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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1523 Staff AnalysisJune 22, 2006 ITEM NO.: 6 NAME: Tedder Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located on Kerry Drive, North of Yarberry Lane DEVELOPER: Renaissance Homes, Inc. 9620 Rowlett Road North Little Rock, AR 72212 ENGINEER: Edwards Engineering PA 9802 Maumelle Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72113 AREA: 5.0 acres CURRENT ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 20 PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT R-2, Single-family ILE NO.: S- FT. NEW STREET: 535.27 LF 15 — Geyer Springs West 41.06 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. 0 PROPOSAL - The developer is proposing the subdivision of 5.0 acres into 20 single-family residential lots. The average lot size proposed is 0.20 acres and the minimum lot size proposed is 0.17 acres. A total of 535.27 linear feet of new residential street will serve the proposed lots. The proposal includes the placement of a 25-foot building line adjacent to the roadways and interior building setbacks consistent with R-2, Single-family zoned properties. There are no waivers or variances being requested with the development of the subdivision. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is tree covered. There are single-family homes located in the area to the south, east and west of the site. Kerry Road is narrow, unimproved road constructed of chip -seal. To the north of the site is a single-family home with June 22, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. C A FILE NO.: S-1523 vacant property located further north located within a drainage basin for a nearby creek. NEIGHBORHOOD COMME As of this writing, Staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents many indicating concern with the development and the density proposed. The Deer Meadow Neighborhood Association, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress and all abutting property owners were notified of the Public Hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS - Public Works: 1. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Kerry Drive including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. 2. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right- of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 3. A 40 foot minimum cul-de-sac radius is required (from center of cul-de-sac to back of curb). 4. Easements are required for all storm water drainage areas. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : 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. 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. 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: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. K June 22, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) F. G I County Planning: No comment. FILE NO.: S-1523 CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 1, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide the source of water and the means of wastewater disposal in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. Staff also requested the zoning classification within the proposed plat boundary and of abutting properties. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a 40-foot minimum cul-de- sac radius was required measured from the center of the cul-de-sac. Staff also stated street improvements would be required to Kerry Drive per the Master Street Plan. The applicant questioned if staff would accept a bond for the street improvements. Staff stated generally improvements were constructed at the time of subdivision development. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS. - The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff on June 7, 2006, addressing the issues raised at the June 1, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the source of water, the means of wastewater disposal and the zoning classification within and abutting the proposed plat boundary. The applicant has indicated water will be supplied from Central Arkansas Water and wastewater service will be provided from the City of Little Rock. The applicant has also indicated a minimum cul-de-sac radius as requested by staff and indicated street improvement to Kerry Drive will be constructed per the Master Street Plan requirement. - The proposed subdivision would allow 5.0 acres to be subdivided into 20 single- family residential lots. The average lot size proposed is 0.21 acres and the minimum lot size proposed is 0.17 acres. The lots have been indicated with a 3 June 22, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont. ILE NO.: S-1523 minimum lot width of 60-feet and a minimum lot depth of 140 feet. Corner lots have been indicated with a minimum lot width of 75-feet and a 25-foot building line has been placed along the street frontages as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. A total of 535.27 linear feet of new residential street will serve the proposed lots. Street improvements will also be completed abutting the proposed plat area to Kerry Drive consistent with the Master Street Plan standards. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The proposed development appears to fully comply with the minimum requirements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. It appears there are no waivers or variances being requested to allow the development of the new lots. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 22, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item indicating the applicant had submitted a request dated June 19, 2006, requesting the item be withdrawn from consideration. Staff stated the withdrawal would require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the late withdrawal request. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion of the item. A motion was made to approve the By-law waiver. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. A motion was made to approve the deferral request. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. El Page 1 of 1 James, Donna From: David Taylor [dtaylor@e-engr.com] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 10:17 AM To: James, Donna; Floriani, Vince Cc: bedwards@e-engr.com; renaissancehomes1@sbcglobal.net Subject: Tedder Subdivision Application - File No S-1523 Item #6 Donna, As I explained on the phone, a group of neighbors from the Kerry Drive area are purchasing the 5.0 acres currently proposed for the Tedder Subdivision. Therefore, Edwards Engineering P.A., as agent for Renaissance Homes, LLC, is requesting that our subdivision application be withdrawn without prejudice. Neither Edwards nor Renaissance Homes will have a representative at the June 22, 2006 Little Rock Planning Commission public hearing. I want to thank you for the time that you and Vince spent assisting us on this application. We do look forward to working with your office on future projects. Thanks, Dave David Neal Taylor Edwards Engineering, P.A. 9802 Maumelle Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72113 (501)-219-2808 (501)-219-2809 (F) dtaylor@a-engr.com 6/19/2006 ITEM NO.: 6. NAME: Tedder Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on Kerry Drive, North of Yarberry Lane Plannina Staff Comments: S-1523 1. 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 June 7, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than June 16, 2006. 2. Provide the source of water in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Provide the means of wastewater disposal in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 4-_ Provide a storm drainage analysis for the proposed plat boundary. --5____Provide a preliminary storm drainage plan for the proposed plat area. 6. Provide the zoning classification within and abutting the proposed plat area. Variance/Waivers: Public Works Conditions: 1. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Kerry Drive including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. 2. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 3. A 40 foot minimum cul-de-sac radius is required (from center of cul-de-sac to back of curb). 4. Easements are required for all storm water drainage areas. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. 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. Item # 6 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. 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: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Item # 6