pc_11 09 2000LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING AND REZONING HEARING
MINUTE RECORD
NOVEMBER 9,2000
4:00 P.M.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being nine (9)in number.
II.Members Present:Fred Allen,Jr.
Craig Berry
Richard Downing
Hugh Earnest
Judith Faust
Mizan Rahman
Rohn Muse
Obray Nunnley,Jr.Bill Rector
Members Absent:Bob Lowry
Pam Adcock
City Attorney:Steve Giles
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING AND REZONING HEARING
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 9,2000
4:00 P.M.
I.DEFERRED ITEMS:
A.Z-6905 4700 Confederate Blvd.R-2 to 0-1
B.LUOO-24-01 A Land Use Plan Amendment in the College
Station/Sweet Home Planning District from
Park/Open Space,Mining,Commercial,Multi
Family,Public Institutional and Single
Family to Office,Single Family,Public
Institutional,Low Density Residential and
Commercial for an area north and south of the
4500-4800 blocks of Confederate Boulevard.
II.NEW ITEMS:
1.Z-5682-A Country Club of Little Rock —Conditional Use
Permit
2.Z-6920 10,014 Colonel Glenn Road R-2 to I-2
3.Z-6932 9802 Geyer Springs Road R-2 to C-3
3.1 LUOO-15-02 A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Geyer
Springs West Planning District from
Park/Open Space to Commercial for an area
near the 9800 block of Geyer Springs Road.
4.Z-6933 NW corner of Kanis and Kirby Roads R-2 to C-1
5.2=6934 11000 Stagecoach Road R-2 to C-1
6.LUOO-02-01 A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Rodney ParhamDistrictfromMultiFamilyandSingleFamilyto
Low Density Residential on parts or all of
Rosemunn Drive,Dryad Lane,Clint Court and
Cynthia Drive;Suburban Office to PublicInstitutionalatthenortheastcornerof Ellis
Drive and Markham Street and for an area on
West Markham near Oak Lane to Meadowbrook;and
Single Family to Commercial at 9101 West
Markham.
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Agenda,Page Two
7.Z-4747 Birch Creek Apartments —Short-Form PRD
Revocation,located at 5900/5908 Geyer Springs
Road
8.Presentation of Proposed Parks and Recreation Zoning District;
to set public hearing
9.Adoption of Proposed 2001 Planning Commission Calendar
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November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:A FILE NO.:Z-6905
Owner:Louis Nalley,Jr.
Applicant:Ricky Toney
Location:4700 Confederate Blvd.
Request:Rezone from R-2 to 0-1
Purpose:Develop as a mortuary
Size:.74 acre
Existing Use:Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Wooded,undeveloped;zoned R-2
South —Vacant;sparsely wooded;zoned R-2
East —Wooded,undeveloped;zoned R-2
West —Single Family;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1.Confederate Blvd.is listed on the Master Street plan as
a minor arterial.Dedicate right-of-way to 45 feet from
centerline.
With Buildin Permit
2.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 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.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
518,031.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route.There is a
route located one block west of the site,at Gillam Park and
Confederate Blvd.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6905
.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.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the College Station/Sweet Home
Planning District.The adopted Plan currently recommends
PK/OS,Park/Open Space,for the site,part of a larger PK/OS
area which serves as a buffer between the single family on
the west and the mining on the east.A land use plan
amendment has been filed,proposing Mixed Use for an area on
the north side of Confederate Blvd.,including this site.
(See LU00-24-01)Staff is supportive of the proposed change,
allowing the MX to serve as a transition between the Mining
and Confederate Blvd.The larger PK/OS buffer will remain
to the north,between the Mining and the single family.0-1
is the least intensive office designation and is appropriate
in close proximity to residential uses.The proposed use,a
mortuary,requires a conditional use permit in 0-1.The
requested 0-1,Quiet Office,zoning with the added level of
review through the conditional use process meets the spirit
of the MX designation.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this
undeveloped .74+acre site from "R-2"Single Family to "0-1"
Quiet Office district.The property is currently heavily
wooded.The applicant proposes to develop a mortuary on the
site.A mortuary requires a conditional use permit in 0-1.
The property is located just east of the Granite Heights
Subdivision,on the north side of Confederate Blvd.The R-2
zoned properties adjacent to the north and east are
undeveloped and heavily wooded.Single family homes are
located on the R-2 zoned properties to the west.The R-2
zoned property across Confederate Blvd.to the south is now
vacant and sparsely tree-covered.Other uses in the area on
the south side of Confederate include several churches,a
neighborhood grocery store and a barber shop.3M Mining
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ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6905
Company owns a large area of property extending to the north
.and farther to the east.
The College Station/Sweet Home District Land Use Plan
currently recommends Park/Open Space for this site.The
PK/OS area is to serve as a buffer between the mining
company property and the single family properties to the
west and across Confederate Blvd.A Land Use Plan amendment
has been filed asking that this site be changed to Mixed
Use.(See LUOO-24-01)The application has been expanded by
staff to include several changes on both the north and south
sides of Confederate Blvd.
0-1,Quiet Office district,is the most restrictive office
zoning category.This district is appropriate for low-
intensity office type uses in close proximity to residential
uses.New construction should be designed to reinforce
existing desirable characteristics of the neighborhood and
should not be detrimental to the continued use of
surrounding properties for residential purposes.The
proposed use,a mortuary,requires the additional level of
review through a conditional use permit.This review by the
Commission will help to assure that the development is
compatible with the nearby residential properties.The O-1,
Quiet Office district,zoning and the additional level of
conditional use permit review meet the intent of the MX Land
Use Designation.Small-scale,quiet,office-type uses can
also serve as a transition between the mining property and
the nearby residential properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested 0-1 zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(SEPTEMBER 28,2000)
.This item was discussed concurrently with the associated
Land Use Plan Amendment application,LUOO-24-01 (Item 2.1
this agenda).
The applicant was present.There were 4 objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
In response to a question from Commissioner Nunnley,Dana
Carney of the Planning Staff discussed the various uses
permitted in the 0-1 zoning district.
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ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6905
.Commissioner Rector asked staff to confirm that the mortuary
was not an issue on this agenda.Staff responded that the
two issues were the proposed Land Use Plan Amendments and
the requested 0-1 rezoning;that the conditional use permit
for the mortuary would have to come on a later agenda.
Commissioner Faust questioned why staff was supporting 0-1
zoning when the proposed Mixed Use Land use designation
requires a Planned Zoning District.Mr.Carney responded
that 0-1 was the least intensive,most restrictive office
zoning category and that 0-1 was appropriate in close
proximity to residential uses.Mr.Carney stated that it
was staff's opinion that the 0-1 zoning,with the additional
level of conditional use permit review for the proposed
mortuary,met the intent and spirit of the Mixed Use
designation.
The applicant,Ricky Toney,briefly discussed his plans for
the property.He stated that he proposed a small building
that would not impact nearby residential uses.
A neighborhood resident,Ms.Williams,spoke in opposition
to the rezoning.She stated that area residents had worked
to "bring back"the neighborhood and this rezoning would
hurt that effort.
Commission Chair Pam Adcock asked Ms.Williams if she and
the other residents would be interested in a neighborhood
meeting to discuss the proposed land use and zoning changes.
Ms.Williams responded that she would.
Commissioner Allen asked the residents present at the
meeting if they were opposed to the proposed mortuary
specifically.The residents responded that they were
opposed to a mortuary.
A motion was made to defer the item to the November 9,2000
meeting to allow staff to arrange a neighborhood meeting
to discuss the issues.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and
2 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
A well attended neighborhood meeting was held at Pilgrim'
Rest Church on October 9,2000.Dana Carney,Brian Minyard
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ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6905
and Vince Hustead of Staff and the applicant,Ricky Toney,
were present.The general consensus of the many
neighborhood residents present seemed to be support for the
Land Use Plan Amendments and rezoning to encourage new
business investment in the community but,definite
opposition to development of this site as a mortuary.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
This item was discussed concurrently with the associated
Land Use Plan Amendment application,LU00-24-01.
The applicant was present.There were several objectors
present.Staff presented the item and updated the
Commission on the October 9,2000 neighborhood meeting.
