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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1535 Staff AnalysisSeptember 14, 2006 S-1535 NAME: Martin Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 8819 Pinnacle Valley Road DEVELOPER: Latina Martin 14 Pinnacle Valley View, Apt. 14 Little Rock, AR 72223 FNGINFFR- Civil Design, Inc. 15104 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 6.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 — River Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for Tract 1 (Section 31- 232(b)). A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is proposing the subdivision of this six (6) acre tract into two (2) single-family residential tracts or lots. Tract 1 will contain two acres and Tract 2 four acres. Tract 1 will require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 31-232(b)) to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio. The applicant has indicated the dedication of right-of-way along Pinnacle Valley Road per the Master Street Plan. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located along Pinnacle Valley Road just south of Maumelle State Park. Pinnacle Valley Road is an unimproved roadway with open ditches for drainage. There are a number of residential uses located in the area and there is a riding arena located across Pinnacle Valley Road from this site. The area is zoned primarily AF and R-2 with a small site zoned C-1 located at the September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5. E. S-1535 intersection of Beck Road and Pinnacle Valley Road. The commercially zoned site is currently vacant. 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 Pinnacle Neighborhood Association and River Valley Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Pinnacle Valley 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 for the entire approximately 450 feet of frontage. 2. Contact Pulaski County Planning Department pertaining to floodplain regulations for development in the floodplain. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide approval from the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the proposed septic system. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Eneray: 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Outside the service boundary. Provide written approval from the area Volunteer Fire Department indicating their knowledge of the proposed development and their ability to serve the proposed development. County Planning: 1. Floodplain development permit is required from Pulaski County Planning. 2. Revise the proposed subdivision name to avoid duplication. 3. A driveway permit is required from Pulaski County Road and Bridge. 4. Contact Pulaski County Planning at 340-8260 for additional information. 2 September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISIO ITEM NO.: 5. S-1535 CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff stated the right-of-way dedication would be required along the entirety of the proposed plat area. Staff also stated a 35-foot front building line would be required along Pinnacle Valley Road. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the developers should contact Pulaski County Planning concerning development in the floodplain. Pulaski County Planning comments were addressed. Staff stated floodplain and driveway permits would be required prior to construction. Staff also requested the applicant change the name of the proposed subdivision to avoid duplication. 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 plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 24, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the right-of-way dedication for Pinnacle Valley Road (45-feet from centerline) along the entirety of the plat area. The revised plat also indicates a 35-foot front building line along Pinnacle Valley Road as required by the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 31-256(2)). The applicant has indicated the name of the Subdivision will be changed prior to final platting. The plat as proposed will create a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio. Section 31-232(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance states no residential lot shall be more than three times as deep as it is wide, except lots approved abutting a freeway, expressway or occupied mainline railroad right-of-way. The depth to width ratio as proposed is 4.5 to 1 resulting in an increased ratio. Staff is supportive of the request. As proposed the subdivision will create two lots for single-family development. A home will be constructed immediately on Tract 1 and Tract 2 will be held for future development. To staff's knowledge 3 September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5. FILE NO.:S-153 there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the creation of the second residential tract will have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. I. 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 to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for Tract 1. 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 requested variance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for proposed Tract 1. 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. 4 ITEM NO.: 5. NAME: Martin Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 8819 Pinnacle Valley Road S-1535 Planning Staff Comments- 1 . The right-of-way dedication should be provided along the frontage of each of the indicated tracts. 2. A minimum of a 35-foot building line is required along the street frontage for the indicated tracts. 3. Provide the average size of the lots in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 4. Provide the zoning classification of the proposed plat area in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. Variance/Waivers: A variance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for Tract 1 (Section 31-232(b)). Public Works Conditions: 1. Pinnacle Valley 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 for the entire approximately 450 feet of frontage. 2. Contact Pulaski County Planning Department pertaining to floodplain regulations for development in the floodplain. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide approval from the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the proposed septic system. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Outside the service boundary. Provide written approval from the area Volunteer Fire Department indicating their knowledge of the proposed development and their ability to serve the proposed development. Item # 5 County Planning: 1. Floodplain development permit is required from Pulaski County Planning. 2. Revise the proposed subdivision name to avoid duplication. 3. A driveway permit is required from Pulaski County Road and Bridge. 4. Contact Pulaski County Planning at 340-8260 for additional information. 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, August 30, 2006. Item # 5 1535 NAME: Martin Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located at 8819 Pinnacle Valley Road DEVELOPER: Latina Martin 14 Pinnacle Valley View, Apt. 14 Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: Civil Design, Inc. 15104 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 6.0 acres CURRENT ZONING LANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 R-2, Single-family 1 — River Mountain 42.05 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF 1. A variance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for Tract 1 (Section 31- 232(b)). A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing the subdivision of this six (6) acre tract into two (2) single- family residential tracts or lots. Tract 1 will contain two acres and Tract 2 four acres. Tract 1 will require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 31-232(b)) to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio. The applicant has indicated the dedication of right-of-way along Pinnacle Valley Road per the Master Street Plan. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located along Pinnacle Valley Road just south of Maumelle State Park. Pinnacle Valley Road is an unimproved roadway with open ditches for drainage. There are a number of residential uses located in the area and there is a riding FILE NO.: 5-1535 fCont. arena located across Pinnacle Valley Road from- this site. The area is zoned primarily AF and R-2 with a small site zoned C-1 located at the intersection of Beck Road and Pinnacle Valley Road. The commercially zoned site is currently vacant. 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 Pinnacle Neighborhood Association and River Valley Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Pinnacle Valley 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 for the entire approximately 450 feet of frontage. 2. Contact Pulaski County Planning Department pertaining to floodplain regulations for development in the floodplain. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide approval from the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the proposed septic system. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Outside the service boundary. Provide written approval from the area Volunteer Fire Department indicating their knowledge of the proposed development and their ability to serve the proposed development. County Planning- 1 . Floodplain development permit is required from Pulaski County Planning. 2. Revise the proposed subdivision name to avoid duplication. 3. A driveway permit is required from Pulaski County Road and Bridge. 4. Contact Pulaski County Planning at 340-8260 for additional information. 2 FILE NO.. S-1535 (Cont.) CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUESlTECHNICAUDESIGN- Plannina Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff stated the right-of-way dedication would be required along the entirety of the proposed plat area. Staff also stated a 35-foot front building line would be required along Pinnacle Valley Road. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the developers should contact Pulaski County Planning concerning development in the floodplain. Pulaski County Planning comments were addressed. Staff stated floodplain and driveway permits would be required prior to construction. Staff also requested the applicant change the name of the proposed subdivision to avoid duplication. 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 plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 24, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the right-of-way dedication for Pinnacle Valley Road (45-feet from centerline) along the entirety of the plat area. The revised plat also indicates a 35-foot front building line along Pinnacle Valley Road as required by the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 31-256(2)). The applicant has indicated the name of the Subdivision will be changed prior to final platting. The plat as proposed will create a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio. Section 31-232(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance states no residential lot shall be more than three times as deep as it is wide, except lots approved abutting a freeway, expressway or occupied mainline railroad right-of-way. The depth to width ratio as proposed is 4.5 to 1 resulting in an increased ratio. Staff is supportive of the request. As proposed the subdivision will create two lots for single-family development. A home will be constructed immediately on Tract 1 and Tract 2 will be held for future development. To staffs knowledge there are no 91 FILE NO.: S-1535(Cont.) outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the creation of the second residential tract will have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. 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 to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for Tract 1. 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 requested variance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for proposed Tract 1. 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. rd