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Home My WebLink Aboutpc_03 14 2024 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD MARCH 14, 2024 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being eleven (11) members present. II. Members Present: Michael Vickers Jeremiah Russell Jimmy Brown Joshua Baxter Todd Hart Norman Hodges, Jr. Charlotte Lunday Alicia McDonald Steven Person Ahmed Samad Robby Vogel Members Absent: None City Attorney: Shawn Overton III. Approval of the Minutes of the February 8, 2024 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 14, 2024 I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. Z-9858 Master Company – PD-C 9911 W. Markham Street 2. Z-9900 Velazquez Food Truck – PD-C Southwest corner of Lawson Road and Camelia Circle 3. S-1844-F Copper Run – Phases 7 & 8 – Preliminary Plat South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) 4. Z-9922 Brix Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 2409 S. Taylor Street 5. Z-9766-B Moreno STR-2 – PD-C 13008 W. Markham Street 6. Z-9913 Whitney STR-2 – PD-C 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive 7. Z-3968-C Chelsea Square (Unit #17) STR-2 – Revised PRD 2111 Hinson Road (Unit #17) II. NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 8. S-1960 Lots 4A & 4B, Block 2, Robinsons Addition – Replat 3116 S. Main Street 9. Z-9926 Trinity Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 4323 W. 17th Street Agenda, Page Two II. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 10. Z-9937 Talbott WCF – Tower Use Permit 2823 Springer Boulevard 11. Z-6850-A Rezoning from POD to R-4 2623 MLK Boulevard 12. Z-8284-B Rezoning from C-3 to C-4 8707 Mabelvale Pike 13. Z-9925 Rezoning from R-3 to R-4 1105 S. Valmar Street 14. Z-7517-C Highway 10 Mini-Storage – Revised PCD 23001 Hwy. 10 15. Z-5282-C Bennett Office/Retail – Revised PD-O 2201 N. Rodney Parham Road 16. Z-8764-B Family Peace Center – POD East Side of Dailey Drive (9000 Block) III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 17. Z-9906 Hillcrest Hideway STR-1 – Special Use Permit 305 Linwood Court 18. Z-9409-B Hamouda (Lot 28, Block 1) STR-2 – Revised PRD 205 Fletcher Ridge Drive 19. Z-9409-C Campbell (Lot 84, Block 1) STR-2 – Revised PRD 305 Fletcher Loop 20. Z-9918 Scott STR-2 – PD-C 5024 Lee Avenue Agenda, Page Three III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 21. Z-9928 Evans (1) STR-2 – PD-C 8 Cherry Valley Drive 22. Z-9933 Evans (2) STR-2 – PD-C 4 Catalina Court 23. Z-9936 Evans (3) STR-2 – PD-C 8 Serenity Drive 24. Z-9938 King (1) STR-2 – PD-C 1715 N. Tyler Street 25. Z-9938-A King (2) STR-2 – PD-C 1715-A N. Tyler Street 26. Z-9940 King (3) STR-2 – PD-C 1616 N. Grant Street 27. Z-9939 Hardin STR-2 – PD-C 1711 N. Grant Street 28. Z-9941 Bumpass STR-2 – PD-C 415 N. Monroe Street March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-9858 NAME: Master Company – PD-C LOCATION: 9911 W. Markham Street DEVELOPER: Master Company, LLC (Owner) 8110 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Master Company, LLC 8110 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.22 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.08 CURRENT ZONING: O-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.22 acre site from O-3 to PD-C to allow the existing building to be utilized as a convenience store. The applicant is not proposing to include alcohol sales as part of this rezoning request. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing 1,508 square foot residential building. The property was formerly utilized as a commercial use for Fletcher Property Management, Inc. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 2 The property has paved parking and a drive through lane ingress along W. Markham Street. The drive through lane exits on the south side of the building along Oak Lane. There is a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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). 4. 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. 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 March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 3 or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 5. Provide accessible route from the accessible parking stalls’ aisles to proposed buildings’ entrances in accordance with Section 402 & 502 of ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Sections 1104. 6. Provide accessible route from public right of way to proposed buildings’ entrances in accordance with Section 402 & 502 of ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Sections 1104. 7. Accessible parking spaces, accessible aisle, and accessible route from accessible aisle and from the public right of way to building’s entrance shall meet all accessibility code requirements listed in ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 8. No new driveway entrances along Markham Street will be allowed. Therefore, access from Markham Street shall be from the existing driveway along the western property line via a new access easement. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. 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. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments received. 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. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 4 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. 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. 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 required screening shall extend the full length of a property where any outside activity is located for ten (10) feet on either side of such activity. The activities to be screened include, but are not limited to, parking lots, drives, sanitation areas, commercial static display of merchandise, loading docks, utility service facilities and heating and air conditioning equipment. Where development which requires screening abuts land use of a more restrictive nature at least eighty (80) percent of the view of the vehicular use area and parked vehicles shall be screened to not be visible when viewed from the adjacent property. A wooden fence may satisfy sixty-five (65) percent of the requirement and evergreen trees may be used to satisfy the balance. Screening standards are intended to apply during all seasons of the year. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the trees and a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the shrubs to be used for screening purposes shall be evergreen varieties. Maximum spacings of fifteen (15) feet for trees and three (3) feet for shrubs should normally be utilized in order to provide continuous full screening of the view. 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. 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 March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 5 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. Please indicate the square footage of the areas considered for the interior landscape area. 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. All lawn areas shall be sodded with a regionally appropriate turfgrass species. There should be no hydroseeding. 9. Evergreen shrubs should be containerized. All shrubs are to be a minimum of 18 inches in height at installation. 10. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 11. 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. Planning Division: The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office (SO) for the requested area. The Suburban Office (SO) category provides 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 O-3 to PD-C. West of the application area on both sides of W Markham are office uses in Suburban Office (SO). The Suburban Office (SO) category provides 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. Across Markham on the north is an apartment complex in the Suburban Office (SO), then east across Ellis Drive is a faith-based institution in an area for Public/Institutional (PI) uses. The Public/Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 6 South of the application site are duplexes and single family residences in Residential Low Density (RL). 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. On the east side of Oak Lane is an area of Mixed uses in a strip commercial plaza. The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The most recent land use amendment near the site was in 2020 from SO to PI for a faith-based institution on the north side of Markham and east of Ellis Drive. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.22 acre site from O-3 to PD-C to allow the existing building to be utilized as a convenience store. The applicant is not proposing to include alcohol sales as part of this rezoning request. The site contains an existing 1,508 square foot residential building. The property was formerly commercially utilized by Fletcher Property Management, Inc. The property has paved parking and drive through lane ingress along W. Markham Street. The drive through lane exits on the south side of the building along Oak Lane. The applicant intends to install a drive-thru window on the south side of the building and notes an agreement with the adjacent property owner to the west will include a shared access easement to facilitate the drive-thru lane/traffic. Operating hours will be from 6:00am to 12:00am seven days a week. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing parking spaces on the site. Parking shall also comply with required ADA standards. Staff feels the existing parking is sufficient to serve the use. A dumpster is not shown on the site plan. Any dumpster installed on the site shall be screened comply with Section 36-523(d) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. All signs shall conform to Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). The applicant is not proposing additional lighting at this time. Any new site lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-C zoning to allow the proposed commercial use. Staff views the request as reasonable. To staff’s knowledge, there are no March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 7 outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff feels the existing building is appropriate for a small convenience store use. The property was formerly commercially utilized by Fletcher Property Management, Inc. The proposed commercial use will be compatible with the existing commercial uses in the immediate area. Staff feels the minor increase in traffic is appropriate along the W. Markham corridor and will not have an adverse impact on the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C rezoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item is being deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda due to insufficient notices. No vote was taken. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. The applicant was not present. The application was deferred to the January 11, 2024 Agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There was two persons in opposition; Carina Sanches and Sergio Rodovle raised issues concerning traffic, not enough parking, and an increase in crime. After general discussion about the project, here was an agreement with the applicant that he would work with the surrounding neighbors to come to an agreement about the driveway easement and the Commission choose to defer the application to the March 14, 2024 Agenda hearing. There was a motion to defer the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 10 ayes, and 1 nay. The application was then deferred to the March 14, 2024 Commission Agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There were 3 persons in opposition. Sergio Rodarta, Carina Sanchez and Joe Goble raised concerns about public safety, traffic and possible crime. The applicant submitted Exhibit-A showing where he proposes to install a fence. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 8 He further amended his application to not have a drive-thru window and hours of operation are to be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. After considerable discussion about the project, there was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 8 ayes, and 3 nays. Application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-9900 NAME: Velazquez Food Truck – PD-C LOCATION: Southwest corner of Lawson Road and Camelia Circle DEVELOPER: Christina Velazquez (Owner) 4701 Dill Road Little Rock, AR 72210 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Christina Velazquez (Owner) 4701 Dill Road Little Rock, AR 72210 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 5.02 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 17 CENSUS TRACT: 42.21 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.15 acre site (Lot 15) from R-2 to PD-C to allow the site to be developed to place a permanent mobile canteen unit (food truck) to sell/serve prepared food items. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The majority of the properties in the general area are zoned R-2. There is a mixture of planned developments and commercial zoning and uses, as viewed from east/west direction, along Lawson Road. The proposed site is contained within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). However, to staff’s knowledge none of the March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 2 properties have been developed, or proposed to be developed, to permanently site a mobile canteen unit (food truck). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Obtain all necessary permits such as grading, building, and/or driveway access permits from Pulaski County prior to clearing, grading, and construction on the property. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. LRWRA does not have any facilities at this location. 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. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 3 Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. And comply with the requirements of the Highway 10 Overlay District. 2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (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 for a CUP for a kennel in C-3 (General Commercial District) zoning. The application area is located within a shopping center. This site is not in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: The request is in the Crystal Valley Planning District. The site is in the Extraterritorial Planning area. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Commercial and Industrial (MCI) for the requested area. This category provides for a mixture of commercial and industrial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are commercial or mixed commercial and industrial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed commercial and industrial. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C for a parking lot and Food Truck. The application area is located within an area of Mixed Commercial and Industrial (MCI) use at the entrance to a residential subdivision with a liquor store to the east. This category provides for a mixture of commercial and industrial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are commercial or mixed commercial and industrial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed commercial and industrial. To the south, the Future Land Use Map shows Residential Medium Density (RM) with mostly developed tracts. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 4 broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. To the north across Lawson Road is Commercial (C) use developed with mostly residential homes. This site is not in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Dependent on assigned 911 address. Lawson 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. Standard Right- of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may need more ROW and/or paving width. Access may need to be limited. Camillia Circle 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. 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. This street may require dedication of additional right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no proposed or existing bicycle facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not a contributing structure and is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.15 acre site (Lot 15) from R-2 to PD-C to allow the site to be developed to place a permanent mobile canteen unit (food truck) to sell/serve prepared food items. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 5 The majority of the properties in the general area are zoned R-2. There is a mixture of planned developments and commercial zoning and uses, as viewed from east/west direction, along Lawson Road. The proposed site is contained within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). However, to staff’s knowledge none of the properties have been developed, or proposed to be developed, to permanently site a mobile canteen unit (food truck). Currently, there is no access to the property. The applicant proposes to provide two (2) access drives to the site. One driveway will be at the north of the site fronting Lawson Road, the second driveway will be along the west property line along Camelia Circle. The site plan shows the food truck to be located in the northwest corner of the property. Eight (8) parking spaces are provided along the west property line with an additional four (4) parking spaces on along the south property line for a total of twelve (12) parking spaces. All the parking spaces are proposed for Lot 15 only. Staff feels the proposed parking is sufficient to serve the use. The food truck will have three (3) employees at any given time and operate between the hours of 10am-8pm. Information regarding operating days was requested by staff, however, the applicant failed to provide that information. The applicant notes future plans to pave and develop the southern lot (Lot 14) to contain additional food trucks. The applicant also notes future plans for a storage unit on the south portion. A dumpster is not shown on the site plan. Any dumpster installed on the site shall be screened comply with Section 36-523(d) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any new signs shall conform to Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). The applicant is not proposing lighting at this time. Any new site lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is not supportive of the proposed rezoning of Lot 15 from R-2 to PD-C for the proposed use. The proposed use in not compatible with the existing residential or commercial uses in the general area. Staff feels the potential increase in traffic, noise, lighting and the potential to disrupt life, welfare, health and safety will have an adverse impact on the area. Developed residential properties are located to the north, south and west. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 6 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PD-C rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There were 6 persons were in opposition. David Allen, Martha Harken, Gary Harken Mark Earl, and Buddy Green raised concerns about parking issues, traffic and drainage. After considerable discussion about the project, the applicant requested a deferral to the March 14, 2024 agenda in order to have time to discuss the application further with the surrounding neighborhood. There was a motion to defer the application to March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nay and 2 absent. The application was deferred to the March 14, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There were 6 persons in opposition. David Allen, Mark Earl, Buddy Green, Tori George, James Stauber and Tammy Stauber raised concerns about traffic, the fact that this neighborhood has a bill of assurance stating there is to be no commercial business, and safety. After considerable discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was1 ayes, and10 nays. The application was denied. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1844-F NAME: Copper Run – Phases 7 and 8 – Preliminary Plat - Resubmission LOCATION: South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) 1. Staff Report and Minutes from the November 9, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting 2. Staff Update including information submitted by the applicant 3. Revised Preliminary Plat Document November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1844-F NAME: Copper Run – Phases 7 and 8 – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) DEVELOPER: Layman Lane 6, LLC 12521 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Layman Lane, LLC – Owner Joe White and Associates – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 27.459 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 85 FT. NEW STREET: 5,120 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Advance grading variance 2. Variances for reduced building setbacks. 3. Variance to allow reduced lot area. BACKGROUND: On August 10, 2023 the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Phase 6, Copper Run Subdivision. Phases 7 and 8 were removed from the agenda so that the applicant could meet with staff regarding the Master Street Plan alignment issue for a future roadway. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide 27.46 acres of property into 85 lots for single family residential development. The subdivision will include phases 7 through 8 of the Copper Run residential development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and wooded. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. 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. 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. 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 3 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. 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. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 7. 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 and curb inlets are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross- sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway and detention calculations for the 25- and 100-year storm for the proposed detention pond/structure. 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 Sec. 31-89 and 31-90. 8. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 9. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted 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. 10. 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. 11. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 4 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. 12. 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. 13. 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). 14. 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. 15. 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 Chapters 30. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 5 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 6 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 2021 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 received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 7 Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to subdivide 27.46 acres of property into 85 lots for single family development. The subdivision will include Phases 7 through 8 of the Copper Run residential development as follows: Phase 7 – 41 lots Part of Tract O Phase 8 – 44 lots Part of Tract O The proposed lots will range in size from 0.13 acre to 0.17 acre. There will be 5,120 linear feet of new streets with the proposed development. A 90 foot wide right-of-way will be dedicated along the south property line of the overall property to accommodate a future east/west minor arterial roadway, as shown on the City’s Master Street Plan. A 30 foot wide secondary access will extend from Ironwood Way, between Lots 134 and 135, to the future east/west minor arterial roadway. The applicant is requesting a variance to advance grade Phase 8 with the grading of Phase 7. The applicant notes that the advance grading of Phase 8 will reduce the amount of earthen material that will have to be hauled across city streets. Staff supports the advance grading request. Sections 36-254(d) 1 thru 3 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires minimum front building setbacks of 25 feet, minimum rear building setbacks of 25 feet and minimum side setbacks of 8 feet or 10 percent of the lot width. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow 20 foot front and rear setbacks and 5 foot side setbacks for the lots are wider than 50 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested variance, as the proposed setbacks are the same as those within the existing Copper Run Subdivision. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow a reduced lot area for several of the lots within Phases 7 and 8. Several of the interior lots (Lots 302-320 and 323-341) have proposed lots areas of 5,750 square feet. The minimum lot area required by doe is 6,000 square feet. The requested variance is a very minor decrease in lot area. Staff supports the variance request. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The continuation of the Copper Run single family subdivision should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 8 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat, 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: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in paragraphs D, E and the “staff analysis of the agenda staff report. City Attorney, Thomas Carpenter, spoke concerning improvement district dispute. Cindy Alberding, Ross Phillips, Bill Harnsberger, Cathianne Watkins and Hal Kemp all spoke in opposition. Concerns of access to private property, traffic issues, Master Street Plan questions and concerns about a tie-in fee to the Sewer district #237 were all raised. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 3 ayes, 4 nays, 2 abstain, 1 absent and 1 open position. The application was denied. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1844-F STAFF UPDATE: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) On November 9, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the Copper Run Phases 7 and 8 – Preliminary Plat. The Commission voted 3 ayes, 4 nays, 2 abstentions, 1 absent and 1 open position to deny the application. Section 31-94(i) of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance reads as follows: “(1) Reasons for denial of an application by the planning commission shall be placed in writing and mailed to the applicant within five (5) days from the public hearing on such application. Within thirty (30) days of the commission action, a denied application may be resubmitted to the staff for review of the required modifications and resubmission to the planning commission. The failure to resubmit an application within the prescribed period of time shall invoke procedures required for the filing of a new application.” On December 6, 2023 the applicant submitted an e-mail, including a revised/updated preliminary plat document, requesting resubmission to the Planning Commission. Additional information submitted by the applicant’s attorney, Don A. Eilbott, is as follows: “A new, significantly revised application has been submitted. There were three issues that presented at the prior meeting. We believe we have addressed and resolved each. 1) Issue – Would Mr. Hearnsberger’s adjacent property become land locked with the approval of this application? Response – We have discussed with Mr. Hearnsberger and have reached an agreement to allow proper access to his property. The access points are shown on our amended plat and application. Mr. Hearnsberger, to our knowledge, is satisfied and will not object or raise issues. 2) Issue – Sewer Improvement District 239 claims the City should not approve this application until 239 has resolution as to whether it is entitled to tie-on-fees. Response – The issue has been resolved through language that is the same as the language as part of the approved Copper Run Phase 6. The applicant has an appeal pending to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, a bank issued irrevocable letter of credit posted for the entire amount of the judgment, and the City has the right to decline to issue building permits if we do not resolve with 239. There is no possible scenario where 239 is not get properly compensated, if entitled. The affirming of the Circuit Court decision would also be a confirmation of the Circuit Court’s amount of tie-on fee per lot. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 2 3) Issue – Does approval of our application, a) alter or amend the Master Street Plan and; b) if so, does that require approval by the Board of Directors? Response – We are following the guidelines and street placement given by Little Rock Planning and Development as we did with the approved Phase 6. We are requesting that any approval motion contain the following language: Approval as outlined in the “Staff Analysis,” subject to the approval, if required, by the Board of Directors of the Plat to the extent that same alters or amends the Master Street Plan of the City of Little Rock. This resolves both issues. It renders moot the question of whether the Planning Commission is or is not attempting to improperly amend the Master Street Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant requested a deferral to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. There was a motion to defer the application to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was deferred to the March 14, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The item was deferred to the April 11, 2024 agenda, as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9922 NAME: Brix Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 2409 S. Taylor Street DEVELOPER: Damon Crawford Brix Property Group, LLC 813 S. Spring Street Little Rock, AR 722201 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Damon Crawford – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.17 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 recognize the continued use of an existing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the R-3 zoned property located at 2409 S. Taylor Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence. One (1) driveway from S. Taylor Street serves as access to the property. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9922 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 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 March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9922 3 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-3 to CUP. The purpose is for Accessory Dwelling. Surrounding the application area are single-family homes with several vacant lots. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Taylor Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to recognize the continued use of an existing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the R-3 zoned property located at 2409 S. Taylor Street. The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence. One (1) driveway from S. Taylor Street serves as access to the property. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing 480 square foot accessory dwelling located southeast of the existing residence, within the rear yard area. The site plan shows the ADU sitting along a dedicated alley with setbacks of 0.6 to 0.7 feet from the rear (east) property line, 1.1 to 1.2 feet from the side (south) property line and 32.65 feet from the north property line. The existing ADU is one (1) story in height and similar in color and construction materials as the existing residence. The ADU has a separate electric meter/service. The applicant notes that “the property was purchased in 2022 and the accessory dwelling was already renovated and/or either built originally or converted into an ADU at some point. Nonetheless, discovered (upon the electrical inspection for Entergy), that we needed to obtain this new conditional use permit.” March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9922 4 The applicant further notes occupancy of the ADU has not been determined but would lean towards tenants or use it to house family members. A concrete driveway extends from S. Taylor Street in front of the existing residence. Also, a concrete parking pad for two (2) vehicles is located at the northeast corner of the property. The parking pad is accessed via the existing alley along the rear (east) property line. The parking plan submitted is sufficient to serve both dwellings. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances. Staff believes that the requested conditional use permit is reasonable, and that the proposed accessory dwelling will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. 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, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was deferred to the March 14, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-9766-B NAME: Moreno STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 13008 West Markham Street AUTHORIZED OWNER/AGENT: Raul Moreno (Owner) 13008 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 813-4471 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 501) 851-3366 AREA: .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: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.61 acre site located at 13008 West Markham Street from O-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property consists of a brick and frame residential structure with four bedrooms and four baths. A concrete driveway provides parking for at least two cars. The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. Future land use map shows the zoning for office (O). Surrounding the application area to the north across West March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 2 Markham, the land use is Commercial (C). Surrounding properties in all other directions is Office (O). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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 Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for the requested area. The office category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 3 offices which support more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from O-3 to PD-C. STR-2. Surrounding the application area to the north across West Markham, the land use is Commercial (C). Surrounding properties in all other directions is Office (O). The application site is zoned General Office (O-3). Surrounding properties to the west and south are also zoned General Office (O-3). To the east across Gamble Road, the property is zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north across West Markham is a Planned Commercial District (PCD). This site is not located within a Neighborhood Association. Master Street Plan: W Markham Street and Gamble Road are Collectors on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-Way is 60 feet. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.61 acre site located at 13008 West Markham Street from O-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The property consists of a brick and frame residential structure with four bedrooms and four baths. A concrete driveway provides parking for at least two cars. The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. Future land use map shows the zoning for office (O). Surrounding the application area to the north across West Markham, the land use is Commercial (C). Surrounding properties in all other directions is Office (O). March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 4 On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 5 use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 6 Staff is not supportive of the requested rezoning from O3 to PD-C. Staff feels the request does not conform to the development pattern in this area. Staff feels that the best use for this property is an O-3 permitted use, as the current zoning allows. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was deferred to the March 14, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The item was deferred to the April 11, 2024 agenda, as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-9913 NAME: Whitney STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive AUTHORIZED AGENT: Raekwon Yates (Agent) 665 West 925 South Orem, UT 84058 (248) 345-5262 OWNER: Andrew Whitney (Owner) 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive Little Rock, AR 72204 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Tucker Land Surveying P O Box 1021 Cabot, AR 72023 (501)269-7138 AREA: .18-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 CENSUS TRACT: 24.03 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.18 acre site located at 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property consists of a brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. This site is located in the Kanis Village Property Owners Association, John Barrow NBHD Association and the West Central NA of John Barrow. It is also located in the Boyle Park Planning District. A concrete driveway and a garage provides parking for at least five cars. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties to the east, south and west are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north is a Planned Development – Office (PD-O). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 3 Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Boyle Park 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 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area to the east, west and south is Residential Low Density (RL). To the north is an area of Transition land use. The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties to the east, south and west are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north is a Planned Development – Office (PD-O). This site is located in the Kanis Village Property Owners Association, John Barrow NBHD Association and the West Central NA of John Barrow. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Kanis Oaks Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.18 acre site located at 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The property consists of a brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. This site is located in the Kanis Village Property Owners Association, John Barrow NBHD Association and the West Central NA of John Barrow. It is also located in the Boyle Park Planning District. A concrete driveway and a garage provides parking for at least five cars. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties to the east, south and west are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north is a Planned Development – Office (PD-O). On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 5 Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 6 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. The property is designated as “RL” Residential Low Density on the City’s Future Land Use Plan. Staff feels that the introduction of a commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was deferred to the March 14, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was not present. There were 3 persons present in opposition (Christopher Travis, Lawanna Hams and Deborah Bledsoe). There was a motion to defer the application to the April11, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 11 ayes, and 0 nays. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-3968-C NAME: Chelsea Square (Unit #17) STR-2 – Revised PRD LOCATION: 2111 Hinson Road (Unit #17) DEVELOPER: Amanda Baxter (Agent) 1514 N. Reynolds Bryant, AR 72022 (501) 837-6065 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: MLB Homes, LLC (Owner) 1514 N. Reynolds Bryant, AR 72022 (501) 837-6065 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: .07-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.15 CURRENT ZONING: R3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to revise an existing PRD located at 2111 Hinson Road Unit 17 to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is a 1,670 square foot one story brick patio house. The request is in the River Mountain Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. Parking will only be allowed in the double car garage. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 3 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 remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to revise the PRD for the purpose of an STR-2 in Unit #17. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site is a Planned Residential District (PRD). Surrounding properties are also a Planned Residential District (PRD). This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Hinson Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: Hinson Road is on the Master Bike Plan as Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane. Class II Bike Lanes consist of a paved area on both sides of a roadway with a painted stripe separating the bikeway from motor vehicle traffic. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to revise an existing PRD located at 2111 Hinson Road Unit 17 to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The property is a 1,670 square foot one story, two bedroom, brick patio home. The request is in the River Mountain Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. Parking will only be allowed in the double car garage. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 4 On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 5 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the revised PRD zoning request. Staff does not support the requested revised PRD. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. The property is designated as “RL” Residential Low Density on the City’s Future Land Use Plan. Staff feels that the introduction of a commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 6 Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested revised PRD. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was not present. There were 21 persons present in opposition. There was a motion to defer the application to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 4 ayes, 5 nays and 2 absent. Shawn Overton (City Attorney) explained to the Commission that the application must be deferred due to the fact that the applicant must be present in order for the application to be heard. There then was a motion and a second to expunge the previous vote. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Joshua Baxter) and 2 absent. The vote was expunged. There was a motion to defer the application to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, 3 abstentions (Joshua Baxter, Norman Hodges and Alicia McDonald) and 2 absent. The application was deferred to the March 14, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The item was withdrawn, without prejudice, at the request of the applicant. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: S-1960 NAME: Lots 4A & 4B, Block 2, Robinson’s Addition – Replat LOCATION: 3116 S. Main Street DEVELOPER: RNB Custom Built Homes, LLC 10207 Judy Lane Little Rock, AR 72209 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: RNB Custom Built Homes, LLC – Owner Kimble Muhammad – Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Jim Bagwell Surveying 24 Dunbar Road Conway, AR 72032 AREA: 0.22 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 5 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Variance to allow reduced lot width. 2. Variance to allow reduced lot area. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to replat the property at 3116 S. Main Street into two (2) lots for single family homes. The property is comprised of Lot 4 and the north ½ of Lot 5, Block 2, Robinson’s Addition. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped and grass covered. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1960 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting 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. 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1960 3 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 2021 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 proposes to replat the property at 3116 S. Main Street into two (2) lots for the construction of single family homes. The property is comprised of Lot March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1960 4 4 and the north ½ of Lot 5, Block 2, Robinson’s Addition. The property is currently undeveloped and grass covered. The proposed lots will be approximately 37.4 feet wide and 130.25 feet deep. The lots will have areas of approximately 4,865 square feet. The lots will contain a 25 foot front platted building setback line. Section 36-255 (d) (4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet and a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from this ordinance standard to allow the lot width and area as noted above. Staff is supportive of the requested replat with variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. The general area contain a mixture of residential lot sizes. The proposed replat and lot sizes will not be out of character with the neighborhood. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested replat, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9926 NAME: Trinity Duplex – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 4323 W. 17th Street DEVELOPER: Thompson/Evans/Morris/McFarland Properties, LLC 1410 SE “O” Street, Apt. B Bentonville, AR 72712 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Thompson/Evans/Morris/McFarland Properties, LLC – Owner Traftin Thompson – Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Crafton Tull 1000 Ledgelawn Dr. Conway, AR 72034 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 18 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the existing single family residence at 4323 W. 17th Street to be converted to a duplex, for long-term rental. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9926 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 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. 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9926 3 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 2021 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 existing single family residence located at 4323 W. 17th Street to be converted to a duplex, for March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9926 4 long-term rental. The property is located at the southeast corner of W. 17 th Street and Peyton Street. The property is occupied by a 2,113 square foot brick and frame single family residence. A two (2) car wide driveway from Peyton Street allows access to the property. There is a two-car carport located at the southwest corner of the residence. This allows for the parking of four (4) vehicles. There is an additional parking pad in the rear yard area for the parking of two (2) additional vehicles. Staff believes the parking is efficient to meet code requirements. The property is comprised of two (2) platted lots; Lots 5 and 6, Block 18, S. J. Johnson Addition. The property will need to be replatted into one (1) lot prior to the issuance of a building permit. The existing residence is in compliance with all required minimum building setbacks from property lines. The proposed conversion to a duplex will add a small kitchen at the rear patio area, which will also comply with the minimum setback requirements. Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit. Staff views the request as reasonable. The property is comprised of two (2) platted lots. Therefore, the proposed duplex use will comply with the original platted density for the property. There is also a scattering of R-4 zoned properties throughout the neighborhood, therefore a duplex will not be out of character for the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. 2. A one-lot replat of the property must be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-9937 NAME: Talbott WCF - Tower Use Permit LOCATION: 2823 Springer Boulevard DEVELOPER: Kole Talbott (Agent) Branch Communications 5908 East 141 Street South Bixby, OK 74008 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Kertina Davis (Owner) 2823 Springer Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters & Associates, Inc. 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 22.03 CURRENT ZONING: I-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance to allow a wireless communication facility (WCF) tower with a reduced setback from an adjacent residential property. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a tower use permit (TUP) to allow a 140-foot-tall monopole wireless communication facility (WCF) for use by one principal user with co-location available for three (3) additional users. The site is located within the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9937 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently vacant and undeveloped. There is a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Proposed, new driveway access on Springer Boulevard will require a driveway permit through the Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division before construction of the driveway can commence. Contact Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 for more information. 2. Proposed one-hundred fifty (150) feet monopole is located within the airspace of the Billy and Hillary Clinton National Airport. Therefore, airport and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval and/or permits are required to be submitted before the Department of Planning and Development can issue a building permit to construct the monopole. Building permit applicant for the proposed monopole shall provide FAA and airport approval documentation and/or permits with submission of the construction plans with the building permit application to the Department of Planning and Development staff for review. Airport contact to start the airport and FAA review process is Carlos De La Torre, Director of Operations, 501-537-1721, cdelatorre@clintonairport.com. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9937 3 Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9937 4 2. Wireless Communications Facilities must also comply with Chapter 36, Article XII Development Standards and Landscaping. 3. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for the requested area. This category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The application is to rezone from I-2 to I-2. The subject site is located in the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District (Ord. 18183). Master Street Plan: Springer Boulevard is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide 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. Deceleration Lanes are required. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Springer Boulevard is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane. Class 2 Bike Lanes provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a tower use permit (TUP) to allow a 140-foot-tall monopole wireless communication facility (WCF) for use by one principal user with co-location available for three (3) additional users. The site is located within the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9937 5 The site is currently vacant and undeveloped. There is a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. A concrete drive along the south property line provides access from Springer Boulevard. The driveway connects to a concrete pad that leads to the proposed tower site. The site plan shows a twenty (20) foot wide access easement in the northwest portion of the site, a 2,400 square foot area for the proposed cell tower location in the middle portion of the site and a ten (10) foot wide sanitary sewer easement in the rear portion of the site. Proposed setbacks for the cell tower are approximately ninety (90) feet from the front (west) property line, approximately forty (40) feet from the rear (east) property line, approximately twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) feet from the side (south) property line and approximately twenty (20) feet from the north property line. Section 36-593 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a WCF abutting residential property on either side, to be set back a distance at least the height of the WCF tower. The setback will be measured from the face of the base of the support structure to the property line of the abutting residential property. The equipment facility shall meet as a minimum the setback requirements for the underlying zone. The site plan shows the southern face of the support structure setback of twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) feet from the south property line which is less than the required 140-foot setback required by code. Staff does not support the proposed setback for this WCF. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any signs installed at the site must comply with Section 36-434.5 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant submitted a landscaping plan as part of the application. All landscaping must comply with Section 36-593(3)(c) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. All sight lighting must comply with Section 36-593 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant submitted FAA approval for a WCF as part of this application. Staff does not support the requested tower use permit to allow a wireless communication facility (WCF) at this site. Staff views the request as unreasonable. Residential and office zoning and uses are contained within the general area of the proposed site. The proposed WCF does comply with the code with respect to the required setbacks from abutting residential buildings. The required setback from the south property line is a minimum of 140 feet, the proposed setback is only March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9937 6 20 to 25 feet. Staff feels the proposed WCF will have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties as it will be located very close to the two (2) existing single- family residences to the south. Staff also questions the need for a new 140-foot tower, given the current technology being utilized. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested tower use permit. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There were no persons in opposition. After general discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 6 ayes, 4 nays and recusal (Russell). The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-6850-A NAME: Rezoning from POD to R-4 LOCATION: 2623 MLK Boulevard DEVELOPER: Maurice McDonald 2623 MLK Drive Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Maurice McDonald – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 5 CURRENT ZONING: POD VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On June 6, 2000 the City Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 18,284 rezoning this property from R-3 to POD for an office use. The Planning Commission approved the POD zoning on May 11, 2000. The office use was never developed. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.16 acre property from POD to R-4. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6850-A 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently vacant and partially tree covered. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 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. 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6850-A 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. 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 2021 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6850-A 4 Planning Division: The request is in the Central City 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 POD to R-4. Duplex. Surrounding the application area in all directions are Residential Low Density (RL) uses. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Dr Martin Luther King Drive is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may require dedication of 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: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.16 acre property located at 2623 MLK Boulevard from “POD” Planned Office District to “R-4” Two-Family District. The rezoning is requested to allow construction of a duplex. The property is currently undeveloped. The property is located at the northeast corner of MLK Blvd. and W. 27th Street. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “RL” Residential Low Density. The proposed R-4 zoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. Staff is supportive of the requested R-4 zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The overall area contains a mixture of residential zoning, including March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6850-A 5 R-3, R-4 and R-5. The area to the west across MLK Blvd. is zoned R-4, with additional R-4 zoning to the north and east. The requested R-4 zoning represents a continuation of the zoning pattern in this area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested R-4 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-8284-B NAME: Rezoning from C-3 to C-4 LOCATION: 8707 Mabelvale Pike DEVELOPER: Blue Collar Consulting, LLC 7229 E. Shadow Ridge Benton, AR 72019 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Blue Collar Consulting, LLC – Owner Joe White and Associates, Inc. – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 2.48 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 2.48 acre property from C-3 to C-4. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped and partially tree covered. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8284-B 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 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 permanent structures allowed on top of sewer main going across the lot. 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8284-B 3 Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8284-B 4 Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8284-B 5 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (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 rezone from C-3 to C-4. To the south of the application area is a large area of Commercial (C) use with lodging and restaurants. West of the site is an area of Public/Institutional (PI) category for public and quasi-public facilities. This area is the ARDOT Headquarters. The Light Industrial (LI) category provides for light warehouse, distribution or storage uses, and/or other industrial uses that are developed in a well-designed park like setting. To the north of Mabelvale Pike is a concrete supplier, freight terminal, and warehouses. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Mabelvale Pike is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Mabelvale Pikeis on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 3 Bike Route. Class 3 Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8284-B 6 H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 2.48 acre property located at 8707 Mabelvale Pike from C-3” General Commercial District to “C-4” Open Display District. The rezoning is requested to allow future commercial development. The property is located on the south side of Mabelvale Pike, at Mabelvale Drive. The property is currently undeveloped and partially tree covered. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “C” Commercial. The requested C-4 zoning will not require an amendment to the future land Use Plan. Staff is supportive of the requested C-4 rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The 11.26 acre property located immediately south and east of this property was recently rezoned to C-4. The property is located in an area which contains a mixture of commercial and light industrial zoning and uses. The proposed C-4 rezoning will represent a continuation of the zoning pattern in this area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-4 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-9925 NAME: Rezoning from R-3 to R-4 LOCATION: 1105 S. Valmar Street DEVELOPER: England Properties/Bell Holding, LLC 419 Jamison Ave. North Little Rock, AR 72117 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: England Properties, LLC/Bell Holding, LLC – Owner Shannon Smith – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.14 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.14 acre property located at 1105 S. Valmar Street from R-3 to R-4 to allow for the construction of a duplex. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped and grass covered. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9925 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 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: If necessary, submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9925 3 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. 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 2021 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: The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9925 4 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-3 to R-4. Surrounding the application area to the west, north and east are residential uses. To the south of the site is (MX) along W 12th Street. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Valmar Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.14 acre property located at 1105 S. Valmar Street from “R-3” Single Family District to “R-4” Two-Family District. The rezoning is requested to allow construction of a duplex. The property is currently undeveloped. The property is comprised of the north 42.5 feet of the south 81.5 feet of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 5, T. B. Martin’s Addition. If the rezoning is approved, the applicant will be required to complete a one-lot replat prior to the issuance of a building permit. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “RL” Residential Low Density. The proposed rezoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9925 5 Staff is supportive of the requested R-4 zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The overall area contains a mixture of residential zoning, including R-3, R-4 and R-5. The requested R-4 zoning represents a continuation of the zoning pattern in this area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested R-4 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO. Z-7517-C NAME: Highway 10 Mini-Storage – Revised PCD LOCATION: 23001 Highway 10 DEVELOPER: Highway 10 Storage, LLC (Owner) 23001 Highway 10 Roland, AR 72135 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Joe White (Agent) Joe White & Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White (Agent) Joe White & Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 2 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 30 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: PCD VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On June 28, 2016, the Little Rock Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 21,253 which rezoned this property from C-3 to PCD for development of the Highway 10 Storage Center. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting to revise the previously approved PCD by expanding the existing storage facility due to high demand. The proposed expansion will include the construction of five (5) units on two (2) acres south of the existing mini-storage facility. The additional property will be accessed internally from the existing development. The site is located withn the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Properties in the general area contain residential uses and zoning in three (3) directions. The abutting property to the east contains a planned development (Jack Willis Outdoor Equipment). Properties further along the Highway 10 corridor, viewed from east to west, contain a mixture of planned developments, including one site zoned agricultural and farming. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 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 require 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. 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., Civil Engineering Private Development 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. 3. 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 March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 3 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. 4. 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). 5. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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(s). This includes but is 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. 9. 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 final acceptance. This information shall include but not limited to pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, slope of pipe, and type of inlets. 10. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction. City maintenance of the March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 4 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 final acceptance. 11. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 12. 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). 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Boundary street improvements are required per master street plan. Boundary street improvements shall include, but 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. 16. Ferndale Cutoff Road is classified as a principal arterial per City’s master street plan. Per principal arterial standard in master street plan, a total of one-hundred ten (110) feet of right of way is required for a principal arterial. Therefore, the developer will be required to dedicate a total fifty-five (55) feet of right of way from the existing centerline of Ferndale Cutoff Road to meet master street plan requirements. 17. Since this commercial development is located within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), Pulaski County would be responsible for maintaining the boundary street improvements constructed as required by the City’s master street plan. If Pulaski County does not want the boundary street improvements constructed as required, an official letter from Pulaski County is required to be submitted to Department engineering staff stating this fact March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 5 and that the county will not be responsible for maintenance of the improvements in the future. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. Project cannot be served by LRWRA due to being outside of city limits. 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 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. 3. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 6. 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. 7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 6 Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 7 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. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 exceeds 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 2021 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 2021 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: March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 8 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 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: 1. As with the previous phase of this project, the developer will need to provide a Quit-Claim deed to the County for the right of way along Ferndale Cut-Off Road. 2. Also, if the City requires half street improvements, the applicant will need to provide a set of construction documents to the County Engineer and County Inspectors for review prior to beginning construction. 3. The county will also need the following:  sign off from the West Pulaski Volunteer Fire Department.  Stormwater drainage/detention plans and SWPPP.  $33.00 review fee. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 9 2. The property must also comply with the requirements of the Highway 10 Overlay District. 3. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Buzzard Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is to rezone from PCD to PCD. Surrounding the application area to the South is a large-lot single-family development. East across Ferndale Cut-off is a local market and a single-family residence. The subject site is located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District (Ord. 19041). Master Street Plan: Hwy 10 is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of 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: This property is not located in a Historic District. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 10 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is now requesting to revise the previously approved PCD by expanding the existing storage facility due to high demand. The proposed expansion will include the construction of five (5) units on two (2) acres south of the existing mini-storage facility. The additional property will be accessed internally from the existing development. The site is located withn the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Properties in the general area contain residential uses and zoning in three (3) directions. The abutting property to the east contains a planned development (Jack Willis Outdoor Equipment). Properties further along the Highway 10 corridor, viewed from east to west, contain a mixture of planned developments, including one site zoned agricultural and farming. The proposed expansion contains five (5) additional storage units ranging from 6,700 square feet to 9,000 square feet in area. The applicant notes that three (3) of the new buildings will be climate controlled. The additional buildings are well over the one hundred (100) foot setback from the front (north) property line as required by the Hwy 10 DOD, a rear yard setback ranging from 25.5 feet to 30.5 feet, side setback ranging from 28.5 feet to 34.2 feet from the west property line, and a range of twenty (20) feet to 51.4 feet from the east property line. The additional property will be accessed internally from the existing development. The site plan shows building spacing will provide ample maneuvering room for vehicular traffic on the site. The site plan shows a seventeen (17) foot wide undisturbed buffer along the west and south property lines. The site plan shows approximately fifteen (15) feet of right-of-way dedication (1/2 ROW for minor arterial) along Ferndale Road. The applicant notes the buildings will be constructed of traditional mini-storage material. The applicant notes pack lighting will be installed as part of the proposed expansion. All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Any new landscaping installed must comply with Chapter 15 of the City’s Landscaping Code. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7517-C 11 Any new dumpster installed on the site must comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Any new signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). Staff is supportive of the proposed expansion of the mini-storage facility. Staff feels the request is reasonable. The applicant is requesting no variances with this application. The abutting property to the east contains an existing planned development (Jack Willis Outdoor Equipment). Properties further along the Highway 10 corridor, viewed east to west, contain a mixture of planned developments, including one site to the east, zoned agricultural and forestry. Staff feels the proposed mini-storage expansion should have no adverse impact on the residential properties in the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested mini-storage facility, 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: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There was 1 person in opposition. The person in opposition did not stay to address the Commission. There was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-5282-C NAME: Bennett Office/Retail – Revised PD-O LOCATION: 2201 N. Rodney Parham DEVELOPER: Bennet-Davis Group (Agent) PO Box 26414 Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Pinnacle Bank (Owner) 2800 Cantrell Road, Ste. 100 Little Rock, AR 72202 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Johnson Surveying, Incorporated 37027 Hwy. 300 Roland, AR 72065 AREA: 0.82 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.04 CURRENT ZONING: PD-O VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On July 20, 1999, the Little Rock Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 18,061 which approved this property from R-2 to PD-O to allow a branch bank facility. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PD-O by occupying the former bank facility (Bancorp South) for use as a communication design company that provides digital print production and various other specialties to assist their May 12, 2022 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5282-C 2 clients in the marketing industry. The applicant is requesting C-3 permitted uses as alternate uses for the site. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing two-story, 3,990 square foot commercial building formerly utilized as a bank. Grassy Flat Creek runs along the entire east property line. There are a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. There is an existing water main on the East side of Rodney Parham that needs to be shown on the survey. If it is not located in the row, then an easement should be provided. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 May 12, 2022 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5282-C 3 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 2021 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 2021 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 provided 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. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 exceeds 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 May 12, 2022 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5282-C 4 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 placed with the approval of the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 3. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. 4. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments Received. Planning Division: The request is in the Rodney Parham 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 PD-O to PD-O. North of the subject site are developed residential subdivisions. To the west across N Rodney Parham Road is a multi-floor office building. The south-west May 12, 2022 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5282-C 5 corner of Hinson Road and Green Mountain Drive is a High-Density Residential apartment complex. East along N Rodney Parham Road are Commercial uses. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: N. Rodney Parham Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide 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. Deceleration Lanes are required. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: N. Rodney Parham Road is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane. Class 2 Bike Lanes provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PD-O by occupying the former bank facility (Bancorp South) for use as a communication design company that provides digital print production and various other specialties to assist their clients in the marketing industry. The applicant is requesting C-3 permitted uses as alternate uses for the site. The site contains an existing two-story, 3,990 square foot commercial building formerly utilized as a bank (Bancorp South). Grassy Flat Creek runs along the entire east property line. There are a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. The applicant will continue to utilize the two (2) existing driveways along Green Mountain Drive. The site plan shows forty-one (41) existing parking spaces to be utilized for customer and employee parking. Staff feels the existing parking spaces are sufficient to serve the proposed use. The retail component of the business will include digital print production and various other specialties that will assist clientele in getting their marketing messages before their respective clients. The applicant will utilize high-end digital May 12, 2022 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5282-C 6 printers that look and operate as very precise copiers to provide in-house print production for items like business cards, brochures, magazines, and stationery. The hours of operation will be from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The applicant notes one (1) to two (2) employees will work later into the evening, however, that will typically be a rare occurrence. The applicant did not submit a signage plan with this application. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Signs permitted in commercial zones). The site plan shows a dumpster pad along the east property line. Any dumpster on the site must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Any new sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested revised PD-O for the proposed use. Staff feels that this is a good use for the existing building. The proposed use appears to be a more less intense use than the previous use. Staff feels that the proposed use will be complimentary to the existing businesses along this section of the N. Rodney Parham corridor and should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested revised PD-O, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-8764-B NAME: Family Peace Center – POD LOCATION: East side of Dailey Drive (9000 Block) DEVELOPER: Nabholz Construction Services 612 Garland Street Conway, AR 72032 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: City of Little Rock (Owner) 500 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 77201 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Central Arkansas Professional Surveying PO Box 298 Conway, AR 72032 AREA: 5.04 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.06 CURRENT ZONING: POD/R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to rezone 5.04 acers of undeveloped property from POD/R2 to POD to allow the construction of a new Family Peace Center. The western portion of the proposed site is part of an existing POD, the eastern portion is zoned R-2. The proposal also includes the removal of an existing trail system that will be re-routed around the new development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped, and tree covered. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property within 300 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. 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. 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. 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.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). 5. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 3 6. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to final acceptance. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 7. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted prior to final acceptance. This information shall include but not limited to: pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, and type of inlets. 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 final acceptance. 9. 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. 10. Boundary street improvements are required per master street plan. Boundary street improvements shall include, but 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. Dailey Drive is classified as a commercial/collector street per City’s master street plan. Per commercial/collector standard in master street plan, a total of sixty (60) feet of right of way is required for a commercial/collector street. Therefore, the developer will be required to dedicate a total thirty (30) feet of right of way from the existing centerline of Dailey Drive to meet master street plan requirements. 12. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets , City’s Master March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 4 Street Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 13. 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. 14. 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 Chapters 30. 15. 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. 16. Per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume 1 Fire Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads, fire apparatus access roads shall be a paved surface unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. If necessary, submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review. 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 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 5 3. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 4. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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. 6. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 7. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 6 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 2021 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 2021 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 7 Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. Multi-Family Residential Developments As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2021 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 March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 8 As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2021 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. 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. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. 2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public/Institutional (PI) for the requested area. The Public/Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The application is to rezone from R-2 to POD. Womens Shelter. Surrounding the application area are over 60 acres of PI, with federal, county, city facilities. To the south and west are Residential Low Density (RL) uses. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Dailey Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 9 a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting to rezone 5.04 acers of undeveloped property from POD/R2 to POD to allow the construction of a new Family Peace Center. The western portion of the proposed site is part of an existing POD, the eastern portion is zoned R-2. The proposal also includes the removal of an existing trail system that will be re-routed around the new development. The property is undeveloped, and tree covered. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses. The development will be accessed at the 9000 Block along the east side of Daily Drive. The site plans show one-hundred-sixteen (116) parking spaces, including eight (8) ADA spaces for a total of one-hundred-twenty-four (124) total parking spaces. Most of the parking spaces are provided along the northern portion of the of the overall site with additional parking provided on the west side of the proposed buildings. All parking areas will include newly installed asphalt pavement. Typically, seventy-six (76) parking spaces, including four (4) ADA parking spaces are required. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. The site plan shows a newly constructed five (5) foot sidewalk will encompass the entire areas designated for parking. The site plan indicates four (4) newly constructed buildings on the site. A one- story, 4,200 square foot building is in the northeastern portion of the of the site and a two-story, 29,432 square foot building in the center portion of the site which also includes the common turf/playground area. The rear portion of the overall development includes two (2), two-story buildings containing 21,572 square feet and 20,792 square feet respectively. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a current staff of thirty- one (31) employees and a maximum of fifty (50) employees at any given time. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 10 The Family Peace Center will receive and disperse donations to victims of domestic violence, while also providing temporary housing as well as an array of services: • Statewide domestic violence 24-hour hotline • Emergency Shelter • Sexual assault program • Children’s program • Outreach clients/legal help • Camp Hope (refuge for children) • Advocacy program and support (medical, housing & employment • Transitional housing • Adult education • Community education and outreach program The site plan indicates building setbacks of twenty-five feet from the front (north) property line and a minimum of eight (8) feet from the rear (south) and side property lines. Additional site improvements include a retaining wall located along the north property line, security fencing along the east property line and the newly configured, eight (8) foot wide trail starting at the parking lot along Daily drive before traversing the north property line, veering south along the east property line, and terminating along the south property line in the rear of the overall development. A paved drive for emergency access will be installed at the southwest corner of the site. The site plan shows a detention pond located between the primary building and security fence along the east property line. The site plan shows one (1) dumpster enclosure located in the northeast corner of the site. The dumpster area must be screened as per Section 36-523 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. No new signage is indicated on the site plan. All new signs must conform to Section 36-553 of the City's Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in institutional and office zones). March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8764-B 11 Staff is supportive of the requested POD to allow construction of the Family Peace Center including all site improvements. The proposed use for this development is to alleviate the effects of domestic violence on the women and children in care through a community effort of city and statewide partnerships. Staff feel that the creation of the campus will be a benefit for the area. The proposed use will have a positive impact on the general area and have no adverse impact on the surrounding residential properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested POD request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-9906 NAME: Hillcrest Hideaway STR-1 – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 305 Linwood Court OWNER/AGENT: Dax and Delana Chance 305 Linwood Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 (417) 379-9147 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for the 0.16-acre property located at 305 Linwood Court to allow the use of the existing accessory dwelling as Short- Term Rental-1 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The property owner will occupy the principal structure. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The structure is an existing accessory dwelling with the principal structure being 2,453 square feet, two-story home. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and the Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association as well as being in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The driveway at 305 Linwood Court can accommodate 5 vehicles and off-street parking directly in front of the house can accommodate an additional 2 vehicles. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9906 2 D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Need Life Safety Inspection 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 Heights/Hillcrest 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-3 to PD-C. STR-1. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-3). Surrounding properties are also zoned Single Family (R-3). This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and the Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association. This site is in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The subject site is located in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District (Ord. 20223). March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9906 3 Master Street Plan: Linwood Court is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is located in the Hillcrest Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for the 0.16-acre property located at 305 Linwood Court to allow the use of the existing accessory dwelling as Short- Term Rental-1 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The property owner will occupy the principal structure. The STR-1 is currently in operation and has been operating for the past six years. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-1 property. The structure is an existing accessory dwelling with the principal structure being 2,453 square feet, two-story home. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and the Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association as well as being in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The driveway at 305 Linwood Court can accommodate 5 vehicles and off- street parking directly in front of the house can accommodate an additional 2 vehicles. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9906 4 b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9906 5 means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the Special Use Permit request. Staff is in support the requested Special Use Permit. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-1 use is appropriate for this location. All requirements of the City’s short-term rental ordinance must be complied with when the unit is being used as a short-term rental. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There is currently one short-term rental within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9906 6 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z-9409-B NAME: Hamouda (Lot 28, Block 1) STR-2 – Revised PRD LOCATION: 205 Fletcher Ridge Drive AGENT: Tara Masiello (Agent) 612 Tweed Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 602-0113 OWNER: Fred Hamouda 133 Courts Lane Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Robbins Professional Land Services P.O. Box 939 Bryant, AR 72089 (501) 425-6380 AREA: 0.19 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 21 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: PRD VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .19-acre property located at 205 Fletcher Ridge Drive from PRD to Revised PRD allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9409-B 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a single-family brick structure. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The request is in the Burlingame Valley Planning District as well as in the Greenwood Acres Subdivision and Neighborhood Association. The unit has a two-car garage as well as an extended driveway capable of providing parking for three or four vehicles. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Need Life Safety Inspection 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9409-B 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Burlingame Valley 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 revise a PRD. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL). The application site and all the surrounding properties are zoned as a Planned Residential District (PRD). The property is in the Greenwood Acres Subdivision and Neighborhood Association. Master Street Plan: Fletcher Ridge Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .19-acre property located at 205 Fletcher Ridge Drive from PRD to Revised PRD allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating since October 2023. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9409-B 4 The property is occupied by a single-family brick structure. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The request is in the Burlingame Valley Planning District as well as in the Greenwood Acres Subdivision and Neighborhood Association. The unit has a two-car garage as well as an extended driveway capable of providing parking for three or four vehicles. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9409-B 5 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff does not support the request Revised PRD. The existing PRD zoning was established to allow a multi-lot single family residential development. Staff does not feel that the introduction of a commercial use into the existing PRD is an March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9409-B 6 appropriate revision. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are no short-term rentals within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested Revised PRD. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There was 1 person in opposition. John Spivey spoke in opposition, raising concerns about the Bill of Assurance stating there should be no commercial businesses in the neighborhood. After general discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 4 ayes, and 7 nays. The application was denied. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-9409-C NAME: Campbell (Lot 84, Block 1) STR-2 – Revised PRD LOCATION: 305 Fletcher Loop AGENT: Jordan Campbell (Agent) 305 Fletcher Loop Little Rock, AR 72210 (501) 593-9965 OWNER: Campbell Family Revocable Trust (Owner) 305 Fletcher Loop Little Rock, AR 72210 (501) 593-9965 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: .15-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 21 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: PRD VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: On February 13, 2024, Staff received a request from the owner to withdraw this application. Staff supports the withdrawal request. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9409-C 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-9918 NAME: Scott STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 5024 Lee Avenue DEVELOPER: Mike Scott (Owner) 20823 Country Creek Road Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 258-3242 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Mike Scott 20823 Country Creek Road Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 258-3242 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Arkansas Surveying & Consulting 1926 Salem Road Benton, AR 72019 (870) 7471761 AREA: .16-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 5024 Lee Avenue from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9918 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 2,306 square foot one story brick house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and is located in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. There is a large circle drive with access to Lee Avenue and Van Buren. The driveway is large enough to park 6 vehicles. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9918 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties to the north, east, and west are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the south across Lee Avenue, properties are zoned Single Family (R-3). Directly south of the property across Lee Avenue there is a Conditional Use Permit (Z-6111) for a Duplex approved in April of 1996. This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association. This site is located in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Lee Avenue is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Van Buren Street to the east of the property is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: The Master Transportation Plan Map shows a proposed Class 3 Bicycle Route along Lee Avenue. These routes use the existing vehicular area, with no physical separation. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9918 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 5024 Lee Avenue from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating since December of 2022. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. The property is occupied by a 2,306 square foot one story brick house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and is located in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. There is a large circle drive with access to Lee Avenue and Van Buren. The driveway is large enough to park 6 vehicles. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9918 5 Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9918 6 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently five (5) approved short- term rentals STR-1 and STR-2) within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO. Z-9928 NAME: Evans (1) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 8 Cherry Valley Drive AUTHORIZED AGENT: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 OWNER: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters @ Associates, Inc 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 821-1667 AREA: .30-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.09 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.30 acre site located at 8 Cherry Valley Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9928 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 1,405 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District and is in the Walnut Valley Property Owners Association. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A concrete driveway and a garage provides parking for at least five cars. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9928 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Rodney Parham 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 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This property is in the Walnut Valley Property Owners Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Cherry Valley Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.30-acre site located at 8 Cherry Valley Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The STR-2 is new and has not been in operation prior to this request. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9928 4 Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the proposed STR-2 property. The property is occupied by a 1,405 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District and is in the Walnut Valley Property Owners Association. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A concrete driveway and a garage provides parking for at least five cars. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9928 5 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9928 6 The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There is currently one approved short-term rental within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. Staff feels that the commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There were 2 persons in opposition. Treeca Dyer-Cotton and Dillon Bevill-Smith spoke concerning the need to keep the neighborhood residential. The applicant requested to withdraw the application. There was a motion to approve the withdraw request. There was a second. The vote was 11 ayes, and 0 nays. The request to withdraw was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO. Z-9933 NAME: Evans (2) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 4 Catalina Court AUTHORIZED AGENT: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 OWNER: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Crafton Tull 10825 Financial Centre Pkwy Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 664-3245 AREA: .20-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.09 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre site located at 4 Catalina Court from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9933 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 1,301 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District and is in the Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A concrete driveway and a concrete pad which will allow parking for at least five cars. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9933 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Rodney Parham 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 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This site is in the Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Catalina Court is a Minor Residential Street on the Master Street Plan. Minor Residential Streets are: (a) A cul-de-sac street not exceeding 40 lots, or (b) a loop street not exceeding 80 lots, and in no case generating more than 400 vehicle trips day. The standard Right-of-way is 45’. This street may require dedication of 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: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre site located at 4 Catalina Court from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The STR-2 currently in operation and has been operating for two years. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9933 4 Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. The property is occupied by a 1,301 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District and is in the Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A concrete driveway and a concrete pad will allow parking for at least five cars. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9933 5 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9933 6 The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently no short-term rentals within one-quarter mile of this property. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. Staff feels that the commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There were no persons in opposition. There was a motion to approve the application. After general discussion There was a second. The vote was 10 ayes, and 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 FILE NO. Z-9936 NAME: Evans (3) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 8 Serenity Drive AUTHORIZED AGENT: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 OWNER: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 214-9141 AREA: .30-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 21.04 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.30 acre site located at 8 Serenity Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9936 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9936 3 Planning Division: The request is in the West Little Rock 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 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Serenity Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre site located at 4 Catalina Court from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating for the past six months. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9936 4 The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9936 5 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9936 6 Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently no short-term rentals within one-quarter mile of this property. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. Staff feels that the commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There was 1 person in opposition. Robert Gminski spoke of his concerns about the residential neighborhood becoming commercial. After general discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 10 ayes, and 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 FILE NO.: Z-9938 NAME: King (1) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1715 North Tyler Street AGENT: Tara Masiello (Agent) 612 Tweed Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 602-0113 OWNER: Sarah King (Owner) 5921 Ampersand St Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Cunningham Surveying, LLC 2105 Lorance Dr Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 222-2535 AREA: .15-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .15-acre property located at 1715 North Tyler Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by 1,448 square feet, one story, three bedroom, two bath house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a gravel driveway in the front of the house suitable for two car parking. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). South of the property is a Conditional Use Permit (Z-6644) for an Accessory Dwelling approved in April of 1999. This application site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association. This site is located in Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: North Tyler Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Cantrel Road to the north is a Principal Arterial. Principal Arterials are designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of 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: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .15-acre property located at 1715 North Tyler Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938 4 The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating since November of 2021. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. There has been one police report associated with the STR-2 property since November of 2021. The property is a 1,448 square foot, one story, sidng house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a gravel driveway in the front of the house suitable for two car parking. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938 5 means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938 6 The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently two approved short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) within a one- quarter mile radius of this property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 FILE NO.: Z-9938-A NAME: King (2) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1715-A North Tyler Street AGENT: Tara Masiello (Agent) 612 Tweed Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 602-0113 OWNER: Sarah King (Owner) 5921 Ampersand St Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Cunningham Surveying, LLC 2105 Lorance Dr Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 222-2535 AREA: .15-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .15-acre property located at 1715-A North Tyler Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow the use of the existing accessory dwelling as an STR-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938-A 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by an approved accessory dwelling located behind the residence at 1715 North Tyler. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a parking spot in the rear of the dwelling with room enough for two cars. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938-A 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). South of the property is a Conditional Use Permit (Z-6644) for an Accessory Dwelling approved in April of 1999. This application site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association. This site is located in Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: North Tyler Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Cantrel Road to the north is a Principal Arterial. Principal Arterials are designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of 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: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .15-acre property located at 1715-A North Tyler Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow the use of the existing accessory dwelling as an STR-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938-A 4 The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating since November of 2021. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. There has been one police report associated with the STR-2 property since November of 2021. The property is occupied by an approved accessory dwelling located behind theresidence at 1715 North Tyler. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a parking spot in the rear of the dwelling with room enough for two cars. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938-A 5 means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9938-A 6 The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently two approved short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes and 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 FILE NO.: Z-9940 NAME: King (3) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1616 North Grant AGENT: Tara Masiello (Agent) 612 Tweed Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 602-0113 OWNER: Sarah King (Owner) 5921 Ampersand St Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Cunningham Surveying, LLC 2105 Lorance Dr Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 222-2535 AREA: .16-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 1616 N. Grant Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9940 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a1,365 square feet, one story, three bedroom, twobath house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a continuous driveway that starts on Grant Street and extends to the alley which should provide ample parking for 8 vehicles. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9940 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Medium Density (RM). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This application site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association. This site is located in Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: N Grant Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 1616 N. Grant Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating since December of 2020. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9940 4 Planning and Development. There have been no police reports at this address since December of 2020. The property is occupied by a1,365 square feet, one story, three bedroom, two bath house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a continuous driveway that starts on Grant Street and extends to the alley which should provide ample parking for 8 vehicles. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9940 5 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9940 6 The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There is currently one short-term rental within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 FILE NO.: Z-9939 NAME: Hardin STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1711 North Grant AGENT: Tara Masiello (Agent) 612 Tweed Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 602-0113 OWNER: Brian Hardin (Owner) 1711 N. Grant St. Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Cunningham Surveying, LLC 2105 Lorance Dr Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 222-2535 AREA: .16-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 1711 N. Grant Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9939 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by 1,258 square feet, one story, three bedroom, two bath house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a driveway that starts on Grant Street and extends to a one-car garage in the back of the property allowing for parking for up to 6 vehicles. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9939 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Medium Density (RM). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This application site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association. This site is located in Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: N Grant Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 1711 N. Grant Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9939 4 The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating since August of 2020. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. There have been no police reports at this address since August of 2020. The property is occupied by 1,258 square feet, one story, three bedroom, two bath house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a driveway that starts on Grant Street and extends to a one-car garage in the back of the property allowing for parking for up to 6 vehicles. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9939 5 required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9939 6 All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently no short-term rentals within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 FILE NO.: Z-9941 NAME: Bumpass STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 415 N. Monroe Street AGENT: Tara Masiello (Agent) 612 Tweed Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 602-0113 OWNER: Sierra Forest Properties LLC (Owner) 4915 E. Crestwood Dr Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Cunningham Surveying, LLC 2105 Lorance Dr Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 222-2535 AREA: .16-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 415 North Monroe Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9941 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 1,194 square feet, one story, three bedroom, and two bath house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a driveway that starts on Grant Street and goes to the back of the house allowing for ample parking of five or more vehicles. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 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. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9941 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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-3 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-3). This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and the Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association. This site is in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: N Monroe Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is located in the Hillcrest Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 415 North Monroe Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating since September of 2020. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9941 4 Planning and Development. There have been no police reports at this address since September of 2020. The property is occupied by a 1,194 square feet, one story, three bedroom, and two bath house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. This site is in the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District. There is a driveway that starts on Grant Street and goes to the back of the house allowing for ample parking of five or more vehicles. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2.`Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9941 5 means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. March 14, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9941 6 The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short- term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently four approved short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) within a one-quarter mile radius of this property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was not present. There was a motion to defer the application to the April 11, 2024 Agenda. There was a second. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was deferred to the April 11, 2024 Agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: March 14, 2024 4:OOPM Minutes Consent Agenda 4,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, 20,24,25,26,27,28 RegularAgenda MEMBER 1 2 6 10 18 21 22 23 14 28 BAXTER, JOSHUA ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ BROWN, JIMMY ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ HART, TODD ✓ ✓ ■ • ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ HODGES, NORMAN ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ LUNDAY, CHARLOTTE ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ McDONALD, ALICIA ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ PERSON, STEVEN ✓ ✓ ■ ■ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ SAMAD, AHMED A A ✓ • ✓ • ✓ ✓ A A A A VOGEL, ROBBY ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ RUSSELL, JEREMIAH - VICE CHAIR ✓ ✓ • • ✓ Ab • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ VICKERS, MICHAEL - CHAIR ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MEMBER Meeting Adjourned 6:43 PM ✓AYE e NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE March 14, 2024 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary