HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0045-A-38 Staff AnalysisJuly 23, 1998
ITEM NO. 2 FILE NO. S-45A-3B
NAME: Otter Creek Community (Phase IX) - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: West side of Otter Creek Parkway, approximately
500 feet south of Wimbledon Loop
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
Otter Creek Land Co., LLC. McGetrick Engineering
#1 Otter Creek Ct. 319 East Markham St., Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 2.50 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 6 FT. NEW STREET:'300
ZONING: MF-6
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 42.08
VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. A variance from the ordinance required 50 foot setback of the
cul-de-sac from the southern property line.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 2.50 acres into 6 lots
with 300 linear feet of new street. The property is zoned
MF-6 (Multifamily District) and the applicant proposes to
construct a duplex on each lot.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently vacant and heavily wooded. The
Otter Creek Elementary School is located to the east across
Otter Creek Parkway. There is an AP&L power line easement
located along the north property line with single-family
residences further north. The property to the west is
vacant and heavily wooded. A creek is located to the south
with single-family residences located just further south.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: S--45A-38
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NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Otter Creek Neighborhood Association was
notified of the public hearing.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
5. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
6. Show floodway and floodplain on preliminary plat with
minimum floor elevations.
7. Variance is required when a cul-de-sac terminates less
than 50 feet from -property line.
8. Otter Creek has a 1996 average daily traffic count of
3,200 ADT.
9. Restrict access to Otter Creek Parkway for Lot 1 and 5.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: A water main extension will be required.
Fire Department: Show fire hydrants on preliminary plat.
Count _Planning: No Comment 'received.
CATA• No Comment.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
PlanningDivision: No Comment.
Landscape issues: No Comment.
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July 23, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S---45A-
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on July 8, 1998. The revision appears to address the
concerns raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.
The applicant has shown the floodway location and a platted
building line 25 feet from the floodway. The applicant has
noted that there will be no direct access to Otter Creek
Parkway for Lots 1 and 5.
According to the Subdivision Ordinance Section 31-202(a),
"where a street does not extend to the boundary of a
subdivision, and its continuation is not necessary for
access to adjoining property, its terminus shall not be
closer than fifty (50) feet to such boundary." The
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance
requirement as the cul-de-sac is proposed to be seven (7)
feet from the southern property line. A creek and floodway
are located south of this property.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no further issues
remaining to be resolved. The preliminary plat should have
no adverse effect on the surrounding properties.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments
2. Compliance with the Utility and Fire Department Comments
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to
allow the cul-de-sac to be located closer than 50 feet
to the southern property line.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Bob Lowe, of McGetrick Engineering, was present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the preliminary
plat.
Staff made note of several minor details which needed to be shown
on a revised preliminary plat. It was noted that all of the lots
exceed the minimum lot size as required by ordinance.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, reviewed the Public Works
requirements with the applicant and Committee. He noted that a
variance needed to be requested for the cul-de-sac, since it
terminates less than 50 feet from the property line. It was also
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-45A-31
noted that access to Lots 1 and 5 should be from the cul-de-sac
and not Otter Creek Parkway.
Mr. Turner also noted that the floodway and floodplain needed to
be shown on the preliminary plat and a 25 foot platted setback
from the floodway should be shown if the floodway line actually
crosses this property. He also stated that minimum floor
elevation should also be shown.
After the brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for
final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DULY 23, 1998)
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, and 1 nay.
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