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Home My WebLink AboutS-0976 Staff AnalysisJuly 13, 1993 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: 5-976 DAME: PIERCE SUBDIVISION - PRELIMINARY PLAT LOCATION: 7105 Fourche Dam Pike DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: FAIREL J. PIERCE MCGETRICK ENGINEERING 7105 Fourche Dam Pike 11225 Huron Land Little Rock, AR 72206 Little Rock, AR 72211 490-1389 223-9900 AREA: 1.98 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: None ZONING: R-2 PROPOSED USE: Residential PLANNING DISTRICT: 25 CENSUS TRACT: 40.03 VARIANCES REQUESTED: Relief from the requirement to make improvements to Fourche Dam Pike and to construct a sidewalk along the Fourche Dam Pike frontage STATEMENT OF PR-OPO$ L: The applicant proposes to subdivide the 2-acre tract on which he resides. He proposes to create two lots in lieu of the one tract as it now exists in order to be able to construct an additional residence on his property. The front lot will contain his existing residence. On the rear lot, the applicant proposes to construct a "guest" house where family members can stay when they return home for visits. One of the mobile homes which is currently located on the property is one in which the applicant's elderly father-in-law resides. That mobile home is proposed to remain on the property as an accessory dwelling to the applicant's residence. The division line between Lots 1 and 2 is located so that this mobile home is located on the front Lot 1 property with the applicant's home. The remaining 2 mobile homes, now located at the rear of the property, and a portable building are proposed to be removed from the property. No improvements to the existing Fourche Dam Pike or construction of sidewalks are proposed. A. PROPOSALIREQUEST: Approval of the Planning Commission is requested for the proposed Pierce Subdivision. The applicant requests approval to divide the property so that the applicant's home, a free standing detached garage, and a mobile home in July 13, 1993 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Continued) _ FILE NO.: S-976 which the applicant's elderly father-in-law resides are on the front Lot 1 property. The rear Lot 2 track would be reserved to construct a guest house for family members who return home for visits. The two mobile homes which are now located at the rear of the property, as well as a portable building, are to be removed. The applicant proposes to remove the mobile home in which the father-in-law resides upon the father-in-law's death. Approval by the Board of Directors is requested for a waiver of the requirement to make improvements to Fourche Dam Pike and to construct a sidewalk along the street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is presently developed, housing the applicant's residence and detached garage, as well as a mobile home in which the applicant's father-in-law resides. At the rear of the property are two additional mobile homes and a portable building used as a barn. Immediately to the east is a church. All property surrounding the site is zoned "R-211. Although the surrounding area is residential in character, the subject property remains "rural", with the applicant's sizable garden and his farm equipment being prominent fixtures of the site. Fourche Dam Pike is an open -ditch rural collector street. C. ENGINEERING/UTILITY COMMENTS: The Engineering Division notes that 10' of additional right- of-way for Fourche Dam Pike needs to be dedicated. One-half of Fourche Dam Pike should be constructed to collector standard, plus a sidewalk should be constructed along the right-of-way. Water Works reports that water service is available to the site. As long as both Lots 1 and 2 are platted with frontage on Fourche Dam Pike, no water extension is required. Wastewater Utility reports that sewer is available to the site. As long as both lots are platted with frontage on Fourche Dam Pike, no sewer extension is required. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., ARKLA, and the Fire Department have approved the submittal without comment. D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: The preliminary Bill of Assurance needs to be furnished. 2 July 13, 1993 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 {Continued) FILE NO.: S-976 The preliminary plat, as submitted, needs to be completed: the Certificate of Owner needs to be completed; the Vicinity Map needs to be added; the contours, with the source of the contours, needs to be supplied; the names, with plat book and page number, of adjacent subdivisions, or the names of adjoining property owners on unplatted tracts, need to be added to the plat; the zoning of the site needs to be shown; the width of the existing Fourche Dam Pike right-of-way needs to be noted; and, the building line needs to be shown. An agreement concerning the removal of the mobile homes needs to be executed. The mobile home in which the father- in-law resides is to be removed upon the father -in -lawns death. The remainder of the mobile homes and the portable building are to be removed in order for a building permit to be approved for the construction of the residence on Lot 2. E. ANALYSIS• Deficiencies in the application and in the preliminary plat which was submitted are minimal. There should be no problem in meeting the requirements noted. Fourche Dam Pike is constructed as a rural collector street and no plans are in place to make changes to this situation. It is not reasonable, then, to require a short section along the subject frontage to be reconstructed to a different standard. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the application, subject to the requirements noted. Staff recommends approval of the variance to give the requested relief from the requirements to make improvements to Fourche Dam Pike and to construct a sidewalk. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 24, 1993) Mr. Fairel Pierce, the applicant, and his daughter, Judy Pierce, were present. Mr. Pat McGetrick, the engineer, was present. Staff recounted that the Pierces had appeared before the Committee on April 1, 1993, to outline their situation and seek input from the Committee on a solution. The Committee, at that time, had suggested that the Pierces proceed with preparing a preliminary plat to divide their property in order to construct the residence at the rear of the property. The preliminary plat was presented by staff and Mr. McGetrick. The Committee reviewed the discussion outline, and Mr. McGetrick indicated that he would make the additions and corrections noted. 3 July 13, 1993 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 Continued FILE NO.: S- 76 The Pierces indicated that both lots would have frontage on Fourche Dam Pike. The Committee then forwarded the item to the Commission for disposition. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: - (JULY 13, 1993) This item was included on the Consent Agenda for approval. Commissioner Oleson asked whether the applicant had agreed to execute an affidavit to assure removal of the mobile homes on the property. Staff responded that the applicant had made such an agreement. There was no further discussion on the item, and the preliminary plat was subsequently approved with the approval of the Consent Agenda with the vote of 10 ayes and no nays. 4 1. Meeting Date: August 3, 1993 2. Case No.: S-976 3. Reguest: Relief from the requirement to make improvements to Fourche Dam Pike and to construct a sidewalk along the Fourche Dam Pike frontage. 4. Location: 7105 Fourche Dam Pike 5. Owner/Applicant: Fairel J. Pierce 6. Existing Status: Fourche Dam Pike presently exists as a rural collector street, with no curb and gutter, no sidewalks, and with road ditches. The applicant presented a preliminary plat to divide his property to allow construction of a second home behind his present home. The preliminary plat approved by the Planning Commission provides for the dedication of additional right-of-way on Fourche Dam Pike. 7. Proposed Use: Single-family residential 8. Staff Recommendation: Approval 9. Planning Commission Recommendation.: Approval 10. Conditions or Issues Remaining to be Resolved: None 11. Right -of -Way issues: Additional right-of-way is being dedicated. 12. Recommendation Forwarded With: A vote of 10 ayes, no nays, and one absent 13. Obiectors: None 14. Neighborhood Plan: Port (25)