pc_02 17 2000subLITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION HEARING
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
FEBRUARY 17,2000
4:00 P.M.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being nine in number.
II.Approval of the Minutes of the January 6,2000 qndJanuary20,2000 Meetings.The minutes were approvedasmailed.
III.Members Present:Hugh EarnestBillRector
Mizan Rahman
Richard Downing
Obray Nunnley
Bob Lowry
Craig Berry
Rohn Muse
Herb Hawn
Members Absent:Pam Adcock
Judith Faust
City Attorney:Stephen Giles
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION AGENDA
FEBRUARY 17,2000
I.DEFERRED ITEMS:
A.Claremore Court —Preliminary Plat (S-1272)
B.Bussell —Short-Form PCD (Z-6719)
C.Summit Mall —Revised PCD (Z-4923-A)
D.Parkway Center —Subdivision Site Plan Review (S-1271)
E.Dillards —Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-5098-B)
F.Alltel Collocation —Tower Use Permit (Z-6560-A)
G.Z-5057-A 4721 Confederate C-3 to R-3
H.Z-5057-B Porter Accessory Dwelling —Conditional
Use Permit
II.PRELIMINARY PLATS:
1.Staley Subdivision —Preliminary Plat (S-1273)
1.1 Staley Subdivision (Lot 2)—Short-Form PCD (Z-6178-B)
III.PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENTS:
2.Atkins Road Partnership —Short-Form PCD (Z-3292-D)
2.1 LUOO-18-02 —A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Ellis
Mountain Planning District from Office to CommercialforthesouthwestcornerofAtkinsRoadandMarkhamStreet.
3.Bale Chevrolet-Honda —Revised PCD (Z-4997-F)
4.Ilodianya —Short-Form PD-0 (Z-5686-A)
5.The Village at Rahling Road (Lot 9)—Revised PCD
(Z-6323-A)
6.CSR Hydro Conduit —Long-Form PID (Z-6806)
Agenda,Page Two
III.PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENTS:(Cont.)
7.Hertz Equipment Rental —Long-Form PD-C (Z-6807)
8.Robertson —Short-Form POD (Z-6808)
9.Bed and Breakfast Inn —Short-Form PD-C (Z-6809)
10.Brown —Short-Form PCD (Z-6810)
IV.SITE PLAN REVIEW:
11.Terry Library —Revised Zoning Site Plan (Z-3599-C)
V.CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:
12.First Assembly of God —Conditional Use Permit (Z-2120-A)
13.Miracle Development Mini-storage —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-4270-B)
14.North American Cable —Conditional Use Permit (Z-4651-C)
15.Chenal Country Club —Revised Conditional Use Permit
(Z-5055-D)
16.Faith Lutheran Church —Revised Conditional Use Permit
(Z-5737-B)
17.Barrow Road Church of Christ —Revised Conditional Use
Permit (Z-5966-B)
18.Hamilton Accessory Dwelling —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6800)
19.Matthew Alexander —Conditional Use Permit (Z-6802)
20.Dewey Towing Service —Conditional Use Permit (Z-6805)
21.Greater Center Star Baptist Church —Revised Conditional
Use Permit (Z-4420-B)
Agenda,Page Three
VI.OTHER MATTERS:
22.Z-6801 3218 Leeds Street I-2 to C-3
23.Z-6803 Bailey Day Care Family Home —Special Use Permit
24.Z-6804 6800 and 6900 Pinnacle R-2 to AF
Valley Road
25.Victory Street —Right-of-Way Abandonment (G-23-301)
26.Alley Right-of-Way Abandonment —Block 5,Blankenship
Addition (G-23-302)
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February 17,0000
ITEM NO.:A FILE NO.:S-1272
NAME:Claremore Court —Preliminary Plat
LOCATION:West end of Claremore Court,at Beasley Drive
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Norman Holcomb McGetrick &McGetrick
2311 Biscayne Dr.319 E.Markham St.,Ste.202LittleRock,AR 72227 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:1.23 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:7 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:MF-6
PLANNING DISTRICT:2
CENSUS TRACT:22.04
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
A.PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 1.23 acres into seven
(7)lots to allow for the development of single familyresidences.The applicant proposes to access the lots byutilizinganexistingpavedaccesseasementfromClaremoreDrive.All of the lots will be final platted at the sametime.
The property is zoned MF-6,which does not allow single-
family residential development.The applicant will need torezonethepropertytoR-2.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1272
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and mostly wooded.The
property generally slopes downward from Claremore Drive tothenorth.There are single family residences to thesouth,west and northwest,with a multifamily developmenttothenortheast.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comment from theneighborhood.The Echo Valley,Sturbridge and Robinwood
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the publichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Developer will be responsible for all adjacent street
improvements,which includes Claremore Drive frontage.2.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements tothesestreetsincluding4-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:A water main extension and private fire hydrantwillberequired.
Fire Department:Place fire hydrant per city code.
Provide 50 foot turning radius for cul-de-sac with no
parking.Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment.
CATA:Site is served by Route f22.Approved for transit
purposes.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1272
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
No Comment.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on December 14,1999.The revised plan shows many of the
additional notations as recpxired.The following items needtobeshownonarevisedpreliminaryplatdrawing:
1.Source of title.
2.Sources of title for abutting recorded subdivisions.3.Move building lines to provide 60 foot lot width (chord
distance)for Lots 14 and 15.
As noted at the Subdivision Committee meeting,the
remainder of the property that this 1.23 acres came from
must be part of this plat,or the applicant must provide
deed information (history)showing that this parcel has
been separately owned for at least ten (10)years.The
applicant must also provide access easement deed
documentation for the access to the condo development to
the north.These issues must be resolved prior to the
Commission taking action on this application.
As noted in paragraph A.of this report,this property is
zoned MF-6,which does not allow single-family residential
development.The applicant will need to rezone the
property to R-2 as a condition of the plat approval.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subjecttothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the recpxirements as noted in paragraph D
and E of this report.2.The property must be rezoned to R-2 prior to a final platbeingsignedbystaff.
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ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1272
3.A revised preliminary plat with the additional notations,as requested in paragraph G.of this report,must besubmittedtostaff.4.The issues relating to property ownership and access
easement to the condo development must be resolved priortotheCommissionactingonthisapplication.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 9,1999)
Pat McGetrick and Norman Holcomb were present,representing theapplication.Staff described the proposed preliminary plat,
noting several items which needed to be shown on a revised plat
drawing.Staff also noted that easement deed and ownership
documentation needed to be provided by the applicant.Staff
noted that the property was zoned MF-6,which did not allow
single family residential development.Staff informed the
Committee that the preliminary plat application needed to be
deferred so that the applicant could file a rezoning application
(R-2)for this property.It was determined that the rezoning
could be made a condition of the plat approval.
In response to a question from staff,Mr.McGetrick noted thatallofthelotswouldbefinalplattedatthesametime.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.The
primary focus of the discussion related to the proposed accesstothelots.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the issue to thefullCommission.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that this item needed to be
deferred due to the fact that there was an outstanding issuerelatingtotheproperty's ownership which needed to be
resolved.Staff recommended that this item be deferred to the
February 17,2000 agenda.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the February 17,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed byavoteof11ayesand0nays.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1272
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that this item be deferred to the March 30,
2000 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request.With a vote
of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent,the Commission voted to waive
their bylaws and accept the deferral request being made less than
five (5)working days prior to the public hearing.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the March 30,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-6719
NAME:Bussell —Short-Form PCD
LOCATION:17201 Lawson Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Stan Bussell None
5204 Sullivan Road
Little Rock,AR 72210
AREA:0.9 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:C-1 ALLOWED USES:Neighborhood Commercial
PROPOSED USE:C-1 permitted uses and a
furniture upholstery shop
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1.Waiver of the required right-of-way dedication to Lawson and
Sullivan Roads.
2.Waiver of the required street improvements to Lawson and
Sullivan Roads.
3.Waiver of the Planning Commission bylaws to accept notification
without an abstract list.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUE ST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at the
southwest corner of Lawson and Sullivan Roads from C-1 to
PCD to allow for the current uses located on this site.There is a commercial building (3,330 sq.ft.),a double-
wide manufactured home (28 X 60)and a garage structure
(under construction)currently on the property as noted ontheattachedsiteplan.There is a flea market (1,800 sq.ft.)and a furniture upholstery business (1,200 sq.ft.)located in the commercial building.The typical hours ofoperationwillbefrom8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,Monday
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
through Friday.The property owners live in the existing
manufactured home.
The furniture upholstery use is not a permitted "by right"
use in C-1 zoning.Therefore the applicant is proposingtherezoningtoallowallC-1 permitted uses and thefurnitureupholsteryuseforthecommercialbuilding.
The only physical change to the property is a second 28footby60footmanufacturedhomewhichtheapplicantproposestoplaceneartheproperty's southwest corner.
The manufactured home will be a residence for the propertyowners'aughter so that she can help care for one of the
owners who is in ill health.The daughter will alsooperateasmallbeautyshopwithinthecommercialbuilding
which will occupy approximately 330 square feet.
Access to the residences will be from an existing graveldrivefromSullivanRoad.Access to the commercialbuildingisgainedfromSullivanandLawsonRoads,near thecorner,as there is no street curb and gutter in this area.
The applicant is requesting three (3)waivers with thisapplication.The first two are waivers of Public Worksrequirements.The applicant requests a waiver of therequiredright-of-way dedication for Lawson and Sullivan
Roads and a waiver of the required 'c street improvementsforthesestreets.As of this writing,Public Works hasnotmadearecommendationontheserequests.
The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the PlanningCommissionbylaws,Article IV.A.4.b.,which requires that
an applicant obtain an abstract list of property ownerswithin200feetofthetractforwhichrezoninghasbeenpetitioned,and notify said owners.In this case theapplicant,on his own,determined the property ownerswithin200feetofthepropertyandmailed(certified)notices of the public hearing.The notices were mailed onJuly17,1999.A total of five (5)property owners werenotified.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains a commercial building,a double-wide
manufactured home and a garage structure,as noted on theattachedsiteplan.
There is a car wash and a contractor's maintenance yard tothenorthacrossLawsonRoad,with single-family residences
on large lots to the northeast.There is vacant propertyimmediatelywestofthissite.There are also single-family residences on large lots to the east across Sullivan
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
Road and to the south along Sullivan Road.There is alargeamountofmanufacturedhomesofvarioussizesin this
general area.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood,with the exception of one (1)informational
phone call.There was no established neighborhoodassociationtonotify.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Lawson Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet
will be required (includes 10 feet additional feet for
right turn lane).Clearance of soils from APCE required
prior to dedication.
2.Sullivan Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.3.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is requiredatthecornerofLawsonRoadandSullivanRoad.4.Public Works do not support building expansion at thecloseproximityoftheintersection.
5.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
6.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
7.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.8.One driveway (36 feet wide)is recommended for center of
property versus two shown on plan.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Outside service boundary,no comment.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:No Comment.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
Fire Department:Outside city limits.If this property is
ever annexed,access to residential structures will needtobeprovided.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is not currently served by CATA,approved fortransitpurposesassubmitted.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN
Plannin Division:
This request is in the Crystal Valley Planning District andisshownasNeighborhoodCommercialontheLandUsePlan.
The current uses in the commercial building are consistent
with the Land Use Plan.The request for two manufactured
homes on the site could be compatible since Single FamilyisshownonthePlanimmediatelytothesouthofthesite.
Concerns which should be addressed are no outside storageordisplayofgoodsandlistusesofmanufacturedhomesasresidentialuseonly.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:There is not aneighborhoodplanforthisareaatthistime.
Landsca e Issues:
No Comment.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
August 2,1999.The revised plan eliminates the proposedadditiontothecommercialbuildingasrequestedbystaff.Staff feels that there are no outstanding issues associated
with the site plan,other than the requested waivers ofPublicWorksrequirements.Staff is comfortable with
proposed uses of the property.
The ordinance would typically require eleven (11)parkingspacesforacommercialbuildingofthissize.There is anexistingpavedareainfront(north side)of the commercialbuildwhichwillaccommodate6to8vehicles.Given thefactthatnonewcommercialbuildingareawillbeadded,staff has no problem with the existing parking situation.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
As noted in paragraph A.of this report,the applicant is
requesting waivers of right-of-way dedication and 'c street
improvements for Lawson and Sullivan Roads.Public Works
will make a recommendation on these waiver requests priortothepublichearing.
Also explained in paragraph A.is the applicant's requested
waiver of the Planning Commission bylaws,Article
IV.A.4.b .,which requires that the applicant obtain an
abstract list for notification.The Commission will need
to hear from the applicant and determine if this bylaw
waiver is appropriate,or if a deferral is warranted,priortothepublichearingonthisrezoningcase.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD rezoning subject tothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.2.The issue of waivers of right-of-way dedication and 'cstreetimprovementsmustberesolved.Public Works will
make a recommendation prior to the public hearing.3.The uses of the property will be limited to C-1 permittedusesandafurnitureupholsteryshop.4.No outside storage of merchandise will be permitted.5.The manufactured homes must be used as residences only.6.The septic system must be approved by the Pulaski CountyHealthDepartment.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JULY 29,1999)
The applicant was not present.Staff gave a brief descriptionoftheproposedPCDsiteplan,noting that additional
information was needed from the applicant.
It was noted that staff would attempt to meet with the applicant
and work out Planning and Public Works issues prior to the
public hearing.The Committee forwarded the application to thefullCommissionforresolution.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(AUGUST 19,1999)
The Commission informed the staff that a waiver of the Planning
Commission bylaws would not be supported and that the item
needed to be deferred to the September 30,1999 agenda to allow
time for proper notification.Staff informed the applicant,
Stan Bussell,of this situation.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the September 30,1999
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 6 ayes,0 nays and 5 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on September 14,1999
requesting that this item be deferred to the November 11,1999
agenda due to a family illness.The applicant states that he
will need the additional time to obtain an abstract list and
complete the required notification.Staff supports the deferral
request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(SEPTEMBER 30,1999)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronSeptember14,1999 requesting that this item be
deferred to the November 11,1999 agenda.Staff supported the
deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the November 11,1999
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant,Stan Bussell,submitted a letter to staff on
October 28,1999 requesting that this item be deferred to the
January 6,2000 agenda.Mr.Bussell notes that a serious
family illness has prevented him from completing the required
notification.He informs staff that an abstract list has been
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
requested and that the notification will be done for the
January 6,2000 meeting.Staff supports the deferral request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 11,1999)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronOctober28,1999 requesting that this item be deferred
to the January 6,2000 agenda.Staff supported the deferral
request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the January 6,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed byavoteof9ayes,0 nays,1 absent and 1 open position.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
Stan Bussell was present,representing the application.StaffbrieflydescribedthePCD,noting that the issues relating to
the waiver requests for right-of-way dedication and 'c street
improvements to Lawson and Sullivan Roads needed to be resolved.
Bob Turner,of Public Works,addressed the Commission.He notedthatPublicWorkswouldsupportaconditionalwaiverofthestreetimprovementstoLawsonandSullivanRoads.Mr.TurnerstatedthatPublicWorksrecommendeddenialoftherequested
waiver of right-of-way dedication.
Mr.Bussell noted that he did not wish to dedicate the right-of-
way.
Commissioner Rahman asked how much additional right-of-way was
required.
Mr.Turner noted that 30 feet of right-of-way existed on bothstreets.He stated that an additional 15 feet was required on
Sullivan Road and 25 feet on Lawson Road.
There was a brief discussion of the waiver requests.
Commissioner Nunnley asked if the right-of-way dedication would
severely impact the property owner.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
Mr.Turner stated that the existing roadways would be left asis,with the possibility of a franchise if the owner wished to
use any of the dedicated area.
Stephen Giles,City Attorney,explained the requirement for
right-of-way dedication and noted that the only difference
between this case and the Martindale Baptist Church case
(conditional use permit)was the type of application.Mr.Giles
also explained the City Attorney's opinion regarding Martindale
Baptist Church.
There was additional discussion regarding the right-of-way
dedication issue.
There was a motion to defer the application to the February 17,
2000 agenda.The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
The Commission asked Public Works or the City Attorney to meet
with Mr.Bussell and attempt to resolve the right-of-way
dedication issue prior to the February meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The applicant was not present.Staff briefly described the
proposed PCD with a recommendation of approval with conditions.Staff noted that the only outstanding issue related to the
requested waivers of street improvements and right-of-way
dedication for Lawson and Sullivan Roads.
Bob Turner,of Public Works,recommended denial of the waiver of
right-of-way dedication.He stated that a conditional waiver ofstreetimprovementscouldbesupported.
There was a general discussion concerning the waivers requested
and how the Commission should act on this application,due to
the fact that the applicant was not present.
Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,stated that if
the Planning Commission approved the PCD,the application would
not be taken to the Board of Directors until the required right-
of-way was dedicated,if the Commission denied the waiver.
There was a motion to approve the PCD rezoning as recommended bystaff.There was discussion of the motion.The motion passed
by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6719
There was a second motion to approve the waivers of right-of-way
dedication and street improvements to Lawson and Sullivan Roads.
The motion failed by a vote of 0 ayes,9 nays and 2 absent.
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:C FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
NAME:Summit Mall —Revised PCD
LOCATION:Southwest corner of Shackleford Road and
Interstate 430
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Summit Mall Co.,LLC McGetrick and McGetrick
&Construction Developers,Inc.219 East Markham St.,Ste.202
c/o Simon Development Group Little Rock,AR 72201
115 West Washington Street
Indianapolis,IN 46204
AREA:97 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:PCD ALLOWED USES:Commercial/Office Mixed
Development
PROPOSED USE:Commercial
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On December 1,1987,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.15,385 rezoning this 97 acre property from R-2/0-2 to PCD,establishing the Summit Mall —Long-Form PCD.The approved site
plan included a 975,000 square foot shopping mall,three (3)office buildings totaling 335,000 square feet,a 190,000 squarefoothotel(250 rooms)and two (2)restaurant lease parcelstotaling20,000 square feet.A total of 5,945 parking spaces
was proposed,some of which were located in a parking deck fortheproposedofficebuildings.
The previously approved PCD has received several time extensions
over the years and currently expires on March 18,2000.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
PCD with an entirely new site development plan.The new
proposed site plan consists of the following:
1.An 878,000 shopping mall located within the north one-half of the property.2.An 85,700 square foot,4,238 seat movie theatre located
near the southwest corner of the property.3.Three (3)retail/office buildings with a total area of77,400 square feet,located between the mall building andthetheatre.4.Four (4)lease parcels/restaurant sites (32,000 squarefeettotal)at the southeast corner of the property.5.A lease/out parcel at the northeast corner of the
property labeled as office/hotel/retail.6.4,734 parking spaces.7.Three (3)access points from Shackleford Road.
The proposed buildings,parking areas,drives and
landscaped areas are noted on the attached site plan.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The proposed site is undeveloped and heavily wooded,with
varying degrees of slope throughout the property.Interstate 430 is located immediately north and west of the
property,with Shackleford Road along the eastern boundary.
Camp Aldersgate is located across Shackleford Road to theeast.The property immediately south is also vacant and
wooded.
There is a Comcast Cable office building and tower alongthewestsideofShacklefordRoadwhichissurroundedbytheproposedmallsite.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received comments and
concerns from the Camp Aldersgate representatives.The
John Barrow,Sandpiper and Sewer District f147 NeighborhoodAssociationshavebeennotifiedofthepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Provide Site Traffic Impact Analysis.
2.Redesign site to include a ring road built to commercial
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
street standards for access to commercial activity
around the site.This road should have access points
designed along the route with drive spacing at not less
than 250 feet on center.
3.Analyze the Shackleford/I-430 interchange capacity with
and without development traffic to verify adequacy of
the interchange and recommend improvements due to
development.
4.Verify with plan and profile that adequate sight
distance is provided at all points of access.5.Verify with capacity analysis that all site
intersections will operate at a minimum level of service
of "D"during the peak hour of the generator.6.Provide preliminary arterial lighting plan for
Shackleford Road adjacent to site.
7.NPDES permit from ADEQ,including Wetland Clearance will
be required.
8.Shackleford Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45feetfromcenterlineisrequired.
9.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031.
10.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these street including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development.
11.All internal streets must be designed to commercialstreetstandards.
12.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
13.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.14.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
15.Prepare a letter of pending development addressingstreetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of theLittleRockCode.All requests should be forwarded toTrafficEngineering.
16.Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD,District VI.
17.Existing topographic information at maximum five foot
contour interval 100 base flood elevation is required.18.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.29-186(e)is
required.
19.A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)and (d)is
required.
20.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
8-283 is required.
21.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec.8-
283 is required.
22.Contact the ADPCSE for approval prior to start work is
required.
23.Contact the USACE-LRD for approval prior to start of
work is required.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer main relocation and extension required
with easements.
APSL:Underground easements will have to be negotiated at
a later date when transformers are located to make a loop
through the shopping center.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:On site fire protection will be required.An
acreage charge of $150/acre,plus a development fee based
on the size of connections,will apply in addition to the
normal connection charges.
Fire Department:Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for
information regarding turning radii and fire hydrant
placement.
Count Plannin :No Comment.
CATA:CATA Route ¹3 serves very near this site.Thislocationisinakeyareafortransit.CATA would like todiscussopportunitieswiththedevelopertoincorporatea
bus pullout(s)on the periphery of the site.Better
pedestrian links/stronger connections within the site needtobeestablished.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is in the I-430 Planning District.The Land
Use Plan currently shows Mixed Office and Commercial.TherevisionofanexistingPCDisconsistentwiththecurrent
land use category.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:This area is not
covered by a city recognized neighborhood plan.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
Landsca e Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
Because this property has significant variations in its
grade elevations,cross sections showing the proposed
method of treatment will be necessary.
Since this site is currently covered in trees,the City
Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many of the
existing trees as feasible.This includes preserving trees
within the street buffers.Extra credit toward fulfilling
Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when
preserving trees of 6 inch caliper or larger.
G.ANALYSIS:
As noted in the Subdivision Committee comments,a great
deal of information regarding this application is needed bystaff.Some of the additional information requested bystaffattheSubdivisionCommitteemeetingisasfollows:
1.Discuss phasing plan.Show proposed phasing on site
plan.
2.Provide grading plan with respect to the proposed
phases.Note areas within the site where existing trees
will be preserved.
3.Discuss street buffer treatment along I-430 and
Shackleford Road.
4.Note proposed sign location(s)and provide details.5.Show dumpster locations.
6.Provide north/south and east/west sections and
elevations.
7.Show retaining walls on the site plan and provide
details.
8.There should be no grading or site work prior to
obtaining a building permit.
9.Staff has concerns with the proposed lease parcels at
the southeast corner of the property.The previously
approved site plan included only two (2)lease
parcels/restaurant sites,one (1)on each side of the
Comcast property.Provide proposed uses for the lease
parcels.
10.Provide definite proposed use for the lease parcel at
the northeast corner of the property.
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February 1 i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
11.Provide a very detailed cover letter regarding this
project (phases,proposed uses,etc.)and addressing the
design features as offered by the previous developer and
the conditions agreed to with the previous approval.
12.Define proposal.Is the proposed revised PCD site plan
requested for a three (3)year approval?Include this
information in the cover letter.
These are issues which need to be addressed by the
applicant in addition to the Public Works,Utility,Fire
Department,CATA and Landscape requirements and comments.
One of the main concerns that staff has with the proposed
project relates to the phasing of the plan with respect to
the overall site grading (cuts and fill,etc.).The
existing contour plan as submitted by the applicant notes
that the existing high point of the property is located
within the northeast one-quarter of the property and the
lowest point within the site is near the southwest corner
of the property.The proposed contour plan shows that the
high point of the property will be lowered approximately 75
to 80 feet and the low point (location of theatre building)
will be raised approximately 60 feet.An overall plan for
the site phasing and grading needs to be resolved,to
include information on street buffer treatment and tree
preservation.The effect of the proposed development on
the adjacent property to the south and the Camp Aldersgate
property across Shackleford Road to the east should also be
discussed and resolved.
The Subdivision Committee determined at its meeting on
December 9,1999 that the applicant should make a
preliminary presentation of this item to the full
Commission on January 6,2000.This will allow the other
commissioners to express concerns that they might have withthisproposeddevelopment.Then the item would need to be
deferred to the February 17,2000 agenda to allow the
applicant to respond to the issues and concerns,and
present additional information to staff and the Subdivision
Committee (January 27,2000).It was also discussed by the
Subdivision Committee that a six (6)month time extensionofthepreviouslyapprovedPCDwouldbereasonable.Thisisbasedonthefactthatadeferralasrequestedbystaff
and the Subdivision Committee would cause this issue to
extend beyond the March 18,2000 expiration date.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
H.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends deferral of this application to the
February 17,2000 Planning Commission agenda.
Staff also recommends that the expiration date of the
previously approved PCD be extended six (6)months to
September 18,2000.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 9,1999)
Pat McGetrick and Rod Vosper were present,representing the
application.Staff described the proposed revised PCD site
plan,noting that a great deal of additional information was
needed.Staff noted that this item was a candidate for
deferral.
There was a discussion of the project which included topics
relating to phasing,grading,parking standards and the
conditions approved with the previous site plan.It was noted
that better pedestrian circulation needed to be provided between
the mall building and the lease parcel at the northeast corner
of the property.
The Public Works recpxirements were briefly discussed.It was
noted that a traffic impact analysis was needed.Phasing of
street improvements was also discussed.Public Works
representatives noted phased development to include street
improvements could be supported.The grading of the site and
cuts into the hillside were also discussed.
The Committee ultimately decided that the applicant should make
a preliminary presentation to the full Commission on January 6,
2000 in order to determine what other issues commissioners might
have.Then the item would be deferred to the February 17,2000
agenda to allow time for the applicant to address staff and
Commission concerns and present the plan back to the Subdivision
Committee on January 27,2000.
It was also determined that a six (6)month time extension on
the previously approved PCD would be appropriate,given the fact
that a deferral would cause this issue to extend beyond the
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
March 18,2000 expiration date.The Committee then forwarded
the revised PCD to the full Commission for preliminary
discussion.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
Pat McGetrick and Rod Vosper were present,representing the
application.Staff explained that as a result of the
Subdivision Committee review of this item,the applicant was to
make a preliminary presentation of the revised PCD at this
meeting and that the item should be deferred to the February 17,
2000 agenda.Staff noted that there was much additional
information which was needed.Staff also noted that since the
application needed to be deferred,an extension of time for the
previously approved PCD was in order.The previously approved
PCD expires on March 18,2000.
Commissioner Rahman asked that the time extension be consideredfirst.There was a brief discussion regarding the time
extension issue.
Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,explained the
time extension issue.There was a motion to grant a six (6)
month extension for the previously approved PCD (new expiration
date-September 18,2000).The motion passed with a vote of 9
ayes,1 nay and 1 absent.
Commissioner Nunnley asked the purpose of the preliminary
presentation.
Staff explained that the preliminary presentation was to
determine if the Commission had any additional concerns that
have not been addressed by staff.
