HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0045-A-32 Staff AnalysisAugust 6, 1998
ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: S-45A-32
NAME: Otter Creek Town Center - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Interstate 30 and Interstate 430
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER:
Otter Creek Land Co. McGetrick Engineering
Little Rock, AR 319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 258.63 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 6 FT. NEW STREET: 8,600
ZONING: C-2/C-3/R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide 258 acres into six (6)
tracts. The tracts range in size from five (5) acres to
121.70 acres. The property is zoned C-2/C-3/R-2 and tracts
1-5 will require a site plan review for any development.
The infrastructure (street improvements including paving,
curb, gutter and sidewalks) will be constructed as Phase I.
The tracts will be final platted one at a time. The larger
tracts will possibly be further subdivided in the future.
The applicant also proposes to abandon a portion of an old
dedicated right-of-way (instrument no. 84-11202 and 84-4677)
as part of the preliminary plat.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property proposed for platting is the former proposed
Otter Creek Mall site. The site is vacant and heavily
wooded.
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: S--45A-32
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Otter Creek and Crystal Valley Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Right-of-way dedication for internal streets per Master
Street Plan construct internal streets per Master Street
Plan. Submit plans need street names.
2. All internal streets must be 36 feet wide with sidewalks
on both sides.
3. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
4. Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of work.
5. Contact the USACE-LRD for approval prior to start of
work.
6. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
7s Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
8. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
9. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
11. Utility excavation within proposed rights -of -way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: A 10 foot easement is requested along
both sides of each street right-of-way.
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ITEM NO.: C {Cont.) FILE NO.: S-45A-32
Water: On -site fire protection will be needed.
Significant off site improvements may be required.
Hydraulic analysis is needed to determine requirements.
Acreage charges may apply in addition to normal fees for
water service.
Fire Department: Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding
fire hydrant placement.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Closest service by CATA is with Routes #17 and #17A.
No comments.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 27, 1998,
requesting that the item be deferred until the July 23, 1998
agenda. The applicant notes that he is working with the
State Highway Department concerning details on access to the
property and feels that this needs to be resolved before
proceeding with the plat.
Staff supports the deferral request. If, in working out
details with the Highway Department, any major changes are
made to the plat, the item will need to be reviewed by the
Subdivision Committee on July 2, 1998.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends deferral of the item to the July 23, 1998
Planning Commission agenda.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposed preliminary plat.
Bob Turner and Tad Borkowski reviewed the Public Works Comments
with the Committee. Mr. McGetrick indicated no problems with the
Public Works requirements.
Mr. McGetrick discussed the phasing plan, as noted in paragraph A
of this report.
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-45A-32
Staff noted that the proposed exit ramp from I-430 would need to
be approved by the State Highway Department. Staff also noted
that the Highway Department's future plans include a one-way
service road.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation
and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff on
June 23, 1998. The applicant has added approximately 143 acres
to the preliminary plat. Approximately 22.40 acres has been
added to Tract 1 along Otter Creek Road and 121.70 acres has been
added as Tract 6 along the north and west boundary of the plat.
The total area of the plat is 258.63 acres.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 2, 1998)
Tommy Hodges and Bob Lowe were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the revised
preliminary plat.
Mr. Hodges noted that the issue relating to access to the site
from I-430 has been worked out with the State Highway Department.
Mr. Hodges also noted that approximately 100 acres of Tract 6
will be dedicated to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for
development of a nature park. This area is in the floodplain.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-45A-32
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D and E of
this report.
2. A portion of the right-of-way dedicated by instrument number
84-11202 and 84-4677 will need to be abandoned.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 23, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the August 6, 1998
agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 6, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 6, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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