HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0926 Staff AnalysisJuly 30, 1991
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: 5-926
NAME: Lots 23A and 23 B, Unit 1, Independence Farms - Replat of
Tract 23
LOCATION: 18807 Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:
GLENN BROWN
18807 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-821-3277
AREA: 2.6 Ac.
ZONING: Outside City
Limits
PLANNING DISTRICT: 21
CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
ENGINEER•
MARLAR ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
5318 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
North Little Rock, AR 72116
501-753-1987
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
PROPOSED USES: Commercial and
Residential
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
1.) To allow pipestem lot
2.) Waiver of street improvements
3.) Waiver of sidewalks
A. PROPOSALjREOUEST:
The proposal consists of a two lot replat out of a larger
tract to separate the two uses; an automotive shop and a
residential home.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently occupied by an auto repair garage on
the Kanis frontage and single family residence on the back
of the property. Kanis Road is a two-lane road with ditches
on both sides.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Improvements and right-of-way for minor arterial are
required for Kanis Road frontage.
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July 30, 1991
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Continued)FILE NO.: 5--926
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F.
ISSUESILEGALITECHNICALIDESIGN:
The staff has pointed out in item 1 on this agenda that
there are several legal, technical and design concerns.
These concerns are as follows:
The staff firmly believes that sidewalks are an integral
part of the neighborhood and should be included where
required by Ordinance.
The engineering staff calls for one-half of the minor
arterial improvements along Kanis Road to meet Master Street
Plan requirements.
Our last point of concern is
be moved to 25 feet from the
confusion in the future.
ANALYSIS:
that the building line should
proposed right-of-way to avoid
The Planning Staff's view of this
best design which can be gained,
circumstances of this property.
Engineering staff feels strongly
the denial of street improvements
the Kanis Road frontage.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
replat is probably the
given the difficult
The Planning -and
committed to recommending
and sidewalk waivers for
Staff recommends approval of the replat subject to the
resolution of the items pointed out in our analysis.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (JULY 18, 1991)
Mr. Jones was present. The Planning Staff described the replat
and presented their position on the attached waiver.
The applicant stated that the staff's position on the waiver is a
surprise for the owner and the applicant. Mr. Jones indicated
that the price for the land could not justify improvements to
Kanis Road. He also added that the owner does not object to the
right-of-way dedication.
There being no further items for discussion, the matter was
forwarded to the Full Commission for resolution.
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July 30, 1991
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Continued) FILE NO.: S-926
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 30, 1991)
There were no objectors present. Staff recommended approval of
the replat with a recommendation of denial for street
improvements and sidewalk waivers.
The attorney, Mr. Ken Jones, was present. Mr. Jones presented
the application and displayed graphics of Kanis Road showing the
existing businesses and road improvements. He stated that there
are no improvements along Kanis Road from Chenal Parkway too.
Commissioner Putnam supported the waiver for street improvements.
Commissioner Perkins suggested deferring improvements until
Mr. Brown decides to expand his existing business.
Mr. Jerry Gardner from Public Works stated that there is no
justification to waive the street improvements and sidewalks on
Kanis Road. He also reminded the Commission that Aloha Pools
located a half mile East on Kanis Road paid an in -lieu
contribution for street improvements.
Mr. Nick Farley, the pastor, from the Baptist church located
directly East from the subject property, stated that they made an
offer to purchase the property for future use as a residence and
classroom.
Mrs. Ruth Bell from the League of Women Voters stated that
"Wildwood" located further west on Denny Road is expanding and
planning a lot of activities that would stimulate a lot of
traffic. Also, Ms. Bell stated that she would like to see Kanis
Road be improved to Master Street standards.
A general discussion then followed involving many of the points
raised above. At the end of this discussion, a motion was made
to approve the replat including a phasing plan to final one lot
at a time, with deferral of street improvements until the final
plat is filed. The right-of-way dedication on all 210 feet
frontage and in -lieu contributions for improvements for 32 feet
of Lot 23-B to be accomplished with Phase I. The motion passed
by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent.
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