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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0230-G Staff AnalysisNovember 11, 1999 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-230-G NAME: Koger Executive Center - Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Northwest corner of Centerview Drive and Executive Center Drive DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Irwin/Saviers The Mehlburger Firm 8315 Cantrell Road, Ste. 230 201 S. Izard Street Little Rock, AR 72227 Little Rock, AR 72203 AREA: 17 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: 0-3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.04 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED A. PROPOSAL: None requested. The applicant proposes to subdivide Parcel 1 (17 acres) of the Koger Executive Center subdivision into four (4) lots. The property is zoned 0-3 and will allow future office developments. The applicant has noted that the lots will be final platted as they are sold, possibly two (2) at a time. The proposed lots range in size from 2.45 to 5.99 acres. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The 17 acre property is undeveloped and wooded. The property generally slopes downward from Centerview and Executive Center Drives. November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-230-G The existing Koger Center office development is located to the east along Executive Center Drive. The property immediately north and west is undeveloped, as is the property across Executive Center Drive to the south. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. The Sandpiper Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. Show driveway locations for approval. 2. Property frontage needs -to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 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 $150 per acre applies in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact , Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planning: No Comment. CATA: Site will likely be served by CATA in the near future; approved for transit purposes as submitted. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comment. 2 November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. Landsca a Issues: No Comment. G. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: 5-230-G The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawing to staff on October 26, 1999. All of the requested items were noted on the revised plat with the exception of driveway locations. As noted in paragraph D. of this report, "Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031." A revised plat must be submitted showing the proposed driveway locations in order for staff to determine if they conform to the appropriate ordinances. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the revised preliminary plat, as the lots as proposed conform to ordinance standards. The proposed revised plat should have no adverse effect on the general area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 2.A revised plat drawing must be submitted noting the proposed driveway locations. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 21, 1999) Frank Riggins was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the revised preliminary plat, noting several items which needed to be shown on a revised plat. In response to questions from staff, Mr. Riggins noted that the lots will be final platted as sold, possibly two (2) at a time. He also noted that the reason for the curved side property lines was due to a possible driveway along these lines. Mr. Riggins noted that the Public Works requirements would be complied with and that the driveway locations would be shown. 3 November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-230-G There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised 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. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. 4