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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1545 Staff AnalysisNovember 9, 2006 ITEM NO.: E NAME: Nettles Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located on Isbell Lane DEVELOPER: Jim and Shirley Nettles 15080 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: Civil Design, Inc. 15104 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223 9I11:80156 mas] AREA: 3 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 Lots & 2 Tracts FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT: R-2, Single-family 1 — River Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The purpose of the request is to split an existing tract containing approximately 3 acres of residentially zoned property into two (2) single-family residential lots and two tracts. The two tracts are proposed for dedication to the Corp of Engineers. Central Arkansas Water and an existing septic tank system will provide water and wastewater services, respectively. Lot 1 contains the existing residence and is proposed to contain approximately 1.442 acres and Lot 2 is currently undeveloped and is proposed to contain 1.035 acres. Tract 1 is proposed containing 0.248 acres and Tract 2 containing 0.285 acres The site is located outside the City limits but within the City's Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. k1 November 9, 2006 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1545 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing single-family home located on the banks of the Arkansas River. There is an existing dock located behind the home proposed for removal. There are single-family homes located along County Farm Road and Isbell Lane. A plat for this area was recently approved by the Commission to allow the creation of ten new homes sites to the east. A new home has been constructed just east of this site on one of the approved lots. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area property owners. All abutting property owners, the River Valley Neighborhood Association and the Pinnacle Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Property is within the floodway of the Arkansas River. Contact Pulaski County Planning Department for information pertaining to construction in the floodway. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Easement required on this property for future Little Rock Wastewater Utility Sewer Main. The site is located outside the service boundary. Provide the means of the proposed wastewater collection and treatment with approval from the appropriate State or County agency. 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: Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Maintain a minimum paved access of 20-feet. 2 ,� November 9, 2006 ITEM NO.: E (Cont. _ FILE NO.: S-1545 County Planning: 1. Submit a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the property. This study must be sufficient to support a No-Rise/No-Adverse Impact statement and include the recent development of Two Rivers Harbor. Submit the study no later than October 20, 2006. 2. A floodplain development permit form Pulaski County Planning is required for any construction on this site in addition to the required study. 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: (October 5, 2006) Mr. James Dreher was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed subdivision indicating there were outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff requested the applicant provide the correct location of the site on the vicinity map, the front setback line and the source of title in the general notes section of the plat. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the property was located within the floodway of the Arkansas River. Staff stated approval from Pulaski County Planning would be required prior to final approval. Pulaski County Planning Comments were addressed. Staff stated a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the property was required prior to approval. Staff stated the study should be sufficient to support a no-rise/no-impact statement and include the recent development of Two Rivers Harbor Subdivision. Staff also noted a floodplain development permit from Pulaski County Planning was required prior to any construction on the site. 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 October 5, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has redrawn the plat to remove the variance request indicating two tracts along 3 f November 9, 2006 ITEM FILE NO.: S-1545 the northern perimeter of the site. A note on the plat indicates the tracts will be dedicated to the Corp of Engineers. The purpose of the request is to split an existing tract containing approximately 3 acres of residentially zoned property into two (2) single-family residential lots and two tracts. Lot 1 is proposed to contain approximately 1.442 acres and Lot 2 is proposed to contain 1.035 acres. Tract 1 is proposed to contain 0.248 acres and Tract 2 0.285 acres. Central Arkansas Water and an existing septic tank system will provide water and wastewater services, respectively. The site is located outside the City limits but within the City's Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. The applicant has not provided a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for the property. Staff feels this issue should be addressed prior to the approval of the plat. The plat indicates a note stating no development will occur on Lot 2 until the property owner obtains a no rise certificate for the proposed improvements in accordance with applicable law. Staff does not feel this is sufficient and the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis should be completed prior to approval of the lot split. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS - Staff recommends the applicant provide a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the property prior to action by the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation the applicant provide a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the property and gain written approval from the Pulaski County Planning Department prior to action by the Commission. There was no further discussion of the item. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item indicating the applicant had provided the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to Pulaski County and staff had received written approval from the County accepting the findings of the study. Staff presented a 4 V November 9, 2006 ITEM NO.: E (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1545 recommendation of approval of the proposed lot split subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F and the agenda staff report. 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 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. ITEM NO.: 6. NAME: Nettles Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on Isbell Lane Planning Staff Comments: S-1545 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 October 11, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than October 20, 2006. 2. Provide the source of title in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Correct the location of the site on the vicinity map. 4. Provide the front setback line on the proposed preliminary plat. 5. Provide written approval from Pulaski County for the allowance of the creation of this second lot from the existing tract. 6. Provide the means of wastewater disposal. Variance/Waivers: 1. A variance to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio. [Section 31-232(b)] Public Works Conditions: 1. Property is within the floodway of the Arkansas River. Contact Pulaski County Planning Department for information pertaining to construction in the floodway. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Easement required on this property for future Little Rock Wastewater Utility Sewer Main. Outside the service boundary. Provide the means of the proposed wastewater collection and treatment with approval from the appropriate State or County agency. 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: Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Item # 6 Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Maintain a minimum paved access of 20-feet. County Planning: 1. Submit a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the property. This study must be sufficient to support a No-Rise/No-Adverse Impact statement and include the recent development of Two Rivers Harbor. Submit the study no later than October 20, 2006. 2. A floodplain development permit form Pulaski County Planning is required for any construction on this site in addition to the required study. 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, October 11, 2006. 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