HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1275-A Staff AnalysisSeptember 14, 2000
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE NO.: S-1275-A
NAME: Richdale/Hughey Replat - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: North side of Baseline Road, approximately 120 feet
east of Stanton Road
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Richdale Development Co.
9800 Maumelle Blvd.
Maumelle, AR 72113
Margaret Hughey
4808 Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
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McGetrick and McGetrick
319 E. Markham St., Ste. 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 5.00 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
ZONING: R-2/C-3
PLANNING DISTRICT: 14
CENSUS TRACT:
41.07
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
FT. NEW STREET: 0
Deferral of street improvements to Stanton Road
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide five (5) acres near the
northeast corner of Baseline and Stanton Roads into two (2)
lots. An illegal subdivision was recently created when the
area shown as Lot 2 on the proposed plat was sold to
Margaret Hughey. Richdale Development Co. (owners of the
area shown as Lot 1) was the previous owner of Lot 2. The
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proposed preliminary plat will correct the illegal
subdivision.
The applicant has noted that the 25 foot access easement,
which was dedicated when Lot 2 was sold, will be abandoned
with the proposed plat. The applicant is also proposing to
rezone the R-2 portion of the property to C-3 (see Item 2.1
on this agenda).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing commercial building and parking area
within the south portion of Lot 1, with the north portion
of this lot being undeveloped. The area shown as Lot 2 is
also undeveloped.
There is a convenience store at the northeast corner of
Baseline and Stanton Roads, with mobile home parks and an
auto repair garage across Stanton Road to the west. There
is a school and undeveloped R-2 zoned property to the
north, with a mixture of commercial and office uses to the
east. There are several single family residences to the
south across Baseline Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one (1) phone call
requesting information on this application. The Upper
Baseline, SWLR United for Progress, Windamere and
Cloverdale Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stanton Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
2. Baseline Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 45
feet from centerline is required.
3. Provide design of Stanton Road conforming to "MSP"
(Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street
improvements to this street including 5-foot sidewalk
with planned development.
4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
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5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
8. Baseline Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of
18,000.
9. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
10. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ord. 18,031.
Show driveway locations on the plat.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comments.
ARKLA: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments.
Water: No Comments.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per city code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Plannin : No Comments received.
CATA: Site is on a bus route #15 and has no effect on bus
radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1275-A
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST , 2000)
Bob Lowe and Larry Lester were present, representing the
application. Staff briefly described the proposed
preliminary plat. Staff noted that the front platted
building lines could be 25 feet and that the existing
driveway locations needed to be shown.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. A
possible deferral of street improvements was discussed.
Public Works representatives indicated support of a
deferral.
There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee
forwarded the preliminary plat to the full Commission for
final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on August 30, 2000. The revised plat addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The
revised plat shows the right-of-way to be dedicated for
Baseline and Stanton Roads and the existing driveway
locations.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of street
improvements for Stanton Road for 5 years, until further
development of Lot 1 or until adjacent development,
whichever occurs first. Public Works supports the deferral
as requested. =The required improvements exist for Baseline
Road.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The
plat should have no adverse impact on the general area.
I. 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 deferral of street
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.)
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improvements to Stanton Road for 5 years, until further
development of Lot 1 or until adjacent development,
whichever occurs first.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2000)
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 Chairperson 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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