HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1111 Staff AnalysisNovember 21, 1996
ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: 5-1111
NAME: GREY ROCK -- PRELIMINARY PLAT
LOCATION: West of the intersection of West Markham Street and
Chenal Parkway adjacent to Home Depot.
DEVELOPER:
Moses/Nosari Real Estate
201 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 19.51 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 4
ZONING• R-2
PROPOSED USES:
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19, Chenal
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
BACKGROUND:
ENGINEER•
MCGETRICK ENGINEERING
11225 Huron Ln., Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72221
FT. NEW STREET: 0
Commercial
This request was deferred to the November 21, 1996 meeting to
allow the applicant to modify the application. The companion PCD
request (Z-6199) is now limited to Lot 1 of this preliminary plat
(S-1111).
A. PROPOSAL REQUEST
A request to divide 19.5/acres into four lots. A 123,000
square foot single use department store is planned for Lot
1. There are no immediately plans for the other lots to be
platted.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is wooded and largely undeveloped except for an
existing church and parking area on Lot 1. The property is
wooded and has not been cleared for development.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS
Staff has received no adverse comments from the public.
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ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1111
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS
Public Works Comments:
The proposed cross access drive appears to intersect the
entrance drive shown on Chenal Parkway at less than 75 feet
as required by ordinance, close the proposed target facility
will required to have a detention facility, site grading,
and erosion control plans. Will require a: ADPC&E permit
because of the amount of acreage being disturbed. This site
will require a special flood hazard permit and grading
permit. Gamble Road is platted to go across the flood plain
and it is unlikely that it will be built across Rock Creek
to Collector Standards, recommend parks provide input as to
require 1/2 street improvements versus a cul-de-sac. Access
shown to Gamble Road is located too close the Chenal Parkway
intersection. A collector street, Gamble Road, would be
designed so that drives are back a 100 feet from Chenal
Parkway right-of-way. A deceleration lane will be required
for Chenal Parkway, for Gamble Road constructed to Chenal
Parkway standards. As mentioned in the Traffic Engineering
report, there will not be a recommendation from the Traffic
Engineer to install a traffic signal at the entrance to the
Target facility. The Traffic Engineer is recommending that
this island in the median be closed and access restricted
for eastbound movements on Chenal Parkway. Take access
through the Home Depot site to get traffic light access on
West Markham and Chenal intersection. A sidewalk is
required on the complete frontage of Chenal Parkway and a
sidewalk will be required on the Gamble Road frontages. The
access drive shown to connect Lots 1, 2, and 3 should be
built to commercial street standards, 36 foot wide with a
sidewalk on both sides and that the back out parking shown
at the front of the site prior to it intersection with the
Chenal Parkway access should be removed. The connection
should be closed at the shown Chenal access Drive. A new
drive connecting these parcels should be located between the
front of the building and Chenal.
E. UTILITY COMMENTS/FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements.
Arkla : No comment
Southwestern Bell: OK
Water: A pro rata foot change of $13/foot applies for part
of the property. Special conditions apply for
service across and/or relocation of 39 inch raw
water main. 8 inch tie in to the east and main
extension in Gamble Road may be needed.
AP&L : No comment
Fire Department: On site fire protection is required.
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ITEM NO.: E Cont. FILE NO.: S--1111
County Planning: No comment
F. ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN
Landscape:
No requirements as part of Preliminary Plat.
Issues•
The following are unresolved items on the preliminary plat.
• Cul-de-sac on Gamble Road.
• Plot access easement across Lots 2 and 3.
Planning Division:
No land use issues
G. ANALYSIS
The preliminary plat was deferred in order to allow the
applicant to workout concerns in respect to the PD-C request
(Z-6178).
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL of a four lot preliminary plat subject to
conditions listed in paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 19, 1996)
Larry Jones indicated that the proposed PCD be limited to only
Lot 1 of the companion preliminary plat (S-1111). Mr. Ramsey
Ball represented the applicants indicated that they could not
define the exact type of commercial uses desired on the property
except for Lot 1. David Scherer stated that Public works had
concerns in regards to left turns from the site on two Chenal
Parkway. Planning Staff showed the applicant several
inconsistencies in the Target Lot 1 parking and circulation
design with the approved conditional use permit for Home Depot.
Pat McGetrick stated that his clients were considering a deferral
in order to work with staff on the outstanding site plan issues.
The Committee stated that the project applicant needed to notify
Planning Staff by Wednesday, September 25, 1996 if they wanted a
deferral of this item.
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ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1111
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.: (OCTOBER 10, 1996)
The Staff relayed the applicant's request for deferral to the
Planning Commission meeting on November 21, 1996. This item was
included as part of the Consent Agenda for deferral.
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda for deferral. The motion
by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 31, 1996)
Mr. Jimmy Moses representing the property owners indicated they
were amending the application to include only Lot 1. Mr. Pat
McGetrick showed a revised plan to the Committee. The parking
layout and internal circulation pattern now reflects early
comments by staff. Larry Jones requested across over agreement
between Target and Home Depot prior to the Planning Commission
meeting.
The Committee determined that the item would be scheduled for the
November 21, 1996 Subdivision Agenda of the Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 21, 1996)
Larry Jones presented the preliminary plat to the Commission.
Mr. Pat McGetrick, project engineer, was available to answer
questions. David Scherer indicated that Public Works Department
conditions included the letter from Bill Henry dated November 11,
1996. There was no comment from the public on this item.
A motion to approve the preliminary plat was approved by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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