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August 14, 2003
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: S-1328-A
NAME: Otter Creek Business Park Preliminary Plat
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Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of abutting property owners complete with the certified
abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing.
2. Provide the average size of lots and the minimum lot size in the general notes
section of the proposed preliminary plat.
3. Provide the number of lots in the general notes section of the proposed
preliminary plat. (The plat indicates five lots and the general notes section
indicates eight lots.)
Variance/Waivers: j
1. None requested. CJ,
Public Works:
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1. The proposed land use would classify Otter Creek Court as a commercial
street. The minimum curve radius on curve 2 should be 275' (235' if super
elevated).
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would
qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building
permit.
3. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section
8-283 prior to construction.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield).
5. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
6. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required
by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at
(501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding street light
requirements.
7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The lots must share a single
driveway access centered on the property line. The width of driveway must
not exceed 36 feet.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Center -Point Energy:
SBC: Approved as submitted
Central_ Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be
required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge
based on the size of the water main and meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This development will have minor impact
on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to
provide adequate pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3752 for additional details.
County Planning: No comment received
CATA: No comment received.
Plannina Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to
include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August
20, 2003.
September 4, 2003
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: S-1328-A
NAME: Otter Creek Business Park Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: on Otter Creek Court
DEVELOPER:
Otter Creek Land Company
#2 Otter Creek Court
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER:
McGetrick & McGetrick
319 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 9.931+ acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 625
ZONING: C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 42.08
VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
On November 15, 2001 the Commission approved an application to subdivide this
9.931 + acre parcel into eight (8) lots and one tract. Tract A was proposed as a
dedicated 200-foot drainage and sewer easement. Access to the project was proposed
from Stagecoach Road and Otter Creek Court. Otter Creek Court, which currently ends
in a cul-de-sac, was to 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 were proposed on Otter Creek Court.
September 4, 003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.
A. PROPOSAL:
FILE NO.: S-1328-A
The applicant proposes to subdivide this C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District
zoned site into five non-residential lots. The applicant proposes to extend Otter
Creek Court from the current terminus to Stagecoach Road to serve the
development. All driveway locations are proposed on Otter Creek Court.
As was previously proposed, the applicant proposes to dedicate Tract A (the
limits of the floodway) as a drainage and sewer easement.
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 within 200 feet of the site, Southwest United for Progress 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:
1. The proposed land use would classify Otter Creek Court as a commercial
street. The minimum curve radius on curve 2 should be 275' (235, if super
elevated).
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would
qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building
permit.
3. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section
8-283 prior to construction.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield).
5. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
6. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required
by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at
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September 4, 003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1328-A
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(501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding street light
requirements.
7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The lots must share a single
driveway access centered on the property line. The width of driveway must
not exceed 36 feet.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Enter : Approved as submitted.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be
required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge
based on the size of the water main and meter connection(s) will apply to this project
in- addition to normal charges. This development will have minor impact on existing
water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3752 for additional details.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: No comment received.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 14, 2003)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff noted a
preliminary plat was previously approved by the Commission for the site but the
time frame for final platting had expired. Staff stated the applicant had revised
the preliminary plat from the previous submission; by reducing the number of lots
proposed.
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September 4, 003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1328-A
Staff noted there were additional items needed on the proposed preliminary plat.
Staff requested the applicant include the minimum lot size, the average lot size
and the number of lots in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary
plat.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff noted the driveway locations
proposed did not meet the minimum ordinance requirement. Staff suggested the
applicant relocate drives 300-feet from Stagecoach Road and at least 150-feet
from the property lines. Mr. McGetrick stated the 150-feet from the property line
was not possible. Commissioner Rector questioned if the spacing requirement
from the property line could not be varied to maintain the spacing from the
intersection and to not allow access from Stagecoach Road.
The applicant was instructed to revise the proposed preliminary plat and submit
the requested additional information to staff no later than August 20, 2003.
There was no further discussion of the item after which the Committee then
forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee at their August 14, 2003 meeting.
The applicant has indicated the minimum lot size to be 136-feet by 251-feet or
34,136 square feet and the maximum lot size to be 172-feet by 370-feet or
63,640 square feet. The minimum lot size required for a C-1 zoned site per the
zoning ordinance is 7,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 60-feet and a
minimum lot depth of 100-feet. The proposed lots are more than adequate to
meet the minimum requirements.
The applicant is proposing the placement of single driveways to serve the lots.
The applicant has located the driveways on Lots 1 and 5 at 200-feet from the
intersection with Stagecoach Road and 100-feet from the property line. The
ordinance requires driveways be placed 300-feet from intersections and 150-feet
from property lines. Staff is supportive of the placement of the driveways as
proposed.
The applicant is proposing the placement of a 30-foot platted building line along
Otter Creek Court and a 40-foot platted building line along Stagecoach Road.
The applicant has indicated the floor elevation will be set at 300 and 303; out of
the 100-year flood level.
To staffs knowledge there are no other outstanding issues associated with the
proposed request. Staff feels the proposed subdivision should have minimal to
no adverse impact on the surrounding area.
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September 4, 003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1328-A
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow reduced driveway
spacing for Lots 1 and 5 of the Otter Creek Business Park Preliminary Plat.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 4, 2003)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no objectors
present. Staff stated to their knowledge there were no outstanding issues associated
with the proposed request. Staff presented a recommendation of approval subject to
compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report.
Staff stated they recommended approval of the requested variance to allow reduced
driveway spacing for Lots 1 and 5 of the Otter Creek Business Park Preliminary Plat.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair placed the item for inclusion on
the consent agenda for approval. A motion was made to approve the item as
presented. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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