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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1536 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 6. NAME: Sarah -Grace Subdivision Preliminary Plat S-1536 LOCATION: located on the North 1-30 Frontage Road, just West of Chicot Road Plannin Sg taff Comments: 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 August 30, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 6, 2006. 2. Provide the name/address and source of title of the landowner in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Provide the source of water and the means of wastewater disposal in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 4. Provide the zoning classification of the plat area and of abutting properties on the proposed plat drawing. 5. Provide a phasing plan, if applicable, in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. Variance/Waivers: A variance to allow reduced lot widths. Public Works Conditions: 1. The proposed land use would classify Benanna Street 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 Benanna Street and the 1-30 Frontage Road. 3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. Due to the history of flooding in this area, the site does not qualify for in -lieu payment. 7. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8- 283 prior to construction. 8. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide access Item # 6 easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. 9. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of 1 foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. 10. Show the limits of the 100 year floodplain. 11. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 12. 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. 13. 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. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. 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. A water main extension will be required to serve this property, including significant off site facilities. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) 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 not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Plannina 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, August 30, 2006. Item 4 6 September 14, 2006 EM NO.: 6. NAME: Sarah -Grace Subdivision Preliminary Plat S-1536 LOCATION: located on the North 1-30 Frontage Road, just West of Chicot Road DEVELOPER: Bird and Bear Enterprises, Inc. Attn. Bob Humbard 3524 Terminix Drive Little Rock, AR 72206 ENGINEER: Rohn Drye 4201 Glenmere North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 5.85 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 6 FT. NEW STREET: 350 LF CURRENT ZONING: C-4, Open Display District PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 — Geyer Springs West CENSUS TRACT: 20.01 VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A waiver of the required sidewalk placement along Benanna Street. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The proposal includes the development of two parcels of property currently zoned C-4, Open Display District which contains 5.85 acres. The developers are proposing the subdivision of this area to allow the creation of a small business park containing six lots. The proposal includes the construction of a short cul-de- sac street, 350-linear feet, constructed to commercial street standard. The proposal includes a waiver request for the sidewalk placement along Benanna Street. The lots are proposed to contain 0.85 acres to 1.23 acres with an average lot size of 0.975 acres. A portion of the plat area is located within the floodway. This area has been indicated as a separate tract which will be dedicated to the City. September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (CONT) S-1536 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is heavily wooded and zoned C-4, General Commercial District. There is an OS zoned strip located to the west of the site along a creek/drainage channel. To the east of the site is a mini -warehouse development and north of the site is an apartment complex. South of the site is 1-30 and across the freeway are a number of non-residential uses including a hotel, nightclub and office warehouse activities. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident concerning the proposed platting request. All abutting property owners, the Town and Country Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. The proposed land use would classify Benanna Street 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 Benanna Street and the 1-30 Frontage Road. 3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. Due to the history of flooding in this area, the site does not qualify for in -lieu payment. 7. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 8. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. 9. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of 1 foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. 10. Show the limits of the 100 year floodplain. 11. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from K, September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (CO 6251 %1;1 AHTD, District VI. 12. 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. 13. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. 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. A water main extension will be required to serve this property, including significant off site facilities. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) 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 not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN- Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006) 3 September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (CON S-1536 The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed plat indicating there were a few outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff stated the minimum lot width at the building line for C-4 zoned property was 100-feet. Staff stated if the plat did not meet this minimum requirement a variance would be required. Staff also requested the applicant provide the zoning classification within the proposed plat area and of abutting properties. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit would be required prior to development. Staff also stated minimum floor elevations were required to be shown on the plat. Staff stated a 20-foot radial dedication was required at the intersection of the new street and the 1-30 Frontage Road. Staff stated the new street should be constructed to commercial street standard or a minimum right-of-way of 60-feet. Staff stated detention storage would be required for the proposed subdivision. The applicant stated detention would be provided on a lot by lot basis. Staff stated detention would be required for the roadway. The applicant indicated detention would be provided for the roadway as requested. The applicant indicated a waiver of the required sidewalk placement was being requested. Staff stated they were supportive of the waiver request. 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 August 24, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the zoning classification within the plat area as well as of abutting properties. The applicant has also indicated all the lots containing a minimum lot width of 100-feet at the building line as required by minimum ordinance standards. A 45-foot building line has been indicated on the proposed plat along the 1-30 Frontage Road and along Benanna Street as typically required by minimum ordinance standards. The revised plat also indicates a 20-foot radial dedication and storm water detention for the proposed roadway. The individual lots will provide detention as each lot is developed. The proposal includes the construction of a short cul-de-sac street, 350-linear feet, constructed to commercial street standard. The proposal includes a waiver request of the sidewalk placement along Benanna Street. Staff is supportive of this waiver request. The street is a short commercial street and there are no sidewalks in place along the 1-30 Frontage Road. 4 September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION TEM NO.: 6 (CON FILE NO.: S-1536 The lots are proposed to contain 0.85 acres to 1.23 acres with an average lot size of 0.975 acres. The typical minimum lot size for sites zoned C-4, Open Display District is 10,000 square feet. The indicated lot sizes are more than adequate to meet this typical minimum ordinance standard. A minimum floor elevation of has been indicated on the plat as requested by staff. A portion of the plat area is located within the floodway. This area has been indicated as a separate tract which will be dedicated to the City. The plan also indicates the placement of a 25-foot access easement located along the western perimeter to allow the City access to the floodway as required by City ordinance. Staff is supportive of the request. The proposal is to allow the subdivision of the site to allow the creation of a small business park containing six lots all meeting typical minimum ordinance standards with regard to lot size, building setback and lot widths. Although the proposal includes a waiver of the required sidewalk placement along Benanna Street staff does not feel this will adversely impact the development or the area. 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 agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the waiver request for sidewalk placement along Benanna Street. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 14, 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 waiver request for sidewalk placement along Benanna Street. 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. 61