HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1537 Staff AnalysisNAME: The Centre Addition Revised Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Colonel Glenn Road and 1-430
DEVELOPER:
LLFI, LLC
P.O. Box 22407
Little Rock, AR 72221
FNGINFFR-
The Holloway Firm, Inc.
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: 8.44 acres
CURRENT ZONIN
PLANNING DISTRICT
NUMBER OF LOTS: 3
C-2, Shopping Center District
11 — 1-430
CENSUS TRACT: 24.05
VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED:
FT. NEW STREET: 0
1. A variance to allow the development of lots with less than the five (5) acre minimum
lot size required for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned property.
BACKGROUND:
A preliminary plat for the subdivision of 87.137 acres zoned C-2, Shopping Center
District was approved by the Planning Commission at their March 11, 2004, Public
Hearing. The applicant intended to subdivide the site into four (4) lots to be marketed
for C-2 commercial uses. The minimum lot proposed was 225 feet by 225 feet or 1.162
acres for three lots abutting Colonel Glenn Road with the bulk of the property contained
in proposed Lot 4.
On April 22, 2004, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a revision to the
preliminary plat for the site to allow the creation of 12 lots on the 87.13 acre site. The
Commission also approved a site plan review for the area to allow the construction of
FILE NO.: S-1537 (Cont.
484,849 square feet of department stores, retail space and restaurant space and 2,546
parking spaces. The plat has expired.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST:
The applicant is proposing approval of a preliminary plat for a potion of the site.
The plat area contains 8.44 acres and three lots. The lots are proposed with
access from a new private drive extending from Colonel Glenn Road constructed
to a commercial street standard. The lots range from 1.42 acres to 3.96 acres.
The lots will be final platted based on market demand.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is vacant and tree covered, abutting 1-430 and Colonel Glenn Road.
The site slopes to the north from Colonel Glenn Road. There are a number of
non-residential uses in the area including an automobile dealership, a movie
theater, a nursing school and a strip office/showroom/warehouse development.
Further southwest of the site is a public school, Fair High School, located on
David O Dodd Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area
resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association and the Stagecoach Dodd Neighborhood Association
were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Public Works:
1. Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal
arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be
required. An additional 10 feet of dedication is required with 250 feet from
intersection.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Colonel Glenn and Brodie Creek Center.
3. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section
31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public
streets. A minimum access easement width of 60 feet is required and
street width of 36 feet from back of curb to back of curb with sidewalks on
both sides.
4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along existing
private drives in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code
and the Master Street Plan.
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FILE NO.: S-1537 (Cont.
5. With the site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Colonel
Glenn Road including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development.
6. 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. A variance is required for advanced grading
beyond the right-of-way and easements.
7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. The
detention structure is required to be located on site and not within AHTD
right-of-way.
8. 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.
9. A temporary paved cul de sac or turn around must be located at end of
proposed street.
10. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
11. 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).
12. 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.
13. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan as required per Section
29-186 (e).
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.
Enter : Approved as submitted.
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. Due to the nature of this
facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must
be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires
that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be
completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and
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approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection
Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll
Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements
for this project. Please submit two copies of the plans for the private fire line to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of private fire line. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is
required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter
connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will
apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private
fire system.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. On site fire hydrants may be
required. 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/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 additional items
necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide
the source of title of the landowner and the height of any proposed retaining
walls.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit was
required at the time of development. Staff stated any advance grading would
require approval of a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance. Staff stated
the proposed detention was located within the AHTD right-of-way and was not
acceptable. Staff stated all detention was required on the developer's property.
Staff also stated the street would require extension along the property boundary
of Lot 3 and a temporary turn -around would be required.
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.
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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 source of title of the landowner and indicated the
retaining walls will be constructed as allowed by the Land Alteration Ordinance.
The revised plat also indicates the extension of the proposed roadway and
located the detention storage outside the AHTD right-of-way.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the development of lots with less
than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned
property. The ordinance typically requires a minimum lot size of five (5) acres
except in those instances where a subdivision site plan and plat proposing
peripheral lots and multiple ownership is approved by the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission shall establish the size, orientation and access to
multiple lot C-2 development with special emphasis on interior circulation, curb
cuts and siting of physical improvements. In addition, there shall be not less than
300-feet of district frontage on at least one abutting street, whether for single or
multiple building/lot development. The lots range in size from 1.4 acres to
3.9 acres. The lots will be final platted based on market demand.
Staff is supportive of the request and the requested variance. Although, there is
a variance request to allow the development of lots with lot sizes less than the
typical minimum ordinance standard staff does not feel this will negatively 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 requested variance to allow the development
of lots with less than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center
District zoned property.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 14, 2006)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had
submitted a request on September 12, 2006, requesting the item be deferred to the
Commission's October 26, 2006, public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would
require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the time frame for the
deferral request.
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There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for the
By-law waiver. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. The
Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for
Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff increasing the overall land
area and increasing the proposed number of lots for preliminary plat approval. The
current request includes 17.613 acres within the overall tract and the creation of eight
lots and one tract containing 0.333 acres to be used as regional detention. The lots
range in size from 0.610 acres to 4.047 acres. Construction to Colonel Glenn Road will
be completed with the final platting of Lot 3 and the extension of Brodie Creek Centre
Drive is proposed to be phased with the final platting of Lots 4 — 8. Temporary
turn-arounds will be provided in the interim, as lots abutting the street are final platted.
The proposed plat also indicates the placement of proposed driveway locations for Lots
1, 2 and 3. Drives for the remaining lots will be determined at the time of final platting.
A site plan review application request for the development of Lot 3 is a separate item on
this agenda Colonel Glenn Shopping Center Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-3371-R).
As stated the property is currently zoned C-2, Shopping Center District which typically
requires a minimum lot size of five acres. The applicant is requesting a variance to
allow the development of lots with less than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2,
Shopping Center District zoned property. The ordinance typically requires a minimum
lot size of five (5) acres except in those instances where a subdivision site plan and plat
proposing peripheral lots and multiple ownership is approved by the Planning
Commission. The Planning Commission shall establish the size, orientation and access
to multiple lot C-2 development with special emphasis on interior circulation, curb cuts
and siting of physical improvements. In addition, there shall be not less than 300-feet of
district frontage on at least one abutting street, whether for single or multiple building/lot
development. The lots range in size from 0.610 acres to 4.047 acres. The lots will be
final platted based on market demand.
Staff is supportive of the request and the requested variance. Although, there is a
variance request to allow the development of lots with lot sizes less than the typical
minimum ordinance standard staff does not feel this will negatively impact the
development or the area. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding
issues associated with the request.
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.
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Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of lots
with less than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned
property.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 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 a recommendation of
approval of the requested variance to allow the development of lots with less than the
five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned property.
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.
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ITEM NO.: 7.
NAME: The Centre Addition Revised Preliminary Plat
S-1537
LOCATION: located on the Northwest corner of Colonel Glenn Road and 1-430
Planning Staff 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 source of title of the landowner in the general notes section of the
proposed preliminary plat.
3. Provide the limits of the floodplain and floodway on the proposed preliminary plat.
4. Provide a storm drainage analysis, data to be provided for all watercourses entering
and leaving the plat boundary.
5. Provide a preliminary storm drainage plan, typical ditch section is required to be
shown.
Variance/Waivers:
A variance to allow the development of lots with less than the five (5) acre
minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned property.
Public Works Conditions-
1. Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. An
additional 10 feet of dedication is required with 250 feet from intersection.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Colonel Glenn and Brodie Creek Center.
3. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207,
private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A
minimum access easement width of 60 feet is required and street width of 36 feet
from back of curb to back of curb with sidewalks on both sides.
4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along existing private
drives in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master
Street Plan.
5. With the site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Colonel Glenn Road
including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development.
6. 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. A variance is required for advanced grading beyond the right -of -
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way and easements.
