HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0867-GGGG Staff AnalysisJune 22, 2000
ITEM NO.: 1
FILE NO.: S-867-GGGG
NAME: Chenal Valley (Tract 5A) - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and LaGrande Drive
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ENGINEER:
Cousins White-Daters and Associates
2500 Windy Ridge Pkwy. 401 S. Victory Street
Suite 1600 Little Rock, AR 72201
Atlanta, GA 30339
38 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: C-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Variance for minimum lot area for Lots 3 and 4.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 38 acres at the
northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and LaGrande Drive into
four (4) lots for the development of a shopping center.
The applicant has also filed a site plan review for the
property (Item 1.1 on this agenda). This property was
recently rezoned from PCD to C-2.
The applicant is requesting a variance for the minimum lot
area of Lots 3 and 4. The ordinance requires a minimum lot
size of five (5) acres in C-2 zoning. The lots are
approximately 2.28 acres (Lot 3) and 1.70 acres (Lot 4) in
size.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded, with varying
degrees of slope. The Arkansas Systems and Village at
Rahling Road developments are located across Chenal Parkway
to the east. The GMAC office complex is located across
LaGrande Dr. to the south. The property immediately north
and west is undeveloped and part of a PCD development which
was approved previously.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no public comment
regarding this item. There was no established neighborhood
association in the area to notify.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. West Loop is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet
from centerline is required.
2.LaGrande Drive is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector street.
3.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of West Loop and LaGrande.
4. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct full street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks and incorporate
signalization conduits in design with planned
development.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6. Prepare a plan with underground service addressing
streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little
Rock Code. All plans should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering for review and approval.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comments received.
Arkla: Arkla approves plat as is as long as existing
easement is not affected.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
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Water: An acreage charge of $300/acre will apply in
addition to the normal connection charges. A water main
extension will be required to serve Lot 4, looped lines
with on site fire protection will be required to serve
Lot 1, and on site fire protection may be required for
the other lots.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: No effect; Site is not on a dedicated bus route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannina Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(JUNE 1, 2000)
Tim Daters, Bill Bassett and Joe Keaton were present,
representing the application. Staff briefly described the
proposed preliminary plat.
Staff noted that the Commission, in reviewing a C-2 site
plan and plat, could approve peripheral lots of less than
five (5) acres in size. Therefore, no variance for lot
size would be required.
Mr. Daters noted that access easements would be shown on
the plat and that the driveway locations would be
addressed. He also noted that the applicant was in
agreement with Public Works regarding
acceleration/deceleration lanes and traffic signalization.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on June 7, 2000. The revised plat addresses most of the
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issues as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.
The revised plat shows the source of title for the property
and zoning of abutting property. The revised plat does not
show the proposed driveway locations and access easements
for the shared drives. These items need to be shown as a
revised plat drawing and submitted to staff.
As noted in paragraph A., the applicant is requesting a
variance for minimum lot size for Lots 3 and 4. Staff
noted at the Subdivision Committee meeting that the
Planning Commission could approve peripheral lots, in
conjunction with a site plan review, which are less than
five (5) acres. Based on the fact that the applicant has
submitted a site plan for this property, staff feels that
no variance is needed in this case.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with this application. The proposed
preliminary plat should have no adverse impact on the
general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat
subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
2. A revised preliminary plat (with the additional items
shown) must be submitted to staff, as noted in paragraph
H.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 22, 2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson 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 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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