HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6232-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -6232-A
NAME: Clevenger Short -Form PD -O
LOCATION: 9624 West Markham Street
DEVELOPER• ENGINEER/LAND SURVEYOR:
Michael Clevenger Donald Brooks
10025 West Markham St. 1611 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72205 No. Little Rock, AR 72114
227-8292
AREA: .25 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: R-2 Single Family
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT: 22.05
#2 Rodney Parham
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL•
The owner proposes to remodel a run down dwelling into an
office for an insurance agency office. Several parts of the
building will be removed and two new rooms added as well as
off-street parking. The owner will remove overgrown
property line vegetation, replant and also save one
exceptional tree in the rear yard.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
A one family dwelling occupies the lot currently. It has
been vacant several months and is deteriorating rapidly.
The lots to the east and north are single family, well
maintained and oriented to streets off Markham or Sante Fe
Drive. To the south is a large church complex on the south
side of Markham Street. Abutting the lot on the west is an
office use as are the next several lots running west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
None at this writing, the Sante Fe Heights neighborhood was
notified as well as those persons within 200 feet.
FILE NO.: Z -6232-A (Cont
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
3. Repair of curb and gutter and/or sidewalk damaged during
or prior to construction with construction.
4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current
ADA standards.
5. Markham Street has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
19,000.
6. Provide 8 feet back out space for rear parking area.
7. Applicant proposes a third parking space in front yard.
Rec. denial.
8. Reconstruct apron with improved radii.
E. UTILITIES•
Wastewater: Sewer available - not adversely affected.
Entergy: No response.
Arkla: OK as submitted.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: No issues.
Fire Department: No response.
county Rlannin : No involvement
CATA: Markham Street is served by Route No. 5, all day
service.
F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Landscape:
The Landscape Ordinance requires a minimum four foot wide
landscape strip west of the proposed vehicular use area
unless a variance is approved by the City Beautiful
Commission. The plan submitted only provides for a width of
two feet.
The full on site buffer width requirement along West Markham
Street is eight feet. A portion of this requirement may be
transferred to other areas of the site but is required to
not drop below a width of six feet. The plan submitted only
provides for a width of four feet.
A six foot high opaque screen is required to screen this
site from the residential properties to the north and east.
Existing natural vegetation can count toward fulfilling this
requirement where it provides the required year-round
screening. The site must meet with Landscape Ordinance
requirements.
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FILE NO.: Z -6232-A (Cont.) _
Issues:
Plarminq Division:
The site is in the Rodney Parham District. The Plan
recommends Suburban Office. The request is for an Office
use. The requested zoning is PDO. The request appears to
be in conformance with the Plan.
G. ANALYSIS•
The staff review produces several items that require
followup but the plan as presented we think will produce an
office site that works and will not adversely affect the
neighborhood. The several items yet to be dealt with are:
1. Limit parking in front yard to two spaces.
2. Save all large trees outside marked parking spaces.
3. As much as possible leave north boundary undisturbed.
4. Cleanup eastern property line but retain useful plants.
5. Work with Public Works on drive apron.
6. Revise plan to clean up drawing. (Remove as is.)
7. Note building exterior finish after remodel.
8. Note signage desired. (Possible office district limit)
9. Provide copies of any agreements on common property line
landscape maintenance.
10. Check Bill of Assurance conflict.
11. Provide list of uses for possible future conversion or
occupancy.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Staff supports the efforts of Mr. Clevenger to salvage
this property and return the structure to a useful function.
We recommend approval subject to Staff and Public Works
Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(JULY 17, 1997)
The application was represented by Mr. Clevenger, the owner of
the property. The Staff presented its comments on the proposal.
The site plan was discussed at length relative to parking, tree
retention, landscaping and buffer requirements. Mr. Clevenger
was very receptive to addressing these design items. He stated
that he could only save one of the large oaks in the back yard
because of the root problem and condition of one tree.
Mr. Brown, of the Staff, offered suggestions about landscape
design and possible variances from City Beautiful Commission.
Mr. Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his remarks in the staff
report indicating such as the drive entry deficiencies,
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FILE NO.: Z -6232-A Cont.
disallowing a third parking space in front and parking design in
the rear yard. Mr. Clevenger said the staff and Committee issues
would be addressed.
