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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8350 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8350 NAME: Walker Short -form PD-R and Right of way abandonment for Oakwood Road and Cedar Street LOCATION: Located at 4001 Oakwood Road DEVELOPER: Edward and Danyelle Walker 5105 Kavanaugh Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72207 1;1 1R\/FYnR- James L. Butler 5323 John F. Kennedy Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 0.25 + acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family Single-family residential -M FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Single-family residential — variation from the Hillcrest Design Overlay District to allow a reduced rear yard setback. VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: None requested. The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow a new home to be constructed on the site. The property is located in an area covered by the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The applicant is proposing the new home's rear building setback less than the typical 25-foot rear yard setback. The Hillcrest Design Overlay District states the setbacks for the principal structure shall be as required for the zoning district except for the front -yard setback which must be aligned with the adjoining residential structures within 10 percent variation. FILE NO.: Z-8350 (Cont. The request also includes the abandonment of a portion of North Cedar Street and an unrecorded dedication of Oakwood Road. The portion of Cedar Street to be abandoned is a 30-foot by 132.11 foot area containing 3,963.30 square feet or 0.087 acres. The abandonment is the west 1/2 of North Cedar Street. The eastern'/2 was previously abandoned. The area of abandonment would become the front yard area of the new residence. The request also includes the abandonment of an 8 foot by 50 foot portion of street which does not appear to have been previously dedicated. to the City. There is a paved drive approximately eight to nine feet wide extending from the currently dedicated right of way of Oakwood Road to Cedar Hill Road. The area of Oakwood Road proposed for abandonment contains approximately 400 square feet and would become the rear yard area for the new home. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located at the end of Oakwood Road abutting Oakwood Road and Cedar Hill Road. The site is treed with undergrowth of brush. The topography of the lot is very steep sloping upward from Oakwood to the south. Oakwood Road adjacent to the site is a very narrow paved strip approximately nine feet wide. There are a number of condo developments and apartments in the area. The area to the east is primarily single-family and the area to the west is a City of Little Rock Park. Cedar Street does not exist adjacent to the site. As stated, Oakwood Road is a narrow unimproved street. Cedar Hill Road is a narrow unimproved street with open ditches for drainage. There are no sidewalks in the immediate area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS - As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area property owners. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the Hillcrest Residents Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Drainage easements should be maintained in the right-of-way to convey storm water from adjacent property. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 6. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. 2 FILE NO.: Z-8350 (Cont. Enter : 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 meter location. Central Arkansas Water has no existing or planned facilities located within these roads and rights -of -way and has no objection to closure and abandonment of easement rights in the area described. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICALIDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a short form PD-R to rezone the site from R-2, Single-family to Planned Residential Development to allow a new single family home to be constructed on the site with a reduced rear yard setback. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Oakwood Road is shown as a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets, which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in -the immediate vicinity. Neic Action Plan: This area is covered by the Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Housing Goal states: "a Hillcrest Overlay District that will require Planned Unit Development for reclassification/redevelopment of land use (zoning), density, setbacks, of other changes to the existing infrastructure of the neighborhood." Landscape: No comment. 3 FILE NO.: Z-8350 Cont. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 29, 2008) Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Mr. Tony Curtis were present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating the request included the right of way abandonment for North Cedar Street and the abandonment for Oakwood Road. Staff stated they had review four documents and all contradicted if the right of way for these roadways were in place. Staff stated the request also involved a request for a rezoning from R2, Single-family to PD-R to allow the construction of a new home with a reduced rear yard setback. Staff stated once the right of way was abandoned for Cedar Street the front of the home would have a 25-foot front yard setback. Staff stated even with the right of way abandonment for Oakwood Road, due to the triangular shape of the property, a variance would be required. There was a general discussion of the item by the Committee members. Commissioner Rector questioned Mr. Curtis as to the status of the right of way. Mr. Curtis stated based on the fire maps it appeared the right of way for Cedar Street did exist. Mr. Curtis stated previously the owner to the east requested and the City abandoned one-half of the street but it did not appear this section was ever abandoned. Commissioner Rector stated he felt it important after the City had completed their process, if Mr. Walker was successful, he should address the Court for a quiet title of the rights of way abandoned. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies. The Commission suggested the applicant work with staff to clarify the issues in need of addressing. 