pc_01 14 1992subLITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION HEARING
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
JANUARY 14,1992
1:00 P.M.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum.
A Quorum was present being ten in number.
II.Approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting.
Minutes of the December 3,1991 meeting were approved as
mailed.
III.Members Present:John McDaniel,Chairman
Jerilyn Nicholson
Kathleen Oleson
Emmett Willis,Jr.
Brad Walker
Ramsey BallBillPutnam
Ron Woods
Jim Vontungeln
Diane Chachere
Members Absent:Joe Selz
City Attorney:Stephen Giles
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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION AGENDA
JANUARY 14,1992
DEFERRED ITEM:
A.Douglas Street —Right-of-Way Abandonment (G-23-165)
PRELIMINARY PLATS
1.Chenal Valley —Block 12 (S-867-S)
2.Chenal Valley —Block 13 (S-867-T)
3.St.Charles Modified Preliminary Plat —Lots 700-723,752 788 g 846 852 (S 65I I )
4.St.Charles Modified Preliminary Plat —Lots 440-445,447-461 (S-65JJ)
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
5.Worthen Bank —Amended Short-form PCD (Z-5350-A)
6.Kearney —Short-form PCD (Z-5536)
7.Rainey Electronics,Inc.—Short-form PCD (Z-5537)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
8.Taylor —Conditional Use Permit (Z-5523)
9.Starks —Conditional Use Permit (Z-5533)
10.St.Michael's Episcopal Church —Conditional Use Permit(Z-5535)
11.New Martin Luther King School (K-6)—Conditional UsePermit(Z-2559-A)
RIGHTS-OF-WAY ABANDONMENTS
12.39th Street —Right-of-Way Abandonment (G-23-166)
13.13th Street —Right-of-Way Abandonment (G-23-167)
14.Alley in Block 10,Forest Hill Addition —Right-of-Way
Abandonment (G-23-168)
OTHER MATTERS
15.Floyd Wilkerson —Request for sidewalk waiver along
Hinson Road
16.Hotline Arcade —Request to be heard by Planning
Commission —To be allowed time extension for sexually
oriented business due to financial hardship.
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PREPARED BY:
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
'DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND PLANNING
723 WEST MARKHAM STREET
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SUBDI ISIQN AGENDA
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:A G-23-166
NAME:Douglas Street Abandonment
LOCATION:4720 Derrick Street (Pankey)
OWNER APPLICANT:Cirria Russ by Debra Russ
~RE VEST:To abandon the right-of-way for use
in the construction of a residence.
Approximately 6,000 square feet.
STAFF REVIEW:
1.Public Need for this Ri ht-of-Wa
Initial review from the other departments indicates no
public need for this right-of-way.
2.Master Street Plan
Review of the Master Street Plan indicated no need for this
portion of right-of-way to be abandoned.
3.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets
There exist no need for this right-of-way to be abandon on
the adjacent streets.
4.Characteristics of Ri ht-of-Wa Terrain
The right-of-way is closed physically,but opened on theofficialbooksattheCityClerk's office and at the Pulaski
County Courthouse.
5.Develo ment Potential
The development potential is for the right-of-way to become
a part of the residential use.
6.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect
Surrounding the right-of-way is vacant land.No effect
should be placed on the adjoining property.
7.Nei hborhood Position
No neighborhood position has been voiced to staff as ofthiswriting.Notice is not required when the petitioners
are the sole abutting owners.
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ITEM NO.:A Continued G-23-166
8.Effect on Public Services or Utilities
None of the five utility companies have voiced objections tothisright-of-way abandonment.
9.Reversionar Ri hts
All reversionary rights will be extended back to thepetitioners.
10.Public Welfare and Safet Issues
The abandonment of this unopened and unused segment of
right-of-way will return to the private sector area of land
that will be productive for the real estate tax base.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the right-of-way abandonment asfiled.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 3,1991)
Staff informed the Planning Commission that this item would
have to be deferred because the application was incomplete.
As part of the Consent Agenda,this item was deferred until
January 14,1992 by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
Staff informed the Planning Commission that this item would
have to be deferred because the application was incomplete.
As part of the Consent Agenda,this item was deferred until
February 25,1992 by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:S-867-S
NAME:Chenal Valley,Block 12
LOCATION:NW Corner of Chenal Valley Drive and Champagnolle
Drive
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
DELT I C FARM AND TIMBER CO ~g INC WHITE DATERS AND ASSOC ~g INC
g7 Chenal Club Circle 401 VictoryLittleRock,AR 72211 Little Rock,AR 72201821-5555 374-1666
AREA:10.03 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:17 FT.NEW STREET:1,020
ZONING:R-2 PROPOSED USES:Single Family Residences
PLANNING DISTRICT:Chenal —19
CENSUS TRACT:42.06
VARIANCES RE VESTED:
1.Length of cul-de-sac (1,020 ft.)
A.PROPOSAL RE VEST:
This proposal consists of a preliminary plat including
17 single family lots with one point of access on a1,000 foot cul-de-sac.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The existing terrain is intact with natural foliage.Therearestreetsinplaceadjacenttothesubdivisionplat
providing for the collector street system to serve the
neighborhood.
C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
The proposed cul-de-sac length is excessive for minorresidentialclassification.A variance will be needed,or else construct the street to residential standards.
D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
It appears that a cul-de-sac length waiver may be in order
due to the distance from the collector street serving the
neighborhood to the furthest point of the cul-de-sac.Also,
a waiver of pipe-stem for Lot 1 needs to be requested.
Southwestern Bell has requested several easements.
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ITEM NO.:1 Continued FILE NO.:S-867-S
E.ANALYSIS:
The Planning staff finds little of consequence to comment
on in connection with this preliminary plat.The applicant
needs to provide a written request for a pipe-stem lot
waiver and include Southwestern Bell's easements on theplat.
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subjecttotheresolutionoftheaboveitems.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
The application was represented by Mr.Joe White,the engineer,
on the project.A short discussion of the preliminary plat
was held.There were two areas of involvement which receivedattention,the waivers for pipe-stem lot and length of thecul-de-sac.Jerry Gardner of Public Works indicated that minor
residence cul-de-sac over 750 feet long requires a waiver.
Mr.White responded that he would change the right-of-wayto50feetwith27feetofpavementwhichwouldallow
1,000 feet of cul-de-sac and eliminate the need for a waiver.
He also agreed to provide a written request for the pipe-stemlotwaiver.Mr.White indicated that he would provide a
revised plat and written request for waiver before Planning
Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was represented.After a brief discussion,it was
determined to place this item on the Consent Agenda for approval.
A motion was made to this effect.The motion passed by a vote of
10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
(It was noted for the record that this item will be submitted to
the Board of Directors for a waiver of subdivision ordinance to
allow pipe-stem lot.)
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ITEM NO.'FILE NO.:S-867-T
NAME:Chenal Valley,Block 13
LOCATION:SW Corner of Chenal Club Blvd.and Chenal Parkway
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
DELT I C FARM AND T IMBER CO g INC ~WH ITE DATERS AND ASSOC /INC
g7 Chenal Club Circle 401 VictoryLittleRock,AR 72211 Little Rock,AR 72201
821-5555 374-1666
AREA:45.33 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:8 FT.NEW STREET:3,050 ft.
ZONING:MF-6 PROPOSED USES:Single Family Cluster Homes
PLANNING DISTRICT:Chenal —19
CENSUS TRACT:42.06
VARIANCES RE VESTED:
1.Private street system with entrance gate.
A.PROPOSAL RE VEST:
This proposal consists of a preliminary plat filing for eight
large parcels adjacent to the golf course in Chenal Valley.
The development format is one of large lots on a private Loop
Street with a single control entry point to service the
neighborhood.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The existing land area is undisturbed at this time with
natural foliage in place.There are collector streets in
place adjacent to the subdivision plat on one side,and
Chenal Golf course on the other side.
CD ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Proposed Loop Street is too long for minor residential
classification without a variance.Delete the round island
from the Chenal Club Blvd.intersection.Preliminary plat
should show a proposed street name for any new streets.
D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
1)The use and maintenance of several islands within the
street right-of-way should be clarified and/or their
placement within the Bill of Assurance assured.
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2)Tract called "Chenal Properties Marketing Center",a
border parcel to this plat,should be included in this
plat.
3)Southwestern Bell Telephone has requested several
easements.
E.ANALYSIS:
The staff review of this preliminary plat indicates few
design issues.The points made in Item D above are the
primary concerns of the Staff and Engineering Department.
The street system to serve the area of 45 acres is an
important element in this development,which needs to meet
city standards,even though it is a private roadway.We
suggest 27 feet of pavement instead of 25 feet.We feel it
better would serve this neighborhood as well as provide
better access to emergency vehicles.
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject
to the resolution of the items pointed out above.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
The application was represented by Joe White.Mr.White was
instructed that he needed to remove the island from Chenal Club
Blvd.right-of-way,include Southwestern Bell Telephone on the
plat,and contact the Water Works Department for additional
requirements.The applicant agreed to revise the preliminary
plat and submit it for staff review before the Planning
Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992 )
The applicant was represented.After a brief discussion,it was
determined to place this item on the Consent Agenda for approvals
A motion was made to this effect.The motion passed by a vote of
10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:S-65II
NAME:St.Charles,Lots 700-723,752-788,846-852
LOCATION:Off Loyola Drive on Clarborne Drive and Charborne Court
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
WINROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY WHITE DATERS AND ASSOC kg INC
2102 Brookwood Drive 401 VictoryLittleRock,AR 72203 Little Rock,AR 72201
663-5340 374-1666
AREA:23.6 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:68 FT.NEW STREET:3,000 ft.
ZONING:R-2 PROPOSED USES:Single Family Residences
PLANNING DISTRICT:19
CENSUS TRACT:42.06
VARIANCES RE UESTED:
1.10%grades on end of downhill cul-de-sacs.
A.PROPOSAL RE UEST:
This proposal consists of a revised preliminary plat filing
for 68 single family homes.The development format is one of
the larger lots on a series of cul-de-sacs off the collectorstreet.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Existing land area is undisturbed at this time with natural
foliage in place,principally hardwood.There are existingstreetsadjacenttothesubdivisionplatprovidingthestreet
system to serve the neighborhood.
C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
The proposed "Clarborne"Street names are a duplicate of an
existing street name.
D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
There are no issues associated with this plat.
E.ANALYSIS:
The Planning staff finds no serious fault with the plat
subject,however,to the resolution of the item pointed out
by the engineering staff.
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ITEM NO.:3 Continued FILE NO.:S-65II
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the plat,subject to the
comments made by Engineering staff.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
The application was represented by Ron Tyne.The staff
recommendation was discussed.Mr.Tyne agreed to change thestreetnametoavoidconflict.There were no issues of
significance to relate to the full Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was represented.After a brief discussion,it was
determined to place this item on the Consent Agenda for approval.
A motion was made to this effect.The motion passed by a vote of
10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
(It was noted for the record that this item will be submitted to
the Board of Directors for a waiver of subdivision ordinance to
allow 10 4 grades on end of downhill cul-de-sacs.)
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ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:S-65JJ
NAME:St.Charles (Modified Plat),Lots 440-445,447-461
LOCATION:Off St.Charles Blvd.on Pampano Court and
Pampano Drive
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
WINROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY WHITE DATERS AND ASSOC g INC
2101 Brookwood Drive 401 VictoryLittleRock,AR 72203 Little Rock,AR 72201
663-5340 374-1666
AREA:7.4 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:21 FT.NEW STREET:500 ft.
