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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5588-C Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -5588-C NAME: The Oaks of Chenal - Revised PD -R LOCATION: Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Chenal Club Blvd. DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Deltic Timber Corp. White-Daters and Associates #7 Chenal Club Blvd. 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 29.8 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 85 FT. NEW STREET: 3,950 if ZONING: PRD ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: BACKGROUND: Single -Family residential Single -Family residential None requested. In January of 1992, the Oaks of Chenal - PD -R was approved. The approval included a single-family lot layout for Tracts A. B and G. Tracts C. D, E, F and H were approved for future single- family development. There were also several tracts set aside for park/open space/buffer areas. Several single-family residences have been constructed or are being constructed within Tract A. On June 2, 1998, a revised PD -R was approved. The revised PD -R approved single-family lot layouts for Tracts B and G. The lots within Tract B have been final platted and this area has been cleared and the streets have been constructed. Tract C was incorporated into Tract B. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revise the previously approved PD -R by proposing a new single-family lot layout for the balance of the property. Tracts D, E, F, G and H have been combined to form Tracts C and D with lot layouts FILE NO.: Z -5588-C (Cont.) on shown on the attached site plan. There are several smaller tracts throughout the site which have been set aside for open space and stormwater detention. There are 46 single-family lots shown in Tract C and 39 in Tract D for a total of 85 lots. The lots will be final platted and developed in the following phases: Phase 1: Lots C-1 thru C-20 and C-26 thru C-28. Phase 2: Lots C-21 thru C-25 and C-29 thru C-46. Phase 3: Lots D-14 thru D-33 Phase 4: Lots D-1 thru D-13 and D-34 thru D-39. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently undeveloped and wooded with the exception of Tract A, where several single-family residences have been constructed or are in the process of being constructed, and Tract B, which has been cleared with streets constructed. The Chenal Golf Course is located south and east of the property. Chenal Parkway is located to the north, with Chenal Club Blvd. to the west. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no neighborhood comments. There was no neighborhood association to notify. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Provide design of interior and boundary streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan), including 4 -foot sidewalks. 2. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work, 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 4.Conform to new alley standards with minimum 50 feet centerline radius and 18 feet pavement. 5. Falata Court requires minimum 50 feet radius. 6.Provide sidewalk for Chenal Valley Parkway. 7. Modify all islands and entrances to accommodate solid waste collection and fire trucks. Contact Traffic Engineering Department for comments. 8. Re -name Falata Circle/Alba Court so that streets has one name. Contact David Hathcock to coordinate street names. 2 FILE NO.: Z -5588-C (Cont.) E. F. G. H. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. CountX Planning: No Comment received. CATA: Streets are too curvilinear to be effectively served by transit, no comment otherwise. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This property is currently shown as Single Family on the Land Use Plan and is in the Chenal Planning District. The project is in conformance with the Land Use Plan and modifications to the layout of the subdivision do not warrant analysis. Landscape Issues: No Comment. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on February 17, 1999. The revised plan resolves the street name issue, however, the plan does not show the sidewalks as required by Public Works. The applicant has not officially requested a waiver of this requirement. This issue needs to be resolved. Otherwise, there should be no other outstanding issues and the revised PD -R will have no adverse effect on the general area. There are no use issues associated with this proposal. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised PD -R subject to compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 3 FILE NO.: Z -5588-C (Cont.) The sidewalk issue associated with development needs to be resolved. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 11, 1999) Tim Daters was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the revised PRD. Mr. Daters briefly discussed the phasing plan as noted in paragraph A. The Public Works requirements were briefly reviewed. The minimum radius for Falata Court was discussed as was the requirement for internal sidewalks for this development. Mr. Daters indicated that he would work with Public Works on these issues. Mr. Daters noted that there were existing sidewalks on Chenal Parkway. After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised PD -R to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 4, 1999) The staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Staff informed the Commission that Public Works supports the sidewalk system as proposed by the applicant, and that if the private streets within this development were to ever become public streets, all sidewalks would need to be constructed. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made.' The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 4 March 4, 1999 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z -5588-C NAME: The Oaks of Chenal - Revised PD -R LOCATION: Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Chenal Club Blvd. DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Deltic Timber Corp. White-Daters and Associates #7 Chenal Club Blvd. 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 29.8 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 85 FT. NEW STREET: 3,950 if ZONING: PRD ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: Single -Family residential Single -Family residential VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: In January of 1992, the Oaks of Chenal - PD -R was approved. The approval included a single-family lot layout for Tracts A, B and G. Tracts C, D, E, F and H were approved for future single- family development. There were also several tracts set aside for.park/open space/buffer areas. Several single-family residences have been constructed or are being constructed within Tract A. On June 2, 1998, a revised PD -R was approved. The revised PD -R approved single-family lot layouts for Tracts B and G. The lots within Tract B have been final platted and this area has been cleared and the streets have been constructed. Tract C was incorporated into Tract B. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revise the previously approved PD -R by proposing a new single-family lot layout March 4, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) B. C. FILE NO.: Z -5588-C for the balance of the property. Tracts D, E, F, G and H have been combined to form Tracts C and D with lot layouts on shown on the attached site plan. There are several smaller tracts throughout the site which have been set aside for open space and stormwater detention. There are 46 single-family lots shown in Tract C and 39 in Tract D for a total of 85 lots. The lots will be final platted and developed in the following phases: Phase 1: Lots C-1 thru C-20 and C-26 thru C-28. Phase 2: Lots C-21 thru C-25 and C-29 thru C-46. Phase 3: Lots D-14 thru D-33 Phase 4: Lots D-1 thru D-13 and D-34 thru D-39. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently undeveloped and wooded with the exception of Tract A, where several single-family residences have been constructed or are in the process of being constructed, and Tract B, which has been cleared with streets constructed. The Chenal Golf Course is located south and east of the property. Chenal Parkway is located to the north, with Chenal Club Blvd. to the west. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no neighborhood comments. There was no neighborhood association to notify. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Provide design of interior and boundary streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan), including 4 -foot sidewalks. 2. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 3.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. Conform to new alley standards with :minimum 50 feet centerline radius and 18 feet pavement. 5. Falata Court requires minimum 50 feet radius. 6. Provide sidewalk for Chenal Valley Parkway. 7. Modify all islands and entrances to accommodate solid waste collection and fire trucks. Contact Traffic Engineering Department for comments. E March 4, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont. E. F. FILE NO.: Z -5588-C 8. Re -name Falata Circle/Alba Court so that streets has one name. Contact David Hathcock to coordinate street names. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in addition to normal charges. Fire_ Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: Streets are too curvilinear to be effectively served by transit, no comment otherwise. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This property is currently shown as Single Family on the Land Use Plan and is in the Chenal Planning District. The project is in conformance with the Land Use Plan and modifications to the layout of the subdivision do not warrant analysis. Landscape Issues: No Comment. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on February 17, 1999. The revised plan resolves the street name issue, however, the plan does not show the sidewalks as required by Public Works. The applicant has not officially requested a waiver of this requirement. This issue needs to be resolved. Otherwise, there should be no other outstanding issues and the revised PD -R will have no adverse effect on the general area. There are no use issues associated with this proposal. 3 U March 4, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: FILE NO.: Z -5588-C Staff recommends approval of the revised PD -R subject to compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. The sidewalk issue associated with development needs to be resolved. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 11, 1999) Tim Daters was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the revised PRD. Mr. Daters briefly discussed the phasing plan as noted in paragraph A. The Public Works requirements were briefly reviewed. The minimum radius for Falata Court was discussed as was the requirement for internal sidewalks for this development. Mr. Daters indicated that he would work with Public Works on these issues. Mr. Daters noted that there were existing sidewalks on Chenal Parkway. After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised PD -R to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 4, 1999) The staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Staff informed the Commission that Public Works supports the sidewalk system as proposed by the applicant, and that if the private streets within this development were to ever become public streets, all sidewalks would need to be constructed. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 4