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Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape / buffer ordinance requirements and
the requirements of the PR-D, file No. Z-6120-K. Before project can be released for permit three
(3) copies of the site plan must be submitted to Subdivision Administrator, Donna James (501-
371-6821) for review and approval.
2. Building height exceeds the maximum of thirty-five (35) feet. Submit elevations to Subdivision
Administrator, Donna James (501-371-6821) for review and approval.
3. Signage is to be reviewed and permitted separately.
4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining
property or the right-of-way of any street. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be
planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
Requirements for landscaping in land use buffers shall be the same as perimeter landscaping.
(Sec. 15-102)
Landscape areas located within thirty (30) feet of the right-of-way line may be counted as part
of the street side landscape planter strip rather than as interior planting. (Sec. 15-105)
There is approximately five hundred and thirty (530) linear feet of street buffer adjacent to the
Rushmore Avenue right-of-way north of the entry drive. A minimum of eighteen (18) trees and
fifty-three (53) shrubs are required in this area. Provide three (3) additional trees and fifty-three
(53) shrubs. Note: a single grouping or groups of shrubs can be used to satisfy this requirement.
There is approximately two hundred and ninety-five (295) linear feet of street buffer adjacent to
the Rushmore Avenue right -of way south of the entry drive. A minimum of ten (10) trees and
twenty-nine (29) shrubs are required in this area. Provide five (5) additional trees.
There is approximately six hundred and thirty-five (635) linear feet of street buffer adjacent to
the Capitol Hill Blvd right -of way. A minimum of twenty-one (21) trees and sixty-three (63)
shrubs are required in this area. Provide three (3) additional trees and sixty-three (63) shrubs.
Note: a single grouping or groups of shrubs can be used to satisfy this requirement.
Vehicular use areas are to be screened from the right-of-way. Provide additional shrubs at the
minimum rate of 3'-0" on center to fill the gap between the mass plantings of abelia adjacent to
the entry drive.
6. Any trees or vegetation located in close proximity to construction shall have the area within the
dripline fenced and protected from development activities. (Sec 15-52). Note on plan the
temporary method of protection for the undisturbed buffer on the south perimeter of the
property. Note: protective fencing must be in place before any site work begins.
7. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other
device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the
buffer. The adjacent property to the south is zoned R-2. Opaque screening, whether a fence
with its face side directed outward or evergreen plantings, a minimum of six (6) feet in height
shall be required. Provide note on plan indicating the type of screening that will be placed along
the south property line adjacent to the R-2 zoned property.
8. Return three (3) copies of the revised landscape plan Sheet L1.1 to the Plans Development
Administrator.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this
site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving
trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
From File No. Z-6120-K
The 30 foot wide landscape buffer is required to extend along the entire southern perimeter of the
site.
Staff stated the 30-foot wide buffer was required along the entire southern perimeter of the site.
Staff also stated screening would be required along the southern perimeter of the site. Staff stated
this could be accomplished through a fence or wall or with evergreen plantings. After general
discussion it was determined the indicated 30-foot buffer and the adjacent tract were adequate to
meet the buffering requirement.
Spillman, Darren
From: Spillman, Darren
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:42 AM
To: 'William Wiedower'
Subject: RE: Landmark Apartment Landscape Plan
Bill,
All is acceptable with the following exceptions.
Under the landscape code Crape Myrtles will not receive any tree credit. These can be used in the landscape but
only as a supplement to the minimum landscape requirements. By changing the Elm Trees to Crape Myrtle the
tree requirements for the Rushmore ROW (within thirty feet of the property line) are below the minimum
requirements. There is approximately 800 lin ft of property adjacent to the Rushmore Ave ROW. Trees are to be
installed at the rate of 1 tree for every 30 lin ft. Twenty-seven trees will be required. The revised plan shows only
twenty-three. Add a minimum of four additional trees.
The Green Giant Arborviate were specified at 2" caliper so they could be counted as trees which are required for
the terracing. I believe we agreed this would be the best plant (size and specie) for this application since the root
structure would have a minimal impact on the geofabric of the wall. Return Arborviate Specification to the
original 2" min caliper specification.
