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November 11, 1980
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Item No. ll
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Woodlands 90-A Addition
Highway #10 at Pleasant Valley
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Capitol Land Partnership Hodges, Vines, Fox & Associates
Little Rock, AR 3426 Old Cantrell Road
P.O. Box 7416
Little Rock, AR 72217
Phone: 664-5000
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AREA: 4.74 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 24 FT. OF NEW STREET: 0
ONING• "MF-6" PROPOSED USES: Condominiums
PT.ANNTNG DISTRICT: 24
CENSUS TRACT: 22.04
1. 25' buffer, rather than a 40' buffer on the east side.
2. Eliminate access on Highway #10.
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November 11, 1980
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 11 - Continued
STAFF REPORT
A. Existing Conditions
The land involved is located in a generally wooded,
hilly area that is bordered by Pleasant Valley Drive on
the west side and Cantrell on the north. The area is
mainly residential. Immediately to the east of the
site is a residential home, and to the south are other
condominiums.
B. Development Proposal
1. This is a plan to build 24 condominiums; six
buildings with four units each. The request
includes two variances. One involves the
reduction of a required buffer from 40' to 25' on
the east side of the property. The other request
is to eliminate the previously approved access on
Highway #10. The reason for the buffer change is
mainly to be able to provide ample off-street
a parking for the residents. Parking spaces in front
of the easternmost building would be eliminated with
40'.
2. Conformance to Ordinance
The only variances from the ordinance are those
noted above.
3. Legal Considerations
None evident at this time.
C. Engineering Consideration
Improvements are in place, but there is minor concern
regarding sufficient turnarounds for emergency vehicles.
D. Analysis
Staff has not found any problem with the first request
for a reduction of the 40' requirement to one of 25'
as provided by the earlier approval of the plat. The
requirement has been changed to 25' minimum, in the
ordinance. The developer has agreed to comply with the
remainder of the ordinance and provide for the
construction of a 6' opaque fence along the east property
line. The second variance concerning the elimination of
AP the Highway #10 access raises concerns about fire access
and safety. The Fire Department does not feel that such
an exemption would allow for adequate room for ingress
November 11, 1980
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 11 - Continued
and egress of fire equipment, nor turnaround space.
Staff would also like to see evidence of fire hydrant
locations.
E. Recommendation
Approval after the above conditions are met.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Approval as recommended by the staff. The vote - 5 ayes,
0 noes.
Staff recommendation was modified to accept the proposal
that 10' patio intrusion be allowed and structural use be
made of the 25' buffer.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
There were no objectors present. A representative was
present. He stated that the question concerning fire safety
had been answered, as their water plan proposed the fire
y hydrants which were previously not shown. The Fire Chief
approved of the access. A motion was madevand passed to
approve the plat as presented. The vote was unanimous:
9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent.