HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7879-A Staff AnalysisDecember 7, 2006
ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z -7879-A
NAME: Boyd Homes Inc. Revised Short -form PD -R
LOCATION: Located at 617 Cumberland and 614 Rock Streets
DEVELOPER:
Tina Boyd
617 Cumberland Street
Little Rock, AR 72211
ENGINEER:
Donald Brooks
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.51 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
Fab -2101
Single-family Residential
Revised PD -R
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
PROPOSED USE: Single-family Residential — Placement of a pool within the
Courtyard area.
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
The applicant submitted a request dated November 15, 2006, requesting this item be
withdrawn from consideration. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION;
(DECEMBER 7, 2006)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item indicating the applicant had
submitted a request dated November 15, 2006, requesting the item be withdrawn from
consideration. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal request.
December 7, 2006
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 2-7879-A
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. The motion carried by a
vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 12.
NAME: Boyd Homes Inc. Revised Short -form PD -R
LOCATION: located at 617 Cumberland and 614 Rock Streets
Z -7879-A
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site,
complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof
of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than November 22, 2006. The Office
of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than
November 30, 2006.
2. Provide details of the proposed signage including height and area.
3. Provide written removal of the request for eight foot fences as proposed on the site
plan.
4. This request will require approval from the MacArthur Park Historic District prior to
the item being forwarded to the Board of Directors for final action.
5. Will the pool be for personal use or a community pool?
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
No comment.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this site.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water
regarding the size and location of the water meters.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment.
Item # 12
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Downtown Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Low Density Residential for this property. The applicant has applied
for a short form PD -R to allow signage within the front yard areas of 614 Rock and 617
Cumberland and allow the placement of a swimming pool.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Rock Street is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan
and Cumberland Street is shown as a Collector. These streets may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a
Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary
function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties.
Bicycle Plan: A Class III bike route is shown two blocks east of Rock Street at Sherman
Street. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No
additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be
required.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area
covered by the Downtown Neighborhood Action Plan. The Land Use and Zoning goal
states a need to review sign ordinance to provide regulations to make signs
unobtrusive.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.
Item # 12