HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1705 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 3.
NAME: Haw Branch Addition Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: located at 13805 Crystal Valley Road
Planning Staff Comments:
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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 June 26, 2013. The Office of Planning and Development must
receive the proof of notice no later than July 5, 2013.
2. Request a revocation of the PCD zoning located within a portion of the property.
3. The filing fee for the plat is $336.00.
4. Section 31-232(c) states septic certification is to for the proposed subdivision is to be
provided at the time of filing of the plat. The cover letter indicates the property will
be annexed into the City of Little Rock.
5. Provide a letter from the area volunteer fire department indicating their knowledge of
the proposed plat and their ability to serve the proposed new homes.
6. Provide the source of title of the land owner in the general notes section of the site
plan.
Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 31-232(b) to allow an increased lot depth
to width ratio for Lots 2 and 3.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Crystal Valley Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A
dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Crystal Valley Road including 5-foot
sidewalks with the planned development.
3. Show proposed driveway location(s).
4. Contact Pulaski County Planning Department for requirements for developing
property in the floodplain.
5. The minimum finished floor elevation of at least 1 foot above the base flood
elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans.
6. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the
proposed driveway(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Outside the service boundary, no comment. Provide septic certification
for the proposed lots.
Item # 3.
Entergy: Entergy has no objection to the plat. However, Entergy distribution lines
extend into the approximately center of the property which served a previous customer.
Relocation costs may be required to move the lines as the property develops.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
ntral Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
2. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter.
3. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to
this project in addition to normal charges. The additional Capital Investment Charge
is applicable to all connections off the waterline along Crystal Valley Road at this
location.
4. 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.
5. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service
is required.
6. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s)
are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the Little
Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planninq:
1. Provide interior lot line bearings.
2. Clarify with different line work/hatched areas the limits of the floodplain and
floodway.
3. Show State Plan Coordinates for two corners.
4. Obtain flood development permit from Pulaski County Public Works for Lot #3.
5. Provide Bill of Assurance.
6. Obtain driveway permits for all three lots from Pulaski County Public Works.
CATA: The site is located about Y2 mile from the new CATA Bus Route #23.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
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, June 26, 2013.
Item # 3
August 22, 2013
ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: S-1705
NAME: Haw Branch Addition Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Located at 13805 Crystal Valley Road
DEVELOPER:
Doug Woodall
14996 N. Polk Street
Alexander, AR
ENGINEER:
McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers
P.O. Box 30441
Little Rock, AR 72260
AREA: 9.78 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT:
VARIANCENVAIVERS:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 3
R-2, Single-family and PCD
17 — Crystal Valley
42.21
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
1. A variance from Section 31-232(b) to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for
Lots 2 and 3.
2. A waiver of the required street construction of Crystal Valley Road.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The project consists of 10 acres located off Crystal Valley Road, currently zoned
R-2, Single-family and PCD (expired). The owner plans to develop a residential
subdivision with three (3) lots. The average lot size is 2 to 5 acres. The property
is located outside the City limits of Little Rock but is adjacent to the City limits
and within the City's Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. The owner will seek
annexation as the development occurs.
The request includes a variance from the City's Subdivision Ordinance (Section
31-232(b) to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for Lots 2 and 3. The
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applicant is also seeking a waiver of the required boundary street construction to
Crystal Valley Road.
The request also includes the revocation of a previously approved PCD for the
property. Ordinance No. 16,161 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on
February 4, 1992, rezoned the property from R-2, Single-family to Planned
Commercial Development to recognize a welding shop located on the site. The
PCD zoned a 10 acre parcel. Ordinance No. 16,183 adopted by the Board of
Directors on Mach 3, 1992, reduced the area of the PCD zoning to 2.5 acres.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is located outside the City limits of Little Rock but abuts the City limits on
the south and west sides. There are two non-residential buildings located on the
site. South and west of the site is the Eagle Hill Apartment development which
includes a golf course. North of the site are two single-family homes located on
acreage.
Street improvements were installed on Crystal Valley Road with the development
of the adjacent Eagle Hill apartments located to the south. Street improvements
on Crystal Valley Road were also installed on Crystal Valley Road to the north
abutting the Crystal Wood Subdivision and to the east with the development of
the Green Diamond Subdivision. All improvements in place include curb, gutter
and sidewalk.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All
abutting property owners along with the Crystal Valley Neighborhood Association
and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Crystal Valley Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector
street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Crystal Valley Road
including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development.