Mr.Toney addressed the Commission and briefly described his
proposal to develop the site.He noted that the Planning
Commission would still have to review the issue as a
conditional use permit which would address many of the
neighbors'oncerns.
Minnie Hayes,of 2115 Simpson Street,spoke in opposition to
the 0-1 rezoning.She stated she was also speaking on
behalf of her mother,owner of the properties at 4711-4721
Confederate Blvd.Ms.Hayes stated she was not opposed to
the proposed land use plan amendment.She stated she would
prefer to see the property remain residential.Ms.Hayes
commented that the existing,tree-covered lot was helpful to
buffer the homes in the area from the nearby mining
operation.Ms.Hayes stated that there was available,
undeveloped land in the area that was already properly
zoned.
A motion was then made to approve the land use plan
amendment.The motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 noes and 3 absent.
In response to a cpxestion from Commissioner Rahman,Dana
Carney,of the Planning Staff listed the uses permitted
under "0-1"zoning.Mr.Carney reminded the Commission that
the applicant's proposed use,a mortuary,would recpxire a
C.U.P.under "0-1"zoning.
Ms.Hayes reiterated her opposition to any rezoning of the
property.
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ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6905
In response to a question from Vice-Chair Berry,Mr.Carney
stated that it was staff's opinion that a quiet office use
was the most viable use for the property and that it would
most likely never develop as single family residential.
A motion was made to approve the rezoning request.The
motion failed with a vote of 3 ayes,5 noes and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:LUOO-24-01
Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —College Station /Sweet
Home Planning District
Location:4500 —4800 Confederate Boulevard
R~e eat:¹1.Park/Open Space tc Mixed Uae,¹2.Park/Open
Space to Mixed Use,¹3.Single Family to Mixed
Use,¹4.Single Family and Commercial to
Commercial,¹5.Commercial to Single Family,¹6.
Single Family to Public Institutional,and ¹7.
Commercial,Public Institutional,Multi-Family,&
Single Family to Low Density Residential.
Source:Ricky Toney
PROPOSAL /REQUEST:
A Land Use Plan amendment request located in the College
Station /Sweet Home Planning District from Park/Open Space
to Mixed Use.Mixed Use provides for a mixture of
residential,office and commercial uses to occur.A Planned
Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or
commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three.The
applicant wishes to develop the property for a mortuary.
This is the original application area.It is referenced as
Area ¹1on the graphics.
Prompted by this Land Use Amendment request,the Planning
Staff expanded the area of review to include areas 2 —6 as
listed below.The areas south of Confederate Boulevard
(areas 3-6)are te acknowledge existing uses and adjust the
lines to more adequately reflect the zoning pattern.The
Land Use Plan for this area has not been reviewed in more
than three years.
¹2.Mining and Park/Open Space to Mixed Use.Mixed Use
provides for a mixture of residential,office and commercial
uses to occur.A Planned Zoning District is required if the
use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a
mixture of the three.This change is to provide a buffer
between the Single Family shown south of Springer Boulevard
and the area to the north shown as Mining.
¹3.Single Family to Mixed Use.Mixed Use provides for
mixture of residential,office and commercial uses to occur.
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-24-01
A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely
.office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the
three.This change is to recognize existing uses along the
highway frontage.
¹4.Commercial to Single Family.The Single Family Category
provides for single-family homes at densities not to exceed
6 dwelling units per acre.Such residential development is
typically characterized by conventional single family homes,
but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster
homes,provided that the density remain less than 6 units
per acre.This change is to move the Commercial line north
to recognize existing uses of commercial uses to the north
and residential uses to the south.
¹5.Single Family to Public Institutional.The Public
Institutional category includes all public and quasi-publicfacilities,which provide a variety of services other
community such as schools,libraries,fire stations,
churches,utility substations,and hospitals.This changeistorecognizetheexistingchurchandparsonageatthe
campus of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
¹6.Commercial,Public Institutional,Multi-Family,&
Single Family to Low Density Residential.The Low Density
Residential category accommodates a broad range of housing
types including single family attached,single family
detached,duplex,town homes,multi-family and patio or
garden homes.Any combination of these and possibly other
housing types may fall in this category provided that the
density is between six (6)and ten (10)dwelling units per
acre.This change will recognize the proposed Granite
Mountain Homes four-plex housing project.
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING:
On the north side of Springer Boulevard,area ¹2,is zoned
R-2 Single Family Residential and is characterized by large
tracts of vacant land and three single-family houses built
on large lots.To the east and north are mining activities.
Outside the city limits,on the south side of Springer,are
scattered commercial structures between Caroline and Marion.
To the south of these commercial structures are single
family houses as shown in area ¹4.To the south of
Street,along the old highway,are industrial building shown
on the lower right of the graphics.In the city limits,a
vacant lounge is located on property west of Caroline Street.
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-24-01
and zoned I-2 Light Industrial is shown in area ¹3.Also in
.area ¹3,is a small vacant motel at the corner of Springer
Boulevard and Caroline Street that is zoned C-3 General
Commercial.The land on the south of Springer Boulevard
between Caroline Street and Edge Street consists of vacant
property,houses,churches and three commercial structures
(two vacant and one barber/beauty shop)zoned R-2 Single
Family.The land on the south side of Springer Boulevard
between Gillam Park Road and Edge Street consists of a
grocery store,liquor store,and a church and vacant land
zoned C-3 General Commercial.A large vacant tract of land
south of the C-3 General Commercial zone is zoned Planned
Residential Development.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
On April 20,1999,multiple changes took place along
Confederate Boulevard and Roosevelt Road about a mile
northwest of the applicant's property.
The Future Land Use Plan shows a variety of uses in the
neighborhood of the applicant's property.The Granite
Heights subdivision located between the Confederate
Boulevard /Baltimore Street intersection and the Springer
Boulevard /Detroit Street intersection is shown as Single
Family.The applicant'property,east of the Granite
Heights subdivision,is shown as Park/Open Space.A strip
of land on the north side of Springer Boulevard between the
applicant's property and Caroline Street is shown as
Park/Open Space.The large area north of the Park/Open
Space strip is shown as Mining and continues along the
north side of Springer Boulevard stating at the Springer
Boulevard /Walters Road intersection.Outside the city
limits,the south side of Springer Boulevard east of
Caroline Street is shown as Commercial while a large area to
the east and south of 2nd and Springer is shown as
Industrial.A large tract of Park/Open Space is shown as
forming the southern boundary of the entire neighborhood.
Single Family is located between Springer Boulevard to the
north and Park/Open Space to the south.A tract of Public
Institutional located on the east side of Gillam Park Driveatthesiteoftheformerschool.The houses located on
Avon Place and Younger Place are shown as Single Family.
The Booker Heights complex west of Gillam Park Road is shown
as Multi-Family.A smaller area of Multi-Family is shown
between Gillam Park Road and Edge Street.A small tract of
Public Institutional is shown at the southwest.corner of
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-24-01
Edge Street and Springer Boulevard for an existing church.
.A small tract of Commercial is also shown at the southeast
corner of Gillam Park Road and Springer Boulevard for a
grocery store and liquor store.
MASTER STREET PLAN:
Confederate Boulevard/Springer Boulevard are shown as minor
arterials on the Master Street Plan.There are no other
streets or bikeways shown on the Master Street Plan affected
by this amendment.
PARKS:
Four parks are shown in the area.Booker Homes Park,
Granite Mountain Park,Granite Heights Park,and Gillam Park
are all shown on the Park System Master Plan.None of these
parks would be affected by this amendment.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
The applicant's property lies in an area not covered by a
city recognized neighborhood action plan.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant'property is located south of I-440 in the
southeast section of the city.The Granite Heights
subdivision served mainly by Baltimore Street is a built out,
subdivision with single-family homes.The Booker Heights
housing project served by California Drive is a large vacant,
apartment complex.Both the Apollo Terrace apartments and
the Granite Mountain Elementary School were demolished on
the property between Gilliam Park Road and Edge Street.A
majority of the business structures located on the south
side Springer Boulevard between Gillam Park Road and
Caroline Street are boarded up.
The proposed changes to MX along Springer Boulevard would
recognize existing uses fronting on State Highway 365 (area
¹3)and provide a buffer between the residential
neighborhood to the south and the large tract of Mining land
use to the north in area ¹2.Moving the Commercial line to
the north in area ¹4would recognize the single family uses
to the south.Preserving the Commercial along the highway
and expanding the Single Family will prevent an over
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-24-01
abundance of non-residential in the area.A new Public
,Institutional Use would recognize the campus of the Mt.
Calvary Church and parsonage on Simpson Street in area ¹5.
The proposed Low Density Residential between Gillam Park
Road and Edge Street will recognize the proposed Granite
Mountain Homes four-plex housing project in area ¹6.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood
associations:College Station Progressive League,and
Granite Mountain Neighborhood Association.Staff has
received two comments:one from area resident and one from a
representative of a property owner,both of which were
neutral.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the changes are appropriate.The changes in
areas ¹1and ¹2will buffer the Single Family uses form the
Mining uses while the changes in area ¹3-¹6will recognize
existing land use patterns.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(SEPTEMBER 28 I 2000)
Brian Minyard,City Staff,made a brief presentation to the
commission.Dana Carney made a presentation of item 2 so
the discussion could coincide with the discussion for item2.1.See item 2 for a complete discussion concerning the
zoning change request from R-2 Single Family to 0-1 Quiet
Office.
Commissioner Nunnley,expressed concerns that the audience
might get confused about the difference between the Future
Land Use Plan and Zoning.
Planning Commission Chair Adcock,asked how much
communication was received concerning this item.
Brian Minyard,City Staff,stated that staff received
7 phone calls in which 1 was opposed and 6 were neutral.
Mr.Minyard then explained the difference between the Future
Land Use Plan and Zoning.Mr.Minyard finished by stating
that the proposed land use plan amendments located south of
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-24-01
Springer Boulevard were intended to recognize existing land
uses in the neighborhood while the changes proposed change
to Mixed Use north of Springer Boulevard were intended to
allow a variety of developments to take place.The Mixed
Use area would benefit the neighborhood by allowing zone
changes under the Planned Zoning District process.
Mr.Rickey Toney,the applicant,spoke on behalf to the
application.
Mrs.Pat Williams spoke in opposition to the application and
expressed concerns about the large number of area residents
who did not know about the proposed changes.
Planning Commission Chair Adcock,asked if the neighborhood
was willing to meet with city staff to discuss the land use
plan amendments and zone changes in the neighborhood.Mrs.
Williams stated that the neighborhood was willing.
Commissioner Faust reminded that the Commissioners and the
audience that the Future Land Use Plan amendments and the
Zone change requests were two separate issues.
Commissioner Allen asked Mrs.Williams if the neighborhood
was opposed to the proposed mortuary or the Zoning change
request.Mrs. Williams stated that the neighborhood was
opposed to a mortuary locating in their neighborhood but
would like to understand what the Future Land Use Plan is
for their neighborhood.Planning Commission Chair Adcock
spoke of a need for a meeting between city staff and
neighborhood residents to describe the Future Land Use Plan
for the neighborhood.
A motion to defer item 2 and 2.1 to the November 11,2000
meeting and was approved with a vote of 9 ayes,0 noes,and
2 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
Dana Carney,Planning Staff,made a presentation of item A
so the discussion could coincide with the discussion for
item B.See item A for a complete discussion concerning the
zone change request from R-2 Single Family to O-l Quiet
Office.
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ITEM NO.:B (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-24-01
Commissioner Craig Berry,Vice Chair of the Planning
Commission,reminded the commission and the audience that
with eight members present,6 affirmative votes would be
needed for the item to be approved.Commissioner Berry also
reminded those present at the meeting that land use and
zoning were two different issues being discussed before the
Commission.
Mr.Ricky Toney,the applicant,spoke on behalf of both of
his applications.
Ms.Minnie Hayes spoke in opposition to the zoning
application.
Commissioner Berry asked Ms.Hayes if she was opposed to
both the zoning request and the Land Use Plan Amendment.
Ms.Hayes stated that she opposed the zoning request but
supported the Land Use Plan Amendment.
A motion was made to approve item B as presented.The item
was approved with a vote of 8 ayes,0 noes,and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:Z-5682-A
NAME:Country Club of Little Rock
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:4200 Country Club Blvd.
OWNER/APPLICANT:Country Club of Little Rock
PROPOSAL:A conditional use permit is requested to
erect two temporary (bubble)structures
over two pairs of tennis courts.The
structures will be erected around
December 1 of each year and removed
around March 31 of each year.The
Country Club property is zoned R-2.
ORDINANCE DES I GN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
The Country Club of Little Rock is located at the
eastern perimeter of The Heights neighborhood.The
tennis courts are located at the southwest corner of
the site,near Country Club Lane.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The Country Club has existed as a component of the
Heights neighborhood for many years.The proposal is
not to add any new activities to the site,but rather
to cover a total of four existing tennis courts for
approximately 4 months each winter.The Club has
agreed to plant additional trees along the perimeter of
the property to provide more screening of the tennis
court area from the nearby residences along Country
Club Lane.As such,allowing the proposed court covers
should not affect the Club's continued compatibility
with the neighborhood.
The Heights Neighborhood Association was notified of
the pending application.Additionally,all residents
within 300 feet of the southwest perimeter of the Club
property and all owners of property located within
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5682-A
200 feet of the southwest perimeter were notified of
the application.
The following individuals who live closest to the
tennis courts have submitted letters stating that they
have no objection to the proposed temporary structures:
~Mr.and Mrs.Jim Atkins 1904 Country Club Lane
~Mr.and Mrs.Curtis Bailey 2110 Country Club Lane
~Mr.and Mrs.Dan Bailey 2112 Country Club Lane
~Mrs.Boots Barnett 1921 Country Club Lane
~Mr.J.W.Benafield 2120 Country Club Lane
~Dr.and Mrs.Ralph Downs 2020 Country Club Lane
~Judge and Mrs.Robert Dudley 1900 Country Club Lane
~Mr.and Mrs.Joe Ford 2100 Country Club Lane
~Dr.and Mrs.Jim Landers 1910 Country Club Lane
~Mr.&Mrs.Russ McDonough,III 2000 Country Club Lane
~Mr.and Mrs.David Snowden 1911 Country Club Lane
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
No change is proposed.Existing driveways and parking
areas will be utilized.
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No additional screening or buffering is required.The
Country Club has agreed to plant 40 loblolly pine trees
inside the fence along Country Club Lane.The trees
will be at least 8 feet tall at planting.The Club
also plans t:o plant a few white dogwoods in this area.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6 UT IL I TY ~F IRE DEPT ~AND CATA COMMENTS
No Comments.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Country Club of Little Rock proposes to erect two
temporary structures (bubbles)over two pairs of tennis
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courts.The bubbles will be approximately 36 feet in
height at the tallest point.The structures will be
erected on or around December 1 of each year and
removed on or around the following March 31.These
structures will allow for use of the courts through the
harshest winter months.One bubble will cover Courts
N1 and N2.The second bubble will cover Courts N3 and
N4.These are the easternmost tennis courts,located
adjacent to the 8 Fairway and farthest away from the
Country Club Lane perimeter of the site.Immediate
plans are to erect one structure.Fund raising
continues for the second structure.
In order to provide a natural screen for the
structures,the Club proposes to plant 40 loblolly
pines inside the fence along Country Club Lane.The
trees will be at least 8 feet tall at planting.The
Club also plans to plant a few white dogwoods in this
area.The Club has committed to maintain the sprinkler
system in this area to ensure the steady growth of
these trees.No other improvements are proposed for
the Club property and no new use areas are proposed.
Letters have been submitted by the adjacent property
owners along Country Club Lane voicing no objection to
the Club's plans.
Staff is supportive of this proposal to erect temporary
structures over the existing tennis courts.The
increased landscaping along the perimeter of the site
should mitigate any potential visual impact of the
structures.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
-Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional
use permit subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1.The structures are to be erected on or within
one week of December 1 of each year and removed
on or within one week of the following March 31.
2.Forty,8 foot tall loblolly pine trees and a few
white dogwood trees are to be planted inside the
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fence of the Club property along Country Club
Lane as proposed by the applicant.
3.The sprinkler system is to be maintained in this
area to insure the steady rate of growth of
these new trees.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(OCTOBER 5,2000)
The applicant was not present.Staff presented the item.It was felt there were no outstanding issues and the item
was forwarded to the full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.
The applicant has submitted a letter on November 7,2000,
requesting that the item be deferred to allow him an
opportunity to meet with a concerned neighbor.
A motion was made to waive the Commission'bylaws and to
accept the late request for deferral.The motion was
approved by a vote of 8 ayes,0 noes and 3 absent.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
deferral to the December 21,2000 commission meeting.The
vote was 8 ayes,0 noes and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:2 FILE NO.:Z-6920
.Owner:James and Margurette Tice
Applicant:J.Gardner Lile,IV
Location:10,014 Colonel Glenn Road
Request:Rezone from R-2 to I-2
Purpose:Unspecified,future development
Size:2 acres
Existing Use:Single family residential
structure
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Office/warehouse complex;zoned I-1
South —Wholesale distribution companies;zoned I-2
East —Mixture of site-built homes and single-wide
manufactured homes;zoned R-2
West —Nonconforming,wholesale oil products
distribution company;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1.Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street,
Plan as a principal arterial,dedication of right-of-way
to 55 feet from centerline is required.
With Buildin Permit
2.Provide design=of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to
this street including 5-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.
5.A Grading Permit must be obtained prior to commencement
of any site work.
6.Contact Mel Hall at Civil Engineering Section at 371-4461
for Floodplain Development Permit information and forms.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6920
.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 John Barrow
Neighborhood Association were notified of the rezoning
request.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the I-430 Planning District.The
adopted Plan recommends "LI"Light Industrial for this site
as well as all other properties located around the
intersection of Colonel Glenn and Shackleford Roads.The
PK/OS designation which encompasses a portion of this site
as well as properties adjacent to the east is reflective of
a general area along a floodway.No portion of this
particular property lies within the regulatory floodway and,
as such,the PK/OS designation does not affect the site.
The Light Industrial designation has been in place since a
general amendment of the I-430 District Plan in 1987.The
applicant's I-2,Light Industrial rezoning request conforms
to the adopted Plan.
The property is located at the southern perimeter of the
area covered by the John Barrow Neighborhood Action plan
which was adopted in 1996 and is currently being reviewed.
The Plan recognized the area around the Shackleford/Colonel
Glenn Intersection as appropriate for "Industrial,
distribution and related uses."No changes were proposed by
the Action Plan in this area.The I-2 rezoning request
conforms to the action plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 2+acre
tract from "R-2"Single Family to "I-2"Light Industrial
District.The tract is 141+feet in width and 625+feet in
depth,similar to other tracts in the area.A one-story,
brick and frame,single-family residential structure is
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ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6920
located on the front portion 'of the tract.The rear of the
tract is gravel-covered and appears to be used as
parking/truck turning for the abutting industrial use.The
applicant indicated no specific plans for the property onceitisrezoned.
The property is located within the Light Industrial node
around the intersection of Colonel Glenn and Shackleford
Roads.The I-1 zoned property adjacent to the north is
occupied by a multi-building,office/warehouse complex.The
R-2 zoned property adjacent to the west is occupied by a
nonconforming,wholesale oil distribution company,an
industrial use.Beyond the oil company is a wholesale
landscape company on an I-2 zoned tract.Riverport
Equipment and Aimco Wholesale,two large wholesale
distribution companies,are located on the I-2 zoned
properties across Colonel Glenn Road,to the south.A
mixture of site built homes and single-wide manufactured
homes are located on the R-2 zoned tract to the east.A
nonconforming auto salvage yard is located on the R-2 zoned
tract across Colonel Glenn Road,to the southwest.
The I-430 District Land Use Plan recommends LI,Light
Industrial,for this tract as well as all of the properties
around the Colonel Glenn/Shackleford intersection.An area
of PK/OS,reflective of a floodway,is located to the east,
where the adjacent residential uses are located.The John
Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan recognizes this area as
being appropriate for industrial,distribution and related
uses.
The I-2 zoning request is compatible with uses and zoning in
the area and conforms to the adopted Land Use and
Neighborhood Action Plans.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested I-2,Light
Industrial,zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
The applicant,Gar Lile,was present.There were several
objectors present.A letter of support had been submitted
by Janet Berry,president of Southwest Little Rock United
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ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6920
for Progress.Staff presented the item and a recommendation
of approval.
Mr.Lile addressed the Commission and stated that the
proposed use was a wrecker service.He stated that Metro
Towing would improve the property and wanted to be sensitive
to neighbors'oncerns.
Beatrice Wawak,of 10002 Colonel Glenn Road,spoke in
opposition.She stated she had lived at that address for 69
years.Ms.Wawak expressed concerns about the lights and
noise created by a wrecker service.
James Wawak,of 10008 Colonel Glenn Road,spoke in
opposition.Mr.Wawak also expressed concerns about the
proposed use.He stated the property currently served as a
buffer between his family's homes and the industrial uses to
the west.Mr.Wawak stated the other industrial uses cease
operation at about 5:00 each day while a wrecker service
would have activity 24 hours per day.
Mark Wawak,of 10010 Colonel Glenn Road,also spoke in
opposition and expressed concern about the late hours a
wrecker service would operate.
Commissioner Rahman asked if I-2 required site plan review.
Staff responded that it did not.
Commissioner Faust stated that she recognized the
neighbors'oncernsandaskedMr.Lile if the proposed use was in fact
the wrecker service.Mr.Lile responded that Metro Towing
was the prospective buyer.Mr.Lile went on to describe the
many other Industrial uses in the area and expressed his
feeling that Metro Towing would develop the site to be an
asset to the neighborhood.Commissioner Rahman asked how
the Commission could "get site plan review."Staff
responded that the Commission could require a Planned
Development.
Commissioner Nunnley asked if there has been any attempt to
meet with the neighbors to resolve the issue.Mr.Lile
responded that he sent a letter to the neighbors offering to
arrange a meeting.Mr.Lile commented that he had spoken
with Mark Wawak and that Mr.Wawak had expressed no
opposition.
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ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6920
Commissioner Downing noted that the rezoning request
conformed to the Land Use Plan.He asked what option the
Commission had.Deputy City Attorney Steve Giles responded
that the Commission must consider all issues pertinent to
the rezoning request and that in some cases,such as this,it was not arbitrary to deny a rezoning request.
Commissioner Rector expressed concerns about the impact of
the proposed zoning on the adjacent residences.
Vice Chair Berry asked if the property was within an area
covered by a neighborhood action plan and if the
neighborhood had responded to the rezoning request.Dana
Carney,of the Planning Staff responded that the request did
conform to the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan and that
the only response at all from the notified neighborhood
associations was a letter of support from Southwest Little
Rock United for Progress.
Commissioners Rahman and Faust asked Mr.Lile if his client
would consent to amending his application to a Planned
Development.Mr.Lile responded that he would agree to
defer the item and to come back to the Commission with a
Planned Development.
Mark Wawak stated that his family was still opposed to the
site being developed for use by a wrecker service.
Several commissioners commented that a Planned Development
would allow the Commission to address such issues as light,
noise and hours of operation.
A motion was made to defer the item to the December 7,2QQQ
Commission meeting,allowing the applicant to skip the
Subdivision Committee and to come back to the Commission
with a Planned Development.The motion was approved by a
vote of 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:Z-6932
.Owner:Randy and Brenda Childers/
Bennie and Mary Bennett
Applicant:Childers and Bennett
Location:9802 Geyer Springs Road
Request:Rezone from R-2 to C-3
Purpose:Unspecified,future development
Size:.43 acres
Existing Use:Vacant,commercial building
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Undeveloped;zoned R-2
South —Undeveloped;zoned R-2 (recently approved as a
church site)
East —Single Family;zoned R-2
West —Undeveloped;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1.Geyer Springs 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.
