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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0166-G Staff AnalysisMay 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-166-G Department. Staff suggested the applicant contact these agencies and departments for further clarification. There were no additional comments for discussion. The Committee_ then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has included contours at the required intervals, corrected the Certificate of Surveying Accuracy and provided the zoning classification of the area within the plat as well as the zoning of abutting properties. The applicant has also provided a building envelope as requested by Staff on the proposed plat. The applicant has contacted the Fire Department and a fire hydrant will be required as a part of the development. The applicant has indicated the fire hydrant will be installed as requested. The applicant has also indicated a 25-foot access easement will be extended along Lot 264A to serve Lot 264B. According to the applicant the driveway pavement width will meet the minimum required width requested by the Fire Department. There is an existing 10-foot utility easement located across both lots. The easement is for wastewater to service these two lots as well as lots further to the east. The applicant has indicated no buildings will be constructed on the easement. Staff feels the further division of this single 4± acre tract into two single-family lots should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The subdivision of this site would result in two 2+ acre sites which exceed the average lot sizes in the area. Staff also feels the development of the lot without public street frontage should not have any adverse impact on the neighborhood. The current lot is serviced in a similar manner. The extension of the access easement will not exceed the recommended length for a minor residential street per the Master Street Plan. The proposed access easement is 673 feet and the ordinance allows a minor residential street to be 750-feet in length. To Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The development of this previously platted lot into two single- family lots should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report, including the requirement to install a fire hydrant and to meet the Fire Department's minimum driveway width requirement. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of the lots without public street frontage. rd May 1, 2003 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-166-G NAME: Foxcroft Fifth Addition Replat of Lot 264 into Lot 264A and 264B LOCATION: 3410 Foxcroft Road DEVELOPER. - Cathy Mulhollan 3410 Foxcroft Road Little Rock, AR 72227 ENGINEER: Marlar Engineer Company 5318 John F. Kennedy Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 4.51 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 —West Little Rock CENSUS TRACT: 22.01 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: Lots without Public Street Frontage. A. PROPOSAL: This lot of the Foxcroft Fifth Addition was final platted in October of 1973. The lot was final platted as a pipe -stem lot with a single access point extending from Foxcroft Road. The applicant proposes to replat this 4.51 acre lot into two (2) single-family lots. The lots will be served by a private drive extending from Foxcroft Road, Lot 264A (the lot containing an existing single-family home) will contain approximately 2.54 acres and the second lot (Lot 264B) will contain approximately 1.92 acres and a new single-family home. May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-166- The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. The original lot was approved with this variance when the original subdivision was platted in 1973. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing single-family house located near the eastern property line. The private driveway leading to the site appears to be sufficient for two cars to pass. There are brick columns located at the end of the drive (the applicant's property line) with an approximate 10-foot opening. Two other single- family homes take access to their property from this private drive. The area is predominately single-family homes on large lots with the area being considered for replatting a wooded lot with a single home. The existing drive currently is a circle driveway with a very steep grade and narrows upon entering the applicant's property to approximately ten feet. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Overlook Property Owners Association along with all owners of property abutting the proposed plat were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS. - Public Works: No public maintenance will be provided for the access easement. All solid waste collection services will be provided from Foxcroft Road. 2. Confirm with the Fire Department the driveway width is adequate for emergency services. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: A water main extension will be required. Easements should be designated as access and utility easements. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrants are required. If additional fire hydrants are required, they will be 2 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. F L FILE NO.: installed at the Developer's expense. The proposed development will have minimal impact on existing water distribution systems. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Maintain emergency access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional details. County Planninq: No comment received. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) Representatives were present representing the applicant. Staff introduced the item indicating the request was to split a lot previously platted in the Foxcroft Fifth Addition. Staff stated the current lot was served by a pipe -stem extending from Foxcroft Road. Staff stated there were additional items needed to be shown on the plat per the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff stated the proposed plat would require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the creation of an additional lot without public street frontage. The applicant indicated the lot was final platted in October of 1973. Staff requested the applicant correct the "Certificate of Surveying Accuracy" to read as stated in the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff also requested the zoning classification within the proposed plat boundary as well as abutting classifications be shown on the proposed plat. Staff stated the proposed source of water and wastewater disposal be indicated on the proposed plat. Staff requested contours be shown at the appropriate level and to provide a building envelope on the proposed plat. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated all solid waste collection would be provided from Foxcroft Road. Staff also stated the Fire Department needed to be consulted to determine the driveway width necessary for emergency vehicles to access the site. Comments from Central Arkansas Water and the Little Rock Wastewater Department were noted as well as the comment from the Little Rock Fire 3 May 1, 2003 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1 NAME: Foxcroft Fifth Addition Replat of Lot 264 into Lot 264A and 264B LOCATION: 3410 Foxcroft Road DEVELOPER: Cathy Mulhollan 3410 Foxcroft Road Little Rock, AR 72227 ENGINEER: Marlar Engineer Company 5318 John F. Kennedy Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 4.51 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 —West Little Rock CENSUS TRACT: 22.01 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCESNMAIVERS REQUESTED: Lots without Public Street Frontage. A. PROPOSAL: This lot of the Foxcroft Fifth Addition was final platted in October of 1973. The lot was final platted as a pipe -stem lot with a single access point extending from Foxcroft Road. The applicant proposes to replat this 4.51 acre lot into two (2) single-family lots. The lots will be served by a private drive extending from Foxcroft Road. Lot 264A (the lot containing an existing single-family home) will contain approximately 2.54 acres and the second lot (Lot 264B) will contain approximately 1.92 acres and a new single-family home. FILE NO.: S-166-G NAME: Foxcroft Fifth Addition Replat of Lot 264 into Lot 264A and 264B LOCATION: 3410 Foxcroft Road DEVELOPER: Cathy Mulhollan 3410 Foxcroft Road Little Rock, AR 72227 ENGINEER: Marlar Engineer Company 5318 John F. Kennedy Boulevard North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 4.51 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 —West Little Rock CENSUS TRACT: 22.01 VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: Lots without Public Street Frontage. A. PROPOSAL: This lot of the Foxcroft Fifth Addition was final platted in October of 1973. The lot was final platted as a pipe -stem lot with a single access point extending from Foxcroft Road. The applicant proposes to replat this 4.51 acre lot into two (2) single-family lots. The lots will be served by a private drive extending from Foxcroft Road. Lot 264A (the lot containing an existing single-family home) will contain approximately 2.54 acres and the second lot (Lot 264B) will contain approximately 1.92 acres and a new single-family home. FILE NO.: S-166 The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. The original lot was approved with this variance when the original subdivision was platted in 1973. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing single-family house located near the eastern property line. The private driveway leading to the site appears to be sufficient for two cars to pass. There are brick columns located at the end of the drive (the applicant's property line) with an approximate 10-foot opening: Two other single- family homes take access to their property from this private drive. The area is predominately single-family homes on large lots with the area being considered for replatting a wooded lot with a single home. The existing drive currently is a circle driveway with a very steep grade and narrows upon entering the applicant's property to approximately ten feet. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Overlook Property Owners Association along with all owners of property abutting the proposed plat were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. No public maintenance will be provided for the access easement. All solid waste collection services will be provided from Foxcroft Road. 2. Confirm with the Fire Department the driveway width is adequate for emergency services. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Enerav: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: A water main extension will be required. Easements should be designated as access and utility easements. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrants are required. If additional fire hydrants are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. The proposed development will have minimal 2 FILE NO.: S-166-G (Cont impact on existing water distribution systems. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water 992-2438 for additional details. Fire ❑e artment: Maintain emergency access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional details. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) Representatives were present representing the applicant. Staff introduced the item indicating the request was to split a lot previously platted in the Foxcroft Fifth Addition. Staff stated the current lot was served by a pipe -stem extending from Foxcroft Road. Staff stated there were additional items needed to be shown on the plat per the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff stated the proposed plat would require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the creation of an additional lot without public street frontage. The applicant indicated the lot was final platted in October of 1973. Staff requested the applicant correct the "Certificate of Surveying Accuracy" to read as stated in the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff also requested the zoning classification within the proposed plat boundary as well as abutting classifications be shown on the proposed plat. Staff stated the proposed source of water and wastewater disposal be indicated on the proposed plat. Staff requested contours be shown at the appropriate level and to provide a building envelope on the proposed plat. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated all solid waste collection would be provided from Foxcroft Road. Staff also stated the Fire Department needed to be consulted to determine the driveway width necessary for emergency vehicles to access the site. Comments from Central Arkansas Department were noted as well as Department. Staff suggested the departments for further clarification. Water and the Little Rock Wastewater the comment from the Little Rock Fire applicant contact these agencies and 3 FILE NO.: S-166-G (Cont. There were no additional comments for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has included contours at the required intervals, corrected the Certificate of Surveying Accuracy and provided the zoning classification of the area within the plat as well as the zoning of abutting properties. The applicant has also provided a building envelope as requested by Staff on the proposed plat. The applicant has contacted the Fire Department and a fire hydrant will be required as a part of the development. The applicant has indicated the fire hydrant will be installed as requested. The applicant has also indicated a 25-foot access easement will be extended along Lot 264A to serve Lot 264B. According to the applicant the driveway pavement width will meet the minimum required width requested by the Fire Department. There is an existing 10-foot utility easement located across both lots. The easement is for wastewater to service these two lots as well as lots further to the east. The applicant has indicated no buildings will be constructed on the easement. Staff feels the further division of this single 4± acre tract into two single-family lots should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The subdivision of this site would result in two 2+ acre sites which exceed the average lot sizes in the area. Staff also feels the development of the lot without public street frontage should not have any adverse impact on the neighborhood. The current lot is serviced in a similar manner. The extension of the access easement will not exceed the recommended length for a minor residential street per the Master Street Plan. The proposed access easement is 673 feet and the ordinance allows a minor residential street to be 750-feet in length. To Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The development of this previously platted lot into two single- family lots should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report, including the requirement to install a fire hydrant and to meet the Fire Department's minimum driveway width requirement. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of the lots without public street frontage. E FILE NO.: 5-166-G Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no objectors present. Staff stated there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs ❑, E and F of the above report, including the requirement to install a fire hydrant and to meet the Fire Department's minimum driveway width requirement. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the development of the lots without public street frontage. There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion of the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Co FILE NO.: S-1 The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. The original lot was approved with this variance when the original subdivision was platted in 1973. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing single-family house located near the eastern property line. The private driveway leading to the site appears to be sufficient for two cars to pass. There are brick columns located at the end of the drive (the applicant's property line) with an approximate 10-foot opening. Two other single- family homes take access to their property from this private drive. The area is predominately single-family homes on large lots with the area being considered for replatting a wooded lot with a single home. The existing drive currently is a circle driveway with a very steep grade and narrows upon entering the applicant's property to approximately ten feet. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Overlook Property Owners Association along with all owners of property abutting the proposed plat were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. No public maintenance will be provided for the access easement. All solid waste collection services will be provided from Foxcroft Road. 2. Confirm with the Fire Department the driveway width is adequate for emergency services. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: A water main extension will be required. Easements should be designated as access and utility easements. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrants are required. If additional fire hydrants are required, they will be 2 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. LE NO.: S-166-G installed at the Developer's expense. The proposed development will have minimal impact on existing water distribution systems. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Maintain emergency access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional details. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) Representatives were present representing the applicant. Staff introduced the item indicating the request was to split a lot previously platted in the Foxcroft Fifth Addition. Staff stated the current lot was served by a pipe -stem extending from Foxcroft Road. Staff stated there were additional items needed to be shown on the plat per the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff stated the proposed plat would require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the creation of an additional lot without public street frontage. The applicant indicated the lot was final platted in October of 1973. Staff requested the applicant correct the "Certificate of Surveying Accuracy" to read as stated in the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff also requested the zoning classification within the proposed plat boundary as well as abutting classifications be shown on the proposed plat. Staff stated the proposed source of water and wastewater disposal be indicated on the proposed plat. Staff requested contours be shown at the appropriate level and to provide a building envelope on the proposed plat. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated all solid waste collection would be provided from Foxcroft Road. Staff also stated the Fire Department needed to be consulted to determine the driveway width necessary for emergency vehicles to access the site. Comments from Central Arkansas Water and the Little Rock Wastewater Department were noted as well as the comment from the Little Rock Fire 3 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-166-G Department. Staff suggested the applicant contact these agencies and departments for further clarification. There were no additional comments for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS. - The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has included contours at the required intervals, corrected the Certificate of Surveying Accuracy and provided the zoning classification of the area within the plat as well as the zoning of abutting properties. The applicant has also provided a building envelope as requested by Staff on the proposed plat. The applicant has contacted the Fire Department and a fire hydrant will be required as a part of the development. The applicant has indicated the fire hydrant will be installed as requested. The applicant has also indicated a 25-foot access easement will be extended along Lot 264A to serve Lot 264B. According to the applicant the driveway pavement width will meet the minimum required width requested by the Fire Department. There is an existing 10-foot utility easement located across both lots. The easement is for wastewater to service these two lots as well as lots further to the east. The applicant has indicated no buildings will be constructed on the easement. Staff feels the further division of this single 4± acre tract into two single-family lots should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The subdivision of this site would result in two 2+ acre sites which exceed the average lot sizes in the area. Staff also feels the development of the lot without public street frontage should not have any adverse impact on the neighborhood. The current lot is serviced in a similar manner. The extension of the access easement will not exceed the recommended length for a minor residential street per the Master Street Plan. The proposed access easement is 673 feet and the ordinance allows a minor residential street to be 750-feet in length. To Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The development of this previously platted lot into two single- family lots should have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report, including the requirement to install a fire hydrant and to meet the Fire Department's minimum driveway width requirement. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of the lots without public street frontage. rd May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: S-166-G PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no objectors present. Staff stated there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report, including the requirement to install a fire hydrant and to meet the Fire Department's minimum driveway width requirement. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the development of the lots without public street frontage. There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion of the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5