HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9322 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-9322
NAME: Townhouse Apartments Short -form PD-R
LOCATION: Located at 15901 Taylor Loop Road
DEVELOPER:
Tan Hong and Pham Phoung
27 Weatherstone Point
Little Rock, AR 72211
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT
Tan Hong and Pham Phoung, Owner
TAG Construction Co. Inc. McKinley Adams, Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
ARCHITECT:
Gordon Duckworth
920 Cape Street
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 0.91-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 — Chenal
CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family
ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential
PROPOSED ZONING: PD-R
PROPOSED USE:
Six (6) units of multi -family housing
VARIANCENVAIVERS: None requested.
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.12
FILE NO.: Z-9322 (Cont.)
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The existing site is approximately 0.91-acres and will be less after right of way
dedication for both Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Drive. The initial site plan
presented with the application will be adjusted once coordination with the required
agencies has occurred. The property is currently zoned R-2, Single-family and the
applicant is proposing to rezone the property to PD-R, Planned Development
Residential. Six (6) total residential units, four (4) along the south side of the site
and two (2) units on the north side of the site, will be separated by two (2) hour fire
rated construction unless local fire marshal required fire sprinkler system. Each
unit will have attached two (2) car garages, which will meet minimum parking
requirements. No ADA accessible parking spaces are required and no residential
units are required to be ADA compliant for this development.
The units are proposed with 1,700 square feet of floor area excluding the garages.
The units are proposed three (3) bedrooms with two (2) bathrooms and a half -bath
powder room.
The building envelope is to be balloon frame construction consisting of wood studs,
wood i-joist floor framing and pre-engineered wood truss roof framing. Structures
are to meet or exceed minimum requirements of the Arkansas Energy Code and
the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. The exterior skin is to be a combination of
fiber cement siding and trim with masonry veneer base and accents. The initial
design language is "Prairie" or "Craftsman" style.
The two (2) building structures are to be angled to one another to open up the site
lines and accommodate vehicular circulation and services. The minimum
landscape requirements will be met or exceeded.
The proposed construction will be concrete slab -on -grad on compacted
engineered fill material to keep finished floor elevation above historical flooding
levels. Recent improvements west of Gooch Drive include an elevated
"mini -levee" and stabilization with stone rep rap on geotextile fabric.
The development in the future may convert to a condominium association but
integration with utilities, metering, management or other factors will need to be
considered.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains a single-family home located on the southeast corner of Taylor
Loop Road and Gooch Drive. The City recently completed a street and drainage
project in this area. Taylor Loop Road has been constructed to a collector street
standard but was striped with two (2) vehicle travel lanes and two (2) bike lanes.
There are single-family homes located north of the site along Gooch Drive and
Taylor Loop Road. There is a developing zero lot line subdivision located to the
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northwest of this site on Bella Rosa Place. South of the site is a single-family
subdivision, Madison Valley. There are townhomes located to the east of the site
with their access drive located on Montgomery Road. Gooch Road is a
narrow unimproved roadway extending south to a dead-end accessing a few
single-family homes.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Westchester
Property Owners Association and the Madison Valley Property Owners
Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMME
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
Taylor Loop Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street.
A dedication of right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required.
2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Gooch Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30-feet from centerline.
3. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Road.
4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 I. The
subject property floods several times per year. The recently completed Taylor
Loop Road street widening project did not alleviate the flooding of this
property.
6. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Gooch Road including
5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should
be located 15.5-feet from centerline.
7. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 1 and (d) will be required
prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than
residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted
and approved prior to the start of construction.
8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the
detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the developer and/or property owner's association.
9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit
from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
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10. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, Travis Herbner, therbner(a-_)littlerock.goy or
501.379.1805 for more information.
11. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets
unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims
for operations on private property. For City of Little Rock service within the
site a turnaround must be provided of sufficient size for City of Little Rock
trash truck or the trash receptacles should be taken to Gooch Road.
12. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy.
13. Show proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with
USPS and City of Little Rock policy design standards.
E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer main extension required with
easements if new sewer service is required for this project. Contact Little Rock
Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any
conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. However, there is a three
phase, overhead power on the north side of this property along Taylor Loop Road
and a single phase power line running along the east side of Gooch Drive.
Construction of the project requires that all applicable clearances to the power lines
be maintained during and after construction of the Townhouses. Contact Entergy
in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing
facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation
of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department
is required.
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3. 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.