If you would please send 3 hard copies of the revised landscape plan once they are finalized.
Thanks,
Tracy
From: William Wiedower [mailto:bill@hwarch.com]
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 8:33 AM
To: Spillman, Darren <dspillman@littlerock.gov>
Subject: Landmark Apartment Landscape Plan
Tracy
I have attached a revised Landscape Plan for Landmark Apartments for your review. The owner wanted to try
to reduce the landscape cost, so we did some minor revisions, the main things being: 1) We changed the
entrance off of Rushmore Ave. by deleting the divided street, deleting the planter in the divider, and changing
the elm trees to crape myrtles; 2) we deleted the shrubbery and planting beds behind the pool; 3) we revised
the planting bed at the east end of the drive between buildings 7 & 8; and 4) we changed some of the species
of the trees and shrubs. Will you look this over and let me know if it is acceptable, and if it is not, can you tell
me where we fall short. Call me if you have any questions. Thanks,
M.fl
William Wiedower AIA, LEED AP, BD&C
Heiple+Wiedower Architects PLLC
319 Pres. Clinton Ave. Suite 201
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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City of Little Rock
Planning and Development Building Codes
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Routing Slip for Commercial Building Permit
Project Name: Landmark Apartments LLC
Project Address: 15201 Capitol Hill Blvd.
Route Number: 201605429
Application Date: 7-6-16
Date Due Out: 7-14-16
Applicant Contact Information:
Name:
Andrew Frith / VCC
Address:
216 Louisianna
City/State/Zip:
LR, AR 72203
Phone:
501-376-0017
Fax:
501-376-4145
E-mail:
afrith@vccusa.com
Type of Project: New
Occupancy: Multi -Family R-2
Type of Construction: VB
Height of Building: 30
Area of Building: 14 Bldgs. Total 201,800 sf
Number of Stories: 3
Fire Zone:
No
Sprinklers:
Yes
Fire Alarm
Yes
Standpipe:
No
Reviewer: Curtis Richey
E-mail Address: crichey@littlerock.org
Phone: 501.371.4724
Development Compliance Review
Zoning, Subdivision, and Landscaping
ADDRESS: 15201 Capitol Hill Blvd
LEGAL DESCRPIPTION PT NW COM NE COR SE NW TH S54*36'20"W812.98' FOR POB TH
S14*5F38"E73.58' TH SW'LY AL ARC OF 1259.78' RAD CRV TO RGT CHORD BEARING
S2*21'14"W745.69' N80*16'23"W369.35' N48*16'23"W185' N70*11'08"W949.44' N19*22'26"E223.08'
N61*40'53"E84.22' N11*07'28"W172.46' N68*18'12"E112.52' N58*28'49"E167.39 N68*33'15"E33.13' TH
SE'LY AL ARC OF 2055.33' RAD CRV TO RGT CHORD BEARING DISTANCE S68*40'11"E72.23'
S67*48'02"E411.98' TH SE'LY AL ARC OF 950' RAD CRV TO LFT CHORD BEARING
S84*18'30"E539.82' TH SE'LY AL ARC OF 25' RAD CRV TO RGT CHORD BEARING S57*15"E34.09
TO POB 7-IN-13W
ZONING CLASSIFICATION PD-R Z CASE NO(S) Z-6120-K
ZONING- N N/A S R-2 E N/A W PD-R
SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUIRED
Y 1'S
("R-6"; "R-7; "0-2"; "C-3"; "I-1"; "PZD" & "CUP")
CZD MACARTHUR PARK HIST. DIST. RIVER MARKET DIST.
(If located in one of the above districts, approval of governing body must be obtained before permit can be issued)
STREETS Capitol Hill Blvd (north) Rushmore Ave (east)
EASEMENT CLEARENCE APPROVED DENIED
N/A X
REQUIREMENT
CHART HGT. FRONT SIDE(S) REAR PLATTED SITE AREA CVG MIN SEP.
