pc_08 23 2018LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING — REZONING — CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
MINUTE RECORD
AUGUST 23, 2018
4:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being nine (9) in number.
Members Present: Craig Berry
Buelah Bynum
Keith Cox
Rebecca Finney
Marlon Haynes
Troy Laha
Paul Latture
Bill May
Robert Stebbins
Members Absent: Scott Hamilton
Diana Thomas
City Attorney: Shawn Overton
Approval of the Minutes of the July 12, 2018 Meeting of the Little Rock
Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING — REZONING — CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
AUGUST 23, 2018
4:00 P.M.
I. OLD BUSINESS:
NO OLD BUSINESS
II. NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
1. Z-9345 Immanuel Outreach Church Ministries — Conditional Use
Permit
1123 Welch Street
2. Z-9346 King Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit
4301 Franklin Street (College Station)
3. Z-9347 Chenal Valley Tract 209 Church — Conditional Use Permit
West side of Rahling Road, south of Charleston Heights
4. G-25-222 West 5t" Street — West Capitol Avenue
Street Name Change to West Capitol Avenue (west of S.
Rodney Parham)
5. MSP18-01 Remove West Loop between Baseline and Stagecoach
Roads.
6. LU18-01 East Land Use Plan Amendment Package
East of I- 530 /Union Pacific Railroad
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ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-9345
NAME: Immanuel Outreach Church Ministries — Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION: 1123 Welch Street
OWNER /APPLICANT: Immanuel Outreach Church Ministries, Owners /Joe
White, Authorized Applicant
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of a new church building and associated
parking on this R-4 zoned site.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the north side of East 12th Street, between
Welch and College Streets; east of the I-30/I-630 Interchange.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an older neighborhood on the east side of
I-30. The area contains a variety of residential uses, a scattering of
non - residential uses and several vacant lots. Many of the residential
structures date from the early 1900's. The commercial-style building
currently occupied by the church was constructed circa 1934 and has a
history of non-residential use. The residences immediately around the
site consist of single family and two family dwellings. A non-conforming
sign manufacturing company is located south of the site, at 12th and
College. Staff believes allowing the proposed relatively small church and
associated parking can be compatible with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The maximum seating capacity proposed is 250 persons although it will
likely be less. The parking requirement for a church is 1 space for every 4
seats in the principal assembly area. At 250 seats, 62 parking spaces will
be required. A 28-space parking lot is proposed on the east side of the
block, across the alley from the proposed church building. Access to the
parking lot will be from the alley and from College Street. The 28 spaces
will likely be sufficient for this small church for some time. That will
accommodate 112 seats. The church does own additional lots that could
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be developed for parking if the need ever arises. The proposed parking lot
will be constructed of asphalt.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the R-4 zoned property
to the north. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque
screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet
in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A
minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be
undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement.
In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the
rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet.
A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use
area that abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This
strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs
or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter
planting strip. The perimeter planting strip between the proposed parking
and College Street right-of-way is deficient by four (4) feet.
Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an
average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required
landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less
than thirty (30) feet.
Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used
for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck
loading or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be
equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular
use area.
Eight percent (8 %) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green
space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the
parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be
one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred
fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum
seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the
interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12)
parking spaces.
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An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required
for developments of one (1) acre or larger.
The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to
be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper
or larger.
5. PUBLIC WORKS:
1. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection
of 12th Street and Welch Street.
2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection
of 12th Street and College Street.
3. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Remove existing curb cuts not
permitted to be used and replace with curb and gutter.
4. Show the proposed location of 12th Street intersection east of College
Street.
5. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction
site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
6. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior
to the start of construction.
6. UTILITY /FIRE DEPARTMENT /BUILDING CODE COMMENTS:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
Retain 10' easement for existing sewer in alley.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There are existing
single phase, overhead power lines on the south side of East 12th Street
and in the alley between Welch and College Streets. These power lines
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do not appear to conflict with any of the proposed construction or
proposed use of the property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
electrical service requirements, extensions, or adjustments to existing
facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT &T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No issues
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D105.1 — D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire
apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section
the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave
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of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of
the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity
of the building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a
maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to
one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial
fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code
official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial
fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted
to be places with the approval of the fire code official.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of
the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire
apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus
access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation
by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by
fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening
devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and
padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible
entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is
installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance
with UL 325.
Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table
C105.1.
Building Codes: Contact Curtis Richey at 371-4724 or at
crichey@Iittlerock.gov for building code requirements.
7. TRANSPORTATION /PLANNING:
County Planning: No comments received.
Rock Region METRO: RRM route 20 is located along College Street,
adjacent to this site.
Planning Division: No comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(AUGUST 1, 2018)
Mr. Joe White was present representing the church. Staff presented the item
and noted additional information was needed. Staff asked the applicant to
provide information regarding building design, signage, typical days and hours of
activities, site lighting and fencing. The applicant was asked if there would be an
outside use area and if any other uses such as a day care were being proposed.
The applicant was asked to locate the dumpster and required screening and to
specify the material to be used for the parking lot and vehicular use areas.
Public Works Comments were discussed. Staff suggested the church might
consider extending the proposed parking lot to the alley and providing pedestrian
access from the parking lot, across the alley, to the church. It was noted that the
alley would have to be improved. The applicant responded that they were
considering doing that. Staff explained the radial right-of-way dedication
requirement.
Landscape requirements were discussed. Staff suggested some minor changes
to the parking lot to satisfy the landscape code.
Other Agency Comments were presented.
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The applicant was advised to submit responses and site plan revisions no later
than August 8, 2018. The committee then forwarded the item to the full
Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Immanuel Outreach Church Ministries occupies the small, circa 1930's building
located at 1123 Welch Street. The church owns the two lots at the northeast
corner of 12th and Welch and the four lots across the alley at the northwest
corner of 12th and College. The church is proposing to remove the existing
building and to construct a new building on the two lots at 12th and Welch. Anew
parking lot is proposed to be built across the alley on the northern two lots. The
southern two lots at 12th and College are being reserved for either additional
parking or the future construction of a family life center building.
The proposed new building is a one -story structure, 60'X 40' in size with an eave
height of 14'. The building will have a brick finish and a possible steeple, not to
exceed the height allowed for such embellishments. A portico will be located at
the Welch Street frontage of the building for covered drop-off and pick-up. A
driveway will access the portico from both 12th and Welch Streets. The building
will contain a sanctuary, classrooms, fellowship hall and pastor's office. Signage
will comply with that allowed in office and institutional zones. Activities and days
of usage are as typical for any smaller church. No additional activities such as
day care are proposed. No formal outside use area is proposed although the
vacant lots at the northwest corner of 12th and College may be used for informal
outdoor activities (play, picnics). If needed, a dumpster (with proper screening)
will be placed at the rear of the building, with service off of the alley. No new
fencing is proposed other than any screening fencing that may be required. An
existing wood fence on the north property line will be repaired as needed. Any
new site lighting, either in the parking lot or on the building, will be low -level and
directional, shielded downward and into the site.
A new, 28-space parking lot will be built on the east side of the block, across the
alley from the church building. Access to this new, asphalt-paved parking lot will
be from College Street and the alley. The parking lot will be landscaped and
screened to comply with ordinance requirements.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Allowing this existing
church to develop with a new building and parking appears to staff to be
compatible with uses and development in the area. The 1870's plat /bill of
assurance for the Masonic Addition does not address use issues.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and
6 of the agenda staff report.
2. The hours of dumpster service (should one be installed) are to be limited to
7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 23, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. There were many
supporters present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval
as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. Staff informed the commission
that there was a typo in the agenda regarding the size of the building. The
building is actually 60' x 100', not 60' x 40'. It was indicated correctly on the
accompanying sketch. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on
the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-9346
NAME: King Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 4301 Franklin (College Station)
OWNER /APPLICANT: William and Deborah King, Owners and Applicants
PROPOSAL: Conditional use permit is requested to allow for
the addition of a second dwelling to this R-3 zoned
property to serve as an accessory dwelling.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the southeast corner of Franklin and Company
Streets in the College Station community. The property is located outside
of the city limits but within the City's zoning jurisdiction.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located near the southern fringe of the College Station
community. Surrounding uses include a variety of residential types;
including site built homes, mobile homes and manufactured homes.
There are numerous vacant and undeveloped lots in the area. One block
to the south, the properties transition to a large area of woods and farm
land. The MF-18 tract located two blocks to the north contains a vacant
building which once housed a nursing home. A single -wide manufactured
home was once located on the site where the applicants have placed this
second dwelling. It does not appear that the proposed use is incompatible
with the uses in the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the College Station Neighborhood
Association.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The principal dwelling and accessory dwelling each require one on-site
parking space. The site contains a single-wide driveway off of Company
Street and a double-wide driveway off of Franklin Street. There is also
on- street parking available.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
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5. PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Franklin St is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential
street. A dedication of right -of -way 22.5 feet from centerline will be
required. The area of the dedication may need to be reduced due to
the existing home porch.
2. Company St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential
street. A dedication of right -of -way 22.5 feet from centerline will be
required. The area of the dedication may need to be reduced due to
the existing mobile home and awning.
3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right -of -way is required at the intersection
of Franklin St. and Company St. The area of the dedication may need
to be reduced due to the existing home.
6. UTILITIES /FIRE DEPARTMENT /BUILDING CODES:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Separate sewer service
required for each separate dwelling structure.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing
single phase, overhead power line on the south side of Company Street
being used to serve the existing structures on this property. There do not
appear to be any conflicts with proposed structures. Contact Entergy in
advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to
existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT &T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No issues.
Fire Department: No comments.
Building Codes: No comments.
7. TRANSPORTATION /PLANNING:
County Planning: No comments.
Rock Reaion METRO: The site is not located on a RRM bus route.
Plannina Division: No comments.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 1, 2018)
The applicants /owners Mr. and Mrs. King were present. Staff presented the item
and noted little additional information was needed. In response to a question, the
applicants stated the older mobile home located on the NE corner of the
property, adjacent to Company Street, was not occupied and had been used for
storage for many years.
Public Works Comments were discussed. Staff explained the right-of-way
dedication requirement.
Other Agency Comments were noted. In response to a question about sewer
service, the applicants were advised to contact Little Rock Water Reclamation
Authority.
The committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant's property consists of two, R-3 zoned lots. The property is located
outside of the city limits, within the City's zoning jurisdiction, established
subsequent to the 1997 tornado and coordinated with the extension of city
service to College Station.
The property contains a one - story, brick and frame single family residence and
an old mobile home which has been used for storage for a number of years.
A single -wide mobile home was located on the south side of the property,
straddling the lot lines. That mobile home was removed from the site a few years
ago. The applicants purchased a home and had it moved from its previous
location to this site in 2016. The home has been placed on the property in the
area previously occupied by the older mobile home. The applicants intend to
make the home available to their son. Placement of the second dwelling on this
property requires a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling. The
applicants were notified of the violation by Code Enforcement staff and they
subsequently filed this CUP application.
