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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0201-A Staff Analysisni y 26, 1981 em No. 11 - Z-3689 Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Mark Weedman, et al. Pat Morrison 10101 West Markham Street (estimated) Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to "0-2" Office and Institutional Office park development 20 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North - Office, Single Family and Vacant, Zoned "0-3" South - I-630 East - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" West - Office, Zoned 110-2" and "0-3" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS No adverse comments have been received from any reviewing agency concerning this request. There is likely to be some neighborhood opposition from the neighbors to the east residing on Oak Lane. The southern 700 feet appears to be within the 100 year floodplain and the applicant is working towards dedicating that portion of the property to the City for floodway protection. If approved, this request will generate a change in the Suburban Development Plan which shows this area for multifamily development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval with the condition that some formal commitment is made to assure later dedication of the floodway property. COMMISSION ACTION The applicant was present, and there were a few objectors. Three objectors led by Randy Perry, all residents of Oak Lane, spoke in opposition to the request. As it turned out during their discussion, they did not necessarily oppose:the zoning aspect of this case, but expressed grave concerns over drainage considerations, flooding of properties, etc. Mr. Perry, during his time speaking in opposition, also May 26, 1901 Item No. 11 - Continued mentioned the solar rights issue. He stated that his house was an energy saving house, and that his fear was that the development of this property with high rise type office buildings might infringe upon his access to the sun, were he to desire to include solar heating in his residence. The two others speaking in opposition to the zoning of this property, stated that what they really were asking for was a delay until the drainage problems in the area can be solved. Chairman Massie told the applicants that the zoning request was dealing with land use issues and could not deal with drainage issues, except on the basis ❑f the site plan review which would came later in the development of this property. There was a lengthy discussion, and finally the Commission moved to approve the application as filed. The motion was passed: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. November 10, 1981 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE ACTION The applicant was present. A motion was made to approve the plat and variances, subject to staff and Engineering's recommendations. The vote was 2 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. Mr. William Allen, owner of a parcel of land that is completely surrounded by the plat, voiced concern over the possibility of being landlocked. Staff commented that in keeping with the usual policy, the plat provided a 20' access easement to serve this parcel. Staff reported also that the applicant had requested that the portion of the plat to be dedicated to the City be reflected, not in Phase I as staff's recommendation suggests, but at a later phase. The Commission asked that the applicant provide the staff with a letter addressing this. A motion in agreement with the Subdivision Committee's recommendation of approval was made and passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent. November 10, 1981 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 - Corporate Hill Subdivision LOCATION: 10101 West Markham DEVELOPER: ENGINEER Markham Street Summerlin Associates, Inc. Joint Venture 1609 Broadway 200 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72206 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 376-1323 Phone: 376-8005 AREA: 39.26 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 11 FT. OF NEW STS.: 1,474 ZONING: 110-2" PROPOSED USE: Office Park VARIANCES REQUESTED: 1. To permit a cul-de-sac with a length of 1,474 feet. 2. To permit a horizontal curve with 200' radius. A. EXISTING CONDITIONS This project is located in an area of mixed uses, which includes Single Family, Multifamily, General Office and Office/Instititional zonings. Specifically, the site is bordered on the north by Markham, on the south by I-630/I-430 Interchange, and on the east and west by "R-2" and "O-3" zonings respectively. There is also a small parcel designated for single family use on the north end of the plat. The entire southern portion of the plat, designated as "Tract A" lies in the floodway. Utility companies that have commented at the time of writing include Southwestern Bell and Water Works, which have both requested additional easements. B. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL (1) This is a proposal to develop a tract with an area of 39.26 acres into 11 lots for office park development. Principal access to the various platted lots will be provided by Corporate Hill Drive, a cul-de-sac which provides 1,474' of new street. The applicant has indicated that the area designated as Phase 1 on the Plat will be finaled first, and that the southern portion of the property along Rock Creek and including Rock Creek will be dedicated to the City. November 10, 1981 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 - Continued (2) Conformance to Ordinance Standards. Request for variances include: (a) permitting a cul-de-sac with a length of 1,474'; and (b) permitting a horizontal curve with a 200' radius. Another possible variance will be discussed in Staff Analysis. (3) Legal Considerations. The wording in the Bill of Assurance should read that the lands in Tract A of said subdivision are hereby dedicated to the public for utility, drainage, and park purposes. Staff would also like to receive some type of written comment from the title holder that the land will be dedicated. C. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS (1) Cul-de-sac street exceeds Subdivision Ordinance requirements. Engineering Division does not object to 1,500' length. (2) Drainage facilities and easements proposed are not subject to approval with the preliminary plat; they will be reviewed during final design. D. ANALYSIS Staff is in agreement with the design concept proposed and the variances requested. However, the plan fails to meet one of the most basic of Ordinance requirements, which is a site area of two acres for each platted lot in 110-2" zoning districts. It is recommended that the lot line on No. 10 be shifted so that it will be in conformance, or that a variance for lot depth be'requested. In conjunction with "0-2" zoning, a site plan will be required before a building permit is granted for the development on each of these lots. Staff is also requesting that the initial final plat reflect the lots in Phase 1, plus the portion of the plat that will be dedicated to the City. In addition to a 40' buffer, a 6' opaque fence is required on the portion abutting areas zoned for residential use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to comments made.