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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6532-G Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 8, Z -6532-G NAME: Lot 2 Chenal Heights Addition Long -form PD -R LOCATION: located East of Chenal Valley Drive, South of Chenal Heights Circle Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than September 3, 2014. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 12, 2014. 2. Provide the total number of units in each phase. 3. Provide the construction materials for the buildings, include exterior building materials, roof materials, 4. Provide the limits of age allowed within the proposed development. 5. Provide the total height of the structure. The site plan notes the maximum height of 30 -feet. Will the units be one (2) or two (2) story units? 6. Are the units proposed with garages? Will the garages be front loaded or accessed from the alley? 7. The site plan does not include guest parking areas. 8. Provide the proposed building elevations for the proposed structures. 9. Provide the total square footage of the units. Provide the total square footage of heated and cooled space and the square footage of garages. 10. Will there be a sign placed to identify the proposed development? If so provide the location of the sign, the total height and the square footage of sign area proposed. Variance/Waivers: Advanced grading Public Works Conditions: 1. A turnaround should be provided at the end of Chenal Heights Circle to be at least 80 feet in length and the same width as the street. 2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps should be installed from the existing sidewalk on Chenal Valley Drive to the proposed sidewalk adjacent to the private street in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 4. The private street should have a concrete apron at Chenal Valley Drive per City Ordinance. Item # 8. 5. Due to the number of units, the private street should be named and the units addressed off that street name. 6. The street designation in Chenal Heights Circle should be changed to "Cove" or "Lane". 7. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (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. A variance is being requested to grade the entire development with construction of Phase 1. 8. Stormwater Detention Ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Does the existing detention pond provide detention for the existing developed properties adjacent to Chenal Heights Drive? 9. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 10. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 11. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 501.379.1813, Greg Simmons, for more information. 12. Provide width and location of proposed access easements. 13. 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. 14. The final plat should show the streets and drainage improvements to be private. 15.The waste collection is proposed to be private. Due to the proposed design of the streets and alleys, City of Little Rock collection trucks cannot maneuver within the development and service cannot be provided in the future if desired. 16. Turn around must be provided for a SU -30 vehicle attempting to enter development. A stacking distance of 30 -feet from pavement must also be provided. 17. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 18. 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. 19.The owner and/or manager of each multi -family residence of 100 or more dwelling units shall provide recycling and encourage participation by the tenants, renters, or owners of each unit. Contact Melinda Glasgow at 501.371.4646 for more information. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if sewer service is required for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Item # 8. Entergy: Entergy GIS Maps indicate a 3-phase underground line running along the eastern side of Chenal Heights Circle the extending west to a 3-phase pad transformer serving Emerius Corp. Entergy will require a 10 -foot easement across the property of the PRD for any existing lines where one does not exist. Care should be used when digging. Please notify Entergy in advance for service requirements for the development. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 3. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. 4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 5. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 6. A capital investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Fire hydrants per code, maintain access, 26 -foot drive lanes, 2 - ways to enter and exit the development. By Phase II you need to have 2 -ways to enter and exit. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review Item # 8. process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey _Iittlerock.org. or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; ma Iderfer& Iittlerock. or . Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential High Density (RH) and Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. The Residential High Density category provides for residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. Residential Low Density allows for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 -dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 -units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from PDR (Planned Development Residential) to PDR (Planned Development Residential) to allow for the construction of attached residential units (3 or 4 units per building) for elder population on this site. Master Street Plan: Chenal Heights Circle is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan. Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Item # 8.