HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0941 Staff AnalysisFebruary 25, 1992
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.• S-941
NAME: Lions World Services for Blind - Subdivision Site
Plan Review
LOCATION: 2811 Fair Park Boulevard
DEVELOPER:
LIONS CLUB OF ARKANSAS
2811 Fair Park Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72204
AREA: 1.5 Ac. NUMBER OF LOTS:
ENGINEER•
GARVER AND GARVER - BILL CATO
1010 Battery Street
Little Rock, AR 72203-0050
376-3633
1 FT. NEW STREET• 0
ZONING: R-3 PROPOSED USES: Greenhouse
PLANNING DISTRICT: I-630
CENSUS TRACT: 20.01
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
1. Street Improvements
A. PROPOSAWREOUEST:
This applicant proposes to construct a greenhouse on a
Lions World Services for Blind center site, located at
2811 Fair Park Boulevard. The structure will be
1,200 square feet and will be used by the Lions Blind
Center.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This property is already a developed tract of land with
several structures in place used and occupied by the Lions
Blind Center.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
This site will provide 20 feet of additional right -of way on
Fair Park Boulevard and contribute in -lieu for half of the
minor arterial street on Fair Park frontage (in -lieu not to
exceed 15% of building permit value). This will provide
10 feet of additional right-of-way on 29th Street
(collector) and 5 feet additional right-of-way on Tyler
Street and 28th Street (residential), and also construct
handicapped ramps at all corners where ramps are not
existing.
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February 25, 1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Continued] FILE NO.: 5-941
D. ISSUESILEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
There are no significant issues attached to this site plan.
The only item which needs to be resolved is the engineering
comment in paragraph C.
E. ANALYSIS•
The Planning staff review of the site plan reveals no
problems as presented.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval subject to the engineering
comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 6, 1992)
Mr. Bill Cato and Mr. Charles Pierce were present representing
the Lions World Services for the Blind. There was a brief
discussion on the issues outlined by the Engineering staff
indicating needs for the right-of-way dedication and street
improvements. Mr. Cato indicated that they would dedicate the
right-of-way, but would like to ask for a waiver of street
improvements. Mr. Cato, an engineer for the project, agreed to
provide additional information regarding the right-of-way prior
to the Planning Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 25, 1992)
There were no objectors present. Staff recommended approval for
the site plan with approval recommendation for waiver of in lieu
contribution for street improvements.
Mr. Steve Cato, the engineer on the project, stated the Lions
World Services for the Blind is a non-profit organization, and
the grant money for the greenhouse does not include street
improvements.
After a brief discussion of the proposal, the Commission made
a motion to approve the site plan with the recommendation that
right-of-way be dedicated; sidewalks be built where missing and
handicapped ramps be placed where required by Ordinance.
The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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