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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0248-B Staff AnalysisJanuary 13, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item -No. B NAME: LOCATION: TIDCTT.-T.n'DF!R . West Markham Assoc./Jim Hathaway 1500 Worthen Bank Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 372-1700 Bixler Commercial Subdivision Replat, Lot 4 NE Corner of Markham and I-430 ""r, T "'O v n . Mehlburger, Tanner, Robinson, and Assoc. 201 South Izard Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 375-5331 AREA: 8.65 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 9 FT. NEW STREET: 950 ZONING: "C-311/110-3" PROPOSED USE: Off ice/Commercial A. Proposal/Request: 1. To replat an existing preliminary of 8.6 acres into nine lots and 950' of street for use as commercial/office. 2. A variance is requested to permit a minor commercial loop street of 950'. 3. Access is limited to three curb cuts along Natural Resources Drive as approved in the original plat for this property. B. Existing Conditions: 1. Area is currently developed as commercial and office. C. Issue/Discussion/Legal/Technical/Design: 1. Request for street variance. ,7anuary 13, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued 2. Give internal street name (see David Hathcock) - 371-4808. D. Engineerinq Comments: 1. HIGHLY RECOMMEND one stormwater detention facility for entire plat. 2. Thirty -six-foot collector required on loop street. 3. Traffic access and driveway location must be approved by Traffic Engineer: a. Lot 12 should have one drive on Natural Resources. b. Lots 9 and 11 to have joint drive. C. Lots 7 and 8 should have joint drives. F, Staff Recommendation: Anproval, subject to comments. Staff is opposed to the applicant's request to develop the street to residential standards. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant explained that the minor commercial street was requested since there won't be sufficient traffic for a 36 foot street and there was a possibility that Shoney's would not aqree to tearing up an existing parking lot. He agreed to meet with Engineering regarding the requested waiver and detention. He also agreed to submit a revised plan showing a tighter curve in the street and to meet with Shoney's reqardinq their parking lot. Water - Water Works has not been contacted in regard to the water main relocation. It is recommended that the Developer do so as soon as possible. January 13, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (12-16-86) The applicant was present and two persons identified themselves as objectors by turning in cards. The Planning staff_ offered its recommendation plus clarification of the minor commercial street issue. Mr. Jim Hathaway offered a brief comment on his proposal and asked that Wes Lowder of the Mehlburger Engineering firm identify the issues on the street alignment and the width. Mr. Lowder then proceeded to identify the problems with the location of a commercial collector adjacent to the Shoney's Restaurant property. He identified the narrow dimensions between certain physical elements already in place. Mr. Hathaway then stated that he had not received final agreements on dedicating the right-of-way from the several abutting owners. He stated that he understood he should have followed through on this matter after the Subdivision Committee meeting. He further stated that he would follow up on this item. A general discussion of the Shoney's participation followed. It was determined that the Shoney's parking lot curb was approximately three feet from the new curb on the commercial street. Mr. Hathaway then outlined the history of the subdivision plat and the development proposals that have been presented in the past. The chairman then asked the objectors to make their presentation. Mr. Arnold Chilton, an attorney for State.Building Services Commission, offered statements on the effects of this action on the state property lying to the north. He then introduced Mr. Jerry Sanders of the State Building Services Commission who offered the State development history on the several sites and uses now in place. He identified the agreements with Mr. Hathaway and his group as well as the dedication of Natural Resources Drive to the City of Little Rock. The City was determined to be outside the agreement between the several involved parties. The six points of the agreement between State Building Services and Mr. Hathaway's group were read by Mr. Sanders. He further offered that the State Building Services Commission would like Mr. Hathaway to present his case to them and answer their questions. Mr. Hathaway responded to Mr. Sanders statement. Commissioner Schlereth then stated that he thought that the State should be a party to this plat's Bill of Assurance. Commissioner Massie stated that he thought that the Planning Commission has a responsibility to protect the State interests in the same fashion as other property owners. He January 13, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued made comments on the Bill of Assurance restrictions and offered that the Bill of Assurance should have already been dealt with by the staff with the initial filing. The Bill of Assurance should have dealt with the State's concerns. Commissioner Massie asked that Mr. Hathaway consider a deferral to January 13 in order to resolve the issues. Mr. Hathaway said he could accept a deferral and meet with the State Building Services staff and the City Planning staff. Commissioner Massie then offered a motion for deferral of the plat with the Planning staff to set a meeting of the interested parties. A report back to the Commission would be presented as soon as possible before the January 13 meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLA14NING COMMISSION ACTION: (1-13-87) The applicant was present. Staff recommended approval of the revised site plan and Bill of Assurance as agreed upon by the State Building Services and revision of the radius of the through street to between 100 to 110'. Mr. Sanders, representing the state, felt that an agreement had been reached. He asked that the staff be aware of their desire for a green -belt on the property to the east when a proposal is presented on that site. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes, and 0 absent.