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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1420 Staff AnalysisMarch 11, 2004 ITEM NO.: 11 NAME: Woodland Farms Acres Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the East end of Pine View Place EVELOPER: Todd Larson 7409 Eagle Point North Little Rock, AR 72216 FNGINFFR- Jewell Engineers 300 South Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, AR 72205 FILE NO.: S-1420 AREA: 1.999 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 261 L.F. CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.09 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The proposed subdivision is the reconfiguration of Lots 144, 145, 146 and 147 of the Longlea Phase VIIIB Subdivision Plat into five lots. The proposed lots will be served by the extension of Pine View Place to the east ending in a "hammer head" turn -around. The applicant has indicated the lots to be approximately one - quarter to one-half acre in size with two lots north and three lots south of the newly extended Pine View Place. The applicant has indicated all lots to have a 25-foot platted building line adjacent to the street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant and tree covered with significant outcropping of rocks. The roadbed, curb and gutter are in place for a portion of Pine View Place east of the existing pavement. The lots north of the street are very steep falling significantly from northeast to southwest. The lots south of the street do not have a significant grade change. March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-1420 The site is located in the Longlea Phase VIIIB Subdivision. The area is predominately built -out with single-family homes. The Longlea Subdivision was constructed in the early to mid-1990s. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents. All abutting property owners and the Secluded Hills Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or additional grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to construction. Grading plans should address the treatment of the cut bank at the end of the Tee. 2. Curb and gutter was constructed at some time in the past, but the street was not completed. Repair or replace any curb and gutter that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to completion of paving. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. 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 water main extension will be required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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 Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. 2 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1420 F. W I! 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. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 19, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff briefly described the proposed request to Committee members and indicated to the applicant there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide the proposed source of water, means of wastewater disposal and the front yard building setback lines on the proposed preliminary plat. Staff also requested the applicant provide the average size of the lots and the minimum lot size in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. Staff questioned if the lots would be developed in one phase. The applicant indicated all lots would be final platted upon completion of the required improvements. Staff noted curb and gutter were constructed at some time in the past, but the street was not completed. Staff stated the applicant would be required to install the new street and repair or replace any cub and gutter that was damaged in the public right-of-way prior to the completion of paving. 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 Central Arkansas Water as the source of water and the Little Rock Wastewater Utility as the means of wastewater disposal for the proposed development. The applicant has indicated a twenty-five foot front yard building line adjacent to the street. The Subdivision Ordinance requires a twenty- five foot front yard building line to meet minimum requirements. The applicant has presented to staff the requested information concerning the treatment of the hillside at the end of Pine View Cove. The proposed street does not extend to the east beyond the proposed lots. The applicant has indicated 3 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1420 terracing and walls consistent with the City's Land Alteration Ordinance. The area to the east is under a separate ownership and ending the street in this manner should allow development of this parcel at some point in the future should owners desire to develop the site. To Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The applicant is proposing the placement of five homes on two acres and to develop the lots in a single phase. The area was previously approved for the development of four lots each containing approximately one-half acre. The proposed lots sizes (ranging from 0.24 to 0.45 acres) are more than adequate to meet the minimum lot size required by the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff feels the proposed subdivision should have minimal to no adverse impact on the surrounding area. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2004) The applicant 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 the item with 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. 0 ITEM NO.: 11 NAME: Woodland Farms Acres Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: at the east end of Pine View Place FILE NO.: S-1420 �� � 7�) 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 linear feet of internal street in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Provide the average size of lots/minimum lot size in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 4. Provide the proposed source of water in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 5. Provide the proposed means of wastewater disposal in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 6. Provide the front yard building setback line on the proposed preliminary plat. 7. Provide the limits of the floodway and/or floodplain on the proposed preliminary plat. 8. Provide a storm drainage analysis on the proposed preliminary plat. 9. Provide a preliminary storm drainage plan on the proposed preliminary plat. 10. Provide the names of owners of all unplatted tracts abutting the proposed plat area. 11. Provide the zoning classification within the proposed plat area. 12. Provide a phasing plan, if applicable, of the proposed subdivision. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (G) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or additional grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to construction. Grading plans should address the treatment of the cut bank at the end of the Tee. 2. Curb and gutter was constructed at some time in the past, but the street was not completed. Repair or replace any curb and gutter that is damaged in the public right-of- way prior to completion of paving. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. 111 t 1 �, �W tki - 60-qX..4 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time df request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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 Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. 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. Planninq_ 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, February 25, 2004.