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 has provided staff with the additional information requested at the May 29, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. The home is proposed as a two-story home with a basement which will be used as the garage and an unfinished crawl space. The height of the home will comply with the DOD and is proposed with a maximum height of 39 feet. Residential development standard established by the Hillcrest Design Overlay District states the residential regulations shall apply to any residential zoned land within the district boundaries. Although the overlay district does not regulate the style and character of Hillcrest housing, new construction and additions should be respectful of the prevailing styles of the neighborhood. The compatible design of housing contributes to the richness of the history and architectural character of Hillcrest. Attached, unfinished spaces, such as storage areas and above -ground basements, shall be included as part of the permitted floor area at fifty (50) percent of the measured area. Crawlspaces or similar spaces that must be accessed from outside the main structure are excluded from the permitted floor area. 0 FILE NO.: Z-8350 (Cont. The lot contains approximately 11,463 square feet and was a legal lot of record at the time of adoption of the DOD. The home is proposed with more than one floor with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 49.9 percent. Based on the lot size a FAR of 55 percent is permitted. The mass section limits the maximum lot coverage for all structures under roof to fifty (50) percent. The lot coverage of the proposed structure is 20 percent. All setbacks shall be as required for the zoning district, except the front yard setback for the principal structure shall be aligned with the current setbacks of the adjoining residential structures within ten (10) percent variation, but no structure may be within the setback. The home is proposed with a front yard setback as typically required per the ordinance. The rear yard setback is indicated less than the 25-foot typical ordinance standard. The rear -lot setbacks and accessory building coverage within the twenty -five-foot setback from the rear property line shall be no more than forty (40) percent of the area in that section. The applicant is not proposing the placement of any structure within the rear yard setback, resulting in a rear lot coverage of zero. The maximum building height shall be thirty-nine (39) feet or two and one-half (2 1 /2) stories, measured from the "grade plane" to the ridge -line of the highest roof surface. In addition, new buildings and additions shall be constructed to an elevation that is within one story of the adjacent residential structures. The home is proposed with two stories and a basement. The maximum height proposed for the home is 39 feet as measured from the grade plane to the ridgeline of the highest roof surface. Retaining walls will be located on the site with a maximum height of six feet. A decorative fence will be located along the southern perimeter of the site with a maximum height of six feet. The request includes the abandonment of North Cedar Street and a portion of Oakwood Road. The North Cedar Street portion proposed for abandonment is the west '/2 of North Cedar Street contained within a 30-foot by 132.11-foot strip. The street is currently undeveloped and the previously abandoned eastern Y2 is being used by the property owner as parking for an apartment complex. Oakwood Road does not appear to have been dedicated but is being used by the neighborhood as a connection to Cedar Hill Road. The drive is approximately eight to nine feet wide. The request includes the closure of the area as a public access. Based on comments received from the various utility companies there is no objection to the closure of Oakwood Road. The area of North Cedar Street will be maintained as a drainage and utility easement as requested by the Public Works Department and the electrical utility company. Property, if for any reason, that cannot be developed without violating the standards of the DOD shall be reviewed through the planned zoning district (PZD) section of the zoning ordinance, with the intent to devise a workable development plan which is consistent with the purpose and intent of the overlay 5 FILE NO.: Z-8350 (Cont. standards. The developer is seeing a variation from the year yard setback requirement through a PRD rezoning as required by the ordinance. The developer has indicated the reasoning for placing the building as proposed is the lot shape and the topography of the site. With the placement of the structure as indicated this will allow for a better building site thus reducing the overall total height of the home. Staff is supportive of the request. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the construction of the new home as proposed with a reduced rear yard setback will significantly impact the development or the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested abandonment for North Cedar Street and Oakwood Road subject to the area of North Cedar Street being maintained as a drainage and utility easement. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 19, 2008) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated they could not determine if the right of way for Oakwood Road was ever received by the City. Staff stated they were continuing to research the right of way issue with assistance of the applicant to determine the status of the right of way and the need for abandonment and/or the status of any easements, which may be in place for access on this drive. Staff stated the applicant had requested and staff felt the request appropriate for a deferral of the item to the August 7, 2008, public hearing to allow staff and the applicant time to determine the right of way issue for Oakwood Road. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the abandonment request for North Cedar Street subject to the area being retained as a utility easement. no FILE NO.: Z-8350 (Cont. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval as recommended by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7 August 7, 2008 FILE NO.: Z-8350 NAME: Walker Short -form PD-R and Right of way abandonment for Oakwood Road and Cedar Street LOCATION: Located at 4001 Oakwood Road DEVELOPER: Edward and Danyelle Walker 5105 Kavanaugh Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR: James L. Butler 5323 John F. Kennedy Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 0.25 + acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family Single-family residential FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Single-family residential — variation from the Hillcrest Design Overlay District to allow a reduced rear yard setback. VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow a new home to be constructed on the site. The property is located in an area covered by the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The applicant is proposing the new home's rear building setback less than the typical 25-foot rear yard setback. The Hillcrest Design Overlay District states the setbacks for the principal structure