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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0207 Staff Analysis0 December 15, 1981, SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: The Wilson Company Union National Bank Little Rock, AR 72201 Markham Mesa Revised Preliminary -Phase II South of the Intersection of Mara Lynn and Nan Circle Sam Davis 5301 W. 8th Little Rock, AR AREA: 7.227 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 ZONING: "MF-24" PROPOSED USES: Apartments PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: VARIANCES REQUESTED: 1. Contours. 2. Preliminary storm drainage. A. EXISTING CONDITIONS This site is located in a hilly area, near the southeastern portion of what is currently a sizeable development of apartments. Due to the filling of the property, the land has no existing vegetation. Street improvements are in place with a fully constructed cul-de-sac providing access on the east. Water Works has made no comments regarding Tract 19, but has stated that easements will be needed on Tract A. B. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL This is a proposal to develop Tract 19 of a revised preliminary into 30-unit apartments. Streets and utilities were installed and approved in Phases I and II. The applicant has stated that there is some drainage work to be done on Lot 19, that will be accomplished as required and approved by City Engineering. The proposal involves a request to vary from the requirements for contours and preliminary storm drainage design. December 15, 1981 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 - Continued C. CONFORMANCE TO THE ORDINANCE The application varies from Ordinance requirements in the manner stated above. D. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATION (a) Provide complete drainage plan for that drainage system on the east portion of Lot 19, to include a box structure to connect existing drainage systems, plus an efficient means of connecting the two -pipe discharge on the southeastern corner of Lot 19. E. STAFF ANALYSIS Staff has no major problems with the proposal as presented. No adverse impacts are expected if the requested waivers are granted, because of the change in the natural features of the land and the submission of storm drainage plans in an earlier phase. Staff is recommending, however, that any further development in this area not be done in a piecemeal fashion, or lot by lot, so as to provide a more comprehensive view. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to staff and Engineering's comments. G.- SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE ACTION: A motion in agreement with the Staff's recommendation of approval, subject to: (1) The submission of the drainage plan on Lot 19, and (2) the discontinuation of piecemeal development, was made and passed by a vote of 2 ayes, 0 nays and 3 open. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: . The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion for approval, subject to the conditions set by the Staff, was made and approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and I absent.