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Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
March 12, 2001
Neighborhood Associations:
Colony West Neighborhood Association
Echo Valley Neighborhood Association
Sturbridge Neighborhood Association
Steering Committee:
Garry L. Brewer
Judy Chapman
Richard Chapman
Chris Kupper
James Garrett
Margaret Garrett
Harold Haley
Frances Jernigan
Charlotte Kendrick
Elizabeth Lieven
Linda Van Blaricom
Harold E Meeks
Pat Nordengren
Tom Nordengren
Special Thanks:
Unitarian Church of Little Rock
City of Little Rock:
Planning and Development: Brian Minyard
Vince Hustead
RESOLUTION NO. 112047
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IN
SUPPORT OF THE RESERVOIR NEIGHBORHOOD
ACTION PLAN.
WHEREAS, the area residents and Neighborhood
Associations formed a Steering Committee to develop a
neighborhood Plan; and
WHEREAS, the residents and other "stakeholders" in the
area participated in a public meetings to discuss and
identify area concerns to include in the plan; and
WHEREAS, After several months of work by the Steering
Committee, a set of goals and objectives were developed and
presented to the neighborhood at a Plan Preview meeting;
and
WHEREAS, this Plan (Goals and Objectives) 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; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive planning must include not only
interests of the neighborhood immediately affected but the
interests of the City as a whole; and
WHEREAS, local government encourages and supports
neighborhood -based coalitions that develop individual
neighborhood organizations, articulate neighborhood views
on community -wide issues, and facilitates the planning
process; and
WHEREAS, advocacy planning by neighborhoods is an
acceptable and legitimate role for citizens and
professional planners.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. The Board of Directors of the City of
Little Rock does support the vision and goals as expressed
in the Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan.
ADOPTED: April 17, 2001
7. n
W , City Clerk Jim Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 138
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IN
SUPPORT OF THE RESERVOIR NEIGHBORHOOD
ACTION PLAN.
WHEREAS, the area residents and Neighborhood
Associations formed a Steering Committee to develop a
neighborhood Plan; and
WHEREAS, the residents and other "stakeholders" in the
area participated in a public meetings to discuss and
identify area concerns to include in the plan; and
WHEREAS, After several months of work by the Steering
Committee, a set of goals and objectives were developed and
presented to the neighborhood at a Plan Preview meeting;
and
WHEREAS, this Plan (Goals and Objectives) 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; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive planning must include not only
interests of the neighborhood immediately affected but the
interests of the City as a whole; and
WHEREAS, local government encourages and supports
neighborhood -based coalitions that develop individual
neighborhood organizations, articulate neighborhood views
on community -wide issues, and facilitates the planning
process; and
WHEREAS, advocacy planning by neighborhoods is an
acceptable and legitimate role for citizens and
professional planners.
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 vision and goals as expressed
in the Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan.
ADOPTED:
March 22, 2001
ATTEST:
Woo -
CHAIRMAN
Table of Contents:
Goals and Objectives
7
Infrastructure
7
Traffic
9
,Land Use
11
Neighborhood
12
Housing
13
Crime
14
Parks
15
Maps
17
Existing Land Use
17
Existing Zoning
19
Future Land Use
21
Proposed Land Use Plan Changes
23
Master Street Plan
25
Zoning Classifications
27
Future Land Use Plan Classifications
30
Telephone Survey
33
Executive Summary
33
Existing Conditions
35
Introduction
35
Area History
35
Population
36
Existing Zoning
37
Existing Land Use
38
Future Land Use
39
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 5
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Note: All objectives in all goals have been prioritized by committee
and those of highest importance have been listed first.
INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL:
Improve water drainage throughout the neighborhood.
Call Mosquito Control in the Solid Waste Division of Public Works to spray for
mosquitoes in area surrounding Grassy Flat Creek.
Inspect, repair and/or retrofit all catch basins and curb inlets to prohibit small chil-
dren and animals from entering storm sewer system, both accidentally and intention-
ally in street right of ways and other drainage easements.
