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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8194-A Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: D. Z-8194-A NAME: TL Addition Short -form PD-R LOCATION: located on Taylor Loop Road just North of Hinson Road Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than August 7, 2013. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 16, 2013. 2. Provide the proposed construction materials, including the exterior materials, the roofing materials and pitch. 3. Provide the driveway locations for the proposed units. 4. Are the units detached or attached single-family homes? Indicate on the site plan the buildable area for the units/structure. 5. Does the development propose to take access to Black Bear Street? 6. The areas identified as open area — who will maintain these areas? Will there be a POA established to maintain the access easements and common spaces? 7. A 10-foot front setback does not allow adequate sight distance for the homeowner to back a car from the garage. Also there is no area for visitor parking on the owner's lot. The plan does not include areas for guest parking. 8. Provide the market value/price per square footage proposed for the homes. 9. Provide the square footage of heated and cooled space for each unit and the square footage of the garages for each unit. 10. Provide building elevations for the proposed structures. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of 24 feet from back of curb to back of curb. 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (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. Street grades cannot exceed 16%. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. A minimum 20 foot wide all weather, secondary emergency access must be provided Item # D. for subdivisions with 30 or more residential dwellings. Show location of the secondary access. 4. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15 feet in height are required to seek a variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations. 5. Building lines show to extend into the access easement. 6. Taylor Loop Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. Show the centerline of Taylor Loop Road. 7. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 9. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the intersection of Taylor Loop Road and the proposed street complies with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 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 379-1813 (Greg Simmons) for more information. 12.If gates are proposed to be installed, a turnaround must be provided for a SU-30 vehicle attempting to enter development. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided. 13. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. Contact Glenn Haley at (501) 371-4537. 14. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 15. Show the existing curb and gutter and driveways on Taylor Loop Road in the grading and drainage plan. 16. 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. 17. Since the street is proposed to be 24 feet in width, show on the plan the area of street where parking will be restricted to one side. 18. Is access proposed to be provided from Black Bear Drive? Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object. There are overhead facilities in the vicinity of the development. Contact Entergy early to being a discussion concerning an electrical layout for the subdivision. Item # D. 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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock 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). 7. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. Located less than 1.2 mile from HWY 10 #25 Pinnacle Mountain Express Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. This category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may 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 R-2 Item # D. (Single Family District) to PDR (Planned District Residential) to allow the development of single-family detached homes at a density of just over 5 units/acre. Master Street Plan: Taylor Loop Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Taylor Loop Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Path is shown along the Taylor Loop Road. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine -foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk). 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, August 7, 2013. Item # D. ITEM NO.: 11. NAME: TL Addition Short -form PD-R LOCATION: located on Taylor Loop Road just North of Hinson Road Planning Staff Comments. Z-8194-A 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than August 7, 2013. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 16, 2013. 2. Provide the proposed construction materials, including the exterior materials, the roofing materials and pitch. 3. Provide the driveway locations for the proposed units. 4. Are the units detached or attached single-family homes? Indicate on the site plan the buildable area for the units/structure. 5. Does the development propose to take access to Black Bear Street? 6. The areas identified as open area — who will maintain these areas? Will there be a POA established to maintain the access easements and common spaces? 7. A 10-foot front setback does not allow adequate sight distance for the homeowner to back a car from the garage. Also there is no area for visitor parking on the owner's lot. The plan does not include areas for guest parking. 8. Provide the market value/price per square footage proposed for the homes. 9. Provide the square footage of heated and cooled space for each unit and the square footage of the garages for each unit. 10. Provide building elevations for the proposed structures. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of 24 feet from back of curb to back of curb. 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (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. Street grades cannot exceed 16%. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. A minimum 20 foot wide all weather, secondary emergency access must be provided for subdivisions with 30 or more residential dwellings. Show location of the secondary access. 4. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15 feet in height are required to seek a variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations. 5. Building lines show to extend into the access easement. Item # 11. 