HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1172 Staff AnalysisFebruary 5, 1998
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: 5-1172
NAME: Wedgewood Creek - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 13,401 Baseline Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
Hunnicut Construction Raymond Hickey
and Development, Inc. Central Arkansas Engineering
24 Pine Manor 1012 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72207 Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 27.99 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 106 FT. NEW STREET: 4,000
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 42.08
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Deferral of street improvements to Baseline Road for a period of
two (2) years.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 27.99 acres into 106
single-family residential lots with 4,000 linear feet of new
streets.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is mostly wooded and undeveloped. There is one
single-family residence on the property. The Otter Creek
Neighborhood is located to the west, with a large multi-
family/golf course development located to the north across
Baseline Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no public comments as of this writing.
February 5, 1998
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1172
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Baseline Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial. A dedication of right-of-way will
be required to 55 feet from centerline for this 5 lane
principal arterial.
2_ Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks.
3. Need to provide temporary cul-de-sacs for phase I or
extend Wedgewood Creek Drive straight south to Woodside
Drive to make a complete loop.
4. Stormwater Detention Ordinance applies to this property.
5. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
6. Obtain barricade and street cut permits prior to
construction within right-of-way.
7. Provide striping and signage plans for the development,
for Traffic Engineering approval.
8. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
9. Baseline Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
3,600 vehicles.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No comments received.
Arkla: No comments received.
Southwestern Bell: Need minimum 10 foot rear lot easements.
Water: An acreage charge of $150/acre applies to the
portion of this project that is within 1/4 mile of the
16" water main. Water main extensions will be required.
Request water main be stubbed out to the south with Water
Works participation in that portion.
Fire Department:
1. Fire Department has concerns with the single access
point.
2. Show fire hydrants.
County Planning: No Comment - inside city limits.
CATA: No comments received.
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February 5, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1172
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comments.
Landscape Issues: No Comments.
Other Issues:
Staff suggests a secondary access to the property for safety
purposes.
G. ANALYSIS•
A revised plat was submitted to staff on January 22, 1998.
The revision addresses all outstanding issues as discussed
in the Subdivision Committee meeting.
The applicant is requesting deferral of street improvements
to Baseline Road for a period of two (2) years. Public
Works staff has indicated support of this request.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F.
Staff recommends approval of the deferral of street
improvements to Baseline Road for two (2) years.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Raymond Hickey and Randy Alberius were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the plat.
Bruce Kemmet, of Public Works, explained the 75 foot radius
requirement for Wedgeside Drive. Other Public Works issues were
discussed, including the need for temporary and cul-de-sacs for
Phase I.
Mr. Hickey explained that the two "P.O.A." lots at the
subdivision's entrance would have decorative brick walls and
landscaping. He stated that the other "P.O.A." lot (southeast
corner of the property) would be for stormwater detention.
After a brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to
the full Commission for final action.
February 5, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5--1172
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 5, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that there were no outstanding
issues associated with this item. There were no objectors
present.
The Chairman placed the item on the Consent Agenda for approval.
The item was approved by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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