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Home My WebLink AboutS-0054-Z Staff AnalysisMay 11, 2000 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-54-Z NAME: Point West Addition (Tracts B and C) - Preliminary Plat - Time Extension LOCATION: Northeast and northwest corners of Kanis Road and Point West Drive DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Ramsay Ball McGetrick and McGetrick 400 West Capitol 319 East Markham St., Ste. 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 5.56 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: 0-1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 A. BACKGROUND: On December 3, 1998, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the subdivision of 5.56 acres into seven (7) lots. The lots on the west side of Point West Dr. were to be final platted at the same time, as were the lots on the east side of this street. The approval was subject to conditions noted by staff, which included no variances. According to Chapter 31 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances, Section 31-94(e): "A preliminary plat approved by the Planning Commission shall be effective and binding upon the Commission for one (1) year from the date of approval or as long as work is May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-54-Z actively progressing, at the end of which time the final plat application for the subdivision must have been submitted to the Planning Staff." "The Planning Commission may extend the original preliminary approval, for a period not to exceed one (1) year from the date of approval, when it can be demonstrated that there are no changes in the plat design or neighborhood that warrant a complete review." As of this date, the final plat application for the subdivision has not been submitted to the Planning Staff. B. PROPOSAL: On April 3, 2000, the applicant requesting a time extension for plat application. The applicant Moratorium on construction along and construction of the project. changes to the original design a the Planning Commission. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: submitted a letter to staff the submittal of a final has noted that the City's Kanis Road delayed design There have been no s previously approved by Staff recommends approval of a one (1) year time extension from the expiration date of the previous approval. The preliminary plat will be"extended and the applicant will have until December 31 2000 to begin work on the subdivision. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The staff presented a positive recommendation application, as there were no further issues There were no objectors to this matter. (MAY 11), 2000) on this for resolution. The Chairperson 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. F December 3, 1998 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: 5-54-Z NAME: Point West Addition (Tracts B & C) - Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Northeast and northwest corners of Kanis Road and Point West Drive DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: Ramsay Ball McGetrick & McGetrick Engineers 400 West Capitol 319 E. Markham St., Ste. 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 5.56 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: MF-18, proposed 0-1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide 5.56 acres at the northeast and northwest corners of Kanis Road and Point West Drive into 7 lots. The owner plans to develop small offices on the property. The Planning Commission recently approved an application rezoning this property from MF-18 to 0-1. The 0-1 rezoning will be heard by the Board of Directors on December 1, 1998. The lots within Tract B will be final platted at the same time, as will the lots within Tract C. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The 5.56 acres is undeveloped and wooded. The Point West single-family residential subdivision is located immediately north of the site. The general area contains a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses and zoning along Kanis Road. December 3, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont.)FILE NO.: 5-54-Z C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no negative comment on this plat. All abutting property owners as well as the Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge and Parkway Place Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Kanis Road is listed on Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Access to lots needs to be modified to permit only right - out drives at shown access easements for shared driveways or access shall be taken at rear of lot. Example: Tract B - full access between Lot 3 and 4 and Lot 2 using a rear access from this shared access or a rear access across Lot 1. Tract C - right -in & right -out at shared accesses shown and rear access to Lot 2 from Lot 1 or Lot 3. Both tracts - Lot 1 and Lot 3 (Tract "C") shall take access from side streets. 3. Construct curb at 33' from centerline of Kanis and construct 5' sidewalk at new right-of-way line 45, from centerline. 4. Close the median on Point west Drive. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPkRTMENTI COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve Lots 1, 3 & 4 Tract B & Lots 2 & 3 Tract C. Existing sewer must have easement retained on plat. AP&L: No Comment received. ARKLA: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Acreage charge of $600 per addition to normal fees. Fire Department: No Comment. acre will apply in County PlannNo Comment received. CATA: Not currently served by a Central Arkansas Transit. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comment. Landscape Issues: No Comment. 2 December 3, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-54-Z G. ANALYSIS• As of this writing, the applicant needs to submit a revised preliminary plat to staff, making several minor additional notes. Those additional minor notations include the following: a. Name/address of property owner/subdivider b. Source of title c. Storm drainage analysis and storm drainage plan d. Plat book and page or instrument number for Point West - Phase I. e. Names of all abutting property owners f. Note proposed zoning of property. g. Legal description to nearest one -tenth of an acre. Another issue (as noted in the Public Works Comments) which needs to be worked out relates to the driveway location for the proposed lots. This issue was discussed by the Subdivision Committee and the applicant stated that he would work with Public Works in resolving the driveway locations prior to the public hearing. Otherwise, there should be no other outstanding issues associated with the plat. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D, E and G of this report. 2. The applicant needs to resolve the issue of driveway locations with Public works. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 5, 1998) Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the preliminary plat. Staff mentioned several minor items which needed to be shown on the plat. The location of driveways to serve the various lots was briefly discussed. Bob Turner of Public Works made some suggestions to the applicant regarding driveway locations, using only right -in, right -out drives along Kanis Road. Mr. McGetrick stated that there was a need for a left turn lane into this subdivision. Mr. McGetrick stated that he would work with Public Works on the issue. ri December 3, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO • 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-54-Z There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 3, 1998) Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff gave a brief description of the preliminary plat and a recommendation of approval with conditions. Staff added the following condition of approval to the recommendation: "The proposed 0-1 zoning for the property must be approved by the Board of Directors or the preliminary plat will become invalid." Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission in support of the application. Mr. McGetrick gave a brief description of the preliminary plat and stated that the proposed driveway locations had been approved by Public Works. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, noted that one letter of opposition had been received regarding this project. A motion was made to approve the preliminary plat as recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent. 4