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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1413 Staff AnalysisMarch 11, 2004 ITEM NO.: D NAME: The Plaza Subdivision Preliminary Plat FILE NO.: S-1413 LOCATION: On the northwest corner of Colonel Glenn Road and 1-430 DEVELOPER: Boen Enterprises LLC 10600 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72204 FNC;INFFR- McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 5.509 acres CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 C-2, Shopping Center District 12 — 65th Street West CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The proposed development consists of 87.137 acres currently zoned C-2, Shopping Center District. The applicant intends to subdivide this site into four (4) lots to be marketed for C-2 commercial uses. The minimum lot proposed is 225 feet by 225 feet or 1.162 acres. The bulk of the property is contained in proposed Lot 4. Three of the lots are shown as peripheral lots for a larger development under separate ownership. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a vacant tree covered site with a single building located along Colonel Glenn Road near the 1-430 interchange. The site slopes to the north from Colonel Glenn Road. There are a number of non-residential uses in the area including an automobile dealership, a movie theater, a nursing school and a strip March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D 0 M U E. FILE NO.: S-1413 office/showroom/warehouse development to name a few. Further southwest of the site is a public school, Fair High School, located on David O Dodd Road. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comment from area residents. The John Barrow Neighborhood Association, the Stagecoach Dodd Neighborhood Association and all abutting property owners were notified of the Public Hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. As shown, a right-of-way dedication to 55-feet from centerline is required. An additional 10-feet dedication is required at the new street to provide a right - turn lane into the development. 2. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan standards. Construct one-half street improvement to the street including a 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. 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 Philpot) for more information regarding street light requirements. 5. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The driveway access for Lot 1 should be located a minimum 250-feet back from the right-of-way line of Colonel Glenn Road. Likewise, the median cut should be closed within this area. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: A 10-foot easement is required for 10 or 30 underground service. A 30-foot easement is required for 10 or 30 overhead service. Contact Entergy at 954-5151 for additional details. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. 2 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION NO.: ❑ (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1413 SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine the location of proposed fire hydrant(s). This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact CAW at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 8, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff stated the proposed request was a preliminary plat to include the development of the site under the criteria of the existing C-2 zoning. Staff stated the three parcels did not meet ordinance requirements if the total area was not included. Staff questioned why the larger tract had not been indicated as a part of the plat area. Mr. McGetrick stated the developer was not ready to include the large tract as a part of the development plan. Staff stated the plat would have to include the tract to be considered. Staff stated the area the three lots were being subdivided from would also be a part of the proposed preliminary plat. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated street improvements along Colonel Glenn Road would be required all at one time and not phased. Staff stated it was not logical or practical to phase the street improvements along the roadway. There was also a discussion concerning the driveway, location and access to the adjoining properties. Staff stated the driveway to access Lot 1 should be a minimum of 250-feet back from the right-of-way line of Colonel Glenn Road. 3 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: S-1413 Staff noted various comments from the various other reporting agencies. Staff suggested Mr. McGetrick contact them individually with questions or for additional information. There, being no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant has submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the January 8, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the total land area containing 87.137 acres. The proposed lots range in size from 1.4 acres to 82.44 acres. The applicant has indicated street improvements will be constructed to the boundary streets as lots are final platted. Access to proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3 will be located along the rear of the proposed lot and adjacent to the large lot (proposed Lot 4). The applicant has indicated a 30-foot access and utility easement to serve these lots. The applicant has indicated the driveway to align with the drive located south of the site, across Colonel Glenn Road. Staff is supportive of the proposed driveway location and the proposed access to the peripheral lots. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant has indicated development consistent with site area requirements per the zoning ordinance. The ordinance requires a minimum site area for the district to be five acres, except in those instances where a subdivision site plan and plat proposes peripheral lots and multiple ownership. The ordinance indicates the Commission shall establish the size, orientation and access to multiple lot C-2 developments with special emphasis on interior circulation, curb cuts and siting of physical improvements. Staff feels the applicant has done in good job in placing access points within the development to limit conflicts and allow for the best possible interior circulation. The applicant has not indicated any driveway locations on the 60-foot access easement into the larger parcel. Staff feels this will help to minimize any potential conflicts. To Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the proposed preliminary plat should have minimal to no adverse impact on adjoining properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. 0 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1413 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are 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. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as presented by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. GN