HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0285-CC Staff AnalysisJune 26, 1997
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: 5-285-CC
NAME: Cypress Point Subdivision - The Ranch Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: North and east of Ranch Blvd.
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
Ranch Properties, Inc. Joe White
900 South Shackleford White-Daters and Associates
Little Rock, AR 401 South Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 12.42 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 34 FT. NEW STREET: 1,200 LF
ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: #1 River Mountain
CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
VARIANCES/DEFERRAL WAIVER:
4 Open ditch section on Ranch Blvd.
A. PROPOSAL•
To subdivide 12.42 acres into 34 single family residential
lots. A large lake is also planned.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is vacant pasture land.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no public comments on this preliminary
plat.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Lots 233 and 234 of Cypress Pt. Addition are platted as
Lots 4 and 5 of Ranch Addition.
2.A grading permit and development permit for special flood
hazard area are required prior to construction. Minimum
floor elevations will be required on lots with floodplain
on lot limits.
June 26, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont_ FILE NO.: S-285-CC
3. Construct Ranch Boulevard to collector standards with
curb and gutter and sidewalk. Radii and tangent distance
appear to be less than required by the Master Street
Plan. Show street profiles showing existing and proposed
centerlines.
4. Provide Preliminary Plan for Buckland Road extension and
temporary turn -a -round at end.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. Prepare letter for street lights as required by Sec. 31-
403.
7. Utility excavation within proposed rights -of -way shall be
per Article V of Section 30.
8. Contact the USACE-LRD for approval prior to start of
work. Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of
work.
9. Addition will add 340 trips per day to Ranch Boulevard
traffic.
E. UTILITIES•
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements.
Protection or relocation of existing sewer mains will
be required due to construction of lakes.
AP&L : No Comment.
Arkla: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: Water main extensions required.
Fire Department: Provide 50 foot radius. Place new
hydrants per code.
CATA: N/A
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Issues:
• Who will maintain lake? What uses are proposed in
respect to the lake? Will individual parcels have boat
docks?
Planning Division: N/A
Landscape: N/A
G. ANALYSIS:
The major questions concerning the plat have been answered.
However, staff needs clarification of the lake element of
the project. Planning Staff is taking no position on the
variance request to allow open ditch section on Ranch Blvd.
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June 26, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-285-CC
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVAL of the preliminary plat based on conditions in
paragraphs D and E of this report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 5, 1997)
Joe White presented the project to the Committee. Planning Staff
requested the following information:
e Dimension all lots
® Show phasing lines.
■ Provide more information on proposed lake.
• Existing sewer line will run through proposed lake.
The group discussed the developer's request to use an open ditch
section on Ranch Blvd. The item was referred to the Planning
Commission meeting on June 26, 1997 for determination.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 26, 1997)
This preliminary plat was included in the Consent Approval
agenda. Motion to approve passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, and
4 absent.
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