With Buildin Permit
2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is
damaged in the-public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3.Driveway shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5.A Grading Permit must be obtained prior to commencement
of any site work.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6932
'UBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,
all residents within 300 feet and the Santa Monica,
Allendale,O.U.R.and SWLR UP Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the rezoning request.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning
District.The adopted Plan recommends PK/OS,Parks/Open
Space for the site.This PK/OS area is not on the City'
Master Parks Plan.The PK/OS designation is a result of the
Cloverdale/Watson Schools Neighborhood Action Plan which was
adopted in early 1997.One goal of the action plan was to
create a parkway along the proposed Valley Drive extension.
The PK/OS designation along the Valley Drive corridor was
created to facilitate the desired "parkway"atmosphere.
The requested C-3 zoning is in conflict with the adopted
Land Use and neighborhood action plans.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this .43+
acre tract from "R-2"Single Family to "C-3"General
Commercial District.An associated Land Use Plan Amendment
is item no.3.1 on this agenda,LUOO-15-02.The property
contains a 2,400+square foot commercial building and paved
parking lot that were constructed prior to this property
being annexed into the City in 1980.The structure was
built as a convenience store with gas pumps in the 1970s.
Subsequent to the convenience store closing,the building
has housed a procession of commercial uses including a
restaurant,a bar and,most recently,a pawn shop.When the
property was annexed into the City,it was zoned R-2 and
rendered nonconforming.The nonconforming C-3 status was
maintained by the continuous occupancy of the site by the
commercial uses.The most recent commercial use,the pawn
shop,closed over a year ago and the site has lost its
nonconforming status since no commercial use occupied the
building subsequent to the pawn shop closing.The applicant
is now requesting C-3 zoning in preparation to sell the site
to an unspecified commercial user.
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ITEM NO ~:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6932
The property is located on the west side of Geyer Springs
Road,several blocks south of Baseline Road.The immediate
area is characterized by several tracts of undeveloped land
and a developed residential neighborhood.The properties
adjacent to the north,south and west are undeveloped and
zoned R-2,Single Family.An R-2 zoned Single Family
residential subdivision and R-5 zoned apartment buildings
are located to the east,across Geyer Springs Road.Farther
to the north,extending to Baseline Road,the properties
contain a variety of institutional,office and commercial
uses.
The Geyer Springs West Land Use Plan and the
Cloverdale/Watson Schools Neighborhood Action Plan recommend
PK/OS for this site.The PK/OS designation was put in place
to create a "parkway"atmosphere along the proposed Valley
Drive extension.An associated Land Use Plan Amendment has
been filed asking that the plan be changed to commercial tofacilitatethisC-3 rezoning request.Staff is not
supporting the requested Plan Amendment.
The site was developed for a commercial use and has a nearly
30 year history of commercial occupancy.The building is
not conducive to single family occupancy nor is the site
likely to ever be redeveloped as single family.However,
staff does not believe it is appropriate to zone the site to
C-3,General Commercial.That zoning is not compatible with
uses and zoning in the area nor does it conform to the
adopted Land Use Plan and Neighborhood Action Plan.This
may be a situation where it is appropriate to establish a
Planned Development to recognize the existing development
with a specific neighborhood-oriented use or list of uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the requested C-3 zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
This item was discussed concurrently with the associated
Land Use Plan Amendment,LU00-15-02.
The applicant,Randy Childers,was present.There were two
objectors present.A letter of opposition had been received
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from Southwest Little United for Progress.The president of
the Allendale Neighborhood Association had called staff to
express opposition.Both SWLRUP and the Allendale
Neighborhood Association had stated that they could support
a Planned Development zoning to recognize the existing
development.Both were opposed to the Plan Amendment.
In response to concerns raised by staff and the neighborhood
associations,the applicant had submitted a letter on
November 8,2000 asking that the application be amended to a
PCD.In the letter,the applicant proposed to use the
existing building and parking lot with the only possible
change to the site being the reopening of gas pumps.The
immediate use proposed for the site was a convenience store
with gas pumps.The proposed hours of operation were
7:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.,seven days a week.The applicant
proposed the following specific list of uses for the site:
A.Antique Shop
B.Appliance Repair
C.Barber and Beauty Shop
D.Beverage Shop
E.Cabinet and Woodwork Shop
F.Clothing Store
G.Day Nursery or Day Care Center
H.Convenience Store with Gas PumpsI.Food StoreJ.Hobby Shop
K.Key Shop
L.Pawn Shop
M.Photography Studio
N.Secondhand Store
O.Tool and Equipment Rental (inside display only)
In light of the amended application,staff questioned
whether it was necessary to make a full presentation on the
C-3 rezoning request and Land Use Plan Amendment.Staff
recommended approval of the PCD and denial of a Plan
Amendment.
Troy Laha,of 7 Althea Circle,addressed the Commission.He
stated he was opposed to C-3 zoning but supported the PCD.
Mr.Laha asked the Commission to defer the item to allow the
applicant an opportunity to meet within the neighborhood
association.
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ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6932
Commissioner Nunnley asked Mr.Laha about the condition of
the multifamily dwelling located across Geyer Springs Road.
Mr.Laha responded that the units had been rehabilitated and
were occupied.
Janet Berry,president of SWLRUP,addressed the Commission.
She stated the membership of the organization had voted to
oppose C-3 zoning.Ms.Berry stated the proposed PCD was
more in spirit with what the neighborhood supported.Ms.
Berry referred to the list of uses proposed by the applicant
and stated she was opposed to a "beverage shop."Ms.Berry
made note of the nearby high school and the proposed church
to be built adjacent to the site.
Randy Childers briefly addressed the Commission in support
of his application.Mr.Childers stated he had operated a
pawn shop at the site for 14 years.He stated the site was
used exclusively for commercial purposes for nearly 30 years
and had recently lost its nonconforming status.In response
to a question from Vice-Chair Berry,Mr.Childers stated
that he would eliminate alcoholic beverage uses from thelistofproposeduses.
During the ensuing conversation,the commissioners agreed
that it was not appropriate to change the land use plan.
A motion was made to approve the plan change.The motion
failed by a vote of 0 ayes,9 noes and 2 absent.
A motion was made to approve the application as amended to a
PCD,using the existing,as built survey as the site plan
and including only the list of uses submitted in the
applicant's November 8,2000 letter,less any alcoholic
beverage sales.That motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:3.1 FILE NO.:LUOO-15-02
Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —Geyer Springs —West
Planning District
Location:9802 Geyer Springs Rd.
Rececest:Park/Open Space to Commercial
Source:Randy Allen Childers
PROPOSAL /REQUEST
Land Use Plan amendment in the Geyer Springs —West Planning
District from Park/Open Space to Commercial.The Commercial
category represents a broad range of retail and wholesale
sales of products,personal and professional services,and
general business activities.Commercial activities vary in
type and scale,depending on the trade area they serve.The
applicant wishes to use the property for commercial
development.Staff is not expanding the application.
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING:
The property is currently zoned R-2 Single Family and is
approximately .43+acres in size.The houses on Trenton
Lane are in a large tract of land zoned R-2 Single Family.
Duplexes are located along Valley Drive on land zoned R-5
Two-Family.The R-2 Single Family property to the south is
the site of a Conditional Use Permit for a church.The
remainder of the surrounding property is vacant land zoned
R-2 Single Family.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
~On October 5,1999 a change took place from Multi-
family to Mixed Office and Commercial and Commercial
on the 9100 block of Lew Drive about 4 mile
northeast of the applicant's property.
~On September 1,1998 a change took place from Low
Density Residential to Commercial at 4201 Baseline
Road about 8 mile northeast of the applicant's
property.
~On April 15,1997 several changes were made from
Low-density Multi-family,Office and Single Family
to Park/Open Space to the property surrounding,and
including,the applicant's property.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:3.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-15-02
~On February 6,1996 a change took place from Multi-
family Residential to Office on the 3800 block of
Baseline Road about 1 mile northeast of the
applicant's property.
~On December 5,1995 a change was made from Single
Family to Mixed Use at the northwest corner of
Stillman Dr.and Mabelvale Cutoff about 'w mile
southwest of the applicant'property.
