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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0509 Staff AnalysisDecember 14, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item ,Now �2 NAME: LOCATION: TIR17FT.(1pFR Castle Valley Subdivision 1 1/4 Mile South of Baseline, West of Chicot Road ENGINEER: Dr. & Mrs. E.A. McCracken J.M. Shields 509 S. Main 307 W. 52nd Street Stuttgart, AR North Little Rock, AR Phone: 767-6112 Phone: 753-8298 AREA: 11.48 acres NO. OF LOTS: 52 FT. OF -NEW ST.: 1,950+ ZONING: "R-2" PROPOSED USES: Single Family VARIANCES REQUESTED: None. A. EXISTING CONDITIONS This site is located in Southwest Little Rock at the southwest corner of Bunch and Chicot Roads, and north of the C.R.I. & P. Railroad. The terrain is mostly flat and tree covered. The tract is currently served by an existing 20' asphalt street on the southern boundary. The remainder of the applicant's ownership is being used as a golf course. There is a strip of property between Bunch Road and this tract that is not within the applicant's ownership. B. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL This is a proposal to plat 11.48 acres into 52 lots of single family use with the minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Feet of new street to be constructed is approximately 1,950' linear street. The applicant has stated that a horseshoe shaped street is planned because he does not own the property to the north. The plan encompasses the idea that there is a need for this affordable type housing at the present time. A strip on the eastern portion of the property has been reserved for light commercial. December 14, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2---Continued C. CONFORMANCE TO ORDINANCE No variances have been requested. D. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS None. E. ENGINEERING COMMENTS Improve Castle Valley Drive to 27' residential street; Chicot Road improvements to be tied to development of frontage property. F. ANALYSIS Staff has not found any major problems with the proposal; however, there is some question as to the source of dedication on Castle Valley Road. G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: A motion was made and passed for approval, subject to: (1) Improving Castle Valley Drive on both sides since a boundary street is created; (2) Improvements to extend to Chicot; (3) Chicot Road improvements tied to development of frontage property; and (4) Understanding that approval of plat for commercial use does not endorse rezoning. The vote: 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 0 December 14, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11-9-82) The applicant and the engineer of record were both present. There were no objectors. A question arose as to whether or not the commercial area should be approved as a part of this plat, since: (1) It may give the appearance of an endorsement by the Commission; (2) It may cause problems due to objections from property owners who have bought in the single family portion when it's resubmitted for rezoning; (3) And the depth of the tract is insufficient for commercial development. The applicant was asked to revise the plat by adding 100' to the tract so that it will have a depth of 300', which would give it better commercial development potential; or eliminate the tract altogether by extending the single family development to Chicot Road. A motion was made and passed to defer the item until December 14th so that the applicant could file for rezoning and submit a revised plat. The vote - 8 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent, 1 open position. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE ACTION: (12-2-82) Staff reported that the applicant had requested to defer this matter to the January llth Public Hearing. A motion to this effect was made and passed by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 noes, 2 positions open. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (12-14-82) The Planning Commission deferred action on this item until January 11, 1983, at the request of the applicant. The vote: 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position. EjkFublic ity of Little Rock epartment of IWorks February 4, 1983 701 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4800 Mr. Jack Castin Manes, Castin and Massie, Inc. P. 0. Box 1035 North Little Rock, AR 72115 Dear Jack: Recently, we discussed the Castle Valley Subdivision and the engi- neer of record for the project. I mentioned the City's requirement that the engineer of record deal directly with the City Engineer's office on such items as street and drainage design and construction. I have spoken to Mr. John Shields, P.E. and Mr. William Davis, sur- veyor concerning -the City requirements. I asked Mr. Shields to con- tact us directly on all design and construction matters rather than using Mr. Davis as an intermediary. Mr.Shields informed me that he was recovering from a serious illness and that he had been working with Mr. Davis when he could. Further, Mr. Shields informed me that he planned not to be the engineer of record when the construction began. It is not my intent to interfere with your business or the owner's plan and I certainly am not questioning the technical qualification of either Mr. Shields or Mr. Davis. It does appear, however, that an unusual and perhaps unclear relationship may be developing. I hope that Mr. Shields can in fact perform the design and necessary calculations and be available to ensure that the project, when approved, is constructed as planned. If I should deal directly with the owner or if you wish to discuss this situation in more detail, please contact me at 371-4860. Sincerely yours, Robert L. Lane, P.E. Engineering Division RLL/jj cc: B 11 Davies on McChesney Richard Wood File (2) November 9, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 - File No. 276 NAME: LOCATION: nFVFr.nDWD Castle Valley Subdivision 1 1/4 Mile South of Baseline, West of Chicot Road ENGINEER: Dr. & Mrs. E.A. McCracken J.M. Shields 509 S. Main 307 W. 5'2nd Street Stuttgart, AR North Little Rock, AR Phone: 767-6112 Phone: 753-8298 AREA: 11.48 acres NO. -OF LOTS: 52, FT. OF NEW ST.: 1,950+ ZONING: 11R-2" PROPOSED iTSES - Single Family VARIANCES REQUESTED: None. A. EXISTING CONDITIONS This site is located in Southwest Little Rock at the southwest corner of Bunch and Chicot Roads, and north of the C.R.I. & P. Railroad. The terrain is mostly flat and tree covered. The tract is currently served by an existing 20' asphalt street on the southern boundary. The remainder of the applicant's ownership is being used as a golf course. There is a strip of property between Bunch Road and this tract that is not within the applicant's ownership. B. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL This is a proposal to plat 11.48 acres into 52 lots of single family use with the minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Feet of new street to be constructed is approximately 1,950' linear street. The applicant has stated that a horseshoe shaped street is planned because he does not own the property to the north. The plan encompasses the idea that there is a need for this affordable type housing at the present time. A strip on the eastern portion of the property has been reserved for light commercial. November 9, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 - Continued C. CONFORMANCE TO ORDINANCE No variances have been requested. D. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS None. E. ENGINEERING COMMENTS Improve Castle Valley Drive to 27' residential street; Chicot Road improvements to be tied to development of frontage property. F. ANALYSIS Staff has not found any major problems with the proposal; however, there is some question as to the - source of dedication on Castle Valley Road. G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to comments made. RiiRT)TVTCTC)W rr)MMTTTF'F DP. (-n UMVW7nTmTnl7 A motion was made and passed for approval, subject to: (1) Improving Castle Valley Drive on both sides since a boundary street is created; (2) Improvements to extend to Chicot; (3) Chicot Road improvements tied to development of frontage property; and (4) Understanding that approval of plat for commercial use does not endorse rezoning. The vote: 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. I November 9, 1982 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant and the engineer of record were both present. There were no objectors. A question arose as to whether or not the commercial area should be approved as a part of this plat, since: (1) It may give the appearance of an endorsement by the Commission; (2) It may cause problems due to objections from property owners who have bought in the single family portion when it's resubmitted for rezoning; (3) And the depth of the tract is insufficient for commercial development. The applicant was asked to revise the plat by adding 100' to the tract so that it will have a depth of 300', which would give it better commercial development potential; or eliminate the tract altogether by extending the single family development to Chicot Road. A motion was made and passed to defer the item until December 14th so that the applicant could file for rezoning and submit a revised plat. The vote - 8 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent, 1 open position. 9