HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0816 Staff Analysis1. Meeting Date: August 16, 1988
2. Name: Flintridge Business Addition
3. Request: To replat 32 acres into 12 lots
4. Waivers: Sidewalk construction on Flintridge
5. Location: Flintridge Drive and Interstate 430
6. Ow.ner/Ap.p.licant: Lewis Realty & Associates/
White-Daters & Associates
7. Existing Status: "R-2" Single Family
8. P.ropos_ed Use: Commercial/office/warehouse
9. Staff.Recommendation: Denial of the plat and waiver.
The 1000 foot cul-de-sac length is consistent with
amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance recommended by
Staff. The variance refers to the issue involving the
construction of off-street improvements.
9. PIanni.ng..Comm.i_ssi.o.n..__Recomme_n_d_a.ti.o_n,: Approval of the
plat and variance, subject to:
(1) The amendment that if Flintridge Road can be
developed all the way to Highway #5, then it
should;
(2) Show and label "OS" (Open Space) on the plat. The
vote: 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
10. Recommendation 0n.......Fo._rwa.rd.ed ,Wi the Request that Staff
convey to the City Board the Commission's concerns
about the importance of the improvements to the
intersection.
Item No. A
NAME:
LOCATION:
DEVELOPER:
Lewis. Realty & Assoc.
6701 West 12th
Little Rock, AR
AREA: 32 acres
ZONING: "R-2"
PROPOSED USE:
Flintridge Business Addition
Flintridge Drive and 1-430
ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates,
Inc.
401 Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
NO. OF LOTS: 13 FT. NEW ST.: 1150
A. Proposal Request
1. Replat 32 acres into 12 lots for an unspecified
use.
2, Waivers include length of cul-de-sac and sidewalk
construction on Flintridge Court.
B. Existin Conditions
This property is bordered by 1-430 on the south.
Single family homes are located to the north, across
Flintridge Drive.
C. I ssues/D.i scuss i_on(Leg_a_tjTech,n.i_ca.I Des.ign,
1. Submit information on plans for development and
purpose for plat.
D. E.ngineering.Comments
1. Inadequate access and terrain for this
development.
Item No. A (Continued
E. Staff Recommendation
Deferral until rezoning filed. Plat is premature until
zoning is established. Staff is reluctant to support
this plat with the 111-2" designation.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant explained that his purpose for filing this
plat was to identify any issues that staff, the Planning
Commission, and the neighborhood might have regarding the
plat. Some Committee members agreed that the plat was
premature. Staff was concerned about the proposed
industrial use in close proximity to the existing
residential area. The applicant was instructed to work with
Engineering regarding revisions to the street and their
comments regarding access.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
There were no objectors present. The Commission briefly
discussed the issue and placed it on the consent agenda.
The Commission voted to defer the application to the May 31
Planning Commission meeting. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes,
and 2 absent.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
There was no added discussion of this item.
Item.A Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (May 31, 1988)
A motion for deferral was made and passed by a vote of:
9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
PANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (July 12, 1988)
Staff recommended denial due to departure from the Land Use
Plan, the amount of cut and fill required, and harmful
effects from traffic.
Mr. Gene Lewis represented the application. He explained
that a waiver of the sidewalk requirement was not requested
and the cul-de-sac would be shortened to 1,000 feet, which
would comply with amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance.
Mr. Lewis stated that his proposal consisted of 17-25
percent density and 220,000-225,000 maximum build -out wi-th a
50 foot greenbelt and six foot fence. He used the unusable
portion of the property which was below 295 feet of
elevation for the greenbelt and agreed to extend water to
the north side of Flintridge.
Several residents were present. Mr. Ron Keaton of
7816 Flintridge Road expressed an objection to the rezoning,
but agreed to reconsider if all the neighborhood could be
assured of water and adequate fire protection. Mr. Lewis
had proposed to pay one-half of the cost of extending an 8"
water line up to the intersection of Flintridge Court, but
Mr. Keaton felt this was not a true guarantee for
construction.
Mr. Phillip Craig of 8116 Flintridge objected to loss of
privacy and trees by grading, which would cause harmful
impacts from 1-430. The single family community is
currently protected by a ridge. He suggested that
Flintridge Court be realigned in a way that would protect
existing property -owners from the freeway impact. The
Engineer, Mr. Joe White, felt like the realignment could be
done but the Developer would object.
