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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0447-A Staff AnalysisApril 10, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 NAME: Shuffield Replat LOCATION: North End of Ash (821 and 823 N. Ash) DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Elvin Shuffield, Jr. Finley Williams 1075 Union National Bldg. 210 S. Victory Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 376-4432 Phone: 376-3505 AREA: .413 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "R-2" PROPOSED USES: Single Family VARIANCES REQUESTED: 1. 14' rear setback to accommodate deck. 2. 20' easement across the westernmost lot for access to the easternmost lot. A. Site History The applicant recently submitted a proposal (Ash Place PRD) for condominiums on this site. The neighborhood offered objections based on the use, density and traffic. The Commission denied the application. B. Existinq Conditions This site is located on a wodded parcel of land in what is generally a single family area. Allsopp Park abuts the property on the north and North Ash Street abuts its southwestern corner. A portion of Ash Street that has been closed by City Ordinance No. 13,745 makes up the western boundary and an alley which has been closed by City Resolution No. 1927 makes up the eastern boundary of the property. C. Development Proposal The applicant is requesting that he be allowed to replat two lots which are currently oriented east/west to a north/south orientation so that two single family homes can be constructed so that the occupants can April 10, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued enjoy the view and aesthetic values of the park which is adjacent to the property. A request for encroachment into a 14' rear building line is requested to accommodate the decks overlooking the park. Justification is based on the applicant's feeling that the adjoining property owners will not be adversely impacted due to the abutting park on the rear. The lots are presently platted as 50' x 140' with a total area of 7,000 square feet each. The incorporation of the enclosed street and alley adds about 40' in depth. A 20' easement is proposed across the front of the westernmost lot for access to the other lot. D. Engineering Considerations None. E. Analysis No problems have been found. Staff has no objections to the setback waiver since it is adjacent to the naturally wooded area of the park. F. Staff Recommendation Approval as requested. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The variances were discussed. Mr. Shuffield explained that he would have to cut 4' into the City's right-of-way adjacent to the neighbor on the southeast property and would provide him with an apron. The concensus of the group was that the applicant had a right to access his property and this appeared to be a reasonable means. Water Works informed the developer that a 2" water main extension would be needed in -lieu of a service line, since there was no street frontage. The Committee requested that the two neighbors immediately adjacent to the project be notified. April 10, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. Two neighbors, Mr. John D. Toney Jr. (819 North Ash) and Mr. Bill Rath (816 North Ash) were there in opposition. Mr. Toney requested that the item be resubmitted as a PUD so that the neighbors could be involved. Mr. Rath pointed out that the traffic and entrance problems still had not be solved. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of: 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent.