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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1268 Staff AnalysisJanuary 6, 2000 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S-1268 NAME: Integra Addition - Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Southwest corner of Geyer Springs and Baseline Roads 1�7��+Ia�+C�7�3ycia ENGINEER_ The Integra Group Garver Engineers 565 U.S. Hwy. 5 South 1010 Battery Street Pinehurst, NC 28374 Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: 6.679 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: C-3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.06 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide 6.679 acres into two (2) lots. The property is zoned C-3. The property is being subdivided in order to allow construction of an auto parts store on the proposed Lot 1. The lots will be final platted individually. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is a vacant commercial building (previously Harvest Foods store) on the property, with the remainder of the property being concrete parking. There are commercial uses and zoning to the north across Baseline Road and to the east across Geyer Springs Road. There are also commercial January 6, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1268 uses adjacent to this property to the north. There are single family residences to the south and a school immediately west of this property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one (1) letter supporting this application. The Windamere, Allendale and Cloverdale Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Baseline Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. (Includes 10 feet for right turn lane.) 2. Geyer Springs Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required. 3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance #18,031. Close driveways, which do not meet ordinance requirements. 4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to current ADA standards. 5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 8. Baseline Road has an average daily traffic count of 28,000. 9. Geyer Springs has an average daily traffic count of 32,000. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: No Comment. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planning: No Comment. K January 6, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1268 CATA: Site is served by CATA Routes #17 and 17A. Approved for transit purposes. 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 December 15, 1999. The revised plat shows all of the additional notes as required. To staff's knowledge, the only outstanding issue relates to the number of existing drives along Geyer Springs Road. Public Works has noted that one of the two drives (for Lot 2) which access Geyer Springs Road needs to be closed. This issue needs to be discussed and resolved by the full Commission. Otherwise, the plat conforms to ordinance standards. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to compliance with the Public Works requirements. The issue of number of driveways along Geyer Springs Road needs to be discussed and resolved. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: The applicant was not present. preliminary plat. (DECEMBER 9, 1999) Staff briefly described the Staff noted that there were several items which needed to be shown on a revised plat drawing. Staff also noted that the applicant had met with Public Works regarding their requirements. After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action. 3 January 6, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1268 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 6, 2000) Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Staff informed the -Commission that the applicant had agreed to eliminate one (1) of the existing driveways along Geyer Springs Road. 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 11 ayes and 0 nays. 4