ZONING:R-2 PROPOSED USES:Single Family Residences
PLANNING DISTRICT:19
CENSUS TRACT:42.06
VARIANCES RE VESTED:None
A.PROPOSAL RE VEST:
This proposal consists of a revised preliminary plat filingfor21singlefamilyhomes.The preliminary plat as
submitted requires no variance from ordinance standards.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The land on which these 21 lots are located is very steepterrainrisingtowardtheNorthHillmassonthetopofwhichislocatedSt.Charles Boulevard.
The building line reflected on this plat will be at 15 feet
which is permitted by the ordinance due to the existing
natural grade over 18%.
C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
The "buttons"in the proposed cul-de-sacs should be deleted
unless a POA or something similar is provided to maintain
them.
D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
There are no legal issues,technical or design problems with
the plat at this review.
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ITEM NO.:4 Continued FILE NO.:S-65JJ
E.ANALYSIS:
The Planning staff review of this revised preliminary platrevealsthattheplatisaproperdesign,given the terrain
and circumstances of the property.Our only concern,which
was also expressed by Public Works,has to do with the
maintenance of the "buttons"in the proposed cul-de-sacs.
Staff suggested to include maintenance of the cul-de-sacs
in the Bill of Assurance.
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised preliminary plat
subject to the various comments deferred above.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
Mr.Ron Tyne was present.He indicated the reason for the
preliminary plat revision is the steep
graders
In order to
eliminate this problem,they proposed to have two cul-de-sacs
with islands in the middle.He also added that these islands
would be maintained by the neighborhood association as stated
in the previous Bill of Assurance for St.Charles.Mr.Tyne has
also requested the two cul-de-sacs be built to minor residential
standards.There were no other issues for discussion pertainingtothispreliminaryplat.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992 )
The applicant was represented.After a brief discussion,it was
determined to place this item on the Consent Agenda for approval.
A motion was made to this effect.The motion passed by a vote of
10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO 'FILE NO.:Z-5350-A
NAME:Worthen Bank —Short-form Amended PCD
LOCATION:SE Corner of Jerry Drive and Highway 10
DEVELOPER ENGINEER:
WORTHEN BANK AND TRUST DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS,INC.
200 West Capitol Avenue 2024 Arkansas Valley Dr.,f306
Little Rock,AR 72201 Little Rock,AR 72212-4142
378-1000 221-7880
AREA:+1.0 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:PCD and R-2 PROPOSED USES:Branch Bank
PLANNING DISTRICT:1
CENSUS TRACT:42.05
VARIANCES RE UESTED:None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL
The developer for the branch of Worthen Bank wishes to revise the
Planned Commercial Development on this project.The proposed
changes consist of an increase in land area,revisions to drives
and parking arrangements.There will be no changes to the
building or Highway 10 frontage landscaping design.
The purpose of this revision is to create additional parking on
the site and provide more spaces near the building entry.
Additional land area will be purchased from the adjoining
residential lot.
A.PROPOSAL RE VEST:
This application involves a request to modify the existing
Worthen Bank's PCD site plan.The proposal is that the
existing parking arrangements and drives be modified to a
plan which will include additional land purchases from the
adjoining residential lot.Also,there will be no changes
to buildings and Highway 10 frontage landscaping design.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This site is currently under construction for the future
Worthen Bank branch.The lot immediately south,also partly
involved in this PUD,is occupied by a single family
residence.The roadways are in place which will provide the
principal means of access to the bank and the house.
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ITEM NO.:5 Continued FILE NO Z-5350-A
C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
There were no engineering comments.
D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
The only issue determined by the staff in this area that
requires resolution,is the street improvement along Jerry
Drive in front of the residential lot which is involved in
the revision of this PCD.
E.ANALYSIS:
The staff feels that the proposed land expansion on the banksitewillnothaveanadverseimpactonthesurroundingarea.
The bank operation is quiet and has limited hours for the
establishment which will be an asset to the neighborhood.
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval subject to the comments made above.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19 g 1991 )
Mr.R.Brown was present representing Worthen Bank.Staff
explained to the applicant the issue of street improvements for
the abutting residential lot.The applicant agreed to file the
replat as a part of the PCD,dedicate the right-of-way on Jerry
Drive,but asked for waiver of the street improvements along
Lot 3 frontage on Jerry Drive.The Planning staff suggested
deferral of the street improvements along Lot 3 frontage until
Lot 3 develops for more than residential use.The matter was
forwarded to the full Commission for final recommendation.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992 )
The applicant was represented by Mr.Robert Brown from DCI,Inc.
The Planning staff offered a lengthy history and an explanation ofthiscase.Tad Borkowski of the Planning staff pointed out
changes that had been made on the site plan,and also he presented
the replat which is a part of the revised PCD.
Staff also indicated that the applicant asked for the street
improvement deferral along Lot 3R frontage on Jerry Drive until
the lot develops to a higher use other than residential.
A lengthy discussion of the revised PCD followed with several
Commissioners asking questions concerning the screening,street
improvements and the parking layout.The staff explained that the
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ITEM NO.:5 Continued FILE NO.:Z-5350-A
screening would meet the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance,
and it had been approved by Bob Brown,Plans Specialist.
Mr.Robert Brown,the architect for the project,made apresentation.He discussed the project and offered to revise the
plan.He also stated that the revision would cover all of the
issues pointed out by staff in this review as well as the original
PCD requirements.
The Chairman then asked for comments from the neighborhood.There
were two people in opposition of the project,Mr.Joseph Brown and
Mrs.Virginia Miles.Mr.Brown,a builder,from Westbury Drive
was concerned about the commercial expansion along Jerry Drive.
Mrs.Miles,a resident of Westbury Subdivision,who owns propertydirectlyabuttingthePCDonthewestandwasconcernedaboutthe
landscaping,buffering and fencing.
