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pc_02 08 2024 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD FEBRUARY 8, 2024 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being nine (9) members present. II. Members Present: Joshua Baxter Jimmy Brown Norman Hodges, Jr. Alicia McDonald Steven Person Jeremiah Russell Ahmed Samad Michael Vickers Robby Vogel Members Absent: Todd Hart Charlotte Lunday City Attorney: Shawn Overton III. Approval of the Minutes of the January 11, 2024 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FEBRUARY 8, 2024 I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. Z-9880 Community Living #1 Group Home – Special Use Permit 12553 Rivercrest Drive 2. Z-9881 Community Living #2 Group Home – Special Use Permit 1925 Perry Street 3. Z-9882 Community Living #3 Group Home – Special Use Permit 2111 Aldersgate Road 4. Z-9883 Community Living #4 Group Home – Special Use Permit 2117 Aldersgate Road 5. Z-9884 Community Living #5 Group Home – Special Use Permit 4 Jack Nicklaus Cove 6. Z-9885 Community Living #6 Group Home – Special Use Permit 10 Ben Hogan Cove 7. Z-9886 Community Living #7 Group Home – Special Use Permit 2516 Riverfront Drive (Unit 1) 8. Z-9887 Community Living #8 Group Home – Special Use Permit 2211 Westport Loop 9. Z-6304-A Isom Barber/Beauty Salon – Conditional Use Permit 4120 John Barrow Road 10. Z-9900 Velazquez Food Truck – PD-C Southwest corner of Lawson Road and Camelia Circle 11. Z-9894 Daladier STR-2 – PD-C 906 N. Polk Street Agenda, Page Two II. NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 12. S-1844-F Copper Run – Phases 7 & 8 – Preliminary Plat South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) 13. S-867-I (10) Lots 8A-8H Tract 1, Chenal Valley – Preliminary Plat North of the northeast corner of Chenal Parkway & Rahling Road 14. S-1958 Point West, 6th Addition – Preliminary Plat 13201 Kanis Road 15. S-1959 Lots 3R-5R, Block 6, Roots and Coy’s Addition – Replat 2708-2714 W. 10th Street 16. Z-9922 Brix Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 2409 S. Taylor Street 17. Z-9924 Gregory Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 3123 S. State Street 18. Z-3612-A Rezoning from C-1 to C-3 10120 Rodney Parham Road 19. Z-9920 Rezoning from R-2 to R-4 2020 & 2024 Roberts Road 20. Z-9927 Rezoning from R-2 to O-1 18625 Kanis Road 21. Z-9932 Rezoning from R-2 to O-1 1 Maywood Drive 22. LU2024-30-01 Land Use Amendment – Buzzard Mountain Planning District from Residential Low (RL) to Commercial (C), Ferndale Cut-Off. 22.1 Z-9929 Rezoning from R-2 to C-4 9130 Ferndale Cut-Off Road 23. Z-9931 Rezoning from I-2 to R-4 2708-2714 W. 10th Street Agenda, Page Three II. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 24. Z-9911 Songbyrd Residential Apartments – PD-R Immediately north of 13301 Sardis Road 25. Z-9930 The Scott Residential Townhomes – PD-R 1701 Scott Street 26. Z-5099-I Need Space Mini-Storage – PD-C Approximately 433 feet north of Hwy. 10, east of The Divide Parkway 27. Z-7840-A Robertson-Brown Seasonal Fireworks Sales – PD-C 21924 Highway 10 III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 28. Z-8383-B Dworkin STR-2 – PD-C 4305 N. Lookout Road 29. Z-9426-A Harper STR-2 – PD-C 27 Summerland Court 30. Z-9766-B Moreno STR-2 – PD-C 13008 W. Markham Street 31. Z-9913 Whitney STR-2 – PD-C 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive 32. Z-3968-C Chelsea Square (Unit #17) STR-2 – Revised PRD 2111 Hinson Road (Unit #17) 33. Z-9919 Love STR-2 – PD-C 230 Vernon Avenue Agenda, Page Four III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 34. Z-9921 Lawcraft #1 STR-2 – PD-C 1721 Dennison Street 35. Z-9921-A Lawcraft #2 STR-2 – PD-C 1723 Dennison Street February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-9880 NAME: Community Living #1 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 12553 Rivercrest Drive DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Community Living, Inc. (Owner) Attn: Brian Hartsell 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.46 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Walton Heights Subdivision along Rivercrest Drive and contains a 2,117 square foot, two-story, single-family residence. R-2 zoning is February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9880 2 contained in all directions, with exception to the south, which is zoned PR (park/recreation). C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9880 3 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. The site located in the Walton Heights Subdivision along Rivercrest Drive and contains a 2,117 square foot, two-story, single-family residence. R-2 zoning is contained in all directions, with exception to the south, which is zoned PR (park/recreation). No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes five (5) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy the residence at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8-12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “supported living services” through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted and shows an existing 2-car garage will be utilized for parking at this location with additional onsite parking available in the driveway. The applicant did not provide a bill assurance for this property. Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 1. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9880 4 (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi- public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are no other transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the property. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by five (5) persons is 550 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 2,117 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9880 5 provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff does not support the special use permit as requested. Although the applicant complies with Section 8-406 (a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, staff feels the applicant should seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single- family subdivision. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi-public transportation.” Bus route #25 (Pinnacle Mountain Express Route) runs along Cantrell Road to the south, approximately 1.7 miles from the subject property. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-9881 NAME: Community Living #2 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 1925 Perry Street DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Community Living, Inc. (Owner) Attn: Brian Hartsell 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.32 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of four (4) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Hicks Interurban Subdivision along Perry Street and contains a 1,440 square foot, one-story, single-family residence. A mixture of zoning and uses are contained in all directions. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9881 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9881 3 by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a SUP for a Group Care Facility in R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of four (4) residents at any given time. The site located in the Hicks Interurban Subdivision along Perry Street and contains a 1,440 square foot, one-story, single-family residence. A mixture of zoning and uses are contained in all directions. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes four (4) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy the residence at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8-12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “Supported Living” services through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted and shows two (2) onsite parking spaces provided on the southern portion of the property, in the paved circle driveway along W. 20th Street, and two (2) onsite spaces provided on the western portion of the property along Perry Street for a total of four (4) onsite parking spaces. All parking spaces shall be ADA compliant regarding accessibility for persons deemed disabled. The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of assurance for this property. Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 1. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9881 4 (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi- public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9881 5 To staff’s knowledge, there are two (2) transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of subject property: 2111 Aldersgate Road and 2117 Aldersgate Road. Both properties are approximately 697 linear feet, as measured, from the subject property and will be heard as separate items on this agenda. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by four (4) persons is 450 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 1,440 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff does not support approval of the special use permit as requested. Although the proposed use complies with Section 8-406(a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, the proposed group home is located less than 1,500 feet away from two (2) other group homes, which are separate SUP applications on this agenda. Staff feels that this represents too many transitional living-type facilities within this small neighborhood area. Furthermore, staff feels the applicant should seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single-family subdivision. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi-public transportation.” Bus Route #3 (Baptist Medical Center Route) runs along Kanis Road, approximately 0.6 mile to the north. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9881 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-9882 NAME: Community Living #3 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 2111 Aldersgate Road DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Community Living, Inc. (Owner) Attn: Brian Hartsell 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.64 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of four (4) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Hicks Interurban Subdivision along Aldersgate Road. The lot contains two (2) existing single-family residences. The subject property, February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9882 2 2111 Aldersgate Road, is a one-story residence located on the northern portion of the lot and measures 2,328 square foot in area. A mixture of zoning and uses are contained in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9882 3 Planning Division: The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a SUP for a Group Care Facility in R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of four (4) residents at any given time. The site located in the Hicks Interurban Subdivision along Aldersgate Road. The lot contains two (2) existing single-family residences. The subject property, 2111 Aldersgate Road, is a one-story residence located on the northern portion of the lot and measures 2,328 square foot in area. A mixture of zoning and uses are contained in all directions. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes four (4) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy the residence at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8-12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “Supported Living” services through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted and shows four (4) onsite parking spaces provided in the circle driveway along Aldersgate Road. All parking spaces shall be ADA compliant regarding accessibility for persons deemed disable. The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of assurance for this subdivision. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9882 4 Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 2. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi- public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9882 5 (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are two (2) transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the subject property: 2117 Aldersgate Road (35 linear feet to 2111 Aldersgate Road, as measured) and 1925 Perry Street (697 linear feet to 2111 Aldersgate Road, as measured). The other two (2) group homes will be heard as separate items on this agenda. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by four (4) persons is 450 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 2,328 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff does not support approval of the special use permit as requested. Although the proposed use complies with Section 8-406(a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, the proposed group home is located less than 1,500 feet away from two (2) other group homes, which are separate SUP applications on this agenda. Staff feels that this represents too many transitional living-type facilities within this small neighborhood area. Furthermore, staff feels the applicant should seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single-family subdivision. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi-public transportation.” Bus Route #3 (Baptist Medical Center Route) runs along Kanis Road, approximately 0.64 mile to the north. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9882 6 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9883 NAME: Community Living #4 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 2117 Aldersgate Road DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Community Living, Inc. (Owner) Attn: Brian Hartsell 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.64 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. ROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Hicks Interurban Subdivision along Aldersgate Road. The lot contains two (2) existing single-family residences. The subject property, February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9883 2 2117 Aldersgate Road, is a one-story residence located in the southern portion of the lot and measures 2,178 square foot in area. A mixture of zoning and uses are contained in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9883 3 Planning Division: The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a SUP for a Group Care Facility in R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. The site located in the Hicks Interurban Subdivision along Aldersgate Road. The lot contains two (2) existing single-family residences. The subject property, 2117 Aldersgate Road, is a one-story residence located in the southern portion of the lot and measures 2,178 square foot in area. A mixture of zoning and uses are contained in all directions. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes five (5) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy the residence at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8- 12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “Supported Living” services through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted to staff and shows (2) parking spaces provided in the circle driveway along Aldersgate Road and four (4) spaces in the front of the residence for a total of six (6) onsite parking spaces located on the west side of the residence. All parking spaces shall be ADA compliant regarding accessibility for persons deemed disable. The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of assurance for this subdivision. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9883 4 Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 3. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi-public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9883 5 (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are two (2) transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the subject property: 2111 Aldersgate Road (35 linear feet to 2117 Aldersgate Road, as measured) and 1925 Perry Street (697 linear feet to 2111 Aldersgate Road, as measured). The other two (2) group homes will be heard as separate items on this agenda. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by four (4) persons is 550 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 2,178 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff does not support approval of the special use permit as requested. Although the proposed use complies with Section 8-406(a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, the proposed group home is located less than 1,500 feet away from two (2) other group homes, which are separate SUP applications on this agenda. Staff feels that this represents too many transitional living-type facilities within this small neighborhood area. Furthermore, staff feels the applicant should seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single-family subdivision. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi-public transportation.” Bus Route #3 (Baptist Medical Center Route) runs along Kanis Road, approximately 0.64 mile to the north. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9883 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-9884 NAME: Community Living #5 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 4 Jack Nicklaus Cove DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Community Living, Inc. (Owner) Attn: Brian Hartsell 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.22 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 42.20 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of four (4) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Fairway Woods Sub Otter Creek Subdivision along Jack Nicklaus Cove. The subject property, 4 Jack Nicklaus Cove, is a one-story residence and measuring 2,011 square foot in area. R-2 zoning is contained in all directions. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9884 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9884 3 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a SUP for a Group Care Facility in R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of four (4) residents at any given time. The site located in the Fairway Woods Sub Otter Creek Subdivision along Jack Nicklaus Cove. The subject property, 4 Jack Nicklaus Cove, is a one-story residence and measuring 2,011 square foot in area. R-2 zoning is contained in all directions. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes four (4) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy the residence at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8-12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “Supported Living” services through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted to staff which shows (2) parking spaces located inside the garage, and two (2) spaces available in the driveway along Jack Nicklaus Cove for a total of four (4) onsite parking spaces. All parking spaces shall be ADA compliant regarding accessibility for persons deemed disable. The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of assurance for this subdivision. Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 4. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9884 4 (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi-public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9884 5 To staff’s knowledge, there is one (1) transitional residential facility within 1,500 feet of the subject property. 10 Ben Hogan Cove is located 272 linear feet, as measured, from the subject property and will be heard as separate item on this agenda. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by four (4) persons is 450 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 2,178 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff does not support approval of the special use permit as requested. Although the proposed use complies with Section 8-406(a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, the proposed group home is located less than 1,500 feet away from one (1) other group home, which is a separate SUP application on this agenda. Staff feels that this represents too many transitional living-type facilities within this small neighborhood area. Furthermore, staff feels the applicant should seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single-family subdivision. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi-public transportation.” Bus Route #23 (Baseline/Southwest Route) runs along Stagecoach Road, approximately 1.15 mile to the east. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9884 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-9885 NAME: Community Living #6 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 10 Ben Hogan Cove DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Community Living, Inc. (Owner) Attn: Brian Hartsell 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.22 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 42.20 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Fairway Woods Sub Otter Creek Subdivision along Ben Hogan Cove. The subject property, 10 Ben Hogan Cove, is a one-story residence and measuring 2,224 square foot in area. R-2 zoning is contained in all directions. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9885 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Deaartment: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9885 3 by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a SUP for a Group Care Facility in R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. The site located in the Fairway Woods Sub Otter Creek Subdivision along Ben Hogan Cove. The subject p roperty, 10 Ben Hogan Cove, is a one-story residence and measuring 2,224 square foot in area. R-2 zoning is contained in all directions. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes five (5) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy the residence at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8-12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “Supported Living” services through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted to staff which shows (2) parking spaces located inside the garage, and two (2) spaces available in the driveway along Jack Nicklaus Cove for a total of four (4) onsite parking spaces. All parking spaces shall be ADA compliant regarding accessibility for persons deemed disable. The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of assurance for this subdivision. Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 5. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9885 4 planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi-public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there is one (1) transitional residential facility within 1,500 feet of the subject property. 4 Jack Nicklaus Cove is located 272 linear feet, as measured, from the subject property and will be heard as separate item on this agenda. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9885 5 Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by five (5) persons is 550 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 2,224 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff does not support approval of the special use permit as requested. Although the proposed use complies with Section 8-406(a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, the proposed group home is located less than 1,500 feet away from one (1) other group home, which is a separate SUP application on this agenda. Staff feels that this represents too many transitional living-type facilities within this small neighborhood area. Furthermore, staff feels the applicant should seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single-family subdivision. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi-public transportation.” Bus Route #23 (Baseline/Southwest Route) runs along Stagecoach Road, approximately 1.25 mile to the east. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) The item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9885 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-9886 NAME: Community Living #7 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 2516 Riverfront Drive (Unit 1) DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Round River HPR-Control Card 1501 N. University Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 12.50 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing Round River Condominiums (Unit 1). The proposed apartment unit for the group home use is 1,847 square feet and will contain a maximum of three (3) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located just south of Rebsamen Park Road, east of the Sherrill Heights Subdivision. The proposed site is surrounded by various apartment complex February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9886 2 developments. There is a mixture of zoning classifications contained in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9886 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential High Density (RH) for the requested area. The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is for a SUP for a Group Care Facility in MF-18 (Multifamily) zoning. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing Round River Condominiums (Unit 1). The proposed apartment unit for the group home use is 1,847 square feet and will contain a maximum of three (3) residents at any given time. The site is located just south of Rebsamen Park Road, east of the Sherrill Heights Subdivision. The proposed site is surrounded by various apartment complex developments. There is a mixture of zoning classifications contained in all directions. No additional signage is required. This proposed use will occupy one (1) apartment unit within an existing apartment complex. Staff feels the existing signage complies with Section 36-552 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in multifamily zones). The applicant notes three (3) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy Unit 1 at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8-12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “Supported Living” services through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted to staff which shows (2) covered parking spaces designated for Unit 1. Additional parking spaces are provided for guest as part of the overall parking requirements for a multifamily use. All parking spaces shall be ADA compliant regarding accessibility for persons deemed disable. The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of assurance for this subdivision. Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9886 4 6. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi-public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9886 5 (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are no transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the subject property. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for Unit 1 that will occupy three (3) persons is 350 square feet. As noted earlier Unit 1 is 1,847 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff is not supportive of the special use permit as requested. Although the proposed use complies with Section 8-406(a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, staff feels the use should be contained in a single-family residential setting. Furthermore, staff recommends the applicant seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single-family subdivision, not a multifamily apartment-style environment. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi- public transportation.” Bus Route #1 (Pulaski Heights Route) runs along Kavanaugh Blvd. at Cantrell Road, over two (2) miles to the west. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9886 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9887 NAME: Community Living #8 Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 2211 Westport Loop DEVELOPER: Brian Hartsell (Agent) Community Living, Inc. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Community Living, Inc. (Owner) Attn: Brian Hartsell 2211 Westport Loop Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.29 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.19 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Garrett Glenn Addition along Westport Loop. The subject property, 2211 Westport Loop, is a one-story, single-family residence measuring 3,530 square foot in area. R-2 zoning is contained in all directions. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9887 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9887 3 by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a SUP for a Group Care Facility in R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of five (5) residents at any given time. The site located in the Garrett Glenn Addition along Westport Loop. The subject property, 2211 Westport Loop, is a one-story, single-family residence measuring 3,530 square foot in area. R-2 zoning is contained in all directions. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes five (5) “developmentally disabled” persons will occupy the residence at any given time. Staff presence, if provided, will be rotating shifts of 8-12 hours each. At least one (1), but no more than two (2) staffers will be present. The applicant notes Community Living will provide “Supported Living” services through the CES Waiver Program. The applicant notes if the occupant is a licensed driver and has access to a vehicle, they are permitted to drive. A parking plan was submitted to staff which shows (2) parking spaces located inside the garage, and three (3) spaces available in the driveway along Westport Loop for a total of five (5) onsite parking spaces. All parking spaces shall be ADA compliant regarding accessibility for persons deemed disable. The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of assurance for this subdivision. Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 7. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9887 4 the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi-public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are no other transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the property. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9887 5 and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by five (5) persons is 550 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 3,530 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as only one (1) person will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff is not supportive of the special use permit as requested. Although the proposed use complies Section 8-406(a) and Section 8-406(b) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance, staff feels the increase number of occupants, including visitors at any given time, has the potential to create a significant increase in traffic and may have an adverse impact on the area. Staff recommends the applicant seek a residential location fronting a more major roadway, possibly along the perimeter of a single-family subdivision. The subject property is not “readily accessible to public or quasi-public transportation.” Bus Route #8 (Rodney Parham Route) runs along Hinson Road and Napa Valley Road, over 1.5 miles to the west. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the special use permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023) This item was deferred to the January 11, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-6304-A NAME: Isom Barber/Beauty Salon – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 4120 John Barrow Road DEVELOPER: Progressive Construction Company, Inc. (Owner) 4120 John Barrow Road Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Roma Isom (Agent) 3224 Shackleford Pass Little Rock, AR 72205 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Little Rock, AR 72065 AREA: 0.43 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 CURRENT ZONING: O-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a barber/beauty shop located at 4120 John Barrow Road within an existing building. Operating hours will be from 8am to 9pm, Tuesday thru Saturday and will employ five (5) barbers/beauticians. The property is located within the John Barrow Overlay District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6304-A 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing one-story, 1,424 square foot building. An existing driveway provides access from W. 42nd Street. The properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6304-A 3 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a barber/beauty shop located at 4120 John Barrow Road within an existing building. Operating hours will be from 8am to 9pm, Tuesday thru Saturday and will employ five (5) barbers/beauticians. The property is located within the John Barrow Overlay District. The property contains an existing one-story, 1,424 square foot building. An existing driveway provides access from W. 42nd Street. The properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses. The hair salon will contain five (5) employees utilizing five (5) work stations. The operating hours will be from 8:00am to 9:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Ingress/egress is provided by a concrete driveway extending from W. 42nd Street. Chapter 36-502(3)(f) requires seven (7) spaces for the proposed use. The applicant notes ten (10) dedicated parking spaces for the barber/beauty shop. Staff feels the parking is sufficient for the proposed use. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Signs allowed in commercial zones). Any new site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. The site plan does not show a dumpster on the property at this time. The applicant notes standard City trash collection will be provided weekly. Any new dumpster installed on the site must comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit. The applicant has provided responses to questions raised by staff during the review of this application. Staff feels that this is a good location and repurposing of an existing building for a barber/beauty use to serve the community at large. There are additional barber/beauty uses along the John Barrow corridor and within the general area. Staff feels that the proposed use and the minor increase in traffic should have no adverse impact on surrounding properties. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6304-A 4 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-9900 NAME: Velazquez Food Truck – PD-C LOCATION: Southwest corner of Lawson Road and Camelia Circle DEVELOPER: Christina Velazquez (Owner) 4701 Dill Road Little Rock, AR 72210 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Christina Velazquez (Owner) 4701 Dill Road Little Rock, AR 72210 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 5.02 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 17 CENSUS TRACT: 42.21 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.15 acre site (Lot 15) from R-2 to PD-C to allow the site to be developed to place a permanent mobile canteen unit (food truck) to sell/serve prepared food items. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The majority of the properties in the general area are zoned R-2. There is a mixture of planned developments and commercial zoning and uses, as viewed from east/west direction, along Lawson Road. The proposed site is contained within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). However, to staff’s knowledge none of the February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 2 properties have been developed, or proposed to be developed, to permanently site a mobile canteen unit (food truck). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Obtain all necessary permits such as grading, building, and/or driveway access permits from Pulaski County prior to clearing, grading, and construction on the property. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. LRWRA does not have any facilities at this location. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 3 Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. And comply with the requirements of the Highway 10 Overlay District. 2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) 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. The application is for a CUP for a kennel in C-3 (General Commercial District) zoning. The application area is located within a shopping center. This site is not in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: The request is in the Crystal Valley Planning District. The site is in the Extraterritorial Planning area. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Commercial and Industrial (MCI) for the requested area. This category provides for a mixture of commercial and industrial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are commercial or mixed commercial and industrial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed commercial and industrial. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C for a parking lot and Food Truck. The application area is located within an area of Mixed Commercial and Industrial (MCI) use at the entrance to a residential subdivision with a liquor store to the east. This category provides for a mixture of commercial and industrial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are commercial or mixed commercial and industrial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed commercial and industrial. To the south, the Future Land Use Map shows Residential Medium Density (RM) with mostly developed tracts. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 4 broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. To the north across Lawson Road is Commercial (C) use developed with mostly residential homes. This site is not in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Dependent on assigned 911 address. Lawson Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area. Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing some access to adjoining property. Standard Right- of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may need more ROW and/or paving width. Access may need to be limited. Camillia Circle is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Local public streets are designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. A Local Street which abuts non- residential or residential use which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential is a Commercial Street. These streets have the same design standard as a Collector. Right-of-way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of additional right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no proposed or existing bicycle facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not a contributing structure and is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.15 acre site (Lot 15) from R-2 to PD-C to allow the site to be developed to place a permanent mobile canteen unit (food truck) to sell/serve prepared food items. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 5 The majority of the properties in the general area are zoned R-2. There is a mixture of planned developments and commercial zoning and uses, as viewed from east/west direction, along Lawson Road. The proposed site is contained within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). However, to staff’s knowledge none of the properties have been developed, or proposed to be developed, to permanently site a mobile canteen unit (food truck). Currently, there is no access to the property. The applicant proposes to provide two (2) access drives to the site. One driveway will be at the north of the site fronting Lawson Road, the second driveway will be along the west property line along Camelia Circle. The site plan shows the food truck to be located in the northwest corner of the property. Eight (8) parking spaces are provided along the west property line with an additional four (4) parking spaces on along the south property line for a total of twelve (12) parking spaces. All the parking spaces are proposed for Lot 15 only. Staff feels the proposed parking is sufficient to serve the use. The food truck will have three (3) employees at any given time and operate between the hours of 10am-8pm. Information regarding operating days was requested by staff, however, the applicant failed to provide that information. The applicant notes future plans to pave and develop the southern lot (Lot 14) to contain additional food trucks. The applicant also notes future plans for a storage unit on the south portion. A dumpster is not shown on the site plan. Any dumpster installed on the site shall be screened comply with Section 36-523(d) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any new signs shall conform to Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). The applicant is not proposing lighting at this time. Any new site lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is not supportive of the proposed rezoning of Lot 15 from R-2 to PD-C for the proposed use. The proposed use in not compatible with the existing residential or commercial uses in the general area. Staff feels the potential increase in traffic, noise, lighting and the potential to disrupt life, welfare, health and safety will have an adverse impact on the area. Developed residential properties are located to the north, south and west. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9900 6 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PD-C rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There were 6 persons were in opposition. David Allen, Martha Harken, Gary Harken Mark Earl, and Buddy Green raised concerns about parking issues, traffic and drainage. After considerable discussion about the project, the applicant requested a deferral to the March 14, 2024 agenda in order to have time to discuss the application further with the surrounding neighborhood. There was a motion to defer the application to March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nay and 2 absent. The application was deferred to the March 14, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-9894 NAME: Daladier STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 906 N. Polk Street DEVELOPER: Allison Jenkins (Agent) 26 Catherine Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 (973) 617-7577 allisonjenkins1112@gmail.com OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Christopher Daladier (Owner) 26 Catherine St. Apt 1 Newport, RI 02840 (501) 944-2212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.16-acre property located at 906 North Polk Street from R2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. When the property owners are in town and on site, they plan to rent out the two downstairs bedrooms only. When they are not at the property, they intend to rent out the entire unit. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9894 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is a 2,334 square foot two story siding structure. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District and in the Hillcrest Overlay District as well as the Hillcrest Residents Association. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. There is room for one parking space in the driveway and there is ample street parking as well. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9894 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. STR-2. Surrounding the application area to the north, west and south is Residential Low (RL). To the east across North Polk Street is an area of Public/Institutional (PI). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the east is Our Lady of the Holy Soul Catholic Church with a Conditional Use Permit for a Daycare and Middle School with the last permit approved in March 2019 (Z-4184-B). This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association. This site is in the Hillcrest Overlay District. Master Street Plan: N Polk Street is a local street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no proposed or existing bicycle facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.16-acre property located at 906 North Polk Street from R2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. When the property owners are in town and on site, they plan to rent out the two downstairs bedrooms only. When they are not at the property, they intend to rent out the entire unit. The property is a 2,334 square foot two story siding structure. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District and in the Hillcrest Overlay District, as well as the Hillcrest Residents Association. The Future Land Use Plan shows February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9894 4 Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. There is room for one parking space in the driveway and there is ample street parking as well. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9894 5 City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has thirty-five (35) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9894 6 rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 11, 2024) This item was deferred to the February 8, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to complete the required notifications to surrounding property owners. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There were 2 persons in opposition. Kelsey Ford spoke concerning issues with trash, noise, and crime. After general discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 3 ayes, 5 nays 1 abstention (Joshua Baxter) and 2 absent. The application was denied. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: S-1844-F NAME: Copper Run – Phases 7 and 8 – Preliminary Plat - Resubmission LOCATION: South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) 1. Staff Report and Minutes from the November 9, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting 2. Staff Update including information submitted by the applicant 3. Revised Preliminary Plat Document November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1844-F NAME: Copper Run – Phases 7 and 8 – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) DEVELOPER: Layman Lane 6, LLC 12521 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Layman Lane, LLC – Owner Joe White and Associates – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 27.459 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 85 FT. NEW STREET: 5,120 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Advance grading variance 2. Variances for reduced building setbacks. 3. Variance to allow reduced lot area. BACKGROUND: On August 10, 2023 the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Phase 6, Copper Run Subdivision. Phases 7 and 8 were removed from the agenda so that the applicant could meet with staff regarding the Master Street Plan alignment issue for a future roadway. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide 27.46 acres of property into 85 lots for single family residential development. The subdivision will include phases 7 through 8 of the Copper Run residential development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and wooded. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 2. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 3. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918- 5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 4. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 3 BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 5. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 6. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 7. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient detail to illustrate the proposed system’s capability of accommodating storm events as required by the stormwater management and drainage manual. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes and curb inlets are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross- sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway and detention calculations for the 25- and 100-year storm for the proposed detention pond/structure. Delineation of the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information as outlined in City Code Sec. 31-89 and 31-90. 8. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 9. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to: pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, and type of inlets. 10. Per City Rev. Code 31-403 the Department requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards. 11. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 4 way. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to recording of the final plat. 12. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 13. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, City’s Master Street Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 14. Street stormwater and detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code Chapters 29, 30, and 31. 15. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapters 30. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 5 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 6 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. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 7 Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to subdivide 27.46 acres of property into 85 lots for single family development. The subdivision will include Phases 7 through 8 of the Copper Run residential development as follows: Phase 7 – 41 lots Part of Tract O Phase 8 – 44 lots Part of Tract O The proposed lots will range in size from 0.13 acre to 0.17 acre. There will be 5,120 linear feet of new streets with the proposed development. A 90 foot wide right-of-way will be dedicated along the south property line of the overall property to accommodate a future east/west minor arterial roadway, as shown on the City’s Master Street Plan. A 30 foot wide secondary access will extend from Ironwood Way, between Lots 134 and 135, to the future east/west minor arterial roadway. The applicant is requesting a variance to advance grade Phase 8 with the grading of Phase 7. The applicant notes that the advance grading of Phase 8 will reduce the amount of earthen material that will have to be hauled across city streets. Staff supports the advance grading request. Sections 36-254(d) 1 thru 3 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires minimum front building setbacks of 25 feet, minimum rear building setbacks of 25 feet and minimum side setbacks of 8 feet or 10 percent of the lot width. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow 20 foot front and rear setbacks and 5 foot side setbacks for the lots are wider than 50 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested variance, as the proposed setbacks are the same as those within the existing Copper Run Subdivision. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow a reduced lot area for several of the lots within Phases 7 and 8. Several of the interior lots (Lots 302-320 and 323-341) have proposed lots areas of 5,750 square feet. The minimum lot area required by doe is 6,000 square feet. The requested variance is a very minor decrease in lot area. Staff supports the variance request. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The continuation of the Copper Run single family subdivision should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 8 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in paragraphs D, E and the “staff analysis of the agenda staff report. City Attorney, Thomas Carpenter, spoke concerning improvement district dispute. Cindy Alberding, Ross Phillips, Bill Harnsberger, Cathianne Watkins and Hal Kemp all spoke in opposition. Concerns of access to private property, traffic issues, Master Street Plan questions and concerns about a tie-in fee to the Sewer district #237 were all raised. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 3 ayes, 4 nays, 2 abstain, 1 absent and 1 open position. The application was denied. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: S-1844-F STAFF UPDATE: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) On November 9, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the Copper Run Phases 7 and 8 – Preliminary Plat. The Commission voted 3 ayes, 4 nays, 2 abstentions, 1 absent and 1 open position to deny the application. Section 31-94(i) of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance reads as follows: “(1) Reasons for denial of an application by the planning commission shall be placed in writing and mailed to the applicant within five (5) days from the public hearing on such application. Within thirty (30) days of the commission action, a denied application may be resubmitted to the staff for review of the required modifications and resubmission to the planning commission. The failure to resubmit an application within the prescribed period of time shall invoke procedures required for the filing of a new application.” On December 6, 2023 the applicant submitted an e-mail, including a revised/updated preliminary plat document, requesting resubmission to the Planning Commission. Additional information submitted by the applicant’s attorney, Don A. Eilbott, is as follows: “A new, significantly revised application has been submitted. There were three issues that presented at the prior meeting. We believe we have addressed and resolved each. 1) Issue – Would Mr. Hearnsberger’s adjacent property become land locked with the approval of this application? Response – We have discussed with Mr. Hearnsberger and have reached an agreement to allow proper access to his property. The access points are shown on our amended plat and application. Mr. Hearnsberger, to our knowledge, is satisfied and will not object or raise issues. 2) Issue – Sewer Improvement District 239 claims the City should not approve this application until 239 has resolution as to whether it is entitled to tie-on-fees. Response – The issue has been resolved through language that is the same as the language as part of the approved Copper Run Phase 6. The applicant has an appeal pending to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, a bank issued irrevocable letter of credit posted for the entire amount of the judgment, and the City has the right to decline to issue building permits if we do not resolve with 239. There is no possible scenario where 239 is not get properly compensated, if entitled. The affirming of the Circuit Court decision would also be a confirmation of the Circuit Court’s amount of tie-on fee per lot. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 2 3) Issue – Does approval of our application, a) alter or amend the Master Street Plan and; b) if so, does that require approval by the Board of Directors? Response – We are following the guidelines and street placement given by Little Rock Planning and Development as we did with the approved Phase 6. We are requesting that any approval motion contain the following language: Approval as outlined in the “Staff Analysis,” subject to the approval, if required, by the Board of Directors of the Plat to the extent that same alters or amends the Master Street Plan of the City of Little Rock. This resolves both issues. It renders moot the question of whether the Planning Commission is or is not attempting to improperly amend the Master Street Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant requested a deferral to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. There was a motion to defer the application to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was deferred to the March 14, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: S-867-I (10) NAME: Lots 8A-8H, Tract 1, Chenal Valley – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: North of the northeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road DEVELOPER: LBDG Holdings, LLC 1 Remington Drive, Suite 100 Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Deltic Real Estate, LLC – Owner Joe White and Associates – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 10.80 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 FT. NEW STREET: 260 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.12 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide 10.80 acres of C-3 zoned property into eight (8) lots, for future commercial development. The lots will be final platted individually as they are developed/sold. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and mostly wooded. The overalls property has varying degrees of slope. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-I (10) 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 5. Is this area part of the Chenal Valley Regional Detention Facility? If so, please confirm to Department civil engineering staff. If this area is part of Chenal Valley that drains to the regional detention facility, then no on-site stormwater detention is required Per City Rev. Code 29-99. 6. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-I (10) 3 ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 7. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 8. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right- of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 9. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, slope of pipe, and type of inlets. 10. Per City Rev. Code Sec. 31-403, the Department requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards. 11. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. 12. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-I (10) 4 Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 13. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient detail to illustrate the proposed system’s capability of accommodating storm events as required by the stormwater management and drainage manual. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross-sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway. Delineation of the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information as outlined in City Code 31-89. 14. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, City’s Master Street Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 15. Street stormwater and detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code Chapters 29, 30, and 31. 16. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapter 30. 17. Public right of way will be required to be dedicated meeting City’s master street plan standards for a collector street for the future extension segment of LaMarche Road. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-I (10) 5 Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-I (10) 6 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to subdivide 10.80 acres of C-3 zoned property into eight (8) lots, for future commercial development. The lots will be final platted individually as they are developed/sold. The property is undeveloped and mostly wooded. The overall property has varying degrees of slope. The proposed lot sizes will be as follows: Lot 8A – 2.47 acres Lot 8B – 1.36 acres Lot 8C – 1.01 acres Lot 8D – 1.03 acres Lot 8E – 1.03 acres Lot 8F – 0.85 acres Lot 8G – 0.68 acres Lot 8H – 2.37 acres February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-I (10) 7 Section 36-301 (e) (4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet (0.32 acre) and a minimum lot width of lot width of 100 feet for C-3 zoned lots. The proposed lots conform with the area regulations. Lot 8G will be accessed from an extension of La Marche Road. All other lots will be accessed via an internal private street system. New shared access and utility easements will be dedicated between Lots 8A, 8B, 8C and 8H and between Lots 8E, 8F and 8G. Section 36-301 (e) requires a minimum front building setback of 25 feet for C-3 zoned lots. The proposed front building setbacks for the lots range from 25 feet to 45 feet. The applicant proposes to grade all of the lots when the infrastructure is graded. This will reduce the amount of earthen material that will be hauled across city streets. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant submitted all information requested during staff’s review of the preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the requested preliminary plat. The proposed plat represents a continuation of the commercial plat/development at the northeastern corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: S-1958 NAME: Point West, 6th Addition – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: 13201 Kanis Road DEVELOPER: H & D Homes, LLC 12521 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72221 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Mari B. Lee – Owner Joe White and Associates – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 9.61 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 64 FT. NEW STREET: 1,280 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide 9.61 acres of R-2 zoned property into 64 lots for single family residential development. The proposed development will be a zero lot line development and will be final platted in one (1) phase. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is mostly undeveloped and wooded. An older single family residence is located within the north quarter of the property. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1958 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 5. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 6. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1958 3 and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 7. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 8. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 9. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, slope of pipe, and type of inlets. 10. Per City Rev. Code Sec. 31-403, the Department requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards. 11. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. 12. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1958 4 13. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient detail to illustrate the proposed system’s capability of accommodating storm events as required by the stormwater management and drainage manual. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross-sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway. Delineation of the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information as outlined in City Code 31-89. 14. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, City’s Master Street Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 15. Street stormwater and detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code Chapters 29, 30, and 31. 16. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapter 30. 17. Kanis Road is classified as a minor arterial per City’s master street plan. Per minor arterial standard in master street plan, a total of ninety (90) feet of right of way is required for a minor arterial. Therefore, the developer will be required to dedicate a total forty-five (45) feet of right of way from the existing centerline of Kanis Road to meet master street plan requirements. 18. Per City’s boundary street ordinance, developer is required to widen and improve Kanis Road to the minor arterial standard per City’s master street plan along the subdivision’s property frontage adjacent to Kanis Road. 19. Per City standard drawing PW-30 for residential driveways, residential driveways shall be spaced a minimum of five (5) feet from the property line and a minimum of ten (10) feet from another residential driveway. Preliminary plat shall be revised to reflect these City standard requirements. 20. If proposed sidewalk is to remain on the east side of Teton Drive, a pedestrian crossing with accessible ramps will be required at the south end of Teton Drive within Point West 6th Addition subdivision to properly tie into the existing sidewalk on the west side of Teton Drive within the existing subdivision to the south for accessible pedestrian access. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1958 5 E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No objections. Should a relocation of gas facilities be required for construction, plans must be provided sufficiently in advance of construction. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1958 6 Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1958 7 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to subdivide 9.61 acres of R-2 zoned property into 64 lots for single family residential development. The proposed development will be a zero-lot-line development and will final platted in one (1) phase. The property is mostly undeveloped and wooded. An older single family residence is located within the north quarter of the property. According to Section 36-254 (d) (4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, “For the purposes of zero-lot-line lots, the minimum lot width may be reduced to not less than thirty-five (35) feet. The lot area shall not be less than four thousand (4,000) square feet.” All of the proposed lot widths range from 35 feet to 36.75 feet. The minimum lot size for the overall development will be 4,200 square feet. All of the lots contain 25 foot front platted building setback lines. Each lot also shows a buildable area/site plan as required by Section 31-234 of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1958 8 There will be one (1) roadway which will run north/south through the center of the site and tie into the existing Teton Drive to the south. “Tract C” will be located at the southeast corner of the site and will contain a drainage easement for stormwater detention. A mail kiosk area will be located along the west side of “Tract C”. The applicant proposes to grade all of the lots when the infrastructure is graded. This will reduce the amount of earthen material that will be hauled across city streets. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant submitted all information requested during staff’s review of the preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the requested preliminary plat. The proposed plat represents a continuation of the single family development and Teton Drive from the south to Kanis Road. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There were 4 persons in opposition. Tamara Lewis, Paige Sparano, Veronica Arreola, and Joseph Paul all spoke concerning traffic and property value issues. After general discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: S-1959 NAME: Lots 3R – 5R, Block 6, Root’s & Coy’s Addition – Replat LOCATION: 2708 – 2714 W. 10th Street DEVELOPER: Lawcraft, LLC P. O. Box 7509 Little Rock, AR 72217 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Lawcraft, LLC – Owner Paul Dodds – Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Laha Engineers, Inc. 6602 Baseline Road, Suite E Little Rock, AR 72209 AREA: 0.46 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: I-2 (Requested R-4) VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Variance to allow reduced lot width. 2. Variance to allow reduced lot area. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant requests to replat three (3) lots (Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 6, Root’s and Coy’s Addition) into three (3) lots (Lots 3R, 4R and 5R) by moving the side lot line between Lots 4 and 5. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1959 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There are two (2) older single family structures on Lots 3 and 4. There are two (2) concrete drives from W. 10th Street. Lot 5 is currently vacant. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Comments Pending: Potential Community Service Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1959 3 Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1959 4 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant requests to replat three (3) lots (Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 6, Root’s and Coy’s Addition) into three (3) lots (Lots 3R, 4R and 5R) by moving the side lot line between Lots 4 and 5. There are two (2) older single family structures on Lots 3 and 4. There are two concrete drives from W. 10th Street. Lot 5 is currently vacant. Following are the existing lot sizes: Lot 3 – 50 feet X 141.3 feet / 7,065 square feet Lot 4 – 50 feet X 141.3 feet / 7,065 square feet Lot 5 – 40 feet X 141.3 feet / 5,652 square feet The only change to the existing lots is that the applicant proposes to move the side lot line between Lots 4 and 5, 10 feet to the west. The resulting lot sizes will be as follows: Lot 3R – 50 feet X 141.3 feet / 7,065 square feet Lot 4R – 40 feet X 141.3 feet / 5,652 square feet Lot 5R – 50 feet X 141.3 feet / 7,065 square feet The net result is that the lot sizes for Lots 4 and 5 will be swapped. Section 36- 256 (d) (4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 70 feet and a minimum lot area of 7,000 square feet for R-4 zoned lots. The applicant is requesting that the property be rezoned to R-4 (Item 23. on this agenda). The applicant is requesting variances to allow reduced lot width for the three (3) lots and reduced lot area for Lot 4R. Staff is supportive of the requested replat with variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. The net result of the replat is that the lot sizes for Lots 4 and 5 will be exchanged. This type of replat would typically be approved at staff level, except for the fact that variances are requested. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1959 5 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-9922 NAME: Brix Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 2409 S. Taylor Street DEVELOPER: Damon Crawford Brix Property Group, LLC 813 S. Spring Street Little Rock, AR 722201 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Damon Crawford – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 5 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to recognize the continued use of an existing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the R-3 zoned property located at 2409 S. Taylor Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence. One (1) driveway from S. Taylor Street serves as access to the property. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9922 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9922 3 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-3 to CUP. The purpose is for Accessory Dwelling. Surrounding the application area are single-family homes with several vacant lots. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Taylor Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to recognize the continued use of an existing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the R-3 zoned property located at 2409 S. Taylor Street. The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence. One (1) driveway from S. Taylor Street serves as access to the property. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing 480 square foot accessory dwelling located southeast of the existing residence, within the rear yard area. The site plan shows the ADU sitting along a dedicated alley with setbacks of 0.6 to 0.7 feet from the rear (east) property line, 1.1 to 1.2 feet from the side (south) property line and 32.65 feet from the north property line. The existing ADU is one (1) story in height and similar in color and construction materials as the existing residence. The ADU has a separate electric meter/service. The applicant notes that “the property was purchased in 2022 and the accessory dwelling was already renovated and/or either built originally or converted into an ADU at some point. Nonetheless, discovered (upon the electrical inspection for Entergy), that we needed to obtain this new conditional use permit.” February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9922 4 The applicant further notes occupancy of the ADU has not been determined but would lean towards tenants or use it to house family members. A concrete driveway extends from S. Taylor Street in front of the existing residence. Also, a concrete parking pad for two (2) vehicles is located at the northeast corner of the property. The parking pad is accessed via the existing alley along the rear (east) property line. The parking plan submitted is sufficient to serve both dwellings. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances. Staff believes that the requested conditional use permit is reasonable, and that the proposed accessory dwelling will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was deferred to the March 14, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-9924 NAME: Gregory Duplex – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 3123 S. State Street DEVELOPER: Gerald Gregory Songbyrd Enterprises, LLC PO Box 166687 Little Rock, AR 72212 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Gerald Gregory – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: South Point Surveying PO Box 400 Sheridan, AR 72150 AREA: .11 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 5 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of one (1) duplex structure located at 3123 S. State Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located within a single-family residential neighborhood which contains a variety of housing types and sizes. The site is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered. An existing concrete pad is located in the northern portion of the property and will be demolished as part of the overall development. The general area surrounding the site contains a mixture of zoning and uses. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9924 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9924 3 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-3 to CUP. The purpose is for Duplex. Surrounding the application area are single-family homes with several vacant lots. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Taylor Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of- way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of one (1) duplex structure located at 3123 S. State Street. The property is located within a single-family residential neighborhood which contains a variety of housing types and sizes. The site is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered. An existing concrete pad is located in the northern portion of the property and will be demolished as part of the overall development. The general area surrounding the site contains a mixture of zoning and uses. The applicant proposes to construct a 2-story duplex with each unit containing 1,271 square foot living area with a building elevation of twenty-five (25) feet. The site is located on the northeast corner of W. 32nd Street and S. State Street with one unit fronting W. 32nd Street, the second unit fronts S. State Street. The site plan for the duplex shows a front setback of eleven (11) feet from the front (south) property line, eight (8) foot setback from the side (east) property line, 4.7 feet from the west property line and twenty-eight (28) feet from the rear (north) property line. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9924 4 Section 36-255(d)(1) requires a front yard setback having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. The applicant requests a variance to allow a reduced front setback of approximately eleven (11) feet. The proposed setback from the south property line will be compatible with other similar setbacks, east and west, along W. 32nd Street. Staff supports the variance request. Parking for a duplex unit requires three (3) on-site parking spaces. Each unit will contain a one (1) car garage with an extended concrete driveway for another vehicle. There is additional on-street parking along W. 32nd Street and S. State Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff feels the proposed duplex is an appropriate use for this site. The duplex will be only a minor increase in the original platted density for this property. The proposed duplex will not be out of character of other properties in the general area. R-4 (two-family) zoning and uses are contained in all directions from the proposed site. Staff feels the proposed duplex will have no adverse impact on the subdivision or surrounding uses. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z-3612-A NAME: Rezoning from C-1 to C-3 LOCATION: 10120 Rodney Parham Road DEVELOPER: Sherman Holdings, Inc. 250 Riverchase Pkwy. E, Suite 600 Hoover, AL 35244 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Sherman Holdings, Inc. – Owner Jeff Yates – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 0.8177 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.04 CURRENT ZONING: C-1 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.8177 acre property located at 10120 Rodney Parham Road from “C-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to “C-3” General Commercial District to allow for future commercial use of the property. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located at the southeastern corner of Rodney Parham Road and Breckenridge Drive. The property contains a one-story commercial building and drive-thru facility which has been occupied by a branch bank for several years. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3612-A 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3612-A 3 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 2021 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3612-A 4 2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) 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. The application is to rezone from C-1 to C-3. The purpose is for C-1 to C-3. Surrounding the application area, which is east of Breckenridge Drive and N. Rodney Parham Road, are commercial uses. To the east of the site is a large apartment complex. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: N Rodney Parham Rd is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: N. Rodney Parham Rd is on the Master Bike Plan as Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.8177 acre property located at 10120 Rodney Parham Road from “C-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to “C-3” General Commercial District to allow for future commercial use of the property. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3612-A 5 The property is located at the southeastern corner of Rodney Parham Road and Breckenridge Drive. The property contains a one-story commercial building and drive-thru facility which has been occupied by a branch bank for several years. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “C” Commercial. The proposed C-3 rezoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. Staff is supportive of the requested C-3 rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. All surrounding properties are zoned C-3, C-4 and PCD. The proposed C-3 zoning represents a continuation of the existing zoning pattern along Rodney Parham Road. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-9920 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to R-4 LOCATION: 2020 and 2024 Roberts Road DEVELOPER: Danny Bean 24907 Kent Lane Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Danny Bean – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.93 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 21 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The owner of the 0.93 acre property located at 2020 and 2024 Roberts Road is requesting that the property be rezoned from “R-2” Single Family District to “R-4” Two-Family District to allow a duplex on each lot. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is comprised of two (2) lots. A one-story single family residence is located on each lot. The property is located just inside the City’s Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction. The property immediately to the east is zoned AF, with all other adjacent properties being zoned R-2. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9920 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9920 3 Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Burlingame Valley Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to R-4. The purpose is for Duplexes. Surrounding the application area are single-family uses to the west. North and east of the site area undeveloped wooded tracts. To the south is a Pulaski County Sheriff substation. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Roberts Road is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The owner of the 0.93 acre property located at 2020 and 2024 Roberts Road is requesting that the property be rezoned from “R-2” Single Family District to “R-4” Two-Family District to allow a duplex on each lot. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9920 4 The property is comprised of two (2) lots. A one-story single family residence is located on each lot. The property is located just inside the City’s Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction. The property immediately to the east is zoned AF, with all other adjacent properties being zoned R-2. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “RL” Residential Low Density. The requested R-4 rezoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. Staff is supportive of the requested R-4 rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The property is comprised of almost one (1) acre. The proposed R- 4 zoning will represent a residential density of approximately 4 units per acre, which is within the allowed density of the City’s Future Land Use designation of “RL” Residential Low Density. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested R-4 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-9927 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to O-1 LOCATION: 18625 Kanis Road DEVELOPER: Margaret Golden Revocable Trust 2820 Walnut Grove Road Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Margaret Golden Revocable Trust – Owner Joe White and Associates, Inc. – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-5 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.34 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 1.34 acre property located at 18625 Kanis Road from “R-2” Single Family District to “O-1” Quiet Office District to allow future office development of the property. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located on the south side of Kanis Road, at the intersection of Kanis Road and Denny Road. The property is mostly tree covered. There is an old single family residential structure located near the center of the property. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9927 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9927 3 Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9927 4 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: Submit Site Plan to Pulaski County for the proposed office use. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. 2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office (SO) for the requested area. The Suburban Office (SO) category provides for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas. To assure compatibility, a Planned Zoning District is required. The application is to rezone from R-2 to O-1. The purpose is for R-2 to O-1. To the west of the application area is a faith-based institution. Towards the south are residential uses on large tracts of land. East is a PCD with an office. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9927 5 Master Street Plan: Kanis Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: Kanis Road is on the Master Bike Plan as Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 1.34 acre property located at 18625 Kanis Road from “R-2” Single Family District to “O-1” Quiet Office District to allow future office development of the property. The property is located on the south side of Kanis Road, at the intersection of Kanis Road and Denny Road. The property is mostly tree covered. There is an old single family residential structure located near the center of the property. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “SO” Suburban Office. The requested O-1 zoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. Staff is supportive of the requested O-1 rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. There is a mixture of commercial and office zoning and uses near the intersection of Kanis Road and Denny Road. The property immediately to the east is zoned PCD, with the property immediately west being occupied by a church facility. C-1 zoned property is located across Kanis Road to the north. The proposed O-1 zoning will be compatible with the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested O-1 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9927 6 above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-9932 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to O-1 LOCATION: 1 Maywood Drive DEVELOPER: Eddie F. and Mary K. Neal 1 Maywood Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Eddie F. and Mary K. Neal – Owners Joe White and Associates, Inc. – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.04 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.12 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 1.04 acre property located at 1 Maywood Drive from “R-2” Single Family District to “O-1” Quiet Office District to allow future office development. The property is located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located at the southeast corner of Maywood Drive and Cantrell Road. The property is occupied by a one-story brick single family residence. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9932 2 Paved driveways from Maywood Drive and Cantrell Road serve as access to the property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9932 3 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 2021 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 2021 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 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 February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9932 4 and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. 2. The property must also comply with the requirements of the Highway 10 Overlay District. 3. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office (SO) for the requested area. The Suburban Office (SO) category provides for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas. To assure compatibility, a Planned Zoning District is required. The application is to rezone from R-2 to O-1. The purpose is for R-2 to O-1. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9932 5 Surrounding the application area on the east are single-family residences on large tracts. To the south is a developed single-family residential subdivision. West, across Maywood Drive, is a welding business. This site is located in the Highway 10 Overlay District (Ord 15965). Master Street Plan: Maywood Drive is a Commercial Street on the Master Street Plan. These streets have the same design standard as a Collector. Right-of-way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 1.04 acre property located at 1 Maywood Drive from “R-2” Single Family District to “O-1” Quiet Office District to allow future office development. The property is located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The property is located at the southeast corner of Maywood Drive and Cantrell road. The property is occupied by a one-story brick single family residence. Paved driveway from Maywood Drive and Cantrell Road serve as access to the property. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property a “SO” Suburban Office. The proposed O-1 rezoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. Staff is supportive of the requested O-1 rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. There is existing office zoning within this general area along Cantrell road, with the property immediately to the north across Cantrell Road being currently zoned O-1. The proposed O-1 zoning complies with the City’s Future Land Use Plan. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9932 6 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested O-1 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO.: LU2024-30-01 NAME: Land Use Plan Amendment – Amend map from RL to C. LOCATION: The west side of Ferndale Cut-off, approximately 450 feet south of Highway 10. OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Hwy. 10 Storage, LLC, Owner Joe White and Associates, Inc. AREA: 2 acres +/- WARD: ETJ PLANNING DISTRICT: 30 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 (Single Family Residential) A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Applicant requests a Land Use Plan amendment from Residential Low Density (RL) to Commercial (C). The site is approximately 2-acres. The application is located along the west side of Ferndale Cut-off, approximately 450 feet south of Hwy. 10, in the Buzzard Mountain Planning District. B. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item has been withdrawn at the request of the applicant on January 19, 2024. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn, without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 22.1 FILE NO.: Z-9929 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to C-4 LOCATION: 9130 Ferndale Cut-Off DEVELOPER: Highway 10 Storage, LLC P.O. Box 242146 Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Highway 10 Storage, LLC – Owner Joe White and Associates, Inc. – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.99 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 30 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on January 19, 2024 requesting this application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supports the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn, without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 FILE NO.: Z-9931 NAME: Rezoning from I-2 to R-4 LOCATION: 2708 – 2714 West 10th DEVELOPER: Lancraft, LLC P.O. Box 7509 Little Rock, AR 72217 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Laha Engineers, Inc. – Owner SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Laha Engineers, Inc. 6602 Baseline Road, Suite E. Little Rock, AR 72209 AREA: 0.46 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: I-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.46 acre property located at 2708 – 2714 W. 10th Street from “I-2” Light Industrial District to “R-4” Two-Family District to allow future R-4 development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is comprised of three (3) lots (Lots 3, 4 and the west 40 feet of Lot 5, Roots and Coy Addition). Two (2) old single family structures are located on the site (Lots 3 and 4). There are two (2) existing concrete driveways from W. 10th Street. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9931 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9931 3 Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9931 4 One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Park/Open Space (PK/OS) for the requested area. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9931 5 designated open space and recreational land. The application is to rezone from I- 2 to R-4. The purpose is for I-2 to R-4. Surrounding the application area to the north and west is a city park. A duplex is located on the east side of the site. South across W 10th Street is a private bus terminal. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: W 10th Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 0.46 acre property located at 2708 – 2714 W. 10th Street from “I-2” Light Industrial District to “R-4” Two-Family District to allow future R-4 development. The property is comprised of three (3) lots (Lots 3, 4 and the west 40 feet of Lot 5, Roots and Coy Addition). Two (2) old single family structures are located on the site (Lots 3 and 4). There are two (2) existing concrete driveways from W. 10th Street. The applicant is also requesting a minor replat for the property, moving the side lot line between Lots 4 and 5, 10 feet to the west. This will result in three (3) lots of the same sizes as exists currently. The replat is item #15 on this agenda. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “PK/OS” Park Open Space. The requested R-4 zoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. Staff is supportive of the requested R-4 rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The property has a long history of residential use, as does the February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9931 6 property immediately to the east and the property immediately across West 10th to the south. Staff feels that rehabilitation of these residential lots will have a positive impact on the overall area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested R-4 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 FILE NO.: Z-9911 NAME: Songbyrd Residential Apartments – PD-R LOCATION: Immediately north of 13301 Sardis Road DEVELOPER: Gerald Gregory Songbyrd Enterprise, LLC PO Box 166687 Little Rock, AR 72216 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Gerald Gregory – Agent/Owner SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: South Point Surveying, PLLC PO Box 400 Sheridan, AR 72150 AREA: 1.93 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 41.04 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone 1.93 acres from R-2 to PD-R to construct a multi-family development that will contain 4 – 4 unit townhome-style apartments. Each unit will be available for rent. All four (4) buildings will be 2-stories in height with a maximum building height of twenty-seven (27) feet. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is heavily wooded undeveloped. R-2 zoning and uses are contained in all directions. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 5. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 6. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 3 stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 7. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 8. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 9. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, slope of pipe, and type of inlets. 10. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of way. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to the developer acquiring a final certificate of occupancy for the buildings. 11. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to 12. Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 13. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, City’s Master Street February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 4 Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 14. Street stormwater and detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code Chapters 29, 30, and 31. 15. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapter 30. 16. Sardis Road is classified as a minor arterial per City’s master street plan. Per minor arterial standard in master street plan, a total of ninety (90) feet of right of way is required for a minor arterial. Therefore, the developer will be required to dedicate a total forty-five (45) feet of right of way from the existing centerline of Sardis Road to meet master street plan requirements. 17. Per City’s boundary street ordinance, developer is required to widen and improve Sardis Road to the minor arterial standard per City’s master street plan along the lot’s property frontage adjacent to Sardis Road. 18. Per City Code 31-210 (e) (1) for arterial streets, a lot will require six hundred (600) feet of frontage for two (2) drives. If two driveways are still desired for this site by the developer, a variance request will have to be filed with application for the planning commission’s consideration per City Code 31-210 (j). 19. Per City Code 31-210 (e) (1) for arterial streets, driveway spacing shall be three hundred (300) feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline to centerline or centerline to right of way of an intersecting collector street or street of higher classification. Minimum spacing from the property line shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet. Maximum driveway width is thirty-two (32) feet for a residential driveway per City Code 30-43 (a)(2)(a). Revise driveway(s) to meet above requirement accordingly, or a variance request will have to be filed with application for the planning commission’s consideration per City Code 31-210 (j). E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 5 AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. 3. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 4. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 5. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 6 shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 7 Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. 2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: No comments received. Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-R. The purpose is for Apartments. The application site is an undeveloped, wooded tract of 1.9 acres +/-. To the south and east, adjacent to Woodland Drive is a developed single-family subdivision. East of subject site along Johnson Road are residences on large tracts. The tract to the north is wooded and undeveloped. To the west across Sardis Road is a faith-based institution. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Sardis Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 8 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone 1.93 acres from R-2 to PD-R to construct a multi-family development that will contain 4 – 4 unit townhome-style apartments. Each unit will be available for rent. All four (4) buildings will be 2-stories in height with a maximum building height of twenty-seven (27) feet. The site is heavily wooded undeveloped. R-2 zoning and uses are contained in all directions. The development will be accessed from a driveway along W. Sardis Road. The site plan shows a divided entrance containing a landscaped area that bisects the site from east to west direction. Fourteen (14) foot wide access drives for vehicles entering and leaving the site are located on the north and south sides of the landscaped area. The site plan shows the front building setback of seventy (70) feet, a rear setback of seventy-three (73) feet and fifteen (15) foot setback from the north and south property lines. Section 36-502 requires 1.5 parking spaces per unit. Each unit will contain a 1-car garage with an additional parking space in the driveway. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. The development will include a retaining wall to be constructed five (5) feet from the north property line. All retaining walls must comply with City Code and be approved by the Planning & Development Engineering Division. A dumpster will be installed in the eastern portion of the site. Any dumpster installed must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Screening and land use buffers will be required for the north/south and east/west perimeters of the site. The applicant did not provide a signage plan at this time. All signs must comply with Section 36-552 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted multi-family zones). All sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-R rezoning. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances with this application. Staff feels that the proposed February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9911 9 multi-family development will add both character and provide an additional residential living option towards in-filling the area. Most of the properties in the area contain undeveloped lots in all directions. Although the development will create a minor increase in traffic staff feels that it will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There was 1 person in opposition. Troy Laha wanted the applicant to attend the “Citizens for Progress of Southwest Arkansas” but the applicant did not attend and Mr. Laha thought it should be deferred until the applicant attended that meeting. After general discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 FILE NO.: Z-9930 NAME: The Scott Residential Townhomes – PD-R LOCATION: 1701 Scott Street DEVELOPER: Riverwalk Properties, LLC (Owner) PO Box 909 Rogers, AR 72757 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Thomas Engineering (Agent) 3810 N. Lookout Road North Little Rock, AR 72116 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Thomas Engineering (Agent) 3810 N. Lookout Road North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.26 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The development includes a single building 31.9 feet in height and will contain twelve (12), one-bedroom townhouse style units on the eastern portion of the development. The applicant submitted and was approved by the Capitol Zoning District to develop the adjacent western lot to mirror the eastern lot proposed with this application. The eastern parcel, zoned R-4 will be developed during Phase I. Phase II will include the development of western parcel located within the Capitol Zoning District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9930 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an undeveloped, grass covered lot with an existing concrete pad on the western portion along W. 17tht Street. The surrounding properties contain a mixture of zoning and uses on all three sides. Properties west of the site are within the Capitol Zoning District. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. A grading permit might be required prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9930 3 5. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 6. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 7. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 8. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, slope of pipe, and type of inlets. 9. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of way. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to the developer acquiring a final certificate of occupancy for the buildings. 10. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9930 4 11. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapter 30. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Please submit plans for water facilities. and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. 3. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 4. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 5. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9930 5 Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. Multi-Family Residential Developments As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building, including nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2021 Arkansas Fire prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9930 6 (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 1. The property is located within the Capitol Zoning-O District - CAPO. City of Little Rock staff have no comment currently. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: No comments received. Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) 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. The application is to rezone from CAPO to PD-R. The purpose is for Townhomes. This property lies within the Capitol Zoning areas that are regulated by the Capitol Zoning District Commission (CZDC), a state zoning commission. Permit applications to the City of Little Rock for properties within this area must be approved by the CZDC before the permit can be reviewed by Little Rock Planning & Development staff. To the west of the subject site is a grocery store. On the south side of the site is a warehouse. North across E 17th Street is a single-family residence, to the west of which is general commercial use. Master Street Plan: Scott Street is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-Way is 60 feet. Sidewalks are required on one side. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9930 7 Bicycle Plan: Scott Street is on the Master Bike Plan as Proposed Class 3 Bike Route. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.26 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The development includes a single building 31.9 feet in height and will contain twelve (12), one-bedroom townhouse style units on the eastern portion of the development. The applicant submitted and was approved by the Capitol Zoning District to develop the adjacent western lot to mirror the eastern lot proposed with this application. The eastern parcel, zoned R-4 will be developed during Phase I. Phase II will include the development of western parcel located within the Capitol Zoning District. The applicant notes it has not been determined if the units will be available for sale or rented. The site contains an undeveloped, grass covered lot with an existing concrete pad on the western portion along W. 17tht Street. The surrounding properties contain a mixture of zoning and uses on all three sides. Properties west of the site are within the Capitol Zoning District. Vehicular access to the development will be located in the rear of the building through a wrought iron, fence-sliding gate along Cumberland Street. The property will be secured by a six (6) foot wrought iron gate on the north and east sides. Pedestrian access to the property will be through a gate located along Cumberland Street. The site plan shows a six (6) foot wood privacy fence securing the property along the south property line. The site plan shows a five (5) foot front building setback from the property line along W. 17th Street, a fifty (50) foot setback from the rear (south) property line, and 16.06 foot setback from the side (west) property line. Typically, Section 36-502 requires 1.5 parking spaces per unit. The applicant is proposing fourteen (14) parking spaces. Minimal off-street parking may be available along Cumberland Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9930 8 The site plan shows a dumpster area located in the southwest portion of the property in the rear of the building. Any dumpster installed must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant did not provide a signage with this application. All signs must comply with Section 36-552 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted multi-family zones). All sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-R rezoning. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances with this application. Staff feels that the proposed multi- family development will add both character and provide an additional residential living option towards in-filling the area in this part of the city. Several properties in the area contain undeveloped lots in all directions. Although the development will create a minor increase in the overall traffic in the immediate area, staff feels that it will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 FILE NO.: Z-5099-I NAME: Need Space Mini-Storage – PD-C LOCATION: Approximately 433 feet north of Highway 10, east of The Divide Parkway DEVELOPER: Focal Point Investments, LLC 8888 Mid-South Drive, Ste. 116 Olive Branch, MS 38654 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Kyle Ham (Agent) Focal Point Investments, LLC 8888 Mid-South Drive, Ste. 116 Olive Branch, MS 38654 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Benchmark Land Surveying, Inc. 2500 Alexander Drive, Ste. A Jonesboro, AR 72403 AREA: 4.50 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 4.50 acre site from C-3 to PD-C to develop a mixture of thirteen (13) climate-controlled storage and non-climate controlled storage buildings including an office in Building 1. The property is located approximately 433 feet north along The Divide Parkway from the intersection of Cantrell Road. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently vacant and mostly wooded. The property is bordered on three (3) sides by a mixture of zoning and uses. Properties to the immediate south are zoned commercial. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 3 5. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 6. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 7. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 8. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 9. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development Engineering Division prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, slope of pipe, and type of inlets. 10. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of way. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to the developer acquiring a final certificate of occupancy for the buildings. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 4 Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 5 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 access. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 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 2021 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 2021 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: February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 6 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 7 2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Pinnacle Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public/Institutional (PI) for the requested area. The Public/Institutional (PI) category 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. The application is to rezone from POD to PD-C. The purpose is for Mini-Storage. The application area encompasses the southernmost 4.5 acres +/- of an approximate 57 acre undeveloped wooded tract. North of the site is 260 unit apartment complex. To the south of the site is undeveloped acreage, an automotive maintenance business and a car wash. Abutting the west boundary is a mini storage facility with 400+ units. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: The Divide Parkway is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. A Local Street which abuts non-residential or residential use which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential is a Commercial Street. These streets have the same design standard as a Collector. Right-of-way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 4.50 acre site from C-3 to PD-C to develop a mixture of thirteen (13) climate-controlled storage and non-climate controlled storage buildings including an office in Building 1. The property is located February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 8 approximately 515 feet north along The Divide Parkway from the intersection of Cantrell Road. The site is currently vacant and mostly wooded. The property is bordered on three (3) sides by a mixture of zoning and uses. Properties to the immediate south are zoned commercial. The front building setback is fifty (50) feet, side setbacks ten (10) feet and a rear setback ten (10) feet. The facility office will be staffed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and will only be accessible to customers from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. The applicant notes this will not be a 24-hour access facility. The property will not be fully gated, however there will be an entry gate at the entrance past Building 1. The site plan shows twelve (12) parking spaces located on the east side of Building 1 available for the office use. Section 36-502(3)(c) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance would typically require six (6) parking spaces. Thirteen (13) 15’x36’ parking spaces are available in the center of the site. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the proposed use. Building 1 will contain a manager’s office (25’x25’) and the climate-controlled units (85’x190’) for the facility. Buildings 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 will be utilized for non-climate controlled storage. The various non-climate controlled buildings range from 1,000sf to 4,500sf in area. Building 11 is the only open mini-storage unit and will be covered. The site plan submitted by the applicant shows no buildings labeled as 7 and 8. All sight lighting will be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. A signage plan was not submitted with this application, however the applicant notes any signs posted at the site will be in compliance in accordance with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). The site plan does not show a dumpster on the site. The applicant notes no dumpster will be installed. Any future dumpster installed at the site must comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Staff is supportive of the PD-C zoning request. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review, and to staff’s knowledge, there are no issues with this application. The property is bordered on three (3) sides by a mixture of zoning and uses. Properties to the immediate south contain commercial zoning and uses. DOB Enterprises, Inc., operates a 7.25 acre mini-storage facility located approximately 333 feet west of the proposed site which will be much smaller in scope encompassing 4.50 acres. Therefore, staff feels the February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5099-I 9 addition of another, smaller mini-storage facility have an adverse impact on the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C zoning subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There were 2 persons in opposition. Darrell Baker and Dan Lusk spoke concerning the saturation of storage building in the area. After general discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 7 ayes, 2 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 FILE NO.: Z-7840-A NAME: Robertson-Brown Seasonal Firework Sales – Revised PD-C LOCATION: 21924 Highway 10 DEVELOPER: Steve Giles (Agent) Wright, Lindsey & Jennings Attorneys 200 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2300 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 371-0808 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Robertson-Brown Properties, LLC (Owner) 14109 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Arkansas Surveying & Consulting 16826 Childress Road Bauxite, AR 72011 AREA: 2.75 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 29 CENSUS TRACT: 42.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On May 26, 2005, the Planning Commission denied to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-C to allow seasonal fireworks sales including the use of a temporary tent structure. The application was denied due to the poor condition of the site. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7840-A 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-C to allow for the seasonal sale of fireworks on an existing 1.39 acre site. The site will contain a tent, sufficient parking, RV for the caretaker and other temporary amenities. The property is located within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The property is also in the City’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located on the north side Highway 10 and currently undeveloped, grass covered and contains circular driveway with access along Highway 10. Trees are present along the west and north property lines of the site. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Whenever access to State Highways is needed for residential or commercial purposes, an access driveway permit is required. These permits are issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the driveway will be located. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 2. A special permit is issued for work on the Arkansas Department of Transportation right of way that is not an access driveway. The permit is issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the special permit is requested. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 3. Property is located within 100-year regulatory floodplain per FEMA FIRM panel. Therefore, any clearing, grading, land alteration and/or development on this property will need to be permitted by the floodplain administrator for the Pulaski County Department of Planning and Development. Any other permits on site required for development will be required by the Pulaski County Department of Planning and Development. Contact Pulaski County Planning and Development by phone at 501-340-8260 for information regarding Flood Plain development, permits and fees. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7840-A 3 Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. AT & T: No comments. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: 1. Site is located within the 100-year floodplain. Additional comments will be provided if any permanent facilities be constructed on the property. The County will need to issue a flood permit for the gravel parking and any additional site work that is part of this application. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-C to allow for the seasonal sale of fireworks on an existing 1.39 acre site. The site will contain a tent, sufficient parking, RV for the caretaker and other temporary amenities. The property is located within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The property is also in the City’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. The property is located on the north side Highway 10 and currently undeveloped, grass covered and contains circular driveway with access along Highway 10. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7840-A 4 Trees are present along the west and north property lines of the site. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses. The site plan shows a 100’x 40’ foot tent, RV, dumpster and a portable toilet in the western quarter of property. The site plan illustrates a proposed parking plan with forty-four (44) spaces in the center portion of the site. The parking lot will be gravel. Staff feels the proposed parking is sufficient to serve the use. The proposed setup will be June 10, 1024, and will be removed by July 10, 2024. The applicant proposes to sell fireworks from June 10, 2024 through July 5, 2024. Hours of operation will be from 8:00am to 10:00pm June 10, 2024 through July 2, 2024 and 8:00am to 12:00 midnight July 3, 2024 and July 4, 2024. The applicant notes the use of the site will be for a period of five (5) years. All signage must comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. The property is located within the floodplain. The applicant will need to obtain any permits required for working in the floodplain form Pulaski County Planning. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-C rezoning. The applicant is requesting no variances with this application. The applicant’s proposed use of the site is similar to the intensity of other temporary fireworks sales in the area. Staff believes the proposed short-term, temporary use will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Revised PD-C zoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditionals outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda and staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 FILE NO.: Z-8383-B NAME: Dworkin STR-2 PD-C LOCATION: 4305 N. Lookout Road DEVELOPER: Joel Dworkin (Owner) 18425 Rocky Mountain Drive Tucson, AZ 85710 (501) 765-5666 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Joel Dworkin (Owner) 18425 Rocky Mountain Drive Tucson, AZ 85710 (501) 765-5666 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.20 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20-acre property located at 4305 N. Lookout Road from R-2 to PC-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8383-B 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is 5,256 square foot, stone, two-story house. The request is in the Heights / Hillcrest Planning District. This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and the Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association. This site is also in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Access is provided from a concrete driveway which extends from North Rose Street. The driveway and carports allow for up to six cars for parking. The property is surrounded by R-2 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Need Life Safety Inspection Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8383-B 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. STR-2. he Land Use to the north of the application area across North Lookout Road is Park/Open Space (PK/OS). Surrounding properties in all other directions are Residential Low (RL). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). A Building Height Variance for the property was approved by the Board of Adjustments in August 2008 (Z-8383). All surrounding properties are also zoned Single Family (R-2). This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and the Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association. This site is in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: North Lookout Road is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no proposed or existing bicycle facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8383-B 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20-acre property located at 4305 N. Lookout Road from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The property is 5,256 square foot, stone, two-story house. The request is in the Heights / Hillcrest Planning District. This site is in the Hillcrest Residents Association and the Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association. This site is also in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Access is provided from a concrete driveway which extends from North Rose Street. The driveway and carports allow for up to six cars for parking. The property is surrounded by R-2 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8383-B 5 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8383-B 6 trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval. There were 7 persons in opposition. Jon Bridges, Susie Bridges, and Suzan Awbrey spoke concerning the litter, traffic, and safety. After much discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 0 ayes, 9 nays and 2 absent. The application was denied. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 29 FILE NO.: Z-9426-A NAME: Harper STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 27 Summerland Court DEVELOPER: Daniel Harper 724 Ratliff Street Shreveport, LA 71104 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Amy Lindquist (Agent) 360 State St #718 New Haven, CT 06510 (458) 899-2016 Surveyor/Engineer: Harbor Environmental Engineering 5800 Evergreen Dr Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 663-8800 AREA: .27-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.04 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: On January 23, Staff received a request from the owner to withdraw this application. Staff supports the withdrawal request. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.27-acre property located at 27 Summerland Court from an R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 29 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9426-A 2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The structure will be rented as one unit. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is a 2,205 square foot two story, brick/siding building. This property is a three-bedroom two bath unit. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District. This property is also a contributing structure and located in the Dunbar Historic District and is also in the Sturbridge Property Owners Association. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The property is located in a cul-de-sac and has a two car garage and a driveway where two more cars could park. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 29 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9426-A 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use to the east of the application area across Reservoir Road is Park/Open Space (PK/OS). Surrounding properties in all other directions are Residential Low (RL). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). A Fence Height Variance at the site was approved in June 2019 (Z-9426). To the east across Reservoir Road the zoning is Park and Recreation (PR). All other surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This site is in the Sturbridge Property Owners Association. Master Street Plan: Summerland Court is a Minor Residential Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 29 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9426-A 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.27-acre property located at 27 Summerland Court from an R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The structure will be rented as one unit. The property is a 2,205 square foot two story, brick/siding building. This property is a three-bedroom two bath unit. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District. This property is also a contributing structure and located in the Dunbar Historic District and is also in the Sturbridge Property Owners Association. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The property is located in a cul-de-sac and has a two car garage and a driveway where two more cars could park. On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 29 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9426-A 5 smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 29 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9426-A 6 All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. The property is designated as “RL” Residential Low Density on the City’s Future Land Use Plan. Staff feels that the introduction of a commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that this type of short-term rental would be more appropriately located on the outer edge of a single-family subdivision, in a more transitional area, and not in the center of a single-family neighborhood. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has thirty-five (35) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was withdrawn, without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 30 FILE NO.: Z-9766-B NAME: Moreno STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 13008 West Markham Street AUTHORIZED OWNER/AGENT: Raul Moreno (Owner) 13008 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 813-4471 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 501) 851-3366 AREA: .61-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.18 CURRENT ZONING: O-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.61 acre site located at 13008 West Markham Street from O-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property consists of a brick and frame residential structure with four bedrooms and four baths. A concrete driveway provides parking for at least two cars. The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. Future land use map shows the zoning for office (O). Surrounding the application area to the north across West February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 2 Markham, the land use is Commercial (C). Surrounding properties in all other directions is Office (O). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for the requested area. The office category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 3 offices which support more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from O-3 to PD-C. STR-2. Surrounding the application area to the north across West Markham, the land use is Commercial (C). Surrounding properties in all other directions is Office (O). The application site is zoned General Office (O-3). Surrounding properties to the west and south are also zoned General Office (O-3). To the east across Gamble Road, the property is zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north across West Markham is a Planned Commercial District (PCD). This site is not located within a Neighborhood Association. Master Street Plan: W Markham Street and Gamble Road are Collectors on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-Way is 60 feet. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.61 acre site located at 13008 West Markham Street from O-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The property consists of a brick and frame residential structure with four bedrooms and four baths. A concrete driveway provides parking for at least two cars. The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. Future land use map shows the zoning for office (O). Surrounding the application area to the north across West Markham, the land use is Commercial (C). Surrounding properties in all other directions is Office (O). February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 4 On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 5 use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-B 6 Staff is not supportive of the requested rezoning from O3 to PD-C. Staff feels the request does not conform to the development pattern in this area. Staff feels that the best use for this property is an O-3 permitted use, as the current zoning allows. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was deferred to the March 14, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 31 FILE NO.: Z-9913 NAME: Whitney STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive AUTHORIZED AGENT: Raekwon Yates (Agent) 665 West 925 South Orem, UT 84058 (248) 345-5262 OWNER: Andrew Whitney (Owner) 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive Little Rock, AR 72204 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Tucker Land Surveying P O Box 1021 Cabot, AR 72023 (501)269-7138 AREA: .18-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 CENSUS TRACT: 24.03 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.18 acre site located at 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property consists of a brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. This site is located in the Kanis Village Property Owners Association, John Barrow NBHD Association and the West Central NA of John Barrow. It is also located in the Boyle Park Planning District. A concrete driveway and a garage provides parking for at least five cars. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties to the east, south and west are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north is a Planned Development – Office (PD-O). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 3 Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area to the east, west and south is Residential Low Density (RL). To the north is an area of Transition land use. The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties to the east, south and west are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north is a Planned Development – Office (PD-O). This site is located in the Kanis Village Property Owners Association, John Barrow NBHD Association and the West Central NA of John Barrow. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Kanis Oaks Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.18 acre site located at 8116 Kanis Oaks Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The property consists of a brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. This site is located in the Kanis Village Property Owners Association, John Barrow NBHD Association and the West Central NA of John Barrow. It is also located in the Boyle Park Planning District. A concrete driveway and a garage provides parking for at least five cars. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site is zoned Single Family (R-2). Surrounding properties to the east, south and west are also zoned Single Family (R-2). To the north is a Planned Development – Office (PD-O). On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 5 Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9913 6 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. The property is designated as “RL” Residential Low Density on the City’s Future Land Use Plan. Staff feels that the introduction of a commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The item was deferred to the March 14, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to notify the surrounding property owners as required. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 32 FILE NO.: Z-3968-C NAME: Chelsea Square (Unit #17) STR-2 – Revised PRD LOCATION: 2111 Hinson Road (Unit #17) DEVELOPER: Amanda Baxter (Agent) 1514 N. Reynolds Bryant, AR 72022 (501) 837-6065 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: MLB Homes, LLC (Owner) 1514 N. Reynolds Bryant, AR 72022 (501) 837-6065 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: .07-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.15 CURRENT ZONING: R3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to revise an existing PRD located at 2111 Hinson Road Unit 17 to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. February 11, 2024 ITEM NO.: 32 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is a 1,670 square foot one story brick patio house. The request is in the River Mountain Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. Parking will only be allowed in the double car garage. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. February 11, 2024 ITEM NO.: 32 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 3 Planning Division: The request is in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to revise the PRD for the purpose of an STR-2 in Unit #17. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site is a Planned Residential District (PRD). Surrounding properties are also a Planned Residential District (PRD). This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Hinson Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: Hinson Road is on the Master Bike Plan as Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane. Class II Bike Lanes consist of a paved area on both sides of a roadway with a painted stripe separating the bikeway from motor vehicle traffic. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to revise an existing PRD located at 2111 Hinson Road Unit 17 to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The property is a 1,670 square foot one story, two bedroom, brick patio home. The request is in the River Mountain Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. Parking will only be allowed in the double car garage. February 11, 2024 ITEM NO.: 32 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 4 On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & February 11, 2024 ITEM NO.: 32 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 5 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the revised PRD zoning request. Staff does not support the requested revised PRD. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. The property is designated as “RL” Residential Low Density on the City’s Future Land Use Plan. Staff feels that the introduction of a commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision’s bill of assurance. February 11, 2024 ITEM NO.: 32 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3968-C 6 Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested revised PRD. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was not present. There were 21 persons present in opposition. There was a motion to defer the application to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 4 ayes, 5 nays and 2 absent. Shawn Overton (City Attorney) explained to the Commission that the application must be deferred due to the fact that the applicant must be present in order for the application to be heard. There then was a motion and a second to expunge the previous vote. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Joshua Baxter) and 2 absent. The vote was expunged. There was a motion to defer the application to the March 14, 2024 Agenda. The motion was seconded. The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, 3 abstentions (Joshua Baxter, Norman Hodges and Alicia McDonald) and 2 absent. The application was deferred to the March 14, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 33 FILE NO.: Z-9919 NAME: Love STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 230 Vernon Avenue DEVELOPER: Michael Love 12500 AR Hwy 300 Roland, AR 72135 (501) 680-3429 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Twin City Property Hildings LLC 120 Maumelle Valley Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 230 Vernon Avenue from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains a 1,044 square foot two-bedroom, one bath, one-story home. The request is in the I-630 Planning District and in the Capitol View - Stifft Station NBHD Association. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 33 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9919 2 Parking is provided from a concrete driveway which extends from Vernon Avenue to the back yard of the property. The driveway allows for up to three cars for parking. The property is surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Need Life Safety Inspection Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 33 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9919 3 category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-3 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A property to the north was granted a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory dwelling approved by the Planning Commission in February of 2022 (Z-9653-A). This site is in the Capitol View - Stifft Station NBHD Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Vernon Avenue is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Capitol View Historic District. Contributing structure eligibility is undetermined. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 230 Vernon Avenue from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The property contains a 1,044 square feet two-bedroom, one bath, one-story home. The request is in the I-630 Planning District and in the Capitol View - Stifft Station NBHD Association. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 33 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9919 4 Parking is provided from a concrete driveway which extends from Vernon Avenue to the back yard of the property. The driveway allows for up to three cars for parking. The property is surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 33 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9919 5 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is appropriate for this location. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 33 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9919 6 Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 11 ayes and 0 nays. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 34 FILE NO.: Z-9921 NAME: Lawcraft #1STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1721 Dennison Street AGENT: Paul Dodds 2119 West 17th Street Little Rock, AR 2202 (501) 791-4135 OWNER: Lawcraft, LLC P O Box 7509 Little Rock, AR 72217 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Laha Engineers 6602 Baseline Road, Suite E Little Rock, AR 72219 AREA: 0.10 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.10-acre property located at 1721 Dennison Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow the following: 1. To allow conversion of the existing residential structure to a duplex structure. 2. To allow one unit of the duplex (1721 Dennison) to be used as a STR-2 with maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. 3. To allow long-term rental of the unit as an alternate use. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 34 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is 1,754 square feet, one-story home. 1721 (Z-9921) and 1723 (Z-9921-A) Dennison will be rebuilt as two fully separate one-bedroom apartment units. There will be no access from one unit to the other. Guests will have different key codes to enter their individual units. They will have shared access to the front porch and rear patio area. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as the Central High, and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations. The property is surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Need Life Safety Inspection Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 34 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-3 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-3). Properties to the north, east and south are also zoned Single Family (R-3). To the west across Dennison Street is zoned Two Family (R-4). This application site is in the Central High, and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Dennison Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is a non-contributing structure located in the Central High Historic District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 34 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.10-acre property located at 1721 Dennison Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow the following: 1. To allow conversion of the existing residential structure to a duplex structure. 2. To allow one unit of the duplex (1721 Dennison) to be used as an STR-2 with maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. 3. To allow long-term rental of the unit as an alternate use. The property is 1,754 square feet, one-story home. It is in the process of being remodeled into a duplex. 1721 (Z-9921) and 1723 (Z-9921-A) Dennison will be rebuilt as two fully separate one-bedroom apartment units. There will be no access from one unit to the other. Guests will have different key codes to enter their individual units. They will have shared access to the front porch and rear patio area. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as the Central High, and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations. There is on-street parking on Dennison Street and on West 18th street. The property is surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 34 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921 5 and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 34 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921 6 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. On-street parking is allowed along both sides of Dennison Street and West 18th Street. The applicant proposes to utilize the on-street parking for the proposed STR-2 use. The property contains no on-site parking, which is typical of many of the residents in this area. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is appropriate for this location. All requirements of the City’s short-term rental ordinance must be complied with when the unit is being used as a short-term rental. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 35 FILE NO.: Z-9921-A NAME: Lawcraft #2 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1723 Dennison Street AGENT: Paul Dodds 2119 West 17th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 791-4135 OWNER: Lawcraft, LLC P O Box 7509 Little Rock, AR 72217 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Laha Engineers 6602 Baseline Road, Suite E Little Rock, AR 72219 AREA: 0.10 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.10-acre property located at 1723 Dennison Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use the following: 1. To allow conversion of the existing residential structure to a duplex structure. 2. To allow one unit of the duplex (1723 Dennison) to be used as a STR-2 with maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 35 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921-A 2 3. To allow long-term rental of the unit as an alternate use. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is 1,754 square feet, one-story home. 1721 (Z-9921) and 1723 (Z- 9921-A) Dennison will be rebuilt as two fully separate one-bedroom apartment units. There will be no access from one unit to the other. Guests will have different key codes to enter their individual units. They will have shared access to the front porch and rear patio area. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as the Central High, and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations. There is on-street parking on Dennison Street and on West 18th street. The property is surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Need Life Safety Inspection Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 35 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921-A 3 Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-3 to PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-3). Properties to the north, east and south are also zoned Single Family (R-3). To the west across Dennison Street is zoned Two Family (R-4). This application site is in the Central High, and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Dennison Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan Map. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is a non-contributing structure located in the Central High Historic District. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 35 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921-A 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.10-acre property located at 1723 Dennison Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use the following: 1. To allow conversion of the existing residential structure to a duplex structure. 2. To allow one unit of the duplex (1723 Dennison) to be used as a STR-2 with maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. 3. To allow long-term rental of the unit as an alternate use. The property is 1,754 square feet, one-story home. It is in the process of being remodeled into a duplex. 1721 (Z-9921) and 1723 (Z-9921-A) Dennison will be rebuilt as two fully separate one-bedroom apartment units. There will be no access from one unit to the other. Guests will have different key codes to enter their individual units. They will have shared access to the front porch and rear patio area. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as the Central High, and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations. There is on-street parking on Dennison Street and on West 18th street. The property is surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 35 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921-A 5 parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 35 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921-A 6 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. On-street parking is allowed along both sides of Dennison Street and West 18th Street. The applicant proposes to utilize the on-street parking for the proposed STR-2 use. The property contains no on-site parking, which is typical of many of the residents in this area. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the PD-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is appropriate for this location. All requirements of the City’s short-term rental ordinance must be complied with when the unit is being used as a short-term rental. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has forty-nine (49) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 8, 2024) The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” February 8, 2024 ITEM NO.: 35 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9921-A 7 above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: February 8, 2024 4:OOPM Minutes Consent Agenda 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,15,17 18,19,20,21,22,22.1,23,25 27,29.3031.33,34.35 RegularAgenda MEMBER 10 11 12 14 24 26 28 32* 32** 32*** BAXTER,JOSHUA ✓ ✓ ✓ Ab ✓ ✓ ✓ • • • Ab Ab BROWN, JIMMY ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ HART, TODD A A , A A A A A A A A A A HODGES, NORMAN ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ I ✓ ✓ • • ✓ Ab LUNDAY, CHARLOTTE A A A A A A I A A A A A A McDONALD, ALICIA ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • • ✓ Ab PERSON, STEVEN ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • • ✓ ✓ SAMAD, AHMED ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • • ✓ ✓ VOGEL, ROBBY ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ RUSSELL, JEREMIAH - VICE -CHAIR ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • • ✓ ✓ ✓ VICKERS, MICHAEL - CHAIR ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ MEMBER 32* - vote to defer item 32* * - vote to expunge 1 st vote 32*** - vote to defer to March 14, 2024 agenda Meeting Adjourned: 6:46 PM ✓AYE • NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE February 8, 2024 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary