HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1077-B Staff AnalysisNovember 11, 1999
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1077-B
NAME: Leawood Place Addition - Revised Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: West end of Evergreen Drive and Flintwood Drive
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Norman Ray and Pamela Wilson Grimes Consulting Engineers, Inc.
7 Champagnolle Court 3700 Cantrell Road, Ste. 106
Little Rock, AR 72223 Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 11.75 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 6 FT. NEW STREET: 220 if
ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 3
CENSUS TRACT: 22.03
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Waiver of the required "T" turnaround construction at the end of
Janwood Drive.
A. PROPOSAL:
The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for
this property on September 19, 1995. The approved
preliminary plat included 16 lots and 1,700 linear feet of
residential streets. As of this date, only Lot 1 has been
final platted.
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
preliminary plat by subdividing the remaining 11.75 acres
into six (6) lots with 220 linear feet of new street. The
applicant has noted that Lots 2-5 and 7 will be final
platted at the same time, with the area shown as Lot 6 to
be dedicated to the City as floodway area.
November 11, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1077-B
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and heavily wooded. There is an
existing house on Lot 1 of this subdivision. There are
single-family residences to the north and east, with a
mixture of single family and multifamily uses to the south
and west, along Reservoir Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. The Sturbridge Property Owners Association
was notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
2.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
3.Show access to Lot 6, 7, and 1.
4. Construct cul-de-sac and dedicate right-of-way at the end
of Evergreen, Janwood, and Mountain Drive.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges. A 54" water main crosses in
this area. Plans for development and changes in grade in
the area where this main is located must be approved by
the Water Works.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: Site is not currently served by CATA, though Route
#8 Rodney Parham is near; approved for transit purposes as
submitted.
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November 11, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1077-B
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on October 27, 1999. The revised plat addresses some of
the staff concerns. Lot 6 is noted as floodway dedication,
with an ingress/egress easement at the end of Evergreen
Drive to serve this area.
The revised plat shows an area at the end of Janwood Drive
noted as "possible dedication to the City of Little Rock -
"T" turnaround waiver requested." The revised plat shows a
portion of a "T" turnaround to be constructed at the end of
this street. Staff will attempt to have this issue
resolved prior to the public hearing.
To staff's knowledge, there are no other outstanding issues
associated with the proposed revised preliminary plat.
With the construction of Flintwood Drive and the "T"
turnaround at the end of Janwood Drive to City Ordinance
Standards, the revised plat should have no adverse effect
on the surrounding area.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised preliminary plat
subject to the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
2.The floodway area with ingress/egress easement must be
dedicated.
3. The "T" turnaround issue at the end of Janwood Drive must
be resolved.
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November 11, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.)
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
FILE NO.: S-1077-B
(OCTOBER 21, 1999)
Joey Wallace and Ben Kittler were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the revised
preliminary plat.
Mr. Wallace noted that all of the lots will be final platted at
the same time. The area shown as Lot 6 was also discussed. Mr.
Kittler stated that most of Lot 6 was in the floodway and that
the property owner was planning to dedicate this area to the
City.
There was a brief discussion pertaining to the cul-de-sac
construction and dedication of right-of-way as required by
Public Works. The construction and grade of Flintwood Dr. was
also discussed.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 11, 1999)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
Staff added the following condition to the staff recommendation
noted in paragraph H. of this report:
114. If a portion of Lot 6 is developed in the
future, right-of-way dedication and 'IT" turnaround
Construction at the end of Evergreen Drive must be
provided."
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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