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October 17, 2018
Subdivision Committee
City of Little Rock
500 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-371-4510
Re: Lanehart/McPherson Subdivision
Below are responses to the received list of comments.
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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
October 16, 2018. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice
no later than October 26, 2018.
Notification provided.
2. Correct the zoning classification labels. The abutting zoning classifications should be R-2,
Single-family. The property at the southeast corner of the site owned by Christopher Homes
of Little Rock is zoned PD-R.
Zoning classification corrected.
3. There are additional variances for lot widths require. Corner lots should be 75-feet in width.
It appears Lots 26 and 27 are less than 60-feet at the building line.
Lot widths corrected.
4. Provide a no right of vehicular access easement along the street frontages. The easement
should be 10-feet in width.
Easement provided.
5. Provide the proposed phasing plan for the proposed plat area. Will the lots be developed in
a single or multiple phase? If multiple phases include a note in the general notes section of
the proposed preliminary plat indicating the phasing plan.
Subdivision will not be phased.
6. Provide the location of the proposed USPS mail kiosk.
Location provided.
7. The platted building lines on all corner lots should be 25-feet.
Corrected.
8. Remove the platted side and rear yard platted building lines.
Lines removed.
9. Six (6) foot fences are not allowed in the setback adjacent to the streets.
Noted.
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Variance/Waivers:
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1. A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the lots with the installation
of the basic infrastructure.
The subdivision will be developed in one phase. All lots will be graded with the installation of
basic infrastructure.
2. A variance from 36-254 to allow lot widths, interior lot widths and corner lots, less than the
typical ordinance standard. Also to allow platted building lines less than the typical ordinance
standard.
The affected lots are: 1-13, 18-20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 34, 36, 41 and 43. A total of 24 lots are less
than 60' at the building line. We are also requesting a reduced setback width for Lot 1.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. McPherson Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication
of right-of-way 25-feet from centerline will be required.
Noted.
2. Lanehart Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of
right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required.
Noted.
3. The west end of "Street 1" to McPherson Road is not classified as a loop street and should
be constructed to a residential standard street section with a minimum of 26-feet of pavement
within a 50-foot right-of-way.
Corrected.
4. "Street 5" is not classified as a loop street or cul-de-sac and should be constructed to a
residential standard street section of minimum 26-feet within a 50-foot right-of-way.
Corrected.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed on the west end of
"Street 1" and along "Street 5" in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances and the Master Street Plan.
Added.
6. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Lanehart Road and
McPherson Road. A 20-foot radial right-of-way dedication is required at all proposed street
intersections.
Added.
7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan.
Construct one-half street improvement to Lanehart Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the
planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 18-feet from center of the
existing street.
Street improvement included.
8. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in
compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
Understood.
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9. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading
and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. Is a
variance being requested to advance graded future phases with the first phase? Is a variance
being requested to grade the lots with the street construction?
Understood. Subdivision will be completed in one phase.
10. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan with proposed pipe and ditch locations per
Section 29-186.
Sketch dragging and drainage plan provided.
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the detention pond
and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property
owners association and detailed in the bill of assurance.
Understood.
12. 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 provided.
13. 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 it regulated discharge to the
downstream storm drainage system.
Evaluation preformed and results shown in drainage report.
14. 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.
Understood.
15. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve
completed plans prior to construction.
Noted.
16. 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 Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons, simmons littlerock, ov or 501.379.1813 for
more information.
Noted.
17. 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, Travis Herbner,
therbner(@littlerock.gov or 501. 379.1805 for more information.
Noted.
18. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior
to a grading permit being issued. Contact Traffic Engineering, Travis Herbner,
therbner@littlerock.gov or 501. 379.1805 for more information.
Noted.
19. Per the Master Street Plan, parking is restricted to one side of the street on a 24-foot wide
street. Show on the plan now and on the final plat and bill of assurance, the area along the
street where parking is allowed.
Shown.
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20. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. It is
suggested that two (2) street names be used for the streets within the subdivision. Contact
Glenn Haley, ghaley(a)Iittlerock.go_v_ or 501.371.4537.
Noted.
21. Vegetation must be established on disturbed area within 21-days of completion of street
construction activities.
Understood.
22. 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.
Understood.
