HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1152 Staff AnalysisSeptember 18, 1997
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE NO.: S-1152
NAME: Hodges Addition Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 13011 Vimy Ridge Road
DEVELOPER:
Milton Hodges
13011 Vimy Ridge Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72002
455-2953
ENGINEER:
Casche Carter
Blaylock, Threet, Phillips
1501 Market
Little Rock, AR 72211
224-3922
AREA: 4.05 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
ZONING: R-2 Single Family
PLANNING DISTRICT: #16
CENSUS TRACT: 41.04
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
(1) Lot without street frontage
(2) Boundary street improvements
A. PROPOSAL:
FT. NEW STREET: None
To create a second lot out of this ownership in order that
the owner have a second building site for his home to be
constructed and care for a family member.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This site is a rural size home site with most of the lot
unused. Adjacent property is large lot and residential,
Entergy has a large power easement and ownership adjacent on
the south. The site has been partially cleared. There is a
residence on the front lot.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
None received as of this writing.
September 18, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1152
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Vimy Ridge Road is listed on the Master Street as a
minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way will be
required to 45 feet from centerline for this 5 lane
minor arterial.
2. For construction, provide design of street conforming to
"MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct half street
improvements including 5 foot sidewalks or provide in -
lieu contribution.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4. Vimy Ridge Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 4,500.
5. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-
175 and the "MSP".
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve all lots.
AP&L: No Comment.
Arkla: OK as submitted.
Southwestern Bell: OK as submitted.
Water: Lot 2 does not have street frontage on a main. An
extension would be required.
Fire Department: Plat OK
County Planning: No Comment - inside city limits
CATA•
No comment - no general service on Vimy Ridge. Nearest at
Mabelvale.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Landsca e•
Issues: No comment on plats.
Planning Division: No comment on plats.
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September 18, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2
G. ANALYSIS•
FILE NO.: 5-1152
The staff view of this replatting of an acreage property is
that there are too many questions unanswered to adequately
respond.
Staff does not support platting parcels this large utilizing
private off -site easements when a pipe stem on site could
serve the access. Although the ordinance discourages
pipestems, staff would support that approach if the
applicant can redesign the plat and resubmit next cycle.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the owner consider withdrawal from
this agenda and rethink his approach.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 28, 1997)
The applicant was not present. The Committee discussed the
proposal with staff with the end product being a plat with issues
that require additional information. The Committee and staff
were somewhat puzzled about the access and lot configuration. It
was determined by the Committee that staff should work with the
owner and his engineer to develop an adequate response to design
issues. The Committee felt the issue deserved deferral but
offered staff time to resolve matters.
The item is forwarded to the full Commission with staff report on
needed action at the meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 18, 1997)
The staff reported that the applicant and his engineer have
failed to respond to issues raised in staff comments in this
agenda. There are significant issues concerning a land locked
lot and the manner proposed for vehicle access. Richard Wood of
staff reported that the only option open to staff is to recommend
denial of the plat as presented. After a brief discussion, the
Commission acted on a motion to approve the plat as presented.
The motion failed by a vote of 0 ayes, 9 noes and 2 absent. The
plat is denied.
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City of Little Rock
Department ❑ Planning an Development Planning
Zoning and
723 West Markham Subdivision
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
(501) 371-4790
September 23, 1997
Mr. Kenny Mullins
#4 Shady Oak
Alexander, AR 72002
Dear Citizen:
On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your
participation in the September 18, 1997 commission meeting. It is very important to the City
staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision -making
process.
Agenda item 2 was denied by the Planning Commission as submitted for
failure to pursue staff and/or committee recommendations.
For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities
are as follows:
Rezoning and Zoning Variances - Dana Carney
Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments - Richard Wood
Conditional Use Permits - Monte Moore
Street and Easement Abandonment and Improvement District
Thank you again for your input.
Sincerely,
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L WSON
Secretary to Little Rock Planning Commission
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