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January 16, 2003
Item No. 2 S-1369-A
Graham Smith Addition Revised Plat
Planning_ Staff Comments:
1. Provide the name and address of the land owner with source of title (Deed record
book and page or instrument number).
2. Provide the name and address of the subdivider.
3. Provide the average size of lots and the minimum lot size in the general notes.
4. Provide the number of lots in the general notes.
5. Provide the source of water in the general notes.
6. Provide the means of wastewater disposal in the general notes.
7. Provide a vicinity map to scale.
8. Provide a platted building line on all street sides (25-foot required).
9. Provide the zoning classifications of properties within the platted area and the
abutting properties.
10. Provide notification of abutting property owners complete with the certified abstract
list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
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Public Works:
1. Lee Street is classified aalocal street under the Mastel Street Plan. A dedication
of right-of-way to 25-feet from centerline is required.
2. The plat should note this lot was originally platted as Lot 2 of the Worthern and
Walthour Addition to the City of Little Rock.
3. With Building Permit:
1. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-
half street improvement to Lee Street including 5-foot sidewalk with planned
development.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public
right-of-way on Woodrow Street prior to occupancy.
4. A 20-feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of Lee and
Woodlawn.
5. Plans for all work in the right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain a barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for additional information.
6. Stormwater Detention Ordinance applies to this property.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: A sewer main extension will be required, with easements, to serve Tract
1. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: Existing waterline easement must be shown. Relocation of
an existing 16-inch water main at the expense of the developer will be required.
Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: No comment received.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, January 22, 2003.
February 6, 2003
ITEM N
NAME: Graham Smith Addition Revised Plat
FILE NO.: S-1369-A
LOCATION: North of Lee Avenue near the intersection of Woodrow Street and
Ozark Point
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Graham Smith Construction Co. LLC
2020 West 3Id Street #611
Little Rock, AR 72205
AREA: 0.41 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:
CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family
White Daters & Associates
#24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 - Heights Hillcrest
CENSUS TRACT: 15
VARIANCES/WAIVERS
A. PROPOSAL:
2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
QUESTED: None requested.
The applicant proposes to subdivide this tract of land into two single-family
residential lots. The lots will be 8200 square feet (82-feet by 100-feet) and 8700
square feet (87-feet by 100-feet). Lot 1 will have access to Woodrow Street and
Lot 2 is a corner lot on Lee Street and Woodrow Street. The applicant is
proposing a 25-foot platted building line along Woodrow Street and a 25-foot
platted building line along Lee Street as required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is a vacant tract with a scattering of trees sloping significantly from north
to south. Uses in the area are predominately single-family along Woodrow Street
and Ozark Point. There are two duplex structures located across Lee Street to
the south. To the east of the site is Knoop Park and the Riverdale Day School;
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formerly the Easter Seals School site. To the north of the site is a large water
treatment plant.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Hillcrest Residents Association and the Capitol View Stifft Station
Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing along with all
abutting property owners. As of this writing, staff has received one informational
phone call from an area property owner.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Lee Street is classified as a local street under the Master Street Plan. A
dedication of right-of-way to 25-feet from centerline is required.
2. The plat should note this lot was originally platted as Lot 2 of the Worthern
and Walthour Addition to the City of Little Rock.
3: With Building Permit:
4. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-
half street improvement to Lee Street including 5-foot sidewalk with planned
development.
5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way on Woodrow Street prior to occupancy.
4. A 20-feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of Lee and
Woodlawn.
5. Plans for all work in the right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to
start of work. Obtain a barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-
way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for
additional information.
6. Stormwater Detention Ordinance applies to this property.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: A sewer main extension will be required, with easements, to serve
Tract 1. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414'for additional details.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: Existing waterline easement must be shown. Relocation
of an existing 16-inch water main at the expense of the developer will be
required. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 982-2438 for additional details.
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Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: No comment received.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape Issues: No comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 16, 2003)
Mr. Joe White and Mr. Graham Smith were present representing the application.
Staff presented the item to the Committee stating the applicant had requested a
Staff level "lot split" a few months earlier and was now requesting the resulting
second lot be subdivided into two (2) lots. Staff addressed Mr. Smith indicating
there were additional items which would need to be shown on the proposed plat.
Staff stated the source of water, wastewater disposal, all easements and a
vicinity map to scale was required on all submissions. Staff also stated a 25-foot
platted building line would be required on all street sides of the proposed plat.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Lee Street was classified
as a local street under the Master Street Plan and a dedication of 25-feet from
centerline would be required. Staff also stated the street would have to be
widened to meet the current pavement width requirement. Mr. Smith questioned
a waiver of street improvements. Staff stated they were not supportive of the
idea since the street did provide access to a nearby school. Staff also stated a
20-foot radial dedication would be required at the intersections of Woodrow and
Lee Streets.
Staff noted comments from Central Arkansas Water and the Little Rock
Wastewater Utility. Staff suggested the applicant contact these agencies for
additional information.
There was no further discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the
full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised plat
additional information on the plat and
applicant has indicated Central Arkansas
to Staff, as requested, indicating the
included in the general notes. The
Water as the source of water supply
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and the Little Rock Wastewater Utility as the means of wastewater disposal. The
plat also indicates the dedication of right-of-way on Lee Street and a 20-foot
radial dedication at the intersection of Woodrow and Lee Streets.
The lots will meet the minimum requirement of the Subdivision Ordinance even
after the dedication of right-of-way. Lot 1 will be 8,700 square feet and Lot 2 will
be 8,200 square feet (7,000 square feet minimum required). The lots will also
conform to the minimum lot width requirement (60-foot minimum).
The Tract was platted as a single lot as were the lots to the east of the site many
years ago and has remained in this configuration. The lots to the west of the site
are the more traditional Hillcrest lot configuration, 50-foot widths. The applicant
is requesting the subdivision to construct two (2) single-family homes on the site
both of which will compare in square footage to the existing homes in the area.
Uses in the area include single-family, duplexes and a school. There is a large
water treatment plant located to the north of the site and a City of Little Rock park
located northeast of the site. Staff feels the use is consistent with uses in the
area. The request meets the minimum requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance and the applicant has indicated dedication of additional right-of-way
on Lee Street and Y 2 street improvements to Lee Street as required per the
Master Street Plan.
To Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the
proposed preliminary plat. Staff recommends approval of the request as filed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested plat subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 6, 2003)
Mr. Graham Smith and Mr. Joe White were present representing the application. There
was one objector present. Staff stated the proposed plat met all the minimum
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff stated the applicant was not
requesting any waivers or variances. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of
the requested plat subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E
and F of the above report.
Mr. David Cowan addressed the Commission in opposition of the proposed preliminary
plat. He stated parking was a concern of the neighborhood. Mr. Cowan stated Lee
Street was a narrow street and cars parked on both sides of the street making it near
impossible for fire engines to pass. He stated historically when fire engines could not
pass on Lee Street they would use Woodrow as an alternative route. Mr. Cowan stated
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with the development of the site into two (2) residential lots this would only add to the
number of cars parked on the street. He stated his opposition was a safety concern.
Mr. Joe White stated parking on Woodrow was signed for parking on one side of the
street only. Mr. White stated the proposed homes would be built with a driveway to
minimize street parking by the occupants.
There was little discussion of the item. A motion was made to approve the plat as filed.
The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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