Chair Adcock expressed concern with having the preliminary
presentation at this time.
Mr.Lawson noted that the Camp Aldersgate representatives had
concerns with the proposed development that needed to be worked
out.
Commissioner Rector stated that the applicant should work with
Camp Aldersgate and address any concerns.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
There was a motion to defer the application to the February 17,
2000 agenda.There was a brief discussion of the deferral.The
motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pat McGetrick,Chuck Synder,Ernie Peters,Greg Simmons and
Merle Seamon were present,representing the application.The
applicants briefly reviewed the revised site plan with the
Committee,noting that the most significant change in the plan
was within the southeast corner of the property.The drive
location was revised with the restaurants being on the south
side of the drive and a landscaped lake area between the drive
and the Comcast property.The applicants then discussed the
phasing plan for the property.The new phasing plan limits thetotalclearingandexcavationtobedonewithPhaseI(cinema
building and restaurants).
There was a brief discussion regarding the amount of cut andfillthatwouldbedone.Mr.McGetrick noted that the maximum
cut would be approximately 110 feet at the highest point.Healsonotedthatthelargestamountoffillwouldbe
approximately 45 feet near the southwest corner of the property.Issues relating to grading and retaining wall construction werebrieflydiscussed.
Bob Turner,of Public Works,noted that the applicant had
submitted a traffic study.He noted that Public Works had
concerns related to the traffic study and was not in a positionatthistimetosupportthestudy.There was a general
discussion of this issue.The applicant stated that the
Commissioners would be provided with a copy of the study,mostlikelywhencompletedtoPublicWorkssatisfaction.
The applicant presented cross-sections of the proposed project.
These were briefly discussed.
Frank Riggins noted that Camp Aldersgate was in support of the
revised site plan,but was still negotiating with the applicant
on some issues (lighting,etc.).
There was additional discussion of the site design.There wasalsodiscussionastowhethertheapplicantwouldbereadyfor avotefromtheCommissiononFebruary17,2000.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4923-A
The applicants stated that an attempt would be made to resolve
all of the outstanding issues and be ready for Commission action
on February 17,2000.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the application to
the full Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted aletterrequestingthatthisitembedeferredtotheMarch30,
2000 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the March 30,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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Camp At.beusgate
January 21,2000
Mr.Roderick Vosper
Simon Property Group
Regional Vice-President -Development
P.O.Box 7033
Indianapolis,IN 46207
RE:Shackleford Road Property,Little Rock,Arkansas
Dear Rod:
Thank you for your letter of January 12,2000,regarding your authorization of the design of
"Concept 3"for the Summit Mall plans.We appreciate very much your authorization of the
change in the plans for the southeast corner of your property.
We look forward to seeing the revised site plan and understand that this concept will be furnished
to the City of Little Rock as well.
Again,our thanks for this consideration for Camp Aldersgate.
Sincerely,
SarahM.Sp n er
Executive Director
cc:Frank Riggins,Board of Directors
Bill Spivey,Board of Directors
Jim Lawson,City of Little Rock t,~RKCKIVKD
JAN fl 7 2000
BY:
2000 Aldersgate Road ~Little Rock,Arkansas 72205-7018
Phone 501/225-1444 ~Fax 501/225-2019 ~ARKCAMP@aol.corn
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:D FILE NO.:S-1271
NAME:Parkway Center —Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION:Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Oak
Meadow Drive
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Ashley Company The Mehlburger Firm
2851 Lakewood Village Dr.201 S.Izard Street
No.Little Rock,AR 72116 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:Approx.12.39 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:C-3 ALLOWED USES:Commercial
PROPOSED USE:Commercial
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Variance for a reduced number of parking spaces.
BACKGROUND:
The property at the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Oak
Meadow Drive is zoned C-3 commercial and the applicant is
proposing to utilize the property for C-3 permitted uses.
However,based on the fact that the applicant is proposing a two
(2)building site plan,the plan requires review and approval bythePlanningCommission.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to construct two (2)buildings onthesitewithatotalbuildingareaof128,500 square feet.
The larger building which will contain a mixture of
commercial uses will face Chenal Parkway,with parkingbetweenthebuildingandthestreet.The smaller buildingwillcontainamixtureofofficeandcommercialspaceandwillfrontWestMarkhamStreetandOakMeadowDr.Therewillalsobeparkingbetweenthisbuildingandthestreets.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1271
The applicant has noted that the buildings will not exceed
a height of 30 feet.There is a service court proposed
between the two buildings for deliveries,employee parking,
dumpsters,etc.
Seven (7)access points are proposed to serve the
development (two from Chenal Parkway,two from Oak MeadowDr.,two from West Markham Street and one from ParkwayPlaceDr.A total of 556 parking spaces is proposed forthedevelopment.The Ordinance requires a total of 571
spaces for a shopping center development of this size.The
applicant is requesting a variance for the reduced numberofspaces.The applicant has noted that additional
landscaping will be installed along Chenal Parkway wherehead-in parking is proposed.
A ground-mounted sign is proposed at the main entrance from
Chenal Parkway.The applicant notes that the sign will
conform to the Chenal/Financial Center Design OverlayDistrict(monument type,maximum area —100 square feet,
maximum height —8 feet,set back at least 5 feet from anypropertyline).
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and partially wooded.There isaLittleRockFireStationandundeveloped0-3 zoned
property to the west and southwest across Oak Meadow Drive,with single family residences further west and southwest.
There is a church located across West Markham Street to thesouth,with additional single family residences furthersouth.There is a convenience store and carwash
immediately east of this site,with a funeral home furthereastacrossParkwayPlaceDrive.There is a retirementvillagelocatedacrossChenalParkwaytothenorth.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received two (2)phones calls
from persons expressing concerns with the proposed
development.The Parkway Place and Gibralter Heights/Point
West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Associations were notifiedofthepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Oak Meadow Drive is commercial street.A dedication of
right-of-way 30 feet from centerline is required.2.Construct all improvements on Chenal Parkway to Chenal
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ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1271
standards.
3.Driveway shall conform to Section 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031 or eliminate driveways.
4.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development.
5.Redesign main entrance on Chenal for adequate stacking
and eliminate cross traffic.
6.Out parcels on Chenal and Oak Meadow Drive should have
internal access.
7.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.8.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9.Prepare a letter of pending development addressingstreetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of theLittleRockCode.All requests should be forwarded toTrafficEngineering.
10.Existing topographic information at maximum five foot
contour interval 100 base flood elevation is required.11.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.29-186(e)is
required.
12 .A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)and (d)is
required.
13.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of workisrequired.
14.Chenal Parkway has average daily traffic count of
17,000.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:If a 30 foot overhead power line is required,a 30footeasementwillberequired.(15 feet plus street
ROW).
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:On site fire protection will be required.
Fire Department:Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for
details on fire hydrant placement and turning radii.
Count Plannin :No Comment.
CATA:Site is very near CATA Route ¹5.Approved for
transit purposes.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1271
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
No provision has been made for building landscaping between
the public parking areas and building they serve.
Normally,this would be a 3 foot deep landscape strip.
Considerable flexibility with this requirement is allowed.
The proposed street buffer depth along Chenal Parkway drops
below the full average requirement of 30 feet but meets the
minimum requirement average of 20 feet when the allowed
transfers are figured in.The proposed street buffer depth
along West Markham meets and exceeds the full requirement
of 26 feet when averaged out though it drops to as low as 9feetfor153feet.
This property is tree covered.The City Beautiful
Commission recommends preserving as many trees as feasible.
This would include those on the street side.Extra credit
can be given toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements when preserving trees of 6 inch caliper or
larger.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and additional
information to staff on December 16,1999.The revised
plan addresses some of the staff concerns.A sign location
has been shown on the plan,which will conform to the
Chenal/Financial Center DOD standards as noted in paragraph
A.One of the proposed driveways from Oak Meadow Drive has
been eliminated (reduced from 3 to 2 drives).
The revised plan shows that the building area has been
reduced to 128,500 square feet and that parking has been
added,primarily within the service court area.The total
number of parking spaces proposed is 556 spaces.The
Ordinance requires a total of 571 spaces for this
development.The applicant is requesting a variance for
the reduced number of spaces.Staff supports the variance
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ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1271
request.
Based on the fact that the property is located within the
Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District,the
property must conform to the site lighting and utility
standards as set forth in the DOD.Any site lighting must
be directed to the parking areas and away from adjacent
property.All utilities located between the rear line of
the building and Chenal Parkway must be underground.The
building setbacks and height as proposed conform to
ordinance standards.
At this time,there are two (2)Public Works issues which
have not been resolved.The outstanding issues,involve
the design of the main entry drive from Chenal Parkway and
the total number of drives.The proposed site plan shows acrossdriveapproximately40feetbackfromthemain
entrance from Chenal Parkway.The ordinance requires that
a cross drive be located at least 75 feet back from astreetright-of-way line.This issue must be discussed and
resolved.
The other outstanding issue relates to the total number ofdrives.Public Works recommends that the easternmost drive
along Chenal Parkway and the easternmost drive along West
Markham Street be eliminated,as these drives do not
conform to the minimum spacing requirements.The drives
are too close to the side property lines.This issue mustalsobediscussedbythefullCommission.
Otherwise,to staff'knowledge,there are no additional
issues to be resolved.With the Public Works issues being
resolved,staff is comfortable with the proposed site
design plan.Staff feels that the applicant has done an
adequate job in designing a two-building development plan
with the building service area between the two buildings,
shielded from the adjacent streets.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to thefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.The issue relating to driveway design (main entry drive
from Chenal Parkway)and number of driveways needs to be
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ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1271
discussed and resolved.3.The proposed ground-mounted sign must conform to the
Chenal/Financial Center DOD standards (monument-type,
maximum height —8 feet,maximum area —100 square feet,set back at least 5 feet from any property line).4.The site lighting and utilities must conform to the
Chenal/Financial Center DOD standards as noted in
paragraph G.5.Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow a
reduced number of parking spaces.6.Based on the fact that a portion of the property is
wooded,there should be no grading or site work prior toabuildingpermitbeingissued.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 9,1999)
Frank Riggins was present,representing the application.Staff
briefly described the proposed site plan,noting that the
applicant needed to request a variance for a reduced number of
parking spaces.The parking issue was briefly discussed.
The issue relating to driveway locations was briefly discussed.Staff noted that the number of proposed driveways needed to be
reduced in order to conform to ordinance standards.
Mr.Riggins noted that he had no problems with the additionalstafforPublicWorkscomments/requirements.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the site plan to
the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronJanuary4,2000 requesting that this item be deferred
to the February 17,2000 agenda.Staff supported the deferral
request.With a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays,the Commission
voted to waive their bylaws and accept the deferral request
being made less than five (5)working days prior to the public
hearing.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the February 17,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1271
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted aletterrequestingthatthisitembedeferredtotheMarch30,
2000 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the March 30,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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Little Rock Planning Commission
723 West Markham
Little Rock,AR 72201
Dear Sir or Madam:
We are property owners in the Parkway Place Subdivision.We have several concerns
regarding a proposed commercial development you will be considering at your meetingonJanuary6,2000.This particular development would be bordered by Chenal Parkway,Markham Street,Parkway Place Drive,and Oak Meadow Drive.
The majority of our concerns involve traffic.Chenal Parkway is already at/past capacity.Many other streets in the area do well to handle residential traffic,but would be stressedtohandletheadditionalconstraintspresentedbythelargescaleoftheproposedcommercialdevelopment.Our specific traffic concerns include:
~Increased traffic and congestion on Chenal Parkway.
~Increased traffic and congestion on Markham Street.Markham Street is hilly and
narrows at one spot between Chenal Parkway and Parkway Place Drive.
~Increased amount of traffic at the dangerous Chenal Parkway/Loyola Drive/ParkwayPlaceintersection.
~Increased amount of traffic at Markham Street/Parkway Place intersection.There are
currently no stop lights,warning lights,or four-way stop signs at this interchange.
~Lack of marked pedestrian crosswalks to aid drivers and the high number of walkers
and joggers that utilize this area.
~Potential increased traffic on narrow and hilly Kirby Road.Kirby Road would providetheeasiestaccesstoKanisRoad.
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In addition,we have a concern regarding the close proximity of this proposed commercial
development to the community swinnning pool and park.The pool and park are less than
one block away.Many neighborhood children utilize the park and a high number of
children utilize the pool during the summer months.The increased traKc generated from
this development would create a hazard for kids attempting to utilize those facilities.
It appears that a commercial development of the magnitude proposed is not suitable to this
site.The existing road structure is not suf5cient to support the planned retail shops.
We had the opportunity to attend a meeting with the site's civil engineer.From the
information presented,it is clear that the developer's road improvement responsibilities
would not be effective in overcoming any of the previously listed concerns.
We ask that you please corisider these concerns when taking into account the developer's
site development plan.
Sincerely,
Tim and Melodi Franklin
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14207 Parkside Drive
Little Rock,Ar.72211
Sub:J:Property Development in Parkway Place
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:E FILE NO.:Z-5098-B
NAME:Dillards —Zoning Site Plan Review
LOCATION:1600 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Dillard's,Inc.Architecture Plus
1600 Cantrell Road Washington Plaza,Suite 400
Little Rock,AR 72201 Monroe,LA 71201
AREA:Approx.14.4 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:0-2/I-3 ALLOWED USES:Office
PROPOSED USE:Office
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The majority of the property at 1600 Cantrell Road is zoned 0-2
and contains the existing Dillards office building.Based on
the fact that the property is zoned O-2,the site plan review
process applies for any development.
The 124,155 square foot,5-story Dillard's office building islocatedwithintheeastone-half of the property,with parking
along its south,east and west sides.A total of 541 parking
spaces exists on the site.The site is heavily landscaped.
Access to the property is gained by utilizing two (2)existingdrivesfromCantrellRoad.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to add 181,858 square feet of
building space to the existing office building,along its
west side.A portion of the addition will be four (4)stories in height with the remainder being five (5)levels,
which will be approximately the same height as the existingbuilding.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:E (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5098-B
The applicant is also proposing to construct a separate
30,000 square foot building within the west one-quarter of
the property.The building will be constructed into the
existing hillside with parking on top.This building will
house the computer equipment for the Dillard'operation.
There are currently 541 parking spaces on the site.The
applicant proposes to add 316 spaces for a total of 857
parking spaces.The additional parking spaces will be
constructed within the eastern and western portions of the
property.The applicant proposes to utilize the two
existing drives from Cantrell Road as access to the
property.The proposed building and parking expansions are
noted on the attached site plan.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains the existing Dillards office building and
parking areas.There is a mixture of commercial andindustrialusestothewestalongthenorthsideof
Cantrell Road.The Cathedral School development (currently
under construction)is located to the south across Cantrell
Road,with 0-3 zoned property to the east.The Arkansas
River is located immediately north of the site.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received two (2)informational phone calls regarding this development.The
Downtown and Capitol View-Stifft Station Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Provide site traffic impact analysis.Verify with plan
and profile that adequate sight distance is provided atallpointsofaccess.
2.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
3.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to
occupancy.
4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:E (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5098-B
6.Existing topographic information at maximum five foot
contour interval 100 base flood elevation.
7.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.29-186(e)is
required.
8.A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)and (d)is
required.
9.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec.
8-283 is required.
10.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of workisrequired.11.Cantrell Road has average daily traffic of 15,000.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:Additional on-site fire protection will be
required.
Fire Department:Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding
turning radii.
Count Plannin :No Comment.
CATA:Site is served by Route ¹21.Approved for transit
purposes.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan,south building
elevation and additional information to staff at the
Subdivision Committee meeting.The revised plan and
information addresses most of the staff concerns.The
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:E (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5098-B
revised plan notes the property lines and building heights.
The proposed building setbacks and heights conform to
ordinance standards.
The applicant also included a south elevation of the
property,showing the proposed building and building
additions.The elevation is included on the attached site
plan.
As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant proposes to add 316
parking spaces to the site for a total of 857 spaces.The
ordinance requires a minimum of 683 spaces for an office
development of this size.As justification for the number
of parking spaces,the applicant has noted that there will
be a total of 987 employees after the proposed building
expansion.Although rarely,if ever,are all of the
employees at the site at any given time.Staff supports
the parking plan as proposed.
As noted in paragraph D.of this report,Public Works is
requiring a site traffic impact analysis to verify that
adequate sight distance is provided at all points of
access.Public Works had noted concern with the left turn
lane into this site from Cantrell Road (east bound traffic)
being adequate.In a letter to staff,the applicant notes
that Peters and Associates is currently collecting data for
the traffic impact study and will have the information to
present to the Commission at the public hearing.
Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the site plan.The proposed building addition,new
building and parking additions conform to ordinance
standards,and should have no adverse impact on the generalarea.
H.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to the
following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.2.The issue related to the traffic impact analysis need toberesolved.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:E (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5098-B
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 9,1999)
Joe Story and Michael Kemp were present,representing the
application.Staff briefly described the proposed site plan.
Staff noted that the applicant had submitted a revised site plan
to staff with much of the additional information requested,
including a building elevation and section.
In response to a question,the applicant noted that there would
be a parapet wall around the parking area on top of the smaller
building for safety purposes.
Bob Turner,of Public Works,noted that a traffic impact
analysis was needed.He noted that the existing left turn lane
on Cantrell Road into this site (east bound traffic)was
probably not adequate.This issue was discussed.
Staff requested that the applicant submit
information/justification (number of employees,etc.)for thetotalnumberofproposedparkingspaces.This issue was also
briefly discussed.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the application to
the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronDecember30,1999 requesting that this item be
deferred to the February 17,2000 agenda.The applicant failed
to send the required notices to property owners within 200 feet
of the site.Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the February 17,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Staff briefly reviewed the revised site plan for this project
with the Committee.It was noted that the proposed computer
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:E (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5098-B
operations building (30,000 square feet)had been removed from
the site plan and would be constructed on a separate property to
the east.A 2,000 square foot maintenance building was shown on
the revised site plan near the west property line.The
maintenance building will be a single story structure and
conforms to the ordinance required minimum setbacks.With the
elimination of the computer operations building,the total
parking for the site has slightly increased from 857 spaces to
883 spaces.
In response to a question from the Committee,Greg Simmons,of
Peters and Associates,noted that a traffic study was being
prepared to address the traffic issues.This was briefly
discussed.
After the brief discussion,the Committee forwarded the
application to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:F FILE NO.:Z-6560-A
NAME:Alltel Collocation —Tower Use Permit
LOCATION:10500 Chicot Road
OWNER/APPLICANT:William R.Butler Revocable Trust/Alltel
PROPOSAL:To obtain a tower use permit to add 10 feet
to the height and a small ecpxipment building
on the ground at the existing Wireless
Communication Facility at 10,500 Chicot Road
on property Zoned C-3,General Commercial.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site contains an existing tower located near the
southwest corner of the intersection of Chicot Road and
Mabelvale Cutoff.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned C-3,General Commercial.Zoning to the
north and northeast is C-3,to the west,south and east is
R-2,Single Family Residential.There is a small restaurant
to the north,single family houses exist to the west and
northwest,a church to the south,and vacant land across
Chicot to the east.
Staff believes this use is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood,and with proper screening and adherence to
the latest landscaping recpxirements,the site would also be
compatible.
The West Baseline,Chicot,Rob Roy Way,Legion Hut,and
Yorkwood Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
public hearing.Staff received letters opposing the
proposal from both the Legion Hut and the West Baseline
Neighborhood Associations.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:F FILE NO.:Z-6560-A
3 .ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There would continue to be one gravel access driveway from
Chicot Road which enters the site lease area from the south
by way of an access easement and meets the requirement for
parking for maintenance vehicles.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
New zoning screening and landscaping requirements should be
imposed.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Mabelvale Cutoff is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45
feet from centerline is required.
b.Chicot Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial,dedication of right-of-way to 55
feet from centerline is required.c.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is requiredatthecornerofMabelvaleCutoff.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:If any water service is required an acreage charge
of $150 per acre applies in addition to normal
charges.
Wastewater:No sewer service required for this project.
Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments requested.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:F FILE NO.:Z-6560-A
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a Tower Use Permit to add 10
feet to an existing 125 foot Wireless Communication
Facility tower so they can collocate on this site.The
existing tower was permitted August 26,1998 through the
administrative review process since it met all the
ordinance Development Standards.
The setbacks for the equipment are met,the tower setbacks
are not.The tower is set back 125 feet from the
residential zoned property to the west and 127 feet from
the south.The ordinance requires the tower to be setback
the height of the tower from any residential zoned area.
The new height of 135 feet would cause the tower to be 10feetclosertotheresidentialpropertytothewestand8feetclosertothesouththantheordinanceallows.
Therefore,a reduced setback variance would be required for
both those directions.The applicant requested variances
for the reduced setbacks.Since the proposed plan does not
meet the ordinance development standards for setbacks to
the tower,a tower use permit from the Commission is
required.
Another issue to be resolved is that on the site
plan/survey,the wireless facility is not all included
within the leased area shown.In addition,the owner of the
property this site lies on,disagreed to dedicate any
needed right-of-way as required by the Master Street Plan.
Public Works included in their comments a need for
additional right-of-way.
This site is located just north of the Cedar Lane Church of
the Nazarene,on Chicot Road.There are houses on the
adjacent property to the west and northwest,and a small
restaurant just to the north of the existing WCF site.
Across Chicot Road to the east is vacant.
Staff believes this is a reasonable collocation which would
prevent the need for an additional WCF to be established inthissamegeneralareaforAlltel.Applying the new
screening and landscaping requirements should make the baseofthisfacilityacceptabletotheneighborhood.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:F FILE NO.:Z-6560-A
By Federal mandate,Alltel must be allowed to install
facilities to allow them to provide the service required in
their license to operate a wireless system in Little Rock.
However,the City can apply reasonable regulations to
minimize potential aesthetic impacts on the surrounding
area.Therefore,Staff does feel the landscape and
screening requirements,and Master Street Plan dedications
are reasonable and should be imposed.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Tower Use Permit to
include the variance for the reduced setback of 125 feet to
the west and 127 feet to the south subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Screening
requirements in the WCF Ordinance.
b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.Only lighting allowed is that required by State or
Federal law,and that required for safety and security
of equipment.Even that must be down shielded and kept
within the boundaries of the site.
d.Insure that the entire facility,including the fencing
and landscape strip is located within the leased area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(OCTOBER 21,1999)
Staff informed the Committee that the applicant had requested in
writing October 14,1999,that this item be deferred until the
next scheduled meeting,including the Committee's review.Since
Staff had no objection to the deferral and the Committee had no
questions or objections,there was no discussion of the item.
The Committee supported accepting the requested deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 11 g 19 9 9 )
No one was present representing the application.There were no
registered supporters or objectors present.Staff presented the
item with a recommendation for approval of the applicant's
requested deferral.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:F FILE NO.:Z-6560-A
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
deferral to the January 6,2000,public hearing.The vote was 9
ayes,0 nays,1 absent,and 1 open position.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(DECEMBER 9,1999)
Staff informed the Committee that the applicant had recpxested in
writing November 29,1999,that this item be deferred until the
next scheduled meeting,and not be reviewed by the Committee at
this time.Staff had no objection to the deferral and the
Committee had no cpxestions or objections,so there was no
discussion of the item.The Committee supported accepting the
recpxested deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
No one was present representing the application.There were no
registered supporters or objectors present.Staff presented the
item with a recommendation for approval of the applicant's
recpxested deferral.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
deferral to the February 17,2000,public hearing.The vote was
11 ayes,0 nays,0 absent.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Alissa Coffield and Keith Buchanan from Alltel,and Less Jackson
from Faulk and Foster Real Estate Services,were present
representing the application.Staff gave a brief description of
the proposal.
Ms.Coffield briefly reviewed why they were recpxesting
collocation and needed the extra height.The main open issue
seemed to be the recpxirement for the increased landscaping and
screening,particularly since the existing leased area would be
too small to allow compliance.She stated that Alltel and
Telecorp,the owner of the original WCF,were still discussing
what their position would be.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:F FILE NO.:Z-6560-A
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Belinda Bodie,from Faulk &Foster Real Estate,and Keith
Buchanan,from Alltel,were present representing the
application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff
presented the item with a recommendation for approval subject to
compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff
Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above.
Ms.Bodie briefly reviewed the proposal and the specific height
locations of the antennas for Alltel (125 feet)and Telecorp
(135 feet).She commented that the collocation would eliminate
the need for an additional tower for Alltel,and she
acknowledged the neighborhood concerns particularly over
landscaping and screening.She stated that Alltel was working
with Telecorp (the tower owner),to address those concerns,
bring the site into compliance with the City's requirements,and
relocate the fence within the leased area.
Janet Berry spoke for the Legion Hut and West Baseline
Neighborhood Associations.She stated that the associations were
willing to accept the site with the proposed collocation if four
conditions with regard to the landscaping and screening were
included as conditions of the C.U.P.The conditions were as
follows:
1.A minimum six-foot masonry wall or other fence
structure with not less than 85%opacity shall
surround the site.Access to the tower shall be
through a locked gate.
2.A row of evergreen trees,a minimum of eight feettallattimeofplantingandamaximumoftenfeet
apart,shall be planted around the fence.
3.A continuous hedge at least thirty inches high at
the time of planting,and capable of growing to at
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:F FILE NO.:Z-6560-A
least thirty-six inches in height within eighteen
months,shall be planted in front of the tree line
referenced above.
4.All vegetation shall be either of xeriscape
tolerant varieties or irrigated,and properly
maintained to assure good health and vitality.
Mr.Lawson asked for clarification of what was meant by "85%
opacity."Ms.Berry responded that the intent was to not be able
to see the base area of the tower site.
Ms.Bodie stated that they accepted the four conditions.
Commissioner Hawn commented that he didn't feel it was proper to
write into the C.U.P.more stringent requirements than the
current ordinance required.
Commissioner Rector stated that since the applicant was
accepting the requested conditions,he didn'see a problem
including the four points as conditions.
Commissioner Muse asked if the proposed taller tower was to
fall,would it hit any structures.Staff responded that the only
structure it could hit would be the restaurant to the north,no
residences.He added a question about the danger of added
sections,like the one that would be used to add the additional
10 feet,coming loose.Ms.Bodie stated that she was unaware of
that ever happening,and that the design of these towers is for
them to bend over at the upper levels before an entire tower
would topple over.
Norm Floyd,President of West Baseline Neighborhood Association,
stated that they agreed that no residences would be struck by a
falling tower,and responded to a question from Commissioner
Nunnley that they did not have a concern over the setbacks.
A motion was made to approve the application to include staff
comments and recommendations,and the four conditions requested
by the Neighborhood Associations as read by Ms.Berry as a
minimum for landscaping and screening.The motion passed by a
vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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West Baseline Neighborhood Association Lesion Hut Neighborhood AssociationNormanM,Floyd,President Joseph W.Riba,President8013MabelvaleCut-oF Road 10925 Legion Hut RoadMabelvale,Arkansas 72103 Mabelvale,Arkansas,72103501-5684655 501-565-5313
Date:January 27,2000
To:Little Rock Planning Commission
Re:Alltel Collocation —Tower Use Permit —10500 Chicot
Since the day this wireless tower was erected (Election Day —Noveinber 9,1998)the neighborhoodhasbeenopposedtothis,location for a wireless tower,l.egion Hut Neighborhood Association andWestBaselineNeighborhoodAssociationarestillopposedtothewirelesstowerat10500Chicof,
10500 Chicot is at the corner of Mabelvale Cutoff Road and Chicot Road.An average of 15,000-20,000 cars pass through this intersection each day.The intersection the meeting point of four
neighborhoods,Chicot,Yorkwood,Legion Hut and West Baseline.The main reasons the
neighborhoods continue to be opposed to the ce11 tower are due to landscaping issues,and an adversevisualimpactontheneighborhood.
I.egion Hut Neighborhood Association,in an effort to reach a compromise solution on this divisive
issue,invited both Alltel and Te1Corp to its January 10 meeting,Mr.Chris Villines appeared
representing Te1Corp,and Alltel did not respond.Mr.Villines noted that under the ordinances,it isunclearwhobearstheresponsibilityoflandscapecomplianceinacollocation,Given that,we proposethefollowingsolution:
If the co-location is approved for this cell tower,both the Legion Hut Neighborhood Association and
the West Baseline Neighborhood Association request the following landscape conditions be attached to
the conditional use permit,
1)A minimum six-foot masonry wall or other fence structure with not less than of 85%opacity
shall surround the site.Access to the tower shall be through a locked gate.
2)A row of evergreen trees,a minimum of eight feet tall at time of planting and a maximum of
ten feet apart,shall be planted around the fence.
3)A continuous hedge at least thirty inches high at the time of planting,and capable of growing to
at least thirty-six inches m height within eighteen months,shall be planted iri &ont of the tree
line referenced above.
4)All vegetation shall be either of xeriscape tolerant varieties or irrigated,and properly
maintained to assure good health and vitality,
(jJ ~
J.W,Riba,President arm Floyd,President
Legion Hut Neighborhood Association West Baseline Neighborhood Association
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February r,2000
ITEM NO.:G FILE NO.:Z-5057-A
Owner:Olivia Porter
Applicant:Rolanda Porter
Location:4721 Confederate Blvd.
Request:Rezone from C-3 to R-2
Purpose:To continue to use the existing
residence and to add a
multisectional manufactured home
as an accessory dwelling
Size:1.34+acres
Existing Use:Single Family;one site built
home and one recently added
multisectional manufactured home
(accessory dwelling)
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Undeveloped;zoned R-2
South —Single Family and Nonconforming barbershop;
zoned R-2
East —Single Family;zoned R-2
West —Single Family;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
No Comment.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
A CATA bus route is located at Springer Blvd.and Gilliam
Park Road,two blocks west of this site.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,all residents within 300 feet and the Granite Mountain
Neighborhood Association were notified of the rezoning
request.
February ~i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:G (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5057-A
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the College Station/Sweet Home
Planning District.The adopted Plan currently recommends
Mining (M)for the majority of the site and Park/Open Space
(PK/OS)for that portion of the site nearest the street.
Insomuch as the property is reverting to single family,
which it has always been used for and which is compatible
with uses and zoning in the area,staff feels that no change
to the Plan is warranted.A thorough review of the area'
land use plan through a neighborhood action plan is
anticipated in the not-too-distant future.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 1.34+
acre tract from "C-3"General Commercial to "R-2"Single
Family.The property is occupied by an older one story,
frame,single family residence and a new,multisectional
manufactured home which has recently been placed on the
property.A conditional use permit application has beenfiledinconjunctionwiththisrezoningrequesttoallow
the manufactured home to serve as an accessory dwelling
(Z-5057-A,item no.1.1 on this agenda).
On October 18,1988,the property was rezoned from R-2 to
C-3 on behalf of a previous owner to allow for construction
of a used furniture store on the rear portion of the site.
That development never occurred and the property has
continued to be used only as a single family residence.
The property is located near the city limits in the extreme
southeast part of the City.The predominant land use in the
area is single family homes on R-2 zoned lots.The
properties adjacent to the east,west and across Confederate
Blvd.to the south are occupied by single family homes.A
nonconforming barber shop is located on R-2 zoned propertytothesouthwest.Two small nonresidential uses are located
on I-2 and C-3 zoned properties southeast of the site.A
large area of mining property is located farther to the
east.Staff believes the requested R-2 zoning is compatible
with uses and zoning in the area and is appropriate for the
continued residential use of this property.
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February ~i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:G (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5057-A
The College Station/Sweet Home District Land Use Plan does
not currently recognize this residential use.The Plan
proposes mining for a large area north and east and
Park/Open Space along Confederate and as a buffer to the
residential neighborhood farther to the west.Since the
property is being rezoned to its former residential
designation to accommodate its existing and continued
residential use,staff believes no plan change is needed at
this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-2 zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 2,1999)
The applicant was not present.There were no objectors
present.Staff informed the Commission that the applicant
had failed to complete the proper notification and the item
needed to be deferred.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to
the January 6,2000 meeting.The vote was 11 ayes,0 noes
and 0 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
The applicant was not present.There were no objectors
present.Staff informed the Commission that the applicant
had again failed to complete proper notification and the
item needed to be deferred.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to
the February 17,2000 meeting.The vote was 11 ayes,0 noes
and 0 absent.
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February ~i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:G (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-5057-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Commission that the notices had been
completed and there were no outstanding issues.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent.
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:H FILE NO.:Z-5057-B
NAME:Porter Accessory Dwelling —Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION:4721 Confederate Boulevard
OWNER/APPLICANT:Olivia Porter/Gerald Porter
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit to place
a two-section manufactured home as an
accessory dwelling on this property
currently zoned C-3 at 4721 Confederate
Boulevard.There is an accompanying item on
this agenda to rezone the property from C-3
to R-2.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is on the north side of Confederate Boulevard,
approximately 0.2 mile east of the Granite Mountain
Community Center.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is located in an area which is primarily
residential,but this property is zoned C-3,General
Commercial.There is an accompanying item on this agenda to
rezone the property to R-2,Single Family Residential.ItissurroundedbyR-2 zoning.There is a small area of I-2
and C-3 zoning a short distance to the east and across
Confederate Blvd.There is also a small area of R-4 zoning,
Two Family Residential,directly to the south,but set off
of Confederate about 150 feet.There is a single family
house on both sides of,as well as on,this site.A
barber/beauty center exists to the southwest.A few other
single family houses exist along the south side of
Confederate including directly across the street to the
south.
Staff believes the proposed use should be compatible with
the neighborhood.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:H FILE NO.:2-5057-B
The Granite Mountain Neighborhood Association was notified
of the Public Hearing.
3 .ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
This property contains a gravel circle drive serving the
existing house.The proposal includes constructing a gravel
drive from the west side of the existing drive,along the
west side of the existing house,to serve the proposed
accessory dwelling in the rear.This would adequately serve
as access and parking.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comment.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
The driveways must meet residential ordinance standards and
one be added to serve the accessory dwelling.Current
access to the street can be left as it is,but no
additional access directly to Confederate should be added.
The driveway for the accessory dwelling should branch off
of the existing driveway as shown on the proposed site
plan.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Approved as submitted.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected by the
project.
Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments requested.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:H FILE NO.:Z-5057-B
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit to
install a new 1,904 square foot two-section manufactured
home as an accessory dwelling behind an existing 1,974
square foot single family house.The property is currently
zoned C-3 which would not allow Single Family residential
use,but there is an accompanying item on this agenda
requesting rezoning to R-2,Single Family Residential.The
owner of this property also owns the lot immediately to the
west which contains her residence.
The accessory dwelling is already in place,but does not
meet the City's standards for anchoring and setup.Those
discrepancies will have to be corrected.The setback on the
west side is only 1.8 feet compared to the ordinance
requirement of 3 feet.That side of the site abuts the lot
where the owner of both lots lives.A variance for reduced
setback would be required.The proposal meets all other
setback requirements.
The proposed site is 1.35 acres,and is 500 feet deep and
118 feet wide.Therefore,there is plenty of room for two
dwellings.The owner of this property wants to have her
children and their families live in both the house and the
accessory dwelling.The 1,904 square feet size of the
accessory dwelling exceeds the ordinance maximum of 700
square feet,so that size would also require a variance.
The area surrounding the proposed site consists of a
variety of lot sizes and a mixture of zoning and uses.
Several of the lots are vacant,but most of the occupiedlotscontainsinglefamilyhomesorduplexes,with some
commercial uses on the south side of Confederate Boulevard
across the street and to the east.Staff believes this is a
reasonable addition to this property and would be
compatible with the neighborhood.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:H FILE NO.:2-5057-B
a.Comply with Public Works Comments.
b.The manufactured home must be set up and anchored in
compliance with City standards including the following:
1)A pitched roof of three (3)in twelve (12)or
fourteen (14)degrees or greater.
2)Removal of all transport elements.
3)Permanent foundation.
4)Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with
the neighborhood.
5)Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent
structures.
6)Underpinning with permanent materials.
7)All homes shall be multisectional.
8)Off-street parking per single-family dwelling
standard.
Staff also recommends approval of the reduced setback
variance of 1.8 feet on the west side,and a variance
allowing the larger square footage of 1,904 square feet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(OCTOBER 21,1999)
Gerald Porter was present representing the application.Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal.
Staff briefly reviewed with the applicant the general
requirements for setting up a manufactured home by City
standards and stated that more specifics would be provided after
someone from the City's building codes department made an on
site inspection.Staff also commented about the west setback and
overall size variances that would be required with this
proposal.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 2,1999)
The applicant was not present.There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had failed to
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:H FILE NO.:Z-5057-B
complete the required notices for the accompanying rezoning
application (item 1,Z-5057-A)and the items should be deferred
to the January 6,2000 meeting.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the
January 6,2000 meeting.The vote was 11 ayes,0 noes and 0
absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 6,2000)
No one was present representing the application since it was
recommended for deferral.There were no registered supporters or
objectors present.Staff presented the item with a
recommendation for deferral to the February 17,2000 public
hearing due to a lack of notification for the accompanying
rezoning action,Item D on this same agenda.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the
February 17,2000 Planning Commission public hearing.The vote was
11 ayes,0 nays,and 0 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
This item has been deferred twice due to not completing
notification,nor paying the filing fee for the accompanying
item for rezoning,Item G on this same agenda.The rezoning
would have to be approved to allow for this C.U.P.At the time
this was written,those actions still had not been accomplished.If those actions are accomplished and the zoning is approved,Staff'recommendation for approval would remain as originally
written.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Gerald Porter was present representing his application.There
were no registered objectors present.Staff stated that all
issues that had caused the item to be deferred had been
resolved,and presented the item with a recommendation for
approval subject to compliance with the conditions listed under"Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:H FILE NO.:Z-5057-B
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:S-1273
NAME:Staley Subdivision —Preliminary Plat
LOCATION:9222 Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Gerald Staley McGetrick and McGetrick
14200 Wimbledon Loop 319 E.Markham St.,Ste.202
Little Rock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:18.6 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:5
FT.NEW STREET:Approx.400 linear feet
ZONING:PCD
PLANNING DISTRICT:16
CENSUS TRACT:42.08
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None recpxested.
A.PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide the 18.6 acre property,resulting in four (4)lots ranging in size from 0.59 acreto1.84 acres and one (1)14.09 acre tract.The applicant
proposes one (1)new street,Staley Drive,with the
development.
The property is currently zoned PCD .The applicant is
proposing to revoke the PCD for the entire 18.6 acre site
and rezone the proposed Lot 2 to PCD (Item 1.1 on this
agenda).With the revocation,the property will return to
being zoned R-2 Single Family.Lots 1-4 will be developedasMixedOffice/Commercial and final platted individually,
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1273
with Tract A being retained for a future single family
development.Rezonings will need to be filed for Lots 1,3
and 4 when development is proposed.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing building on the site,with an existing
driveway from Stagecoach Road.The property was previously
used as a golf driving range.
The property to the south,along Stagecoach Road,is vacant
and wooded.There are three single family residences tothenorthalongthewestsideofStagecoachRoad,with
single family residences to the northwest.There are threesinglefamilyresidencestotheeastacrossStagecoach
Road.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received two (2)phone calls
from persons requesting information on this project.TheOtterCreekandCrystalValleyNeighborhoodAssociations
were notified of the public hearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from new centerline is required.
2.Staley Drive is listed as a commercial street.Dedicate
right-of-way to 60 feet.
3.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Stagecoach Road and Staley Drive.
4.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks on both sides
with planned development.
5.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.7.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1273
8.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code.All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
9.Construct temporary turn around on Stanley Drive.Show
access easement to Lot 1 from Staley Drive.
10.Show driveway location.Driveway shall conform to Sec.
31-210 and Ordinance 18,031.
11.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
12 .A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)&(d)will be
required.
13.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of work
is required.
14.Obtain permits for improvements within State Hwy.Right-
of-Way from District VI.
15.Stagecoach has a 1998 average traffic count of 8,000.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property if necessary.
APSL:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:A development fee applies,based on the size of
connection,in addition to normal charges for water
service.A water main extension will be required for thelotthatdoesnothavefrontageonStagecoachRoad.
Fire Department:Place fire hydrants per city code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:No Comment.
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February 1 i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1273
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on February 2,2000.The revised plat shows most of the
additional notes as requested by staff.The source oftitleforthepropertyandthedrivewaylocationforLot 4
have not been shown.A revised plat needs to be submitted
with this additional information.Staff recommends that
the drive for Lot 4 line up with the shared drive between
Lots 2 and 3.
The revised plat shows an access easement for a loop drive
along the west side of Lots 1 and 2 and the north side of
Lot 1.The access drive from Stagecoach Road for Lot 1
will be shared with the property to the north.
The applicant proposes to use an existing drive from
Stagecoach Road to access Lot 2 temporarily,until Staley
Drive is constructed.Public Works has noted that
assurance for the construction of that portion of Staley
Drive adjacent to Lot 2 must be submitted with the final
plat of Lot 2.The actual construction of Staley Drive
would then not take place until Lots 3 or 4 are final
platted or Tract A is developed.When Staley Drive is
constructed,the existing drive from Stagecoach Road will
be closed.Public Works has noted that a turn around must
be constructed at the west end of Staley Drive (when
constructed)unless a development plan (plat)is approvedforTractA,using Staley Drive as access.
As discussed at the Subdivision Committee meeting,staff
recommends that the future uses for this property be tied
to the preliminary plat,based on the fact that the plat is
a component of the PCD for Lot 2.The applicant has
proposed C-2 permitted uses for Lot 2.
Staff recommends that Lots 1 and 2 be allowed C-2 permitted
uses and Lots 3 and 4 be allowed 0-3 permitted uses.The
land use plan shows mixed use for this portion of the
property.Tract A will be retained for a future single
family development.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding
issues associated with the preliminary plat.Staff feelsthattheapplicanthasadequatelyaddressedtheissuesas
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1273
raised by the Subdivision Committee.The proposed plat
should have no adverse effect on the general area.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subjecttothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.2.The existing access drive from Stagecoach Road to Lot 2willbeclosedandremovedwhenStaleyDriveisconstructed.3.A revised plat must be submitted showing the source oftitleanddrivewaylocationforLot4,which should line
up with the shared drive between Lots 2 and 3.4.The uses for the proposed lots will be as follows:a.Lots 1 and 2 —C-2 permitted uses.b.Lots 3 and 4 —0-3 permitted uses.c.Tract A —single-family residential.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.Staff
briefly described the proposed preliminary plat.The proposed
plat was discussed along with the PCD application for Lot 2
(Item 1.1 on this agenda)
Staff noted that several items needed to be shown on a revised
plat drawing.Staff also noted that an access easement needed to
be shown for a loop street from Lot 1 to Staley Drive.Staff
also noted that the uses for Lot 1,3 and 4 would be tied to the
preliminary plat since the plat is a component of the PCD for
Lot 2.
The various Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.It was noted that the existing drive to Lot 2 should be closedatthetimeLots3or4aredevelopedandStaleyDriveis
constructed.It was also noted that Public Works would accept afinancialguaranteefortheconstructionoftheportionof
Staley Drive adjacent to Lot 2,when Lot 2 is final platted.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the preliminary
plat to the full Commission for final action.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1273
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Pat McGetrick and Gerald Staley were present,representing the
application.Staff briefly described the proposed preliminary
plat and PCD for Lot 2,Staley Subdivision,with a
recommendation of approval with conditions.The two items were
discussed simultaneously.
Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission in support of the
applications.He briefly described the project.
Cathy Coston addressed the Commission in support of the project.
She noted that the applicant had been working with the
neighborhood.
Commissioner Muse asked about the drive-thru window,with
respect to maneuvering area.
The location of the drive-thru window and the access from
Stagecoach Road were briefly discussed.It was noted that staff
requested that the drive-thru window be placed on the north side
of the building to provide the best vehicular circulation.
Commissioner Hawn asked if there would be outside speakers with
the drive-thru window.
Mr.McGetrick stated that there would be no outside speakers.
Commissioner Rahman asked about the C-2 permitted uses proposed
for the property (Lot 2).
Staff explained that C-2 uses did not include uses with outside
display,car lots,etc.
There was a motion to approve the revocation of the existing
PCD.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and
2 absent.
There was a second motion to approve the preliminary plat as
recommended by staff.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 nays and 2 absent.
There was a third motion to approve the PCD for Lot 2,Staley
Subdivision as recommended by staff with the following
additional conditions:
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1273
1.Hours of operation —8:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.
2.No external pay phones,ice machines,vending machines or
speakers.
3.No signage other than the ground-mounted sign proposed and a
wall-mounted sign.
The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 7,2000 5 /2 73
9301 Stagecoach Rd.
Little Rock,AR 72209 2 0 l
Little Rock Pl~Commission
C/0 Mr,M Moore
Dept.of P and Development
723 W,St.
Little Rock,72201-1334
RE:S-1273 4 Z-6178-B
PCD Lat 2 Staley Subdivision
Dear Commis)ioners:
Wc have reviewed the information provided by the City-.Planning and Development staff
concerning the plat filed for thc Staley subdivision and the request for the PCD'for Lot 2 of the proposed
subdivision.We will be unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting on Feb.17,but feel that our
comments shotild be addressed by the Commissian.
Wc reside directly across the street &m the existing structure in proposed Lot 2,We will be
heavily nripacted by any camiricrcial activity occurring at this location.The impact of commercial
property in this location wiH be detrimeital ta the adjacent residences.As we have previously stated in
letters to the Commission,we feel that commercial development along Stagecoach Road should be limited
to the Ntujor intersections.Such development would take advantage of the traffic signals and turn lanes
being constructed at these intersections.The retnaining portions af Stagecoach Road would then be
available for tM5ce or Residential development,We have also aSked that the Crystal Valley/Otter Creek
Neighborhood Plan include this provision 'in'the neighborhood plan under development 'for the
Commission'a review and adoption,
While we in principal oppose the development of this property into C-2 classifications rather than
once,we realize that this action is in accords with the Mixed Land Use classi6catian that has been
established for the front portion of the property.With such understimding,we find it doubtful that the
Commission wiH deny the property owner's request,therefore we wish to ask that the following conditions
be placed on the PCD:
1.Hours af operation 8:00 am ta na later than 9;00 p.m;not 12:00 p.m.as indicated on the site
informatioa f4 Plat 2.
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2.No external payphones,ice machines,or external vending machines wiH be permitted,
3.No advertising signs other than the monument type sign indicated on Plat 2 and an appropriate sign on
the structure ~be permittad.
4.No drive thru widow or service will be pe~
5.The existing driveway,which lines up directly with the &ant of our home,should be closed and Staley
Drive be constructed to provide access to the business now,not at a later date when the other lots are sold.
We ate very concerned as ta what types of businesses will located in this C-2 usage,therefore we
feel that the above conditions should be met in order to muuniize the impact of such an operation on the
adjacent homes and to the church 600'outh of the proposed plat.
As stated,we will nat be able to attend the meeting on February 17 due ta being out of town.
Please insure that these issues are addressed on our behalf.If additional information is needed,please
contact us at 455-6259 (Home)or 569-2121 (work).
Poat4t'ax Note,7671 ~m-I -oo peses+1 Sincerely,
Ave4C David snd Kimberly Henning-
Phone g ~+ger
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:1.1 FILE NO.:Z-6178-B
NAME:Staley Subdivision (Lot 2)—Short-Form PCD
LOCATION:9222 Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Gerald Staley McGetrick and McGetrick
14200 Wimbledon Loop 319 E.Markham St.,Suite 202LittleRock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:0.59 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:PCD ALLOWED USES:Golf Driving Range
PROPOSED USE:C-2 permitted uses
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The 18.6 acre property was rezoned from R-2 to PCD for a golfdrivingrangeonDecember17,1996 (Ordinance No.17,339).The
approved site plan included the golf driving range,pro shop,practice green,baseball batting cages,parking and landscaping.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revoke the existing PCD,
subdivide the property (Item 1.on this agenda)and rezonetheproposedLot2backtoPCD.With revocation of theexistingPCDtheentire18.6 acre property will revert backtoR-2 zoning.The applicant is proposing C-2 permittedusesforLot2.The uses for the remainder of the property(Tract A,Lots 1,3 and 4)were discussed with and tied tothepreliminaryplatoftheproperty(Item 1.).
The applicant proposes to utilize the existing 3,230 squarefootbuilding(18 feet in height)for C-2 permitted uses,
with the hours of operation being 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.,
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6178-B
Monday-Saturday.The applicant is proposing 15 parking
spaces to serve the proposed commercial use.
The applicant proposes to utilize an existing drive from
Stagecoach Road to access Lot 2 temporarily,until Staley
Drive is constructed.At that time the existing drive will
be closed and a shared drive between Lots 2 and 3 will be
used.The timing of Staley Drive construction will be tiedtothepreliminaryplatandthefinalplattingofLot3or
4,or the development of Tract A (using Staley Drive foraccess).
The applicant is also proposing a drive thru window on the
north side of the building and a dumpster location near the
northwest corner of the property.One (1)ground-mounted
sign is proposed near the northeast corner of the property.
The existing building and drive from Stagecoach Road,
proposed parking and drives are shown on the attached siteplan.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing building on the site,with an existing
driveway from Stagecoach Road.The property was previously
used as a golf driving range.
The property to the south,along Stagecoach Road,is vacant
and wooded.There are three single family residences tothenorthalongthewestsideofStagecoachRoad,withsinglefamilyresidencestothenorthwest.There are threesinglefamilyresidencestotheeastacrossStagecoach
Road.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received two (2)phone calls
from persons requesting information on this project.TheOtterCreekandCrystalValleyNeighborhoodAssociations
were notified of the public hearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
2.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Stagecoach Road and Staley Drive.
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February 1 I,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6178-B
3.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks on both sides
with planned development.
4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6.Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD,District VI.
7.Stagecoach Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of
8,000.
8.Temporary driveway on Stagecoach Road to Lot 2 will be
closed at the time Lot 3 is developed and Staley Drive is
accepted by the City.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property if necessary.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:A development fee applies,based on the size of
connection,in addition to normal charges for water
service.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning
District.The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use and Single
Family for this location.The Planned Commercial DistrictisconsistentwiththeLandUsePlanalthoughthereare
concerns about commercial fronting onto Stagecoach Road
with access from the arterial.The resulting R-2 Single
Family Residential zoning for the rest of the applicant's
property due to the revocation of the existing PCD is also
consistent with the Land Use Plan.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6178-B
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The pending
Otter Creek/Crystal Valley Neighborhood Action Plan is
scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on March
2,2000.The plan includes the goals of concentrating
businesses on Stagecoach Road between Crystal Valley Road
and Otter Creek Road,as well as using Planned Zoning
Districts to promote neighborhood friendly commercial
development.It also states that businesses be accessed by
loop streets to minimize curb cuts.
Landsca e Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements with the exception of the absence of
building landscaping.The Landscape Ordinance requires a
three foot wide landscape strip between the public parking
areas and building.Some flexibility with this requirementisallowed.
G.ANALYSI S:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
February 2,2000.The revised plan addresses the concerns
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The
parking areas have been redesigned and the drive thru has
been moved to the north side of the building.Parking at
the rear of the building has been revised to accommodate a
loop drive from Staley Drive to Lot 1 (loop drive noted on
preliminary plat sketch —item 1).The drive thru was
moved to provide better stacking area.The revised plan
has also provided areas for building landscaping.
The revised site plan provides 15 parking spaces to serve
the proposed use.The ordinance would typically require 10
spaces for a commercial use of this size.Staff supports
the parking plan as proposed.
The plan also shows a ground-mounted sign near the
northeast corner of the property.The applicant has noted
that the sign will be monument-type with a maximum height
of 8 feet and a maximum area of 80 square feet.
As noted previously,the applicant proposes to use the
existing drive from Stagecoach Road to access Lot 2 until
Staley Drive is constructed.When this drive is removed,
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SUBDZVZSZON
ZTEM NO.:1.1 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-6178-B
staff suggests that the asphalt driveway area (between the
parking lot and Stagecoach Road)be removed and replaced
with landscaping.
As noted in paragraph A.of this report,the applicant is
proposing to revoke the existing PCD for the entire 18.6
acre property in conjunction with the preliminary plat
(Ztem 1.)and the PCD for Lot 2.Staff supports the
revocation as requested.The property will revert back to
R-2 zoning.
Staff feels that the applicant has done an adequate job in
addressing the site design issues as raised by staff and
the Subdivision Committee.The proposed commercial use of
this lot should have no adverse effect on the general area.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATZONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD rezoning for Lot 2,Staley Subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
E,and F of this report.2.C-2 permitted uses as a use mix for the property (Lot 2).3.The existing access drive from Stagecoach Road to Lot 2willbeclosedandremovedwhenStaleyDriveisconstructed.This area is to be replaced with
landscaping.4.The proposed ground-mounted sign shall be monument-type
with a maximum height of 8 feet and a maximum area of 80
square feet.5.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.6.The dumpster area must be screened on three (3)sides
with an 8 foot opaque fence or wall.7.Staff supports the revocation of the PCD for the 18.6acregolfdrivingrange,Ordinance 17,339 passed
December 17,1996.
SUBDZVZSZON COMMZTTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.Staff
briefly described the proposed PCD site plan for Lot 2.Staff
noted that additional information was needed on the project,to
include use mix for Lot 2 and hours of operation.Staff noted
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ITEM NO.:1.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6178-B
that the parking and drive areas needed to be redesigned to
include location of the drive-thru window on the north side of
the building to provide better stacking space.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed,as were
the Landscape requirements.It was noted that some building
landscaping was required.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the PCD to the
full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Pat McGetrick and Gerald Staley were present,representing the
application.Staff briefly described the proposed preliminary
plat and PCD for Lot 2,Staley Subdivision,with a recommendation
of approval with conditions.The two items were discussed
simultaneously.
Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission in support of the
applications.He briefly described the project.
Cathy Coston addressed the Commission in support of the project.
She noted that the applicant had been working with the
neighborhood.
Commissioner Muse asked about the drive-thru window,with
respect to maneuvering area.
The location of the drive-thru window and the access from
Stagecoach Road were briefly discussed.It was noted that staff
requested that the drive-thru window be placed on the north side
of the building to provide the best vehicular circulation.
Commissioner Hawn asked if there would be outside speakers with
the drive-thru window.
Mr.McGetrick stated that there would be no outside speakers.
Commissioner Rahman asked about the C-2 permitted uses proposed
for the property (Lot 2).
Staff explained that C-2 uses did not include uses with outside
display,car lots,etc.
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February 1'i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6178-B
There was a motion to approve the revocation of the existing
PCD.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and
2 absent.
There was a second motion to approve the preliminary plat as
recommended by staff.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 nays and 2 absent.
There was a third motion to approve the PCD for Lot 2,Staley
Subdivision as recommended by staff with the following
additional conditions:
1.Hours of operation —8:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.
2.No external pay phones,ice machines,vending machines or
speakers.
3.No signage other than the ground-mounted sign proposed and a
wall-mounted sign.
The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 7,2000 g ~Z 73
9301 Stagecoach Rd.
Little Rock,AR 72209 2 0 I 7~
Little Rock Fling Corn mission
CIO Mr.Moore
Dept.of P and Development
723 W,St.
Little Rock,72201-1334
RE;S-1273 4 Z417$-B
PCD Lot 2 Staley SuMivision
Dear Cornrnis)loners:
We have reviewed the information provided by the City..Planning and Development staff
concerning the plat Sled for thc Staley subdivision snd the request for the PCD:for L'ot 2 of the proposed
subdivision.We will be unable to atterd the Planning Commission meeting on Feb.17,but feel that our
comments should be addressed by the Commission.
We reside directly across the street Rom the existing structure in proposed Lot 2,We will be
heavily impacted by any commercial activity occurring at this location.The impact of commercial
property in this location will be detrimental to the adjacent residences.As we have previously stated in
letters to the Commission,we feel that commercial development along Stagecoach Road should be limited
to the moor intersections.Such development would take advantage of the traffrc signals and turn lanes
being constructed at these in~ons.The rermurring portions of Stagecoach Road would then be
available for tNSce or Residential development,We have also eked that thc Crystal Valley/Otter Creek
Neighborhood Plan include this provision in the neighborhood plan under development for the
Commission's review and adoption,
While we in principal oppose the development of tbis property into C-2 classifications rather than
of5ce,we realize that this action is in accords with the Mixed Land Use classi6cation that has been
established for the front portion of the property.With such understanding,we Bnd it doubtful that the
Corrunission will deny the property owner's request,therefore we wish to ask that the following conditions
be placed on the PCD:
1.Hours of operation 8:00 am to no later than 9;00 p.m;not 12.00 p.m.as indicated on the site
infonrurtion fear Plat 2.
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2.No external payphones,ice machines,or external vending machines will be pernittcd,
3.No advertising signs other than the monument type sign indicated on Plat 2 and an appropriate sign on
the structure ~be pemritted.
4.No drive thru wbrdow or service will be permitted.
5.The existIng driveway,which lines up directly with the &ant of our home,should be closed and Staley
Drive be constructed to provide access to the business now,not at a later date when the other lots are sold.
We ate very concerned as to what types of businesses will located in this C-2 usage,therefore we
feel that the above conditions should be met in order to mirurruze the impact of such an operation on the
adjacent homes and to the church 600'outh of the pmlxeed plat.
As stated,we will not be able to attend the meeting on February 17 due to being out of town.
Please ursure that these issues are addressed on our behalf If additional information is needed,please
contact us at 4554259 (Home)or 569-2121 (work).
post4r Fax Note,7671 ~~-I -~pages+1 Sincerely,
'oA%Q
David and Kimberly Henning
Phone ~ger RECEIVED
FES TIME
BY
February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:2 FILE NO.:Z-3292-D
NAME:Atkins Road Partnership —Short-Form PCD
LOCATION:Southwest corner of West Markham Street and
Atkins Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Atkins Road Partnership McGetrick and McGetrick
920 Bowman Road 319 E.Markham St.,Suite 202
Little Rock,AR 72205 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:4.88 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:0-3 ALLOWED USES:General Office
PROPOSED USE:Commercial/Office Mix
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The 4.64 acre site is zoned 0-3.The southern portion of this
property (approximately 3 acres)was rezoned to 0-3 on January16,1979 by Ordinance No.13,580.The northern portion
(approximately 1.64 acres)was zoned 0-3 prior to that date,
with the Rock Creek Zoning Plan in 1977-78.
The Planning Commission denied a proposed site plan for this
property on January 21,1999 because of site design relatedissues.The previous applicant revised the site plan and
resubmitted the application which was approved on March 4,1999.
The approved site plan included a 46,200 square foot (2 story)office building,a 25,000 square foot (one story)office
building and 231 parking spaces.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3292-D
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at the
southwest corner West Markham Street and Atkins Road from0-3 to PCD to allow for a mixed commercial/office
development.The applicant is proposing three (3)distinct
uses for the property as follows:
1.A 2,850 square foot building (1 story)and 88 parking
spaces within the north 4 of the property.The use
proposed in this area is an auto dealership or auto
rental business.2.Three (3)mini-warehouse buildings (1 story)totaling
20,300 square feet located within the west portion of
the south 'c of the property.3.A 22,400 square foot (1 story)commercial/office
building and 45 parking spaces within the east portionofthesouth4oftheproperty.Uses proposed —60%
commercial,40%office.
Three (3)access points are proposed for the development,
two (2)from Atkins Road and one (1)from West MarkhamStreet.There is one (1)access point located along Atkins
Road near the center of the property and one (1)drive near
the southeast corner of the property.The one (1)access
point from West Markham Street is located near the
northwest corner of the property.
The proposed buildings,parking areas and drives are noted
on the attached site plan.Two (2)dupmster areas are also
noted on the proposed plan.The applicant has also filed a
Land Use Plan Amendment for the property (office to
commercial),Item 2.1 on this agenda.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 4.64 acre site is relatively level and has been mostlyclearedoftreesovertheyears.There are some trees
along the west property line on the northern section ofthisproperty(between this property and the church to the
west).
The property is in an area of mixed uses and zoning.The
property north of this site,across West Markham Street,
contains a new bank office building and the Office Max/Old
Navy site.The property across Atkins Road to the east
contains an auto dealership and a commercial development.
The property to the west contains a vacant R-2 zoned stripofproperty,a church,the Bale Chevrolet detail shop,one
(1)single-family residence and an undeveloped 0-3 zoned
piece of property.There is an existing single family
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ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3292-D
neighborhood immediately south and southwest of this
property and to the southeast across Atkins Road.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received three (3)phonecallsfrompersonsrequestinginformationonthis
application.The Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge
and Parkway Place Neighborhood Associations were notifiedofthepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Atkins Road and West Markham are listed on the Master
Street Plan as a collector streets.Dedicate right-of-
way to 30 feet from centerline.
2.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Atkins and West Markham.
3.Provide design of streets conformed to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements
to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with
planned development.
4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work.
5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
6.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of theLittleRockCode.All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
7.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
8.Traffic counts on West Markham and Atkins are not
available.
9.Lorena Avenue and Malekin Street must be closed or
improved prior to permit.
10.A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)and (d)will be
required with Building Permit.
11.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of
construction.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
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ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3292-D
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:Contact the Water Works regarding meter size(s)
and location(s).The L.R.Fire Department needs to
evaluate this site to determine whether additional fire
protection will be required.An easement must be
retained for an existing water main in Lorena Dr.
Fire Department:Contact Fire Department regarding turningradii.Place fire hydrant per city code.Contact Dennis
Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Ellis Mountain PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Office for this location.
The proposed change from 0-3 General Office to a Planned
Commercial District for a mini-warehouse,office building
and auto-oriented business is not consistent with the
current land use category.There is an intensity change
Land Use Plan Amendment on this agenda for this site.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The Rock Creek
Neighborhood Action Plan recommends the use of Planned
Zoning Districts to influence more neighborhood-friendly
and better quality developments.
Landsca e Issues:
The proposed buffers meet with ordinance requirements with
the transfers allowed.However,the southern buffer drops
to 18 and 24 feet in areas.The full requirement without
transfers being 28 feet.
A 6 foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with its
face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings,is
required along the southern and western perimeters where
adjacent to residential properties.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3292-D
A 3 foot wide landscape strip is required between the
proposed building and public parking areas.Some
flexibility with this requirement is allowed.
At least 60 percent of the existing trees within the
required buffers to the south and west must be preserved.
Extra credit can be given when preserving existing trees of
six inch caliper or larger.The City Beautiful Commission
recommends preserving as many trees as feasible.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
February 2,2000.The proposed access drive from West
Markham Street has been moved further west to provide
additional setback from the West Markham/Atkins
intersection.The applicant has also shown a 6 foot
screening fence along the west and south property
boundaries.The applicant provided staff with a proposed
use mix for the property,as noted in paragraph A.of this
report.Malekin Street and Lorena Avenue rights-of-way are
labeled on the site plan "to be closed"as part of this
application.
The applicant has not provided staff with proposed hours of
operation for the various uses or with a signage plan for
the proposed development.These are two (2)important
issues which the applicant has failed to address.
The proposed site plan shows 45 parking spaces for the
22,400 square foot commercial/office building.The
ordinance would typically require 81 parking spaces for a
building of this size with the mixture of uses proposed.
Staff feels that the proposed number of parking spaces will
not support the proposed uses.In addition to the parking
concern,staff is not supportive of the southernmost drive
location along Atkins Road.This drive is in close
proximity to the single family residences to the south.
As noted in paragraph A.of this report,the applicant hasfiledalanduseplanamendmentforthisproperty,from
office to commercial (Item 2.1).Staff is not in support
of the Land Use Plan change based on the fact that the
applicant is proposing an intensification of the use of the
property,which would eliminate the transition of office
from the commercial uses to the north to the single family
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February 1 i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3292-D
to the south.Based on this,staff also cannot support the
proposed PCD rezoning,with the intense commercial (C-4
type)uses proposed.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the proposed PCD rezoning.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pat McGetrick and Pete Hornibrook were present,representing the
application.Staff briefly described the proposed PCD site
plan.Staff noted that additional information was needed on the
project,including use mix for each building,hours of operation
for each use and signage.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.It was
noted that Malekin Street and Lorena Avenue rights-of-way would
need to be abandoned as part of this application.Driveway
locations were also discussed.
The landscape requirements were also briefly discussed.It was
noted that the full buffer requirement for the southern bufferis28feet.It was also noted that screening and building
landscaping needed to be shown on the site plan.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the PCD to the
full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted aletterrequestingthatthisitembedeferredtotheMarch30,
2000 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the March 30,2000
agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 1I,2000
ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:LUOO-18-02
Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —Ellis Mountain
Planning District
Location:Southwest corner of Atkins Rd.and W.Markham St.
Receuest:Office to Mixed Office acd Commercial
Source:Dorris Davis;Patrick M.McGetrick,Agent
PROPOSAL /REQUEST:
Land Use Plan amendment in the Ellis Mountain Planning District
from Office to Mixed Office and Commercial.Mixed Office and
Commercial provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses
to occur.The applicant wishes to develop the property for
office uses,mini warehouse,and auto-oriented commercial.
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING:
The currently vacant property is zoned 0-3 General Office and is
approximately 4.88 +acres in size.To the north is a shopping
center zoned C-3 General Commercial.To the south of the
applicant's property are houses located in an R-2 Single Family
residential zone.The property to the northeast is occupied by
an auto dealership zoned Planned Commercial District fronting
West Markham Street and a shopping center that is zoned C-2
Shopping Center and OS Open Space that fronts on Chenal Parkway.
The property to the west is occupied by two houses in R-2 Single
Family zone,an auto-oriented business in a C-3 General
Commercial C.U.P.,and a vacant tract of 0-3 General Office.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
On March 2,1999 various changes were made along the Kanis Road
corridor south of the applicant's property.
On December 15,1998 a change was made from Single Family to
Public Institutional at 600 Kirby Road about a half mile to the
west of the applicant's property.
On December 15,1998 a change was made form Single Family to
Public Institutional at 1 Covenant Drive about a mile northwest
of the applicant's property.
On September 1,1998 a change was made from Multi-Family to
Single Family on Rahling Road about a mile northwest of the
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-18-02
applicant's property.
On May 6,1997 various changes were made north of Chenal Parkway
starting about a mile northwest of the applicant's property.
On November 19,1996 a change was made form Office to Commercial
and Park /Open Space east of the applicant's property.
On September 17,1996 a change was made from Public
institutional and Park /Open Space to Commercial at the
northwest corner of the Chenal Pkwy./W.Markham St.
Intersection.
The area under review is shown as Office on the Land Use plan.
The property to the north is shown as Commercial while the
property to the south is shown as Single Family on the Land Use
plan.Most of the property to the east is shown on the Land Use
Plan as Commercial with a narrow strip of Park/Open Space shown
to the southeast.All of the property to the west is shown as
Office on the land use plan.
MASTER STREET PLAN:
W.Markham Street is shown as a Collector Street and Atkins Rd.is shown as a residential street.
PARKS:
There are not any parks in the immediate area nor are any
proposed parks listed in this area.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
This area is covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan.
The plan contains the goal to promote commercial and office
development that enhances the primarily residential character of
the community.The plan recommended the use of Planned ZoningDistrictsto"...influence more neighborhood-friendly and better
quality developments."The plan also recommended a policy torestricttheovergrowthofcommercialdevelopmenttoresidential
development."
BACKGROUND:
This is adjacent to a rapidly commercializing area along Chenal
Parkway.Much of the recent development in the area includes
intense commercial developments such as auto dealerships,discount
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-18-02
stores,and shopping centers ('large box'etail).Intense
commercial development has spread towards the residential area.
Increased intensity of land use at this site will intrude on an
existing residential neighborhood to the south.The buffer
provided by the Office land uses protecting the existing homes in
the south from the large commercial developments in the north will
be lost.Lower scale developments,which generate less traffic,
would provide a buffer between the homes in the south from the
large commercial developments in the north.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations:
Gibraltar /Pt.West /Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association,
Parkway Place Property owners Association,Spring Valley
Property Owners Association,St.Charles Property Owners
Association and the Birchwood Neighborhood Association.
Staff has received no comments from area residents as of this
printing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the change is not appropriate.Approval of this
amendment will increase the intensity of commercial development
allowed south of Markham Street,eliminate (or reduce)the buffer
between Single Family and Commercial land uses,and generates moretraffic.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
This item was placed on the consent agenda for deferral at the
recpxest of the applicant.The consent agenda with a vote of
9 ayes,0 noes,and 2 absent with Herb Hawn voting no on item 18
only.
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:Z-4997-F
NAME:Bale Chevrolet-Honda —Revised PCD
LOCATION:13101 Chenal Parkway
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Bale Chevrolet White-Daters and Assoc.
13101 Chenal Parkway 401 S.Victory Street
Little Rock,AR 72211 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:12.93 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:PCD ALLOWED USES:Auto Dealership
PROPOSED USE:Auto Dealership with the
addition of a "quick lube"
facility
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On May 3,1988,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
15,472,rezoning a portion of this property from C-3/0-3 to PCDforanautodealership.On August 15,1989,the Board ofDirectorspassedOrdinanceNo.15,735 and No.15,736.Ordinance
No.15,735 rezoned the remainder of this property from C-3 to
PCD and Ordinance No.15,736 revised the plan approved by
Ordinance No.15,472.On August 20,1991,the Board of
Directors passed Ordinance No.16,083 revising the previously
approved PCD to allow a driveway on the Chenal Parkway frontage.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
PCD by constructing a 31 foot by 59 foot (one-story)"quicklube"building and areas of additional parking/vehicular
display.The "quick lube"facility will operate as a
component of the auto dealership,with hours of 7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.,Monday —Saturday.The new building will be a
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4997-F
one-story structure with a full basement for servicing
vehicles and storage of materials.The applicant is
proposing 157 additional vehicular storage/display spaces
throughout the site.This will be accomplished by movingexistinginteriorcurblinesanddoublestackingthe
vehicles.The proposed building and additional areas for
parking are noted on the attached site plan.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The Bale Chevrolet-Honda auto dealership currently occupies
the property.The existing buildings,parking areas and
vehicular display areas are noted on the attached site
plan.
There is a large apartment complex and two small office
buildings to the south across West Markham Street.There
are commercial uses along Old Town Road to the west,with
an apartment complex and medical clinic across Chenal
Parkway to the north.There is a commercial strip centertotheeastacrossGambleRoad.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood.The Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber
Ridge and Parkway Place Neighborhood Associations werenotifiedofthepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Dedicate the additional right-of-way for existing
sidewalks.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way
is required at all corners.
2 .Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
3.Appropriate handicap ramp will be required per current
ADA standards.
4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
5.West Markham has a 1996 average daily Traffic Count of
8,000.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4997-F
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:No Comment.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning
District.The Land Use Plan shows Commercial at this
location.The proposed new building to house the quick
lube component of the existing business is consistent with
the current land use category.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The Rock Creek
Neighborhood Action Plan recommends the use of Planned
Zoning Districts to influence more neighborhood-friendly
and better quality developments.
Landsca e Issues:The four (4)evergreen trees that will
be lost must be relocated or replaced on the site.Show on
revised site plan.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and additional
information to staff on February 2,2000.The revised plan
addresses the outstanding issues or raised by staff and the
Subdivision Committee.
The applicant notes that no new ground-mounted signage will
be placed on the site.The applicant also provided staff
with the hours of operation for the "quick lube"facility
and additional details on parking as requested.
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February 1 I,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4997-F
The applicant has noted that an attempt will be made to
relocate the trees that are in the areas where additional
parking is proposed.If the trees cannot be relocated,new
trees of similar quality will be planted.The trees will
be relocated or replaced in existing exterior buffer areas
and interior landscaped areas.
Otherwise,to staff'knowledge,there are no outstanding
issues associated with this application.The proposed
revised PCD should have no adverse effect on the general
area.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised PCD subject to the
following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D and F of this report.2.The trees located within areas where additional parkingisproposedmustberelocatedorreplaced.3.There is to be no new ground-mounted signage on thesite.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Tim Daters was present,representing the application.Staff
briefly described the revised PCD,noting that some additional
information was needed.Mr.Daters noted that the additional
parking proposed was to be for vehicular display.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Tad
Borkowski,of Public Works,stated that the centerlines of the
streets needed to be shown in order to determine if any
additional right-of-way dedication would be required.
It was noted that the trees that would be lost must be relocated
or replaced on the site.Mr.Daters stated that an attempt
would be made to relocate the trees.
There being no further issues for discussion,the Committee
forwarded the revised PCD to the full Commission for resolution.
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February 1 &,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4997-F
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:Z-5686-A
NAME:Ilodianya —Short-Form PD-0
LOCATION:4807 Ballinger Road
DEVELOPER:SURVEYOR:
Emmanuel Ilodianya Donald Banks
P.O.Box 2254 20820 Arch Street Pike
Little Rock,AR 72203 Hensley,AR 72065
AREA:Approx.0.90 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-2 ALLOWED USES:Single Family Residential
PROPOSED USE:Counseling Office
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 4807
Ballinger Road from R-2 to PD-0 in order to utilize theexistingsinglefamilystructureasacounselingoffice.
The applicant notes that the goals and objectives of this
proposed use are to establish a quality out-patient
counseling office that will help adolescents (and their
families)who have behavioral and psychological problemsthatincludedrugandalcoholaddiction,the perpetrationofcrimesandtendenciestowarddefianceofauthority.
The proposed hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.,Monday-Friday.The applicant notes that therewillbeone(1)full-time employee,whose job it will be to
make appointments for clients to see the counselor.The
counselor will be on duty part-time,and will be in theofficeonlywhenaclientisscheduledforanappointment.
The applicant has noted that the office will serve an
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5686-A
average of three (3)clients per day.A small wall-mounted
sign is proposed on the street side of the building
(approximately 5 square feet in area).
The applicant proposes to have a gravel drive with parking
along the east side of the building and an area in the rear
yard labeled as "over-flow parking".The applicant has
shown the over-flow parking due to the fact that he hasoffereduseofthebuildingtotheneighborhoodfor
meetings,etc.A paved parking area is not proposed in
order to help maintain the residential character of the
property.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing one-story frame single-family
structure on the property,with an existing gravel drive
from Ballinger Road.There is railroad right-of-way acrossBallingerRodtothenorth,with single family residencestothesouth,east and west.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received a letter of support
from the Wakefield Neighborhood Association.The Wakefield
and Geyer Springs Neighborhood Associations were notifiedofthepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Ballinger Road is commercial street standard.Dedicate
right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements to
this street including 5 foot sidewalk with planned
development.
3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4.Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec.31-175 and
the "MSP"
5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.6.Parking lot must be paved to stop gravel dragging on
public streets.
7.All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5686-A
8.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.Show driveway.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:No Comment.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the 65 Street East PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this
location.The proposed change from R-2 Single Family
Residential to Planned Development Office is not consistent
with the current land use category.
Staff recommendation for a land use plan amendment for this
property that was heard previously was not in support of
the change.When heard by the Planning Commission,it
passed with a split vote of 6-5.The amendment was heard
by the Board of Directors on January 4,1999 and it did not
pass.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:This area is not
covered by a city recognized neighborhood plan.
Landsca e Issues:No Comment.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and additional
information to staff February 2,2000.The revised plan
notes that the driveway from Ballinger Road to the gate
will be paved as requested by Public Works.This will help
prevent gravel from being pulled out onto Ballinger Road.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-5686-A
The applicant provided sign details to staff.The
applicant also noted that the Wakefield Neighborhood would
use the office building for meetings as needed.This
information was covered in paragraph A.of this report.
In addition to paving a portion of the driveway,the
applicant has agreed to dedicate the additional right-of-
way for Ballinger Road and do a 15 percent in-lieu
contribution for street improvements.
An office use of this size (1,954 square feet)would
typically require four (4)on-site parking spaces.The
applicant is proposing a gravel parking area along the east
side of the building and a non-paved overflow parking area
in the rear yard.As noted earlier,the applicant is
proposing to pave the driveway from Ballinger Road to the
existing gate.Otherwise,no additional paving or
screening is proposed.Aside from this fact,staff cannot
support the parking arrangement as proposed,due to the
fact that adequate maneuvering and turnaround space does
not exist.
As noted in paragraph F.of this report,staff did not
support a previous land use plan amendment for this
property.The proposed PD-0 rezoning is not consistent
with the current single family residential land use
category.Staff still feels that the proposed rezoning and
use of the property is not compatible with the surrounding
residential uses,and therefore cannot support the PD-O.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the proposed PD-0 rezoning.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Emmanuel Ilodianya was present,representing the application.
Staff described the proposed PD-O,noting that details on
signage and need for the overflow parking needed to be provided.
Mr.Ilodianya noted that the building would be also used by the
neighborhood for meetings.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.It was
noted that a portion of the driveway from Ballinger Road needed
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SUBDZVZSZON
ZTEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-5686-A
to be paved to prevent gravel from being pulled out onto the
roadway.Mr.Zlodianya indicated that he would comply with this
requirement.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the PD-0 to the
full Commission for resolution.
PLANNZNG COMMZSSZON ACTZON:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Emmanuel Zlodianya was present,representing the application.
Staff briefly described the proposed PD-0 with a recommendation
of denial.
Emmanuel Zlodianya addressed the Commission in support of the
application.He noted that several letters supporting the
application were received from surrounding neighbors.
Don Darnell,of the Wakefield Neighborhood Association,
addressed the Commission in support of the application.He
discussed the proposed use and the previous Land Use Plan
Amendment application.
Commissioner Earnest asked about the action by the Board of
Directors on the previous Land Use Plan Amendment.
Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,commented that
the Board of Directors denied the previous Land Use Plan
Amendment and encouraged the applicant to file a PZD rezoning
for the property.
This issue was briefly discussed.
There was a motion to approve the application.The motion
passed by a vote of 8 ayes,1 nay and 2 absent.
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FROM:Don Darnell,Ar.PHONE NO.:5815658566 Jan.~6 2888 12:2'3PM Pi
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7007 E Wakefield Dr.,Little Rock,AR 72209;?
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January 24,2000
Planning Division
Dept.Of Planning &DevelOpment
723 W.Markham St.Little ROck,AR 72201(501)371-4790 /FAX 371-6863
Re.:4807 Ballinger Road
Gentlemen=
WNA SupPOrtS the PrOPOSal reZOne 4807 Ballinger ROad frOm "R2"tOIIPD0li
Mr.Emmanuel Ilodianta attended our membership meeting on thiselateandexplainedhisintendeduseforthisproperty.Themembersinattendancevotedtosupporthisrequestforarezoning,The consensus was that Mr.Ilodianta's clinic would be a welcomeassettoourneighborhood,
Therefor,we ask that you approve Nr.Ilodianta's request forrezoning.
Please feel free to call me with any questions.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Very truly yours,
4~4.
Donald W.Darnell,President(501)565-0566
(phone a FAX)
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Mr.Jim Lawson
Little Rock Department of Planning A.Development
723 W.Markham
Little Rock,AR 72201-1334
Dear Mr.Lawson;
I would like to recommend the establishment of the new counseling center located at
4807 Ballenger Road.This service is needed in Southwest Little Rock.
The Step Up Support Center staff will refer youth to the counseling center.Often parents
request intense counseling for youth due to disruptive family issues.
We look forward to referring youth and families to the counseling center.The counseling
center will also have the opportunity to refer clients to Step Up Support Center,
Caiolyn Hobbs
Executive Director RKCEI
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Planning Commission
703 %est Markham Street
Little Rock Arkansas,72201
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Name;Charles L,Donaldson
4707 BaHinger Road
Little Rock AR,72203
501-562-0150
Reference:Counseling once at 4807 Ballinger Road
This is to inform you that I support the idea of having counseling office at 4807 Ballinger.
Road Littleg4kansas 72209.I live close to the proposed counseling otBce.This is a very
good thing we need to have at Ba5nger Road.I support the idea of having the counseling
of6ce at,4807 Ballinger Road Little Rock Arkansas.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Charles L.Donaldson
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703 West Markham Street
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'tten;Jim Lowson.
Name and Address Ci vv Ol/~A',jj',.~
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Reference.Counseling Once at 4807 Bllinger Road Little AR 72209.
I support the esablisbment of a counseling oRice at 4807 Ballinger Road Lttle Rock
.Arkansas.I live next to 4807 Bllinger from the west,I have common boundary with 4807
BaKnger Road.We need the counseling once there,to develop the neighborhood.This
particular.areagf Ballinger is the worst place we have within Wake6eld.I live at this
,address for ~&years.I am in the position to tell anybody about this area.By having the
counseHng once there it.will reduce a big problem for the neighborhood.Based on that I
am supporting the establishment of this counseling of6ce at 4807 Ballinger Road.
