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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1076-A Staff AnalysisMarch 30, 2000 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1076-A NAME: Hastings Industrial Park - Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Southeast corner of Interstate 30 and Roosevelt Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER - Moon Realty Company 2800 S. Vance Street Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: -71.586 acres ZONING: I-2/C-3/R-3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CENSUS TRACT: 5 The Mehlburger Firm 201 S. Izard Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NUMBER OF LOTS: 20 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide 71.586 acres into 19 lots for future development. Lot 1 of the Hastings Industrial Park was final platted a number of years ago for construction of an auto parts store. The current proposed preliminary plat includes Lots 2-20. The following final plat phasing plan is proposed: Phase I - Lots 12-14 Phase II - Lots 15-20 Phase III - Lots 6-11 Phase IV - Lots 2-5 March 30, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1076-A The applicant has noted that the interior streets within this subdivision will be held as private and will be gated at some future time. There is approximately 1,700 linear feet of internal streets. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted earlier, there is an auto parts store on Lot 1 of the Hastings Industrial Park Subdivision, with an existing office/warehouse on Lot 17. There is an existing industrial use on Lots 18-20 at the northwest corner of the property. The remainder of the property is undeveloped and grass covered. There is railroad right-of-way immediately south of the site, with I-30 to the west. There is a mixture of commercial uses along Roosevelt Road to the north, with a school across Roosevelt Road. There are residential structures to the east. C . NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one (1) phone call from a person requesting information on this application. The Community Outreach and East of Broadway Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Roosevelt Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks both sides with planned development. Existing improvements must be repaired to meet City Ordinance. 3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. Close driveways, which do not meet standard. 4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for 2 March 30, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1076-A approval prior to start of work. 7. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 8. Roosevelt Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of 15,000. 9. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e) will be required with building permit. 10. A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 29-186(b) will be required with building permit. 11. A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 8-283 will be required with building permit. 12. Contact the ADEQ for approval prior to start work. 13. Contact the USACE-LRD for approval prior to start of work. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve all lots. Existing sewer on site may require relocation. AP&L: No Comment. Arkla: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: Existing water mains appear to be adequate for Phase I. Water main extensions at the developer's expense will be required for future phases. On -site fire protection and/or additional fire hydrants may be required for some sites. An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to normal charges in this area. Any needed relocation of existing facilities will be at the expense of the developer. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: Landscape Issues: No Comment. No Comment. 3 March 30, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. G. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: S-1076-A The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff on March 16, 2000. The revised plat provides all of the additional notations as required by staff. The following items have been noted on the revised plat: 1. PAGIS Monuments 2. Proposed water supply and means of wastewater disposal. 3. Storm drainage analysis and preliminary storm drainage plan. 4. Zoning of property and abutting property. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The subdividing of this industrial property should have no adverse effect on the general area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 9, 2000) Frank Riggins was present, representing the application. Staff briefly explained the proposed preliminary plat and noted several items which needed to be shown on the plat drawing. Mr. Riggins noted that the streets within this subdivision were private and would be gated at some future time. Staff noted that the lots would be final platted in phases. Tad Borkowski, of Public Works, noted that the Public Works Comments would be revised based on the fact that the streets within the Subdivision would be private. This was briefly discussed. There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action. 4 March 30, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: FILE NO.: S-1076-A (MARCH 30, 2000) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on March 24, 2000 requesting that this application be deferred to the May 11, 2000 agenda. The required notices were not mailed. Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the May 11, 2000 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 5 May 11, 2000 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: 5-1076-A NAME: Hastings Industrial Park - Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Southeast corner of Interstate 30 and Roosevelt Road DEVELOPER: Moon Realty Company The Mehlburger Firm 2800 S. Vance Street 201 S. Izard Street Little Rock, AR 72206 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 71.586 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 20 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: I-2/C-3/R-3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CENSUS TRACT: 5 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide 71.586 acres into 19 lots for future development. Lot 1 of the Hastings Industrial Park was final platted a number of years ago for construction of an auto parts store. The current proposed preliminary plat includes Lots 2-20. The following final plat phasing plan is proposed: Phase I - Lots 12-14 Phase II - Lots 15-20 Phase III - Lots 6-11 Phase IV - Lots 2-5 May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1076-A The applicant has noted that the interior streets within this subdivision will be held as private and will be gated at some future time. There is approximately 1,700 linear feet of internal streets. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted earlier, there is an auto parts store on Lot 1 of the Hastings Industrial Park Subdivision, with an existing office/warehouse on Lot 17. There is an existing industrial use on Lots 18-20 at the northwest corner of the property. The remainder of the property is undeveloped and grass covered. There is railroad right-of-way immediately south of the site, with I-30 to the west. There is a mixture of commercial uses along Roosevelt Road to the north, with a school across Roosevelt Road. There are residential structures to the east. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one (1) phone call from a person requesting information on this application. The Community Outreach and East of Broadway Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Roosevelt Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks both sides with planned development. Existing improvements must be repaired to meet City Ordinance. 3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. Close driveways, which do not meet standard. 4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 2 May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1076-A 7. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 8. Roosevelt Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of 15,000. 9. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e) will be required with building permit. 10. A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 29-186(b) will be required with building permit. 11. A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 8-283 will be required with building permit. 12. Contact the ADEQ for approval prior to start work. 13. Contact the USACE-LRD for approval prior to start of work. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve all lots. Existing sewer on site may require relocation. AP&L: No Comment. Arkla: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: Existing water mains appear to be adequate for Phase I. Water main extensions at the developer's expense will be required for future phases. On -site fire protection and/or additional fire hydrants may be required for some sites. An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to normal charges in this area. Any needed relocation of existing facilities will be at the expense of the developer. Fire Department: No Comment. County Plannin : No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: Landscape Issues: No Comment. No Comment. 3 May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont. G. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: S-1076-A The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff on March 16, 2000. The revised plat provides all of the additional notations as required by staff. The following items -have been noted on the revised plat: 1. PAGIS Monuments 2. Proposed water supply and means of wastewater disposal. 3. Storm drainage analysis and preliminary storm drainage plan. 4. Zoning of property and abutting property. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The subdividing of this industrial property should have no adverse effect on the general area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 9, 2000) Frank Riggins was present, representing the application. Staff briefly explained the proposed preliminary plat and noted several items which needed to be shown on the plat drawing. Mr. Riggins noted that the streets within this subdivision were private and would be gated at some future time. Staff noted that the lots would be final platted in phases. Tad Borkowski, of Public Works, noted that the Public Works Comments would be revised based on the fact that the streets within the Subdivision would be private. This was briefly discussed. There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action. 4 May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1076-A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 30, 2000) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on March 24, 2000 requesting that this application be deferred to the May 11, 2000 agenda. The required notices were not mailed. Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the May 11, 2000 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 11, 2000) Frank Riggins was present, representing the application. There was one (1) person present with concerns. Staff briefly described the preliminary plat, with a recommendation of approval with conditions. Judy Martin addressed the Commission in opposition to the proposed preliminary plat. She noted concern with a gas pipeline in the area. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, suggested that Ms. Martin meet with the City Manager's Office regarding the gas pipeline issue. A motion was made to approve the preliminary plat as recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent and 1 open position. A