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HomeMy WebLinkAboutboard of directors items april 2004OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION MAY 18, 2004 AGENDA Subject Action Required Submitted By An Ordinance modifying the Ordinance Master Street Plan design Resolution standards for a Collector Approval Information Report Bruce Moore City Malta er SYNOPSIS To change to design standard for a proposed collector northwest of proposed Grandwood to 31 feet of pavement in a 60 -foot right-of-way. FISCAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the request, by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. CITIZEN The Planning Commission reviewed the request at its PARTICIPATION April 22, 2004 meeting. There were objectors present. Notices were sent to surrounding neighborhood associations. BACKGROUND The request is to remove a proposed collector north of Crystal Valley Road and northeast of Colonel Carl Miller Road. The proposed collector, generally follows the southern ridgeline north of Crystal Valley Road. To the north is rugged terrain with two ridges, while south of the proposed collector is somewhat more developable. The area which would be serviced by this Collector is rural to undeveloped. The Collector pattern in this area was added to the Master Street Plan in 1988. At that time the City elected to error on the side of maximum development. That is show the most number of roads one would possibly expect and remove them if it turns out they are not needed. The City's concern was if they were not shown, the City would never be able to get the road. BACKGROUND CONTINUED Since the area was basically undeveloped in the late 1980s, a pattern of quarter mile spacing was used. This was an accepted standard for ..Collector spacing. The existing topography both ridgeline and stream was used to adjust the spacing. Any existing development was also considered when selecting the general location for new collectors. The Developer of a 360± acre area has indicated a willingness to build a proposed Collector (proposed Grandwood) shown on the Plan as well as help with portions of two Minor Arterials. However due to topography, they question the need for a second Collector which goes from their property to the northwest. They argue that due to the limitation on developability due to the topography there is not a need for this Collector. There is no question that the land to the north and northwest is very steep. It is so steep that access is likely to be very limited. The best access to the two ridge lines is from the proponents property, as proposed on the conceptual preliminary development plan submitted by the proponents. The two ridges are currently zoned single family. Assuming development occurs after annexations a likely density would be that of the Walton Heights Neighborhood north of Highway 10 just west of I-430. The Walton Heights Subdivision density is approximately one home per acre. The density of homes in the concept plan submitted by the proponent also has a density of approximately one home per acre in similar topography. This is would result in approximately 150 homes. If the area develops prior to annexation and takes all its access via this proposed road approximately 25 to 50 homes are likely to use the proposed road. These homes are in addition to the seventy or more homes in the proponents proposed development which would use this road to get from their home to the arterial system. After considering the likely development pattern, the Plans and Public Works, staff believes a Collector should be required to serve the area. Due to the limited development and limited access, a Collector type -street will be needed to service the ridge top homes, but at a reduced standard. F7 MSP04-01 NAME: Master Street Plan Amendment to Remove Collector LOCATION: Removal of Collector NW of the Proposed Grandwood Collector SOURCE: Cooper Land Development, Inc. STAFF REPORT: The request is to remove a proposed collector north of Crystal Valley Road and northeast of Colonel Carl Miller Road. The proposed collector, generally follows the southern ridgeline north of Crystal Valley Road. To the north is rugged terrain with two ridges, while south of the proposed collector is somewhat more developable. The area which would be serviced by this Collector is rural to undeveloped. The Collector pattern in this area was added to the Master Street Plan in 1988. At that time the City elected to error on the side of maximum development. That is show the most number of roads one would possibly expect and remove them if it turns out they are not needed. The City's concern was if they were not shown, the City would never be able to get the road. Since the area was basically undeveloped in the late 1980s, a pattern of quarter mile spacing was used. This was an accepted standard for Collector spacing. The existing topography both ridgeline and stream was used to adjust the spacing. Any existing development was also considered when selecting the general location for new collectors. The Developer of a 360± acre area has