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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1668-B Staff AnalysisMay 30, 2013 ITEM NO.: 3 NAME: Brunson Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located at 17901 Agee Lane DEVELOPER: Matt Brunson 415 Shamrock Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 SURVEYOR: Central Arkansas Surveying 1926 Salem Road Benton, AR 72019 AREA: 12.06 acres CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 R-2, Single-family 18 — Ellis Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: FILE NO.: S-1668-B FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF 1. A variance from Section 31-231 to allow the development of lots utilizing private streets. 2. A variance from Section 31-232(a) to allow the development of lots with a reduced lot width. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The request is preliminary plat approval to allow this 12.46 acre parcel to be subdivided into three residential lots. The property is located outside the City limits but within the City's Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. Lot 1 is proposed containing 3.00 acres, Lot 2 containing 5.07 acres and Lot 3 containing 3.99 acres. The lots currently utilize access from a 62-foot ingress egress easement located along the northern boundary, Agee Lane. An existing drive extending May 30, 2013 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1668-B from Agee Lane will serve as access to the new lots. The lots will be final platted in phases. Only Lot 1 will be final platted at the time of approval of the preliminary plat. Lot 1 is proposed with a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the lot width at Agee Lane less than the minimum lot width required per the zoning district. The ordinance typically requires the placement of a minimum lot width of 60-feet. The request also includes a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the development of the lots utilizing private streets. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located on Agee Lane which is a narrow gravel drive extending from Stewart Road. There are four to five homes who take access from Agee Lane. The majority of the area is developed with single-family homes located on acreage. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENT As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. There is not an active neighborhood association located in the area. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide the septic certification for the proposed subdivision. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. A water main extension will be required to provide water service to Tracts 2 and 3. 2 May 30, 2013 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1668-B 2. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 3. A water main extension is needed to provide water service to this property. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Please 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. 7. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 8. 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. 9. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: 1. Add amendment provision and renewal clause to Bill of Assurance. 2. Show state plane coordinates for two property corners. 3. Provide AHD or DR approval of septic system. 4. Obtain approval letter from volunteer fire department. 5. County Oaks Drive should be shown south of Agee Lane in Vicinity Map CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. 3 May 30, 2013 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 [Cont. F L H ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannina Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: LE NO.: S-1668-B (May 8, 2013) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff stated there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff noted comments from County Planning and Central Arkansas Water. Staff also requested Mr. Brunson provide the septic certification and a letter from the area volunteer fire department indicating their knowledge of the proposed subdivision. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing the issues raised at the May 8, 2013, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request is preliminary plat approval for this 12.46-acre parcel to be subdivided into three (3) residential lots. Lot 1 is proposed containing 3.00 acres, Lot 2 containing 5.07 acres and Lot 3 containing 3.99 acres. The lots currently utilize access from a 62-foot ingress egress easement located along the northern boundary, Agee Lane. An existing drive extending from Agee Lane will serve as access to the new lots. Section 31-231 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances states all lots shall abut upon a public street, except where private streets are explicitly approved by the Planning Commission. Lot 1 is proposed with a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the lot width at Agee Lane less than the minimum lot width required per the Zoning District. The ordinance for R-2, Single-family residentially zoned property a typical minimum lot width of 60-feet at the building line is required. As proposed the lot width for Lot 1 is 40-feet at the front building line. Staff is supportive of the request. The area is developed with homes located on acreage. Located on Agee Lane are four (4) existing homes. Staff does not feel the allowance of the creation of these additional lots will adversely impact the area. 12 May 30, 2013 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1668-B 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 31-232(a) to allow the development of lots with a reduced lot width. Staff recommends approval of the variance request from Section 31-231 to allow the development of lots utilizing private streets. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 30, 2013) The applicant was present. 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 31-232(a) to allow the development of lots with a reduced lot width. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request from Section 31-231 to allow the development of lots utilizing private streets. 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 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position. ITEM NO.: 3. S-1668-B NAME: Brunson Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 17901 Agee Lane Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than May 15, 2013. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 24, 2013. VarianceM/aivers: A variance from Section 31-231 to allow the development of lots utilizing private streets. Public Works Conditions: No comment. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide the septic certification for the proposed subdivision. Entergy: No comment received: Center -Point Enerav: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. A water main extension will be required to provide water service to Tracts 2 and 3. 2. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 3. A water main extension is needed to provide water service to this property. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Item # I 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. 7. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter. 8. 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. 9. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Countv Plannin 1. Add amendment provision and renewal clause to Bill of Assurance. 2. Show state plane coordinates for two property corners. 3. Provide AHD or DR approval of septic system. 4. Obtain approval letter from volunteer fire department. 5. County Oaks Drive should be shown south of Agee Lane in Vicinity Map CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised playplan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Item # 3.