HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8264 Staff AnalysisSeptember 27, 2007
ITEM NO.: 18
NAME: Downtown CDC Short -form PD-R
LOCATION: Located at 1802 Rock Street
DEVELOPER:
Boyd Homes Inc for LRCDC
617 Cumberland Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
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Fred Oswald
2115 Louisiana Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.08 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: Y2 lot
R-4, Two-family
Two-family residential
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PROPOSED USE: Single-family residential
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
FILE NO.: Z-8264
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant submitted a request dated September 12, 2007, requesting this item be
withdrawn from consideration without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal
request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 27, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated September 12,
2007, requesting withdrawal of the item without prejudice. Staff stated they were
supportive of the withdrawal request.
September 27, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.. 18 (Cant.
FILE NO.: 2-8264
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 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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ITEM NO.: 18.
NAME: Downtown CDC Short -form PD-R
LOCATION: located at 1802 Rock Street
Planning Staff Comments:
Z-8264
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. The notice must be mailed no later than September 12, 2007. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September
21, 2007.
2. The wall located on the zero lot line will not be allowed windows or doors. If the
distance between the proposed structure and the new structure is less than five feet
the wall must be a fire rated wall. Check with the City of Little Rock Building Codes
Division for additional information.
3. Is there any fencing proposed for the development? If so provide the location of the
fencing along with a note indicating the construction material and height.
4. The site is located within the Central City Overlay District. The District requires the
following criteria:
a. Roofline — a roof pitch of less than 4:12 is prohibited.
b. Materials — the materials of the exterior shell shall be wood, brick or a
material that resembles wood.
c. Entrances — the orientation shall be consistent with that of other structures on
the developed block face.
d. Parking — parking shall be prohibited in the front yard setback.
e. Nonresidential setbacks — Nonresidential new construction shall be sited at
the front property line of the block face.
5. Provide the above details of the proposed construction.
6. Provide the location of the existing driveway and the paved areas on the site plan.
7. The maneuvering room for the new structure does not appear to be adequate.
Variance[Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
Entergy: No comment received.
Item # 18.
Center -Point Enemy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
water meter(s) are required.
Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #6 — the Granite Mountain 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
Short -form Planned Development Residential for new single family home construction.
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.
The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. This
street may require street improvements and right of way dedication.
Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate
vicinity of the development.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area
covered by the Downtown Neighborhood Action Plan. The Housing goal states:
"Redevelop 153 vacant lots and re -occupy 512 vacant houses and 325 vacant
apartments."
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, September 12, 2007.
Item # I8.