HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0521-O Staff AnalysisSeptember 14, 2006
ITEM NO.: 1,
NAME: Oxford Valley Phase 7, Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: located on Legion Hut Road and on Courtfield Drive
DEVELOPER:
The Woodcrest Company, LLP
4801 North Hills Boulevard
North Little Rock, AR 72216
ENGINEER:
Thomas Engineering Company
3810 Lookout Road
North Little Rock, AR 72216
AREA: 13.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 45 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 — Geyer Springs West
CENSUS TRACT: 41.05
VARIAN C ESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
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The Little Rock Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for 39.41 acres for the
development of 152 single-family lots in August of 1973. The property was to be developed
as single-family with conventional design of streets and utility systems. The developer began
development of the subdivision, installed the required infrastructure, including portions of the
required streets, and final platted several of the proposed lots.
On December 13, 1983, the Planning Commission approved a revision to the previously
approved preliminary plat. The applicant requested a revision to eliminate the street
connecting the subdivision to the adjacent mobile home park. The street was not dedicated
since the final plat had not been signed. After closure of the street, the resulting area was to
be used to create an additional lot. On February 20, 1987 a final plat for nineteen lots was
executed. On March 3, 1987, Oxford Valley Drive was dedicated as a public street.
The applicant later requested a vacation of the plat. The Board of Directors at their
December 20, 1994, Public Hearing by Ordinance No. 16,802 approved the vacation.
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ITEM NO.: 1. (_CONT) S-521-0
On June 3, 2004, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved the request for a
preliminary plat to reestablish 13 lots contained within 3.153 acres along Oxford Valley Drive
and Legion Hut Road. The development had in place the curb and gutter along Oxford Valley
Drive as well as water and sewer service. The applicant indicated an average lot size of 64
feet by 119 feet or 8,806 square feet. No waivers or variances were sought as a part of the
platting action.
On July 7, 2005, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a request for the subdivision
of 7.898 acres into 26 single-family lots resulting in a density of 3.67 units per acre. The
applicant indicated the average lot size is seventy-four feet by one hundred nineteen feet or
8,806 square feet.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved preliminary plat to
allow the creation of 45 single-family lots. The development area is located in two
areas, one area containing 9.2 acres and the second 3.8 acres. The development is
proposed with a density of 3.46 units per acre. The average lot size proposed is 7,250
square feet and 1,892 linear feet of new street is proposed. The proposed plat
indicates a 30-foot building line adjacent to Legion Hut Road (a collector street
classification) and a 25-foot building line is proposed along Courtfield and Barclay
Drives (residential street classifications).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site involves a portion of previously platted subdivision of approximately 176
single-family lots. The street system and other improvements are in place in several
locations and were constructed to residential street standard. New homes are
currently under construction in the previously approved phases including Legion Hut
Road and Oxford Valley Drive.
Oxford Valley Drive is constructed with curb and gutter. Sidewalks are being added as
each new phase is developed. The road has been barricaded at Legion Hut Road to
prevent cut -through traffic in the area. Currently there is not a proposal to remove the
barricade.
There is an existing large mobile home park located to the north of the site accessed
from Legion Hut Road and a second mobile home park to the southeast fronting
Chicot Road. There are large areas of vacant land north and south of the site. Single-
family homes are located to the northwest of the site in the Shiloh Subdivision.
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C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area property owners. All
abutting property owners, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress, Oxford Valley
Homeowners Association, Shilo Property Owners Association and Legion Hut
Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENT
Public Works:
1. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section
31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve
Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements.
2. With site development, provide design of the street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct street improvements to the street including a 5 foot sidewalk.
3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to
any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will
need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. Grading is just
allowed in the right-of-way and for drainage and utility improvements until the lots are
final platted.
4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction:
5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location
for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Enemy: No comment received.
AT & T: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met. Water main extensions will be required
to serve a portion of this development; however, some of the water mains are in place.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) will apply to some
parts of this project in addition to normal charges. This development will have minor
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impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized
to provide adequate pressure and fire protection.
Fire_ Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3700 for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of
the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated
with the request. Staff requested the applicant correct the general notes section of the
site plan with regard to zoning classification and average lot size.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit would be
required prior to development. Staff also stated sidewalks would be required along
Legion Hut Road per the Master Street Plan. Staff requested the applicant provide on
the plat the location for the proposed detention storage facility.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and
clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then
forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing most of the
issues raised at the August 24, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant
has indicated the location of the proposed detention along with the corrected zoning
classification and indicated the average lot size in the general notes section of the
proposed plat. The applicant has indicated the average lot width is 72.5 feet and the
average lot size is 9,425 square feet. A 30-foot front building line has been indicated
adjacent to Legion Hut Road, a collector street classification per the Master Street
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Plan, and a 25-foot front building line has been indicated on the remaining lots,
adjacent to residential street classifications.
Staff is supportive of the request. The proposed plat appears to comply with the
minimum standards of the Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant has indicated the
development of 13.0 acres with 45 single-family lots. The subdivision is proposed with
a density of 3.46 units per acre. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues
associated with the request. Staff feels the development of the subdivision as
proposed will have minimal impact on the adjoining properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 14, 2006)
The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors
present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject
to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the
above agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement
of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 1.
NAME: Oxford Valley Phase 7, Preliminary Plat
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LOCATION: located on Legion Hut Road, Barclay Drive and on Courtfield Drive
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Correct General Note #6. The property is zoned R-2, Single-family.
2. General Note #10 indicates an average lot size of 72.50 square feet. Correct this
note.
3. Provide the number of lots in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary
plat.
4. Provide the source of water and the means of wastewater in the general notes
section.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by
Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-
1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements.
2. With site development, provide design of the street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct street improvements to the street including a 5 foot
sidewalk.
3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required
prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and
drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of
construction. Grading is just allowed in the right-of-way and for drainage and
utility improvements until the lots are final platted.
4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit
from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements. Contact Little Rock
Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details.
Enter : No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
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AT & T: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met. Water main extensions will be required
to serve a portion of this development; however, some of the water mains are in place.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) will apply to some parts
of this project in addition to normal charges. This development will have minor impact
on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to
provide adequate pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3700 for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Plannina Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August 30, 2006.
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