HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0410-B Staff AnalysisJuly 12, 1983
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - File No. 431 - (Z-4042)
,AME: Markham Heights Professional
Park - Short Form - "PCD"
LOCATION: West of Intersection of Ellis
and Markham
DEVELOPER: ARCHITECT:
Larry Peters Daniel Chappell
10,002 W. Markham 8121 Chatham Drive
Little Rock, AR 72214 Little Rock, AR 72076
Phone: 225-2830 Phone: 224-6595
AREA: 1.64 acres NO. OF LOTS: 6 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: "PCD"
PROPOSED USES: Office
A. History of the Site
Previous action on this site includes conditional use
review by the Commission for the existing veterinary
clinic on the southeast portion of the lot and
preliminary approval of an office park development on
the eastern half of this site. During consideration of
the latter, the applicant committed to provide the
required buffer and a six-foot fence to shield
residential use`s abutting on the north.
B . Project Objectives:
(1) To create an attractive and functional cluster of
freestanding, separately owned professional office
buildings.
(2) To construct a combination of one and two-story
brick veneer residentially scaled structures with
sloping hip rooflines.
(3) To provide a landscape section in the front of the
total development and around the perimeter of the
development.
C. Proposal:
(1) The proposed construction of five office buildings
and the inclusion of an existing veterinary clinic
on site of 1.64 acres.
July 12, 1983
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 -- Continued
(2) Development Schedule:
Bldg.
Bldg.
Bldg.
Tyke
No.--
Size
1-Story
1
2,800
Sq. Ft.
1-Story
2
2,052
Sq. Ft.
1-Story
1
2,520
Sq. Ft.
2-Story
2
4,608
Sq. Ft.
(3) Floor Area ............ 18,640 Sq. Ft.
(4) Proposed Building Coverage ...... 25.5%
(5) Open Space
Private .......... .7 acres
Common (Separate Owned by Used by Whole
Development) ..... .5 acres
(6) Parking ............... 68 spaces
D. Engineering Considerations
Handicapped parking spaces must be identified. Traffic
Engineer requests that first parking space from entry
on the first two buildings be eliminated to preclude
stacking of vehicles in Markham Street. Request all
parking stalls be 20 feet long.
E. Anal sis
Staff is basically favorable to the proposal; however,
there are a few issues to be considered. As designed,
the northernmost parking spaces will interfere with the
commitment for 40-foot buffer. In such instances, the
Ordinance allows a 15-foot strip to be retained in its
natural state. If the ground cover has been removed,
the 15 feet should be replanted with greenery natural
to the area. A final plat will be needed to assure the
dedication, as an access easement, of the entrance
drive.
F. Staff Recommendation
Approval, subject to comments made.
July 12, 1983
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - Continued
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. A brief discussion was held with
the result that the applicant agreed to review his design of
the rear parking area adjacent to Ellis Acres Addition.
This review would attempt to incorporate the minimum 15' of
natural green space and the 6' fence required by ordinance.
The applicant also stated that he was willing to remove the
offending parking space on the eastern front of the
property. However, he stated and the Engineering Department
agreed that the space on the western front corner did not
require removal.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
Mr. Larry Peters and Mr. Chappel were present in support of
the application. Staff reported that Ms. Laura Henchy, a
resident of the single family area to the north, called to
voice her opposition to the project, especially since it
involves two-story buildings on that end of the property.
Due to the fact that the applicant did not submit the
revised plan requested by the Subdivision Committee, the
motion was made and passed for a two -week deferral. The
motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent.
NOTE: (The Planning Commission determined after its review
tFat the item will be sent to the August 2nd Board meeting.)