HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse to Comments 081825City of Little Rock Planning and Development
Planning Commission Hearing/September 11, 2025
Applicant Comments for Proposed Development
Applicant responses are due no later than Friday, August 15, 2025. Please submit revised
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RE: S-867-R(10)
Chenal Valley Phase 37 — Preliminary Plat
North Side of Chenal Valley Drive at Orle Boulevard
Development Staff Comments:
1. Provide revisecl preliminary plat document incorporating highlighted information on
attached preliminary plat checklist.
2. Provide Street FZOW form.
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Sec. 31-87. - Application form. O - 60 o
The following information is to be included as supplemental information to the preliminary plat package.
These criteria may be submitted in an information format as part of the cover letter and shall be filed with
the required plat materials. They are:
(1) Proposed name and type of subdivision.
(2) Name and address of land owner with source of title. (Deed record book and page or
instrument number required.)
(3) Name and address of subdivider.
(4) Linear feet of internal streets.
(5) Average size of lots and minimum lot size.
(6) Number of lots.
(7) Applicable existing covenants, and the proposed covenants on the land.
(8) Proposed source of water supply.
(9) Proposed means of wastewater disposal.
(10) Request for variances, waivers, or deferrals. (Completion of variance and waiver request form
required.)
(11) Date of plat survey.
(Code 1961, § 37-18(a); Ord. No. 15,529, § le, 8-16-88; Ord. No. 15,988, § 4, 12-18-90; Ord. No. 16,861, §
1(aa), 3-21-95; Ord. No. 18,031, § 1(z), 6-1-99)
Sec. 31-88. - Vicinity map.
A vicinity map shall be filed. It shall cover an area within a radius of one-half mile of the proposed
subdivision at a scale of one (1) inch to two thousand (2,000) feet. The drawing shall generally locate arterial
streets, highways, section lines, railroads, schools, parks and other significant community facilities; and, if
possible, shall be incorporated on the preliminary plat.
(Code 1961, § 37-18(b))
Sec. 31-89. - Preliminary plat.
A preliminary plat shall be submitted in the number of copies as established by the planning staff. it shall
be clearly and legibly drawn and shall be submitted in a format as directed by the planning staff. Plat scale
shall be one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet for plats up to and including ten (10) acres and one (1) inch equals
one hundred (100) feet for plats larger than ten (10) acres, except where a smaller scale may be deemed
appropriate by the staff. The preliminary plat shall be identified by the name of the subdivision, and shall
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include all information listed below. The preliminary plat shall also be submitted in an electronic format
compatible with equipment in the department of planning and development of the city. Data shall be in
Computer -Aided Design (CAD) compatible .DXF or .DWG (compatible with software available in the
department of planning and development of the city) format containing the information listed below:
(1) Contours shown at intervals of not more than five (5) feet for terrain with an average slope
exceeding ten (10) percent or more, and at an interval of two (2) feet for terrain with slopes
less than ten (10) percent. The source of the contours along with the source from which all
elevations were derived shall be clearly described.
(2) Proposed design including streets, alleys and sidewalks with proposed street names, lot lines
with approximate dimensions, service easements, land to be reserved or dedicated for public
uses and land to be used for purposes other than residential.
(3) Minimum building front yard setback lines for commercial or office, industrial, mobile home
park and residential subdivisions, and all setback lines for zero -lot -line, apartment and
townhouse development.
(4) Natural features within and surrounding proposed subdivision including drainage channels,
bodies of water, wooded areas and other significant features. On all watercourses leaving the
tract, the direction of flow shall be indicated, and for all watercourses entering the tract, the
drainage area above the point of entry shall be noted.
(5) The storm drainage preliminary analysis showing drainage data for all watercourses entering
and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient
detail to illustrate the proposed system's capability of accommodating storm events as
required by the stormwater management and drainage manual.
(6) Date of survey, north point and graphic scale.
(7) Any portion of property within the floodway or the one -hundred -year floocl�lain, based upon
the federal insurance administration's national flood insurance program provided for and
adopted by the city.
(8) Features within and surrounding the proposed subdivision including existing and platted
streets, bridges, culverts, utility lines, pipelines, power transmission lines, all easements, park
areas, structures, city and county lines, section lines and other significant information.
(9) Preliminary storm drainage plan incorporating proposed easement imensions and typical
ditch sections. SA4,1'" '�., 1° t, f
(10) Names of recorded subdivisions abutting the proposed subdivision, with plat book and page
number or instrument number.