The item was forwarded to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 7, 1997)
The Staff reported that the development proposal has been revised
to meet staff and ordinance requirements. The staff recommended
that the item be placed on Consent Approval. A motion was made
to place the item on the Consent Approval agenda. A motion to
approve the item was approved by vote of 8 ayes,
0 noes and 3 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z -6232-A
NAME: Clevenger Short -Form PD -O
LOCATION: 9624 West Markham Street
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER LAND SURVEYOR:
Michael Clevenger Donald Brooks
10025 West Markham St. 1611 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72205 No. Little Rock, AR 72114
227-8292
AREA: .25 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: R-2 Single Family
PLANNING DISTRICT: #2 Rodney Parham
CENSUS TRACT: 22.05
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL•
The owner proposes to remodel a run down dwelling into an
office for an insurance agency office. Several parts of the
building will be removed and two new rooms added as well as
off-street parking. The owner will remove overgrown
property line vegetation, replant and also save one
exceptional tree in the rear yard.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
A one family dwelling occupies the lot currently. It has
been vacant several months and is deteriorating rapidly.
The lots to the east and north are single family, well
maintained and oriented to streets off Markham or Sante Fe
Drive. To the south is a large church complex on the south
side of Markham Street. Abutting the lot on the west is an
office use as are the next several lots running west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
None at this writing, the Sante Fe Heights neighborhood was
notified as well as those persons within 200 feet.
FILE NO.: Z -6232-A Cont.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
3. Repair of curb and gutter and/or sidewalk damaged during
or prior to construction with construction.
4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current
ADA standards.
5. Markham Street has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
19,000.
6. Provide 8 feet back out space for rear parking area.
7. Applicant proposes a third parking space in front yard.
Rec. denial.
8. Reconstruct apron with improved radii.
E. UTILITIES•
Wastewater: Sewer available - not adversely affected.
Entergy: No response.
Arkla: OK as submitted.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: No issues.
Fire Department: No response.
County Planning: No involvement
CATA: Markham Street is served by Route No. 5, all day
service.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Landscape:
The Landscape Ordinance requires a minimum four foot wide
landscape strip west of the proposed vehicular use area
unless a variance is approved by the City Beautiful
Commission. The plan submitted only provides for a width of
two feet.
The full on site buffer width requirement along West Markham
Street is eight feet. A portion of this requirement may be
transferred to other areas of the site but is required to
not drop below a width of six feet. The plan submitted only
provides for a width of four feet.
A six foot high opaque screen is required to screen this
site from the residential properties to the north and east.
Existing natural vegetation can count toward fulfilling this
requirement where it provides the required year-round
screening. The site must meet with Landscape Ordinance
requirements.
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FILE NO.: Z-6232-A Cant.
Issues•
Planning Division:
The site is in the Rodney Parham District. The Plan
recommends Suburban Office. The request is for an Office
use. The requested zoning is PDO. The request appears to
be in conformance with the Plan.
G. ANALYSIS•
The staff review produces several items that require
followup but the plan as presented we think will produce an
office site that works and will not adversely affect the
neighborhood. The several items yet to be dealt with are:
1. Limit parking in front yard to two spaces.
2. Save all large trees outside marked parking spaces.
3. As much as possible leave north boundary undisturbed.
4. Cleanup eastern property line but retain useful plants.
5. Work with Public Works on drive apron.
6. Revise plan to clean up drawing. (Remove as is.)
7. Note building exterior finish after remodel.
--=:,--8. Note signage desired. (Possible office district limit)
9. Provide copies of any agreements on common property line
landscape maintenance.
10. Check Bill of Assurance conflict.
11. Provide list of uses for possible future conversion or
occupancy.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Staff supports the efforts of Mr.
this property and return the structure
We recommend approval subject to Staff
Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Clevenger to salvage
to a useful function.
and Public Works
(JULY 17, 1997)
The application was represented by Mr. Clevenger, the owner of
the property. The Staff presented its comments on the proposal.
The site plan was discussed at length relative to parking, tree
retention, landscaping and buffer requirements. Mr. Clevenger
was very receptive to addressing these design items. He stated
that he could only save one of the large oaks in the back yard
because of the root problem and condition of one tree.
Mr. Brown, of the Staff, offered suggestions about landscape
design and possible variances from City Beautiful Commission.
Mr. Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his remarks in the staff
report indicating such as the drive entry deficiencies,
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FILE NO.: z -6232-A Cont
disallowing a third parking space in front and parking design in
the rear yard. Mr. Clevenger said the staff and Committee issues
would be addressed.
The item was forwarded to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 7, 1997)
The Staff reported that the development proposal has been revised
to meet staff and ordinance requirements. The staff recommended
that the item be placed on Consent Approval. A motion was made
to place the item on the Consent Approval agenda. A motion to
approve the item was approved by vote of 8 ayes,
0 noes and 3 absent.
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