indicated a willingness to build a proposed Collector (proposed Grandwood) shown on the Plan as well as help with portions of two Minor Arterials. However due to topography, they question the need for a second Collector which goes from their property to the northwest. They argue that due to the limitation on developab.ility due to the topography there is not a need for this Collector. There is no question that the land to the north and northwest is very steep. It is so steep that access is likely to be very limited. The best access to the two ridge lines is from the proponents property, as proposed on the conceptual preliminary development plan submitted by the proponents. The two ridges are currently zoned single family. Assuming development occurs after annexations a likely density would be that of the Walton Heights Neighborhood north of Highway 10 just west of 1-430. MSP04-01 The Walton Heights Subdivision density is approximately one home per acre. The density of homes in the concept plan submitted by the proponent also has a density of approximately one home per acre in similar topography. This is would result in approximately 150 homes. If the area develops prior to annexation and takes all its access via this proposed road approximately 25 to 50 homes are likely to use the proposed road. These homes are in addition to the seventy or more homes in the proponents proposed development which would use this road to get from their home to the arterial system. After considering the likely development pattern, the Plans and Public Works, staff believes a Collector should be required to serve the area. Due to the limited development and limited access, a Collector type -street will be needed to service the ridge top homes, but at a reduced standard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial of the reduction in classification but approval of a modified design standard (60 foot right-of-way with a 31 -foot street paving width). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 22, 2004) The item was placed on Consent for approval as amended. By unanimous vote 10-0 the item was approved. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN, TO MODIFY THE DESIGN STANDARD FOR A PROPOSED COLLECTOR NORTHWEST OF THE PROPOSED GRANDWOOD; AND FOR OTHER MATTERS. WHEREAS, Staff has revised the area and believes due to existing topography and most likely development pattern a modified design standard for the Collector is appropriate; and, WHEREAS, the Little Rock Planning Commission after a public hearing recommends the Master Street Plan be amended to modify the proposed Collector northwest of the proposed Grandwood. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. The Master Street Plan, Section 4: "Special Design Standards" C) Collector is changed as follows: "Right-of-way 60 feet with 31 foot paving width, additional requirements at major intersections." Unnamed Collector Grandwood Unnamed Collector SECTION 2. The Plan Map is changed to add a "modified" designation as shown on the attached graphic. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage. PASSED: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN (15,519), TO MODIFY THE DESIGN STANDARD FOR A PROPOSED COLLECTOR NORTHWEST OF THE PROPOSED GRANDWOOD; AND FOR OTHER MATTERS. WHEREAS, Staff has revised the area and believes due to existing topography and most likely development pattern a modified design standard for the Collector is appropriate; and, WHEREAS, the Little Rock Planning Commission after a public hearing recommends the Master Street Plan be amended to modify the proposed Collector northwest of the proposed Grandwood. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. The Master Street Plan, Section 4. "Functional Classification of Street System Collectors", Add the following footnote for "Chicopee Trail and Extension" "Right-of-way 60 feet with 31 foot paving width, additional requirements at major intersections." SECTION 2. The Plan Map is changed to add a "modified" designation as shown on the attached graphic. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage. PASSED: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor WSON w G SSY J m O CHICOPEE C w a • z O O a z ` a w J a. w / m / 1 / CRYSTAL VALL0Y r r r / / r r Tq REY PINE s -- --—-------- of� � r J � 02 J w z z O r -------—-- w U J � I = 0 J Lu +{ of U < BASELINE w Vicinity Map MODIFIED DESIGN 31' ROAD 160' R.D.W. VID O MASTER STREET PLAN AMENDMENT 0 V co a Lu w J z Case: MSP04-01 N Location: NORTHWEST OF PROPOSED GRANDWOOD Ward: OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS PD: 17 0 450 900 1,800 Feet CT: 42.08 TRS: T1NR14W29 r r / / r r / r � r r � r r r VID O MASTER STREET PLAN AMENDMENT 0 V co a Lu w J z Case: MSP04-01 N Location: NORTHWEST OF PROPOSED GRANDWOOD Ward: OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS PD: 17 0 450 900 1,800 Feet CT: 42.08 TRS: T1NR14W29 Vicinity Map AREA ZONING Case: MSP04-01 Location: NORTHWEST OF PROPOSED GRANDWOOD Ward: OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS PD: 17 0 450 900 1,800 Feet CT: 42.08 TRS: T1NR14W29