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FROM:
Board of Directors Communication
HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRUCE T. MOORE, CITY MAMA
SUBJECT: RAHLING ROAD CHANGES
DATE: NOVEMBER '14, 2008
The request was made at the November 10, 2008, Board of Directors Agenda
Meeting for staff to provide the following information regarding the proposed
changes along Rahling Road and how it relates to the Chenal Parkway
Architectural Review requirements:
➢ Traffic Count_ for Rahling Road: The City's most current traffic count for
Rahling Road was conducted in March 2008, and depicts a volume of
8,539 vehicles per day.
➢ Date Pebble Beach Drive was Opened to Rahling Road: The construction
of the final section of Pebble Beach Drive was completed in March 1998
and it was opened after that date.
➢ Permitted Height in the M_ F18 Zoning District: The permitted building
height in MF18 is thirty-five (35) feet.
➢ Estimated Costs for Building the Two (2) Collectors as Currently Shown
on the Master Street Plan: Staff has estimated that construction cost to
complete Beckenham Drive from its western most end to Rahling Road is
approximately $543,900. The estimated construction cost to complete the
Wellington Plantation/Rahling Road connection is approximately
$569,500.
➢ Date Beckenham Drive and Wellington Plantation Drive were added to the
Master Street Plan: Beckenham Drive has been on the Master Street Plan
since at least 1979. Wellington Plantation alignment was added to the
Master Street Plan in 1988 as an arterial, and in 1997, the Master Street
Plan was amended to the current collector alignment for Wellington
Plantation Drive.
Staff reports that the buffer requirement for multi -family zoned property
adjacent to single family is 6% of the average depth, with a maximum of fifty
(50) feet and 70% percent of the buffer is to be left undisturbed. Under the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas
applicant's proposed plan, all of the non -single family development on the 134
acre/tract will be subject to:
1. Chenal Valley Covenants and Restrictions
2. The Bill of Assurance of Chenal Valley Commercial Neighborhood
3. Design Guidelines-Chenal Valley Commercial Property
4. Review by Chenal Valley Architectural Control Committee
The Chenal Valley Design guidelines address specific lot requirements, building
requirements, colors and textures, mechanical equipment, paving materials and
exterior lighting. The covenants, restrictions and guidelines are not enforced by
the City; they are private conditions, regulated by the Chenal bill of assurance.
The attached maps show the Dorado Beach connection to Hinson Road and the
area that will remain R-2 Single Family if the requested re -zonings are approved.
(The R-2 area within the 134 acres is cross -hatched.)
During the discussion of the Master Street Plan item at the Board of Directors
Agenda Meeting, staff was asked about how the collectors on the Master Street
Plan would be constructed. Staff responded by saying that streets are typically
constructed at the time of development through the Boundary Street Ordinance.
With the request before the Board, the applicant, Deltic Timber Corporation made
the following commitments at the Planning Commission Meeting to the street
network:
1. Deltic will immediately begin the design for Beckenham Drive and
Wellington Plantation Drive and will commence construction of both
streets as soon as practically possible, allowing for all necessary
governmental approvals.
2. Deltic will contribute up to $325,000 for construction of the portion of
Beckenham Drive outside of the subject property upon conditions that:
(a) The City acquire the right-of-way for that portion of the street; and
(b) The City cooperate with Deltic in the design and approval of
Beckenham Drive such that construction of the entire street and
related infrastructure may be accomplished as part of a single
project thus achieving cost savings through the design, engineering
and simultaneous construction of the entire street and related
infrastructure. There is a portion of Beckenhan Drive to the east of
the property in question that has not been constructed. The
$325,000 should cover the cost of a two (2) -lane roadway, which
will not include full improvements.
3. To include as part of the Master Street Plan, construction and installation
of traffic signals at the intersection of Beckenham Drive/Wellington
Plantation Drives and Rahling Road.
The commitments made by the applicant are subject to the approval of the
Master Street Plan Amendment, Land Use Plan Amendment and the re -zonings
by the Board of Directors.
On Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Planning & Development Staff received the
attached amended application from the applicant. Staff has determined that this
amendment is a substantial change to the application and should be referred
back to the Planning Commission if the applicant moves forward with the
amended application.
If additional information is needed, please advise.
Attachments
Z -8165-A 41 PROP. REZONING OEAST SIDE OF RAKING RD.(I-)
F7
Vicinity Map
Master Street Plan Admendment
Case: MSP -08-01 N
Location: Wellington Plantation Dr.
Ward: 5
PD: 19 0 450 900 1,800 Feet
CT: 42.10
TRS: T2N R13W30