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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0314 Staff AnalysisT ! 4 l March 15, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 3 - File No. 3.14 Woodall's Flea Market - NAME- A_�' Site Plan Review S. University Avenue at LOCATION: - Fourche Creek ENGINEER: DEVELOPER: Edward G. Smith and Associates Sidney Woodall 401 Victory 6901 W. 42nd Little Rock, AR 72204 Little Rock, AR 72201 374-1666 Phone: 565-5691 P Phone: AREA: 4.460 acres i+10 . OF LOTS: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "C-4" PROPOSED USES: Commercial REQUEST: Site plan review of a multiple building site. PROPOSAL: The construction of 49 buildings on 4.460 acres for use 1. as a flea market. 2. Development Scheme ( a) Number of Buil-dings - - - - - _ - - 49 (b) Building Size - - - 17..' x 20' - - - 240 sq. ft. - -- - - -- 11,760 sq. ft. (c) Total Floor Area - -_ 3. Dustproof parking area for 77 cars. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT'S _("C-4_' Districts)-. Required Provided _ 45' 45' 1. Front Yard - - - - 15, 15' 2. Side Yard - - - "» ..' _ 25' 65'+ 3. Rear Yard - - _ - 14,000' 4.46 acres 4. Lot Size - _ " March 1� _ 19-83 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 3 - Continued ENGINEERING COMMENTS: (1) Show line of F;loodway limits. (2) State on plat the required flood or flood proofed elevation of 260.6 m.s.l. ANALYSIS: This proposal represents an attempt, by the applicant, to make use of land that is not suitable for most purposes, due to its existing condition. The plan dictates the construction of 49 small buildings entirely in the floodplain. Much of the remaining property is in the floodway of Fourche Creek. The creek borders the property from its northeastern to southwestern points. As submitted, the site plan does not meet the usual requirement of 10' between detached buildings. Due to the unique nature of.'this proposal, 10' may not be needed. Staff suggests that the applicant submit a plat of the area, permanently setting the setbacks at the buildable area. Also, unit typicals on sections indicating the building's structural elevations :should be submitted to give some idea of physical appearance. STAFF'RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: A motion was ma3e for approval, subject to the submission of a one -lot final plat showing the proper floodway information requested by Engineerinq and a plan showing typicals of the buildings. The motion passed by a vote of: 2 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. Staff reported that the applicant hari submitted a one lot final plat indicating the setbacks, floodway arld buildable area, but not unit- typicals. The staff modified its recommendation by requesting that the item be deferred until the City Board established a policv on the acquisition of area in the floodplain. March 15, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 3 - Continued A lengthy discussion was held during which several arguments against developing on this site were raised. Mainly, they focused on the Parks Department's plan for acquiring floodway lands so as to limit :development on such sites and maintain control of the Eloodway, and the potential danger being created by the approval of temporary structures and parking in the floodway. A motion was made and passed to deny the request as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 1 no, 2 absent and 1 abstention. (No vote - Commissioner Rector, abstaining - Commissioner. Massie)