HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0763 Staff AnalysisJanuary 13, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 2 - File No. 742
NAME:
T.nrATTON:
DEVELOPER:
Capitol Hill Apartments
Lying on the north side of
West Markham Street and easterly
of its intersection with Battery
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Capitol Hill Properties Eddie Branton, Architect
3226 JFK Boulevard 707 Wallace Building
No. Little Rock, AR 72116 Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 372-4930
AREA: 4.55 acres
NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: "MF-24" Multifamily
PROPOSED USE: Apartments/102 units in three-story buildings
at a density of 22.4 units per acre.
VARIANCES: None requested.
A. Site History
The subject site was rezoned from "I-3" Heavy
Industrial to "MF-24" Multifamily on November 18, 1986.
The property has experienced several development
proposals over the last several years.
B. Development Concept
To utilize the terrain to its best advantage and
protect the hillside while siting nine buildings, a
swimming pool and clubhouse facilities.
C . Proposal
To construct seven apartment structures with 102 units
at three -stories each with a mix of unit types. Access
is to be by way of West Markham Street and Battery
Street for the majority of the units with a secondary
access to Gill Street and Garland Street at the
northwest corner. There will be 153 parking spaces
for a 1.5 per unit count.
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,January 13, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item -No. 2 - Continued
D. Issues
There are several issues which were initially raised in
the rezoning hearing and will be likely introduced
again. These are: (1) poor access for this density
over a two-lane street system three blocks or more to
an arterial street, (2) street improvements, (3)
drainage improvement on and off -site, and ( 4 ) screening
and lighting on the site.
E. Staff Analysis
The staff view of this proposal is that the density is
high, but a limit of 102 units with little possibility
of future multifamily on this hill suggests that it is
appropriate. The access issue was addressed at the
time of rezoning when the owner agreed to provide
improvements to both Markham Street and Battery Street
off -site. This involved at least two blocks of
off -site improvements. A staff review indicates a
deficiency in quantitative data relative to the unit
mix in each building, number of units in each building,
and the design of the tennis courts. We also feel a
grading plan would be useful in determining the total
site effect of these buildings and parking areas.
Further, notice to neighbors should be given.
F. Engineering Comments
(1) Need detention plan.
(2) Close Markham Street east of the alley entrance or
improve the street.
(3) Meet with the Traffic Engineer to discuss access
design at the northwest corner.
(4) Street improvements on Markham and Battery as
previously agreed upon.
January 13, 1987
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 2 - Continued
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (12-29-86)
The architect was present and offered the plan. He
addressed the issues raised and stated that he could provide
the additional information and would notify the neighbors
utilizing the previous notice list as suggested by
Mr. Rector.
Water: Little Rock Water Works reports a need for an
on s to fire protection plan and a water main extension.
Sewer: Sewer is available but capacity contribution
analysis is required.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present. Two interested persons were in
attendance.
Ms. Susan Hilman of 109 South Battery had questions
concerning current sight distance and substandard street
problems, and whether or not a traffic light will be
installed at the intersection with Markham Street. The
traffic engineer, Mr. Henk Roornstra, responded to her
concerns.
Mrs. Lucy Tobin of 110 South Schiller also spoke in favor of
a traffic light at the intersection of Summit and Markham.
She presented photos taken during rush hour. She asked for
more information on screening and lighting. She felt that
traffic going on to Third Street would aggravate an existing
bad situation. A motion for approval was made and passed by
a vote of 10 ayes, 1 no, and 0 absent.