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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1051 Staff AnalysisFebruary 21, -1995 ITEM NO.: 2a FILE NO.: 5-1051 NAME: ARDOIN INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION -- PRELIMINARY PLAT LOCATION: On the west side of South Shackleford Road, approximately 0.4 mile south of the Colonel Glenn Road interseciton DEVELOPER: ENGINEER• Pete Ardoin Pat McGetrick c/o James Osborne MCGETRICK ENGINEERING CENTRAL STRUCTURES COMPANY 11225 Huron Ln., Suite 200 P. O. Box 95031 Little Rock, AR 722111 Little Rock, AR 72295 223-9900 376-3694 AREA: 4.4 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 396 ZONING: I-1 PROPOSED USES: Industrial PLANNING DISTRICT: 12 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 VARIANCES RE VESTED: Access to property to be gained from an existing private street in an access easement. STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes a two lot subdivision, with access to the proposed interior lot, Lo'-- 2, to be by way of an existing private drive in an access easement which is to abut the south boundary of the proposed subdivision. The east property line of the subdivision and of the proposed Lot 1 abuts Shackleford Road, and Lot 1 is proposed to have frontage on both Shackleford Road and the private drive. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Planning Commission approval of a preliminary plat for the proposed subdivision is requested. Approval by the Planning Commission for use of an existing private drive and an access easement for access to the subdivision is requested. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is undeveloped, but has been cleared in preparation for construction on Lot 2. February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2a (Continued) FILE NO.: 5-1051 The existing zoning of the site is I-1. The Little Rock Waterworks plant property abuts the site on the south and west, and it is Little Rock Waterworks which developed the private street which abuts the south boundary of the proposed subdivision, and which owns the property on which the access easement is proposed to be provided. The Little Rock Waterworks tract to the south and west is zoned I-1, as is the tract across Shackleford Rd. to the east. Abutting the site to the north is R-2 property. C•. ENGINEERINGIUTILITY COMMENTS: Public Works comments that: 1) dedication of right-of-way along S. Shackleford Rd. to provide a minimum of 45 feet from the centerline of S. Shackleford Rd. and construction of one-half of a 60-foot street section pursuant to Master Street Plan standards for a minor arterial roadway will be required; 2) a 20 foot radius will be required at the corner of S. Shackleford Rd. and Waterworks Dr.; 3) evidence must be provided of the right of access to the site from the private drive and access easement; 4) a sidewalk will be required along the Waterworks Dr. frontage of the site; 5) an easement will be required for proposed stormwater detention facilities; 6) driveways must conform to the requirements of Sec. 31-210; 7) proposed ditch sections are required; 8) stormwater detention must be provided; 9) utility excavations within the right-of-way shall be performed in compliance with Article V of Sec. 30; and, 10) a sketch grading and drainage plan, meeting the requirements of Sec. 29-186, is required; a grading permit will be required. Water Utilities comments that: 1) the Fire Department needs to evaluate this project to determine the location of required fire hydrant(s); and, 2) a pro-rata front footage charge of $12.00 per foot applies, in addition to normal connection charges, along Clearwater Dr. (Waterworks Dr.) (486.09 feet @ $12.00 per foot = $8,833.08) Wastewater Utilities comments that sewer is available, with no adverse effect. The Fire Department approved the submittal without comment. D. IS_SUESILEGAL/TECHNICALIDESIGN: Neighborhoods and Planning Staff comments that: 1) Sec. 31-87 of the Subdivision Regulations requires the following information, which has not been -supplied, to be included in the application for preliminary plat E February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2a (Continued) FILE NO.: 5-1051 review: a) the name and address of the owner of record is to be furnished; b) the source of title is to be shown; c) any existing and the proposed covenants and restrictions are to be identified; d) the proposed source of water and the means of wastewater disposal is to be indicated; e) the linear feet of proposed or required street construction is to be noted; and, (f any variances and/or waivers are to be requested; e.g., if a waiver from the requirement to provide Master Street Plan improvements along S. Sharckleford Rd. is desired, a request for the waiver must be made by the applicant. 