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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
JULY 27,1982
1:00 P.M.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being 10 in number.
II.Members present:Robert Wright
John Schlereth
Richard Massie
Jerilyn Nicholson
William Ketcher
Betty Sipes
Dorothy Arnett
Ron Tabor
Betty Turner
Calvin Scribner
Member absent:Bill Rector
Attorney present:Hugh Brown
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July 27,1982
Item No.1 —Conversion Ad'ustments
Z-3790-A
Owner:Carson Harris
Applicant:Carson Harris
Request:Rezone from "0-3"General Of ficeto"R-5"Urban Residence
Location:Lot 10,Block 12
Centennial Addition
Purpose:Multifamily development
2-3842
Owner:Claude and Ida Mae McCuien
Applicant:Ida Mae McCuien
Request:Rezone from "I-2"Light Industrialto"C-3"General Commercial
Location:3216 1/2 E.10th Street
Purpose:Conformity with Existing Use
(day-care center)
Z-3854
Owner:H.S.Davis
Applicant:Joe Bell
Request:Rezone from "I-2"Light Industrialto"C-4"Open Display
Location:Confederate Boulevard at the Rock
Island Crossing (east side)
Purpose:Go-cart track
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July 27,1982
Item No.1 —Conversion Adjustments —Continued
Z-3859
Owner:Legal Services of Arkansas
Applicant:Lonnie Powers
Location:615 W.Markham Street
Request:Rezone f rom "C-4"Open Displayto"C-3"General Commercial
Purpose:Offices
8-3865
Owner:Berkshire Park PropertyOwners'ssociation et al.
Applicant:David E.Sullenberger
Request:Rezone f rom "C-4"Open Displayto"R-5"Urban Residence
Location:Berkshire Park Condominiums
Purpose:Conformity with Existing Use
STAFF COMMENT:
Staff has reviewed both of these applications and finds themtobeinaccordwiththeprovisionsofSection1-106.1B of
the Zoning Ordinance.Staff recommends their approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The Commission moved to approve these applications as filed.
The motion passed —10 ayes,0 noes,1 absent.
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July 27,1982
Item No.2 —Z-3855
Owner:Melvin Moss
Applicant:Gail Rutherford
Location:1864-1872 State Street
Request:Rezone from "R-4"Two Familyto"O-l"Quiet Office
Purpose:Conformity with Existing Use
Size:24,000 square feet +
Existing Use:School and Residential
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North —Residential,Zoned "R-4"
South —Residential,Zoned "R-4"
East —Residential,Zoned "R-4"
West —Residential,Zoned "R-4"
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
No adverse comments have been received from any reviewing
agency concerning this request.The building located on thecornerof19thandStateisanoldcommercialstructure
needing significant repairs.This property also includes
two residential structures which are proposed for renovationinitiallyforresidentialuseandsubsequentlyforofficeuse.A portion of the existing commercial building sets inthepublicright-of-way and will require that a franchise
from the City Board be obtained.
The applicant represents a group which should be able to
qualify as a nonprofit agency.This qualification would
then permit the applicant to seek a conditional use permitratherthanarezoning.Staff has suggested this approachtotheapplicantinanearliermeeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that this matter be deferred to allow the
applicant to pursue the conditional use process.
July 27,1982
Item No.2 —Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present,and there were three objectors.After considerable discussion,the applicant requested thatitbedeferredsothataconditionalusepermitcouldbe
pursued.The Planning Commission moved to defer the matter.
The motion passed —10 ayes,0 noes,1 absent.
July 27,1982
Item No.3 —Z-3861
Owner:Betty J.Yarbrough
and Pat Davis
Applicant:Betty J.Yarbrough
Location:1909 Hinson Loop Road
Request:Rezone from "R-2"Single Familyto"0-3"General Office
Purpose:Conformity with Existing Use
and Future Development
Size:2 acres +
Existing Use:Beauty School
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North —Vacant,Zoned "0-3"
South —Auto Repair,Zoned "R-2"
East —Apartments,Zoned "R-5"
West —Vacant,Zoned "0-3"
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
No adverse comments have been received from any reviewing
agency concerning this request.This request is compatible
with the Suburban Development Plan.Property is included
within the Hooper Plat which was approved at the July 13
Planning Commission meeting.The plat was approved
contingent upon the approval of this zoning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present,and there were no objectors.After a brief discussion,the Commission moved to approvetheapplicationasfiled.The motion passed —10 ayes,
0 noes,1 absent.
July 27,1982
Item No.4 —Z-3863
Owner:Gary and Laura McBroom et al.
Applicant:R.J.Yelenich
Location:810-816 Fair Park Boulevard
Request:Rezone from "R-6"High Rise Apt.
to "C-3"General Commercial
Purpose:Convenience Food Store
Size:30,400 square feet +
Existing Use:Re s ident i al
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North —Day Care Center,Zoned "R-6"
South —Vacant,Zoned "R-3"
East —Motel/Restaurant (under construction)
Zoned "PCD"
West —Residential,Zoned "R-6"
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
The applicant failed to provide notices to the neighbors
within the prescribed time;therefore,this application must
be deferred.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends deferral to the August 31 meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The Commission moved to defer the item until August 31.The
motion passed —10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
July 27,1982
Item No.5 —Z-3864
Owner:Sarah Lou Butler
Applicant:Sarah Lou Butler
Location:Young Road —535 feet west of
Geyer Springs Road
Request:Rezone from "R-2"Single Familyto"I-2"Light Industrial
Purpose:Industrial Development—
Unspecified
Size:30,000 square feet +
Existing Use:Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North —Vacant,Zoned "I-2"
South —Vacant,Zoned "I-2"
East —Mobile Home,Zoned "R-2"
West —Single Family,Zoned "R-2"
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
No adverse comments have been received from any reviewing
agency concerning this request.The request is compatible
with the Suburban Development Plan.This property is one offourremainingparcelsinthisareawhicharenotzoned
Light Industrial.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present,and there were no objectors.The
Commission moved to approve the application as filed.The
motion passed —10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.
July 27,1982
Item No.6 —Alley Closure
Applicant:Fred A.Janney
Request:Closure of the Alley in
Block 32,Centennial Addition
Purpose:Combination with Abutting
Residential Properties
Size:6,000 square feet +
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
No adverse comments have been received from any reviewing
agency concerning this request.This alley has never been
opened to traffic,and there are presently at least twostructureslocatedwithintheright-of-way.This
application will serve to resolve a title conflict where
houses do encroach into the alley.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval subject to the retention of anyexistingutilityeasementrights.
P LANN I NG COMM I S S ION AC TI ON:
The applicant was present,and there were no objectors.After a brief discussion,the Commission moved to approvetheapplicationasfiled.The motion passed —10 ayes,
0 noes and 1 absent.
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-July 27,1982
In further action,the Commission approved a resolution
calling for speedy adoption of an Excavation Ordinance.
This resolution was in reference to the cutting which is
being done on the south side of Cantrell opposite the
Razorback Square project.The resolution passed —10 ayes,
0 noes,and 1 absent.
There being no further business,the Commission moved to
adjourn at 5:16 p.m.The motion passed —10 ayes,0 noes
and 1 absent.
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