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Public Works Review Comments
Planning Commission Board of Adjustment
Agenda Date: 1/14/2021
Z File Number LA-0088-A
15122 Cantrell Road Revised Adv Grading Variance 15122 Cantrell Road
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.
2 Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for temporary stormwater
detention facilities on the grading plan.
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.
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.
5 Per Sec. 29-197(2), the grading shall be expeditously 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.
6 Provide visual screening of the completed area by providing undisturbed buffer strip of trees or earthen berms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
11 A gravel tracking should be installed north of the existing asphalt drive to prevent tracking onto the roadway.
Z File Number LA-0090
1900 W. 3rd St. Advance Grading Variance 1900 W 3rd St.
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. Will comply.
2 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. Will comply.
3 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.
Noted.
4 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.
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5 At completion of land alteration activities, a minimum six (6) inches of suitable top soil shall be placed over all
disturbed areas and permanent vegetation cover shall be established. Will comply.
6 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.
7 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 restoration. Will comply.
8 Per Sec. 29-197(14), all required federal, state, and local permits and approvals shall be obtained prior to
commencement of land alteration activities. Will comply.
9 Public works staff must be contacted for inspection for final approval of site stabilization prior to acceptance
and relinquishment of maintenance bond. Will comply.
10 Will the advance grading operation be complete in 1 year? Yes.
11 Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading
permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis
Herbner) for more information. Noted.
12 Vegetation must be established on disturbed area within 14 days of completion of harvest activities. Will
comply.
13 Erosion controls must be installed to reduce discharge of polluted stormwater. Will comply.
14 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. Noted.
15 Approvals should be obtained from all utilities for excavation activities to occur within the platted utility
easements. Will comply.
16 Following approval of the advance grading variance application, a grading permit for 1900 W. 3rd St. can be
issued at time of issuance of a building permit for the proposed development at 1706 W. 3rd St. Noted.
Z File Number LA-0091
14524 Cantrell Rd Adv Grading Variance 14524 Cantrell Road
1 An earthen berm should be constructed along the north and east limit of disturbance to restrict views of the site
and to provide a best management practice control structure to reduce sediment discharges into Isom Creek. A
cut in the berm will be required with a rock check dam to discharge stormwater.
Z File Number S-1883
Shiloh Grove Subdivision Ph 1 & 2 Oxford Valley Drive
1 With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street
improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. Consideration should be
given to the soil conditions in this area for required street design. The proposed street section does not conform
with CLR residential street standard detail PW-22.
2 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. Is a variance being requested to advance grade Phase
II with construction of Phase 1? Is a variance also being requested to advance grade the lots prior to final
platting of the subdivision?
3 Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e).
4 Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention
facilities on the plan. Access from the public right-of-way to detention ponds is required to be provided.
Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer
and/or property owner's association. The Bill of Assurance should clearly state the detention pond maintenance
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responsibilities.
5 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.
6 Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of
Engineers prior to start of work.
7 Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed plans prior
to construction..
8 Street lights are required by Section 31-403 of the LR code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering.
Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engr 379-1813 for more
info. 9 Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a
grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805
(Travis Herbner) for more information. 10 In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility
shall be located within a triangular area 50' back from the intersecting right-of-way line (or intersecting tangent
lines for radial dedications) at the intersections. Building lines should be adjusted on corner lots to provide the
required sight triangle.
11 Striped pedestrian crossings are only required at signalized intersections. Noted.
12 The proposed right-of-way dedication and boundary street improvements meet Master Street Plan requirements.
13 Legal unobstructed access must be provided to the proposed Open Space tracts for future maintenance..
14 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.
15 All public drainage easements must be unobstructed and access provided to the public right-of-way by
constructed infrastructure and/or documented on the final plat. Narrow tract land is suggested to be provided in
place of drainage easements to prevent obstructions.
16 All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure approved by the City of Little Rock Public
Works Department.
17 100-year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public drainage easements.
18 Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access easement for future
maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners’ association.
19 Show proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with USPS and City of Little Rock policy
design standards.
20 Per Sec. 31-89(5), a storm drainage analysis showing drainage data should be provided for all watercourses
entering and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall show in sufficient detail the
proposed system's capability of accommodation.
