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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_02 11 1986subLITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISIONS SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD FEBRUARY 11, 1986 1:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A quorum was present being 8 in number. II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting The minutes were not approved at this meeting. III. Members Present: IV. Members Absent: Jim Summerlin, Acting Chairman J. Schlereth R. Massie J. Nicholson W. Rector D. Arnett D.J. Jones F. Perkins William Ketcher, Chairman B. Sipes I. Boles V. City Attorney Present: Pat Benton LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY OF SUBDIVISION ACTIVITIES FOR February 11, 1986 DEFERRED ITEMS: A. Alley in Block 81, John Barrow Addition B. High Street Name Change C. Tri -party Agreement Ordinance D. Alley in Block 277 E. Signature Subdivision F. Ati Day Yisroel CUP (Z- 2840 -A) T1 TfTT T.lT1T 'ATV T1T 1TA _ 1. Hillsboro Subdivision, Phase VC 2. Kanis Commercial Park 3. Granite Ridge Addition 4. Landmark Park, Phase II SITE PLAN REVIEW: 5. Landmark Mobile Home Park, Phase II 6. Bill Brandon PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: 7. United Cerebral Palsy Group Home (Z -4566) iT/1LTTITTTAITT T rT[Tr1 TILT "L m- 8. South Park Street Duplex (Z -4600) 9. Walton Heights (Z -4601) 10. Morrison Road (Z -4602) 71T7T T nTLTO T TILT T: T.771 TT70n . 11. Breedlove Building Line Waiver (Lot 124, Pine Forest) OTHER MATTERS: 12. Leewood Mountain Addition Replat (Lot 89) February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Other Matters NAME: T.00ATTnN OWNER /APPLICANT: All of the Alley in Block 81 of John Barrow Addition Lying between West 28th and West 29th Streets in the block west of Zion Street M.E. Bolding By: W.W. Kelley REQUEST: To abandon all of the alley and join with adjacent lots for replatting. STAFF REVIEW: 1. Public Need for this Right -of -Way None, inasmuch as this alley has never been in use as a street or public way. 2. Master Street Plan There are no requirements. 3. Need for Right -of -Way on Adjacent Streets West 28th Street is a collector, 36' in pavement and 60' in right -of -way; therefore, 10' of additional right -of -way may be required. 4. Characteristics of Right -of -Way Terrain Moderate slope to the south and at grade with the adjoining lots. 5. Development Potential This right -of -way is useful only to the abutting owners and the replatting of these lots. 6. Neighborhood Land Use and Effect The abutting properties are occupied by single family in all directions for a distance of several blocks. There remain in the general area several vacant lots. This action should have little or no effect on the neighborhood inasmuch as the alley has not been in use. It will be better utilized as part of the replatting of this block. L February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued 7. Neighborhood Position None expressed at this writing. 8. Effect on Public Services or Utilities None reported; however, the right -of -way will probably be retained as a utility easement unless the owner or applicant gains total release from the several utilities. 9. Reversionary Rights The alley once closed will revert to the abutting owners. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this abandonment with a cautionary note to the petitioner that recombining these lots may cause dedication requirements along West 28th Street. This would occur if it is determined that less than 60' in right -of -way exists. Additionally, street improvements along 28th may be assessed if the matter requires Planning Commission review. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present and offered a discussion of his proposal. The Planning staff added additional commentary. A lengthy discussion followed involving issues attached to a proposed preliminary plat which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in February. At the end of the discussion, it was determined that it would be appropriate to hear the abandonment issue in conjunction with the proposed plat. A motion was made to defer this matter to February 11. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 11 -86) The Planning staff offered comments to the effect that this owner has decided to abandon his platting issue and pursue the alley closure only at this time. Staff changed its recommendation upon receipt of this information from the applicant to reflect a position of denial of the abandonment unless tied to the plat. The applicant was represented and February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued made a brief comment concerning what his owner desired from this process. A brief discussion involving all parties then followed whereby it was determined that the Planning Commission did not favor the alley abandonment without the opportunity of reviewing the subdivision plat. The applicant stated that he understood this and would accept a withdrawal of this petition without prejudice. A motion was then made to accept the withdrawal of this petition. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent. February 11, 1986 1­11 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Other Matters - Street Name Change NAME: High Street LOCATION: Between I -630 on the north and West 36th Street on the south OWNER /APPLICANT: Muskie Harris Committee Chairman for Petition REQUEST: To rename South High Street to Martin Luther King Drive in this 2.3 mile segment. ABUTTING USES AND OWNERSHIPS: The existing High Street intersects four major traffic arteries with commercial centers on each. At the present time, there are 29 business activities, 53 single family dwellings, 23 duplexes, 7 multifamily structures, 6 offices, 1 Little Rock public school and 1 college. �./ NEIGHBORHOOD EFFECT: The only effect to be experienced from this change will be the disruption of neighborhood mail and services until the new name is recognized by all involved agencies. A short -term effect will be the disruption of the yellow page listings for those several businesses which utilize that advertising. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION: None has been expressed at this writing; however, the publication of the legal ad and posting of notices will undoubtedly introduce some objection especially from the commercial sector. EFFECT ON PUBLIC SERVICES: No long -term effect expected. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the proposal with a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Board that the approval resolution take effect a minimum of 30 days after passage. This is required in order to provide sufficient lead time for the Post Office, Public Works Department and the State Highway Department to make the many changes required. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE ACTXON: The Committee received a report from staff on the financial aspects of the proposed street name change. Henk Koornstra of the Traffic Engineering Office provided the following information relative to the signs and structures which will require modification. A. PROPOSED CHANGE - FULL NAME - MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE City signs, 32 in number, at a cost of $1,190. Additional signage, $390 for a total of $1,480. The cost of installation by City crew, $475 for a subtotal of $2,050. Arkansas Highway Department signs, 11 in number, 2 of which at $60,000, 2 at $3,600, 2 at $3,200, 5 guideway signs at $800 for a subtotal of $67,600 and a grand total for a fully spelled out name $70,000 even. B. AN ABBREVIATED NAME STRUCTURE - M.L. KING, JR. DRIVE City signs, a total of 32 signs at $800. Fifteen side street signs - $300 for a total of $1,100 in material. Installation at $475 for a subtotal of $1,600. Arkansas State Highway signs, a total of 9 signs, 2 at $2,400, 2 at $2,200, 5 at $500 for a total of $5,100. The grand total of signs in the abbreviated form would be $6,700. C. ALTERNATE STREET NAME PROPOSAL TO AVOID HIGH COST OF SIGN REPLACEMENT The City Engineering's staff and Highway Department offer as an alternate to High Street, changing the name of Battery Street approximately one -half mile to the west which has significant length and also intersects the interstate. The cost of change out on these signs for a fully spelled out name on each sign would be $2,100 for both City and State costs. An abbreviated sign blank for both City and State would be a total of $1,600. The Committee received this information, discussed briefly and made no comment for the record at this time. U February 11, 1986 - SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning staff offered a brief overview of the issue at hand offering additional information relative to objection filed since the initial application was submitted. Mr. Muskie Harris was present and made a request of the Commission that this matter be deferred for 30 days or until the February 11 meeting in order to allow the petition signers to develop their case and decide on the street to be chosen for change. After a brief discussion of the proposal, the Commission voted on a motion for deferral. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 11 -86) The applicant was not in attendance. There were several persons present interested in the proposal that did not request permission to speak when the issue was identified by the Chairman as a matter for withdrawal; therefore, these persons were assumed to be objectors to the petition. There was no discussion of the matter, and motion for withdrawal was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. C - Other Matters - Ordinance Amendment REQUEST: Planning Commission review of a staff proposal to amend the Subdivision Ordinance dealing with tri -party agreements and enforcement. PROPOSED TEXT: Attached is the first draft of the proposal for your review. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The staff offered an overview of this proposed ordinance amendment identifying the basic changes involved. A brief discussion of the proposal then followed. It was determined by several members that they required sufficient review time in order to digest the material as presented. It was suggested a deferral to February 11 would be in line. A motion for that deferral was made and passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 11 -86) The Planning staff made a brief presentation of the proposed ordinance. There was no discussion of the proposal. A motion was made to recommend the ordinance as drafted to the City Board of Directors. The vote - 8 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Other Matters -Alley Abandonment NAME: Alley in Block 277 of Original City of Little Rock LOCATION: West 150' of the east /west alley lying between Izard and Chester Streets, north of West Markham Street OWNER /APPLICANT: Frank Whitbeck By: Tom Buford REQUEST: To abandon this portion of an open alley for redevelopment with the west half of the block. STAFF REVIEW: 1. Public Need for this Right -of -Way There are certain owners /users in this block taking access over the right -of -way to Chester Street. These owners at present have only one physical access to a dedicated right -of -way inasmuch as Izard Street north of Markham and the east end of this alley have been abandoned. 2. Master Street Plan There are no Master Plan requirements attached to this request. 3. Need for Right -of -Way on Adjacent Streets None evidenced in our review. 4. Characteristics of the Right -of -Way Terrain A gentle slope to the north and west and at grade with the adjacent lots. 5. DeveloRment Potential This right -of -way can only be utilized in conjunction with properties lying immediately adjacent in the form suggested by this developer. I--- February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Continued 6. Neighbor .hood Land Use and Effect The abutting lots are office or parking lots using the alley. Some commercial uses lie across Chester Street to the west and Markham to the south. 7. Neighborhood Position None expressed at this writing. However, notice will be provided to those persons in the eastern portion of this block who have voiced strong opposition to abandonment when proposed in the past. 8. Effect on Public Services or Utilities If the alley is abandoned and the development proposal pursued, certain utilities presently within this right -of -way will be required to be relocated to accommodate the building. 9. Reversionary Rights This right -of -way will revert to a single owner owning all of the abutting property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation will be one of conditioned support. This recommendation is based in the knowledge that there are persons with strong feelings concerning the abandonment of this right -of -way. Although we feel that a proper redevelopment of this owner's property would be best served by abandonment, we could not encourage the abandonment of the right -of -way without support of all current owners in the block. As reflected in our analysis above, there does not seem to be a problem with the abandonment except with respect to those several owners in the east half of the block. If this petitioner provides a release or specific support of this proposal from all owners involved, then the staff recommendation will be approval as filed. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, Mr. Frank Whitbeck, was in attendance and was represented by several parties including Mr. Moses and Mr. Redden of the architectural firm. The applicant made a lengthy presentation of the proposal involving not only the alley closure in the block, but discussion of the item on this agenda dealing with a resubdivision of the lots in the west half of the block. Planning staff offered additional commentary and recommendation relative to the abandonment and the plat which indicated support for the proposals. This support is conditioned upon removal of the objection of adjacent property owners. Mr. Ben Allen, an adjacent property owner, was present representing his properties and several companies housed in his building as well as McClelland Engineers lying south of the alley. Mr. Allen made a lengthy presentation of the problems perceived by him and his tenants associated with the abandonment of the alley. There were letters of objection submitted including a petition with 12 signatures of tenants in buildings in this block. It was noted for the record that there was also a letter in the file from Mr. Allen as an objector. The Commission requested a report from Henk Koornstra, City Traffic Engineer. Mr. Koornstra offered comments which generally supported the abandonment of the alley. He discussed the existing intersection as a potential traffic problem, also indicating that the access to the proposed parking lot would be more acceptable. A lengthy discussion of this matter then followed, both sides presenting additional comments. The Commission determined that it would be in the best interest of all of the involved parties to defer this matter until February 11 and give the parties an opportunity to meet and discuss resolution of their differences. It was noted by staff and Commission that access to Markham Street along the east side of the proposed development would be suitable resolution of the problem. Both sides indicated that a meeting could be held and discussions held toward resolution of the differences. A motion was then made to defer this application to February 11, 1986. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 abstention (Richard Massie). February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 11 -86) The staff offered brief comments on this petition and the plan to resolve the objections of Mr. Allen and Mr. McClelland, adjacent property owners on the east and north. The petitioner was present and offered a plan which depicted resolution of the objection as follows. A drive was indicated across the lot now occupied by City employees' parking. The drive easement ran north and south between the current east /west alley and West Markham Street. The drive consisted of an 18 -foot wide paved strip of land on the existing parking lot adjacent to Mr. McClelland's building. Mr. McClelland also had agreed to include a one -foot strip of land from his lot. A common access would result which would serve all of the east half of the block through a single drive entrance to West Markham Street. The City parking lot would be redesigned so as to reduce the east /west dimension and lose several parking stalls. The existing curb opening on to Markham would be closed, access to City parking would be by way of the new access drive. During discussion of the plan, it was determined that additional landscaping would not be required inasmuch as no new paved surfaces or increase in paving would occur. The end result of the plan presented would be: 1. Mr. Allen will receive title to all of the existing alley adjacent to his property and north of the City parking lot plus approximately 12 feet off the north end of the City lot which will allow his parking to be 900 and more accessible. 2. All of the alley in the block will be closed for a distance of 225 feet. 3. This petitioner will receive all of the west 150 feet of the closure. 4. A six -foot wood fence will be erected to separate Mr. Allen's parking area from the City parking lot. This fence is to run east and west along the north line of the new City parking lot. The Commission briefly discussed the abandonment and the suggested agreement. The Commission determined that although it did not have the signed instrument of agreement in hand that it would be appropriate to take action on the February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 11 -86) petition. For the record, it was noted that a public need was present and hardship circumstances prevailed attached to this proposal. Additionally, it was determined that the alley is no longer needed by the public due to provision of an alternative route acceptable to all involved parties. A motion was then made to recommend approval of the petition subject to three items. (1) Mr. McClelland providing one -foot of his lot to fill out the 19 -foot minimum driveway dimension as required by the Traffic Engineer. (2) Conformance with the Traffic Engineer's design comments. (3) Planning staff to approve the subdivision plat incorporating all of the lands at issue so as to provide a permanent public record of the easements, access and land transfers. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent, 1 abstention (Richard Massie). February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E NAME: Signature Subdivision LOCATION: NE Corner of West Markham Street at Chester Street Running North to La Harpe Boulevard DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Signature Life Ins. Co. Allison Moses Redden 1130 Savers Federal Bldg. Heritage Center East Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR Phone: 372 -3355 Phone: 375 -0378 AREA: 0.7 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "I -2" Light Industrial District PROPOSED USE: Office Building for Signature Life Insurance and Others VARIANCES REQUESTED: Requested reduction of setbacks from the "I -2" standard to the "0-3" requirements which will generally eliminate 50' building line requirements. A. Existing Conditions A gentle slope that has been cleared of structures and natural foliage. The site is platted in residential size lots with three lots fronting on West Markham Street and three partial lots on La Harpe Boulevard. An alley bisects the ownership and provides access to businesses on the east end of the alley. B. Development Proposal (1) To abandon the alley and recombine it with the adjacent lots for a single user. (2) Recombine the lots as a single platted lot for office usage for a single structure. Off- street parking would be provided in the area of the Markham Street frontage with the building extending across the alley portion of the block. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - Continued C. Engineering Comments No adverse comment. D. Analysis The subject properties have been cleared of structures for several years. Redevelopment has been hampered by the shallow depth of the north parcel and the alley which bisects the block. The alley becomes the significant issue for resolution of this plat. A petition for abandonment has not been filed at this writing which would draw other owners into this platting matter. This should be accomplished to avoid the appearance of avoidance of the single most important issue in this block. As to the request for "0-3" setbacks as proposed, we have no concerns in this area because most of the area buildings are offices and provide little or no setbacks. E. Staff Recommendation Approval of the replat as proposed, subject to resolution of the alley issue. We also recommend approval of the building line to "0-3" standards. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant stated that a petition to close the noted alley has been filed. Objectors are expected to be present at the Public Hearing. Water Works - A main extension is required in the easement along the east side of the alley property before main in alley can be abandoned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The only issue discussed involved the alley closure (see minutes to item 15). A motion for deferral for 30 days was made and passed by a vote of: 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - ,Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. He reported that he had not yet met with objector, Senator Ben Allen, but a meeting was set for the following week. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 11 -86) The applicant was present. A motion was made for approval of the agreed upon plan and entry, subject to: (1) one -foot access easement dedication from McClellan's property, (2) Traffic Engineering comments, (3) staff approval of replat, (4) no additional landscaping required. The vote: 7 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 abstention (Commissioner Massie abstained). February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F NAME: Ati Day Yisroel Conditional Use Permit (Z- 2840 -A) LOCATION: West of the intersection of Rodney Parham Road and Rocky Valley Drive (3700 N. Rodney Parham Road) OWNER /APPLICANT: Ati Day Yisroel /Emily M. Lewis PROPOSAL: To bring into conformance an existing church and a day -care center which currently cares for 36 children, on land that is zoned "R -2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to an arterial on the east (Rodney Parham Road), and two residential streets (Valley Club Circle - South and Doral Drive - West). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The church and day -care center are existing uses. A school is located to the north, with single family uses adjacent on the remaining three sides. The proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking This property is served by two existing access drives (Valley Club Circle and Rodney Parham Road) and approximately 87 parking spaces. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F - Continued 4. Screening and Buffers This site is heavily wooded and well screened from the surrounding area. 5. Analysis The staff has no problem with this proposal. The site plan should be revised to include an existing drive on Valley Club Circle and to change Pine Crest Lane to Valley Club Circle (as it is on the ground). 6. Engineering Comments None. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval subject to the previous comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that the applicant had requested that their item be deferred until the February 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting due to a problem with their notification procedures. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The Commission voted 11 ayes, 0 noes to defer this application until the February 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS ~' Item No. F - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (February 11, 1986) The applicant was present. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: Big K Development 13700 Beckenham Little Rock, AR 72212 Hillsborough Phase V -C West end of Saddle Hill Drive ENGINEER: Richardson Engineer 1717 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72212 Phone: 664 -0003 AREA: 2.5 acres NO. OF LOTS:, 6 FT. NEW STREET: 353 ZONING: "R -2" PROPOSED USES: "R -2" A. Existing Conditions The site is located in an area that is primarily developed as single family. The land consists of elevations ranging from 680' to 7051. B. Development Proposal The applicant has resubmitted plans to develop this site as six lots on 2.5 acres. C. Engineering Comments None. D. Analysis Previously, the Commission decided not to approve this part of Hillsborough, Phase V due to water service restrictions placed on land above 695' elevation. Since then, the Commission has approved a revised preliminary plat for Marlowe Manor where the same question of water service to lots above 695 M.S.L. was not raised as an issue. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1-- Continued On January 14, 1986, in the agenda session, and before the latter plat was approved in the public hearing, the applicant brought out the above fact and the Commission agreed that the issue apparently was resolved since Water Works had not raised objections to Marlowe Manor. Staff has found no problems with the proposal, provided Water Works agrees to the finished floor elevations shown on the plat. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Water Works requested a 695 -foot maximum floor elevation, wtih restrictions to be placed in the Bill of Assurance. The applicant agreed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion was made for approval, subject to comments made. The motion was passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 NAME: Kanis Commercial Preliminary LOCATION: Near the Southwest Intersection of Bower and Kanis - West of John Barrow, South of Arkansas Systems Office Building, immediately West of Little Rock Fire Station DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: McKay Properties Marlar Engineering Co., Inc. 5800 Forest Place 5318 JFK Little Rock, AR North Little Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 665 -0010 Phone: 753 -1987 AREA: 14.8 acres NO. OF LOTS: 24 FT. NEW STREET: 2,000 ZONING: "C -3" PROPOSED USES: "C -3" A. Existing Conditions The property is located in an area with mix uses, consisting primarily of multifamily, office and commercial uses. Much of the site is currently denuded of all vegetation with the remainder consisting of scattered trees and underbrush. B. Development Proposal This is a proposal to plat 24 commercial lots on 14.8 acres. Detention proposals will be submitted to the City Engineers. Two 601/30' streets will be built. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 - Continued C. Engineering Comments (1) Right -of -way dedication and boundary street improvements are required on Kanis Road. (2)' Show the detention volumes and the detention areas on the plat. D. Analysis The applicant has asked to clarify the replatting of Lots 15/16; also, any changes regarding the Arkansas Systems parking lot. All areas abutting residential zoning must provide the required buffers and screening. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Mr. Forrest Marlar, Engineer, clarified the replatting issue. He indicated that the owners of Lot 15 were buying Lot 16 and that the parking would not be effected. He agreed to clarify this on the plat and provide the required buffers and screening. Water Works - An 8 -inch main extension looped from Kanis Road to Jo�Fin Barrow Road is required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval, subject to Subdivision Committee comments was made and passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 0 WA February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 3 NAME: Granite Ridge Addition LOCATION: North side of Woodyard Road, approximately 300 feet from Southwest intersection of Dixon Road and Woodyard Road TIF.VF.T.(IAF.R RMaTWRRR e Metropolitan Trust Co. Thomas Engineering Company 3901 McCain Park Drive 3810 Lookout Road No. Little Rock, AR 72116 North Little Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 758 -1212 Phone: 753 -4463 AREA: 28.86 acres NO. OF LOTS: ZONING: Outside City PROPOSED USES: Single Family A. Existing Conditions 63 FT. NEW STREET: 3,425 This area is currently located in a community outside of the City that is mainly composed of single family and industrial uses. The land involved is wooded and elevations range from 300' to 3701. B. Development Proposal This proposal contains 28.86 acres, 63 lots and 3,425 linear feet of new street. Sewer will be provided by septic tanks. C. Engineering Comments (1) Right -of -way and boundary street improvements will be required of Woodyard Road. The right -of -way is a total of 501, and a paved width of 27'. Therefore, one -half of the street improvements and right -of -way dedication will be required. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 3 - Continued (2) Stormwater detention required on -site. D. Analysis This site is located in a mining area which is experiencing some development pressure. The applicant should provide: (1) proof of percolation ono sample lots and provide a State Health Department letter; (2) change the name of Castle and Callen Drives; and (3) look at the elimination of part of Gurden Drive in Block 4 and the provision of a cul -de -sac. Staff feels that the lots are a little small for septic tanks. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant, Mr. Basil Shoptaw, agreed to provide the requested cul -de -sac, but reported that he hadn't gone to the Health Department as of yet. The applicant asked for reduced street standards. It was requested that he meet with Engineering and discuss street standards and meet with the State Health Department also. Water Works - Main extension required plus an acreage charge of $100 per acre will apply. PANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for deferral, as requested by the applicant, was made and passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: Ralph Watkins Continental Investment Co. Los Angeles, CA Landmark Park, Phase II West side of Chicot Road and North of Claybrood Drive - behind Whispering Hills Mobile Home Park PWnTATTi V0. A.M.I. Engineering /Delbert Vandlandingham 1615 Louisiana Street Little Rock, AR Phone: 376 -6838 AREA: 9.71 acres NO. OF LOTS: 75 FT. NEW STREET: (p iris vate 2,240 linear feet) ZONING: "R -2" Existing, "R -7" (Proposed) PROPOSED USES: Mobile Home Park VARIANCES REQUESTED: 1. Continuation of existing 20 -foot wide private street (27 -foot required). 2. Continuation of 35 -foot wide street easement (50 feet required). A. Existing Conditions The land involved is basically flat and covered with mature vegetation. It is abutted on the north and east by an existing mobile home park and on the south and west by single family zoning. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 - Continued B. Development Proposal This is a proposal to plat 9.7 acres into 75 lots for mobile home development. Private streets consist of 2,240 linear feet. Variances requested include: (1) continuation of existing 20' wide private street; (2) continuation of 35' wide street easement. C. Engineering Comments 1. Stormwater detention shall be required on -site. It is suggested that the area for stormwater detention be located in the vicinity of Lot 1 on the southeast corner of the project. 2. The utility easements shown at various corners on the plat should be rounded instead of squared. D. Analysis � This proposal is an extension of an existing mobile home park. Staff has no problems with the requested waivers, provided the drives are platted as access /service easements. The applicant should also reduce the amount of lots on the western boundary to six due to its proximity to the single family area. A 50' undisturbed "OS" strip should be provided. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Due to the failure of the rezoning request on this property to pass the Commission, the applicant asked to withdraw the item. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 - Continµed PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for withdrawal was made and passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. %1 February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 5 NAME: Landmark Mobile Home Park Phase I Site Plan Review (Z- 4594 -A) LOCATION: The West side of Chicot Road North of Claybrook Road OWNER /APPLICANT: Continental Development and Investment Company /Delbert Vanlandingham PROPOSAL: To receive approval of a site plan that creates 75 new mobile home sites on 9.71 acres of land that is zoned "R -2. 