HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-4-20 Vince Floriani-Parkland Heights
200 Casey Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113 | Work: 501.851.3366
September 4, 2020
Vince Floriani, P.E.
City of Little Rock Public Works
701 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: LA-0089 Parkland Heights Advance Grading Variance
Mr. Floriani,
Please see below for our replies to the Engineering and Planning and Development Comments:
Planning and Development comments:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements and the Highway 10 Scenic Corridor Overlay District.
Site is not within the boundaries of the scenic corridor per Code Section 36.334.-
District Boundaries.
2. 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. As a component
of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a
minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer.
A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements
cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall
be provided within the landscape ordinance of the city, section 15-81.
The North side of Lot 1 and 2 Magnolia Terrace Addition is the only area that requires
a buffer.
Screening requirements will need to be met adjacent to the east residential zoned property.
Surveyor to mark and place protective fencing adjacent to the residential buffer before any
site work or fill operations begins.
Will comply
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible
on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when
preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
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Will comply
In the meantime, do not forget to provide notice to adjacent property owners including
those across streets and alleys in conformance with CLR Municipal Code Sec. 29-172 that
reads:
29-172(b) Certified-mail notice of all appeals shall be given by the applicant to adjacent
property owners, including those across a street or alley from the subject property, at least
ten (10) days prior to the planning commission meeting at which the appeal is to be
considered. At least three (3) business days prior to the hearing, the appellant shall provide
proof of notice to the director of public works. Failure to provide the required notice will
cause the appeal to the planning commission to be dismissed, although minor irregularities
in the giving of notice may be waived by the commission.
Will comply
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. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Sec. 8-283 prior to
construction.
Will Comply
3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location
for temporary stormwater detention facilities on the grading plan.
Table 2.2 of the CLR Drainage manual was used to calculate detention. The site has
a slope of 2-7% with soil type unknown. Assuming the worst case, undeveloped
area- Sandy Soil, 2-7%, C=0.22. We will bring clay soil in as till and will grade the
site flat at 2% or less. C-0.20 for lawns-clay soil, flat, therefore no detention shall
be required.
Q=CIA, AI predeveloped = AI postdeveloped, Cpre=0.22≥ Cpost-0.20
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.
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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
6. Provide visual screening of the completed area by providing undisturbed buffer strips or
earthen berms. Per Sec. 29-197(3) provide line of sight illustrations from adjacent
street(s) and properties for review by the Planning Commission. The width of the
temporary buffer strips shall be 6% of the lot width and depth. The minimum width
shall be 50 ft where the subject property is adjacent to other properties. In no event
shall these buffers be less than the width of the permanent buffers required for the
development. The maximum buffer width shall not exceed 100 ft. All buffers required
in conjunction with an advanced grading project shall be considered temporary and
shall be maintained until the property is developed.
We would like a variance for this berm. Property will be converted into a nice flat
lawn area. It will be temporarily used as a park for the owner’s adjacent
development.
7. Construction access points should be shown on the grading plan. A curved or angled
road design should be provided to limit the visibility of the interior grading work from
adjacent streets. Access location is shown.
Will comply
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
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If you have any questions or comments please call me at 501-851-3366.
Sincerely,
Jess Griffin
Jess Griffin, PE, CFM