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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1688 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 1. S-1688 NAME: Martha's Garden Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 14700 Shepard Drive Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners of the site including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than July 18, 2012. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than July 27, 2012. 2. Provide the bill of assurance for Secluded Hills Estates. The notes indicate there are no existing covenants on the property. Provide verification this is a correct statement. 3. Provide the right of way dimension for Shepard Drive and for Taylor Loop Road, distance from centerline for each of the streets and edge of pavement. Variance/Waivers: 1. Section 36-254(d)(1) Front Yard Setback — There shall be a front yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. 15-foot front yard setback 2. Section 36-254(d)(2) Side yard setback — There shall be a side yard set -back on each side of the building having a width of not less than ten percent of the average width of the lot, not to exceed eight feet. 5-foot side yard setback 3. Section 36-254(d)(3) Rear yard setback — There shall be a rear yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five feet. In the case of a corner lot, however, when providing a twenty-five foot exterior side yard, the rear yard may be reduced to not less than eight feet. 4. Section 36-254(d)(4) lot are regulations - There shall be a lot area of not less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet. In addition, there shall be a minimum lot width of not less than sixty (60) feet and a minimum lot depth of not less than one hundred (100) feet. For purposes of zero -lot -line lots, the minimum lot width may be reduced to not less than thirty-five (35) feet. The lot area shall not be less than four thousand (4,000) square feet. 5. Section 31-202(a) Dead end streets and cul de sac — Where a street does not extend to the boundary of a subdivision, and it continuation is not necessary for access to the adjoining property, its terminus shall not be closer than fifty feet to such boundary. 6. Section 31-232(d) Double frontage lots are prohibited. However, where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, freeway, expressway, or railroad right of way reverse frontage lots are permitted. Double frontage lots may also be used to facilitate residential developments in hillside areas. 7. Section 31-257 Double frontage lots — Along arterial streets in proposed subdivisions where it is desirable to limit curb cut access, building lines shall be established on both frontages of double frontage lots. Along the line of lots abutting such traffic Item # 1. artery, a restricted access easement of al least ten feet, across which there shall be no right of vehicular access permitted, shall be provided. 8. Section 31-256(2) Residential lots abutting a minor arterial street shall have a platted building line of not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the right of way line. 9. Section 31-256(1) Residential lots fronting a collector street shall have a platted building line not less than thirty (30) feet from the right of way line. 10.A variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the lots with the installation of the basic infrastructure. 11. A variance to allow payment in -lieu of constructing on -site stormwater detention. 12.A variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the intersection spacing for the proposed new street to Taylor Loop Road less than typically required. 13.A variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow a reduced distance for the proposed street from eastern property line. 14. Section 36-516(e)(1) Fences and Walls - [Height and area regulations.] Fences meeting zoning and subdivision ordinance setback requirements may be constructed to district height as permitted within the residential zoning district - Between a required building setback line and a street right-of-way, the maximum height shall be four (4) feet. Other fences may be erected to a maximum height of six (6) feet. - 6- foot tall privacy fence along Taylor Loop Road Public Works Conditions: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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). 3. Hammerheads should be designed to be at least 80 feet in length and the same width as the street with a 20 foot curb radius. 4. Per Chapter 31-202, the hammerhead must be located a minimum 50-feet from the property line. 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 the lots. 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Staff cannot recommend approval of a payment in -lieu of detention. 7. 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. 8. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. Contact David Hathcock at (501) 371-4808. 9. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10.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 for additional information. Item # 1. 11. Per the Master Street Plan, parking is restricted to one side of the street on a 24 feet wide street. Show on the plan now and on the final plat and bill of assurance, the area along the street where parking is allowed. 12. Vegetation must be established on disturbed area within 21 days of completion of harvest activities. 13. Close all existing curb cuts not in use. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Enerav: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of at least 20-feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The Pinnacle Mountain Express Route (Route #25) runs along Cantrell Road to the north of this site. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. RevisedplaVplan; Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Item # 1. August 2, 2012 ITEM NO.: 1 NAME: Martha's Garden Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located at 14700 Shepard Drive DEVELOPER: HBH Builders Inc 2414 North Grant Street Little Rock, AR 72205 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 2.0 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT NUMBER OF LOTS: 10 R-2, Single-family 1 — River Mountain 42.14 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: FILE NO.: S-1688 FT. NEW STREET: 280 LF 1, Section 36-254(d)(1) Front Yard Setback — There shall be a front yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. 