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Home My WebLink Aboutpc_04 13 2023 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD APRIL 13, 2023 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being eight (8) members present. II. Members Present: Jimmy Brown Todd Hart Marlon D. Haynes Paul Latture Alicia McDonald Diana M. Thomas Michael Vickers Robby Vogel Members Absent: Kat Hodge Pamela Whitaker Open Position City Attorney: Shawn Overton III. Approval of the Minutes of the March 9, 2023 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA APRIL 13, 2023 OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: A. Z-9733 Bale Chevrolet/Commercial – PCD Northwest corner of Highway 10 and Interstate I-430 B. Z-5817-L Cantrell West Retail Center – PCD 15122 Cantrell Road C. Z-9756 Gregory Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 819 West 32nd Street D. Z-9765 Tract 404, Chenal Valley – PCD Northeast corner of Highway 10 and Morgan Cemetery Road E. Z-9766 Moreno Event Center – PCD 13008 West Markham Street NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. S-1888-C Fletcher Valley Phase II – Preliminary Plat North side of Kanis Road, west of Fletcher Ridge Blvd. 2. Z-9767 Phillips Duplexes – Conditional Use Permit 4522 Malloy Street 3. Z-9771 Acklin Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 516 S. Oak Street Agenda, Page Two NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 4. Z-9770 Rezoning from R-2 to R-7A 16725 Crystal Valley Road 5. Z-2204-B El Cristal Event Center – PD-C 7314 Geyer Springs Road 6. Z-3748-A Parham Place – Revised PCD 300 S. Rodney Parham Road 7. Z-5502-K West Kanis Storage2 – PD-C West of 17301 Kanis Road 8. Z-9769 Socios, LLC – Short-Term Rental – PD-C 4401-4405 Lee Avenue 9. Z-9772 Artis – Short-Term Rental – PD-C 48 Dartmouth Drive 10. A-343 Pinewood Land Annexation South side of the Little Rock and Western RR, from E. Pinnacle Road to Buckland Circle 11. Hillcrest Design Overlay District Amendment April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z-9733 NAME: Bale Chevrolet / Commercial – PCD LOCATION: Northwest corner of Highway 10 and Interstate 430 DEVELOPER: Flake and Company John Flake 200 River Mountain Avenue, Suite 600 Little Rock, AR 72201 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bonnie P. Harvey Revocable Trust – Owner Joe White and Associates – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 33 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 450 linear feet WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 and PD-R VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on October 4, 2022 requesting deferral of this application to the December 8, 2022 Agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 10, 2022) The applicant was not present. There were no persons present registered in opposition. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on October 4, 2022 April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9733 2 requesting that the application be deferred to the December 8, 2022 Planning Commission agenda. There was no further discussion. The item remained on the consent agenda and deferred as recommended by staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on November 21, 2022 requesting deferral of this application to the April 13, 2023 Agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 8, 2022) The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in opposition in attendance. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on November 21, 2022, requesting this application be deferred to the April 13, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. There was no further discussion. The item remained on the consent agenda and was deferred as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on March 8, 2023 requesting this application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff recommends approval of the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 27, 2023 requesting this application be withdrawn from the agenda. Staff supported the withdrawal request. The application remained on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-5817-L NAME: Cantrell West Retail Center – PCD LOCATION: 15122 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: Rees Commercial 11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130 Little Rock, AR 72212 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jesse Griffin Griffin Engineering 11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130E Little Rock, AR 72212 (501) 690-3456 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Jesse Griffin Griffin Engineering 11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130E Little Rock, AR 72212 (501) 690-3456 AREA: 3.803 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: PD-O/R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Variance to allow two (2) ground-mounted, monument type signs. 2. Variance to allow more than 30% of land use buffers to be disturbed. 3. Variance to allow a retaining wall to be greater than 15’ feet in height without block face and no terraces. 4. Variance to allow reduced driveway separation. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 2 BACKGROUND: On July 16, 2020, the Planning Commission voted to approve a request to rezone this property from PD-O and R-2 to PCD, to allow the property to be subdivided into three (3) lots with a restaurant development on each lot. The rezoning request was denied by the Board of Directors. On December 9, 2021 the applicant submitted a revised site plan with a request to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-O. On February 10, 2022 the Planning Commission voted to approve the request to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-O with conditions. The rezoning request was referred back to the Planning Commission by the Board of Directors on May 17, 2022. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 3.803-acre property from PD-O/R-2 to PCD located at the Northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Rummel Road. The rezoning is to allow for a future commercial retail development with a main retail structure, and an auto service center structure. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently divided into three (3) tracts with a majority of the property cleared and graded. Tract # 1 is a 0.58-acre R-2 zoned undeveloped tract which is mostly wooded and is located on the west border of the site adjacent to Rummel Road and north side of Cantrell Road. Tract # 2 is a PD-O zoned lot centrally located on the north side of Cantrell Road with a gravel access drive. Tract # 3 is located at the eastern edge of the overall site with a paved access connecting to Cantrell Road to the south. The property is bordered to the east by commercially zoned properties and mostly R-2 zoned properties to the north and west across Rummel Road. To the south of the property across Cantrell Road is a mixture of residential and commercial zoned properties. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with The City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 3 2. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 3. Whenever access to State Highways is needed for residential or commercial purposes, an access driveway permit is required. These permits are issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the driveway will be located. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 4. A special permit is issued for work on the Arkansas Department of Transportation right of way that is not an access driveway. The permit is issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the special permit is requested. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 5. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 6. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 7. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. Provide grading and drainage plans showing the location of stormwater detention, collection, and conveyance facilities and site discharge location. 8. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 9. Per City Code 31-210 (e) (1) for arterial streets, a lot will require six hundred twenty-five (625) feet of frontage for two (2) drives. If two driveways are still desired for this site by the developer, a variance request will have to be filed April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 4 with the application for the planning commission’s consideration per City Code 31-210 (j). 10. Per City Code 31-210 (e) (1) for arterial streets, driveway spacing shall be three hundred (300) feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline to centerline or centerline to right of way of an intersecting collector street or street of higher classification. Minimum spacing from the property line shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet. Maximum driveway width is thirty-six (36) feet. Revise driveways to meet above requirement accordingly. 11. “If proposed retaining walls shown on plans are equal to or above four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer or if there is surcharge loading for a retaining wall less than four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer, the Department requires retaining wall design plans by an Arkansas licensed professional engineer showing plan, profile, and cross sectional views of the wall with special details, design loading calculations clearly showing all required factors of safety are met or exceed per state building codes. A separate building permit-accessory structure will be required for the retaining walls along with inspections by Department engineering staff during their construction.” E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comment received. Summit Utilities: No comment. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Provide a 15-ft utility easement along the Cantrell Rd and Rummel Rd road frontages. 3. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 5 4. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. 6. 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. Fire Department: 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 shoulders. 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 for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 6 Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at 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. 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 Marshal’s 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. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 7 Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comment. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments received. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comment. Planning Division: The request is in the River Mountain Planning District and the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office (SO) for the requested area. The suburban office category shall provide for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas to assure compatibility. A Planned Zoning District is required. The application is to rezone from R-2, Single Family Residential to PCD, Planned Commercial Development. Surrounding the application area north of Cantrell Rd, the Land Use Plan shows developed and undeveloped Residential Low Density (RL) area to the north. Mixed Use (MX) with restaurant, office, and banking; then Commercial (C) with drive thru restaurant and strip commercial to the east. South of Cantrell Rd is Park/Open Space PK/OS along Taylor Loop Creek, developed RL and Transition (T) with offices and a school. Master Street Plan: To the south is Cantrell Rd and is a Principal Arterial on Master Street Plan. To the west is Rummel Rd which is a Local Street. Function of Principal Arterials is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Right of way of 110 feet is required unless otherwise stated. Sidewalks are required on both sides. A Local public street which is abutted by non-residential or residential use which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential is considered a Commercial Street. These streets have the same design standard as a Collector. Right-of-way is 60’. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 8 Sidewalks are required on both sides. At the time of site development dedication of additional ROW or improvements may be required. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan shows a proposed Class 1 Path along Cantrell Rd. Class I Bike Paths are designated for the sole use of bicycles that is physically separated from vehicular lanes. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 3.803-acre property from PD-O/R-2 to PCD located at the Northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Rummel Road. The rezoning is to allow for a future commercial retail development with a main retail structure, and an auto service center structure. The property is currently divided into three (3) tracts with a majority of the property cleared and graded. Tract # 1 is a 0.58-acre R-2 zoned undeveloped tract which is mostly wooded and is located on the west border of the site adjacent to Rummel Road and north side of Cantrell Road. Tract # 2 is a PD-O zoned lot centrally located on the north side of Cantrell Road with a gravel access drive. Tract # 3 is located at the eastern edge of the overall site with a paved access connecting to Cantrell Road to the south. The property is bordered to the east by commercially zoned properties and mostly R-2 zoned properties to the north and west across Rummel Road. To the south of the development across Cantrell Road is a mixture of residential and commercial zoned properties. The applicant is proposing a 28,026 square foot commercial retail structure to be located within the northern portion of the property with a 6,620 square foot auto service center structure in the east central portion of the development. Paved parking and internal access drives will be located along the front and sides of each building. The site plan indicates that internal drives will circle internal parking areas in the south and east portions of the development and accommodate a drive-thru window at the west end of the retail center building. The applicant is requesting the following uses for the shopping center building: • All O-1, O-2, and O-3 permitted uses and conditional uses. • All C-1 permitted uses and conditional uses except the following: ss. Secondhand store, used furniture or rummage shop. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 9 tt. Shoe repair. yy. Tool and equipment rental (inside display only). a. Amusement, commercial (inside). c. Appliance repair. e. Cabinet or woodwork shop. j. Convenience food store with gas pumps. o. Furniture repair store. v. Service station. w. Theater (not drive-in). x. Upholstery shop, furniture. • Other commercial uses to be included. a. Beverage Shop b. Swimming pool sales and supply c. Bakery and Confectionary Shop d. Savings and Loan e. Dry cleaners f. Pharmacy g. Medical clinic i. Cigar, Tobacco, and candy store The applicant notes that the hours of operation for development will be 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday. The development includes a main parking area centrally located with 151 spaces to serve the main building and 28 parking spaces to serve the auto service center at the southeast corner. The applicant also proposes an additional parking space along the northeast perimeter of the development for delivery truck parking. The applicant is propsoing179 parking spaces for this development. Staff believes the overall parking layout will be sufficient to support the proposed use. The applicant is proposing two (2) access drives to the site; one (1) centrally located at the south perimeter and one (1) located near the southeast corner of the development connecting to Cantrell Road. Each of the access drives include one (1) entry lane and two (2) exit turn lanes which connect Cantrell Road to the internal drives. Each of the drives will have a width of 36 feet. Section 31-210 (e) (1) of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance for arterial streets requires 625 feet of frontage for two (2) drives. The applicant has requested a variance from the regulations to allow two (2) access drives from an arterial street with a lot frontage of less than six hundred-twenty-five (625) feet in length. The existing lot frontage is approximately 490 feet. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 10 Section 31-210 (e) (1) of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance for arterial streets, driveway spacing shall be three hundred (300) feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline to centerline or centerline to right of way of an intersecting collector street or street of higher classification. Minimum spacing from the property line shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet. The applicant has requested a variance from the regulations to allow the two (2) access drives from Cantrell Road to be separated by approximately 270 feet and the eastern most driveway to be located approximately 65 feet from the east side property line. The applicant is proposing three (3) dumpster areas located near the northeast and northwest corners to the development with space for approximately eight (8) dumpsters . The dumpster areas must be screened as per Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The site plan additionally shows an enclosed tire storage area adjacent to the dumpsters along the northeast perimeter of the site. Section 36-346 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Highway 10 DOD) allows a ground-mounted commercial development sign with a maximum height of 10 feet and a maximum area of 100 square feet. All ground-mounted signs must be of a monument type design. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow two (2) ground -mounted signs of this development. The signs must comply with the height and area standard of the DOD and be monument type signs. All site lighting proposed must be low level and directed away from adjacent properties. Section 29-190(d) “Grading and drainage plan requirements“ is as follows: “Cut or fills shall be limited to ten (10) feet in height or to fifteen (15) feet if architectural stone is included to protect the vertical face. A series of smaller cuts or fills with terraces, preserving portions of natural vegetation and providing areas for planting, shall be used in situations where more than ten (10) feet of cut or fill is needed.” The applicant is requesting to construct retaining walls along the north and east property lines. The retaining walls will vary in height to a maximum height of approximately 20 feet. The applicant is proposing to utilize no architectural stone and no terraces with the proposed walls (cut and fill). The applicant is requesting a variance from the provisions of Section 29-190. The applicant notes that the land use buffers along the north and east perimeters will be significantly reduced to accommodate site grading requirements. Section 36-521 requires that a minimum of 70 percent of land use buffers be undisturbed. The applicant notes that more than 30 percent of the required buffers will be disturbed and has requested a variance from the regulations to allow 100 % of the land use buffer requirement along the north perimeter of the site to be disturbed. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 11 Staff is not supportive of the overall proposed site development plan as submitted due to the following issues.  Staff believes an emergency access drive should be provided from Rummel Road.  No vehicular access is available along the north perimeter of the main retail structure to allow for deliveries or emergency vehicle access.  Staff cannot support the drive-thru area design/circulation at the west end of the retail building, due to the fact that a specific use is not known for this section of the building.  The C-4 auto related use is too intense for the development.  Staff does not support the intended retaining wall height along the north property line as proposed. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PCD zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 9, 2023) Jesse Griffin was present, representing the application. There was three (3) objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial. Jesse Griffin addressed the commission and requested that the item be deferred to the March 9,2023 planning commission hearing agenda. There was a motion to approve the applicants request for deferral. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recuse and 1 absent. The deferral was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 9, 2023) The applicant not present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to send notifications to surrounding property owners as required. Staff recommended the application be deferred to the April 13, 2023 agenda. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstain (Brown). April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-L 12 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) Jesse Griffin was present representing the applicant. There were four (4) objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial. Jesse Griffin addressed the commission and requested that the item be deferred to the May 11, 2023 planning commission hearing agenda. There was a motion to approve the applicants request for deferral. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent,1 abstain and 1 open position. The deferral was approved. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z-9756 NAME: Gregory Duplex – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 819 West 32nd Street DEVELOPER: Gerald Gregory P O Box 166687 Little Rock, AR 72212 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Gerald Gregory – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: South Point Surveying P O Box 400 Sheridan, AR 72150 AREA: .13 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 5 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of one (1) duplex structure on two (2) platted lots at 819 West 32nd Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located within a single-family residential neighborhood which contains a variety of housing types and sizes. The site is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9756 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No Comment. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comment. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No Comment. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of one (1) duplex structure on two (2) platted lots at 819 West 32nd Street. The property is located at the southeast corner of West 32nd Street and South Izard Street. West Short 32nd Street frontage is located along the south property line. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9756 3 The property is located within a single-family residential neighborhood which contains a variety of housing types and sizes. The site is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered. The applicant proposes to construct one (1) duplex structure centered on two existing platted lots. The duplex structure will have one unit facing South Izard Street and the second unit facing West Short 32nd Street. The duplex structure will be located 27 feet back from the front and rear (north and south) property lines and 7.5 feet back from the side property lines. All proposed setbacks will conform with Section 36-255 (R-3 zoning standards) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The building height will not exceed 35 feet. The applicant is proposing a paved drive to be located within the front yard area of each unit connecting to Izard Street to the west and West Short 32nd Street to the South. Section 36-502 requires a minimum of three (3) parking spaces for the duplex. The parking as proposed will be sufficient to serve the development. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff believes the proposed duplex structure located at 819 West 32nd Street is an appropriate use for this property. The duplex structure will comply with the original platted density for this property (2 residential units on 2 platted lots). The proposed duplex structure will not be out of character with the general area. Other duplex structures are located throughout the neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed duplex will have no adverse impact on the neighborhood or surrounding uses. The applicant is requesting no variances with the proposed development. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in the staff analysis, in the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 9, 2023) The applicant was present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to send notifications to surrounding property owners as required. Staff recommended the application be deferred to the April 13, 2023 agenda. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstain (Brown). April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9756 4 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The item remained on the consent agenda for approval as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: Z-9765 NAME: Tract 404, Chenal Valley - PCD LOCATION: Northeast corner of Highway 10 and Morgan Cemetery Road DEVELOPER: PotlatchDeltic Real Estate, LLC (Owner) 7 Chenal Club Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Tim Daters (Agent) White-Daters & Associates 24 Rahling Road Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Tim Daters (Agent) White-Daters & Associates 24 Rahling Road Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 6.16 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 29 CENSUS TRACT: 42.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. No dedication of additional ROW width on Highway 10 or Morgan Cemetery Road. Provide a 10 foot wide easement for sidewalks in the future. 2. Only those improvements to Morgan Cemetery Road and Highway 10 shown on the plan. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes rezone 6.16 acres from R-2 to PCD. The eastern portion of the site, Lot 1, contains 1.10 acres and will be developed for a City of Little Rock fire station. The remaining 5.06 acres, Lot 2, will be developed for a multi-building mini-warehouse facility. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and wooded and located south of Morgan Cemetery Road, north of Highway 10. The site is also in the City’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The majority of the properties in the area contain residential zoning and uses. There is also a mixture of planned developments, PD-I, AF and Planned Office Developments located in the general area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 3. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. Exception to this requirement is described in City Code 29-100: “If an existing site with an existing coefficient of runoff of 1.0 (totally impervious) is developed, no on-site detention or in-lieu fee for detention is required. Also, if an existing site is developed whereby the coefficient of runoff is reduced to a lesser value, no on-site detention or in-lieu fee is required.” 4. A drainage study showing all hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, detention ponds and structures, and April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 3 inlets is required. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within. 5. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 6. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 7. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 8. Provide as-built plans and data entry template of newly installed or modified public and private stormwater drainage system prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The as-built plans should contain information as found on the City of Little Rock website at https://www.littlerock.gov/city- administration/city-departments/public-works/applications-details-and- manuals/. Provide the as-built plans and data entry template to Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development by email to csmith@littlerock.gov and cc dwarner@littlerock.gov. If you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or email Permits@littlerock.gov. 9. Cantrell Road (AR State Hwy. 10) is classified as a principal arterial per City’s Master Street Plan. Therefore, dedication of one-hundred ten (110) feet of total right of way from centerline of Cantrell Road per master street plan is required. Additional right of way required for dedication per master street plan beyond existing state right of way shall be dedicated to the City of Little Rock. 10. Boundary street improvements are required per master street plan for a collector/commercial street standard on Morgan Cemetery Road along the developer’s street frontage. Boundary street improvements shall include, but April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 4 not be limited to, reconstruction of one-half section of the abutting street if the existing street is not up to city standards. Repair, replace, or extend existing damaged, missing, and noncompliant curb and gutter, sidewalk, access ramps or concrete driveway aprons within the public right-of-way adjacent to the site. Remove abandoned driveway cuts and replace with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA guidelines. 11. Morgan Cemetery Road is classified as a commercial street per City’s Master Street Plan. Therefore, dedication of sixty (60) feet of total right of way from centerline of Cantrell Road per master street plan is required. 12. Per City Code 31-206 (f), “Property line corners at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of at least twenty (20) feet.” 13. For the proposed fire station, provide a clearly delineated, accessible route from the accessible parking stall aisle to proposed building’s entrances in accordance with Section 402 & 502 of ICC A117.1-2017 and 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Sections 1104. 14. Accessible aisle shall be on the passenger side of the accessible parking space if parking space is van accessible per ICC A117.1-2017. 15. Per City Code 31-210 (e) (1) for arterial streets, driveway spacing shall be three hundred (300) feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline to centerline or centerline to right of way of an intersecting collector street or street of higher classification. Minimum spacing from the property line shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet. A variance request from the above requirement reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission will be required to allow the current driveway locations as proposed. 16. During the development of the construction plans, submission of AASHTO stopping and intersection sight distance calculations on Cantrell Road and from the proposed driveway locations for 55 miles per hour (mph) per AASHTO Green Book (2018) to Department engineering staff for review will be required. 17. A grading and land alteration permit is not required from the City of Little Rock for the proposed site work due to being located in Pulaski County. However, all construction work must include appropriate drainage and erosion control measures (i.e. hydroseeding, silt fencing, mulching, inlet protection, etc.) to protect any nearby municipal storm water drainage system and neighboring properties from sediment runoff. New development may be subject to inspections for compliance from Pulaski County. Check with Pulaski County Planning & Development Department for any additional permits required for the project. 18. Whenever access to State Highways is needed for residential or commercial purposes, an access driveway permit is required. These permits are issued April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 5 by the Permit officer for the District in which the driveway will be located. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 19. A special permit is issued for work on the Arkansas Department of Transportation right of way that is not an access driveway. The permit is issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the special permit is requested. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. CenterPoint Energy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system 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 and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. 4. 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. 5. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Fire Department: Maintain Access: April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 6 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 shoulders. 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 for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 7 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at 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. 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. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 8 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates 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 being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. 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 Marshal’s 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: 1. Morgan Cemetery development is going to be annexed into the City. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with Chapter 15 of the City’s Landscape Ordinance. 2. Any variance request from Chapter 15 of the City’s Landscape Ordinance will require a variance application to the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 9 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Barrett Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 (Single Family District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development). The request is for a fire station and mini-warehouse development on the site. Surrounding the application area in all directions is Residential Low Density (RL) designated land. There are both with vacant and improved tracts in the vicinity. Across Morgan Cemetery Road to the north is a small cemetery. To the west of Morgan Cemetery Road is a Planned Development-Industrial for firework sales. Across Highway 10 to the south is vacant wooded land. To the east of subject site is an area of Transition (T) with an office. Transition (T) is a land use plan designation that provides for an orderly transition between residential uses and other more intense uses. This site is within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: The Master Street Plan Map shows Highway 10 to be a Principal Arterial: Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Morgan Cemetery Road is a Local Street. A Local Street which abuts non-residential or residential use which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential is a Commercial Street. These streets have the same design standard as a Collector. Right-of-way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on both sides. These streets may require dedication of additional right- of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map shows a proposed Class I Bike Path along Highway 10. These routes designated for the sole use of bicycles that is physically separated from vehicular lanes. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 10 Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic site or districts in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes rezone 6.16 acres from R-2 to PCD. The eastern portion of the site, Lot 1, contains 1.10 acres and will be developed for a City of Little Rock fire station. The remaining 5.06 acres, Lot 2, will be developed for a multi-building mini-warehouse facility. The property is undeveloped and wooded and located south of Morgan Cemetery Road, north of Highway 10. The site is also in the City’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The majority of the properties in the area contain residential zoning and uses. There is also a mixture of planned developments, PD-I, AF and Planned Office Developments located in the general area. The western 1.10 acre portion of the overall property will contain the proposed City of Little Rock fire station. The site plan shows a building setback 43.9 feet from the north (rear) property line, a range from 40.5 feet to 47.2 from the side (west) property line, 25 feet from the east property line. The front building setback will range from 40 feet to 50.9 feet along the front (south) property line. The setbacks generally comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Staff supports the requested building setbacks for Lot 1. The site plan indicates sixteen (16) parking spaces for the fire station. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. Access to the fire station extends from the west and north via thirty (30) foot wide and forty (40) foot plus wide driveways extending from Morgan Cemetery Road. A dumpster is shown on both lots. Any dumpster must be screen as per 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The site plan shows a sign to be located in the southeastern portion Lot 1. Any signage must comply with Section 36-346(f) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Highway 10 DOD). The remaining 5.06 acres will contain a 7,260 square foot, 2-story office building. The front portion fronting Highway 10 will contain an office with a climate controlled mini-warehouse located in the rear. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 11 Lot 2 will contain the additional following buildings and building setbacks: • Building B (60’x35’) standard mini-warehouse. • Building F (338’x40’) standard mini-warehouse. • Building G (400’x20’) standard mini-warehouse. • Building H (265’x120’) climate controlled mini-warehouse. The proposed buildings on Lot 2 will have front setbacks from the south property line ranging from approximately eighty (80) feet to over one-hundred (100) feet. Building F will be set back 19.9 feet to 24.3 feet from the east side property line. Building A will be set back twenty-five (25) feet from the west side property line, and 26.5 feet from the north (rear) property line. Building G will be set back twenty- five (25) feet from the rear property line. Staff supports the building setbacks for Lot 2, as they are generally in compliance with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Access for Lot 2 will be from Cantrell Road and north via a gated driveway along Morgan Cemetery Road. Lot 2 contains seven (7) parking spaces for the mini-warehouse use. Staff believes the parking is sufficient to serve the use. The site plan shows a sign to be located in the southeastern portion Lot 2. Any signage must comply with Section 36-346(f) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Highway 10 DOD). Any sight lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. The applicant will make improvements to Morgan Cemetery Road and Highway 10 as shown on the proposed site plan. No sidewalk will be constructed on either street and no street lighting is proposed. Staff is supportive of the proposed improvements to the roadways as shown on the plan and will defer to the Arkansas Department of Transportation regarding improvements to Highway 10. The applicant will be dedicating no additional right-of-way for Morgan Cemetery Road or Highway 10. The applicant has noted that ten (10) foot wide easements for future sidewalk construction can be provided. Staff is supportive of the right-of- way issue and will defer to the Arkansas Department of Transportation regarding required right-of-way for Highway 10. The applicant is proposing to annex the property into the City of Little Rock. The annexation is currently pending with Pulaski County. The annexation request will be forwarded to the Planning Commission at a later date. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 12 The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. To staff’s knowledge, there are on outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff is supportive of the proposed PCD development to allow the fire station and mini-warehouse complex. The majority of the properties in the area contain residential zoning and uses. There is also a mixture of planned developments, PD- I, AF and Planned Office Developments located in the general area. Staff believes the proposed commercial development will have no adverse impact on the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD zoning subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D, E, and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) Tim Daters was present representing the applicant. There were three (2) objectors present, one (1) with questions regarding the submission, and one (1) in support. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. Lance Hines addressed the Commission stating that he was in support of the application. He stated that the City had been searching for a new fire station location for several years due to the substantial growth of residential communities in the area. He stated that the city was appreciative of the donation of the land by the developer for the protection of the citizens in the area. Ben Fletcher addressed the Commission requesting information regarding the annexation of the property and any potential adjustment of the city limits. Bill Lessenberry addressed the Commission stating he was in opposition of the application. He stated he was opposed to the planned development of the property and that the proposed mini-warehouse facility would lower property values and that the proposed fire station would create traffic issues at Hwy 10 and on Morgan Cemetery Road. Chris Thomason addressed the Commission stating he was in opposition of the application. He stated the proposed development and use of the site was not in conformity with the zoning standards of the area or the Highway 10 Overlay District regulations. He stated that the development was not compatible with the surrounding area and would cause an increase in traffic and theft in the area. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9765 13 Tim Daters addressed the Commission representing the application. He stated that the development team is working to minimize the impact on the area, improve the Morgan Cemetery Road and Highway 10 intersection, and will conform to any and all ordinances regarding landscaping and per the overlay district requirements. There was a discussion by the Planning Commission regarding the source of the nonconformity statements, use of the site, improvements to Morgan Cemetery Road, and access points to Highway 10. There was a motion to approve the application, including all staff comments and conditions. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, and 1 open position. The application was approved. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: Z-9766 NAME: Moreno Event Center – PCD LOCATION: 13008 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Raul Moreno (Owner) 13008 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72211 (559) 351-7683 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Raul Moreno (Owner) Mark Redder (Agent) Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72213 (501) 851-3366 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72213 (501) 851-3366 AREA: 0.61 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.18 CURRENT ZONING: O-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: No variances requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.61-acre property from “O-3” General Office District to “PCD” Planned Commercial Development to allow the use of an existing 3,606 square foot residential structure as an events venue. The property is located at 13008 West Markham Street, at the southwest corner of West Markham Street and Gamble Road. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently developed containing a 3,606 square foot residential structure with a paved access drive connecting to West Markham Street along the north perimeter of the property and chain link fence enclosing the rear (south) lawn area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. Exception to this requirement is described in City Code 29-100: “If an existing site with an existing coefficient of runoff of 1.0 (totally impervious) is developed, no on-site detention or in-lieu fee for detention is required. Also, if an existing site is developed whereby the coefficient of runoff is reduced to a lesser value, no on-site detention or in-lieu fee is required.” 3. A drainage study showing all hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, detention ponds and structures, and inlets is required. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within. 4. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 3 5. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 6. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 7. Markham Street is classified as a collector per City’s Master Street Plan. Therefore, dedication of sixty (60) feet of total right of way from centerline of Markham Street per master street plan is required. 8. Per City Code 31-206 (f), “Property line corners at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of at least twenty (20) feet.” 9. Provide accessible route from the accessible parking stall aisle to existing building’s entrance in accordance with Section 402 & 502 of ICC A117.1- 2017 and 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Sections 1104. 10. Existing building shall meet all accessibility requirements as outlined in Section 3411.4.2 in the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 11. A building permit will be required for both the proposed 20 ft. by 40 ft. pavilion and the proposed parking lot from the Department of Planning and Development. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comment. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 4 Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by 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. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comment. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. A land use buffer equivalent to six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the east is zoned R-2. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the landscape ordinance of the city, section 15-81. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement but in no case be less than nine (9) feet. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 5 4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 5. Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 6. The interior landscape area of the vehicular use area shall, at a minimum, equal eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area and must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. Developments of less than one (1) acre shall have a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. 8. Development of sites two (2) acres or less requires the landscape plan be prepared by a design professional. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for the requested area. The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from O-3 (General Office District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development). The request is for a special events center on this site. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 6 Surrounding the application area to the south, east and west is Office (O) designated land. To the south and west are professional and business offices, with a faith-based institution to the east. Further to the west and south is Residential High Density (RH) developed with apartments. The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. Across West Markham Street to the north is Commercial (C) land, developed with an auto dealership and strip commercial center. Master Street Plan: West Markham Street and Gamble Road are shown on the Master Street Plan Map as Collectors. A Collector is a road designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. These streets may require dedication of additional right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic sites or districts in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.61-acre property from “O-3” General Office District to “PCD” Planned Commercial Development to allow the use of an existing 3,606 square foot residential structure as an events venue. The property is located at 13008 West Markham Street, at the southwest corner of West Markham Street and Gamble Road. The property is currently developed containing a 3,606 square foot residential structure with a paved access drive connecting to West Markham Street along the north perimeter of the property and chain link fence enclosing the rear (south) lawn area. The applicant proposes to host events such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, business meetings, luncheons, and small get-togethers. The applicant proposes to have hours of operation for the office between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday for events. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 7 The applicant notes that there will be no ticketed events and that the structure has a current estimated maximum occupancy of 60. The applicant proposes to construct a new paved fifteen (15) space parking lot connecting to the existing paved access drive along the north perimeter of the property between the structure and West Markham Street to the north. Staff believes the proposed number of parking spaces is not sufficient to support the sixty (60) person maximum proposed occupancy for the proposed events venue. The applicant proposes to construct a new 20 foot by 40 foot pavilion in the rear (south) yard area of the property near the southwest corner of the site. The pavilion will be open air and have an area at the west end to permanently house a sixteen (16) foot food vending truck. The applicant notes that the proposed food vending truck will be permanently located in the pavilion and be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and available for any scheduled events Friday through Sunday from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The applicant notes that alcohol and food service options will be made available on site for events per all applicable regulations. The applicant also notes that live music will be optional for the events and be required to confirm to city sound ordinance regulations. The applicant notes that the existing chain link fence enclosing the rear (south) yard area of the property will be removed and a new decorative block privacy wall will be constructed as a sound barrier. The proposed site plan shows a proposed dumpster located at the northwest corner of the structure. The dumpster must be screened as per Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. All new site lighting is low level and directed away from adjacent properties per ordinance requirements. The site plan shows a new sign located at the northeast corner of the property adjacent to the West Markham Street and the Gamble Road intersection. All new signage on the property must comply with Section 36-555 of the zoning ordinance (signs permitted in Commercial zones). The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant requested no variances with the proposed “PCD” Planned Commercial Development. Staff is not supportive of the requested “PCD” Planned Commercial Development to allow the development of an event venue in the existing residential structure at 13008 West Markham Street. Staff does not view the request as reasonable. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 8 The City’s Future Land Use Plan shows the property and surrounding properties south of West Markham Street as “O” Office and “RH” Residential High Density. The property is currently bordered by “O-3” Office and “R-2” Residential uses on the adjacent properties to the west, east, and south with large Commercial zoned properties to the north across West Markham Street. Staff believes that the proposed parking is insufficient to support the proposed occupancy of the structure and the location of the proposed parking area shown on the submitted site plan does not allow for the required perimeter buffers and landscaping along the West Markham Street and Gamble Road corridors. Staff believes the proposed event center use is too intense for the site and that this small property is better suited for a small office or similar type use. Staff believes the intensity of the proposed use, and the lack of off-street parking will have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PCD rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 9, 2023) Raul Moreno was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial. Raul Moreno addressed the Commission representing the application. He briefly described the project, noting that the proposed parking layout would accommodate the proposed event center use and that he was not clear on why a buffer was required for the site. Planning Director Jamie Collins addressed the Commission stating that the site required a buffer along West Markham Street and that the recommendation of denial was based on multiple factors such as: the location of the food truck and it’s access, the location of a retaining wall bordering West Markham Street and Gamble Road, and the proposed parking area was not shown to accommodate the stated occupancy of the structure. Raul Moreno addressed the Commission representing the application. He requested that the application be deferred to the April 13, 2023 agenda so that he had an opportunity to address the concerns outlined in the staff report. There was a motion to approve the application be deferred to the April 13, 2023 agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. The deferral was approved. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766 9 STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff. The revised plan moves the proposed parking from the north side of the property to along the east property line and increases the number of spaces from 15 to 21. In addition, the gazebo at the southeast corner of the property will be removed. The applicant has also reduced the proposed maximum occupancy for events from 60 to 42. Staff continues to recommend denial of the proposed PCD zoning. Staff believes the proposed event center use is too intense for this property which is currently zoned O-3 and designated as “O” Office on the City’s Future Land Use Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral. The item remained on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1888-C NAME: Fletcher Valley Phase II – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: North side of Kanis Road, west of Fletcher Ridge Blvd. DEVELOPER: Potlatch Deltic 7 Chenal Club Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Deltic Real Estate, LLC – Owner Tim Daters – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 58 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 134 FT. NEW STREET: 6,100 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 21 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Variance to allow reduced front building setbacks. 2. Variance to allow reduced side building setbacks. 3. Variance to advance grade the entire site with the development of Phase 1. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide the 58 acre parcel into 134 lots for single family residential development. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently undeveloped and mostly tree covered. The property contains varying degrees of slope, sloping upward from Kanis Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associates registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right- of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 2. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 3. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 4. Per City’s master street plan, Kanis Road is classified as a minor arterial. Therefore, an additional dedication of right of way will be required to the City of Little Rock from the centerline of Kanis Road. Total right of way dedication required from centerline of Kanis Road is 45 feet. 5. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to recording of the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 3 infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 6. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, and type of inlets. 7. If street lighting is being installed, per City Rev. Code 31-403 the Department requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards. 8. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of way. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to recording of the final plat. 9. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis is required 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. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross- sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway. Delineation of the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information as outlined in City Code 31-89. 10. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 11. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual with submission of the street construction plans for the subdivision. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 4 Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 12. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 13. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 14. 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 asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 15. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, City’s Master Street Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 16. Street stormwater and detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code Chapters 29, 30, and 31. 17. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapter 30. 18. Roundabout design standards and criteria shall comply with the latest version of NCHRP Report 672, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 5 AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property. The water mains from Fletcher Ridge/Valley and Wildwood Place will need to be extended to this development. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system 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 and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Fire Department: 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 shoulders. 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 for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 6 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at 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. 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 components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates 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 being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 7 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended 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 residential developments. 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 Code, 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 roads 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 Marshal’s 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 8 Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to subdivide 58 acres of property into 134 lots and 5 tracts for single family residential development. The property is zoned R-2 and is located on the north side of Kanis Road, west of Fletcher Ridge Blvd. The property is undeveloped and wooded, with varying degrees of slope. The applicant proposes the average lot size to be 50 feet by 120 feet (6,000 square feet). The applicant proposes to develop the subdivision in four (4) phases as follows: Phase I – Lots 54 – 85 Part of Tracts C and E Phase II – Lots 36-53 Lots 86-101 Tract B Part of Tracts C and E Phase III – Lots 17-35 Lots 102-115 Part of Tracts A and E Phase IV – Lots 1-16 Lots 116-134 Tract D Part of Tracts A and E The proposed subdivision includes 6,100 linear feet of new streets. A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Kanis Road and Fletcher Valley Drive. As per the engineering comments in paragraph D., the roundabout construction shall comply with the latest version of NCHRP Report 672, “Roundabouts: An Informational Guide”. The applicant has agreed to comply with the roundabout design standards and needs to submit a revised preliminary plat with the approved design standards. All streets within the subdivision will be public and not gated. Section 36-254(d) (1) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front building setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. The applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement to provide 20 foot front building setbacks for all of the lots. Staff supports the variance request. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1888-C 9 Section 36-254(d) (2) requires minimum side setbacks of eight (8) feet or 10 percent of the lot width. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow five (5) foot side setbacks for the lots with widths over 50 feet. Staff also supports this variance request. The applicant is also requesting to advance grade the entire site with the development of Phase I. The advance grading is requested in order to utilize on site material to fill the lower levels of the property. Staff supports the advance grading plan. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues related to this preliminary plat request. The applicant has done a good job in addressing issues as raised by staff during staff’s review of this plat. The subdividing of this property should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat and associated variances, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The item remained on the consent agenda for approval as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-9767 NAME: Phillips Duplexes – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 4522 Malloy Street DEVELOPER: Stanley Phillips 6204 Sandy Lane Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Stanley Phillips – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Harbor Environmental 5800 Evergreen Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 AREA: 0.50 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of two (2) duplex structures on two (2) lots (one (1) per lot) at 4522 Malloy Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located within a single family residential neighborhood which contains a variety of housing types and sizes. The site is currently undeveloped and mostly tree covered. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9767 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with The City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: 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 shoulders. 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 for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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 April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9767 3 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9767 4 Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at 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. 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 components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates 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 being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. 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 Marshal’s 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9767 5 County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of two (2) duplex structures on two (2) replatted lots (one (1) per lot) at 4522 Malloy Street. The property is currently undeveloped and mostly tree covered. The property is located at the northwest corner of Malloy and West 46th Streets. The property is comprised of three (3) platted lots; Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 5, Euclid Place Addition. Each lot contains approximately 7,250 square feet of lot area (0.166 acre). The applicant proposes to replat the lots into two (2) lots for construction of a duplex on each lot. Each replatted lot will contain approximately 10,462 square feet of lot area (0.24 acre). The applicant proposes to construct one (1) duplex structure on each of the replatted lots. Each duplex structure will be 2,348 square feet in area and two (2) stories in height. They will be thermal insulated, wood-frame structures, with vinyl siding, thermal glazed windows and hip roofs with asphalt shingles on reinforced concrete slabs. The duplex structures will be located 40 feet back from the front (south) property line, 9.75 feet to 20 feet back from the side property lines and 50 feet back from the rear (north) property line. All proposed setbacks will conform with Section 36-255 (R-3 zoning standards) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The building heights are not to exceed 35 feet. The applicant is proposing eight (8) paved parking spaces (four (4) per duplex) to be located within the front yard area, between the duplex structures and the West 46th Street property line. One (1) shared paved driveway from West 46 th Street will serve as access to parking area. Section 36-502 requires a minimum of six (6) April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9767 6 parking spaces for the two (2) duplexes. The parking as proposed will be sufficient to serve the development. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff believes the proposed duplex structures located at 4522 Malloy Street are appropriate uses for this property. The duplex structures will only be a minor increase in the original platted density for this property. The proposed duplex structures will not be out of character with the general area. Other duplex structures are located throughout the John Barrow Neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed duplexes will have no adverse impact on the subdivision or surrounding uses. The applicant is requesting no variances with the proposed development. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, in the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The item remained on the consent agenda for approval as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-9771 NAME: Acklin Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 516 S Oak Street DEVELOPER: 65X, LLC Cole Acklin 815 Technology Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Cole Acklin (Owner) 704 S Oak Street Little Rock, AR 72205 103320 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.13 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 48.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: Variance to all both dwelling units to be rented. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the use of an existing ancillary structure of 616 S. Oak Street as an accessory dwelling unit. The property is located within an R-3 Single-Family District, which allows for accessory dwelling units with a conditional use permit. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9771 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is in a primarily residential area, with R-3 single-family residential zoning encompassing the structures at 516 S. Oak Street. Directly to the west of this property the zoning is R-4 two-family district and is adjacent to the proposed accessory dwelling unit. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: 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 shoulders. 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 April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9771 3 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 for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. Dead Ends Maintain fire apparatus access roads at 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. 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 April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9771 4 road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. The 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 allows manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates 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 being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended 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 residential developments. 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 Code, 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 roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9771 5 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 Marshal’s 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the use of an existing ancillary structure of 516 S. Oak Street as an accessory dwelling unit. The property is located within an R-3 Single-Family District, which allows for accessory dwelling units with a conditional use permit. The property is in a primarily residential area, with R-3 single-family residential zoning encompassing the structures at 516 S. Oak Street. Directly to the west of this property the zoning is R-4 two-family district and is adjacent to the proposed accessory dwelling unit. Both structures which reside on the property will be used as rental units. According to the property owner and utility documentation, the property has been used as two separate living units since at least 2002. According to Section 36-252 (a)(3) of the city’s zoning ordinance, one (1) of the dwelling units must be occupied by the landowner. The applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement, as both dwellings will be rental units. Staff supports the variance request. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9771 6 Staff finds that the request for a conditional used permit to use the ancillary structure at 516 S. Oak Street as an accessory dwelling unit as reasonable and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The item remained on the consent agenda for approval as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9770 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to R-7A LOCATION: 16725 Crystal Valley Road DEVELOPER: Julio Reyes Santillan 17224 Crystal Valley Road Little Rock, AR 72210 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Julio Reyes Santillan 17224 Crystal Valley Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Edward Lofton 15415 Oakcrest Lane Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.00 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 17 CENSUS TRACT: 42.21 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.62 acre site located at 16725 Crystal Valley Road from “R-2” Single-Family District to “R-7A” Manufactured Home District to allow for the placement of one (1) single-wide manufactured home. The property is located within the City’s Extra-Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction (ETJ). B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped. The majority of the properties to the east, west and south contain R-2 zoning and uses. Several properties to north contain April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9770 2 a mixture of mostly residential zoning and uses, along with some commercial and office zoning. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: 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 shoulders. 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 for Approval. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9770 3 Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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 at 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. 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 components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates 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 being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9770 4 Multi-Family Residential Developments As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building, including nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 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 residential developments. 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 Code, 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 roads 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 Marshal’s 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. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9770 5 Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: 1. Address will need verification prior to requesting water meter. 2. Provide septic permit or verification that existing septic system is functioning. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Crystal Valley Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) & Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 (Single Family District) to R-7A (Manufactured Home District). Surrounding the application area, the Future Land Use Map show Residential Low Density (RL) with an area of Commercial (C) at the intersection of Crystal Valley Road/Raines Road with Crystal Valley/Crystal Valley Lateral Road. The C area has an auto parts dealer in a C-3 (General Commercial District) northeast of the Crystal Valley Road intersection. Much of the area shown for Commercial use is still zoned R-2 (Single-Family District) and either undeveloped or has a residence on the land. The RL area is zoned R-2 and has undeveloped tracts and single family residences. Master Street Plan: The site is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Crystal Valley Road - Crystal Valley Lateral - Raines Road. The east-west roadway, Crystal Valley Road/Raines Road, is show as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9770 6 Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area. Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing some access to adjoining property. Right of way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. The north-south roadway, Crystal Valley Road/Crystal Valley Lateral, is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Right-of-Way (ROW) of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. These roadways may need more ROW and/or paving width. Bicycle Plan: There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic sites or districts in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.62 acre site located at 16725 Crystal Valley Road from “R-2” Single-Family District to “R-7A” Manufactured Home District to allow for the placement of one (1) single-wide manufactured home. The property is currently undeveloped. The majority of the properties to the east, west and south contain R-2 zoning and uses. Properties to north contain a mixture of mostly residential zoning and uses, along with some commercial and office zoning. The City’s Land Use Plan designates this property as Residential Low Density. The requested R-7A zoning will not require an amendment to the future plan. The applicant is proposing to place a 76’ x 15.75’ single-wide manufactured mobile home near front portion of the property. The manufactured home will contain an attached 10’ x 20’ deck at the front and a 4’ x 8’ attached deck in the rear. The manufactured home will be located one-hundred-twenty-nine (129) feet from the front (north) property line. The manufactured home complies with all ordinance required setbacks and provides ample room for decks, porches, steps, etc. The applicant will also place a 10’ x 10’ storage unit along the northeast corner of the mobile home. The location of the storage unit complies with all required setbacks as per the City’s Zoning Ordinance. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9770 7 The lot will be accessed from a driveway extending from Crystal Valley Lateral which leads to a parking pad. The City’s Zoning Ordinance requires one parking space. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. The siting of a manufactured home on a separate lot outside of a manufactured home subdivision shall include the following design consideration as per Section 36-262(d)(2) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. a) A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or greater. b) Removal of all transport features. c) Permanent foundation. d) Exterior wall finished in a manner compatible with the neighborhood. e) Underpinning with permanent materials. f) Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures. g) Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standards. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The applicant is requesting no variances associated with this application. Staff is supportive of the requested R-7A rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The property is located within the City’s Extra-Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction (ETJ). The proposed rezoning is consistent with the land use pattern within the area. There are existing single-wide manufactured homes in the general area of the proposed site. Crook Mobile Home Park is located approximately 1,025 feet to the west of the proposed site. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow for the placement of a single-wide manufactured home subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. 2. Compliance with the manufactured home minimum siting standards as noted in Section 36-262(d)(2) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9770 8 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) Julio Reyos Santillan was present representing the applicant. There were two (2) objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. Tammi Johnson addressed the Commission stating that she was opposed to the application. She stated that the manufactured home was already on the property and was not compatible with the area which is mostly populated with single family homes. She stated that previous attempts for this type of zoning was denied by the commission. Melody Parsley addressed the Commission stating that she was opposed to the application. She stated that the neighborhood is mostly residential and that there are large homes in the area. She stated that the POA was opposed to the mobile home and that no notification was sent to the property owners or the POA. Julio Reyos Santillan addressed the Commission stating that he purchased the property, cleaned it up. He stated that he could not understand why the neighbors did not like the improvements he had performed on the property. There was a discussion by the Planning Commission regarding how long the applicant had owned the property, if a mobile home was on the property when purchased, if notifications were sent to the neighbors and the POA, and what would happen to the property if the application was denied. There was a motion to approve the application, including all staff comments and conditions. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 2 nays, 2 absent, and 1 open position. The application was approved. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-2204-B NAME: El Cristal Event Center – PD-C LOCATION: 7314 Geyer Springs Road DEVELOPER: Gabriela Robledo (Owner) 7314 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, AR 72209 (501) 681-5116 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Gabriela Robledo (Owner) Andrew Rike (Agent) Harbor Environmental Inc 5800 Evergreen Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 765-0440 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Harbor Environmental Inc 5800 Evergreen Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 765-0440 AREA: 0.914 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 20.02 CURRENT ZONING: C-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: No variances requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.914 acres from “C-4” Commercial to “PD-C” Planned District - Commercial to allow the use of an existing 6,875 square foot commercial building as an events venue. The property is located at 7314 Geyer Springs Road south of the Forbing Road intersection with Geyer Springs. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2204-B 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently developed containing a 6,875 square foot commercial building, paved parking lot for up to fifty (50)vehicles, and access drive connecting to Geyer Springs Road. The entire property is paved with a small lawn area to the east bordering Geyer Springs. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Due to a complete change of occupancy, existing building is required to comply with accessibility requirements in accordance with Section 402 & 502 of ICC A117.1-2017 and 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Sections 3411.4.2. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. CenterPoint Energy: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: 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 shoulders. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2204-B 3 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 for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2204-B 4 D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at 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. 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 components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates 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 being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2204-B 5 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 Marshal’s 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comment. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2, Single Family District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) to allow a mixed commercial, office and residential development on to this site. Surrounding the application area, the Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) use to the north, east and west from the site. Further to the west are Public Institutional (PI) and Office (O) areas on the Plan map. To the south (across Cantrell Road-Highway 10) is an area of Office (O). The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. To the north are some vacant wooded tracts then a single-family subdivision all zoned R-2, Single Family District. To both the east and west are a single large tract single-family house zoned R-2, Single Family District. The Public Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2204-B 6 to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. This land is zoned R-2 Single Family District with a church. Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The land west of the church is zoned O-3, General Office District with an office building, Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District with a retail building and R-2, Single Family with a fire station. Across Cantrell to the south is land zoned O-ffice and Institutional District. Some of this land is vacant and some is developed with office buildings. Master Street Plan: To the south is River Mountain Road, it is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Local public streets are designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III Bike Route shown on River Mountain Road to Rodney Parham Road. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on, or in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.914 acres from “C-4” Commercial to “PD-C” Planned District - Commercial to allow the use of an existing 6,875 square foot commercial building as an events venue. The property is located at 7314 Geyer Springs Road south of the Forbing Road intersection with Geyer Springs. The property is currently developed containing a 6,875 square foot commercial building, paved parking lot for up to fifty (50) vehicles, and access drive connecting to Geyer Springs Road. The entire property is paved with a small lawn area to the east bordering Geyer Springs. The site plan shows an existing parking configuration including fifty (50) spaces with forty-eight (48) regular spaces and two (2) handicap spaces. Staff believes the current number of parking spaces will be sufficient to serve the proposed use. The applicant notes that the building is currently vacant and will require no grading, paving, or construction changes to the property. The application proposes to utilize the structure as a social event center for weddings, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, family reunions, work meetings, and small gatherings. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2204-B 7 The applicant notes that the building will be available for rent seven (7) days a week from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, and no events will be held in the space that requires an admission fee to enter (no ticketed events). The applicant proposes that the structure have a maximum occupancy of 100-persons and that no food, beverages, or alcoholic beverages will be provided at the events and that there will be live music and some events. A screened dumpster location is shown at the southwest corner of the site. The dumpster area must be screened as per Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. All site lighting is low level and directed away from adjacent properties per ordinance requirements. No signage is proposed for the site. Any new signage on the property will comply with Section 36-555 of the zoning ordinance (signs allowed in Commercial zones). The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant requested no variances with the proposed PD-C. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-C rezoning to allow the development of an event venue in the existing commercial building. Staff views the request as reasonable. The property is in an area surrounded by similar uses and zoning, with similar commercial developments adjacent to the property to the north, west, and south long Geyer Springs Road. Staff believes the proposed use will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C zoning to allow the proposed use, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) Gabriela Robledo and Andrew Rike was present representing the applicant. There was one (3) objector present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. Troy Laha addressed the Commission stating that he was opposed to the proposed use of the property and that the applicant has not provided a security plan, parking plan, or details about the events being held or the use of alcohol on the property. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2204-B 8 There was a motion to approve the application, including all staff comments and conditions. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, and 1 open position. The application was approved. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-3748-A NAME: Parham Place – Revised PCD LOCATION: 300 S Rodney Parham Road DEVELOPER: Marcie Jeter (Agent) PO Box 7683 Little Rock, AR 72217 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Parham Place, LLC (Owner) 18406 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72205 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 3 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 21.03 CURRENT ZONING: PCD VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On October 6, 1981, Ordinance No. 14,123 was and passed by the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock which rezoned the property from O-3 to PCD to allow a mixed-use commercial development titled “Parham Place.” The PCD contained a use ratio of 50 percent office, medical and retail uses, 40 percent office/warehouse use and associated parking. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3748-A 2 On July 28, 2003, the PCD was updated to include a use ratio of 45 percent retail and 55 percent office. All other uses under the previously approved PCD remained unchanged. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PCD to remove all use percentages and allow the commercial development to have a use mix of 100 percent C-3 permitted uses. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located on the west side of S Rodney Parham Road, north of W Capitol Avenue and contains an existing forty-thousand (40,000) square foot commercial building and associated parking. The properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of commercial, planned developments and residential zoning. Higher density residential zoning and uses are also located in the general area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3748-A 3 of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Fire Department: 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 Marshal’s 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The application is to revise a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) to change the use mixed from office with commercial to commercial. Surrounding the application area, the Future Land Use Map shows Residential High Density (RH) area to the south of the site. The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The land is developed with apartments in a Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning. Beyond this is an area of Public/Institutional (PI) with two Faith Based Institutions in R-2 (Single Family District) zoning. The Public Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi- April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3748-A 4 public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. Past the RH area to the west of the site is an area of Residential Low Density (RL) with developed single-family subdivisions. Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. To the north, on west side of Rodney Parham Road, is an area of Office (O). The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. This Office area is developed with a single family residence in R-2 zoning and offices in O-3 (General Office District) zoning and a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District. Further to the west is a large area of Commercial (C) with various retail uses zoned C-3 (General Commercial District). North of the site, on the east side of Rodney Parham Road, is a PI area with a Post Office and a Public School. South of which is a RL area with developed single- family subdivisions zoned R-2. Further to the south is a RH area with apartments zoned R-5 (Urban Residence District) and R-6 (High-Rise Apartment District). Master Street Plan: S Rodney Parham Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area. Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing some access to adjoining property. Right- of-Way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require additional ROW or street improvements. Bicycle Plan: S Rodney Parham Road is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic sites or districts in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to amend the existing PCD to remove the previously approved use ratio of 45 percent retail and 55 percent office to allow 100 percent April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3748-A 5 C-3 permitted uses. The associated parking allowed under the previously approved PCD will remain unchanged. The site is located on the west side of S Rodney Parham Road, north of W Capitol Avenue and contains an existing forty-thousand (40,000) square foot commercial building and associated parking. The properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of commercial, planned developments and residential zoning. Higher density residential zoning and uses are also located in the general area. The applicant notes the hours of operation will be from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The applicant is proposing no additional signage at this time. Any new signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). The applicant is proposing no additional lighting at this time. Any additional lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. The site plan does not show a dumpster on the site. Any dumpster installed on the site must screened per Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Any additional landscaping installed on the site must comply with Chapter 15 of the City’s Landscape Ordinance. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff is supportive of the requested PCD revision to allow C-3 permitted uses for the existing PCD commercial development. Staff views the proposed use mix for the existing development appropriate. The property is designated as Commercial (C) on the City’s Future Land Use Plan would allow a rezoning to C-3. The associated parking approved under the existing PCD will remain unchanged. Staff feels the parking will be sufficient to serve the use. Staff believes the proposed change in the use mix will have no adverse impact on the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD revision, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3748-A 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral. The item remained on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-5502-K NAME: West Kanis Storage 2 – PD-C LOCATION: West of 17301 Kanis Road DEVELOPER: Tisdale Properties & Development 43 Chenal Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Olan Asbury (Agent) P.O. Box 241087 Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters Engineers 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 8.28 NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.25 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the property located west of 17301 Kanis Road from R-2 to PD-C to allow the development of 8.28 acre along west side of the Rock Creek to include four (4) mini-warehouse structures with paved parking and an access drive connecting to Kanis Road to the north. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant and cleared of structures and trees. A single driveway along the northeast edge of the property provides access from Kanis Road. The centrally April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 2 located creek covers a good portion of the eastern section of the site from north to south and drains into a creek running southeast serving as a tributary to Rock Creek. The creek runs North to south dividing the tract into two (2) eastern and western lots. Properties to the north and east of the development includes commercial, and office use zoned uses and properties to the south and west include residential uses. The property to the north directly across Kanis Road owned by Entergy, zoned R-2 and O-2 and includes electrical transmission lines traversing in a north/south direction. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Provide finished floor elevations (FFE) for all buildings on site plan and grading and drainage plans. 2. Show all flood plain boundaries and flood zones on site plan and grading and drainage plans. 3. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 4. A Special Flood Hazard Development Permit (SFHA) is required to be obtained to prior to beginning construction. Contact Pulaski County Planning and Development Department’s floodplain administrator at 501-340-8265 (3200 Brown Street Little Rock, AR 72204) to obtain a SFHA permit. 5. Due to the proposed structures being located within the 100-year floodplain, an elevation certificate of the finished floor elevation for each structure must be provided to the Pulaski County Planning & Development Department’s floodplain administrator prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Contact Pulaski County Planning and Development Department’s floodplain administrator at 501-340-8265 (3200 Brown Street Little Rock, AR 72204). 6. Development or fill within the floodway is prohibited. Contact Pulaski County Planning and Development Department’s floodplain administrator at 501-340-8265 (3200 Brown Street Little Rock, AR 72204) to verify compliance with Pulaski County’s flood hazard damage prevention and control ordinances and codes. 7. Kanis Road is classified as a minor arterial per Little Rock’s master street plan. Therefore, dedication of additional right of way per Little Rock’s master street plan for a minor arterial will be required. Total right of way dedication required from centerline of Kanis Road is 45 feet. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 3 8. Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comment. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Provide 15-ft utility easement along road frontage, outside ROW dedication. 3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. 4. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. 6. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Fire Department: 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 shoulders. 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 for Approval. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 4 Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 5 building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at 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. 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 components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates 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 being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. 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 Marshal’s 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 6 County Planning: 1. Obtain Driveway permit form Pulaski County Public Works for new driveway off Kanis Road. 2. Provide AHD septic permit for wastewater system. 3. Obtain West Pulaski Volunteer Fire Department Approval. 4. Provide CAW approval for water service. 5. Submit a copy of the SWPPP for this project. 6. Obtain flood permit for buildings/fill inside the 100 year floodplain. 7. Verify development does not violate any existing covenants/restrictions listed in the Independence Farms Subdivision Bill of Assurance. 8. Show State Plane Coordinates for two section or quarter section corners. 9. Verify Flood panel information Zone shows to be AE Zone not AH. 10. Show certificates of owner, surveying accuracy and engineering accuracy. 11. Include owner's name and address on certificate. 12. Any city required half street improvements to Kanis Road will need to be reviewed and approved by the County Public Works Department prior to construction. 13. Show property owners for abutting property. 14. Show existing property zoning. 15. Provide storm drainage plan. 16. Pay $33.00 review fee. 17. The revised plan appears to show a grading encroachment inside the regulatory floodway. 18. A No-Rise certification provided by an Arkansas registered professional engineer and a flood permit must be obtained from Pulaski County before any of the shown improvements in the floodway are to be constructed. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 7 Planning Division: The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Future Land Use Map shows Suburban Office (SO) and Park/Open Space (PK/OS) for the requested area. The Suburban Office (SO) category shall provide for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas to assure compatibility. A Planned Zoning District is required. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. The application is to rezone from R-2 (Single Family District) & PCD (Planned Commerical Development) District to PDC (Planned Development Commercial) District. This is to allow for a mini-storage facility to be constructed on the site either side of the Rock Creek floodway/floodplain. South of Kanis Road is shown for Suburban Office (SO). To the west of the application area are single family residences zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and an auto repair shop zoned C-3 (General Commercial District). The is followed by and area of undeveloped Commercial (C) at the Kanis Road/Rahling Road-Edswood intersection. South of Kanis Road to the east of the application area is one undeveloped tract of SO and zoned R-2. West of this land is shown for Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC). The area is partially developed with a Costco in PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zoning. North of Kanis Road is an area of Office (O) and PK/OS with Rock Creek and a kennel. North of Kanis Road, east of this area is a Commercial (C) area with a vacant tract, a single-family residence zoned R-2, and an electrical substation zoned R-2. North of Kanis Road, west of the site at the Kanis Road/Rahling Road intersection is an area of undeveloped C. Master Street Plan: Kanis Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area. Curb cuts should be minimized allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing some access to adjoining property. Right-of-Way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This road may need more ROW or paving width. Bicycle Plan: There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic sites or districts in the vicinity. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 8 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the property located west of 17301 Kanis Road from R-2 to PD-C to allow the development of 8.28 acre along west side of the Rock Creek to include four (4) mini-warehouse structures with paved parking and an access drive connecting to Kanis Road to the north. The site is vacant and cleared of structures and trees. A single driveway along the northeast edge of the property provides access from Kanis Road. The centrally located creek covers a good portion of the eastern section of the site from north to south and drains into a creek running southeast serving as a tributary to Rock Creek. The creek runs North to south dividing the tract into an eastern and western lot. Properties to the north and east of the development includes commercial, and office use zoned uses and properties to the south and west include residential uses. The property to the north directly across Kanis Road owned by Entergy, zoned R-2 and O-2 and includes electrical transmission lines traversing in a north/south direction. The applicant proposes to construct the new self-storage facility along the west perimeter of Rock Creek located within 25 feet of the creek’s floodway perimeter. The site plan shows four (4) mini-warehouse structures with a cumulative square footage of 27,000 oriented from north to south along the western edge of the creek connected by a paved access drive with parking. The proposed access drive extends south from Kanis Road into the development connecting to the structures and terminating at the south perimeter of the site. The plan show a proposed storm water detention pond at the southeast portion of the site adjacent to the Rock Creek floodway. The proposed mini-warehouse development will utilize the office within the future mini-warehouse development to the east for leasing purposes. There will be no dumpster located at the site. Any new dumpsters must be screened as per Section 36-523 (d) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant notes all sight lighting will be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Any new signage located on the site in must conform to Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues. Steff believes the proposed mini-warehouse development will be an appropriate continuation of the zoning pattern in the immediate area along Kanis Road. The proposed development will be associated with the previously approved PD-C mini-warehouse development to the east. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5502-K 9 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C zoning to allow a mini-warehouse development subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral. The item remained on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9769 NAME: Socios, LLC – Short-Term Rental – PD-C LOCATION: 4401-4405 Lee Avenue DEVELOPER: Socios, LLC 16719 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Socios, LLC – Owner Russell Berryhill – Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.20 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on March 22, 2023 requesting this application be deferred to the June 8, 2023 agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9769 2 The item remained on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9772 NAME: Artis – Short-Term Rental – PD-C LOCATION: 48 Dartmouth Drive DEVELOPER: Myka Artis 7500 Marsland Lane Arlington, TX 76001 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Terry Raynor – Owner Myka Artis – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Smith and Goodson 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 0.57 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on March 22, 2023 requesting this application be deferred to the June 8, 2023 agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The applicant was not present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9772 2 The item remained on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and (1) open position. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: A-343 NAME: Pinewood Land Annexation LOCATION: Southside of Little Rock & Western RR, between East Pinnacle Road and Buckland Circle OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Harrison Kemp Mann & Kemp, PLLC 221 West Second Street, Suite 408 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 179.3 acres WARD: NA PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single Family District BACKGROUND:  This request is a voluntary ‘100-percent owner’ annexation.  The site is contiguous on its southern boundary.  The Arkansas GIS Office confirmed the request meets all the requirements of Section 14-40-101 in a letter dated October 5, 2022.  The County Judge’s Order was filed on February 3, 2023. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The request is to annex 179.3 plus or minus acres into the City of Little Rock. The applicant wishes to obtain city services to allow for the development of the land as residential tracts. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is wooded and undeveloped. The northern boundary is the right-of-way of the Little Rock and Western Railroad. There is a ridge south of the rail line. The rise in the ridge is some 250 feet. This will limit the developability of a large portion April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: A-343 2 of the site. To the south and east, the annexation area abuts the city limits. The eastern boundary (approximately 1221 feet) bounds a single-family subdivision of detached houses. The southernmost boundary, east of Patrick Country Road bounds attached single-family and a multi-family development (approximately 1651 feet). The boundary then follows the right-of-way for Patrick Country Road north for some 982 feet; then west some 2731 feet. The land to the southwest of the boundary is vacant wooded land zoned MF-12, Multi-Family District 12-units per acre and R-2 Single Family District. The western boundary abuts the city limits for approximate 1320 feet. The land to the west is vacant wooded, R-2 Single Family District zoned land. To the north, across the railroad right-of-way, is land zoned R-2, Single Family District. It is undeveloped floodway and floodplain land owned by the Nature Conservancy. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: Neighborhood Association contacts are notified of all items on the Planning Commission agenda via a single notice prior the Commission’s hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Engineering Division, Planning & Development Department: The Division indicated they have no comments at this time. Public Works Department: The Civil Engineering Division indicated they have no issues or comments on the requested annexation. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: LRWRA has no objection to the annexation, as we have no assets in the area. In addition, the responsibility (and cost) of providing sewer to the new area will fall upon the developer/owner of the land. Entergy: No comment received. CenterPoint Summit Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comment received. Fire Department: No comment received. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: A-343 3 Police Department: No comment received. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment received. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comment received. Planning Division: The Land Use Plan Map shows this site as Residential Low Density (RL). The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The land north of the Little Rock and Western Railroad is shown as Park/Open Space (PK/OS). The Park/Open Space category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. This is land owned by the Nature Conservancy. A large portion of the land is the floodway/floodplain on the Little Maumelle River. There is an area of Residential High Density (RH) on the Plan map just northwest of the Valley Ranch Drive right-of-way, south of the annexation area. The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. This land is wooded and undeveloped. The remaining area to the west, south and east is shown on the Plan Map as Residential Low Density. To the east is the developed Cypress Pointe West subdivision of The Ranch development. But the land to the west and south is generally wooded and vacant. There has been one Land Use Plan Map amendment in the vicinity over the last decade. LU2014-01 changed an area along the southside of Valley Ranch Drive from Office (O) to Residential Low Density (RL). The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. This amendment was to recognize the Valley Ranch subdivision of single-family homes. Master Street Plan: There are two proposed Collectors that cross the site. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The standard for this type of road is a 60 foot right-way and 36 feet of pavement with a sidewalk. The Proposed Collector from East Pinnacle Road to Valley Ranch Road April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: A-343 4 has an alternate pavement width of 31- feet. The second proposed Collector intersects the east-west Proposed Collector and then heads south to Cantrell Road. The exact alignments of each of these proposed roads will be decided in the subdivision review process when a subdivision plat is submitted for the area. Bicycle Plan: There is a proposed Class I Bike Path proposed along the Little Rock and Western Railroad alignment and heads north to Pinnacle State Park. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine-foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk). Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on, or in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The site is wooded and undeveloped. The land is zoned R-2, Single Family District. The Land Use Plan Map indicates the land as Residential Low Density (RL). There are only two access points currently to the property. One from the south using the alignment of Patrick Country Road. The other is from the west using East Pinnacle Road. There is a ridge on the property with a rise of over 250 feet. The applicant has not submitted a proposal for development of the land. So, Staff does not know the density or configuration of tracts that might occur on the land. The land to the southeast was annexed to the city in 1985 (Highway 10 North Annexation, Ordinance 14,846). The area is fulling developed adjacent to the annexation site. The land to the south was annexed to the city in 1998 (FC Grass Farms Annexation, Ordinance 17896). Note, the FC Grass Farms annexation included the right-of-way of Patrick Country Road. The land immediately adjacent to the annexation area is mostly zoned MF12 but undeveloped at this time. The land to the southwest was annexed to the city in 2000 (Pfeifer East Annexation, Ordinance 18,193). The land immediately adjacent to the west of the annexation area is zoned R-2 Single Family District and in undeveloped wooded land. The applicant has provided the City with a letter from the Arkansas GIS Office (AGIO) confirming the request meets all the requirements of Section 14-40-101 (dated October 5, 2022). This confirms that the area requesting annexation is contiguous to the City of Little Rock and all requirements of Arkansas Law have April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: A-343 5 been fulfilled to apply for annexation. The area meets section 14-40-205 for a valid annexation. It is in a county over 350,000 on the same side of a navigable river from a state park but on the southside of the railroad right-of-way. This request is following the ‘100% Owner’ annexation process. The Pulaski County Judge’s Order was signed and filed on February 3, 2023. The Judge’s Order sets the exact boundaries of the annexation which by custom includes all adjacent rights-of-way. The annexation does include a portion of East Pinnacle Road. Both the zoning and Land Use Plan Map designations could result in 1000 to 1300 parcels with houses. This is not likely with the existing topography. At the density of The Ranch development, to the east southeast, the resulting density on this lane would be closer to 500 tracts. The applicant has indicated they intend to submit development proposals (preliminary plat proposal) to the city within a year of the annexation of this land. There has been some residential development in the vicinity over the last ten years. To the south along Valley Ranch Drive the single-family subdivision - Valley Ranch was developed with 68 lots. The Renaissance Apartments immediately south of the application area was also constructed over the last ten years. This shows there has been some demand for residential development in the general area of this annexation. The annexation request will bring the eastern terminus of East Pinnacle Road into the city. The Public Works Department, Engineering section indicated they had no comments or concerns about the requested annexation. This land is currently total undeveloped. There would be no demand for solid waste initially. There will be a requirement for maintenance of approximately 154 linear feet of East Pinnacle Road. This roadway is a rural road with open drainage. The closest fire station is Station #23, 4500 Rahling Road which is approximately 3.75 miles from the annexation area via the current street system. The next closest is Station #21, 17000 Chenal Valley Drive which is approximately 4.2 miles from the annexation area via the current street system. The fire department did not respond to a request for comment on this annexation. The Little Rock Police Department did not respond to the request for comment on this annexation. With no current development there should be minimal demand for public safety services at the time of annexation. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: A-343 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 7 for, 0 against, 3 absent and 1 vacancy the consent agenda was approved. April 13, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 NAME: Hillcrest Design Overlay District amendment LOCATION: Hillcrest: generally, from Markham Street to L Street-North Lookout Road -Allsopp Park Road and University Avenue to Woodrow Street OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Hillcrest Residents Association Luke Kramer/Bruce McMath AREA: Approximately 841 acres WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01,15.02 CURRENT ZONING: Various Due to concerns raised about the requested amendments, Staff believes it is essential for the applicant to meet with members of the opposition to see if a consensus package can be developed. In order to allow time for this to happen Staff recommends a one month deferral of the item. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the item be deferred to the May 11, 2023, Planning Commission Hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2023) The item was placed on the consent agenda for deferral to the May 11, 2023 Planning Commission hearing. By a vote of 7 for, 0 against, 3 absent, and 1 vacancy the consent agenda was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: April 13, 2023 4:OOPM Minutes Consent Agenda C,1,2,3,10 RegularAgenda MEMBER B D 4 5 BROWN, JIMMY ✓ ✓ Ab ✓ ✓ ✓ HART, TODD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ HAYNES, MARLON D. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ HODGE, KAT A A A A A A LATTURE, PAUL ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ McDONALD, ALICIA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ THOMAS, DIANA M. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ VICKERS, MICHAEL A A A ✓ VOGEL, ROBBY✓ ✓ ✓ ✓WHITAKER, PAMELA A A A A JAA OPEN POSITION MEMBER WAIVE BY-LAWS TO DEFER (ITEM B) BROWN, JIMMY Ab HART, TODD HAYNES, MARLON D. ✓ HODGE, KAT A LATTURE, PAUL `/ McDONALD, ALICIA ✓ THOMAS, DIANA M. ✓ VICKERS, MICHAEL `/ VOGEL, ROBBY WHITAKER, PAMELA OPEN POSITION • A► Meeting Adjourned 5:46 PM ✓AYE * NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE April 13, 2023 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary 1