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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1521 Staff AnalysisMay 11, 2006 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: 5-1521 NAME: Fiser Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located on South Shackleford Road, just South of Clearwater Drive DEVELOPER: Chuck Fiser 1 Pinehurst Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 ENGINEER: White Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 15.4 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 9 1-2, Light Industrial 12 — 65t" Street West 24.05 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: FT. NEW STREET: 1,460 LF 1. A waiver of the required sidewalk placement along Fiser Road (Section 30-281). 2. A variance to allow Fiser Road to be constructed to a minor collector street (31-feet of pavement). 3. A variance to allow a horizontal curve from 275-feet to 200-feet. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The property is located on Old South Shackleford Road south of the Little Rock Wastewater Utility Offices. The property is currently zoned 1-2, Light Industrial. The request includes the subdivision of a 15.4 acre tract into seven (7) lots and two (2) tracts to be developed based on market demand. A building permit application has been issued for Lot 1 to construct an ice plant. May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1521 The developer is requesting a variance for Fiser Road, a collector, to be a minor collector street and use of reduced standards. A waiver of the sidewalk placement along Fiser Road and a variance to allow a horizontal curve from 275-feet to 200-feet is also being requested. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The road to the site is currently under construction with plans to construct an industrial building on proposed Lot 1. There are trees located along South Shackleford Road with an upward slope into the site. The remainder of the site appears to be somewhat level. To the north of the site is Little Rock Wastewater's Offices. To the south of the site is a wooded tract. East of the site, across South Shackleford Road is also wooded R-2, Single-family zoned property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area property owners. The abutting property owners along with the Stagecoach Dodd Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. The proposed land use would classify Fiser Road on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Fiser Road and South Shackleford Road. 3. With the site development, provide design of streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvements to Fiser Road with the planned development. The street should be constructed to the minor commercial standard of 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb. A waiver of the sidewalk construction is supported by staff. 4. South Shackleford Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 5. With the site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to South Shackleford Road including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. 6. A temporary 200 foot diameter cul-de-sac should be provided at end of Fiser Road. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 2 May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1521 8. 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 plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 10. 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 regarding streetlight requirements. 11. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement. 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 water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection to the existing main will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #14 — the Rosedale Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. 3 May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1521 G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 20, 2006) Mr. Joe White was present representing the request. Staff presented the item indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff stated the request included a deferral of the required street improvements to South Shackleford Road and a waiver of the required sidewalk construction to Fiser Road. Staff stated the applicant was also requesting to construct Fiser Road as a minor collector street with 31-feet of pavement. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated they were supportive of the proposed waiver of the required sidewalk construction along Fiser Road and the construction of Fiser Road as a minor collector. Staff stated they were not supportive of the deferral request of street improvements to South Shackleford Road. Staff requested the applicant provide a turn -around at the terminus of Fiser Road. Staff noted a grading permit would be required and the storm water detention ordinance applied to the property. 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: Mr. Joe White submitted a revised preliminary plat drawing to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the April 20, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. Mr. White has indicated the required street improvements will be completed to South Shackleford Road per the Master Street Plan and provided a temporary turn -around on Fiser Road as requested by staff. The revised preliminary plat also includes general notes indicating a grading permit will be sought prior to development of the proposed lots and storm water detention facilities will be provided as lots are developed. The proposal includes the subdivision of 15.4 acres of 1-2, Light Industrial zoned property into seven (7) lots and two (2) tract. The proposal includes the placement of a 50-foot building line adjacent to Fiser Road and a minimum lot area more than adequate to meet the typical 14,000 square foot minimum lot size requirement of the Subdivision Ordinance. The average lot size indicated is 125-feet by 190-feet or 23,750 square feet. The proposal indicates the lots will be final platted based on market demand. Staff is supportive of the applicant's phasing plan. Typically non-residential lots are final platted based on market demand and do not appear to have adversely impacted the area. 4 May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION EM NO.: 6 (Co FILE NO.: S-1521 The developer is requesting a variance for the collector street (Fiser Road) to be a minor collector street to be developed with a reduced standard. A waiver of the sidewalks along Fiser Road and a variance to allow a horizontal curve from 275-feet to 200-feet is also being requested. Staff is supportive of the applicant's requested variances. As indicated, staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The proposal includes the development of an industrially zoned subdivision with seven (7) lots and two (2) tracts with final platting based on market demand. In staffs opinion the proposal including the requested waivers and variances will not adversely impact the abutting properties. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the waiver of the required sidewalk placement along Fiser Road (Section 30-281). Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow Fiser Road to be constructed to a minor collector street (31-feet of pavement). Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a horizontal curve from 275-feet to 200-feet. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION' (MAY 11, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff presented recommendations of approval of the following waivers and variances: the waiver of the required sidewalk placement along Fiser Road (Section 30-281), the requested variance to allow Fiser Road to be constructed to a minor collector street (31-feet of pavement) and the requested variance to allow a horizontal curve from 275-feet to 200-feet. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 ITEM NO._:_6_ NAME: Fiser Subdivision Preliminary Plat 5-1521 LOCATION: located on South Shackleford Road, just South of Clearwater Drive Plannina Staff Comments: Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than April 26, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 5, 2006. Variance/Waivers: 1. A five (5) year deferral of the required street improvements to South Shackleford Road. 2. A waiver of the required sidewalk placement along Fiser Road (Section 30-281). 3. A variance to allow Fiser Road to be constructed to a minor collector street (31- feet of pavement). Public Works Conditions: 1. The proposed land use would classify Fiser Road on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Fiser Road and South Shackleford Road. 3. With the site development, provide design of streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvements to Fiser Road with the planned development. The street should be constructed to the minor commercial standard of 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb. A waiver of the sidewalk construction is supported by staff. 4. South Shackleford Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 5. With the site development, provide design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to South Shackleford Road including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. 6. A temporary 200 foot diameter cul-de-sac should be provided at end of Fiser Road. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 8. 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 plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit Item # 6 from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 10. 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 regarding streetlight requirements. 11. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection to the existing main will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Plannin_g: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #14 — the Rosedale Route. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revisedplat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. Item # 6