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pc_10 02 1997 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION REZONING HEARING MINUTE RECORD OCTOBER 2, 1997 4 :00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being eleven (11) in number. II. Members Present: Craig Berry Herb Hawn Bill Putnam Suzanne McCarthy Doyle Daniel Hugh Earnest Ron Woods Larry Lichty Sissi Brandon Pam Adcock Mizan Rahman Members Absent: None City Attorney: Stephen Giles SAW Y 4 ` c im LL K M M � ct yz r v Wr 0p� X O LL o o p�NOb1 w x = � p O NjON O �y�S NJbb N N0116VbN OOS S SpN/�tl S vi 2 N LL O� dy co N yW O m W U �w NWdS SAGE) O gym w u N 0 w � _ 0 W ;N W w ``VT o V h dos o u Oy�S O Eyg� a p0' oQ VO O rY 2 Lr syr y O 5 A dpl00 I. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION REZONING AND PLANNING AGENDA OCTOBER 2, 1997 4:00 P.M. DEFERRED ITEM A. Land Use Plan Amendment Park/Open Space and Industrial to Office; east end of Second Street II. REZONING ITEMS 1. Z -4863-A 10600 Otter Creek East Blvd. C-3 to I-2 2. Z -6380-A 7316 Kentucky C-3 to C-4 3. Z-6386 6106 Fourche Dam Pike R-2 to C-3 III. OTHER MATTERS/PLAN ISSUES 3-A. Land Use Plan Amendment - Port District 4. Z-6366 Moore Day Care Family Home Special Use Permit 5. Z-6383 Noll Day Care Family Home Special Use Permit 6. Land Use Plan Amendment - Text and definition change 7. Land Use Plan Amendment - West Little Rock District 8. Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan 9. Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Land Use Plan Amendments 10. Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Rezoning A. Z-6392 North of Mann Road, south of Baseline Road, east of Mabelvale Pike from I-2 to C-3 B. Z-6393 10114 Chicot Road from R-7 to R-2 Agenda, Page Two 10. Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Rezoning C. Z-6394 South of railroad, north of Alexander Road between Vimy Ridge Road and Sardis Road from I-3 to I-2. D. Z-6395 Either side of railroad, east of Vimy Ridge Road from I-3 to I-2. E. Z-6396 East 10 acres of NE NW 16 -1S -13W from I-1 to I-2 F. Z-6397 North of Alexander Road west of Vimy Ridge Road from I-2 to R-2. G. Z-6398 NE corner of County Line and Vimy Road from MF -6 to R-2 H. Z-6399 NE corner Sardis Road and Alexander Road from I-2, C-2, 0-3 to C-3 11. Central High Vision Framework 12. Kanis Road Corridor Committee Report October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: A Name: Land Use Plan Amendment Location: 2nd Street/Bender to Reichardt Request: Park/Open Space and Industrial to Office Source: Demp and Paula Dempsey Staff Report: The requested area is within the East Little Rock District. The Plan generally uses Bond Street as the line: industrial, to the west and other uses (Multifamily, Commercial and Single Family) to the east. The area generally south of the line is Single Family. Between the levee and the river, the proposed use is Park/Open Space. The area is shown on the Parks Master Plan as a second priority acquisition. Further to the east along 2nd Street, is industrial use with the levee between 2nd and 3rd Streets, as a barrier. The issue is whether it should be development for business purposes or left as open space or park land. The Parks Department has been asked to comment on this request. The Parks Department believes the site is critical to the future expansion of Riverfront Park. The connection between Riverfront Park and the East End Park would be prevented. The east end of 2nd Street, starting at John Street the area changes to a more service-oriented use pattern. The State has a county office and the F.O.P. meeting place are located in the area. There is one heavy commercial/industrial use, a HVAC (Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning) firm, located here. From Bender west there is no public shore line and most of the area is developed. Since the area is of a less intensity (than industrial) it is appropriate to recognize this. Therefore from Bond east, along the river an Office classification is appropriate. However, south of the levee is an area the City is trying to preserve as residential; therefore, no change to Office south of the levee should be encouraged. In order to address the parks Department concern, either the plan should be left Park/Open Space or accommodation for a recreational link should be included. There are two options which could be required. First would be "so many" feet adjacent to the River. The second option would be to use the levee right- of-way (80 feet). October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to allowance for open space connection and no nonresidential uses south of levee. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997) Walter Malone, Planning Manager reviewed the request and conditions in the area. Planning Staff is opposed to changing the Plan south of the levee. This area is a single family residential neighborhood. North of the levee is a mix of Industrial, Office and Open Space. The issue is whether to allow the area to be developed or not. Planning Staff believes use of the 80 foot levee right-of-way as an access connection would allow for the connection between East End Center and Riverfront Park. Paula Dempsey, agent (perspective owner), indicated that the area south of the levee was not usable to them. Their use would be a studio, built like a warehouse. Commissioner Putnam raised the concern of flooding and whether the site was developable. Brian Day, Assistant Director of Parks, thanked the Commission for hearing this item early. Mr. Day reviewed the Department's "Chain of Parks" and indicated this area was important to that concept. This site is vital to the ability to connect the Parks; however, the Department has no money to acquire the site. Mr. Day raised the question about the Presidential Library, airport runways and need for open space. Commissioner Earnest asked about the new building just constructed to the west. Mr. Day indicated there was no plans to deal with these structures. However if the Presidential Library goes near here, most of the existing structures would be removed. In any case the additional of another obstacle to the completion of the park is not a good idea. Chairman Lichty asked the applicant if they agreed to staff recommendation of using the levee and southern portion as a connection. Ms. Dempsey indicated they had no plans for that area. Discussion followed about Corp of Engineers approval process and the process to follow: Land Use first or Corp approval first. Stephen Giles, City Attorney, stated the Land Use issue should be resolved first. Mr. Day and Commissioner Earnest agreed there was a need to develop a strategy for open space. Mr. Day indicated that after twelve months they would not have money for acquisition. In K October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: A (Cont. response to Commissioner Hawn, Mr. Day stated Parks would step aside if the issue were pushed. Commissioner Hawn asked about access through the site. Commissioner Brandon asked that the unblemished riverfront be kept. We must have a vision for the future. There is money somewhere to get land. Commissioner Brandon asked that the Commission not vote for this. Commissioner Daniel expressed concern about the flooding, and that this is good money going into a flood prone area. Commissioner Earnest challenged the City to find a way to get this property. This is different than the Pankey site. There are options which should be considered. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, responding to Commissioner Berry indicated the Presidential Library site should be announced within the next 30 days. However no one knows the exact location or day. The Clintons have all the information. Commissioner Berry asked about the City encouraging development north of the levee. Mr. Giles stated the City does not encourage the development but the owner has the right to develop. There was discussion about an easement and the location of that easement. Commissioner Putnam indicated he did not have enough information to decide the issue. Commission Adcock indicated the Board will have to decide. Chairman Lichty asked about deferral. There was discussion about deferral and the owner indicated that this issue would be back no matter what. Commissioner Hawn moved for deferral. By unanimous vote 10 for 0 against the item was deferred. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) Walter Malone, Planning Manager, indicated the Commission reviewed this six weeks ago. Staff has met with the property owners and things stand as they did six weeks ago. Staff has no new presentation for this meeting. Mr. Stuart Mackey, representing the owner, passed out a map showing a proposed development and briefed the Commission on the proposed uses. The owners agree to the staff proposal as outlined in the staff report. After meeting with the Parks Department, the owners and staff believe they can work together on this issue (a 37,500 square foot area shown on the sketch would be available for use - easement, etc.) At the request of Chairman Lichty, Mr. Mackey located the site on the land use map, the levee location and the location of the potential park use area on the site. Mr. Jeff Hathaway, representing the owner, indicated he was available to answer any questions. Bryan Day, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, gave a recap of the chain of parks and how this site fits into that chain. The Parks Master Plan identifies open space and park land to be acquired, this area is a priority open space acquisition. Mr. Day identified properties 3 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) currently owned by the City or Corp of Engineers which the City may use. Mr. Day confirmed that Parks will be able to work with the owners if they develop the land; however, city ownership of the property would be another step toward completion of the chain of parks. The Board of Directors will have to make this decision. In response to a question, Mr. Day indicated the area shown by the owner might or might not meet the need and that it was not ideal but better than nothing. Commissioner Earnest, chair of the Plans Committee, stated the committee believes this to be a unique opportunity to get a policy decision on the open space issue. If a building is allowed on this site, we will have to deal with it in the future. In addition, there are other places the use could go. Commissioner Daniel expressed concern about what will actually be built, and agreed there were other places this use could go. Mr. Day identified city owners and Corp allowed use areas on a map of the immediate area. Commissioner Putnam expressed concern about the levee and the Corp of Engineer regulations on levees and how that will impact the development and possible recreation use area. In addition the lack of commitment from the Corp is a concern. Ruth Bell, League of women Voters, expressed the need to preserve green space which is not floodway. The League believes the river belongs to all the people and this piece provides a connection. Finally, the location of the Presidential Library may require purchase of this land. The Board of Directors should be told to purchase this land. Jim Lawson, the Director of Planning and Development, suggested the Commission could recommend purchase of the site (as a high priority) or could recommend a plan change. There was discussion about Land Use Plan change versus Parks Plan and process. Mr. Lawson stated Plans staff recommended approval subject to certain conditions while Parks prefers the purchase of the site. There was additional discussion about process and ownership (control) of the levee. Commissioner Brandon told the Commission this was an opportunity to make a strong statement on our future. The river bank is important and belongs to the people of Arkansas. This is an important step toward a park for all to enjoy in the future. We should all remember how Murray Park, Riverfront Park and Maumelle Park once looked. Commissioner Daniel asked about deferral of the issue. Chairman Lichty indicated the Commission did that 6 weeks ago and the members are ready to act now. 4 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) Commissioner Brandon move the approval of the Land Use Plan change. By a vote of 0 for 11 against the item was denied. There was discussion about asking the Board to acquire the property and the Land Use issues. Only the applicant can take the issue to the Board. Commissioner Earnest moved that the secretary (Jim Lawson) express to the Board of Directors the Commission's desire for the City to purchase the property (Adcock seconded). By a vote of 11 for 0 against, the motion was approved. There was discussion about process, Plan recommendation, and possible Board of Director actions. 61 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z -4863-A Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Otter Creek Development Company, LLC Nolan Rushing 10600 Otter Creek East Blvd. Rezone from C-3 to I-2 Develop Office/Warehouse for W. H. Carder, Inc. 1.617± acres Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North - Vacant lot, zoned C-3; C-2 zoned Fire Station and 0-2 zoned Hospital located further to the north South - Multiple Industrial uses; zoned I-2 East - Heavy equipment company and other industrial uses, zoned I-2 West - Tire Company, heavy equipment company and vacant lot, zoned I-2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS 1. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 16,577. 2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 3. If more than an acre is proposed to be disturbed a grading permit will be required prior to construction. Contact Steve Loop or Melvin Hall at 371-4811 for assistance. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus Route. A bus route does extend down Mabelvale West Road, just to the north of the site. LAND USE ELEMENT The site is in the Otter Creek District. The Plan recommends Mixed Commercial Industrial. The request is for Industrial. On today's agenda, as part of the Chicot West Plan, there is an amendment for this location. The change October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -4863-A is to Light Industrial. With this change the request, is in conformance with the Plan. STAFF ANALYSIS The request before the Commission is to rezone this vacant, 1.6± acre tract from C-3 General Commercial to I-2 Light Industrial. Once rezoned, the W. H. Carder Company proposes to develop an office/warehouse on the property. The property is located in the Otter Creek Industrial Park and will be platted as Lot 9, area 102 of that industrial subdivision. This property and the vacant 1± acre tract directly to the north were zoned I-2 until 1987 when they were rezoned to C-3 for retail development. That development never materialized and the property owner would now like this site rezoned back to I-2. Staff believes the I-2 zoning request to be appropriate for this site. The property is located within an industrial subdivision and all developed properties adjacent to the tract contain various types of industrial uses. A large truck and auto tire company is adjacent to the west and a heavy equipment company is beyond that. A tractor and heavy equipment sales and service company is located across the street to the east. Multiple industrial uses are located to the south. All of these properties are zoned I-2. The zoning and use proposed by the applicant is compatible with development in the area. The Otter Creek District Land Use Plan currently recommends Mixed Commercial Industrial for the site. This designation is reflective of the C-3 zoning which look place in 1987. Item 9 on today's agenda, the Chicot West I-30 south neighborhood rezoning proposals, includes an amendment for this location. The proposed amendment will change the Land Use Plan designation for this site to Light Industrial. The I-2 rezoning request conforms to the Light Industrial Plan designation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the requested I-2 zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z -6380-A Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Tommy Hilburn British Cars of Little Rock 7316 Kentucky Avenue Rezone from C-3 to C-4 Provide employee parking and overflow inventory space for adjacent auto sales company. .16± acres Vacant, overgrown lot SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North - Backyard Burgers drive through restaurant; zoned C-3 South - Multifamily residential; zoned R-5 East - Auto sales lot; zoned C-4 West - Doctor's office and shopping center; zoned C-3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS 1. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline of Kentucky is required. 2. For construction of parking lot construct half street improvements to commercial standards including sidewalks. 3. Submit two copies of site grading and drainage plans, and street plans to Bruce Kemmet, 701 W. Markham, prior to construction. 4. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 16,577. LAND USE ELEMENT The site is in the West Little Rock District. The Plan recommends Commercial use. The request is for Commercial use. The only Plan amendment in the area occurred in late 1996. This amendment reduced the intensity of the Land Use Plan to the south of this site. The closest change was one block away -- Illinois and Georgia. This change was from Commercial to Multifamily use for an existing apartment complex. Due to the existing multifamily across the street, no access should be permitted to Kentucky. The request appears to be in conformance with the Plan. Staff believes October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6380-A the request is reasonable as long as steps are included to protect the existing residential use. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus Route. A bus route does extend down Cantrell Road, 1/2 block to the north. STAFF ANALYSIS The request before the Commission is to rezone this vacant, .16± acre lot from C-3 to C-4. Once rezoned, the lot will be developed as parking for the adjacent automobile sales business. The applicant states that the lot will be screened and access will be taken through the auto sales lot. Staff believes the C-4 rezoning request to be reasonable for this property. This small undeveloped lot is literally "sandwiched" between the back of the auto sales company's building, the back of the restaurant and the back of the doctor's office. Due to the slope up from the street, it would be impractical to develop the lot with a use which would require access from Kentucky Avenue. If it is to be developed at all, it is best to combine it with one of the abutting uses, as is proposed. The property is located in the heavily commercial Cantrell Road corridor. The properties to the north, east and west are developed with a variety of commercial uses. British Cars of Little Rock occupies the C-4 zoned property to the west. Multifamily residential uses are located on the R-5 zoned properties across Kentucky Street to the south. if staff has any reservations at all about the proposed C-4 zoning, it is the potential impact on these R-5 zoned properties. If the lot is screened and access is taken through the existing car lot, any impact should be negated. In response to staff's concern, the applicant has offered the following condition to be attached to the rezoning of the subject property: There is to be no access from the property onto Kentucky Avenue. The West Little Rock District Land Use Plan recommends commercial for this site. The C-4 zoning request conforms to the adopted Plan and is compatible with development in the area. The condition offered by the applicant mitigates any impact on the multifamily properties to the south. E October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6380-A STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the requested C-4 zoning subject to the following condition offered by the applicant: There is to be no access from this property onto Kentucky Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and the condition offered by the applicant. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request, with the condition as offered. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved subject to there being no access from this property onto Kentucky Avenue. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 3 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-6386 Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: C. Arthur and Caroline W. Biggs Caroline W. Biggs 6106 Fourche Dam Pike Rezone from R-2 to C-3 Construct neighborhood grocery store with restaurant 1.16± acres Vacant lot SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North - Single family; zoned R-2 South - Single family; zoned R-2 East - Levee and Fourche Creek Floodway; zoned R-2 West - Single family; zoned R-2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS 1. Fourche Dam Pike Road is listed on the MSP as a collector, dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline of street is required. 2. With development construct half street improvements, including sidewalks, to Fourche Dam Pike Road. Provide street plans per MSP and site grading and drainage plans to Bruce Kemmet, 701 West Markham, prior to construction. 3. A grading and development permit for special flood hazard area are required prior to construction. Contact Steve Loop or Melvin Hall at 371-4811 for assistance. 4. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 16,577. 5. Fourche Dam Pike Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 2,500. LAND USE ELEMENT A request to rezone a tract of land at 6106 Fourche Dam Pike from 'R-2' to 'C-3' was filed. Upon review of the Land Use Plan, staff determined that the request was in conflict with the Plan and was a major change in use. As a result a Land Use Plan amendment has been developed for the Planning Commission's consideration. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO • 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6386 The request is in the Port District. The Plan recommends Single Family use. The request is for Commercial use. There have been no changes to the Plan in this area, since the current Plan was adopted. The area in question is north of Roosevelt Road, along Fourche Dam Pike and east of Fourche Creek. This is an older single family area. Development is a classic rural single family area. That is, homes along a country road. The Plan recognizes the existing development pattern and recommends maintaining it. To the west is a large industrial area. The uses front the runway for the Little Rock airport. Along most of the industrial use is an open space strip (on the Plan and zoned) to draw a line stopping the nonresidential use. To the south is a commercial area at Roosevelt and Fourche Dam Pike. This was historically an important intersection of two major roads. Currently, the City classifies both roads as collectors. The commercial services the local neighborhood as well as the passing traffic. NOTE: After the tornado only one commercial use remains. Most of the nonlocal traffic travels Roosevelt. This portion of Fourche Dam Pike is not likely to function as a major transportation route. Fourche Dam Pike is a loop road at this location servicing the immediate area. The uses serviced by Fourche Dam Pike are single family and a church. This is not a commercial or industrial area. In fact, it 'feels' like a neighborhood street from Cooper to Roosevelt. To change the Plan at this location to Commercial would introduce a major change and would not be compatible with the existing development pattern. The City has indicated with the open space strips (plan and zone) that the nonresidential use should remain to the west. The area is a viable residential area; however, an introduction of nonresidential use will likely result in the lot by lot demise of the area. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus Route. A special rush hour rate does extend down East Roosevelt Road, to the south of this site. STAFF ANALYSIS The request before the Commission is to rezone this 1.16± acre tract from R-2 Single Family to C-3 General Commercial. The Port District Land Use Plan recommends Single Family for this site. Staff has determined that the rezoning request requires a "major- amendment to the Land Use Plan. As per Planning Commission policy, a proposed plan amendment is 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6386 presented as a separate item on this agenda (item no. 3-A). The rezoning request should be deferred until such time as a final determination is made on the Plan Amendment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends deferral of this rezoning request until the November 13, 1997 commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff recommended that the item be deferred to the November 13, 1997 Commission meeting to allow for review of a possible land use plan amendment (Item No. 3-A on this agenda). The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 3 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 3A Name: Location: Request: Source: STAFF REPORT: Land Use Plan Amendment - Port District East of Fourche Dam Pike, north of Roosevelt Road Single Family to Commercial Property Owner (6106 Fourche Dam Pike) A request to rezone a tract of land at 6106 Fourche Dam Pike from "R-2" to "C-3" was filed. Upon review of the Land Use Plan, Staff determined that the request was in conflict with the Plan and was a major change in use. As a result a Land Use Plan amendment has been developed for the Planning Commission's consideration. The request is in the Port District. The Plan recommends Single Family use. The request is for Commercial use. There have been no changes to the Plan in this area, since the current Plan was adopted. The area in question is north of Roosevelt Road, along Fourche Dam Pike and east of Fourche Creek. This is an older single family area. Development is a classic rural single family area. That is, homes along a country road. The Plan recognizes the existing development pattern and recommends maintaining it. To the west is a large industrial area. The uses front the runway for the Little Rock airport. Along most of the industrial use is an open space strip (on the Plan and zoned) to draw a line stopping the nonresidential use. To the south is a commercial area at Roosevelt and Fourche Dam Pike. This was historically an important intersection of two major roads. Currently the City classifies both roads as collectors. The commercial services the local neighborhood as well as the passing traffic. Note after the tornado only one commercial use remains. Most of the nonlocal traffic travels Roosevelt. This portion of Fourche Dam Pike is not likely to function as a major transportation route. Fourche Dam Pike is a loop road at this location servicing the immediate area. The uses serviced by Fourche Dam Pike are single family and a church. This is not a commercial or industrial area. In fact, it "feels" like a neighborhood street from Cooper to Roosevelt. To change the Plan at this location to Commercial would introduce a major change and would not be compatible with the existing development pattern. The City has indicated with the open space strips (plan and zone) that the nonresidential use should remain to the west. The area is a viable residential area; however, an October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 3A (Cont.) introduction of nonresidential use will likely result in the lot by lot demise of the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) Walter Malone, Planning Manager, reviewed the request and area. Staff believes this is a residential area and should remain residential. Mr. Sonny Biggs, property owner, indicated they just wish to build a building. Mr. Biggs was born and raised in this area, which was once a quiet neighborhood. The airport expansion -new runway then the addition of the UPS facility and finally the March 1 tornado changed the area. This request is to help the area and residents not for personal gain. The zoning is not important just the ability to use the property. Mr. Biggs distributed a petition of support signed by people in the area (Mr. Biggs read the petition). In addition, letters of support from area businesses can be delivered if needed. The area is no longer good for residential use although homes are still there. There is a great need for a grocery store. In response to a question, Mr. Biggs indicated he would build a grocery and restaurant. Long term the area will be industrial. Mr. Biggs indicated he would do what was necessary and work with the City and residents on this development. In response to a question from Commissioner Rahman, Mr. Biggs confirmed the area in question is not now commercial. The Biggs have had a restaurant in the area for 11 years. There are no buildings in the area for this use and there is a need for a small grocery and place to eat. Commissioner Hawn asked about the area and number of signatures covered by the petition. All the residential area is included with 70 names. Chairman Lichty asked about the presence of a neighborhood association and influence of the residents petition. Mr. Lawson indicated there was no association, that this would be spot zoning and the people who signed the petition may have just because they know the Biggs. Commissioner Putnam asked about some boarded homes and Mr. Biggs responded. Mr. Biggs indicated the area was no longer a community. However, he understood the concerns and wished there was a way the zoning could change to single family if they closed the business. Commissioner Hawn stated the area was not a bad place, though he understood the need for a grocery. He was opposed to a plan change. Mrs. Caroline Biggs stressed the compatibility with the airport and all the businesses the restaurant had served. E October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 3A (Cont.) Commissioner Hawn moved and Commissioner Rahman seconded a motion to approve the plan change (Single Family to Commercial) as requested. By a vote of 3 for (Daniel, Adcock, and Putnam) 8 against the changes was denied. 01 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-6366 NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT• PROPOSAL: STAFF ANALYSIS• Moore Day Care Family Home - Special Use Permit 2723 S. Gaines Street Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gore/ Laverne Moore A special use permit is requested to allow the occupant of 2723 S. Gaines Street to operate a day care family home. The property is zoned R-4. The occupant of 2723 S. Gaines Street is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow her to continue operation of a day care family home at that address. She is currently licensed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services for 10 children (license no. 03645- 03). The hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The business has been in operation for 8 years and the applicant was recently notified that a Special Use Permit is required. The general purpose of Section 36-54 states: "Special use permits provide a method of control over certain types of land uses which, while not requiring the full review process of the conditional use permits, do require some review procedure which allows for determination of their appropriateness within the neighborhood for which they are proposed and for public comment." These uses include bed and breakfast hotels, family care facilities and day care family homes. The site and location criteria established by the Zoning Ordinance for day care family homes are as follow: a. This use may be located only in a single-family home, occupied by the care giver. b. Must be operated within licensing procedures established by the State of Arkansas. C. The use is limited to ten (10) children including the care givers. d. The minimum to qualify for special use permit is six (6) children from households other than the care givers. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 4 (cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6366 e. This use must obtain a special use permit in all districts where day care centers are not allowed by right. 