Z-5588-B Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -55$8-B
NAME: The Oaks of Chenal -- Revised PD -R
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Chenal
Club Blvd.
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
Deltic Timber Corp. White-Daters and Assoc.
7 Chenal Club Cr. 401 S. Victory
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 6.30 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 36 FT. NEW STREET: 1,040
ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED USES: Single -Family Residential
PROPOSED USE: Single -Family Residential
VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED: None
BACKGROUND•
In January of 1992, the Oaks of Chenal - PD -R was approved. The
approval included a single-family lot layout for Tracts A, B and
G. Tracts C, D, E, F and H were approved for future single-
family development. There were also several tracts set aside for
park/open space/buffer areas. Several single-family residences
have been constructed or are being constructed within Tract A.
A. PROPOSAWREQUEST:
The applicant is proposing to revise the previously approved
PD -R by recombining and adding single-family residential
lots. After recombining the lots in Tract G and Tract B and
adding lots in Tract C, there is a net increase of 10 lots.
There are 36 total lots within Tracts B, C and G. The
applicant is also proposing several tracts for park/open
space/buffer areas (Tracts I, J, K, L, M, N, O and P).
Other tracts (D, E, F, and H) are proposed for future
single-family revisions to the PRD.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently undeveloped and wooded with the
exception of Tract A, where several single-family residences
FILE NO.: Z -5588-B (Cont.
have been constructed or are in the process of being
constructed.
The Chenal Golf Course is located south and east of the
property. Chenal Parkway is located to the north, with
Chenal Club Blvd. to the west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no neighborhood
comments. There was no neighborhood association to notify.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. NPDES and grading permits are required prior to
construction, site grading and drainage plan will need
to be submitted and approved.
2. Provide turn -a -round for all dead-end streets shown.
3. Remove islands from the :middle of the cul-de-sacs.
4. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP.
5. Pipe stem lots must be a minimum of 30 feet of frontage
and have 30 feet wide access.
6. Construct sidewalks on Chenal Parkway.
7. Provide minimum radius on residential streets and 50
feet of right-of-way on Circle Drive.
8. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
9. Obtain permits for improvements within proposed or
existing right-of-way from Traffic Engineering prior to
construction in right-of-way.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
11. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. :30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: A water main extension will be required to serve
most of these parcels. An acreage charge of $150 per
acre applies in addition to normal charges. Width of
pipestems shall be a minimum of 30 foot.
Fire Department: Fire hydrants must be placed per code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
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FILE NO.: Z -5588-B Cont.)
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: The site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit bus
route.
F. ISSUES TECHNICAL DESIGN:
Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal District.
The Plan recommends Single Family. There is no Plan issue.
Landscape Issues: No Comments.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant did not submit a revised site plan as a result
of the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
been working with Public Works to resolve right-of-way
related issues. Public Works notes that all garbage pick-up
will be on one side of the street only, in the areas between
lots G-4 thru G-7 and Lots B-1 thru B-4. Public Works
indicates that all other issues can be worked out at staff
level. As noted previously, Lot G-10 will need a minimum
pipestem width of 30 feet.
Otherwise, staff feels that there are no issues to be
resolved and the revised PD -R will have no adverse effect on
the general area. There are no use issues associated with
this proposal.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised PD -R subject to
compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D, E and G
of this report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 9, 1998)
Joe White was present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the revised PRD.
There was a detailed discussion concerning the issues mentioned
in paragraph G of this report. Mr. White indicated that he would
proceed with the plan as proposed, and try to work out the
details with Public Works.
After further discussion, the Committee 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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FILE NO.: Z -5588-B Cont.
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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ITEM NO.: 9
FILE NO.: Z -5588-B
NAME: The Oaks of Chenal -- Revised PRD
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Chenal
Club Blvd.
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
Deltic Timber Corp. White-Daters and Assoc.
7 Chenal Club Cr. 401 S. Victory
Little Rock, AR 72211
Little Rock, AR 72201.
AREA: 6.30 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 36 FT. NEW STREET: 1,040
ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED
USES:
Single -Family
Residential
PROPOSED
USE:
Single -Family
Residential
VARIANCES WATVERS RE UESTED: None
BACKGROUND:
In January of 1992, the Oaks of Chenal - PRD was approved. The
approval included a single-family lot layout for Tracts A, B and
G. Tracts C, D, E, F and H were approved for future single-
family development. There were also several tracts set aside for
Park/open space/buffer areas. Several single-family residences
have been constructed or are being constructed within Tract A.
A.
PROPOSAL/RE9i]EST:
The applicant is proposing to revise the previously approved
PRD by recombining and adding single-family residential
lots. After recombining the lots in Tract G and Tract B and
adding lots in Tract C, there is a net increase of 10 lots.
There are 36 total lots within Tracts: B, C and G. The
applicant is also proposing several tracts for park/open
space/buffer areas (Tracts I, J, K, L, M, N, D and P).
Other tracts (D, E, F. and H) are proposed for future
Single-family revisions to the PRD.
B. EXISTING CDNDTTIDNS:
The site is currently undeveloped and wooded with the
exception of Tract A, where several single-family residences
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have been constructed or are in the process of being
constructed.
The Chenal Golf Course is located south and east of the
property. Chenal Parkway is located to the north, with
Chenal Club Blvd. to the west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no neighborhood
comments. There was no neighborhood association to notify.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. NPDES and grading permits are required prior to
construction, site grading and drainage plan will need
to be submitted and approved.
2. Provide turn -a -round for all dead-end streets shown.
3. Remove islands from the middle of the cul-de-sacs.
4. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP.
5. Pipe stem lots must be a minimum of 30 feet of frontage
and have 30 feet wide access.
6. Construct sidewalks on Chenal Parkway.
7. Provide minimum radius on residential streets and 50
feet of right-of-way on Circle Drive.
8. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
9. Obtain permits for improvements within proposed or
existing right-of-way from Traffic Engineering prior to
construction in right-of-way.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering:
11. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: A water main extension will be required to serve
most of these parcels. An acreage charge of $150 per
acre applies in addition to normal charges. Width of
pipestems shall be a minimum of 30 foot.
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SUBDIVISION
Fire Department: Fire hydrants must be placed
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details, per code.
count Plannzn : No Comment.
LATA: The site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit bus
route.
F'• ISSIIES T$CHNICAL DESIGN;
Plannin Division: The request is in the Chenal District.
The Plan recommends Single Family. There is no Plan issue.
Landscape Issues: No Comments.
G. ABJ�SrS
The applicant did not submit a revised site plan as a result
of the Subdivision Committee meetin
g. cant
been working with Public Works to resolveerightlof-wayas
related issues. Public Works notes that all
will be on one side of the street o.nl will pick-up
lots G-4 thru G-7 and Lots B-1 thru B-4.ln the areas between
Pub
indicates that all other issues can be workedlic OutWatkstaff
level. As noted previously, Lot G-10 will need a minimum
Pipestem width of 30 feet.
Otherwise, staff feels that there are no issues to be
resolved azzd the revised PRD will have no adverse effect on
the general area. There are no use issues associated with
this proposal.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised PRD subject to
compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D, E and G
of this report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Joe White was (APRIL 9, 1998)
present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the revised PRD.
There was a detailed discussion concerning the issues mentioned
in paragraph G Of this report. Mr, ned
Proceed with the plan as White indicated that he would
details with Proposed, and try to work out the
Public Works.
After further discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue
the full Commission for final action. to
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t.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
LE Na.: Z -5588-B
(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.
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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