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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0352 Staff AnalysisDecember 18, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 NAME: Briscoe Subdivision LOCATION: Mabelvale Pike south of I-30 at Davmar nRVF.MPRP ! RMnTNRRP Gladys Marie Briscoe Laha Engineers, Inc. 9410 Mabelvale Pike P.O. Box 9251 Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR 72219 565-2532 565-7384 AREA: 2.97 acres NO. OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 1,020 ZONING: "R-2" PROPOSED USES: VARIANCES REQUESTED: A. Site History None. B. Existing Conditions This site currently consists of several existing structures. The area can generally be described as industrial. Improvements are needed. C. Development Proposal The applicant is requesting to develop 2.97 acres into four lots. The existing structures will remain on Lots 1, 2 and 3. The structure on Lot 2 will extend over the proposed lot line of Lot 3. A brick fire wall will be on the lot line. The applicant is proposing to submit a letter of credit to the City to construct improvements at the time the adjacent property to the south is developed. D. Engineering Comments 1. Dedicate right-of-way to arterial standards on Mabelvale Pike. 2. Construct one-half of industrial streets on Davmar. December 18, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 - Continued 3. Contribute in -lieu contributions funds for improvement of Mabelvale Pike to arterial standards. E. Analysis The main issue involves street improvements. Staff does not approve of a letter of credit for improvements. Improvements should be as requested by Engineering. F. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. G. Subdivision Committee Review The applicant was present. Staff reported that they did not approve of a lot size waiver for Lot 3. The Committee advised the applicant that it would probably be better to combine Lots 2 and 3 and work out some kind of legal ownership arrangement that would accommodate the existing conditions (office building on Lot 2, with apartments in the rear on Lot 3). It was agreed that the applicant would improve Davmar to industrial standards (one-half of 28' wide, 6' shoulders), since the property to the south is industrial; an in -lieu contribution would be provided on Mabelvale Pike. The applicant mentioned that other owners in the subdivision promised to help improve Davmar, but the Committee pointed out that it was up to her to make sure that the street was improved. It was suggested that Mr. George C. Martin, the owner to the south, be advised by letter that he would be required to build the other side of the street. Water Works - Acreage charge applies. An 8" water main extension is required. 'PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion for approval, subject to the understanding that the applicant must make improvements or file some assurance of improvements with the final plat, was made and passed by a vote of: 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open.