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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0509-C Staff AnalysisSeptember 11, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 NAME: Castle Valley Commercial and Apartment Subdivision LOCATION: Northwest Corner of Castle Valley and Chicot DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Dr. E.A. McCracken Marlar Engineer Co., Inc. Stuttgart, AR 5318 JFK North Little Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 753-1987 AREA: 12.58 acres NO. OF LOTS: 13 FT. OF NEW ST.: 680' ZONING: "MF-24" (Proposed "C-2") PROPOSED USES: Apartment/Commercial A. Site History This site was originally submitted as a part of the residential plat by the same name, which was approved by the Commission. At the public hearing, the Commissioners felt that it would be better to delete this portion from consideration since the approval would encompass a commitment to single family only. The residential portion approved is located to the west of the site. B. Existinq Conditions This property is located in an area which can generally be described as rural in character, and consisting of residential uses. Elevations on the site range from 282' to 300'. The land currently has no existing structures, consisting of only trees and vegetation. Bordering the site on the east is a minor arterial and on the south is a collector street. C. Development Proposal This is a proposal to develop 12.58 acres into 13 lots, three to be utilized as commercial apd the remaining 10 as multifamily with a density of 24 units per acre. September 11, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 - Continued The project will be phased as follows: Phase I - Lots 3-8, Phase II - Lots 1, 2, 9 and 10 and Phase III - Lots A-C. 680' of new street will be provided. Internal access will be provided by a cul-de-sac with a length of approximately 6001. The developer plans to dedicate 15' on Chicot Road or 40' for the ultimate 80' right-of-way. The developer will construct one-half width of a 48' curb and gutter street. D. Engineering Considerations 1. Dedicate right-of-way and improve Chicot Road to minor arterial standards. 2. Construct Castle Valley Road to collector standards. E. Analysis There is a question relative to sewer availability for the proposed plan. Wastewater reports that sanitary sewer capacity for this area is limited to "R-2" Single Family development. Southwestern Bell also requests easements. 11C-2" usually requires a minimum site area of five acres, except in those instances where there is a subdivision site plan and plat proposing peripheral lots and multiple ownership is approved by the Commission. This plan meets that exception if approved. Staff's basic feeling is that this submission is premature due to a pending reozning action on the multifamily part and since sewer is not available. Also, we feel that it is necessary at this time that the applicant present a site specific proposal for the area or maybe a "PUD." This would be compatible with the "C-2" requirement that the Planning Commission establish the size, orientation and access to multiple lot developments in this district with special emphasis on interior circulation, curb cuts and siting of physical improvements. The usual buffer/fence requirement will apply adjacent to any area zoned or developed as residential. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff reserves comment until additional info is obtained. September 11, 1984 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The staff reported that the applicant had requested withdrawal of the item. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: As requested by the applicant, a motion for withdrawal was made and passed by a vote of: 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.