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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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