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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1418 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1418 NAME: Stalcup Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the southeast corner of Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Road Planninq Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Provide the names/address and source of title for the landowner on the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Provide the limits of the floodway and/or floodplain on the proposed preliminary plat. 4. Provide a storm drainage analysis on the proposed preliminary plat. 5. Provide a preliminary storm drainage plan on the proposed preliminary plat. 6. Provide the names of recorded subdivision abutting the plat area. 7. Provide the names of owners of all unplatted tracts abutting the plat area. 8. Provide a phasing plan, if applicable, of the proposed lots. 9. Indicate the new lot areas, after dedication of right-of-way and a 30-foot platted building line adjacent to Taylor Loop Road. Variance/Waivers: Reduced front yard platted building line. A five-year deferral of Master Street Plan requirements to Taylor Loop Road. Public Works:5�• ° 1. Taylor Loop is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector s reet. With the plat, dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Gooch would be classified as a local street with a minimum right-of-way width of 25 feet from centerline at all points. 2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of the streets. 3. Prior to final platting, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including curb, gutter, and 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received - Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. Y� SBC: No comment received.0 Central Arkansas Water: 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 whether additional public fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Deoartment: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. Revised Plattplan. Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 25, 2004. March 11, 2004 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1418 NAME: Stalcup Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the Southeast corner of Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Drive DEVELOPER: Mike Stalcup 15901 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, AR 72223 FNGINFFR- McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.91 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 R-2, Single-family 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.11 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: A five (5) year deferral of Master Street Plan requirements to Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Drive. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes to subdivide an existing parcel into three single-family lots. There is an existing home located on proposed Lot 1 and the applicant has indicated a new home will be moved to proposed Lot 2. Proposed Lot 3 will be held for future development. The applicant is requesting a five-year deferral of the Master Street Plan requirements to construct Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Drive. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing single-family structure located near the intersection of Taylor Loop and Gooch Drive. Other uses in the area include single-family residences on acreage. The area to the southeast has been cleared for development of a proposed single-family neighborhood. March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1418 Taylor Loop Road is an unimproved roadway with open ditches for drainage. Gooch Drive is also unimproved with open ditches also being utilized for drainage. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident concerning the proposed development. All abutting property owners, the Westchester/Heatherbrae and Charleston Height/North Rahling Road Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Taylor Loop is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. With the plat, dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Gooch Drive would be classified as a local street with a minimum right-of-way width of 25 feet from centerline at all points. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of the streets. 3. Prior to final platting, provide design of streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including curb, gutter, and 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: 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 whether additional public fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. 4 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1418 F G H Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 19, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff stated the proposed plat was to subdivide approximately 1 acre into three single-family lots. Staff stated there were additional items necessary to complete the review including the addition of the names/address and source of title of the landowner, the names of recorded subdivisions abutting the proposed plat area and a phasing plan. Staff also requested the applicant provide buildable areas after the dedication of right-of-way and the required 30-foot front yard building line adjacent to Taylor Loop Road. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated they would not support a deferral of street improvements to Taylor Loop Road. Staff stated they would support a deferral of street improvements to Gooch Drive if the intersection were improved. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the February 19, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the name/address and source of title of the landowner. The applicant has also indicated the names of recorded subdivisions abutting the proposed preliminary plat area and indicated the plat will be developed in one phase. The applicant has indicated buildable areas after the dedication of right-of-way and the required 30-foot front yard building line adjacent to Taylor Loop Road and 25-foot front yard building line adjacent to Gooch Drive. The Subdivision 3 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont_) FILE NO.: S-1418 Ordinance requires a 25-foot front building line adjacent to a residential street and a 30-foot front building line adjacent to a collector street. The applicant has met the minimum requirements. The total lot area proposed ranges from 7,720 square feet to 14,678 square feet. The proposed lot sizes are adequate to meet the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant has requested a five-year deferral of street improvements to Taylor Loop Road and Gooch Drive. Staff is not supportive of the requested deferral of street improvements to Taylor Loop Road. Staff is however, supportive of a deferral of street improvements to Gooch Drive. Staff would recommend the applicant provide improvements to the intersection of Gooch Drive and Taylor Loop Road at this time. To staffs knowledge there are no other outstanding issues related to the proposed request. 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. Staff recommends the street improvements to Taylor Loop Road be constructed as a part of final platting. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of street improvements to Gooch Drive but recommends the intersection of Gooch Drive and Taylor Loop Road be constructed at this time. 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 of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff also presented a recommendation that the street improvements to Taylor Loop Road be constructed as a part of final platting. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the deferral of street improvements to Gooch Drive but a recommendation that the intersection of Gooch Drive and Taylor Loop Road be constructed at the time of final platting. 2 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 ILE NO.: S-1418 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. 5