HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse to Comments
February 15, 2023
Romie Price
Development Specialist
Planning & Development
(501) 371-6821
rprice@littlerock.gov
RE: Development Staff - Utilities Comments for the March 9, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
To whom it may concern:
Please find below our responses to each Engineering review comment. Design plans have been revised
and re-submitted along with this letter.
Z File Number Z-9764 - Bear Den Estates – Neighborhood Park – Conditional Use Permit
1. If proposed retaining walls shown on plans are equal to or above four feet tall measured from
the bottom of the footing or leveling layer or if there is surcharge loading for a retaining wall
less than four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer, the
Department requires retaining wall design plans by an Arkansas licensed professional engineer
showing plan, profile, and cross sectional views of the wall with special details, design loading
calculations clearly showing all required factors of safety are met or exceed per state building
codes. A separate building permit-accessory structure will be required for the retaining walls
along with inspections by Department engineering staff during their construction.
➢ Will comply.
2. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-
918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete
or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do
so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the
owner or contractor.
➢ Will comply.
3. At least one accessible route shall be provided within the play area per ICC 2017 a117.1 Section
1008. The accessible route shall connect to ground level play components required to comply
with Section 1008.3.2.1 and elevated play components required to comply with Section
1008.3.2.2, including entry and exit points of the play components.?
➢ Please see northwest corner accessible route on the plans. Spot elevations and slopes to
show have been provided to show ADA compliance. Max slope across the playground is
2%.
4. Accessible routes serving play areas shall comply with Chapter 4 and Section 1008.4.1 per ICC
2017 a117.1.
➢ Reference item number 3.
5. Accessible routes connecting play components shall provide a clear width complying with
Section 1008.4.1.1 per ICC 2017 a117.1.
➢ Reference item number 3.
6. Accessible route within the play area shall be accessible and connect to the site arrival point
with the accessible ramp from the sidewalk to the street.
➢ Reference item number 3.
7. Has development considered the provision of a parking area adjacent to the proposed park to
accommodate the adjacent and future phases of the development?
➢ This playground is private to the subdivision. There is no proposed public parking
provided. All access to the playground will be through the subdivision sidewalks.
Fire Hydrants
1. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section
C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the
Little Rock Fire Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N
Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1..
➢ The existing fire hydrant is in the northwest corner of the playground. Please see plans
for the location.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Phillip Lewis, P.E.
501-350-9840