Z-3738-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -3738-A
NAME: J. A. Riggs Rezoning from R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2 to 1-2
LOCATION: Located at 9125 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER:
JA Riggs Tractor Company
9125 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER:
McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.
P.O. Box 34087
Little Rock, AR 72203
ARCHITECT:
Combined Efforts Design PLLC
201 South 20th Street, Suite 16
Rogers, AR 72758
AREA: 26.9 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2
15 — Geyer Springs West
41.03
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Interstate 30; zoned 1-2
South — Vacant; zoned C-3
East — South University Avenue — City Park; zoned PR
West — Motel and Gas Station; zoned C-3
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
FILE NO.: Z -3738-A Cont.
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. The
sidewalk should be completed along Chicot Road to the bridge.
2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to
the start of construction.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start
of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way
from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
5. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per
Section 8-283 prior to construction.
6. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction.
7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
8. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as
floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 -foot
wide access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary.
9. Erosion controls must be installed to reduce discharge of polluted storm
water.
10. The minimum Finish Floor elevation is required to be shown on plat and
grading plans.
11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The
Cloverdale Neighborhood Association, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress
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and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the
Public Hearing.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Industrial for this property. The applicant has
applied for a multiple building site plan review of JA Riggs Master Plan to
improve access to and from the site and improve building and site function and
appearance and a rezoning from R-2, C-3 and C-4 to 1-2.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Chicot Road is shown as a Collector on the Master Street
Plan. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from
Local Streets to Arterials.
Bicycle Plan: A Class III bike route is shown on Chicot Road. A Class III
bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or
right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required.
Ci Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the
area covered by the Cloverdale Watson Neighborhood Action Plan. The Land
Use and Zoning goal states, "Encourage the use of Planned Zoning Districts for
business developments."
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
J.A. Riggs owns approximately 27 acres located between Chicot Road, South
University Avenue and the 1-30 Frontage Road. The property is currently zoned
C-3, CA 1-2 and R-2 and J.A. Riggs is requesting to rezone the property to 1-2,
Light Industrial District. The rezoning is proposed to allow the development of
the property consistent with the company's overall master plan. The plan will be
developed in two phases with the anticipated time frame for completion of the
entire project within five years. J.A. Riggs Tractor is currently using the property
for business operation including parts warehouse, office, equipment storage and
equipment repair.
The site contains a number of buildings currently being used by JA Riggs in their
equipment business. Along the southern boundary of the site is the Cloverdale
Ditch with a wooded area located south of the ditch. The front parking area is
paved and the service yard of the site is graveled.
To the east of the site, across University Avenue, is the Cloverdale Subdivision.
To the west of the site, across Chicot Road, are commercial uses including a gas
station, hotel and strip retail center. North of the site is 1-30. Chicot and South
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University Avenue were recently reconstructed. There is not a sidewalk located
along Chicot Road.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "Industrial". A Land
Use Plan Amendment is not necessary for the rezoning of the site.
Staff is supportive of the proposed rezoning request. The property proposed for
rezoning is located within the boundary of Riggs property and indicated in the
Company's Overall Master Plan. Staff feels the proposed rezoning of the
property for J.A. Riggs facilities is appropriate and should have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties and the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 1-2 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 24, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. The Chairman
explained to the applicant that when fewer than eight (8) Commissioners were present
the Commission routinely allowed the applicant to seek a deferral to a later public
hearing date to allow for additional -Commissioner to be present when deciding the
applicant's request. The Chair stated one of the Commissioners present would be
recusing from the vote on this item which did not allow the required six votes to approve
the request. The Chair offered two dates for the deferral request one June 7, 2007, the
second July 5, 2007, and questioned the applicant as to which date they desired their
request to be heard. The applicant stated the June 7, 2007, public hearing date was
acceptable.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the June 7, 2007, public hearing docket. A vote of 5 ayes,
0 noes, 4 absent, 1 recusal (Troy Laha) and 1 open position was registered.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 7, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the rezoning request from
R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2 to 1-2.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent, 1 abstention (Commissioner Laha) and 1 open
position.
