HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1328 Staff AnalysisNovefnber '15 , 2001
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE NO.: S-1328
NAME: Otter Creek Business Park Addition - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Approximately 140 feet north of the intersection of
Otter Creek Parkway and Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:
Otter Creek Land CO.
#2 Otter Creek Court
Little Rock, AR 72209
AREA: 9.931+ acres
ZONING: C-1
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McGetrick & McGetrick
319 E. Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 FT. NEW STREET: 600
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 42.08
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes this 9.931+ acre parcel be
divided into eight (8) lots and one tract. A portion
of Tract A is a dedicated 200-foot drainage and sewer
easement and the remainder of Tract A within this plat
will be dedicated as the same. Access to the project
will be from Stagecoach Road and Otter Creek Court.
Otter Creek Court, which currently ends in a cul-de-
sac, will be extended to the east to connect to
Stagecoach Road.- The applicant proposed no access to
lots 1 or 8 from Stagecoach Road. All driveway
locations will be on Otter Creek Court.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1328
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped, grass -covered with a
portion in floodway. The site slopes from the west
and south to the north. The area to the east is
undeveloped, wooded and is currently zoned R-2. The
area to the south contains a strip commercial
development, a daycare facility and office uses with
C-1 zoning. The area to the west is a multi -family
development (MF-18 zoning) and the area to the north
contains single-family residence many of which are
vacant with R-2 zoning as noted on the attached area
zoning map. _
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Property owners abutting the site and the Southwest
United for Progress Neighborhood Association and the
Otter Creek Homeowners Association were notified of
the Public Hearing. As of this writing, staff has
received no comment from the neighborhood.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stagecoach Road is classified on the Master Street
Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-
of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Otter Creek Court is classified on the Master
Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate total
right-of-way of 60 feet.
3. 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.
4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and
ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.
5. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031. Show driveway locations on the plat.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be
submitted for approval prior to start of work.
7. Dedicate regulatory floodway to the City of Little
Rock. See Mel Hall for floodway line determination.
8. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for
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flood hazard areas are required. ADEQ and NPDES
permit is also required.
9. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
10. Easements for proposed stormwater detention
facilities are required.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with
easements for Lot 1. Indicate the existing sewer main
crossing Lot 2 and Lot 7 or relocate the sewer main.
Contact Jim Boyd at 376-2903 for details.
Entergy: A ten -foot easement is required on the south
property line.
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No comment received.
Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges in this area. A
development fee based on the size of the connection
applies for connections to the 12" main on the east
side of Stagecoach Road.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per city
code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Counter 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.
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Noveanber '15, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.)
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
FILE NO.: S-1328
(October 25, 2001)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the
application. Staff briefly described the preliminary
plat, noting additions, which were needed on the
preliminary plat.
Bob Turner, Director of Public Works, indicated
concern of Tract A and the relationship of the
floodway to the proposed lots. Mr. McGetrick stated
there was a channelization project as a part of the
Stagecoach Road widening by the Arkansas Highway and
Transportation Department and the property currently
has a 200 foot drainage and sewer easement which is
shown as Tract A. Mr. McGetrick indicated he would
work with Public Work for a floodway line
determination.
There was a brief discussion pertaining to the
driveway locations and the need for shared driveways
within the development. Mr. McGetrick indicted he
would consider this suggestion.
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 to
staff on October 31, 2001. The revised plat addresses
most of the issues as raised by staff and the
Subdivision Committee. The 15-foot sewer easement
across Lots 2 and 7 has been shown on the revised plat
and the 10-foot utility easement has been shown on the
south property line.
The interior driveway locations have been shown on the
revised plat with shared driveways between lots. The
driveway between proposed Lots 1 and 2 has been moved
to the east to align with the proposed driveway of
Lots 7 and 8. Public Works will require a no access
easement along Stagecoach Road.
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Otherwise, to staff's knowledge there are no
outstanding issues associated with the proposed
preliminary plat. The proposed preliminary plat
conforms to the Subdivision Ordinance and 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. Provide a no access easement along Stagecoach Road.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 15, 2001)
Pat McGetrick was present representing the applicant.
There were no objectors present. Staff informed the
Commission they had received the letter of support from the
Southwest Little Rock United for Progress Neighborhood
Association.
Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject
to compliance with conditions outlined in the "Staff
Recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.
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