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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0045-A-66 Staff AnalysisMarch 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-45-A-66 NAME: Otter Creek South Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located on the Southeast corner of 1-30 and Mabelvale West Road DEVELOPER: Collier Dickson Flake Partners 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1200 Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER: White Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 22.5 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 13 1-2, Light Industrial District 16 — Otter Creek 41.03 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: FT. NEW STREET: 600 LF The applicant is proposing the subdivision of this 22.5-acre tract into 13 industrially zoned lots. Lots 1 and 2 of the subdivision include American Paper and Twine (currently under construction) and Lamar Advertising (a recently completed office building). Lots 1 and 2 were previously final platted. Proposed Lot 5 is currently under contract for the development of RSC Equipment Rental. The lots range in size from 1.06 acres to 6.54 acres with an average lot size of 2.65 acres. The proposed plat indicates - a 50-foot front building line adjacent to the roadways. A new cul-de-sac is being proposed within the development extending from Otter Creek South Road constructed with a 60-foot right-of-way per the Master Street Plan requirement. March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S45-A-66 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: A new building is currently under construction on proposed Lot 1 and a grading permit has been issued for proposed Lot 2. The remainder of the site is tree covered. Otter Creek South Road is a narrow unimproved road with open ditches for drainage. Other uses in the area include industrial uses, a hospital and office uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area property owner. The abutting property owners along with the Otter Creek Homeowners Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Provide access easement to cul-de-sac for Lot 4 rather than Interstate 30. 2. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. 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 water main extension will be required in order to provide service to portions of this property. 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 the private fire system. 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 377-1225 for additional information. 2 March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont) _ _ FILE NO.: S-45-A-66 Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Pianninq Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 8, 2006) Mr. Joe White was present representing the request. Staff presented the item indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide the source of title of the landowner, the driveway locations and the zoning classification of the abutting properties. Staff also stated the plat indicated a 25-foot building line and the ordinance typically required the placement of a 50-foot building line. Mr. White questioned if staff would support a reduced building line along the proposed new street and proposed Lot 6. Staff questioned the proposed development of the lot indicating they had concerns with supporting the reduced building line. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Lot 4 should have access through the proposed cul-de-sac in -lieu of access to the Interstate 30 frontage Road. Mr. White stated this would be, difficult. Staff stated they would support a drive on the access road if the Highway Department approved the drive location. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant 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 plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the March 8, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated a 50-foot front building line for all the proposed lots. The applicant has indicated the proposed driveway locations and provided access to proposed -Lot 4 via the proposed cul-de-sac. M March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-45-A-66 The request is to allow the subdivision of this 22.5-acre tract into 13 industrially zoned lots (1-2, Light Industrial District). The lots range in size from 1.06 acres to 6.54 acres with an average lot size of 2.65 acres. The ordinance typically requires a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet. The indicated lot sizes are more than adequate to meet the typical minimum lot size required for 1-2, light industrially zoned property. The proposed plat indicates a 50-foot front building line adjacent to proposed roadways. The indicated building line meets the typical minimum ordinance requirement. A new cul-de-sac is being proposed within the subdivision extending from Otter Creek South Road constructed with a 60-foot right-of-way per the Master Street Plan requirement. Staff is supportive of the indicated street design. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The indicated plat appears to comply with the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 30, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval 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 placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 12 ITEM NO.: 1 S-45-A-66 NAME: Otter Creek South Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on the Southeast corner of 1-30 and Mabelvale West Road Planninq Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than March 15, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than March 24, 2006. 2. Provide the source of title for the landowner on the proposed preliminary plat. 3. A front building line of 50-feet is typically required for 1-2 zoned property. 4. Provide the proposed driveway locations on the preliminary plat. 5. Provide the zoning classification within the plat area and of abutting properties. 6. Provide the average depth of Lots 7 and 8 to ensure no depth to width variance is required. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Provide access easement to cul-de-sac for Lot 4 rather than Interstate 30. 2. 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. Utilities and Fire DepartmentlCounty Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: u� Center -Point Energy: SBC: o Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to portions of this property. 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 Item # I off the private fire system. 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 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planninq Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Item # 1