HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6157-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -6157-A
NAME: The Park Apartments - Long -Form PD -R
LOCATION: 2200 Riverfront Drive
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Winther Investment, Inc. Frank Riggins
3555 Timmons Lane The Mehlburger Firm
Houston, TX 77227 201 South Izard Street
(713) 621-5200 Little Rock, AR 72201
375-5331
AREA: 6.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: None
ZONING: PD -R ALLOWED USES: Multifamily
BACKGROUND:
This PD -R was established by Ordinance No. 17,225 on July 2,
1996. The site plan authorized 222 apartment units and 339
parking spaces. All of the parking spaces were open, uncovered.
The project is under construction.
A. PROPOSAL RE UEST:
The developer proposes to build the covered parking that was
initially shown on the preliminary PD -R plan. During the
review process, the owner removed these structures due to
early negative staff comment.
There are 110 stalls on the perimeter, that would be covered
with no side walls.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is under construction. The adjoining properties to
the south and east are office uses. To the north are
apartments and on the west are mini -storage and office.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
None at this writing.
D. PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No Comment.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: No Comment.
AP&L: OK as submitted.
Arkla: OK as submitted.
FILE NO.: Z -6157-A (Cont.)
Southwestern Bell:
Water: Care must
meters and fire
Fire Department:
OK as submitted.
be taken to protect
hydrants.
OK as submitted.
access to water
County Planning: No Comment - inside city.
CATA: No Comment - carport issue.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
The site is in the Heights/Hillcrest District. The Plan
recommends Multifamily for the site. The request is in
conformance with the Plan.
Landscape: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The staff has given second though to the proposal and feels
that these structures can be located without adverse impact
if consideration is given to open sides. This flat roof low
silhouette design will be lost in the mass of the buildings
and landscaping. Breaks in the continuous parking
arrangement will aid in reducing the carport effect.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval subject to open sides and assurance of no conflict
with utility access or Fire Department.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(AUGUST 28, 1997)
This item was briefly discussed. It was determined that there
was little adverse effect on the site or its neighbors. The item
was forwarded to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 18, 1997)
The staff presented the application as having no issues for
resolution. There were no objectors of record. After a brief
discussion, the Commission placed this item on the Consent Agenda
for approval. A motion to approve the Consent Agenda passed by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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