HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1798 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 2. S-1798
NAME: LaMarche Place Villas Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: located on the Northeast corner of Forest Lane and LaMarche Drive
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list,
notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no
later than August 16, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the
proof of notice no later than August 25, 2017. Completed 8/15/2017
2. Are the building lines indicated for the principal structure? If accessory structures are
allowed will they be allowed within the rear yard building setback? Accessory buildings
and structures will be allowed per the R-2, Single-family zoning district.
3. Will the development be constructed in multiple phases or in a single phase? Single
4. Will there be a subdivision identification sign? If so note the location along with a note
indicating the total height and total sign area. The dimensions of the sign will not exceed
32 Square Feet & 6' in height as shown on the plat
5. Are fences proposed along Forest Lane? If so indicate the height of the fences proposed?
Each builder will be required to install a 6' wood privacy fence along Forest Lane.
6. Plat a no right of vehicular access easement along the lot lines abutting Forest Lane and
Lucky Lane. This has been added to the plat
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. LaMarche Drive is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication
of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 30' ROW is provided
2. If a private street is proposed, a concrete apron must be constructed at the subdivision
entrance. If the street becomes private, a concrete apron will be constructed
3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-
way prior to occupancy. Any damage during construction will be repaired
4. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). Where does
stormwater run downstream of the subject property with the fences and backyards?
White Daters will provide
5. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing
downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the
proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream
flooding conditions, provisions to minimize such flooding conditions should be included in
the design of the storm management improvements. Such provisions may include
downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff and is regulated
discharge to the downstream storm drainage system. White Daters will provide
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6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for
stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all
private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property
owners association. White Daters will provide
7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. A permit
will be secured
8. If the access easement/fire apparatus access road turnaround is located on Lot 7, the plat
should reflect no parking allowed adjacent to Lots 6 and 7 and Tract C. No Parking
signage should be installed following construction. No Parking signage should be
installed following construction. No parking signage will be installed. Hatching should be
shown on the plat within the right-of-way or easement along the frontage of Lots 6 and 7
and adjacent to Tract C in the vicinity of the turnaround.
9. With a vehicle parked outside the proposed garage on Lot 7, the access easement, fire
apparatus road turnaround will be reduced less than the required 70 foot length as
required by the Fire Code.
10.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for
approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of
occupancy. Contact Greg Simmons, Traffic Engineering, 501.379.1813 or
gsimmons@littlerock.gov for more information. Street Lights will be installed as required
11. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the
property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on private
property. If the streets are private this will be provided
12. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Any damage during
construction will be repaired
13.All public drainage easements must be unobstructed and access provided to the public
right-of-way by constructed infrastructure and/or documented on the final plat. Will
provide unobstructed access & will document it on the final plat
14.All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure approved by the City
of Little Rock Public Works Department. Approval will be secured prior to installation
15.100-year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public drainage
easements. Will comply where applicable
16.Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access
easement for future maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners'
association. Access will be provided to detention facilities
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County. Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority_ Sewer available to this site. Existing easements
must be retained. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There are existing three
phase, and single phase underground power lines running along the western side of
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LaMarche Drive which might be used to feed the proposed development. Contact Entergy in
advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
Centerpoipt Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
Fire Department:
1. Fire Hydrants_. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access
road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road,
the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not
exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
3. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities,
buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire
department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt,
concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire
apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
4. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-
end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and
turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
1. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
2. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
5. One- or Two -Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two -Family dwelling residential
developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of
dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire
apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
1. Exceptions: Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private
fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2
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or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be
required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be
increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as
determined by the fire code official.
7. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony
Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of
Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning No comment.
Little Rock Post Master: No comment received -
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: The 2012 AR Fire Prevention Code Vol. III for one (1) and two (2) family
dwellings requires foundations meet the following Sections of the Code. If the foundation
cannot be verified by the building official at the time of the footing inspection the building
official may require verification the foundation meets the required elevation by a licensed
engineer.
R403.1.7.3 Foundation elevation. On grade sites, the top of any exterior foundation shall
extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of an
approved drainage device a minimum of 12-inches (305 mm) plus two (2) percent.
R403.1.7.4 Alternate setback and clearances. Alternate setbacks and clearances are
permitted, subject to the approval of the building official. The building official is permitted to
require an investigation and recommendation of a qualified engineer to demonstrate that the
intent of this Section has been satisfied. Such an investigation shall include consideration of
materials, height of slope, slope gradient, load intensity and erosion characteristics of slope
material.
Please address any questions to the building inspectors at 501.371.4833 or 501.371.4834,
Landscape: No comment.
TransportationlPlannincr
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Rock Region Metro: Location is served by METRO on route 25 Pinnacle Mountain.
METRO has this area in our long range plans for future full time service. We have
experienced an increase in reverse commuting to this area with more frequency requests.
METRO supports fewer dead-end "lollipop" roads and a more connected street network
which is transit supportive. Is there a way to connect Forrest Lane with new development
street instead of leaving a stub end road?
Planning Division: 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, August 16, 2017.
ITEM NO.: 2.
NAME: LaMarche Place Villas Preliminary Plat
S-1798
LOCATION: located on the Northeast corner of Forest Lane and LaMarche Drive
Plannina Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list,
notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no
later than August 16, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the
proof of notice no later than August 25, 2017.
2. Are the building lines indicated for the principal structure? If accessory structures are
allowed will they be allowed within the rear yard building setback?
3. Will the development be constructed in multiple phases or in a single phase?
4. Will there be a subdivision identification sign? If so note the location along with a note
indicating the total height and total sign area.
5. Are fences proposed along Forest Lane? If so indicate the height of the fences proposed?
6. Plat a no right of vehicular access easement along the lot lines abutting Forest Lane and
Lucky Lane.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
En ineerin Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. LaMarche Drive is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication
of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required.
2. If a private street is proposed, a concrete apron must be constructed at the subdivision
entrance.
3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-
way prior to occupancy.
4. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). Where does
stormwater run downstream of the subject property with the fences and backyards?
5. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing
downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the
proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream
flooding conditions, provisions to minimize such flooding conditions should be included in
the design of the storm management improvements. Such provisions may include
downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff and is regulated
discharge to the downstream storm drainage system.
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for
stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all
private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property
owners association.
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7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
8. If the access easement/fire apparatus access road turnaround is located on Lot 7, the plat
should reflect no parking allowed adjacent to Lots 6 and 7 and Tract C. No Parking
signage should be installed following construction.
9. With a vehicle parked outside the proposed garage on Lot 7, the access easement, fire
apparatus road turnaround will be reduced less than the required 70 foot length as
required by the Fire Code.
10.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for
approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of
occupancy. Contact Greg Simmons, Traffic Engineering, 501.379.1813 or
gsimmons@littlerock.gov for more information.
11. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the
property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on private
property.
12. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
13.All public drainage easements must be unobstructed and access provided to the public
right-of-way by constructed infrastructure and/or documented on the final plat.
14.All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure approved by the City
of Little Rock Public Works Department.
15.100-year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public drainage
easements.
16.Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access
easement for future maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners'
association.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to this site. Existing easements
must be retained. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There are existing three
phase, and single phase underground power lines running along the western side of
LaMarche Drive which might be used to feed the proposed development. Contact Entergy in
advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comment received.
ITEM NO.: 2.
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Fire Department:
1. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access
road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road,
the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not
exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
3. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities,
buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire
department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt,
concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire
apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
4. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-
end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and
turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
1. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
2. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
5. One- or Two -Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two -Family dwelling residential
developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of
dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire
apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
1. Exceptions: Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private
fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2
or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be
required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be
increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as
determined by the fire code official.
7. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony
Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of
Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
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Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
Little Rock Post Master: No comment received.
Building Codes/Landscape:
_Building Code: The 2012 AR Fire Prevention Code Vol. III for one (1) and two (2) family
dwellings requires foundations meet the following Sections of the Code. If the foundation
cannot be verified by the building official at the time of the footing inspection the building
official may require verification the foundation meets the required elevation by a licensed
engineer.
R403.1.7.3 Foundation elevation. On grade sites, the top of any exterior foundation shall
extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of an
approved drainage device a minimum of 12-inches (305 mm) plus two (2) percent.
R403.1.7.4 Alternate setback and clearances. Alternate setbacks and clearances are
permitted, subject to the approval of the building official. The building official is permitted to
require an investigation and recommendation of a qualified engineer to demonstrate that the
intent of this Section has been satisfied. Such an investigation shall include consideration of
materials, height of slope, slope gradient, load intensity and erosion characteristics of slope
material.
Please address any questions to the building inspectors at 501.371.4833 or 501.371.4834.
Landscape: No comment.
Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: Location is served by METRO on route 25 Pinnacle Mountain.
METRO has this area in our long range plans for future full time service. We have
experienced an increase in reverse commuting to this area with more frequency requests.
METRO supports fewer dead-end "lollipop" roads and a more connected street network
which is transit supportive. Is there a way to connect Forrest Lane with new development
street instead of leaving a stub end road?
