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NAME: The Orchards at Mabelvale Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: located at 9501 Mabelvale Pike
Planning Staff Comments:
S-1649
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 February 10, 2010. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 19, 2010.
2. Provide the name/address and source of title of the landowner in the general notes
section of the proposed preliminary plat.
3. Provide a note concerning any existing covenants or any proposed open space
within the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat.
4. Remove the notes indicating setbacks except for setbacks adjacent to the public
street and the proposed new public street.
5. Provide the street name of the proposed new street.
6. Verify the note indicating a total of 490.55 liner feet of new street construction.
7. As per the Subdivision Ordinance Section 31-202(d) - In the case of temporary
dead-end streets, which are stub streets designed, to provide future connection with
unsubdivided adjacent areas, the developer shall at his expense provide an
information sign with content and size to be determined by the city department
designated by the city manager. It is the purpose of this sign to convey to adjacent
owners and street users information as to continuation of the street and its intended
classification. The initial erection of the sign and permanent maintenance will be the
responsibility of the city.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Mabelvale Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A
dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Mabelvale
Pike and the proposed new street.
3. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to Mabelvale Pike including 5-
foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be
located 29.5 feet from the existing centerline.
4. With site development, provide the design of the new street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct street improvements to the proposed Richsmith Lane
including 5-foot sidewalks on both sides with the planned development. The street
should be 36 feet in width with a 60 foot right-of-way.
5. 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. Other than residential
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subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior
to the start of construction. Is a variance being requested to advance grade the
future phases?
6. 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) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Sufficient detention should
be provided to not overwhelm the 24-inch diameter pipe under Mabelvale Pike at
time of full development.
8. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted and provided to staff on the
basis of existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff
with and without the proposed development. Mabelvale Pike has flooded at this
location during a 5-year storm event. If the proposed development will increase
downstream flooding conditions, a remedy should be provided.
9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
10. At the time of construction of the proposed street, a temporary gravel turn around
should be provided at the end of the proposed street.
11. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering (501) 379-1813 (Steve
Philpott) for more information.
12. Redesign the entry and resubmit. Include design vehicle and tracking to insure
vehicles can access the facility. As designed, the entry will not accommodate an SU
vehicle. Fire access requires 20-foot clear entry. If additional information is needed,
contact Bill Henry, Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1816 for assistance.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for this project. A
Capacity Analysis will be required. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional
information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : 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. Please submit plans for water facilities to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. 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. 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
Item # 2.
Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). A Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in
addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered
connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of
an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) 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 the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: Gate access must be a minimum of 20-feet in width. Fire
hydrants will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional
information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Plannina Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised_plat/p_lan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Item # 2.
April 8, 2010
ITEM NO.: A
NAME: The Orchards at Mabelvale Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Located at 9501 Mabelvale Pike
DEVELOPER. -
Garth Development, LLC
Robert Garth
6929 JFK Boulevard
Sherwood, AR 72116-5339
ENGINEER:
The Holloway Firm
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: 20.0 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT:
FILE NO.: S-1
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 650 LF
C-3, General Commercial District and R-2, Single-family
15 — Geyer Springs West
41.05
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. A variance from Section 29-186 (c) and (d) of the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to
allow grading portions of Lot 4 with the development of Lot 3.
2. A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the driveway located on Lot 3 to
be located nearer the property line than typically allowed on a commercial street.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The request is to allow four (4) lots to be created from a 20± acre parcel located
at 9501 Mabelvale Pike. The property is currently zoned C-3, General
Commercial District and R-2, Single-family District. Lots 1 and 2 are proposed
containing 1.018 acres and 1.226 acres and are located adjacent to Mabelvale
Pike. Lot 3 is proposed containing 2.705 acres and the remaining 13.38 acres is
indicated in Lot 4. The proposed plat indicates a new commercial street (60-foot
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right of way) extending along Lot 2's southern boundary to the east to provide
future public street access to Lots 3 and 4.
Lot 3 is proposed for immediate development (as a separate item on this agenda
Z-8519). Lots 1 and 2 are proposed for future development as a commercial
use. There are no immediate plans for the development of Lot 4. The developer
has indicated when future development plans are secured a revision to the plat
for Lot 4 will be sought to clearly define the land area distribution for any
additional future lots.
The request includes a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to
allow grading of a portion of proposed Lot 4 with the development of Lot 3. The
request also includes a variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the
driveway located on Lot 3 to be located nearer the property line than typically
allowed on a commercial street.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site has a number of large trees located on the lot proposed for development
and within the area proposed for future development there is a significant number
of trees. In the area there are a number of uses including commercial, residential
and industrial type uses. To the north of the proposed plat area is a big box
retailer, Home Depot. North of the site are two single-family structures and south
of the site is a single-family structure. All About Tires and Brakes is located north
of the site fronting Mabelvale Pike. West of the site is Arkansas Signs and
Barricade located on Davmar Drive.