23. 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. The plat should
show the detention pond in tract land extending to the public right-of-way. Other drainage
improvements may be best maintained and unobstructed if placed in similar tract lands.
Shown as requested.
24. All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure approved by the City of
Little Rock Public Works Department.
Noted.
25. 100-year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public drainage easements.
Noted. Swales to be constructed.
26. Show proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with USPS and City of
Little Rock policy design standards.
Shown.
27. No access will be allowed from the rear of the lots to the adjacent street. Plat a no vehicle
access easement a minimum of 10-feet in width.
Easement shown.
28. In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be located within a triangular
area 50-feet back from the intersecting right-of-way line (or intersecting tangent lines for radial
dedications) at the proposed intersection.
Sight triangles shown.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer main extension required with easements if
sewer service is required for this project. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for
additional information
Understood
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing three phase, overhead
power line on the north side of Lanehart Road on the south side of this development. Construction
of any structure must maintain clearances between the structure and the power lines according
to OSHA and NESC (code) requirements. All required separations and clearances to power lines
must be maintained during and after construction. It is difficult to determine from the plat what
that separation will be. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements or
adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Understood. Entergy will be contacted.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
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AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comment received.
Fire Department,
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1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
Noted.
2. 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.
Noted.
3. 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.
Noted.
4. Loadinq. 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.
Noted.
5. 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.
Noted.
6. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing
the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and
replaces or repaired when defective.
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5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall
be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock
unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when
a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code
official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Understood.
7. 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.
Understood.
a. 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.
b. 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.
Noted.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
Building Codes/Landscape:
BuildingCode: As per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III Residential Construction,
Section R302.1(1) Table, Houses 5-feet apart must have one (1) hour fire walls on each exterior
wall and no openings are allowed in that wall for doors or windows.
Noted.
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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.
Noted.
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.
Noted.
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.
Noted.
Landscape: No comment.
Tra nsr)ortation/Pllann incy
Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on a dedicated Rock Region Metro Route.
Planning Division: No comment.
Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
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ITEM NO.: 4.
NAME: Lanehart McPherson Preliminary Plat
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LOCATION: located on the Northeast corner of Lanehart Road and McPherson Road
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 October 16, 2018. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the
proof of notice no later than October 26, 2018.
2. Correct the zoning classification labels. The abutting zoning classifications should be R-2,
Single-family. The property at the southeast corner of the site owned by Christopher
Homes of Little Rock is zoned PD-R.
3. There are additional variances for lot widths require. Corner lots should be 75-feet in
width. It appears Lots 26 and 27 are less than 60-feet at the building line.
4. Provide a no right of vehicular access easement along the street frontages. The
easement should be 10-feet in width.
5. Provide the proposed phasing plan for the proposed plat area. Will the lots be developed
in a single or multiple phase? If multiple phases include a note in the general notes
section of the proposed preliminary plat indicating the phasing plan.
6. Provide the location of the proposed USPS mail kiosk.
7. The platted building lines on all corner lots should be 25-feet.
8. Remove the platted side and rear yard platted building lines.
9. Six (6) foot fences are not allowed in the setback adjacent to the streets.
Variance/Waivers:
1. A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the lots with the
installation of the basic infrastructure.
2. A variance from 36-254 to allow lot widths, interior lot widths and corner lots, less than the
typical ordinance standard. Also to allow platted building lines less than the typical
ordinance standard.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. McPherson Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A
dedication of right-of-way 25-feet from centerline will be required.
2. Lanehart Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication
of right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required.
3. The west end of "Street 1" to McPherson Road is not classified as a loop street and
should be constructed to a residential standard street section with a minimum of 26-feet of
pavement within a 50-foot right-of-way.
ITEM NO
4.
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4. "Street 5" is not classified as a loop street or cul-de-sac and should be constructed to a
residential standard street section of minimum 26-feet within a 50-foot right-of-way.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed on the west end of
"Street 1" and along "Street 5" in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code
of Ordinances and the Master Street Plan.
6. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Lanehart Road
and McPherson Road. A 20-foot radial right-of-way dedication is required at all proposed
street intersections.
7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan.
Construct one-half street improvement to Lanehart Road including 5-foot sidewalks with
the planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 18-feet from center of
the existing street.
8. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not
in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
9. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site
grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of
construction. Is a variance being requested to advance graded future phases with the first
phase? Is a variance being requested to grade the lots with the street construction?
10. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan with proposed pipe and ditch locations per
Section 29-186.
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the detention
pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or
property owners association and detailed in the bill of assurance.
12.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.
13. 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 it regulated
discharge to the downstream storm drainage system.
14.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.
15. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve
completed plans prior to construction.
16.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 Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons, gsimmonsplittlerock.gov or
501.379.1813 for more information.
17.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, Travis Herbner,
therbnerglittlerock.gov or 501. 379.1805 for more information.
18. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval
ITEM NO.: 4. S-1828
prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Traffic Engineering, Travis Herbner,
therbner(cD-littlerock.gov or 501. 379.1805 for more information.
19. Per the Master Street Plan, parking is restricted to one side of the street on a 24-foot wide
street. Show on the plan now and on the final plat and bill of assurance, the area along
the street where parking is allowed.
20. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public Works. It is
suggested that two (2) street names be used for the streets within the subdivision.
Contact Glenn Haley, ghale-ljttlerock.gov or 501.371.4537.
21.Vegetation must be established on disturbed area within 21-days of completion of street
construction activities.
22. 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.
23.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. The plat
should show the detention pond in tract land extending to the public right-of-way. Other
drainage improvements may be best maintained and unobstructed if placed in similar tract
lands.
24.All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure approved by the City
of Little Rock Public Works Department.
25.100-year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public drainage
easements.
26. Show proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with USPS and City
of Little Rock policy design standards.
27. No access will be allowed from the rear of the lots to the adjacent street. Plat a no vehicle
access easement a minimum of 10-feet in width.
28.In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be located within a
triangular area 50-feet back from the intersecting right-of-way line (or intersecting tangent
lines for radial dedications) at the proposed intersection.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Plannin
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer main extension required with easements if
sewer service is required for this project. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for
additional information
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing three phase, overhead
power line on the north side of Lanehart Road on the south side of this development.
Construction of any structure must maintain clearances between the structure and the power
lines according to OSHA and NESC (code) requirements. All required separations and
clearances to power lines must be maintained during and after construction. It is difficult to
determine from the plat what that separation will be. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
electrical service requirements or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project
proceeds.
Center pint Ener : No comment received.
ITEM NO.: 4
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AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comment received.
Fire Department:
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2, 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates.
Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following
criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and
replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall
be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock
unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or
when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location.
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7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code
official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
7. 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.
a. 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.
b. 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.
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: As per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III Residential
Construction, Section R302.1(1) Table, Houses 5-feet apart must have one (1) hour fire walls
on each exterior wall and no openings are allowed in that wall for doors or windows.
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.
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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.
Landscape: No comment.
Trans ortation/Plannin
Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on a dedicated Rock Region Metro Route.
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 or before Wednesday, October 17, 2018. If
you have any questions please contact Dana Carney, dcarney@1ittlerock.gov or
501.371.6817 or Jamie Collins, gcollinsglittlerock goy or 501.371.6818.
STAFF UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant has submitted revisions and responses to address the outstanding staff issues. Staff
recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
Compliance with the staff comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the
agenda staff report.
Compliance with the following additional conditions from Public Works:
a. The proposed sketch grading and drainage plan is approved conceptually and more definite
plans and calculations will be provided with the construction plans prior to installation of
any stormwater drainage infrastructure.
b. Vehicle parking will be restricted from the interior side of the center block; this note must
be placed on the plat.
c. An access ramp is proposed by the applicant to be constructed on the west side of
McPherson Road at the McPherson Road/Street 1 intersection.
d. A franchise permit is required to be obtained for the LISPS box units to be placed in the
public right-of-way. Plans for the USPS box units must be approved by staff prior to
installation.
Staff recommends approval of the following variances for this plat:
1. A variance from Section 31-232 (e) to allow proposed lot Ito have a width less than 75 feet.
2. A variance from Section 31-256 to allow Lot Ito have a street side building line of less than 25
feet on the McPherson road perimeter.
3. A variance from Section 36-254 to allow lots 1-13, 18-20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 34, 36, 41 and 43 to
have a width of less than 60 feet.
4. A variance from the land alteration ordinance to allow advance grading of the lots with
construction of the street and drainage infrastructure.
Carney, Dana
From: Carney, Dana
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 10:38 AM
To: Floriani, Vince; 'Brad Peterson'
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Thank you. The agenda was completed and will go out with "staff recommendation forthcoming". I will read the
information below into the record at the meeting. At this point, it looks like it will be on regular agenda due to
opposition
From: Floriani, Vince
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 10:05 AM
To: Carney, Dana <DCarney@littlerock.gov>;'Brad Peterson' <Brad.Peterson @craftontuILcom>
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Dana,
Public Works recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the following conditions:
1. The proposed sketch grading and drainage plan is approved conceptually and more definite plans and
calculations will be provided with the construction plans prior to installation of any stormwater drainage
infrastructure;
2. Vehicle parking will be restricted from the interior side of the center block;
3. An access ramp is proposed by the applicant to be constructed on the west side of McPherson Road at the
McPherson Rd/Street 1 intersection;
4. A franchise permit is required to be obtained for the USPS box units to be placed within the public right-of-
way. Plans for the USPS box units must be provided staff prior to installation.
In addition, staff recommends approval of a land alteration variance to advance grade the lots with construction of the
street and drainage infrastructure.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Little Rock Public Works -Civil Engineering
701 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-4817
From: Carney, Dana
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:33 AM
To: 'Brad Peterson'; Floriani, Vince
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Vince please let me know your thoughts. Brad is the attached a revised plan? There is no revision date on it
Dana Carney, Zoning and Subdivision Manager
Department of Planning and Development
723 W. Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 371-6817
From: Brad Peterson [mailto:Brad.Peterson@craf#ontuil.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:21 AM
To: Floriani, Vince <VFloriani@littlerock.Pov>
Cc: Carney, Dana <DCarney _ littlerock.gov>
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Vince,
Our response to your most recent comments are as follows:
3. Will comply. A sidewalk and access ramp will be constructed to existing sidewalk on the west side of McPherson St.
4. Street 5 dimension labels have been corrected.
9. A variance is requested to grade the lots with the construction of street and drainage infrastructure.
10. Grading and storm drainage has been revised as shown on the attached revised preliminary plat.
12. Storm drainage will be piped to the detention pond to allow access for routine maintenance. Applicant will work
with staff to determine appropriate placement of the inlet and pipe to avoid damage to infrastructure during
maintenance activities.
19. Vehicle parking will be restricted to the interior loop portion of streets 1, 2, 3, and 4
Thanks,
Brad
Brad Peterson, P.E., CFM, LEED AP
Vice President I Infrastructure
rtfton TUil
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Office: 501-664-3245 1 Direct: 501-748-8246 1 Fax: 501-664-6704
10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Ste 300
Little Rock, AR 72211-3554
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Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:05 PM
To: Brad Peterson <Brad.Peterson@craftontu_Ilcom>
Cc: Carney, Dana <DCa rneV@ little rock. ov>
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Brad,
Following review of your revised plans I have some comments and questions.
3. With the new proposed intersection at McPherson St. and Street 1 constructed with sidewalk and access ramp, staff
requests an access ramp to be constructed on the west side of McPherson St. to align with the new sidewalk and ramp
to improve pedestrian access.
4. Street 5 is not shown to be constructed in conformance to the Master Street Plan residential street standard. Is the
applicant requesting a variance to not construct to the residential street standard?
9. Please confirm the applicant requesting an advanced grading variance to grade the lots with construction of the
street and drainage infrastructure.
10. Staff cannot approve the proposed sketch drainage plan. At the Planning Commission, drainage improvements are
only approved fundamentally and conceptually. Fundamentally, your plan proposes to pond stormwater within the
street gutter on the interior block of the street at the northeast corner of the subdivision or the plan proposes to not
construct a street crown. Neither of these options can be approved by staff. In addition, staff cannot approve a inlet
with throat extensions that exceed 10 ft. You are proposing 20 ft of throat extension. Per the drainage manual, during
the 25 year and larger storm events, the center 10 ft of a residential street cannot flood and must be passable. It
appears additional drainage infrastructure should be installed. Please revise with sketch plan to resolve these issues.