Staff is supportive of the request to allow the accessory dwelling. It is located on
the site in the area where a dwelling (mobile home) was previously located. The
structure has good setbacks from all property lines. The use does not appear to
be incompatible with existing development in the area. The older mobile home
on the Company Street frontage which has been used for storage cannot be
converted back into a dwelling. To do so would then result in three dwellings on
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the property which this CUP cannot allow. The plat /bill of assurance for Motley
Heights Addition does not address use issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP to allow an accessory dwelling
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Comments and Conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of
the Agenda Staff report.
2. One of the two dwellings must be occupied by the property owner as required
by Chapter 36, Section 36-252 (a) (3).
3. The single -wide mobile home /manufactured home located off of Company
Street which has been used for storage may not be reoccupied as a dwelling.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 23, 2018)
The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff
recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was
placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-9347
NAME: Chenal Valley Tract 209 Church — Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION: West side of Rahling Road, south of Charleston
Heights
OWNER /APPLICANT: Potlatch /Deltic, Owner /White - Daters and Associates,
Authorized Agent
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of a new church and associated parking
on this R-2 and MF-6 zoned tract.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the west side of Rahling Road, south of
Charleston Heights.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located on the west side of Rahling Road, a minor arterial
street. The properties to the west and south are wooded and
undeveloped. The tract directly across Rahling Road to the east is also
wooded and undeveloped. Single family neighborhoods are located to the
north and farther to the east. A large wooded buffer is being retained on
this site where it is adjacent to the neighborhood to the north. The
majority if not all of this property is zoned MF-6 which could allow for up to
30 units of multifamily on this 5 acre tract. Staff believes this proposed
smaller church will be compatible with uses and development in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the Chenal Ridge and Westchester
Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed maximum seating capacity of the worship area is 200
persons. The parking requirement for a church is 1 space for every
4 seats in the principal assembly area. At 200 seats, 50 parking spaces
are required. Paved parking lots containing 172 spaces are proposed to
the north and south of the church. Access to the site is via a right-in /right-
out driveway on Rahling Road and a full service drive on Brionne Drive.
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4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average
linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape
area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty
(30) feet.
A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use
area that abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This
strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs
or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter
planting strip.
Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used
for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck
loading or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be
equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular
use area.
Eight percent (8 %) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green
space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the
parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall
be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred
fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum
seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the
interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12)
parking spaces.
An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be
required for developments of one (1) acre or larger.
The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to
be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper
or larger.
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5. PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that
are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in
the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site.
Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans
must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction.
3. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e).
4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage
improvements is the responsibility of the developer and /or property
owner.
5. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior
to the start of construction.
6. A temporary turnaround should be provided on Brionne Lane for
emergency vehicles.
7. Street lights are required by Section 31-403 of the LR code. Provide
plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Street lights must be
installed prior to platting /certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic
Engineer 379-1813 (Greg Simmons) for more info.
8. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of
design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval.
After construction, an as -built certification is required for construction
of the retaining wall.
9. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operation of construction related equipment from a nearby
construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
10. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15 ft. in height are required to
seek a variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations.
11. Show the location of the Rahling Road street median.
12. The maximum driveway width allowed by code is 36 ft. A variance is
needed for the proposed driveway width of 37 ft.
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13. The existing cross walk on Brionne Lane is not at the stop bar.
Crossings are required in front of the stop bar to prevent pedestrians
from walking behind and between vehicles.
6. UTILITIES /FIRE DEPARTMENT /BUILDING CODES:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
Retain any existing sewer easement.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing
three phase, underground power line on the east side of Rahling Road at
this location. It does not appear to conflict with the proposal and will
ultimately be used to feed the property. There is also a single phase,
underground power line on the west side of Rahling on the southeastern
edge of this property. Care should be used in any excavation when
digging near existing primary and secondary power lines. Contact Entergy
in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, and adjustments to
existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT &T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No issues
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
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loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. -
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have
at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area.
Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000
square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire
apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000
square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road
when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic
sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one
half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or
area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D105.1 — D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the
grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire
apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section
the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave
of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of
the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet
and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned
parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which
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the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by
the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial
fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted
to be places with the approval of the fire code official.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in
excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions
in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire
apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus
access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation
by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by
fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening
devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and
padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible
entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is
installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance
with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table
C105.1.
Building Codes: Contact Curtis Richey at 371-4724 or at
crichey@Iittlerock. gov for building code requirements.
7. TRANSPORTATION /PLANNING:
County Planning: No comments received.
Rock Reaion METRO: The site is not located on a RRM bus route.
Plannina Division: No comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(AUGUST 1, 2018)
Tim Daters, of White-Daters and Associates, was present representing the
application. Staff presented the item and noted additional information was
needed. The applicant was asked to provide information regarding building
design and use mix, seating capacity of the worship area, typical days and hours
of activities, site lighting and signage. Staff asked if any other uses such as a
day care were proposed. The applicant was asked if an outdoor use area was
proposed. Staff requested the applicant locate the dumpster and screening.
Public Works Comments were discussed. Mr. Daters stated there would be
significant grading of the site and a variance would be requested to allow 3 — 12'
tall retaining walls. He stated a substantial buffer would be retained where the
property was adjacent to the Charleston Heights Neighborhood.
Landscape Comments were discussed.
Other Agency Comments were presented.
The applicant was advised to submit responses no later than August 8, 2018.
The committed forwarded the item to the full Commission.
