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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1486 Staff AnalysisMay 26, 2005 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1 NAME: Gamble Road Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Gamble Road DEVELOPER: Davis Properties P.O. Box 241025 Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 3.22 acres CURRENT ZONING: PLANNING DISTRICT: CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 0-3, General Office District 19 — Chenal Planning District 42.10 FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A five year deferral of the required street improvements to Gamble Road. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is requesting the subdivision of this 3.22 acre tract of 0-3, General Office District zoned property into two lots. The average lot size proposed is 1.79 acre with Lot 1 being 1.23 acres and Lot 2 being 2.34 acres. Proposed Lot 1 has street frontage to Chenal Parkway but does not have driveway access. A cross access and utility easement is being proposed to serve proposed Lot 1. There is an existing building located on Lot 1. The applicant is requesting a five year deferral of the required street improvements. Please see the Staff Analysis and Recommendation for additional details concerning the proposed request. May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1486 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing medical office building taking access from Gamble Road. There is an apartment complex located to the west of the site. To the north of the site is the Rock Creek Floodway; an area identified on the Parks Master Plan as recreational open space. The area to the east of the site is zoned PCD and is a strip retail center. South of the site are commercial uses located on C-3, General Commercial District zoned property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Parkway Place Neighborhood Association and the Gibralter Heights Neighborhood Association along with all abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. 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 grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for the construction of Gamble Road for access to the property to the north. Construct one-half street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development or obtain a deferral or waiver from the Board of Directors. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for Lot 1 and existing building. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : 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. Additional fire hydrant(s) will 2 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1486 be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Care should be taken to protect the raw water line that crosses this property. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contac the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G_ SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 5, 2005) Mr. Tim Daters was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff questioned the Gamble Road right-of-way. Mr. Daters stated the desire was to abandon the right-of-way. Staff suggested Mr. Daters contact the Parks Department. Staff stated the Parks Department had indicated a desire to retain the right-of-way to allow access to parklands located to the north of the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated no grading would be allowed prior to the receipt of an approved grading plan. Staff stated Gamble Road should be constructed to Master Street Plan standard unless the Board of Directors granted a deferral or waiver of the street construction requirement. 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 site plan to staff addressing issues raised at the May 5, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the right-of-way dedication to Gamble Road per Master Street Plan requirement but is requesting a five year deferral of the required street improvements. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. 3 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1486 The applicant is requesting the subdivision of this 3.22 acre tract of 0-3, General Office District zoned property into two lots. The average lot size proposed is 1.79 acre with Lot 1 being 1.23 acres and Lot 2 being 2.34 acres. Proposed Lot 1 has street frontage to Chenal Parkway but does not have driveway access. The applicant has indicated a cross access and utility easement to serve proposed Lot 1. There is an existing building located on Lot 1. Staff is supportive of the proposed lot configuration and the indicated access easement. The indicated lot sizes meet with the minimum required lot size for 0-3, General Office District zoned properties or 15,000 square feet and the applicant has indicated a 50-foot access easement sufficient to meet the minimum ordinance requirement for an access and utility easement for non-residential properties. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested five year deferral of the required street improvements to Gamble Road. 4 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION M NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1 The applicant is requesting the subdivision of this 3.22 acre tract of 0-3, General Office District zoned property into two lots. The average lot size proposed is 1.79 acre with Lot 1 being 1.23 acres and Lot 2 being 2.34 acres. Proposed Lot 1 has street frontage to Chenal Parkway but does not have driveway access. The applicant has indicated a cross access and utility easement to serve proposed Lot 1. There is an existing building located on Lot 1. Staff is supportive of the proposed lot configuration and the indicated access easement. The indicated lot sizes meet with the minimum required lot size for 0-3, General Office District zoned properties or 15,000 square feet and the applicant has indicated a 50-foot access easement sufficient to meet the minimum ordinance requirement for an access and utility easement for non-residential properties. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with 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 staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested five year deferral of the required street improvements to Gamble Road. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 26, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested five-year deferral of the required street improvements to Gamble Road. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 4 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1486 NAME: Gamble Road Subdivision Preliminary Plat LOCATION: located on the Northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Gamble Road 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 details of future plans for Gamble Road. Will the street be constructed to Master Street Plan standard or is a reduced right-of-way being requested? Variance/Waivers: None requested. 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 grading activities at the site. Site grading and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for the construction of Gamble Road for access to the property to the north. Construct one-half street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development or obtain a deferral or waiver from the Board of Directors. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for Lot 1 and existing building. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. 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. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Care should be taken to protect the raw water line that crosses this property. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. 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, May 11, 2005.