Mabelvale Pike is a two lane road �A
improvements have been completed c
redeveloped located to the north. The
sidewalk.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
:h open ditches for drainage. Street
i a number of properties which have
improvements include curb, gutter and
As of this writing, staff has received a number of phone calls from area residents
requesting additional information. All abutting property owners, the Mavis Circle
and the Pinedale Neighborhood Associations and Southwest Little Rock United
for Progress were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Mabelvale Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A
dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
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2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Mabelvale Pike and the proposed new street.
3. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Mabelvale Pike
including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of
curb should be located 29.5 feet from the existing centerline.
4. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct street improvement to the proposed
Richsmith Lane including 5-foot sidewalk on both sides of the street with the
planned development. The street should be 36 feet in width with a 60 foot
right-of-way.
5. 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. Other
than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be
submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. A variance must
be requested to advance grade portions of Lot 4 at the time construction
begins on Lot 3.
6. 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) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Sufficient
detention should be provided to not exceed the capacity of the 24 inch
diameter pipe under Mabelvale Pike during a 25 year storm event based on
the condition of full development of the subdivision.
8. Mabelvale Pike becomes flooded today at this location during a 5 year
storm event. If the proposed development will increase downstream
flooding conditions, a remedy should be provided. Stormwater flows have
been provided from the detention pond during a 25 year storm event.
Provide drainage calculation that shows the 24 inch diameter pipe under
Mabelvale Pike has the capacity to pass the proposed development and all
other off site flows to the pipe during the 25 year storm event. The total
capacity of the 24 inch diameter pipe should be considered when designing
the detained flow from the detention pond.
9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
10. At the time of construction of the proposed street, a temporary gravel turn
around must be provided with a 40 foot radius or a 20 foot by 80 foot
hammerhead at the end of the proposed street.
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11. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide
plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior
to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813
(Steve Philpott) for more information.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Enter : No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : 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. Please submit plans for water
facilities to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required
after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures
for installation of water facilities. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water,
the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
Department is required. 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. A main extension will be needed to
provide water service to the back of this property. 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 Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of
this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow
preventer assembly (RPZ) 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 the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
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ITEM NO.: A {Conti ___ FILE
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
F. ISS U ESITECH N I CAUD ES IGN:
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Planning Division: No comment.
Landsca e: No comment.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
S-1649
(February 4, 2010)
Mr. Mark Redder of the Holloway Firm was present representing the request.
Staff presented an overview of the proposed preliminary plat stating there were
two (2) items associated with the property on the current agenda. Staff stated in
addition to the preliminary plat request there was a rezoning request from C-3,
General Commercial District to PD-R to allow the development of a portion of the
property with elderly housing. Staff stated there were a few outstanding issues
associated with the proposed preliminary plat. Staff requested Mr. Redder
remove the setbacks indicated on the side and rear property lines. Staff also
requested the source of title and the name and address of the owner be included
in the general notes section of the proposed plat. Staff addressed concerns
related to the PD-R requesting a note be included on the site plan noting the age
requirement of the residents of the proposed development. Staff also requested
a note indicating limits on the hours of service of the dumpster, the responsible
party for maintenance of Tracts A and B and a note indicating the total height of
the proposed building.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated right of way dedication
and street improvements were required on Mabelvale Pike and the proposed
new street. Staff also questioned if advanced grading was being requested for
the future phase of the development. Staff stated an evaluation was required for
the site to determine if runoff from the site based on the current development
state and with the proposed new development state to determine if there was any
downstream flooding potential. Staff stated the entrance should be redesigned to
allow for an SU vehicle. Staff stated any questions concerning the entrance
design should be directed to Traffic Engineering.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a land use buffer of
26-feet in width and screening was required along the northern perimeter of the
site where adjacent to the residentially zoned property. Staff stated prior to the
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issuance of a building permit a landscape plan stamped with the seal of a
registered landscape architect would be required. Staff stated the City Beautiful
Commission recommended preserving as many on -site trees as feasible.
Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 18, 2010)
The item was revisited by the Subdivision Committee at their March 18, 2010,
committee meeting. Mr. Mark Redder of the Holloway Firm was present
representing the request. Staff stated the applicant had made substantial
revisions to the proposal and they felt the Committee should review the request
once again. Staff stated the developer was no longer indicating the PRD request
adjacent to Mabelvale Pike. Staff stated adjacent to Mabelvale Pike the
developer was now indicating two (2) lots for future commercial development.
