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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0996 Staff AnalysisNovember 16, 1993 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO • S--996 NAME: PINNACLE VIEW NO. 1 -- PRELIMINARY PLAT LOCATION: At the north-east corner of Hinson Road and Taylor Loop Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: GERALD K. JOHNSON Joe White 5101 Edgewood Road WHITE-DATERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Little Rock, AR 72207 401 Victory Street 663-9292 Little Rock, AR 72201 374-1666 AREA: 5.01 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 12 FT. NEW STREET: 480 ZONING: R-2 ' PROPOSED USES PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.06 VARIANCES REOUESTED: None STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: Single-family Residential The applicant proposes the development of a 5-acre tract with 12 single-family lots and 480 feet of street. The proposed street is to be an extension of the street system in the existing Longlea Subdivision. Three of the lots are proposed to front on Taylor Loop Road. A. PROPOSALLREQUEST: The applicant requests approval by the Planning Commission of a preliminary plat for a subdivision to contain 12 lots on 5 acres. Three of the lots are proposed to front on Taylor Loop Road. Access to the subdivision lots not facing Taylor Loop Road is proposed to be gained by extending a street from the existing Longlea Subdivision. The street system within this proposed subdivision is to be extended for access to the Pinnacle view No. 2 addition. Two of the lots in Pinnacle View No. 1 addition are shown to be partial lots which are to be combined with lots in Pinnacle View No. 2 to form the whole lots. The developer requests approval of an "in -lieu' fee for detention because of the proximity to the floodplain and the nature of existing downstream improvements. November 16, 1993 ITEM NO.: 5 (Continued), FILE NO.: 5-996 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is presently undeveloped and wooded and is zoned R- 2. It is bordered by the Longlea development to the east and Taylor Loop Road to the west. Beyond the proposed Pinnacle View No. 2 to the south is Hinson Road. To the north is privately held property. C. ENG_I_N_EERINGLU_TI_LITY COMMENTS: The City Engineering office indicates that the lots facing Taylor Loop Road must not have direct driveway access to Taylor Loop Road, but, instead, a private common drive must be provided. The Detention and Excavation Ordinances will be applicable. Water Works states that an acreage charge of $150.00 per acre is applicable in addition to the normal connection charge. A water main extension is required. Wastewater reports that a sewer main, with easements, is required. Arkansas Power and Light Co. indicates that it will require easements. ARKLA Gas approved the submittal without comment. Southwestern Bell will require easements. The Fire Department approved the submittal without comment. D. ISSUES/LEGAL,/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: The application is required to provide the source of title, information on the minimum and average lot sizes, and information on the source of water supply and the means of wastewater disposal anticipated for the development. The plat is required to include the location of proposed sidewalks and the location and physical description of monuments. A preliminary storm drainage plan, with a typical ditch section, is required to be provided. The zoning classification of the land within the boundary of the proposed subdivision, as well as of adjacent property, is to be shown on the plat. A phasing plan, if applicable, is to be shown. The surveying and engineering certifications are to be executed. A Bill of Assurance is to be provided. A means of dealing with the overlapping lots shared by the two subdivisions, Pinnacle View No. 1 and Pinnacle View No. 2 must be provided. 2 November 16, 1993 ITEM NO.: 5 (Continued)' FILE NO.: S-996 E. ANALYSIS: The deficiencies noted are, for the most part, routine, and can be easily remedied by the engineer. A means of dealing with overlapping lots has been provided in previous similar situations and can be provided in this case. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. Engineering, however, does not recommend approval of waiving of the requirement for compliance with the Detention Ordinance. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 28, 1993) Mr. Joe White, with White-Daters & Associates, was present. Staff presented the item and reviewed the discussion outline with the Committee and with Mr. White. Mr. White indicated that he could make the needed modifications. The Committee forwarded the item to the Commission for the hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (November 16, 1993) Staff presented the item and reported that there are no unresolved issues to be addressed. 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.