Have neighborhood associations sponsor clean up days to clean up drainage areas.
Work with Public Works Department to establish a priority list for drainage and
retention projects in the in the neighborhood.
Report drainage problem areas to the Public Works Department.
Lobby the Board of Directors to increase funding to maintain drainage infrastructure.
Repair sidewalks on Breckenridge Drive.
Lobby the Board of Directors to fund sidewalk installation and maintenance.
Install streetlights in neighborhood.
Work with Public Works Department to identify areas where streetlights are needed.
Lobby the Board of Directors to increase funding for streetlight installation and
maintenance.
Work with Water Utilities to establish a priority list for sewage and water utility projects in
the in the neighborhood.
Install streetlights on 1-430 at interchanges and from Cantrell Road north to river.
Lobby State Legislature and AHTD to install and maintain lights.
Amend Master Street
Plan to include a
streetlight plan.
Implement a sidewalk installa-
tion and replacement
program for collectors
and arterials.
Seek federal enhance-
ment moneys for side-
walk construction along
arterials.
Install sidewalks in new devel-
opments.
Work with the city of Little
Rock to deny sidewalk
variances.
Catch basins and other drain inlets should prohibit animals
and small children from entering.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 7
TRAFFIC GOAL:
Install a protected left turn signal at Rodney Parham Road and Brookside Drive to allow
protected left turns.
Lobby Board of directors for increased funding to allow installation of left turn lanes
and left turn signals and amend Master Street Plan to include signal plan.
Install a left turn lane at Misty Lane and Cantrell Road.
Lobby Board of directors for increased funding to allow installation of left turn lanes
and left turn signals and amend Master Street Plan to include signal plan.
Do not widen Reservoir Road and subsequently cut down the hills.
Lobby the Board of Directors to limit Public Works funds for Reservoir Road to
street maintenance, installation of traffic signals and signage, and installation of
sidewalks along entire length - but not widening.
Install a protected left turn signal at Pleasant Valley Drive and Cantrell Road.
Lobby Board of directors for increased funding to allow installation of left turn lanes
and left turn signals and amend Master Street Plan to include signal plan.
Install a traffic signal at Rodney Parham Road and Treasure Hills Road to allow protected
left turns.
Amend Master Street Plan to include a traffic signal plan.
Synchronize stop lights on Reservoir and Rodney Parham Roads.
Amend Master Street Plan to include a traffic signal plan.
Salt and sand Reservoir Road after snow and ice storms.
Amend Master Street Plan to include a plan designating emergency weather routes.
Improve parking on residential streets.
Lobby Board of Directors to widen residential streets to Master Street Plan
standards.
Stop encroachment into public areas of the streets with parked recreational vehicles.
Work with Police Department to enforce parking regulations on city streets.
Fill in gaps in half street improvements left by developers.
• Work with Public Works to
fill in gaps in half street
improvements through
bond issues or tax
increases.
Keep streets and sidewalks
clear of obstructions.
Work with Police Depart-
ment to monitor and
enforce street parking
regulations.
McDermott School.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 8
Traffic on a slow day at Rodney Parham and Reservoir
Roads.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 9
LAND USE GOAL:
Prevent conversion of residential property into non-residential uses.
Limit expansion of non-residential development to areas shown as non-residential
on the Future Land Use Plan as well as limiting businesses to areas zoned for non-
residential activity.
Limit expansion of new commercial development in the neighborhood.
Limit existing Commercial land uses to existing acreage in the neighborhood.
Preserve the quiet and serene quality of the neighborhood.
Have Neighborhood Associations send representatives to lobby Planning Commis-
sion and Board of Directors to preserve the intrinsic characteristics of the neighbor-
hood.
Retain natural areas such as trees and grassy areas.
Lobby the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors to increase the amount of
Park/Open Space
shown on the Land Use
Plan for the neighbor-
hood.
Support the implementation
of the new Parks zoning
for parks.
Prevent problems of aging
neighborhood that
threaten stability.