Staff stated a new street would be constructed along the southern perimeter of
proposed Lot 2 to provide access to the eastern lots. Staff stated proposed Lot 3
was now indicated with the development of 48 units of elderly housing. Staff
stated Lot 4 was indicated for future development.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the drive along the
eastern perimeter did not comply with the typical ordinance standards for
driveway spacing. Mr. Redder stated the developer desired to maintain the drive
in this location because a sister project would be developed on the property
immediately east of the proposed development area. Mr. Redder stated with the
drive as proposed the two developments could share the access eliminating the
need for an additional curb cut on the future street.
Public Works staff questioned the location of the proposed stormwater detention.
Mr. Redder stated detention would be provided along the northern perimeter of
the site. Staff questioned if advanced grading was being requested. Mr. Redder
stated the request did include a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to
allow grading of a portion of proposed Lot 4 with the development of Lot 3.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the areas set aside for
buffers appeared to meet the minimum standards of the buffer ordinance. Staff
stated an automatic irrigation system would be required to water landscaped
areas at the time of development. Staff stated a landscape plan stamped with
the seal of a registered landscape architect would be required at the time of
building permit.
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Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
Mr. Redder submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing the issues
raised at the February 4, 2010 and March 18, 2010, Subdivision Committee
meetings. The revised plat indicates the location for the proposed stormwater
detention facilities, removed the setbacks from the proposed plat drawing and
indicated within the Bill of Assurance there will be a provision for maintenance of
Tracts A and B. A note on the proposed PRD request indicates the maximum
building height, limits the dumpster service to daylight hours and indicates the
residential portion of the development will be age restricted to persons 55 years
plus.
The proposed preliminary plat request is to allow four (4) lots to be created from
a 20± acre parcel. The property is currently zoned C-3, General Commercial
District and R-2, Single-family District. A request to rezone the R-2, Single-family
zoned portion of the property is scheduled for consideration by the Commission
at their April 22, 2010, public hearing.
Lots 1 and 2 are proposed containing 1.018 acres and 1.226 acres and are
located adjacent to Mabelvale Pike. The R-2, Single-family zoned property is
contained within proposed Lot 1. Lot 3 is proposed containing 2.705 acres and
the remaining 13.38 acres is indicated in Lot 4. The proposed plat indicates a
new commercial street (60-foot right of way) extending along Lot 2's southern
boundary to the east 650 linear feet to provide future public street access to Lots
3and 4.
Lot 3 is proposed for immediate development (as a separate item on this agenda
Z-8519) as an elderly housing development. There are no immediate plans for
development of the remaining area. Lots 1, 2 and 4 are proposed for future
development with C-3, General Commercial District uses.
The request includes a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to
allow grading of a portion of proposed Lot 4 with the development of Lot 3. The
developer has indicated there is fill material located on proposed Lot 4 that will
be used to raise the grade of proposed Lot 3. The developer has indicated the
approval of the variance request will eliminate the need for hauling of materials
on City streets at the time of development of these lots individually.
The request also includes a variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow
the driveway located on Lot 3 to be located nearer the property line than typically
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allowed on a commercial street. The proposed plat indicates the driveway as a
65-foot shared access easement. The drive will be utilized by the property to the
east when it is developed to limit the number of curb cuts along the proposed
new street.
Staff is supportive of the requests and the associated variances. To staff's
knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing
associated with the request. The proposed plat appears to meet the intent of the
various City ordinances. Staff does not feel the variance to allow advanced
grading or the variance to allow the drive to be located nearer the property line
than typically allowed per the Master Street Plan or the Subdivision Ordinance
will significantly impact the development or the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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 variance request from Section 29-186 (c) and
(d) of the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading portions of Lot 4 with
the development of Lot 3.
Staff recommends approval of the variance request from Sections 30-43 and
31-210 to allow the driveway located on Lot 3 to be located nearer the property
line than typically allowed on a commercial street.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 25, 2010)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had requested on February 9, 2010, this item
be deferred to the April 8, 2010, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the
deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion of approval
of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(APRIL 8, 2010)
Mr. Mark Redder of the Holloway Firm and Mr. Keith Richardson of Richsmith
Development company were present representing the request. There were no
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registered objectors present. Mr. Greg Bowman was present to present to the
Commission information concerning his business. The item was heard in conjunction
with a rezoning request for the site, The Orchards at Mabelvale Short -form PD-R
(Z-8519). 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
variance request from Section 29-186 (c) and (d) of the City's Land Alteration Ordinance
to allow grading portions of Lot 4 with the development of Lot 3. Staff also presented a
recommendation of approval of the variance request from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to
allow the driveway located on Lot 3 to be located nearer the property line than typically
allowed on a commercial street. Staff presented a recommendation that all future lots
must provide stormwater detention in excess of the 25 year storm or to make drainage
improvements downstream sufficient to not worsen the downstream drainage
conditions.
Mr. Bowman stated his company operated a block plant at 9712 Mann Road. He stated
the company had been in business since 1974 and his company had bought the
business in 2000. He stated once the company purchased the business a total of
$3.25 million had been put into the business for renovations, upgrades and expansion
of the plant. He stated all the funds were private funds. He stated the company
employed 10 people. He stated the facility was located approximately 2000 feet from
the proposed retirement village and 1500 feet from the southeast boundary of the
property proposed for purchase by the developer. He stated his company was located
on industrially zoned property. He stated the company loaded 20 tractor trailers per day
with concert products made at the facility. He stated the business began work at
4:00 am and operated 24 hours per day when necessary to meet demand.
Mr. Bowman stated the machinery used on site was noisy and although the blocks were
made indoors the materials were stored outdoors. He stated he wanted to make the
Commission and the developer aware the business was located in the area. He stated
his company did not want to be made to feel as though they were not a good neighbor
in the future.
Mr. Keith Richardson addressed the Commission. He stated he was well aware the
block plant was located near the site proposed for development but did not feel the
operations would impact his residential development. He stated the buildings would be
constructed with material that would not allow residents to hear outside noises. He
stated if the residents were to go out on their patios or balconies then they would hear
noises from the area. He stated there was an existing single-family neighborhood
located approximately the same distance from the block plant as the proposed
development and the neighborhood did not appear to have been impacted by the block
plant.
There was a general discussion by the Commission of the development with regard to
the location of the block plan. The Commission discussed the potential impact area
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noise would have on the residential development. Commissioner Nunnley questioned
Mr. Richardson if he had been on site at 4:00 am. He stated he had not but had been
on site at 8:00 am and various other times of day. He stated he did not feel the noise
from the block plant would impact the future residents of his development.
The chair entertained a motion for approval of the land alteration variance request. The
motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. The Chair entertained a
motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: A. S-1649
NAME: The Orchards at Mabelvale Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: located at 9501 Mabelvale Pike
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 March 24, 2010. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than April 2, 2010.
2. As per the Subdivision Ordinance Section 31-202(d) - In the case of temporary
dead-end streets, which are stub streets designed, to provide future connection with
unsubdivided adjacent areas, the developer shall at his expense provide an
information sign with content and size to be determined by the city department
designated by the city manager. It is the purpose of this sign to convey to adjacent
owners and street users information as to continuation of the street and its intended
classification. The initial erection of the sign and permanent maintenance will be the
responsibility of the city.
3. Who will be responsible for maintenance of Tracts A and B? Provide a note on the
proposed site plan indicating the responsible entity.
Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 29-186 (c) and (d) to allow advanced
grading of portions of Lot 4 with the development of Lot 3.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Mabelvale Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A
dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Mabelvale
Pike and the proposed new street.
3. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Mabelvale Pike including 5-foot
sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located
29.5 feet from the existing centerline.
4. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct street improvement to the proposed Richsmith Lane including 5-foot
sidewalks on both sides of the street with the planned development. The street
should be 36 feet in width with a 60 foot right-of-way.
5. 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. Other than residential
subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior
to the start of construction. A variance must be requested to advance grade portions
of Lot 4 at the time construction begins on Lot 3.
6. 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
Item # A.
Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Sufficient detention should
be provided to not exceed the capacity of the 24 inch diameter pipe under Mabelvale
Pike during a 25 year storm event based on the condition of full development of the
subdivision.
8. Mabelvale Pike becomes flooded today at this location during a 5 year storm event.
If the proposed development will increase downstream flooding conditions, a remedy
should be provided. Stormwater flows have been provided from the detention pond
during a 25 year storm event. Provide drainage calculation that shows the 24 inch
diameter pipe under Mabelvale Pike has the capacity to pass the proposed
development and all other off site flows to the pipe during the 25 year storm event.
The total capacity of the 24 inch diameter pipe should be considered when designing
the detained flow from the detention pond.
9. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
10. At the time of construction of the proposed street, a temporary gravel turn around
must be provided with a 40 foot radius or a 20 foot by 80 foot hammerhead at the
end of the proposed street.
11.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve
Philpott) for more information.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received -
Center -Point Energv: 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. Please submit plans for water facilities to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. 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. A main
extension will be needed to provide water service to the back of this property. 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 Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in
addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered
connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of
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an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) 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 the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
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