7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. The detention structure is
required to be located on site and not within AHTD right-of-way.
8. 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.
9. A temporary paved cul de sac or turn around must be located at end of proposed
street.
10. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD,
District VI.
11. 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).
12. 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.
13. Provide a sketch Grading and Drainage Plan as required per Section 29-186 (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. Due to the nature of this facility,
installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA)
is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the
first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the
RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly
Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must
be sent to CAW s Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact Carroll Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project. Please submit two copies of the plans for the
private fire line to Central Arkansas Water for review. Contact Central Arkansas Water
regarding procedures for installation of private fire line. Approval of plans by the
Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is
required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s)
will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter
connections including any metered connections off the private fire system.
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Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. On site fire hydrants may be
required. 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.
Planninq 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.
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October 26, 2006
ITEM NO.. G FILE NO.: S-1537
NAME: The Centre Addition Revised Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Colonel Glenn Road and 1-430
DEVELOPER:
LLFI, LLC
P.O. Box 22407
Little Rock, AR 72221
ENGINEER:
The Holloway Firm, Inc.
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: 8.44 acres
CURRENT ZONING
PLANNING DISTRICT
CENSUS TRACT:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 3
C-2, Shopping Center District
11 —1-430
24.05
VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED:
FT. NEW STREET: 0
1. A variance to allow the development of lots with less than the five (5) acre minimum
lot size required for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned property.
BACKGROUND:
A preliminary plat for the subdivision of 87.137 acres zoned C-2, Shopping Center
District was approved by the Planning Commission at their March 11, 2004, Public
Hearing. The applicant intended to subdivide the site into four (4) lots to be marketed
for C-2 commercial uses. The minimum lot proposed was 225 feet by 225 feet or 1.162
acres for three lots abutting Colonel Glenn Road with the bulk of the property contained
in proposed Lot 4.
On April 22, 2004, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a revision to the
preliminary plat for the site to allow the creation of 12 lots on the 87.13 acre site. The
Commission also approved a site plan review for the area to allow the construction of
October 26, 2006
SUBDIVISION
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484,849 square feet of department stores, retail space and restaurant space and 2,546
parking spaces. The plat has expired.
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PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing approval of a preliminary plat for a potion of the site.
access from a new private drive extending from Colonel Glenn Road construct
The plat area contains 8.44 acres and three lots. The lots are proposed with
to a commercial street standard. The Iots ran f ed
The lots will be final platted based on market demandm 1.42 acres #0 3.96 acres.
EXISTING CONDITIONS. -
The site is vacant and tree covered, abutting 1-430 and Colonel Glenn Road.
The site slopes to the north from Colonel Glenn Road. There are a number of
non-residential uses in the area including an automobile dealership, a movie
theater, a nursing school and a strip otficelshowroom/warehouse development.
Further southwest of the site is a public school, Fair High School, located on
David O Dodd Road.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS;
As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area
resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association and the Stagecoach Dodd Neighborhood Association
were notified of the public hearing.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Public Works;
1. Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal
arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be
required. An additional 10 feet of dedication is required with 250 feet from
intersection.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Colonel Glenn and Brodie Creek Center.
3. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section
31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public
streets. A minimum access easement width of 60 feet is required and
street width of 36 feet from back of curb to back of curb with sidewalks on
both sides.
4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along existing
private drives in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code
and the Master Street Plan.
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SUBDIVISION
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5. With the site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Colonel
Glenn Road including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development.
6. 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. A variance is required for advanced grading
beyond the right-of-way and easements.
7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this properly. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. The
detention structure is required to be located on site and not within AHTD
right-of-way.
8. 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.
9. A temporary paved cul de sac or turn around must be located at end of
proposed street.
10. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
11. 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).
12. 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_
13. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan as required per Section
29-186 (e).
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTICOUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
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. Due to the nature of this
facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: G (Cont.
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be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires
that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be
completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and
approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection
Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll
Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements
for this project. Please submit two copies of the plans for the private fire line to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of private fire line. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is
required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter
connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will
apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private
fire system.
