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October 31, 1989
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: S-867-D
NAME: Chenal Valley - Pre -preliminary - Pedestrian System
LOCATION: Chenal Valley
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Winrock Development White-Daters & Associates
P. 0. Box 8080 401 Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72203 Little Rock, AR 72201
663-5340 374-1666
PROPOSED USES: Pedestrian system
PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 and 2
CENSUS TRACT: 42.03
PROPOSAL:
Construct pathway system through Chenal Valley in -lieu of
standard minor location of sidewalks.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Compat b i l i ty_wi t.h.__Ne i ghborhood
The proposed pathway system in several parts of the
comprehensive plan development at present are under
construction. The proposed pathway is compatible with
the surrounding area.
2. On -site Review
The pathway system will be connected to the adjacent
preliminary plats as they develop.
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SUBDIVISION
Item No. A (Continued)
3. Signage and Crossings
The proposed pathway system is a part of a unified
planned environment (see note #1). The Staff perceives
the plan as compatible with the surrounding area. The
applicant needs to be advised that all future
connectors with the adjacent preliminary plats will
require additional approval of the signage and
crossings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval, subject to submittal of typical signage and
crossing plans to modify the current plan.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(September 7, 1989)
Mr. Joe White represented the application. He described the
Preliminary plat and various elements. He indicated that
six foot wide pathways, a sixty foot green belt and internal
trail system would be in lieu of the requirement for
sidewalks. Mr. White also stated that he would like to
eliminate curb cuts and install barriers to prevent
motorbike users. Staff would like to have more information
about the above issues before this item is sent to the Board
of Directors for approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(September 19, 1989)
The applicant was present. The Commission voted 9 ayes,
0 noes, 2 absent to defer the application for six weeks as
recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision
Committee and agreed to by the applicant.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (October 19, 1989)
Mr. Joe White, engineer, described the changes on the
revised plat. especially pointing out concerns that the
Planning staff had six weeks ago. He indicated that
pathways along the Chenal Parkway have already been in
place. Other phases will be built after the adjacent
property develops along the coll.ector streets. Staff
suggested setting up a master file to follow up with future
pathway construction.
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SUBD IV. I S_1 ON
Item No. A _(Continued)
Commissioner Perkins pointed out that legend on the
preliminary plat shows sidewalks on both sides of Chenal
Parkway but the cross-section shows a sidewalk on one side
only. Mr. White explained that the pathways will be on
both sides of Chenal Parkway and on one side along collector
streets.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTI❑N: (October 31, 1989)
The applicant was represented. After a brief discussion,
the Commission determined it appropriate to place this item
on the consent agenda for approval. A motion to that effect
was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent,
1 open position.
(Staff will set up a master file to follow up with future
pathway construction.)
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