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FILE NO.: S-1184
NAME: Turtle Creek Apartments - Revised Subdivision Site
Plan Review
LOCATION: 601 Napa Valley Road
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Turtle Creek Apts. None
John Swanner
601 Napa Valley Rd.
Little Rock, AR
AREA: Approx.
18 Acres
NUMBER OF LOTS:
1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: MF-18
and OS
ALLOWED USES:
Multifamily
PROPOSED USE: Multifamily
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None
BACKGROUND:
On October 18, 1983, the Board of Directors approved Ordinance
#14,530 which rezoned the property from R-2 to MF-18 and OS. The
rezoning included approval of a site plan for Turtle Creek
Apartments.
A. PROPOSAWREQUEST:
The applicant is proposing to revise the original site plan
by adding 15 carport structures to the site. The structures
will cover 144 parking spaces. Each carport structure will
be approximately 9 feet in height.
The carport structures will be of metal construction and
will be painted (including the roofs) to match the existing
buildings.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains the existing Turtle Creek Apartment
buildings with the associated drives and parking areas. The
Agape Church is located to the north with other multifamily
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developments to the south and west across Napa Valley.
Single-family residences are located to the east.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comments as of this
writing. The St. Charles Neighborhood Association was
notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Napa Valley is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
2. Provide design of Napa Valley Road conforming to "MSP"
(Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street
improvements to Napa Valley Road including 5 foot
sidewalks with planned development or provide in -lieu
contribution.
3. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
4. Napa Valley Road has a 1996 average daily traffic count
of 11,000.
5. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Carport Structures construction will not be
allowed within any existing sewer main easement.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: Many of the proposed structures are shown over
existing public water facilities. Construction of
structures within waterline easement is prohibited.
Fire Department: All access drives must be at least 20
feet wide. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752'for details.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: The site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit bus
route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
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G. ANALYSIS:
The original site plan submitted by the applicant had 31
carport structures, many of which were shown over an
existing water main and utility easement. The applicant
removed 16 structures from the site plan which were shown
over easements. The applicant will be working with the
various utility companies, seeking approval of the
additional 16 carport structures. If approval is gained
from the utilities, the applicant will be back for another
revised site plan for the remaining structures.
As stated above, the applicant submitted a revised site plan
(removing the structures shown over easements) which
conforms to the comments raised by the Subdivision
Committee. The applicant has stated that a 15 percent in -
lieu contribution will be made for the street improvements
to Napa Valley Road. There are no other outstanding issues
to be resolved.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments in paragraphs D and E of
this report
2. The carport structures (including roofs) will be painted
to match the existing structures on the site.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
John Swanner was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the site plan.
The utility easement and water main issue was briefly discussed.
Mr. Swanner stated that the site plan would be revised to remove
the structures shown over the water main and utility easement.
The Public Works comments were reviewed. Additional right-of-way
dedication and required street improvements to Napa Valley Road
were discussed. Mr. Swanner stated that a 15 percent in -lieu
contribution would probably be made for the improvements, but he
had to talk to the owners first.
After additional discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to
the full Commission for final action.
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ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1184
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of
11 ayes and 0 nays.
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