Robert Brown,the architect for this project,stated that the
landscape and fence will meet the ordinance requirements.Then,
Mrs.Miles suggested to placing the larger trees rather than two
inch caliper.Mr.Brown agreed to place the trees which are
larger than three inch caliper in southeast corner of the site.
The Chairman then asked for other questions.Commissioner
Nicholson called the question.A motion was made to approve the
PCD as filed.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,1 nay and
1 absent.
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ITEM NO 'FILE NO.:Z-5536
NAME:Kearney —Short-form PCD
LOCATION:3205 Old Shackleford Road
DEVELOPER
ENGINEER'OYCE
KEARNEY MARLAR ENGINEERING COMPANY
P.O.Box 244 5318 JFK Blvd.
Alexander,AR 72002 North Little Rock,AR 72116
847-8819/225-7628 753-1987
AREA:0.37 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-2 PROPOSED USES:Locksmith Business
PLANNING DISTRICT:I-430
CENSUS TRACT:24.02
VARIANCES RE VESTED:None
STATEMENT OF
PROPOSAL'his
applicant is seeking to rezone the property she owns at
3205 Old Shackleford Road,as a Planned Commercial Development.
The property consists of a single family house which has been used
as a residence for a number of years.
The purpose of the request is to permit the use of the propertyforaLocksmithbusiness.The company cut the keys,install the
locks and help people with lock related accidents.The company
employs five people and operates between the 8:00 a.m.to6:00 p.m.,Monday thru Saturday.
A.PROPOSAL RE VEST:
This proposal involves a Locksmith company on a one-lot
development of property previously used for residential.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently occupied by a former single family
dwelling which has been used as a residence.The Old
Shackleford Road is a two-lane,narrow road with ditches on
both sides.
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ITEM NO.:6 Continued FILE NO.:Z-5536
C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
The Master Street Plan improvements to Old Shackleford Roadwillberequired.
D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
Several issues which are to be introduced are as follows:
1.The development as proposed does not deal with the
adjacent residential property lying to the south in such
a fashion as to buffer the effects of the parking lot
against the single family home.
2.A landscape plan is required.
3.The Fire Department requested that access drives be a
minimum of 20 feet wide.
4.Southwestern Bell requested additional easements.
E.ANALYSIS:
The staff's view of this proposal is that the projectrequiresredesignduetoitsimpactontheadjacentresidentialpropertiestothesouth.There are homes alongtheOldShacklefordRoadwhichareclosetothisproperty.It is our feeling that buffering action should occur adjacenttothesouthpropertylineofthisdevelopmenttoprotectthe
homes.
There are additional items concerning the site plan that wefeelrequireadditionalworkonthepartoftheengineer.
This requirement includes the landscape,drives and
additional easements.
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The staff recommends approval subject to resolution of the
above comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
Mrs.Joyce Kearney and the engineer were present.A lengthydiscussionfollowedconcerningtheadjacentstreetsandthe
building.The standards for street improvements on Old
Shackleford were discussed.The Public Works Department felt thatadditionalpavementwouldberequiredtoservicethisbusiness.
The staff concerns about buffering against the residential area
and redesign of parking lot were discussed briefly.Mrs.Kearney
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ITEM NO.:6 Continued FILE NO.:Z-5536
agreed to work with the staff on the possibility of redesign,
taking into consideration the issues raised by staff.
As a last item,staff pointed out that Southwestern Bell requested
additional easements,and the Fire Department needs a minimum of
20 feet wide driveways.
There being no further discussion,the item was forwarded to the
full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was present.There was one person objecting to the
PCD zoning.The Planning staff stated they had received a revisedsiteplanwhichmetallofstaff's requirements,including
landscaping,street improvements and sidewalks.
Mr.Fred Nielsen,the applicant's agent,was present.Mr.Nielsen
stated that the applicant had met all of the staff's requirements.
The Chairman then asked the objector,Timothy Dennis,to present
his position.Mr.Dennis offered concerns about the compatibility
of this use with the neighborhood and the direct property line
relationship between commercial and single family.He felt this
neighborhood should stay residential or become commercial.
Mr.Dennis recommended a straight C-3 rezoning for this site
because he could also rezone his property for his business.He
indicated that he would not be able to sell his house as a
residence with warehouses on the east and a PCD on the north.
Also,Mr.Dennis stated that his request for C-4 zoning about
three years ago was denied.
Staff stated they supported the PCD on this site for quiet
businesses,but they would not support rezoning to C-3.A
Commissioner then called the question.The Chairman placed the
matter before the Commission to approve the PCD as filed.A vote
was then presented as 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.The
application was approved.
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ITEM NO.:7 FILE NO '-5537
NAME:Rainey Electronics,Inc.—Short-form PCD
LOCATION:Directly across the street from 19012 Colonel Glenn Rd.
DEVELOPER ENGINEER:
ROBERT AND MARK RAINEY JAMES FARRIS,R.L.S.
1400 Stewart RoadLittleRock,AR 72211
821-4400 565-2249
AREA:5.02 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING R-2 PROPOSED USES PCD
PLANNING DISTRICT:22
CENSUS TRACT:42.08
VARIANCES RE UESTED:None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
Raines Electronics,Inc.is a locally owned business dealing in
worldwide manufacturing electronic scoreboards and signages.
Presently,they are located at 1400 Stewart Road and would like
to move their business to the new location.
Rainey Electronics plans to continue expansion of their business
to include in-house design and products assembly which are to be
marketed nationally and possibly worldwide.
The future location is outside the city limits but in Area II
zoning district.The PCD application is for office,warehousefacilitieswithprovisionsforfuturegrowthasindicatedon the
sketch.Although the intended use is for Rainey Electronics,Inc.,the owners believes it is reasonable to have the flexibility
of other uses should something unforeseen happen to this proposed
use.
The PCD application also includes a request that some other uses
as listed within C-4 be allowed by right in addition to all C-3
uses listed in Little Rock zoning ordinances.