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STAFF ANALYSIS:
A conditional use permit is requested to allow for construction of a new church
and associated parking on this wooded, 5+ acre, R-2 zoned tract. Development
is to consist of a single building and asphalt paved parking lots.
The preliminary rendering of the building shows a structure with an exterior
finished with rock, horizontal siding and standing seam metal. With a roof pitch
of 8:12 the mid roof height will not exceed 55 feet; architectural elements (such
as a steeple) not included. The maximum proposed seating capacity of the
worship area is 200 persons. Additional spaces in the building will include offices,
classrooms, kitchen, meeting space and youth activity area. Day care and
babysitting will be provided to attendees of functions at the church. No additional
uses, such as day care, are proposed. Typical days and hours of activities
proposed are up to 7:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Any site lighting
will be low level and directional, aimed downward and into the site. Signage will
comply with that allowed in office and institutional zones. A dumpster area has
been indicated at the rear of the site. The dumpster will be enclosed with a
masonry screen and an opaque gate. No formal outdoor use area is proposed.
On occasion, the outdoor area and parking lot may be used for church carnivals,
festivals, charitable and fundraising events.
A wooded area is being preserved on the north perimeter of the site to buffer the
residential neighborhood to the north. This wooded buffer is approximately 150
feet in depth. A wooded area is also being preserved on the west perimeter of the
site, between the building and additional MF-6 property. A variance is requested
to allow for a reduction of the land use buffer on a portion of the west perimeter
adjacent to the parking lot from 18 feet to 10 feet. The applicant owns that
adjacent property and it may also be sold to the proposed church. Staff is
supportive of that requested variance.
The property slopes up from Rahling Road. The applicant is proposing to cut
into the hillside and to install a series of retaining walls. The retaining walls will
exceed the maximum height of 30 feet allowed by code. The applicant is
proposing to install either 4, 10 foot walls or 3, 13 foot walls of segmental block
or vertical cut slope with 10 foot benches. Staff cannot support a variance for the
40 foot vertical cut slope and stack block retaining wall without a sufficient
landscape plan to obstruct view of the cut.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the application as proposed.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 23, 2018)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed
the commission that the applicant had requested deferral of the item to the
October 4, 2018 agenda on August 17, 2018. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the October 4, 2018
agenda by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: G-25-222
Name: West 5th Street — West Capitol Avenue Street Name Change to West
Capitol Avenue
Location: West of S. Rodney Parham Road
Petitioner: City of Little Rock Public Works Department
Request: To change the name of West 5th Street — West Capitol Avenue located west
of S. Rodney Parham Road to West Capitol Avenue
Abutting Uses:
Six (6) properties abut this street; three (3) on the north side and three (3) on the south.
Two (2) properties on each side of the street have an address on this street. The
remaining two (2) have an address on intersecting streets. The uses and addresses are
as follow:
7820 West Capitol Avenue; Governor's Park Apartments
7900 West Capitol Avenue; Single family residence
424 Sunnymeade Drive; Single family residence
516 N. Rodney Parham; Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
7901 West 511 Street; Congregation Agudeth Achim
7919 West 5th Street; Single family residence and an accessory dwelling
Neiahborhood Effect:
Mailing addresses will change for the two properties which are currently addressed as
West 5th Street; Congregation Agudeth Achim and the one single family residence with
accessory dwelling. It is hoped that eliminating the confusion about the street name will
be of benefit to all located along the street.
Neighborhood Position:
Signatures of support were submitted from all properties on the north side of the street.
Notice was sent to all properties. Notice was also set to the Sunnymeade and
Briarwood Neighborhood Associations.
Public Service Aaencies Comments:
No objection was voiced by any reviewing agency.
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Utilities and Fire Department /County Planning:
No objection was voiced by any reviewing agency.
STAFF REPORT:
The Public Works Department has reviewed concerns with a portion of City Right-of-
Way running west from the 500 block of South Rodney Parham Road extending west of
the intersection with Sunnymeade Drive known both as West 5th Street and West
Capitol Avenue. This particular section of road has continued to present confusion as to
the correct street name. After a check of the final plats abutting this street by staff it
was determined that there have been plats approved reflecting both names leading to
confusion for Emergency Services, Postal Delivery and Package Delivery Services.
The department is proposing the City of Little Rock Planning Commission consider
formally recognizing this section of road as West Capitol Avenue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposal to change the name of this portion of West
5th Street/West Capitol Avenue to West Capitol Avenue.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 23, 2018)
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. There were no objectors
present. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: MSP18-01
Name: Master Street Plan Amendment, Remove West Loop between
Baseline and Stagecoach Roads
Location: Proposed West Loop between Baseline and Stagecoach Roads
Request: Removal of Proposed Principal Arterial Classification
Source: White- Daters & Associates, Inc.
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The amendment to the Master Street Plan (MSP) is to remove a proposed
portion of West Loop, a Principal Arterial on Master Street Plan, extending south
across Baseline Road and connecting to Alexander Road at the intersection with
Stagecoach Road.
The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to
connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas.
Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and
pedestrians on this proposed portion of West Loop since it is a Principal Arterial.
CURRENT MASTER STREET PLAN:
The proposed portion of West Loop between Baseline and Stagecoach Roads to
be removed in this MSP amendment is a Proposed Principal Arterial on the plan
and currently not built. Master Street Plan proposes 110' Right of Way and 66'
minimum paving width for the Principal Arterials. The existing part of Crystal
Valley Lateral to the north of amendment is not built to Principal Arterial
standards, it has approximately 10' -19' wide pavement currently. To the south of
amendment is Alexander Road starting from Highway 5 and passing through the
county line between City of Little Rock and Town of Alexander and continuing as
Highway 111 to the south.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN:
The north leg of the proposed amendment is in Saline County and mostly
woodland. The proposed alignment joins Crystal Valley Lateral at Baseline Road.
