HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1276 Staff AnalysisMarch 30, 2000
ITEM NO.: 5
FILE NO.: S-1276
NAME: Crestwood Corporate Center - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: West side of Aldersgate Road, approximately 1,300
feet south of Kanis Road
DEVELOPER -
Crestwood, Inc.
610 Garland Street
Conway, AR 72032
AREA: 12.5 acres
ZONING: POD
PLANNING DISTRICT: 11
CENSUS TRACT: 24.04
ENGINEER:
McGetrick and McGetrick
319 East Markham St., Ste. 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 FT. NEW STREET: 0
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
A. PROPOSAL:
None requested.
The applicant proposes to subdivide 12.5 acres into eight
(8) lots as a component of a revised POD application (Item
5.1 on this agenda). A small office building is proposed
for each lot, with access to Lots 2-8 being gained by
utilizing access easements from Aldersgate Road. Lot 1
will have a direct access drive from Aldersgate Road. The
applicant proposes to final plat Lot 1 initially, with Lots
2-8 being final platted (as Phase II) at a later date.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site has been partially cleared, with a number of the
interior and perimeter trees being preserved. The property
slopes from Aldersgate Road downward to the Interstate 430
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right-of-way. Camp Aldersgate is located immediately south
of this site, with several single-family residences to the
east across Aldersgate Road. There are four single-family
residences to the north along the west side of Aldersgate
Road, with 0-3 zoned property further north and to the
northeast.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. The John Barrow and Sewer District #147
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Aldersgate Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
2. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements
to this street including 5-foot sidewalk with planned
development.
3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031. Verify sight distance for propose driveways.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work.
5. Aldersgate Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count
5,000.
6. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
8. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9. Internal streets shall be constructed to minor
commercial standards with turn around and dual
sidewalks per (Ordinance #18,055).
10. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e)
will be required with building permit.
11. A Grading Permit per Secs. 29-186(c) and (d) will be
required with building permit.
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12. Contact the ADEQ for approval before start of work if 5
acres are disturbed.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main on site, possible relocation or
extension required.
AP&L : No Comment.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal fees. Water main extensions and on -
site fire protection will be required. Any needed
relocation of existing facilities will be at the expense
.of the developer.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: No Comment received.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on March 161 2000. The revised plan provides most of the
notations as required by staff. The following items need
to be included on a revised plat drawing:
1. Storm drainage analysis and preliminary storm drainage
plan.
2. A PAGIS Monument at each Subdivision corner
3. Source of title
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.
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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 applicant must submit a revised preliminary plat
with the additional items shown as noted in paragraph
G. of this report.
3. The applicant must submit a preliminary Bill of
Assurance for this subdivision.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MARCH 9, 2000)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the preliminary plat, noting that several
items needed to be shown on the plat drawing. Staff also noted
that a cover letter and preliminary Bill of Assurance needed to
be submitted.
This item and item 5.1. were discussed simultaneously, with the
majority of the discussion pertaining to the revised POD site
plan.
After the discussions, the Committee forwarded the preliminary
plat to the full Commission for final action:
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MARCH 30, 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 place 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 and 2 absent.
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