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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8221 Staff AnalysisJune 7, 2007 ITEM NO.: 13 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: 1. SITE LOCATION: FILE NO_: Z-8221 Sienna Lake Subdivision Recreation — Conditional Use Permit Sienna Lake Drive Cooper Land Development/Crafton, Tull A conditional use permit is requested to allow construction of a Subdivision recreation area on this R-2 zoned, 2.4 acre tract. The site is located on the north side of Sienna Lake Drive, '/ mile north of Crystal Valley Road, in the new Sienna Lake Subdivision. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The private recreation area is to serve the residents of the new Subdivision which is developing around the site. The master plan for the subdivision identifies the community center. The use is compatible with the neighborhood. All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, any residents within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the SWLR United for Progress and Crystal Valley Neighborhood Associations were notified of this proposal. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Parking for the community center will be constructed in two phases as the subdivision builds out. The first phase will contain 23 parking spaces and a single driveway off of Sienna Lake Drive. The second phase provides another driveway and 28 more parking spaces. It is also anticipated that many residents will walk or bike to the site. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. June 7, 2007 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8221 The zoning buffer ordinance requires an average seventeen foot (17) wide street buffer along the street and in no case less than half. This minimal average appears to be deficient. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: Provide pedestrian crossing to community center including signage and other improvements required by AASHTO Green Book standards. Contact Bill Henry, Traffic Engineering, at 379-1816 for additional information. 2. Per the Land Alteration regulations slopes cannot exceed 3:1. In some cases, retaining walls are installed to meet 3:1 slope requirements. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer not available to this property at this time. Sewer project under construction but not accepted into Little Rock Wastewater System at this time. Entergy: No Comment received. CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted. AT&T (SBC): No Comment received. Water: A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. 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 water facilities. is June 7, 2007 ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8221 Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 17, 2007) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted additional information was needed regarding building design, days and hours of operation, site lighting, fencing, signage and dumpster location. Staff asked if there would be a concession stand, restaurant or bar use on the site. The applicant was asked to label undisturbed areas on the plan. Public Works, Landscape and Utility Comments were discussed. Staff asked for an appropriate pedestrian crossing to provide access from the sidewalk located on the other side of Sienna Lake Drive. The applicant was instructed to contact the other reviewing agencies regarding their comments. In response to a question from staff, the applicant explained the phasing plan for the parking area. The applicant was instructed to respond to staff issues by May 23, 2007. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission STAFF ANALYSIS: Sienna Lake is a new residential subdivision developing in west Little Rock, north of Crystal Valley Road and Stagecoach Road. In conjunction with the subdivision, the developers are proposing to construct a private subdivision recreation area on this 2.4 acre, R-2 zoned site. The recreation area will include a community center building, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and parking. The parking will be developed in two phases as the subdivision builds out. The community center building will be constructed of brick and lap siding with a pitched, shingled roof. The building will contain a lobby, clubroom, kitchen area with microwave, exercise room, storage, equipment room, bathrooms and a bathhouse with changing areas. The building will be accessed by a POA issued card key. It will be unmanned. Days of operation will be seven days a week, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Site lighting will be directed downward and into the site. The fencing around the pool area and playground will be 6-foot block painted metal and chainlink fence will be constructed around the tennis courts as is 3 June 7, 2007 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8221 customary. A single dumpster will be located on the site and will be screened as required. The dumpster location will change as the second phase of the parking lot is developed. Signage will consist of a wall sign and a single, 32 square foot, 6-foot tall ground mounted sign. The applicant has responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee. There currently is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. The bill of assurance will be drafted to be specific for this use. There will be no concession stand, bar or restaurant on this site. A variance is requested to allow a slight reduction in the required street buffer width of 15.6. The buffer will average 12 feet because of the steep topography and the close proximately of a neighbor to the north. To mitigate the impact of the reduced street buffer, the applicant has proposed a 25% increase in the landscape requirements within the street perimeter landscape strip and, to keep an undisturbed area of .22 acres in the northeast corner of the site. Pedestrian crosswalks and ramps will be installed which will conform to AASHTO Green Book standards. The tennis court has been moved to allow for 3:1 slopes between the courts and the remainder of the improvements. The adjacent lake will be used for storm water detention. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues. Staff supports the proposed C.U.P. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda Staff Report. Staff recommends approval of the requested reduction in street buffer width subject to a 25% increase in plant materials being planted in the street perimeter landscape strip and the .22 acre area at the northeast corner of the site being maintain as undisturbed area. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 7, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. 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 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position. C!