HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7684-A Staff AnalysisMay 19, 2016
M NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z -7684-A
NAME: The Villas at Chenonceau Short -form PD -R
LOCATION: Located on Chenonceau Boulevard just north of Ranch Drive
DEVELOPER:
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11601 Bass Pro Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72210
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White-Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 1.64 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 - Pinnacle CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
CURRENT ZONING 0-1, Quiet Office
ALLOWED USES: Office
PROPOSED ZONING:
PROPOSED USE
VARIANCENVAIVERS
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Attached single-family
None requested.
The applicant submitted a request on May 4, 2016, requesting withdrawal of this item
without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 19, 2016)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request on May 4, 2016,
requesting withdrawal of the item without prejudice. Staff stated they were supportive of
the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the
consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes
and 0 absent.
ITEM NO.: 11,
NAME: The Villas at Chenonceau Short -form PD -R
Z -7684-A
LOCATION: located on Chenonceau Boulevard just north of Ranch Drive
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the
development including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed
and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than May 4, 2016. The
Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than
May 13, 2016.
2. Provide the proposed phasing plan.
3. Provide a draft bill of assurance for the proposed subdivision.
4. Provide the quantitative data including the breakdown of building coverage,
landscape area and paved area.
VarianceNVaivers: 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.
2. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283
prior to construction.
3. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation
is required to be shown on plat and grading plans.
4. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway
easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide drainage and
access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary.
5. 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.
6. The site should be reconstructed with one (1) driveway. Contact Bill Henry in Traffic
Engineering at 501.379.1816, bhenry .littlerock.org, for more information.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if new sewer service is
required for this project.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three (3) phase power line exists
to the south of this development from which service could be extended. Contact
Entergy in advance to discuss future service requirements, new facilities locations and
adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
ITEM NO.: 11. Z -7684-A
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
tral 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. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to
this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system.
4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expanse of the developer.
5. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water main.
6. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service.
This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas
Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly
must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas
and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central
Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you
would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
7. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be
isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a
reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required.
Fire Department:
1. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1
Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus
access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
2. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony
Rhodes 501,918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution
of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
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County Planning: No comment.
Rock Region Metro-,
Building Code: The 2012 AR Fire Prevention Code Vol. III for one (1) and two (2) family
dwellings requires foundations meet the following Sections of the Code. If the
foundation cannot be verified by the building official at the time of the footing inspection
the building official may require verification the foundation meets the required elevation
by a licensed engineer.
R403.1.7.3 Foundation elevation. On grade sites, the top of any exterior foundation
shall extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of
an approved drainage device a minimum of 12 -inches (305 mm) plus two (2) percent.
R403.1.7.4 Alternate setback and clearances. Alternate setbacks and clearances are
permitted, subject to the approval of the building official. The building official is permitted
to require an investigation and recommendation of a qualified engineer to demonstrate
that the intent of this Section has been satisfied. Such an investigation shall include
consideration of materials, height of slope, slope gradient, load intensity and erosion
characteristics of slope material.
Note: Fire walls are required in Condo's and part walls and the amount of window/door
openings is restricted depending on the distance between structures and the type of
construction materials used.
Please address any questions to the building inspectors at 501.371.4833 or
501.371.4834.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Pinnacle Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) for this property. The Mixed
Office and Commercial category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to
occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning
District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The applicant has applied
for a rezoning from 0-1 (Quiet Office District) to a PD -R (Planned District Residential) to
allow the new construction of three (3) buildings with two (2) units each on individual
lots as attached single family.
Master Street Plan: West side of the property is Chenonceau Boulevard and it is shown
as 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
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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, May 4, 2016.