HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1187 Staff AnalysisApril 30, 1998
ITEM NO.: 23
FILE NO.• S-1187
NAME: Riverwalk Apartments - Revised Subdivision Site Plan
LOCATION: 2400 Riverfront Drive
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Riverwalk Apartments None
Jennifer Poynter
2400 Riverfront Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 10.95 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: MF-24 ALLOWED USES: Multifamily Residential
PROPOSED USE: Multifamily Residential
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Waiver of sidewalk construction along Riverfront Drive and
Turtle Creek Lane
BACKGROUND•
On January 7, 1986, the Board of Directors approved ordinance
#15,033 which rezoned the property from 0-2 to MF-24. The
rezoning included a site plan for the development of the existing
apartment complex.
A. PROPOSAWREQUEST:
The applicant is requesting to revise the existing site plan
by adding 5 carport structures to the site. Each carport
structure will cover 4 parking spaces for a total of 20
covered parking spaces.
Each structure will have a steel frame with a plywood and
composition shingle pitched roof. The overall height of
each structure will be approximately 12.5 feet. The carport
structures will be painted to match the existing buildings.
April 30, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 23(Cont.)FILE NO.: 5-1187
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing multiple building apartment
complex with associated parking areas.
There are other multifamily developments to the north and
northwest with an office building to the south. There is
undeveloped office and commercial property also to the
south. There is a mixture of multifamily office and
commercial property to the west and southwest. The Arkansas
River is located to the east.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no negative neighborhood comments, as of
this writing. There was no neighborhood association to
notify.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP". Construct sidewalks on the east right-of-way
line of Riverfront Dr. and Turtle Creek.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter that is damaged in
the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
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: Water lines in this project are private and
maintenance is by the owner. The Water Works has no
objection to construction over these facilities if access
is maintained to all fire hydrants and meters.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: The site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit bus
route.
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April 30, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1187
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised site plan which addresses
the issues raised by the Subdivision Committee. The only
remaining issue to be resolved is the waiver of sidewalk
construction along Riverfront Drive and Turtle Creek Lane.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan subject
to the following conditions.
1. Compliance with the Utility Comments
2. Compliance with the Public Works Comments
3. The carport structures will be painted to match the
existing structures on the site.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(APRIL 9, 1998)
Jennifer Poynter was present, representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the site plan.
Ms. Poynter stated that one of the structures would be moved as
required by L. R. Wastewater. She also noted that the structures
would have pitched roofs.
There was a brief discussion relating to the requirement for a
sidewalk along Riverfront Dr. and Turtle Creek Lane. Ms. Poynter
indicated that a waiver of the sidewalk requirement would be
requested.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue
to the full Commission for final action.
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.
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April 30, 1998
SUBDIVISION
STEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1187
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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