HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1261-C Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 2004
ITEM NO.: 30 FILE NO.: 5-1261-C
NAME: Kenwood Estates Lot 86 Revised Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Located at 22 Waldron Circle
DEVELOPER:
Frank Mclllwain
22 Waldron Circle
Little Rock, AR 72210
ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates
#24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 0.20 Acres
CURRENT ZONING
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, Single-family
18 — Ellis Mountain
24.05
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST:
None requested.
FT. NEW STREET: 0
A preliminary plat was approved for the site on November 19, 1999. As a part of
the approval the owner agreed to the placement of a 10-foot undisturbed buffer
on the proposed lots adjacent to David O Dodd Road. The applicant is
requesting to eliminate the 10-foot undistributed buffer, which will allow an
existing 6-foot wood privacy fence to remain in place.
The applicant purchased the home on Lot 86 after construction was complete
and trusted that constructed conformed to all City requirements. The lot is a cul-
de-sac lot, which limits the depth of the backyard. The privacy fence was
installed on the property line and within the required buffer area. The applicant
has indicated if the privacy fence is moved in accordance with the undisturbed
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1261-C
buffer, the privacy fence will be 15-feet from the applicant back door.
The undisturbed buffer was crated through a concession that the subdivision
developer made in response to comments from Mr. Chad Young and Mr. Doug
Meyer during public meetings for preliminary platting of the subdivision. The
applicant has provided letters stating these two individuals support the removal of
the buffer on the applicant's lot.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The subdivision is developing with single-family homes. The indicated fence has
been installed on the applicant' property line as are several of the fences within
the proposed subdivision abutting David O Dodd Road.
There are single-family homes located across David O Dodd Road on large
tracts. There is a school located to the north of the site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Stagecoach Dodd Neighborhood Association along with all owners of
property abutting the site were notified of the public hearing. Staff has not
received any comment from area residents concerning the proposed request.
D. ANALYSIS:
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. As the time of development the
developer agreed to the placement of the buffer on the site, which seamed to
appeal to adjoining neighbors. The subdivision has since developed and several
of the existing fences have been placed in the buffer area. There is currently a
case before the City of Little Rock Board of Adjustment to allow the placement of
a six foot fence within the setback for the lots abutting David O Dodd Road. The
request before the Board of Adjustment does not eliminate the required buffer
area. In staffs opinion the removal of the buffer area on the applicant's lot does
not appear to have a negative impact on the adjoining properties.
E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request to remove the required buffer along
the rear of Lot 86 of the Kenwood Estates Subdivision. The applicant will be
required to file a replat with the City if approved to remove the indicated buffer
from the indicated lot.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1261-C
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 26, 2004)
The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request to
remove the required buffer along the rear of Lot 86 of -the Kenwood Estates Subdivision.
Staff stated the applicant would be required to file a replat with the City to remove the
indicated buffer from the rear of the lot.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the
item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of
8 ayes, 1 nay and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 30 FILE NO.: S-1261-C
NAME: Kenwood Estates Lot 86 Revised Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Located at 22 Waldron Circle
DEVELOPER:
Frank Mclllwain
22 Waldron Circle
Little Rock, AR 72210
ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates
#24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 0.20 Acres
CURRENT ZONING:
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, Single-family
18 — Ellis Mountain
24.05
VARIAN C ESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST:
FT. NEW STREET: 0
A preliminary plat was approved for the site on November 19, 1999. As a part of
the approval the owner agreed to the placement of a 10-foot undisturbed buffer
on the proposed lots adjacent to David O Dodd Road. The applicant is
requesting to eliminate the 10-foot undistributed buffer, which will allow an
existing 6-foot wood privacy fence to remain in place.
The applicant purchased the home on Lot 86 after construction was complete
and trusted that constructed conformed to all City requirements. The lot is a cul-
de-sac lot, which limits the depth of the backyard. The privacy fence was
installed on the property line and within the required buffer area. The applicant
has indicated if the privacy fence is moved in accordance with the undisturbed
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 30(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1261-C
buffer, the privacy fence will be 15-feet from the applicant back door.
The undisturbed buffer was crated through a concession that the subdivision
developer made in response to comments from Mr. Chad Young and Mr. Doug
Meyer during public meetings for preliminary platting of the subdivision. The
applicant has provided letters stating these two individuals support the removal of
the buffer on the applicant's lot.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The subdivision is developing with single-family homes. The indicated fence has
been installed on the applicant' property line as are several of the fences within
the proposed subdivision abutting David O Dodd Road.
There are single-family homes located across David O Dodd Road on large
tracts. There is a school located to the north of the site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Stagecoach Dodd Neighborhood Association along with all owners of
property abutting the site were notified of the public hearing. Staff has not
received any comment from area residents concerning the proposed request.
D. ANALYSIS:
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. As the time of development the
developer agreed to the placement of the buffer on the site, which seamed to
appeal to adjoining neighbors. The subdivision has since developed and several
of the existing fences have been placed in the buffer area. There is currently a
case before the City of Little Rock Board of Adjustment to allow the placement of
a six foot fence within the setback for the lots abutting David O Dodd Road. The
request before the Board of Adjustment does not eliminate the required buffer
area. In staffs opinion the removal of the buffer area on the applicant's lot does
not appear to have a negative impact on the adjoining properties.
E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request to remove the required buffer along
the rear of Lot 86 of the Kenwood Estates Subdivision. The applicant will be
required to file a replat with the City if approved to remove the indicated buffer
from the indicated lot.
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