15-foot front yard setback 2. Section 36-254(d)(2) Side yard setback — There shall be a side yard set -back on each side of the building having a width of not less than ten percent of the average width of the lot, not to exceed eight feet. 5-foot side yard setback 3. Section 36-254(d)(3) Rear yard setback — There shall be a rear yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five feet. In the case of a corner lot, however, when providing a twenty-five foot exterior side yard, the rear yard may be reduced to not less than eight feet. 4. Section 36-254(d)(4) lot are regulations - There shall be a lot area of not less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet. In addition, there shall be a minimum lot width of not less than sixty (60) feet and a minimum lot depth of not less than one hundred (100) feet. For purposes of zero -lot -line lots, the minimum lot width may August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1688 be reduced to not less than thirty-five (35) feet. The lot area shall not be less than four thousand (4,000) square feet. 5. Section 31-202(a) Dead end streets and cul de sac — Where a street does not extend to the boundary of a subdivision, and it continuation is not necessary for access to the adjoining property, its terminus shall not be closer than fifty feet to such boundary. 6. Section 31-232(d) Double frontage lots are prohibited. However, where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, freeway, expressway, or railroad right of way reverse frontage lots are permitted. Double frontage lots may also be used to facilitate residential developments in hillside areas. 7. Section 31-257 Double frontage lots — Along arterial streets in proposed subdivisions where it is desirable to limit curb cut access, building lines shall be established on both frontages of double frontage lots. Along the line of lots abutting such traffic artery, a restricted access easement of al least ten feet, across which there shall be no right of vehicular access permitted, shall be provided. 8. Section 31-256(2) Residential lots abutting a minor arterial street shall have a platted building line of not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the right of way line. 9. Section 31-256(1) Residential lots fronting a collector street shall have a platted building line not less than thirty (30) feet from the right of way line. 10. A variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the lots with the installation of the basic infrastructure. 11. A variance to allow payment in -lieu of constructing on -site stormwater detention. 12. A variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the intersection spacing for the proposed new street to Taylor Loop Road less than typically required. 13. A variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow a reduced distance for the proposed street from eastern property line. 14. Section 36-516(e)(1) Fences and Walls - [Height and area regulations.] Fences meeting zoning and subdivision ordinance setback requirements may be constructed to district height as permitted within the residential zoning district - Between a required building setback line and a street right-of-way, the maximum height shall be four (4) feet. Other fences may be erected to a maximum height of six (6) feet. - 8-foot tall privacy fence along Taylor Loop Road August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cbnt.) FILE NO.: S-1688 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The developer proposes 10 patio homes with a single public street taking access from Shepard Drive. Utilities are available to the site. All adjacent street improvements are completed including sidewalk. The developer is requesting in -lieu stormwater detention as the existing drainage facilities are adequate. The developer is requesting several variances in order to create a "Patio Home" style development similar to those developed in the past 5 to 10 years. Proposed homes will be in the 2,000 to 3,000 square foot range with finished pricing in the $130 per foot range. The developer believes that redevelopment of this parcel will increase property values in the existing neighborhood while introducing new construction. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is a single-family home located on one of the lots and the second lot is vacant. Shepard Drive is a collector street with sidewalk constructed on the south side. Taylor Loop Road is an arterial with the sidewalk constructed adjacent to the site. There are single-family homes located in the immediate vicinity of the proposed subdivision located in the Secluded Hills, the Secluded Hills Estates and the Westchester Subdivisions. North of the site is a commercial node located at the intersection of Cantrell Road and Taylor Loop Road with a number of planned development zonings including a dental clinic, banks, Easter Seals training and wellness center and general retail. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents. All abutting property owners, the Secluded Hills Property Owners Association, the Westbury Neighborhood Association and the Westchester Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS - Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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). 3 August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. FILE NO'.: S-1688 3. Hammerheads should be designed to be at least 80 feet in length and the same width as the street with a 20 foot curb radius. 4. Per Chapter 31-202, the hammerhead must be located a minimum 50-feet from the property line. 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 the lots. 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Staff cannot recommend approval of a payment in -lieu of detention. 7. 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. 8. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. Contact David Hathcock at (501) 371-4808. 9, Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10. 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 for additional information. 11. Per the Master Street Plan, parking is restricted to one side of the street on a 24 feet wide street. Show on the plan now and on the final plat and bill of assurance, the area along the street where parking is allowed. 12. Vegetation must be established on disturbed area within 21 days of completion of harvest activities. 13. Close all existing curb cuts not in use. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, for this project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. 0 August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: 5-1688 Enter : Approved as submitted. Center -Point Enerav: 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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 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 the 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. 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. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 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. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of at least 20-feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The Pinnacle Mountain Express Route (Route #25) runs along Cantrell Road to the north of this site. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landsca e: No comment. 5 August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1688 G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (July 11, 2012) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff stated there were a number of variances with the proposed plat. Staff stated the majority of the variances were related to lot development standards. Staff requested Mr. White provide a copy of the restrictive covenants for the property. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff questioned the need to advance grade the site with the installation of the streets. Staff stated they were not supportive of the payment in -lieu of stormwater detention. Staff stated streetlights were required along the abutting streets. Staff also stated parking would be restricted to one side of the proposed street and requested Mr. White provide the location of the restricted parking on the proposed plat. 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 site plan to staff addressing a number of the issues raised at the July 11, 2012, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided staff with a copy of the Bill of Assurance and restrictive covenants for the Secluded Hills Estates Subdivision. The BOA was filed August 24, 1964. The BOA states no lot shall be resubdivided into nor shall any dwelling be erected or placed on any lot or building site having a width of less than sixty (60) feet at the building line or an area of less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. The covenants are to run with the land for a period of thirty (30) years and have a ten year renewal. To amend the BOD owners of eighty (80) percent of the lots must agree to the amendment. Within various sections of the zoning ordinance the Commission may consider, but is not bound by, the lawful provisions of a valid bill of assurance for the subdivision within which the property is located. The revised plat indicates the placement of restricted parking as requested by Public Works staff. A note on the site plan indicates payment in -lieu of stormwater detention. Staff is not supportive of the payment and feels stormwater detention facilities should be provided on -site. The plat is proposed with ten lots ranging in size from 50-feet by 128-feet to 80-feet by 128-feet. The plat includes reduced lot sizes, reduced platted building lines, side and rear yard setbacks. Section 36-254(d)(1) states the front yard setback is to be not less than twenty-five (25) feet. The plat indicates the placement of a 15-foot front yard setback. Section 36-254(d)(2) states the side 0 August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cant. FILE NO.: S-16 yard set -back on each side of the building is to have a width of not less than ten percent of the average width of the lot, not to exceed eight (8) feet. The plat is indicated with a 5-foot side yard setback. Section 36-254(d)(3) states there shall be a rear yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. In the case of a corner lot, however, when providing a twenty-five (25) foot exterior side yard, the rear yard may be reduced to not less than eight (8) feet. Section 31-256(2) Residential lots abutting a minor arterial street shall have a platted building line of not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the right of way line. The lots are indicated with a twenty-five (25) foot rear yard setback along the eastern perimeter which is consistent with the typical standards of the zoning district. The lots abutting Taylor Loop Road, which is an arterial classified street, have a building setback indicated at twenty-five (25) feet. Section 31-256(1) states residential lots fronting a collector street shall have a platted building line not less than thirty (30) feet from the right of way line. Shepard Drive is identified as a collector street on the master street plan. The building line proposed is twenty-five (25) feet. Section 36-254(d)(4) outlines lot area regulations for residential lots. The ordinance states there shall be a lot area of not less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet. The minimum lot width is to be not less than sixty (60) feet with a minimum lot depth of not less than one hundred (100) feet. The plat as proposed has six of the ten lots with a lot width and lot area less than the typical R-2, Single-family zoning district. Section 31-202(a) Dead end streets and cul de sac — Where a street does not extend to the boundary of a subdivision, and it continuation is not necessary for access to the adjoining property, its terminus shall not be closer than fifty feet to such boundary. The plat as proposed indicates the terminus of the street within 22 feet of the northern property line. Section 31-232(d) Double frontage lots are prohibited. However, where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, freeway, expressway, or railroad right of way reverse frontage lots are permitted. Double frontage lots may also be used to facilitate residential developments in hillside areas. Section 31-257 Double frontage lots — Along arterial streets in proposed subdivisions where it is desirable to limit curb cut access, building lines shall be established on both frontages of double frontage lots. Along the line of lots abutting such traffic artery, a restricted access easement of at least ten feet, across which there shall be no right of vehicular access permitted, shall be provided. The applicant has provided the platted building line as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. 