HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse to Comments LA-0088-A 120220
200 Casey Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113 | Work: 501.851.3366
December 1, 2020
Torrence Thrower
City of Little Rock Public Works
701 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: LA-0088-A 15122 Cantrell Road Advance Grading Variance
Mr. Thrower,
Please see below for our replies to the Engineering and Planning and Development Comments:
Public Works Review Comments:
1. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to
any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions,
site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of
construction.
We have submitted a grading and drainage plan.
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location
for temporary stormwater detention facilities on the grading plan.
Temporary detention will be provided.
3. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
We will obtain an ADEQ Permit prior to construction.
4. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
We will fix any damage to public property.
5. Per Sec. 29-197(2), the grading shall be expeditiously completed in a time frame not to
exceed one (1) year in duration from the time work commences to installation of all
final erosion control measures and vegetation.
Will comply
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6. Provide visual screening of the completed area by providing undisturbed buffer strip of
trees or earthen berms.
We will comply.
7. Per Sec. 29-197(11), a permanent vegetative cover of suitable perennial grass shall be
established over all disturbed areas. Where indicated by soil tests, pH adjustments and
addition of fertilizer may be required.
Will comply
8. Per Sec. 29-197(12), all erosion and stabilization controls, including permanent
vegetation and plantings and stormwater detention systems are to be maintained by the
responsible part for a period of 2 years following completion of site grading.
Will comply
9. Per Sec. 29-197(12), periodic mowing, generally 2 times per year or more often if
required by CLR shall be provided to encourage perennial grass growth.
Will comply
10. Per Sec. 29-197(13), maintenance for the 2 year period shall be guaranteed through
posting of cash, surety bond or letter of credit as referenced in Sec. 31-431(2) at the
time of final inspection of the grading activities.
Will comply
11. A gravel tracking should be installed north of the existing asphalt drive to prevent
tracking onto the roadway.
We install a gravel tracking pad as requested.
LRFD Comments:
No comment
Building Permit Comments:
No comment
Planning Comments:
No comment
Buffer & Landscape Comments:
A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required
when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to
the north is zoned R2. Verify if this phase of the project is located adjacent to the R2 zoned
property.
A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. The average
depth of the lot is approximately 250 feet a minimum 15-foot buffer is required adjacent to
the north property line.
Existing perimeter trees and vegetation to remain and located in close proximity to
construction shall have the area within the dripline fenced and protected from development
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activities. (Sec 15-52). Surveyor to mark and place protective fencing before any site work
begins. Note on plan the clearing limits and the temporary method of protection for the
undisturbed areas.
Will comply
If you have any questions or comments please call me at 501-851-3366.
Sincerely,
Jess Griffin
Jess Griffin, PE, CFM