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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0993 Staff AnalysisOctober 5, 1993 ITEM NO.; 2 BILE NO.: S-993 NAME: MABELVALE BUSINESS PARR - PRELIMINARY PLAT LO ATI South-east corner of I-30 and Mabelvale Pike DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: CONSERVATIVE DEVELOPMENT CO. WHITE-DATERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 2649 Pike Ave. 401 Victory St. North Little Rock, AR 72207 Little Rock, AR 72201 758-7745 374-1666 SEA: 61.57 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: C-3 & I-2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 22.03 VARIANCES REQUESTED: None STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: PROPOSED USES: Commercial Development The applicant proposes the development of one lot commercial subdivision involving 61.57 acres of land which is presently zoned C-3 and I-2. Improvements to the boundary streets are proposed; however, internal roadways are proposed to be private drives. A. PRQPQSAWREQQEST: The applicant requests approval of a preliminary plat for a one -lot commercial subdivision involving 61.57 acres. Improvements to the boundary streets, Mabelvale Pike and the I-30 access road are anticipated. Internal roadways are proposed to be private drives. No variances are requested. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The existing zoning is C-3 along the north 1348 feet (measured along the east property line) and I-2 at the rear 533 feet. The site is heavily wooded and is undeveloped. There is approximately a 20 foot difference in elevation across the site, dropping from the south-west corner to the north-east corner of the site. There is a 1-acre pond on the site. October 5, 1993 ITEM NO.: 2 (Continued) FILE N4.- 5-993 C. ENGINEERI GIUTILITY COMMENTS: Engineering comments that they need to be contacted regarding the traffic to be generated, the design of the internal streets, the tie-in with the Wal-Mart drive, and the tie-in to the I-30 access road. Verification of approval (or lack of disapproval) by the Highway Department is required. Water Works reports that water mains and on -site fire service will be required. Wal-Mart will have to complete the deficiencies on the existing main before service can be extended to this property. The easement shown along the east property line is a water easement, not a utility easement. Wastewater Utility reports that sewer main extensions, with easements, will be required. The Fire Department approved the submittal without comment. AP&L will require easements. ARRLA and Southwestern Bell approved the submittal without comment. D. ISSUR VLEGAL/TECHNICALZDE�Ig : The plat which has been submitted is deficient in the following ways: 1) the names of abutting subdivisions, with the book and page number or instrument number of their filing, or the names of abutting property owners on unplatted land is to be shown; 2) the location and description of monuments is to be shown; 3) the existing zoning classification of the tract and of the abutting tracts is to be shown; 4) the proposed treatment of the lake and of water courses leaving the site is to be addressed; and, 5) the location of PAGIS monuments is to be shown. A preliminary bill of assurance is required. An agreement needs to be presented for verification that the applicant and Wal-Mart may have direct access from one parking lot to the other and are sharing in the development of the common drive. E. ANALYSIS• The proposed preliminary plat, as an item, is fairly straight forward; it is a one lot subdivision, albeit the one lot is a very large one. The deficiencies in the 2 October 5, 1993 SIIHDIVISION ITEM No.: 2 (Continu!p, a ) FILE NO.: 5-993 submittals are fairly easily remedied and should not be a problem to complete. There are at this writing, however, questions on the part of the Engineering Division regarding approvals by the Highway Department and approval of the access points to the site from Mabelvale Pike and the I-30 access road. There are also questions regarding the status of the internal streets. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to Engineering's approval and correcting the deficiencies noted. ,5-UBDIVL,9-IQN COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 16, 1993) Mr. Joe White, with White-Daters and Associates, Inc., the engineering firm on the project was present. Staff presented the request and Mr. White reviewed the proposal with the Committee. Mr. White indicated that the State Highway had approved the location of the access points to Mabelvale Pike and to the I-30 access road. Engineering noted the concerns they had with the location of the access drive off the I-30 access road. Mr. white and the Engineering Division personnel will hold further meetings on the engineering issues. The Committee forwarded the request to the Commission for the public hearing. 3 November 16, 1993 ITEM NO.: ;M10 NAME: MABELVALE BUSINESS PARK - PRELIMINARY PLAT LOCATION: South-east corner of I-30 and Mabelvale Pike DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: CONSERVATIVE DEVELOPMENT CO. WHITE-DATERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 2649 Pike Ave. 401 Victory St. North Little Rock, AR 72207 Little Rock, AR 72201 758-7745 374-1666 AREA: 61.57 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: C-3 & I-2 PROPOSED USES: Commercial Development PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 22.03 VARIANCES REQUESTED: None STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes the development of one lot commercial subdivision involving 61.57 acres of land which is presently zoned C-3 and I-2. Improvements to the boundary streets are proposed; however, internal roadways are proposed to be private drives. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of a preliminary plat for a one -lot commercial subdivision involving 61.57 acres. Improvements to the boundary streets, Mabelvale Pike and the I-30 access road are anticipated. Internal roadways are proposed to be private drives. No variances are requested. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The existing zoning is C-3 along the north 1348 feet (measured along the east property line) and I-2 at the rear 533 feet. The site is heavily wooded and is undeveloped. There is approximately a 20 foot difference in elevation across the site, dropping from the south-west corner to the north-east corner of the site. There is a 1-acre pond on the site. November 16, 1993 ITEM NO.: B (Continued) FILE NO.: S-923 C. ENGINEERINGIUTILITY COMMENTS: Engineering comments that they need to be contacted regarding the traffic to be generated, the design of the internal streets, the tie-in with the Wal-Mart drive, and the tie-in to the I-30 access road. Verification of approval (or lack of disapproval) by the Highway Department is required. Water Works reports that water mains and on -site fire service will be required. Wal-Mart will have to complete the deficiencies on the existing main before service can be extended to this property. The easement shown along the east property line is a water easement, not a utility easement. Wastewater Utility reports that sewer main extensions, with easements, will be required. The Fire Department approved the submittal without comment. AP&L will require easements. ARKLA and Southwestern Bell approved the submittal without comment. D. ISSUESI LEGALITECHNICALIDENIGN: The plat which has been submitted is deficient in the following ways: 1) the names of abutting subdivisions, with the book and page number or instrument number of their filing, or the names of abutting property owners on unplatted land is to be shown; 2) the location and description of monuments is to be shown; 3) the existing zoning classification of the tract and of the abutting tracts is to be shown; 4) the proposed treatment of the lake and of water courses leaving the site is to be addressed; and, 5) the location of PAGIS monuments is to be shown. A preliminary bill of assurance is required. An agreement needs to be presented for verification that the applicant and Wal-Mart may have direct access from one parking lot to the other and are sharing in the development of the common drive. E. ANALYSIS• The proposed preliminary plat, as an item, is fairly straight forward; it is a one lot subdivision, albeit the one lot is a very large one. The deficiencies in the 2 November 16, 1993 ITEM NO.: B Continued FILE NO.: S-993 submittals are fairly easily remedied and should not be a problem to complete. There are at this writing, however, questions on the part of the Engineering Division regarding approvals by the Highway Department and approval of the access points to the site from Mabelvale Pike and the I-30 access road. There are also questions regarding the status of the internal streets. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to Engineering's approval and correcting the deficiencies noted. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 16, 1993) Mr. Joe White, with White-Daters and Associates, Inc., the engineering firm on the project was present. Staff presented the request and Mr. White reviewed the proposal with the Committee. Mr. White indicated that the State Highway had approved the location of the access points to Mabelvale Pike and to the I-30 access road. Engineering noted the concerns they had with the location of the access drive off the I-30 access road. Mr. White and the Engineering Division personnel will hold further meetings on the engineering issues. The Committee forwarded the request to the Commission for the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 5, 1993) The item was included on the consent agenda for approval and was passed by the Planning Commission with the vote of 8 ayes, no nays, 2 absent, no abstentions, and 1 open position. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT (October 28, 1993) The applicant, Mr. Rick Ashley, and his engineer, Mr. Joe White, were present. The Planning staff asked for confirmation that the Engineering Division is satisfied that all requirements have been met as far as the Highway Department and City Engineering are concerned regarding the layout of the proposed interior streets and access points to the public rights -of -way. The Engineering staff responded that an agreement has been reached, and that the Highway Department is in agreement. Revised drawings reflecting the agreed -to layout need to be submitted. After a short discussion regarding the location of a temporary tie-in to Mabelvale Pike at the west edge of the project, the Committee forwarded the item to the Commission for resolution. 01 November 16, 1993 ITEM NO.: E (Continued) FILE NO-: S-993 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (November 16, 1993) Staff presented the item and recommended approval of the request. It was pointed out that, where more than one business is on one "block" and a common drive serves these businesses, an access easement must be provided to encompass the common drive; otherwise, the required landscaping at the lease lot line will be applicable. The item was included on the consent agenda for approval and was approved with the vote of 8 ayes, no nays, 2 absent, no abstentions, and 1 open position.