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Home My WebLink AboutS-1258 Staff AnalysisNovember 11, 1999 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: S-1258 NAME: Otter Creek and I-30 Commercial Addition - Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Southwest corner of Interstate 30 and Otter Creek Road DEVELOPER: Ray Jones Petroleum Route 1, Box 11 Malvern, AR 72104 AREA: 7.93 acres ZONING: C-4 PWMTWPPR Development Consultants, Inc. 2200 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Ste. 220 Little Rock, AR 72212 NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide 7.93 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 30 and Otter Creek Road into four (4) lots. The lots range in size from 1.165 acres to 3.008 acres. The property is zoned C-4 and will allow future commercial developments. The lots will be final platted one at a time, as they are sold. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is relatively flat and overgrown with weeds and brush. There are no trees on the site. November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1258 Interstate 30 is located along the property's southern boundary, with Otter Creek Road to the north. There is a trucking facility to the west along I-30. Undeveloped commercial property is located to the north across Otter Creek Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. The Otter Creek and Crystal Valley Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Otter Creek 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. Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from ADTD, District VI. 4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start work. 5. Show curb cuts on the plat. Suggest internal street system along west with additional street along lot lines with cul-de-sac. Drives on Otter Creek and Service Road have conflicts with interchange. 6. Existing topographic information at maximum five foot contour interval 10-foot base flood elevation is required. 7.A Sketch Grading and Draining Plan per Sec. 29-186(e) is required. 8.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard area per Sec. 29-186 (b) is required. 9.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 8-283 is required. 10. Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of work is required. November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1258 E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre will apply in addition to normal charges. A development fee applies for connections to the main along the northerly side of Interstate 30. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: CATA Express Route #30 - Southwest Express serves this site; approved for transit purposes as submitted. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No Comment. Landscape Issues: No Comment. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff on August 4, 1999. The revised plat addresses most of the concerns as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The revised plat shows the correct zoning and platted building lines as required by staff. The applicant has noted proposed driveway locations on the revised plat. Two (2) driveway locations are shown along Otter Creek Road, one for Lot 1 and one for Lot 2. Two (2) driveway locations are also shown along the I-30 service road, one for Lot 1 and one for Lot 4. The applicant has noted that Lot 3 will have internal cross access, however, no access easements are shown on the revised plat. The applicant needs to make a note on the plat to the effect that Lots 1 and 4 will not be final platted without cross- 3 November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1258 access easements for Lot 3. Public Works has indicated concern with the proposed driveway locations. Staff will attempt to have this issue resolved prior to the public hearing. To staff's knowledge, there are no other outstanding issues associated with the preliminary plat. The proposed plat should have no adverse effect on the general area.. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 2.The issue of driveway locations must be resolved. 3. The applicant must note on the preliminary plat that Lots 1 and 4 will not be final platted without providing cross -access easements to Lot 3. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 29, 1999) Kevin Yates was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the preliminary plat, noting several minor changes which needed to be made to the plat drawing. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed, primarily the issue of curb cuts and the suggestion of an internal street system. Mr. Yates informed the Committee that the requirements would be forwarded to the project engineer and he would meet with Public Works to resolve the issues. After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 19, 1999) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on August 18, 1999 requesting that this item be deferred to the September 30, 1999 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. With a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays and 5 absent the Commission voted to waive the bylaws and accept the deferral request being made less than five (5) days prior to the public hearing. 4 November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1258 The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the September 30, 1999 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays and 5 absent. STAFF UPDATE: Public Works staff reports that, as of this date, the applicant has not met with them to work out the issues of driveway locations and access. This item will need to be placed on the regular agenda so that these issues can be resolved at the public hearing. Otherwise, staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat as noted in paragraph H. of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 30, 1999) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on September 30, 1999 requesting that this item be deferred to the November 11, 1999 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. With a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays, the Commission voted to waive their bylaws and accept the deferral request being made less than five (5) working days prior to the public hearing. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the November 11, 1999 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawing to staff on October 27, 1999. The revised plat shows the driveway locations as required by Public Works. There are two (2) driveways shown along Otter Creek Road (one for Lot 2 and one for Lot 1) and two (2) driveways shown along the I-30 service road (one for Lot 1 and one for Lot 4). An access easement is provided for Lot 3 between the two drives along the I-30 frontage road. The revised plat also notes a future intersection improvement in order to locate the overpass access to line up with the proposed drive for Lot 2. The proposed 5 November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1258 driveway locations, access easement and intersection improvement are shown on the attached plan. The applicant is requesting variances from the minimum setback and spacing requirements for the two (2) driveways along Otter Creek Road. The minimum setback required is 300 feet from the intersection of Otter Creek Road and the I-30 service road (Lot 1 driveway). The proposed setback for this drive is approximately 100 feet. The driveway for Lot 2 is approximately 107 feet from the east property line. The Ordinance requires a setback of 150 feet. Public Works has indicated approval of the requested variances and of the driveway locations as shown. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the preliminary plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 2. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for driveway spacing for the two (2) drives along Otter Creek Road. 3. The access easement serving Lot 3 must be addressed with the final plats of Lots 1 and 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 11, 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 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and open position. 11