HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1056-A Staff AnalysisMay 16, 1995
ITEM NO,: 2a_ _ FILE NO.: 5-1056-A
NAME: CWC SUBDIVISION -- LOT 2 RE -PLAT
LOCATION: On the south side of the I-30 frontage road, north of
Baseline Road, approximately 750 feet east of the I-30 frontage
road and Baseline Road intersection.
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
Mike Coulson Robert Brown
COULSON, WHITE, COULSON DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC.
AN ARKANSAS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP 10809 Executive Center Dr.,
1434-38 Pike Ave. Suite 210
North Little Rock, AR 72114 Little Rock, AR 72205
376-4222 221-7880
AREA: 2.83 ACRES
ZONING• C-4
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15
CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
NUMBER OF LOTS FT, NEW STREET
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
BACKGROUND:
PROPOSED USES: Commercial
The proposed subdivision is a replat of Lot 2 of a 2-lot plat
entitled the "CWC Subdivision". The tract was recently approved
for a lot split by staff in order for the McDonalds restaurant to
be constructed on Lot 1.
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes a four -lot re -plat of the 2.83 acre Lot 2
of the CWC Subdivision. The re -plat is to have frontages on both
Baseline Rd. and on the I-30 access road, with two lots having
frontage on each of_the streets. A common access easement is
proposed to be located along the north -south interior lot lines,
and a common drive approach from the public streets is to be
provided at this access easement for a shared access to the lots.
This access easement is also to provide access to the proposed
fire hydrant which is to be located at the interior "four
corners" of the subdivision. The applicant states that all
required right-of-way was dedicated as part of a re -zoning action
approved previously, and that no street improvements are required
or proposed. No variances are proposed.
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ITEM NO.: 2a (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1056-A
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Approval by the Planning Commission is requested for a re -
plat.
B . EX_ISTINCz CONDITIONS:
The site is being cleared of buildings which formerly
occupied the site.
The site is zoned C-4, and is part of a recent rezoning to
C-4 involving not only the subject site, but the Lot 1 area
to the west. Property to the east is zoned I-2. To the
south, for approximately the west two-thirds of the frontage
along Baseline Rd., is C-3 property. The east one-third of
the frontage along Baseline Rd. is R-2 property. An OS
strip separates the two zoning districts.
C. ENGINEERING/UTILITY COMMENTS:
The Public Works staff comments that: 1) the plan must be
submitted to AHTD for approval; 2) the required stormwater
detention analysis must be provided; 3) common access must
be provided to each roadway from adjacent parcels; 4) a
grading permit is required before any construction; 5) the
floodplain certification must be signed; and, 6) an analysis
for the sizing of culverts crossing driveways must be
provided.
Water Works comments that, in addition to the normal
connection fees, an acreage charge of $150/acre applies.
The main to be tapped is out in Baseline Rd. Approval of
AHTD will be required to tap this main. Access to the fire
hydrant from all lots must be provided.
Wastewater comments that sewer main extensions, with
easements, will be required.
Arkansas Power and Light Co. approved the submittal without
comment.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. noted that a 10, easement
will be required along the west property line.
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. approved the submittal without
comment.
The Fire Department did not furnish comments.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2a (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1056-A
D . 15 SUES / LEGAL / TECHNICAL / DES IG:
The Neighborhoods and Planning staff comments that Sec. 31-
287 requires that, where a commercial subdivision has in
excess of 300, of frontage on an arterial street or major
thoroughfare, provisions for internal circulation are to be
required. Show the location of proposed ingress/egress
easements at common lot lines.
E. ANALYSIS•
There are only minor deficiencies noted in the submittal
information and preliminary plat. The plat substantially
meets the Ordinance requirements.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 27, 1995)
Mr. Mike Coulson, the applicant, and Mr. Robert Brown, with DCI,
the project engineering firm, were present. Staff presented the
proposed preliminary plat. Mr. Brown reviewed the discussion
outline, and responded to the comments individually. The Public
Works and Water Utilities comment regarding the need for a common
access easement along the north -south interior lot lines was
discussed, and Mr. Brown responded that this would be provided.
The Public Works comment regarding designating a common drive
approach to serve each of the lots facing the two public roadways
was discussed. Mr. Brown responded that these would be provided.
The Committee members reviewed with Mr. Brown the proposed plat
and the comments contained in the discussion outline, and
Mr. Brown indicated that all items contained in the discussion
outline would be addressed. The Committee forwarded the plat to
the Commission for the public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 16, 1995)
Staff reported that all issues had been resolved. Staff
recommended approval of the preliminary plat. The item was
included on the Consent Agenda for approval, and was approved
with the approval of the Consent Agenda with the vote of 11 ayes,
0 nays, 0 abstentions, and 0 absent.
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