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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1530 StaFF AnalysisITEM NO.: 3. NAME: Arkansas Realtors Association Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on Executive Center Drive, West of Centerview Drive Plannina Staff Comments: S-1530 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 July 19, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than July 28, 2006. Variance/Waivers: A variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. Public Works Conditions: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 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 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. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. A shared access driveway with the property to the west should be provided. Lots 1 and 2 should take access from this shared access easement. 6. A 15 foot drainage easement should be provided between Lots 1 and 2. 7. 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. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: Center -Point Energy: SBC: Item # 3 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 2. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. 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, July 19, 2006. Item # 3 August 3, 2006 ITEM NO.: 3. S-1530 NAME: Arkansas Realtors Association Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on Executive Center Drive, West of Centerview Drive DEVELOPER: Arkansas Realtors Association 1701 Centerview Drive, Suite 201 Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 4.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: 0-3, General Office District PANNING DISTRICT- 11 — 1-430 CENSUS TRACT: 24.04 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage (Section 31-231). A. PROPOSAL: The property contains 4.5 acres. The developer is proposing to subdivide the property into two (2) lots. The rear lot will require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. According to the applicant the property has an extreme depth relative to the width and an existing draw running through the property provides a natural lot line. Access to the lot will be provided from a common access easement located along the eastern perimeter of Lot 1. Lots 1 and 2 will share and maintain the cost of the driveway. Lot 2 will be developed as an office building for the Arkansas Realtors Association. Lot 1 will be held for future development. August 3, 2006 ITEM NO.3 (CONT) _ FILE NO.:S-1530 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is tree covered as is the property to the east. To the south of the site is a large office building. To the west of the site are two additional office buildings. Centerview Drive is constructed to Master Street Plan standard. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. The Gibralter Height/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association, the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, the Sandpiper Neighborhood Association and all abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 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 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. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. A shared access driveway with the property to the west should be provided. Lots 1 and 2 should take access from this shared access easement. 6. A 15 foot drainage easement should be provided between Lots 1 and 2. 7. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. August 3, 2006 ITEM NO.3 CONT FILE NO.:S-1530 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 2. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planninq: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning, Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 3, 2006) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Ron Tabor were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed subdivision indicated there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the driveway should be relocated to allow a shared driveway with the property to the west. Mr. Tabor stated this was not an option since the property to the west was developed and their driveway was in place. Staff stated the ordinance required minimum separations for driveway placement. Staff stated the driveway width needed to be 60 feet and 31 feet of paving. Staff also stated drives were to be 125 feet from property lines and 250 feet between the drives. Mr. Tabor stated the drive proposed was only 26 feet and questioned if a variance could be sought. Mr. Tabor stated only 65 percent of the site was developable due to topography. He stated the site would not develop with an intense development generating a great deal of traffic. Mr. White stated he would review the separation issue and get back with staff. 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. 3 August 3, 2006 I1901►ViIhiIN RY(GZi: H. ANALYSIS - FILE NO.:S-1530 The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the July 13, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has relocated the driveway to the eastern property line to reduce potential conflicts with the existing drive located to the west. The drive has also been indicated as a 60-foot access and utility easement with 31-feet of pavement to meet a minor commercial street standard per the Master Street Plan. The rear lot will require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31- 231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. Access to the lot will be provided from a common access easement located along the eastern perimeter of Lot 1 and Lots 1 and 2 will share the maintenance cost of the driveway. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is currently zoned 0-3, General Office District and contains a total of 4.5 acres. The average lot size proposed is 2.26 acres with a minimum lot size of 1.975 acres. Staff does not feel the requested variance to allow the development of a lot without public street frontage will adversely impact the adjoining properties. 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 as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (August 3, 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 above agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. 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 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 recusal (Commissioner Jeff Yates). 4 ITEM NO.: S-1530 NAME: Arkansas Realtors Association Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on Executive Center Drive, West of Centerview Drive EVELOPER: Arkansas Realtors Association 1701 Centerview Drive, Suite 201 Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 4.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: 0-3, General Office District PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 —1-430 CENSUS TRACT: 24.04 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage (Section 31-231). The property contains 4.5 acres. The developer is proposing to subdivide the property into two (2) lots. The rear lot will require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. According to the applicant the property has an extreme depth relative to the width and an existing draw running through the property provides a natural lot line. Access to the lot will be provided from a common access easement located along the eastern perimeter of Lot 1. Lots 1 and 2 will share and maintain the cost of the driveway. Lot 2 will be developed as an office building for the Arkansas Realtors Association. Lot 1 will be held for future development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is tree covered as is the property to the east. To the south of the site is a large office building. To the west of the site are two additional office buildings. Centerview Drive is constructed to Master Street Plan standard. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. The Gibralter Height/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association, the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, the Sandpiper Neighborhood Association and all abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 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 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. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. A shared access driveway with the property to the west should be provided. Lots 1 and 2 should take access from this shared access easement. 6. A 15 foot drainage easement should be provided between Lots 1 and 2. 7. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the F. L required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 2. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. 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: (AUGUST 3, 2006) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Ron Tabor were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed subdivision indicated there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the driveway should be relocated to allow a shared driveway with the property to the west. Mr. Tabor stated this was not an option since the property to the west was developed and their driveway was in place. Staff stated the ordinance required minimum separations for driveway placement. Staff stated the driveway width needed to be 60 feet and 31 feet of paving. Staff also stated drives were to be 125 feet from property lines and 250 feet between the drives. Mr. Tabor stated the drive proposed was only 26 feet and questioned if a variance could be sought. Mr. Tabor stated only 65 percent of the site was developable due to topography. He stated the site would not develop with an intense development generating a great deal of traffic. Mr. White stated he would review the separation issue and get back with staff. 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the July 13, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has relocated the driveway to the eastern property line to reduce potential conflicts with the existing drive located to the west. The drive has also been indicated as a 60-foot access and utility easement with 31-feet of pavement to meet a minor commercial street standard per the Master Street Plan. The rear lot will require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31- 231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. Access to the lot will be provided from a common access easement located along the eastern perimeter of Lot 1 and Lots 1 and 2 will share the maintenance cost of the d riveway. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is currently zoned 0-3, General Office District and contains a total of 4.5 acres. The average lot size proposed is 2.26 acres with a minimum lot size of 1.975 acres. Staff does not feel the requested variance to allow the development of a lot without public street frontage will adversely impact the adjoining properties. 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 as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (August 3, 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 above agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. 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 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 recusal (Commissioner Jeff Yates).