4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
5. 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 the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Full Plan review required. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department Captain Tony Rhodes for additional information.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment received.
F. Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior
to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the
review process. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural,
Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov.
Landscape: No comment-
G. Transportation/Planning-
Rock Region Metro: Rock Region Metro suggests constructing sidewalks on
Gooch Road.
Planning Division: This request is located in Chenal Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Residential Low Density Use (RL) for this property. Residential
Low category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed
six (6) dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically
characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or
garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than
six (6) units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2 (Single
Family District) to PD-R (Planned Development Residential) to build six (6)
townhouses units on 0.9 acres of land (6.66 units/acre).
Master Street Plan: North of the property is Taylor Loop Road and it shown as a
Collector on the Master Street Plan. West of the property is Gooch Drive and
it shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a
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Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The
primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. A
Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Taylor Loop Road. Bike Lanes
provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 25, 2018)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview
of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the
request. Staff requested information concerning the proposed signage plan, any
proposed fencing and the proposed construction materials of the buildings. Staff
also requested the maximum building height for the proposed building.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated right of way dedications
were required on both the abutting streets and a radial dedication or right of way
was required at the intersection of the two (2) streets. Staff requested a sketch
grading and drainage plan for the proposed development. Staff stated the City's
Stormwater Detention Ordinance would apply to the development of the site. Staff
stated no residential waste collection service would be provided on private streets.
Staff stated with the site development street improvements to the abutting streets
was required.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff
suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any
questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and cover letter to staff addressing
most of the technical issues associated with the request. The applicant has
provided the proposed signage plan, proposed fencing and the proposed
construction materials of the buildings. The applicant has also noted the maximum
building height for the proposed building.
The request is a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to PD-R, Planned Development
Residential, to allow the site to be redeveloped with six (6) units of townhomes.
The site currently contains 0.91-acres. The land area will be less after right of way
dedication for both Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Drive.
The plan indicates six (6) total residential units; four (4) units located along the
south side of the site and two (2) units on the north side of the site. The units will
be separated by two (2) hour fire rated construction unless the local fire marshal
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requires a fire sprinkler system. Each unit is proposed with an attached
two (2) car garage. The units are proposed with 1,700 square feet of floor area
of heated and cooled space, excluding the garage area. The units are proposed
three (3) bedrooms with two (2) bathrooms and a half -bath powder room. The
maximum building height proposed is 28-feet 6-inches to the roof ridge.
The plan indicates the placement of a ten (10) foot building setback along the
southern perimeter of the site. The plan indicates a 20-foot building setback along
Gooch Road and a minimum setback of 25-feet from Taylor Loop Road. The
minimum building setback along the eastern perimeter is 15-feet.
The site plan indicates the placement of a two (2) car garage for each unit. The
zoning ordinance typically requires multi -family developments to provide one and
one-half (1 '/2) spaces per unit. The parking as indicated is more than adequate to
meet the typical minimum parking requirement.
The applicant indicates no development signage is proposed. Staff recommends
should signage be desired in the future signage be limited to signage allowed in
multi -family zones or a maximum of six (6) feet in height and 24 square feet in sign
area. Building signage, if proposed, should be limited to a maximum of ten (10)
percent of the fagade area abutting the public streets.
The applicant has indicated there will not be fences placed on the perimeters due
to the flooding hazards of the site. The applicant notes fences around patio areas
will be placed for each unit. Areas along the south property line will be six (6) foot
high for the length of the four (4) units. A six (6) foot wood fence will also be
placed around the patio areas of the homes along the northern portion of
the site.
The development is proposed in a single phase. The development in the future
may convert to a condominium association but is currently not being considered.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking approval of
the rezoning to allow the development of six (6) townhomes with a density of
6.66 units per acres, just over the density typically allowed per the future land use
designation of Residential Low. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining
outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the
development of the site as proposed is appropriate.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9322 (Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 17, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item stating they were requesting a deferral of the item to the June 28, 2018, public
hearing to allow additional time for a flood study to be completed. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended
by staff by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
Staff is continuing to review the applicant's submission concerning the drainage plan and
the stormwater detention. Staff will provide the Commission with an update at the
June 28, 2018, public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 28, 2018)
The applicant was present. There was one (1) registered objector present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. Staff stated they had worked with
the applicant on the site drainage. Staff stated the property was 0.9-acres in size with the
upstream drainage basin consisting of 422-acres. Staff stated the applicant proposed to
exceed the drainage requirements found in the Little Rock Stormwater Management and
Drainage Manual. Staff stated the applicant proposed to provide stormwater detention
for the 25-year storm event even though detention was not required to be provided
with the property being less than one (1) acre. Staff stated the applicant was proposing
to provide more stormwater storage volume on the site than the pre -developed
condition. Staff stated appropriate landscaping in the area proposed to store the
stormwater would be tolerant of the temporary ponding conditions.