The future home of Rainey Electronics will be built in three
phases.Phase one will be a 5,000 square foot office,shop and
storage.Phase two will be designed for a 7,500 square foot
storage and shop and Phase three —7,500 square feet will be
designed for storage and shop also.The applicant agreed to
place all street improvements and landscape within construction
of Phase two.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:7 Continued FILE NO '-5537
A.PROPOSAL RE VEST:
This proposal involves manufacturing electronic scoreboardsonthepropertyoutsideofthecitylimitsinAreaIIrecentlyzonedbytheCity.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This site currently is undeveloped and covered with thenaturalfoliageofthearea.There are no structures.ThenorthsideboundariesfrontColonelGlennRoad.The propertyacrossthestreetiszonedC-3 and the property next door,a"cemeterysi is zoned nR 2n
C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Minor arterial right-of-way and improvements are required forColonelGlennRoad,unless deferred in the PCD action.
D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
1.Water Works requested on-site fire protection forPhaseIIIandpossiblePhaseII.
2.The Fire department requested that the entrance drivewaybeaminimumof20feetinwidth.
E.ANALYSIS:
The Planning staff's review of the PCD reveals no problemswiththeproposalaspresented.
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Short-form PCD subject tothecommentsmadeabove.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19I 1991)
The applicant was present.The Planning staff presented thecurrentproposalincludingcommentsfromtheutilitiesandfiredepartment.The applicant agreed to revise the site plan asrequestedbythefiredepartmentandutilities.
There being no further discussion,the matter was forwarded to thefullCommissionforresolution.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:7 Continued FILE NO.:Z-5537
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
There were no objectors present.The applicant was represented
by Mark and Robert Rainey.The Planning staff presented its
recommendation of approval of the PCD as filed.
The Chairman then asked Mr.Robert Rainey to present his
application.Mr.Rainey offered a brief presentation wherein he
described the application and his future plans.He also stated
that he would like to defer the street improvements to Phase II
or until the City makes improvements along Colonel Glenn Road.
Commissioner Oleson then asked about the uses that the applicant
wants to attach to the PCD application.The commissioner was
concerned about the C-4 uses listed in the applicant's letter as
well as the C-3 uses.The commissioner stated that she would like
the site to be just for Rainey Electronic,Inc.as an intent of
the PCD process.
Mr.Ron Newman of the Planning staff stated this property is
located in Area II and is across the street from the recently
zoned C-3 site.Mr.Newman also stated that the Planning staff
supported the rezoning,and that it is in conformance with the
approved land use plan for Area II.
After a brief discussion,the Commission agreed to eliminate all
C-4 uses and approve the application for Rainey Electronics,Inc.,
and all C-3 uses listed.The applicant also agreed to amend his
application as stated by the Commission.The Commission then
voted having 9 ayes,1 nay and 1 absent to approve the application
as amended.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:8
NAME:Taylor —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-5523)
LOCATION:9924 Lanehart Road
OWNER APPLICANT:Hershel E.Taylor
PROPOSAL:A Conditional Use Permit is
requested to allow use of the
property for a multisectional home.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.Site Location
This site is located on the north side of Lanehart Road,
approximately one-half mile west of McPherson Lane.
2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood
The site is abutted by residential uses.The staff feels
that the proposed site is appropriate for a multisectional
home and is compatible with the surrounding area.
3.On-Site Drives and Parkin
The applicant will provide on-site driveway and garage for
parking of two vehicles.
4.Screenin and Buffers
The applicant will use the existing screening and buffer.If additional landscaping is needed,the applicant will
provide the necessary landscaping.
5.Cit En ineer Comments
There are no engineering comments to report.
6.A~nal sis
The proposed site for the multisectional home is compatible
with the surrounding area.The multisectional home will
be of the type that meets all federal,state and city
regulations.The applicant has agreed to remove all
elements of transportation and place a permanent foundation
beneath the structure.The applicant needs to specify the
type of foundation proposed.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:8 Continued
7.Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending approval of the multisectional homesubjecttoallthebuildingcoderequirementsbeingmet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
The applicant was represented by Carroll Strickland.Staff
explained to the Committee the applicant's request with littlediscussiontakingplace.This item was sent on to the full
Commission for action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was in attendance.There were no objectorspresent.As part of the Consent Agenda,this item was approved
per the Building Code requirements being met.The vote was
10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:9
NAME:Starks —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-5533)
LOCATION:15700 Pride Valley Road
OWNER APPLICANT:Thomas C.Starks
PROPOSAL:A Conditional Use Permit is
requested to allow use of the
property for a mobile home as
an accessory dwelling.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.Site Location
This site is located off of Kanis and Chenal Valley Road,
approximately 220 feet from Pride Valley Road.
2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood
The site is surrounded by residential uses and vacant land.
The applicant's request is compatible with the neighborhood.
3.On-Site Drives and Parkin
There exists one common drive to access the site.Enough
area exists on the site to provide for parking.
4.Screenin and Buffers
The applicant intends to utilize the existing screening and
buffers.The applicant has agreed to meet any additional
requirements for landscaping.
5.Cit En ineer Comments
There are none to be reported at this time.
6.~Anal sis
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in
order to place a single wide manufactured home on a
5.14 acre site.The manufactured home will serve as an
accessory structure for an elderly parent.
Even though this site is located outside of the city limits,it is within the planning and zoning jurisdiction for the
city.The applicant plans to utilized either 14 X 70 or
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:9 Continued
16 X 60 manufactured home.Therefore,a variance is needed
from the accessory dwelling provision of section 36-252.2
that states "the maximum permitted floor area shall not
exceed seven hundred (700)square feet nor shall it exceed
when added to the principal dwelling unit thirty (30)
percent of the total lot area".The applicant's floor area
will be approximately 970 or 960 square feet.
Staff found no problem with the applicant's request.No
hardship will be placed on the adjacent property owners.
