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proposed mini - storage location, spoke in opposition to the mini -
storage facility, saying it would not be appealing aesthetically.
However, he was supportive of continued development of commercial
projects in this area such as office complexes and future housing
facilities. Director Sharp expressed his support of the project,
stating they have gone the extra mile to make the building
conducive to United Medical. Responding to a question by
Director Adcock, Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Neighborhoods &
Planning, explained that Staff is opposed to the PCD and the Land
Use Plan amendment. The only reason the LUP is on the Agenda is
because it should be amended if the PCD is approved. Mr. Lawson
stated that even though John Barrow Road has been widened to a
four lane arterial, staff feels it should be kept as a single -
family and multi - family area with the type of medical office such
as United Medical which is not intense and blends in with the
neighborhood. Mr. Dan Scott, 3400 Walker Street, executive board
member of the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, spoke in
opposition to the PCD because it is not at all in accordance with
the goals and objectives for the development of the John Barrow
neighborhood. Mr. Conrad Hartman, 8212 West 34th Street, spoke
in opposition to the PCD stating: "we have a right to know what
is happening to our community, and we did not know about this
until last night. We want something that will build up the
economy in our neighborhood." Director Adcock asked that this
item be deferred until next meeting so that the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association can be notified. Mr. Lawson explained
that the legal notification requirement (those within 200 ft.)
had been met and Staff is in the process of developing a list of
contact people in Neighborhood Associations which developers will
notify. Mrs. Mary Reichstadt, 219 N. Palm Street, spoke in
opposition to the PCD, stating she owns 10 acres adjacent to the
proposed PCD and she felt the mini - storage facility would
decrease the value of her property. Following further discussion
regarding notification of neighborhood associations, Mayor Dailey
declared the public hearing closed. There was a motion by
Director Keck, seconded by Director Adcock, to defer the
Ordinance for two weeks in order that the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association and the developer might work together on
this project. The motion was unanimously adopted. Therefore,
the proposed Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TITLED BARROW MINI- STORAGE SHORT FORM PCD (Z- 5709),
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF JOHN BARROW ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 300
FEET SOUTH OF LABETTE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was deferred until May 17,
1994.
Also deferred until May 17, 1994, was the proposed companion
Ordinance (to the Barrow Mini - Storage PCD above) entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY LAND USE PLAN IN THE I -430 DISTRICT,
CHANGING AN AREA FROM LOW DENSITY MULTIFAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY TO
MIXED USE, SOUTH OF KANIS ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH BARROW ROAD;
AND FOR OTHER MATTERS.
At 8:03 o'clock P.M. Mayor Dailey declared a five minute
recess. When the Board of Directors reconvened at 8:15 o'clock
P.M. Mayor Dailey presided and the following Directors were
present: Directors Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, Mason, Adcock, Hendrix,
Scheibner, Keck and Joyce - total 9; Absent - Director Priest -
total 1.
The next presentation was Zoning Application Z -2970 filed by
Frank Riggins (Mehlburger Engineers) on behalf of Hawkins - McLane
to rezone 1.3 acres at the southwest corner of West 12th Street
and Fair Park Boulevard from 11R -3" Single- family and "C -3"
General Office District to 11C -1" Neighborhood Commercial District
(for Walgreen's Store). The application was approved by the
Planning Commission on April 5, 1994. Ordinance No. 16,646 was
presented, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES;
(Z- 2970 -B - To rezone 1.3 acres at the SW corner of West 12th
Street and Fair Park Blvd., more particularly described as Lots
1 -7 and Lots 15 -22, Block 3, Oak Forest Addition, from "R -3"
Single - family and "C -3" General Office Districts to 11C -1"
Neighborhood Commercial District for Walgreen's.)
and the Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Richard Massery,
1202 S. Taylor Street, owner of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 4, Oak
Forest Addition, which is on the west end of the Walgreen's site,
spoke in opposition to the reclassification, citing too much
traffic, noise and lights as the reason for his opposition. Mr.
Jim Lawson, Director of Neighborhoods and Planning, stated the
request is to downzone the property from 11C -3" to "C -1" and the
site plan review will address the issues of traffic, lights,
noise, etc. "C -1" zoning does not normally require site plan
review, but the applicant was trying to go the extra mile by
downzoning and site plan review. Mr. Jim Hathaway, representing
the applicant, explained that this is not a PCD, this is an
application for rezoning. There are 15 lots and 13 of them are
being downzoned from "C -3" to 11C -111. Lots 15 and 16 are being
upzoned from "R -3" to "C -111. He urged the Board to approve the
reclassification, realizing that site plan review has been made a
condition of this rezoning. City Attorney Tom Carpenter reminded
the Board of Directors that the question for its consideration is
strictly a zoning issue. Ms. Cynthia Fleming, 1219 S. Taylor,
stated they were trying to work with Mr. Hathaway through the
site plan, but were opposed if they could not reach an agreement.
Mr. & Mrs. James Dawson, 1300 S. Taylor, were opposed to the
location of the drive way for the drive -thru pharmacy. There was
a motion by Director Keck, seconded by Director Scheibner, to
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The
motion was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present,
being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the
Board of Directors - elect, and the second reading of the Ordinance
ensued. A subsequent motion was made to suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion was
made by Director Scheibner, seconded by Director Keck, and
unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect. The Ordinance was then read the third and last
time, followed by a roll call vote taken on the question, Shall
the Ordinance Pass: Ayes - Directors Roy, Sharp, Lewellen,
Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Hendrix, Scheibner and Keck -
total 8; Noes - Directors Joyce and Adcock - total 2; Absent -
Director Priest - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared
PASSED.
At the request of Director Mason, consideration was then
given to Item #11 on the Agenda which was a public hearing on the
proposal to change the name of Perdido Drive in St. Charles
Addition to Conti Drive. The public hearing had been set by
Resolution No. 9,145, adopted April 19, 1994, and notice thereof
was duly published in the Daily Record on April 26, 1994. Mayor
Dailey declared the public hearing open. Mr. Hayward Battle, 11
Perdido Drive, stated that Perdido Drive was established in 1979,
and Perdido Circle came into existence about five or six years
later. The problem was created because both streets had the same
numbering system. He said the residents of Perdido Drive are
opposed to changing the name of Perdido Drive to Conti Drive and
asked that it be left as it is. Director Keck said that larger
street signs have been installed for Perdido Drive and Perdido
Circle and there have been no problems since then. Director Roy
read a portion of a letter from the Dirksons, requesting that no
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