Mr. Jess Griffin stated he would yield his time to the opposition.
Ms. Shirley Nettles addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. She stated
her home was across the street from the proposed development. She stated she had
lived in this area for 36-years. She stated before Madison Valley she had not had
problems with water. She stated even tough Madison Valley provided detention there
was still flooding problems after the development. She stated in three (3) years she has
had water in her garage three (3) times. She stated water over flowed Taylor Loop Road
and drained into a ditch that ran along -side her property. She stated she had to buy flood
insurance to protect her home. She stated she had lived in an area that had previously
not been a flood prone area and now her home was located in an area that was prone to
flooding.
Mike Hood, Public Works staff, addressed the Commission stating there were drainage
problems in this area. He stated the proposed development site was less than one (1)
acre which typically did not require detention to be provided. He stated the drainage basin
was over 400 acres. He stated this development was and had been an area of detention
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storage for a number of years. He stated Madison Valley did provide detention based on
the ordinance requirements but it was difficult to predict storms which exceeded the 25-
year storm event.
Commissioner Latture questioned if the development of this site would have an impact
on the existing drainage problems in the area. Staff stated this development have no
impact on the existing drainage issues in the area.
Jess Griffin addressed the Commission stating this development was less than one (1)
acre of a 422 acre drainage basin. He stated this property had provided flood relief for
the area over the past few years. He stated the development would provide detention for
the potential stormwater run-off and would provide additional detention storage for the
area. He stated this development would allow water to come into the site and be stored
for later discharge. He stated this development was .0002 percent of the watershed. He
stated the impact of this development was very small compared to the overall watershed.
There was a general discussion by the Commission as to the area and the flooding
concerns. Commissioner Laha stated there was no solution for the neighbors. He stated
the neighbors did not have anything they could do about the flooding. Commissioner May
stated maybe development should be slowed in areas with flooding issues.
Mr. Griffin stated this development would allow water to pond and would lessen the
flooding concerns. He stated the development was providing more storage than existed
today. He stated the development of the site would help the downstream conditions.
The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item including all staff
recommendations and comments. The motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes, 3 noes and
2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:
12.
NAME: Townhouse Apartments Sort -form PD-R
LOCATION: located at 15901 Taylor Loop Road
Plannina Staff Comments:
Z-9322
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
DATE: 04-30-2018
1. Provide notification of all property owners located within 200-feet of the site including
the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing.
The notice must be mailed no later than May 2, 2018. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 11, 2018. WILL
COMPLY.
2. Provide the proposed treatment of the perimeter of the property, including materials
and techniques used such as screens, fences and walls as well as description of
uses, setbacks and their relationship to surrounding uses. DUE TO FLOODING
HAZARD NO PERIMETER FENCING PROPOSED EXCEPT WHERE ENCLOSED
PATIO AREAS OCCUR AS NOTED ON THE SITE PLAN.
3. Provide the location of the proposed dumpster facilities to serve the development.
The dumpster may not be located within the front yard setback. Provide a note
concerning the required screening of the proposed dumpster facilities to comply with
typical ordinance standards. Will the hours of dumpster service be limited to daylight
hours? If so include a note on the site plan stating such (7 am to 6 pm Monday
through Friday). NO DUMPSTER OR ENCLOSURE IS PROPOSED.
4. Provide details of any proposed fencing for the development including perimeter
fencing and any proposed interior fencing. ENCLOSED PATIO FENCING TO BE
WOOD STRUCTURE AND 1 x 6 VERTICAL SCREEN WITH'/z" GAP.
5. The PZD section of the ordinance requires a minimum of 10 to 15 percent of the
gross planned residential district acres to be designated as open space. WILL
COMPLY.
6. Will there be a subdivision and/or apartment identification sign? If so provide the
location(s) and the height and total sign area proposed for the signage. NO
MONUMENTAL SITE OR BUILDING SIGN IS PROPOSED.
