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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0536-A Staff AnalysisMarch 15, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - File No. 318 NAME: Brainard Place "PRD" LOCATION: S. Valentine and Lamar DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Harney Construction Mehlburger, Tanner, Renshaw 2723 Foxcroft Road Little Rock, AR Suite 108 Phone: 375-5331 Little Rock, AR 72207 d / Q AREA: nacres NO. OF LOTS: FT_ OF NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "R-4" (Existing) PROPOSED USES: Residential REQUEST: To reclassify an area from "R-4" to "PRD." I. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY (A) Accommodates increased rental need generated by new and existing medical facilities and end of economic life of existing rental units in the area. (B) Sets a trend for quality development. a II. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS A. Parcel Size - - - - - -- - - - - 6,800 sq. ft. B. Existing Zoning - - - - -- - -- - - "R-4" C. Development Scheme: 1. No. of Units - - - 4 Two -Bedroom Town Houses 2. Unit Type - - - - - Duplex (2 Bldgs.) 3. Square Footage - 3,456 sq. ft. D. Building Coverage - - 1,484 sq. ft. E. Open Space -- - - - - - - 3,864 sq. ft. March 15, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued F. Parking - - - - - - - -- - --- 4 spaces III. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS None at this time. IV. STAFF ANALYSIS This site is located in a multifamily area that consists mainly of older housing stock that has been converted to duplexes, though the property is bordered on the north by a single family residence. The only existing structure is a very recently constructed duplex on the west, which the existing zoning allows. The applicant is proposing to replat the lot and build a similar unit on the vacant portion to the east. Staff is concerned with the possibility that one of the a resulting lots may be sold. That is not advisable since this would then create lots smaller than usual for this land use. Also, the plan should be revised to accommodate the six parking spaces required as designed, it is doubtful that adequate space exists. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: } Since the applicant was not present, the Committee decided to pass this to the Commission without recommendation. May 10, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item -No 1 _ File No_-3)188 NAME: Brainard Place "PRD" LOCATION: S. Valentine and Lamar DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Harney Construction Mehlburger, Tanner, Renshaw 2723 Foxcroft Road Suite 108 Little Rock, AR � Little Rock, AR 72207 Phone: 375-5331 AREA: 6.41 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "R-4" (Existing) r PROPOSED -USES: Residential REQUEST: To reclassify an area from "R-4" to "PRD." I. DEVELOPMENT --OBJECT IVES AND PHILOSOPHY (A) Accommodates increased rental need generated by new and existing medical facilities and end of economic life of existing rental units in'the area. ( B ) Sets a- trend for quality development; II. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS A. Parcel Size -- - -- - - - - - - -- 6,800 sq. ft. B. Existinq Zoning - - - -- - - - - - "R-4" C. Development Scheme: 1. No. of Units - - - 4 Two -Bedroom Town Houses 2. Unit Type - - - - - Duplex (2 Bldgs.) 3. Square Footage - - 3,456 sq. ft. D. Buildinq Coverage - -- - 1,484 sq. ft. E. Open Space - - - - - - 3,864 sq. ft. May 10, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No, 1 - Continued F. Parking �- - - _ _ _ -• 4 spaces III. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS None at this time. IV. STAFF ANALYSIS This site is located in a multifamily area that •consists mainly of older housing stock that has been converted to duplexes, though the property is bordered on the north by a single family residence. The only existing structure is a very recently constructed duplex on the west, which the existing zoning allows. The applicant is proposing to replat the lot and build a similar unit on the vacant portion to the east. Staff is concerned with the possibility that one of the resulting lots may be sold. That is not advisable since this would then create lots smaller than usual for this land use. Also, the plan should be revised to accommodate the six parking spaces required as designed, it is doubtful that adequate space exists. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made, SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Since the applicant was not present, the Committee decided to pass this to the Commission without recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. There were no objectors. The motion was made and passed to defer the item for one month in order for it to be -returned to the Subdivision Committee and the applicant contacted. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: (3-31-83) Since the applicant was not present, The Committee decided to passed this to the Commission without recommendation. May 10, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS It sz Nb. 1 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not in attendance. A letter was presented to the Commission requesting a deferral of this matter to May 10,,1983, in order to receive review by the Subdivision Committee.' There were no objectors in attendance. The Planning Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 nays to defer the matte'r as• requested. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The Committee passed this to the Commission, subject to the applicant submitting a revised parking plan and no endorsement of more than one lot. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (5-10-83) The applicant was present. Mr. Larry Dickens of 708 Valmar spoke in opposition 4:o the project. A motion was made and passed to approve the proposal, subject to the submission of a revised plan before the Board meeting, eliminating the lot line, and relocating the Valentine Street driveway. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 2 noes and 1 absent. (No votes - Clayton and Schlereth) April 12, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 - File No. 318 NAME: Brainard Place "PRD" S. Valentine and Lamar ENGINEER: Harney Construction Mehlburger, Tanner, Renshaw 2723 Foxcroft Road Little Rock, AR Suite 108 Phone: 375-5331 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 6.41 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "R-4" (Existing) PROPOSED USES: Residential REQUEST: To -reclassify an area from "R-4" to "PRD." I. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY (A) Accommodates increased rental need generated by new and existing medical facilities and end of economic life of existing rental units in the area. (B) Sets a trend for quality development. II. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS A. Parcel Size - - - - - - - - - - - 6,800 sq. ft. B. Existing Zoning - - - - - - - - -- "R-4" C. Development Scheme: 1. No. of Units - _ - 4 Two -Bedroom Town Houses 2. Unit Type - - - - -- Duplex (2 Bldgs.) 3. Square Footage - - 3,456 sq. ft. D. Building Coverage - - - 1,484 sq. ft. E. Open Space - - - - - -- - 3,864 sq. ft. T April 12, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 - Continued F. Parking - - - - - - - - - - 4 spaces III. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS None at this time. IV. STAFF ANALYSIS This site is located in a multifamily area that consists mainly of older housing stock that has been converted to duplexes, though the property is bordered on the north by a single family residence. The only existing structure is a very recently constructed duplex on the west, which the existing zoning allows. The applicant is proposing to replat the lot and build a similar unit on the vacant portion to the east. Staff is concerned with the possibility that one of the resulting lots may be sold. That is not advisable since this would then create lots smaller than usual for this land use., Also, the plan should be revised to accommodate the six parking spaces required as designed, it is doubtful that adequate space exists. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Since the applicant was not present, the Committee decided to pass this to the Commission without recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. There were no objectors. The motion was made and passed to defer the item for one month in order for it to be returned to the Subdivision Committee and the applicant contacted. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: (3-31-83) Since the applicant was not present. The Committee decided to passed this to the Commission without recommendation. IT x M April 12, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 -- Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not in attendance. A letter was presented to the Commission requesting a deferral of this matter to May 10, 1983, in order to receive review by the Subdivision Committee. There were no objectors in attendance. The Planning Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 nays to defer the matter as requested. 1 March 15, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - File No. 318 NAME: Brainard Place "PRD" LQCATION: S. Valentine and Lamar -DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Harney Construction Mehlburger, Tanner, Renshaw 2723 Foxcroft Road Little Rock, AR Suite 108 Phone: 375-5331 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 6.41 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "R-4" (Existing) PRO P� 0� SED USES: Residential REQUEST: To reclassify an area from "R-4" to "PRD." I. DEVELOPMENT -OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY (A) Accommodates increased rental need generated by new and existing medical facilities and end of economic life of existing rental units in the area. (B) Sets a trend for quality development. a II. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS A. Parcel Size - - - - - - - - - - - 6,800 sq. ft. B. Existing Zoning - - - - - - - - "R-4" C. Development Scheme: 1. No. of Units - - - 4 Two -Bedroom Town Houses 2. Unit Type - - - - - Duplex (2 Bldgs.) 3. Square Footage - - 3,456 sq. ft. D. Building Coverage - - - 1,484 sq. ft. E. Open Space - - - - - - - 3,864 sq. ft. March 15, '1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued F. Parking - - - - - - - -- - -- 4 spaces III. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS None at this time. IV. STAFF ANALYSIS This site is located in a multifamily area that consists mainly of older housing stock that has been converted to duplexes, though the property is bordered on the north by a single family residence. The only existing structure is a very recently constructed duplex on the west, which the existing zoning allows. The applicant is proposing to replat the lot and build a similar unit on the vacant portion to the east. Staff is concerned with the possibility that one of the 3 resulting lots may be sold. That is not advisable since this would then create lots smaller than usual for this land use. Also, the plan should be revised to accommodate the six parking spaces required as designed, it is doubtful that adequate space exists. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 04 Since the applicant was not present, the Committee decided to pass this to the Commission without recommendation.