HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0344-A Staff AnalysisMarch 13, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-344-A
NAME: Parkway West Addition
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LOCATION: Northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Parkway West, Ltd. White-Daters & Associates, Inc.
Flake & Company, Agent 401 Victory
P. O. Box 990 Little Rock, AR 72201
Little Rock, AR 72203 374-1666
376-8005
AREA: 19.12 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 13 FT. NEW STREET: 1100
ZONING: "C-3" PROPOSED USES: Commercial
PLANNING DISTRICT: Rock Creek Valley (17)
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
This proposal consists of a preliminary plat filing for
13 commercial lots at the intersection of Chenal
Parkway and Bowman Road.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This tract of land is generally in an undisturbed state
with mature timber. The principal arterial lying along
the south boundary is constructed as the connection to
a new just developing part of the City. The street
lying immediately on the east, Bowman Road, is
constructed to City standards.
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Item No. 3 (Continued)_
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
The proposed driveways on the Chenal Parkway frontage
are in violation of Ordinance Nos. 14,210 and 15,239.
Provide five (5) feet of additional right-of-way for
Bowman Road. Construct sidewalks on the Bowman and
Chenal Parkway frontages. The Chenal Parkway sidewalks
should be adjacent to the right-of-way line, and not
adjacent to the curb. Provide street name signs for
new street. Do not use "Parkway" in name for new
street. Stormwater Detention and Excavation ordinances
apply.
D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
The several issues to be introduced here are as
follows:
1. The development as proposed does not comply with
the ordinance standard for curb cuts.
2. The Detention and Excavation Ordinance should be
applied.
3. Provide the street name for internal street.
4. A sketch grading plan for the physical
improvements on the site should be provided.
E. ANALYSIS:
The staff review of this preliminary plat indicates few
design issues. The several points made in Items C and
D are the primary concerns of the Planning staff and
Engineering department.
From the staff point of view, this proposal requires
significant redesign due to curb cut requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance. There are too many curb
cuts along Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road. The
ordinance standard is one curb cut within 300 feet of a
corner on Chenal Parkway and additional curb cuts at
300 foot intervals (Ordinance No. 14,210).
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends deferral of this preliminary plat
until the next scheduled Subdivision public hearing in
order to provide sufficient time to address the
concerns pointed out by Planning and Engineering staff.
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March 27, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No.._C (font inuedj_
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 1, 1990)
Mr. Joe White and Rett Tucker were present representing the
application. Staff explained their concerns and reasons for
deferral. Mr. White agreed to follow up on staff comments
before the public hearing so the recommendation can be
changed.
Jerry Gardner pointed out that curb cut design needs to be
done according to Ordinance No. 14,210 which calls for a
diamond island at the entrance.
A general discussion followed during which Mr. Tucker asked
staff to explain the sidewalk and grading plan issues. The
discussion resulted in showing Mr. Tucker appropriate sidewalk
locations and deferring the grading plan requirement until a
building permit is issued.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(March 13, 1990)
The staff told the Commission that the preliminary plat
needed to be deferred because of a notice deficiency. A
motion was made to defer the item to the March 27, 1990
meeting. The motion was approved t.,7 a vote of 11 ayes,
0 noes and 0 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(March 27, 1990)
The Planning Commission briefly discussed this preliminary
plat. Having received assurance from the staff concerning
the reduction of the proposed driveways on the Chenal
Parkway Frontage and other design factors, it was determined
that this item be placed on the Concent Agenda for approval.
A motion to that effect was made and passed by a vote of 10
ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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