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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0767-C Staff AnalysisMay 15, 1997 ITEM NO.: S FILE NO.: 5-767-C NAME: Charleston Heights Replat (S-767-C) LOCATION: South of Taylor Loop on both sides of proposed Outer Loop Road DEVELOPER• ENGINEER: Rector; Phillips, and Morse Joe White 1601 N. University Avenue White-Daters Engineering Little Rock, AR 72207 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 43.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 96 FT. NEW STREET: 6,560 ZONING• R-2 PLANNING DISTRICT: #1 River Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.06 VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None A. PROPOSAL: The Planning Commission previously approved a preliminary plat for this site. The applicant seeks to add one additional lot (#85A) and reduce the front yard building setback to 15 feet for Lots 59-68 and 89-92. The applicant states that the site topography necessitates a reduction in the setback lines. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is vacant and partially wooded. The subdivision improvements have not been constructed. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westchester Neighborhood Association was noticed of this replat. Staff has received no responses from the public on this proposal. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS• The basic subdivision engineering has been approved by Public Works Department. May 15, 1997' SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-767-C E. UTILITIES• The utility requirements have been previously determined for this plat. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Landscape • N/A Issues• None Planning Division: N/A G.. ANALYSIS The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard minimum setbacks from 25 to 15 feet. One additional lot will also be created with access through an easement. Staff supports the request of the applicant. The replat as submitted conforms to the Subdivision Ordinance. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVAL of the replat as shown in the revised exhibited stamped reviewed on April 17, 1997. There are no additional conditions SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) The item was not heard by the Subdivision Committee. There are no additional staff conditions. The replat was scheduled for the May 15, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 2 June 26, 1997 ITEM NO.: F FI NAME: Charleston Heights Replat (S-767-C) LOCATION: South of Taylor Loop on both sides of proposed Outer Loop Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: B-767-C Rector, Phillips, and Morse Joe White 1601 N. University Avenue White-Daters Engineering Little Rock, AR 72207 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 43.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 96 FT. NEW STREET: 6,560 ZONING• R-2 PLANNING DISTRICT: #1 River Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.06 VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED: None A. PROPOSAL: The Planning Commission previously approved a preliminary plat for this site. The applicant seeks to add one additional lot (#85A) and reduce the front yard building setback to 15 feet for Lots 59-68 and 89-92. The applicant states that the site topography necessitates a reduction in the setback lines. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is vacant and partially wooded. The subdivision improvements have not been constructed. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westchester Neighborhood Association was noticed of this replat. Staff has received no responses from the public on this proposal. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS: The basic subdivision engineering has been approved by Public Works Department. June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F (.Cont.) FILE NO.: S-767-C E. UTILITIES: The utility requirements have been previously determined for this plat. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Landscape: N/A Issues: None Planning Division: N/A G. ANALYSIS• The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard minimum setbacks from 25 to 15 feet. One additional lot will also be created with access through an easement. Staff supports the request of the applicant. The replat as submitted conforms to the Subdivision Ordinance. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVAL of the replat as shown in the revised exhibited stamped reviewed on April 17, 1997. There are no additional conditions SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) The item was not heard by the Subdivision Committee. There are no additional staff conditions. The replat was scheduled for the May 15, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DUNE 26, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to August 7, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent. 2 August 7, 1997 ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: Z-6312 NAME• LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL• ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Brown - Conditional Use Permit 2100 Vancouver Drive Harold and Brenda Brown A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the continuation of a 16-child day care center within the existing residence at 2100 Vancouver Drive, zoned R-2. The site is located on the west side of Vancouver Drive, north of west 28th Street. This residential area is located west of Boyle Park and east of Barrow Road within the John Barrow Neighborhood Association. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: This residence/day care center is located in an area exclusively residential in nature. Uses and zoning in this area range from single-family to multifamily (MF- 6) . The continuation of the existing day care center (which has existed at this location for two years) should have no adverse effects on the surrounding properties. The John Barrow Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: Access to the site is gained by utilizing an existing residential driveway. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires three (3) parking spaces: one (1) for the single-family residence and two (2) for the day care use. The applicant states that four (4) vehicles can be parked on the existing driveway. Although these parking spaces do not meet the ordinance requirements (minimum size and maneuvering area), parking has apparently not been a August 7, 1997 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-6232-A NAME: Clevenger Short -Form PD-O LOCATION: 9624 West Markham Street DEVELOPER• ENGINEER/LAND SURVEYOR: Michael Clevenger Donald Brooks 10025 West Markham St. 1611 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72205 No. Little Rock, AR 72114 227-8292 AREA: .25 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-2 Single Family PLANNING DISTRICT: #2 Rodney Parham CENSUS TRACT: 22.05 VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED: None A. PROPOSAL: The owner proposes to remodel a run down dwelling into an office for an insurance agency office. Several parts of the building will be removed and two new rooms added as well as off-street parking. The owner will remove overgrown property line vegetation, replant and also save one exceptional tree in the rear yard. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: A one family dwelling occupies the lot currently. It has been vacant several months and is deteriorating rapidly. The lots to the east and north are single family, well maintained and oriented to streets off Markham or Sante Fe Drive. To the south is a large church complex on the south side of Markham Street. Abutting the lot on the west is an office use as are the next several lots running west. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: None at this writing, the Sante Fe Heights neighborhood was notified as well as those persons within 200 feet. August 7, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z--6232-A D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Grading permit will be required on this new development, if it disturbs more than one acre. 2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 3. Repair of curb and gutter and/or sidewalk damaged during or prior to construction with construction. 4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current ADA standards. 5.Markham Street has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 19,000. 6. Provide 8 feet back out space for rear parking area. 7.Applicant proposes a third parking space in front yard. Rec. denial. 8.Reconstruct apron with improved radii. E. UTILITIES• Wastewater: Sewer available - not adversely affected. Entergy: No response. Arkla: OK as submitted. Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted. Water: No issues. Fire Department: No response. County Planning: No involvement CATA: Markham Street is served by Route No. 5, all day service. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Landsca e- The Landscape Ordinance requires a minimum four foot wide landscape strip west of the proposed vehicular use area unless a variance is approved by the City Beautiful Commission. The plan submitted only provides for a width of two feet. The full on site buffer width requirement along West Markham Street is eight feet. A portion of this requirement may be transferred to other areas of the site but is required to not drop below a width of six feet. The plan submitted only provides for a width of four feet. A six foot high opaque screen is required to screen this site from the residential properties to the north and east. Existing natural vegetation can count toward fulfilling this 2 August 7, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6232-A requirement where it provides the required year-round screening. The site must meet with Landscape Ordinance requirements. Issues• Planning Division: The site is in the Rodney Parham District. The Plan recommends Suburban Office. The request is for an Office use. The requested zoning is PDO. The request appears to be in conformance with the Plan. G. ANALYSIS• The staff review produces several items that require followup but the plan as presented we think will produce an office site that works and will not adversely affect the neighborhood. The several items yet to be dealt with are: 1. Limit parking in front yard to two spaces. 2. Save all large trees outside marked parking spaces. 3. As much as possible leave north boundary undisturbed. 4. Cleanup eastern property line but retain useful plants. 5. Work with Public Works on drive apron. 6. Revise plan to clean up drawing. (Remove as is.) 7. Note building exterior finish after remodel. 8. Note signage desired. (Possible office district limit) 9. Provide copies of any agreements on common property line landscape maintenance. 10. Check Bill of Assurance conflict. 11. Provide list of uses for possible future conversion or occupancy. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Staff supports the efforts of Mr. this property and return the structure We recommend approval subject to Staff Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: Clevenger to salvage to a useful function. and Public Works (JULY 17, 1997) The application was represented by Mr. Clevenger, the owner of the property. The Staff presented its comments on the proposal. The site plan was discussed at length relative to parking, tree retention, landscaping and buffer requirements. Mr. Clevenger was very receptive to addressing these design items. He stated that he could only save one of the large oaks in the back yard because of the root problem and condition of one tree. August 7, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6232-A Mr. Brown, of the Staff, offered suggestions about landscape design and possible variances from City Beautiful Commission. Mr. Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his remarks in the staff report indicating such as the drive entry deficiencies, disallowing a third parking space in front and parking design in the rear yard. Mr. Clevenger said the staff and Committee issues would be addressed. The item was forwarded to the full Commission for final action. 4 August 1, 1997 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: S-767-C NAME: Charleston Heights Replat (S-767-C) LOCATION: South of Taylor Loop on both sides of proposed Outer Loop Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Rector, Phillips, and Morse Joe White 1601 N. University Avenue White-Daters Engineering Little Rock, AR 72207 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 43.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 96 FT. NEW STREET: 6,560 ZONING: R-2 PLANNING DISTRICT: #1 River Mountain fl CENSUS TRACT: 42.06 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1�e A. PROPOSAL: The Planning Commission previously approved a preliminary plat for this site. The applicant seeks to add one additional lot (#85A) and reduce the front yard building setback to 15.feet for Lots 59-68 and 89-92. The applicant states that the site topography necessitates a reduction in the setback lines. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is vacant and partially wooded. The subdivision improvements have not been constructed. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westchester Neighborhood Association was noticed of this replat. Staff has received no responses from the public on this proposal. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS: The basic subdivision engineering has been approved by Public Works Department. August 7, 19§7 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C Contj FILE NO.: 5-767-C E. UTILITIES• The utility requirements have been previously determined for this plat. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Landscape: N/A Issues• None Planning Division: N/A G. ANALYSIS: The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard minimum setbacks from 25 to 15 feet. One additional lot will also be created with access through an easement. Staff supports the request of the applicant. The replat as submitted conforms to the Subdivision Ordinance. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVAL of the replat as shown in the revised exhibited stamped reviewed on April 17, 1997. There are no additional conditions SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) The item was not heard by the Subdivision Committee. There are no additional staff conditions. The replat was scheduled for the May 15, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 26, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to August 7, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent. 2 August 7% 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (cont.) FILE NO.: S-767-C STAFF UPDATE• (JULY 18, 1997) At this writing, there has been no further information develop. Mr. Bill Hastings will report at the meeting. 3 Aughst 7,: 1997, ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: S-767-C NAME: Charleston Heights Replat (S-767-C) LOCATION: South of Taylor Loop on both sides of proposed Outer Loop Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Rector, Phillips, and Morse Joe White 1601 N. University Avenue White-Daters Engineering Little Rock, AR 72207 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 43.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 96 FT. NEW STREET: 6,560 ZONING• R-2 PLANNING DISTRICT: #1 River Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.06 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: The setback requirements to 15 feet on Lots 59-68 and Lots 89-92. A. PROPOSAL• The Planning Commission previously approved a preliminary plat for this site. The applicant seeks to add one additional lot (#85A) and reduce the front yard building setback to 15 feet for Lots 59-68 and 89-92. The applicant states that the site topography necessitates a reduction in the setback lines. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is vacant and partially wooded. The subdivision improvements have not been constructed. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westchester Neighborhood Association was noticed of this replat. Staff has received no responses from the public on this proposal. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS• The basic subdivision engineering has been approved by Public Works Department. x August 7, 1991 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-767-C E. UTILITIES• The utility requirements have been previously determined for this plat. F. ISSUES TECHNICAL DESIGN: Landsca-pe: N/A Issues• None Planning Division: N/A G. ANALYSIS• The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard minimum setbacks from 25 to 15 feet. One additional lot will also be created with access through an easement. Staff supports the request of the applicant. The replat as submitted conforms to the Subdivision Ordinance. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVAL of the replat as shown in the revised exhibited stamped reviewed on April 17, 1997. There are no additional conditions SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) The item was not heard by the Subdivision Committee. There are no additional staff conditions. The replat was scheduled for the May 15, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (TUNE 26, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to August 7, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent. E August 7; 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO • C (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-767--C STAFF UPDATE• (DULY 18, 1997) At this writing, there has been no further information develop. Mr. Hill Hastings will report at the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 1997) The Staff reported that there were no remaining issues and that the plat should be placed on the Consent Agenda with approval of the setback variances. A motion to place the item on Consent Approval was made. The motion to approve the revised plat passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 3 FILE NO.: S-767-C NAME: Charleston Heights Replat (5-767-C) LOCATION: South of Taylor Loop on both sides of proposed Outer Loop Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER• Rector, Phillips, and Morse Joe White 1601 N. University Avenue White-Daters Engineering Little Rock, AR 72207 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 43.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 96 FT. NEW STREET: 6,560 ZONING• R-2 PLANNING DISTRICT: #1 River Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.06 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: The setback requirements to 15 feet on Lots 59-68 and Lots 89-92. A. PROPOSAL: The Planning Commission previously approved a preliminary plat for this site. The applicant seeks to add one additional lot (#85A) and reduce the front yard building setback to 15 feet for Lots 59-68 and 89-92. The applicant states that the site topography necessitates a reduction in the setback lines. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is vacant and partially wooded. The subdivision improvements have not been constructed. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westchester Neighborhood Association was noticed of this replat. Staff has received no responses from the public on this proposal. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS: The basic subdivision engineering has been approved by Public Works Department. NO:: S,767-C (Cont. E. UTILITIES: The utility requirements have been previously determined for this plat. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Landscape: N/A Issues• None Planning Division: N/A G. ANALYSIS• The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard minimum setbacks from 25 to 15 feet. One additional lot will also be created with access through an easement. Staff supports the request of the applicant. The replat as submitted conforms to the Subdivision Ordinance. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVAL of the replat as shown in the revised exhibited stamped reviewed on April 17, 1997. There are no additional conditions SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) The item was not heard by the Subdivision Committee. There are no additional staff conditions. The replat was scheduled for the May 15, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 26, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer the item to August 7, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent. E LE NO..: 5-767-C (Cont. STAFF UPDATE: (JULY 18, 1997) At this writing, there has been no further information develop. Mr. Bill Hastings will report at the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 1997) The Staff reported that there were no remaining issues and that the plat should be placed on the Consent Agenda with approval of the setback variances. A motion to place the item on Consent Approval was made. The motion to approve the revised plat passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 3