HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0285-JJ Staff AnalysisNovember 11, 1999
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE NO.: 5-285-JJ
NAME: Cypress Point (Phase 3) - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: West end of Buckland Road, northwest of Ranch Blvd.
DEVELOPER: FNr TW:FR
Ranch Properties, Inc. White-Daters and Associates
900 S. Shackleford Rd., Ste. 300 401 Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 24.74 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 46
ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 20
CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
FT. NEW STREET: 4,950 if
Variance from the minimum centerline radius for a residential
street
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to develop Phase 3 of the Cypress
Point Subdivision, which includes subdividing 24.74 acres
into 46 single family residential lots (zoned R-2). The
applicant proposes 4,950 linear feet of new residential
streets with this development. The following phases are
proposed:
Phase I - Lots 261-263, 284-307
Phase II - Lots 264-283
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is partially wooded, with a large area of
grass covered pasture land. There is a railroad right-of-
way and a creek to the north and undeveloped property
(zoned R-2) to the west. Phases 1 and 2 of the Cypress
Point Subdivision are located to the east and southeast,
with the Ranch Subdivision (including a school) to the
south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. The Johnson Ranch and Aberdeen Court
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development. Recommend Chenonceau Boulevard to be
constructed to collector standards, 36 feet with 60 feet
of right-of-way.
2.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
4.Dedicate regulatory floodway to the City.
5.AP and L must sign off on road construction in easement.
Road must be placed in right-of-way, not in easement.
6.Bridge must be designed to 100-year storm.
7.Buckland Place must have sidewalk.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: S-285-JJ
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: Site is not currently served by CATA, approved for
transit purposes as submitted.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on October 27, 1999. The revised plat contains the
additional notes and information as requested by staff.
The sidewalk along Buckland Place has been shown.
The applicant has requested a variance from the minimum
centerline radius requirement for Buckland Loop, at the
northwest corner of this subdivision. The ordinance
required radius for a residential street is 150 feet. The
proposed radius at this location is 75 feet. Public Works
supports the variance as requested, as the 75 foot radius
should act as a traffic calming device much like the 75
foot radii within the proposed Kenwood Subdivision (Item D
on this agenda) .
The preliminary plat as proposed shows a portion of
Buckland Loop within the existing AP&L easement along the
north boundary of the subdivision. As noted in paragraph
D., AP&L must approve and sign off on the road construction
within the easement area. The roadway must be dedicated as
right-of-way.
Otherwise, there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the preliminary plat. The proposed plat should have
no adverse effect on the general area.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-285-JJ
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
and E of this report.
2. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for
reduced centerline radius for Buckland Loop.
3.The applicant must receive AP&L approval for the location
of the portion of Buckland Loop right-of-way within the
existing AP&L easement.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(OCTOBER 21, 1999)
Joe White was present, representing the application. Staff gave
a brief description of the proposed preliminary plat, noting
several items which needed to be shown on a revised plat
drawing.
In response to a question from staff, Mr. White noted that the
Sam Storthz property to the west has access from Patrick County
Road.
The Public Works Comments were briefly discussed. It was noted
that the required construction standards for Chenonceau Blvd.
was due to the fact that the plat shows this street crossing the
railroad tracks in the future. Mr. White noted that Ranch Blvd.
to the east will cross the railroad tracks and not this street.
The stormwater detention requirements and the AP&L easement were
briefly discussed. A possible waiver of the sidewalk
requirement for Buckland Place was also discussed.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary
plat to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 11, 1999)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
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November 11, 1999
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: S-285-JJ
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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