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pc_07 22 1999t LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING AND REZONING HEARING MINUTE RECORD JULY 22,1999 4:00 P.M. I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being ten (10)in number. II.Members Present:Craig Berry Herb HawnBillPutnam Judith Faust Hugh Earnest Bob Lowry Pam Adcock Mizan Rahman Richard Downing Obray Nunnley,Jr. Members Absent:Rohn Muse City Attorney:Steve Giles LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JULY 22,1999 4:00 P.M. I.DEFERRED ITEM: A.Stephens Neighborhood Area Action Plan II.NEW ITEMS: 1.LU99-03-01 —A Land Use Plan Amendment in the West Little Rock Planning District;from Multi Family to Office for an area on the west side of Andover Court. 2.LU99-09-04 —A Land Use Plan Amendment in the I-630 Planning District;from Single Family to Mixed Use at the northwest corner of 20 and Green Meadow Drive. 3.LU99-11-04 —A Land Use Plan Amendment in the I-430 Planning District;from Office to Commercial for the southeast corner of Kanis Road and Shackleford Road including both sides of Kaufman Road. 4.LU99-16-02 —A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Otter Creek Planning District;from Multi Family to Mixed Use and Low Density Residential for an area south and west of the intersection of Baseline Road and Stagecoach Road with frontage along both roads. 5.Z-4651-B 13001 Colonel Glenn Road R-2 6 C-4 to C-4 6.Z-6703 8501 Fourche Dam Pike I-2 to C-3 7.Z-6706 19112 Colonel Glenn Road R-2 to C-1 8.Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan 9.Wireless Communication Facility Ordinance Amendment 10.Z-6474-B 3521 Longcoy C-3 to R-3 11.Z-6715 First Freewill Baptist Church C.U.P. PU B L C HE A R NG TE M S Rl UE p I PR I D E VA L L E Y 9 1- 6 3 I- 6 3 0 KA N I S NW S I TH 12 T H I W cP 6 3 EK w w z AM RO O S E V E L T GE E OV E , 1- 4 3 0 RO O S E V E L T &c P ~T H LA WS O N X + FR A E I E R PI K E LA WS O N 5 2E U B E R DA V I D Bi a 0 DC D D 65 T H es T H RA I N E S + VA l l E Y TY UM I T S I/ I 65 DI X O N BA S E L I N E 4J 8'0 g 4 DI X O N 36 5 HA R P E R OT T E R MA B E L V A L E MA VA CT F K WE S T I VI N S O N CI DR E H E R AL E X A N D E R w YE R SP G S . C OF F CU T O F F I z CU T O F F V EL 36 S AS H E R CI T Y LI M I T S 16 7 PR A T T PL A N N I N G CO M M I S S I O N JU L Y 22 , 3 99 9 July 22,1999 Item No.:A Name:Stephens Area Neighborhood Action Plan STAFF REPORT: Early in 1998,the City of Little Rock together with leaders of five Stephen'area neighborhood associations joined to discuss the development of the Stephen's Area Neighborhood Action Plan.All involved viewed the collaboration as an opportunity to unify and revitalize the Stephen'area. On March 9,1998,the entire Stephen's community consisting of residents,property owners,business owners, and civic leaders were encouraged to attend a Town Hall meeting at the Garland Elementary School.This meeting included a brief summary of the process and elements of a neighborhood plan and involved break out sessions in which useful information was gathered.The purpose of the meeting was to solicit neighborhood-wide support and feedback for the development of a plan. In mid-1998,the steering committee was established.The committee met once a month for the next twelve months and discussed various topics in addition to all of the data that was gathered from the Town Hall meeting.From these discussions,elements of the plan were developed. The plan,developed by the steering committee is based ontheirpersonalknowledge,information provided by "experts", and the results of the Town Hall meeting.It consists of background information,demographic profile,zoning and land use,circulation,goals,objective,and action statements, future land use,and infrastructure project classification. The committee agreed on seven (7)general goals.The goalsfocusesonyouthprograms,economic development,traffic and transportation,public safety,infrastructure,housing,and neighborhood revitalization.As part of the neighborhood planning efforts,changes to the Future Land Use Plan have been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. After a year developing a draft plan,the steering committee held their second town hall meeting on June 21,1999 at Garland Elementary School.With the support from local business owners,residents,and community leaders,the committee hopes the City via the Little Rock Planning July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:A (Cont.) Commission and Board of Directors will accept the neighborhood plan and help the neighborhood work toward the goals presented in the plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JUNE 10,1999) Staff reported that the second Town Hall meeting had been set for June 21't Garland Elementary from 6:00 —7:30 p.m. It was placed on Consent Agenda for deferral.The vote was 9 ayes,2 absent. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the resolution of support. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) Shawn Spencer,Planning Staff,gave the background information on the Neighborhood Plan process.Henry Barton, Chairman of the Stephens Steering Committee,also gave some background information and updated the Planning Commissioners on the status of the Plan since the second town hall meeting. Commissioner Nunnley questioned Mr.Barton on the reference to manufactured housing.Mr.Barton informed the Commissioners that all references to 'manufactured housing'ad been removed from the latest draft of the Plan.This was the result of consensus not being reached on the subjectatthetownhallmeeting.He also stated that the removal of any reference to 'manufactured housing'as not saying that the local neighborhood associations or the Stephens Area Neighborhood Plan was against 'manufactured housing.'y removing these references,support of the plan was unanimous. Commissioners commended the Stephens Steering Committee on their hard work that they had put into their Plan. A motion was made to support by resolution the Stephens Area Neighborhood Action Plan.Motion seconded.Motion carried. 10 ayes,1 absent. 2 1 RESOLUTION NO. AN RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS IN SUPPORT OF THE STEPHENS AREA NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN WHEREAS,the area Residents and Neighborhood Associations formed a Planning Committee to develop a Neighborhood Plan;and WHEREAS,the residents and other "stakeholders"in the area participated in a Town Hall meeting to set a vision and identify issues to include in plan;and WHEREAS,after several months of work by the Planning Committee,asetofgoalsandobjectivesweredevelopedandpresentedtothe neighborhood at several meetings and were distributed to various groups and individuals in the neighborhood;and WHEREAS,this Plan (Goals,Objectives,and Action Statements) provides a way for both neighborhood based group and others working in and around the neighborhood to advance the desires and meet the needs of the residents NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS. SECTION 1.The Planning Commission of the City of Little Rock does support the vision and goals as expressed in the Stephens Area Neighborhood Action Plan. ADOPTED: ATTEST: SECRETARY CHAIRMAN July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:LU99-03-01 Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —West Little Rock Planning District Location:2300 Andover Court Receuest:Multi Family tc Office Source:Ted Bailey,Moses Nosari &Tucker PROPOSAL /REQUEST: Land Use Plan amendment in the West Little Rock PlanningDistrictfromMultiFamily(MF)to Office (0).The Office represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g.,legal,financial,medical)as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The applicant desires to develop the property for generalofficeuse. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is currently zoned MF-18 and is approximately1.8+acres in size. The site in question is currently a vacant lot located on the west side of Andover Court to the south of Cantrell Road.The location is in a hilly area surrounded by a mix of various land uses. The Pavilion in the Park sits in the C-3 zone to the north on the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Andover Court. To the south of the site are condominiums in a PUD zone while the patio homes occupy property designated PRD to the southeast.Across the street to the east is a retirement condominium designated PRD.The neighboring property to the west of the site is Reservoir Park,which occupies an R-2 residential zone. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: On November 18,1997,a change was made from Single-Family to Suburban Office at the intersection of Indian Trail and July 22,1999 ZTEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:LU99-03-01 Manney Road northeast of Cantrell Road and from Office and Multi-Family (MF)to Public Znstitutional on Delray Street. On August 18,1994,a Multi-Family area was expanded southward on Reservoir Road toward Grassy Flat Creek. On August 12,1990,a Single-Family land use area was changed to expand a Multi-Family located west of Reservoir Road on Sanford Drive. The property in the proposed land use plan area sits in an area of Multi-Family.The property to the north is in a Commercial land use area at the southwest corner of the Andover Court and Cantrell Road intersection.The area to the south of Andover Court is Multi-Family.Across thestreettotheeastisCommercial.The land use area to the west is Parks/Open Space. MASTER STREET PLAN: Andover Court is a cul-de-sac.The Master Street Plan designates Andover Court as a neighborhood street. Currently Andover Court exists with a curb and gutter,but no sidewalk.Andover is accessed from Cantrell Road to the north,which is shown as a principal arterial.Cantrell Road is currently a four-lane state highway.The plan does not indicate changes to the street network in this neighborhood. PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN: Reservoir Park lies next to the property in question along the west property line.The Master Parks Plan Map does indicate the property containing the reservoir itself as a proposed addition to the parkland open to the public. BACKGROUND The area surrounding the applicant's property is totally developed and the change to office would be limited to thissite.The most recent office development occurred on Cantrell Road west of Pavilion in the Park.Across thestreettotheeastisthesiteofanewretirement community.The applicant's property cuts into a hill resulting in slopes at both ends of the property.Multi family land uses cover most of the property on Andover Court.Although more office use is consistent with the use pattern,the site plan review process is necessary to 2 July 22,1999 I ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-03-01 protect the near by residential uses and park.Andover Court is the only route of access to the applicant's property and neighboring properties. CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN: This site occupies an area not covered by a neighborhood action plan. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations:Andover Square Residence Association,Apache Crime Watch,Briarwood Neighborhood Association,Evergreen Neighborhood Association,Leawood Neighborhood Association, Meriwether Neighborhood Association,Normandy-Shanon Property Owners Association,McMillen Trail,Overlook Property Owners Association,Robinwood Property Owners Association,South Normandy Property Owners Association,and the Heights Neighborhood Association. Staff has not received comments regarding this notice. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is appropriate. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) Mr.Brian Minyard,Planner II,made the staff presentation. Mr.Rett Tucker,the applicant,stated that an office building would be less intrusive to the area than an apartment building.The parking requirements of an apartment building would add more traffic to the area than an office building would. Millie Hanson,a property owner in the Andover Square Condominiums,expressed concerns about the application. Ms.Hanson expressed concerns that without any type of design controls,she feared that an office building would intrude into a residential area and threaten property values.She wants the site plan review process on this project and expressed concerns about drainage from neighboring property.Ms.Hanson is also concerned about 3 July 22,1999 I ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-03-01 the lack of a buffer between any neighboring office development and her Andover property and of any potential retaining wall,that would effect the value of the property.If concerns of the association are addressed in a site plan review process,then the Andover Owners Association would not be opposed to a quiet office next door. Commissioner Hugh Earnest asked Ms.Hanson if the Andover property owners would be less opposed to a land use plan change to office if the site plan review process addressed the concerns of the neighborhood association.Ms.Hanson replied that would be true.In past experiences,developers had not kept promises to the association. Commissioner Faust asked if Ms.Hanson was representing the Andover Property Owners Association.Ms.Hanson stated that she represented both the association and herself. Commissioner Adcock asked asked Mr.Giles if the owners of the neighboring property might be held legally responsible for any damage caused to the property inside the Andover property.Mr.Giles replied that the City of Little Rock has an ordinance requiring drainage review in the site plan process to prevent damage to neighboring properties. Commissioner Adcock asked Mr.Giles if the owners of the neighboring property could be held legally responsible if damage occurred to the property inside the Andover property owners association.Mr.Giles stated that according to Arkansas State law,a downstream property owner holds the right to protection from flooding caused by upstream property owners. Commissioner Hawn stated that even if the land use is not changed,the property in question is still a potential construction site for apartments by right of use and the drainage issues would be the same.Commissioner Hawn stated that no matter what the owners build on the property,the concerns would remain the same. Commissioner Hawn made a motion to approve the application as submitted.The motion was made for approval of the item as presented and was approved with a vote of 10ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 4 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:2 FILE NO.:LU99-09-04 Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —I-630 PlanningDistrict Location:1908 Green Meadow Drive ~Re eat:Single Family to Mixed Source:Rose Johnson Grant PROPOSAL /REQUEST: Land Use Plan amendment in the I-630 Planning District from Single Family (SF)to Mixed Use (MX).The Mixed-Use category provides for a mixture of uses such as residential,office and commercial uses to occur.A Planned Zoning District is required of the use if entirely office or commercial or iftheuseisamixtureofthethree. The applicant proposes to establish a professional hairsalon. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property sits in an R-3 zone and is approximately 0.15+acres in size.The site in question is currently a single- family dwelling located in an established neighborhood area. Single family residences occupy all of the surrounding properties. All of the property bordering the site in question lies in an R-3 Single Family residential zone.A small tract of C-3 zoning sits one block to the west on the south side of the 20 Street and Boulevard Avenue intersection.A small barbershop sits in a small zone of C-3 on the southwest corner of 20 and Boulevard in the rear of a single-family house.To the west is a small neighborhood store,which appears to be vacant.The Arkansas Veterans Retirement Homeislocatedtothesoutheastofthesiteatthesoutheast corner of the 20 Street —Madison Street intersection. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: On April 20,1999,a change was made from Single-Family (SF)to Public Institutional (PI)between 17 and 18 Street on July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-09-04 the east side of Pine Street while at the same time three Single-Family (SF)land use areas located:on the west side of Pine Street at 18 Street;the intersection of Pine Street and 20 Street;and the west side of Cedar Street and 23 Street;were changed to Mixed Use (MX). The applicant's property lies in a Single Family land use area.All of the property surrounding the site lies in a large Single Family future land use area that covers most of the area between Fair Park Boulevard and Cedar Street.The main exception is the area of Public Institutional (PI) located on the southeast corner of the 20 Street —Madison Street intersection. MASTER STREET PLAN: Green Meadow Drive and South 20 Street are both shown as neighborhood streets by the plan.Both Green Meadow Drive and S.20 Street are paved but do not have curbs,gutters, or sidewalks. PARKS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN: There are no parks near the area covered by this proposed amendment. BACKGROUND: The site in cgxestion sits in a fully developed urban residential area.The area is an older neighborhood with existing structures in varying states of repair.Recent development has not occurred in the area.One of the commercial buildings in the C-3 zone to the west of the applicant's property is vacant.Sub-standard residential streets service the applicant's property.Any developmentofthiskindwouldneedcarefulreviewtoinsurethatthe development in fact be a true small-scale neighborhood development.Such a development should have a small service area of a 'w mile radius and serve walk up traffic. CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN: The applicant's property lies inside the area covered by the Oak Forest Neighborhood action plan.The Oak Forest plan contains an objective of expanding the presence of neighborhood oriented businesses in the area but wishes to 2 July 22,1999 J ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-09-04 concentrate these uses along 12 Street and other commercial streets.The plan also desires to amend the zoning pattern to make the area more compatible for residential uses. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations:Capital View Stifft Station Neighborhood Association,Curran-Conway Neighborhood Association,Forest Hills Neighborhood Association,Hope Neighborhood Association,Love Neighborhood Association,Midway Neighborhood Association,Oak Forest Neighborhood Association,Pine to Woodrow Neighborhood Association, Stephens Area Faith Neighborhood Association,War Memorial Neighborhood Association,and Capital Hill Neighborhood Association. Staff has received one comment from area residents.The comment was neutral. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is not appropriate at this time. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) Mr.Brian Minyard,Planner II,made the staff presentation. Rose Johnson Grant,the applicant,stated her case before the Commission.She said she desires to operate a beauty shop on the property.The applicant used to live on the property but felt that using the property for a beauty shopisamoreefficientandprofitableuseofthepropertyas opposed to residential use.The applicant stated that the neighborhood is not a safe place to live.In addition, Ms.Grant noticed deterioration in the area since she first lived there.Ms.Grant concluded that the house is no longer profitable as a rental property. Connie Hamzy spoke in support of the application. Mrs.Hamzy lives in the neighborhood and stated that her neighbors are in favor of a neighborhood beauty salon.In addition,the proponent stated that women living in the veterans home could use the hair salon.There are an 3 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-09-04 increasing number of abandoned homes located in the neighborhood.Use of this property would prevent abandonment of the applicant's structure and improve the quality of the neighborhood.Finally,the establishment of a beauty salon would provide a service needed by neighborhood residents. Commissioner Nunnley asked if the application addressed the issue of parking.Walter Malone,Planning Manager,stated that questions such as parking would be addressed when the applicant applies for rezoning. Commissioner Nunnley asked the applicant what the scope of the business would be and what type of parking would be provided.Ms.Grant stated that she would employ three hairstylistsatthesalon.The applicant added that she would add a parking area and landscaping to the property so customers would not have to park on the street.The applicant also wants to install security lighting on the property. Commissioner Faust asked the applicant if she lived in the house.Ms.Grant stated that she moved out of the neighborhood seven years ago.Her daughter previously lived in the neighborhood but moved out of the neighborhood because it was not a safe place to live. Commissioner Lowry asked staff if this would require a PZD. Mr.Malone stated that in a MX area the property would require a PZD unless the use was residential. Commissioner Putnam commented that the Planning Commission should support the neighborhood's desires on this case. Commission Earnest asked Mr.Minyard about the encouragementofneighborhoodbusinessintheOakForestneighborhoodon 12 Street and of expansion of the area.Mr.Minyardstatedthatcitystaffdiscussestheapplicationandthe boundaries covered by the application.Staff also makes an interpretation of any applicable neighborhood action plansfortheareainquestionduringtheInter-Departmental staff meeting and the Plans Committee meeting. Commissioner Putnam reminded his colleagues that the meeting should remain focused on topic of Land Uses and not the zoning issues involved. 4 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-09-04 Commissioner Rahman asked staff what were the C-3 uses to the southwest of the property.Mr.Minyard stated that there was a house with a sign advertising a hair salon near a vacant store.Single family houses occupy the rest of the C-3. Commissioner Nunnley commented that the Oak Forest Plan specifically stated the desire to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood and limit commercial development in this area.He stated his intention to vote against this and encouraged the other commissioners to vote against this. Commissioner Hawn expressed concern that instead of preserving residential areas,the city was preserving vacant lots and that he had trouble with land use plans covering an area only the size of a single lot.Commissioner Hawn felt more comfortable with planned developments. Commissioner Adcock asked Mr.Lawson about the viability of the applicant returning with a conditional use permit to allow a beauty parlor if this land use plan amendment failed.Mr.Lawson stated that the applicant could return to file for a POD or PCD. Commissioner Berry felt that the Land Use Planning process was inadequate for this case.Commissioner Berry stated his opposition to this land use plan amendment but would support a PCD. Commissioner Lowry asked if an additional filing fee would be required.Mr.Malone replied that no matter what happened at this meeting,the applicant would have to file for rezoning. Commissioner Nunnley stated that he would support a planned development but not a land use change.A discussion between the Commission and staff took place about the merits of having all applicants apply for a land use change. Commissioner Hawn made a motion to approve the land use plan amendment as stated on the application.The motion was made for approval of the item as presented and failed with a vote of 1 ayes,9 nays and 1 absent. 5 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:LU99-11-04 Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —I-430 Planning District Location:Kanis at Shackleford R~eest:Office to Commercial Source:Moses,Nosari &Tucker PROPOSAL /REQUEST: Land Use Plan amendment in the I-430 Planning District from Office (0)to Commercial (C).Commercial includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products,personal and professional services,and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale,depending on the trade area that they serve. Prompted by this Land Use Amendment request,the PlanningStaffexpandedtheareaofreviewtoincludethesoutheast corner of the Shackleford and Kanis Road intersection.In addition,the expanded area includes all of the property between the applicant's site and I-430.With these changes, the northern half of the Office (0)land use area located between Shackleford Road and I-430 south of Kanis Road would be changed. The applicant proposes to use the property for a hotel/motel,restaurant,and retail center. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The area included in the original request is currently zoned0-3 and 0-2 and is approximately 8.2+acres in size.The property is vacant. The property neighboring the applicant's site consists of a restaurant at the southeast corner of the Shackleford and Kanis Road intersection in an area zoned 0-2.The propertytotheeastoftheapplicant's has eight residences located on Kaufman Drive in an 0-3 zone. The expanded area includes a total of 21.2 +acres and covers the area on the south side of Kanis Road between Shackleford Road on the west side to I-430 on the east side. July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-11-04 The southern boundary will be the north property line of the Marriott Residence Inn hotel located on Shackleford Road across the street from the West Lake Corporate Park (formerly known as the Koger Center.) The property surrounding the expanded area includes the Farm Bureau Office complex to the north,located in an 0-3 zone. The property to the south is zoned 0-2 and the location of the Marriott Residence Inn hotel and a hospital.The property to the east is zoned 0-3.The property to the westoftheexpandedareainzonedC-2 and includes all of the property on the west side of Shackleford Road extending north of the West Lake Office Park to Kanis Road.The uses on the property to the west consists of a gas station at the southwest corner of the Kanis and Shackleford Road intersection,an office building on the northwest corner of Shackleford Road and Shackleford West Boulevard,while therestofthepropertyisvacant.The West Lake Corporate Park lies southwest of the expanded area in an 0-3 zone. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: On April 6,1999,a change was made from Single-Family toOfficeeastofI-430 on Aldersgate Road north of 18Street. On March 10,1999,a change was made from Mixed Office Commercial to Community Shopping on a large tract of land on the southwest corner of the Shackleford and Kanis Roadintersection. On May 20,1997,a change was made from Office to Commercial on the north side of Chenal Parkway near the Bowman Roadintersection. On January 16,1996,a change was made from Low Density Multi-Family to Suburban Office on the east side of Bowman Road near the West Lake Corporate Park. On December 19,1995,a change was made from Multi-Family to Mixed Office Commercial expanding the MOC land use arealocatedonthesoutheastcorneroftheKanisandBowman Roadintersection.Another change was made was from Office to Commercial on the northwest corner of the Shackleford and Kanis Road intersection. 2 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-11-04 On February 7,1995,a change was made form Office to Mixed Office Commercial located on the south side of the Financial Center Parkway near the Hermitage Road intersection. On December 21,1993,changes were made from Mixed Office Commercial and Mixed Use to Commercial on".large tract of land on the south side of Chenal Parkway stretching from Autumn Road to the residential areas located on the east side of Atkins Road.Additional changes were made from Mixed Use to Mixed Office Commercial on the northeast corner of the Kanis and Bowman Road intersection. On March 2,1993,a change was made from Multi-Family to Suburban Office on the southeast corner of the Kanis and Aldersgate Road intersection. The applicant's property accounts for about half of the area covered in the proposed land use amendment area.The expanded land use amendment is located in an Office land use area.To the north of the area in question is an Office land use area which covers the tract of land located between Kanis and Shackleford Road intersection and the I-430 /I- 630 interchange.South of the amendment area lies an Office land use area that covers the tract of land located between Shackleford Road and I-430.The neighboring land use area to the east is a tract of Suburban Office located east ofI-430.The tract of land across the street west of Shackleford Road is a Community Shopping future land use area.A large tract of Suburban Office lies to the southwest on the northwest corner of the I-430 Shackleford Road interchange. MASTER STREET PLAN: Shackleford Road and Kanis Road are both shown as minorarterialsontheplan. PARKS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN: There are no parks near the area covered by this proposed land use plan amendment. BACKGROUND: The area in question contains a large amount of vacant 3 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-11-04 property.West Little Rock has mushroomed in the pastfifteenyearswithalltypesofdevelopment:residential, commercial and office.Much of this development has occurred to the north of this application.The West Lake Office Center (formerly known as the Koger Center)was an anchor at the southern edge of the street.Currently,an office is under construction at the northwest corner of the Shackleford Road and Shackleford West Boulevard intersection.The newest developments are the hotel and hospital located south of the amendment area on Shackleford Road. The Kanis Corridor Study's Land Use Plan recommended