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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1096-B Staff AnalysisMay 11, 2000 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: S-1096-B NAME: Autumn Subdivision - Preliminary Plat LOCATION: West side of Autumn Road, south of Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Central Arkansas Land Central Arkansas Engineering Development, LLC 1012 Autumn Road, Ste. 2 1012 Autumn Road, Ste. 1 Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72211 6.43 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: 0-3/R-2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.04 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide 6.43 acres into three (3) lots. Lot 1, Autumn Subdivision was a one -lot final plat several years ago when an office building was constructed on this lot. The owner of the area shown as Lot 2 purchased a portion of Lot 1. Therefore the entirety of Lot 1 must be shown on this preliminary plat (Lot 1 will become Lot 1R). The same is true with the portion shown as Lot 3. The owner of Lot 2 also purchased the northern portion ,of this ownership, requiring that the entire ownership be shown on the plat. The applicant purposes to final plat Lots 1R and 2 initially and final plat Lot 3 in the future when redevelopment of this lot is proposed. Right-of-way May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1096-B dedication and street improvements to Kanis Road will be done when Lot 3 is final platted. There is currently a single family residence on Lot 3. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing office building on Lot 1, Autumn Subdivision, along the west side of Autumn Road. There is another office building and a single story frame structure on the proposed Lot 2. An existing single family structure is located on Lot 3, fronting Kanis Road. There is a mixture of office and commercial uses to the north along Chenal Parkway and to the east across Autumn Road. There is undeveloped property immediately south of this property (Lot 2), with an office building further south. There is a contractor's maintenance yard to the west and a mini -warehouse development to the northwest. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Birchwood and Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Kanis Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. 3. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 5_ Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 7_ Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to Traffic Engineering. 8. Show access easement to Lot 3, conforming to revised 2 May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1096-B Subdivision Ordinance. 9. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e) will be required with a building permit. 10. A Grading Permit per Secs. 29-186(c) and (d) will be required with a building permit. 11. Kanis Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of 6,600. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve Lots 2 and 3. AP&L : No Comment. ARKLA : No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: On site fire protection will be required. Fire protection may be limited due to existing 6" water line. Hydraulic analysis will be performed as plans and requirements are provided to Water Works. If Kanis Road improvements are done at this time, water line relocations will be required. If Kanis Road improvements are not done at this time, water line easements will be required for future relocation work. Acreage fees of $150 per acre apply in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per city code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: No Affect -Site is close to #5 Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comment. 3 May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) Landscape Issues: No Comment. G. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: S-1096-B The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawing to staff on April 26, 2000. The revised plat provides most of the additional notes as required by staff and discussed at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant needs to provide a revised plat with the additional notations. 1. Source of water supply. 2. Means of wastewater disposal. 3. Names of abutting property owners (including across the streets) 4. Zoning of abutting property (including across the streets) . Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The proposed plat should have no adverse impact on the general area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 2. A revised preliminary plat must be submitted to staff with the additional items as noted in paragraph G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 20, 2000) Randy Alberius and Jim Hathaway were present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the preliminary plat and noted several items which needed to be shown on a revised drawing. Mr. Alberius noted that Lots 1R and 2 would be final platted initially, with Lot 3 being left on preliminary for future final platting. 4 May 11, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1096-B The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed, focusing on the right-of-way dedication and street improvements to Kanis Road. It was determined that the Kanis Road right-of-way and street improvements would not be required until Lot 3 is final platted. After the presentation, the Committee forwarded the preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 11, 2000) The staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Staff noted that a small piece of property between lots 1 and 2 would be added to the preliminary plat and that this piece would become part of Lot 1R. The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. 5