3. Show proposed driveway location(s).
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ITEM NO.: A (Cont.
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4. Contact Pulaski County Planning Department for requirements for developing
property in the floodplain.
5. The minimum finished floor elevation of at least 1 foot above the base flood
elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans.
6. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance
at the proposed driveway(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book
standards.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Outside the service boundary, no comment. Provide septic
certification for the proposed lots.
Entergy: Entergy has no objection to the plat. However, Entergy distribution
lines extend into the approximately center of the property which served a
previous customer. Relocation costs may be required to move the lines as the
property develops.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water
meter.
3. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. The additional Capital
Investment Charge is applicable to all connections off the waterline along
Crystal Valley Road at this location.
4. 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.
5. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water
service is required.
6. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional public or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If
additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's
expense.
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Fire Department: Place fire hydrant(s) per code. Maintain access. Contact the
Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning:
1. Provide interior lot line bearings.
2. Clarify with different line work/hatched areas the limits of the floodplain and
floodway.
3. Show State Plan Coordinates for two corners.
4. Obtain flood development permit from Pulaski County Public Works for Lot 3.
5. Provide Bill of Assurance.
6. Obtain driveway permits for all three lots from Pulaski County Public Works.
CATA: The site is located about '/z mile from the new CATA Bus Route #23.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICALIDESIGN:
Plannina Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 20, 2013)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the item stating there were additional items necessary to complete
the review process. Staff requested Mr. McGetrick provide the means of
wastewater disposal for the proposed lots. Staff also requested Mr. McGetrick
provide the source of title for the landowner in the general notes section of the
proposed preliminary plat.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Crystal Valley Road was
classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street which would require
right of way dedication to 35-feet from centerline. Staff also stated the minimum
finished floor elevation was to be at least one (1) foot above the base flood
elevation and was to be shown on the 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.
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ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: S-1705
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing the issues
raised at the June 20, 2013, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
stated upon approval of the preliminary plat the owner will seek annexation to the
City to provide sewer service to the lots. The applicant has also indicated the
source of title of the landowner in the general notes section of the site plan.
The proposal consists of 10 acres located off Crystal Valley Road, currently
zoned R-2, Single-family, to be developed with three (3) residential lots. The
average lot size is 2 to 5 acres. The property is located outside the City limits of
Little Rock but is adjacent to the City limits and within the planning jurisdiction.
As stated the owner will seek annexation as the development occurs to provide
sewer service.
The applicant is seeking a waiver of the required street construction to Crystal
Valley Road. Staff is not supportive of the waiver request. Street improvements
have been installed to the south of this site adjacent to the Eagle Hill apartments.
Improvements have also been installed with the two nearby residential
subdivisions; Green Diamond and Crystal Wood Subdivisions.
The request includes a variance from the City's Subdivision Ordinance (Section
31-232(b) to allow an increased lot depth to width ratio for Lots 2 and 3. The
ordinance states lots are not to exceed a three (3) to one (1) depth to width ratio.
Staff is supportive of the lots as proposed.
The request also includes the revocation of a previously approved PCD for the
property. Ordinance No. 16,161 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on
February 4, 1992, rezoned the property from R-2, Single-family to Planned
Commercial Development to recognize a welding shop located on the site. The
PCD zoned a 10 acre parcel. Ordinance No. 16,183 adopted by the Board of
Directors on Mach 3, 1992, reduced the area of the PCD zoning to 2.5 acres.
Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat and the PCD revocation
request. Staff is not however supportive of the request for the waiver of the
Boundary Street Ordinance requirements for Crystal Valley Road. Staff feels the
boundary street improvements should be put in place to correspond with street
improvements that have been installed for the nearby and abutting
developments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the request as filed.
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ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: S-1705
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 11, 2013)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a
request dated July 10, 2013, requesting deferral of this item to the August 22, 2013,
public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would require a waiver of the
Commission's By-laws with regard to the timing of the deferral request and the request
not being made a minimum of 5-days prior to the public hearing. Staff stated they were
supportive of the deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
approval of the By-law waiver request. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes
and 2 absent. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by
staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a request dated August 9, 2013, requesting withdrawal of this
item. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 22, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with stating the applicant had submitted a request dated
August 9, 2013, 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 of approval
of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and
3 absent.
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