21 Temporary gravel turnarounds should be provided at the end of streets for City vehicles.
22 Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. It is suggested that "Drive" be
used as the suffix for Antero St. and Elbert St. "Dirve" is typical in this area of the City of Little Rock.
Contact Glenn Haley at (501) 371-4537.
Z File Number Z-4607-C
Perry Homes PRD 1501-1509 S Izard St
1 Is one-way or two-way traffic proposed into the property across the proposed lots?
2 Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be constructed along Izard St. in accordance with
Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
3 Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged, missing, and not in compliance
with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to approval of final CO.
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4 Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading
permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis
Herbner) for more information.
5 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.
6 A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of W 15th St. and S Izard St.
7 A concrete driveway apron should be constructed on 15th St. for access to lots?
8 All trash containers should be taken to Izard St. for collection by City of Little Rock.
Z File Number Z-5224-H
National Property Holdings, LLC Revised PCD 18406 Cantrell Rd.
1 On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
2 Show the existing location with dimensions of the back of curb and sidewalk on Cantrell Road on the site plan.
3 Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43
and 31-210. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. Driveway spacing on an arterial street is 300 ft
from intersections and other driveways and 150 ft from the side property line. A variance is required for 2
driveways. Due to safety concerns, vehicles backing into Cantrell Rd will not be approved.
Z File Number Z-5352-A
6504 Mabelvale Cutoff Rezoning C-3 to C-4 6504 Mabelvale Cutoff
0 No comments
Z File Number Z-7549-A
ERB Holdings PCD 19410 - 19420 Cantrell Road
1 Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet
from centerline will be required.
2 Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock
Code and the Master Street Plan.
3 Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with
ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
4 Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
5 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. Is an advance grading variance being requested to
grade lot 2 with construction on lot 1?
6 Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e).
7 Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private
drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer, property owner's association, and/or landowner.
8 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.
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9 Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43
and 31-210. Driveway spacing on an arterial street is 300 ft from intersections and other driveways and 150 ft
from side property lines. The lots must share a single driveway access centered on the property line aligned
with the Wal Mart driveway on the southside of Cantrell Road. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet.
A variance is required for 2 driveway locations. Staff cannot recommend approval of the east driveway location
due to left turn conflicts.
10 The proposed driveway aprons should be constructed to ARDOT standard details.
11 Prior to construction of retaining walls, a engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to
Public Works for approval. After construction, an as-built certification is required for construction of retaining
walls.
Z File Number Z-7697-A
14103 Taylor Loop Rd Rezoning R-2 to C-1 14103 Taylor Loop Road
1 The provided survey shows the property to front Cantrell Road right-of-way with a 90 ft right-of-way width.
Please revise with accurate right-of-way information.
Z File Number Z-9548
Phillips Duplexes CUP 4404 Ludwig Street
1 Ludwig St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet
from centerline will be required.
2 Revise vicinity map for the correct site location.
Z File Number Z-9551
Arium Development, LLC - PRD 204 W. 10th St.
1 A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of W 10th St. and Park St.
2 Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with
ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3 Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along Park St. in accordance with Sec.
31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. Sidewalk exists to the north and south.
4 An access ramp conforming with CLR Standard Detail PW-52 should be installed at the intersection of 10th St
and Park St that aligns with the existing sidewalk along 10th St.
5 If the lots have driveways, building setbacks of at least 20 ft should be provided to prevent vehicles blocking the
public right-of-way.
6 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 if more than 7 trees will be removed from the subdivision. Other than residential
subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction.
7 Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the
right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information.
8 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.
9 Contact the local USPS post master to determine if a mail kiosk will be required to be installed. If so, show the
proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with USPS and City of Little Rock policy
design standards.
10 With the proposed lot widths, nearly the entire Park St. frontage will consist of driveway curb cuts. Parking will
not be allowed on the west side of Park St. that block driveways. A 20 ft wide shared access should be
considered from the rear.
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Z File Number Z-9552
5424 W. 33rd St Rezoning R3 to I2 5424 W 33rd St.
1 Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Polk Street for the frontage of this
property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2 A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Polk St. and 33rd St.
3 Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 33rd Street for the frontage of this
property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.