HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1196 Staff AnalysisJune 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: 5-1196
NAME: Berg Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 5524 Pinnacle Valley Road
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Fred C. and Sarah R. Berg Civil Design, Inc.
5524 Pinnacle valley Road William L. Dean
Little Rock, AR 72212 15104 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
AREA: 11.76 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 1
CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Conditional waiver of half -street improvements to Pinnacle
Valley Road.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide the 11.76 acre tract
into two (2) lots in order to construct a second single-
family dwelling.
Lot A contains 0.75 acre and is the proposed site for the
second single-family dwelling. Lot B consists of 11.01
acres and the existing single-family dwelling.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is partially cleared and partially wooded.
There is a large floodway area for Isom Creek running
east/west through the middle of Lot B.
The general area along Pinnacle Valley Road consists of a
scattering of single-family residences on large lots. There
is a large amount of undeveloped, R-2 zoned property in the
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area. Commercial uses exist to the south along Cantrell
Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Westbury and Secluded Hills Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Pinnacle Valley is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
2. Dedication of floodway easement is required.
3. Request conditional waiver of street improvements on
Pinnacle Valley Road.
4. Utility excavation within proposed rights -of -way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Existing sewer main located on Lot B has an existing
easement recorded. Please show easement on Plat.
AP&L: No Comment received.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: If this creates a private line condition (line
crossing another parcel other than the one served),
relocation of the existing water meter may be required.
A charge of $150 per acre may apply in addition to normal
connection charges for service.
Fire Department:
county Planning:
No Comment.
No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve area. Future service
may warrant improved pedestrian amenities between Pinnacle
Valley Road and Hwy. 10.
F. ISSUES TECHNICAL DESIGN:
planning Division: No Comment.
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Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a'revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 27, 1998. The revised plat addresses all concerns
raised by the Subdivision Committee and staff. The
applicant is requesting a conditional waiver of half -street
improvements to Pinnacle Valley Road (until further
development of the property). Public Works has indicated
support of the conditional waiver. The applicant has
indicated to staff that dedication of an easement for the
floodway area will be done as part of the plat.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D and
E of this report.
2. The private wastewater disposal system will need to be
approved by the county sanitarian.
3. Staff recommends approval of the conditional waiver of
half -street improvements to Pinnacle Valley Road.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Bill Dean and James Dreher were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed
preliminary plat.
Staff noted several minor details which need to be shown on the
preliminary plat.
Public Works staff indicated that a conditional waiver of half -
street improvements to Pinnacle Valley Road would be supported
(until further development of the property).
A deferral of floodway dedication was also discussed.
After the brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the preliminary plat to the full
Commission for final action.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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