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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7966 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7966 NAME: St. John's Baptist Church Short -form PD -R LOCATION: 2901 South Main Street DEVELOPER: St. John's Baptist Church 2601 — 2617 South Main Street Little Rock, AR 72206 ENGINEER: Caradine & Company 2200 South Main Street Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 0.70 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: R-3, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential PROPOSED ZONING: PD -R PROPOSED USE: Multi -family — Elderly Housing VARIAN C ESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The request is to rezone this site from R-3, Single-family to PD -R to allow the construction of a small-scale elderly multi -family housing development to serve the elderly members within the St. John's congregation, as well as the surrounding community. The proposal includes the construction of three (3) buildings with a total of twelve (12) one -bedroom units ranging in size from 580 square feet to 630 square feet. The proposed construction will be light framed wood with brick and vinyl siding veneer. The applicant is also requesting the alley that separates the property be closed to provide for a new interior parking lot that will service the new apartment buildings. The proposed development will be of similar scale to current public housing development in the area. ILE NO.: Z-7966 (Cont. The applicant has indicated there is not a Bill of Assurance in effect for the property. According to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office no recorded Bill of Assurance on the subject property existed past 1994. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant. There are single-family homes located to the east, west and south of the site with a number of vacant lots. To the east of the site, along Cumberland Street, is a Little Rock Housing Authority complex with a number of the units currently vacant and boarded. To the north of the site is also a Little Rock Housing Authority development with most appearing to be occupied. To the northwest of the site is property owned and occupied by the Church. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site along with the Meadow Brook Neighborhood Association and the Community Outreach Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along East 29th Street within the right-of-way in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. Place fence behind future sidewalk. 2. Install handicap ramp at intersection on existing sidewalk along Main Street. 3. Turn around must be provided for cars attempting to enter security gate from East 29th Street. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of Main Street and East 29th Street and Martel Street and East 29th Street. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 8. No obstructions to visibility shall be located within triangular area at least 15 feet from the intersecting right-of-way lines at the intersections. 9. Place a circular median in the center of the proposed drive for the placement of the call box. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. FA FILE NO.: Z-7966 (Cont.) _ Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Install a 20 -foot access gate. Place hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #2 — the South Main Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a PRD for elderly housing, fourplexes. A land use plan amendment for a change to Multifamily is a separate item on this agenda (LU05-08-04). Master Street Plan: All the streets in the general area are shown as Local Streets. Local Streets primary function is to provide access to adjacent property. With the proposed density increase improvements to Local Street Standards may be required. Bicycle Plan: The Master Street Plan shows a Class III Bicycle Route along Main Street. A Class III shares the paved roadway between motorized vehicles and bicycles. No additional right-of-way is proposed. Historic Districts: The applicant's property is not in a local historic district. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is with in the South End Area Improvement Revision "A Nei hborhood Action Plan". Under the Improve Housing Stock goal, the Plan calls for " making infill housing compatible with existing neighborhood pattern of massing, setback, etc and multifamily blend in with existing neighborhood". A second objective states "develop vacant lots with new housing". It should be noted that the Plan did identify this area as a possible site to acquire for additional parkland. 3 FILE NO.: Z-7966 (Cont. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. The proposed trees, shown along East 29th Street, need to exchange location with the proposed sidewalk. Thus, the sidewalk will be in the right-of-way and the trees out of the right-of-way. The dumpster is shown abutting the property line and seems to have an excessively large dumpster pad. This dumpster must be moved north a minimum of 9 feet. In addition, screening of this dumpster is shown, with evergreen shrubs, planted on a separate parcel of land. This is not allowed. A tree is required every 30 feet along Main Street and the southern property lines. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 8, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff stated the applicant was proposing to develop the site with twelve (12) units of elderly housing. Staff stated elderly housing was a specifically defined use in the zoning ordinance and questioned if the development would have any ancillary services to serve' the development. Staff also requested the applicant define the age of the potential occupants. Staff stated the proposed dumpster location was adjacent to single-family property located to the south. Staff also stated the indicated screening did not meet screening as stated in the zoning ordinance and the screening was located on the adjacent property. Staff questioned if any common open space would be provided for the development. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated gate location did not meet minimum ordinance standards. Staff stated a minimum of 30 -feet of stacking would be required from the edge of pavement. Staff also stated a radial dedication would be required at the intersection of Main Street and East 29th Street and Martel Street and East 29th Street. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated compliance with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance was required. Staff also stated the proposed trees and sidewalk along East 29th Street needed to be reversed to allow the trees to be located outside the right-of-way and the sidewalk to be placed within the right-of-way. Staff stated the dumpster would need to be relocated to the north to allow a minimum of 9 -feet of landscaping between the dumpster and the property line. Staff also stated a tree every 30 -feet would be required along Main Street and along the southern property line. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 4 FILE NO.: Z-7966 Cont. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the December 8, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised site plan indicates the proposed dumpster on the applicant's property along with a minimum landscape strip of nine feet, as required by the ordinance. The site plan has also relocated the sidewalk onto the City right-of-way and placed the required street trees on the applicant's property. Fencing has been indicated as a wrought iron fence with brick support pillars approximately 30 -feet on center. The fence has been indicated at a maximum of six feet in height. The construction materials are proposed as modular face brick and vinyl siding with fiberglass columns. The roof shingles will be architectural style and the windows will be vinyl single hung low -e glass with thermal break. The material on the fagade will be installed in a manner that compliments the existing character of the neighborhood. According to the applicant, the church is currently providing ancillary services through one of its existing ministries that provides a variety of caretaker services and meals to the elderly in the community at the church facility, which is within one block of the proposed development. The development is proposed as a gated development. The revised site plan indicates a single drive from West 29th Street with a minimum stacking distance of 35.8 feet. A single call box will be placed at the entrance to the site with a turn -around to allow persons not able to enter the site an escape without backing into West 29th Street. The total land area of the development s 33,694 square feet. The site plan includes the placement of 18,851 square feet of common open space. This results in 55 percent of the site being maintained as common open space. The Planned Residential Development Ordinance typically requires the placement of 10 to 15 percent of the site in common open space. The indicated open space is more than adequate to meet this minimum ordinance requirement. The site plan includes parking for twelve (12) residents and guests. Based on typically minimum ordinance requirements for an elderly housing development (0.5 spaces per unit) the development would require six (6) parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the typically minimum parking demand. The site plan does not include the placement of signage. Staff would recommend if signage is desired signage be limited to signage allowed in Multi -family zones or a single sign a maximum of six (6) feet in height and twenty-four (24) square feet in area. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The development is proposed as three buildings containing twelve units of elderly housing. Elderly housing is a 5 FILE NO.: Z-7966 (Cont.) specifically defined use in the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The ordinance defines Elderly Housing as a development with three or more dwelling units specifically designed and intended for occupancy by the elderly. This use typically provides ancillary services on-site, such as transportation, recreation, and common dining facilities. The applicant has indicated ancillary services will be provided through the church's existing ministry. In addition, an age limit has not been defined for occupancy but staff would recommend limiting the age of residents to the age as defined by Federal Regulation for elderly persons and this limit be placed on potential residents during screening. To staff's knowledge there are no other outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the development of the site with elderly housing units should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties and if developed as proposed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends that the age of residents be limited to the Federal Regulation for elderly persons and this limit be placed on potential residents during screening. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 5, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the requested subject to compliance with the comments and conditions' outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the agenda staff report. Staff noted the City's Storm Water Detention Ordinance would not apply to the proposed development. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval the applicant's request for a alley abandonment located within the development. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to allow the item to be placed for inclusion on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. D January 5, 2006 ITEM NO.: 15.1 NAME: St. John's Baptist Church Short -form PD -R LOCATION: 2901 South Main Street DEVELOPER: St. John's Baptist Church 2601 — 2617 South Main Street Little Rock, AR 72206 ENGINEER: Caradine & Company 2200 South Main Street Little Rock, AR 72206 FILE NO.: Z-7966 AREA: 0.70 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: R-3, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential PROPOSED ZONING: PD -R PROPOSED USE: Multi -family — Elderly Housing VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The request is to rezone this site from R-3, Single-family to PD -R to allow the construction of a small-scale elderly multi -family housing development to serve the elderly members within the St. John's congregation, as well as the surrounding community. The proposal includes the construction of three (3) buildings with a total of twelve (12) one -bedroom units ranging in size from 580 square feet to 630 square feet. The proposed construction will be light framed wood with brick and vinyl siding veneer. The applicant is also requesting the alley that separates the property be closed to provide for a new interior parking lot that will service the new apartment buildings. The proposed development will be of similar scale to current public housing development in the area. January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 15.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7966 The applicant has indicated there is not a Bill of Assurance in effect for the property. According to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office no recorded Bill of Assurance on the subject property existed past 1994. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant. There are single-family homes located to the east, west and south of the site with a number of vacant lots. To the east of the site, along Cumberland Street, is a Little Rock Housing Authority complex with a number of the units currently vacant and boarded. To the north of the site is also a Little Rock Housing Authority development with most appearing to be occupied. To the northwest of the site is property owned and occupied by the Church. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site along with the Meadow Brook Neighborhood Association and the Community Outreach Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along East 29th Street within the right-of-way in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. Place fence behind future sidewalk. 2. Install handicap ramp at intersection on existing sidewalk along Main Street. 3. Turn around must be provided for cars attempting to enter security gate from East 29th Street. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of Main Street and East 29th Street and Martel Street and East 29th Street. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 8. No obstructions to visibility shall be located within triangular area at least 15 feet from the intersecting right-of-way lines at the intersections. 9. Place a circular median in the center of the proposed drive for the placement of the call box. K January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 15.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7966 E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Install a 20 -foot access gate. Place hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information County Planning: No comment. CATH: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #2 — the South Main Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHN ICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a PRD for elderly housing, fourplexes. A land use plan amendment for a change to Multifamily is a separate item on this agenda (LU05-08-04). Master Street Plan: All the streets in the general area are shown as Local Streets. Local Streets primary function is to provide access to adjacent property. With the proposed density increase improvements to Local Street Standards may be required. Bicycle Plan: The Master Street Plan shows a Class III Bicycle Route along Main Street. A Class III shares the paved roadway between motorized vehicles and bicycles. No additional right-of-way is proposed. Historic Districts: The applicant's property is not in a local historic district. 3 January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 15.1 FILE NO.: Z-7966 City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is with in the South End Area Improvement Revision "A Neighborhood Action Plan". Under the Improve Housing Stock goal, the Plan calls for " making infill housing compatible with existing neighborhood pattern of massing, setback, etc and multifamily blend in with existing neighborhood". A second objective states "develop vacant lots with new housing". It should be noted that the Plan did identify this area as a possible site to acquire for additional parkland. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. The proposed trees, shown along East 29th Street, need to exchange location with the proposed sidewalk. Thus, the sidewalk will be in the right-of-way and the trees out of the right-of-way. The dumpster is shown abutting the property line and seems to have an excessively large dumpster pad. This dumpster must be moved north a minimum of 9 feet. In addition, screening of this dumpster is shown, with evergreen shrubs, planted on a separate parcel of land. This is not allowed. A tree is required every 30 feet along Main Street and the southern property lines. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 8, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff stated the applicant was proposing to develop the site with twelve (12) units of elderly housing. Staff stated elderly housing was a specifically defined use in the zoning ordinance and questioned if the development would have any ancillary services to serve the development. Staff also requested the applicant define the age of the potential occupants. Staff stated the proposed dumpster location was adjacent to single-family property located to the south. Staff also stated the indicated screening did not meet screening as stated in the zoning ordinance and the screening was located on the adjacent property. Staff questioned if any common open space would be provided for the development. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated gate location did not meet minimum ordinance standards. Staff stated a minimum of 30 -feet of stacking would be required from the edge of pavement. Staff also stated a radial dedication would be required at the intersection of Main Street and East 29th Street and Martel Street and East 29th Street. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated compliance with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance was required. Staff also stated the proposed N January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 15.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7966 trees and sidewalk along East 29th Street needed to be reversed to allow the trees to be located outside the right-of-way and the sidewalk to be placed within the right-of-way. Staff stated the dumpster would need to be relocated to the north to allow a minimum of 9 -feet of landscaping between the dumpster and the property line. Staff also stated a tree every 30 -feet would be required along Main Street and along the southern property line. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the December 8, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised site plan indicates the proposed dumpster on the applicant's property along with a minimum landscape strip of nine feet, as required by the ordinance. The site plan has also relocated the sidewalk onto the City right-of-way and placed the required street trees on the applicant's property. Fencing has been indicated as a wrought iron fence with brick support pillars approximately 30 -feet on center. The fence has been indicated at a maximum of six feet in height. The construction materials are proposed as modular face brick and vinyl siding with fiberglass columns. The roof shingles will be architectural style and the windows will be vinyl single hung low -e glass with thermal break. The material on the fagade will be installed in a manner that compliments the existing character of the neighborhood. According to the applicant, the church is currently providing ancillary services through one of its existing ministries that provides a variety of caretaker services and meals to the elderly in the community at the church facility, which is within one block of the proposed development. The development is proposed as a gated development. The revised site plan indicates a single drive from West 29th Street with a minimum stacking distance of 35.8 feet. A single call box will be placed at the entrance to the site with a turn -around to allow persons not able to enter the site an escape without backing into West 29th Street. The total land area of the developments 33,694 square feet. The site plan includes the placement of 18,851 square feet of common open space. This results in 55 percent of the site being maintained as common open space. The Planned Residential Development Ordinance typically requires the placement of 5 January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 15.1 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7966 10 to 15 percent of the site in common open space. The indicated open space is more than adequate to meet this minimum ordinance requirement. The site plan includes parking for twelve (12) residents and guests. Based on typically minimum ordinance requirements for an elderly housing development (0.5 spaces per unit) the development would require six (6) parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the typically minimum parking demand. The site plan does not include the placement of signage. Staff would recommend if signage is desired signage be limited to signage allowed in Multi -family zones or a single sign a maximum of six (6) feet in height and twenty-four (24) square feet in area. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The development is proposed as three buildings containing twelve units of elderly housing. Elderly housing is a specifically defined use in the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The ordinance defines Elderly Housing as a development with three or more dwelling units specifically designed and intended for occupancy by the elderly. This use typically provides ancillary services on-site, such as transportation, recreation, and common dining facilities. The applicant has indicated ancillary services will be provided through the church's existing ministry. In addition, an age limit has not been defined for occupancy but staff would recommend limiting the age of residents to the age as defined by Federal Regulation for elderly persons and this limit be placed on potential residents during screening. To staffs knowledge there are no other outstanding issues associated with 'the proposed request. Staff feels the development of the site with elderly housing units should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties and if developed as proposed. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends that the age of residents be limited to the Federal Regulation for elderly persons and this limit be placed on potential residents during screening. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 5, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the A January 5, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 15.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7955 requested subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the agenda staff report. Staff noted the City's Storm Water Detention Ordinance would not apply to the proposed development. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval the applicant's request for a alley abandonment located within the development. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to allow the item to be placed for inclusion on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 7 ITEM NO.: 15.1, NAME: St. John's Baptist Church Short -form PD -R LOCATION: 2901 South Main Street Z-7966 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. The site plan includes the placement of a dumpster along with screening along the southern property line. The dumpster is proposed adjacent to the residential to the south. 3. Provide details of the proposed construction materials. 4. Provide details of the proposed fencing including height and construction materials. 5. The site plan indicates the development as elderly housing. The Zoning Ordinance defines Elderly Housing as a development with three or more dwelling units specifically designed and intended for occupancy by the elderly. This use typically provides ancillary services on-site, such as transportation, recreation, and common dining facilities. Will there be any on-site or off-site (through the church) ancillary services? 6. The PRD Ordinance typically requires a residential development to contain 10 to 15 percent of the total site area as common open space. Indicate on the site plan the total common open space provided. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along East 29th Street within the right-of-way in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. Place fence behind future sidewalk. 2. Install handicap ramp at intersection on existing sidewalk along Main Street. 3. Turn around must be provided for cars attempting to enter security gate from East 29th Street. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 5. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of Main Street and East 291h Street and Martel Street and East 29th Street. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 8. No obstructions to visibility shall be located within triangular area at least 15 feet from the intersecting right-of-way lines at the intersections. 9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Enterqy: No comment received. Center -Point Enerav: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Install a 20 -foot access gate. Place hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #2 — the South Main Bus Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a PRD for elderly housing, fourplexes. A land use plan amendment for a change to Multifamily is a separate item on this agenda (LU05-08-04). Master Street Plan: All the streets in the general area are shown as Local Streets. Local Streets primary function is to provide access to adjacent property. With the proposed density increase improvements to Local Street Standards may be required. Bicycle Plan: The Master Street Plan shows a Class III Bicycle Route along Main Street. A Class III shares the paved roadway between motorized vehicles and bicycles. No additional right-of-way is proposed. Historic Districts_ The applicant's property is not in a local historic district. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is with in the South End Area Improvement Revision "A Neighborhood Action Plan". Under the Improve Housing Stock goal, the Plan calls for " making infill housing compatible with existing neighborhood pattern of massing, setback, etc and multifamily blend in with existing neighborhood". A second objective states "develop vacant lots with new housing". It should be noted that the Plan did identify this area as a possible site to acquire for additional parkland. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. The proposed trees, shown along East 29th Street, need to exchange location with the proposed sidewalk. Thus, the sidewalk will be in the right-of-way and the trees out of the right-of-way. The dumpster is shown abutting the property line and seems to have an excessively large dumpster pad. This dumpster must be moved north a minimum of 9 foot. In addition, screening of this dumpster is shown, with evergreen shrubs, planted on a separate parcel of land. This is not allowed. A tree is required every 30 foot along Main Street and the southern property lines. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, December 14, 2005.