HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7627-A Staff AnalysisDecember 16, 2004
ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z -7627-A
NAME: Woodlands Edge Subdivision Recreation Area —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: Woodlands Trail and Mossy Creek Drive
OWNER/APPLICANT: Rocket Properties, LLC/Crafton, Tull and Associates
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the
development of a private, subdivision recreation area
on this undeveloped R-2 zoned property.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The site is to be located near the intersection of Woodlands Trail and
Mossy Creek Drive; in the new Woodlands Edge Subdivision.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located within this developing, single family subdivision.
The proposed recreation area contains a playground, pool and tennis
court. Areas of buffer will be provided between the park use areas and
the single family homes which will be built on the adjacent lots. The
proposed use is appropriate as a component of a residential subdivision.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site were notified of the
request. At the time of this request, most all of the abutting properties were
undeveloped. There were three addresses for which building permits had
been obtained and notices were sent to them. There is no neighborhood
association in the vicinity.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
A single driveway is proposed to provide access from the roadway to the
north. Forty-two (42) on-site parking spaces are proposed. A secondary
driveway may be provided to a future roadway on the west in the future.
The proposed parking should be sufficient for this neighborhood
recreation area.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required.
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance
requirements.
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An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
Prior to obtaining a building permit, it will be necessary to provide
landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape
Architect.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many trees as
feasible on this tree -covered site. Extra credit toward fulfilling Landscape
ordinance requirements can be given when properly preserving trees of
six inch caliper or larger.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186(c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved
prior to the start of construction.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in
the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No Comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments received.
Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of
request for water service must be met.
An easement is required to extend a future 12 -inch water main across this
property. All existing and proposed water and utility easements should be
shown. No poles, signs, or other structures with foundations are allowed
in waterline easements.
Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the
hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of the hydrant(s).
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If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 11, 2004)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted additional
information was needed regarding building design, site lighting, dumpster
location and screening and fencing. Staff asked the applicant to clarify the use
of the kiosk and the small building adjacent to the pool and to specify the
purpose of the 10 foot wide driveway adjacent to the club house.
Staff asked if there would be a sales office in the club house building. The
applicant was advised to submit details of a typical parking space and driveway
width and to submit a copy of the bill of assurance.
Public Works, Landscape and Utility Comments were presented and discussed.
The applicant was urged to preserve as many mature trees on the site as
possible.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by
November 17, 2004.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Woodlands Edge Subdivision is a new, single family residential development
located generally west of Bowman Road, south of Cherry Creek. Many new
homes have been constructed in the first phase and the Commission has
approved preliminary plats for additional phases.
The developer now proposes to construct a private recreation area to serve the
residents of the subdivision. The 5.45± acre site will contain 2 tennis courts, a
half -court basketball court, swimming pools, a clubhouse and playground.
Forty-two (42) parking spaces will be located on the site. Only the pool area will
be enclosed by fencing. Much of the site will remain tree -covered. The
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clubhouse building will have space for a small P.O.A. office. There will be no
unrelated office use in the building. The building will be constructed of stone
veneer base with vertical cedar siding and a metal standing -seam roof. The site
will also contain a gazebo and a kiosk which will provide a drop-off/pick-up point.
There will be no lighting of the tennis courts; however, there will be minimal
lighting provided around the parking areas. Lighting will be located and designed
so as not to spill into the adjacent residential properties. A single driveway onto
the site is shown from the roadway to the north. A secondary access may be
provided from a roadway to the west. Access will be maintained to an adjacent
property to the south by a 10 -foot asphalt driveway.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. On November 17, 2004,
the applicant submitted responses to issues raised at Subdivision Committee
and reflected in the analysis above. There is no bill of assurance issue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Staff Comments and Conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5
and 6 of the staff report.
2. Throughout the construction process, access must be maintained to the
adjacent property to the south.
3. Lighting must be shielded downward and into the site.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 16, 2004)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. One
person was present in support of the application. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined
in the "Staff Recommendation" above. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
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