Fire De artment: Place fire hydrants per code. On site fire hydrants may be
required. 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.
1SSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN.
Planning_ Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(August 24, 2006)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff
overview of the proposed development indicating there were additionale eman
s
necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide
the source of title of the landowner and the height of any proposed retaining
walls.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit was
required at the time of development. Staff stated any advance grading would
require approval of a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance. Staff stated
the proposed detention was located within the AHTD right-of-way and was not
acceptable_ Staff stated all detention was required on the developer's property.
Staff also stated the street would require extension along the property boundary
of Lot 3 and a temporary turn -around would be required.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: G Cont. FILE NO.: S-1 537
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 source of title of the landowner and indicated the
retaining walls will be constructed as allowed by the Land Alteration Ordinance.
The revised plat also indicates the extension of the proposed roadway and
located the detention storage outside the AHT❑ right-of-way.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the development of lots with less
than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned
property. The ordinance typically requires a minimum lot size of five (5) acres
except in those instances where a subdivision site plan and plat proposing
peripheral lots and multiple ownership is approved by the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission shall establish the size, orientation and access to
multiple lot C-2 development with special emphasis on interior circulation, curb
cuts and siting of physical improvements. In addition, there shall be not less than
300-feet of district frontage on at least one abutting street, whether for single or
multiple building/lot development. The lots range in size from 1.4 acres to
3.9 acres. The lots will be final platted based on market demand.
Staff is supportive of the request and the requested variance. Although, there is
a variance request to allow the development of lots with lot sizes less than the
typical minimum ordinance standard staff does not feel this will negatively 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 requested variance to allow the development
of lots with less than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center
District zoned property.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: G (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1537
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 14, 2006)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had
submitted a request on September 12, 2006, requesting the item be deferred to the
Commission's October 26, 2006, public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would
require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the time frame for the
deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for the
By-law waiver. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. The
Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for
Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff increasing the overall land
area and increasing the proposed number of lots for preliminary plat approval. The
current request includes 17.613 acres within the overall tract and the creation of eight
lots and one tract containing 0.333 acres to be used as regional detention. The lots
range in size from 0.610 acres to 4.047 acres. Construction to Colonel Glenn Road will
be completed with the final platting of Lot 3 and the extension of Brodie Creek Centre
Drive is proposed to be phased with the final platting of Lots 4 — 8. Temporary
turn -grounds will be provided in the interim, as lots abutting the street are final platted.
The proposed plat also indicates the placement of proposed driveway locations for Lots
1, 2 and 3. Drives for the remaining lots will be determined at the time of final platting.
A site plan review application request for the development of Lot 3 is a separate item on
this agenda Colonel Glenn Shopping Center Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-3371-R).
As stated the property is currently zoned C-2, Shopping Center District which typically
requires a minimum lot size of five acres. The applicant is requesting a variance to
allow the development of lots with less than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2,
Shopping Center District zoned property. The ordinance typically requires a minimum
lot size of five (5) acres except in those instances where a subdivision site plan and plat
proposing peripheral lots and multiple ownership is approved by the Planning
Commission. The Planning Commission shall establish the size, orientation and access
to multiple lot C-2 development with special emphasis on interior circulation, curb cuts
and siting of physical improvements. In addition, there shall be not less than 300-feet of
district frontage on at least one abutting street, whether for single or multiple building/lot
development. The lots range in size from 0.610 acres to 4.047 acres. The lots will be
final platted based on market demand.
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October 26, 2006
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: G (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1
Staff is supportive of the request and the requested variance. Although, there is a
variance request to allow the development of lots with lot sizes less than the typical
minimum ordinance standard staff does not feel this will negatively impact the
development or the area. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding
issues associated with the request.
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 requested variance to allow the development of lots
with less than the five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned
property.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(OCTOBER 26, 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 a recommendation of
approval of the requested variance to allow the development of lots with less than the
five (5) acre minimum lot size for C-2, Shopping Center District zoned property.
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.
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