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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1516 Staff AnalysisMarch 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: S-1516 NAME: Taylor Glenn Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: West end of Beckenham Drive, near the intersection with Huntleigh Court DEVELOPER: Beverly A. Taylor 2102 Old Forge Drive Little Rock, AR 72227 ENGINEER - Robert Holloway 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 5.47 acres CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 10 R-2, Single-family 19 - Chenal 42.06 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. FT. NEW STREET: 495 LF The Little Rock Planning Commission at their February 21, 1995, Public Hearing, was scheduled to review a proposed preliminary plat for the area. Prior to the public hearing the applicant submitted a request withdrawing the proposed plat. The proposed plat included the subdivision of the site with ten (10) single-family lots. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is now proposing the subdivision of this 5.47-acre tract into ten (10) single-family lots. The lots range in size from 0.238 acres to 0.575 acres with an average lot size of 0.309 acres. The site plan includes two (2) areas set aside as tracts. Tract A has been indicated for future development and Tract B has been indicated as open space. March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1516 Beckenham Drive has been indicated to extend from the current terminus to the northwest to the property's boundary. The terminus of the street has been indicated with a hammerhead turn -around per the Master Street Plan. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is undeveloped and heavily wooded along the northern portion of the property. The property located along the southern portion of the site was previously cleared. There are parts of two lots, which are fairly level; however, the majority of the area is extremely hilly, with grades ranging from 12 to 26 percent. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from residents. The abutting property owners along with the Chenal Ridge Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works. Conditions: 1. Beckenham Drive is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way to 60 feet will be required. 2. With the site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvements to the street including 5-foot sidewalk on one side with the planned development. 3. Construct full width of street at hammerhead and extend construction improvements to the property line. 4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 5. 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. 6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 7. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 8. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 9. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade 2 March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. E. F G. FILE NO.: S-1516 permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for more information. 10. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) 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 Ener : No comment received. 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 connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges if additional and/or larger meter is installed. A water main extension 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. Contact Central -Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. ISS U ES/TEC H N I CALIDES IG N: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 8, 2006) Mr. Bob Holloway was present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed 3 March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 LE NO.: S-1516 request. Staff requested the applicant provide the zoning classification .within the plat boundary and of abutting properties. Staff also stated the street name was spelled incorrectly and requested the applicant correct the spelling. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Beckenham Drive was indicated on the Master Street Plan as a collector street and the.:.indicated right-of-way and street width was adequate to meet the Master Street Plan standard. Staff stated Beckenham Drive needed to be extended to the property line and the turn -around should provide a proper turning radius. Staff stated the storm water detention ordinance applied to the proposed development and requested the proposed detention facilities be indicated 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 preliminary plat to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the March 8, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the zoning classification within the plat boundary and -of abutting properties and provided the correct spelling of Beckenham Drive. Beckenham Drive has been extended to the property line and the turn -around now :,:provides a proper turning radius. The proposal indicates storm water detention facilities on the proposed preliminary plat and the applicant has indicated detention facilities will be sized to handle post development flows. Tract A has been indicated for future development and Tract B has been indicated as detention and open space. The :applicant is proposing the subdivision of this 5.47 acre tract into ten (10) single-family lots at a density of 5.4 units per acre. The lots range in:size from 0.238 acres to 0.575 acres with an average lot size of 0.309 acres. The lots have been indicated with a minimum lot width of 85.5 and a minimum lot depth of 114.18. The indicated lot area, widths and depths are more than adequate to meet the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The indicated subdivision appears to fully comply with the minimum standards set forth in the ordinance. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request: 4 March 30, 2006 UBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1516 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 30, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the requested preliminary plat subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 ITEM NO.: 5 S-1516 NAME: Taylor Glenn Addition Preliminary Plat LOCATION: West end of Beckenham Drive, near the intersection with Huntleigh Court 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. The notice must be mailed no later than March 15, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than March 24, 2006. 2. Provide the source of title in the General Notes Section of the proposed preliminary plat. 3. Provide the limits of the floodway and/or floodplain or provide a statement indicating the site is not located within a floodway or floodplain. 4. Provide a storm drainage analysis for all water courses entering and leaving the plat boundary. 5. Provide a preliminary storm drainage plan with typical ditch section shown. 6. Provide the zoning classification within the plat area along with the zoning classification of abutting properties. 7. Provide a phasing plan if applicable. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Beckenham Drive is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way to 60 feet will be required. 2. With the site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvements to the street including 5-foot sidewalk on one side with the planned development. 3. Construct full width of street at hammerhead and extend construction improvements to the property line. 4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 5. 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. 6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 7. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. Item # 5 8. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 9. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for more information. 10. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) 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: Center -Point Energy: SBC: 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 connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges if additional and/or larger meter is installed. A water main extension 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 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 plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Item # 5