Thanks for your understanding
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Planning Commission b
703 West Markham Street
Little Rock AR,72201
Atten;Jim Lowson,
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Name and Address
Pbnne number.
Reference:Counseling Once at 4807 Bllinger Road Little AR 72209.
I support the esablishment of this counseling office at 4807 Ballinger Road Lttle Rock
Arkansas.I live next to 4807 Bllinger from the East,I have boundary with 4807 Ballinger
Road,we are neighbors.We need the counseling ofBce to develop the neighborhood,This
particular area of Ballinger is the worst place we have within Wake6eld.By having the
counseling ofhce there it will reduce a big problem for the neighborhood.Based on that I
am supporting the establishment of this counseling once at 4807 Ballinger Road.
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P.G.BOX 2254 LITTLE ROCK AR,72203
February 17,2000
ZTEM NO.:5 FZLE NO.:Z-6323-A
NAME:The Village at Rahling Road (Lot 9)—Revised PCD
LOCATZON:Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road
(Rahling Circle)
DEVELOPER:ENGZNEER:
Deltic Timber Corp.White-Daters and Assoc.
7 Chenal Club Circle 401 S.Victory StreetLittleRock,AR 72223 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:0.69 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
(Lot 9)
ZONZNG:PCD ALLOWED USES:C-2 Permitted Uses
PROPOSED USE:C-2 Permitted Uses
VARZANCES/WAZVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On August 5,1997,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.17,542 which rezoned 33.27 acres from C-2 to PCD,with an
approved site plan for Lots 1 and 2 of the 14 lot development.C-2 permitted uses were approved for the site,with the intentthatthesiteplansfortheremaining12lotswillbebrought tothePlanningCommissionwiththeproposedindividuallot
development.
The applicant presented a document titled "Architectural DesignElements"(June 11,1997)which was made part of the originalapproval.This document regulated building design and color,signage,lighting,landscaping and other site design relatedissues.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6323-A
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing a site plan for Lot 9 of this
development.The site plan is proposed in two (2)phasesasfollows:
Phase I:~a 3,545 square foot building
~15 parking spaces
~a shared access drive for Lots 9 and 10
Phase II:~a 3,349 square foot building
~16 parking spaces
The applicant proposes to comply with the "Architectural
Design Elements"as previously approved with the overall
PCD for the property,and with C-2 permitted uses as a use
mix for Lot 9.The proposed buildings for Lot 9 also
comply with the building setbacks as previously approved
with the preliminary plat of the overall property.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Lot 9 of the Village at Rahling Road is vacant with themajorityofthelothavingbeengraded.Other vacant lotswithintheVillageatRahlingRoaddevelopmentarelocatedtotheeast,west and north,with phase one of the
commercial development being just further north along
Rahling Road.The property to the south is undeveloped andtree-covered.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comment from
surrounding property owners.There was no established
neighborhood association to notify.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to
occupancy.
3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work.
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4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
5.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code.All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:A 15 foot utility easement is requested along the
south side of Lot 9.Contact utility for details.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:No Comment.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Chenal Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping at this
location.The revision of the existing Planned CommercialDistrictforproposedofficedevelopmentisconsistentwith
the Land Use Plan.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:This area is not
covered by a city recognized neighborhood plan.
Landsca e Issues:The interior landscaping is under thesixpercentrequiredbytheLandscapeOrdinance.It is
recommended that one of the center parking spaces be
deleted to provide this needed interior landscaping.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
February 1,2000.The revised plan address the issues
raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The
applicant has noted the hours of operation as follows:
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7:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.,Monday —Friday
7:00 a.m.—noon,Saturday
The revised site plan provides the increased interior
landscaping as required and shows dumpster locations at the
south end of the access drive.The dumpster areas must be
screened on three (3)sides with an 8 foot opaque fence or
wall.
The applicant also notes that signage will comply with the
"Architectural Design Elements"as previously approved.
This limits signage to one of the following:
1.Hanging signs suspended from a breezeway with a seven
foot height clearance.
2.Awning sign with maximum letter height of 12 inches3.Window sign utilizing up to 20 percent of the window
area.
The applicant is proposing a total of 31 parking spaces for
the site.The Ordinance would typically require a minimum
of 30 spaces for a development of this size (shopping
center standards).Staff is comfortable with the parking
design as proposed.
Otherwise,to staff'knowledge there are no outstanding
issues associated with the revised PCD.The development of
Lot 9 should have no adverse effects on the area.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site development plan for
Lot 9,The Village at Rahling Road subject to the followingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.Compliance with the "Architectural Design Elements"as
previously approved for this property.3.The dumpster area should be screened on three (3)sides
with an 8 foot opaque fence or wall.
4.Lot 9 must be final platted prior to a building permit
being issued.
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February 1 i,'2000
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ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6323-A
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Tim Daters was present,representing the application.Staff
described the PCD site plan for Lot 9,noting that details on
signage and hours of operation needed to be provided.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Mr.
Daters noted that these requirements would be complied with.
Bob Brown,Site Plan Review Specialist,noted that a small
amount of interior landscaping needed to be provided.
There being no further issues for discussion,the Committee
forwarded the revised PCD to the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a voteof9ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:6 FILE NO.:Z-6806
NAME:CSR Hydro Conduit —Long-Form PID
LOCATION:13701/13707 Pleasant Hill Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
U-Liner MidAmerica McGetrick and McGetrick
dba CSR Hydro Conduit 319 E.Markham St.,Ste.202
13701 Pleasant Hill Road Little Rock,AR 72201
Alexander,AR 72002
AREA:7.50 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-2 ALLOWED USES:Single Family residential,
construction maintenance yard
PROPOSED USE:Expansion of the existing
maintenance yard use
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The property at 13701/13707 Pleasant Hill Road is zoned R-2 withanonconformingindustrialstatus.There is currently acontractor's maintenance yard (CSR Hydro Conduit)and anexcavationcompany(James Rogers Excavation)occupying the 7.5acreproperty.The property has been utilized for these typesofusessincepriortotheproperty's annexation in 1980.
The applicant is proposing to expand the existing uses by adding
new buildings,building additions and equipment storage and
parking areas.Based on the proposed expansion,the propertymustberezoned.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6806
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 7.5 acre property fromR-2 to PID to allow for the expansion of the existingindustrialuses.The expansion is proposed in thefollowingtwo(2)phases:
Phase I:
2,400 square foot brick and frame expansion(bldg.¹4)to the existing 2,400 square foot brickandframeofficebuilding(bldg.¹1)conversion of the 2,275 square foot frame garagebuilding(bldg.¹2)into office space.construction of 18,000 scpxare foot pre-fabricatedmetalbuilding(bldg.¹3)to be used for equipmentandproductdevelopment
use of building ¹5 (frame construction)for storage29pavedparkingspacestothenorthofbuildings¹1and2toservetheofficeuse.conversion of existing tennis court area to outdoorequipmentstorage
addition of gravel equipment storage and parkingareasalongthesouth,east and west sides ofbuilding¹3.
proposed building heights range from 18 feet to 35feet(bldg.¹3).
Phase II:
expansion of existing building ¹6 (8,075 square feettotal)for storage (pre-fabricated metalconstruction)
addition of gravel equipment storage area along thesouthsideofbuilding¹6.
The applicant proposes to access the property utilizing two(2)existing drives from Pleasant Hill Road.A thirddriveway,currently located between the two shown on thesiteplan,will be removed.The drives and parking will bepaved.
The applicant has noted that the hours of operation for theexistingbusinessesonthispropertyare7:00 a.m.—6:00p.m.,Monday-Friday.
The existing and proposed buildings,parking,drives andareasforequipmentstoragearenotedontheattachedsiteplan.
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B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains an existing industrial use,with theexistingbuildingsnotedontheattachedsiteplan.Therearethree(3)existing drives to the property from PleasantHillRoad.
The property across Pleasant Hill Road to the north isundevelopedandwooded,as is the property immediatelywest.There are two (2)single family residences furtherwest.There are single family residences to the east andsoutheast,with undeveloped property immediately south andsouthwest.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received two (2)phone callsfrompersonsrequestinginformationonthisapplication.The Quail Run Neighborhood Association was notified of thepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Pleasant Hill Road is classified on the Master StreetPlanasacommercialstreet.Dedicate right-of-way to30feetfromcenterline.2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvementstothisstreetincluding5-foot sidewalk with planneddevelopment.3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submittedforapprovalpriortostartofwork.4.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance16,577.Close one driveway.5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to thisproperty.6.Prepare a letter of pending development addressingstreetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of theLittleRockCode.All requests should be forwarded toTrafficEngineering.7.A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)and (d)will berequiredwithBuildingPermit.
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E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easementstoservepropertyifnecessary.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:Contact the Water Work if additional water serviceisneeded.
Fire Department:Place fire hydrant per city code.Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Otter Creek PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Single Family at thislocation.On June 10,1999 the Planning Commission deniedalanduseplanfromSingleFamilyResidentialtorecognize
an existing use on the site.The proposed zoning change
from R-2 Single Family Residential to a Planned IndustrialDistrictforexpansionofanexistingusetoexpandandconstructnewindustrialbuildingsisnotconsistentwiththeLandUsePlan.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The Chicot
West/I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan recommends
concentrating development efforts in the more urbanized
northern portion of the study area.This property islocatedinthesouthernportionoftheplanareawhich the
plan viewed as a "urban reserve to be developed as marketforcesbecomestrongerinthearea."
Landsca e Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
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A 6 foot high opaque screen is required along the southern,eastern and western perimeters.This screen may be a
wooden fence with its face side directed outward or denseevergreenplantings.
Because of the size of the proposed expansion,an upgradewillberequiredinlandscapingtowardcompliancewiththeLandscapeOrdinance.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff onFebruary2,2000.The revised plan addresses the concernsasraisedbystaffandtheSubdivisionCommittee.
The applicant has shown a phasing plan for the property asrequested,as well as the proposed uses and heights foreachbuilding.The hours of operation have also beenprovided.A dumpster area has been shown on the site plan.This area must be screened on three (3)sides with an 8footopaquefenceorwall.Six (6)foot wood screeningfenceshavealsobeenshownalongthesouth,east and west
property lines.
The applicant has also shown a ground-mounted sign on thesiteplan.The proposed sign will be monument-type with a
maximum height of 8 feet and a maximum area of 64 squarefeet.
The applicant is providing 29 parking spaces to serve the
proposed use of the property.The ordinance would
typically require 17 parking spaces to serve the amount ofofficeareaproposed.Staff supports the parking plan as
proposed.
To staff'knowledge,there are no outstanding issuesassociatedwiththissiteplan.The proposed PID should
have no adverse effect on the surrounding area.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PID rezoning subject tothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphsD,E and F of this report.
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2.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.3.The dumpster area must be screened on three (3)sides
with an 8 foot opacpxe fence or wall.4.The proposed ground-mounted sign shall be monument typewithamaximumheightof8feetandamaximumareaof
64 scpxare feet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.Staff
described the proposed PID site plan,noting that additional
information on the project needed to be provided.Mr.McGetrick
noted that the information would be provided to staff.
The Public Works recpxirements were briefly discussed.Mr.
McGetrick noted that Pleasant Hill Road was currently an access
easement,but the appropriate right-of-way would be dedicated.
The landscape and buffer recpxirements were briefly discussed.It was noted that an upgrade in landscaping would need to be
provided.It was also noted that screening of adjacentresidentialpropertyneededtobeprovided.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the PID to thefullCommissionforresolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Mike Batie was present,representing the application.StaffbrieflydescribedthePID,with a recommendation of approval
with conditions.
The Chairman noted that there was one person present with
concerns,and asked to hear from him first.
Dickson Flake addressed the Commission.He stated that he
represented the James Conner family,property owner to the northacrossPleasantHillRoad.Mr.Flake stated that he was
confident that the applicant would improve this property,but
had two concerns.The first concern was that the PID wouldestablishapermanentindustrialisland.He suggested ways the
Commission could address this issue,including tying the PID to
the specific property owner or by making a provision that the
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property be used for office if this property owner ever leaves.
He also stated that the Land Use Plan for this area should bestudied.The second concern related to screening.Mr.Flakestatedthatthewouldlikescreeningalongthenorth,street
property line.
Mike Batie addressed the Commission in support of the
application.He briefly explained the project and the
surrounding area.He noted that he had four (4)letters of
support for the project.
Commissioner Earnest commented on the existing Land Use Plan forthisarea.He noted that this property is shown as single-
family.
Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,noted that the
proposed PID was a chance to improve (clean-up)the existing
nonconforming use.He stated that staff does not endorse thisareaturningintoanindustrialarea.He stated that staff feltthatthisnonconformingusewasnotgoingaway.
Commissioner Muse asked if the PID zoning could be tied to thisspecificpropertyowner.
Mr.Lawson stated that the PID could be tied to the owner if the
owner agreed.
Mr.Batie stated that financing for the project could not beobtainedifthePIDweretiedtothepropertyowner.
Mr.Lawson explained that this PID is for the specific use(existing use)of the property.He noted that the application
was being tied to the specific proposed use.He stated that
another business could buy-out the existing business and operateunderthesamePIDrestrictions.
Commissioner Nunnley asked what would happen if the current
property owner sold the property to another business with a lessintensiveuse.
Mr.Lawson commented that it would not be allowed.
Commissioner Nunnley asked if there were any other uses that
would be allowed under this PID.
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Mr.Lawson noted that the only uses proposed were the existing
uses of the property (CSR Hydro Conduit and James Rogers
Excavation).
Commissioner Muse asked that if the application were denied,
could the nonconforming business continue to operate.
Mr.Lawson noted that the existing use could continue,but not
expand.
Commissioner Rahman commented on the CSR Hydro Conduit use.HestatedthathewasnotconcernedwithtyingthePIDtothespecificpropertyowner.
A motion was made to approve the PID as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Earnest commented on the Land Use Plan being single
family.Mr.Lawson noted that staff support was based on thefactthatthiswasanonconforminguse.Commissioner Hawn notedthattheuseswereonthepropertywhenthepropertywas
annexed.
Commissioner Lowry asked to hear from Mr.Flake.Commissioner
Hawn withdrew the previous motion.
Mr.Flake noted that the applicant could agree to have the
property only operate as an office use if the current business
leaves the property.He also asked for screening along the
north property line.
Mr.Batie noted that he had agreed to screening along the south,east and west property lines,which would be very expensive
given the size of the property.He stated that the way the
property development plan was designed,the office use would act
as a buffer between the shop and outside storage areas and thestreettothenorth.Mr.Batie also noted that the propertycouldnotbesoldinthefutureforanofficeuse,given the
type of buildings proposed.
Commissioner Lowry commented on the industrial use being
surrounded by single family uses.Mr.Batie stated that it was
the applicant'intent to improve the property.
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A motion was made to approve the PID as recommended by staff.
The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes,2 nays,
1 abstention (Nunnley)and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:7 FILE NO.:Z-6807
NAME:Hertz Equipment Rental —Long-Form PD-C
LOCATION:10800 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Hertz Equipment Rental The Mehlburger Firm
10800 I-30 201 S.Izard StreetLittleRock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:6.04 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-2 ALLOWED USES:Single Family residential,
C-4 permitted uses
PROPOSED USE:Expansion of the existing
equipment rental business
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The property at 10800 Interstate 30 is zoned R-2 with anonconformingcommercial(C-4)status.The property iscurrentlyoccupiedbyanequipmentrentalbusiness(Hertz).Thepropertypreviouslycontainedarecreationalvehiclesalesbusiness,and has been used for C-4 type uses since prior to theproperty's annexation in 1979.
The applicant is proposing to expand the existing equipmentrentalbusinesstoincludeasmallbuildingandadditional
equipment storage/building area.Based on the proposedexpansion,the property must be rezoned.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-2 toPD-C.The property currently contains a 9,728 square foot(one story)metal building,with gravel equipment storage
February 17,2000
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areas along its east and north sides.The use of theexistingbuildingisasfollows:
~office/showroom —2,500 square feet
~small equipment storage —1,800 square feet
~shop area —5,428 square feet
The existing hours of operation are 6:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,Monday-Friday and 7:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.,Saturday (summermonthsonly).
The applicant proposes to construct a 1,400 square footbuildingjustnortheastoftheexistingbuilding.Theadditionalbuildingareawillbeusedasanequipment washbay.A new asphalt/concrete parking area is proposed toencircletheexistingbuilding.
The applicant is also proposing to move the existing northfenceapproximately200feetfurthernorthtocreateadditionalgravelequipmentstoragearea.The existinggravelareaontheeastsideofthebuildingwillcontinuetobeusedforequipmentstorage.
The existing building,new asphalt/concrete parking area,wash bay and the existing and proposed gravel equipmentstorageareasarenotedontheattachedsiteplan.Theexistingground-mounted sign location is also noted.
The property will be accessed by utilizing an existingdrivewayfromtheI-30 service road.The applicantproposestowidenthedriveto36feetwiththisproject.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing equipment rental business (Hertz)located on the property,with an existing building andareasofoutsidedisplay/storage.There is one (1)existing driveway from the I-30 service road.There is acreekwhichrunsthroughtheeasternportionoftheproperty,with the northern portion of the property beingwooded.
There is a church immediately east of this site,with
undeveloped R-2 zoned property to the north.There is avacanttractimmediatelywest,with a funeral home furtherwest.There is a mixture of commercial and industrial usesacrossI-30 to the south.
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C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comments from thesurroundingpropertyowners.There was no establishedneighborhoodassociationtonotify.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031.Eliminate one driveway.2.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to thisproperty.3.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilitiesarerequired.4.Dedicate regulatory floodway easement to the City ofLittleRock.5.Establish minimum floor elevation one inch above 100-year floodway elevation.6.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec.8-283 will be required with Building Permit.7.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec.8-283 will be required with Building Permit.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:Conduit for telephone cable should beplacedbeforenewconcreteisplaced.Contact Ron
Williams at 373-6594 for details.
Water:A water main extension and additional public fire
hydrant will be needed to provide water service and fireprotection.
Fire Department:Place fire hydrant per city code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
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F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Otter Creek PlanningDistrict.The proposed zoning change from R-2 Single Family
Residential to a Planned Commercial District is to
recognize an existing truck rental store with the expansionofatruckwashbaytotherearofthebuilding.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:This area is not
covered by a city recognized neighborhood plan.
Landsca e Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
It will be necessary to provide a 6 foot high opaque screentothenorthandeast.This screen may be a wood fence
with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen
plantings.Credit toward this requirement can be given for
existing vegetation that provides year-round screening.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as manytreesasfeasible.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
February 3,2000.The revised plan addresses all of the
issues as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.
The applicant provided the hours of operation and uses
within the existing building.The existing ground-mounted
sign and proposed dumpster location have also been shown on
the plan.The dumpster area will need to be screened on
three (3)sides with an 8 foot fence or wall.
The applicant has also shown the existing wooded areas on
the site plan along the north and east property lines.The
trees within these areas will be preserved.The applicantfeelsthattheexistingvegetationwithintheseareaswill
provide adequate screening of the property to the north and
east as required.
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The applicant has eliminated a proposed drive that was
shown on a previously submitted plan.The applicant will
widen the existing drive to 36 feet.
The proposed site plan shows 10 parking spaces within the
new asphalt/concrete area on the east side of the existingbuilding.This should be an adequate amount of parking toservetheuse.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge,there are no outstandingissuesassociatedwiththeproposedsiteplan.The
proposed PD-C zoning should have no adverse effect on thegeneralarea.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning subject tothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.The dumpster area should be screened on three (3)sideswithan8footopaquewallorfence.3.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed awayfromadjacentproperty.4.The existing wooded areas along the north and eastpropertylinesshallremainundisturbedtoprovide therequiredscreeningoftheadjacentproperties.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Frank Riggins and Don McTarnaghan were present,representing theapplication.Staff described the proposed PD-C,noting thatadditionalinformationneededtobeprovided,including hours ofoperation,signage and uses within the existing building.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed,including
driveway location.It was noted that one of the two driveways
shown on the site plan needed to be eliminated.Mr.Rigginsstatedthathewouldlookintoeliminatingoneofthedriveways.
The landscape and buffer requirements were briefly discussed.It was noted that screening needed to be provided along the
north and east property lines.
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ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2"6807
There being no further issues for discussion,the Committee
forwarded the PD-C to the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a voteof9ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:8 FILE NO.:Z-6808
NAME:Robertson —Short-Form POD
LOCATION:14109 Taylor Loop Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Robertson Properties,LLC.Terry Burruss,Architects
109 Oak Lane 1202 Main Street,Suite 230LittleRock,AR 72205 Little Rock,AR 72202
AREA:0.93 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-2 ALLOWED USES:Single-Family Residential
PROPOSED USE:General/Professional Office
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 14109TaylorLoopRoadfromR-2 to POD in order to utilize theexisting2,069 square foot single family residentialstructureasgeneral/professional offices.The applicantalsoproposestomakea1,008 square foot addition on theeastsideoftheexistingstructureforadditionalofficespace.This building addition will be "Phase II"of theproject.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing concretedriveatthesouthwestcornerofthepropertyandconstructanewasphaltdrivenearthenorthwestcornerofthepropertywhichwillextendalongthenorthsideofthebuildingandaccessasmallparkingareaintherearyard.The proposed parking area contains 11 spaces.Theapplicanthasdesignedtheparkingareasothattwo (2)
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existing oak trees can be preserved.The applicant is alsoproposingone(1)parking space on the west side of thebuilding.
The applicant is proposing no development within the east245feetoftheproperty.The existing trees within thisareawillbepreserved.
The applicant proposes to utilize the building forgeneral/professional offices.The proposed hours ofoperationarefrom8:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.,Monday-Friday.
One (1)ground-mounted sign is proposed to be located nearthesouthwestcornerofthebuilding.The sign will be amonument-type sign,with a maximum height of 6 feet and a
maximum area of 64 square feet.
No dumpster/trash receptacle area is proposed on the site.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing one-story brick and frame singlefamilyresidentialstructureonthesite,with an existingdrivewayatthesouthwestcorneroftheproperty.Therearesinglefamilyresidencestothenorthandsouth,alongtheeastsideofTaylorLoopRoad,and to the east.Thereisananimalclinic(PD-0)and a beauty salon (PCD)acrossTaylorLoopRoadtothewest,with additional single familyresidencestothesouthwest.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received two (2)phone callsfrompersonsrequestinginformationonthisapplication.The Westchester/Heatherbrae,Secluded Hills and WestburyNeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedofthepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Taylor Loop Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
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2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements to
this street including 5-foot sidewalk with planned
development.
3 ~Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing street
lights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock
Code.All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
6.Taylor Loop has a 1996 average daily traffic count of
4,400.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges if additional water service isrequired.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the River Mountain PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Transition at thislocation.The proposed zone change from R-2 Single FamilyResidentialtoaPlannedOffice,with the use and design
proposed,is consistent with the Land Use Plan.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:This area is
covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan.
The neighborhood plan does not provide any recommendation
relevant to this application.
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Landsca e Issues:
Unless a co-access is provided along the northern
perimeter,the buffer should not drop below a width of fivefeet.A portion of this buffer is only 2 feet wide.
A six foot high opaque screen is required along the
northern,eastern and southern perimeters.This screen maybeawoodenfencewithitsfacesidedirectedoutwardor
dense evergreen plantings.Credit toward fulfilling this
requirement can be given when preserving existing trees.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as manytreesasfeasible.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and additional
information to staff on February 2,2000.The revised site
plan shows the sign location and additional right-of-waydedicationasrequired.The proposed driveway has beenshiftedslightlytothesouthtoprovideanincreasedbufferareaalongthenorthpropertyline.The applicantwilluseacombinationofopaquefencinganddense
evergreen plantings as screening along the north propertylineanddenseevergreenplantingsalongthesouthpropertyline.
The proposed site plan provides for 12 on-site parkingspaces.The ordinance would typically require 7 spaces for
an office development of this size.Staff supports the
parking plan as proposed.
As noted,the revised site plan shows the required right-
of-way dedication.The applicant is proposing to make in-lieu contribution for the required street improvements.
Staff feels that the applicant has done a good job in
addressing the outstanding issues as raised by the
Subdivision Committee review.The proposed site plan anduseofthepropertyisverysimilartotherecently
approved planned development for Steve Pinter Century 21
Realty along the east side of Jerry Drive to the northeast.
The proposed POD should prove to be a very good development
within this area of Transition along the east side of
Taylor Loop Road.
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H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed POD rezoningsubjecttothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.The POD will be for general/professional office usesonly.3.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed awayfromadjacentproperty.4.The existing trees within the east 245 feet of thepropertywillbepreserved.5.The ground mounted sign shall be monument type,with a
maximum height of 6 feet and a maximum area of 64 squarefeet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Terry Burruss and Al Robertson were present,representing theapplication.Staff described the POD site plan,noting thathoursofoperationandsignagedetailsneededtobeprovided.Staff noted that the two (2)parking spaces shown on the westsideofthebuildingmighthavetobeeliminatedwiththeadditionalright-of-way dedication for Taylor Loop Road.Mr.Burruss stated that he would like to maintain one (1)space onthewestsideofthebuilding.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Mr.
Burruss noted that the requirements would be complied with.Hestatedthathewouldliketodoanin-lieu contribution for thestreetimprovementstoTaylorLoopRoad.
The landscape and buffer requirements were briefly discussed.
Bob Brown,Site Plan Review Specialist,noted that the northernbufferneededtobeincreasedtofive(5)feet.Mr.Burruss
noted that the driveway from the street to the front buildinglinewouldbeshiftedtoprovidealargerbuffer.He noted thatthetwo(2)foot buffer along the north side of the buildingcouldbemadeupwithadditionallandscaping.He stated that he
would meet with Mr.Brown on this issue.
After the discussion,the POD was forwarded to the full
Commission for resolution.
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ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6808
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Terry Burruss and Al Robertson were present,representing the
application.Staff briefly described the proposed POD,with a
recommendation of approval with conditions.
Chairman Berry asked to hear from the one (1)person present who
opposed the application.
Diana Armstrong addressed the Commission in opposition to the
application.She stated that the proposed development will
adversely effect the value of her property.
There was a general discussion of the Land Use Plan in this
area,specifically the area of Transition.
Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,explained the
Transition designation,noting that single-family,multifamily
and office uses would be appropriate uses in Transition.
There was a motion to approve the application as recommended byStaff.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2absent.
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ITEM NO.:9 FILE NO.:Z-6809
NAME:Bed and Breakfast Inn —Short-Form PD-C
LOCATION:Southwest corner of West 7 and Cedar Streets
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Brad Bell White-Daters and Associates
4112 "A"Street 401 S.Victory StreetLittleRock,AR 72205 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:0.83 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-5 ALLOWED USES:Multifamily Residential and0-3 Office
PROPOSED USE:Hotel
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at thesouthwestcornerofWest7andCedarStreetsfromR-5/0-3toPD-C to allow for the construction of a hotel.Theproposedhotelwillconsistof26,426 square feet (heatedandcooledarea)and 60 rooms.The proposed building willbeathree-story structure with an overall height ofapproximately44feetfromfinishedgradetothepeak oftheroof(approximately 35 feet to mid-roof line.).
