HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0467-A Staff AnalysisJuly 9, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8
NAME: Kavanaugh Place
"Short -Form PCD" (Z-4473)
LOCATION: Southwest Corner of Kavanaugh
Boulevard and Ash Street
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
McClelland Dev. Corp. Lewis Engineering
2207 Hidden Valley Dr. 367 I-30
Suite 204 Alexander, AR 72202
Little Rock, AR 72212 Phone: 847-4630
Phone: 225-5569
AREA: .4863 acres NO. OF 40TS: 3 FT. ,NEW ST.: None
ZONING: "C-4" (Dots 1 and 2
"R-2" (Lot 3)
PROPOSED USE: Mixed Use Office and Retail
A. Development Objectives
(1) .To provide a development in which location,
character and tenant mix will provide the
Hillcrest area with desirable retail and office
space, while contributing to the visual aesthetics
of the community and function of the commercial
district.
(2) To repeat established patterns in the
Heights/Hillcrest area, such as:
(a) The crescent shape of the building, which
relates to the old trolley turn around the
station;
(b) The street front pedestrian shopping pattern
that is prominent in the area;
(c) The similar architectural character (clay
tile awning) of the building occupied by The
Afterthought will be carried through on the
corner building.
} 9, 1985
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SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - Continued
B. Proposal
(1) To provide a mixed used office/retail development
on .4 acres and to replat three lots into a single
site.
(2) Project Information
(a) Building Blueprint ........... 9,530 sq. ft.
Building/Land Ratio .......... 45 percent
Buildings
Corner Bldg. ....... 1st Floor 578
2nd Floor .... 540
Main Bldg. ....... 1st Floor 7,789
2nd Floor .... 8,109
Totai 7,016 net
leasable
10 Leasable Units Proposed
(b) Parking: 22 cars on -site - 1 car per 773 sq. ft.
(c)- Site Improvements Include:
i. Landscaping strip along south property line
to visually separate parking from the
adjacent residential area.
-ii. Trees along the east sidewalk to enhance the
project and lessen the impact of the
Hillcrest Cleaners'.
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iii. Sidewalks will be concrete with brick paver
• accents.
(3) Developmental Time Frame:
August 6, 1985 - "PUD" Granted
Sept. 6, 1985 - Break Ground for Construction
Feb. 6, 1986 - Construction Completed
C. Engineerinq Comments
(1) A landscaped strip is required adjacent to parking
on Ash Street.
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July 9, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - Continued
(2) There is sufficient parking area on the south of
the projects for head -in parking if desired.
(3) Clarify building at the corner of Kavanaugh and
Ash Street - blind corner problem may exist.
(4) Recommend dumpster be located at an angle to the
alley.
D. Analysis
The applicant has submitted a project that he
describes as being "strategically located at a 'bend in
the road' on Kavanaugh," and is by its physical layout,
at the visual terminus of the entire commercial
district to -the west. Therefore, the building creates
a visual backdrop for shoppers in the area drawing them
through the shopping district, to "Kavanaugh Place" and
beyond. He points out also that the area is located in
the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Area of the
Heights/Hillcrest District Plan of 1981. He has also
designed the project to open up to the corner, to
maximize visibility for retail and drive -up parking.
Staff recognizes and appreciates the applicant's desire
to revitalize this area. Parking, however, is a -
definite problem. Only 22 spaces are provided. The
applicant offers an estimate of approximately 50
addtional off -site spots available within one block,.
considering the local restaurant and business hours
each project will operate. He is asked to clarify this
statement.
Staff has other concerns. First of all, the applicant
sho.'ld.identify each building on his site plan. Fie is
asked to clarify what appears to be the corner
building, it may create a problem for traffic. Also,
the 4' screen proposed is insufficient; it should be at
least 61.
E. Staff Recommendation
Staff defers recommendation until above issues are
resolved.
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July 9, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - Continued
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
Ms. Cynthia Alderman represented the developer. A revised
plan was submitted which reduced the square footage to
12,894, provided 39 parking spaces and a 6-foot fence.
The main issued discussed the corner building and a possible
blind corner. The applicant was asked to meet with
Engineering before the public hearing to resolve the issue.
Water Works - An 8 inch water main extension from Woodlawn
will be required if the building is to have fire service.
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