1. Analysis The site plan generally conforms to the "R -7" site plan requirements. The storage area (13,000 square feet provided, 12,950 square feet required) and the open space (237,583 square feet provided, 77,000 square feet required) both exceed ordinance requirements. The primary concern of the staff is the relationship of the mobile homes to the single family subdivision located to the south. The staff would like to see Lots 1 -12 revised so as to reduce the number of lots to six while allowing an angular placement which would provide a minimum 50 feet setback from the south property line. The staff also feels that the plan should be revised to show termination of the southwestern most stub - street. Finally, the ordinance requires both a 6 foot opaque screening fence and a dense evergreen planting. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 5 - Continued 2. City Engineering Comments (1) Stormwater detention shall is suggested that the area for located in the vicinity of Lot corner of the proposal and (2) shown at various lot corners o rounded instead of squared. 3. Staff Recommendation be required on site. It stormwater detention be 1 on the southeast The utility easement n the plat should be Approval provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes the twelve lots on the south property line reduced to six, provides for an angular placement of mobile homes, allows a 50 foot rear setback, and provides for both a 6 foot opaque screening fence and a dense evergreen planting; (2) termination of the southwestern most stub - street; and (3) comply with Enginering Comments number 1 and 2. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that the applicant had indicated a desire to withdraw the item. There was no further discussion. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to withdraw the item. February 11, 19,86 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 NAME: T nt/ Am Tn%T. MLTT7LT7 ^Tl LTT] Lockerby /Maxwell 8100 Scott Hamilton Little Rock, AR 72209 Phone: 562 -5282 Bill Brandon Site Plan Review 8100 Scott Hamilton Drive E1Tn TLT�T77'f Jack R. Wofford 4219 Jacksonville -Cato Road North Little Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 835 -1161 AREA: 11.1 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "I -2" PROPOSED USES: Office /Warehouse 1. Proposal The construction of an office /warehouse development on 11.1 acres. 2. Site Data (a) Existing Building ........... 38,500 sq. ft. (b) Building A .................. 37,750 sq. ft. (c) Building Under Construction.. 30,000 sq. ft. (d) Future Building .............. 30,500 sq. ft. (e) Future Building .............. 27,500 sq. ft. (f) Future Building .............. 27,500 sq. ft. 3. Parking .......................... 161 spaces 4. Engineering Comments (1) The north entrance should be redesigned as a 90° intersection with Scott Hamilton Road. Please coordinate this design with Henk Koornstra, Traffic Engineer. February 11, 1986 L" SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued (2) Stormwater detention is required on -site. 5. Analysis This site is located in area. The applicant is plan that indicates the circulation pattern and and a breakdown of squa required. 6. Staff Recommendation what is primarily an industrial requested to submit a revised amount of existing parking, landscaping. A one lot replat re footage as related to uses is Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant felt that there were no problems with complying with Engineering's comments. He was asked to get Kenny Scott's approval of the landscaping. Since both lots are in the same ownership, with no plans for selling off any portion of the property, it was decided that a one -lot replat was not necessary. Water Works - On -site fire protection required, plus a pro -rata charge of $2.50 per foot. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval, subject to conformance with the parking requirements, which will be reviewed by staff, was made and passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 NAME: United Cerebral Palsy (Z -4566) LOCATION: 10910 West 36th T% LIT 7 LET nn L"D . Ed Benton c/o 10400 West 36th Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: 224 -6067 CT7At7WVr D . Bob Lowe 10510 I -30, Suite 5 Little Rock, AR 72209 Phone: 562 -7215 AREA: 33,544 sq.ft. NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: ZONING: Existing "R -2," Proposed "PRD" PROPOSED USES: Group Home A. Objectives To provide an alternative living arrangement, besides a nursing home or state administrated institution, for persons with cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities. B. Proposal (1) The construction of a 15 -bed group home of 8,000 square feet on 34,000 square feet. (2) The facility design will be of conventional frame construction with veneer siding and will have a residential design. (3) Construction is estimated to begin in approximately 8 months. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 - Continued C. Engineering Comments (1) Right -of -way dedication and boundary street improvements will be required on 36th Street. This street is a minor arterial, therefore, a required 40' dedication from centerline is required. Also, 24' of street pavement is needed from centerline of the road for a total of 48' on West 36th Street. (2) Stormwater detention on -site is required. D. Analysis Due to the fact that this parcel of land has been separated from a larger ownership, the applicant is required to submit a plat. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant agreed to preliminary plat all three acres and do a final plat and street improvements on the one acre that is planned for the group home. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval subject to comments made was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 NAME: South Park Street Duplex Conditional Use Permit (Z -4600) LOCATION: Just South of 22nd Street on the West side of South Park Street (2224 South Park Street) OWNER /APPLICANT: Miriam Ford /Garland Ford FafTOTIZORWIM To convert an existing 2,140 square feet single family house to a duplex and pave three parking spaces on land that is zoned "R -3." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site location Adjacent to a residential street (South Park). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The property adjacent to the south is used as a duplex while the surrounding adjacent uses are single family. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking , The proposal contains one paved access (South Park Street) and three paved parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS u Item No. 8 - Continued 5. Analysis The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. The proposal to renovate the existing structure will enhance the neighborhood as the structure is currently condemnable condition. The applicant needs to be advised that he will be required to meet City landscape requirements. 6. City Engineering Comments The parking area should be approved by the Traffic Engineer prior to construction. 7. Staff Recommendation The staff recomends approval as filed and: (1) reminds the applicant that he will be required to meet City landscape requirements; (2) approval is subject to City Engineering comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with staff's recommendations. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (February 11, 1986) The applicant was not present. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to defer the application until the March 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 NAME: Walton Heights Conditional Use Permit (Z -4601) LOCATION: Just Southwest of the Intersection of Southridge and Rivercrest Drive OWNER /APPLICANT: Little Rock Water Works/ Alltel Mobile Communications of Arkansas, Inc., Hermann Ivester PROPOSAL: To construct a 180 square foot prefabricated building adjacent to the existing water tank and to construct an antenna on the existing water tank (to be no taller than the existing tank) on land that is zoned "R -2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location On an easement that ties in to a residential street (Southridge Drive). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposal is to make additional use of an existing facility. This proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking One 10 foot access drive with a small turnaround services this site. The access drive is paved from Southridge Drive westward approximately one half the distance to the water tank. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - Continued 4. Screening and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. 5. Analysis The staff foresees no problem with this proposal. The proposed building will be sited below grade and the antenna will not be any taller than the existing tank. The applicant will be required to meet City landscape requirements. 6. City Engineering Comments None. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and stated that the antenna would be 2 to 4 feet taller than the existing tank. Water Works pointed out the applicant's need to obtain the right to use the existing ingress and egress easement. The applicant agreed to comply with staff's recommendations. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 NAME: Morrison Road Conditional Use Permit (Z -4602) LOCATION: Approximately 1/4 of a mile west of the end of Morrison Road OWNER /APPLICANT: Melvin and Darlene Bell and C. Randolph and Barbara Warner/ Alltel Mobile Communications of Arkansas, Inc. /Hermann Ivester PRnPnRAT. To construct a 180 square foot prefabricated building and a 150 -foot antenna tower on land that is zoned "R -2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The end of an easement that begins at the end of a residential street (Morrison Road). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The site is surrounded by vacant land on three sides and a utility use on the east. The proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking The site will be served by a 12 foot gravel access road. �a1 February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 - Continued 4. Screening and Buffers The area is isolated and heavily wooded. 5. Analysis This proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. The staff foresees no problem with the proposal. 6. City Engineering Comments None. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval as filed. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. Water Works stated that they had a 25 -foot easement along the north side of Lots 501 -504, Marlowe Manor, and pointed out the applicant's need to obtain the right to an ingress /egress easement. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11 NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: Charles Breedlove 1808 Princeton Drive Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: 663 -8610 REQUEST: Breedlove Building Line Waiver (Lot 124, Pine Forest Addition) 1808 Princeton SURVEYOR: G.S. Denham 212 South Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Five -foot encroachment into an area established by a 38 -foot building line. A. Existing Conditions This site is located in an older residential area with platted building lines of 351. The lot is abutted on all sides by residential uses. B. Development Pro2osal This is a request for approval of an 8' x 21' addition that encroaches 5' into a 35' platted building line. C. Engineering Comments None. D. Analysis Staff has no adverse comments since the Zoning Ordinance requires only 25'. The usual one lot final replat and amended Bill of Assurance is required. E. Staff Recommendation \__1 Approval, as requested. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11 SUBDIVISJON COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The item was reviewed and passed to the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval, subject to one -lot final replat was made and passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 12 NAME: LOCATION: APPLICANT /DEVELOPER: REQUEST: Leawood Mountain Addition Replat (Lot 89) 8407 Leatrice William Youkhana 8407 Leatrice Little Rock, AR 72207 The replatting of one lot into two lots for construction of a single family home. A. Existing Conditions This site is in an area consisting of single family residences. The land is irregularly shaped, and the terrain is basically flat. A lake borders on the southwestern tip. The existing use on the lot is a fourplex, which is nonconforming. The owner presently lives in the structure. B. Development Proposal The applicant is requesting to replat 1.5 acres into lots. No change is planned for the fourplex lot. The owner hopes to build a single family home for himself on the new lot. Access is to be provided by an easement to the rear lot. C. Engineering Comments The minimum floor elevation for the proposed structure on Lot 89A is required to be at least 1' above the 100 -year flood elevation of Foreman Lake. u February 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 12 - Continued D. Analysis Staff is concerned about the current access to the rear lot. It is recommended that platted access be provided by an elbow -type design to the east, or construction of a turnaround in addition to what is now proposed on the west. The Subdivision Ordinance requires each lot to abut on a public street. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The Committee discussed the proposal. The applicant agreed to redesign the access to the new lot and submit it to the staff before the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion was made and passed for approval, subject to: (1) fire and water service approval, and (2) approval of easement by City Engineering. The vote: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Other Matters - Street Abandonment NAME: Baker Street LOCATION: Between Nickell and Farris Sts. 1 Block North of Kanis Road (all 3 streets on paper only) PETITIONER: REQUEST: T.M. White and Ralph Clement To abandon an existing right-of-way in order to clear title to the land. ABUTTING USES AND OWNERSHIPS: A large auto salvage yard lies to the east extending to Gamble Road. The uses and lots on the west and south are single family. The land lying to the north is vacant and platted lots. NEIGHBORHOOD EFFECT: There should be no adverse effect on the owners or lands within this two -block street element inasmuch as the street has existed only on paper. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION: None expressed at this writing. EFFECT ON PUBLIC SERVICES: None inasmuch as the only use which may occupy such a right -of -way is a utility and an easement right will be retained. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Continued STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the abandonment as requested subject to the closure ordinance, including the standard utility protection clause. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors in attendance. After a brief discussion of the proposal, the Planning Commission voted on a motion to recommend approval. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent. `u February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 14 NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: Mrs. Thelma Richardson 6420 Stagecoach Road Little Rock, AR 72204 Mrs. Thelma Richardson Preliminary Plat 6420 Stagecoach Road ENGINEER: Dillenger Engineers, Inc. 7311 West 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 AREA: No. of New Lots: 3 No. Ft. New Street: 0 ZONING: "R -2" Single Family PROPOSED USE: Single Family VARIANCES: Pipe stem lot length and width. A. Existing Conditions The site contains three residential structures. A principal dwelling facing on Stagecoach Road, an accessory dwelling approximately 300 feet from the front property line and a new small dwelling approximatly 350 feet from the front property line. Additionally, the owner holds out for sale a vacant lot on the rear of the subject property. This land is generally flat and has no drainage problems nor access problems due to grade or street. The units 2, 3 and the vacant lot take access over a gravel driveway along the south property line without benefit of a proper easement record. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 14 - Continued B. Development Proposal The owner proposes the completion of a house which was started prior to annexation and has been permitted by the City. The owner proposes the sale of the third lot at the rear of the site. A lot stubout to Stagecoach Road is the only reasonable solution to access for the three lots as now situated. C. Engineerinq Comment Specific comments have not been received at this writing inasmuch as an appropriate plat has not been submitted for their review. The Stagecoach Road right -of -way will require a 100 foot right -of -way by the Master Street Plan. Approximately 20 feet of dedication will be required. The actual amount to be determined by the City Engineer upon receipt of an accurate survey and plat. D. Analysis This applicant is beset by a set of circumstances not entirely of her design. The third house which is almost complete except for water connections was started prior to the referendum annexation of 1985. Apparently, none of her contractors bothered to check subdivision requirements. The owner was equally ignorant of the platting requirements established by the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City. After annexation, she was instructed to apply for a permit to complete the work on the house. This permit was issued apparently without instruction to deal with the subdivision requirements. The end result is a lot with three residences and potentially poor access. The solution will be somewhat unconventional, but if properly drafted and recorded will provide the needed assurances of access for future owners. February 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 14 - Continued STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the preliminary plat with three lots as proposed subject to: 1. Lot 1, the front lot facing Stagecoach Road to include the first two residential structures thereby committing the second house to be an accessory dwelling. 2. The second lot to include the new house and access by way of a platted 15 foot wide stem to Stagecoach Road. 3. The third lot now vacant to be accessed by way of an easement stub parallel to Lot 2 access and platted as a portion of the lot. This stem would also be 15 feet in width. 4. Lots 2 and 3 to share a common drive easement overlaying the platted 15 foot pipe stems. 5. No further platting or replatting of this ownership. 6. Dedication of the needed right -of -way on Stagecoach Road. 7. Waiver of street improvements along Stagecoach Road. 8. The building setback lines one each lot to be established by the current housing alignments, but in no instance less than the ordinance standards. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2- 11 -86) The applicant was present. The staff offered a brief update which included a recommendation of approval with staff to follow up on a utility fire hydrant and basic plat conformance to the ordinance. The Commission received this report and recommendation and briefly discussed the matter. A motion was then made to approve the plat as recommended by the staff. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent. 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