HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1332 Staff AnalysisJanuary 3, 2002
ITEM NO.: 3
FILE NO.: 5-1322
NAME: Hickory Pointe Addition - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: East of the intersection of Rahling Road and
Charleston Lane
nvvv_LOPER :
George and Linda Gleason
126 Hickory Creek Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
ENGINEER:
White, Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 12 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 21
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
FT. NEW STREET: 1,060
1.Pipe-stem lot for Lot 11 and Lot 12.
2.Depth of the pipe -stem for Lot 11 and Lot 12.
3. Private -street with a gated entrance.
4. Fencing height on the side and rear property lines for all
exterior lots.
5.Deferral of street improvements until such a time the
improvements are warranted.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide this undeveloped, 12-
acre parcel into 21 single-family residential lots. The
lots will be accessed by way of a new private street and
the development will be a gated community. The applicant
is requesting a variance to allow the gated private street.
The proposal includes two pipe -stem lots (Lots 11 and 12).
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the pipe -
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January 3, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1322
stem lots in residential zoning and to allow an increased
depth of the pipe -stem.
The applicant proposes fencing to surround the development.
The proposal includes an eight -foot black polymer coated
chain link fence along the north and south property lines
(the side property lines) and an eight -foot brick column
and wrought iron fence adjacent to the west property line
or the street right-of-way. The ordinance standard for
fencing height adjacent to the street is four -feet and six-
foot adjacent to the side and rear property line. The
fencing adjacent to the west property line will be, an
existing brick fence. The applicant is requesting a
variance to allow increased heights of the fencing on the
north, south and east property lines.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of the street
improvements until such a time as the street improvements
are warranted.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is wooded and undeveloped. Terrain on the site
ranges from extremely steep on the south end leveling to
almost flat on the north end. There is an existing
overhead utility line located on the site running through
the property from north to south. Other uses in the area
include, newly constructed single-family residences
adjacent to the site to the west and a gated single-family
subdivision to the east. Although the area immediately
south of the site is currently undeveloped it is a
relatively short distance to additional single-family
residences. The area to the north contains a Church. The
portion of Rahling Road in proximity to this site is
currently a two-lane roadway. Charlestone Lane is
developed to a residential street standard with curb and
gutter.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. All property owners abutting the site along
with the Chenal Ridge and Westchester Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the Public Hearing.
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January 3, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1322
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Rahling Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline will be required.
2. Provide design of the street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
the street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned
development.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
5. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
6. Relocate entrance to this development to line-up with
street across Rahling Road.
7. A grading permit will be required on this development.
8. This development involves issues related to street
lighting. The property owner may be responsible for
installation of new streetlights or modification (if
required) of existing streetlights. Property owner must
contact Traffic Engineering (Steve Philpott @ 340-4880)
to verify street lighting requirements for this project.
9. Extend cul-de-sac on south -end southward to access and
eliminate pipe stem lots.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if
service is required for project. Contact Jim Boyd at
376-2903 for details.
Entergy: No comment received.
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: An acreage charge of $300.00 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges for water service in this area.
A main extension will be required to serve Hickory Point
Cove. The fire hydrants will be private. Contact Marie
Dugan at 992-2438 for details.
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January 3, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1322
Fire Department: Gate must maintain a full 15-foot opening.
Shorten the 80-foot island. Place fire hydrants per city
code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planniin: No comment received.
CATA: Project site is located on Express Bus Route #25
but 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: (December 6, 2001)
Mr. Joe White was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the preliminary plat, noting
additions, which were needed on the preliminary plat.
There was a brief discussion concerning the cul-de-sac and
extending the roadway to the south to eliminate the pipe -
stem lots. Mr. White stated with the terrain the grade
would be to extreme. He stated the only way to access the
lot was through a pipe -stem. Planning Staff indicated
there was not a problem with the pipe -stem lot. The
applicant was advised to request a variance for the pipe -
stem and for the depth of the pipe -stem.
Staff also questioned the proposed fencing adjacent to the
east property line. Mr. White stated the development would
utilize an existing brick fence adjacent to the Hickory
Creek Subdivision. Staff also indicated the proposed
fencing heights were above the allowable by the current
ordinance. Staff stated a request for a variance would be
required to allow the eight -foot fence on the side and rear
property lines and the eight -foot fence adjacent to the
street.
Mr. Tad Borkowski, Public Works Staff, stated the private
street shown needed to be moved to the north to line up
with an existing street on the west side of Rahling Road.
Mr. White stated the number of cars existing the proposed
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January 3, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1322
development would not require street realignment. He
stated he would work with Public Works to eliminate this
concern.
There was some discussion concerning the street
improvements to Rahling Road. Mr. White stated the road
improvements were to be made when Rahling Road reached
12,000 cars per day. The improvements are to be made by
the Chenal Improvement District at that time. Staff stated
the applicant would need to request a deferral of street
improvements until such a time as street improvements were
warranted.
Staff noted the comments submitted by Central Arkansas
Water Works, the Fire Department and Wastewater.
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 December 12, 2001. The revised plat. addresses the
issues raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The
applicant has relocated the entrance to the subdivision to
the north to align with the existing street across Rahling
Road. The applicant has moved the front building lines for
Lots 11 and 12 out of the pipe -stem to a 25-foot building
line. The applicant has not indicated an access easement
from the existing concrete drive for Lots 13 and 14. This
will be a requirement should the plat be approved. There
will not be a new fence added to the east property line.
The applicant has indicated the existing brick fence will
be utilized.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an
increased height in fencing adjacent to the north, south
and east property lines. The normal fencing height is
four -feet adjacent to the street right-of-way and six feet
on the side and rear property lines. The applicant is
proposing an eight -foot fence adjacent to north and south
property lines and adjacent to the street right-of-way.
The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow two
pipe -stem lots. Lot 11 and Lot 12 will both be pipe -stem
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January 3, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1322
lots. Lot 11 will be accessed via a pipe -stem from Hickory
Pointe Cove and Lot 12 via a private entrance from
Charleston Lane. Lot 11 and Lot 12 will also require a
variance from the maximum depth of a pipe -stem lot. The
maximum depth of a pipe -stem allowed under the Subdivision
Ordinance is 300-feet. The proposed depth of Lot 11 is
360-feet and Lot 12 is approximately 350-feet.
The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow a
private gated street. The Planning Commission may approve
private streets to serve isolated developments. The street
will be built to public street standards, as is required by
the ordinance.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of street
improvements to Rahling Road until such a time as traffic
warrants the improvements. The Improvement District has
committed to the street improvements when traffic reaches
12,000 cars per day. In the event the Improvement District
does not make the street improvements the applicant will be
responsible for the portion abutting this subdivision.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding
issues associated with the 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, E and H of this report.
2. Staff recommends approval of the requested variances to
allow pipe -stem lot for Lots 11 and 12 with an increased
depth.
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to
allow a private -street with a gated entrance.
4. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to
fencing height for all exterior lots.
5. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of the street
improvement to Rahling Road until such a time the
improvements are warranted.
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January 3, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
FILE NO.: S-1322
(JANUARY 3, 2002)
Mr. Joe White, White, Daters and Associates, was present
representing the application. There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Commission the applicant proposed to
subdivide this 12-acre site into 22 single-family residential
lots. Staff also informed the commission the applicant was
requesting four variances from the Subdivision Ordinance and a
deferral of Master Street Plan improvements to Rahling Road.
Staff stated they were in support of the requested variance to
allow a pipe -stem lot for Lot 11 and Lot 12 both with an
increased depth of the pipe -stem. Staff also stated they were
in support of the variance to allow a private street with a
gated entrance. Staff stated they were supportive of the
variance to allow an increased fence height adjacent to the
exterior lots. Staff stated their recommendation was approval
subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff
recommendation" above.
Staff stated they were also supportive of the requested deferral
of Master Street Plan improvements to Rahling Road until such a
time the improvements were warranted.
Commissioner Berry questioned the variance for fencing height
and the proposed fencing material. He asked why the fencing
heights were placed in the ordinance at the heights which
exist.
Mr. Jim Lawson, Planning and Development, stated the fencing
heights were put in place to protect sight distances and to keep
uniformity and an open area from lot to lot.
Commissioner Berry stated he felt unduly high fences and walls
made for poor neighbors and he was opposed to the fence height
variance but he was supportive of the remainder of the
application.
Commissioner Faust questioned the fencing material. She asked
if the development would be surrounded by a fence or a wall.
