HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1199 Staff AnalysisJune 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: S-1199
NAME: Stagecoach Office Park - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: East side of Stagecoach Road; south of Baseline Road
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Diamond Development McGetrick Engineering
26 Redleaf Circle 319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72216 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 6.62 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: 0-1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 42.08
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide 6.62 acre property into
6 lots and 2 tracts. Each of the 6 lots are approximately
0.30 acre in size, with Tract A being approximately 1.94
acres and Tract B being approximately 3.00 acres in size.
The applicant proposes two access points, one on Tract A and
one on Tract B. Lots 1-6 will have internal access drives
and no direct access to Stagecoach Road. The applicant
notes that Tracts A and B may be further subdivided in the
future. Tract A and Lots 1-6 will be final platted as Phase
I and Tract B as Phase II.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 6.62 acre tract is partially wooded with some site
preparation having been done. Calvary Apostolic Church is
located North of the property and the Otter Creek Assembly
of God Church is located to the south. There is floodway
property (to be dedicated to the City of Little Rock) to the
east.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
7 (Cont.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
FILE NO.: 5-11�1
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Otter Creek'and Crystal Valley Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline will be required.
2. Construction of sidewalk is required if this
construction is not done by the AHTD.
3. Driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance
with 300 feet spacing between driveways.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
6. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
7. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
8. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9. Drainage easement for proposed drainage ditch is
required.
10. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
11. Stagecoach Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 8,200 vehicles.
12. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
13. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
14. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
15. Utility excavation within proposed rights -of -way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1199
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: An easement is requested along the west property
line. Contact utility for details.
ARKLA : No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: A development fee applies based on the size of the
water connection.
Fire Department: Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding
fire hydrant placement.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve the area.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 27, 1998. The revised plat addresses concerns raised
by the Subdivision Committee and staff with the exception of
the following:
1. Need to show source of title.
2. Need to show zoning of property and of adjacent
property.
The applicant noted that Tract A and Lots 1-6 will be final
platted as Phase I and Tract B as Phase II.
The applicant has also shown a 10 foot vehicle prohibition
easement along the west side of Lots 1-6, prohibiting direct
access to Stagecoach Road.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1199
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,
E and G of this report.
2. Only two (2) access points to Stagecoach Road are
allowed for the property (1 on Tract A and 1 on Tract
B) .
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the preliminary plat.
Staff noted several minor details which need to be shown on the
plat. Mr. McGetrick noted that all of the lots would be final
platted at the same time.
The location of access drives was briefly discussed. Mr.
McGetrick noted that one driveway with a cross access easement
would be located on Tract A and one driveway would be located on
Tract B. Lots 1-6 will be accessed using the two drives. Staff
noted that a 10 foot vehicle prohibition easement would need to
be shown along the west side of Lots 1-6, prohibiting direct
access to Stagecoach Road.
Mr. McGetrick noted that street improvements were under
construction by the State Highway Department. Bob Turner, of
Public Works, noted that 5 foot sidewalks would need to be
constructed.
After further discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary
plat to the full Commission for final action.
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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