(11) For residential plats, names of owners of unplatted tracts abutting the proposed subdivision
and the names of all owners of platted tracts in excess of two and one-half (2'/2) acres.
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(12) For commercial plats, names of owners of all land contiguous to the proposed subdivision.
(13) The names of all owners of landlocked parcels contiguous to or within the plat boundaries.
(14) Boundary survey information of the tract shall be as follows:
a. Boundary lines shall be indicated by a heavy line.
b. Adjusted bearings and distances shall be shown on all boundary lines and ties to all
corners of record utilized. Where boundary lines are curves, sufficient curve data shall be
provided to adequately describe the curve. As a minimum, curve data for each curve shall
consist of radius, arc distance, delta angle and chord bearing and distance. Where
boundary lines are common with previously platted properties, record bearings and
distances shall also be shown.
c. Accurate locations and adequate physical descriptions of all monuments shall be shown
indicating size, type of material and construction thereof.
d. Metes and bounds legal description of the tract boundary.
(15) Zoning classifications within the plat and abutting areas. _LZ.L
(16) Municipal boundaries that pass through or abut the subdivision.
(17) Certifications that the plat has been surveyed and duly filed for record in the offices of the
state surveyor and the county circuit clerk and recorder within the last seven (7) years.
(18) A phasing plan outlining the boundaries for each phase.
(Code 1961, § 37-18(d); Ord. No. 15,929, § 1(c—f), 9-4-90; Ord. No. 15,988, § 4, 12-18-90; Ord. No. 16,861, §
1(aa), (ss), 3-21-95; Ord. No. 18,031, § 1(j), (aa), 6-1-99; Ord. No. 18,902, § 1(m), 7-15-03; Ord. No. 21,867, § 1,
5-19-20)
Sec. 31-90. - Engineering analysis.
An engineering analysis containing the following information shall be filed:
(1) At the option of the staff and where a street grade variance is being requested, the following
information shall be provided:
a. Street cross sections of all proposed streets at one -hundred -foot stations as follows:
1. On a line at right angles to the centerline of the street.
2. Elevation points shall be at the centerline of the street, each property line and points
twenty-five (25) feet inside each property line.
b. Street profiles showing existing and proposed elevations along centerlines of all roads
drawn at a horizontal scale of one hundred (100) feet to the inch and a vertical scale of
ten (10) feet to the inch, or as otherwise allowed by the public works department. Where
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required, such profiles shall be prepared by an engineer registered to practice in the
state.
(2) An analysis of all stormwater conveyance for the one hundred -year storm event onto, within,
and leaving the property to be provided to the staff for review. Such analysis shall be
prepared by the engineer of record at owner's expense. The analysis shall determine to the
best of the engineer's ability a safe building line, conveyance channels, and drainage '1L
easements, and it shall be clearly and legibly drawn on the preliminary plat.
(Code 1961, § 37-18(e); Ord. No. 17,697, § 3d, 3-17-98; Ord. No. 21,867, § 1, 5-19-20)
Sec. 31-91. - Certificates. �►G�s/�GX'
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Each preliminary plat submitted to the planning comm
ission shall carry the flowing certificates as
appropriate:
CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY
SURVEYING ACCURACY
I, , hereby certify that this plat correctly represents a boundary survey made or verified by
me that all surveying requirements of the State of Arkansas and City of little Rock Subdivision Rules and
Regulations have been complied with and filed for record as required.
Date of Execution
Name
Professional Surveyor
No.
Arkansas
CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING ACCURACY
I, _, hereby certify that this plat correctly represents a plat made by me, and that engineering
requirements of the Little Rock Subdivision Rules and Regulations have been complied with.
Signed,
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Date of Execution
Name, Registered
Engineer
No. Arkansas
CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY
PLAT APPROVAL
All requirements of the Little Rock Subdivision Rules and Regulations relative to the preparation and
submittal to a preliminary plat having been fulfilled, approval of this plat is hereby granted, subject to
further provisions of said rules and regulations. This certificate shall expire
Date
Date of Execution
Signed,
Name,
L.R. Planning
Commission
(Code 1961, § 37-18(e)(1); Ord. No. 15,929, § 1(g), 9-4-90; Ord. No. 16,341, § 1(qq), 1-19-93; Ord. No. 20,326, §
1(b), 9-21-10)
Sec. 31-92. - Fees.
