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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1010-D Staff AnalysisJuly 15, 2004 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1010-D NAME: Apple Blossom Subdivision Phase III Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: South of Frazier Pike on Apple Avenue DEVELOPER: College Station Community Development Corp. 4000 Gray Street Little Rock, AR 72206 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 25.5 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT NUMBER OF LOTS: 63 M 24 — Sweet Home 40.01 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: FT. NEW STREET: 1230 The Little Rock Planning Commission heard a request at their December 12, 1995, Public Hearing to subdivide this 25.5-acre tract into 60 single-family lots. The proposed development included the construction of 3500 linear feet of new residential street. All streets were proposed to be constructed to Master Street Plan residential street standard with a 27-foot width; however the development did not include the placement of sidewalks along the indicated cul-de-sac streets, which would qualify as minor residential streets. The southern and eastern boundary of the tract was bounded by the Fourche Bayou, and dedication of the floodway to the City for park area was proposed. The proposed preliminary plat also indicated the dedication of a 25-foot floodway easement and public access easement was also indicated adjacent to the floodway. July 15, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1010-D The proposed subdivision was to be phased with the first phase including the construction of Apple Avenue from Frazier Pike to the southern limits, Apple Blossom Cove from Apple Avenue to the western limits and the final platting of Lots 45 — 47, 59 and 60. Subsequent phases would depend of the sales of homes sites within the first phase. Lots 1, 24, 45, 46, 47, 59, 60 were final platted on September 25, 1996, and Lots 2 — 23 and 25 - 28 were final platted on November 25, 2002. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is now proposing to amend the final plat to increase the number of proposed lots from 60 to 63. The applicant has redesigned the lots along Apple Avenue to increase the number of proposed lots and also increased the number of lots along Apple Blossom Cove. The average lot size proposed is 73 feet by 120 feet or 8,760 square feet and the minimum lot size proposed is 60-feet by 120-feet or 7,200 square feet. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: A portion of the indicated streets has been constructed. There are a few new homes, which have also been developed. There is a large wooded area along the Fourche Creek, which bounds the property at the south and east. There is a cleared area south of Frazier Pike. The site is zoned AF (Agriculture and Forestry) as is the land to the west. To the north, across Frazier Pike, is a large 1-2 zoned area. To the east, across Zeuber Road, is a large 1-3 zoned tract. To the south, the area is outside the City Limits and not zoned. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All abutting property owners and the College Station Progressive League were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comment on the plat apply, except as may be modified by the approval of this revision. E July 15, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont) FILE NO.: S-1010-D 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage pans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Enemy: No comment received. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992- 2438 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHNICAUDESION: Plannin❑ Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. K, July 15, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1010-D G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 24, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the applicant. Staff stated the request was to add three additional lots to the previously approved preliminary plat. Staff requested the applicant provide the source of title of the landowner on the proposed preliminary plat. Staff also requested Mr. McGetrick label the front building line for the proposed preliminary plat. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit would be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities on the site. Staff also requested Mr. McGetrick provide a letter addressing streetlights within the proposed subdivision. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the June 24, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the source of title of the landowner on the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant has also indicated the front building line of twenty-five feet on all lots of the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant has indicated a grading permit will be secured prior to the development of any of the proposed lots and a letter addressing streetlights within the proposed subdivision will be submitted to Public Works staff for review and approval. Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The applicant is requesting to increase the number of lots from sixty to sixty-three. The average lot size proposed is 73 feet by 120 feet or 8,760 square feet and the minimum lot size proposed is 60 feet by 120 feet or 7,200 square feet. The indicated lots are adequate to meet the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance with regard to lot depth, width and area. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The indicated lots are adequate to meet the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. 0 July 15, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1010-D PLANNING .COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 15, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report.. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair placed the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1010-D NAME: Apple Blossom Subdivision Phase III Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: South of Frazier Pike at Apple Avenue Planning Staff Comments 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Label the proposed front building lines for all lots on the preliminary plat. 3. Provide the source of title of the landowner on the proposed preliminary plat. 4. Provide the name and address of the subdivider on the proposed preliminary plat. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. All previous comment on the plat apply, except as may be modified by the approval of this revision. 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage pans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2434 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Plannina Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 30, 2004.