HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0285-WW Staff AnalysisAugust 8, 2002
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S-285-WW
NAME: Cypress Point Phase III Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: West end of Buckland Road, northwest of Ranch Boulevard
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
Ranch Properties, Inc. White-Daters and Associates
900 S. Shackleford Road #24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 24.26 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 49 FT. NEW STREET: 4950
CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family
PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 - Pinnacle
CENSUS TRACT: 42.01
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for this site on November 11,
1999. The applicant failed to pursue Final Platting within the time frame required by the
Subdivision Ordinance; therefore, the previous plat became null and void. The
applicant re -filed the plat as previously approved which was heard by the Commission
at their May 9, 2002 Public Hearing. The Commission approved the plat with the
requested variance to allow a minimum centerline radius of 75-feet by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes and 1 absent. The applicant has since reviewed the area and now determines a
reduction of lot depth would allow the site to "move away" from the creek.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant is now proposing to subdivide 24.26 acres into 49 single family
lots. There is 4950 linear feet of new street proposed within the development.
August 8, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE NO.: S-285-WW
The applicant is proposing to construct a 90-foot bridge (on Chenonceau
Boulevard), which will meet city engineering standards.
The applicant proposes the development to be final platted in three phases.
Phase I will include Lots 261 — 283, Phase II will include Lots 284 — 299 and
Phase III will include Lots 300 — 309.
The average lot size proposed is 115 feet by 140 feet or 16,100 square feet. The
density proposed is 2.7 units per acre; a very similar density to West Little Rock
development. The 100-year flood elevation is 264.00 feet. The applicant has
indicated all lots will be filled to a minimum elevation of 264.00 feet and all floor
grades will be a minimum elevation of 265.0 feet.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is partially wooded, with a large area of grass covered vacant.land.
There is a railroad right-of-way and a creek to the north and undeveloped
property (zoned R-2) to the west. Phase 1 and 2 of Cypress Point Subdivision is
located to the east and southeast, with the Ranch Commercial/Office Subdivision
(including a school) to the south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing staff has not received any comment from the area residents.
The Maywood Manor and the Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Associations and
the River Valley, the Aberdeen Court, the Duquesne Place and the Bayonne
Place Property Owners Associations were notified of the Public Hearing as well
as all property owners abutting the site.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. All previous conditions from the previous Cypress Point review apply.
2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at all intersections.
(Several locations were missed)
3. Rename Buckland Road to Chenonceau Boulevard to provide continuity.
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 376-2903 for
additional details.
ENTERGY: Approved as submitted.
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No comment received.
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August 8, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-285-WW
Water:A water main extension will be required in order to serve this property. An
acreage charge of $300 per acre currently applies to this property in addition
to normal charges in this area. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438
for additional details.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3752 for additional details.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: No comment received.
Parks and Recreation: The developer should consider the "internal trails"
aspect of the City's Master Parks Plan; the plan to link to destinations and
other trails and/or conservation easements. For additional information refer to
the City's Master Parks Plan or contact the Parks Department at 371-4770.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape Issues: No comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (July 17, 2002)
Mr. Tim Daters of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the
application. Staff briefly described the proposed preliminary plat and the
previous plat along with changes which were approved by the Commission at
their May 9, 2002 Public Hearing. Staff stated there were additions needed on
the proposed preliminary plat such as the floodplain, limits of the floodway and
setbacks on Lots 308 and 309. Staff stated the applicant would be required, as
previously, to secure approval from AP& L for construction of Buckland Loop
within their easement.
Public Works staff stated all conditions from the previous review were still in
place. Staff stated the name of Buckland Road must be shown as Chenonceau
Boulevard to provide for continuity of street names.
Staff noted comments from the Little Rock Wastewater Department and the
Central Arkansas Water Department and suggested the developer contact both
these agencies with questions concerning their comments. There being no
further issues to discuss, the Committee then forwarded the issue to the full
Commission for final action.
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August 8, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 Cont.
H. ANALYSIS:
FILE NO.: S-28
The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff on July 24, 2002 addressing most
of the issues raised at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
renamed Buckland Road to Chenonceau Boulevard as requested extending the
road name to Ranch Boulevard. The applicant has indicated a 25-foot building
line setback on all lots as requested.
The preliminary plat as proposed shows a portion of Buckland Loop within the
existing Entergy easement along the north boundary of the subdivision. As was
previously required, Entergy must approve and sign -off on the road construction
within the easement area and the roadway must be dedicated as right-of-way.
Otherwise, to Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with
the proposed preliminary plat. The plat meets the minimum requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance. The plat, as proposed, should have no adverse impact
on the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat as filed subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this
report.
2. The applicant must receive Entergy approval for the placement of Buckland
Loop, which extends within the existing utility easement.
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