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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
MAY 9, 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: Todd Hart
Jimmy Brown
Joshua Baxter
Charlotte Lunday
Alicia McDonald
Steven Person
Jeremiah Russell
Michael Vickers
Robby Vogel
Members Absent: Norman Hodges, Jr.
Ahmed Samad
City Attorney: Shawn Overton
III. Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2024 Meeting of the Little Rock
Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
MAY 9, 2024
I. OLD BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
1. S-1962 Camila Addition – Preliminary Plat
11308 & 11606 Dreher Road
2. Z-4159-C Shooters Bar & Grill Event Center – Conditional Use Permit
9500 Interstate 30
3. Z-9956 Trejo Storage & Commercial Vehicle Parking – PCD
4300 Alpine Road
4. Z-9947 Paranova, LLC STR-2 – PD-C
4 Connell Drive
II. NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
5. S-1963 King’s Crossing Phase I – Preliminary Plat
Southeast of the south end of Copper Drive
6. S-1964 Lot 12, Block 3, Capitol View – Replat
117 Rice Street
7. S-1965 Tract 1, Razorback Square Shopping Center – Replat
2500 Cantrell
8. S-1966 Colonel Miller Trails – Preliminary Plat
7701 Colonel Miller Road
9. Z-9972 Beyond Boundaries (1) Group Home – Special Use Permit
9319 Tanya Drive
Agenda, Page Two
II. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued)
Item Number: File Number: Title:
10. Z-9973 Beyond Boundaries (2) Group Home – Special Use Permit
6613 Gold Court
11. Z-9974 Beyond Boundaries (3) Group Home – Special Use Permit
3212 Holt Street
12. Z-9975 Beyond Boundaries (4) Group Home – Special Use Permit
1012 S. Park Street
13. Z-9945 Little Rock Compassion Center – Conditional Use Permit
3815 W. Roosevelt Road
14. Z-9979 Perez Manufactured Home – Conditional Use Permit
7702 Mabelvale Pike
15. Z-9980 Fletcher Valley Park – Conditional Use Permit
West of Fletcher Valley Drive, North of Kanis Road
16. Z-6237-C Rezoning from PD-C to C-2
14104 Taylor Loop Road
17. Z-9978 Rezoning from R-3 & C-3 to R-3
2012 Washington Street
18. Z-3125-D White Water Tavern – Revised PD-C
2500 W. 7th Street
19. Z-6911-A Local Fares Exchange & Storage – PCD
South side of Baseline Road (10600 Block)
20. Z-9967 Little Rock Turnkey, LLC – PD-R
1624/1626 Brown Street
21. Z-9981 Pettaway Business District (Phase 4) – PCD
320 E. 21st Street
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1962
NAME: Camila Addition – Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 11308 and 11606 Dreher Road
DEVELOPER:
JRC Land and Houses for Sale, LLC
5710 Atwood Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
JRC Land and Houses for Sale, LLC – Owner
Stan Cunningham – Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Garnat Engineering, LLC
3825 Mt. Carmel Road
Bryant, AR 72022
AREA: 9.62-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 23 CENSUS TRACT: 40.06
CURRENT ZONING: Not Zoned
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Variance to allow one (1) pipe stem lot.
2. Waiver of boundary street improvements.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval to allow 9.62 acres of property
located at 11308 and 11606 Dreher Road to be subdivided into seven (7) lots for
single family residential development.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently comprised of two (2) acreage tracts, each being
approximately five (5) acres in size. A single family residence is located on each
of the two (2) tracts.
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. Show existing right of way for Dreher Road on preliminary plat.
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. Any additional permits other than from the State of Arkansas required for
clearing, grading, and construction of future residential structures will be
through Pulaski County Planning and Development Department at
501-340-8260.
4. 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 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.
5. Dreher Road is classified as a collector per City’s master street plan. Per
collector street standard per master street plan, a total of sixty (60) feet of
right of way is required for a collector street. Therefore, the developer will be
required to dedicate a total thirty (30) feet of right of way from the existing
centerline of Dreher Road to meet master street plan requirements.
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6. Lot 7 does not meet the minimum requirements for lot size and depth to width
ratio per City Code Sec. 31-232 (a) and (b). Lot 7 is also a pipestem lot which
is prohibited for residential subdivisions per City Code Sec. 31-232 (f).
Therefore, three variances from the subdivision code mentioned previously
shall be requested from the Little Rock Planning Commission for their
consideration if Lot 7 is desired to remain as currently proposed on the
preliminary plat.
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 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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.
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Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 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 2012 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.
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Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 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 2012
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.
Multi-Family Residential Developments
As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2012 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.
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As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2012 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.
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 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
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G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requesting preliminary plat approval to allow 9.62 acres of property
located at 11308 and 11606 Dreher Road to be subdivided into seven (7) lots for
single family residential development.
The property is located outside the city limits and is not zoned. The property is
located within the City’s Extraterritorial Subdivision Jurisdiction.
The property is currently comprised of two (2) acreage tracts, each being
approximately five (5) acres in size. A single family residence is located on each
of the two (2) tracts.
The proposed lot sizes will be as follows:
Lot 1 – 54,182 sq. ft. (1.24 acres)
Lot 2 – 44,211 sq. ft. (1.01 acres)
Lot 3 – 44,407 sq. ft. (1.02 acres)
Lot 4 – 34,571 sq. ft. (0.79 acres)
Lot 5 – 64,753 sq. ft. (1.49 acres)
Lot 6 – 46,797 sq. ft. (1.07 acres)
Lot 7 – 88,318 sq. ft. (2.03 acres)
The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 31-232 (f) of the City’s
Subdivision Ordinance to allow Lot 7 as a pipe stem lot. Staff supports the variance
request.
The applicant is dedicating additional right-of-way for Dreher Road as part of the
proposed plat. The applicant is requesting a waiver of boundary street
improvements for the roadway. Staff also supports this waiver request.
There is additional information, including a drainage analysis, which the applicant
has not provided to staff. Therefore, staff recommends this application be deferred
to the May 9, 2024 Planning Commission agenda.
May 9, 2024
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I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends this application be deferred to the May 9, 2024 Planning
Commission Agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 11, 2024)
This item was deferred to the May 9, 2024 agenda, as the applicant needed to submit
additional information to staff.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant needs to submit additional information to staff, so that staff can completely
review this application. Staff recommends this application be deferred to the June 13,
2024 agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was deferred to the June 13, 2024 agenda, as the applicant needed to submit
additional information to staff.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-4159-C
NAME: Shooters Bar & Grill Event Center – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 9500 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER:
Edward J Vega dba Hog’s Breath Grill LLC
6515 Norman Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Robert Timmons (Agent)
9500 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Arkansas Surveying & Consulting
1926 Salem Road
Benton, AR 72019
AREA: 5.42 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 35 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
CURRENT ZONING: C-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to use an existing
10,000 square foot building as an Event Center. The property is located within a
C-3 General Commercial District zone, which allows for Event Centers with a
conditional use permit.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located along Interstate 30, which is comprised mainly by
commercial and Industrial uses. However, there is an R-2 Single-family
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neighborhood located to the west of this property. The residential and commercial
uses are separated by an “open space” area.
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:
CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER CANNOT APPROVE AT THIS TIME. THE
EXISTING WATER UTILITIES THAT ARE JUST INSIDE THE PROPERTY AND
ADJACEMENT TO FRONTAGE RD REQUIRE AN EASEMENT.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
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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 2012 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 2012 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.
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Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 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 2012
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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
May 9, 2024
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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 Geyer Springs West 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-3 to CUP. Event Center.
To the east of the application area is fully developed single-family residences,
north and east are two City owned tracts of Park/Open Space (PK/OS) along the
floodway of a tributary of Fourche Creek.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Interstate 30 is an Interstate on the Master Street Plan.
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 use an existing
10,000 square foot building as an Event Center. The property is located within a
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C-3 General Commercial District zone, which allows for Event Centers with a
conditional use permit.
The property is located along Interstate 30, which is comprised mainly by
commercial and Industrial uses. However, there is an R-2 Single-family
neighborhood located to the west of this property. The residential and commercial
uses are separated by an “open space” area.
The property is currently being used and operated as Shooter Bar & Grill, which
can accommodate a full-service restaurant and bar, with chairs, tables, and an
audio/lighting system. The applicant states that the facility was built with the
purpose of being able to “hold concert, dances, comedy, and other events, and
has been doing so since its inauguration.”
Currently, the hours of operation for the establishment are Thursday – Sunday
(8:00PM to 2:00AM). The owner states they may soon reopen the restaurant
during the week, which will be open from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. Their current events
normally average 300-500 people, but the capacity of the building is nearly double
that amount. They do have a permit to sell alcohol, which will be available at each
event.
It has come to staff’s attention that this location has been an issue with the LRPD
and the State’s Alcohol and Beverage Control for a number of years, including a
recent police raid on an illegal event.