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January 3, 2002
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1322
Mr. White stated the project included both. He stated adjacent
to Rahling Road the fence will in fact be a wall and adjacent to
Charleston Lane the fence will be made up of wrought iron and
brick columns.
Commissioner Lowery made a motion to accept the variance for the
fencing height. The vote failed 5 ayes, 6 noes and 0 absent.
After some discussion concerning the fencing the rational behind
the denial and the previous Planning Commission actions with
regard to fencing the vote was expunged by a vote of 6 ayes,
5 noes and 0 absent.
A second vote was taken to allow the variance for an increased
height in fencing. The vote passed 6 ayes, 5 noes and 0 absent.
A motion was made to approve the plat as filed to include all
other variances and the deferral of the Master Street Plan
improvements. The vote passed by 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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Item No. 3. Hickory Pointe Addition - Preliminary, Plat (S-1322)
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide a certified list of abutting property owners along with notice form with affidavit executed and
proof of mailing.
2. Provide vicinity map to scale.
3. Show recorded bearings and distances of adjacent recorded subdivisions.
4. Provide locations and physical descriptions of all monuments including size, material and type
construction.
5. Show the location and physical descriptions of all PAGIS monuments, existing and proposed, including
size and type materials.
6. Show right-of-way of Charleston Lane.
7. Provide plat book and page or instrument number of recorded subdivisions abutting the plat area.
8. Show details of fencing (height, materials, location) on the east property line.
9. No access has been provided to Lots 14 and 15. (Access easement from the pipe -stem of Lot 13.)
10. Provide curve data for the south portion of Hickory Pointe Cove.
11. Provide narrative explaining access for emergency vehicle, trash pick-up and mail delivery.
12. Indicate fencing height in all areas, adjacent to Lots 14- 16. Variances are needed for fencing heights
in excess of 4 foot on the front property line and 6 foot on the side and rear property line.
13. Add zoning within the plat to the general notes.
14. Move the front building line for Lots 12 and 13 out of the pipe -stem.
15. Will the 8' fence extend across Rahling Road as indicated on the plat?
Variance/Waivers: 1. Pipe -stem lot for Lot 12 and 13.
2. Depth of a Pipe -stem for Lot 12 and Lot 13.
3. Fencing height on the front, side and rear property line.
Public Works:
1. Rahling Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. Dedication of right-o€way to 45
feet from centerline will be required.
2. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street
improvement to streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.
4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
5. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required.
6. Relocate entrance to this development to line-up with street across Rahling Road.
7. A grading permit will be required on this development.
8. This development involves issues related to street lighting. The property owner may be responsible for
installation of new street lights or modification (if required) of existing street lights. Property owner
must contact Traffic Engineering (Steve Philpott @ 340-4880) to verify street lighting requirements for
this project.
9. Extend cul-de-sac on south -end southward to access and eliminate pipe stem lots.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for project. Contact Jim
Boyd at 376-2903 for details.
ENTERGY: No comment received.
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Hickory Pointe Addition — Preliminary Plat (S-1322)
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in addition to normal charges for water service in
this area. A main extension will be to serve Hickory Point Cove. The fire hydrants will be
private.
Fire Department: Gate must maintain a full 15-foot opening. Shorten the 80-foot island, place fire
hydrants per city code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: Project site is located on Express Bus Route #25 and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and
route.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
Submit 4 copies of the revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff no
later than Wednesday, December 12, 2001.
FILE NO.: S-1332
NAME: Hickory Pointe Addition - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: East of the intersection of Rahling Road and
Charleston Lane
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
George and Linda Gleason White, Daters and Associates
126 Hickory Creek Circle 24 Rahling Road
Little Rock, AR 72223 Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 12 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 21 FT. NEW STREET: 1,060
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1.Pipe-stem lot for Lot 11 and Lot 12.
2.Depth of the pipe -stem for Lot 11 and Lot 12.
3. Private -street with a gated entrance.
4.Fencing height on the side and rear property lines for all
exterior lots.
5.Deferral of street improvements until such a time the
improvements are warranted.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide this undeveloped, 12-
acre parcel into 21 single-family residential lots. The
lots will be accessed by way of a new private street and
the development will be a gated community. The applicant
is requesting a variance to allow the gated private street.
The proposal includes two pipe -stem lots (Lots 11 and 12).
FILE NO.: S-1332 (Cont.
B
C.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the pipe -
stem lots in residential zoning and to allow an increased
depth of the pipe -stem.
The applicant proposes fencing to surround the development.
The proposal includes an eight -foot black polymer coated
chain link fence along the north and south property lines
(the side property lines) and an eight -foot brick column
and wrought iron fence adjacent to the west property line
or the street right-of-way. The ordinance standard for
fencing height adjacent to the street is four -feet and six-
foot adjacent to the side and rear property line. The
fencing adjacent to the west property line will be an
existing brick fence. The applicant is requesting a
variance to allow increased heights of the fencing on the
north, south and east property lines.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of the street
improvements until such a time as the street improvements
are warranted.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is wooded and undeveloped. Terrain on the site
ranges from extremely steep on the south end leveling to
almost flat on the north end. There is an existing
overhead utility line located on the site running through
the property from north to south. Other uses in the area
include, newly constructed single-family residences
adjacent to the site to the west and a gated single-family
subdivision to the east. Although the area immediately
south of the site is currently undeveloped it is a
relatively short distance to additional single-family
residences. The area to the north contains a Church. The
portion of Rahling Road in proximity to this site is
currently a two-lane roadway. Charlestone Lane is
developed to a residential street standard with curb and
gutter.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. All property owners abutting the site along
with the Chenal Ridge and Westchester Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the Public Hearing.
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FILE NO.: S-1332 (Cont.)
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1_ Rahling Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline will be required.
2. Provide design of the street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
the street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned
development.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
5_ Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
6. Relocate entrance to this development to line-up with
street across Rahling Road.
7. A grading permit will be required on this development.
8. This development involves issues related to street
lighting. The property owner may be responsible for
installation of new streetlights or modification (if
required) of existing streetlights. Property owner must
contact Traffic Engineering (Steve Philpott @ 340-4880)
to verify street lighting requirements for this project.
9. Extend cul-de-sac on south -end southward to access and
eliminate pipe stem lots.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main
service is
376-2903 for
required
details.
extension required with easements if
for project. Contact Jim Boyd at
Entergy: No comment received.
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: An acreage charge of $300.00 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges for water service in this area.
A main extension will be required to serve Hickory Point
Cove. The fire hydrants will be private. Contact Marie
Dugan at 992-2438 for details.
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FILE NO.: S-1332 (Cont.)
F.
G.
Fire Department: Gate must maintain a full 15-foot opening.
Shorten the 80-foot island. Place fire hydrants per city
code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: Project site is located on Express Bus Route #25
but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape Issues: No comment.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 6, 2001)
Mr. Joe White was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the preliminary plat, noting
additions, which were needed on the preliminary plat.
There was a brief discussion concerning the cul-de-sac and
extending the roadway to the south to eliminate the pipe -
stem lots. Mr. White stated with the terrain the grade
would be to extreme. He stated the only way to access the
lot was through a pipe -stem. Planning Staff indicated
there was not a problem with the pipe -stem lot. The
applicant was advised to request a variance for the pipe -
stem and for the depth of the pipe -stem.
Staff also questioned the proposed fencing adjacent to the
east property line. Mr. White stated the development would
utilize an existing brick fence adjacent to the Hickory
Creek Subdivision. Staff also indicated the proposed
fencing heights were above the allowable by the current
ordinance. Staff stated a request for a variance would be
required to allow the eight -foot fence on the side and rear
property lines and the eight -foot fence adjacent to the
street.
Mr. Tad Borkowski, Public Works Staff, stated the private
street shown needed to be moved to the north to line up
with an existing street on the west side of Rahling Road.
Mr. White stated the number of cars existing the proposed
development would not require street realignment. He
stated he would work with Public Works to eliminate this
concern.
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FILE NO.: 5-1332 (Cont.
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There was some discussion concerning the street
improvements to Rahling Road. Mr. White stated the road
improvements were to be made when Rahling Road reached
12,000 cars per day. The improvements are to be made by
the Chenal Improvement District at that time. Staff stated
the applicant would need to request a deferral of street
improvements until such a time as street improvements were
warranted.
