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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0722-E Staff AnalysisDecember 15, 1992 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S--722--E NAME: Cherry Creek - Revised Preliminary Plat Various lots within Block 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 LOCATION: On the west side of Bowman Road, south and west of Cherry Laurel Drive ❑EVELOPER: ENGINEER: WINROCK WHITE-DATERS AND ASSOCIATES 2101 Brookwood Drive 401 Victory Little Rock, AR 72202 Little Rock, AR 72201 663-5340 374-1666 AREA: 58.7 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 220 FT. NEW STREET: 10,650 ZONING: R-2 Single Family PLANNING DISTRICT: No. 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 VARIANCES REQUESTED: None A. PROPOSALIREQU_EST: PROPOSED USES: Single Family Residence This developer proposes a significant increase in expansion of the existing Cherry Creek preliminary subdivision by the addition of new lands lying to the south and west. The plat involved requires two sheets to reflect the lot development and the street pattern. The lots are compatible with the adjacent neighborhood of Cherry Creek, and Pointe West developed somewhat earlier. The lot sizes all range above the minimum and the design and layout appears to conform to ordinance standards in most instances. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The area of land involved in this application remains a natural undisturbed state, covered with heavy timber and natural undergrowth. The land is somewhat rolling with some grade and design problems relative to street location. 1 December 15, 1992 ITEM NO.: 2 Cont. FILE NO.: 5-722-E C. ENGINEERING] UTILITY COMMENTS: The Public Works Department states that the preliminary plat does not meet the requirements of the Master Street Plan. The plat should be revised to reflect the street alignments reflected on the plan. Public Works pointed out that the current Master Street Plan requires Gamble Road to turn eastward from its current location on the plat, and terminate at Pointe West with collector standards. The Little Rock Water Works reports that annexation to the City of Little Rock will be required in order to obtain water service to a portion of this plat. Water main extensions will be required within the necessary easements. The Little Rock Waste Water Utility reports that sewer main extension will be required with appropriate easements. A $12.00 acreage fee will be charged for connection to Hinson Branch intercepter. D. ISSUES LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: The Planning staffs review of this plat reflects 11 areas of involvement that require the attention of the engineer and owner prior to the completion and execution of the preliminary plat. They are as follows: 1. A street name conflict with Gilbert Drive in the southeast quadrant of the plat. 2. A street name conflict for Woodbury within the north central area of the plat. 3. Sidewalks are required on Brookford. 4. Drainage information into and out of the sites should be indicated. 5. PAGIS Monumentation should be indicated. 6. Ownership relationship for Tract G should be noted on the plat. 7. The Master Street Plan issue should be dealt through the extension of appropriate collector streets or resolution of a plan change or modification with the City Traffic Engineers Office. 8. A determination should be made as to the appropriateness of providing a crossing of the creek to the Wilson property on the south. 2 December 15, 1992 ITEM NO.: 2 Cont. FILE NO.: S--722-E 9. Provisions should be made for Southwestern Bell Telephone easements. 10. Pulaski County Planning reports if this plat remains in the county, construction permits on each lot within the floodplain will require their review and approval. E. ANALYSIS• The Planning staff and Public Works' review of'this plat reflects that all of the usual design standards have been met for a residential plat, given the type of terrain and the number of lots involved. However, the Master Street Plan issue is a critical issue to access in this area. In the past there have been several collector streets on the Master Street Plan running through this area tying both Kanis and Bowman through this large residential area. The plan has been changed over years to a point where the subdivision requires a final decision as to alignment and connection internal of the several collectors. The Traffic Engineers Office should take an active roll in the determination of the need of the various collectors and/or modification of the Master Street Plan. Should plan amendments be necessary an ordinance amendment may be required. As to the annexation issue pointed out by the Little Rock Water Works, this is Little Rock Board of Directors' policy. The plat will require the initiation of an annexation petition with the county court and acceptance by the Board of Directors by ordinance prior to this staff signing a final plat. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of the preliminary plat subject to the resolution of the annexation and Master Street Plan issues, and the several items pointed out in the issues paragraph. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 25, 1992) The developer, Mr. Ron Tyne, was present representing Winrock. Mr. Joe White was present representing the engineering firm for this plat. The issues were discussed briefly. Mr. White and Mr. Tyne felt like that the issues of the Master Street Plan had perhaps been dealt with earlier, but they would be willing to work with the Traffic Engineer to resolve this problem. With no additional discussion on this plat, the Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission for final resolution. 3 December 15, 1992 ITEM NO.: 2 Cont. FILE NO.: S-722-E NOTE: Mr. Tyne and the Public Works staff met with Planning personnel to make a final alignment decision. The meeting was held on December 2, 1992 at the Public Works Department. The decision agreed upon by all parties was that the Gamble Road collector will stop where shown on the plat which is dated November 12 (as filed). A new north -south collector will extend along the alignment of Brookford Drive, thereby allowing a continuation of the Pointe West Drive collector. 4