Based on this information, staff cannot support this application.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested conditional use permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 11, 2024)
This item was deferred to the May 9, 2024 agenda at the request of the applicant.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was deferred to the June 13, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to complete
the required notifications to surround property owners.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-9956
NAME: Trejo Storage and Commercial Vehicle Parking – PCD
LOCATION: 4300 Alpine Lane
DEVELOPER:
Valencia Trejo/Nereida Mata
4300 Alpine Lane
Little Rock, AR 72210
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Valencia Trejo/Nereida Mata – Owners
Valencia Trejo – Applicant
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 1.0 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 applicant proposes to rezone 1.0 acres from “R-2” Single-family District to
“PCD” Planned Commercial Development to allow for the use of the property for
storage and commercial vehicle parking for his landscaping business. Currently,
the applicant resides on the property and wishes to continue the residential use.
The applicant has stated that they will not conduct business at the location. They
request only to allow the storage of business equipment, trucks, and trailers on the
property, and the parking of employees’ vehicles on the site.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property at 4300 Alpine consists of a single-family residence and a large
ancillary building located to the southwest of the main structure. The front of the
property looks to have been graveled over to support parking for the business.
Gravel has also been added to the rear of the property, as it slopes toward a small
creek to the north. The property resides outside of the Little Rock city limits, in the
city’s Extra Territorial Jurisdiction.
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 received.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Summit Energy: No comment.
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. A water main extension will be needed to provide water
service to this property. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this
site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be
required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the
Developer's expense. 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.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
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Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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 2012 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 2012 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
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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 2012 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 2012
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.
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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 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning:
Obtain driveway permit from Pulaski County Road and Bridge (501)-340-6800.
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
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 PCD. Storage and Parking
South and east of the application area are wooded tracts. To the north is sparsely
wooded pasture with a residence. On the west boundary of the subject site is a
single-family residence.
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This site is located in the Extra-Territorial Planning Area.
Master Street Plan:
Alpine Lane is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being
a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
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 1.0 acres from “R-2” Single-family District to
“PCD” Planned Commercial Development to allow for the use of the property for
storage and commercial vehicle parking for his landscaping business. Currently,
the applicant resides on the property and wishes to continue the residential use.
The applicant has stated that they will not conduct business at the location. They
request only to allow the storage of business equipment, trucks, and trailers on the
property, and the parking of employees’ vehicles on the site.
The property is located just outside the city limits and is within the City’s
Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction.
The property at 4300 Alpine consists of a single-family residence and a large
ancillary building located to the southwest of the main structure. The front of the
property looks to have been graveled over to support parking for the business.
Gravel has also been added to the rear of the property, as it slopes toward a small
creek to the north.
The applicant stated that his landscaping business consists of ten (10) employees,
who arrive at this site in their personal vehicles and drive the company trucks to
job sites.
The hours of operation for the business activities will be 7:00 am to 6:00 pm,
Monday thru Friday and Saturdays from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.
There will be no dumpsters located at the property. The applicant stated there is
no need for one.
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The applicant notes all sight lighting will be low-level and directed away from
adjacent properties.
Staff does not feel this application reasonable and feels that the use is too intense
for an area that has traditionally been residential.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested PCD zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
Application was deferred to the June 13, 2024 Agenda at the request of the applicant.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9947
NAME: Paranova, LLC STR-2 – PD-C
LOCATION: 4 Connell Drive
OWNER:
Fuxin (Andrew) Yu
722 North Hughes St
Little Rock, AR 72205
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Beadle Surveying PLC
45 Barnard Lane
Vilonia, AR 72173
(501) 681-5853
AREA: .18-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.08
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone a .18-acre property located at 4 Connell 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 owner will not reside in the residence.
The entire structure will be rented as one unit.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 1,704 square feet, two story, four-bedroom, and
three-bath house. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District and is
in the Breckenridge NBHD Association. The house features a 2-car garage, a
driveway that accommodates 4 cars and 2 on-street parking spaces.
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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 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
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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).
This property is in the Breckenridge NBHD Association.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Connell Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being
a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
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 .18-acre property located at 4 Connell 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 owner will not reside in the residence.
The entire structure will be rented as one unit.
The STR-2 has currently been in operation for one month. The property is not
currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development.
There have been no police reports at this address.
The property is occupied by a 1,704 square feet, two story, four-bedroom, and
three-bath house. The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District and is
in the Breckenridge NBHD Association. The house features a 2-car garage, a
driveway that accommodates 4 cars and 2 on-street parking spaces.
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
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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 &
2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal
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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
eighty-two (82) 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. There has been one approved STR
application within 1/4 mile of the application site.
