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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0285-JJ Staff AnalysisMay 9, 2002 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: S-285-JJ-1 NAME: Cypress Point Phase 3 Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the West end of Buckland Road, northwest of Ranch Boulevard DEVELOPER: Ranch Properties, Inc. 900 S. Shackleford Road Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 24.74 acres NUMBER OF LOTS CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 CENSUS TRACT: 42.01 ENGINEER White-Daters & Associates #24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 46 FT. NEW STREET: 4,950 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: Minimum centerline radius reduced to 75-feet. 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 is now null and void. The applicant has re -filed the application, as previously approved, for consideration. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to develop Phase 3 of 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 the development. The following phases are proposed: Phase I — Lots 261 — 263, 284 — 307 Phase 11— Lots 264 — 283 May 9, 2002 SUBDIVISIO ITEM NO,: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-285-JJ-1 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. Phase 1 and 2 of 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 not received any comment from the neighborhood. All abutting property owners along with the Johnson Ranch, Aberdeen Court: and Maywood Manor Neighborhood Associations were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Buckland Road appears to be a collector — redesign per City standards. 2. Permanent erosion control as required to withstand current and wave action must be provided at the fill -water interface in the floodplain. 3. Proposed 90-foot bridge must meet City engineering standards to not impede flow of watercourse. 4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current ADA standards. 5. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to Traffic Engineering. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING_ Wastewater: A sewer main extension will be required, with easements, if service is required for project. Contact Jim Boyd at 372-2903 for additional details. ENTERGY: Easements required: 10-foot east property line of Lot 261; 5-foot west property line of Lot 261; 5-foot east property line of Lot 262; 10-foot west property line of Lot 266. Contact Entergy for additional details. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Water: Water is not available to this site without extension of new facilities. The development must meet fire flow requirements of 1500 gpm throughout the subdivision. The development must also meet Little Rock Fire Department requirements for fire hydrant locations. There is a $300 per acre charge for 6 May 9, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-285-JJ-1 development of this property in addition to normal meter connection charges. Contact Marie Dugan at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Dennis Free at the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information at 918-3752. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIG Planning. Division: No comment. Landscape Issues: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 18, 2002) Mr. Tim Daters, White-Daters and Associates, was present representing the application. Staff stated the plat was approved in 1999 and the owner failed to final plat the application in the required time frame therefore, the plat was no longer valid. Staff stated the applicant had resubmitted the plat as it was approved previously. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the design of Buckland Road was not shown according to Master Street Plan standard. Staff stated it was not desirable for Chenonceau Boulevard to change names and the road name should be extended to Ranch Boulevard eliminating Buckland Road. After the discussion, the Committee then forwarded the proposed preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff on April 24, 2002. The revised plat contains the additional notes and information as requested by staff. The street name of Buckland Road has been changed to Chenonceau Boulevard as requested by staff. The applicant has requested a variance from the minimum centerline radius requirement for Buckland Loop, at the northwest corner of the 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; the 75-foot radius should act as a traffic calming devise. 3 May 9, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-285-JJ-1 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 was previously required, AP & L 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 other outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The proposed plat should have no adverse effect on the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. The applicant must receive Entergy approval for the placement of the portion of Buckland Loop, which extends within the existing AP & L easement. 3. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for a reduced centerline radius for Buckland Loop. 4 Item No. 16 — Cypress Point Phase III Prelimina Plat S-285-JJ-1 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide a certified list of property owners abutting the site along with notice form, affidavit executed, and proof of mailing. 2. What happens to Chenonceau Blvd? — Does it continue to the north and Buckland Road intersect? 3. Provide a vicinity map to scale. 4. Provide storm drainage analysis. 5. Provide preliminary storm drainage plan. 6. Provide municipal boundaries which pass through or abut the plat. 7. Correct the Lot Numbers adjacent to Buckland Place and Buckland Loop. 8. Change the name of the source of the Water supplier. Variance/Waivers: Minimum centerline radius reduced to 75-feet. Puhlic Wnrkc 1. Buckland Road appears to be a collector — redesign per City standards. 2. Permanent erosion control as required to withstand current and wave action must be provided at the fill - water interface in the floodplain. 3. Proposed 90-foot bridge must meet City engineering standards to not impede flow of watercourse. 4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current ADA standards. 5. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to Traffic Engineering. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for project. Contact Jim Boyd at 372-2903 for additional details. ENTERGY: Easements required: 10-foot east property line of Lot 261; 5-foot west property line of Lot 261; 5-foot east property line of Lot 262; 10-foot west property line of Lot 266. Contact Entergy for additional details. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Water: Water is not available to this site without extension of new facilities. Must meet fire flow requirements of 1500 GPM throughout the subdivision. Must meet Little Rock Fire Department requirements for fire hydrant locations. There is a $300 per acre charge for development of this property in addition to normal meter connection charges. Contact Marie Dugan at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Dennis Free at the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information at 918-3752. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Page 2 Subdivision Committee Comments Cypress Point Preliminary Plat Submit 4 copies of the revised site plan (to include additional information as noted above) to staff no later than Wednesday April 24, 2002.