There are some scattered single family homes to the west and east. It is mostly
woodland and shown as Residential Low (RL) in the Future Land Use Plan.
The southern leg of proposed amendment generally follows the county line
to Stagecoach Road. To the east is Pulaski County and Little Rock while to the
west is Saline County and Bryant Planning Authority. To the north-east of that
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section is shown as Park /Open Space (PK /OS), to the south-east of it is shown
as Mixed Use (MX) on Future Land Use plan and owned by DODA Construction
LLC, the applicant of this amendment. The vicinity along the alignment is an
un -built area, and mostly woodland.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
There are no historic districts that would be effected by this amendment.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
In Otter Creek /Crystal Valley Neighborhood Action Plan, under Infrastructure
Goals it is mentioned that the streets should be planned and improved in a
manner that addresses future growth and is compatible with the neighborhood.
Staff believes the arterial will promote economic growth, regional access, and
opportunity for southwest Pulaski County and northeast Saline County.
ANALYSIS:
This amendment is the south leg of proposed Principal Arterial, West Loop, on
the MSP and it is on the southwest edge of Little Rock adjacent to Saline County,
between Baseline and Stagecoach Roads. With an approximate length of
5200 Linear Feet (LF) the north leg of the amendment is within the Saline County
and Bryant Planning Area and with an approximate length of 4500 LF the south
leg of the amendment is along the Pulaski / Saline County line (Little Rock-Bryant
Planning Authority).
Currently there is no constructed road between Baseline and Stagecoach Roads
on this alignment. An already built portion of this proposed Principal Arterial,
West Loop, is to the north of this amendment between Lawson and Baseline
Roads and it is Crystal Valley Road and Lateral. With the length of 12400 LF,
Crystal Valley Road and Lateral is currently 19 foot in pavement width. A
Principal Arterial should be 110 foot of minimum right-of-way and 66 foot for the
minimum pavement width.
The applicant applied for the amendment and brought up some reasons
embracing both financial and jurisdiction constraints. The construction of
proposed West Loop along this route would require crossing Fourche Creek
which may be a significant financial burden in the future since it spans a large
floodway. The applicant also mentions that the route crosses into the northwest
corner of Saline County and believes it will eliminate the ability for Little Rock to
require developer funding of this section. The alignment has not been
engineered. The West Loop is part of Central Arkansas Regional Transportation
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Study (CARTS) Plan and Regional Arterial Network (RAN) plan so the funding
could potentially come from Federal money. Applicant also mentions since the
route runs along the east side of Forest Hills Cemetery it may create additional
problems with right -of -way acquisition due to the location of existing graves. The
staff acknowledged there could be an issue which will have to be addressed
when the engineered alignment is done for the route.
A Principal Arterial functions differently than a Collector. It serves through traffic
and connects major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas.
The Master Street Plan is a full development plan and when the areas are
urbanized, the required roads of the MSP will provide the accessibility through
and around this urbanized area. The intend of the Master Street Plan with this
proposed Principal Arterial "West Loop" designation is to provide a north-south
alignment all the way through Little Rock such as I-430 and University do.
Without the alignment there would be no through north -south arterial west of
I-430. This corridor is the only alternative and best opportunity to build a
long- distance parallel alternative route to I-430 serving western Little Rock with a
north -south movement. If a segment of this Principal Arterial is removed, the
functionality of the remaining West Loop corridor would be reduced.
City staff communicated with Metroplan staff and they noted the future
transportation projects and plans for the area. The West Loop is part of the
Regional Arterial Network (RAN) and City of Little Rock's Master Street Plan
(MSP) for the last 40 years. It is not considered redundant with Stagecoach
Road, since Stagecoach Road serves east -west traffic and this new facility would
serve north -south traffic. Since it is on the RAN, the route is eligible for federal
money. It also serves a growing area of Pulaski and Saline County. If the rest of
the corridor is completed without the section from Baseline Road to I-30, the city
and the region would be missing an opportunity to provide greater connectivity.
City staff also communicated with City of Bryant for the portion of this
amendment in Saline County. City of Bryant is also in favor of keeping the
arterial. They think this connection is pivotal for traffic flow and connectivity in the
area. In their future plans they are willing to work towards the development of this
portion of the corridor.
Public Works staff also does not recommend the removal of the West-Loop
Principal Arterial Street between Baseline Road and Stagecoach Road as shown
on the MSP. They believe a direct connection is needed west of I-430 from
Highway 10 to Interstate-30 and then continue further south of I-30 through the
City of Alexander and possibly to Shannon Hills along Hwy 111. They suggest
the construction of the arterial would be eligible for federal funding and the future
arterial should be constructed by local municipalities unless the portion of the
arterial under consideration intersects and /or aligns with an existing street. It is
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believed the arterial will promote economic growth, regional access, and
opportunity for west Pulaski County.
The staff discussed the general modification of the alignment of this portion of
West Loop. There are some obstacles in or near the alignment but any
modifications would require both City of Little Rock and City of Bryant to be on
the table which is beyond the scope of this review.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Otter Creek
Home Owners Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress.
