HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0469 Staff AnalysisJune 14, 1983
SUBDIVISIONS
I tem No. 7
NAME: Pine Ridge Subdivision, Block 1
LOCATION: Between Melba Drive and
Fairways Drive on the east side
of Darragh Street
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Darragh Investment Co. Robert J. Richardson
#2 Westpark Bldg. 1717 Rebsamen Park Road
Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR
Phone: 664-0003
AREA: 1.83 acres NO. OF LOTS: 7 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: "R-2"
PROPOSED USES: Single Family
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
Exclusion of total conceptual development scheme at this
time.
A. HISTORY OF THE SITE
This proposal was originally a part of a much larger
mixed use plan for development, which was considered
by the Commission on January 7, 1965. The original
plan proposed extension of Melba Drive as collector
street tie-in to University Avenue to the east.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is currently wooded and basically a flat
tract of ground, which is boarded on the east and
north by multifamily zoning. Across Darragh Drive on
the west is the Western Hills School and across
Fairways on the south is a developed area consisting
of single family residences. Access from the west is
by Melba Drive, a fully constructed collector street
which dead -ends into this property.
June 14, 1983
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 7 - Continued
C. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
The applicant is asking that he be allowed to develop
seven lots for residential use. He is asking to vary
from usual requirements by excluding the total
property ownership from this plat since this is only a
portion of a plan for the development of 200 acres.
D. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS
None.
E. STAFF ANALYSIS
The major problem with this request is its conflict
with the proposed Master Parks Plan for the City which
shows a park in this area. Furthermore, the original
plan on this property calls for the extension of
Melba Drive east to University in the Master Street
Plan. Staff feels that a better prospective on these
issues can be gained if the total plan for development
is submitted.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval, subject to comments made.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
(Additional Information - Staff reported that an error was
discovered on the Parks Plan, so this project is not in an
area proposed for use as a park.)
The Committee decided to pass this to the Commission without
recommendation.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present, and there were no objectors. A
motion was made and passed for approval of the plat and
waiver provided that no further approvals are granted until
submission of the total plan. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays
and 1 absent.