HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6134-D Staff AnalysisAugust 11, 2011
ITEM NO.: 6
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT
FILE NO.: Z -6134-D
Central Arkansas Water Highland Ridge Water Tank
— Conditional Use Permit
East of Chenal Heights Drive; in the East 1/2, Section
25, T -2-N, R -14-W
Deltic Timber/Central Arkansas Water, White-Daters
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of a Central Arkansas Water storage
tank on this R-2 zoned tract.
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SITE LOCATION:
The site is a wooded hilltop located approximately'/4 mile west of Rahling
Road, '/ mile northeast of Chenal Heights Drive.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The site is located within a large, undeveloped, heavily wooded tract.
There is no development in the area around the tract, other than an
existing elevated water tank.
Notice was sent to the only owner of property located within 200 feet of
the tract, Deltic Timber. There is no neighborhood association in the
vicinity and no residents within 300 feet.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site is via an existing gravel drive off of the end of Chenal
Heights Drive. The drive will be extended from the existing water tank to
this new, adjacent water tank. A maintenance driveway will encircle the
water tank to provide access and parking for any service personnel.
SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
August 11, 2011
ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6134-D
6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer service not required for this project.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No comments received.
Water: NO OBJECTIONS
Fire Department: Maintain at least twenty (20) foot wide access. Contact
Fire Marshall at 490-1594 with any questions.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (JULY 21, 2011)
The applicant was not present. Staff briefly described the proposed water tank
project, noting that there were no outstanding issues to be resolved.
The project was briefly discussed. After the discussion, the Committee
forwarded the application to the full Commission for final action.
STAFF ANALYSIS
An existing, elevated water tank is located on this hilltop. Central Arkansas
Water is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for construction
of a new, ground water storage tank. The new tank will be located adjacent to
the existing water tank. The tank will have a capacity of approximately 2,500,000
gallons. The tank will be 104 feet in diameter and 40 feet tall. The facility will be
used to provide additional storage for the West Markham pressure system.
A ten foot tall chain link fence will be constructed around the perimeter of the site
with security wire on top. Access to the new site will be through the existing
elevated tank site. This site will also include a future pump station building.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. There were no issues
from Subdivision Committee needing response. There is no bill of assurance
covering this property.
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August 11, 2011
ITEM NO.: 6(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -6134-D
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
the Fire Department Comments in Section 6 of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the"staff recommendation'
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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