changes to the Land Use Plan.As stated above,on March 10,1999,a large area of Mixed Office Commercial was changed to Community Shopping to recognize an existing C-2 'shoppingcenter'one just west of the site in anticipation of further intensification of the area.Most of this area of Community Shopping continues to be vacant.In addition to this area,there are additional areas of built and non-built commercial land in the area.For the past six years commercial land uses have expanded in the area at the expense of office land uses. This area is part of what was designated as an office corridor along I-430.In addition,the Kanis corridor was designated office to prevent a pattern of development similar to what occurred on Chenal Parkway.While development along I-430 has not been totally office,it has retained a large amount of trees and natural greenery. Along with the absence of billboards,I-430 have retained much of what west Little Rock used to be;rolling tree topped hills.Experience has shown office and residential development is more likely than commercial development to retain some of the existing terrain and greenery. CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN: The expanded land use plan amendment area falls within the boundary of the John Barrow Neighborhood Area Plan.The plan contains the goal of enhancing the business climate to direct new businesses to locate in the area as well as remain in the area.Three objectives include development of a chain grocery store in the plan area,development of a sit-down restaurant in the plan area,and attract job- generating businesses in the plan area.Action statements include identification of suitable areas located in the 4 July 22,1999 I ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-11-04 center of the neighborhood for a grocery store and a restaurant. NE I GHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations:Birchwood Neighborhood Association,Campus Place Property Owners Association,Kensington Place Property Owners Association,Pennbrook/Clover Hill Place Property Owners Association,Sandpiper Neighborhood Association, Sewer District 4147,Twin Lakes "A"neighborhood Association,Twin Lakes "B"Neighborhood Association, Westbrook Neighborhood Association,and the John Barrow Neighborhood Association. Staff has received one comment from area residents.One is in support,none are opposed to the change and none were neutral. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is not appropriate at this time. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) This item was placed on the consent agenda for withdrawal. A waiver of the bylaws was required due to the late request to withdraw.A motion was made to waive the bylaws and was approved with a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.The motion was made for approval of the consent agenda and was approved with a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:LU99-16-02 Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —Otter Creek PlanningDistrict Location:9400 Stagecoach Road Receuest:Multi Family tu Mixed Use and Single Family Source:ArkBest Reality PROPOSAL /REQUEST: Land Use Plan amendment in the Otter Creek Planning District from Multi Family (MF)to Mixed Use (MX)and Single-Family (SF).The Mixed-Use category provides for a mixture ofresidential,office and commercial uses to occur.A Planned Zoning District is recpxires if the use is entirely office, commercial,or if the use is a mixture of the three.The Single-Family (SF)category provided for single family homesatdensitiesnottoexceedsixdwellingunitsperacre. Such residential development is typically characterized byconventionalsinglefamilyhomes,but may also include patioorgardenclusterhomes,if the densities remain less thansixunitsperacre. Prompted by this Land Use Amendment recpxest,the PlanningStaffexpandedtheareaofreviewtoincludetheentire areaofMulti-Family along Stagecoach Road south of Baseline Road.The Stagecoach Road frontage will change to Mixed Use (MX)while the remaining area will change to Single-Family(SF).With these changes,the entirety of the Multi-Family (MF)land use area would be eliminated. The applicant intends to develop the property for a PostOffice. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING The applicant's property is currently zoned R-2 and is approximately 15.19+acres in size.The applicant's property is currently a vacant tract of wooded land. The expanded area covers 47.13 +acres in size.The zoningintheexpandedareaincludestwoMF-12 zones,one PDC zone, and three R-2 zones.The southern most MF-12 zone contains the applicant's vacant property.The mostly vacant MF-12 July 22,1999 1 ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-16-02 zone further north on Stagecoach Road contains single family housing.The golf driving range occupies the PDC zone.The R-2 areas are mostly vacant with low densities of single family dwelling units.The highest concentration of single- family dwelling units in the expanded area lies on the south side of Baseline Road. The property to the north is a golf driving range in a PDC zone.A small strip of R-2 lies between the applicant's property and the golf course.The majority of the vacant R- 2 strip is a utility easement for a power line.The property to the south is a developing residential area zonedR-2.The vacant property across the street to the east is zoned MF-18.The vacant property to the west is zoned R-2. To the north of the expanded area is a large MF-6 zoned area occupied by an apartment development.To the east of the apartments is a small R-2 CUP zone occupied by Henderson United Methodist Church.A gas station /convenience store and a small shopping center occupy the small C-2 zone located on the southwest corner of the Stagecoach and Baseline Road intersection.The Westfield subdivision is located in the R-2 zone south of the original applicationarea.Property to east on Stagecoach Road is mostly vacant properties with scattered single-family residences.The C-3 zone on the southeast corner of the Stagecoach and Baseline Road is vacant.The R-2 zone across from the golf driving range contains scattered single family residences.The Apostolic Church occupies the MF-18 CUP zone southeast of the golf driving range.The adjacent MF-18 is mostly vacant as well as the 0-2 zone.The R-2 CUP located across thestreetfromtheapplicant's property is occupied by the Otter Creek Assembly of God Church.The developing Wedgewood subdivision occupies half of the area west of the expanded area and is zoned R-2.Much of the R-2 zone westoftheexpandedarearemainsvacant. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: On October 10,1998,a change was made from Community Shopping to Commercial on a large tract of land on the northwest corner of the I-30 and I-430 interchange. On May 5,1998,a change was made from Multi-Family to Office and Public Institutional along Stagecoach Road on thesideoppositeoftheMulti-Family (MF)area currently considered for this land use change. 2 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-16-02 On July 1,1997,a change was made from Community Shopping to Commercial on a large tract of land on the southwest corner of the Otter Creek Road and I-30 interchange.A second change was made from Single-Family to Parks/Open Space south of the Otter Creek subdivision. On April 2,1996,a change was made from Multi-Family to Single-Family near the current site of the Otter Creek clubhouse. On July 6,1993,a change was made from Community ShoppingtoNeighborhoodCommercialonthenorthsideoftheOtter Creek Parkway and Stagecoach Road intersection.A change was also made on the same date from Mixed Office Commercial to Community Shopping on the east side of the Otter Creek Road and Stagecoach Road intersection. The applicant's property in question sits in the center of a Multi-family land use area.The property across the street to the east is in an Office land use area while the propertytothewestisinaSingle-Family land use area. North of the expanded area on the north side of Baseline Road is a Low-Density Residential and one Public Institutional land use area.A small area of Commercial land use lies on the southwest corner of the Baseline and Stagecoach Road intersection.East of the expanded area on the opposite side of Stagecoach Road is Office and two Public Institutional land use areas.Single-Family land uses cover the area to the south and west of the expanded area. MASTER STREET PLAN: Stagecoach Road is shown as a minor arterial on the plan. The State Highway Department is currently widening this section of Stagecoach Road into a five-lane road.State Highway 5 runs along this section of Stagecoach Road. PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN: The new Otter Creek Park is under development further southwest on Stagecoach Road. 3 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-16-02 BACKGROUND: This area is a developing suburban area.Otter Creek subdivision is currently expanding to the northwest along with Westfield subdivision.New businesses are locating in the area of the Baseline and Stagecoach Intersection and another is in the approval stage for north of the Otter Creek Parkway and Stagecoach Road intersection in an area shown as Neighborhood Commercial.The LDR land use area north of Baseline Road actually contains the Eagle Hill apartment complex and serves as a large multi-family housing area.The former Otter Creek Mall site,a large tract of Commercial land use at the intersection of I-30 and Z-430,is under consideration for a new regional shopping center. CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN: Currently a city recognized neighborhood action plan for this area does not exist. The Otter Creek Neighborhood Association is currently in the process of working with the city to create a neighborhood action plan for the Otter Creek/Crystal Valley Neighborhood. Discussions with the Otter Creek Steering Committee have revealed the desire of neighborhood residents to reduce the amount of Multi-Family land uses in the area and increase Mixed Uses along Stagecoach Road.The steering committee feels the neighborhood has sufficient multi-family housing in the area but have a desire for greater control of commercial and office uses developed along Stagecoach Road. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations:Meyer Lane Neighborhood Association,Otter Creek Homeowners Association,Quail Run Neighborhood Association,and the Crystal Valley Property Owners Association. Staff has received five comments from area residents.Four resident comments were neutral.One property owner supports the change. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is appropriate. 4 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-16-02 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) Mr.Brian Minyard,Planner II,made the staff presentation and gave history as to the planning efforts of the Otter Creek/Crystal Valley neighborhood Action Plan and the current application. Mr.Jim Lawson added that MX might result in 100%commercial in this area.Mixed Use does not mandate approval of Commercial uses,but may result in 100%commercial,or 100% office,or 100%residential.Mr.Lawson concluded that more than likely approval of this amendment would open the door for 100%commercial development in this area. Commissioner Adcock asked if any other possible sites for a Post Office existed.Mr.Lawson stated that the Postal Service had another site selected behind the Harvest Foods as a competing option. Commissioner Nunnley asked if there was a way of proportioning use within an area designated as Mixed Use. Mr.Lawson said there was not a way to proportion land uses in a mixed use area to insure a true mix of uses.A discussion took place in which staff and the commission discussed the control of land uses in MX areas could be exercised with the use of PZD's. Commissioner Faust asked what the current zoning is on the map.Mr.Minyard stated that the area is covered by a mixof'F-12 and R-2 zoning. Norm Floyd stated he was acting on behalf of two property owners in the area,his parents,and his employer.Mr. Floyd stated support for the change to MX along Stagecoach Road.Mr.Floyd also commented on the unbuildable nature of the east side of Stagecoach Road. Tommy Hodges spoke in opposition to the application.He stated more study is needed in this area before making a change.Mr.Hodges stated that this area along Stagecoach Road was ready for development and that this land use plan amendment should be deferred.In addition,Mr.Hodges also mentioned that plenty of commercial land already existed along this section of Stagecoach Road.Mr.Hodges concluded with concerns that MX would open the door foz uncontrolled 5 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU99-16-02 commercial development along this portion of Stagecoach Road. Commissioner Ernest asked Mr.Hodges what he would recommend for the area.Mr.Hodges recommended more flexibility and greater intensity of land uses should be allowed on this portion of Stagecoach Road.He also added that offices and churches were suitable. Mr.Jim Grey,of Resource Reality,spoke in support of the applicant.Mr.Grey stated that the applicant,as well as Mr.Hodges,was competing for the Post Office bid. Commissioner Putnam pointed out that the Commission put Mr. Hodges on the spot by asking for his recommendation on how to develop the area. Commissioner Putnam recommended that a vote be taken on the application as filed. Carrie Holifield,representing the applicant,stated that they applied for Mixed Use based on staff recommendation. The applicant simply wanted to build a Post Office and that the 15 acres mentioned for changed in the application was based on a recommendation that the neighborhood supportedfifteenacres.The applicant received a letter from the Postal Service stating that the competing sites had been narrowed down to two. Commissioner Berry stated that he did not oppose MX because he felt it allowed market flexibility to play a role in making land use decisions. Commissioner Faust stated that the Commission needed to remember land use changes and make sure that the zoning requests match land use changes. Commissioner Nunnley made a comment that the Commission needed to improve its institutional memory in dealing with cases to insure consistent decisions. Commissioner Berry made a motion to approve the amendment. The motion was made for approval of the item as presented and was approved with a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent. 6 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:5 FILE NO.:Z-4651-B Owner:James Watkins Applicant:James Watkins Location:13001 Colonel Glenn Road Request:Rezone from R-2 and C-4 to C-4 Purpose:Unspecified future use Size:4.806+acres Existing Use:Vacant building and lumber storage sheds (former Builder's Hardware) SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North —Undeveloped,wooded;zoned 0-3 and R-2 South —Single Family;zoned R-2 East —Single Family and nonconforming conveniencestore;zoned R-2 West —Single Family and undeveloped;zoned R-2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS 1.Colonel Glenn is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.A dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline is required.(A preliminary plat was previously approved north of Colonel Glenn Road, which dealt with alignment of Colonel Glenn Road). 2.Lawson Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. With Buildin Permit: 3.Provide design of streets conforming to Master Street Plan.Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned development. 4.Stozmwater detention ordinance applies to this property with planned development. July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4651-B 5.Existing topographic information at maximum five foot contour interval 10 base flood elevation is required. 6.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.29-186(e)is required. 7.A Grading Permit per Secs.29-186(c)and (d)is required. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT This site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION All owners of property located within 200 feet and all city residents within 300 feet were notified of the proposed rezoning.There is no neighborhood association located in the vicinity of this site. LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT The site is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The adopted Plan recommends a small area of commercial at the intersection of Lawson and Colonel Glenn Roads,roughly corresponding to the existing C-4 zoned portion of the applicant'property.The Plan recommends Office for a larger area wrapping around the southwest corner of the intersection,taking in the remainder of the applicant's property.Staff does not believe it is appropriate to extend the C-4 zoning beyond its current boundaries. Instead,it is recommended that the balance of the applicant's property be zoned 0-3 General Office which conforms to the Plan.There has been no neighborhood action plan for this area. STAFF ANALYSIS The request before the Commission is to rezone this 4.806+ acre tract from R-2 Single Family and C-4 Open Display Commercial to C-4 Open Display Commercial.A portion of the tract,1.28+acres,is currently zoned C-4 and is occupied 2 July 22,1999 1 ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)PILE NO.:Z-4651-B by a vacant building and lumber storage sheds formerly occupied by Builder's Hardware.The remainder of the 4.806+ acres is undeveloped other than for a small portion which contains a volunteer fire department facility. Approximately half of the site is in the city limits.The western half is outside of the city limits but within the City's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction.The applicant has no immediate plans for the site,but hopes to sell or lease the property once it is rezoned. The property is located at the western edge of a large non- residential node centered on the Colonel Glenn/I-430 Interchange.Although the Land Use and zoning pattern extending around the interchange consists primarily of varying degrees of office and commercial designations,much of the property remains undeveloped.A very large area of undeveloped C-3 and C-4 zoned property is located just to the east,at the southwest corner of Colonel Glenn and I- 430.The 0-3 and POD zoned tracts across Colonel Glenn Road,to the north,remain undeveloped.Although the adjacent properties south of Colonel Glenn and west of Lawson Road are recommended as Office on the Land Use Plan, they are currently occupied by single family homes. Additional single family homes,typically on larger tracts, extend south and west of the site.A large public high school is located further south,at David O'Dodd and Lawson Roads. The Ellis Mountain District Land Use Plan recommends Commercial for that portion of the applicant's property which is currently zoned C-4.The Plan recommends Office for the remainder of the site.Staff does not believe it is appropriate to extend the C-4 zoning beyond its current boundaries.Staff's concern is compounded by the large amount of available,undeveloped C-3 and C-4 zoned property in the area and the applicant's lack of a specific use for the site.0-3 General Office zoning would be more appropriate for the balance of the property.0-3 conforms to the adopted Plan and provides a better transition from the commercial zoning at the intersection to the residential properties to the south and west of the site. 3 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4651-B STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends denial of the requested C-4 zoning.Staff recommends that the remaining 3.5i acres of the applicant's property be zoned 0-3 General Office. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the application had been amended to request C-4 zoning for only the remaining .6+ acres which is currently within the fenced area of the hardware store/lumber yard and which contains several lumber storage buildings.The balance of the property adjacent to the west was now being requested for 0-3 zoning.In light of the amended request,staff recommended approval of the application. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as amended.The vote was 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent. 4 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:6 FILE NO.:Z-6703 Owner:Dixie Church of Christ Applicant:Thomas Hartaway,Jr. Location:8501 Fourche Dam Pike Request:Rezone from I-2 to C-3 Purpose:Construct new church Size:4.97+acres Existing Use:Undeveloped SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North —Single Family;zoned R-2 South —Convenience stores;zoned C-3 and truck sales and service;zoned I-2 East —Undeveloped;zoned I-2 West —Vacant lot;zoned C-3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS 1.Fourche Dam Pike is listed on the Master Street Plan as a collector street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2.East Port Drive is listed on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. With Buildin Permit: 3.Widening of streets to 18 feet from centerline with sidewalks will be required. 4.The minimum Finish Floor elevation of 248'equired to be shown on plat and grading plans. 5.Show storm drainage easements on the plat. 6.Existing topographic information at maximum five foot contour interval 10 base flood elevation is required. 7.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.29-186(e)is required. July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6703 8.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec.29-186(e)is required. 9.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 8-283 is required. 10.Contact the ADPCSE for approval prior to start work is required. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The site is located on CATA Bus Route No.20,College Station. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION All owners of property located within 200 feet,all residents within 300 feet of the site and the Hermitage Property Owners Association were notified of the rezoning request. LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT The property is located in the Port Planning District.The adopted Plan recommends Commercial for the bulk of the site and Industrial for a small portion along the eastern perimeter.The C-3 General Commercial rezoning request conforms to the adopted Plan.There has been no neighborhood action plan for this area. STAFF ANALYSIS The request before the Commission is to rezone this 4.97+ acre tract from I-2 Light Industrial to C-3 General Commercial.The site is currently undeveloped and appearstohaverecentlybeenfarmed.The applicants propose to build a new church on the site once it is rezoned.Churches are not permitted in the I-2 district but are permitted inC-3. The property is located at the northern edge of the large commercial/industrial district which extends south,through 2 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6703 the Fourche Dam Pike/I-440 Interchange and into the Port Industrial Park.The north property line of this site forms the boundary between the commercial/industrial and the R-2 zoned single family properties to the north.Single family homes abut the site to the north.An area of undeveloped I-2 property extends to the east.An area of C-3 zoned properties extends to the west and south.These C-3 properties contain two convenience stores with gas pumps,a church,a partially constructed hotel and several vacant tracts.A large truck sales and service business is located on the I-2 zoned property across East Port Drive,to the South. The Port District Land Use Plan recommends Commercial for the majority of this site.A small portion of the site is recommended as Industrial on the Plan.The C-3 zoning request conforms to the adopted Plan and is compatible with uses and zoning in the area. The Land Use Plan recommends a 50 foot wide OS strip between the Industrial east of the site and the abutting single family homes to the north.Although the Plan does not recommend an OS strip between this site and the adjacent homes,staff believes it is appropriate to continued that OS as a buffer to protect the residential properties.A 50 foot OS strip along the northern perimeter of this site would roughly correspond to a storm drainage easement which will be needed at the time of building permit.Staff reviewed a preliminary site development plan and it appears that the suggested 50 foot OS strip would fit in well with the proposed development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 zoning with the northern 50 feet of the site to be zoned OS,Open Space. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval of the requested C-3 zoning with the northern 50 feet of the site to be zoned OS,Open Space. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff.The vote was 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent. 3 July 22,1999 1 ITEM NO.:7 FILE NO.:Z-6706 Owner:John W.Jaco,Jr.and Katherine M.Jaco Applicant:John W.Jaco,Jr. Location:19112 Colonel Glenn Road Request:Rezone from R-2 to C-1 Purpose:Utilize existing residential structure as a Quiet Office. Size:3.65+acres Existing Use:Single family residential structure and outbuildings SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North —Single Family and undeveloped;zoned R-2 South —Apartment development;zoned R-2 and Rainey Electronics;zoned PCD East —Single Family;zoned R-2 and C-1 and vacant grocery store and large church;zoned R-2 West —Apartments and Single Family;zoned R-2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS 1.Colonel Glenn is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial,dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.At intersection a radial area is required to conform to centerline curvature required of 900 feet is required. 2.Burlingame Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial;dedication of right-of-way to 55feetfromcenterlinewillberequired. With Buildin Permit: 3.Provide design of streets conforming to 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. July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6706 5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property,with planned development. 6.Existing topographic information at maximum five foot contour interval 10 base flood elevation is required. 7.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.29-186(e) is required. 8.A Grading Permit per Sec.29-186(c)and (d)is required. 9.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start work is required. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION All owners of property within 200 feet of the site were notified of the proposed rezoning.There is no neighborhood association located in the vicinity of this site. LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT The site is located in the Burlingame Planning District. The adopted Plan recommends Commercial for approximately one half of the depth of the site,corresponding to the developed portion of the site.The rear,tri-angular portion of the site is shown as single family on the Plan. The depth of the site is similar to a nearby C-1 zoned tract to the east.Staff believes this C-l,neighborhood commercial,rezoning request conforms to the Plan and is compatible with the zoning pattern and depth established by the C-1 tract to the east.There has been no neighborhood action plan for this area. 2 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6706 STAFF ANALYSIS The request before the Commission is to rezone this 3.65+ acre tract from R-2 single family to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial.The front portion of the site (nearest the street)contains a single family residential structure, outbuildings and a paved parking lot.The rear portion of the site is undeveloped.The applicant proposes no change to the site other than to utilize the existing residential structure as an office. The property is located at the intersection of Colonel Glenn and Burlingame Roads,nearly 4 miles beyond the city limits but within the City'extraterritorial jurisdiction.The predominate uses in the area are single family residences on large tracts and large tracts of undeveloped property. Other uses in the immediate vicinity are a small nonconforming apartment development and a new electronics manufacturing business located across Colonel Glenn Road. To the east of the site are a C-1 zoned tract containing a small business based in a residence,an old,vacant grocery store building and a large church. The Burlingame District Land Use Plan recommends commercial on the north side of Colonel Glenn Road for approximately half of the depth of the site.This roughly corresponds to the developed portion of the site,containing the residence, outbuildings and paved parking area.The depth of the site, although somewhat deeper than the depth of commercial on the plan,is similar to the depth of the nearby C-1 zoned tract. The requested C-1 zoning,at this intersection of two principal arterial streets,conforms to the adopted Plan andiscompatiblewithusesandzoninginthearea.C-1, Neighborhood Commercial,is the least intensive of the commercial zoning districts and is appropriate when adjacent to or within established residential areas. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 zoning. 3 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.c 7 (Cont.)PILE NO.:Z-6706 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) 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 as recommended by staff.The vote was 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent. July 22,1999 I 1 Item No.:8 Name:The Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan STAFF REPORT: Hillcrest is a community made up of residents that want to preserve the natural characteristic that once formed it.The neighbors and business owners of Hillcrest are seeking tocreateabettercommunitywiththisplanandtherefore prevent deterioration of midtown Little Rock. In order to improve the quality of life,it was necessary to develop a plan for the future.In 1997,the City of Little Rock together with leaders of Hillcrest Residents Association (HRA)and Hillcrest Merchants Association (HMA) joined to discuss the development of the Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan.All involved viewed the collaboration as an opportunity to refine the quality of life within theHillcrestcommunity. On September 18,1997,the entire Hillcrest community consisting of residents,property owners,business owners, and civic leaders were encouraged to complete a survey and attend a town hall meeting at the Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church.This meeting included a brief summaryoftheprocessandelementsofaneighborhoodplanand involved break out sessions in which useful information was gathered.The purpose of the meeting was to solicit neighborhood-wide support and feedback for the developmentofaplan. By late 1997,a steering committee was established.The committee met and discussed various topics and reviewed allofthedatathatwasgatheredfromthesurveyandtownhall meeting.From these discussions,elements of the plan were developed.They include housing,zoning,land use,traffic, infrastructure,crime,safety,schools,parks,and recreation.Based on these elements and personal knowledge, the steering committee established sub-committees to review existing conditions and develop goals that would aid in improving the quality of life in the Hillcrest community. The plan,developed by the steering committee is based ontheirpersonalknowledge,information provided byprofessionals,and the results of the survey and town hall July 22,1999 I ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.) meeting.The plan consists of the following sections: Introduction,Chapter 1 —Housing,Chapter 2 —Zoning &Land Use,Chapter 3 —Traffic &Infrastructure,Chapter 4 —Crime &Safety,Chapter 5 —Schools,Chapter 6 —Parks & Recreation,and Appendices.(Please note that the current data of the rental inspection program for the Hillcrest areaisstillbeingcollected.It will be attached as Appendix IV,as noted in the draft plan.) On June 14,1999,the steering committee held their second town hall meeting at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church to discuss the plan.With the support from local business owners,residents,and community leaders,the Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee is presenting to the City of Little Rock Planning Commission and Board of Directors a draft plan with hopes that it will accept andassisttheneighborhoodworktowardthegoalspresentedin the plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the resolution of support. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) Shawn Spencer,Planning Staff,gave the background information on the process used in this Neighborhood Plan. Jim Metzger,Steering Committee member,also gave some background information and updated the Planning Commission members on the current status of some of the goals and objectives that the neighborhood has already met. Mr.Metzger noted that the plan states that the neighborhood wants "no"loss in housing stock.After further discussion at the neighborhood meetings,it was determined that the statement should read "minimal"loss of housing stock.Mr. Metzger also stated that the Plan does not cover "historicdistricts."He stated that if "historic districts"would have been part of the Plan,they still would not be finished. Commissioner Nunnley questioned the goal about "late night and 24 hour"businesses.Mr.Metzger stated that these businesses were 'attractors'o the neighborhood once most businesses had shut down and most residences had gone to sleep.This concern was based on crime and safety.He also 2 July 22,1999 I ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.) stated that all "late night and 24 hour"businesses were not negative and that the statement will be changed to "inappropriate late night and 24 hour"businesses. Commissioner Faust asked if there was only one neighborhoodassociationinvolvedintheplanningprocess.Mr.Met@gerstatetheHillcrestPropertyOwnershavetworepresentatives on the Steering Committee. There was discussion about a neighborhood parking permit system.Commissioner Nunnley stated that Philadelphia and Providence have both had the same problem and staff should check into their solutions.Commissioner Hawn stated that the Capitol View/Stifft Station neighborhood has the same concerns and would be interested in any solutions. Planning Commissioners commended the Hillcrest Residents Association and Hillcrest Merchants Association for working together to create their plan. A motion was made to support by resolution the Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan.Motion seconded.Motion carried. 9 ayes,2 absent. 3 RESOLUTION NO. AN RESOLUTION OP THB PLANNING COMMISSION OP THB CITY OP LITTLB ROCK,ARKANSAS IN SUPPORT OP THB HILLCREST NBIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the area Residents,Neighborhood Association,and Merchants Association formed a Planning Committee to develop a Neighborhood Plan;and WHERBAS,the residents and other'"stakeholders"in the area participated in a Town Hall meeting to set a vision and identify issues to include in plan;and WHEREAS,after several months of work by the Planning Committee,a set of goals,objectives,recommendations,and action plans were developed and presented to the neighborhood at several meetings and were distributed to various groups and individuals in the neighborhood;and WHEREAS,this Plan (Goals,Objectives,Recommendations,and Action Plans)provides a way for both neighborhood based group and others working in and around the neighborhood to advance the desires and meet the needs of the residents NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OP THE CITY OP LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS. SECTION 1.The Planning Commission of the City of Little Rock does support the vision and goals as expressed in the Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan. ADOPTED: ATTEST: SECRETARY CHAIRMAN July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:9 Name:Zoning Ordinance Amendment for revised landscape standards for Wireless Communication Facilities. RecCuest:To remove the current standards derived from Landscape Ordinance and establish new standards within the WCF section. Source:Citizen request and Board of Directors This amendment is the result of various persons pointing out the lack of site treatment on a number of WCF sites around the city.These were typically located such that abutting zoning or use didn'require screening or landscape materials. This circumstance is directly related to the standard's being provided by an ordinance not geared to towers or smallsites. A request was made of staff to develop new language for WCFs that will address the small site dimensions but incorporate some of the minimum tree spacing,shrub placement and opaque screening employed on commercial sites. The staff developed the landscaping and tree placement with a fixed site screening fence on all sides.This fence willactasabackdropforthelandscapingwhilethegreenery will break up the solid fence face. Copies of the ordinance have been mailed to the local WCF providers with notice of the Commission meeting date.Also,all persons on the ordinance review list (38)plus Plans Committee were notified and provided ordinance draft. Plans Committee Re ort: At its meeting on June 30,the Plans Committee briefly discussed the proposed ordinance.There were several comments about the need for change and several persons offered wording change.The changes were made and draft 2isattachedtothisagendaitem. July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:9 (Cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) The Chairman advised all interested persons in attendance that late filing of concerns by the provider firms required this matter be deferred to August 19,1999. This item was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral.A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent. 2 Draft 2 June 30,1999 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY REGULATIONS,PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING PROVISION OF ARTICLE XII AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS,it has been determined by the Planning Commission of the City of Little Rock, that the current landscape standards for wireless communication sites are inappropriate;and WHEREAS,it has been determined that a consistent set of standards that apply specifically to all Wireless Communications Facility sites is needed. NOW,THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD.OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS. SECTION 1.That chapter 36.,Article XII,Section 36-593.(c)be amended to provide for deletion of current language in (c),(1),(2),(3)and the introduction of new language as follows: (c)Landscaping and screening (1)New WCF with support structures and new attached WCF with equipment facility installation or construction shall be screened and landscaped in every instance as follows: a.every leased or owned site for WCF,ground mounted,shall provide a permanent eight (8)foot landscape strip parallel to the primary use area on all sides and outside of the screening fence required by (c)(1)b.below. b.An eight (8)foot opaque fence shall be constructed,finished side facing outward,around the primary use site enclosing the use and providing a background for required landscaping within the eight (8)foot landscape strip. c.Each thirty (30)linear feet of boundary landscape strip shall be planted with one tree of at least 2"caliper with an expected mature height of a minimum twenty (20)feet.The spacing between trees shall be planted with a minimum of three (3)evergreen shrubs with a thirty (30)inch height at planting.A suitable ground cover will be required,as will a water source. (2)Existing mature trees shall be retained as possible within both the primary use area and the eight (8)foot landscape strip.Vegetation that causes interference with antennas or inhibits access to the equipment facility may be trimmed. (3)Existing vegetation on a WCF site may be used in lieu of required landscaping where approved by the Planning Commission for T.U.P.applications or by the staff for by right permits. SECTION 2.That this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED: ATTEST:APPROVED: July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:10 FILE NO.:Z-6474-B Owner:Robert and Deborah Cooley Applicant:Robert and Deborah Cooley Location:3521 Longcoy Request:Rezone from C-3 to R-3 Purpose:Build new single family residence Size:.18 acres Existing Use:Vacant lot SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North —Single Family residence;zoned R-3 South —Single Family residence;zoned C-3 East —Single Family residence;zoned R-3 West —Vacant lot;zoned C-3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS With Buildin Permit: No comments directly related to the rezoning. 1.Minimum floor elevation of natural ground plus 3.0 feet.is required.A development permit for SFHA is recpxired to document compliance. 2.Obtain permits (barricade/street cut)for improvements within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way. 3.Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall be per Article V of Sec.30. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT This site is located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus Route which extends down West 36 Street. July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:10 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6474-B PUBLIC NOTIFICATION All owners of property 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 Boyle Park District.The adopted Plan recommends Single Family for this property.The R-3 request conforms to the adopted Land Use Plan and the John Barrow Neighborhood Plan. STAFF ANALYSIS The request before the Commission is to rezone this vacant, .18 acre tract from C-3 General Commercial to R-3 Single Family Residential.Once the property is rezoned,the applicants propose to construct a new,site-built single family home on the lot.This property was previously before the Commission on April 30,1998 for an R-3 rezoning request and a conditional use permit to allow for placement of a multisectional manufactured home on the lot.The Commission approved both the rezoning and conditional use permit.On July 7,1998,the Board of Directors voted to rescind the Commission'action and denied the C.U.P.The applicants withdrew the C-3 to R-3 rezoning request from the Board's agenda to allow time to consider their options.They have now decided to build a new home on the lot and have chosen to pursue the C-3 to R-3 rezoning. The property is located at the northeast corner of West 36 and Longcoy Streets,in the heart of the John Barrow Neighborhood.The primary land use in the area is single family residential.A small area of C-3 zoned properties is located around the intersection of 36 and John Barrow. Most of those C-3 zoned properties are either vacant or are occupied by single family homes.The R-3 zoned properties adjacent to the east and north are occupied by single family homes.The C-3 zoned property across 36 Street to the south is occupied by a single family home.The C-3 zonedlotacrossLongcoytothewestisvacant. 2 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:10 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6474-B The Boyle Park District Land Use Plan recommends single family for this lot.The single family zoning request also conforms to the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan.The R-3,Single Family residential,rezoning request conforms to the adopted Land Use Plan and is compatible with uses and zoning in the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the requested R-3 zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 22,1999) The applicants were present.There was one objector present.Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicants offered no comments at that point. Janet Berry,who stated she was speaking on behalf of a co-worker who lived next door to the applicants'roperty, voiced concerns about the type of house to be built on thelot.Robert Cooley responded that it would be a site-built Jim Walters home. A motion was made to approved the requested R-3 zoning. The motion was approved by a vote of 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 3 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:11 FILE NO.:Z-6715 NAME:First Freewill Baptist Church Conditional Use Permit LOCATION:13305 Lawson Road OWNER/APPLICANT:First Freewill Baptist Church PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit to construct a new sanctuary building on an existing church site to seat 250 people with accompanying parking on property zoned R-2,Single Family Residential. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.SITE LOCATION: This site is located on the south side of Lawson Road just past Duvall Road,approximately 0.4 mile outside the City limits,but inside the City's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. 2.COMPATABILITY WITH NEGHBORHOOD: The current church has been at this location for about 25 years.The area contains large residential lots immediately to the north and east and scattered along Lawson Road.The southern part of the property is tree covered and would form a good buffer between the church and any future development to the south.It is undeveloped now.To the west the property is zoned PCD. Planned Commercial District,and contains the Champion Builders office.The new building will sit directly behind the current building. Staff believes this expanded use would continue to be compatible with the neighborhood. There is no neighborhood association currently serving the area including this site. 3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Currently there are two access points from Lawson Road onto the property near the east and west property lines.Existing drives and parking areas are gravel July 22,1999 I ITEM NO.:11 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6715 areas which are not clearly designated or clearly marked for the most part,but could be made adequate to serve the need and meet the ordinance required number of parking spaces. Church parking requirements in this case are based on the increased seating capacity of the main sanctuary over the original sanctuary which seats 100 people.The requirement would be based on 1 parking space needed for every 4 seat increase.Therefore,the required parking for the new 250 seat sanctuary (based on a 150 seat increase)would be 37 spaces,including two handicapped accessible spaces.The designated area would accommodate only 28 spaces for parking on thesiteplan.Therefore,space for an additional 9 parking spaces needs to be set aside on the plan.There is space for the required additional parking to the south. 4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS: A landscape upgrade of a least 75%of the full landscape ordinance requirement will be necessary.This will include perimeter,interior and building landscaping.A 6 foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings will be required to the south and east. 5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS a.Lawson 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. b.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. c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. d.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 2 July 22,1999 ITEM NO.:11 (Cont.)PILE NO.:Z-6715 e.Driveways must comply with ordinance ¹18,031which would allow only one driveway with a concrete apron,or ask for a variance to keep two driveways. 6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS: Water:Contact the Water Works if a larger and/or additional water meter is needed,(existing meter is 5/8").If this property is annexed into the City in the future,you may be required to add on-site fire protection. Wastewater:Outside the City.No comment. Southwestern Bell:No comments received. ARKLA:No comments received Entergy:No comments received. Fire Department:Outside City.No comment CATA:There is no CATA bus service to this site at this time. 7.STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to add a new 250 seat sanctuary to an existing church site on property zoned R-2,Single Family Residential.This church has existed at this location for over 25 years and as far as Staff is aware,has been compatible with the neighborhood during that time.Staff believes thissiteislargeenoughtoaccommodatethesecondbuilding and parking areas being requested with no negative impact. The new sanctuary would provide an increase of 150 seats over the existing seating capacity of 100 and generate a required parking area of 37 spaces,based on 1 space for every 4 seat increase.There is room for only 28 spaces in the areas designated for parking on the site plan.Therefore,space for an additional 9 parking spaces would need to be set aside on the plan. There is space for additional parking to the south.The applicant is requesting a deferral for paving the 3 PL A N N I N G CO M M I S S I O N VO T E RE C O R D DA T E l 22 c~ m w ~e a u ~ ~ BE R R Y , CR A I G 0 u' v v'A R N E S T , HU G H P o W v DO W N I N G , RI C H A R D y o MU S E , RO H N RA H M A N , MI Z A N P 4 A A A 4 FA U S T , JU D I T H v v o AD C O C K , PA M p 0 y y y P LQ PU T N A M , BI L L p v v Y v NU N N L E Y , OB R A Y V ~ v V LO W R Y , BO B v e HA W N , HE R B p v v 0 I~ ~v ' e v BE R R Y , CR A I G v EA R N E S T , HU G H DO W N I N G , RI C H A R D MU S E , RO H N A RA H M A N , MI Z A N ne T D 6: Z o , LS D h/ O l Pc Ah r FA U S T , JU D I T H AD C O C K , PA M PU T N A M , BI L L v NU N N L E Y , OB R A Y v'O W R Y , BO B HA W N , HE R B Me e t i n g Ad j o u r n e d 7. OQ P. M . AY E ~ NA Y E ~ AB S E N T &A B S T A I N 4 July 22,1999 There being no further business before the Commission,the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Date +/7 Se ret Chairma