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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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 11, 2024)
The applicant was not present. Staff recommended deferral. There was a motion to defer
the application to the May agenda. There was a second. The vote was 11 ayes, and
0 nays. The application was deferred to the May 09, 2024 agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: S-1963
NAME: King’s Crossing Phase 1 – Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Southeast of the south end of Copper Drive
DEVELOPER:
Layman Lane 6, LLC
12521 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Copper Run 6, LLC – Owner
Joe White and Associates, Inc. – Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White and Associates, Inc.
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 4.11 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 18 FT. NEW STREET: 760 LF
WARD: 5 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 4.11 acres of property into 18 lots for single
family residential development. The property is zoned R-2 and will be accessed
via White Oak Circle/Copper Drive, through Copper Run Subdivision Phase 6.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded.
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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 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).
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7. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is
required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this
requirement.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Department engineering staff are 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 recording of the final plat.
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13. 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.
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 Chapters 30.
17. Submit a clearer, legible preliminary plat for staff’s review.
18. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall
be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
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 to the preliminary plat.
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.
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Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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 2012 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 2012
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.
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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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Master Street Plan:
Copper Dr is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being
a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
Bicycle Plan:
Copper Dr is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 subdivide 4.11 acres into 18 lots for single family
residential development. The property is zoned R-2 and is currently undeveloped
and wooded. The property will be accessed via White Oak Circle/Copper Drive,
through Copper Run Subdivision Phase 6. This proposed subdivision will be
developed in one (1) phase.
The proposed subdivision will have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and
average lot sizes of 50 feet by 120 feet and 62.5 feet by 125 feet. The subdivision
will contain approximately 760 linear feet of new streets. Sidewalks will be located
along White Oak Circle and Ironwood Way. A temporary turn-around will be
located at the south end of White Oak Circle.
The applicant proposes the following minimum building setbacks for the
subdivision:
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Front – 25 feet
Rear – 25 feet
Sides – 10-% of the average lot width
The applicant is requesting no variances with this preliminary plat application.
To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed
preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The proposed
single family subdivision should have no adverse impact on the surrounding
properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D and E, and
the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
The application was deferred to the June 13, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda at the
request of the City Attorney’s office. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: S-1964
NAME: Lot 12, Block 3, Capitol View – Replat
LOCATION: 117 Rice Street
DEVELOPER:
EY Custom Homes, LLC
319 Valmar Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
E & Y Development, LLC – Owner
Holloway Engineering – Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Holloway Engineering
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: 0.155-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Variance to allow reduced lot width.
2. Variance to allow reduced lot area.
3. Variance to allow increased lot width-to-depth ratio.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to replat Lot 12, Block 3, Capitol View Addition into two (2)
lots for the construction of two (2) single family residences.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently vacant and mostly grass covered. The property slopes
downward from front to back.
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: No comments.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: Replat Lot 12 Block 3 Capitol View – No objections to the
proposed replat. Summit recommends the right of way widths be marked on the
plat for utility construction reference.
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 2012 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 2012 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.
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Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
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 replat Lot 12, Block 3, Capitol View Addition into two (2)
lots for the construction of two (2) single family residences. The property is
currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered. The property slopes downward
from front to back. A paved alley is located along the rear (east) property line.
The proposed lot sizes are as follows:
Lot 12A – 25.16 feet by 134.69 feet
3,377 square feet (0.078 Acre)
Lot 12B – 25.16 feet by 134.61 feet
3,375 square feet (0.077 Acre)
Section 36-255 (d) (4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum lot width
of 50 feet and a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet for lots in the R-3 zoning
district. The applicant is requesting variances from this ordinance requirement to
allow reduced lot width and area.
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Section 31-232 (b) of the Subdivision Ordinance allows a residential lot to be no
more than three (3) times as deep as it is wide. The applicant is requesting a
variance from this requirement to allow increased lot width-to-depth ratio for both
lots.
Staff is supportive of the requested replat/lot split to allow for the construction of
two (2) single family homes. There are examples of other small lots, lot splits and
lot recombination within this general area. Staff believes that the replat request is
reasonable.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the
staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
The application came off the consent agenda with 5 persons in opposition. The applicant
was present. Tom McGuire, Stephen Erickson, Seth Jernigan, Lisa Wilcox, and Scott
Jones spoke about concerns of overcrowding, traffic issues, and property values. After
general discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second.