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June 7, 2007
ITEM NO.: H
NAME: J. A. Riggs Rezoning from R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2 to 1-2
LOCATION: Located at 9125 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER:
JA Riggs Tractor Company
9125 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER:
McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.
P.O. Box 34087
Little Rock, AR 72203
ARCHITECT:
Combined Efforts Design PLLC
201 South 20th Street, Suite 16
Rogers, AR 72758
AREA: 26.9 acres
CURRENT ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 — Geyer Springs West
CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Interstate 30; zoned 1-2
South — Vacant; zoned C-3
East — South University Avenue — City Park; zoned PR
West — Motel and Gas Station; zoned C-3
FILE NO.:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
June 7, 2007
ITEM NO.: H Cont. FILE NO.: Z -3738-A
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. The
sidewalk should be completed along Chicot Road to the bridge.
2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to
the start of construction.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start
of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way
from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
5. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per
Section 8-283 prior to construction.
6. Street improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction.
7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
8. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as
floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 -foot
wide access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary.
9. Erosion controls must be installed to reduce discharge of polluted storm
water.
10. The minimum Finish Floor elevation is required to be shown on plat and
grading plans.
11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The
Cloverdale Neighborhood Association, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress
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and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the
Public Hearing.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
E.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Industrial for this property. The applicant has
applied for a multiple building site plan review of JA Riggs Master Plan to
improve access to and from the site and improve building and site function and
appearance and a rezoning from R-2, C-3 and C-4 to 1-2.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Chicot Road is shown as a Collector on the Master Street
Plan. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from
Local Streets to Arterials.
Bicycle Plan: A Class III bike route is shown on Chicot Road. A Class III
bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or
right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the
area covered by the Cloverdale Watson Neighborhood Action Plan. The Land
Use and Zoning goal states, "Encourage the use of Planned Zoning Districts for
business developments."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
J.A. Riggs owns approximately 27 acres located between Chicot Road, South
University Avenue and the 1-30 Frontage Road. The property is currently zoned
C-3, CA 1-2 and R-2 and J.A. Riggs is requesting to rezone the property to 1-2,
Light Industrial District. The rezoning is proposed to allow the development of
the property consistent with the company's overall master plan. The plan will be
developed in two phases with the anticipated time frame for completion of the
entire project within five years. J.A. Riggs Tractor is currently using the property
for business operation including parts warehouse, office, equipment storage and
equipment repair.
The site contains a number of buildings currently being used by JA Riggs in their
equipment business. Along the southern boundary of the site is the Cloverdale
Ditch with a wooded area located south of the ditch. The front parking area is
paved and the service yard of the site is graveled.
To the east of the site, across University Avenue, is the Cloverdale Subdivision.
To the west of the site, across Chicot Road, are commercial uses including a gas
station, hotel and strip retail center. North of the site is 1-30. Chicot and South
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University Avenue were recently reconstructed. There is not a sidewalk located
along Chicot Road.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "Industrial". A Land
Use Plan Amendment is not necessary for the rezoning of the site.
Staff is supportive of the proposed rezoning request. The property proposed for
rezoning is located within the boundary of Riggs property and indicated in the
Company's Overall Master Plan. Staff feels the proposed rezoning of the
property for J.A. Riggs facilities is appropriate and should have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties and the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 1-2 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 24, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. The Chairman
explained to the applicant that when fewer than eight (8) Commissioners were present
the Commission routinely allowed the applicant to seek a deferral to a later public
hearing date to allow for additional Commissioner to be present when deciding the
applicant's request. The Chair stated one of the Commissioners present would be
recusing from the vote on this item which did not allow the required six votes to approve
the request. The Chair offered two dates for the deferral request one June 7, 2007, the
second July 5, 2007, and questioned the applicant as to which date they desired their
request to be heard. The applicant stated the June 7, 2007, public hearing date was
acceptable.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the June 7, 2007, public hearing docket. A vote of 5 ayes,
0 noes, 4 absent, 1 recusal (Troy Laha) and 1 open position was registered.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 7, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the rezoning request from
R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2 to 1-2.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent, 1 abstention (Commissioner Laha) and 1 open
position.
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