Staff has received one comment from area residents of a neutral nature.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the removal is not appropriate since the functionality is important
for connectivity, and being the best opportunity to build a through north -south
route, west of I-430.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 23, 2018)
The applicant on August 20, 2018 requested to withdraw the item. Staff placed
the item on the consent agenda for withdrawal. Due to the late request the
Commission approved a bylaw waiver to accept the withdrawal request by a vote
of 9 for, 0 against and 2 absent. The item was approved for withdrawal as part of
the consent agenda with a vote of 9 for, 0 against and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: LU18-01
Name: East Area Land Use Plan Amendment
Location: East of Interstate - 530 /Union Pacific RR Line
Request: Various
Source: Staff
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
As part of the City's efforts to keep the Future Land Use Plan current, Staff reviewed
the Plan in the area east of Interstate - 530 /Union Pacific Railroad line. The package
has seven areas with changes:
Area 1 is southeast of the Marshall — 7t" Street intersection. The change is from
Commercial to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes public and quasi-public
facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries,
fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
Area 2 is two areas between the Arkansas River and La Harpe Boulevard, west of
Broadway. Change 2A is either side of Arch Street, north of La Harpe Boulevard. The
change is from Mixed Use — Urban to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes
public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such
as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. Change
2B is along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Broadway to the Union Pacific
Rail line. The change is from Mixed Use — Urban to Park /Open Space. Park /Open
Space includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other
designated open space and recreational land.
Area 3 is south of Roosevelt Road at South Pulaski Street. The change is from
Residential Low Density to Commercial. The commercial category includes a broad
range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and
general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on
the trade area that they serve.
Area 4 is three areas generally between Main Street and Broadway, 22nd Street and
Roosevelt Road. Change 4A is east of Broadway, between 22nd and 23rd Streets. The
change is from Public Institutional to Mixed Use. Mixed Use category provides for a
mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is
required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three.
Change 4B is east of Spring Street, between 23rd and 24t" Streets. The change is from
Mixed Use to Residential Low Density. Residential Low Density provides for single
family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development
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is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio
or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units
per acre. Change 4C is generally north of Roosevelt Road, between Spring and
Louisiana Streets. The change is from Residential High Density to Mixed Use. Mixed
Use category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur.
A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the
use is a mixture of the three.
Area 5 is generally southeast of the Springer Boulevard — Carolina Street intersection.
The change is from Commercial to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes
public and quasi - public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such
as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
Area 6 is three areas either side of Frazier Pike, south of Thibault Road. Change 6A
is south of Thibault Road and west of Frazier Pike. Change 6A is from Agricultural to
Industrial. The industrial category encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing,
warehousing research and development, processing, and industry related office and
service activities. Industrial development typically occurs on an individual tract basis
rather than according to an overall development plan. Change 6B is south west of the
Thibault Road — Frazier Pike intersection. The change is from Agricultural to Public
Institutional. Public Institutional includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a
variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches,
utility substations, and hospitals. Change 6C is east of Frazier Pike along the Arkansas
River. Along Frazier Pike the change is from Agricultural to Industrial. And along the
River the change is from Park /Open Space to Industrial. The industrial category
encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and development,
processing, and industry related office and service activities. Industrial development
typically occurs on an individual tract basis rather than according to an overall
development plan.
Area 7 is two areas generally south of Interstate 440 and either side of Springer
Boulevard. Change 7A is east of Springer Boulevard and south of Interstate 440. The
change is from Park /Open Space to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes
public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such
as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. Change
7B is west of Springer Boulevard and south of Interstate 440. The change is from
Commercial to Residential High Density. Residential High Density accommodates
residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.
Area 8 is two areas generally between Interstate 530 and State Highway 365, north of
Dixon Road. Change 8A is generally north and east of Dixon Road to Wilbern Road.
The change is from Mining to Park /Open Space. Park /Open Space includes all public
parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space
and recreational land. Change 8B is generally east of Dixon Road between
Shamburger and Ahart Lanes. The change is from Residential low Density to Public
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Institutional. Public Institutional includes public and quasi - public facilities that provide a
variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches,
utility substations, and hospitals.
ANALYSIS:
The Planning and Development staff began reviewing this area in the Spring of 2018.
The existing development pattern, as well as existing zoning and recent re-classification
actions were reviewed. Letters were sent to all neighborhood associations in the area
asking for suggested changes in the area in late March. In April after receiving only
informational contacts, Staff began field reviews.
After field visits and discussions, Staff developed a package of changes and identified
affected property owners. All the affected property owners were contacted about the
possibility of changing the Land Use Plan designation of their property in early May
2018. In addition the Neighborhood based groups were also notified of the proposed
changes and invited to comment. Staff received several phone contacts for information
as a result of this notice letter. All contacts were informational or supportive of the
proposed changes. A second letter was developed and notices were sent to
approximately 16 property owners and all the previous Neighborhood Association for
this public hearing on the change package.
Staff believes this package of changes is a 'clean-up' to more accurately reflect the
current and likely future development pattern in the area of the changes. The resulting
`package' of changes should create a more accurate Future Land Use Plan all can use,
whether public or private.
Area 1 is southeast of the Marshall — 7th Street intersection. The change is from
Commercial to Public Institutional. To the north is Capitol Zoning District E, State
Capitol Complex and is the State Capitol building and grounds. To the east is Capitol
Zoning District A, State Capitol Foreground and immediately to the east is a state office
building. To the south and west is the right-of-way of Interstate 630 and is not zoned.
The area proposed for the Land Use Plan change is zoned Capitol Zoning District E
(State Capitol Complex) and District A (State Capitol Foreground) and it is a state office
building and parking lot. This use pattern is not likely to change, thus Public Institutional
more accurately represents the current and future use of the land.
Area 2 Change is two areas between the Arkansas River and La Harpe Boulevard, west
of Broadway. 2A is either side of Arch Street, north of La Harpe Boulevard. The
change is from Mixed Use — Urban to Public Institutional. To the east is PR (Park
District) zoning and is parking area and Julius Brecken Riverfront Park. To the north,
west and south is UU (Urban Use District) zoned land. To the north is the 'Riverfront
trail' and Arkansas River. To the west is an office building and condominium
development. To the north are the City of Little Rock municipal office buildings. The
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change area is zoned UU (Urban Use District) with parking lot on the eastern half and
electric sub-station of the western half of the area. This use pattern is not likely to
change, thus Public Institutional more accurately represents the current and future use
of the land. Change 2B is along the south bank of the Arkansas River from Broadway
to the Union Pacific Rail line. The change is from Mixed Use — Urban to Park /Open
Space. To the north is the Arkansas River. To the east is PR (Park District) zoning and
is parking area and Julius Brecken Riverfront Park. To the north is UU (Urban Use
District) with a parking lot, electric sub-station, condominiums, a vacant tract, industrial
building and State office building with parking. The change area is zoned UU (Urban
Use District) and is a section of the Arkansas River Trail (bike /walking trail). This use
pattern is not likely to change, thus Park /Open Space more accurately represents the
current and future use of the land.
Area 3 is south of Roosevelt Road at South Pulaski Street. The change is from
Residential Low Density to Commercial. To the north, east and south is R-4 (Two
Family District) zoned land. To the north is a single - family house and duplex. To the
east is vacant lot. To the south are several sing - family houses. To the west is C-3
(General Commercial District) Land with a commercial building and several retail uses.
The change area is zoned PCD (Planned Commercial District) and C-3 (General
Commercial District) with two commercial buildings on the land. Based on the current
zoning and use patterns the likely near to mid -term use pattern is a Commercial for this
property.
Area 4 is three areas generally between Main Street and Broadway, 22nd Street and
Roosevelt Road. Change 4A is east of Broadway, between 22nd and 23rd Streets. The
change is from Public Institutional to Mixed Use. To the north, south and west is Capitol
Zoning District N, Neighborhood Commercial with single-family houses, and office
structure, Church and parking lot. To the east is Capitol Zoning District M, Mansion
Area Residential zoned land with single - family houses. The change area is zoned
Capitol Zoning District N, Neighborhood Commercial with a single - family house. This
property is not part of a public use and is likely to continue in a use based on its zoning
making Mixed Use more appropriate. Change 4B is east of Spring Street, between
23rd and 24th Streets. The change is from Mixed Use to Residential Low Density. To
the north, south and east is Capitol Zoning District M, Mansion Area Residential zoned
land with single-family homes and undeveloped parcels. To the west is Capitol Zoning
District N, Neighborhood Commercial zoned land with a power sub-station, four-plexes
and vacant parcels. The change area is zoned Capitol Zoning District M, Mansion
Area Residential and has two single-family houses on two parcels. This use pattern
is not likely to change in the near future making Residential Low Density more
appropriate. Change 4C is generally north of Roosevelt Road, between Spring and
Louisiana Streets. The change is from Residential High Density to Mixed Use. To
the north is Capitol Zoning District M, Mansion Area Residential zoned land with single-
family houses and vacant parcels. To the east and west is Capitol Zoning District N,
Neighborhood Commercial zoned land with a commercial shopping center to the west
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and a single - family house and land owned by a locate church currently used as a
school. To the south is C-3 (General Commercial District) and R-4 (Two-Family District)
zoned land with a commercial structure and several vacant parcels. The change area is
zoned Capitol Zoning District N, Neighborhood Commercial with a couple commercial
structure and a couple single-family houses. This property is likely to continue in a use
based on its zoning making Mixed Use more appropriate.
Area 5 is generally southeast of the Springer Boulevard — Carolina Street intersection.
The change is from Commercial to Public Institutional. To the north is M (Mining
District) zoned land. This is the entrance to the rock crushing facility for 3 -M Company,
however the immediate area is partially wooded. To the east and south is not zoned
and outside the City's zoning jurisdiction. There is a mix of single-family structures,
businesses and vacant parcels to the south and east. To the west is PCD (Planned
Commercial District) zoned land with retail commercial use. The change area is not
zoned and outside the City's zoning jurisdiction. Lighthouse Holding currently owns
the property and is using it for quasi-public uses. This is not likely to change in the near
future making Public Institutional a more appropriate use.
Area 6 is three areas either side of Frazier Pike, south of Thibault Road. Change 6A
is south of Thibault Road and west of Frazier Pike. Change 6A is from Agricultural to
Industrial. In all directions except the northeast there is no zoning and beyond the City's
zoning jurisdiction. To the northeast the land is zoned I-3(heavy Industrial District)
and is part of the Welspun industrial complex. The land in these areas is currently
agricultural in nature. The change area is currently not zoned and agricultural in use,
but has been purchased by the Little Rock Port for future development. The Port's plan
for the area is as industrial making a change to Industrial more appropriate. Change 6B
is south west of the Thibault Road — Frazier Pike intersection. The change is from
Agricultural to Public Institutional. The land is all directions is not zoned and beyond the
City's zoning jurisdiction. The current use of this land is generally agricultural in nature.
