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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0349-1 Staff Analysis1. Meeting Date: July 5, 1989 2. Case No.: S-349 3. Request: Consideration of Subdivision Ordinance variance request to delay improvements along Hinkson Road for 110.0 feet. 4. Location: Hinkson Road, north side, one-half block west of Geyer Springs Road. 5. Owner/Applicant: Cloverdale Assembly of God Church 6. Exi_s........._.._.............................ting Status: One structure used as church ............._......... accessory building. 7. Propo_sed___ Use: Leave as is until future church needs dictate. 8. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the replat of this property and approval of the variance to permit improvements at some future development or building permit. 9. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval of the ...... ........ ._.. ........ replat and the request to install Hinkson Road improvements at a future time when a building permit is requested, or further replatting. 10. Conditions or Issues Remaining to be Resolved: None. 11. Right -of -Way Issues: None. 12. Recommendation Forwarded With: 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent. 13. Objectors: None. May 16, 1989 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-349 NAME: Cloverdale Assembly of God Replat LOCATION: West side of Geyer Springs Road, one-half block north of Hinkson Road. DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Cloverdale Assembly of Robert C. Lowe, Jr. & God Church Associates 6111 West 83th Street 10510 1-30, Suite 5 Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR 72209 562-7215 562-7215 AREA: 1.67 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: 110-3" & "C-3" PROPOSED USES: Commercial parking lot PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.01 VARIANCES REQUESTED: 1. Boundary street improvements on Hinkson Road. May 16, 1989 SUBDIVISION Item No. 3 (Continued) A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: This applicant proposes a transfer of title of a small parcel of land from the Hinkson Road property to the tract fronting upon Geyer Springs Road. The Geyer Springs property is occupied by the Western Sizzlin Steak House. That owner proposes to utilize the small parcel to be acquired as additional building floor space. The developer has requested that the southern lot fronting on Hinkson Road not be required to install street improvements along the Hinkson alignment. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The properties involved are generally flat grade with the northernmost lot occupied by a steak house and the southernmost lot occupied by church building. The properties to the north and west are almost completely owned for a block or more by the Cloverdale Assembly of God Church. The transfer of title would involve a small portion of their total ownership. C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: None. D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: The Planning Staff has determined from a review of the zoning map that part, if not all, of the land area to be transferred is currently classified as an office district. The purchaser will be required to either rezone the property to the appropriate commercial district, or obtain a variance from the Board of Adjustment for its use as off-street parking. E. ANALYSIS: The Staff review of this proposal does not reveal a problem of public concern. The only issue to be resolved being that of the zoning classification on the property and the future use of the land. The waiver of street improvements on West 83rd Street we would defer to the Public Works Department for further review and comment at the Subdivision Meeting. May 16, 1989 SUBDIVISION Item No. 3 (Continued) F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested replat anc suggests that unless a significant hardship can be shown relative to the street improvement requirement, that they be installed per ordinance. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 4, 1989) The application was represented by Mr. Lowe and a representative of the church. Mr. Lowe indicated that the purpose of this replat was to accomplish a transfer of title from the church to the Western Sizzlin Steak House, the purpose of which would be some future expansion of the rear element of their building, possibly the kitchen and work area. Mr. Lowe further commented on the Staff's recommendation. He indicated that the church would like to defer the improvements on Hinkson Road at this time inasmuch as they propose no construction on their properties remaining. At this time there is a small residential structure used in conjunction with the church. He indicated that the owner would be willing to dedicate the right-of-way needed for Hinkson Road as identified by the Public Works Department. A brief discussion of the proposal followed during which Mr. Lowe, City Staff, and the Committee determined that the Commission could possibly hear a request for deferral of the street improvements on Hinkson until some future time when a specific building permit is proposed, or a replatting of the property occurs. There being no further issues, this item was forwarded to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (May 16, 1989) The applicant- was present. There were no objectors present. A motion was made to approve the application as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent.