HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1269 Staff AnalysisJanuary 6, 2000
ITEM NO.: 3
NAME: Priest Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 2519 Willow Springs Road
DEVELOPER:
Wandene Priest
2519 Willow Springs Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: Approx. 4.04 acres
ZONING: Not Zoned
PLANNING DISTRICT: 28
CENSUS TRACT: 40.03
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
ENGINEER:
Laha Engineers
P. O. Box 190251
Little Rock, AR
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
FILE NO.: S-1269
72219-0251
FT. NEW STREET: 0
Waiver of street improvements to Willow Springs Road.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide approximately 4.04
acres into two (2) lots to allow a second single family
residence to be constructed on the property. The property
is located outside the city limits, but within the City's
extraterritorial subdivision jurisdiction. The property is
not zoned.
The applicant is requesting a waiver of street improvements
to Willow Springs Road as part of this application. Public
Works has indicated support of a conditional waiver of
street improvements.
January 6, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.)
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
FILE NO.: S-1269
The property contains a one-story single family residence
on the proposed Lot 2. The remainder of the property is
vacant and grass -covered, with some trees along the eastern
portion of the property. The general area is composed of
single family residences on large lots.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
adjacent property owners. There was no established
neighborhood association to notify.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Willow Springs Road is listed on the Master Street Plan
as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45
feet from north part is required.
2. Willow Springs Road is listed on the Master Street Plan
as a collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
3. 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.
4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. Contact Pulaski County Road Department for approval.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Outside service boundary, no comment.
AP&L: No Comment.
Arkla: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: If additional water service is needed, execution
of a preannexation agreement and approval of the City
will be required. An acreage charge of $100 per acre
applies in addition to normal charges.
Fire Department: No Comment.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: 5-1269
County Plannin : Pulaski County Planning notes that the
following information needs to be shown on the plat drawing
as provided:
a. Contours
b. Drainage
C. Willow Springs Road - 80 foot right-of-way
d. Existing structures
e. Land usage
f. Identify all corners
g. Two land ties
h. Letters from water and sewage
i. Street plans - improvements
j. Owners certificate
k. Point of beginning identified
1. Wrong corner identification (northeast corner
should be northwest corner)
Contact Jim Narey at 340-8260 for details.
CATA: No Comment.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannina 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 addresses
the comments made by staff at the Subdivision Committee
meeting. The legal description to the nearest 1/10 of an
acre and the names of all abutting property owners have
been shown. The applicant also delivered copies of a
revised plat to the Pulaski County Planning Office, which
addresses their requirements.
As noted in paragraph A. of this report, the applicant is
requesting a waiver of street improvements to Willow
Springs Road. Public Works supports a conditional waiver
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January 6, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1269
of the street improvements, based on the fact that this is
a two -lot single family residential plat. This means that
the improvements to Willow Springs Road would be waived
until such a time that the property is ever further
subdivided.
Otherwise, there are no 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. Staff recommends approval of a conditional waiver of
street improvements to Willow Springs Road.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(DECEMBER 9, 1999)
Wandene Priest and Troy Laha were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed
plat.
Staff noted that the applicant had requested a waiver of street
improvements to Willow Springs Road. Bob Turner, of Public
Works, indicated that Public Works would support a conditional
waiver of the required improvements.
Mr. Laha asked about the Pulaski County Planning Comments.
Staff informed him to contact the County Planning Office for
more information.
After the presentation, the Committee forwarded the issue to the
full Commission for final action.
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.
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January 6, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1269
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.
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