The applicant'property is shown on the Future Land Use
Plan as Park/Open Space.The neighboring property to the
west and north is shown as Park/Open Space.The property to
the east is shown as Low Density Residential and Single
Family.The area south of the applicant's property is shown
as Single Family.
MASTER STREET PLAN:
Geyer Springs Road is shown on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.Valley Drive is shown as a collector street
with a proposed collector shown north of the applicant's
property connecting the two segments of Valley Drive to each
other.Trenton Lane is shown as a residential street.The
Master Street Plan shows a Class III bikeway designated
along Valley Drive connecting Chicot Road to Sunset Drive.
PARKS:
The Park System Master Plan does not show any parks or open
spaces in this area that would be affected by this
amendment.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
The applicant's property is in an area covered by the
Cloverdale/Watson Schools Neighborhood Action Plan.The
current Park/Open Space land use designation covering the
applicant's property and neighboring properties was
supported by the neighborhood action plan to protect a creek
located north of the applicant'property.The neighborhood
action plan has a goal of reviewing neighborhood zoning and
land use classification for appropriateness.The
neighborhood action plan also contains a recommendation of
creating a parkway along the proposed Valley Drive
connection.
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ITEM NO.:3.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-15-02
ANALYSIS:
The applicant's property is located in a low-lying area of
vacant land.Most of the Commercial development on Geyer
Springs Road has occurred at the Baseline/Geyer Springs Road
intersection to the north of this application.Streets have
been built to provide access to land on the east side of
Geyer Springs Road where both duplex and single family
residential development has taken place.The applicant's
property lies near a creek that crosses Geyer Springs Road
near this location.This proposed amendment would place a
Commercial land use along a minor arterial without the
benefit of being at an intersection of arterials and/or
collectors.The Land Use Plan shows a transition from the
Baseline/Geyer Springs intersection from Commercial to
Office and Public Institutional to residential.This
transition is a logical one and works to transition into the
rural areas to the south.
A Commercial Land Use on the applicant's property could also
act as traffic generator affecting the traffic in the
surrounding neighborhoods.The applicant's property is also
next to a property covered by a Conditional Use Permit
approved at the September 14,2000 meeting for the New
Longley Baptist Church.All uses should be compatible with
the proposed church facility.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood
associations:O.U.R.Neighborhood Association,Allendale
Neighborhood Association,Chicot Neighborhood Association,
Cloverdale Neighborhood Association,Deer Meadow
Neighborhood Association,Legion Hut Neighborhood
Association,Mavis Circle Neighborhood Association,Pinedale
Neighborhood Association,Rob Roy Way Neighborhood
Association,Santa Monica Neighborhood Association,Shiloh
Homeowners Association,Town 6 Country Estates Neighborhood
Association,West Baseline Neighborhood Association,and
Yorkwood Neighborhood Association.Staff has received 1
comment from area residents.The 1 comment was neutral.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the change is not appropriate.The proposed
amendment would increase the intensity of incompatible uses
in an area characterized by low intensity uses.
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ITEM NO.:3.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-15-02
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
Dana Carney,city staff,made a presentation of item 3 so
the discussion could coincide with the discussion for item3.1.See item 3 for a complete discussion concerning the
zoning request from R-2 Single Family to a Planned
Commercial Development.
Mr.Troy Laha,Vice President of the Cloverdale neighborhood
Association,spoke in opposition to the Land Use Plan
amendment and the zoning request.Mr.Laha expressed
concerns about the types of businesses that could locate in
that zoning category and the effects on neighboring
property.Mr.Laha also mentioned that the applicant's
property was near the proposed right of way for the Valley
Drive connection.
Commissioner Obray Nunnley asked about the condition of the
apartments located near the property on the opposite side of
Geyer Springs Road.Mr.Laha stated that the apartments
were occupied and renovated.
Commissioner Bill Rector asked if the item was a Planned
Zoning Development application or a Zoning application.
Dana Carney,Planning Staff,stated that the applicant sent
a memo to staff to request an amendment to the application
changing the request to a Planned Commercial Development.
Ms.Janet Berry,representing Southwest Little Rock United
for Progress,expressed opposition to the zoning request and
the Land Use Plan Amendment.Ms.Berry stated specific
opposition to the potential for sales of alcoholic beverages
in an area in close proximity to a school,day care center,
and a future church.
Mr.Randy Childers,the applicant,spoke in support of the
application.Mr.Childers stated that he wanted to get his
money out of the property.
Commissioner Berry asked if the applicant was willing to
amend his application to a Planned Commercial Development.
Mr.Childress stated that he wanted to amend his application
to a Planned Commercial Development.
Commissioner Berry stated that the Land Use Plan Amendment,
should be voted on before the vote on the zoning issue.
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ITEM NO.:3.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-15-02
A motion was made to approve item 3.1 as presented.The
item was denied with a vote of 0 ayes,9 noes,and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:Z-6933
,Owner:Keith French
Applicant:Keith French
Location:NW corner of Kanis and Kirby
Roads
Request:Rezone from R-2 to C-1
Purpose:Unspecified,future development
Size:1.7+acres
Existing Use:Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Wooded and undeveloped;zoned R-2
South —Undeveloped;zoned C-1,R-2 and PRD
East —Small business;zoned C-1 and Single Family;
zoned R-2
West —Nonconforming commercial;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1.Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet.
from centerline is required.
2.Kirby Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
commercial street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
3.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Kirby and Kanis Roads.
With Buildin Permit:
4.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvement.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.7.A Grading Permit must be obtained prior to commencement
of any site work.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6933
,PUBI IC TRANSPORTATION EIEMENT
The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route.
PUBI IC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,all residents within 300 feet and the Parkway Place
Neighborhood Association were notified of the rezoning
request.
LAND USE PLAN EI EMENT
The site is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District.
The adopted Plan recommends Mixed Office Commercial for this
node established by the intersection of Kanis,Kirby and
Cooper Orbit Roads.The Plan previously recommended
Neighborhood Commercial for this node.As a result of the
Kanis Corridor Study,the Plan was amended in early 1999.A
C-1 neighborhood commercial pattern has been established
with the properties across both Kanis and Kirby Roads from
this site having previously been zoned C-1.Staff believes
the C-1 zoning request is appropriate.C-1 is compatible
with nearby residential and conforms to the zoning pattern
established at the intersection.
The property lies at the southern edge of the area covered
by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan which was adopted
in December,1998.That plan resulted in only 2 to 3
changes,recognizing existing church sites as Public
Institutional.One goal of the action plan was to
"aggressively use Planned Zoning Districts to influence more
neighborhood-friendly and better quality developments."
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this vacant,1.7+acre tract from "R-2«Single Family to "C-1«
Neighborhood Commercial.An older house and detached garagestructurehavebeenremovedfromtheproperty.No specific
development has been proposed by the applicant.The
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ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6933
property is located outside of and adjacent to the city
.limits.The site lies within the City's zoning
jurisdiction.
The property is located at the intersection of Kanis,Kirby
and Cooper Orbit Roads.Properties south of Kanis and east
of Kirby are now zoned C-1.The property south of Kirby is
basically undeveloped,containing an open-sided storage
building and 2 to 3 older manufactured home sites.The
small C-1 zoned property across Kirby Road appears to house
a carpet sales business in an older,frame building.The
R-2 zoned property adjacent to the north is wooded.Single
wide manufactured homes and site built homes are located
across Kirby Road,to the east.A large area of
undeveloped,wooded R-2 zoned property is located across
Cooper Orbit Road,to the south.The northern perimeter of
the PRD zoned Brodie Creek development is located southeast
of the site,across Kanis Road.The Brodie Creek property
fronting onto Kanis Road was previously zoned C-1 until it
was incorporated into the Brodie Creek PRD.A pattern of
C-1 zoning has been established at this intersection.The
applicant's rezoning request conforms to the zoning pattern
of C-1 at the corners.
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial is designed to accommodate
limited retail developments within or adjacent to
neighborhood areas.The district should generally be
located at arterial or collector street intersections.
The Ellis Mountain District Land Use Plan currently
recommends Mixed Office Commercial for this node around the
intersection.Previously,the area was designated
Neighborhood Commercial but was changed as a result of the
Kanis Corridor Study in 1999.In light of the C-1 pattern
having been previously established and the fact that C-1 is
the least intensive,neighborhood oriented commercial
district,Staff believes the applicant's request is
appropriate and meets the intent of the Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 zoning.
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ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6933
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 8 ayes,0 noes and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:5 FILE NO.:Z-6934
,Owner:Ray and Edna Ivey
Applicant:Robert McFarlane
Location:11000 Stagecoach Road
Request:Rezone from R-2 to C-1
Purpose:Unspecif ied,f uture development
Size:2.7+acres
Existing Use:Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Wooded,undeveloped;zoned R-2
South —Home storage and display,undeveloped;zoned
C-4 and I-2
East —Single Family and Auto Salvage Yard;zoned R-2
West —Large,multibuilding apartment complex;zoned
MF-18 and small cemetery;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1.Stagecoach Road is classified on the Master Street Plan
as a principal arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to
55 feet from centerline is required.
With Buildin Permit
2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).=Construct one-half street improvement to
this street including 5-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 property5.A Grading Permit must be obtained prior to commencement
of any site work.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6934
.PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,
all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and
the Otter .Creek Neighborhood Association were notified of
the rezoning request.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the Otter Creek Planning District.
The adopted Plan currently recommend CS,Community Shopping
for this site and all other properties along Stagecoach Road
extending north to Otter Creek Parkway.Community Shopping
provides for Shopping Center development with one or more
general merchandise stores.The applicant is requesting
C-1,Neighborhood Commercial zoning;a less intensive
commercial zoning category than that proposed by the Plan.
The C-1 zoning will provide a reasonable transition from the
more intensive commercial to the multifamily residential
development.
The property lies within the area covered by the Otter
Creek/Crystal Valley Neighborhood Action Plan which was
adopted in April,2000.Although numerous Land Use Plan
changes came out of that action plan,this area remained
Community Shopping.One goal of the Plan was "to promote
commercial and office development that meets the needs of
area residents for shopping and services."This C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial rezoning request conforms to that.
goal.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this vacant,
2.7+acre tract from "R-2"Single Family to »C-1«
Neighborhood Commercial.The structures that were
previously located on the site were removed several years
ago.No specific development has been proposed for thesite.The property is located on the north (west)side of
Stagecoach Road,approximately 'e mile south of Otter Creek
Parkway.
The R-2 zoned property adjacent to the north is wooded and,
undeveloped.A new,multifamily residential development is
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ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6934
located on the MF-18 zoned property adjacent to the west.A
.small,overgrown cemetery is also located adjacent to the
southwest corner of the site,between the subject property
and the multifamily development.A single family home and a
large,nonconforming auto salvage yard are located east of
the site.The properties across Stagecoach Road,to the
south,are mostly undeveloped and are zoned I-2 Light
Industrial and C-4 Open Display Commercial.A portion of
the C-4 zoned tract is being used for the storage/display of
dwellings that were relocated from the former Highland Park
Housing Development on West 12 Street.
The Otter Creek District Land Use Plan recommends Community
Shopping for the site.The applicant's C-1 rezoning requestisactuallyalessintensivecommercialzoningthanthat
allowed under the CS designation.
C-1 is the least intensive commercial zoning designation andisappropriateforaccommodatinglimitedretaildevelopment
within or adjacent to residential areas.This C-1 request
will provide a transition from the more intensive commercial
to the multifamily residential development.The requested
C-1 zoning is compatible with uses and zoning in the area
and conforms to the adopted Land Use and Neighborhood Action
Plans.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 zoning.
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ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6934
located on the MF-18 zoned property adjacent to the west.A
small,overgrown cemetery is also located adjacent to the
southwest corner of the site,between the subject property
and the multifamily development.A single family home and a
large,nonconforming auto salvage yard are located east of
the site.The properties across Stagecoach Road,to the
south,are mostly undeveloped and are zoned I-2 Light
Industrial and C-4 Open Display Commercial.A portion of
the C-4 zoned tract is being used for the storage/display of
dwellings that were relocated from the former Highland Park
Housing Development on West 12 Street.
The Otter Creek District Land Use Plan recommends Community
Shopping for the site.The applicant'C-1 rezoning requestisactuallyalessintensivecommercialzoningthanthat
allowed under the CS designation.
C-1 is the least intensive commercial zoning designation andisappropriateforaccommodatinglimitedretaildevelopment
within or adjacent to residential areas.This C-1 request
will provide a transition from the more intensive commercial
to the multifamily residential development.The requested
C-1 zoning is compatible with uses and zoning in the area
and conforms to the adopted Land Use and Neighborhood Action
Plans.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9 I 2 000 )
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.
A letter of support had been sent by Janet Berry,President
of Southwest Little Rock United for Progress.Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 8 ayes,0 noes and 3 absent.
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November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:6 FILE NO.:LUOO-02-01
Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —Rodney Parham Planning
District and I-430 Planning District.
Location:West Markham Neighborhood Action Plan Study Area.
R~e est:Various Categories to Various Categories
Source:West Markham Neighborhood Action Plan
PROPOSAL /REQUEST:
Land Use Plan amendment in the Rodney Parham Planning District
from:1.)Single Family and Multi-Family to Low Density
Residential,2.)Suburban Office to Public Institutional,3.)
Single Family to Public Institutional,4.)Single Family to
Commercial,and 5.)Single Family and Multi-Family to Low Density
Residential.The Low Density Residential category accommodates a
broad range of housing types including single family attached,
single family detached,duplex,town homes,multi-family and
patio or garden homes.Any combination of these and possibly
other housing types may fall in this category provided that the
density is between six (6)and ten (10)dwelling units per acre.
The Public/Institutional category includes public and quasi-
public facilities,which provide a variety of services to the
community such as schools,libraries,fire stations,churches,
utility substations,and hospitals.The Commercial category
includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products,
personal and professional services,and general business
activities.Commercial activities vary in type and scale,
depending on the trade area they serve.These changes are
recommended by the West Markham Neighborhood Plan to recognize
existing uses in the neighborhood.
EXISTING LAhD USE AND ZONING:
Area N1 is a subdivision of duplexes located on Rosemun Drive
zoned R-4 Two Family and is approximately 4.15+acres in size.
Most of the area surrounding Rosemun Drive is zoned R-2 Single
Family and occupied by single-family residences.The area north
of Rosemun Drive along Rodney Parham is zoned R-2 Single Family,0-3 General Office and R-5 Urban Residence and occupied by a
church,offices,and apartments.The southeast corner of Rosemun
Drive and Rodney Parham Road is vacant R-2 Single Family.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-02-01
Area ¹2 consists of the Markham United Methodist Church located
on property zoned R-2 Single Family and is approximately 1.97+
acres in size.The surrounding neighboring property located on
Markham Street consists of small offices,small businesses,and
apartments on property zoned 0-3 General Office,C-3 General
Commercial and R-5 Urban Residence respectively.The rest of the
neighboring property consists of single family homes located on
lots zoned R-2 Single Family.
Area ¹3consists of Markham Street Baptist Church located on land
zoned R-2 Single Family and is approximately 4.44+acres in size.
A majority of the property surrounding the church consists of
single-family houses located on land zoned R-2 Single Family.
The two exceptions include a shopping center west of the church
zoned C-3 General Commercial and an office located across Markham
Street zoned 0-3 General Office.
Areas ¹4and ¹5are contiguous.Area ¹4is occupied by part of aretailbusinessandaparkinglotzoned0-3 General Office and C-
3 General Commercial and is approximately 2.83+acres in size.
Area ¹5,south of area ¹4,consists of duplexes located on land
zoned R-4 Two-Family and is approximately 7.58+acres in size.
Most of the neighboring land uses for both areas consist of
houses zoned R-2 Single Family.A shopping center occupies a
large piece of property zoned C-3 General Commercial located on
the southwest corner of Markham Street and John Barrow Road.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
~On April 6,1999 a change took place from Single Family to
Suburban Office about 1 mile southwest of the general area
on Aldersgate Road.
~On March 2,1999 multiple changes took place along Kanis
Road about 1 mile southwest of the general area.
~On October 20,1998 a change took place from Suburban Office
and Single Family to Commercial and Suburban Office on
Natural Resources Drive and Markham Center Drive about 4
mile west of the general area of the amendments inside the
West Markham Neighborhoods study area.
~On April 4,1997 a change took place from Multi-Family to
Mixed Office Commercial on Hinson Loop about 1 mile
northwest of the general area.
~On June 18,1996 multiple changes took place along Kanis
Road about 2/3 mile south of the general area.
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November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-02-01
Area ¹1is shown as Single Family and Multi-Family on the Future
Land Use Plan.The property between area ¹1and Rodney Parham
Road is shown as Public Institutional west of Reservoir Road and
Office east of Reservoir Road.The rest of the neighboring
property is shown as Single Family.
Area ¹2 is shown as Suburban Office on the Future Land Use Plan.
The property to the north and south of area ¹2 is shown as Single
Family while the property to the east and west along Markham
Street is shown as Suburban Office.
Area ¹3is shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan.
All of the property surrounding area ¹3is shown as Single Family
except for the portion of property shown as Suburban Office on
the north side of Markham Street.
Area ¹4is shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan
while area ¹5is shown as Single Family and Multi-Family.All of
the surrounding property is shown as Single Family except the
land shown as Commercial on the southwest corner of Markham
Street and John Barrow Road.
MASTER STREET PLAN:
Rodney Parham Road,Brookside Drive,Markham Street,and John
Barrow Road are all shown on the Master Street Plan as minor
arterials.There are no bikeways shown on the Master Street Plan
in this area.
PARKS:
The Park System Master Plan map shows a Priority 1 Proposed Open
Space running along Grassy Flat creek.All of the Proposed Open
Space is located east of Brookside Drive and John Barrow Road and
would not be affected by the land use plan changes proposed.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
All five of the proposed changes lie in the study area covered by
the West Markham Neighborhoods Plan pending before the Board of
Directors.The stated land use goal of the document is to use
existing vacant non-residential structures to house new
businesses so that the current commercial/residential ratio in
the neighborhood is kept intact.Three relative objectives
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ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-02-01
include limiting expansion of new commercial development in the
neighborhood,prevention of the conversion of residential
property into non-residential uses,and reviewing the
appropriateness of existing zoning classifications relative to
neighborhood properties.Action statements to limit expansion of
commercial development include encouraging the reuse of abandoned
"big box"retail buildings and limiting Commercial land uses to
existing acreage in the neighborhood.The action statement to
support prevention of property conversion recommends limiting the
expansion of non-residential development to areas shown as non-
residential on the Future Land Use Plan as well as limiting
businesses to areas zoned for non-residential activity.The
action statement supporting the review of zoning assert that
existing zoning classifications should be reviewed for their
appropriateness to revitalize or stabilize the housing and
infrastructure and improve the overall appearance of the
neighborhood.
ANALYS I S:
All of the areas recommended for change are built out
developments.In each case the recommended change recognizes an
existing land use or zoning.The recommended changes to Low
Density Residential recognize the existing duplexes in the
neighborhood and limits the introduction of higher density
residential uses into areas surrounded by lower densities.The
recommended changes to Public Institutional recognize existing
churches and could limit commercial development on Markham
Street.The one proposed change to Commercial would recognize an
existing use in a shopping center.However the change to
Commercial in area ¹4does not provide a buffer between the
Single Family and Commercial land uses.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations:
Beverly Hills Property Owners Association,Birchwood Neighborhood
Association,Colony West Homeowners Neighborhood Association,
Echo Valley Property Owners Association,Rainwood Cove Property
Owners Association,Santa Fe Heights Neighborhood Association,
Sturbridge Property Owners Association,Treasure Hills
Neighborhood Association,Walnut Valley Neighborhood Association,
and Pennbrook/Clover Hill Place Property Owners Association.
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November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LUOO-02-01
Staff has received 9 comments from area residents.8 are in
support,and 1 was neutral.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the changes in areas ¹1,¹2,¹3,and ¹5are
appropriate.In area ¹4,staff supports a change from Single
Family to Office and Commercial to match the existing zoning in
order to buffer the Single Family areas to the west from the
Commercial uses to the east.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
Item 6 was placed on the consent agenda for approval as modified
to reflect staff recommendations.A motion was made to approve
the consent agenda and was approved with a vote of 8 ayes,0 noes
and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:7 FILE NO.:Z-4747
NAME:Birch Creek Apartments —Short-Form PRD —Revocation
LOCATION:5900/5908 Geyer Springs Road
DEVELOPER:
John Crockett
5601 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock,AR 72209
AREA:1.6 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:PRD ALLOWED USES:Apartment Complex
PROPOSED USE:Commercial
A.BACKGROUND:
On December 2,1986,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance
No.15,210 rezoning this property from C-4 to PRD to allow a
multifamily residential development.The approved plan
included the following:
Phase I —20 one-bedroom apartment units
30 parking spaces
access drive from Geyer Springs Road
Phase II —20 one-bedroom apartment units
30 parking spaces
The overall site plan included a total of four (4)buildings,
which were to be two-story frame construction.A copy of the
approved site plan is attached.
To this date,no portion of the previously approved apartment
complex has been developed.The approved PRD expired on
December 2,1989 and has never been officially revoked.
November 9,2000
ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4747
The Geyer Springs,Wakefield and Meadowcliff/Brookwood
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the revocation
request.Staff has received no comment from the associations,
as of this writing.
B.PROPOSAL:
The property owner,John Crockett,submitted a letter tostaffonSeptember28,2000,requesting that the expired PRD
be officially revoked and the property revert to its
original C-4 zoning.
C.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the PRD be revoked;that Ordinance No.
15,210 be repealed and that the property be returned to C-4
Open Display District as previously existed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9I 2000)
Staff presented a positive recommendation on the application,as
there were no further issues for resolution.There were no
objectors present.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval.A motion to that effect
was made.The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and
3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:8
SUBJECT:Proposed "PR"Park and Recreation Zoning District
REQUEST:That the Planning Commission receive the proposed draft
of the new zoning classification,"PR"Park and Recreation
District,report from the Plans Committee and set the date for
advertised public hearing and adoption.
STAFF REPORT:
At the request of the Parks and Recreation Department,the
Planning Staff initiated a review of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding the placement of municipal and private recreation uses.
The Parks Department is interested in the creation of a new
zoning district specifically for such uses.In conjunction with
an updated Master Parks Plan,the Parks Department feels that
placing municipal Parks property in a "Parks"zoning district
will help lead to accreditation of the City'Park System.The
new district will be designed to accommodate the wide variety of
uses found in a large municipal parks system,ranging from
passive use areas and small picnic/playground parks to large
regional facilities such as Interstate Park,McArthur Park and
the proposed Clinton Library Park.
Ordinances were reviewed from other jurisdictions and,in
conjunction with the Parks Department staff,the Planning Staff
developed a draft "Parks and Recreation"District following a
format similar to the other zoning districts in the City.
On August 23,2000,the initial draft of the proposed ordinance
was distributed to the Plans Committee for review and discussion.
Copies of the proposal and an informational letter requesting
comments were sent to approximately 50 people on the ordinance
amendment mailing list.No comments were received from persons
other than staff and the Plans Committee members.The issue was
discussed at length at the September 6,2000 Plans Committee
meeting.The text of the draft ordinance was accepted and
forwarded to the full Commission.The sole remaining issue of
concern seems to be the question of public notification of
pending park improvements on properties which are zoned PR.
The Commission is asked to set.the date of public hearing as
December 21,2000.Notices will be sent to the persons on the
ordinance amendment mailing list.Notices will also be sent.toallpersonsontheneighborhoodassociationnotificationlist.
~'ovember 9,2000
ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
Staff presented the item to the Commission.Several
commissioners expressed concern that there was no mechanism for
site plan review or public notification of pending park
improvements.Staff was instructed to prepare a draft containing
such a provision.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda to set the public
hearing for December 21,2000.The vote was 8 ayes,0 noes and
3 absent.
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