The proposed site plan includes a parking area for 34vehicleswithintheeastportionofthepropertyand alongthenorthsideofthebuilding.The applicant has noted anintenttolease32parkingspacesfromUAMS,in order tocomplywiththetypicalordinanceminimumfora60roomhotel(66 parking spaces typically required by ordinance).The applicant is proposing two (2)access points from West
7 Street.The westernmost drive is proposed to be an"entry only"drive as requested by Public Works.A 2 foot
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by 3 foot "entry only"sign is proposed at this drivelocation.
The proposed building,drives and parking areas are noted
on the attached site plan.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There are two (2)existing multifamily structures and
parking areas on the site,which will be removed with the
proposed construction.The UAMS campus is located to thenorth(across West 7 Street)and west.Interstate 630isimmediatelysouth,with two (2)office buildings acrossI-630.There are single family residential structures tothenortheast,across Cedar Street.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no neighborhood
comment.The Capitol View Stifft Station,Forest Hills andPinetoWoodrowNeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedofthepublichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.West 7'nd Cedar Streets are classified on the Master
Street Plan as commercial streets.Dedicate right-of-
way to 30 feet from centerline.
2.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is requiredatthecornerofWest7'"and Cedar Streets.3.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.6.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
7.Prepare a letter of pending development addressingstreetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of theLittleRockCode.All requests should be forwarded toTrafficEngineering.
8.Cedar Street has a 1996 average traffic count of 5,100.
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9.Driveways shall conform to Sec.3-210 or Ordinance
18,031.Redesign west drive to entry only.10.Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD,District VI.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
APEL:There is an existing primary circuit located on the
north and east sides of the existing buildings.
Relocation or removal cost may be incurred by the
developer.15 foot easement requested.Contact JeromeStricklandat569-5448 for details.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:There appears to be a conflict with a 12"water
main in Elm Street (abandoned).Any required relocationofwaterfacilitieswillbeatdeveloper's expense.On-site fire protection may be required.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the I-630 Planning District.The
Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this location.If the proposed use is not a public use,Staff considersthatproposedusetobeconsistentifitfitstheadjoininglandusecategories.The proposed zone changes from R-5
Urban Residential and 0-3 General Office to a PlannedOfficeDistrictforamotelisconsistentwiththe
adjoining Land Use Plan categories of Mixed Use and Office.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The Woodruff
Neighborhood Area Plan recommends land uses that areconsistentwiththePublicInstitutionalcategorywest ofCedarStreet.Other goals include reviewing neighborhood
zoning for appropriateness to preserve the character of theneighborhood's community and to work with UAMS to stabilizethewesternedgeoftheneighborhood.
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Landsca e Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers meet with ordinance
requirements.
The proposed areas set aside for interior landscaping fall
short of the 954 square feet required by the Landscape
Ordinance by 438 square feet.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan andadditionalinformationtostaffonFebruary2,2000.Therevisedplanchangestheparkingdesignandshowsa
dumpster area (the original site plan had a basement
parking area,which has been eliminated).Additionalinteriorlandscapinghasbeenshown.
As noted in paragraph A of this report,the applicant isproposing34on-site parking spaces.The ordinance wouldtypicallyrequire66on-site parking spaces for a 60 roomhotel.The applicant has noted that 32 spaces will beleasedfromanearbyUAMSparkinglot.The applicant needstoprovidestaffwithanexecutedleasefortheadditionalparking.
Also noted in paragraph A,the applicant has shown a 2 foot
by 3 foot "entry only"sign at the westernmost drive.Thisistheonlysignshownonthesiteplan.The applicantneedstoprovidestaffwiththeadditionalsigndetails.
Along with the revised site plan,the applicant submitted anorth/south section of the property showing the existingandfinishedgrades.The section notes that the site willbeloweredapproximately10feetfromtheexistingelevationatthecurblineofWest7Streettoaretainingwalllocatedonthesouthsideofthebuilding(approximatedistanceof125feet).The retaining wall on the southsideofthebuildingwillbeapproximately10feetinheight.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge there are no additionaloutstandingissuesassociatedwiththissiteplan.With anapprovedsignageplanandexecutedleasefortheadditionalparking,the proposed PD-C rezoning should have no adverseeffectonthegeneralarea.
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H.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning subject to
the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the recpxirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.The applicant must submit an executed lease agreement fortheadditionalparkingontheUAMSproperty.3.The applicant must provide sign details to staff.4.The dumpster must be screened on three (3)sides with an
8 foot opacpxe fence or wall.5.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.6.The westernmost access drive from West 7 Street must be
an "entry only"drive.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Tim Daters was present,representing the application.Staff
briefly described the proposed PD-C site plan,noting that
information on signage and north/south sections needed to be
provided.Staff also noted that if the applicant wished to
receive credit for parking spaces on the UAMS property,a
written agreement from UAMS needed to be provided.
The Public Works recpxirements were briefly discussed.It was
noted that the west drive needed to be an entry drive only.
This issue was briefly discussed.
The landscape recpxirements were also discussed.It was noted
that additional interior landscaping needed to be provided.Mr.
Daters noted that the recpxired interior landscaping would be
provided .
There being no further issues for discussion,the Committee
forwarded the PD-C to the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Tim Daters and Brad Bell were present,representing the
application.Staff briefly described the PD-C rezoning,with a
recommendation of approval with conditions.Staff noted that
the issues relating to signage and parking had been resolved.
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Staff noted that two (2)ground-mounted signs were shown on thesiteplan(a 4 foot high,24 square foot monument-type sign
along West 7 Street and a 30 foot high,160 square foot maximum
ground-mounted sign at the southwest corner of the property).Staff also noted that a letter from UAMS had been received,
agreeing to lease the applicant 30 parking spaces.Staff noted
that a building permit for the project would not be issued until
a executed lease for the parking is submitted to staff.
Antoinette Fiduccia,of the Capital View Stifft Station
Neighborhood Association,addressed the Commission with
concerns.She stated that she had a concern with the parkingissue.She stated that UAMS is currently parking on theresidentialstreetsinthearea.She also stated that she did
not want additional parking lots along Cedar Street.She notedthattherearetwo(2)other hotels in the area that she wouldliketoseerenovated.She concluded by stating that UAMS could
use this property for office uses.
Tim Daters addressed the Commission in support of the
application.He briefly described the property and the proposedproject.He stated that he was not familiar with the parking
problem on the UAMS campus.
Robert Hamilton,of the Capitol View Stifft Station Neighborhood
Association,addressed the Commission.He stated that he was
not opposed to the hotel use,but he wished to work with the
applicant to resolve the parking issue.
Brad Bell addressed the Commission in support of the
application.He addressed the parking issue He noted that
there is ample parking on the UAMS campus.He stated that the
parking for the hotel will not effect the neighborhood.
Mr.Bell stated that there had been 90 police calls to this
property over the last two (2)years,and that eliminating theexistingapartmentbuildingswillbeonassettothe
neighborhood.He noted that renovation of the two (2)existinghotelsintheareawasnotanoption.
Mr.Daters noted that UAMS had declined to purchase this
property in the past.
Commissioner Hawn objected to Mr.Bell's attitude toward the
parking issue and the neighborhood.He asked about traffic flowtoandfromtheproperty.
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Mr.Daters described the traffic flow with respect to the two
(2)proposed drives.There was additional discussion concerning
the traffic circulation issue.
Bob Turner,of Public Works,addressed the traffic circulation
issue.He described how the proposed drives would function.
Commissioner Muse commented on the 1996 traffic count as
provided by Public Works.He stated that UAMS had grown since1996.
Mr.Turner stated that the 1996 count was the most recent.He
agreed that traffic has increased in this area since then.
Commissioner Muse made additional comments related to traffic
and parking.He noted that he was in favor of deferring the
application so the applicant could meet with the neighborhood.
Commissioner Lowery asked if a new traffic count could be doneiftheitemweredeferred.
Mr.Turner stated that a traffic count could be done within a
week.
Commissioner Earnest stated that he viewed the proposed hotel as
an improvement to the area.He noted that the hotel could act
as a buffer between the neighborhood and UAMS,which wouldbenefittheneighborhoodandUAMSlong-tenn.
Commissioner Rahman stated that he had a problem with the
proposed lease for additional parking.
Chairman Berry referred to the previously approved PCD at the
corner of Kavanaugh Blvd.and Spruce Street,which has leased
parking.
Commissioner Nunnley asked if the applicant would consider
deferring the application.
Mr.Daters noted that he would defer the application and meet
with the neighborhood.
Commissioner Nunnley asked how many hotel rooms the parking on
the site plan would serve.
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Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,noted that the
parking would serve approximately 31 rooms.
There was a discussion of a possible deferral of the item.Mr.
Lawson suggested deferral to the March 30 agenda.
The Planning Commission asked that a new traffic count be done
by Public Works.
Commissioner Downing asked about vehicle circulation in thisarea.This issue was briefly discussed.
The Commission took a brief recess at the request of the
television crew.
After the recess,Mr.Daters formally requested a deferral to
the March 30,2000 agenda.
A motion was made to defer the application to the March 30,2000
agenda.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and
2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:10 FILE NO.:Z-6810
NAME:Brown —Short-Form
LOCATION:3023 West 7 Street
DEVELOPER:SURVEYOR:
James M.Brown Donald Brooks
3023 West 7 Street 20820 Arch Street Pike
Little Rock,AR 72205 Hensley,AR 72065
AREA:0.31 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-3 ALLOWED USES:Single Family Residential
PROPOSED USE:Single Family Residential
and Art Studio
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The property at 3023 West 7 Street is zoned R-3 and contains an
existing 1,200 square foot (one-story)brick and frame
commercial building.The building,circa 1926,was previously
used as a service station.The property previously had a
nonconforming commercial status,which was lost some time ago
due to the fact that the building ceased being used for
commercial purposes.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-3 to
PCD in order to utilize the existing structure as a
residence and art studio.The art studio will specialize
in metal and rock sculptures,with limited retail sales of
the art work.The proposed hours of operation will be from
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10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.,Monday-Friday,however the
applicant has noted that most of the customer contact will
be at the customer's site or by individual appointment.
The applicant has noted that the only changes to theexistingbuildingwillbetoreturntheoriginalfront
arches (over the two garage doors)and remodeling theinterior.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing commercial building (previously usedasaservicestation)and existing access from West 7 andJohnsonStreets.Woodruff Elementary School is locatedacrossWest7tothenorth,with Lamar Porter Field to thenorthwest.There are single family residents to the south,east and west (across Johnson Street).
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received one (1)phone callfromapersonrequestinginformationonthisapplication.The Capitol View Stifft Station and Pine to Woodrow
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the publichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.West 7'nd Johnson Streets are classified on the MasterStreetPlanascommercialstreets.A dedication of
right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline is required.2.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is requiredatthecornerof7'nd Johnson Streets.3.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-sidewalks with planned
development.
4.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031.Show driveway location.
5.Show parking for customers and employee.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment received.
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Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:If metal processing is done on this property,areducedpressurebackflowpreventerwillberequired.
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Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the I-630 Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this location.The
proposed zone change from R-3 Single Family Residential toaPlannedCommercialDistrictwiththeproposeduseanddesignisconsistentwiththeLandUsePlan.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The Woodruff
Neighborhood Area Plan recommends promoting new businessesthatfittheimageoftheneighborhoodandfindinganewusefortheoldgasstationbyWoodruffElementarySchool.
Landsca e Issues:Any proposed outdoor storage area shouldbescreenedwitha6foothighopaquewoodenfencewithitsfacesidedirectedoutward.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 2,2000 requesting that this item be withdrawn,withoutprejudice.This is due to a recent burglary in which theapplicantlostallofhisstoneworkingtools.The
applicant will use the property only as a residence.Staffsupportsthewithdrawalasrequested.This will allow theapplicanttore-submit the application at any future time,if desired.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the item be withdrawn,withoutprejudice.
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SUBDZVZSZON COMMZTTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
John Brown was present,representing the application.Staff
briefly described the proposed PCD.Staff noted that
information on signage,outside storage/display and equipment to
be used on the site needed to be provided.Mr.Brown noted that
most of the customer contact would be at the customer's site.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed,
particularly the required 20 foot radial dedication.A waiver
request for the various requirements was discussed.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the PCD to thefullCommissionforresolution.
PLANNZNG COMMZSSZON ACTZON:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronFebruary2,2000 requesting that this item be
withdrawn,without prejudice.Staff supported the withdrawal as
reques ted.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal,without prejudice.A
motion to that effect was made.The motion passed with a voteof9ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:11 FILE NO.:Z-3599-C
NAME:Terry Library —Revised Zoning Site Plan
LOCATION:2015 Napa Valley Drive
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Central AR Library System Polk,Stanley,Yeary Architects,LTD.100 Rock Street 700 S.Schiller StreetLittleRock,AR 72201 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:Approx.1.98 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:0-2 ALLOWED USES:Office
PROPOSED USE:Expansion to existing library
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
A reduced side yard setback for the proposed building addition
(south side).
BACKGROUND:
The property at 2015 Napa Valley Drive is zoned 0-2 and requiressiteplanreviewapprovalbythePlanningCommissionforanydevelopment.On August 23,1988,the Planning Commission
approved the site plan for the existing Terry Library.Theapprovedsiteplanincludeda14,000 square foot building and 45parkingspaces,with two (2)access drives from Napa ValleyDrive.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approvedsiteplanbymakingthefollowingadditions/changes to thesite:
~A 4,160 square foot building addition on the south sideoftheexistingbuilding.
~Addition of 9 parking spaces near the northeast corner of
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the building and 6 parking spaces along the west propertyline,to create improved handicap accessibility.
~Closing the northernmost access drive and widening thesouthdrive.
~Creating a new circular drive at the southwest corner ofthepropertyforanewbookdrop.
~New ground-mounted sign
~Book delivery and dumpster area at the southeast cornerofthebuilding.
The applicant has noted that the purpose of the proposed
building addition is for increased space for children'services.The proposed addition will have a brick veneer
and match the existing building.
The applicant is requesting a setback variance for the
proposed building addition.The ordinance requires a
minimum 25 foot setback from all property lines in 0-2
zoning.The side yard setback proposed along the south
property line is 15'-5".
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing library located on the site,with theexistingbuildingandparkingshownontheattachedsiteplan.There is a medical clinic immediately north,at thesoutheastcornerofHinsonRoadandNapaValleyDrive.TheFellowshipBibleChurchparkinglotislocatedimmediatelysouthofthissite,with the church student center
immediately east.The main Fellowship Bible Church complexislocatedacrossNapaValleyDrivetothewest.There aresinglefamilyresidencesfurthersouthalongNapaValleyDriveandtothesoutheast.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood.The Rainwood Cove and Pleasant Valley
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the publichearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1 ~Napa Valley is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
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2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements tothisstreetincluding5-foot sidewalk with planneddevelopment.3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted forapprovalpriortostartofwork.
4 ~Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.Prepare a letter of pending development addressingstreetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of the LittleRockCode.All requests should be forwarded to TrafficEngineering.6.Napa Valley has a 1996 average daily traffic count of11,000.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
APSL:No Comment received.
Arkla:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:There is an existing 8-inch water main near theeastright-of-way of Napa Valley Road.This main was
lowered in conjunction with the road widening.It needstobedeterminedwhetherthismainwillconflictwiththe
proposed construction.Any required relocation of waterfacilitieswillbeatdeveloper's expense.Contact the
Water Works if additional water service is required.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:No Comment received.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:Areas set aside for buffers and
landscaping meet with ordinance requirements.
G.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
February 1,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The revised
plan notes the existing and proposed building heights as
requested.The proposed building addition will have a
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height of 13'-8".
The revised plan also provides the requested signagedetails.The proposed new ground-mounted sign will be setbackfromthefrontpropertyline5feet,with a height of
approximately 3 feet and sign area of approximately 14
square feet.The sign will be "monument-type"and conformstotheordinancerequirementsforofficezoning.
The applicant has also noted that the Public Works
requirements will be complied with,including right-of-waydedication(shown on the revised plan)and the timing ofthestreetimprovementstoNapaValleyDrive.
As noted in paragraph A.of this report,the applicant isrequestingasetbackvariancefortheproposedbuildingaddition(south side yard).Staff supports the variance asrequested.
The applicant is proposing 15 new parking spaces with therevisedsiteplan,for a total of 60 parking spaces.Thereisnospecificordinanceparkingrequirementfora"library".Staff feels that the number of parking spaces
proposed will be sufficient to serve the library use.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge there are no outstandingissuesassociatedwiththerevisedsiteplan.The proposedbuildingandparkingadditionsshouldhavenoadverseeffectonthegeneralarea.
H .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan subjecttothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs DandEofthisreport.2.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed awayfromadjacentproperty.3.The dumpster area should be screened on three (3)sideswithanopaquefenceorwall.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Jane Beane was present,representing the application.Staff
briefly described the proposed site plan,noting that details on
signage needed to be provided and building height needed to be
shown on the plan.Staff noted that a setback variance was
requested along the south property line.Ms.Beane noted that
the proposed building expansion was for a larger children'
library.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Tad
Borkowski,of Public Works,noted that an in-lieu contribution
for the Napa Valley Drive street improvements would be
preferred.This issue was briefly discussed.
There being no further issues for discussion,the Committee
forwarded the site plan to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a voteof9ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:12 FILE NO.:Z-2120-A
NAME:First Assembly of God-
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:2914 Cumberland Street
OWNER/APPLICANT:First Assembly of God,North Little Rock
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for a
new,church sponsored child-mentoring center
on property zoned R-4,Two Family
Residential,at 2914 Cumberland Street.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the west side of Cumberland,southof29thstreet,halfway between 29th and 31st streets.
(There is no 30th street in this area.)
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This vacant site is zoned R-4,Two Family Residential,andissurroundedonallbutthesouthbyR-2,Single FamilyResidentialzoning.There are two small lots to the south
which are also zoned R-4.The abutting lots to the north
and south are vacant,and houses exist to the west.Across
Cumberland to the east is a low income housing area
Staff believes the proposed use would be compatible withthisneighborhoodwithproperscreening.
The Meadowbrook and Community Outreach Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed site would have one access from Cumberland.Six parking spaces would be provided including one
handicapped accessible.The ordinance does not set specific
parking requirements for this type of use,but the six
shown should be adequate for this use.Most of the
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children would come from the local neighborhood area,so
there should not be much drive in traffic.
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
The revised site plan meets ordinance requirements for
screening and buffers.
5.PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Cumberland is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
commercial street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
b.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvement tothisstreetincluding5-foot sidewalk with planned
development.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
d.Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec.31-175 and
the "MSP".
e.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.f.A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)&(d)will be
required with Building Permit.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Contact the Water Works if additional water serviceisrequired.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments received.
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7 .STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
church sponsored mentoring center with accompanying parking
on vacant property zoned R-4,Two Family Residential.
The 2400 square foot building would be one story.The
operating hours would primarily be from about 2 to 9:30
p.m.Monday through Friday,Saturday 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.,and
Sunday noon to 3 p.m.during the school year,and then
possibly more hours in the summer.It would be used as a
meeting place where mentors and the children can study,
play games,and interact with other children.Most of the
users would walk to the center.The parking would be used
primarily by the mentors,(3 or 4 at any one time),plus anoccasionalparent.The facility would also be available tolocalneighborhoodgroupsforpre-arranged meetings and
functions,but again intended for people in the surrounding
neighborhood.It would not be used for transient ministry
or services or overnight accommodations.
The proposed building would be setback only 15 feet from
the rear property line,but it would meet all other
setbacks.The reduced rear setback would require a
variance.Parking and access would be adequate as shown on
the site plan.The applicant has also requested a 4 foot by
8 foot wall sign on the face of the building facing
Cumberland.Since this is a residential zoned area,the
sign would have to be part of the C.U.P.The size requested
would be within standards.
Staff believes this would be a reasonable use of this
property and be compatible with the neighborhood with
proper screening.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit,
including the proposed sign location and size,subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.b.Comply with Public Works Comments.
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c.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed
downward and inward to the property and not towards anyresidentialzonedarea.
Staff also recommends approval of the reduced rear setback
variance to 15 feet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pastor Rod Loy,Jay Martin,Rick Harrell,and Bill Darby were
present representing the application.Staff gave a brief
description of the proposal.
Public Works reviewed their comments,including specific right-
of-way recpxirements.The screening,buffer,sign,and parkingordinancerecpxirementswerealsobrieflyreviewedwiththeapplicant.The Committee agreed that based on the intended use
and method of operation,that six parking spaces should besufficient.The applicant agreed to revise the site plan to meettheCumberlandfrontage4footwidelandscapestriprecpxirement.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Jay Martin and Bill Darby were present representing the
application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff
presented the item with a recommendation for deferral due to theapplicantbeingunabletoprovideproofthatallpropertyowners
within 200 feet were properly notified.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for Deferral.The
Commission deferred the item until March 30,2000,public
hearing by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:13 FILE NO.:Z-4270-B
NAME:Miracle Development Mini-storage—
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:Southwest corner of the intersection of
Stagecoach Road and I-430
OWNER/APPLICANT:Miracle Development LLC
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for a
mini-warehouse complex of six buildings on
property zoned C-3,General Commercial,
located at the southwest corner of I-430 and
Stagecoach Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of Stagecoach Road and I-430,adjacent to the
on ramp to I-430.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned C-3,General Commercial.The property
adjacent to the west is also zoned C-3,while the propertytothenorth,east and south is zoned R-2,Single FamilyResidential.
The property to the north and east is actually bordered bytheonandofframpsforI-430,so that area won't be
further developed.The property to the south is in a
floodway.The commercially zoned property to the west is
undeveloped.
Staff believes the proposed use is reasonable and would be
compatible with the surrounding area.
The Crystal Valley Property Owners Association was notifiedofthepublichearing.
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3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed site would contain one access from Stagecoach
Road which would be right turn in and right turn out only.
The access would use the curb cut that was recently
constructed by the state in their project to improve this
part of Stagecoach Road.Nine parking spaces would be
provided in front of the office which should provide
adequate parking.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements when a 3 foot wide landscape stripinplacedbetweenthefrontpublicparkingareaandthe
building.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as aprincipalarterial,dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet fromcenterlinewillberequired.b.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(Master Street
Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to this street
including 5-foot sidewalk with planned development.c.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalk and ramps meetthecurrentADAstandards.
d.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.e.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.f.Only right in and right out will be allowed at the drivewaypresentlocation.
g.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.29-186(e)will berequiredwithBuildingPermit.
h.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec.29-
186(b)will be required with Building Permit.i.AHTD permit required.j.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec.8-283 willberequired.
k.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start ofconstruction.l.Establish minimum flood elevation one inch above 100-year basefloodelevation.
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6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:There appear to be some water line easements
crossing this property that are not shown.Contact the
Water Works for information regarding these easements.
On-site fire protection will be required.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
AEKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Contact Dennis Free,371-3752,at thefiredepartmentconcerningturningradii.Place fire
hydrants per code.
CATA:No comments received.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for amini-storage complex consisting of six buildings on a 3.75
acre site zoned C-3,General Commercial.
All the buildings would be one story.The front building
would contain a 1500 square foot apartment and office for
the live-in manager,and 4500 square feet of climate
controlled storage.The remaining five buildings would
contain 45,900 square feet of regular storage cubicles of
varying sizes.
The proposed buildings would be typical mini-storage metal
buildings with flat roofs.The front building with theofficeandlivingquarterswouldhavealittlenicer
facade.The proposed buildings meet all setback and
general siting requirements.The storage facilities could
be accessed from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m.seven days a week.Staffbelievesthatthereshouldbenosignsallowed,ground
mounted or mounted on the buildings,on the east side of
the property or on buildings facing the interstate.
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Staff believes this would be a reasonable use of this site
and should be compatible with the surrounding area.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.b.Comply with Public Works and Water Works Comments.c.Comply with Fire Department Comment.
d.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed
downward and inward to the property and not towards anyresidentialzonedarea.e.Any signs installed must meet normal requirements for
C-3 Zoning.No ground mounted signs are permitted on
the east side of the property and no wall signs are
permitted on the buildings facing the interstate.f.Provide a deed instrument establishing this site as a
separate tract of land conforming to the City'
Subdivision Ordinances.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pat McGetrick,project engineer,was present representing theapplication.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
Staff briefly reviewed Public Works comments,the requirementsforbuildinglandscapinginthefrontofthebuildingclosest to
Stagecoach Road,shortening the southwest end of the buildingclosesttothewestsideofthepropertytoallowmore
maneuvering room,and restrictions on signage.The applicantstatedhewouldcomplywithallofStaff's requests.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Pat McGetrick,project engineer,and Bill Keathley from Miracle
Developments were present representing the application.There
were no registered objectors present.Cathe Coston registered in
favor of the item.Staff presented the item with a
recommendation for approval subject to compliance with the
conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8
above .
Vice Chair Berry commented that the item had originally been on
the agenda under consent approval and had been moved to the
regular agenda due to a citizen registration card that indicated
opposition.That individual stated she had marked the wrong spot
on the card and was actually in favor of the item.No one elseindicatedanyoppositionandtherewasnodiscussion.
A motion was made to approve the application as submitted to
include staff comments and recommendations.The motion passed byavoteof9ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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February 1i,2000
ITEM NO.:14 FILE NO.:Z-4651-C
NAME:North American Cable —Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION:13001 Colonel Glenn Road
OWNER/APPLICANT:Mr.6 Mrs.Jim Watkins/Mark Shepherd for
North American Cable
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit to use
existing facilities for a
contractor/maintenance yard on property
zoned C-4,Open Display Commercial District,
located at 13,001 Colonel Glenn Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the southwest corner of Colonel
Glenn and Lawson Roads.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned C-4,Open Display Commercial.Zoning tothenorthacrossColonelGlennandthewestis0-3,GeneralOffice;zoning to the northwest,east and south is R-2,
Single Family Residential.The current uses surroundingthissiteconsistofahouseimmediatelytothesouth andtotheeast,a Quickstop on the southeast corner of Colonel
Glenn and Lawson Roads,and a volunteer fire department tothenorthwest.The rest of the property is currently
vacant.
The existing buildings on this site were previously used asaLumberandHardwareStore.No exterior changes are being
made to those buildings.Therefore,Staff believes usingtheexistingfacilitiesforthecablecompanywould
continue to be compatible with the neighborhood.
There is no neighborhood association currently coveringthisarea.
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3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There are two existing access points into this site from
Colonel Glenn and they would not be changed.The existing
26 parking spaces in the front of the building would also
not be changed and would meet requirements.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
With Building Permit:
a.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvement to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
b.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.c.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18-031.
d.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.e.AHTD approval required for street improvements.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:No objection.Contact the Water Works if additional
water service is needed.
