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April 8, 1986
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 1
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Properties West, Inc.
262 S. Shackleford
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 224-3055
Shadow Ridge 2nd Addition
Shadowlake Drive and Farris St.
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Edward G. Smith and Assoc.
401 Victory
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 374-1666
AREA: 1.29 acres NO. OF LOTS:
ZONING: "R-2"
PROPOSED USE: Single Family
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
None.
A. Existing Conditions
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This is a wooded parcel that is located in an area that
generally consists of mixed residential uses. It is
bordered by a 10' alley on the west, a 50' right-of-way
on the north )Shadowlake Drive), a 40' right-of-way on
the east (Farris Street), and a 40' right-of-way on the
south, (Cates Avenue). Improvements are in place on
Shadowlake Drive.
B. Development Proposal
The applicant is proposing to replat 1.9 acres into
four lots for residential use. The lot sizes will be
70' x 200.53' and 70' x 200.54'. Improvements are
proposed for Nix Road and Cates Avenue.
April 8, 1986
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Item No. 1 - Continued
C. Analysis
This property was recently before the Commission for
review as a Multifamily PUD. During that review, there
was opposition to the proposed closure of Farris
Street, which is currently physically unopened.
Staff review of the item revealed that the proposed
lots do meet the required width to depth ratio. The
ordinance prohibits lots that are more than three times
as deep as they are wide. Also, a 50' right-of-way on
Farris Street, plans for stormwater detention and
closure of the alley are requested. The applicant is
asked to provide 75' on corner lots and the required
building line on Farris Street.
D. Staff Recommendation
Approval, subject to comments made.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
Several issues were discussed. Engineering reported that
the improvement of Farris Road would be both difficult and
expensive because of a large drainage swale. They felt that
closure of this right-of-way was better, but realized that
politically this may be difficult due to previous
opposition. The applicant's engineer felt that improvements
to Farris Road would require him to revise the plat.
It was decided that the applicant should: (1) close the
alley, (2) revise the plat to reflect 75' on corner lots,
(3) be allowed flexibility in creating intersections on
existing conditions (this would include a waiver of
5 percent street grade requirement), and (4) be allowed to
waive street improvement on Farris.
Utilities:
Water - Main extension required in Nix Road and Cates
Avenue.
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0 April 8, 1986
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 1 - Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION_ACTION:
The applicant was present. A motion for approval of the
plan, subject to all comments made, was passed by a vote of
11 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent.
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