The change site is owned by the federal government and use as part of the radar
system for the airport. The site is not zoned. The use is unlikely to change in the near
future making Public Institutional a more appropriate designation for this site. Change
6C is east of Frazier Pike along the Arkansas River. Along Frazier Pike the change is
from Agricultural to Industrial. And along the River the change is from Park /Open
Space to Industrial. To the south and west is not zoned and beyond the City's zoning
jurisdiction. The current use is agricultural in nature. To the north is I-3 (Heavy
Industrial District) zoned land at is part of the Little Rock Port Industrial Park. To the
West is the east is the Arkansas River. The change area not zoned and beyond the
City's zoning jurisdiction. The current use is agricultural in nature. With the changes
in ownership and the developments to the north this area is likely to be developed in
the future as an industrial use, either as part of the Little Rock Port Industrial Park or
related. This would make the Industrial classification a more appropriate designation
for this land.
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Area 7 is two areas generally south of Interstate 440 and either side of Springer
Boulevard. Change 7A is east of Springer Boulevard and south of Interstate 440.
The change is from Park /Open Space to Public Institutional. To the north is R-3 (Single
Family District) zoned land within the floodway of Fourche Creek. To the east is OS
(Open Space District) zoned land in the floodplain of Fourche Creek. To the south is
R-2 (Single Family District) zoned land developed as a single-family subdivision. To the
west is C-3 (General Commercial District) zoned land with an apartment complex on it.
The change area is zoned R-2 (Single Family District), it is the site of a former
elementary school that has been used by a community based group for years to provide
various services to the community. This is not likely to change in the midterm making
Public Institutional the most appropriate future land use designation. Change 7B is west
of Springer Boulevard and south of Interstate 440. The change is from Commercial to
Residential High Density. To the north and west is R-3 (Single Family District) zoned
land within the floodway of Fourche Creek. To the south is R-2 (Single Family District)
zoned land developed as a single-family subdivision. To the east is south is R-2 (Single
Family District) zoned land developed with a former school building currently used to
provide community based services. The change area is zoned C-3 (General
Commercial District) zoned land with an apartment complex on it. This is not likely to
change in the midterm making Residential High Density the most appropriate future
land use designation.
Area 8 is two areas generally between Interstate 530 and State Highway 365, north
of Dixon Road. Change 8A is generally north and east of Dixon Road to Wilbern Road.
The change is from Mining to Park /Open Space. In all directions there is no zoning
since it is beyond the City's zoning jurisdiction. To the west and northwest are open
mining areas. To the east is mostly wooded and vacant land with a few structures. To
the south is a public high school. The change area is not zoned and is vacant or
wooded. The land is currently owned by the mining operations to the east and northeast
and currently used as a 'buffer' between that use and the neighborhood uses. This
change is to recognize the need for such a buffer and that this is where the buffer
currently is located. Change 8B is generally east of Dixon Road between Shamburger
and Ahart Lanes. The change is from Residential low Density to Public Institutional. In
all directions there are residential and accessory structures as well as vacant land. The
change area is not zoned and is a church with related structures. Based on the current
use the best future use designation for this area is Public Institutional.
In response to the second notice mailed July 20, 2018, Staff received no contacts as a
result of this mailing.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Apple Bloosom
Neighbrhood Association (NA), Capitol Hill NA, Central High NA, Coalition of Little Rock
Neighbrhoods, College Station Progressive League, Community Outreach
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Neighborhood Organization, Downtown Little Rock Partnership, Downtown NA, Dunbar
Historic NA, East Little Rock NA, East Roosevelt NA, Granite Mountain NA, Hanger Hill
NA, Hermitage Property Owners Association (POA), MacArthur Park POA,
Meadowbrook NA, Martin Luther King NA, Pettaway NA, River Market District NA,
Southend Coalition, South End Neighborhood Development Association, South End
Community Organization, Whitmore Circle NA, Write Avenue NA. In addition the Little
Rock Pork Authority and Clinton National Airport were contacted. Letters were sent to
approximately 16 property owners in the area. Staff received several informational calls
from area residents as a result of the initial mailing on May 10, 2018, as well as some
comments of support for the proposed change. The second mailing on July 20 was
sent to approximately 16 property owners and area neighborhood associations to notify
them of the public hearing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
This package of amendments is designed to make the Future Land Use Plan more
reflective of current and likely mid-term future uses for this area. Staff recommends the
approval of the package of changes.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 23, 2018)
The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. At the request of the
League of Women Voters, Staff reviewed each of the change areas prior to the vote
on the consent agenda. By a vote of 9 for, 0 against and 2 absent to consent agenda
for approved.
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PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD
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BERRY, CRAIG
BYNUM, BUELAH
COX, KEITH
FINNEY, REBECCA
HAMILTON, SCOTT
HAYNES, MARLON D.
LAHA, TROY
LATTURE, PAUL
MAY, BILL B.
STEBBINS, ROBERT
THOMAS, DIANA M.
Meeting Adjourned i � � P.M.
AYE 0 NAYE A ABSENT ABSTAIN �RECUSE
BERRY, CRAIG
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BYNUM, BUELAH
ICOX, KEITH
FINNEY, REBECCA
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HAMILTON, SCOTT
HAYNES, MARLON D.
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LAHA, TROY
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LATTURE, PAUL
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MAY, BILL B.
STEBBINS, ROBERT
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THOMAS, DIANA M.
MEMBER 1 I I _
BERRY, CRAIG
BYNUM, BUELAH
COX, KEITH
FINNEY, REBECCA
HAMILTON, SCOTT
HAYNES, MARLON D.
LAHA, TROY
LATTURE, PAUL
MAY, BILL B.
STEBBINS, ROBERT
THOMAS, DIANA M.
Meeting Adjourned i � � P.M.
AYE 0 NAYE A ABSENT ABSTAIN �RECUSE
August 23, 2018
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
Date
Secretary Chairman