Z-8663 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 9
NAME: Hoover United Methodist Church Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: located at 3802 West 12th Street
Planning Staff Comments:
Z-8663
1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet of the site, complete
with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of
mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than May 18, 2011. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 27,
2011.
2. In an e-mail to Dana Carney dated March 1, 2011, an outline of the uses of the
structure located at 3802 West 12th Street was provided. The e-mail indicated the
use of the property with Bi-monthly prayer meeting on Tuesday from 7 am — 8 am,
Monthly meeting for the community gardeners who garden next door, Monthly
meetings by members of Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church (Sunday
teachers meetings or United Methodist men's group), Bi-monthly meetings with
community groups that mentor children, Youth or adults to plan events in the
community, A student lives on the premises free of charge to act as a grounds
keeper and to maintain a presence to keep non -desirables from using the property,
The house is sometimes used as a gathering place for volunteers who clean the
neighborhood or work in the garden. The cover letter indicates the use of the
property by a non-profit known as the Women's Project to allow for meeting space
with other women in the community as a resource for problems such as domestic
violence and self esteem. The cover letter indicates there will be a resident living on
the site. What are the uses of the property?
3. Provide details of any and all proposed signage including building signage and
ground signage. The total height of the ground signage should be included along
with the total square footage of the sign area. Building signage including any
banner signage should be noted on the site plan.
4. Any site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the
site.
5. Provide the days and hours of operation in which the community meetings will take
place.
6. Will the site be rented to the public and/or church members for events such as
birthday parties, wedding receptions, meeting space?
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. West 12th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial with
special design standards. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be
required. The centerline of West 12th Street should be provided on the survey.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right -
Item # 9.
of -way prior to occupancy.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer is available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in
effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas
Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required or regarding the
size and location of the water meter.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain at least a 20-foot wide
access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located on CATA Bus Route #3 — the
Baptist Medical Center Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning
from R-3, Single-family to Planned Office Development for a mixed use building,
including residential, community meetings, Sunday meetings and a community garden.
Mixed Use Urban provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses
within the same structure and encourages moderate density and pedestrian oriented
developments.
Master Street Plan: West 12th Street is a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short
distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to
minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on West 12th Street since it is a
Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require
street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
Item # 9.
2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot nine inch wide (6'-9") buffer along the
eastern and western perimeters of the site. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to
remain undisturbed.
& A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed
outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the eastern and
western perimeters of the site.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
Item # 9.
June 2, 2011
ITEM NO.: 9
NAME: Hoover United Methodist Church Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: Located at 3802 West 12th Street
DEVELOPER:
Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church
c/o Reverend CJ Duvall
2409 N. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
SURVEYOR:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.298 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot
R-3, Single-family
Single family residential
PROPOSED USE: Meeting space and residential
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FILE NO.: Z-8
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The request is a rezoning from R-3, Single-family to PD-O to allow the use of the
property located at 3802 West 121h Street for residential and as meeting space.
The Church purchased the property two years ago and renovated the building to
use for Sunday meeting, community gatherings and a community garden located
on an adjacent lot. A college student lives on -site to monitor activities taking
place. The property is owned by Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church.
The building contains 1,550 square feet. The building contains one bedroom, a
living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen and den area.
June 2, 2011
SUBDIVISION!
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-8663
The Church has seen value of having community gatherings and church
meetings at the house while having a keeper living on the premises. The Church
is requesting the rezoning to allow a non -for -profit to inhabit the house and have
a resident live on site. The non -for -profit currently occupying the house is the
Women's Project. The Women's Project will use the space to meet with other
women in the community as a resource for problems such as domestic violence
and self esteem. The building will be provided to the Women's Project rent free.
In turn the Women's Project will maintain the property and work in the community
garden located next door.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains a single-family house that is being used as a residence
and for meeting space. There is parking in the rear yard area access from the
alley. The community garden is in place along the western portion of the site.
