HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6547 Staff AnalysisSeptember 3, 1998
ITEM NO.: 16
NAME•
LOCATION•
OWNERIAPPLICANT•
PROPOSAL•
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
FILE NO.: Z-6547
Rebsamen Park Golf Course -
Conditional Use Permit
Rebsamen Park
City of Little Rock
To allow for the remodeling of
the existing 380 acre, 27 hole
golf course which is located
on R-2 zoned property.
This site is located on the north side of Rebsamen Park
Road in Rebsamen Park.
2. Co
Mpatibility with Neighborhood:
This site consists of 380 acres zoned R-2, Single Family
residential. The Arkansas River abuts this property to
the north. It's surrounded by R-2 property along the
other three sides. The course has been at this location
since the mid -19501s. Staff feels the course will
continue to be compatible with the neighborhood.
The Sherrill Heights Garden Club was notified of the
public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parkin :
There is one driveway entering the golf course from
Rebsamen Road. It goes to the clubhouse and parking
area. There are 120 on-site parking spaces which
should be adequate. An additional area for future
parking expansion has been shown on the site plan.
4. screening and Buffers:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet or
exceed ordinance requirements.
September 3, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6547
5. Public Works Comments:
1. Rebsamen Park Road is listed on the Master Street
Plan as a collector street. Dedicate right-of-way
to 30 feet from centerline.
2. Provide design of streets conforming to collector
standards with bike lane. Construct curb and
gutter and 5 -foot sidewalks with planned
development or seek waiver.
3. Rebsamen Park has a 1996 average daily traffic
count of 2,600 vehicles.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: Contact the water works regarding water -
requirements.
Wastewater: Existing sewer main outfall located on
property. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility
for details.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
AP&L: No Comments received.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: This site is not on a LATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The City of Little Rock requests a conditional use
permit to allow for remodeling of this existing golf
course. The course has been in operation since the
mid -1950'x. A major renovation is being proposed at
this time. Therefore, the applicant has applied for
this C.U.P. to bring the course into full conformity.
The course consists of 380 acres with 27 holes and is
zoned R-2, Single Family Residential. All the
development standards are met. Staff believes this use
and the remodeling do not have a negative impact on the
area.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use per it
subject to compliance with Public Works and Utility
Comments.
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September 3, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6547
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 13, 1998)
Mark Webre was present representing the application. Staff
briefly described the proposal.
A brief discussion took place regarding the Public Works
Comments.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
application and forwarded it to the full Commission for
final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 3, 1998)
Mark Webre was present representing the application. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a
recommendation for approval subject to compliance with
Public Works and Utility Comments. The existing bike path
fulfills the requirement for the sidewalk. Staff also
supported the request for a waiver to the requirement for
curb and gutter along Rebsamen Park Road.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, and
1 absent.
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