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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0045-A-55 Staff AnalysisMarch 11, 2004 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-45-A-55 NAME: Otter Creek Business Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the Southwest corner of 1-30 and Mabelvale West Road DEVELOPER: 430-Investments, LLC c/o Dickson Flake Partners P.O. Box 3546 Little Rock, AR 72203 FNr1INFFR- McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 22.49 acres CURRENT ZONIN PLANNING DISTRICT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 1-2, Light Industrial District 16 — Otter Creek CENSUS TRACT: 41.03 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes to subdivide 22.49 acres into two non-residential lots. The lots are currently zoned 1-2, Light Industrial. The proposal includes Lot 1 containing 2.75 acres and Lot 2 containing 18.66 acres. The lots will share a single drive located on the frontage road as access to the site. Each lot will also access Otter Creek South Road. The applicant has indicated dedication of right- of-way for the existing private street per the Master Street Plan. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant and tree covered site is located at the intersection of Mabelvale West Road and 1-30. There are large warehousing activities and smaller office/warehouse activities located in the area. Across Mabelvale West is a motel, City of Little Rock Fire Station, Southwest Hospital and an office complex with medical related offices. March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-45-A-55 The 1-30 Frontage Road is one-way adjacent to the site traveling eastbound. There is a private street located adjacent to the southern boundary of the property. The road appears to be functioning as a public street. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All abutting property owners and Southwest Little Rock Untied for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Otter Creek South Road is shown in Public Works records as a private street, however it currently functions as a public street. The right-of-way should be dedicated on the plat, and the street constructed to Master Street Plan standards when the property on Mabelvale South develops. 2. The proposed land use would classify Mabelvale South and the 1-30 Frontage Road on the Master Street Plan as commercial streets. A minimum dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline would be required. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of the streets. 3. Provide design of streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 4. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 6. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding street light requirements. 7. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 8. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation K March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-45-A-55 requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The lots fronting 1-30 must show a shared single driveway access centered on the property line. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. 9. For Lot 2, driveway access to the Frontage Road would not be allowed north of the 1-30 exit ramp. Access must be through the shared drive on 1-30, from Mabelvale West if approved by the Highway Department, and from Mabelvale South. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for Lot 1 if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: A 10-foot easement is required along the east and south property lines of Lot 1. Contact Entergy for additional details. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off a private fire system. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. 3 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-45-A-55 G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 19, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff stated the request was a preliminary plat for a two -lot plat located near Mabelvale West Road and 1-30. Staff requested additional information be provided to allow the completion of their review process. Staff requested the applicant provide the name/address and source of title of the owner of the proposed preliminary plat. Staff also requested the applicant indicate the limits of the floodway and/or floodplain on the proposed plat area as well as the owners of property abutting the plat area. Staff questioned the status of the roadway located to the south of the site. Mr. McGetrick stated it appeared the roadway was a private road and his research had not shown the roadway was ever dedicated. He stated he would continue to research the issue. Staff stated dedication of right-of-way and one- half street construction would be required per the Master Street Plan. Staff stated Mr. McGetrick should contact the Highway Department to verify locations of driveway cuts along the frontage road as well as Mabelvale West Road. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting Mr. McGetrick contact them individually for additional clarification. 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 plan to staff addressing the issues raised at the February 19, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the source of title of the owner of the proposed plat area, the limits of the floodway and/or floodplain (no area of the proposed plat area lies within the floodway or floodplain) and the owners of abutting properties. The applicant has indicated Otter Creek South is a private street. The proposed preliminary plat indicates a dedication of right-of-way 30-feet from the centerline of the existing roadway and construction of one-half street improvements. The proposed site plan also includes a shared driveway location on the property line to serve the two lots from the 1-30 Frontage Road. Each of the lots will have drives located on Otter Creek South Road. The proposed preliminary plat conforms to the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. The minimum lot size required for an 1-2, Light Industrial District zoned site is 14,000 square feet. The minimum lot size proposed is 2.75 acres; more than adequate to meet the minimum size requirement. The applicant has indicated a fifty foot front yard building line adjacent to the 1-30 Frontage Road. The applicant has also indicated a shared driveway location to 4 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION 3kyiI1![0=l<(K•T,II FILE NO.: S-45-A-55 serve the development, limiting the number of curb cuts on the 1-30 Frontage Road. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels if the proposed plat is developed as proposed, there will be minimal to no adverse impact on the adjoining properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff stated if the applicant would plat a ten foot no vehicular access easement along the 1-30 Frontage Road the applicant would be allowed two driveway locations along Mabelvale West Road. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as presented by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. yi ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S45-A-55 v� ,a NAME: Otter Creek Business Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the Southwest corner of 1-30 and Mabelvale West Road Planning Staff Comments: — \lti" 4 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified 4Y abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Provide the location of proposed driveways on the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Indicate the status of the roadway along the western boundary of the proposed preliminary plat. If a private roadway dedicate right-of-way per the Master Street Plan for a commercial street. 4. The property is zoned 1-2. Provide a 50-foot platted building line adjacent to the right-of- way. 5. Provide the name/address and source of title of the owner on the proposed preliminary plat. 6. Provide the limits of the floodway and/or floodplain on the proposed preliminary plat. 7. Provide the names of owners of all abutting lands. NJ VarianceAVaivers: None requested.�- s 'Public Works: 1. Otter Creek South Road is shown in Public Works records as a private street, however it currently functions as a public street. The right-of-way should be dedicated on the plat, and the street constructed to Master Street Plan standards when the property on Mabelvale South develops. 2. The proposed land use would classify Mabelvale South and the 1-30 Frontage Road on the Master Street Plan as a commercial streets. A minimum dedicate of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline would be required. A 20 feet radial dedicaton of right-of-way is required at the intersection of the streets. 3. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 4. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 6. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding street Ight requirements. 7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 8. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The lots fronting 1-30 must show a shared single driveway access centered on the property line. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. 9. For Lot 2, driveway access to the Frontage Road would not be allowed north of the 1-30 exit ramp. Access must be through the shared drive on 1-30, from Mabelvale West if approved by the Highway Department, and from Mabelvale South. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for Lot 1 if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: A 10-foot easement is required along the east and south property lines of Lot 1. Contact Entergy for additional details. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off a private fire system. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 25, 2004.