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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1453 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 5 NAME: Bryant Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 3601 Rocky Lane FILE NO.: S-1453 Planning Staff Comments: -v 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 zoning classification within the proposed preliminary plat and of abutting properties. Variance/Waivers: A waiver of the required street improvements to Rocky Lane. Public Works: 1. The proposed right-of-way dedication is acceptable for a standard residential street. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. The applicant has provided certification for the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the means of wastewater disposal. Entergy: Approved as submitted - .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) would apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Approval of City of Little Rock Planning is required prior to service. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2434 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted - Co 1. Provide Certificates of Accuracy for Pulaski County, also. 2. Tie to two established land corners 3. Provide State Plane Coordinates on at least two corners (North Zone, NAD83) 4. Provide Certificate of Approval for Pulaski County, also. 5. Indicate the name of the County Road shown of the Plat. 6. Provide a separate description for right-of-way dedication. 7. Label all structures (buildings) in this addition. 8. Show basis for elevations (benchmark). 9. Show all building setbacks as outlined in rules and regulations. 10. What is structure near road at SW corner of Lot 3? Clarify. CATA: No comment received. Planning 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, September 22, 2004. October 7, 2004 ITEM NO.: 5 NAME: Bryant Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 3601 Rocky Lane DEVELOPER: Johnny Bryant 3609 Rocky Lane Little Rock, AR 72210 ENGINEER: The Holloway Firm, Inc. 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 4.85 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 R-2, Single-family FILE NO.: S-1453 FT. NEW STREET: 0 18 — Ellis Mountain Planning District 42.07 VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance to allow a reduced building line. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes the subdivision of this 4.85 acre tract into three single- family lots. The applicant has indicated the proposed lots will range in size from 0.824 acres to 2.738 acres. Each of the indicated lots currently houses a single- family home, which will remain. On proposed Lot 3 there are currently two barns, one of which is located within the required building setback. The proposed structure is located on the property line abutting Rocky Lane. The applicant has indicated a variance to allow a reduced building line around the existing structure to run with the life of the structure. Upon removal of the barn, the required twenty-five foot building setback will be placed on all new structures. October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1453 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains three homes on a single tract of land. There are numerous outbuildings and barns located on the site. Across Rocky Lane, there are single- family homes located on large tracts. To the east of the site is vacant land; currently zoned R-2, Single-family. To the north of the site are also single-family homes, both site built and manufactured homes. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. There is not an active neighborhood association located in the area. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed right-of-way dedication is acceptable for a standard residential street. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. The applicant has provided certification for the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the means of wastewater disposal. Entergy: Approved as submitted. 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) would apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Approval of City of Little Rock Planning is required prior to service. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. 2 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1453 County Plannincr 1. Provide Certificates of Accuracy for Pulaski County, also. 2. Tie to two established land corners. 3. Provide State Plane Coordinates on at least two corners (North Zone, NAD83). 4. Provide Certificate of Approval for Pulaski County, also. 5. Indicate the name of the County Road shown of the Plat. 6. Provide a separate description for the right-of-way dedication. 7. Label all structures (buildings) in this addition. 8. Show basis for elevations (benchmark). 9. Show all building setbacks as outlined in rules and regulations. 10. What is structure near road at southwest corner of Lot 3? Clarify. CATA: No comment received. F. I SSU ESITECH N I CRUDES IGN : Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 16, 2004) Mr. Bob Holloway was present representing the request. Staff stated the request was to subdivide an existing tract into three single-family lots. Staff stated there were currently homes located on each of the proposed lots. Staff also noted the applicant did have approval from the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the existing septic systems on the site. Commissioner Rector questioned an existing structure located on proposed Lot 3. Mr. Holloway stated the structure was an existing horse barn. Commissioner Rector questioned if a building line variance would be required. Staff noted it would and should only include the life of the structure. Public Works comments were discussed. Staff noted the indicated right-of-way dedication was acceptable. Staff stated a waiver of street improvements to Rocky Lane would be required. County Planning comments were addressed. Staff stated there were technical requirements, which needed to be included on the proposed plat. Staff requested the applicant provide certification for the County in addition to the City certifications. Staff also requested the applicant indicated State Plane Coordinates and the name of the county road on the proposed preliminary plat. 3 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1453 Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the September 16, 2004, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated a 25-foot building line adjacent to Rocky Lane and has adjusted the building line around the existing barn. The applicant has indicated the reduced building line will be for the life of the existing structure, after which the required twenty-five foot building setback will be placed on all new structures. The applicant has included certifications for County Planning. The applicant has indicated State Plane Coordinate information will be added at the time of final platting. Staff is supportive of this request. Typically City plats do not require State Plane Coordinate information at the time of preliminary platting; only prior to the final plat being executed. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant is requesting the subdivision of this 4.85 acre tract into three single-family lots with lots ranging in size from 0.824 acres to 2.738 acres. Each of the indicated lots currently has a single-family home and a functioning septic system. The request is to allow each of the homes to be contained on an individual lot. The applicant has submitted ' an approval from the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the existing septic systems as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant is requesting a waiver of street improvements to Rocky Lane. The applicant has indicated a dedication of right-of-way sufficient to meet the current Master Street Plan requirements. Staff is supportive of the request. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat to allow the subdivision of this site into three single-family lots. To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the proposed plat should have minimal impact on adjoining properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested waiver of required street improvements to Rocky Lane. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced building line for Lot 3 to run with the life of the existing structure. 4 October 7, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1453 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 7, 2004) Mr. Bob Holloway was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated they had not received any comment from area residents concerning the proposed request. Staff stated to their knowledge there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the requested waiver of required street improvements to Rocky Lane and the requested variance to allow a reduced building line for Lot 3 to run with the life of the existing structure. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 5 FILE NO.: S-1453 NAME: Bryant Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located at 3601 Rocky Lane DEVELOPER: Johnny Bryant 360.9 Rocky Lane Little Rock, AR 72210 ENGINEER: The Holloway Firm, Inc. 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 4.85 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 R-2, Single-family FT. NEW STREET: 0 18 — Ellis Mountain Planning District 42.07 VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance to allow a reduced building line. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes the subdivision of this 4.85 acre tract into three single- family lots. The applicant has indicated the proposed lots will range in size from 0.824 acres to 2.738 acres. Each of the indicated lots currently houses a single- family home, which will remain. On proposed Lot 3 there are currently two barns, one of which is located within the required building setback. The proposed structure is located on the property line abutting Rocky Lane. The applicant has indicated a variance to allow a reduced building line around the existing structure to run with the life of the structure. Upon removal of the barn, the required twenty-five foot building setback will be placed on all new structures. LE NO.: S-1453 (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains three homes on a single tract of land. There are numerous outbuildings and barns located on the site. Across Rocky Lane, there are single- family homes located on large tracts. To the east of the site is vacant land; currently zoned R-2, Single-family. To the north of the site are also single-family homes, both site built and manufactured homes. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. There is not. an active neighborhood association located in the area. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed right-of-way dedication is acceptable for a standard residential street. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. The applicant has provided certification for the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the means of wastewater disposal. Entergy: Approved as submitted. 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) would apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Approval of City of Little Rock Planning is required prior to service. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: 1. Provide Certificates of Accuracy for Pulaski County, also. 2. Tie to two established land corners. 2 FILE NO.: S-1453 Cont. 3. Provide State Plane Coordinates on at least two corners (North Zone, NAD83). 4. Provide Certificate of Approval for Pulaski County, also. 5. Indicate the name of the County Road shown of the Plat. 6. Provide a separate description for the right-of-way dedication. 7. Label all structures (buildings) in this addition. 8. Show basis for elevations (benchmark). 9. Show all building setbacks as outlined in rules and regulations. 10. What is structure near road at southwest corner of Lot 3? Clarify. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSU ESITEC HN ICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 16, 2004) Mr. Bob Holloway was present representing the request. Staff stated the request was to subdivide an existing tract into three single-family lots. Staff stated there were currently homes located on each of the proposed lots. Staff also noted the applicant did have approval from the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the existing septic systems on the site. Commissioner Rector questioned an existing structure located on proposed Lot 3. Mr. Holloway stated the structure was an existing horse barn. Commissioner Rector questioned if a building line variance would be required. Staff noted it would and should only include the life of the structure. Public Works comments were discussed. Staff noted the indicated right-of-way dedication was acceptable. Staff stated a waiver of street improvements to Rocky Lane would be required. County Planning comments were addressed. Staff stated there were technical requirements, which needed to be included on the proposed plat. Staff requested the applicant provide certification for the County in addition to the City certifications. Staff also requested the applicant indicated State Plane Coordinates and the name of the county road on the proposed preliminary plat. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the September 16, 2004, Subdivision Committee meeting. The 3 FILE NO.: S-1453 (Cont. applicant has indicated a 25-foot building line adjacent to Rocky Lane and has adjusted the building line around the existing barn. The applicant has indicated the reduced building line will be for the life of the existing structure, after which the required twenty-five foot building setback will be placed on all new structures. The applicant has included certifications for County Planning. The applicant has indicated State Plane Coordinate information will be added at the time of final platting. Staff is supportive of this request. Typically City plats do not require State Plane Coordinate information at the time of preliminary platting; only prior to the final plat being executed. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant is requesting the subdivision of this 4.85 acre tract into three single-family lots with lots ranging in size from 0.824 acres to 2.738 acres. Each of the indicated lots currently has a single-family home and a functioning septic system. The request is to allow each of the homes to be contained on an individual lot. The applicant has submitted an approval from the Arkansas Department of Health concerning the existing septic systems as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant is requesting a waiver of street improvements to Rocky Lane. The applicant has indicated a dedication of right-of-way sufficient to meet the current Master Street Plan requirements. Staff is supportive of the request. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat to allow the subdivision of this site into three single-family lots. To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the proposed plat should have minimal 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 staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested waiver of required street improvements to Rocky Lane. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced building line for Lot 3 to run with the life of the existing structure. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 7, 2004) Mr. Bob Holloway was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated they had not received any comment from area residents concerning the proposed request. Staff stated to their knowledge there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. 0 FILE NO.: S-1453(Cont.) Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the requested waiver of required street improvements to Rocky Lane and the requested variance to allow a reduced building line for Lot 3 to run with the life of the existing structure. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 5