7.Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit,
including the variance request,subject to all Building Code
requirements being met.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
The applicant was in attendance.Staff explained the request to
the Committee.No other discussion took place.This item was
sent on to the full Commission for action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14 g 1992)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors in
attendance.As part of the Consent Agenda,this item was
approved per the Building Code requirements being met.The vote
was 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:10
NAME:Saint Michael's Episcopal Church—
Conditional Use Permit (Z-5535)
LOCATION:12401 Cantrell Road
OWNER APPLICANT:Sam Peck and Associates,Inc./
R.Wingfield Martin,Agent
PROPOSAL:A Conditional Use Permit is
requested to allow use of the
property for a church.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.Site Location
The site is located immediately east and south of 12417
Cantrell Road,a state highway.
2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood
A number of different uses are located within this area of
the City.Because of such a variety from residential to
commercial and office,the proposed church is compatible
with other uses in the area.
3.On-Site Drives and Parkin
The applicant will provide on-site access drive,three
lanes,measuring 36 feet,off of Cantrell Road.The
applicant will exceed the number of parking spaces that
are required even if the front three or four are lost.
4.Screenin and Buffers
The applicant plans to use most of the mature vegetation
which is on the site.Bob Brown has indicated more
landscaping is needed in order to meet the ordinance
requirement.The applicant has agreed to provide the
additional landscaping.
5.Cit En ineer Comments
Construction of a sidewalk to the Cantrell Road frontage is
required.Also,the excavation and detention ordinance will
apply.Little Rock Municipal Water Works is requiringon-site fire protection.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:10 Continued
6.A~nal sis
The proposal is for the construction of Saint Michael
Episcopal Church in two phases.(Note:Foot print of
buildable area on sketch.)All utilities will be
underground with particular attention being made to minimize
the movement of dirt.There will be two Sunday morning
church services along with an evening service on Wednesday.
At each service,a kindergarten class will be available.
The church will also maintain an office which will be
open daily.
7.Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit per
the engineering requirements being met.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19/1991)
Neither the applicant or a representative was in attendance.
This item was sent on to the full Commission for action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was represented by Wingfield Martin.There were
several people in attendance with concerns.Mr.Martin stated
that Saint Michael Episcopal Church formed a search committee to
locate a new site for the church.In the process,the church
employed Tom Farrell,an architect,who is very much conscious of
the environment.
Mr.Farrell then spoke to the Commission and presented a revised
plan for the development.He stated that the plan indicates the
basic footprint of the area which will be the church structure.
The other areas represented the existing vegetation,parking,
proposed landscaping and the existing lake.Mr.Farrell stated
that the church has a small congregation and some members
are not expected to be part of the mega church.He also said
that the timeframe to build the new church will take
approximately five years from the date the property is purchased.
Mr.Farrell then asked if the people in opposition could be
heard.
Harrigan Wortsmith then spoke regarding his concerns.
Mr.Wortsmith stated that he owns all of the property to the
north of this site.He said that he is opposed to the
development,and he also asked several questions:(1)what is
the existing zoning?(2)Was the street going to be a dedicatedstreetatanytime?(3)Is there a problem with the water
drainage in the whole area?
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:10 Continued
Andre Simon stated his concerns regarding the development.
Mr.Simon stated that when he purchased the lot across from the
proposed site,he was promised that all of the property
surrounding the lake would be residential.Now,a church is
being proposed,which will change the zoning on the property.If the church is allowed,then he recommended the site plan be
changed to indicate more landscaping in the area noted for the
parking lot and less lighting.
Gene Pfeifer then spoke representing Don Howman who lives
immediately south of the site.Mr.Pfeifer read a letter from
Mr.Howman whose concerns were (1)a parking lot fronting his
home,(2)landscaping and (3)the increase danger of accidents
because of the traffic problems on Highway 10.
The Chairman then asked Jerry Gardner,City Engineer,to address
some of the concerns which were presented.Mr.Gardner stated
that in reference to the drainage the only thing he could sayisMr.Wortsmith's observation is probably valid.However,at
this time,there is just not enough information readily
available.Staff was then asked if the street was a dedicatedstreet.Staff responded by saying that the street is not a
dedicated right-of-way.
Mr.Farrell then addressed the concerns which were presented.
In regards to the drainage from the adjacent property owner
located across from this site,anything the church does will
decrease the amount of flow from the church site.The church
will do things to decrease their liability rather than increaseit.He went on to say the lighting for the parking lot is really
not a major concern for the church.As long as the entrance and
exit is properly lighted there should be no need for additional
lighting.A security gate is also being considered when the
church is not in use.
Mr.Farrell continued by saying that a Conditional Use Permitisbeingrequestedbecauseofitsrestrictions.If the church
expands more than what the footprint has allotted for,then the
church will have to relocate.
Mr.Farrell then stated that screening the parking lot from
the adjacent property owners should not be a problem.Thissiteisoneofthehigherelevationsinthewholeneighborhood.
Therefore,there will not be anyone who will look down on the
parking.The landscaping area that will be done in and around
the parking area will provide additional protection for the
neighbors.The church's intent is to make the development
blend in as much as possible with the neighborhood.The site
was chosen for simply this reason and because of the site's
natural beauty.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:10 Continued
Mr.Farrell then said,at staff's request,the entrance has been
widen to three lanes.There will be a left only turning lane.
The entrance onto Cantrell Road is aligned with the adjacent
property owner's entrance.There is a large setback due to the
changes in the right-of-way at this location.
In terms of the grading and cut of the lot,the shape of the
building to the back is relative to the actual grading.Site
grading studies have been done and to the rear of the site is
the steepest point.This project will meet and exceed the
requirement of the excavation and detention ordinance.
One commissioner stated that a lot of the neighborhood concerns
are preliminary things that should have been done prior to the
filing of this application.The representative for the applicant
responded by saying a meeting was held with staff and all of the
concerns mentioned today were discussed.
