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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0719 Staff AnalysisNAME: Birch Creek Apts. "Short Form PRD" (Z-4747) Y LOCATION: 5908 Geyer Springs (Lot to north also included) �EVELOPERZARCHI ECT: Creative Landscape, Inc./ James Culberson REOUETo rezone 1.6 acres from C-4 to PRD for use as apartments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the revised plan. The applicant originally submitted a plan consisting of 48 units. Staff asked that the number of units be reduced, since it was established policy to support such high densities only in more urbanized Areas. The applicant submitted a revised plan reducing the number of apartment units to 40. PLLNNING COMMISSION ACTIONi Approval of the revised plan, subject to Engineer's approval of the landscaping in the drainage easement. The vote: 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent. I NAME: LOCATION: TTITVMT ^'nnn . Birch Creek Apartments "Short -Form PRD" (Z-4747) 5908 Geyer Springs (Lot to north also included T"tn=Ymc+nm. Creative Landscape, Inc. James Culberson 5908 Geyer Springs Little Rock, AR 72209 Telephone: 562-0862 ENGINEER: Ed Campbell c/o 5908 Geyer Springs Little Rock, AR 72209 Telephone: 562-0862 AREA: 1.6 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: ZONING: 11C-4" (Commercial) to PRD PROPOSED USES: Apartments A. Proposal/Re Request 1. Phase 1 208.5 (a) To construct 24 one -bedroom units with 500 square feet each in a two story building. (b) Thirty-six (36) parking spaces. (c) Access from Geyer Springs and street improvements on Geyer Springs. (d) Drainage improvements and enhancements of drainage easement. Z-4747 - Continued 2. Phase II (a) To construct 24 one -bedroom units, 500 square feet each in a two story building of frame construction. (b) Thirty-six (36) parking spaces. (c) Access from Geyer Springs Road. B. Existing Conditions Commercial uses on all sides. They include a skating rink, glass shop and auto dealership. Single family homes are located across the street. C. Issues/Discussion/Legal/Technical/Design Density related to livability and open space. D. Engineering Comments Provide minimum floor elevations for 100 year flood on final plat. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to restricting density to 24 units per acre. The applicant has explained that he does not feel that the project is too dense, due to the fact that many of the units will be one bedroom apartments. Staff would like to, however, remain loyal to the established policy of supporting such a high density only in urbanized areas of the City. Z-4747 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Staff requested that the applicant redesign the plan to a density of 24 units per acre and provide more open space. The applicant explained that he is providing a plan with 30 units per acre and one bedroom, not efficiency units. He felt that the area should not be described as "peripheral," since Geyer Springs is being widened to four lanes; and that open space needs were being provided by the easement through the middle of the site. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not in attendance. No one objected. A motion for approval subject to Engineering's approval of the landscaping and the drainage easement was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B NAME: Birch Creek Apartments "Short -Form PRD" (Z-4747) LOCATION: 5908 Geyer Springs (Lot to north also included) r.r,.",r r.r,r,r. _ TnnvTmL+nm. Creative Landscape, Inc. James Culberson 5908 Geyer Springs Little Rock, AR 72209 Telephone: 562-0862 ENGINEER: Ed Campbell c/o 5908 Geyer Springs Little Rock, AR 72209 Telephone: 562-0862 AREA: 1.6 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 208.5 ZONING: 11C-4" (Commercial) to PRD PROPOSED USES: Apartments A. Proposal/Request 1. Phase 1 (a) To construct 24 one -bedroom units with 500 square feet each in a two story building. (b) Thirty-six (36) parking spaces. (c) Access from Geyer Springs and street improvements on Geyer Springs. (d) Drainage improvements and enhancements of drainage easement. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued 2. Phase II (a) To construct 24 one -bedroom units, 500 square feet each in a two story building of frame construction. (b) Thirty-six (36) parking spaces. (c) Access from Geyer Springs Road. B. Existing Conditions Commercial uses on all sides. They include a skating rink, glass shop and auto dealership. Single family homes are located across the street. C. Issues/Discussion/Legal/Technical/Design Density related to livability and open space. D. Engineering Comments Provide minimum floor elevations for 100 year flood on final plat. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to restricting density to 24 units per acre. The applicant has explained that he does not feel that the project is too dense, due to the fact that many of the units will be one bedroom apartments. Staff would like to, however, remain loyal to the established policy of supporting such a high density only in urbanized areas of the City. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Staff requested that the applicant redesign the plan to a density of 24 units per acre and provide more open space. The applicant explained that he is providing a plan with 30 units per acre and one bedroom, not efficiency units. He felt that the area should not be described as "peripheral," since Geyer Springs is being widened to four lanes; and that open space needs were being provided by the easement through the middle of the site. PLANNING GOMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not in attendance. No one objected. A motion for approval subject to Engineering's approval of the landscaping and the drainage easement was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent.