HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0355 Staff AnalysisFebruary 12, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 7 - File No. 355
NAME:
LOCATION:
DEVELOPER:
Whisperwood Apartments
P.O. Box 7463
Pine Bluff, AR
Whisperwood Addition
Baseline Road and Victoria
Drive
ENGINEER:
Mehlburger, Tanner & Associates
201 South Izard
Little Rock, AR 72203-3837
375-5331
AREA: 4.125 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: "R-5"
PROPOSED USES: Multifamily
A. Site History
This site was considered for an "R-5" rezoning to
accommodate the existing apartment use on
October 30, 1984. The.Commission approved the
rezoning.
B. Existing Conditions
The site in question is flat and currently has six
buildings on it that house 94 apartments.
C. Development Proposal
The applicant is requesting Planing Commission review
of this proposal, so that an approved subdivision may
be obtained, which would eliminate any problems in
rebuilding in the event of a casualty. The applicant
proposes to replat the property to consolidate eight
lots into two lots and to revise the existing building
lines. Formal approval of the following variances will
be needed:
(1) 25' front setback in Lot 1 along Baseline Road and
Victoria Drive.
(2) 5' side yard along west line of Lot 1.
February 12, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 7 - File No. 355 - Continued
(3) 25' rear yard setback on Lots 1 and 2.
(4) Detach building separation between buildings.
(5) Half street improvements to Baseline Road.
The setbacks will be varied to comply with the
dimensions, as shown on the plat.
D. Engineering Comments
None.
E. Analysis
This project was originally built in the 1960's and
outside of the City, thus explains its failure to
adhere to current regulations. The applicant has
worked closely with the staff to develop a resolution
to the problem. In effect, a new building line is
being created around the perimeter of these buildings.
In the case of casualty, the applicant will be allowed
to rebuild only in the approved areas. Staff has only
one question regarding the failure of the buildings on
the west to meet the required 10' separation. The
applicant should indicate whether or not the face of
the northern building is oriented toward the south.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval, subject to comments made.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. He was advised to meet with the
Fire Department and Water Works.
Water Works - A 6" or 8" on -site fire line is required. An
acreage charge of $150 per acre will also apply.
4CLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of:
9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstention.