HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7131-C Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7131
NAME: Vallon Long -form PD -R
LOCATION: Located at 16509 Chenal Valley Drive
DEVELOPER:
The View at Emerald Pointe LLC
10 Bernay Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
FNC;INFFR-
McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers
10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 5.296 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
MF -24
FT. NEVA STREET: 0 LF
Multi -family 24 units per acre
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Existing condo building and 36 units of duplex housing
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the City's Land Alteration
Ordinance to allow grading outside the Phase I development
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 18,647 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 19,
2002, rezoned the site from MF -24 to PRD (Planned Residential Development), which
would allow the applicant to develop the site as a multi -family development with an 8.33
units per acre density. The development was proposed with ten buildings of upper -end,
low-density rental residences tailored to empty nesters, families waiting for homes to be
constructed and business people living away from home for an extended period of time.
A total of 80 units were proposed with the development. Each of the units was to have
a garage unit, 12 garage spaces were proposed in a detached structure and 79 surface
parking spaces were proposed.
On January 20, 2005, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,274
revoking the PD -R zoning and restoring the previously held MF -24 district zoning
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classification. The applicant indicated the proposed apartment development would not
be constructed on the site as proposed.
On September 14, 2006, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a Subdivision
Site Plan review for this property. The request included the development of a site
containing 15.0 acres with 168 condominium units contained in eleven (11) buildings.
The development was proposed as a gated community with a six (6) foot ornamental
fence along the perimeter of the site. The development was approved in phases with
each of the eleven (11) buildings being developed in a separate phase. The clubhouse,
one condominium building and some parking have been constructed.
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PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to rezone the site from MF -24 to PD -R to allow
the development of 9.29 acres with a 36 unit duplex housing development
contained on a single lot. In addition to the duplexes the PD -R will include the
single condominium building and the existing clubhouse which were previously
constructed. The access drive to serve the development will also be included in
the common area. A property owners association will be created to establish the
care and maintenance of all the common areas including the private drive.
The units are proposed with a front setback of ten (10) feet and a rear yard
setback of ten (10) feet. There will be a minimum of ten (10) feet between each
of the proposed buildings. There are three (3) floor plans proposed. The units
will range from 2,000 square feet to 2,800 square feet and be one and two story
units. The maximum building height proposed is 36 -feet.
The development is proposed in phases. There will be ten (10) units constructed
in the first phase and the remaining 26 units constructed in the second phase.
The request includes a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to
allow grading outside the Phase I development with the installation of the basic
infrastructure for the development. The applicant has indicated excess dirt on
site will be moved to fill low areas without construction being imminent within
those areas.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Site development for the condominium units was previously initiated. One
building, the clubhouse and pool area were constructed. The remainder of the
site is heavily wooded and undeveloped. Adjacent properties to the south, zoned
MF -24 and west, zoned 0-2 are also heavily wooded. The area to the east is
developing as a retirement village with a nursing home, assisted living facility and
an elderly multi -family apartment development currently under construction.
Other uses in the area along Chenal Valley Drive include Ashbury Apartments to
the south, near Rahling Road and a City of Little Rock Fire station to the
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northwest, near Chenal Parkway. Single-family residences are located to the
north of the site, on LaMarche Drive in the LaMarche Subdivision of Chenal
Valley.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All
property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public
hearing. There is not a registered neighborhood association in this area.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Sidewalk and curb damaged from
previous phase of construction must be repaired prior to issuance of grading
permit.
2. 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.
3. A construction entrance is not allowed to used at the present location east of
the site. Access should be taken from the permanent driveway into
development and the existing construction entrance restored.
4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
5. 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.
6. Secondary access must be provided if more than 30 units or lots are in the
development.
7. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade
permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering
at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information.
8. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets
unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims
for operations on private property.
9. Is a variance being requested to advance grade the site?
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information.
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Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point EneraY: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: The existing 8 -inch water main running to 100 Vallon
Court is private. Central Arkansas Water will have to evaluate the use of this
main for the development as well as possibly converting it to a public main. All
Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met. A water main extension will be needed to provide water
service to this property. Please submit plans for water facilities 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. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is
required. 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. 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. 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). A Capital Investment Charge based
on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this development.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of
20 -feet. For developments with more than 30 lots there must be two ways to
enter/exit the subdivision. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional
information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA
Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. I SSU ES/TECH N ICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Residential High Density (RH) for this property. The
Residential High Density category accommodates residential development of
more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a
rezoning from MF -24 (Multifamily 24 units per acre) to PDR (Planned
Development Residential) to allow for the construction of duplexes.
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Master Street Plan: Chenal Valley Drive is a Collector. The primary function of a
Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. This
street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III, Bike Route, proposed along Chenal Valley
Drive. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way or pavement markings, but
signage to identify and direct the route.
Landscape: No comment on this two-family development.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 25, 2012)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the application stating there were a few outstanding technical issues
associated with the request. Staff stated a secondary means of access was to
be provided for subdivisions containing more than 30 single-family lots.
Mr. McGetrick stated he would review the topography of the site to determine the
best placement of the secondary access.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated due to sight distance
concerns the existing construction drive was to be removed. Mr. McGetrick
questioned if this location could be used as the secondary access. Staff stated
there was not as much concern for sight distance for the emergency access as
for trucks entering and exiting the site on a more frequent basis during the
development of the subdivision. Staff questioned if there would be a land
alteration variance associated with the development of the subdivision.
Mr. McGetrick stated it was possible there would be some grading outside the
area proposed for streets and drainage. He stated he would review the areas
that would need to be cut or filled prior to development of the lots and seek a
variance for those areas.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 7, 2012)
Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick Engineers was present representing the request.
Staff stated the Committee had reviewed a site plan at their January 25th
Subdivision Committee meeting for a single-family development. Staff stated the
current request was for duplex housing. Staff stated they had routed the
proposed site plan to the various agencies for comment. Staff stated for the
most part the comments had remained the same as with the previous
development.
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Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the secondary access had
been included on the proposed plan. Staff stated at the time of construction the
existing construction access to the site should be removed.
Staff questioned if there were variances from the City's Land Alteration
Ordinance being request. Mr. McGetrick stated the development would require a
variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow excess dirt on the site
to be shifted to low areas.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
There were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need
of addressing raised at the March 7, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
request is to rezone the site from MF -24 to PD -R to allow the development of
9.29 acres with a 36 unit duplex housing. The development will be contained on
a single parcel which will include the homes, the previously constructed
condominium building and the clubhouse and pool facility. The 45 -foot private
access easement will also be contained within the tract. According to the
applicant there will be a property owners association created for the care and
maintenance of the common areas.
The units are proposed with a front setback of ten (10) feet and a rear yard
setback of ten (10) feet. There will be a minimum of ten (10) feet between each
of the proposed buildings. There are three (3) floor plans proposed. The units
will range from 2,000 square feet to 2,800 square feet and be one and two story
units. The maximum building height proposed is 36 -feet.
The development is proposed in phases. There will be ten (10) units constructed
in the first phase and the remaining 26 units constructed in the second phase.
Each of the units is proposed with a two car garage. There is adequate space to
allow for a car to be parked in the driveway and not obstruct the flow of traffic on
the private access easement. Based on the width of the access easement and
the pavement width (25 -feet), street parking will be limited to one side of the
street.
The request includes a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to
allow grading outside the Phase I development with the installation of the basic
infrastructure for the development. The applicant has indicated excess dirt on
site will be moved to fill low areas within the Phase II area without construction
being imminent within this area.
Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel the rezoning of the site to
allow the placement of duplex housing as proposed will have a significant impact
on the development or the area. Within the area there is a mixture of housing
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types. The addition of the duplexes allows for an addition to the existing variety
of housing types within the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
Staff recommends approval of the variance request for the City's Land Alteration
Ordinance to allow grading within the Phase II area of the site with the
development of Phase I.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 16, 2012)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a
request dated January 30, 2012, requesting deferral of the item to the March 29, 2012,
public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion of approval
of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 29, 2012)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had requested a
deferral of the item on March 29, 2012. Staff stated the applicant was seeking to defer
the item to the April 26, 2012, Public Hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would
require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the late deferral request.
Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the By-law waiver with regard to the late deferral request. The motion
carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes and 1 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff increasing the number duplex units
from eighteen (18) buildings or thirty-six (36) units to twenty (20) buildings or forty (40)
units. The development will remain as a single tract containing the existing
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condominium building, poolhouse, park and common space and the proposed new
duplex buildings. The development is proposed in two (2) phases. There are twelve
(12) units proposed in the Phase 1 portion of the development and twenty-eight (28)
units in the Phase 2 portion.
A variance from the City's Land Alteration ordinance is being requested to advanced
grade within the Phase 2 portion of the development with the installation of the
infrastructure of the Phase 1 portion of the development. The applicant has indicated
excess dirt on site will be moved to fill low areas within the Phase 2 area without
construction of the buildings being imminent within this area
The site plan indicates the open space area within the development is 3.17 acres or
34.09 percent. The site plan indicates a 10 -foot front and rear building setback. A
minimum of ten (10) feet is indicated between the buildings. There are three (3) floor
plans proposed. The units will range from 2,000 square feet to 2,800 square feet and
be one and two story units. The maximum building height proposed is 36 -feet. Each of
the units is proposed with a two (2) car garage. Although there is a ten (10) foot front
building setback along the private drive there is adequate space to allow a car to park in
the driveway and not obstruct the flow of traffic on the private access easement. Based
on the width of the access easement and the pavement width (25 -feet), street parking
will be limited to one side of the street.
Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel the rezoning of the site to allow the
placement of duplex housing as proposed will have a significant impact on the
development or the area. The original development allowed a total of eighty (80) units
within this area. Within the area there is a mixture of housing types. The addition of the
duplexes allows for an addition to the existing variety of housing types within the area.
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report.
Staff recommends approval of the variance request for the City's Land Alteration
Ordinance to allow grading within the Phase 2 area of the site with the development of
Phase 1.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 26, 2012)
The applicant was present. There was one registered objector present. Chairman
Ferstl stated he was recusing from discussion and voting on the item and turned the
meeting over to Vice -chair Rector. Vice -chair Rector stated there were presently eight
(8) Commissioners present_ He stated it was the practice of the Commission when
there were eight (8) or fewer Commissioners present to vote on an item the
Commission offered the applicant the option of deferral.
Ms. Carla Spainhour requested a deferral of the item due to the number of
Commissioners present. Staff stated the item would be placed on the Commissions
June 21, 2012, agenda.
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There was no further discussion of the item.
of the deferral request. The motion carried
1 recusal (Commissioner JT Ferstl).
STAFF UPDATE:
The chair entertained a motion for approval
by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and
There has been no change in this item from the previous write-up and staff
recommendation. Staff continues to recommend approval of the request as noted in the
previous staff -update.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 21, 2012)
The applicant's were present representing the request. There was one registered
objector present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval.
Mr. Tim Spainhour addressed the Commission on the merits of the request. He stated
the development would be developed per development criteria for the Chenal
Commercial Area. He stated he was not in the position to provide detailed drawings to
the Chenal Architectural Review Committee (ACC). He stated before investing in
detailed drawings which were required by the ACC he wanted to receive approval of the
Planning Commission and Board of Directors for the proposed site plan and the
rezoning request. He stated he did have generalized elevations but details of
construction materials, colors, architectural elements and/or the final floor plans were
not available. He stated based on experience with the ACC these items were
necessary for the ACC to give final approval. He stated the plan before the City was a
generalized site plan to show maximum buildable areas and proposed setbacks.