Staff noted the comments submitted by Central Arkansas
Water Works, the Fire Department and Wastewater.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on December 12, 2001. The revised plat addresses the
issues raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The
applicant has relocated the entrance to the subdivision to
the north to align with the existing street across Rahling
Road. The applicant has moved the front building lines for
Lots 11 and 12 out of the pipe -stem to a 25-foot building
line. The applicant has not indicated an access easement
from the existing concrete drive for Lots 13 and 14. This
will be a requirement should the plat be approved. There
will not be a new fence added to the east property line.
The applicant has indicated the existing brick fence will
be utilized.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an
increased height in fencing adjacent to the north, south
and east property lines. The normal fencing height is
four -feet adjacent to the street right-of-way and six feet
on the side and rear property lines. The applicant is
proposing an eight -foot fence adjacent to north and south
property lines and adjacent to the street right-of-way.
The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow two
pipe -stem lots. Lot 11 and Lot 12 will both be pipe -stem
lots. Lot 11 will be accessed via a pipe -stem from Hickory
Pointe Cove and Lot 12 via a private entrance from
Charleston Lane. Lot 11 and Lot 12 will also require a
variance from the maximum depth of a pipe -stem lot. The
maximum depth of a pipe -stem allowed under the Subdivision
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FILE NO.: S-1332 (Cont.)
Ordinance is 300-feet. The proposed depth of Lot 11 is
360-feet and Lot 12 is approximately 350-feet.
The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow a
private gated street. The Planning Commission may approve
private streets to serve isolated developments. The street
will be built to public street standards, as is required by
the ordinance.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of street
improvements to Rahling Road until such a time as traffic
warrants the improvements. The Improvement District has
committed to the street improvements when traffic reaches
12,000 cars per day. In the event the Improvement District
does not make the street improvements the applicant will be
responsible for the portion abutting this subdivision.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding
issues associated with the 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, E and H of this report.
2. Staff recommends approval of the requested variances to
allow pipe -stem lot for Lots 11 and 12 with an increased
depth.
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to
allow a private -street with a gated entrance.
4. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to
fencing height for all exterior lots.
5.Staff recommends approval of the deferral of the street
improvement to Rahling Road until such a time the
improvements are warranted.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 3, 2002)
Mr. Joe White, White, Daters and Associates, was present
representing the application. There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Commission the applicant proposed to
subdivide this 12-acre site into 22 single-family residential
lots. Staff also informed the commission the applicant was
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FILE NO.: S-1332 (Cont.)
requesting four variances from the Subdivision Ordinance and a
deferral of Master Street Plan improvements to Rahling Road.
Staff stated they were in support of the requested variance to
allow a pipe -stem lot for Lot 11 and Lot 12 both with an
increased depth of the pipe -stem. Staff also stated they were
in support of the variance to allow a private street with a
gated entrance. Staff stated they were supportive of the
variance to allow an increased fence height adjacent to the
exterior lots. Staff stated their recommendation was approval
subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff
recommendation" above.
Staff stated they were also supportive of the requested deferral
of Master Street Plan improvements to Rahling Road until such a
time the improvements were warranted.
Commissioner Berry questioned the variance for fencing height
and the proposed fencing material. He asked why the fencing
heights were placed in the ordinance at the heights which
exist.
Mr. Jim Lawson, Planning and Development, stated the fencing
heights were put in place to protect sight distances and to keep
uniformity and an open area from lot to lot.
Commissioner Berry stated he felt unduly high fences and walls
made for poor neighbors and he was opposed to the fence height
variance but he was supportive of the remainder of the
application.
Commissioner Faust questioned the fencing material. She asked
if the development would be surrounded by a fence or a wall.
Mr. White stated the project included both. He stated adjacent
to Rahling Road the fence will in fact be a wall and adjacent to
Charleston Lane the fence will be made up of wrought iron and
brick columns.
Commissioner Lowery made a motion to accept the variance for the
fencing height. The vote failed 5 ayes, 6 noes and 0 absent.
After some discussion concerning the fencing the rational behind
the denial and the previous Planning Commission actions with
regard to fencing the vote was expunged by a vote of 6 ayes,
5 noes and 0 absent.
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A second vote was taken to allow the variance for an increased
height in fencing. The vote passed 6 ayes, 5 noes and 0 absent.
A motion was made to approve the plat as filed to include all
other variances and the deferral of the Master Street Plan
improvements. The vote passed by 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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