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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0355-A 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: ZONING: "R-5" PROPOSED USES: Multifamily A. Site History 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of: 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstention. November 25, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F V NAME: Westchester Subdivision 3c-r- Phase IV LOCATION: West of Taylor Loop and South of Highway No. 10 DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Ridgelea Development Corp. Robert C. Lowe & Associates 10510 "I-30" #5 New Benton Highway Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR AREA: 16 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 23 FT. NEW STREET: 1,600 ZONING: "R-2" PROPOSED USES: Single Family A. Proposal/Request: To plat 16 acres into 23 lots and 1, 6-0'0 feet of new street for single family use. B. Existing Conditions: Single family area, elevations from 290 feet to 300 feet, Taylor Loop Creek and area proposed for City park located on southwest side. All property is within the 100-year floodplain. C. Issues/Discussion/Legal/Technical/Design: (1) Notify abutting owners of tracts with 2.5 acres or more. (2) No sidewalks built in other phases. Show sidewalks on this plat. (3) Clarify notation on plat regarding the trading of City parks property for proposed City park. November 25, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F - Continued (4) Specify tract numbers on reserve tracts and "unbuildable." Specify use and Bill of Assurance. (5) Forty-five foot reserve parcel inadequate - identify as tract number and note as "unbuildable," since it is inadequate for lots. Specify use and Bill of Assurance. D. Engineering Comments: (1) Creek design for 100 year ultimate development, plus oversizing for detention requirement. (2) Fifty foot right-of-way, 27' street improvements. (3) Provide sidewalks the length of Westchester Court. E. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to addressing the issues stated. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant explained that he was working out a land swap with the City, due to the Parks Department's desire for continuous access to another tract in their ownership. The applicant agreed to comply with staff's comments. It was agreed that any approval of this item would be contingent on the City Board's approval of the land swap and that the reserved tracts would be numbered. If these tracts are bought, then they would be replatted. Water - Water main extension on -site fire protection required. Sewer - Sewer main extension required. Additional easements required new mains. November 25, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (November 11, 1986) Due to, untimely notice, a motion was. made and passed to defer the item for two weeks. The vote 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (November 25, 1986) The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion was made to recommend approval of the request according to the comments made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.