Wastewater:Sewer not available to this property.Sewer
mains extension required with easements to serve
property if necessary.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
AEKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
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CATA:No comments received.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
contractor/maintenance yard on property zoned C-4,Open
Display Commercial.
The proposal is to use the existing facilities consistingofonemain8600squarefootbuildinginthefrontplusfouropencoveredshedsintherear.The main building
would house offices,meeting room,break room,and storageformaterials.The rear area would be used for storage oflargermateriallikereelsofcable,plus 12 pickup trucks
and 4 bucket trucks.This outdoor storage area is the
portion of the site which was previously used as an outdoor
lumber storage area.Normal working hours for up to 35
employees would be 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday.
No exterior construction is proposed so normal sitingcriteriaisnotanissue.Parking and access is adequate.
Staff believes this would be a reasonable use of this site
and would be compatible with the area.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permitsubjecttocompliancewiththefollowingconditions:
a.Any exterior additions to facilities would require going
back to the Commission for a revised site plan and
complying with Public Works Comments.
b.If any exterior lighting is installed it must be low
intensity and directed downward and inward to the
property and not towards any residential zoned area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27 g 2000)
Mark Shepherd was present representing the application.Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal.
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Staff stated that the Public Works Comments would only apply if
the applicant wanted to perform any exterior construction.The
need for a current survey,revised site plan clearly showing all
buildings and their dimensions,and parking,was emphasized.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Mark Shepherd was present representing the application.There
were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item
with a recommendation for approval subject to compliance with
the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8
above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
February 1 I,2000
ITEM NO.:15 FILE NO.:Z-5055-D
NAME:Chenal Country Club —Revised Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION:¹10 Chenal Club Circle
OWNER/APPLICANT:Deltic Timber Corporation/White Daters &
Associates
PROPOSAL:To amend an existing conditional use permit
to add approximately 156 acres to the course
for a second 18 hole golf course on property
zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,
located at ¹10 Chenal Club Circle.(See
addition in Planning Commission Action.)
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
The country club is located on the south side of Chenal
Parkway,on Chenal Club Circle.The new 18 holes would benortheastoftheexistingcourse.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,and is
surrounded mostly with the same zoning accept for a coupleofareas.There is one area of MF-6,Multi-family
Residential just east of the proposed site of the new 18
holes,and some C-2,Shopping Center District and MF-12,
Multi-family Residential,a short distance to the north.
No development has occurred yet in the area adjacent to the
land which would be used for these new 18 holes.
The proposed additions to the golf course should not have
an adverse impact on the surrounding property.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Drives and parking for the golf course would not change.
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4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Construct connection between Gordon Road and Chenal
Parkway.
b.Dedicate right-of-way and construct collector streets
around golf course shown on Master Street Plan.c.Construct turn around for terminus of Gordon Road.
d.File petition for Gordon Road right-of-way abandonment.e.A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)&(d)will be
required with Building Permit.f.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of
construction.
g.Dedicate regulatory floodway easement to the City ofLittleRock.
h.Establish base flood elevation outside city limits.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges for water service.Maximumserviceelevationinthisareais610feetmsl.The
master plan shows a road and water main crossing the
north end of this project.This water main will have to
be below elevation 610 feet msl.
Wastewater:Sewer not required for project.Existing
sewer mains must be protected during construction.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments requested.
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7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested to amend an existing
conditional use permit to add to the existing golf course
approximately 156 acres to accommodate an additional 18holes.The existing practice driving range would berelocatedashortdistancenorthofitspresentlocation
and remain unlighted.Two existing tennis courts would be
removed.The property is zoned R-2,Single FamilyResidential.The original C.U.P.was approved May 16,1989.
Revisions were approved April and February,1997.
The additional 18 holes would be located to the northeastoftheexistinggolfcourseinanundevelopedpartiallytree-covered area.The only buildings involved would be a
few small covered and enclosed rest room facilitiesscatteredthroughouttheaddedarea.
There are no siting issues.Staff believes this would be areasonableuseofthelandandcontinuetobecompatible
with the surrounding area.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permitsubjecttocompliancewithPublicWorksandUtility
Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Joe White was present representing the application.Staff gave abriefdescriptionoftheproposal.
Public Works briefly reviewed their comments,particular
regarding the need for closing the portion of Gordon Road thatcrossestheproposednewholesandconstructingacollectorstreetaroundthenewarea.
Staff also determined through a short discussion that there
would be small restroom facilities scattered throughout the newarea,and that the driving range would not be lighted.
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There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Tim Daters was present representing the application.There were
no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with
modifications to the proposal and Staff recommendation.The
applicant added to the original proposal to also abandon the
right-of-way for that portion of Gordon Road that would cross
the area of the new 18-hole golf course.Staff still recommended
approval including the right-of-way abandonment,and added to
the conditions to read as follows:"Staff recommends approval of
the conditional use permit subject to compliance with Public
Works and Utility Comments,and the applicant obtaining approval
from the Board Of Directors to abandon the right-of-way for that
portion of Gordon Road that crosses the area of the new 18-hole
golf course."
To maintain access to the northern part of Gordon Road,however,
Chenal Valley Road would be extended by the applicant around the
new course between the southern and northern portions of Gordon
Road,and reconnect to Chenal Parkway north of the golf course.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted and modified to include staff comments and
recommendations.The vote was 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:16 FILE NO.:Z-5737-B
NAME:Faith Lutheran Church —Revised Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION:7525 West Markham
OWNER/APPLICANT:Faith Lutheran Church/Darrel Odom of Odom &
Associates
PROPOSAL:To amend an existing C.U.P.for a two story
5,664 square foot addition to the north side
of the existing building,resulting in a new
seating capacity of 235 people,on property
zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,
located at 7525 West Markham Street.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the southeast corner of Mississippi
Avenue and West Markham Street.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,and is
surrounded by R-2 zoning and a well established
neighborhood.No Parking would be added and the addition
would be within existing church property and meet all
setback requirements.The new building would be adjacentto,and quite visible from,Markham.Faith Lutheran has
existed at this site since approximately 1973.Staff
believes this church has been,and would continue to be
compatible with the neighborhood.
The Briarwood Neighborhood Association and the Apache Crime
Watch were notified of the Public Hearing.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There would be no changes to the existing access drives or
parking.There exists one access from both Markham and
Mississippi.The church already has 74 parking spaces
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compared to a minimum ordinance requirement of 59 spacesfortheproposedincreasedseatingcapacityof235.
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Complete the screening along the north half of the east,
property line.A 6 foot high opaque screen,either a woodenfencewithitsfacesidedirectedoutward,or dense
evergreen planting would be required.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Markham and Mississippi are listed on the Master Street
Plan as minor arterials.A dedication of right-of-wayto40feetfromcenterlineisrequiredonboth.b.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is requiredatthecornerofMarkhamandMississippi.c.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvement tothesestreetsincluding5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
d.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.e.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to
occupancy.f.Prepare a letter of pending development addressingstreetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of theLittleRockCode.All requests should be forwarded toTrafficEngineering.
g.Markham has a 1996 average daily traffic count of18,000.
h.Mississippi has a 1996 average daily traffic count of11,000.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Contact the Water Works if additional water serviceisrequired.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
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ITEM NO.:16 FILE NO.:Z-5737-B
AEKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments received.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested to amend an existing
conditional use permit to add a 5,664 square foot,two
story addition to the north side of the existing church,
facing Markham.That would increase the sanctuary seating
from 200 to 235.The property is zoned R-2,Single Family
Residential.The original C.U.P.for the church was
approved in October 1993 when they requested an increase in
the parking area.
The revised proposed plan would meet all setback and
height,as well as parking ordinance requirements.The
addition would include space for a nursery,youth area,
choir room,library,offices,and a new sanctuary.The plan
includes a 70 foot tall steeple,which is the maximum
allowed height for a steeple in R-2.The current church
does not have any steeple.
The exterior of the addition would be different than nowexists.It would have dryvit and split faced block wallexteriorandaslopedshingleroof.Their intent is to make
the structure look in their words,"more like a church ...
rather than like an office building."
The church has asked for a waiver to constructing street
improvements to widen Mississippi.Their justification
included referring to the fact that the City had already
funded a project to do the work and then canceled it and
released other people from these requirements,the lack of
benefit to them as they see it,and the hardship caused
since they feel the added cost would likely stop the
project.
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Staff believes the church will remain compatible with the
neighborhood even with a larger church,as long as properscreeningisinstalledalongtheeastpropertyline.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permitsubjecttocompliancewiththefollowingconditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.b.Comply with Public Works Comments.b.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed
downward and inward to the property and not towards anyresidentialzonedarea.
Staff supports the request for waiver of street improvements.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
No one was present representing the application.Staff gave abriefdescriptionoftheproposal.
There was a brief discussion with the Committee regarding theissueofstreetimprovementsandtheoriginalproposedheight ofthesteeple.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Darrel Odom was present representing the application.There were
no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a
recommendation for approval subject to compliance with theconditionslistedunder"Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8above.
Staff also recommended approval of the requested waiver ofstreetimprovements.Mr.Bob Turner,interim Director of Public
Works,explained their support of the waiver of street
improvements was based on the fact that the Board of Directors
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had deleted the project to improve the intersection at Markham
and Mississippi.Since the original project would not have
required any of the abutting property owners to contribute to
the project,and since the project had been canceled,it would
make no sense to have Faith Lutheran widen only their side of
the intersection now.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS 72201
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February 3,2000
Little Rock Planning Commission Via Facsimile Ck U.S.Mail
Attn:Jim Connel
Little Rock City Hall,Room ¹203
500 West Markham
Little Rock,Arkansas 72201
Re:Faith Lutheran Church,Markham and Mississippi
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church,I write to request a waiver from
any compliance requirements under the Boundary Street Ordinance with respect to an application
for a building permit to expand our sanctuary.Faith Lutheran Church is located on the Southeast
corner on the identified intersection.It plans the construction of a sanctuary at an approximate
cost of $600,000.This waiver request is with respect only to the pending permit and does not
seek a waiver with respect to any future improvements on the site.
We believe there are three principal reasons this waiver is warranted:(1)the proposed
improvements prescribed by the Master Plan have been designed and funded,but the City Board
determined not to go forward with the improvements,(2)the proposed improvements prescribed
by the Master Plan are improvements for the City as a whole and provide no benefit to boundary
stre t property owners,and (3)the imposition of any additional cost on this project means that
the construction project probably will be abandoned.
Proj ect Already Funded The creation of a left-turn lane on Mississippi was planned in
connection with the refinancing of a 1988 bond issue in 1995.Construction plans were
completed and paid for with the proceeds of that refinancing.Additional funds were allocated to
complete the entire project without the imposition of any cost on adjacent property owners.
Because of the objections of an adjacent landowner at the northwest corner of the intersection in
the Windgate subdivision,the Board determined to abandon the project.To now require this
congregation to make a contribution based on plans that previously were funded and that the
Board consciously and deliberately abandoned,would be patently unfair.
WILLIAMS 8 ANDERSON
Little Rock Planning Commission
February 3,2000
Page 2
Citywide Improvements The Master Plan improvements warranting the invocation of the
Boundary Street Ordinance involve widening Mississippi to create a left-turn lane.Such an
improvement is for the benefit of through traffic and not for local use.It is an improvement that
will not benefit this or other property adjacent to the intersection.Equity does not favor the
enforcement of the ordinance in these circumstances.
Extraordinary Kardship Faith's congregation is a small one comprised of approximately 100
families.It's financial resources are modest.This project has been in development for over one
year,and has already been "downsized"twice to meet fiscal constraints.Indeed,the present
budget contemplates approximately $50,000 of "sweat equity."The resources are so limited that
congregation members have committed to substantial finish work so that the project can go
forward.A copy of that budget is enclosed.The imposition of this additional cost will probably
mean the abandonment of the entire project.
We at Faith appreciate the limited resources available to the City to develop and maintain
its infrastructure.Indeed,in connection with the original plan to expand the intersection to create
a left-turn lane,Faith Lutheran voluntarily dedicated such property as necessary to widen
Mississippi.
We believe we have been good citizens of this community in other respects.Faith
participated in Sharefest 1999 and its volunteers painted eight houses.During the previous year,
Faith volunteers worked with members of the St.Peters congregation in the neighborhood
adjoining the Billy Mitchell Boys Club to clear refuse,board up abandoned houses,and paint
houses.We feed the hungry of Little Rock from our food pantry operated in conjunction with
First Christian Church.Monthly,we feed the homeless at Our House and regularly support the
residents of Dorcas House and the ministries of The Shepherd's Center,St.Francis House and
the Heifer Project.This congregation has also made an extraordinary contribution to the
Lutheran Disaster Response presence in this community in connection with the two successive
tornados that hit this year and last.Hal Shope is a member of our congregation and as
coordinator of the Lutheran Disaster Response ministry,has spent the last three years
coordinating volunteer efforts directed to benefit tornado victims.Hal has worked closely with
the City's Bob Hightower and leveraged over $300,000 of Lutheran Aid into many more
hundreds of thousands of dollars of aid for those affected in Little Rock and central Arkansas.
WlLLIAMS 4 ANDERSON
Little Rock Planning Commission
February 3,2000
Page 3
Faith Lutheran has already tangibly contributed to the City's infrastructure beyond the
value now assessed against it.It merits your consideration for a waiver from this requirement so
that it can complete this improvement to its infrastructure to better serve its congregation,the
Community,and Jesus Christ.
Since ly,
Peter G.umpe
PGK:sam
cc:Mr.Robert Hightower
February 17,2000
ITEM NO.:17 FILE NO.:Z-5966-B
NAME:Barrow Road Church of Christ —Revised
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:8808 Byron Street
OWNER/APPLICANT:Barrow Road Church of Christ/Pat McGetrick
PROPOSAL:To amend an existing conditional use permittouseanexistingresidentialhouse
adjacent to the south side of church
property for Sunday school classrooms and a
small youth game room,on property zoned
R-2,Single Family Residential,located at
8808 Byron Street.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the north side of Byron Street,three lots from John Barrow Road,adjacent to the south
property line of the Barrow Road Church of Christ.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,and is
surrounded by R-2 zoning and a Single Family Residential
neighborhood.The church lies to the north and there are
houses in the other three directions.Further away to the
north and east the zoning expands to 0-3,General Office,
and C-3,General Commercial.
In April,1998,the Commission approved a C.U.P.for the
house next door to the east to be used primarily as a
church office.Staff had concerns at that time about the
negative impact in allowing a nonresidential use to intrudeintothisresidentialareaandstillhasthatconcern.
The John Barrow Neighborhood Association was notified ofthePublicHearing.
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3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There is a driveway accessing the property from ByronStreet.The church has stated that the primary access would
be walking access from the church property to the north.
Parking would be on existing church property.
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
N/A
5.PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
With Building Permit:
a.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to
occupancy.
b.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Contact the Water Works if additional water serviceisrecpxired.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted.
AT%LA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments received.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has recpxested a conditional use permit to use
an existing single family house for added classroom space.
The property is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential.
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The exterior of the house would not be changed and it would
maintain its residential character.No signage or outside
lighting is proposed.The classroom space would be used
primarily during church services on Sunday morning and
Wednesday nights.This would be a continuation of the
expansion that took place just east of this property in
April of 1998 when a C.U.P.was approved to use a house for
church offices.This latest request would allow the churchtocontinuetodelaythemoreexpensiveexpansionofaddingtothechurchbuilding,but continue the intrusion into the
neighborhood.
A C.U.P.was approved in April 1995 for a two phased
expansion of church facilities.Phase I included a two
story classroom addition and remodeling of the main
sanctuary area in the church.That was accomplished in1996.Phase 2 included construction of a fellowship
hall/family life center,further increase to the sanctuaryarea,and additional parking.Phase 2 has not been
constructed.
Staff continues to have concerns about allowing a
nonresidential use to intrude into the residential
neighborhood.This is a stable single family residential
neighborhood and staff feels that allowing this
nonresidential use to further intrude would have a
destabilizing effect.The properties to the east,west and
south are occupied by single family homes.This smallresidentialpocketisalreadyimpactedbyvirtueofthefactthatitiscompletelysurroundedbyofficeand
commercial uses.Therefore,we do not feel this is
appropriate use within this residential area.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of this conditional use permit in
order to maintain the residential nature of this small
neighborhood and prevent a destabilizing effect.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present representing the application.Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal.
Mr.McGetrick explained how the church plans to use the house.Staff asked about the church's future plans and if they intend
to keep acquiring more houses.He couldn't answer that,and no
one from the church was present.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present representing the application.There
were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item
with a recommendation for denial as explained in the last
paragraph of the "Staff Analysis",paragraph 7 and in the "Staff
Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above.
Pat McGetrick explained that the church does not intend to
change the residential nature of the site,and would use thefacilityonlyparttimeprimarilyduringSundayandWednesdayservices.
Commissioner Nunnley asked Mr.McGetrick when would the church's
expansion into the neighborhood end.Mr.McGetrick couldn'
answer that and agreed the church should provide the Commission
some firm commitment as to what their long-range plans are.
Commissioner Nunnley stated he had the impression from the
comments from the church personnel during the discussion for the
C.U.P for the first house,that was all they needed and they
would not intrude any more into the neighborhood.
Commissioner Hawn commented that it was time for the Commissiontolookharderattoday's church size and activities which are
causing them to spread out much more than in the past.His main
point was that churches today might not fit into residential
neighborhoods like they used to.
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Commissioner Berry commented that he saw vacant church property
and wondered why they weren'using it.Staff commented that the
church had submitted a master plan in the past that did show
expansion into that area,but that for monetary reasons they
have chosen this approach rather than to finish carrying out
that plan.
Commissioner Muse asked the applicant to provide information
about how many houses on Byron Street are owner-occupied,how
many are rental units,and how many are vacant.He stated he
wanted that information because he sees the church use as a
"good use"compared to what could be spreading into the
neighborhood in the form of vacant houses or houses being used
by undesirable types.He felt that could have more of a negative
impact to the neighborhood than what the church wanted to do.
Commissioner Lowry asked that Staff provide to the Commissioners
a copy of the church's master plan with the next agenda write-
up.
Mr.McGetrick asked that this item be deferred until March 30,
2000,due to the fact that there were only eight Commissioners
present.
A motion was made to defer the item until the March 30,2000
Planning Commission public hearing.The vote was 8 ayes,0 nays,
and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:18 FILE NO.:Z-6800
NAME:Hamilton Accessory Dwelling —Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION:112 Valmar Street
OWNER/APPLICANT:Robert F.Hamilton
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for an
accessory dwelling in the rear of the house
located at 112 Valmar Street on property
zoned R-3,Single Family Residential.
ORDINANCE DES I GN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the west side of Valmar Street,
4 lots south of West Markham.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned R-3,Single Family Residential,and is
surrounded by R-3 zoning.The area is an older well
established single family neighborhood.Many of the houses
have alleys in the rear which provide access to unattached
garages and/or accessory dwellings over,or in place of,
garages.
In this case the applicant wishes to convert an existing
one story garage into a two story dwelling over a drive
through carport with a storage room.Staff believes this
would not be out of character with the neighborhood and
would not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood.
The Capitol View-Stifft Station Neighborhood Association
was notified of the public hearing.
3 .ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
This site has an existing access to the rear alley and that
would be the access to the proposed carport and accessory
dwelling.Parking would be adequate for residential.
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4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Contact the Water Works if additional water serviceisrequired.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted.
AREOLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments received.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
342 square foot accessory dwelling on property zoned R-3,
Single Family Residential.He intends to have his elderlyfatherliveinthedwelling.
The proposal is to rebuild an existing one story garage,
making it two stories with a drive through carport and a
storage room on the ground level,and an accessory dwelling
on the second level.The footprint of the new structure
would be a little larger than the current structure.
The only siting concern is that the applicant wishes to usetheexistingslabforthenewstructureanditislocated
between 1 and 1.6 feet from the south property line.The
applicant has commented that he could move the structure
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one foot north to increase that setback to 2 to 2.6 feet.
The required setback is 3 feet.A variance would be needed.
Staff believes this would be a reasonable use of this
property and not cause an adverse impact on the
neighborhood.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit as
submitted to include a reduced setback on the south side of
2 feet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
No one was present representing the application.Staff gave abriefdescriptionoftheproposalandexplainedthesetbackissue.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Robert Hamilton was present representing his application.There
were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item
with a recommendation for approval including the reduced setback
on the south side to 2 feet.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 8 ayes,0 nays,2 absent,and Commissioner Hawn
abstaining.
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ITEM NO.:19 FILE NO.:Z-6802
NAME:Matthew Alexander —Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:8100 Hudson Road
OWNER/APPLICANT:Matthew Alexander/Danny Alexander
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit to place
a two section manufactured home as the
primary residence on property zoned R-2,
Single Family Residential,located at 8100
Hudson Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the west side of Hudson Road,north
of East Pinnacle Road.It is outside the Little Rock City
Limits,but within the extraterritorial zoning boundary.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,and is
surrounded by R-2 zoning.The area is rural consisting of
large tracts with a variety of types of homes ranging from
single section manufactured homes to large modern brick
construction.In the immediate vicinity of this site,thereisasitebuilthousetothewestandeast,a single unit
manufactured home to the northeast,and vacant land to the
north and south.
Staff believes this proposed use would be compatible with
the neighborhood.
There are no neighborhood associations serving the proposedsite.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Hudson Road is a private gravel road that serves 7 tracts
of land.It would serve as the access from East Pinnacle to
this site.Parking meets residential requirements.
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4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:This is located in an area served by Maumelle Water
Corp.Water is not available from the Little Rock
Municipal Water Works.
Wastewater:Outside service boundary,no comment.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
AEUCLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments received.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
two section manufactured home to be used as the primary
residence on this 1.96 acre R-2,Single Family Residential
zoned property.The unit is already in place.
Three issues exist.One is setting up and anchoring the
home.The second is reduced setbacks.The third is
documentation of an access easement for Hudson Road to
serve all seven tracts including this one.
Since this site is located outside the City limits no
building permit would be required.Therefore,the City will
do a courtesy inspection and recommend the owner take
measures to accomplish the setup and anchoring according to
City standards.
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Regarding setbacks,the home is located only 15 feet from
the rear property line versus a required setback of 25feet.The home was placed there primarily because of a 180footeasementforahighvoltagepowerlinethatcuts
through a major part of this property.A variance for
reduced rear setback would be required and would be
supported by staff.
Regarding the access easement,the applicant would need to
provide to staff documentation that there is a dedicated
access easement to ensure access to all 6 tracts shown in
the survey.Tract 5 contains this proposed site and is
located 900 feet from East Pinnacle Road.
Staff believes this proposed use is reasonable for this
area and would be compatible with the neighborhood.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and
recommends the home be set up and anchored according toSection36-254 (d)(5)as follows:
1.A pitched roof of three (3)in twelve (12)or fourteen
(14)degrees or greater.
2.Removal of all transport elements.3.Permanent foundation.
4.Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the
neighborhood.
5.Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent
structures.
6.Underpinning with permanent materials.
7.All homes shall be multisectional.
8.Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
Staff also recommends approval of a reduced rear yard
setback to 15 feet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Matthew and Danny Alexander were present representing the
application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal and
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reviewed the three issues of setup and anchoring,reduced rear
setback,and access easement for Hudson Road.Also,the
applicant was asked to provide proof of the utility easement.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17'000)
Matthew and Danny Alexander were present representing the
application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff
presented the item with a recommendation for approval to include
the reduced rear yard setback to 15 feet,subject to compliance
with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"
paragraph 8 above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:20 FILE NO.:Z-6805
NAME:Dewey Towing Service
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:3420/3424 John Barrow Road
OWNER/APPLICANT:Duane R.Dewey
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for a
towing service on property zoned C-3,
General Commercial,located at 3420/3424
John Barrow Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the west side of John Barrow Roadattheintersectionwith35Street.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned C-3,General Commercial,and itissurroundedonthreesides,north,east and south,by C-3
zoning.The property to the west is zoned R-3,Single
Family Residential and contains a single family house.
Another single family house exists to the south across the
35 Street right of way.The adjacent property to the
north and the property across Barrow Road is vacant.The
Mount Sinai Baptist church is on the property to the
northwest.
Staff believes the use is compatible with the area,but the
proposed building is too large for the property.It does
not allow for outside parking,and therefore,its use would
be limited to the use intended by this applicant and almost
no other use allowed in C-3 zoning.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposal includes one access driveway from Barrow Road.
There is room for only one parking space in front of the
building as it is currently laid out.The applicant planned
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for all the rest of the required 16 parking spaces to be
inside the building.That can work for his intended use,
but it would be extremely limiting to the property for any
different future use.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Areas for buffers and landscaping are not shown but must
meet minimum requirements.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.John Barrow Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
b.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to
occupancy.c.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.One driveway will be allowed.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:No objection.Contact the Water Works regarding
meter size and location.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:No comments received.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a
new towing service on two lots zoned C-3,General
Commercial.All the towing vehicles would be kept inside
the building.Vehicles could not be brought to this
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location for repairs.Towed vehicles would not be brought
to this site either.This location would be used only to
park the tow trucks inside while waiting for a call,and
for dispatching when called.Most of the building would be
open bay on the first level,with a small office in the
middle.The applicant proposes to live in the second story.
The applicant intends the business to normally operate 24
hours a day,7 days a week.
The location of the building does meet setback
requirements,but because of the overhead doors in the
front of the proposed building,and the space needed to
maneuver the tow trucks,there is no room for parking
around the building.The tight fit of the building,
combined with the lack of outside parking,results in thesitebeingoverbuiltandverylimitedinchangingtoother
uses.
Staff does not support the proposed site plan for the
reasons above.Staff suggests the facility be reduced to
half the proposed size and provide a dedicated parking area
in the area left open by reducing the building size.The
only way Staff could support the proposed plan would be if
additional land was added to the site and used as a parkingarea.At least one additional lot would be needed.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the conditional use permit as
submitted.
Staff recommends that either additional land be added to
the site plan or reduce the building by half,and show a
dedicated outside parking area in either case.Then
resubmit the revised plan for reconsideration.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
Duane Dewey was present representing the application.Staff gave
a brief description of the proposal.
Public Works briefly reviewed their comments with the applicant.
The applicant mentioned he wanted to gate the entrance.The
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Committee suggested he get with Public Works to see if that wasfeasible.The issue of closing 35 Street between Barrow and
Ludwig was discussed and left to the applicant to decide if he
would pursue that.
Staff also described the additional details needed to better
explain what the building would look like and how it would fit
in the neighborhood.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Duane Dewey was present representing his application.There were
two registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with
a recommendation for denial of the proposal as presented,and
recommended that either additional land be added to the site
plan or reduce the building by half,in order to be able to
provide dedicated outside parking.Then resubmit the revised
plan for consideration.
Mr.Dewey stated that he expected the site to always be a towingserviceoncehebuiltit,and there would be no real need forexteriorparkingsincehewouldalwaysdo99%of his business
over the phone.He continued that he had investigated other
avenues for additional parking and,even though he saw no pointforit,he would be willing to do what was necessary to add more
parking.
Michael Peterson,a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church,spoke
in opposition.His main concerns were that the proposed building
would take away from their church and their efforts to give
neighbors an opportunity to serve God and come to their church.
Commissioner Rector reminded Mr.Peterson that the property was
zoned commercial,and asked if he was opposed to any building orthisparticularbuilding.Mr.Peterson responded that he was
opposed to this particular building and that there were no other
businesses in the immediate area between 34 and 36 streets.
After further questioning he agreed that it was this particular
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use that he was opposed to and that other uses might be
acceptable.
Commissioner Earnest asked Staff whether the lack of outside
parking would actually be self limiting for this site and makeitmoreacceptable.Mr.Lawson agreed with that point,but added
that another concern he had was that the proposed plan overbuilt
the site.If the applicant would reduce the building size to
allow for additional landscaping and other features that were
needed,it would be more acceptable.
Commissioner Hawn asked about the possibility of turning the
building 90 degrees,and if that would moderate any of Staff's
concerns.Staff responded that the proposed building size wouldstillnotfit,that idea had been looked at.The applicant
agreed the current size might not fit,but he was willing to
reduce the building to 45 by 90 feet and all landscaping
requirements could then be met.He stated he was willing to move
things around to make it acceptable.Commissioner Hawn also
stated that this is a C-3 zoned area that the owner was tryingtodevelop.He didn'feel the code provided any site distance
guarantees to surrounding property,and he hadn't heard a valid
argument against the proposal.
Commissioner Muse stated he preferred having all the towing
equipment on the inside of the building as proposed,and didn'
feel there was much negative risk for future use changes.There
was further discussion suggesting additional screening on the
west side of the site,abandoning the 35 "Street right-of-way to
provide more land to the site,and other conditions and comments
that could be made part of the C.U.P..Commissioner Muse asked
Mr.Peterson if additional screening to the west between the
proposed site and their parsonage would help their position.He
responded that wouldn'change the fact that the new building
would block the view of their church,and that this use in his
opinion was not compatible with this area.
Commissioner Nunnley stated he didn't feel this use was
consistent with what the neighborhood association was trying to
do in this area.He then asked why if the site is zoned
commercial,is the C.U.P.even needed.Mr.Lawson responded that
the site is zoned C-3,which does not permit by-right a towing
service primarily because of the outside activity and outside
parking that normally accompanies a towing service.
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Ron Woods,a resident in the neighborhood,spoke in opposition.
He stated that he also felt that this use was not the type of
business that the neighborhood association was trying to develop
in this area.He also asked how it would be realistically
enforced to ensure that all vehicles would always be kept inside
the building.Mr.Lawson responded that the enforcement would be
handled like any other enforcement situation.
A motion was made to approve the application as submitted to
include staff conditions and recommendations and applicant
agreements.The motion failed by a vote of 5 ayes,3 nays and
3 absent.
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February 1,2000
ITEM NO.:21 FILE NO.:2-4420-B
NAME:Greater Center Star Baptist Church—
Revised Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:800 West 33'treet
OWNER/APPLICANT:Greater Center Star Baptist Church
PROPOSAL:To amend an existing conditional use
permit to add a family life building on
the north side of the existing church
and change the parking layout located
at 800 West 33rd Street on property
zoned R-4,Two Family Residential.
ORDINANCE DES I GN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the southeast corner of the
intersection of Izard and Short 32"Street.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned R-4,Two Family Residential,and is
surrounded by a mix of R-4 and R-3 residential zoning.
Most of those properties have houses on them except
for some vacant land to the south across 33'treet,
to the north across Short 32"Street,and the existing
small church parking area on the northwest corner of
Izard and 33 Street.
This church has been at this location since at least
1984 and seems to have been compatible with the area.
This proposal approaches over straining the available
property,particularly along Short 32"Street.Staff
believes the proposed expansion could still be
compatible with the neighborhood.
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ITEM NO.:21 FILE NO.:Z-4420-B
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There is one access driveway from 33 which feeds into
the heart of the church property and to a drive past
the front entrance.There are two drives from Riffel
into the main parking area.Those will not change.The
two existing drives from Short 32"will be closed and
a new drive will be constructed into the new parkinglotonthenortheastcornerofthesiteatthe
intersection with South State Street.The new southern
most parking lot should have a single access from
South State Street.
The seating capacity of the church sanctuary is 550.
That is not changed by this proposal.That generates a
parking requirement of 137 spaces,including 5
handicapped accessible.The church currently has only
96 parking spaces,or 70%of the minimum requirement.
The new building and revised parking would result in a
net loss of 7 spaces.Staff believes this would be
detrimental to the area,especially on Sunday,and
possibly more often with the increased frequency of
use of the new facility.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
minimum ordinance requirements.Screening of vehicle
areas from residential zoning would still be required
to meet ordinance requirements.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Izard and Short 32"Street are classified on the
Master Street Plan as commercial streets.Dedicate
right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline on bothstreets.
b.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is
required at all corners abutting proposed church
expansion.c.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"
(Master Street Plan).Construct one-half street
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improvements to these streets including 5-foot
sidewalks with planned development.
d.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and
ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.e.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalkthatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to
occupancy.f.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031.Close driveways,which do not comply with
above ordinance.
g.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
h.Prepare a letter of pending development addressingstreetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of theLittleRockCode.All requests should be forwardedtoTrafficEngineering.i.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area perSec.29-186(b)will be required with Building
Permit.j.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec.8-283 will be required with Building Permit.k.Dedicate regulatory floodway easement to the City.1.Establish minimum floor elevation one inch above
100-year base flood elevation.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Reinforcement of mains to provide adequatefireprotectioninthisareamayberequired.
These facilities would be installed at developer's
expense.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted,but placefirehydrantspercode.
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CATA:CATA's South Main route 42 comes within 2 blocks
of this site.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested to amend an existing
conditional use permit to add a family life center to
the site which is just under 2 acres and is zoned R-4,
Two Family Residential.The center would be 15,634
square feet and contain a gymnasium,locker rooms,a
computer classroom,arts and crafts rooms,conference
room,kitchen,and a upper level running track.
Staff believes this proposed building is too big for
the site.To fit it on the property the applicant has
requested a waiver to all street improvements and
right-of-way dedication including Izard,the corner
radial,and Short 32"Street.Even with a waiver the
new building would be only 13 feet from the north
property line and 17 feet from the current street
pavement.That would meet side setback requirements of
5 feet.If they were to dedicate the normal right-of-
way the new building would encroach into it along
Short 32"Street by about 2 feet.The front setback to
Izard could be met even with the additional dedication
of 5 feet,but then it would be right at 25 feet.The
rear setback would be exceeded,but if they moved the
building east it would impact the east parking lot.
The other impact of this new building to this site
would be to the parking.As described earlier,the
church currently has only 70%of the minimum required
parking,and this proposal would decrease the
available parking by at least 7 spaces,to 65%of the
required minimum.If the church kept the northern
parking lot in the plan,that would raise the
available parking by 20 spaces to still only 85%of
the required minimum.No justification was provided
for why parking should be waived other than the
previous C.U.P.didn'require it.The original C.U.P.
write-up did indicate a concern over the lack of
parking.
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ITEM NO.:21 FILE NO.:2-4420-B
The proposed height of the building is 2 feet above
the ordinance allowed maximum of 35 feet.Another
variance would be required for the proposed height.
The applicant also submitted a drawing of a sign for
the new building.It must be part of the C.U.P.,
otherwise it would not be allowed.The size proposediswellwithinstandards.
Public Works is willing to support the waiver for
right-of-way and street improvement along Short 32"
Street only,not on Izard or 33'treet.Staff could
also support the height variance and the sign
requested.
Staff believes the proposed use is reasonable and
could be compatible with the neighborhood if either
the building size is reduced,or some other
arrangements are made to provide additional parking atleastto85%of the required minimum,or the church
provides strong justification as to why the parking
should be reduced because of the amount of walk-in orbus-in attendees at services.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is unable to make a final recommendation at this
time without a resolution of the concerns that the
proposed building is too large for the site,coupled
with the lack of parking.
Those concerns could be resolved by either submitting
a revised site plan which resolves the concerns
explained in the "Staff Analysis",or by providingjustificationforreducedparkingwhichconvinces the
Commission to approve a variance to the required
parking.
If those concerns cannot be resolved.Staff would
recommend deferral until they can be resolved,or
denial of the C.U.P.at this time.
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ITEM NO.:21 FILE NO.:2-4420-B
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(JANUARY 27,2000)
No one was present representing the application.Staff gave
a brief description of the proposal touching on some
concerns with the Committee.(Note:many of the particular
points made above in the analysis weren't known until at
least a week after the Subdivision Committee meeting.)
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
Ron Woods was present representing the application.There
were three registered objectors present.Staff presented
the item stating the proposed use was reasonable,and could
be compatible with the neighborhood if more parking was
provided to bring the total spaces to at least 85%of the
ordinance required minimum.Staff's recommendation was
dependent on resolving the lack of parking.If the
applicant could not show how they would provide the
suggested amount of parking,Staff would recommend either
deferral to allow for submittal of a revised site plan
showing at least 85%of the required parking,or denial if
the applicant did not want to provide the additional
parking.
Ron Woods distributed to the Commissioners a pack of
drawings including a revised site plan,floor plan,and
elevation views.The revised site plan showed a new parking
area to the south across 33 Street,which contained 49
parking spaces,and an additional existing parking area
containing 20 spaces to the west across Izard Street.He
stated that the number of existing and proposed spaces
would then total 120,which would represent approximately
89%of the required amount.He added that would be more
than the current 70%parking capacity.He continued by
stating the church felt the new facility was needed to be
able to provide spiritual guidance and leadership at times,
and through functions,other than just during church
services.He also made the points that 33'treet in front
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of the church,was wider than a normal residential street,
and that there were other non-residential uses to the east
and southeast such as a restaurant and a boys club.
Mr.Lawson made the point that Staff felt this issue should
be deferred to provide adequate time to review the new
proposal that was just provided.Staff offices had not been
given this new plan.In addition,the area immediately to
the east of the existing church still needs to be fully
defined on the site plan.
Commissioner Muse asked if the church plans to disrupttrafficflowonRiffelAvenuetoputinthesouthern
parking lot.Mr.Woods answered no,and stated that the map
he provided was inaccurate in that Riffel Avenue south of
33 Street was already closed.
Mrs.Butler spoke in opposition.Her main concerns were
that the survey done in conjunction with this proposal
showed the church owned part of her property at 807 W 32"
Street,and the proposal showed a parking lot right next to
her property.
Janet Cobb also spoke in opposition.Her main concern was
whether rezoning requested by the church would impact her
property,which abuts the church property to the south on
State Street.Vice Chair Berry informed Mrs.Cobb that this
was not a rezoning and so there would be no zoning impact
on her property.
Henry Matthews spoke in opposition.His concern was that
the church hadn'informed people in the neighborhood what
exactly they wanted to do,but now that he had seen the
proposal,he was concerned about the lack of parking.He
stated that the church members on Sunday already fill up
the supposed 'new'arking area shown across 33 Street
with cars now.So when the new building takes away existing
parking the parking problem will be worse.
Additional questions about the accuracy of the church's
survey were brought up.Based on those questions and other
issues brought up by neighbors,Mr.Woods chose to ask for
a deferral based on the policy of allowing deferral when
eight or less Commissioners are present at the hearing.
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ITEM NO.:21 FILE NO.:2-4420-B
A motion was made to defer the application to the March 30,
2000 hearing.The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays
and 3 absent.
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February ii,2000
ITEM NO.:22 FILE NO.:Z-6801
Owner:Lilly Jones and John Bonner
Applicant:John Bonner
Location:3218 Leeds (NW corner of LeedsStreetandAsherAvenue);also
includes building at 5000-5006
Asher Avenue
Request:Rezone from I-2 to C-3
Purpose:Beauty-barber shop and furniturestore(two buildings)
Size:.32 acres
Existing Use:Beauty-barber shop and furniturestore
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Single Family homes and lumber yard;zoned I-2
South —Used furniture store,large food distribution
company and multiple industrial uses;zoned I-2
East —Car wash,convenience store;zoned I-2 and I-3
West —Liquor store,lumber yard;zoned I-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1.Asher is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principalarterial,dedication of right-of-way to 90 feet from
centerline will be required.
2.Leeds Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
commercial street.Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline will be required.
3.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at
the corner of Leeds and Asher.
With Develo ment
4.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
5.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
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ITEM NO.:22 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6801
7.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlightsasrequiredbySection31-403 of the Little Rock
Code.All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
8.Asher has a 1996 average daily traffic count of 22,000.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is located on a CATA Bus Route.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,all residents within 300 feet and the Midway,Curran-Conway
and South of Asher Neighborhood Associations were notifiedoftheproposedrezoning.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the I-630 Planning District.The
Land Use Plan currently recommends Industrial for the tract.
The Industrial designation is true for both sides of Asher
Avenue,from Madison to Mary.Otherwise,the Plan
recommends Commercial for the majority of properties
fronting onto Asher Avenue.Although the Plan indicatesIndustrial,many of the properties in the immediate vicinityareoccupiedbycommercialbusinesses.The Asher Corridor
Committee,a task force appointed by the Mayor,is in theearlystagesofreviewingtheLandUsePlanandzoningalongthecorridor.A goal emphasized in the Corridor Committee'svisionstatementis"to retain and increase a broad range ofbusinessactivityandtoaddretailandsupportservices
necessary to the business community."
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone the .32 acretractlocatedat3218Leeds(5000 —5006 Asher Avenue)from"I-2"Light Industrial to "C-3"General Commercial.Thesitecontainstwobuildings.The larger building is
occupied by a furniture/retail store.The smaller building,
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which fronts onto Leeds Street,is proposed for occupancy by
a beauty salon.Beauty salons are not permitted in I-2,
thus prompting the rezoning to C-3 which will accommodate
both uses.
The property is located in an area of mixed uses although
the predominate zoning is I-2.A self-serve car wash and
convenience gas station are located on the I-2 and I-3 zoned
properties across Leeds Street to the east.A retail liquor
store is located on the I-2 zoned property to the west.
Three single family homes,a blade-sharpening shop and a
lumber yard are located on the I-2 zoned properties
immediately to the north.The I-2 zoned properties across
Asher Avenue to the south are occupied by a variety of uses
including a used furniture store,a tire shop,a car wash
and a large,wholesale food distributor.Kaufman Lumber,a
large lumber yard/home center,is located one block to the
west on I-2 zoned property.It appears that the true
industrial uses are primarily located on the south side of
Asher Avenue.All of the businesses on the north side of
Asher in the immediate vicinity of the site appear to be C-3
and C-4 uses,although they are located on I-2 and I-3 zoned
properties .
Staff believes the requested C-3 zoning to be appropriate
for the property.No land use plan amendment is necessary
to accommodate the rezoning.
Leeds Street currently has a right-of-way of 40 feet (20feetfromcenterline).The Master Street Plan requires a
right-of-way of 60 feet (30 feet from centerline).Asher
Avenue has a right-of-way of 60 feet (30 feet from
centerline).The Master Street Plan requires a right-of-way
of 90 feet (45 feet from centerline).The larger buildingislocatedwithin7feetoftheAsherright-of-way and sits
on the property line on Leeds Street.The smaller building
has an existing setback of 7.5 feet from Leeds Street.
Staff believes it is appropriate to dedicate the required
rights-of-way where possible,around the footprint of the
buildings and defer the full dedication until such time as
the property is redeveloped.
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ITEM NO.:22 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6801
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 zoning.
Staff also recommends approval of a deferral of the full
right-of-way dedication until such time as the property is
redeveloped with the required right-of-way to be dedicatedatthistimearoundthefootprintoftheexisting
buildings.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors
present.Staff presented the item and a recommendation of
approval of the rezoning and of the deferral of a portion
of the right-of-way dedication.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2
absent.
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ITEM NO.:23 FILE NO.:Z-6803
Name:Bailey Day Care Family Home
Location:2403 Kristina Court
Owner/A licant:Evelyn Ramey Bailey
~Pro osal:A special use permit is
requested to allow the
owner/occupant of the residenceat2403KristinaCourtto
operate a day care family home.
The property is zoned R-2.
Staff Anal sis:
The occupant/owner of the single family home located on theR-2 zoned property at 2403 Kristina Court is requesting
approval of a Special Use Permit to allow her to operate aday-care family home.
2403 Kristina Court is located on a short cul-de-sac in thelarge,Twin Lakes neighborhood.All surrounding propertiesarezonedR-2 and are occupied by single family homes.Inadditiontotheapplicant's home,7 other residences front
on to Kristina Court.Two other homes front on to Monique,the intersecting street.The applicant's home is typical ofthoseintheneighborhood;one-story,brick and frameconstruction.The home has a double garage and a double-
wide driveway with room for 4 vehicles.The rear yard is
enclosed by a 6 foot tall,wood fence and will provide asafe,play area.The applicant proposes to operate the daycarefrom6:30 a.m.until 6:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday.
Occasional extended care will be provided from 6:00 p.m.until midnight.
The principal use of the property will remain single familyresidential.No signage beyond that allowed in single
family zones will be permitted.The applicant states that
her home has been licensed by the state for the care of
10 children.
Section 36-54(e)(3)of the Code establishes the site andlocationcriteriaforday-care family homes as follow:
a.This use may be located only in a single-family home,
occupied by the care giver.
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ITEM NO.:23 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6803
b.Must be operated within licensing procedures established
by the State of Arkansas.c.The use is limited to ten (10)children including the
care givers.
d.The minimum to qualify for special use permit is six (6)children from households other than the caregivers.e.This use must obtain a special use permit in alldistrictswheredaycarecentersarenotallowed byright.
Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner.
Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner,location
to location or use to use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested Special Use
Permit subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the site and location criteria
established in Section 36-54(e)(3).
2.There is to be no signage beyond that permitted in
single family zones.
3.Outdoor activities,including playground use,are to be
limited to day-light hours.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.
One letter of opposition had been received by staff and
forwarded to the Commissioners.Two persons opposed to the
item arrived at the Commission meeting approximately 2 hoursaftertheissuehadbeenheard.Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with
the conditions noted in the "Staff Recommendation"above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and
2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:24 FILE NO.:Z-6804
Owner:Lee and Greg Hatcher;Rush
Harding;Bob Alexander
Applicant:Lee Hatcher
Location:6800-6900 Pinnacle Valley Road
and adjoining property
Request:Rezone from R-2 to AF
Purpose:Residential,equestrianfacilitiesandprivate,soccerpracticefield
Size:3 tracts totaling 133.9+acres
Existing Use:Residential and equestrianfacilities
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Undeveloped and Maumelle River;zoned AF and R-2South—Railroad and Sparse Single Family;zoned R-2East—Undeveloped and Sparse Single Family;zoned R-2
West —Railroad and undeveloped;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1.Dedicate regulatory floodway easement to the Public.
With Buildin Permit
2.Grading permit and development permits for special flood
hazard area are required prior to construction.3.NPDES and grading permits are required prior to
construction,site grading and drainage plan will needtobesubmittedandapproved.
4.Provide parking and access to soccer fields.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is located outside of the City and is not on a CATA
bus route.
February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:24 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6804
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site
were notified.Staff has no database to notify residents
located outside of the City.The River Valley Property
Owners Neighborhood Association was notified of the
rezoning.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the Pinnacle Planning District.The
adopted Plan recommends Single Family for the site with open
space recommended for that area within the floodway.AF is
an appropriate zoning for this property on the Urban Fringe.
Single family is an allowable use in AF and no plan changeisrequired.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The owners of three tracts totaling 133.9+acres located at6800-6900 Pinnacle Valley Road are requesting that the
zoning be reclassified from "R-2"Single Family to "AF"
Agriculture and Forestry District.The property is located
on the west side of Pinnacle Valley Road and is bounded bytheLittleRockandWesternRailroadonthesouthandtheLittleMaumelleRiveronthenorth.The property is outsideofthecitylimitsbutiswithintheCity's extraterritorial
zoning jurisdiction.
Ownership of the tract is roughly divided into thirds.The
southern 41.9+acre tract is owned by Greg and Lee Hatcher.
The Hatchers are in the process of building private soccerfieldsonthepropertyfortheexclusiveuseoftheirchildren's soccer teams.The fields will not be for public
use and are to be used for practice and scrimmage games.
The middle 52+acre tract is owned by Rush Harding.The
Hardings have recently built equestrian facilities on thistract,including barns,stalls,pastures and riding areas.
The northern 40+acre tract is owned by Bob Alexander.Thistractisundevelopedandnospecificplanshavebeen
submitted for the property.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:24 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6804
The property is located in a sparsely developed area on the
fringe of the City.The City limits follow the railroad,
south of the tract.Large areas of undeveloped property
abut the site on the west and north.Scattered single
family homes on larger tracts and larger undeveloped
properties are to the east of the site.A newer,single
family residential subdivision is being developed south of
the tract,beyond the railroad tracks,in the City.A
substantial portion of the 133.9+acres is in the floodplain
and is impacted by the Little Maumelle River and itstributariesanddrainage-ways.Portions of the site are in
the regulatory floodway.
Staff believes the requested AF zoning is appropriate for
the site.The viability of single family development on the
property is questionable,due to floodway/floodplain
concerns.The AF district is intended to provide a smoothtransitionbetweenpurelyruralareasandnewlyurbanizedareas.Permitted uses in AF are:
(1)Single-family residences,together with the usual
accessory uses.
(2)Agriculture and forestry operations,to include the
raising of livestock and poultry.
(3)Governmental or private recreational uses,including
but not limited to golf courses,tennis courts,
swimming pools,playgrounds,day camps and passiverecreationalopenspace.
(4)Plant nursery.
The requested AF zoning is compatible with uses and zoning
in the area.No Land Use Plan Amendment is necessary to
accommodate the rezoning.Those portions of the site whichliewithintheregulatoryfloodwayshouldbezoned"OS"Open
Space and protected by a floodway easement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested AF zoning withthatportionofthesitewhichlieswithintheregulatory
floodway to be zoned OS.
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February i7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:24 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6804
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(FEBRUARY 17,2000)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors
present.Staff informed the Commission that the applicant
had submitted a letter on February 9,2000 requesting that
the item be deferred to the March 2,2000 meeting.The
applicant had a previously scheduled out of town
commitment.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to
the March 2,2000 meeting.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and
2 absent.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:25 FILE NO.:G-23-301
Name:Victory Street between West
6 and Capitol,Original
City of Little Rock
right-of-way Abandonment.
Location:Approximately 300 feet of
Street north of West 6
Street.
Owner/A licant:Arkansas Teacher Retirement
System /Kent Taylor Agent
Rsceues t:To abandon the 60 feet wide
by 300 feet long street
right-of-way in Original
City of Little Rock.
STAFF REVIEW:
1.Public Need for this Street
Victory Street is currently constructed as a public
street with 36 feet wide pavement.Victory Street has
an average daily count of 1100 vehicle a day.
2.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets
There is sufficient right-of-way on all adjacent
streets.A 20 feet radial dedication will be required
at the corner of Woodlane and Capitol,Woodlane and
West 6 ,Pulaski and West 6 and Pulaski and Capitol.
3.Develo ment Potential
Arkansas Teacher Retirement System plans to construct
multi-story office building at this location.
5.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect
The general area is made up of a mixture of commercial
and office uses.
6.Nei hborhood Position
All abutting property owners and tenants were notified
of the public hearing.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:25 FILE NO.:G-23-301
7.Effect on Public Services or Utilities
Entergy —has no objection to the abandonment.
AIBA —has no objection to the abandonment.
Southwestern Bell —has no objection to the abandonment
but requested easement to access existing line.
Water Works —has no objection but will require 10''
main relocation at the applicant expense.
Wastewater Utility —has no objection but will require
three mains to be relocated and an easements
provided.
Fire Department —has no objection.
Neighborhood and Planning —has no objection to
abandonment.
8.Reversionar Ri hts
No Reversionary rights-Original City of Little Rock.
Mayor and City Clerk will execute deed.
9.Public Welfare and Safet Issues
Abandoning this alley will have no adverse effects on
the public welfare and safety.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Victory Street abandonment,
north of West 6 Street subject to:1.A 20 feet radial dedication of R-0-W on all corners in
Block 334 and 331 Original City of Little Rock.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(January 26,2000)
The application was discussed briefly.Committee forwarded
the item to the full Commission for final approval.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:25 FILE NO.:G-23-301
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(February 17,2000)
Doug Smith was present representing applicant.There were no
continuing issues on this abandonment.After a brief
discussion,the Commission determined it appropriate to
place this item on the Consent Approval agenda.A motion to
this effect was made.The motion to approve the Consent
Approval agenda passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2
absent.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:26 FILE NO.:G-23-302
Name:Alley between West 18 and
19 Streets in Block 5,
Blankenship Addition City ofLittleRock—right-of-way
Abandonment.
Location:Approximately 280 feet of
Alley north of East 19 "
Street and east of Leander.
Owner/A licant:Douglas Smith Agent
geest:To abandon the 12 feet wide
by 280 feet long alley
right-of-way in Block 5
Blankenship Addition City ofLittleRock.
STAFF REVIEW:
1.Public Need for this alle
Alley is not currently constructed as a public alley.
2.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets
Applicant needs to dedicate additional right-of-way for
West 18 ,19 ,Leander and Caruth Streets.
3.Develo ment Potential
Mike and Kathey Reel,prospective buyers,plan to
construct single family home in the middle of the
block.
5.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect
The general area is made up of a mixture of commercial
and residential uses.
6.Nei hborhood Position
All abutting property owners and tenants were notified
of the public hearing.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:26 FILE NO.:G-23-3027.Effect on Public Services or Utilities
Entergy —has no objection to the abandonment.
ARKLA —has no objection to the abandonment.
Southwestern Bell —has no objection to the abandonment
but requested easement to access existing line.
Water Works —has no objection.
Wastewater Utility —has no objection but retain as an
easement.
Fire Department —has no objection.
Neighborhood and Planning —has no objection to
abandonment.
8.Reversionar Ri hts
All Reversionary rights will extend to the property
owner.
9.Public Welfare and Safet Issues
Abandoning this alley will have no adverse effects on
the public welfare and safety.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of alley abandonment,north of
19 Street in Block 5 Blankenship Addition City of Little
Rock subject to:1.Dedication of right-of-way to 25 feet from centerline
on all adjacent streets in Block 5
2.A 20 feet radial dedication of R-0-W on all corners in
Block 5.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(January 26,2000)
The application was discussed briefly.Committee forwarded
the item to the full Commission for final approval.
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February 17,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:26 FILE NO.:G-23-302
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(February 17,2000)
Doug Smith was present representing applicant.There were no
continuing issues on this abandonment.After a brief
discussion,the Commission determined it appropriate to
place this item on the Consent Approval agenda.A motion tothiseffectwasmade.The motion to approve the Consent
Approval agenda passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2
absent.
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meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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