HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1294 Staff AnalysisDecember 7, 2000
ITEM NO.: 3
NAME: Scenic Estates Addition - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: South end of Scenic Boulevard
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ENGINEER:
FILE NO.: S-1294
Peterson Family Enterprises, Inc_ White-Daters and Associates
1139 Peterson Farms Road 401 S. Victory Street
Carlisle, AR 72024 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 13.68 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3
ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 4
CENSUS TRACT: 16
FT. NEW STREET: 525 if
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 13.68 acres at the end
of Scenic Blvd. into three (3) lots for single-family
residential development. The applicant proposes to
construct a "T" turnaround at the existing end of Scenic
Blvd., with a gated private road (cul-de-sac) to serve the
three (3) single-family lots. All of the lots will be
final platted at the same time.
The proposed plat also shows a "Tract A" at the southwest
corner of the property. This will be an open space tract
that will be sold to an abutting property owner.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded with the exception
of one vacant single-family structure. There are single-
family residences to the north, south and west, with Little
Rock Country Club property to the east.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Heights Neighborhood 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:
1. Proposed private street must comply with minor
residential street standards.; 45-foot easement and
24-foot wide pavement.
2. Proposed turn -around must comply with typical hammerhead
dimensions established by ordinance. (801x401)
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4. Show drainage and utility easements crossing property,
for future City maintenance.
5.Abandon existing right-of-way.
6. This property must comply with new land alteration
ordinance, buffers, and tree removal.
7. 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.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to
serve property.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA : No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: Water main extension,with easement required. Will
consider a Private Line Agreement for service to #55 Scenic
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Blvd. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this
site to determine on -site fire protection requirements.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Site is near bus routes #1 and #21 and has no
effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 16, 2000)
Tim Daters was present, representing the application.
Staff reviewed the proposed preliminary plat with the
Committee, noting several items that needed to be shown on
the preliminary plat drawing.
In response to a question from staff, Mr. Daters noted that
all of the lots would be final platted at the same time.
He also noted that an old 50 foot right-of-way would be
abandoned as part of this application, if he could not find
documentation showing that the abandonment had already
taken place.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mr.
Daters noted that he would coordinate a garbage pick-up
plan with Public Works.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawing
to staff on November 22, 2000. The revised plat addresses
the issues as raised by staff at the Subdivision Committee
meeting. The applicant has shown front platted building
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lines and zoning on the plat as required. The applicant
has also noted that an old 50 foot right-of-way which
crossed this property was abandoned a number of years ago.
As noted in paragraph G., the applicant will coordinate a
garbage pick-up plan with the Public Works Department.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with the preliminary plat. The plat
should have no adverse impact on surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject
to the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 7, 2000)
Tim Daters was present, representing the application. There was
one (1) objector present. Staff briefly described the proposed
preliminary plat with a recommendation of approval with
conditions.
Denny Bellingrath addressed the Commission in opposition to the
preliminary plat. She asked for a deferral of the application
and discussed property values.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, informed the
Commission that this is a three (3) lot single-family plat on
13 acres, with no variances requested.
Vice -Chair Berry noted that further subdivision of the property,
beyond three lots, would have to come back before the Planning
Commission.
There was a motion to approve the preliminary plat as
recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent.
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