shall be as required for the zoning district except for the front -yard setback which must be aligned with the adjoining residential structures within 10 percent variation. August 7, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8350 The request also includes the abandonment of a portion of North Cedar Street and an unrecorded dedication of Oakwood Road. The portion of Cedar Street to be abandoned is a 30-foot by 132.11 foot area containing 3,963.30 square feet or 0.087 acres. The abandonment is the west '/2 of North Cedar Street. The eastern '/2 was previously abandoned. The area of abandonment would become the front yard area of the new residence. The request also includes the abandonment of an 8 foot by 50 foot portion of street which does not appear to have been previously dedicated to the City. There is a paved drive approximately eight to nine feet wide extending from the currently dedicated right of way of Oakwood Road to Cedar Hill Road. The area of Oakwood Road proposed for abandonment contains approximately 400 square feet and would become the rear yard area for the new home. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located at the end of Oakwood Road abutting Oakwood Road and Cedar Hill Road. The site is treed with undergrowth of brush. The topography of the lot is very steep sloping upward from Oakwood to the south. Oakwood Road adjacent to the site is a very narrow paved strip approximately nine feet wide. There are a number of condo developments and apartments in the area. The area to the east is primarily single-family and the area to the west is a City of Little Rock Park. Cedar Street does not exist adjacent to the site. As stated, Oakwood Road is a narrow unimproved street. Cedar Hill Road is a narrow unimproved street with open ditches for drainage. There are no sidewalks in the immediate area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area property owners. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the Hillcrest Residents Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Drainage easements should be maintained in the right-of-way to convey storm water from adjacent property. 2 August 7, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8350 E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 6. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. 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 meter location. Central Arkansas Water has no existing or planned facilities located within these roads and rights -of -way and has no objection to closure and abandonment of easement rights in the area described. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a short form PD-R to rezone the site from R-2, Single-family to Planned Residential Development to allow a new single family home to be constructed on the site with a reduced rear yard setback. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Oakwood Road is shown as a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets, which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Plan.- This area is covered by the Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Housing Goal states: "a Hillcrest Overlay District that will require Planned Unit Development for reclassification/redevelopment of land use 3 August 7, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8350 (zoning), density, setbacks, of other changes to the existing infrastructure of the neighborhood." Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 29, 2008) Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Mr. Tony Curtis were present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating the request included the right of way abandonment for North Cedar Street and the abandonment for Oakwood Road. Staff stated they had review four documents and all contradicted if the right of way for these roadways were in place. Staff stated the request also involved a request for a rezoning from R2, Single-family to PD-R to allow the construction of a new home with a reduced rear yard setback. Staff stated once the right of way was abandoned for Cedar Street the front of the home would have a 25-foot front yard setback. Staff stated even with the right of way abandonment for Oakwood Road, due to the triangular shape of the property, a variance would be required. There was a general discussion of the item by the Committee members. Commissioner Rector questioned Mr. Curtis as to the status of the right of way. Mr. Curtis stated based on the fire maps it appeared the right of way for Cedar Street did exist. Mr. Curtis stated previously the owner to the east requested and the City abandoned one-half of the street but it did not appear this section was ever abandoned. Commissioner Rector stated he felt it important after the City had completed their process, if Mr. Walker was successful, he should address the Court for a quiet title of the rights of way abandoned. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies. The Commission suggested the applicant work with staff to clarify the issues in need of addressing. 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 has provided staff with the additional information requested at the May 29, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. The home is proposed as a two-story home with a basement which will be used as the garage and an unfinished crawl space. The height of the home will comply with the DOD and is proposed with a maximum height of 39 feet. Residential development standard established by the Hillcrest Design Overlay District states the residential regulations shall apply to any residential zoned land within the district boundaries. Although the overlay district does not regulate the El August 7, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8350 style and character of Hillcrest housing, new construction and additions should be respectful of the prevailing styles of the neighborhood. The compatible design of housing contributes to the richness of the history and architectural character of Hillcrest. Attached, unfinished spaces, such as storage areas and above -ground basements, shall be included as part of the permitted floor area at fifty (50) percent of the measured area. Crawlspaces or similar spaces that must be accessed from outside the main structure are excluded from the permitted floor area. The lot contains approximately 11,463 square feet and was a legal lot of record at the time of adoption of the DOD. The home is proposed with more than one floor with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 49.9 percent. Based on the lot size a FAR of 55 percent is permitted. The mass section limits the maximum lot coverage for all structures under roof to fifty (50) percent. The lot coverage of the proposed structure is 20 percent. All setbacks shall be as required for the zoning district, except the front yard setback for the principal structure shall be aligned with the current setbacks of the adjoining residential structures within ten (10) percent variation, but no structure may be within the setback. The home is proposed with a front yard setback as typically required per the ordinance. The rear yard setback is indicated less than the 25-foot typical ordinance standard. The rear -lot setbacks and accessory building coverage within the twenty -five-foot setback from the rear property line shall be no more than forty (40) percent of the area in that section. The applicant is not proposing the placement of any structure within the rear yard setback, resulting in a rear lot coverage of zero. The maximum building height shall be thirty-nine (39) feet or two and one-half (2 1/2) stories, measured from the "grade plane" to the ridge -line of the highest roof surface. In addition, new buildings and additions shall be constructed to an elevation that is within one story of the adjacent residential structures. The home is proposed with two stories and a basement. The maximum height proposed for the home is 39 feet as measured from the grade plane to the ridgeline of the highest roof surface. Retaining walls will be located on the site with a maximum height of six feet. A decorative fence will be located along the southern perimeter of the site with a maximum height of six feet. The request includes the abandonment of North Cedar Street -and a portion of Oakwood Road. The North Cedar Street portion proposed for abandonment is the west Y2 of North Cedar Street contained within a 30-foot by 132.11-foot strip. August 7, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8350 The street is currently undeveloped and the previously abandoned eastern '/2 is being used by the property owner as parking for an apartment complex. Oakwood Road does not appear to have been dedicated but is being used by the neighborhood as a connection to Cedar Hill Road. The drive is approximately eight to nine feet wide. The request includes the closure of the area as a public access. Based on comments received from the various utility companies there is no objection to the closure of Oakwood Road. The area of North Cedar Street will be maintained as a drainage and utility easement as requested by the Public Works Department and the electrical utility company. Property, if for any reason, that cannot be developed without violating the standards of the DOD shall be reviewed through the planned zoning district (PZD) section of the zoning ordinance, with the intent to devise a workable development plan which is consistent with the purpose and intent of the overlay standards. The developer is seeing a variation from the year yard setback requirement through a PRD rezoning as required by the ordinance. The developer has indicated the reasoning for placing the building as proposed is the lot shape and the topography of the site. With the placement of the structure as indicated this will allow for a better building site thus reducing the overall total height of the home. Staff is supportive of the request. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the construction of the new home as proposed with a reduced rear yard setback will significantly impact the development or the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested abandonment for North Cedar Street and Oakwood Road subject to the area of North Cedar Street being maintained as a drainage and utility easement. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 19, 2008) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated they could not determine if the right of way for Oakwood Road was ever received by the City. Staff stated they were continuing to research the right of way issue with assistance of the applicant to determine the status of the right of way and the need for abandonment and/or the status of any easements, which may be in place for access on this drive. Staff stated the applicant had requested and staff felt the request appropriate C August 7, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8350 for a deferral of the item to the August 7, 2008, public hearing to allow staff and the applicant time to determine the right of way issue for Oakwood Road. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the abandonment request for North Cedar Street subject to the area being retained as a utility easement. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval as recommended by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. VA ITEM NO.: 11. Z--8350 NAME: Walker Short -form PD-R and Right of way abandonment for Oakwood Road and Cedar Street LOCATION: located at 4001 Oakwood Road 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. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than June 13, 2008. 2. Provide letters from the five utility companies stating their desire for the retention of easements within the abandoned rights of way. 3. Provide from the abstract company or legal counsel the reversionary rights of the right of way to be abandoned. 4. Provide the total building height of the structure. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Condition 1. Drainage easements should be maintained in the right-of-way to convey storm water from adjacent property. 2. Per City records, Cedar Street right-of-way does not exist adjacent to Lot 6. Per City records, Oakwood Road right-of-way does not exist adjacent to Lot 6. 3. The City plat maps indicate Lot 6 was previously subdivided. Please research to determine if in fact this lot was previously subdivided. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 6. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. 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 meter location. Central Arkansas Water has no existing or planned facilities located within these roads and rights -of -way and has no objection to closure and abandonment of easement rights in the area described. Item # 11. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a short form PD-R to rezone the site from R-2, Single-family to Planned Residential Development to allow a new single family home to be constructed on the site with a reduced rear yard setback. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Oakwood Road is shown as a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is covered by the Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Housing Goal states: "a Hillcrest Overlay District that will require Planned Unit Development for reclassification/redevelopment of land use (zoning), density, setbacks, of other changes to the existing infrastructure of the neighborhood." 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, June 4, 2008. Item # 11.