HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0970 Staff AnalysisApril 20, 1993
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: 5-970
NAME: Point Glen Subdivision -- Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Approximately 1,500 feet south of Kanis Road and
4,500 feet west of Bowman Road, at the west end of Westglen Dr.
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
ROD COLEMAN PAT MCGETRICK
ERC PROPERTIES MCGETRICK ENGINEERING
815 Fort St. 11225 Huron Ln.
Fort Smith, AR 72923 Little Rock, AR 72221
452-9950 223-9900
AREA: 6.26 AC. NUMBER OF LOTS: 25 FT. OF NEW STREET: 882
ZONING: R-2 PROPOSED USES: Single family residential
PLANNING DISTRICT: 18
CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
VARIANCES RE-UESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes a preliminary plat for the development of
a 6.26 acre tract adjacent to and west of the Point West
Subdivision. The plat proposes the development of 25 residential
lots and 882 feet of new street construction. One street will be
the extension to the west of the existing Westglen Drive in Point
West Subdivision; the second, a cul-de-sac street off Westglen
Dr. to the north a distance of 562 feet. The cul-de-sac street
qualifies as a minor residential street. No variances from the
Subdivision Ordinance are requested.
A. PROPOSAW REQUEST
Approval by the Planning Commission is requested for a
preliminary plat for the development of a subdivision to
contain 25 lots along two streets containing 882 feet of new
street construction. One street, the cul-de-sac street, is
proposed to be build to minor -residential street standards
without sidewalks; the other, the extension of the existing
Pointglen Drive, is proposed to be a standard residential
street with sidewalks constructed on one side.
April 20, 1993
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Continued) FILE NO.:-970
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site currently is in its natural state with vegetation
and trees. Point West Subdivision forms the east boundary
of the proposed site. An 0-1 zoned parcel which faces Ranis
Road is on the north of the proposed development.
Undeveloped R-2 zoned land lie on the south and west.
C. ENGINEERING/UTILITY COMMENTS:
Public Work Engineering Division comments that sidewalks are
required to be constructed on one side of Westglen Dr., but
concur that the cul-de-sac street meets the requirements for
classification as a minor residential street which does not
require a sidewalk. Engineering Division adds that the
Storm Water Detention and the Excavation Ordinance are
applicable and that PAGIS monuments will be required.
Little Rock Municipal Water Works reports that a water main
extension will be required to serve the development.
Little Rock Wastewater Utility comments that sewer main
extensions, with easements will be required.
Little Rock Fire Department approved the plat as submitted.
Arkansas Power and Light Co. and Southwestern Bell Telephone
Co. each commented that additional easements are required as
shown on the returned drawings.
D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
In the project engineer's cover letter in which approval of
the plat was requested, the engineer indicated that a
sidewalk would be constructed on Westglen Dr. and that the
location of PAGIS monuments should be shown. The engineer
also indicated that the Storm Water Detention and the
Excavation Ordinance would be complied with. The
Engineering staff's requirements, then, were already
addressed. The only remaining issues are the additional
easements which the public utilities have indicated in their
responses.
E. ANALYSIS•
This application presents no unusual situations or
difficulties. Only minimal items remain to comply with all
requirements. No variances from Ordinance are requested.
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April 20, 1993
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Continued) FILE NO.: S-97Q
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the requirements as outlined.
SIIBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 1, 1993)
Mr. Pat McGetrick, project engineer, was in attendance to
represent the applicant. The Planning Staff presented the item.
Mr. McGetrick expanded on the planned development. After a
review by the Subdivision Committee, the Committee forwarded the
application to the Commission for final disposition.
STAFF UPDATE:
A revised plat was presented by the project engineer addressing
all concerns expressed by staff and the Committee members. No
issues remain and staff recommends approval of this item.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 20, 1993)
This item was recommended by staff for inclusion on the Consent
Agenda for approval. However, one property owner was present at
the hearing to express concern about the effect of the
development on his property, so the item was placed on the
regular agenda.
Mr. Pat McGetrick, project engineer, and the property owner,
Mr. Terry Buckley, had a brief conversation and then
Mr. McGetrick addressed the Commission. He outlined the scheme
of the proposed development. Mr. Buckley reported that he and
Mr. McGetrick had resolved his concerns. After a brief
discussion with Commission members on the nature of Mr. Buckley's
concerns, it was moved and seconded to approve the item. The
item passed with nine members voting aye, one member absent, and
two members out of the room.
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