6. Taylor Loop Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. Show the centerline of Taylor Loop Road. 7. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 9. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the intersection of Taylor Loop Road and the proposed street complies with 2004 AASHTQ Green Book standards. 10.1f 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 379-1813 (Greg Simmons) for more information. 12.If gates are proposed to be installed, a turnaround must be provided for a SU-30 vehicle attempting to enter development. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided, 13. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. Contact Glenn Haley at (501) 371-4537. 14. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 15. Show the existing curb and gutter and driveways on Taylor Loop Road in the grading and drainage plan. 16. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the Property owners association provides a waiver r% d private property. ama9e claims for operations on 17. Since the street is proposed to be 24 feet in width, show on the plan the area of street where parking will be restricted to one side. 18. Is access proposed to be provided from Black Bear Drive? Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Enter Entergy does not object. There are overhead facilities in the vicinity of the development. Contact Entergy early to being a discussion concerning an electrical layout for the subdivision. Center -Point Enerav: 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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. Item # 11. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock 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). 7. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. Located less than 1.2 mile from HWY 10 #25 Pinnacle Mountain Express Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planninq Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. This category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may 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 R-2 (Single Family District) to PDR (Planned District Residential) to allow the development of single-family detached homes at a density of just over 5 units/acre. Master Street Plan- Taylor Loop Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Taylor Loop Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Path is shown along the Taylor Loop Road. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine -foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk). Landscape: No comment. Item # 11. 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, August 7, 2013. Item # 11. FILE NO.: Z-8194-A NAME: TL Addition Short -form PD-R LOCATION: Located on Taylor Loop Road just North of Hinson Road DEVELOPER: TLL Developer 12100 Rainwood Road #26 Little Rock, AR 72212 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers P.O. Box 30441 Little Rock, AR 72260 AREA: 5.74 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES NUMBER OF LOTS: 27 PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE R-2, Single-family FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF — Private Single-family residential .� . Single-family residential VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow the development of 5.74 acres with 27 single-family residential lots. The homes are proposed containing 2,200 square feet of heated and cooled space. Each home will contain a 2-car garage. The homes are proposed with a 5-foot side yard setback and a 10-foot front yard setback. The rear yard setback is indicated at 10, 15 and 20-feet. Lots 23, 26 and 27 are indicated as reverse frontage lots. Section 31-257 allows for the development of reverse frontage lots along an arterial street classification or higher. The development is required to place a 10-foot restricted access easement along the Taylor Loop Road frontage. FILE NO.: Z-8194-A (Cont. The site plan indicates the development of the subdivision utilizing private streets. The streets are indicated as a 45-foot access easement with 25-feet of pavement, back of curb to back or curb. The average lot size proposed is 88-feet by 58-feet for a lot area of 5,104 square feet. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a single-family home with a driveway extending from Taylor Loop Road. There are a number of mature trees located on the site. The site has varying degrees of slope. Taylor Loop Road, adjacent to the site is a four lane arterial street. The site abuts a single-family subdivision to the east and north. The site abuts a church to the south. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents concerning the proposed request. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Westchester Heatherbrae Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207, private streets are to be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access easement width of 45-feet is required and street width of 24-feet from back of curb to back of curb. 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) is required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivision, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Street grades cannot exceed 16%. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. A minimum 20-foot wide all weather, secondary emergency access must be provided for subdivisions with 30 or more residential dwellings. Show the location of the secondary access. 4. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15-feet in height are required to seek a variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations. 5. Building lines show to extend into the access easement. 6. Taylor Loop Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right of way 45-feet from centerline will be required. Show the centerline of Taylor Loop Road. 7. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right of way prior to occupancy. 2 FILE NO.: Z-8194-A (Co 8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 9. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the intersection of Taylor Loop Road and the proposed street complies with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 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 379-1813 (Greg Simmons) for more information. 12. If gates are proposed to be installed, a turnaround must be provided for a SU-30 vehicle attempting to enter the development. A stacking distance of 30-feet from pavement must also be provided. 13. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. Contact Glenn Haley at 371-4537. 14. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage plan per Section 29-186(e). 15. Show the existing curb and gutter and driveways on Taylor Loop Road in the grading and drainage plan. 16. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claim for operations on private property. 17. Since the street is proposed to be 24-feet in width, show on the plan the area of street where parking will be restricted to one side. 18. Is access proposed to be provided from Black Bear Drive? E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object. There are overhead facilities in the vicinity of the development. Contact Entergy early to being a discussion concerning an electrical layout for the subdivision. 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. 3 FILE NO.: Z-8194-A (Cont.) 2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 3. 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. 4. This development will have minor impact of the existing water distribution system. Proposed facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. 5. 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. 6. 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). 7. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. _Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. Located less than Y2 mile from HWY 10 #25 Pinnacle Mountain Express route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. This category provides for single family homes as densities not to exceed six (6) units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than six (6) units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to PD-R, Planned Residential District, to allow the development of single-family detached homes at a density of just under five (5) units per acre. 0 FILE NO.: Z-8194-A (Cont. Master Street Plan: Taylor Loop Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Taylor Loop Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right of way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Path is shown along Taylor Loop Road. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separated for the use of bicycles. Additional right of way or an easement is recommended. 9-foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk). Landscape No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 23, 2013) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the development stating the request was to allow the development of a single-family subdivision on a 5.74 acre tract. Staff stated the proposal had changed a number of times and questioned Mr. McGetrick as to the current proposal. Mr. McGetrick stated the development was a detached single-family subdivision with less than 30 homes. He stated the development would not take access to the adjacent subdivision. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated since the street was indicated with less than 26-feet of pavement parking would be restricted to one side of the street. Staff also stated the City would not provide residential waste collection on the private streets unless the property owners association signed a waiver of damage claims for operations on private property. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing a number of the issues raised at the October 23, 2013, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request is to allow the creation of 27 detached single-family homes on this 5.74 acre tract resulting in 4.7 units per acre. All lots are proposed with a 5-foot side yard setback and a 10-foot front yard setback. The rear yard setbacks are indicated at 20-feet, 15-feet and 10-feet. The average lot size proposed is 88-feet by 58-feet for a lot area of 5,104 square feet. 5 FILE NO.: Z-8194-A (Cont. Lots 23 and 27 are indicated as reverse frontage lots. Section 31-257 allows for the development of reverse frontage lots along an arterial street classification or higher. The development is required to place a 10-foot restricted access easement along the Taylor Loop Road frontage. The site plan indicates the development of the subdivision utilizing private streets. The streets are indicated as a 45-foot access easement with 25-feet of pavement, back of curb to back or curb. The applicant has indicated parking will be restricted to one side of the street as requested by Public Works staff. The average home size proposed contains 2,200 square feet of heated and cooled space and each home will contain a 2-car garage with 380 square feet. The applicant has indicated the construction materials will be a combination of brick, wood, hardi-board, and vinyl siding. The roof material of the homes will most likely be asphalt shingles. The request includes the placement of fences as typically allowed in single-family subdivisions, 6-foot fences along the sides and rear outside the front building line. The request also includes the placement of a 6-foot fence along the rear of Lots 23 and 27 abutting Taylor Loop Road within the required rear yard setback. Staff is continuing to review the request related to the street grades and the street alignment with the drives located across Taylor Loop Road. Staff will provide a recommendation at the November 14, 2013, public hearing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is forthcoming. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 22, 2013) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated August 1, 2013, requesting deferral of this item to the October 3, 2013, 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 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant failed to notify property owners as required by the Commission's By-laws. Staff recommends deferral of the item to the November 14, 2013, public hearing. A O.: Z-8194-A (Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 3, 2013) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had failed to notify property owners as required by the Commission's By-laws. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of the item to the November 14, 2013, public hearing. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 14, 2013) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had addressed their concerns related to the street intersection with Taylor Loop Road and the proposed street grade. Staff stated they were in support of the request and presented a recommendation of 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. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as recommended by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position. 7