2) Sec. 31-89 of the Subdivision Regulations requires, in addition to the information submitted, the following items be included on the preliminary plat drawing: a) the proposed street design is to be shown, and the location of sidewalks is to be designated; b) natural features (drainage channels, bodies of water, wooded areas, etc.) and cultural features (streets, bridges, culverts, utility lines, pipelines, power transmission lines, easements, park areas, structures, city and county lines, section lines, etc.) are to be shown; c) a storm drainage analysis for any watercourses entering and leaving the site is to be supplied; d) a preliminary storm drainage plan is to be provided; e) the names of recorded subdivision abutting the proposed subdivision (with book & page number or instrument number), and the names of owners of all land abutting the proposed subdivision are to be shown; f) the zoning classifications within the plat and abutting areas is to be shown; g) an adequate physical description of all monuments shall be shown, indicating the size, type -of material, and construction; and, h) the certificates of preliminary surveying accuracy and preliminary engineering accuracy are to be executed; 3. The zoning Regulations, in Sec. 36-2, Definitions, states that a lot must have frontage on a public dedicated right-of-way or other approved private drive. Sec. 31-231 of the Subdivision Regulations requires that every lot shall abut upon a public street, except where a private street is explicitly approved by the Planning Commission. Sec. 31-207 permits the Planning Commission to approve private streets to serve commercial developments under limited circumstances; e.g., when the design standards for a public street are followed, and for developments of less than five acres where short loop or cul-de-sac streets are adequate to serve the area. Sec. 31-207 requires the -permanent maintenance of a private street is to be provided for 3 February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2a Continued FILE NO.: S-1051 in the Bill of Assurance. The applicant has requested approval of access to the subdivision to be by way of the existing private street constructed by and for the Little Rock Waterworks to its facility. The developer must provide evidence of the availability of this private drive for use for access to the subject development; must provide evidence that an access easement for his use has been established; and must provide information on the permanent maintenance of the private street. E. ANALYSIS• Assuming that the applicant can provide the required evidence of his right to utilize the existing Waterworks private street, and will be provided an access easement by Waterworks, the proposed subdivision meets the requirement for access to the interior lot. There are only minor deficiencies remaining in the submittal. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATI_QNS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the applicant furnishing documentation that Waterworks has approved an access easement for the applicant's benefit along Waterworks Dr., and that evidence is furnished which provides for the permanent maintenance of Waterworks Dr. Staff recommends approval of the use of private drive for access to the subdivision. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 2, 1995) Mr. Jim Osborne, representing the applicant, was present. The applicant had requested a site plan review for a development on the tract, with the tract being a single lot incompassing the entire 4.4 acre tract. In the discussion on the item, the applicant indicated that he would probably want to divide the site at a later date, and sell or develop the S. Shackleford Rd. frontage at that time. Staff pointed out that, if a preliminary plat were proposed concurrent with the site plan review, and development of the S. Shackleford Rd. fronting lot were developed at a later date, the required Master Street Plan improvements along S. Shackleford Rd. could be deferred until the second lot were developed. Mr. Osborne indicated that the applicant would want to pursue this course and reported that Mr. Pat McGetrick, the project engineer, would provide the required preliminary plat for review. The Committee forwarded the site plan review item to 4 February 21; 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2a Continued FILE NO.: 5-1051 the Commission with the understanding that a preliminary plat review would be added to the agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 21, 1995) Staff reported that a letter from Waterworks had been furnished by the applicant indicating that Waterworks would approve and file the required access easement for access to the south boundary for the proposed subdivision. Staff recommended the item be approved, subject to the access easement being furnished and filed at the Circuit Clerk's office. The item was included on the Consent Agenda for approval, and was approved with the vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions. 5 February 21, 1995 ITEM NO_: 6 FILE NO.: Z-4555-B NAME: CAPITOL CITY PACKAGING, INC. -- SITE PLAN REVIEW LOCATION: On the west side of South Shackleford Road, approximately 0.4 mile south of the Colonel Glenn Road interseciton DEVELOPER• ENGINEER: Pete Ardoin Pat McGetrick c/o James Osborne MCGETRICK ENGINEERING CENTRAL STRUCTURES COMPANY 11225 Huron Ln., Suite 