HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1279 Staff AnalysisMay 11, 2000
ITEM NO.: 6
NAME: Oaks Bluff Addition - Preliminary Plat
FILE NO.: S-1279
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Taylor Loop Road and Oaks
Bluff Drive
DEVELOPER -
ENGINEER:
A. S. Rosen & Associates White-Daters and Associates
9101 N. Rodney Parham Road 401 S. Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72205 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 2.1 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 1
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 2.1 acres into 8 lots
for single family residential development, along the east
side of Oak's Bluff Drive. All of the lots will be final
platted at the same time. A portion of the property,
labeled as Tract A, will be used for drainage and
utilities.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and partially wooded. There
are single family residences across Oaks Bluff Drive to the
west. Taylor Loop Creek is located along the property's
east and north boundaries, with single family residences
across the creek to the north. There is vacant,
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1279
undeveloped property to the south across Taylor Loop Road,
with single family residences to the southwest.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Westchester/Heatherbrae Property Owners Association was
notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff
has received no comment from the neighborhood.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
l.Taylor Loop Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline for collector, and 45 feet centerline on minor
arterial with 20 foot radius.
2. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4.Construct cul-de-sac at the end of Oaks Bluff Drive and
dedicate right-of-way.
5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little
Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
7.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Taylor Loop, at Taylor Loop and Oaks
Bluff Drive.
8.Taylor Loop Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count
of 5,200.
9.Lot 1 shall have no access easement shown on Taylor Loop
Road.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No comment received.
ARKLA: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
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Water: Water facilities already in place. An acreage fee
of $300 per acre applies in addition to normal charges.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrant per city code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: No Affect -Not on a dedicated bus route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on April 26, 2000. The revised plat appears to address the
issues raised by the Subdivision Committee, with the
exception of the turnaround at the end of Oak's Bluff
Drive. The revised plat notes the source of title and
shows a rear 25 foot floodway setback.
As discussed at the Subdivision Committee meeting, Public
Works is requiring a turnaround at the end of Oaks Bluff
Drive. It was noted that a hammerhead turnaround would be
sufficient, however none was shown on the revised plat.
Staff will attempt to resolve this issue prior to the
public hearing.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no other
outstanding issues associated with the preliminary plat.
The proposed subdivision should have adverse impact on the
general area.
H_ STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject
to compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D and E of this report.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.)
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
FILE NO.: 5-1279
(APRIL 20, 2000)
Tim Daters was present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the preliminary plat. In response to a
question from staff, Mr. Daters noted that all of the lots would
be final platted at the same time.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr. Daters noted
that the area labeled as "Tract All would be dedicated as a
drainage easement or given to the City for drainage purposes.
The Public Works requirement for a turnaround at the end of Oaks
Bluff Drive was briefly discussed. Bob Turner, of Public Works,
noted that a hammerhead turnaround would be sufficient. Mr.
Daters noted no problem with the other Public Works issues.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary
plat to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 11, 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.
Staff noted that the applicant had worked out the turnaround
issue at the end of Oaks Bluff Dr. to Public Works' satisfaction.
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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position.
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