HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0582 Staff AnalysisSeptember 19, 1989
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: S-582
NAME: Hillside Village Addition
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Forest Place and North Pierce
DEVELOPER:
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AMR Real Estate, Inc.
217 West 2nd Street
Little Rock, AR
AREA: 0.8 acre
ZONING: 110-3"
PROPOSED USES:
PLANNING DISTRI_
ENGINEER:
Castin, Massie, McGetrick
11225 Huron Lane
Little Rock, AR 72221
223-9900
NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 0
Detached single family, small lot
CENSUS TRACT: 16
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
None
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STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The tract in this application is one of the few remaining
undeveloped properties in this neighborhood and is
surrounded by a mix of apartments and office uses. The
project consists of the platting of six residential lots
accommodating patio style homes of 1800 square feet each
facing Pierce Street. In order to avoid using Pierce
Street, the developer proposes a rear access easement with
building setback lines of 10 feet from the property line, a
total of 22 feet from the existing curb. This variance from
normal setbacks would allow two parking spaces on the rear
of each residence on these shallow lots.
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September 19, 1989
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 5 Continued
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
This proposal consists of a preliminary plat filing for
five single family homes facing Pierce Street with two -
car garages.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This site is covered with natural foliage, principally
hardwoods. There are no structures. The west boundary
of the property is bordered by a private office parking
lot. All of the streets adjacent to this parcel have
City standards.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. Show preliminary routing of stormwater disposal.
2. Construct handicap ramps at existing street curbs.
3. Construct four foot sidewalks along Van Lee Court
to the existing driveway apron.
D . I SSUE.S/LEGAL/.TECHN I CAL/DESIGN :
The only legal and technical issues associated with
this plat which require follow-up deals with
Lot 3-B-8. It should be indicated on the Bill of
Assurance that Lot 3-B-8 is not a dwelling site, the
procedure of maintenance and future ownership.
The design issue are: the driveway conflict with
parking garage of Forest Place; and the identification
of a 13' x 10' exception on the building corner to be
provided. This appears to be a porch or patio.
The last item of concern, sharing of a parking lot with
the office building, creates a zoning problem. Parking
for uses must be on land zoned to accommodate that use.
E. ANALYSIS:
Planning staff's view of this plat is that it is
probably the best design which can be gained, given the
difficult topography of this small parcel. There are
many issues to be resolved in the approval and
development of this property. However, the Planning
staff does not view any of those as being
insurmountable.
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September 19, 1989
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 5 (Continued)
As to the several issues which Staff pointed out
dealing with driveway conflict and sharing parking
space, we offer the following: It should be
appropriate to use one-way signs inside the driveway
with no left turn and exit to the north.
We suggest that the Bill of Assurance be constructed to
provide for common use of the driveway.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this plat subject to
resolution of the various issues pointed out by
Engineering and Planning staff, plus conformance with
the recommendations in our analysis.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 7, 1989)
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The applicant was present. The Subdivision Committee
discussed this item in conjunction with Item No. A of this
agenda. Therefore, the commentary included in their record
on Item No. A applies to this matter.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 19, 1989)
The applicant was not present. The staff stated that the
applicant had submitted a letter requesting withdrawal of
the item. The Commission voted 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent
to accept withdrawal of the item as requested by the
applicant.
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September 19, 1989
SUBDIVISION
..I.TEM _NO._..: 5 FILE LE NO.: S-582
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NAME: Hillside Village Addition
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Forest Place and North Pierce
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
AMR Real Estate, Inc. Castin, Massie, McGetrick
217 West 2nd Street 11225 Huron Lane
Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR 72221
223-9900
AREA: 0.8 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: "0-3"
PROPOSED USES: Detached single family, small lot
PLANNING DISTRICT: 4
CENSUS TRACT: 16
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The tract in this application is one of the few remaining
undeveloped properties in this; neighborhood and is
surrounded by a mix of apartments and office uses. The
pro!-ct consists of the platting of six residential lots
accorrm, '-!ting patio style homes of 1800 square feet each
facing Pierce Street. In order to avoid using Pierce
Street, the geveloper proposes a rear access easement with
building se. ^k lines of 10 feet from the property line, a
total of 22 fqEfrom the existing curb. This variance from
normal setback:, Id allow two parking spaces on the rear
of each residences these shallow lots.
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September 19, 1989
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 5 JpontinuedJ
A. PROPOSAL/REQUES_T:
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.
This proposal consists of a preliminary plat filing for
five single family homes facing Pierce Street with two -
car garages.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This site is covered with natural foliage, principally
hardwoods. There are no structures. The west boundary
of the property is bordered by a private office parking
lot. All of the streets adjacent to this parcel have
City standards.
C. ENGINEERING -COMMENTS:
1. Show preliminary routing of stormwater disposal.
2. Construct handicap ramps at existing street curbs.
3. Construct four foot sidewalks along Van Lee Court
to the existing driveway apron.
D. I,S_SUES/LEGAL(TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
The only legal and technical issues associated with
this plat which require follow-up deals with
Lot 3-B-8. It should be indicated on the Bill of
Assurance that Lot 3-B-8 is not a dwelling site, the
procedure of maintenance and future ownership.
The design issue are: the driveway conflict with
parking garage of Forest Place; and the identification
of a 13' x 10' exception on the building corner to be
provided. This appears to be a porch or patio.
The last item of concern, sharing of a parking lot with
the office building, creates a zoning problem. Parking
for uses must be on land zoned to accommodate that use.
E. ANALYSIS:
Planning staff's view of this plat is that it is
probably the best design which can be gained, given the
difficult topography of this small parcel. There are
many issues to be resolved in the approval and
development of this property. However, the Planning
staff does not view any of those as being
insurmountable.
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September 19, 1989
_SUBD I V.I_S_-I ON
Item No. 5 Continued
As to the several issues which Staff pointed out
dealing with driveway conflict and sharing parking
space, we offer the following: It should be
appropriate to use one-way signs inside the driveway
with no left turn and exit to the north.
We suggest that the Bill of Assurance be constructed to
provide for common use of the driveway.
F. STAFF -RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this plat subject to
resolution of the various issues pointed out by
Engineering and Planning staff, plus conformance with
the recommendations in our analysis.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 7 1989)
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The applicant was present. The Subdivision Committee
discussed this item in conjunction with Item No. A of this
agenda. Therefore, the commentary included in their record
on Item No. A applies to this matter.
PLANKING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 19, 1989)
The applicant was not present. The staff stated that the
applicant had submitted a letter requesting withdrawal of
the item. The Commission voted 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent
to accept withdrawal of the item as requested by the
applicant.
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