REQUIRED:
35'
25'
15'
25'
1 1
1 acres
N/A
PURPOSED:
45'
100' /
19'
60'
90'
13.485
90,
1
1 ACRES
ANCILLARY STRUCTURES: ("C-2" Only) MAX. ST.FRTG. COV ALLOWED: 40% PROPOSED
N/A
SPECIAL REGULATIONS:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (CASE No. ) DATE:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (CASE No. ) DATE:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (CASE No. ) DATE:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (CASE No. ) DATE:
APPOVED SITE PLAN COMPLIANCE ("R-6' ; "R-7; "0-2"; "C-2"; "I-1' ; "PZD" & "CUP")
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS, OR VARIANCE
COMPLIANCE
I?AGf_; 2
SIGNAGE PLAN: NIA APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
NOT SUBMITTED
DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS
STREET PARKING AND LOADING
OFF STREET SPACES REQUIRED: 294 (By Sec. 36-502) 2. Other 1.5 spaces per unit
PROVIDED 397 OFF -SITE N/A
COMPACT CARS
0,NAAT T TITMFNCTCIN WTTITH TIF.PTH MANFTTVF.RTNC'T ARF,A WIDTH DEPTH MANEUVERING
PARALLEL
22'
9'
11'
RIGHT ANGLE
9'
20'
20'
60 DEGREES
9'
18'
18'
45 DRGREES
9'
18
12'
PROPOSED
PROPOSED
22'
8.5
11
8.5'
20'
20'
8.5'
18'
18'
8.5'
18'
12'
OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES REQUIRED N/A (By Sec. 36-504) PROVIDED:
OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE SIZE: 12' X 30' W/14' HEIGHT CLEARANCE PROVIDED:
WHEEL STOPS REQUIRED: N_ S E W PROVIDED: N S E W
Curb and gutter w-o4 ideal in all areas
LANDSCAPING / BUFFER REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFY:
Attached and entered into Cornerstone. Permit Number. 201605429
EASEMENT IN -LIEU IRRIGATION YES MATURE AREA NO
REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT YES VARIANCE GRANTED N/A
SUMMARY OF ZONING SUBDIVISION AND LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS NOT SATISFIED
NO VIOLATION OF USE REGULATIONS
NO VIOLATION OF YARD SPACE AND/ORAREA REQUIRMENTS (Lot Coverage)
NO SPECIAL DISTRICT
(Must receive approval by governing body before permit can be issued)
YES EASEMENTS MUST REMAIN CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED.
NO SUBMITT LANDSCAPE BUFFER PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH LANDSCAPE CODE
CHAPTER 15 & 36.
YES SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQ. ("R-6"; "R-7"; "0-2"; "C-2"; "I-1"; "PZD & "CUP").
X SPECIFY Item Z-020-K
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS NOT SATISFIED
APPROVED
DENIED
NOT SHOWN
PAVING OF VEHICULAR USE AREA
X
SCREENING ON THE N,S,E,W
A. ZONING CODE CHAPTER 36
X
B. LANDCAPE CODE CHAPTER 15
X
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES PROVIDED
X
A. STALL AND MANEUVERING AREA
X
NUMBER OF LOADING SPACES PROVIDED
X
B. STALL AND MANEUVERING AREA
X
WHEEL STOPS PLACED 30" INSIDE PROPERTY LINE(S)
ALONG THE N, S, E, W SIDES
X
PLAN
X
[PSIGNAGE
ITIONAL USE OR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS
*Submit plans in accordance with requirements governing each of the above items not shown on this application in
order to receive approval of the construction permit.
X APPLICATION IS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
APPLICATION CANNOT BE APPROVED UNTIL ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE
SATISFIED.
DATE: 7.11.16 D. Tracy Spillman
PLANS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
502-371-4864
16-034 — Landmark Apartments LLC —15201 Capitol Hill Blvd — 201605429
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape / buffer ordinance requirements and
the requirements of the PR-D, file No. Z-6120-K. Before project can be released for permit three
(3) copies of the site plan must be submitted to Subdivision Administrator, Donna James (501-
371-6821) for review and approval.
Building height exceeds the maximum of thirty-five (35) feet. Submit elevations to Subdivision
Administrator, Donna James (501-371-6821) for review and approval.
3. Signage is to be reviewed and permitted separately.
4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining
property or the right-of-way of any street. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be
planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
Requirements for landscaping in land use buffers shall be the same as perimeter landscaping.
(Sec. 15-102)
Landscape areas located within thirty (30) feet of the right-of-way line may be counted as part
of the street side landscape planter strip rather than as interior planting. (Sec. 15-105)
There is approximately five hundred and thirty (530) linear feet of street buffer adjacent to the
Rushmore Avenue right-of-way north of the entry drive. A minimum of eighteen (18) trees and
fifty-three (53) shrubs are required in this area. Provide three (3) additional trees and fifty-three
(53) shrubs. Note: a single grouping or groups of shrubs can be used to satisfy this requirement.
There is approximately two hundred and ninety-five (295) linear feet of street buffer adjacent to
the Rushmore Avenue right -of way south of the entry drive. A minimum of ten (10) trees and
twenty-nine (29) shrubs are required in this area. Provide five (5) additional trees.
There is approximately six hundred and thirty-five (635) linear feet of street buffer adjacent to
the Capitol Hill Blvd right -of way. A minimum of twenty-one (21) trees and sixty-three (63)
shrubs are required in this area. Provide three (3) additional trees and sixty-three (63) shrubs.
Note: a single grouping or groups of shrubs can be used to satisfy this requirement.
5. Vehicular use areas are to be screened from the right-of-way. Provide additional shrubs at the
minimum rate of 3'-0" on center to fill the gap between the mass plantings of abelia adjacent to
the entry drive.
6. Any trees or vegetation located in close proximity to construction shall have the area within the
dripline fenced and protected from development activities. (Sec 15-52). Note on plan the
temporary method of protection for the undisturbed buffer on the south perimeter of the
property. Note: protective fencing must be in place before any site work begins.
7. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other
device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the
buffer. The adjacent property to the south is zoned R-2. Opaque screening, whether a fence
with its face side directed outward or evergreen plantings, a minimum of six (6) feet in height
shall be required. Provide note on plan indicating the type of screening that will be placed along
the south property line adjacent to the R-2 zoned property.
8. Return three (3) copies of the revised landscape plan Sheet 1-1.1 to the Plans Development
Administrator.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this
site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving
trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
From File No. Z-6120-K
The 30 foot wide landscape buffer is required to extend along the entire southern perimeter of the
site.
Staff stated the 30-foot wide buffer was required along the entire southern perimeter of the site.
Staff also stated screening would be required along the southern perimeter of the site. Staff stated
this could be accomplished through a fence or wall or with evergreen plantings. After general
discussion it was determined the indicated 30-foot buffer and the adjacent tract were adequate to
meet the buffering requirement.
Public Works Comments / Vince Floriani
Per Sec. 29-190(1)f, if the slope of the cut or fill is faced with an architectural stone wall, the
terrace plantings shall be a minimum of 2 rows of trees 4 ft between rows, staggered not more
than 20 ft on centers. Provide landscape plan.
Spillman, Darren
From: Spillman, Darren
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 2:18 PM
To: James, Donna; Floriani, Vince
Subject: RE: Landmark Apts
I agree w Donna.
D. Tracy Spillman, PLA
Plans and Development Administrator
City of Little Rock - Department of Planning and Development
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72701
501.371.4864
From: James, Donna
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 2:06 PM
To: Floriani, Vince <VFloriani@littlerock.gov>; Spillman, Darren <dspillman@littlerock.gov>
Subject: RE: Landmark Apts
I think this is a Dana and Tony call, not a Vince, Tracy and Donna call.
From: Floriani, Vince
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 1:52 PM
To: Spillman, Darren <dspiliman@iittlerock.gov>; James, Donna <DJarnes@litt_lerock.go>
Subject: FW: Landmark Apts
What do you think?
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Little Rock Public Works -Civil Engineering
701 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-4817
From: William Wiedower [mailto:billo hwarch.com]
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 2:06 PM
To: Floriani, Vince
Subject: Landmark Apts
Vince:
I have attached a few photos of our situation at Landmark Apts.. The two lower retaining walls are so close to
each other that if we plant the required trees above the lower wall, it will affect the geofabric that is holding
the wall in place. I am asking you to consider that by planting the arbor vitae trees below the lower wall, they
will grow high and thick enough in just a few yeard to screen both walls. We will also have the tree screen at
the upper retaining wall. Let me know what you think. Thanks,
NO
William Wiedower AIA, LEED AP, BD&C
Heiple+Wiedower Architects PLLC
319 Pres. Clinton Ave. Suite 201
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(t)501 707-0115 (f)501 707-0118
www.hwarch.com
Spillman, Darren
From:
Spillman, Darren
Sent:
Monday, February 27, 2017 4:04 PM
To:
Carney, Dana; James, Donna; Bozynski, Tony
Cc:
Floriani, Vince
Subject:
RE: Landmark Apts
I recall speaking with Bill Wiedower back in the summer concerning the planting on the terraces. At that time I told him
that I would accept arborvitaes in these areas as long as they met the 2" caliper minimum.
Arborvitae are small trees with a shallow root system that shouldn't be detrimental to the structure. However, from a
structural standpoint I can understand why someone may not want anything planted close to a retaining structure.
The following is the wording in Chapter 29 Sec. 29-190. - Grading and drainage plan requirements
Terracing width shall be at a ratio of at least one (1) foot of horizontal terrace for every one (1) foot of vertical height, up
to a maximum of ten (10) feet. Terraces shall be landscaped with dense evergreen plantings sufficient to screen the cut
or fill slope. The terrace may be sloped to drain up to one (1) foot in ten (10) feet of width.
If the slope of the cut or fill is faced with an architectural stone wall, the terrace plantings shall be a minimum of two (2)
rows of trees four (4) feet between the rows, staggered not more than twenty (20) feet on centers.
Shrubs and groundcover shall be required in accordance with chapter 15 of this Code.
From: Carney, Dana
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 3:42 PM
To: James, Donna <DJames@littlerock.gov>; Bozynski, Tony <TBozynski@littlerock.gov>
Cc: Floriani, Vince <VFloriani@littlerock.gov>; Spillman, Darren <dspillman@littlerock.gov>
Subject: RE: Landmark Apts
Doesn't the landscape ordinance require the planting of trees on terraces like this (Sec. 15-103)? How did the two
retaining walls get so close? I thought there was a minimum distance of 10 feet or so. If the terraces are not an issue,
perhaps we can direct it to the CBC for a variance to do as Bill W. has proposed
From: James, Donna
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 2:13 PM
To: Carney, Dana <DCarney@littlerock.gov>; Bozynski, Tony <TBozynski@littlerock.gov>
Cc: Floriani, Vince <VFloriani@littlerock.gov>; Spillman, Darren <dspillman@littlerock.Rov>
Subject: FW: Landmark Apts
As I explained to Vince this involves more than Vince Tracy, and myself— we need all input on the direction we should
go.
From: Floriani, Vince
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 1:52 PM
To: Spillman, Darren <dspillman@littlerock.gov>; James, Donna <DJames@littlerock.go >
Subject: FW: Landmark Apts
What do you think?
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Little Rock Public Works -Civil Engineering
701 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-4817
From: William Wiedower fmailto:bill@hwarch.com]
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 2:06 PM
To: Floriani, Vince
Subject: Landmark Apts
Vince:
I have attached a few photos of our situation at Landmark Apts.. The two lower retaining walls are so close to
each other that if we plant the required trees above the lower wall, it will affect the geofabric that is holding
the wall in place. I am asking you to consider that by planting the arbor vitae trees below the lower wall, they
will grow high and thick enough in just a few yeard to screen both walls. We will also have the tree screen at
the upper retaining wall. Let me know what you think. Thanks,
01
William Wiedower AIA, LEED AP, BD&C
Heiple+Wiedower Architects PLLC
319 Pres. Clinton Ave. Suite 201
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(t)501 707-0115 (f)501 707-0118
www.hwarch.com