HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1003-A Staff AnalysisFebruary 5, 1998
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: 5-1003-A
NAME: Westside Office Park - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: East side of Shackleford Road, approximately .2 mile
south of Colonel Glenn Road.
DEVELOPER•
Bill Brandon
P. O. Box 475
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 10.53 Acres
ZONING• I-1
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT: 24.05
ENGINEER•
Pat McGetrick
McGetrick Engineering
11225 Huron Lane
Little Rock, AR 72211
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4
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VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL•
FT. NEW STREET: 480
The applicant proposes to subdivide 10.53 acres into four
(4) lots including a 480 foot cul-de-sac. The applicant
plans to construct an office warehouse on each of the four
lots.
The property is zoned I-1 which requires a site plan review
for any development. The site plan review for this property
was submitted as item #17 on this agenda.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site has been mostly cleared of trees over time. There
are existing trees and undergrowth within the OS zoned strip
along the east property line.
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ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1003-A
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no public comments as of this writing.
The Pecan Lake Property Owners Association was notified of
the site plan review (Item #17).
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Shackleford Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way will be
required to 45 feet from centerline for this 5 lane
minor arterial.
2. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets include 5 foot sidewalks.
3. Stormwater detention per ordinance applies to this
property. Stormwater discharge is shown at an unnatural
point, off -site drainage easement will be required.
4. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
5. Street name Westside Court disapproved it duplicates
another Westside. Submit a new name.
6. Provide striping and signage plans for the development,
for Traffic Engineering approval.
7. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
8. Shackleford Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 750 vehicles.
9. Utility excavation within proposed rights -of -way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
10. Prepare letter for street lights as required by Sec.
31-403.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No comments received.
Arkla: No comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: 20-foot easement from Godwin Road required.
Acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to
normal connection charges. Deficiencies remain in
installation of water main.
Fire Department: Show fire hydrants.
County Planning: No Comment - inside city limits
CATA • No Comment.
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February 5, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1003-A
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comments.
Landscape Issues: No Comments.
Other Issues:
Special attention should be paid to the 100, open space
zoning along the east property line. This open space should
be fenced off prior to any construction or additional site
work.
G. ANALYSIS•
A revised plat was submitted to staff on January 22, 1998.
The revision addresses most of the staff concerns.
With the exception of a couple of minor notes that need to
be shown, the preliminary plat appears to be in good shape.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject
to compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D, E
and F.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the plat.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Planning Staff
concerns. This included the preservation of the OS zoning to the
east and need to show additional handicap ramps at the entry
drives:
Bruce Kemmet, of Public works, reviewed the Public Works
concerns.
After a brief discussion, Mr. McGetrick indicated that the plat
would be revised to satisfy the Planning and Public Works
concerns.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue
to the full Commission for final action.
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February 5, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1(Cont.)FILE NO.: 5-1003--A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 5, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that there were no outstanding
issues associated with this item. There were no objectors
present.
The Chairman placed the item on the Consent Agenda for approval.
The item was approved by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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