HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0983-A Staff AnalysisJanuary 4, 1994
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S--983-A
NAME: BRENNAN ADDITION -- REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT
LOCATION: On the east side of Reservoir Road, one-half block
north of White Rock Lane and abutting Hilltop Manor Addition to
the north.
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
A. S. ROSEN AND GLEN WOODRIFF WHITE-DATERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
9101 Rodney Parham Road 401 S. Victory St.
Little Rock, AR 72205 Little Rock, AR 72201
223-0647 374-1666
AREA: 8.27 ACRES N=ER OF LOTS: 21 & FT. NEW STREET: 670
3 Tracts
ZONING: R-2 PROPOSED USES: Residential
PLANNING DISTRICT: 3
CENSUS TRACT: 22.03
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The developer proposes an amended preliminary plat for the
development of a subdivision with 21 single-family residential
lots, one tract, Tract A, which is proposed to be re -zoned to
R-5, and two tracts bordering the Grassy Flat creek f loodway on
the east. A new internal street, which is proposed to enter at
Reservoir Road and terminate in a cul-de-sac to the east, is to
be 670 feet in length. Reservoir Road is the boundary street
along the west property line. White Rock Lane forms a portion of
the southern boundary of the subdivision. Improvements to both
boundary streets are anticipated; however, it is proposed that
the improvements to White Rock Lane be deferred until Tract A is
developed as phase II of the addition.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant requests approval of an amended preliminary
plat by the Planning Commission for the development of a
8.27 acre tract to contain 21 single-family residential
lots, a "Tract All for future development as an R-5, Urban
Residence District, and two tracts bordering the Grassy Flat
creek floodway. This request follows a preliminary plat
which was approved by the Planning Commission on July 13,
1993, with a different configuration of the street (the
street exited the site to the east onto White Rock Lane in
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lieu of terminating in a cul-de-sac) and involved only the
western -most 5 acres of the current proposal. The developer
proposes a two -phased development, with the 21 lots
surrounding the cul-de-sac being phase I, and Tract A, along
with the portion of White Rock Lane, frontage of Lots 13,
14, and 15 being phase II. It is proposed that all
improvements to White Rock Lane be tied to the phase II
development. An "in -lieu" contribution for the construction
of Reservoir Road is anticipated. No waivers are requested.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and wooded. Grassy Flat creek lies
along the east border of the tract. Reservoir Road forms
the west boundary. Hilltop Manor Addition lies to the
north. White Rock Terrace Addition and White Rock Lane form
the southern boundary. The site is zoned R-2. Property to
the north, east, and west are zoned R-2; property to the
south is zoned MF-24 and 0-3.
C . ENGINBER_111gJUTI_LITY COMMENTS:
The City Engineering office indicates that the right-of-way
for Reservoir Road must be dedicated, and that the developer
must pay an in -lieu payment for improvements to Reservoir
Road. White Rock Lane adjacent to the plat must be
improved. The Detention and Excavation Ordinances are
applicable. PAGIS monuments will be required.
Water Works indicates that a water main extension will be
required.
Wastewater reports that a sewer main extension, with
easements, will be required.
Arkansas Power and Light Co'. and Southwestern Bell Telephone
Co. will require easements.
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. approved the submittal without
comment.
The Fire Department approved the submittal without comment.
D. ISS-VESILEGALITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Abutting property is not identified as required by the
Regulations: the names of abutting subdivisions are to be
noted and the book and page number or instrument number
citing their recording with the Circuit Clerk are to be
shown; and, the names of owners of abutting property which
is not subdivided are to be shown.
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The zoning classifications of abutting property are to be
shown. This required information is incomplete and
incorrect. The required information to the east is not
shown. Across White Rock Lane is an 0-3 zoned area which is
not shown.
The phasing plan delineates two phases, with the development
of Tract A and the construction of the improvements on white
Rock Lane being phase II. It is unclear whether tracts B
and C are part of phase I or phase II.
The line delineating the phases follows the White Rock Lane
right-of-way line across the south frontage of lots 13, 14,
and 15, yet lots 14 and 15 are shown extending into the
right-of-way. This area needs to be eliminated from the two
lots and designated as being dedicated to the City. The
location of the proposed PAGIS marker needs to be changed.
Tract C is apparently "land -locked". Provision needs to be
made for providing access or dedicating this tract to the
City.
E. ANALYSIS•
Most of the outstanding issues are minimal and can be easily
remedied; however, improvements to White Rock Lane do not
need to be postponed until "Phase II"; that phase may never
occur. The proposed use is in conformance with the Land Use
Plan.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the applicant completing the submittal requirements noted
and making the required improvements to White Rock Lane as
part of Phase I development.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(DECEMBER 9, 1993)
Mr. Joe White, representing the applicant, was present. Staff
presented the proposal. The Committee reviewed with Mr. White
the deficiencies noted in the discussion outline, and Mr. White
responded that he would make the needed corrections. The
Committee referred the item to the Commission for review.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
Staff reported that the applicant
the requirements as presented at
meeting and that no issues remain
(JANUARY 4, 1994)
had revised the request to meet
the Subdivision Committee
unresolved. The item was
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included on the Consent Agenda for approval and was approved with
the note of 7 ayes, no nays, 4 absent and no abstentions.
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