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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1261-K Staff AnalysisDecember 18, 2014 .: 1 FILE NO.: S-1261-K NAME: Kenwood Subdivision Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located in the Kenwood Subdivision, Lots 133 - 137 on Sanible Circle DEVELOPER: Davis Fitzhugh 5510 Hawthorne Little Rock, AR 72207 ENGINEER: White Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA- 1.-7-acts -- CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT: ENSUS TRACT: VARIANCEMAIVERS: front building line. -N U M$E-R-OF L-OTS: - 6 R-2, Single-family 12 - 65th Street West 24.05 FT. NEW STREET. 0 LF A variance from Section 31-256 to allow a reduction in the A. PROPOSALIREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The developer of the Kenwood Subdivision is proposing to amend the previously approved preliminary plat to allow a reduced front building line. The approved preliminary plat requires a 25-foot front building line. The applicant is requesting to reduce the front building line for six (6) lots (Lots 133 - 134, Lot 135 A and Lot 135B and Lots 136 - 137) to 20-feet. All six (6) lots are platted on a cul-de-sac. According to the applicant, the reduced front building line will allow additional depth for construction of homes. December 18, 2014 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont. 1.9 C IC E EXISTING CONDITIONS: FILE NO.: S-1261-K The Kenwood Subdivision is developing along David O Dodd Road just south of David O Dodd School. The lots proposed for replatting have not been developed. Preliminary site work has begun to allow the development of the future lots along Sanible Circle. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All property owners abutting the site along with Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the aster Street Plan. Construct street improvements to these streets with the planned development. 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. A variance must be requested to advance grade the lots prior to final platting. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 5. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 19, 2014) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the only modification to the previously approved plat was to allow a reduced front building line for six (6) of the proposed lots. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 2 December 18, 2014 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1(Cont-)FILE NO.: S-1261-K F. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing via a revised site plan based on comments raised at the November 19, 2014, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is seeking approval of a revision to the previously approved preliminary plat to allow the front building line to be reduced from 25-feet, as typically required per the R-2, Single-family zoning district, to 20-feet. There are no other modifications proposed for the previously approved preliminary plat. Section 31-256 states building lines for residential lots are to be at least 25-feet from each street property line. The applicant is requesting to reduce the front building line for six (6) lots (Lots 133 — 134, Lot 135 A and Lot 135B and Lots 136 — 137) to 20-feet. All six (6) lots are located on a cul-de-sac. Section 31-256(3) defines how lots fronting on a cul de sac or curved portion of another streets is to be measured. The ordinance states the front building line that is straight relative to the front property line may be established by the placement of dimensioned points on the side property lines at least 32 feet from the street right of way fine and connecting these points with a dimensioned straight line on the plat. The line is to be not less than 25-feet from the street right of way line at any point. The applicant has indicated the reduction in the front building line will allow additional depth for construction of new homes on the lots. The applicant also states the reduced front building line will fit with the street appearance matching the homes currently developed within other areas of the subdivision. Staff is supportive of the request. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the placement of the 20-foot front building line will adversely impact any future development of homes within this subdivision. & STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request to allow the reduction in the front building line for Lots 133 — 134, Lot 135 A and Lot 135B and Lots 136 — 137 as requested by the applicant. 3 December 18, 2014 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1 (Co PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: FILE NO.: S-1261-K (DECEMBER 18, 2014) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request to allow the reduction in the front building line for Lots 133 — 134, Lot 135 A and Lot 135B and Lots 136 — 137 as requested by the applicant. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 4 ITEM NO.: 1, S-1261-K NAME: Kenwood Subdivision Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located in the Kenwood Subdivision, Lots 133 — 137 on Sanible Circle Planninq Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than December 3, 2014. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than December 12, 2014. Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 31-256 to allow a reduction in the platted building line. Public Works Conditions: 1. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvements to these streets with the planned development. 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. A variance must be requested to advance grade the lots prior to final platting. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 5. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Revised Plat/plan- Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, November 26, 2014.