12. Access to the detention pond for routine maintenance as required by the stormwater drainage manual will be
blocked or infrastructure damaged due to the proposed minimum width of the open tract, the proposed street inlet
adjacent to the tract, and the depth and width of the proposed ditching. 8 to 10 additional feet of width on one side of
the ditch and inlet should be provided in the open tract.
19. Please confirm that vehicle parking will be restricted from the interior loop portion of the streets 1, 2, 3, and 4.
If you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Little Rock Public Works -Civil Engineering
701 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-4817
From: Brad Peterson[ma ilto: Brad. Peterson(acraftontull.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:57 AM
To: Floriani, Vince
Cc: Carney, Dana
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Vince,
Attached is an updated drainage report and a grading plan for the Lanehart McPherson Subdivision. The attached plat
documents were delivered to Dana yesterday afternoon. Let us know if you need hard copies of these documents or
anything else.
Thanks,
Brad
Brad Peterson, P.E., CFM, LEED AP
Vice President I Infrastructure
Grafton Tull
Office: 501-664-3245 1 Direct: 501-748-8246 1 Fax: 501-664-6704
10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Ste 300
Little Rock, AR 72211-3554
www.craftontull.com
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From: Brad Peterson
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 11:31 AM
To: Floriani, Vince <VFloriani@littlerock.gQv>
Cc:'James, Donna' <DJames@littlerock.gov>
Subject: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Vince,
Attached is the drainage report of the McPherson Subdivision that's going through the Planning Commission. We'll be at
subdivision next Wednesday.
Thanks,
Brad
Carney, Dana
From: Floriani, Vince
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2018 12:34 PM
To: Carney, Dana
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Plat
The applicant is continuing to work with staff on issues in regards to the proposed stormwater drainage plan and access
to the detention pond for maintenance. An update is forthcoming.
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Little Rock Public Works -Civil Engineering
701 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-4817
From: Carney, Dana
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2018 8:55 AM
To: Floriani, Vince
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Plat
Can you send me a sentence or two about the outstanding items. I will put those in my write-up so I can get it done. I
will then leave it as staff recommendation forthcoming.
From: Floriani, Vince
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2018 8:33 AM
To: Carney, Dana <DCarnev@littleroc_k. oy>;'Brad.Peterson@craftontuIl.com' <Brad.Peterson@craftantull.com>
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Plat
Dana,
Yes, there are still outstanding items that need to be resolved before Public Works can recommend approval. I believe
Brad is working on them. I do not know a timeframe for completion.
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Little Rock Public Works -Civil Engineering
701 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-4817
From: Carney, Dana
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2018 7:21 AM
To: Floriani, Vince
Subject: Lanehart McPherson Plat
Vince
Where are we on this plat? There were outstanding engineering issues as I recall.
Dana
Carney, Dana
From: Brad Peterson <Brad.Peterson @craftontuILcom>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:19 PM
To: Floriani, Vince
Cc: Carney, Dana
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Vince,
We'll review your comments and provide responses with updated drawings as quickly as possible. It looks like Street 5
was drawn to be standard residential street, but the dimensions were not updated. We'll address this in our response.
We won't be requesting a variance to not construct to the residential street standard.
Thanks,
Brad
Brad Peterson, P.E., CFM, LEED AP
Vice President I Infrastructure
}' Grafton Tull
Office: 501-664-3245 1 Direct: 501-748-8246 1 Fax: 501-664-6704
10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Ste 300
Little Rock, AR 72211-3554
www.craftontull.com
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Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:05 PM
To: Brad Peterson <Brad.Peterson@craftontull.com>
Cc: Carney, Dana <DCarney@little rock.gov>
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Brad,
Following review of your revised plans I have some comments and questions.
3. With the new proposed intersection at McPherson St. and Street 1 constructed with sidewalk and access ramp, staff
requests an access ramp to be constructed on the west side of McPherson St. to align with the new sidewalk and ramp
to improve pedestrian access.
4. Street 5 is not shown to be constructed in conformance to the Master Street Plan residential street standard. Is the
applicant requesting a variance to not construct to the residential street standard?
9. Please confirm the applicant requesting an advanced grading variance to grade the lots with construction of the
street and drainage infrastructure.
10. Staff cannot approve the proposed sketch drainage plan. At the Planning Commission, drainage improvements are
only approved fundamentally and conceptually. Fundamentally, your plan proposes to pond stormwater within the
street gutter on the interior block of the street at the northeast corner of the subdivision or the plan proposes to not
construct a street crown. Neither of these options can be approved by staff. In addition, staff cannot approve a inlet
with throat extensions that exceed 10 ft. You are proposing 20 ft of throat extension. Per the drainage manual, during
the 25 year and larger storm events, the center 10 ft of a residential street cannot flood and must be passable. It
appears additional drainage infrastructure should be installed. Please revise with sketch plan to resolve these issues.
12. Access to the detention pond for routine maintenance as required by the stormwater drainage manual will be
blocked or infrastructure damaged due to the proposed minimum width of the open tract, the proposed street inlet
adjacent to the tract, and the depth and width of the proposed ditching. 8 to 10 additional feet of width on one side of
the ditch and inlet should be provided in the open tract.
19. Please confirm that vehicle parking will be restricted from the interior loop portion of the streets 1, 2, 3, and 4.
If you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Vince Floriani, P.E.
Little Rock Public Works -Civil Engineering
701 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-4817
From: Brad Peterson[mailto:Brad.Peterson@craftontull.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:57 AM
To: Floriani, Vince
Cc: Carney, Dana
Subject: RE: Lanehart McPherson Subdivision - Drainage Report
Vince,
Attached is an updated drainage report and a grading plan for the Lanehart McPherson Subdivision. The attached plat
documents were delivered to Dana yesterday afternoon. Let us know if you need hard copies of these documents or
anything else.
Thanks,
Brad
November 1, 2018
ITEM NO.: 4
NAME: Lanehart McPherson Preliminary Plat
FILE NO.: S-1828
LOCATION: Located on the Northeast corner of Lanehart Road and McPherson Road
DEVELOPER:
Little Rock LD, LLC
4058 N College Street, Suite 300
Fayetteville, AR 72703
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, Owner
Little Rock LD, LLC — Purchase Agreement
Crafton Tull and Associates, Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Crafton Tull and Associates
901 N 47th Street #200
Rogers, AR 72756
AREA: 12.03-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 45 FT. NEW STREET: 1,812 LF
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 12 — 65th Street West CENSUS TRACT: 24.05
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
R-2, Single-family
1. A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the lots with the
installation of the basic infrastructure.
2. A variance from 36-254 to allow lot widths, interior lot widths and corner lots, less than
the typical ordinance standard. Also to allow platted building lines less than the typical
ordinance standard.
November 1, 2018
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4(Cont.)FILE NO.: S-1828
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The request is to subdivide 12.03-acres into 45 single-family residential lots.
According to the applicant the parcel is small, so a simple loop street is being
proposed with access to each of the existing roadways; Lanehart and McPherson
Roads. Due to the small size of the property the applicant is requesting two (2)
points of access. An existing overhead power line easement along Lanehart Road,
and the need for a substantially wide drainage easement, the lots have been
configured to include a few 55-foot wide lots. All the 55-foot wide lots meet the
minimum lot area size of the R-2, Single-family Zoning District. The lots have an
average depth of 135-feet. The plat also includes a variance to allow the corner
lots with a lot width less than 75-feet. Lots in the subdivision will vary in size from
7,000 square feet to over 18,000 square feet.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located on the Northeast corner of Lanehart and McPherson
Roads. The site is timbered. There is a senior living facility located to the east of
this site. To the west is a single-family subdivision and south of the site are
single-family homes located on large lots or tracts.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All abutting property owners along with the Stagecoach Dodd Neighborhood
Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the
public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. McPherson Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential
street. A dedication of right-of-way 25-feet from centerline will be required.
2. Lanehart Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street.
A dedication of right-of-way 30-feet from centerline will be required.
3. The west end of "Street 1" to McPherson Road is not classified as a loop
street and should be constructed to a residential standard street section with
a minimum of 26-feet of pavement within a 50-foot right-of-way.
4. "Street 5" is not classified as a loop street or cul-de-sac and should be
constructed to a residential standard street section of minimum 26-feet within
a 50-foot right-of-way.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1828
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed on
the west end of "Street 1" and along "Street 5" in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances and the Master
Street Plan.
6. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Lanehart Road and McPherson Road. A 20-foot radial right-of-way
dedication is required at all proposed street intersections.
7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Lanehart Road
including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of
curb should be placed 18-feet from center of the existing street.
8. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy.
9. 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. Other than
residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted
and approved prior to the start of construction. Is a variance being requested
to advance graded future phases with the first phase? Is a variance being
requested to grade the lots with the street construction?
10. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan with proposed pipe and ditch
locations per Section 29-186.
11. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the
detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the developer and/or property owners association and detailed in the bill of
assurance.
12. 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.
13. 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 it regulated
discharge to the downstream storm drainage system.
14. 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.
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November 1, 2018
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 [Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1828
15. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works
must approve completed plans prior to construction.
16. 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 Traffic Engineering,
Greg Simmons, simmons littierock. ov or 501.379.1813 for more
information.
17. 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, Travis Herbner, therbner@littlerock.gov or 501. 379.1805 for
more information.
18. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads
requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Traffic
Engineering, Travis Herbner, therbner -_littlerock.gov or 501. 379.1805 for
more information.
19. Per the Master Street Plan, parking is restricted to one side of the street on a
24-foot wide street. Show on the plan now and on the final plat and bill of
assurance, the area along the street where parking is allowed.
20. Street names and street naming conventions must be approved by Public
Works. It is suggested that two (2) street names be used for the streets
within the subdivision. Contact Glenn Haley, ghaleyCcr—littlerock.gov or
501.371.4537.
21. Vegetation must be established on disturbed area within 21-days of
completion of street construction activities.
22. 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.
23. 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. The plat should show the detention pond in tract land extending
to the public right-of-way. Other drainage improvements may be best
maintained and unobstructed if placed in similar tract lands.
24. All public drainage easements must contain drainage infrastructure approved
by the City of Little Rock Public Works Department.
25. 100-year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public
drainage easements.
26. Show proposed location(s) of USPS cluster box units in conformance with
USPS and City of Little Rock policy design standards.
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.qI IRniviRinN
NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1828
27. No access will be allowed from the rear of the lots to the adjacent street.
Plat a no vehicle access easement a minimum of 10-feet in width.
28. In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be located
within a triangular area 50-feet back from the intersecting right-of-way line (or
intersecting tangent lines for radial dedications) at the proposed intersection.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority : Sewer main extension required with
easements if sewer service is required for this project. Contact Little Rock Water
Reclamation Authority for additional information
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing three phase,
overhead power line on the north side of Lanehart Road on the south side of this
development. Construction of any structure must maintain clearances between
the structure and the power lines according to OSHA and NESC (code)
requirements. All required separations and clearances to power lines must be
maintained during and after construction. It is difficult to determine from the plat
what that separation will be. 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.
Fire Department:
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
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November 1, 2018
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1828
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.
5. 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.
6. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus
access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall
comply with all of the following criteria:
10. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
11. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
12. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual
operation by one person.
13. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at
all times and replaces or repaired when defective.
14. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate
by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency
opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
15. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain
and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of
forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the
lock is installed at the gate location.
16. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by
the fire code official
17. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325.
a. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F
2200.
7. 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
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November 1, 2018
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-1828
two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the
requirements of Section D104.3.
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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: As per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III Residential
Construction, Section R302.1(1) Table, Houses 5-feet apart must have one (1)
hour fire walls on each exterior wall and no openings are allowed in that wall for
doors or windows.
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
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1828
G.
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investigation shall include consideration of materials, height of slope, slope
gradient, load intensity and erosion characteristics of slope material.
Landscape: No comment.
TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on a dedicated Rock Region Metro
Route.
Planning Division: No comment.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(October 10, 2018)
Mr. Brad Peterson of Crafton, Tull and Associates was present representing the
request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were a few
outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the proposed
preliminary plat. Staff stated corner lots should be indicated with a minimum lot
width of 75-feet and a minimum building setback along each street side of 25-feet.
Mr. Peterson questioned if the corner lots could be indicated with a lesser width
and approved as a variance. Staff stated the request could include a variance to
allow the reduced lot width for the corner lots. Staff requested Mr. Peterson
remove the building lines indicated along the rear and side yards. Staff requested
he label the front building setback. Staff requested Mr. Peterson correct the zoning
classifications labeled on the plat.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit was
required prior to any land clearing on the site. Staff stated parking would be
restricted to one (1) side of the street on the streets proposed with 24-feet of
pavement. Staff stated the entrance streets did not meet the minimum
requirements for a minor residential street. Staff stated sidewalks should be
provided from Lanehart and McPherson Roads into the subdivision to allow for
proper pedestrian access. Staff requested the applicant provide the location for
the USPS Mail Cluster Box(s). Staff stated fences would not be allowed within the
building setback or at a minimum fences were to be placed to allow for a proper
sight distance with the intersecting street.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff
suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any
questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
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November 1, 2018
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.- S-1828
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ANALYSIS:
The request is to subdivide a 12.03 acre tract into 45 single family residential lots
and 1 tract which will contain the stormwater detention facility. Access to the
proposed subdivision is from 2 new streets off of Lanehart Road and McPherson
Road. The proposed density is 3.74 +/- lots per acre. The minimum lot size is
7,000 square feet. The lots range in size from 7,000 square feet to over
16,000 square feet. The overall average lot size is 8,606 square feet.
The applicant submitted a revised plat and cover letter addressing most of the
technical issues raised at subdivision committee. The zoning designations of the
abutting properties have been corrected. A 10-foot "no vehicle access easement"
has been located along the rear of the lots that are adjacent to both McPherson
and Lanehart Roads. The subdivision is proposed to be developed in a single
phase. USPS mail kiosks have been located on each of the two entry streets. The
platted building lines on all corner lots have been indicated at 25 feet, as required.
The required right-of-way dedication for McPherson, Lanehart and the radial at the
intersection has been shown. The applicant has agreed to make the changes to
the required right-of-way and street design for the two entry streets to comply with
residential standard street sections.
Three variances are requested with the proposed plat. Lot 1, located at the corner
of Street 1 and McPherson is indicated as 65.02 feet in width. Section 31-232 (e)
states corner lots are to have a minimum width of 75 feet to accommodate the
required building line on both streets. That same Lot 1 is proposed to have a
building line of 16 feet on the McPherson perimeter. Section 31-256 states the
building lines for residential lots are to be at least 25 feet from each street property
line. Section 36-254 states the minimum lot width in the R-2 zoning district is to be
60 feet. A total of 24 of the 45 lots are proposed to have a width of 55 feet. The
affected lots are 1-13, 18-20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 34, 36, 41 and 43. All of the lots
exceed the R-2 zoning minimum of 7,000 square feet in size.
The applicant is also requesting a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to
allow grading of the lots with the installation of the basic infrastructure since the
subdivision is to be developed in one phase.
The applicant is continuing to work with staff on issues regarding the proposed
stormwater drainage plan and access to the proposed detention pond for
maintenance
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendation is forthcoming.
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November 1, 2018
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: S-1828
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 1, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the
commission that the applicant had submitted revisions and responses to address the
outstanding staff issues. Staff recommended approval of the proposed preliminary plat
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the staff comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and
F of the agenda staff report.
2. Compliance with the following additional conditions from Public Works:
a. The proposed sketch grading and drainage plan is approved conceptually and
more definite plans and calculations will be provided with the construction plans
prior to installation of any stormwater drainage infrastructure.
b. Vehicle parking will be restricted from the interior side of the center block; this
note must be placed on the plat.
c. An access ramp is proposed by the applicant to be constructed on the west side
of McPherson Road at the McPherson Road/Street 1 intersection.
d. A franchise permit is required to be obtained for the USPS box units to be placed
in the public right-of-way. Plans for the USPS box units must be approved by
staff prior to installation.
Staff recommended approval of the following variances for this preliminary plat:
1. A variance from Section 31-232 (e) to allow Lot 1 to have a lot width less than 75 feet.
2. A variance from Section 31-256 to allow Lot 1 to have a street side building line of less
than 25 feet on the McPherson Road perimeter.
3. A variance from Section 36-254 to allow Lots 1-13, 18-20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 34, 36, 41
and 43 to have a width less than 60 feet.
4. A variance from the land alteration ordinance to allow advance grading of the lots with
construction of the street and drainage infrastructure.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all conditions and variances. The vote was
11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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