7 August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.- 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1688 The request also includes a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the lots with the installation of the basic infrastructure. The applicant has indicated very little grading is required for the lots. The request to allow the grading will minimize construction activities on the site thus minimizing impact on the adjacent properties and streets. The request also includes a variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the intersection spacing for the proposed new street to Taylor Loop Road less than typically required. The ordinance states a minimum spacing criteria for an arterial street at 300 feet for collector streets or streets with a higher classification. The distance appears to be 190 feet from Taylor Loop Road. Minimum spacing from the property line is to be 150 feet. The drive is indicated near the 150-foot spacing requirement at 145-feet. This requires a variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the reduced distance for the proposed street from eastern property line. Section 36-516(e)(1) Fences and Walls - [Height and area regulations.] Fences meeting zoning and subdivision ordinance setback requirements may be constructed to district height as permitted within the residential zoning district - Between a required building setback line and a street right-of-way, the maximum height shall be four (4) feet. Other fences may be erected to a maximum height of six (6) feet. The applicant has indicated the fence will be installed along Taylor Loop Road to a height of eight (8) feet. Although there are a number of variance associated with the proposed plat staff is supportive of the request. The development is proposed very similar to newer developments in west Little Rock near this site which seem to have an appeal to young professionals and empty nesters. Staff does not feel the creation of the ten lots as proposed will adversely impact 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 variances associated with the request as noted with the exception of the variance request to allow an in -lieu contribution for stormwater detention: 1. Section 36-254(d)(1) Front Yard Setback — There shall be a front yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. E; August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. FILE NO.: 5-1688 2. Section 36-254(d)(2) Side yard setback — There shall be a side yard set -back on each side of the building having a width of not less than ten percent of the average width of the lot, not to exceed eight feet. 3. Section 36-254(d)(3) Rear yard setback — There shall be a rear yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five feet. In the case of a corner lot, however, when providing a twenty-five foot exterior side yard, the rear yard may be reduced to not less than eight feet. 4. Section 36-254(d)(4) lot are regulations - There shall be a lot area of not less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet. In addition, there shall be a minimum lot width of not less than sixty (60) feet and a minimum lot depth of not less than one hundred (100) feet. 5. Section 31-202(a) Dead end streets and cul de sac — Where a street does not extend to the boundary of a subdivision, and it continuation is not necessary for access to the adjoining property, its terminus shall not be closer than fifty feet to such boundary. 6. Section 31-232(d) Double frontage lots are prohibited. However, where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, freeway, expressway, or railroad right of way reverse frontage lots are permitted. Double frontage lots may also be used to facilitate residential developments in hillside areas. 7. Section 31-257 Double frontage lots — Along arterial streets in proposed subdivisions where it is desirable to limit curb cut access, building lines shall be established on both frontages of double frontage lots. Along the line of lots abutting such traffic artery, a restricted access easement of al least ten feet, across which there shall be no right of vehicular access permitted, shall be provided. 8. Section 31-256(2) Residential lots abutting a minor arterial street shall have a platted building line of not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the right of way line. 9. Section 31-256(1) Residential lots fronting a collector street shall have a platted building line not less than thirty (30) feet from the right of way line. 10. A variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the lots with the installation of the basic infrastructure. 0 August 2, 2012 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1688 11. A variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the intersection spacing for the proposed new street to Taylor Loop Road less than typically required. 12. A variance from the Master Street Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance to allow a reduced distance for the proposed street from eastern property line. 13. Section 36-516(e)(1) Fences and Walls - [Height and area regulations.] Fences meeting zoning and subdivision ordinance setback requirements may be constructed to district height as permitted within the residential zoning district - Between a required building setback line and a street right-of-way, the maximum height shall be four (4) feet. Other fences may be erected to a maximum height of six (6) feet. - 6-foot tall privacy fence along Taylor Loop Road PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 2, 2012) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated July 25, 2012, requesting withdrawal of this item. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item of the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 10