Lobby the Planning Com-
mission and Board of
Directors to prevent the
conversion of residential
property into non-resi-
dential uses.
Discourage the conversion
of owner occupied
properties into rental
properties.
Discourage the conversion
of Single Family Proper-
ties into duplexes.
One of the many sucessful retail areas in the neighborhood.
New patio homes in the neighborhood.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 10
PARKS GOAL:
Encourage the Parks and Recreation Department to improve quality of parks in the neigh-
borhood.
Have the Parks and Recreation Department provide pedestrian only access to
Reservoir Park from Reservoir Road to link to existing trails.
Work with Parks and Recreation Department to create a priority list for park mainte-
nance, and lobby the Board of Directors for increased funding of park maintenance.
Have the Parks and Recreation Department install restroom facilities at parks.
Take immediate action to combat vandalism at the first sign of occurrence.
Increase frequency of landscaping maintenance & mowing.
Publicize events for kids.
Work with Parks and
Recreation Department
to publicize summer
time park programs for
children and youth.
Retain natural areas such as
trees and grassy areas.
Lobby the Planning
Commission and the
Board of Directors to
buy land for parks be-
fore market values
increase.
Proposed entrance into Reservoir Park along Reservoir
Road.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 11
NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT GOAL:
Move travel trailers out of streets.
Work with Police Department to monitor and enforce street parking regulations.
Hold property owners accountable for the appearance and condition of their property.
Have Neighborhood Association encourage residents to clean yards, mow grass,
and cut bushes.
Improve neighborhood image through the removal of abandoned vehicles.
Work with Police Department and Code Enforcement to monitor and enforce street
parking regulations.
Keep streets and sidewalks clear of obstructions.
Work with Police Department to monitor and enforce street parking regulations.
Enforce stricter property maintenance standards in the neighborhood.
Work with Code Enforcement and Building Inspections to insure that all residential
structures meet city codes.
Improve the neighborhood's image through better maintenance of homes in the area.
Have Neighborhood Associations work with community organizations to help the
citizens maintain homes.
Make the owners aware of the home maintenance programs available through the City
and the Banks with information provided by Neighborhood Associations and Alert
Centers .
Hold property owners account-
able for the appearance
and condition of their
property.
Identify repeat offenders.
Establish ordinances
that will increase the
penalties for non-compli-
ance incrementally, so
that for each successive
violation, the penalty
increases.
Have the City of Little
Rock enforce regula-
tions concerning weed
lots.
Discourage parking of
vehicles in yards.
Improve the neighborhood's
Typical homes in the area.
image through better property maintenance of schools.
Have the neighborhood associations lobby School Board for increased funding
devoted to school maintenance.
Promote greater neighborhood involvement in the planning process.
Neighborhood Associations should send representatives to Planning Commission
and Board of Adjustment meetings.
Limit retail hours of operation for Late -Hour Retail businesses.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 12
Encourage convenience stores limit hours of operation to prevent late night loiter-
ing.
Encourage enforcement of the City of Little Rock noise ordinance.
Call Police when city noise ordinance is violate
Reduce the amount of light pollution in the neighborhood.
Lobby the Board of Directors and the Planning Commission for the passage of an
ordinance to combat light pollution.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 13
CRIME GOAL:
Reduce excessive speeds in the neighborhood - especially around schools.
Have the Neighborhood Associations encourage the Little Rock School Board and
the Public Works Department to identify and correct problem areas.
Work with Police Department to enforce speed limits on Reservoir Road, Cantrell
and Rodney Parham especially during peak times.
Work with Public Works Department to install speed bumps.
Work with public works to instate a variable speed limit during peak and non -peak
times for better traffic flow.
Work with Public Works Department to post speed limits on residential streets.
Remove parked of cars on street at top of hill and curves - they are a real hazard for
passing cars.
Work with Police Department to monitor and enforce street parking regulations.
Prevent crime in the neighborhood.
Maintain signage for neighborhood crime watch program.
The Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan
page 14
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