7. Provide the proposed construction materials for the buildings including the proposed
roofing material. FIBER CEMENT SIDING OF VARIOUS PATTERNS AND
TEXTURES WITH STAINED TIMBER COLUMNS AND ROOF BRACKETS. ROOF
TO BE ARCHITECTURAL FIBERGLASS SHINGLES. MANUFACTURED STONE
ACCENTS PROPOSED AT BASE OF BUILDING AND COLUMNS SELECTIVELY.
DESIGN LANGUAGE IS CRAFTSMAN OR ARTS AND CRAFT STYLE.
8. Provide the proposed building elevations for the proposed structures. FRONT AND
REAR ELEVATIONS ARE DEVELOPED AND ENCLOSED WITH THIS
SUBMISSION.
9. Provide the maximum building height and the number of stories of the proposed
structures. MAXIMUM HEIGHT TO ROOF RIDGE IS 28'-6" ABOVE FINISHED
FLOOR ELEVATION, WHICH IS PROPOSED AS 311.00'.
10. Is covered parking proposed for the units? (Carport or garages) 2-CAR GARAGES
11. Will the development be constructed in multiple phases or in a single phase?
Provide a detailed phasing plan for the multi -family units. NO CONSTRUCTION
PHASES; ENTIRE PROJECT TO BE BUILT IN A SINGLE PERIOD OF TIME.
12.Are individual lots proposed to allow for the future sale of individual units or is the
development proposed as a horizontal property regime? HORIZONTAL REGIME.
13. How many bedrooms per unit? THREE BEDROOMS PER UNIT.
VarianceANaivers: None requested.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions-
1. Taylor Loop Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A
dedication of right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required. UNDERSTOOD.
2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Gooch Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30-feet from centerline. UNDERSTOOD.
3. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Taylor
Loop Road and Gooch Road. UNDERSTOOD.
4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy. WILL COMPLY.
5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). The subject
property floods several times per year. The recently completed Taylor Loop Road
street widening project did not alleviate the flooding of this property. WILL COMPLY.
6. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Gooch Road including 5-foot
sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located
15.5-feet from centerline. WILL COMPLY.
7. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior
to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential
subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior
to the start of construction. WILL COMPLY.
8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location
for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond
and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or
property owner's association. WILL COMPLY.
9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
AREA IS LESS THAN ONE (1) ACRE.
10. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, Travis Herbner, therbnerglittlerock.gov or
501.379.1805 for more information. WILL COMPLY.
11. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the
property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on
private property. For City of Little Rock service within the site a turnaround must be
provided of sufficient size for City of Little Rock trash truck or the trash receptacles
should be taken to Gooch Road. TRASH RECEPTACLES WILL BE TAKEN TO
GOOCH DRIVE.
12. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by
the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. WILL COMPLY.
13. Show proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with USPS
and City of Little Rock policy design standards. WILL COMPLY.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer main extension required with
easements if new sewer service is required for this project. Contact Little Rock Water
Reclamation Authority for additional information. WILL COMPLY.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any
conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. However, there is a three phase,
overhead power on the north side of this property along Taylor Loop Road and a single
phase power line running along the east side of Gooch Drive. Construction of the
project requires that all applicable clearances to the power lines be maintained during
and after construction of the Townhouses. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this
project proceeds. ENTERGY HAS AGREED TO RELOCATE THE POWER POLE AT
GOOCH DRIVE AT NO COST TO DEVELOPER BASED ON SITE COORDINATION
VISIT WITH CIVIL ENGINEER ON 04-30-2018.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met. WILL COMPLY.
2. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health
Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. WILL
COMPLY.
3. 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. WILL COMPLY.
4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. WILL
COMPLY.
5. 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 the hydrant(s).
WILL COMPLY.
Fire Department: Full Plan review required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department
Captain Tony Rhodes for additional information. WILL COMPLY.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment received.
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP
Plans.Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
crichev@littlerock.gov WILL COMPLY.
Landscape: No comment.
Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: Rock Region Metro suggests constructing sidewalks on Gooch
Road. WILL COMPLY.
Planning Division: This request is located in Chenal Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Residential Low Density Use (RL) for this property. Residential Low
category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed six (6) dwelling
units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional
single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes,
provided that the density remain less than six (6) units per acre. The applicant has
applied for a rezoning from R2 (Single Family District) to PDR (Planned Development
Residential) to build eight (8) townhouses units on 0.9 acres of land (8.88 units/acre).
SIX (6) UNITS ON ESTIMATED 0.71 ACRES IS PROPOSED.
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Master Street Plan: North of the property is Taylor Loop Road and it shown as a
Collector on the Master Street Plan. West of the property is Gooch Drive and it shown
as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Road is
to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local
Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. A Collector design standard is used
for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. WILL COMPLY.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Taylor Loop Road. Bike Lanes
provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. UNDERSTOOD.
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, May 2, 2018. WILL
COMPLY.
ITEM NO.: 12.
NAME: Townhouse Apartments Sort -form PD-R
LOCATION: located at 15901 Taylor Loop Road
Planning Staff Comments:
Z-9322
1. Provide notification of all property owners located within 200-feet of the site including the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice
must be mailed no later than May 2, 2018. The Office of Planning and Development must
receive the proof of notice no later than May 11, 2018.
2. Provide the proposed treatment of the perimeter of the property, including materials and
techniques used such as screens, fences and walls as well as description of uses,
setbacks and their relationship to surrounding uses.
3. Provide the location of the proposed dumpster facilities to serve the development. The
dumpster may not be located within the front yard setback. Provide a note concerning the
required screening of the proposed dumpster facilities to comply with typical ordinance
standards. Will the hours of dumpster service be limited to daylight hours? If so include a
note on the site plan stating such (7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday).
4. Provide details of any proposed fencing for the development including perimeter fencing
and any proposed interior fencing.
5. The PZD section of the ordinance requires a minimum of 10 to 15 percent of the gross
planned residential district acres to be designated as open space.
6. Will there be a subdivision and/or apartment identification sign? If so provide the
location(s) and the height and total sign area proposed for the signage.
7. Provide the proposed construction materials for the buildings including the proposed
roofing material.
8. Provide the proposed building elevations for the proposed structures.
9. Provide the maximum building height and the number of stories of the proposed
structures.
10. Is covered parking proposed for the units? (Carport or garages)
11. Will the development be constructed in multiple phases or in a single phase? Provide a
detailed phasing plan for the multi -family units.
12.Are individual lots proposed to allow for the future sale of individual units or is the
development proposed as a horizontal property regime?
13. How many bedrooms per unit?
VarianceNVaivers: None requested.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. Taylor Loop Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A
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dedication of right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required.
2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Gooch
Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate
right-of-way to 30-feet from centerline.
3. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Taylor Loop
Road and Gooch Road.
4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-
way prior to occupancy.
5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). The subject
property floods several times per year. The recently completed Taylor Loop Road street
widening project did not alleviate the flooding of this property.
6. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan.
Construct one-half street improvement to Gooch Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the
planned development. The new back of curb should be located 15.5-feet from centerline.
7. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to
any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site
grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of
construction.
8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for
stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all
private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property
owner's association.
9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
10. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval
prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S.
Broadway, Travis Herbner, therbneOC littlerock.gov or 501.379.1805 for more information.
11. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the
property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on private
property. For City of Little Rock service within the site a turnaround must be provided of
sufficient size for City of Little Rock trash truck or the trash receptacles should be taken to
Gooch Road.
12. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
13. Show proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with USPS and City
of Little Rock policy design standards.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer main extension required with easements if
new sewer service is required for this project. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation
Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. However, there is a three phase, overhead
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power on the north side of this property along Taylor Loop Road and a single phase power
line running along the east side of Gooch Drive. Construction of the project requires that all
applicable clearances to the power lines be maintained during and after construction of the
Townhouses. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or
adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service
must be met.
2. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas
Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service.
Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the
Little Rock Fire Department is required.
3. 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.
4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas
Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
5. 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 the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Full Plan review required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department Captain
Tony Rhodes for additional information.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning_ No comment received.
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP
Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
cricheyA l ittlerock. gov
Landscape: No comment.
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Transportation/Planning :
Rock Region Metro: Rock Region Metro suggests constructing sidewalks on Gooch Road.
Planning _Division: This request is located in Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Residential Low Density Use (RL) for this property. Residential Low category provides
for single family homes at densities not to exceed six (6) dwelling units per acre. Such
residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but
may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain
less than six (6) units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R2 (Single
Family District) to PDR (Planned Development Residential) to build eight (8) townhouses
units on 0.9 acres of land (8.88 units/acre).
Master Street Plan: North of the property is Taylor Loop Road and it shown as a Collector on
the Master Street Plan. West of the property is Gooch Drive and it shown as a Local Street
on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a
connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide
access to adjacent properties. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets.
These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Taylor Loop Road. Bike Lanes provide a
portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
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, May 2, 2018.