HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6316 Staff AnalysisNO.: Z-6316
NAME: Blackmon Rezoning Short -Form PRD
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Kavanaugh Blvd. and Polk Street
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
Tom Blackmon McGetrick Engineering
5216 Kavanaugh Blvd. 11225 Huron Lane, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72207 Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 0.48 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: #4 Heights -Hillcrest
CENSUS TRACT: 16
VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant seeks to redevelop a 150 feet X 140 feet site
at the southeast corner of Polk Street and Kavanaugh Blvd.
The applicant is asking for a rezoning from R-2 to PRD. The
proposed uses are office and single family residential. The
office building will be single use and three story with
vehicle access from Polk Street. The three condominiums
will be owner occupied two story units will access from a
public alley via Kavanaugh Blvd.
A summary of the land uses on site include:
Of f ice
1,650 sq. ft.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Condominiums
3,148 sq. ft.
2,912 sq. ft.
2,924 sq. ft.
There is commercial development to the west and north across
Polk Street and Kavanaugh Blvd. The area to the south and
the land across the alley to the east in residential.
FILE NO.: z-6316 Cont.
C.
E.
F.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has noticed the Heights and Hillcrest Neighborhood
Associations. Staff has received no adverse public comment
on this proposed rezoning.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Dedicate 20 feet radial areas at intersection of Polk
Street and Kavanaugh Boulevard and improve corner radius
to 25 feet per City ordinance. Construct new concrete
alley apron and overlay alley to 18 feet in width with
construction. Where will mail collection be located?
Currently Solid Waste does service this alley.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Wastewater: Sewer available
AP&L: No Comment.
Arkla: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: A water main extension may be required.
Fire Department: Show fire hydrants.
LATA: Not transmitted.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Issues:
• AIA to work with staff to preserve mature trees on
residential site.
• File a preliminary plat at a later date.
• Provide a signage and lighting plan.
• Dumpster locations and screening.
■ Condominium units to be sold and owner occupied.
• Office use limited to Tom Blackmon Auctioneers
Planning Division: The Land Use Designation is Single
Family.
Landscape:
The land use average buffer width required along the
southern perimeter is 7 1/2 feet but at no point less than a
width of 6 feet. A portion of the proposed parking area
extends all the way to the southern property line.
The average buffer width required along Polk Street is 7
feet but at no point less than 6 feet. A portion of the
proposed buffer is only 2 feet wide.
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FILE NO.: Z-6316 Con
A 6 foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence, wall or
dense evergreen plantings will be required to help screen
this property from the residential property to the south.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant has met with adjacent land owners to discuss
the project.
He made a several changes to accommodate neighborhood
concerns. Staff has received no comments from the
neighborhood association or adjacent property owners. Staff
supports the request for a single use office building and
three single family residential units.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVAL of the rezoning to PRD as filed subject to
conditions, listed in paragraphs D, E and F of this staff
report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 5, 1997)
Pat McGetrick indicated that he was representing Mr. Blackmon.
Planning Staff requested the following information:
• Name and address of developer and landowners on exhibit
• Add township, range and section.
• Vicinity map
• Elevations and design
• Phasing line
• How many legal lots? Provide survey.
• Project description information on exhibit
• Signage and lighting plan
• Adjacent owners and zoning
• Address of existing building
• North arrow on exhibit
• Number parking spaces, show handicap slots
• Dumpster locations and screening
• Are the residential units for rental or sale.
• How many users in the office structure?
• Provide list of "office" uses.
• Are the residential units multistory?
The item was referred to the Planning Commission for
determination based on the assumption that all materials would be
provided.
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FILE NO.: Z-6316(Cont.)
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 26, 1997)
This item was included in the Consent Approval Agenda. Motion to
approve the rezoning passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent.
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