HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1252 Staff AnalysisJuly 8, 1999
ITEM NO.: 4
NAME: Artz Park Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
FILE NO.: 5-1252
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Shackleford West Blvd. and
Centerview Drive
DEVELOPER:
West Little Rock Medical The Mehlburger Firm
Group, LLC P. O. Box 3837
P. O. Box 1010 Little Rock, AR 72203
Mabelvale, AR 72103
5.549 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: O-3
PLANNING DISTRICT: 11
CENSUS TRACT: 24.04
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1.Variance for minimum side yard setback for Lot 1.
2. Variance for minimum rear yard setback for Lot 2.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 5.549 acres into three
(3) lots. The property is zoned 0-3 and the applicant is
planning an office development for the property. The
applicant is proposing shared driveways and access
easements as part of the plat. The applicant has noted
that all three lots will be final platted at the same time.
The applicant is requesting setback variances for Lots 1
and 2. The first is a side yard setback variance for Lot 1
(side yard between Lots 1 and 2). The ordinance requires a
minimum setback of 10 feet. The applicant is proposing a
5 foot setback.
July 8, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1252
The second variance is a rear yard setback variance for Lot
2 (rear yard between Lots 1 and 2). The Ordinance requires
a minimum setback of 15 feet. A 5 foot rear setback is
proposed. All proposed setbacks are shown as platted
building lines on the preliminary plat.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded, as is the property
to the west across Centerview Drive, north across
Shackleford West Blvd. and east along the south side of
Shackleford West Blvd. The Koger Center office development
is located immediately south of this site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Sandpiper Neighborhood Association was notified of the
public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received no
comment from the neighborhood.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is
damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
4. 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.
5. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 20-186(e) is
required.
6. A Grading Permit per Sec. 29-186(c) and (d) is required.
7.Driveways must conform to ordinance #18,031 (250 foot
spacing and 125 feet from property line). Revise access
entrance locations and resubmit.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve Lot 1.
AP&L: A 20 foot easement requested along both street
frontages. A 5 foot easement is requested along the east
property line of Lot 3.
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July 8, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1252
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: On site fire protection may be required. An
acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to
normal charges.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrants required. Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: No issues.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawing
to staff on June 22, 1999. The revised plat addresses all
of the concerns as raised by staff and the Subdivision
Committee.
The revised plat includes all of the additional notes as
requested by staff. The revised plat also shows the
driveway location for Lot 3. The driveway location now
conforms to ordinance standards.
To staff's knowledge, there are no further issues to be
resolved. The proposed preliminary plat, with setback
variances, should have no adverse effect on the general
area.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat,
including the setback variances requested, subject to
compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
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July 8, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1252
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUKE 17, 1999)
Mike Watson and Joe Swaffer were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed
preliminary plat. Staff noted several items which needed to be
shown on a revised preliminary plat drawing.
Mr. Watson noted that all three (3) lots will be final platted
at the same time.
The requested setback variances were briefly discussed.
The Public Works requirements were also briefly discussed,
primarily driveway location requirements. Mr. Watson indicated
that a driveway location for Lot 3 would be revised to conform
to ordinance standards.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 8, 1999)
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 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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