200 P. O. Box 95031 Little Rock, AR 722111 Little Rock, AR 72295 223-9900 376-3694 AREA: 2.5 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: I-1 PROPOSED USES: Packaging Supplies and Service PLANNING DISTRICT: 12 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 VARIANCES REQUESTED: None STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes the development of a 2.5 acre lot, which is to have its frontage on and access from an existing private street, Waterworks Dr., and an access easement which lie along the lot's southern boundary. A 30,000 square foot, single -story, building is proposed to be erected, and parking for 58 vehicles is to be provided. Landscaping, to meet City standards, is proposed. STAFF REPORT• The application is coupled with Item 2a, Ardoin Industrial Subdivision Preliminary Plat. In the preliminary plat issue, the access from a private street and the requirements for establishment of an access easement are addressed. The approval of the preliminary plat and the Planning Commission granting the variance for the private street and access easement are required for the approval of the site plan for the subject item. February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Continued) FILE NO.: Z-4555-B A. PROPOSAL/RE UEST: Approval by the Planning Commission of the proposed site plan is requested. No variances are requested as part of this item. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is undeveloped, but has been cleared in preparation for the construciton of the building. The existing zoning is I-1, and this I-1 district extends to all land to the west, south, and across S. Shackleford Rd. to the east. Immediately to the north of the site is R-2 zoned land. C. ENGINE_ERING/UTILITY COMMENTS: Public Works comments that a sketch grading and drainage plan, meeting the requirements of Sec. 29-186, is required; a grading permit will be required. Water Utilities comments that: 1) The Fire Department needs to evaluate this project to determine the location of required fire hydrant(s); and 2) A pro-rata front footage charge of $12.00 per foot applies, in addition to normal connection charges, along Clearwater Dr. (486.09 feet @ $12.00 per foot = $8,833.08) Wastewater Utilities comments that sewer is available, with no adverse effect. The Fire Department approved the submittal without comment. D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Neighborhoods and Planning Staff comments that 1) The availability of public utilities, with the size and locaiton shown, is to be addressed on the site plan; and 2) On site fire hydrants, both existing and proposed, are to be shown. Landscape review comments that a six foot high opaque screen will be required along the northern perimeter of the site. This screen may be a wood fence with its face directed northward, or be dense evergreen plantings. With the exception of those areas devoted to loading and unloading, six percent of the interior of the vehicular use area must be landscaped. A three-foot wide landscape strip between the public parking areas and the building is required, except at doorways. 2 February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Continued FILE NO.: Z-4555--B E. ANALYSIS• There are only minor deficiencies in the submittal to be addressed, and these may easily be completed. The site plan, as revised and presented, is sufficiently detailed and complete to meet the requirements of the regulations. Subject to the approval of Item 2a, Ardoin Industrial Subdivison Preliminary Plat; approval of the private drive for access to the site; and, providing evidence of the establishment of an access easement along the south boundary of the site to provide the required legal access to the lot, the site plan can be approved. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the site plan, subject to the conditions noted. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 2, 1995) Mr. Jim Osborne, representing the applicant, was present. The applicant had requested a site plan review for a development to include the property extending to S. Shackleford Rd., with the tract being a single 4.4 acre lot. In the discussion on the item, the applicant indicated that he would probably want to divide the site at a later date, and sell or develop the S. Shackleford Rd. frontage at that time. Staff pointed out that, if a preliminary plat were proposed concurrent with the site plan review, and development of the S. Shackleford Rd. fronting lot were developed at a later date, the required Master Street Plan improvements along S. Shackleford Rd. could be deferred until the second lot were developed. Mr. Osborne indicated that the applicant would want to pursue this course and reported that Mr. Pat McGetrick, the project engineer, would provide the required preliminary plat and a revised site plan for review. The Committee reviewed with Mr. Osborne the information presented in the discussion outline, and Mr. Osborne responded that the deficiencies would be addressed. The Committee forwarded the site plan review item to the Commission for the public hearing. 3