2723 S. Gaines Street is located within a south Little Rock residential neighborhood. The surrounding neighborhood is primarily zoned R-4 and R-3 with the predominant land use being single family and two-family residences. A small C-3 zoned commercial node is located adjacent to the east, at the intersection of Arch and 28th Streets. A sign company and shoe shop are located directly to the east of the subject property. The site contains a one-story frame residential structure which is typical of homes in the neighborhood. The rear yard is enclosed by a chain link fence, providing adequate play area. The site contains a two car garage with no additional on site parking or drop-off space. There is adequate on -street parking available on both Gaines and West 28th Streets. The primary use of the property will remain single family residential. No signage will be permitted beyond that allowed in single family zones. The day-care family home has been in operation for 8 years with no apparent impact on the neighborhood. Due to the possibility of changes in city policy regarding day care family homes, staff believes it is appropriate to require staff review after one year. If there has been a change in city policy regarding this use, the item will be brought back to the Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the special use permit to allow a day care family home subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the site and location criteria of Section 36-54. 2. There is to be staff review of this item after one year. If there has been a change in city policy regarding day-care family homes, the item will be brought back to the Planning Commission for further review. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, subject to compliance with the conditions noted in the staff E October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 4 (cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6366 recommendation above. The item was and approved subject to compliance the staff recommendation by a vote 1 absent. 3 placed on the Consent Agenda with the conditions noted in of 10 ayes, 0 noes and October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-6383 NAME: Noll Day Care Family Home - Special Use Permit LOCATION: 8915 Fairhaven Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Ralph and Barbara Noll PROPOSAL: A special use permit is requested to allow the occupant of 8915 Fairhaven Road to operate a day care family home. The property is zoned R-2. STAFF ANALYSIS: The occupant of 8915 Fairhaven Road is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow her to continue operation of a day care family home at that address. She is currently licensed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services for 10 children. The hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The business has been in operation for 5 years and the applicant was recently notified that a Special Use Permit is required. The general purpose of Section 36-54 states: "Special use permits provide a method of control over certain types of land uses which, while not requiring the full review process of the conditional use permits, do require some review procedure which allows for determination of their appropriateness within the neighborhood for which they are proposed and for public comment." These uses include bed and breakfast hotels, family care facilities and day care family homes. The site and location criteria established by the Zoning Ordinance for day care family homes are as follow: a. This use may be located only in a single-family home, occupied by the care giver. b. Must be operated within licensing procedures established by the State of Arkansas. C. The use is limited to ten (10) children including the care givers. d. The minimum to qualify for special use permit is six (6) children from households other than the care givers. e. This use must obtain a special use permit in all districts where day care centers are not allowed by right. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 5 (cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6383 8915 Fairhaven is located in the Pennbrook Subdivision, a small, single family residential neighborhood located between Markham Street and I-630, west of John Barrow Road. All surrounding properties are zoned R-2 and are occupied by single family homes. An R-4 zoned area of two family residences is located one block to the west and a C-3 zoned shopping center is located one block to the north. The site contains a two-story, brick and frame residential structure which is typical of homes in the neighborhood. The rear yard is enclosed by a chain-link and wood fence, providing adequate play area. The home's garage has been converted into a play room. The site contains a double -wide driveway with spaces for four vehicles. There is additional space available on the street for parking. The primary use of the property will remain single family residential. No signage will be permitted beyond that allowed in single family zones. The day-care family home has been in operation for 5 years with no apparent impact on the neighborhood. Due to the possibility of changes in city policy regarding day care family homes, staff believes it is appropriate to require staff review after one year. If there has been a change in city policy regarding this use, the item will be brought back to the Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the special use permit to allow a day care family home subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the site and location criteria of Section 36-54. 2. There is to be staff review of this item after one year. If there has been a change in city policy regarding day-care family homes, the item will be brought back to the Planning Commission for further review. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Three (3) letters of opposition from neighborhood residents were received. One (1) letter of support from the neighborhood association was received. All letters had been forwarded to the commissioners. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, subject to compliance with the conditions noted in the staff recommendations. Pa October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 5 (cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6383 Barbara Noll addressed the Commission in support of her application. She stated that she had been operating a day-care family home for 5 years. Ms. Noll acknowledged the letters of opposition and stated that she felt they were related to a "neighborhood squabble" and not directly related to her childcare business. Ms. Noll stated that she had never had a complaint from any neighbors in the 5 years the business had been in operation. A motion was made to approve the application subject to compliance with the conditions noted in the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 3 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 6 NAME: Land Use Plan Amendment - Text and Definition Change LOCATION: various REQUEST: Modification of the Mixed Land Use Categories SOURCE: Staff STAFF REPORT: Upon further review of the mixed use categories, Staff believes clarification is needed. It was the intent of the mixed use categories to allow straight zoning to occur for areas with these classifications. However, this is not necessarily clear from the definition. Staff believes the intent of the last amendment was to prevent development which was totally the more intense use. Almost two hundred notices were distributed for comment in July. Three comments were returned: two supportive of the change, one opposed to combining MOI and MOW. This information was presented to the Plans Committee in early August. Those responding in July as well as those on the "ordinance contact" list have been notified of this meeting. Two changes are proposed. One adds language to the Mixed Office and Commercial and Mixed Commercial and Industrial categories. The second combines the Mixed Office Industrial and Mixed Office Warehouse categories into the Service Trades District. In the Mixed Commercial and Industrial category the following sentence would be added: "Acceptable uses are commercial or mixed commercial and industrial." A similar sentence is added to the Mixed Office and Commercial category -- "Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. The definitions for MOW and MOI are the same except for switching the words warehouse and industrial. There are only 2 areas of MOI (Baseline between I-30 and I-430; and Stanton Road south of I-30) and a half dozen MOW locations (several in the western section of downtown or west of Downtown; the Bowman-Kanis area). The new definition for these areas would be: Services Trades District - This category provides for a mixture of office, warehousing and industrial park activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses. The district is intended to allow support services to these businesses and to provide for uses with an office component. A Planned October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 6 (cont.) Zoning District is required for any development not wholly office. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The issue was deferred to November 13 by unanimous vote (11 for 0 against). 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 7 NAME: LOCATION• REQUEST: SOURCE: STAFF REPORT: City Land Use Plan Amendment West Little Rock Planning District An area north of Cantrell Road, and west of Manney Road (2224 Manney Road) To change an area from Single Family to Office James E. Lusk At the request of a property owner, a plan amendment review was initiated. The property owner requested a Single Family area be changed to Office. Planning Staff reviewed the existing land use and zoning patterns in the area, as well as the land use plan. North multi family (R-5); apartment complex South commercial (C-3); "Jiffy Alterations" Lady I's" "The Hop" "Sign Express" "Terri Lynn's" office (C-3); "Nationwide Insurance" East single family (R-2); residence with side orientation to site The most recent land use amendment within the area of the proposed land use change was a change from Single Family to Office. This occurred in March of 1997. The location of this land use change was on the south side of Cantrell Road at 8315 Cantrell Road. This property is located between Pavilion in the Park and Reservoir Park. Staff believes that an office use between the apartment complex and the commercial strip along Cantrell would be compatible with the general area. Because of the single family use across the street and a change in topography of the site, Suburban Office would be a appropriate use. A Suburban Office designation would protect the existing single family residences from potential negative impacts. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a land use change to Suburban Office. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as amended. The issue was approved by unanimous vote (11 for 0 against). October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 8 NAME: LOCATION• REQUEST: SOURCE: STAFF REPORT: Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Chicot Rd. west to the County Line, I-30 South to the County Line Resolution for support for Action Plan Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Committee In late November 1996, the West Baseline Neighborhood Association requested City assistance in developing a long range plan for their neighborhood. Upon review of the neighborhood, city staff proposed expansion of the study area boundaries to include a much larger area. Representatives from six additional Neighborhood Associations - Quail Run, Meyer Lane, Shiloh, Legion Hut, Pinedale and Rolling Pines - were invited to participate in the process of developing a plan as was a representative from Southwest United for Progress and a local realtor, however, all invitees did not choose to participate. Bi -monthly meetings of the planning committee commenced in early January, 1997 with informational meetings designed to help planning committee members better understand city policies, planning issues, and projects proposed for the area by both City departments and other agencies. These "kick-off" meetings also provided for an exchange of ideas between City staff, other agency staff, and planning committee members and helped City staff better understand area concerns. To gain greater community input on issues, two Town Hall meetings were held in March which allowed area residents and "stakeholders- to voice their concerns without having to participate on a time-consuming committee. Flyers advertising the Town Hall Meetings were delivered door-to-door for the entire area and posted at commercial establishments. Development of goals, objectives, and action statements began in late April, 1997 and are contained within this plan. This process included a review of the current land use and zoning designations. With the completion of the plan an Open House for final community review of the plan was held on September 22, 1997 at the West Baseline Alert Center. A copy of the action plan is attached for review by the commission. Three items are being brought before the Planning October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 8 (cont. Commission for approval and advancement to the City Board of Directors. Each item is addressed separately on the agenda. The Policy Plan will be reviewed as this item, followed by the land use amendments and then rezoning requests. The Environmental Analysis portion of the report describes the existing conditions of the area and other background information. The Policy Plan portion contains the goals, objectives and action statements formulated by the steering committee. The Plan is a Policy or Action Plan which the committee developed based on their personal knowledge, information provided by "experts", and the results of the Town Hall Meetings. The committee agreed on 7 general goals focusing on Infrastructure, Traffic and Transportation, Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, Public Safety, Recreation, Economic Development, and Community Image. During bi-monthly meetings during the spring and summer of 1997, the committee developed and expanded these goals into objectives and action statements designed to address the neighborhood's needs. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the resolution of support. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The background and timeframe of the neighborhood plan was briefly explained by Pat Herman, Planner II. The Steering Committee for the plan was represented by two members, Janet Berry and Norm Floyd. Mr. Floyd addressed the Planning Commission asking for their support of the neighborhood's work in developing the long range plan. Chairman Lichty questioned if the action statement encouraging housing for under $50,000 was in conflict with the action statement which discourages mobile home parks. Mr. Floyd stated that the community is not against mobile homes as long s they are owner occupied. With no further discussion, the Planning Commission voted for approval of the resolution of support for the neighborhood plan. (9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstention) 0 RESOLUTION NO. 114 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN SUPPORT OF THE CHICOT WEST, I-30 SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN. WHEREAS, the Neighborhood formed a Planning Committee to work with Staff towards the development of a Neighborhood Plan; and, WHEREAS, homes in the area were included in a survey of needs and desires and the Planning Committee went to the neighborhood throughout the process to both keep them informed and get their comments; and, WHEREAS, after a year of work by neighborhood volunteers a set of goals and objectives was developed; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Committee has demonstrated support of the Plan by existing neighborhood based groups; and, WHEREAS, this Policy Plan (Goals, Objectives and Action Statements) provides a way for both neighborhood based groups 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 intent and aims expressed in and by the Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan. ADOPTED: ` 0 I lei-� ATTEST: APPROVED: Se a Cha rman October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 9 NAME: Land Use Plan Amendment - Otter Creek and Geyer Springs West Districts LOCATION: Throughout both Planning Districts REQUEST: Amendments to the Land Use Plan SOURCE: Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan STAFF REPORT: As part of the Chicot West, I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's Land Use Plan was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office. Letters explaining the existing land use and requested amendment were sent to each owner in August of 1997 asking for a response within a months time if the owner was not in agreement with the change. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to amend the following properties as described: 1. The triangular area northeast of Alexander, south of the railroad tracks, changed from Mobile Home to Single Family. The property is zoned R -7A Mobile Home. There was a request made to rezone the property to R-2 which the property owner declined. The property owner is against the Land Use Change. Staff recommends denial. 2. Northeast of Alexander, between the railroad tracks and the Park Open Space, the Single Family and Mobile Home changed to Mixed Commercial Industrial. The property is zoned R-2 Single Family. Staff received verbal communication from the property owner against the change. Staff recommends denial. 3. Northwest of the Vimy Ridge / Alexander Rd. intersection, the Light Industrial adjacent to Alexander Rd. changed to Single Family. The existing single family homes are zoned R-2, the remaining property is I-2. Staff received one verbal response in favor of the change and one letter was returned. No opposition was given to the request to rezone the frontage on Alexander Rd. from I-2 to R-2. Staff recommends approval. 4. The Mixed Office Commercial south of Alexander Rd. along Vimy Ridge Rd. changed to Single Family. On the western side of Vimy Ridge Road Staff received verbal and written response from an existing non -conforming use, Wilbert Burial Vault, requesting that no change be made to the Land Use Plan. A October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 9 (cont.) verbal response against the change to the eastern side was also received. One letter was returned. The area is zoned R-2. This is the intersection of two arterials. Staff recommends denial. 5. The "L" shaped Low Density Residential south of Alexander Rd. and west of Vimy Ridge Rd. changed to Single Family. The area is zoned R-2 and there is no development on the property. The owner of the eastern portion of the property gave verbal notification to Staff against the change to the Plan. Staff recommends the LDR directly south of the MOC on the Plan remain, the portion of LDR to the west be changed to Single Family. 6. The Low Density Residential along the east side of Vimy Ridge Rd, south of Alexander Rd., changed to Single Family. There are existing Single Family homes along the eastern side of Vimy Ridge Road. The area is zoned R-2. Staff recommends approval. 7. The Low Density Residential at the northwest corner of Pleasant Hill/Vimy Ridge Rd. changed to Single Family. The area is zoned R-2 and there is no development on the property. The owner the property gave verbal notification to Staff against the change to the Plan. Staff recommends denial. 8. The Low Density Residential at the southwest corner of Pleasant Hill/Vimy Ridge Rd. changed to Single Family. There was a request made to rezone the property from MF -6 to R-2 which the property owner declined. The property owner is against the Land Use Change. Staff recommends denial. 9. The Low Density Residential at the northwest corner of County Line/Vimy Ridge Rd. changed to Single Family. The area is zoned R-2. Staff received verbal response from two of the three property owners against the change. Staff recommends denial. 10. The Low Density Residential near the northeast corner of County Line/Vimy Ridge Rd. changed to Single Family. The area is zoned MF -6. There was a request to rezone to R-2 and the property owner had no comment about the rezoning or land use change. Staff recommends approval. 11. The Low Density Residential at the southwest corner of Hall/Alexander Rd. changed to Single Family. The property is zoned R-2. There is a non -conforming Mobile Home Park and a commercial business on the property. The property owner gave verbal notification against the change to the Land Use Plan. Staff recommends denial. 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 9 (cont.) 12. South of I-30, north of Alexander Rd., the Industrial changed to Light Industrial. The area is zoned R-2 and I-2. Staff received one written response against the change from Jacuzzi. There were several phone calls from other businesses for further clarification but none indicated they were against the change. Staff recommends approval of the change except for that property owned by Jacuzzi. 13. South of Mabelvale West, west of Mabelvale Jr. High School changed from Mixed Commercial Industrial to Commercial. The area is zoned C-3 and I-2. The existing uses are commercial. Staff recommends approval. 14. The Commercial Shopping west of Southwest Hospital on Mabelvale West changed to Commercial. The area is zoned C-3 and C-2. The existing uses are commercial and single family. Staff received verbal agreement from one property owner. Staff recommends approval. 15. West of Meadow Lane, north of Southwest Hospital, the Light Industrial changed to Commercial. There is C-3 and R-2 zoning in the area. Staff recommends approval. 16. The Suburban Office and Light Industrial east and south of Meadow Lane changed to Office. The existing zoning is R-2 and 0-3. Staff was contacted by 5 property owners indicating support for the land use change. Staff recommends approval. 17. North of Sibley Hole Rd. to I-30, West of Mabelvale Pike changed from Low Density Residential and Mixed Commercial Industrial to Light Industrial, with a 100 foot landscaped open space along Sibley Hole Rd. There are a few scattered single family homes, commercial business and industrial businesses in the area. The zoning is R-2, C-4, and I-2. Staff recommends approval. 18. East of Mabelvale Pike, the Low Density Residential changed to Single Family. The area is developed with single family homes and is zoned R-2. Staff received one verbal response in favor of the change. Staff recommends approval. 18.5 Southwest corner or Sibley Hole/Nash Lane change Single Family to Public Institutional. The zoning is R-2 CUP. The change would recognize an existing church. Staff recommends approval. 19. On both sides of Nash Lane, the Low Density Residential changed to Single Family. The area is developed with single family homes and is zoned R-2. Staff received one verbal response in favor of the change. Staff recommends approval. 3 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 9 (cont.) 20. North of the railroad tracks and Mabelvale West in the Mabelvale Community, the Commercial, Office, Multifamily and Mixed Office Commercial changed to Mixed. The zoning and the uses through out the area are a variety of residential and commercial. Staff recommends the existing commercial and office shown on the existing plan north of Mabelvale West not be included in the amendment. 20.5 Northwest corner of Mabelvale West/Nash Lane changed from Office to Public Institutional. The property is zoned 0-3. The amendment would recognize an existing church. Staff recommends approval. 21. A large expanse south of Mabelvale West, west of Sardis Rd. changed from Light Industrial and Mixed Office Commercial to Mixed Commercial Industrial. The area is zoned for R-2, C-3, 0-3, I-1, and I-2. Staff received verbal responses from 3 property owners in the area in favor of the land use change. Staff recommends approval. 22. North of Alexander Rd. between Meyer Ln. and Sardis Rd. changed from Light Industrial and Neighborhood Commercial to Community Shopping. The 40 acre area in the western part is zoned I-1, 0-3, and C-2 and has been submitted for rezoning to C-3 and is in favor of the change. The remaining property is zoned I-1 and I-2. Two property owners responded verbally, one for and one against the change. Staff recommends approval. 23. Removed. 24. The Multifamily on Castle valley changed to Single Family. The area is zoned MF -12. Staff received written response from the owner, Lakeview Country Club, against the change to the Land Use Plan. Staff recommends denial. 25. The Commercial at the southwest corner of Bunch Rd. and Chicot Rd. changed to Single Family. The property is zoned C-2. Staff received written response from the owner, Lakeview Country Club, against the change to the Land Use Plan. Staff recommends denial. 26. The Multifamily at the northwest corner of Bunch Rd. and Chicot Rd. changed to Single Family. The area is developed as single family homes and is zoned R-2. Staff recommends approval. 27. The Commercial and Multifamily at the northwest corner of Hillsboro Rd. and Chicot Rd. changed to Single Family. Single Family homes zoned R-2 exist in the portion designated Multifamily. There is a commercial business and a lot with C-3 zoning in the area shown for Commercial. Staff recommends the commercial be maintained on the Land Use Plan. 4 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 9 (cont.) 28. North of Claybrook Rd. between Chicot Rd. and Legion Hut Rd., changed from Low Density Residential to Single Family. There are 2 existing Mobile Home Parks which are zoned R-7. Staff received written comments against the change. Staff recommends denial of the change. 29. Mabelvale Cut Off Rd., from Chicot Rd. to Heinke Rd. ,changed from Single Family to Mixed. The road has single family homes and other non -conditional uses along it. Mabelvale Cut Off is designated as an arterial on the Master Street Plan and is to be widened to a minimum of 4 -lanes. The widening of the street will place many homes in close proximity to the roadway. Staff recommends the plan amendment be limited from Chicot Road to Whispering Pine and Woodbridge to Shiloh. The remaining structures do not front on Mabelvale Cut Off. 30. South of Rebecca Dr., the Multifamily changed to Single Family and Commercial. The area used to be a Mobile Home Park but has been abandoned. The property is zoned R-7 and a zoning change to R-2 was requested and not opposed. Staff recommends approval. 31. North of Nolen, between Carling and Chicot Rd., changed from Multi -family and Office to Single Family. The area contains a commercial business and 3 boarded up multi- family structures. The zoning is R-2. Two property owners verbally contacted Staff to oppose the change. Staff recommends denial. 32. South of Preston on Chicot Rd., changed from Office to Single Family. Zoned R-2 the area has single family homes and quiet office use. Staff recommends a plan amendment to Suburban Office. 33. North of Baseline Rd to I-30, west of Chicot Rd., changed from Industrial to Light Industrial. The zoning is a mixture of I-2, C-3, C-4, and R-2 and has a variety of industrial and commercial uses. The location and its proximity to residential units does not lend itself to heavy industrial uses. Staff recommends approval. 34. South of Mann Rd., changed from Industrial to Multifamily. Zoned I-2 and R-2 the area has commercial and industrial structures, some of which are not in use. A rezoning to MF -6 was requested on the I-2 areas and was denied. The majority of the property owners responded, verbally or in writing, against the request. Staff recommends denial. 35. From Mann Rd. north to Baseline Rd. between Mabelvale Pike and Merrivale Subdivision, changed from Commercial, Industrial and Mixed Office Commercial to Community Shopping with a 100 foot landscaped buffer east and west sides. zoned 5 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 9 (cont.) I-2 and R-2 there was no opposition to the request to rezone I-2 to C-3. Staff was contacted by one property owner for further information but no opposition was received. Staff recommends approval. 36. East of Mann Rd., south of Baseline Rd., changed from Multifamily, Low Density Residential, and Commercial to Community Shopping with a 100 foot landscaped open space where applicable. Developed as Multi Family and single family units, and commercial the area is zoned R-2. R-5 and 0-1. Staff recommends an amendment to Commercial with a PZD required. 37. East of Mann Rd., south of Baseline Rd., changed from Multifamily and Low Density Residential to Single Family. A portion of the area was a Mobile Home Park but has been vacated. The Multi Family still has apartment units on it. Staff recommends approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Land Use Plan Amendments as stated in the write-up for numbers 3, 5,6,10,12- 22,26,27,29,30,32,33, and 35-37. Staff recommends denial for numbers 1,2,4,7,8,9,11,24,25,28,31, & 34. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) Before the presentation began, there was a brief discussion about the amount of material in the item and the length of time the Planning Commission had to review it. The Commission spoke of deferring the item but decided that staff's presentation might cover any questions they had. Pat Herman, Planner II, presented the land use plan amendments. As instructed by Chairman Lichty, only those items the staff was recommending denial on were presented. Chairman Lichty questioned the pattern of staff recommending denial on properties in which the land owner had been against the change. Staff explained that in most of those cases the property was zoned to match the land use plan or had an existing use which matched the plan. Also, as much of the area is under water and sewer improvement districts, staff did not want to cause undo economic hardship. With no further discussion, the Planning Commission voted to approve the land use plan amendments as presented by staff (11 ayes, 0 nays). RM October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-A File No. Z-6392 LOCATION: REQUEST: SOURCE: STAFF REPORT: N. of Mann Rd., S. of Baseline Rd., E. of Mabelvale Pike Rezone from I-2 to C-3 Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning As part of the Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. This property is currently zoned I-2 Light Industrial. The commercial development to the north is C-3 and I-2 CUP (WalMart), there is R-2 Single Family zoning to the east and west, and R-2 and I-2 zoning to the south across Mann Road. WalMart and other commercial development is directly north of the property. Single Family homes can be found east of the site along Mabelvale Pike, and to the west in the Merrivale subdivision. The property is bounded on the south by the railroad and Mann Road. Adjacent to Mann Road is vacant land and a handful of commercial businesses. The area is shown on the land use plan as Industrial. The land use plan shows Commercial to the north, Single Family and Low Density Residential to the east, west and south, and Industrial to the south. The Neighborhood Study is requesting this area be changed on the landuse plan from Industrial to Commercial. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from I-2 to C-3. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-A (cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This rezoning was approved on the Consent Agenda with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-B File No. Z-6393 LOCATION: 10114 Chicot Road REQUEST: Rezone from R-7 to R-2, C-3 SOURCE: Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning STAFF REPORT: As part of the Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. Currently zoned R-7 Mobile Home, the property was once a mobile home park but is now abandoned. There are single family homes around this property and commercial businesses on Chicot Road. The land around the site is zoned R-2 Single Family except for the frontage on Chicot Road which is zoned C-3 General Commercial. The Land Use Plan shows Multifamily for the site, however the Neighborhood Study is requesting an amendment to Single Family. The plan shows Single Family around the site except along Chicot Road which is shown for Commercial. The request is to rezone the property from R-7 Mobile Home to R-2 Single Family and C-3 Commercial 300' deep for the frontage on Chicot Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from R-7 to R-2 and C-3. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-B (cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This rezoning was approved on the Consent Agenda with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-C File No. Z-6394 LOCATION: South of RR, North of Alexander Rd. between Vimy Ridge and Sardis Rds. REQUEST: Rezone from I-3 to I-2 SOURCE: Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning STAFF REPORT• As part of the Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. This property is zoned I-3 Light Industrial and lies south of the Otter Creek Industrial Park. The property is currently vacant. There is I-2 and R-2 zoning to the north, I-3 to the west, and I-1 and I-2 to the east, and I-1 and R-2 to the south. The Land Use Plan shows the area as Light Industrial with which I-2 would be compatible. There is residential development to the south of the property along Alexander Road. The north is bounded by the Rail Road across which sits the Otter Creek Industrial Park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from I-3 to I-2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This rezoning was approved on the Consent Agenda with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-D File No. Z-6395 LOCATION: An area on either side of the Rail Road east of Vimy Ridge Rd. REQUEST: Rezone from I-3 to I-2 SOURCE: Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning STAFF REPORT: As part of the Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. This property is zoned I-3 Light Industrial and lies in the Otter Creek Industrial Park. The property is currently vacant. There is I-2 zoning to the north, R-2 to the west, I-2 to the east, and I-3 to the south. The Land Use Plan shows the area as Light Industrial with which I-2 would be compatible. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from I-3 to I-2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This rezoning was approved on the Consent Agenda with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-E File No. Z-6396 LOCATION• REQUEST: SOURCE: STAFF REPORT: South of Alexander Rd., between Vimy Ridge Rd. and Hall Ln. Rezone from I-1 to R-2 Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning As part of the Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. This property is zoned I-1 Industrial Park and lies south of Alexander Road, to the east of the flood plain. There is I-3 and I-1 zoning to the north across Alexander Rd., I-2 to the south for the AP&L substation and west for existing single family homes, and R-2 to the east. The property contains a single family home. The property across Alexander Road is currently vacant, there are single family homes to the west and a mobile home park to the east. The property to the south is vacant except for the AP&L substation. The Land Use Plan shows the area as Light Industrial, however the Neighborhood Study is requesting an amendment to Single Family. The floodplain runs to the east and south of the property. Low Density Residential is shown on the Plan for the mobile home park to the east, as is Single Family. The AP&L site is shown as Public Institutional. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from I-1 to R-2. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-E (cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This rezoning was approved on the Consent Agenda with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. K October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-F File No. Z-6397 LOCATION• REQUEST: SOURCE: STAFF REPORT: North of Alexander Rd., West of Vimy Ridge Rd. Rezone from I-1 to R-2 for the South 475' (approximate) Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning As part of the Chicot west I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. This property is zoned I-2 Light Industrial and lies between Alexander Road and the Rail Road, east of Vimy Ridge Road. There is R-2 zoning to the west and south and north of the property and I-2 to the east. The property is currently vacant. There are single family homes along the north side of Alexander Rd. South of the Road is vacant land and one industrial use. The Land Use Plan shows the area as Light Industrial. The Neighborhood Study is requesting a change to Single Family along the approximately south 475' of the property to recognize and protect the existing single family homes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from I-2 to R2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This rezoning was approved on the Consent Agenda with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-G File No. Z-6398 LOCATION: Northeast corner of County Line and Vimy Ridge Rd. REQUEST: Rezone from MF -6 to R-2 SOURCE: Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning STAFF REPORT: As part of the Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. This property is zoned MF -6 Multi -family. There is C-3 CUP zoning at the northeast corner of County Line/Vimy Ridge Rd. intersection. The remaining property around the site is zoned R- 2 Single Family. The site is shown on the Land Use Plan as Low Density Residential, however the Neighborhood Study is requesting an amendment to Single Family. Both corners to the north at the County Line/Vimy Ridge intersection are shown for commercial. There is a large tract shown as Low Density Residential to the west and the remaining area is shown as Single Family. There are existing single family homes to the north and east of the property which is vacant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from MF -6 to R-2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This rezoning was approved on the Consent Agenda with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-H File No. Z-6399 LOCATION• REQUEST: SOURCE: STAFF REPORT: 11984 Sardis Road Rezone from I-1, C-2, & 0-2 to C-3 Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan Rezoning As part of the Chicot West I-30 South Neighborhood Study a review of the area's zoning and landuse plans was undertaken. Property owners were researched at the County Assessor's Office for the parcels. Letters explaining the existing zone and the requested new zone were sent to each owner in August of 1997. If the owners had questions or did not wish to have their property reclassified, they were asked to contact the Planning Staff. Any asking to not be rezoned were removed from the list. Property owners were sent a second letter on September 10, 1997 telling them the City would proceed to rezone their property one October 2, 1997 unless they contacted Staff. Staff, therefore believes that there is agreement to reclassify the following properties as described. The northern half of the property is zoned I-1 Industrial Park. The remaining portions of the property are zoned C-2 Shopping Center (to the east) and 0-3 General Office. There is industrial zoning to the north and east of the site and R-2 Single Family to the south and west. The Land Use Plan shows Neighborhood Commercial south and west of Alexander and Vimy Ridge Roads surrounded by Light Industrial. The Neighborhood Study is recommending an amendment to the Plan for Community Shopping and Mixed Commercial Industrial. The southwest corner of the intersection is shown as Neighborhood Commercial. The remaining areas are shown as Single Family on the Land Use Plan. Saris Road is classified as an Arterial and Alexander Road, east from Meyer Lane, as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. This intersection is near the location for the proposed South Loop. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from I-1, C-2, & 0-2 to C-3. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 10-H (cont.) File No. Z-6399 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) Pat Herman, Planner II explained the rezoning stating that staff felt that this location would be appropriate for development as a commercial node. The property owner, James Lasley spoke in favor of change, mentioning that he had been asked by staff to proceed with the rezoning. Frankie Wood Noel, an adjacent property owner, asked questions about what uses were allowed in C-3 zoning and voiced her concern about the possibility of a liquor store being developed at the site. Commissioner Hawn recognized her concern but pointed out that a liquor store would be allowed in the existing C-2 zoning. The Commission voted to approve the rezoning 11 ayes and 0 noes. 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 11 NAME: Central High Neighborhood Vision Framework LOCATION: I-630 south to Roosevelt Rd. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. west to Union Pacific R.R. SOURCE• City Staff STAFF REPORT• During the past year and a half the City of Little Rock Departments of Planning and Development and Housing and Neighborhood programs have had the opportunity to join the Central High Neighborhood in an unique approach to planning. Two charettes, one held in May of 1996 and the other in June of 1997, brought together neighborhood residents and representatives from public and private entities with a vested interest in the area. Each of these events offered an opportunity for all stakeholders to share their concerns, ideas and visions for the future of the neighborhood. This information's presented in Part I of the document entitled "Central High Neighborhood: Vision Framework." In response to housing concerns raised at the Charettes, Part II of the report details the Housing and Neighborhood Programs framework for a Homeownership Zone. This examines housing as not just as a social opportunity, but also as an economic development opportunity. As redevelopment and investment occurs in the area it is important that the elements that make the neighborhood unique are not lost. To that end, the last section contains conceptual urban designs which could be used to enhance and strengthen the characteristics of the Central High Neighborhood. Copies of the Vision Framework were distributed to all participants with attendance at both Charettes. Other participants were notified that copies were available at the Central High and Wright Ave. Alert Centers, and the Department of Planning and Development. Feedback and comments to the Vision Framework were encouraged. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) At the request of the neighborhood, this item was deferred to November 13. October 2, 1997 ITEM WO.: 12 NAME: Kanis Road Corridor Study SOURCE: Kanis Road Corridor Study Committee STAFF REPORT: In the fall of 1996 the Board of Directors directed the Planning Staff to undertake a study of the Kanis corridor. The Board viewed the Kanis corridor as a fast developing area which needed special treatment. A nine member citizen committee was appointed and first met in December 1996. The study area was originally to be Kanis Road from Rodney Parham to Ferndale, but the committee focused on the section of Kanis Road from Shackleford to Chenal. Areas to the north and south of Kanis Road were also included, up to a half mile. The boundaries were flexible, to assure surrounding impacts and issues were included. Staff developed a process for the corridor study and the committee members agreed on a number of tasks that needed to be accomplished as part of their work and to ensure a comprehensive review of the issues. This included a review of the existing land use and zoning patterns, a review of the Future Land Use and Master Street Plans, a review of the current development trends in the area, a review of the Chenal Task Force recommendations and the Chenal Parkway Corridor Study, and discussions on design overlay districts (DOD), roadway designs and funding alternatives. Many issues were debated including: future land use, roadway design and funding alternatives. The issues were presented to the public at a open house in July 1997. Four land use options, three roadway design options and funding alternatives were presented to over one hundred interested individuals and property owners. Prior to the public presentation, the public was invited to review the presentation boards and ask questions in an informal setting. At the most recent Kanis Road Corridor Study meeting, committee members were asked to rate the four land use options, the three roadway design options and the funding alternatives. The committee members were to rate the options from their first choice to their last choice. The results of this rating are found in the draft of the "Report of Kanis Road Study Committee" which is included with the agenda. October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 12 (cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) The Kanis Road item was presented by Rusty Sparks, Chairperson of the Kanis Road Study Committee. There were a number of interested individuals in attendance and two committee members, Dickson Flake and Mary Zehr, were present. Rusty Sparks addressed the Commission and gave an overview of the committee's work and the process that was used. Mr. Sparks explained the committee's charge and that the Mayor asked the group to think "out-of-the-box." Mr. Sparks said Phase I of the study was I-430 to Chenal Parkway and the committee concentrated on the Kanis corridor from Bowman Road to Pride Valley. As part of the process, the committee reviewed existing conditions, Master Street Plan, current land use plan, previous traffic studies and the work of the Chenal Task Force. Mr. Sparks said the committee also took.a "field trip" and viewed the corridor from a bus. Mr. Sparks then discussed the committee's efforts to address future land use and to determine if changes were warranted. After many hours of debate, the committee agreed on four land use options to present to the public for comment. Mr. Sparks then reviewed the four options and described the major differences between them. (Graphics and overhead transparencies were used during the presentation.) Mr. Sparks said that Options 1 and 2 recommended a mixed use approach, but Option 1 was more sensitive to the topography and Option 2 suggested a more intense land use pattern. He went on to say that Option 3 was the "out-of-the- box" approach because it identified large scale unified development districts and did not specify land use. Mr. Sparks described Option 3 in some detail and said that land use, roadway design and financing were a package and tied together, an integrated concept. Mr. Sparks said Option 4 was the current land use plan for the corridor. After reviewing the land use options, Mr. Sparks commented on the roadway designs and funding alternatives. Mr. Sparks said that the Kanis Committee agreed with the Mayor's Infrastructure Task Force on the need for exploring innovative financing mechanisms for street improvements. Mr. Sparks made a number of remarks about the funding issue. Mr. Sparks then told the Planning Commission that the committee members were asked to rate the land use options, roadway designs and funding alternatives. Mr. Sparks referred to the Kanis Report and said the ratings could be found in the executive summary. (See attached sheets.) Mr. Sparks said the committee spent many hours discussing circulation and traffic. He said the committee reviewed traffic 2 October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 12 (cont.) projections generated by Ernie Peters (Chenal Traffic Study) and Metroplan. There was a long discussion about Option 3 and a number of comments were made. Rusty Sparks said that 18 districts identified on options were illustrative and somewhat conceptual. He said there could be fewer districts, and the area would be linked by a common denominator. Mr. Sparks indicated that he thought some support for Option 3 was expressed at the July public meeting. Dickson Flake, a committee member, was asked to comment on Option 3. Mr. Flake said that it could paralyze development and create some problems. Mr. Flake said the property owners would not work together and coordinating the timing of a development would be difficult. Mr. Flake told the Commission that he thought Options 1 or 2 were reasonable plans. Commissioner Craig Berry was also asked to comment on Option 3. Commissioner Berry said the concept was innovative and the city was not accustom to doing the type of planning suggested by Option 3. Commissioner Berry said the Board of Directors needed to see Option 3 and the development community could be gaining something by the land use not being specified on the plan. Commissioner Ron Woods spoke and said Option 3 presented too many unknowns. Jeff Hathaway, representing 3 property owners on Kanis, was asked to address the Commission on Option 3. Mr. Hathaway said he agreed with Dickson Flake and Option 3 raised some concerns. Ruth Bell, League of Women Voters, said a Design Overlay District or other special districts was needed on Kanis Road. There was some additional discussion about Option 3 and other issues related to the Kanis Study. The Planning Commission took no action on the report and said it would be discussed at the informal meeting on October 16. The item was deferred to the October 30th hearing and the Commission would be asked to make a recommendation at that time. (Staff was asked to develop some pros and cons for the options and to try to get more information about Option 3. It was also suggested that staff look at the Option 3 districts to see if they could be better defined.) c EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the fall of 1996 the Board of Directors directed the Planning Staff to undertake a study of the Kanis corridor. The Board viewed the Kanis corridor as a fast developing area which needed special treatment. A nine member citizen committee was appointed and first met in December 1996. The study area was originally to be Kanis Road from Rodney Parham to Ferndale, but the committee focused on the section of Kanis Road from Shackleford to Chenal. Areas to the north and south of Kanis Road were also included, up to a half mile. The boundaries were flexible, to assure surrounding impacts and issues were included. Staff developed a process for the corridor study and the committee members agreed on a number of tasks that needed to be accomplished as part of their work and to ensure a comprehensive review of the issues. This included a review of the existing land use and zoning patterns, a review of the Future Land Use and Master Street Plans, a review of the current development trends in the area and a review of the Chenal Task Force recommendations and the Chenal Parkway Corridor Study. The Kanis Road Study Committee met for a period of nine months and concentrated on three primary issues: land use, roadway design and funding alternatives. The committee developed options for the three focus issues and the committee's work was presented to the public at a July 1997 meeting. The options for land use, roadway design and funding are as follows. Land Use: Option 1 - a mixed use concept with an emphasis on low density and suburban office. Option 2 - a mixed use approach, but more intense than Option 1. Option 3 - designating eighteen "large scale unified development districts that can only be developed under a planned unit development. Option 4 - the current land use plan with no changes. Roadway Design • Standard minor arterial (four lane) • Minor arterial five lane without bike lane • Parkway with service type roads Funding • Developer pays for improvements • Nontraditional general obligation bonds • Improvement districts As the committee's last task, the members were requested to rate the four land use options, the three roadway design options and the funding alternatives. Committee members were asked to rate the options from their first choice to their last. Seven out of the nine members rated the options. Following are the ratings and the one with the highest point total is the preferred option. Land Use Points Option 1 22 Option 2 16 Option 3 19 Option 4 7 Roadway Design Standard minor arterial 16 Minor arterial five lane 6 Parkway with service type roads 19 Fundin Developer pays for improvements 7 Nontraditional general obligation bonds 18 Improvement districts 14 Impact fees (added by committee member) 3 The committee was also asked if there is a need for a Design Overlay District along Kanis and a majority voted yes (six yes, one no). OC► 31d1Sb31M 'ar ff ¢ f L I no au.runv N no«n 2 I cY r.,,Moa C. kvn,nco b rya _ { •u �aoisr. N Z G Y October 2, 1997 ITEM NO.: 13 NAME: Infrastructure Project Screening Criteria STAFF REPORT: Public Works wishes to discuss criteria used to screen a list in excess of $400 million in infrastructure needs identified by neighborhoods, staff, and customers. The discussion will include planned items for inclusion as criteria for three broad classes of projects: Street Projects, Drainage Projects, and Special Projects. Staff will then prepare a resolution for consideration by the Planning Commission on October 30 agenda. This resolution will then be forwarded to the Board of Directors. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 2, 1997) This issue was presented in the agenda meeting and discussed informally by the Planning Commission. No action was taken by the Commission. ' M � JA 1 � , arc 1 p ,. k W z cn co cW m CL to ui 4 v ¢ z U� w w N z w p z W rl ui 4 J Ny--'- -j 2 S �Nz >- 0 C � Cl) N � � JZCC ~ � � � � N_ C) � —� z � zz � � °- COa � w ¢ cm) z E- 2f x _ S w ua O crS z m ¢ --� V z w � arczZvWOzaZ wz � vmZCU� z © = � ¢ ¢ w W Q � c> ztt' Q0 � ac0 ��' � WaCIU ¢ ¢ C1 � QU ¢ �� o mas' -, S E= mwm � tro ¢ cLs � S October 2, 1997 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Date ri P