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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0212-A Staff Analysis0 January 12, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 NAME: LOCATION: APPLICANT: DEVELOPER/OWNER: Realty Association, Inc. First Plaza National Bank Building Suite 1000 P.U. Box 974 Jonesboro, AR Phone: 932-1420 Razorback Square Preliminary Plat On Cantrell, immediately west of Riverfront Drive Ernie Peters ENGINEER: Richard L. Bowen and Associates 12001 Shaker Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44120 Phone: (216) 491-9300 AREA: 18.26 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 ZONING: "C-3" PROPOSED USES: Commercial VARIANCES REQUESTED: None. FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 Note: See site plan review for commentary, Item No. 7A. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Quite a lengthy discussion was held. Mr. Sam Sousa,'an Attorney from Springs, Illinois, and a partner in the project, spoke in behalf of the application. He stated their intention to comply with all of the Subdivision Committee's Recommendations. There was a problem, however, in regards to Item I, which calls for an agreement with Fairfield Bay Properties, Inc. concerning a joint common drive along the west boundary of the property. Mr. Sousa indicated that he had not yet gotten approval from K-Mart Corporation for this and he would be unable to do so until about 60-90 days. He stated that this amount of ti-me would ! jeopardize the project. Mr. Allen Byrd, an Attorney, represented Fairfield Bay Properties. He stated that they had attempted to work out an agreement with representatives of this project but were .not contacted as to whether or not it was acceptable. Finally, after much discussion, the Commission moved to approve the request contingent upon an agreement being reached between the two parties. The vote: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. January 12, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7A - Razorback LOCATION: APPLICANT: DEVELOPER/OWNER: Realty Association, Inc. First Plaza National Bank Buildinq Suite 1000 P.O. Box 974 Jonesboro, AR Phone: 932-1420 uare - Site Plan Review On Cantrell, immediately west of Riverfront Drive Ernie Peters Richard L. Bowen and Associates 12001 Shaker Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44120 Phone: (216) 491-9300 AREA: 18.26 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: "C-3" PROPOSED USES: Commercial VARIANCES REQUESTED: None. A. PROPOSAL 1. The construction of a commercial shopping center, which includes a drugstore, foodstore, variety/retail uses and a restaurant on 18.26 acres. 2. Development will be according to the following scheme: Buildings K Mart Foodstore Drugstore Retails Restaurant L.L. Building "A" L.L. Building "B" Total Area 68,337 square feet 42,825 square feet 15,600 square feet 26,000 square feet 11,096 square feet 4,800 square feet 3,600 square feet 172,258 square feet January 12, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7A - Razorback Square - Site Plan Review - 3. Parking will be as follows: K MART: KMC Parking KMC Ratio OTHER: Regular Compact Handicapped Total PARKING RATIO 353 spaces (35 compact) 5.2 cars/1,000 sq. ft. 944 55 15 1,014 5.9 cars/1,000 sq. ft. B. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS (a) Provide the R-O-W necessary for a major arterial; eight feet additional R-O-W required based on submittal plan for future widening to six lanes. (b) Widen Cantrell to five lanes. (c) Provide a right -turn lane into western most entrance. (d) Provide R-O-W along Riverfront Drive and improve intersection in conjunction with others. (e) Signalize Riverfront intersection with a three-phase system, perhaps in association with Riverdale developers. (f) Provide additional flare at all entrances/exits. (g) The northern east -west drive should have more continuity; a straighter alignment. (h) Recommend angle parking on northern drive in the vicinity of the foodstore. (i) Work with owner to west to achieve common drive access. q January 12, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7A - Razorback_ Square - Site e Plan Review -- Continued �� J C. STAFF'S ANALYSIS No adverse effects are expected from this development. In fact, it will serve as a means of upgrading the area. Staff's only comments are: (1) realignment of major east -west interior driveway; (2) sign and landscape plan to be received and authorized by Codes Office; (3) provision of additional lane and R.O.W. on Riverfront Drive from RR R/W to Cantrell lot; (4) Fire Department is requesting an eight inch water main instead of six inch as listed on the plat. D. STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION Approval; subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approval as recommended by the Planning and Engineering Staffs, except the following modifications in Items A, C, D, E, G and I. Item A: Recommend acceptance of the applicant's proposal to utilize the 8' additional right-of-way in the design and construction of the required landscaping and parking surfaces. This eight feet will bring to 20 feet the amount to be dedicated via this plat and is the specified amount for Master Street Plan conformance. Item C. Provide a higher type intersection design at this entry as suggested by Mr. Peters in lieu of additional lane. Item D. Provide additional right-of-way for Riverfront Drive, the dimension to be determined by the - City Engineer with no physical improvements required at this time. Item E. The City Engineer is to work with the developer to determine an appropriate percentage of contribution toward a signalized intersection. This would be followed by a written agreement from the developer to make the contribution at the appropriate time. - V Y"fry � �ry:S.b' .. .- 'rnf.� �� . �-'•y��+w�.. ,r,N�M.. �—.µ.v, January 12, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7A - Razorback S uare - Site Plan Review - Continued Item G. This item is to be deleted. Retention of the present planned alignment is recommended. Item I. All parties involved, including the Fairfield Bay Properties, Inc., are to attempt resolution of a common drive along the west boundary prior to January 12, 1982. In the event that resolution of this common access cannot be achieved prior to that meeting date, a letter from this developer agreeing to work further toward this goal should be filed. The end product should be a dedicated right-of-way utilizing portions of both tracts. The Vote: 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Quite a lengthy discussion was held. Mr. Sam Sousa, an Attorney from Springs, Illinois, and a partner in the project, spoke in behalf of the application. He stated their intention to comply with all of the Subdivision Committee's Recommendations. There was a problem, however, in regards to Item I, which calls for an agreement with Fairfield Bay Properties, Inc. concerning a joint common drive along the west boundary of the property. Mr. Sousa indicated that he had not yet gotten approval from K-Mart Corporation for this'and he would be unable to do so until about 60-90 days. He stated that this amount of time would jeopardize the project. Mr. Allen Byrd, an Attorney, represented Fairfield Bay Properties. He stated that they had attempted to work out an agreement with representatives of this project but were not contacted as to whether or not it was acceptable. Finally, after much discussion, the Commission moved to approve the request contingent upon an agreement being reached between the two parties. The vote: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.