previously approved phasing lines. Staff stated the proposed plat met the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and no waivers or variances were being requested. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Ms. Anita Spence spoke in opposition of the proposed development. She stated the neighborhood had a long history of working with the applicant and they were not convenience the development plan would be adhered to as stated. L FILE ND_: Z -6120-G (Cont. Ms. Spence also requested the street name of Rushmore Avenue be changed to Cooper Orbit Road. She stated this was very confusing when giving directions to visitors. Staff stated Rushmore Avenue would not continue to the south but would turn westward just south of the development. Staff stated the northern portion of Cooper Orbit would most likely be changed to Capitol Hills Boulevard and the only remaining portion of Cooper Orbit Road would be where Cooper Orbit intersected with Rushmore Avenue. Mr. Ross Phillips addressed the Commission in opposition of the proposed request. He stated the primary concern was that of traffic. He stated the development would construct roadway to Master Street Plan standard which would result in a four lane road entering into a two lane bridge. He stated there were no plans in the near future to widen the bridge. Mr. Phillips stated this was a dangerous situation for travelers of the roadway. Mr. Francis addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant. He stated there were possible miscommunications between the owner and the neighborhood. He stated the owner never intentionally deceived the neighborhood. Mr. Joe White stated the proposed development would be constructed of similar brick, siding and architectural design. He stated the look of one development was in the best interest of the developer as well as the neighborhood. A motion was made to approve the requested revision to the Planned Development to allow the creation of a three (3) lot plat. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 1 no and 1 absent. VA Subdivision Committee Comments May 22, 2003 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z -6120-G NAME: Capitol Hills Apartments Revised Long -form PRD LOCATION: On Capitol Hills Blvd. west of Rushmore Avenue Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the proposed development complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing 2. Provide the names of owners of all unplatted tracts in excess of 2 'h acres on the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Provide the source of title on the proposed preliminary plat. 4. Provide the zoning classifications within the proposed preliminary plat and of abutting properties. 5. Parking for the individual lots complies with the typical minimum parking requirements for multi -family development. 6. Label the proposed access easement as a shared access easement. Provide in the General Notes section the use and function of the shared easement. Variance/Waivers: 1. None requested. Public Works: 1. All previous comments on the proposed development and notes shown on the plans apply. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: Additional on-site easements required for electrical distribution. Contact Entergy at 954-5165 for additional details Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Water service will not be available until all requirements are complete and Central Arkansas Water has accepted the main in Capitol Hill Blvd. Each lot will be required to have its own connection to the main line for water service. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. On site fire protection will be required. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional pubic and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Countv Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan Submit four (4) copies of a revised site plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 28, 2003.