Other uses in the area include auto repair, the Hinton Center, office and
commercial uses along West 12th Street and single-family homes located one-
half block north and one-half block south of West 12th Street. Further to the east
is a property zoned POD which was approved for Better Community Developers
to allow for an office/counseling and rehabilitation center.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received a number of information phone calls from
area resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, all
residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the Pine to
Woodrow Neighborhood Association, the Forest Hills Neighborhood Association,
the Hope Neighborhood Association and the Stephens Area Faith Neighborhood
Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS-
1 . West 12th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial
with special design standards. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from
centerline will be required. The centerline of West 12th Street should be
provided on the survey.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
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June 2, 2011
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8663
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer is available to this project.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Center-Point_Energ : Approved as submitted.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central
Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required
or regarding the size and location of the water meter.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain at least a 20-foot wide
access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located on CATA Bus Route #3 — the
Baptist Medical Center Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has
applied for a rezoning from R-3, Single-family to Planned Office Development for
a mixed use building, including residential, community meetings, Sunday
meetings and a community garden. Mixed Use Urban provides for a mixture of
residential, office and commercial uses within the same structure and
encourages moderate density and pedestrian oriented developments.
Master Street Plan: West 12th Street is a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide
short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be
limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on West 12th Street
since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way
and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
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June 2, 2011
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 Cont.
Landscape:
FILE NO.: Z-8663
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot nine inch wide (6-9") buffer
along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. Seventy percent (70%)
of this area is to remain undisturbed.
3. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the
eastern and western perimeters of the site.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 12, 2011)
Reverend Duvall was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the development stating there were additional items necessary to
complete the review process. Staff stated in initial conversations there were
multiple uses of the building but the cover letter did not include all the uses
previously identified. Reverend Duvall stated the house was being used by the
Women's Project for counseling. He stated the Women's Project would allow a
college student to reside on -site as a caretaker of the property. He stated the
building would also be used by area persons as meeting space for the
community garden. Staff questioned any signage proposed for the site.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a dedication of right of
way 35-feet from centerline would be required along West 12th Street. Staff
stated any broken curb, gutter and sidewalk located in the public right of way
would require replacement prior to occupancy.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a six foot nine inch wide
land use buffer along the eastern and western perimeter was required. Staff
stated screening would also be required along the eastern and western
perimeters as well.
Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and cover letter to staff addressing
issues raised at the May 12, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant has indicated West 12th Sti-ec,, ;;.'s an existing right of way of 60-feet.
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June 2, 2011
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8663
An additional 5-feet of right of way to meet the Master Street Plan will be
provided to the City upon approval of the zoning.
The applicant has provided staff with details of the existing signage serving the
site. The sign is six (6) feet five (5) inches tall with a three (3) foot by eight (8)
foot sign face. Building signage has not been addressed. Staff recommends
building signage be limited to signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of
ten (10) percent of the facade area abutting public streets.
The applicant has indicated there will be a full time resident of the building.
Meeting times will be limited to not interfere with the residential uses in the area.
The site contains parking located within the rear yard area with access from the
alley. The parking pad has not been striped but it appears the area can handle
four (4) to six (6) cars. Across the street is the Hinton Center, a City owned
building, and further west is the location for the future police substation. The site
is being used by the Church for meeting space for church activities as well as
community garden meetings. Also the Women's Project has been using the
building for counseling and out -reach. Parking for these activities does not
appear to have impacted the neighborhood. Staff does not feel parking for the
site will be an issue.
To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the
request. Staff feels the rezoning of the site from R-3, Single-family to PD-O to
allow the use of the building as a residences and meeting space will not impact
the area. This area of West 12th Street contains a number of commercial, office
and institutional uses. The single-family uses along West 12th Street are located
further to the east and west of this site. Staff feels the rezoning request is
appropriate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 2, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of
the agenda staff report.
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June 2, 2011
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8663
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval
of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z-8663
NAME: Hoover United Methodist Church Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: Located at 3802 West 12th Street
DEVELOPER:
Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church
c/o Reverend CJ Duvall
2409 N. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
SURVEYOR:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.298 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot
CURRENT ZONING: R-3, Single-family
ALLOWED USES: Single family residential
PROPOSED ZONING: PD-O
PROPOSED USE: Meeting space and residential
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The request is a rezoning from R-3, Single-family to PD-O to allow the use of the
property located at 3802 West 12th Street for residential and as meeting space.
The Church purchased the property two years ago and renovated the building to
use for Sunday meeting, community gatherings and a community garden located
on an adjacent lot. A college student lives on -site to monitor activities taking
place. The property is owned by Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church.
The building contains 1,550 square feet. The building contains one bedroom, a
living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen and den area.
