HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0890 Staff AnalysisNovember 15, 1983
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. C
NAME: Robinwood East (PRD) (Z-4071)
LOCATION: 8400 Block of Cantrell, due
north of Jackson and Reservoir
DEVELOPER:
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Ron Tabor
Flake and Company
1st Federal Savings Plaza
401 West Capitol
P.O. Box 990
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: 376-8005
Norman Holcomb
ENGINEER:
Sam Davis
5301 West 8th
Little Rock, AR
Phone: 664-0324
AREA: 20.46 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: "PUD"
PROPOSED USES: Single Family
A. SITE HISTORY
Approximately two years ago, the Planning Commission
approved an attached condominium development concept in
the form of a "PRD" on this site. Since then, the
original owner -developer has left the state.
Eventually, the property was sold to the current owner.
B. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
(1) The construction of 36 detached condominium units
on 20.47 acres.
(2) The replatting of approximately 1-acre to
accommodate an existing single family home.
(3) Development Scheme:
(a) Bldg. Type Size
A 1 1/2 Stories 24,000 sq. ft./
2-car garage
e 2 1/2 Stories 3,000 sq. ft.
with/3-car garage
November 15, 1983
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. C - Continued
(b) Building Coverage ...... ........ 97,200 sq. ft.
or 2.2 acres
(c) Acreage Breakdown:
Private .......................2.2 acres
Common usable.................7.14 acres
Nonusable open...............11.12 acres
Total
20.46 acres
(d) Landscaping plan to be submitted in
accordance with City Landscape Ordinance. A
minimum 25' buffer strip of natural growth is
proposed on all sides of property.
(4) Development Schedule:
Item
Starting Date
Site Improvements 11-83
Phase I (12 units) 2-84
Phase II (12 units) 8-84
Phase III (12 units) 11-85
(5) Engineering Considerations
Completion
2-84
6-84
6-85
4-86
(a) Access from Cantrell should be discussed with
City Engineer; turning lane may be required.
(b) Access to be approved by Arkansas Highway
Department.
(c) Street grade should be discussed with City
Engineer.
(6) Analysis
The applicant is proposing to develop the property
utilizing a detached condominium concept with
access to be provided by a private road system
built to City standards. The applicant feels that
this is more desirable than the "attached
approach." The lot with frontage on Cantrell, will
be sold after the existing home is renovated.
Staff 's objections are mainly centered around the
project's density. The previous proposal approved
by the Commission contained more open space with
less structural involvement on the western portion
of the property. It is felt that the overall
traffic situation should be considered with
November 15, 1983,
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. C - Continued
this proposal; therefore, we are unwilling to
support over 24 units. It is feared that the
proposed density will greatly impact the traffic
problem on Cantrell. Staff is also unwilling to
support the construction of the multiple units in
such close proximity to the row of existing single
family homes abutting the property on the
southwest. The applicant should specify whether
or not each numbered structure represents a unit
or a building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval, subject to compliance with the comments made.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The application was represented by Mr. Ron Tabor of Flake
and Company and Mr. Bill Flowers of First South Corporation.
The main issue for discussion was identified as the number
of units and the placement of these units on the site.
Since staff is opposed to development on the western strip
of the parcel, the applicant was advised to get with staff
before the public hearing and consider alternatives.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
Mr. Ron Tabor represented the developer. Quite a few
neighboring property owners were present. The applicant
requested that the item be deferred for 30 days, so that he
could meet with staff and the property owners and consider
their concerns. Attorney Don Hamilton, spokesperson for the
group, requested that they be notified for this meeting. A
motion was made and passed for deferral for 30 days,
contingent upon notification of concerned property owners of
the neighborhood meeting. The motion passed by a unanimous
vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: (10-26-83)
A revised plan, which eliminated development on the western
strip of the property and reduced the amount of units to 30,
was reviewed by the Committee. Residents from neighboring
properties were permitted to ask questions. The applicant
agreed to submit copies of the plan for staff review before
the public hearing on the 15th. Staff gave its support to
the proposal, provided all engineering concerns were worked
out.