HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0873-A Staff AnalysisSeptember 11, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 6
NAME: Computer Dynamics
FILE NO.: S-873-A
LOCATION: Pleasant Forest Drive and Woodland Heights Road
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Mike Berg - RPM Thomas Engineering
P. O. Box 7300 3810 Lookout Road
Little Rock, AR 72217 North Little Rock, AR 72116
753-4463
AREA: 1 acre
ZONING: 110-3"
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
NO. OF LOTS: 1
PROPOSED USE:
Highway 10
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
Office
This applicant proposes to construct a two story
freestanding office building on the northwest corner of
Pleasant Forest Drive and Woodland Heights Road to
accommodate fast growing computer company needs.
In addition, the developer also attempts to buffer the
office use from next door residences with 40' wide
undisturbed strip of land.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This site is currently occupied by a one story office
building. The parking is paved and landscaped. The
west part of this tract is generally in an undisturbed
state with large trees. Streets are constructed to the
city standards.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
No comments.
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September 11, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 6 Cont inuedl_ __ . _..�_._._ _._....._.. _....
D. ISSUBS./LBGAL./TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
a. History of site:
1. June 14, 1983, approved as a "PCD" for a
dance studio.
2. July 12, 1988, revocation of an approved
"PCD" to 110-3" with conditions:
1) Maintenance of 40' buffer area and fence
of the west and south boundary.
2) Retention of the vehicle access
prohibition along Pleasant Forest Drive.
3. July 17, 1990, denial of the site plan with
access on Pleasant Forest Drive.
4. August 6, 1990, Mike Berg requested to be
heard by the Subdivision Committee and to be
allowed placement on the September 11, 1990
Planning Commission meeting.
E. ANALYSIS:
The proposed site plan is generally within conformance
of the City guidelines.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (August 16, 1990)
Mr. Berg submitted a letter requesting reconsideration of
the site plan review by Planning Commission and allowing his
item to be placed on September 9, Rezoning Agenda.
Committee accepted Mr. Berg request. Mr. Berg also
presented revised site plan showing additional 40' wide
strip of land on north side which would provide additional
access from Woodland Heights. Committee and Staff
recommended approval of revised site plan subject to
applicant notifying adjacent property owners, maintaining
40' undisturbed buffer and covering water main easement with
concrete slabs.
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September 11, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 5 Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 11, 1990)
The Planning Staff offered its recommendation of approval of
the revised site plan as filed. The applicant, Mr. Mike
Berg, was present. Mr. Berg offered several comments on his
application. He described site plan and accessibility to
the property which avoid the vehicle access along Pleasant
Forest Drive. He also indicated that the water works
requirements of concrete slabs over water main presented no
serious problems. He also stated that owner of lawn mower
repair shop will be able to access his property from the
north side drive.
After a brief discussion, the Commission determined it
appropriate to approve this site plan as filed. The motion
passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 abstention (John
McDaniel).
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