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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0322 Staff Analysiss -r April 12, 1983 I SUBDIVISIONS r r Item No. 2 - File No. 322 NAME: LOCATION: Allan Curry Main Street North Little Rock, AR Phone: 372-2131 n vTTvr nnLSD . James Whitehurst Orchard Subdivision 300' North of Intersection of Sardis and Alexander Roads APPLICANT/AGENT: Roark, Perkins, Kennedy and Associates 713 W. 2nd Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 372-0272 AREA: 15.39 acres NO. OF LOTS: 34 FT. OF NEW ST.: 2,240' ZONING: "R-2" i PROPOSED USES: Single Family VARIANCES REQUESTED: None. A. EXISTING CONDITIONS r ' The site is located in a rural type area with most of I development consisting of single family homes. The ! = land is flat with scattered trees and vegetation. It is bordered on the south and west by single family residential structures. Improvements are needed along Sardis Road. B. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL This is a proposal to develop 15.39 acres into 34 lots of single family use. Included are plans for a pool, play area and walkway easements. 2,240 linear feet of new street will be provided. No variances have been requested. C. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS None. F I i ' April 12, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 - Continued D. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS 1. Dedicate sufficient right-of-way for minor arterial street. 2. Improve Sardis Road to minor arterial standards with underground drainage if required. 3. 75' radius on Old Orchard Lane requires variance. 4. Requesting the intersection of Old Orchard Lane and Sa rdis,Road be discussed with Traffic Engineer prior to preparing final plans. E. ANALYSIS Staff recognizes this as an attempt by the developer to 1 provide a single family subdivision with a number of recreational amenities and one which incorporates much of the existing and natural features of the area. The proposal submitted is generally considered to be a favorable one; however, there are several points for discussion and/or resolution. First of all, the design of the entrance -way was originally questioned, but upon site investigation, it seemingly represents an effort to preserve several existing pear trees, which will provide an orchard -like entrance into the Subdivision. The City Engineers have suggested that this intersection be discussed with the Traffic Division. Secondly, there are five areas noted on the plat that constitute open and/or recreational areas. The applicant needs to provide some type of explanation as to what some of the areas, such as the "pecan grove" will be used for, and who will be responsible for the maintenance and ownership of all the areas. The pool and parking area cannot be approved as a part of this plat since they require a conditional use permit in "R-2" areas. There is a possibility that a portion of this plat may lie outside of the City's boundaries. Staff will research this. If this is so, annexation will be necessary. As for plat technicalities, the cul-de-sacs seem to he offset a bit, and there is a curb radius problem with the property and right-of-way lines. Building lines are not shown, and all of the preliminary certificates have not been stamped on the plat. Engineering has stated that a variance is required for the 75' radius shown April 12, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 - Continued on Old Orchard Lane since the Ordinance requirement is 150'. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The applicant was present. During discussion of the item, it was noted that no variances were requested, but four were needed. A motion was made to pass this to the Commission without recommendation, subject to: (1) Modification of. the entrance drive so that less pavement would be provided for maintenance by the City; (2) Variance for 75' variance on Old Orchard Lane; (3) Variance for excessive length of cul-de-sac; (4) Variance for cul-de-sac offsets; (5) Variance for right-of-way lines; (6) Dedication of sufficient right-of-way for minor arterial street on Sardis Road; �(7) Improvement of Sardis Road to minor arterial standards with required drainage; and 411:.(8) Discussion of front intersection with Traffic Engineer prior to preparation of final construction plans. The vote - 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMTSSTON ACTTON-- There were no objectors present. Mr. Allan Curry, the engineer, was present to represent the subdivision. He made a brief statement. After a brief discussion of the issues offered by staff, the Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary plat as recommended by the Subdivision Committee being Items 1, 6, 7 and 8 of their recommendation and incorporating a variance approval for Items 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Committee recommendation. The vote on the motion - 10 ayes, 0 nays.