HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0867-RRR Staff AnalysisOctober 15, 1998
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: 5-867-RRR
NAME: Chenal Valley - Phase 17 --- Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Along the north side of Champagnolle Drive, east
of Chenal Valley Drive
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Deltic Timber Corp. White-Daters and Associates
7 Chenal Club Blvd. 401 Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 5.90 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 9 FT. NEW STREET: 680
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide 5.90 acres along
the north side of Champagnolle Drive and east of Chenal
Valley Drive into nine (9) single-family residential
lots with a 680 foot cul-de-sac street. The property
is zoned R-2. The applicant has noted that all of the
lots within this phase will be final platted at the
same time.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently heavily wooded. There are
single-family residences located to the north and west
with undeveloped residential property to the east.
There is a neighborhood park located to the south,
across Champagnolle Drive.
October 15, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 Cont. FILE NO.: S-867-RRR
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All abutting property owners were notified of the
public hearing. Staff has received no neighborhood
comment as of this writing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"
(Master Street Plan). Access to Lots 1 and 9 shall
be from Witry Court.
2. Property frontage along Champagnolle Drive needs to
have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the
current ADA standards.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be
submitted for approval prior to start of work.
4. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this
property.
5. Provide streetlights plan for Traffic Engineer
review.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with
easements to serve property.
AP&L: No Comments received.
Arkla: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments.
Water: An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges for service. A water
main extension will be required.
Fire Department:
1. Suggest a 50 foot turning radius.
2. Place fire hydrants per code. Contact Dennis Free
at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comments received.
CATA: Not currently served by a CAT fixed -route. Bus
service will never be feasible within cul-de-sacs.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
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October 15, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-RRR
G. ANALYSIS:
As a result of the staff and Subdivision Committee
reviews, staff is requiring that the following items be
noted on a revised preliminary plat:
a. Dimension along rear property line of Lot 2.
b. Limits of floodway/floodplain.
c. Storm drainage analysis.
d. Preliminary storm drainage plan.
Otherwise, staff can foresee no other outstanding
issues associated with this plat.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat
subject to compliance with paragraphs D, E and G of
this report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(SEPTEMBER 24, 1998)
Joe White and Tim Daters were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the
preliminary plat. Staff noted several items which need to
be shown on a revised preliminary plat.
Mr. White noted that all of the lots will be final platted
at the same time. He also noted that an open space tract
will be located at the end of the cul-de-sac.
The Public Works requirements were briefly reviewed with the
applicant and Committee.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(OCTOBER 15, 1998)
Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application,
as there were no further issues for resolution. There were
no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as
recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made.
The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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