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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1441-A Staff AnalysisOctober 7, 2004 ITEM NO.: F NAME: Ranch Highlands West Revised Preliminary Plat FILE NO.: S-1441-A LOCATION: Located on Valley Ranch Drive, North of Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: FCC Grass Farms Partnership Suite 300, Financial Center III Little Rock, AR 72211 FNGINFFR- White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 5.68 acres CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT NUMBER OF LOTS: 13 0-3, General Office District and R-2, Single-family Residential 20 - Pinnacle CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. NEW STREET: 0 The applicant submitted a request dated August 9, 2004 requesting this item be deferred to the October 7, 2004 Public Hearing. The applicant has indicated the deferral will allow for sufficient time to resolve the outstanding issues related to the proposed zoning of the site, which the Commission will review at their September 9, 2004 Public Hearing. Staff is supportive of this request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 26, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated August 9, 2004 requesting the item be deferred to the October 7, 2004 Public Hearing. Staff stated the applicant had indicated the deferral would allow for sufficient time to resolve the outstanding issues related to the proposed zoning of the site, which the Commission October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: _F _(Cant.) FILE NO.: S-1441-A would review at their September 9, 2004, Public Hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request to staff dated September 27, 2004 requesting this item be withdrawn from consideration. Staff is supportive of this request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 7, 2004) Mr. Joe White was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated September 27, 2004 requesting the item be withdrawn from consideration. Staff stated they were supportive of the request. The chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. There was no further discussion of the item. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 2 ITEM NO.: 4 _ FILE NO.: (S-1441-A) NAME. Ranch Highlands West Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on Valley Ranch Drive, North of Cantrell Road's Planning 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 of recorded subdivisions abutting the plat area. 3. Provide the names of owners of all abutting lands. 4. Provide a phasing plan, if applicable. 5. Provide the source of title of the landowner. 6. Verify the source of water indicated in the general notes section of the proposed preliminary plat. 7. Indicate on the proposed driveway locations on the proposed preliminary plat. 8. The plat indicates the site is currently zoned 0-3. Lots 12 — 15 are currently zoned R-2, Single-family. This request was deferred from the July 29, 2004 Planning Commission Public Hearing. As indicated as a part of the zoning request staff has concerns with the proposed zoning and driveway placement adjacent to properties indicated for single-family development. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. 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. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 3. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. 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 Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. Water main extensions will be required in order to provide service to this property. 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. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: No comment received. Plannina 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, August 11, 2004.