The Church has seen value of having community gatherings and church
meetings at the house while having a keeper living on the premises. The Church
FILE NO.: Z-8663 Cont.
is requesting the rezoning to allow a non -for -profit to inhabit the house and have
a resident live on site. The non -for -profit currently occupying the house is the
Women's Project. The Women's Project will use the space to meet with other
women in the community as a resource for problems such as domestic violence
and self esteem. The building will be provided to the Women's Project rent free.
In turn the Women's Project will maintain the property and work in the community
garden located next door.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains a single-family house that is being used as a residence
and for meeting space. There is parking in the rear yard area access from the
alley. The community garden is in place along the western portion of the site.
Other uses in the area include auto repair, the Hinton Center, office and
commercial uses along West 121" Street and single-family homes located one-
half block north and one-half block south of West 12t" Street. Further to the east
is a property zoned POD which was approved for Better Community Developers
to allow for an office/counseling and rehabilitation center.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received a number of information phone calls from
area resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, all
residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the Pine to
Woodrow Neighborhood Association, the Forest Hills Neighborhood Association,
the Hope Neighborhood Association and the Stephens Area Faith Neighborhood
Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS.
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. West 12th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial
with special design standards. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from
centerline will be required. The centerline of West 12th Street should be
provided on the survey.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer is available to this project.
Enter : Approved as submitted.
Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted.
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FILE NO.: Z-8663 Cont.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central
Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required
or regarding the size and location of the water meter.
Fire De artment: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain at least a 20-foot wide
access. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located on CATA Bus Route #3 — the
Baptist Medical Center Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin i Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has
applied for a rezoning from R-3, Single-family to Planned Office Development for
a mixed use building, including residential, community meetings, Sunday
meetings and a community garden. Mixed Use Urban provides for a mixture of
residential, office and commercial uses within the same structure and
encourages moderate density and pedestrian oriented developments.
Master Street Plan: West 12th Street is a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide
short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be
limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on West 12th Street
since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way
and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot nine inch wide (6'-9") buffer
along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. Seventy percent (70%)
of this area is to remain undisturbed.
3. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the
eastern and western perimeters of the site.
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FILE NO.: Z-8663 Cont.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 12, 2011)
Reverend Duvall was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the development stating there were additional items necessary to
complete the review process. Staff stated in initial conversations there were
multiple uses of the building but the cover letter did not include all the uses
previously identified. Reverend Duvall stated the house was being used by the
Women's Project for counseling. He stated the Women's Project would allow a
college student to reside on -site as a caretaker of the property. He stated the
building would also be used by area persons as meeting space for the
community garden. Staff questioned any signage proposed for the site.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a dedication of right of
way 35-feet from centerline would be required along West 12th Street. Staff
stated any broken curb, gutter and sidewalk located in the public right of way
would require replacement prior to occupancy.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a six foot nine inch wide
land use buffer along the eastern and western perimeter was required. Staff
stated screening would also be required along the eastern and western
perimeters as well.
Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and cover letter to staff addressing
issues raised at the May 12, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant has indicated West 12th Street has an existing right of way of 60-feet.
An additional 5-feet of right of Way to meet the Master Street Plan will be
provided to the City upon approval of the zoning.
The applicant has provided staff with details of the existing signage serving the
site. The sign is six (6) feet five (5) inches tall with a three (3) foot by eight (8)
foot sign face. Building signage has not been addressed. Staff recommends
building signage be limited to signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of
ten (10) percent of the fagade area abutting public streets.
The applicant has indicated there will be a full time resident of the building.
Meeting times will be limited to not interfere with the residential uses in the area.
The site contains parking located within the rear yard area with access from the
alley. The parking pad has not been striped but it appears the area can handle
four (4) to six (6) cars. Across the street is the Hinton Center, a City owned
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FILE NO.: Z-8663 (Cont.
building, and further west is the location for the future police substation. The site
is being used by the Church for meeting space for church activities as well as
community garden meetings. Also the Women's Project has been using the
building for counseling and out -reach. Parking for these activities does not
appear to have impacted the neighborhood. Staff does not feel parking for the
site will be an issue.
To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the
request. Staff feels the rezoning of the site from R-3, Single-family to PD-O to
allow the use of the building as a residences and meeting space will not impact
the area. This area of West 121h Street contains a number of commercial, office
and institutional uses. The single-family uses along West 12th Street are located
further to the east and west of this site. Staff feels the rezoning request is
appropriate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 2, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs ❑, E and F of
the agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval
of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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