HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0054-S Staff AnalysisApril 20, 1993
ITEM O.: 1 FILE NO. S-54--
NAME: POINT WEST FOURTH ADDITION -- PRELIMINARY PLAT
LOCATION: Approximately 2,000 feet south of Kanis Road and
4,500 feet west of Bowman Road, at the south end of Mesquite
Drive
DEVELOPER•
BOB SANDERS
CORNERSTONE DEVELOPMENT
2722 Military Road
Benton, AR 72015
847-0799
ENGINEER:
PAT MCGETRICK
MCGETRICK ENGINEERING
11225 Huron Lane
Little Rock, AR 72221
223-9900
AREA: 6.54 AC. NUMBER OF LOTS: 25 FT. OF NEW STREET: 835
ZONING: R-2 PROPOSED USES: Single Family Residential
PLANNING DISTRICT: 18
CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes a preliminary plat for the development of
a 6.54 acre tract adjacent to and south and west of the existing
Point west Subdivision. The plat proposes the development of 25
residential lots and 835 lineal feet of new street construction.
One street will be the extension to the south of the existing
Mesquite Drive to terminate in a cul-de-sac. The second street
is a cove street approximately 200 lineal feet long which will
also terminate in a cul-de-sac. This cove street qualifies as a
minor residential street. No variances from the requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance are requested.
A. PROPOSAL RE ❑EST:
Approval of the Planning Commission is requested for a
preliminary plat for the development of a subdivision to
contain 25 residential lots with two streets totaling
approximately 835 feet in length. One street, a cove
street, is proposed to be built to minor residential street
standards; the second, the extension of Mesquite Drive from
Point West Third Addition, is proposed to be a standard
residential street.
April 20, 1993
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 Continued FILE NO.: - 4-
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently undeveloped and is covered in natural
vegetation and trees. To the north and east are existing
phases of the Point West Subdivision, to the north being a
phase in which new homes are just now beginning to be
constructed. To the west is undeveloped "R-211 land. To the
south is the flood plain of Panther Branch.
C. ENGINEERINGIUTILITY COMMENTS:
Public Works Engineering Division comments that sidewalks
are required to be constructed on one side of Mesquite
Drive. They pointed out that the cul-de-sac termination of
Mesquite Drive is too close to the south boundary of the
subdivision, the requirement being that
cul-de-sacs must be no closer to the edge of the subdivision
than 50 feet. Engineering comments that the Storm Water
Detention and the Excavation Ordinances are applicable and
that PAGIS monuments will be required.
Little Rock Municipal Water Works relates that water main
extensions will be required.
Little Rock Wastewater Utility comments that sewer main
extensions, with easements, will be required. They caution
that the sewer extension will be subject to reimbursement
fees for the Panther Branch Outfall.
Arkansas Power and Light and Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
each will require additional easements. Their requirements
are shown on returned drawings.
D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
The project engineer, in his cover letter in which
consideration of the project is asked, indicated that a
sidewalk would be constructed on one side of Mesquite Dr.;
that the Storm Water Detention and Excavation Ordinances
would be adhered to; and that PAGIS monuments would be set.
The remaining issue is the proximity of the
cul-de-sac to the subdivision boundary, and this issue needs
to be addressed.
The developer needs to be in contact with Wastewater Utility
regarding the Panther Branch Outfall reimbursement fee and
with the utility companies for easement requirements.
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April 20, 1993
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: I (Continj1pd) FILE NO.: $--54-S
E. ANALYSIS•
The application presents no unusual situations or
difficulties. No variances from the Ordinance are requested.
It is not anticipated that relocating the Mesquite Drive
cul-de-sac further away from the subdivision boundary will
present an insurmountable problem to the subdivision's
design and maximum utilization of the property.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat
subject to the revisions and requirements noted.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 1, 1993)
Mr. Pat McGetrick, project engineer, was present at the Committee
meeting. The planning staff presented the item; the Engineering
staff member commented on the Engineering comments. Mr.
McGetrick stated his position that the Ordinance requirements
would be met and that he would be able to move the Mesquite Drive
cul-de-sac further north so that it would meet the minimum
requirements of the Ordinance. The Committee forwarded the item
to the full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 20, 1993)
This item was presented by staff as included on the Consent
Agenda, and as such was approved in the unanimous eleven -member
approval of the Consent Agenda.
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