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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1732 Staff AnalysisSeptember 18, 2014 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: 5-1732 NAME: 2317 Willow Springs Road Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 2317 Willow Springs Road DEVELOPER: Raquel Osorie 2317 Willow Springs Road Little Rock, AR 72206 ENGINEER: Edward Lofton 15415 Oakcrest Lane Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 7.806 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: The site is located within the City's Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction in which the City exercises Subdivision Regulations only PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT: VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 28 — Arch Street South 40.06 None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. Currently located on the site are two (2) manufactured homes and several accessory buildings. The applicant is proposing to add a third (3) manufactured home to the property. The homes are single wide manufactured homes. The ordinance states subdivision site plan review is a development review process that provides for case by case September 18, 2014 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1732 consideration of project particulars including the provision of parking and landscaping in accordance with the appropriate ordinances, siting of buildings, and the relationships with adjoining properties. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located on the south side of Willow Springs Road just west of Arch Street. The area along Willow Springs Road is primarily residential. There are a number of manufactured homes in the area. This property is accessed via a 40-foot pipe stem extending from Willow Springs Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents. All owns of property located within 200-feet of the site along with Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS, 1. Willow Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide septic certification for the existing and proposed new home. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Use caution when moving any structure underneath power lines ;as the mobile home is moved. Contact Entergy for service when ready. Power lines already exist in the area. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2 September 18, 2014 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: FILE NO.: S-1732 2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 4. 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. 5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 6. 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). 7. A capital investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Provide a letter of acknowledgement from the area Volunteer Fire Department. County Planning: Provide Arkansas Health Department approval for newest mobile home. CATA: CATA has reviewed the plans submitted by your office on the above referenced area. The area is served by CATA service at Baseline and Scott Hamilton Roads approximately four (4) miles away. The development consists of placing a mobile home. CATA has no comment or concerns relating to this development. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: No comment. t' September 18, 2014 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1732 Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 27, 2014) Mr. Ed Lofton was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff requested Mr. Lofton provide the septic certification for the proposed new home. Staff also requested Mr. Lofton provide a letter from the area volunteer fire department indicating their knowledge of the project. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a right of way dedication on Willow Springs Road was required. Staff stated the dedication would be 40-feet in width and 45-feet in length. Staff noted the comments from the various other agencies. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant has provided a letter from the area volunteer fire department and the septic certification for the proposed new home. There were no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing raised at the August 27, 2014, Subdivision Committee meeting. The request is for approval of a Subdivision/Multiple Building Site Plan Review as required per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The site has two (2) manufactured homes and several accessory buildings in place. The applicant is requesting to add a third (3) manufactured home to the site. The homes are single wide manufactured homes. The Subdivision Ordinance states Subdivision Site Plan Review is a development review process that provides for case by case consideration of project particulars including the provision of parking and landscaping in accordance with the appropriate ordinances, siting of buildings, and the relationships with adjoining properties. Within this area the City exercises subdivision regulations and does not have zoning. The County has a building setback from all property lines. The buildings as proposed comply with the County's requirement of 40-feet. No landscaping is required due to the nature of the development, single-family. 4 September 18, 2014 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: S-17 Representatives of Southwest Little Rock United for Progress have requested the occupancy of the new home be limited to the mother of the existing property owner and when she no longer occupies the home the home be removed from the site. This request was not taken to a vote by the entire membership. Staff recommends the occupancy be limited to a family member of the existing property owner and once the owner or a family member no longer resides on the property the home be removed. Staff feels this will lessen the likelihood of the site becoming a manufactured home park. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the placement of the new home as proposed will not adversely impact the site or the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends the occupancy be limited to a family member of the existing property owner and once the owner or a family member no longer resides on the property the home be removed. Staff recommends the siting of the home comply with the siting criteria for manufactured homes as outlined in Section 36-262(d)(2) of the Little Rock code of ordinances. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 18, 2014) 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 comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation the occupancy of the new home be limited to a family member of the existing property owner and once the owner or a family member no longer resided on the property the home be removed. Staff presented a recommendation the siting of the home was to comply with the siting criteria for manufactured homes as outlined in Section 36-262(d)(2) of the Little Rock code of ordinances. There was no further discussion. The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion was approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 5 ITFM NO.: 3. S-17 NAME: 2317 Willow Springs Road Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 2317 Willow Springs Road Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet of the site including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than September 3, 2014. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 12, 2014. 2. Provide a letter from the area Volunteer Fire Department indicating their ability to serve the site. 3. Provide septic certification for the existing and proposed new home. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Willow Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide septic certification for the existing and proposed new home. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Use caution when moving any structure underneath power lines as the mobile home is moved. Contact Entergy for service when ready. Power lines already exist in the area. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Item # 3. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. 3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 4. 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. 5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 6. 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). 7. A capital investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Provide a letter of acknowledgement from the area Volunteer Fire Department. County Planning: Provide Arkansas Health Department approval for newest mobile home. CATA: Outside the service area. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Building Code: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape- No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Item # 3.