HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6442 Staff AnalysisMarch 19, 1998
ITEM NO.: E
NAME:
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
FILE NO.: Z-6442
Remmel Park - Conditional Use
Permit
5301 Lindsey Road
City of Little Rock Department
of Parks and Recreation
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
expansion of facilities within
the existing City Park located
on this R-2 zoned property.
The site is located on the east side of Lindsey Road,
north of I-440; between the interstate and Fourche
Creek.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This 30 acre park site is isolated by the interstate
and Fourche Creek. The freeway forms the southern
boundary and the large Fourche Creek floodway is
located to the north and east of the site. The nearest
development in any direction is separated from this
site by the freeway or the floodway.
Development of this site as a park is a reasonable use
of the land which should have no impact on adjacent
properties. There is no neighborhood association
within close proximity of the site.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The site has an existing entry drive and 32 space
parking lot. 60 additional vehicle spaces and 19
vehicle/trailer spaces are proposed. Sufficient area
is available for construction of additional spaces, if
needed.
4. Screening and Suffers:
No comments.
March 19, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6442
5. Public Works Comments:
1. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
2. A grading permit and development permit for special
flood hazard area are required prior to
construction.
3. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection.
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with
easements to serve property.
Fire Department: No hydrant will be required at this
time but any further construction beside the proposed
pavilion will require a fire hydrant.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The City of Little Rock Department of Parks and
Recreation is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for expansion of facilities at the existing City
Park located at 5301 Lindsey Road. Currently,
facilities are very limited, consisting only of a
parking lot and a boat launching ramp. Proposed
improvements include a soccer field, a rugby
field/soccer field, an open air pavilion, playground,
restrooms, picnic areas, expanded parking areas,
drainage improvements and various landscape
enhancements. The property fronts the south bank of
Fourche Creek and comprises approximately 30 acres.
The Park has been on the Master Parks Plan since 1971.
The land was purchased as part of the Fourche Creek
Drainage project in the late 1980's. Improvements are
funded by the 1995 Bond issue that appropriated
$300,000 for final development.
The park will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Locked gates will prohibit access during other hours.
The rugby and soccer fields will not be lighted.
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March 19, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6442
Staff believes this is an appropriate use for this
property which will have no impact on adjacent
properties. The site is segregated from other
properties by the Fourche Creek Floodway and the I-440
right-of-way.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional
use permit subject to compliance with Public Works,
Utility and Fire Department Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(JANUARY 15, 1998)
A representative of the City Parks Department was present.
Staff presented the item. Hours of operation and site
lighting were discussed. After a brief discussion, the
Committee determined that there were no outstanding issues
and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 5, 1998)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors
present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant
had failed to follow the required notice procedure and the
item needed to be deferred.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
deferral to the March 19, 1998 Commission meeting. The vote
was 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MARCH 19, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that there were no outstanding
issues associated with this item. There were no objectors
present.
The Chairman placed the item on the Consent Agenda for
approval as recommended by staff in particular in compliance
with Public Works, Utility and Fire Department Comments.
The item was approved by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.
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