Filing fees for preliminary plats shall be as established by ordinance.
(Code 1961, § 37-18(e)(2))
Cross reference— Fees for subdivision applications, 5 23-3.
Sec. 31-93. - Bill of assurance.
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The draft submitted shall use the format provided within the sample draft provided by staff. This format
will ensure that the proposed bill of assurance separates those provisions required in the plat by ordinance
and those provisions desired by the developer.
(Code 1961, § 37-18(e)(3); Ord. No. 18,031, § 1(h), 6-1-99)
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Chenal Valley Ph. 37 North Side of Chenal Valley Dr. at Orle Blvd.
1. Drives may not exceed 40% of the lot width. Pp4,,,,�
2. Provide a vehicle tracking diagram for a fire ladder truck and ensure they can
make the circles for fire apparatus. W! L-L we llc"ur-
3. City of Little Rock Residential RoV Stand is min. 50 ft ROW, plans show
only 45 ft. j Gip 1 i i l�O t-0
4. Subdivision must provide sidewalk per City Standard. �(�rrau �•
5. Boundary street requirements for Caper Lane shall be done in accordance with city
Residential Street Standards. PIA--
6. How are you going to detain in line? (d+�
7. The drainage on the east, how are you going to mailitain the private responsibility of
pot forcing that onto your neighbors? Swale?
8. Provide Finished Floor Elevations for all lots near the creek, also show the possible
extents of flooding with the show Q of 740CFS. N%-
9. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at
501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement
of concrete or asphalt or for on -site clarification of requirements prior to commencing
work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any i properly placed concrete or
asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. INlC/
10. Hauling of cut and/or till material on or off project sites over municipal streets require
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 . Broadway 501-379-1800 with any questions or for more
information. l,
11. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of
construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repair d by the
responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. t'��6/
12. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Volume 3 Residential Chapter 4
foundations Section R401.3 Drainage. Swface drainage shall be diverted to a
storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not
create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from
foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within
the first 10 feet (3048mm).Ezception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other
physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm),
drains or swales shall be constructed to ensure drainage away from the
structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048mm) of the building
foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building.
Z-6396-B
Rezoning from R-2 and I4 to AF
11617/11705 Alexander Rd.
1. Although AF zoning is exempt from a grading permit, that does not exempt the
property owner from taking care of all private responsibilities found in Sec 29-42.
2. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at
501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement
of concrete or asphalt or for on -site clarification of requirements prior to commencing
work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or
LR City Comments 9/11 /25
S-867-R(10) Chenal Valley Phase 37 — Preliminary Plat North Side of Chenal Valley Drive at Orle
Boulevard — Provide ;� 10' utility easement along Devon Court on either side.
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be
met. (/(2 1 ce,
Please submit plans for water facilities to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions maybe
required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of water facilities. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, Contact Central Arkansas Water.
That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in
addition to normal charges.
S-2002 Cottages at Carter Lane — Preliminary Plat, 4209 Carter Dane Provide a 10, utility Easement
along Old Cottage Ln. on either side.
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be
met.
Please submit plans for water facilities to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be
required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of water facilities. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water.
That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in
addition to normal charges.
Z-6396-B — Rezoning from R-2 and 1-1 to AF, 11617/11705 Alexander Road - NO OBJECTIONS; All
Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-8123-A — Rezoning from 0-3 to C-3, 12819 Kanis Rd. - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas
Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10180 — Rezoning from R-2 to C-4, 2 Elrod Drive - NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Z-10190 — Rezoning from 0-1 to C-1 North Side of Kanis Rd., Between Pointe West Drive and Atkins
Rd. -NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirement; in effect at the time of request for
water service must by met
From: Terrian Tyler cTerrian.Tyler@lrwra.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 1:19 PM
To: Thrower, Torrence <tth rower@ littlerock.gov>; Jay Whisker <Jay.Whisker@lrwra.com>
Cc: Goldman, Amelia F. <agoldman@littlerock.gov>
Subject: Re: LR Planning & Development - Comments for the September 11, 2025 Planning
Commission (PC) Meeting
Good afternoon,
Here are LRWRA's comments for the upcoming planning commission meeting.
Little Rock-l_an2i-ng� mmissio-n _ 9_/_!-II2-5
OFile
Title
LRWRA
Number
Comments
S-867-
Chenal Valley Ph.
Please submit
R(10)
37
plans for sewer
main extension.
S-2002
Cottages at Carter
Please submit
Lane
plans for sewer
4209 Carter Lane
main extension.
Z-6396- R-2 to 1-1 No Comment
B 11617/11705
Alexander Rd
Z-8123-
0=3 to C-3
No Comment
A
12819 Kanis Rd
Z-10180
R12 to C-4
No Comment
2 Elrod Dr
Z-10190
0-1 to C-1
No Comment
North of Kanis
between Pointe
West 8nd Atkins Rd
Z-9680
Rock City Wraps
Not Featured
11415 W. Markham
Z-10191
408 Booker St.
No Comment
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To: Torrence Thrower
Date: July 21, 2025
From: Fire Marshal Derek Ingram and Captain Tony Rhodes
September 11, 2025 Planning Commission Agenda Items
Comment for the following Locations:
S-867-R(10) Chenal Valley Phase 37 - Preliminary Plat North Side of Chenal Valley Drive at
Orie Boulevard t^�tp
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements provided by the Little Rock
Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance.
Maintain Access:
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 shouldQrs.
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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,
approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed
by Fire Chief fur Approval.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix b 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.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads of 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.
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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 comporients shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired
when defective.
5. Electric gate 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 bc-ing opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to
the lock is in ;tailed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval 1by the fire cede official
8. Electric gate operators. where provided. shall be listecl in accordance with UL 325.
9. Gates intenged for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with
requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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 re-idential developments. AI -TENT ION: 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.
Exceptions:
1. 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 Cody, 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 loads will connect with future development. as determined by the
fire code official.
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 (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757. or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501-918-3756
Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office.. Contact Capt, Tony Rhodes at (501)
918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram (501) 918-3756.
S-2002 Cottages at Carter Lane - Preliminary Plat 4209 Carter Lane
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements provided by the Little Roc
Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance. ,
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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA"'
9/11/2025
PW ENGINEERING COMMENTS
S-867-R(10) Chenal Valley Ph 37-Pre. Plat, Northside of Chenal Valley Drive at Orle Blvd.
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1. Confirm Devon Court is proposed to be a private street;
2. Provide the proposed centerline street slopes. Portions of the street appear to exceed 30% with
existing contours. Per the MSP, minor residential streets can be constructed to a 16% and 18%
with approval. The turning movements on stee slopes for colt tion trt�cs and fire trucks must
be taken into account at the west cul de sac. .2� Nyce c-OOC"
3. Show the proposed location of the USPS cluster box ffi conformance with USPS and City of
Little Rock policy design standards. --5 4,
4. In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be located within a triangular
area 50' back from the intersecting right-of-way line (or intersecting tangent lines for radial
dedications) at the intersection of Devon Court with Chenal Valley Drive. Provide a letter
prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the Devon Ct &
Chenal Valley Drive intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards.
5. Show the proposed access roads for future detention pond maintenance. Access to detention
ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access easement for future ruamtepance
by the developer and/or local property owners' association.
6. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the property
association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations oh private property.
7. 100 year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within drainageetsements or tracts to prevera- , L
fencing and other obstructions. LAD1 e , (, CEO t-, ft
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S-2002 Cottages at Cnrter Lane -Pre. Plat, 4209 Carter Lane
1. The boundary street improvements on Carter Lane should connect with the improvements to the
south and at least 1 inlet is recommended to be provided with those improvements;
2. A ditch is recommended to be constructed along the north property line connecting into the creek;
3. The creek bank is recommended to be constructed with measures for bank stabilization and
armoring at all change of directions to prevent erosion and scour;
4. The 18" ditch on the south is recommended to be constructed with Phase 1;
5. Ditching with steeper than 3:1 side slopes will not be accepted by the City of Little Rock for
maintenance and should be noted on the final plat;
6. Due to the history of flooding, finished floor elevations should be set at least 1 ft higher than the
predicted water surface elevation during 100 yr event for all lots in the subdivision;
7. Due to the lack of access to the rear of the lots 9-14 for ditch maintenance, a concrete ditch is
recommended to be constructed along the east property line.
8. A pipe invert or flared end section is recommended to be installed on the existing 48 in concrete
pipe located at the rear of lot 9 to direct stormwater into the pipe;
9. Roofs and front yards are recommended to drain to the street.
Z-6396-B Rezoning from R-2 & I-1 to AF, 11617/11705 Alexander Rd
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