Mr. Spainhour stated the development would be constructed in two (2) phases.
He stated the initial phase would allow for the extension of water and sewer lines within
the development and the construction of the private drive to serve the units. He stated
upon completion of the Phase I portion then he would begin the Phase 11 portion. He
stated water, sewer and drives for the second phase would be installed at the time of
development of the phase with the new units to follow.
Mr. Spainhour stated the land alteration ordinance variance request was necessary to
allow excess material from the Phase I portion of the development to be moved to low
areas within the Phase II portion of the development. He stated the entire Phase II
portion of the development would not be cleared only the areas where fill material would
be required.
Mr. Bill Spivey addressed the Commission on behalf of Deltic Timber Corporation.
He stated Deltic was requesting the Commission defer the item until the developers had
gone before the Architectural Review Committee (ACC) and the developers had
received approval for the proposed development. He stated the development was
located within the commercial area of Chenal and the bill of assurance had specific
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development criteria for development of commercial properties. He stated Deltic and
the ACG could not comment on the proposed development until they had a chance to
review the proposed development including elevations, floor plans and construction
materials. He stated he could not say the ACC would not support the proposed
development but without the ability to review the request there was no way of knowing.
Mr. Spivey stated this development was different than a single-family neighborhood.
He stated the site was located in a commercial area. He stated a similar situation had
occurred with the property to the east and the Commission deferred the request to allow
the developers to go before the ACC for approval. He stated once the developers
presented their plans to the ACC they were on board .and he appeared before the
Commission in support of the request.
Mr. Spivey stated without prior review by the ACC there was no way to know the plan
before the Commission was the final plan. He stated based on the ACC's review there
could be changes to the site plan which would then require the applicant to appear
before the Commission once more for a modified site plan. He stated the ACC had met
a number of times since the application had been filed and at least four (4) times since
the applicant was before the Commission at their April meeting. He stated Deltic was
requesting the deferral to allow the ACC to review the request to ensure the
development would comply with the design guidelines for commercial development
within this area.
Mr. Tim Spainhour addressed the Commission stating there were a number of points
Mr. Spivey raised he would like to address. Commissioner Rector stated he felt the
primary issue was why he had not contacted the ACC or filed an application with the
ACC for review. Mr. Spainhour stated he was not ready to spend the funds necessary
to development final plans which were required by the ACC for review and approval of a
development. He stated he had contacted Mr. Tom Russell which was the point of
contact for the ACC and was scheduled to meet with Mr. Russell but the meeting was
later canceled by Mr. Russell due to unforeseen circumstances. He stated a second
meeting had not been scheduled. He stated once approvals were received by the City
for the proposed site plan he would then move forward and spend the necessary funds
to develop the detailed plan.
The Commission questioned the need for the variance request from the Land Alteration
Ordinance. Mr. Spanhour stated the variance was necessary to move material on the
site and eliminate the need for hauling material from the site during the Phase I portion
of the development only to move the material back to the site during the Phase II portion
of the development.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
approval of the variance request from the City's land alteration ordinance to allow
grading within the Phase 11 portion of the development with the construction of the
Phase I portion. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 2 noes, 0 absent and 1 recusal
(Commissioner JT Ferstl). The chair entertained a motion for approval of the rezoning
request to include all staff recommendations and comments. The motion carried by a
vote of a vote of 9 ayes, 1 noes, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Commissioner JT Ferstl).
Me
ITEM NO.:
NAME: Vallon Long -form PD -R
Z-7131 -C
LOCATION: located on the West side of Chenal Valley Drive in the 16500 Block
between Chenal Heights Drive and LaMarche Drive
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site along
with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of
mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than February 1, 2012. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February
10, 2012.
2. For sites containing more than 30 single-family homes a secondary means of access
must be provided. Provide a secondary entrance/exit to the site.
3. A minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) percent of gross planned residential district
(PRD) areas shall be designated as common usable open space.
4. Single-family, duplex, zero -lot -line and townhouse developments shall have a
minimum of five hundred (500) square feet of usable private open space per unit.
Recreation facilities or structures and their accessory uses located in common areas
shall be considered as usable open space as long as the total impervious surfaces
such as paving and roofs constitute no more than ten (10) percent of the total open
space.
5. Provide a bill of assurance which contains covenants and restrictions to run with the
title of the lots contained within the plat. The covenants shall provide for permanent
access rights and maintenance responsibility.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy. Sidewalk and curb damaged from previous phase of
construction must be repaired prior to issuance of grading permit.
2. 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.
3. A construction entrance is not allowed to used at the present location east of the
site. Access should be taken from the permanent driveway into development and
the existing construction entrance restored.
4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
5. 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.
6. Secondary access must be provided if more than 30 units or lots are in the
development.
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7. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts' or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit
prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-
1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information.
8. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the
property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on
private property.
9. Is a variance being requested to advance grade the site?
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: The existing 8 -inch water main running to 100 Vallon Court is
private. Central Arkansas Water will have to evaluate the use of this main for the
development as well as possibly converting it to a public main. All Central Arkansas
Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A
water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. Please
submit plans for water facilities 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. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas
Water, the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
Department is required. 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. 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. 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). A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this development.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of 20 -feet.
For developments with more than 30 lots there must be two ways to enter/exit the
subdivision. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus
Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Item # 4.
Planning Division: This request is located in th6 Chenal Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Residential High Density (RH) for this property. The Residential High
Density category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12)
dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from MF -24
(Multifamily 24 units per acre) to PDR (Planned Development Residential) to allow for
the construction of patio homes.
Master Street Plan: Chenal Valley Drive is a Collector. The primary function of a
Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. This street
may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III, Bike Route, proposed along Chenal Valley Drive.
Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way or pavement markings, but signage to
identify and direct the route.
Landscape: No comment on this single-family development.
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, February 1, 2012.
Item # 4.
ITEM NO.: C
NAME: Vallon Long -form PD -R
Z-7131 -C
LOCATION: located on the West side of Chenal Valley Drive in the 16500 Block
between Chenal Heights Drive and LaMarche Drive
Planning Staff Comments:
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 March 14, 2012. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than March 23, 2012.
Variance/Waivers: A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance
Public Works Conditions:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy. Sidewalk and curb damaged from previous phase of
construction must be repaired prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy on the
first structure.
2. 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 required to be requested if advanced
grading is proposed on site without imminent construction.
3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
4. 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.
5. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit
prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-
1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information.
6. A construction entrance is not allowed to be used at the location east of the site.
Access should be taken from the permanent driveway into development and the
existing construction entrance removed and area restored.
7. 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.
8. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the
property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on
private property.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information.
Item # C.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Enemy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: The existing 8 -inch water main running to 100 Vallon Court is
private. Central Arkansas Water will have to evaluate the use of this main for the
development as well as possibly converting it to a public main. All Central Arkansas
Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A
water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. Please
submit plans for water facilities 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. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas
Water, the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
Department is required. 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. 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. 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). A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this development.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of 20 -feet.
For developments with more than 30 lots there must be two ways to enter/exit the
subdivision. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus
Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Planning Division: This request
Use Plan shows Residential Higf•
Density category accommodate,
dwelling units per acre. The
(Multifamily 24 units per acre) to
the construction of patio homes.
s located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land
Density (RH) for this property. The Residential High
residential development of more than twelve (12)
applicant has applied for a rezoning from MF -24
PDR (Planned Development Residential) to allow for
Master Street Plan: Chenal Valley Drive is a Collector. The primary function of a
Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. This street
may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Item # C.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III, Bike Route, `proposed along Chenal Valley Drive.
Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way or pavement markings, but signage to
identify and direct the route.
Landscape: No comment on this two-family development.
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, March 14, 2012.
Item # C.