Jerry Gardner of City Engineering felt that the current
traffic hazard at the Flintridge intersection exists because
there is no stop light, and there is no stop light because
the existing residential development does not warrant one.
Item No....A
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There was more discussion of the traffic situation and the
off -site improvements required from the southern end of
Flintridge to Highway 5. A question was raised as to the
legality of requiring these off-street improvements.
Assistant City Attorney Stephen Giles explained that -a
variance was needed if this project was classified as a
major traffic generator. Mr. Giles said that there were no
requirements in the Ordinance for subdivision improvements.
Mr. White discussed Staff's objections and stated that no
waivers were requested because sidewalks would be
constructed, and the cul-de-sac fell within the 1,000 feet,
which is within the recommended guidelines currently being
considered by the City Attorney.
It was determined that you could not attach off -site
improvements to a subdivision. However, Mr. Lewis requested
to provide these improvements since it would be good for his
development and would offer some improvements for the
existing residents.
A motion for approval of the plat, subject to: 1) the
amendment that if Flintridge Road can be developed all the
way to Highway 5, then it should; if not the improvements
are a moot issue; and 2) show and label "OS" (Open Space)
zoning on the plat.
The Applicant agreed to extend the water line and pay for
one-half the improvements and not ask the residents for a
rebate. Staff was asked to convey the Commissions concerns
about the importance of the -intersection improvements to the
City Board. Mr. White stated that the Developer would agree
to add whatever right-of-way is needed along Flintridge in
case it becomes a collector street. Additional right-of-way
needed to be reflected on the plat.
Finally, the motion was made and passed by a vote of:
9 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
Preliminary Plat
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER
OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE STANDARDS
FOR SECTION 37.21 CALLING FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, a plat entitled Flintridge Business Addition
has been properly filed and reviewed by the Little Rock
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, a waiver from certain requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance has been requested by the subdivider;
and
WHEREAS, the Little Rock Board of Directors has
determined that the waiver request conforms to the waiver
requirements stated in Section 37-10 of the Subdivision
Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. A waiver of Section 37.21 of the
Subdivision Code of Ordinances of the City of Littae Rock
pertaining to Section 37.21 is hereby granted for the
Flintridge Business Addition Subdivision.
PASSED:
ATTEST:. APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
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May 31, 1988
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. B
NAME:
Flintridge
Business
Addition
LOCATION:
Flintridge
Drive and
I-430
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Lewis Realty & Assoc. White-Daters and Associates, Inc.
6701 West 12th 401 Victory Street
Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 666-4455 Phone: 374-1666
AREA: 32 acres NO. OF LOTS: 13 FT. NEW ST.: 1150
ZONING: "R-2"
A. Proposal/Request
1. Replat 32 acres into 12 lots for an unspecified
use.
2. Waivers include length of cul-de-sac and sidewalk
construction on Flintridge Court.
B. Existing Conditions
This property is bordered by I-430 on the south.
Single family homes are located to the north, across
Flintridge Drive.
C. Issues/Discussion/Legal/Technical/Design
1. Submit information on plans for development and
purpose for plat.
D. Engineering Comments
to Inadequate access and terrain for this
development.
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May 31, 1988
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. B - Continued
E. Staff Recommendation
Deferral until rezoning filed. Plat is premature
until zoning is established. Staff is reluctant to
support this plat with the "I-2" designation.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant explained that his purpose for filing this
plat was to identify any issues that staff, the Planning
Commission, and the neighborhood might have regarding the
plat. Some Committee members agreed that the plat was
premature. Staff was concerned about the proposed
industrial use in close proximity to the existing
residential area. The applicant was instructed to work
with Engineering regarding revisions to the street and
their comments regarding access.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
There were no objectors present. The Commission briefly
discussed the issue and placed it on the consent agenda.
The Commission voted to defer the application to the
May 31 Planning Commission meeting. The vote was 9 ayes,
0 noes, and 2 absent.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
There was no added discussion of this item.
May 31, 1988
Item No. B - Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (May 31, 1988)
A motion for deferral was made and passed by a vote of:
9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
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