Planning Division: 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, August 16, 2017.
August 31, 2017
ITEM NO. _ 2
NAME: LaMarche Place Villas Preliminary Plat
FILE NO.: S-1798
LOCATION: Located on the Northeast corner of Forest Lane and LaMarche Drive
DEVELOPER:
Calex Enterprises-1, LLC
3615 Doral Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 2.03 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 13 FT. NEW STREET: 350 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.12
CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family
VARIANCEMAIVERS: A variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow
grading of the entire site with the placement of the basic infrastructure.
A. PRO POSAUREQUEST/AP PLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 2.033-acres into 13 single-family zero lot
line lots. The preliminary plat is proposed with lot development standards as
outlined in Section 31-234 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The lots are
indicated 37-feet wide and varying in depth from 118-feet to 162-feet. Each
home is proposed with a five (5) foot separation.
The plat is indicated with 350 linear feet of new public street. The street is
proposed with a 45-foot right of way and 27-feet of pavement.
The applicant is requesting a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance
to allow grading of the entire development area with the placement of the basic
infrastructure.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1798
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located on the east side of LaMarche Drive just north of the
Taylor Loop Road and LaMarche Drive intersection. The area is predominately
single-family with a number of the homes being newer construction. There are
two (2) homes located on the site which are older homes and appear to have
been constructed in the 1950's and 1960's. These homes will be removed with
the new development. There is an elementary school located to the northwest of
the site. Across LaMarche Drive to the west is a church. East of the
development area is a single-family subdivision, Bella Rosa Estates.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. There is not a
contact listed for the Katillus Court Property Owners Association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. LaMarche Drive is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street.
A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required.
2. If a private street is proposed, a concrete apron must be constructed at the
subdivision entrance.
3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
4. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e).
Where does stormwater run downstream of the subject property with the
fences and backyards?
5. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of
existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff
with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development
will cause or increase downstream flooding conditions, provisions to
minimize such flooding conditions should be included in the design of the
storm management improvements. Such provisions may include
downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff and is
regulated discharge to the downstream storm drainage system.
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is
the responsibility of the developer and/or property owners association.
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FILE NO.: S-1798
7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
8. If the access easement/fire apparatus access road turnaround is located on
Lot 7, the plat should reflect no parking allowed adjacent to Lots 6 and 7
and Tract C. No Parking signage should be installed following construction.
9. With a vehicle parked outside the proposed garage on Lot 7, the access
easement, fire apparatus road turnaround will be reduced less than the
required 70 foot length as required by the Fire Code.
10. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide
plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior
to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Greg Simmons, Traffic
Engineering, 501.379.1813 or simmons littlerock. ov for more
information.
11. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets
unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims
for operations on private property.
12. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site
shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
13. All public drainage easements must be unobstructed and access provided
to the public right-of-way by constructed infrastructure and/or documented
on the final plat.
14. All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure
approved by the City of Little Rock Public Works Department.
15. 100-year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public
drainage easements.
16. Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way
and/or access easement for future maintenance by the developer and/or
local property owners' association.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to this site. Existing
easements must be retained. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority
for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be
any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.� S-1798
There are existing three (3) phase, and single phase underground power lines
running along the western side of LaMarche Drive which might be used to feed
the proposed development. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical
service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project
proceeds.
Centerpoint Ener : No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comment received
Fire Department-
1 . Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations
as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where afire hydrant is located on a
fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet,
exclusive of shoulders.
2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
3. Loading_ Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of
the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving
surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at
least 75,000 pounds.
4. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as
per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of
150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance
with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
1. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance
with U L 325.
2. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1798
5. One- or Two -Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section
D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two -Family
dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family
dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided
with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet
the requirements of Section D104.3.
1. Exceptions: Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single
public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are
equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the
Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road
shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect
with future development, as determined by the fire code official.
8. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction
with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the
Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or
Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants
as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning_: No comment.
Little Rock Post Master: No comment received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: The 2012 AR Fire Prevention Code Vol. III for one (1) and two (2)
family dwellings requires foundations meet the following Sections of the Code. If
the foundation cannot be verified by the building official at the time of the footing
inspection the building official may require verification the foundation meets the
required elevation by a licensed engineer.
R403.1.7.3 Foundation elevation. On grade sites, the top of any exterior
foundation shall extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of
discharge or the inlet of an approved drainage device a minimum of 12-inches
(305 mm) plus two (2) percent.
R403.1.7.4 Alternate setback and clearances. Alternate setbacks and
clearances are permitted, subject to the approval of the building official. The
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building official is permitted to require an investigation and recommendation of a
qualified engineer to demonstrate that the intent of this Section has been
satisfied. Such an investigation shall include consideration of materials, height of
slope, slope gradient, load intensity and erosion characteristics of slope material.
Please address any questions to the building inspectors at 501.371.4833 or
501.371.4834.
Landscape: No comment.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING-
Rock Region n Metro: Location is served by METRO on route 25 Pinnacle
Mountain. METRO has this area in our long range plans for future full time
service. We have experienced an increase in reverse commuting to this area with
more frequency requests. METRO supports fewer dead-end "lollipop" roads and
a more connected street network which is transit supportive. Is there a way to
connect Forrest Lane with new development street instead of leaving a stub end
road?
Plannina Division: No comment.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 9, 2017)
Mr. Brian Dale and Mr. Bruce Henry were present representing the request. Staff
presented an overview of the item stating there were additional items necessary
to complete the review process. Staff stated the request was for preliminary plat
approval to allow the development of a zero lot line single-family subdivision.
Staff questioned if the plat would include the allowance of accessory structures
and if the buildable areas included the accessory structures or if they would be
allowed as typically allowed within the R-2, Single-family Zoning District. Staff
questioned if the development would include a subdivision identification sign.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the City's Stormwater
Detention Ordinance would apply to the development of the property. Staff
stated an evaluation should be conducted to determine the impact of this
development on the downstream flooding conditions and provision should be
included within the development to minimize flooding conditions. Staff stated any
broken curb, gutter or sidewalk damaged within the public right of way should be
repaired and/or replaced prior to the signing of the final plat.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies.
Staff suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with
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any questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The
Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
1. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff addressing the
technical issues associated with the request raised at the August 9, 2017,
Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated a subdivision
identification sign will be provided. The sign is indicated as allowed within the
single-family sign development criteria of the zoning ordinance or a maximum of
six (6) feet in height and 32 square feet in area. The plat indicates buildable
areas for the homes. All accessory structures will be placed as allowed per the
R-2, Single-family Zoning District.
350 linear feet of new public street is proposed. The street is indicated with a
45-foot right of way and 27-feet of pavement. Detention will be provided within
the two (2) tracts located north of the proposed new street within underground
storage pipes.
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 2.033-acres into thirteen (13) single-
family zero lot line lots. Section 36-254 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
defines the lot development standards for zero lot line home development. The
ordinance states for purposes of zero -lot -line lots, the minimum lot width may be
reduced to not less than thirty-five (35) feet. The lot area shall not be less than
four thousand (4,000) square feet. The lots are indicated 37-feet wide and
varying in depth from 118-feet to 162-feet. Each home is proposed with a
five (5) foot separation.
Section 31-234 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances states submission of a plat
creating a zero -lot -line development shall be accompanied by a generalized site
plan showing the proposed locations and dimensions of all buildings, accessory
uses and other improvements. Platted building lines shall be shown on all sides
of each lot for purposes of delineating the maximum buildable area of each lot
and specify the zero -lot -line yard.
The applicant is requesting a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance
to allow grading of the entire site with the placement of the basic infrastructure.
The applicant indicates the grading is necessary to balance the site. Staff is
supportive of the applicant's request.
The applicant has indicated fencing is proposed as allowed within the R-2,
Single-family Zoning District. The applicant has also indicated there will be six
(6) foot fences placed along the property line for the lots abutting Lucky Lane and
Forrest Lane, both private access easements. In addition the plat indicates the
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placement of a ten (10) foot no right of vehicular access easement along the rear
lot lines of the lots abutting these two (2) private access easements.
Garbage collection will take place on the north side of the proposed new street,
LaMarche Place. The plat indicates an easement within the tract area along the
north side of LaMarche Place and also on Lots 11 — 13 to allow the residents on
the south side of the street to place their trash containers.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The proposed preliminary plat is
indicated with setbacks, lot sizes and layouts as typically allowed within the R-2,
Single-family Zoning District. The proposed zero lot line plat appears to fully
comply with the typical development standards of the R-2, Single-family Zoning
District. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical
issues associated with the request. Staff feels the development as proposed is
appropriate.
J. 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 approval of the variance request from the Land Alteration
Ordinance to allow grading of the development with the installation of the basic
infrastructure.
PLANNING COMM ISSION_ACTION'. (AUGUST 31, 2017)
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 of approval of the variance
request from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the development with the
installation of the basic infrastructure. There was no further discussion. The item was
placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.