HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0867-SSSSSS Staff AnalysisMay 24, 2007
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-867-SSSSSS
NAME: Chenal Valley Tracts 4 and 76 Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Located North of Rahling Road, West of Chenal Parkway
DEVELOPER:
Deltic Timber Corporation
7 Chenal Club Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 13.73 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT
NUMBER OF LOTS: 6 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
0-3, General Office District and C-3, General
Commercial District
19 — Chenal Planning District
42.10
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST:
The site contains 13.73 acres and is presently zoned C-3, General Commercial
District (11.79 acres) and 0-3, General Office District (1.94 acres). The lots abut
Rahling Road, a newly developing arterial roadway extending from Chenal
Parkway southeast to Kanis Road. The plat is proposed with shared drives to
minimize the number of access points on Rahling Road. A 60-foot common
access and utility easement is located along the rear of the proposed lots and
along the common lot lines of Lots 4B and 4C and 4D and 4E. The commercially
zoned lots range in size from 1.98 acres to 2.79 acres. The office zoned lot
contains 1.94 acres. The phasing of the lots is proposed based on market
demand.
May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
FILE NO.: S-867-S
The site is wooded and lies just west of a site recently cleared for construction of
the Bank of the Ozarks. Rahling Road adjacent to the site is under construction
complete with curb and gutter. South of the site is an area also cleared to allow
construction of a shopping center, the Promenade at Chenal. A wooded tract is
located north of the proposed plat area and is indicated on the Chenal Valley
Master Plan for development with single-family homes. Further north are single-
family homes situated around the Chenal Valley Golf Course.
Rock Creek is located adjacent to the western boundary of Tract 76, the 0-3
zoned parcel. Portions of Tract 76 are indicated in the 100 year floodplain.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. The Aberdeen Property Owners Association, the Bayonne Place
Property Owners Association, the Coalition of West Little Rock Neighborhoods,
the Margeaux Place Property Owners Association and all abutting property
owners were notified of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
2. 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. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to
the start of construction.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start
of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way
from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
5. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-
207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public
streets.
6. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction.
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May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-867-SSSSSS
7. Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code requires streetlights. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813
(Steve Philpott) for more information.
8. 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 at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information.
9. The proposed plan shows more median cuts on Rahling Road than the
approved plan. Additional median cuts must be approved. Contact Bill
Henry, Traffic Engineering at 379-1816.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge
based on the size of metered connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to
normal charges. On site fire protection and additional fire hydrants will be
required. This development will have minor impact on the existing water
distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning_: No comment
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planninq Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
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May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-SSSSSS
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 3, 2007)
Mr. Tim Daters was present representing the request. Staff presented the item
stating there were few remaining outstanding issues associated with the request.
Staff requested the proposed plat indicated the proposed driveway locations, the
names of owners of abutting property and the source of title of the landowner in
the general notes section of the proposed plat.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed plat
indicated a median cut on Rahling Road which was not previously approved by
Traffic Engineering. Staff suggested the applicant contact staff to determine if
additional median cuts would be allowed. Staff stated the indicated private street
should be constructed to public street standard per Section 31-207. Staff stated
a grading permit would be required prior to the start of construction.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised plat to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the May 3, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
provided the source of title of the landowner in the general notes section of the
site plan and indicated the names of abutting property owners, The applicant
has met with Traffic Engineering and the indicated median cut is acceptable as
proposed.
The site contains 13.73 acres and 11.79 acres are presently zoned C-3, General
Commercial District and 1.94 acres are presently zoned 0-3, General Office
District. A 60-foot private street common access and utility easement is located
along the rear of the proposed lots and along the common lot lines of Lots 4B
and 4C and 4D and 4E to limit the number of curb -cuts on the abutting street.
The applicant has indicated the private street will be constructed to public street
standard per Section 31-207 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
The commercially zoned lots range in size from 1.98 acres to 2.79 acres. The
office zoned lot contains 1.94 acres. The lots as indicated are more than
adequate to meet the typical minimum lot size requirement per the existing
zoning. The phasing of the lots is proposed based on market demand.
Staff is supportive of the preliminary plat as proposed. The applicant is seeking
approval to allow the creation of six (6) non-residential lots currently zoned C-3,
General Commercial District and 0-3, General Office District. The plat indicates
the placement of shared drives and common access easements constructed to
public street standard to serve the subdivision. To staff s knowledge there are no
May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-867-SSSSSS
outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the plat as proposed
should have minimal impact on the abutting properties or the area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 24, 2007)
The applicant was present representing the request. 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.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent and 1 open position.
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ITEM NO.: 3. S-867-SSSSSS
NAME: Chenal Valley Tracts 4 and 76 Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: located North of Rahling Road, West of Chenal Parkway
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of abutting property owners of the site, complete with the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The
notice must be mailed no later than May 9, 2007. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 16, 2007.
2. Provide the driveway locations for each of the proposed lots on the Common Drive.
3. Provide the proposed front building line on the proposed preliminary plat.
4. Provide a preliminary storm drainage analysis.
5. Provide a preliminary storm drainage plan.
6. Provide the names of owners abutting the proposed plat.
7. Provide the source of title of the landowner.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
2. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans
will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.
Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
5. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207,
private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets.
6. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering
must approve completed plans prior to construction.
7. Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code requires streetlights. Provide plans for
approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve
Philpott) for more information.
8. 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 at (501) 379-
1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information.
9. The proposed plan shows more median cuts on Rahling Road than the approved
plan. Additional median cuts must be approved. Contact Bill Henry, Traffic
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Engineering at 379-1816.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements. Contact Little Rock
Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on
the size of metered connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges.
On site fire protection and additional fire hydrants will be required. This development will
have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities
will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
Item # 3