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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1666 Staff AnalysisApril 21, 2011 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: NAME: Baseline-1-30 Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located South of 1-30 at the Northwest corner of Baseline Road and Distribution Drive DEVELOPER: Crain Investments, LP 11701 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 FNr;INFFR- White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 23.7 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 1-2, Light Industrial 15 — Geyer Springs West 41.03 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from Section 36-320(e)(1) to allow a reduced front building line for Lot 8. A. PRO POSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The request is preliminary plat approval for the subdivision of 23.7 acres into eight (8) non-residential lots. A portion of the area is located within a previously platted subdivision with the remainder of the area identified with a metes and bounds legal description. The lots are proposed ranging in size from 1.2 acres to 9.0 acres. Lot 2 was recently redeveloped with a new automobile dealership. Lots 6 — 8 contain existing businesses. The lots are indicated with a 50-foot front building line with the exception of proposed Lot 8 which is indicated with a 40-foot front building line. There is an existing building located on Lot 8 and the building line as proposed matches the existing front setback of the structure. April 21, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: FILE NO.: S-1666 The property along the 1-30 Frontage Road has a number of existing business including automobile sales, RV sales and a rental retail store. The proposed plat area along Distribution Drive is wooded and the two lots proposed along Baseline Road are currently cleared but remain undeveloped. Uses in the area include multi -family located to the south across Baseline Road, a liquor store located on Baseline Road to the west and a motel located on the 1-30 Frontage Road to the east. Other uses to the southwest include office and commercial uses including restaurants, convenience store and big box retailers. Uses to the southeast and east include office warehouse uses located along Distribution Drive. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area property owners. All abutting property owners of the site, the Chicot Neighborhood Association, the Cloverdale Neighborhood Association, the West Baseline Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: E. PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along Distribution Drive in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 2. At time of development, obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. At the time of development, stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. 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 required with easements for Lot 6. Contact the Little RZock Wastewater Utility for additional information. 2 April 21, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1666 Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. 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. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system 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 and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this development 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 zoned 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 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 (10) 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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 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. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #17, the Mabelvale-Downtown Route and #17A, the Mabelvale-UALR Route. M April 21, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. Parks and Recreation: No comment. F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: FILE NO.: S-1666 (March 31, 2011) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the request stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff requested Mr. White provide the name and address of the landowner and the source of title in the general notes section of the preliminary plat. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated at the time of development approval from AHTD would be required for any construction within the State Highway right of way. Staff also stated streetlights would be required prior to the execution of the final plat. 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: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing the issues raised at the March 31, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised plat indicates the name and address of the landowner and the source of title in the general notes section of the plat. The revised plat indicates a note stating streetlights will be installed prior to the execution of the final plat. The request is for approval of a preliminary plat to allow the subdivision of 23.7 acres into eight (8) non-residential lots. A portion of the area is located within a previously platted subdivision with the remainder of the area identified with a metes and bounds legal description. The lots are proposed ranging in size from 1.2 acres to 9.0 acres. Lot 2 was recently redeveloped with a new automobile dealership. Lots 6 — 8 contain existing businesses. The remaining lots are presently vacant. The entirety of the property is zoned 1-2, Light Industrial District. 0 April 21, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1666 The lots are indicated with a 50-foot front building line with the exception of proposed Lot 8 which is indicated with a 40-foot front building line. There is an existing building located on Lot 8 and the building line as proposed matches the existing front setback of the structure. The building line as proposed will require a variance from Section 36-320(e)(1) to allow the reduced front building line for this lot. Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel the reduction in the building line will impact any future redevelopment of the lot. Staff is supportive of the request. The lot sizes as proposed are consistent with the lot size requirements of the Zoning District. With the exception of the front building line for Lot 8 the building lines as proposed match the Zoning District as well. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the subdivision as proposed to allow the division of property to recognize existing uses and allow for future development of industrially zoned lots will significantly impact the area. I_ 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 36-320(e)(1) to allow a reduced front building line for proposed Lot 8. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 21, 2011) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates 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 variance request from Section 36-320(e)(1) to allow a reduced front building line for proposed Lot 8. There was no further discussion of the item. 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. 5 ITEM NO.: 3. NAME: Baseline-1-30 Preliminary Plat S-1666 LOCATION: located South of 1-30 at the Northwest corner of Baseline Road and Distribution Drive Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet 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 April 6, 2011. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than April 15, 2011. 2. Provide the source of title of the landowner in the general notes section of the preliminary plat. 3. Provide the zoning classification within the proposed plat area and of abutting parcels shown. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along Distribution Drive in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 2. At time of development, obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right- of-way from AHTD, District VI. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 4. At the time of development, stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. 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 required with easements for Lot 6. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Item,V 6 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system 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 and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this development 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 zoned 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 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 (10) 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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 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. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #17, the Mabelvale-Downtown Route and #17A, the Mabelvale-UALR 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, April 6, 2011. Item # ,�e 7