Jim Lawson,the Director of Neighborhoods and Planning,stated
the Commission had a good point.He went on to say the manner
in which the process is done does not require the applicant to
submit the expensive,engineering detailed work at the time of
filing.If the application is approved,then the applicant will
begin to do the engineering under the direction of Jerry Gardner.
The applicant then has to guarantee that the development will not
impact the adjacent property owners.
A considerable amount of discussion continued regarding drainage,traffic,landscaping,lighting,excavation and detention as well
as height of the structure.
A motion was then made to approve the Conditional Use Permit
with no waivers of the standard Ordinance requirements.Prior
to the issuance of a building permit,all of the people which
spoke at the public hearing are to be notified and have an
opportunity to review the plan before the building permit is
issued.It was explained that staff would be the mediator if
any conflicts arise.The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes,
3 noes and 1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:11
NAME:New Martin Luther King School for
grades K-6 —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-2559-A)
LOCATION:1300 Marshall Street
OWNER APPLICANT:Little Rock School District/
Blass,Chilcote,Carter,Gaskin,
Bogart and Norcross,Agent
PROPOSAL:A Conditional Use Permit is
requested to allow use of the
property for an elementary school.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.Site Location
This site is one city block bounded by Marshall,Wolfe,West
13th and West 14th Streets.
2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood
For a number of years,a school existed on the site.
Uses in the immediate neighborhood include residential,
commercial and office.Staff feels that the proposed is
school compatible with the surrounding uses.
3.On-Site Drives and Parkin
No on-site parking areas are available.The proposed
drives,lanes,curbs and turns are shown on the sketch,
however,some variation may occur.Points of ingress and
egress to the site may vary slightly since the potential for
underground parking exists in sub-basement areas within the
existing building.The exact location and size of these
areas cannot be determined until the building is demolished.
4.Screenin and Buffers
Only those landscaped areas related to parking requirements
can be addressed at this time since the ultimate building
design has not been finalized.Bob Brown,Plans Specialist,
has indicated additional landscaping is required.The
applicant has agreed to meet the additional requirements.
5.Cit En ineer Comments
On-street parking should not be counted in the parking
requirements.Little Rock Waste Water utility is requesting
an on-site sewer main be abandoned by the owner.Little
Rock Municipal Water Works would like to inform the
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO ~:11 Continued
applicant that,if additional fire hydrants are required
by the fire department,water mains to support the hydrants
will be at the developer's expense.
6.A~nal sis
The Little Rock School District is requesting a Conditional
Use Permit for the proposed New Martin Luther King,Jr.
School for grades K-6.The site for the school is the old
Westside Junior High School.The existing three story
structure will be demolished and a new two and one-half
story building will be constructed.The old Westside Junior
High structure has already been condemned by the City ofLittleRockDepartmentofNeighborhoodsandPlanning.
The new structure will house approximately seven hundred
students for grades K-6.The school will be an all-purpose
structure,which will include computer labs,a resource
center,library and science labs.The concept of the
structure is for it to be a neighborhood school serving
the children in the immediate area.This school also
was mandated by the federal courts for completion on or
before 1993.
On-site parking and landscaping are deficient due to the
final plan not being finalized.The reason for the delay is
the uncertainty of the land area once the building has been
demolished and the possible closing of West 13th Street.If
West 13th Street cannot be closed,the Little Rock SchoolDistrictisalreadyintheprocessofpurchasingtwo
residential zoned lots on the westside of the site to be
used for parking.
7.Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit
per the applicant meeting all of the city's requirements andutilitycompanies'equirements.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(DECEMBER 19,1991)
The applicant and several school representatives were in
attendance.Staff informed the Committee members of the
request.A lengthy discussion took place regarding the parking,
landscaping and closure of West 13th Street.Since this item is
relative to the West 13th Street closure,the Committee made a
decision to extend time to the applicant until the day of the
meeting on January 14,1992,to get the abutting property owner's
signature (Arkansas Children's Hospital).A determination was
then made to send this item along with the West 13th right-of-way
abandonment on to the full Commission for action.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:11 Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors
present.As part of the Consent Agenda,this item was approved
by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:12 G-23-166
NAME:West 39th Street —Right-of-Way
Abandonment (G-23-166)
LOCATION:Abutting Blocks 165 and 166,John
Barrow Addition to the City ofLittleRock,Pulaski County,
Arkansas.
OWNER APPLICANT:Various Owners/Floyd E.Porter,
Agent
~RE VEST:To abandon West 39th Street,
approximately 11,200 square feet,
lying between John Barrow Road and
Ludwig Street.
STAFF REVIEW
1.Public Need for this Ri ht-of-Wa
The initial review from other city departments indicate
there is no public need for this right-of-way.
2.Master Street Plan
Review of the Master Street Plan indicated no need for this
right-of-way.
3.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets
There exist no right-of-way needs for other adjacentstreets.
4.Characteristics of Ri ht-of-Wa Terrain
The right-of-way to be abandoned is physically closed,but
opened on the record books in the City Clerk's office and at
the Pulaski County Courthouse.
5.Develo ment Potential
No development potential has been expressed to the staff,
except for the right-of-way to become apart of the abutting
residential zoned property.
6.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect
Surrounding the right-of-way are residential uses and,if
abandoned,there should be no effect on this use.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:12 Continued G-23-166
7.Nei hborhood Position
As of this writing,no neighborhood position has been voicedtostaff,but no notice is required when the abutting
property owners are apart of the petition.
8.Effect on Public Services or Utilities
Arkansas Power and Light Company and Little Rock Waster
Water Utility request all easements to remain intact.
9.Reversionar Ri hts
All reversionary rights will be extended to the various
abutting property owners whose names are a part of the
petition.
10.Public Welfare and Safet Issues
/
The abandonment of this unopened and unused segment of
right-of-way will return to the private sector a land area
that will be productive for the real estate tax base.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the right-of-way abandonment subject
to the utility easements remaining intact.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992 )
The applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors
present.As part of the Consent Agenda,this item was approved
by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:13 G-23-167
NAME:West 13th Street Right-of-Way
Abandonment (G-23-167)
LOCATION:West 13th Street from Wolfe Street
to Marshall Street,which lies
between Blocks 4 and 10,Centennial
Addition to the City of Little
Rock,Pulaski County,Arkansas
OWNER APPLICANT:Little Rock School District/
Robert Brown,Agent
REVEST:To abandon a 18,000 square feet of
right-of-way (West 13th Street)
lying between Marshall and WolfeStreets.
STAFF REVIEW:
1.Public Need for this Ri ht-of-Wa
Review from the other city departments indicates there is no
public need for this right-of-way.
2.Master Street Plan
Review of the Master Street Plan indicated no need for this
right-of-way.
3.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad acent Streets
There exist no right-of-way needs for other adjacentstreets.
4.Characteristics of Ri ht-of-Wa Terrain
The right-of-way to be abandoned is physically opened and
in use.
5.Develo ment Potential
The development potential expressed to staff is for this
right-of-way to be used as part of the play area for the new
Martin Luther King,Jr.School for grades K-6.
6.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect
Surrounding the right-of-way to be abandoned are residential
uses,a parking lot,a development center,AA Wolfe Street
Center and Arkansas Children's Hospital.If abandoned,
there should be no effect on these uses.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:13 Continued G-23-167
7.Nei hborhood Position
One telephone call was received objecting to the
right-of-way abandonment.The Little Rock School District
has yet to provide the signature of the representative for
Arkansas Children's Hospital in support of the abandonment.
8.Effect on Public Services or Utilities
Little Rock Waste Water utility,Little Rock Municipal Water
Works and Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company all request their
easement rights be retained intact.
9.Reversionar Ri hts
The reversionary rights will be extended to the two property
owners which abut the right-of-way to be abandoned.
10.Public Welfare and Safet Issues
The abandonment of this opened and used segment of
right-of-way will return to the private sector a land area
that will be productive for the real estate tax base.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the right-of-way abandonment subject
to the utilities'asement rights being retained intact.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors
present.Staff informed the Commission that the application
had to be withdrawn because the abutting property owner would
not sign the petition.As part of the Consent Agenda,this item
was approved for withdrawal by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and
1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:14 G-23-168
NAME:Alley in Block 10,Forest Hill
Addition Right-of-Way Abandonment
LOCATION:Alley running east in the block
bounded by West 10th,West 11th
Streets,Oak and Pine Streets.
OWNER APPLICANT:Abba House Missionary Sisters of
Charity/Dickson Flake,Agent
~RE VEST:To abandon the east portion of a
sixteen foot alley,approximately
150 feet in length.
STAFF REVIEW:
1.Public Need for this Ri ht-of-Wa
There is no apparent need exhibited by any of the abutting
owners.Portions of the alley currently function as a
driveway and maneuvering area.
2.Master Street Plan
There are no requirements attached to this request.
3.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets
None reflected by contacts in their comments.
4.Characteristics of Ri ht-of-Wa Terrain
The alley currently follows the contour running east to
west.The land both north and south is residentially zoned.
5.Develo ment Potential
None except as a part of the residential use.
6.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect
The use on the east portion of the alley is a convent and
orphanage.
7.Nei hborhood Position
No neighborhood position has been voiced as of this writing.
8.Effect on Public Services or Utilities
None of the five utilities have voiced any comments as of
this writing.
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January 14,1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:14 Continued G-23-168
9.Reversionar Ri hts
The reversionary rights will extend back to the petitioner.
10.Public Welfare and Safet Issues
The abandonment of this east portion of the alley right-of-
way will return to the private sector a land area that will
be productive for the real estated tax base.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the alley right-of-way abandonment.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors
present.As part of the Consent Agenda,this item was approved
by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:15 FILE NO.:S-894-B
NAME:Pleasant Valley Addition,Lots 41,42 and 43
LOCATION:Hinson Road frontage from FairwayVillagetoCarmelDrive
DEVELOPER:Floyd Fulkerson
1075 Union National Bank BuildingLittleRock,AR 72201
R~EUEET:
This applicant requests a review by the Planning Commission of a90dayextensionforsidewalkandturnaroundconstructiondeadlineonHinsonRoadbeginningJanuary24inordertoappealtotheCityBoardofDirectorsforwaiverofthesidewalks.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Planning staff recommends denial of Mr.Fulkerson's request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was present.The Planning staff offered itsrecommendationofdenialofthisrequestgivingabriefbackgroundoftheplatinvolvedinthisrequest.After abriefdiscussion,the Commission determined to approve a90dayextensionforthesidewalkandturnaroundconstruction.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
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January 14,1992
ITEM NO.:16
NAME:Hotline Arcade
LOCATION:4524 Asher Avenue
APPLICANT:Bill Luppen,Attorney
REVEST:
This applicant requests to be heard by the Planning Commission
in order to be allowed a time extension for a sexually oriented
business due to the financial hardship.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning staff recommends denial of Mr.Luppen's request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JANUARY 14,1992)
The applicant was present.The Planning staff offered its
recommendation of denial as presented.Mr.Luppen,the attorney
representing Ms.Ruenell Degarmo,presented a list of items the
owner of the Hotline Arcade had purchased since she bought the
business in July 1991.He also stated they are in the process of
looking for another location that would meet the ordinance
standards for a sexually oriented business.
After a brief discussion,the Commission determined it
appropriate to extend the time for three (3)months,until
April 18,1992.A motion was made for a three month extension
and was passed by a vote of 8 ayes,2 nays and 1 absent.
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SUBDIVISION MINUTES
There being no further business before the Commission,the
meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
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