HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1317 Staff AnalysisAugust 23, 2001
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1317
NAME: Clark Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: North side of Taylor Loop Road, approximately
400 feet west of Rahling Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
Ronnie Clark Civil Design, Inc.
14607 Taylor Loop 15104 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223 Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 1.60 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 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 1.60 acres into four
(4) lots for single family residential development. The
applicant proposes to access the subdivision by way of a
private street from Taylor Loop Road. The street will be
constructed to Public Works specifications.
A portion (0.1 Acre) of Lot 29, Heatherbrae Subdivision is
included in the proposed subdivision. The owner of Lot 29
wishes to sell this developer the excess portion of the
lot. Therefore, a replat of Lot 29 will be recorded in
conjunction with the final plat for this subdivision.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
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The property is undeveloped, grass -covered and relatively
flat. There are single family residences to the north,
east, west and south across Taylor Loop Road. There is a
church and a school further west, along the south side of
Taylor Loop Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one (1) informational
phone call on this application. The Westchester/Heatherbrae
and Secluded Hills Neighborhood Associations were notified
of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Taylor Loop Road is classified on the Master Street Plan
as a collector street. Dedicate of right-of-way to 30
feet from centerline.
2. T-turnaround must be 80 feet long, with 100-foot right-
of-way. Prefer cul-de-sac.
3. Sherlock Court must be 24-feet wide. Conform to Master
Street Plan for minor residential street.
4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current
ADA standards.
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. 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.
8. Existing topographical information at maximum 5-foot
contour interval and 100-year base flood elevation.
9. A Grading Permit per Sec. 29-186(c) and (d).
10. Easements shown for proposed storm drainage.
11. Street cross sections of proposed streets at 100,
stations
12. Street profiles showing existing and proposed
centerlines
13. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
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the "MSP".
14. Stormwater Detention per Ordinance 14,787 and the
"Drainage Manual"
15. Direction of flow for water courses leaving property
16. Drainage area size and runoff coefficient for
watercourses entering the tract.
17. Provide street light plans. Contact Steve Philpott
(340-4880).
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to
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serve Lot 3.
Entergy: No Comment received.
ARKLA : No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: A 10 foot easement is requested on both
sides of Sherlock Court for placement of cable. Developer to
bear cost involved in relocating existing cable. Contact
utility for details.
Water: A water main extension will be required to serve lots
2 and 3. An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in
addition to normal connection fees for this property.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: Project site is not located on a dedicated bus
route 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:
(AUGUST 2, 2001)
Bill Dean and James Dreher were present, representing the
application. Staff briefly described the proposed
preliminary plat, noting that a small amount of additional
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information was needed on the plat drawing. Mr. Dean noted
that all of the lots will be final platted at the same
time.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. It
was noted that the T-turnaround at the end of the private
street needed to be enlarged. The stormwater detention
requirements were also discussed.
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 August 8, 2001. The additional information as
requested by staff at the Subdivision Committee meeting has
been shown on the revised plat. The applicant has enlarged
the T-turnaround at the end of Sherlock Court to meet
Public Works specifications. Public Works has reviewed the
revised plat drawing and has noted no outstanding issues.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues
associated with the preliminary plat. The applicant is
requesting no variances with the proposed plat. Staff
feels that the proposed subdivision will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or 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.The maintenance of Sherlock Court must be provided for by
the owners of Lots 1-4, Clark Subdivision and explained
in the Subdivision's Bill of Assurance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 23, 2001)
Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application,
as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no
objectors to this matter present.
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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 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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