The vote was 5 ayes, 4 nays and 2 absent. The application was denied. There was a
motion and second to expunge the vote. The vote was 2ayes, 7 nays and 2 absent. The
motion failed.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: S-1965
NAME: Tract 1, Razorback Square Shopping Center – Replat
LOCATION: 2500 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
Xcited Riverdale, LLC
5100 JB Hunt Drive, Suite 800
Rogers, AR 72758
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Xcited Riverdale, LLC – Owner
Shettles Surveying and Consulting, PLLC – Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Shettles Surveying and Consulting, PLLC
P. O. Box 25761
Little Rock, AR 72221
AREA: 17.53-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.02
CURRENT ZONING: C-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to replat Lot 1, Razorback Square Shopping Center
Addition into five (5) total lots; one (1) large primary lot and four (4) outparcels.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is developed as a mixed commercial development, with two (2)
principal commercial buildings and two (2) smaller structures on lease parcels. A
branch bank facility which previously existed on the site was recently removed.
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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. Vehicular access easements shall be shown on the proposed replat from
Cantrell Road (AR State Hwy. 10) to each individual tract (Tracts 4, 5, 6, & 7.)
for the commercial subdivision.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: The 15’ “Water” easement (instrument
No. 2009047567) through Tracts 4 & 5 should be listed as a “Sanitary Sewer”
Easement. Instrument 2009047567 accurately labels the easement and needs to
match.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: Replat Razorback Square Shopping Center – No objections to
the replat. There are gas facilities in the area that could be impacted by
construction, and Summit recommends having all facilities marked prior to any
construction activities.
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 2012 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 2012 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.
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1965
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Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
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 2012 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 2012 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
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1965
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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 2012 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 2012
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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
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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.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
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 replat Lot 1, Razorback Square Shopping Center
Addition into five (5) total lots; one (1) large primary lot and four (4) outparcels.
The replat is proposed primarily to create outparcels where lease parcels have
existed for a number of years.
The property is developed as a mixed commercial development, with two (2)
principal commercial buildings and two (2) smaller structures on lease parcels. A
branch bank facility which primarily existed on the site was recently removed.
The proposed lots are as follows:
Lot 1A – 14.36 Acres
Lot 4 – 0.74 Acre
Lot 5 – 0.71 Acre
Lot 6 – 0.88 Acre
Lot 7 – 0.84 Acre
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The property is zoned C-3. Section 36-301 (e) (4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance
requires a minimum lot width of 100 feet and a minimum lot area of 14,000 square
feet for lots in the C-3 zoning district. The proposed lots conform with ordinance
standards. The applicant is requesting no variances with the replat request.
According to paragraph D. of the staff report, “Vehicular access easements shall
be shown on the proposed replat from Cantrell Road (AR State Hwy. 10) to each
individual tract (Tracts 4, 5, 6 &7) for the commercial subdivision.”
The applicant will need to provide the required cross-access (and cross-parking)
easements on the final plat document. Otherwise, to staff’s knowledge, there are
no outstanding issues.
Staff is supportive of the requested replat. The proposed replat should have no
adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested replat, 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: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: S-1966
NAME: Colonel Miller Trails – Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 7701 Colonel Miller Road
DEVELOPER:
Crystal Valley, LLC
P. O. Box 23670
Little Rock, AR 72221
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Crystal Valley, 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: 20-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 54 FT. NEW STREET: 2,090 LF
WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 17 CENSUS TRACT: 42.21
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on April 15, 2024 requesting this application be
withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supports the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was withdrawn, without prejudice, at the request of the applicant.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9972
NAME: Beyond Boundaries (1) Group Home – Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 9319 Tanya Drive
AGENT:
Beyond Boundaries Supportive Living LLC
Carey Smith
(501) 744-2817
OWNER:
Michael McGhee
9319 Tanya Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
(479) 236-5385
AREA: 0.20-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 zoned R-2. The proposed
group home will have a maximum of three (3) disabled residents at any given time.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is located in the Twin Lakes Subdivision and contains a 2,110 square foot,
two-story, four bedrooms, three bath single-family residence. The request is in the
I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL)
for the requested area. Surrounding the application area is fully developed single-
family subdivision.
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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-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 to rezone from R-2 to SUP Group Home.
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Surrounding the application area is fully developed single-family subdivision.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Tanya Dr is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being
a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
Bicycle Plan:
Tanya Dr is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 special use permit to allow for a group home facility
to be operated in the existing single-family residence zoned R-2. The proposed
group home will have a maximum of three (3) residents at any given time.
The site is located in the Twin Lakes Subdivision and contains a 2,110 square foot,
two-story, four bedrooms, three bath single-family residence. The request is in the
I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL)
for the requested area. Surrounding the application area is fully developed single-
family subdivision. Clients do not have their own vehicles, but transportation is
being provided for them. The total square footage for each bedroom is
approximately 150 feet with one resident per bedroom. There are three staff
members at this location. One lives at the location and the other two do shift work.
Transportation is provided to the residents by the live-in caregiver. There are two
parking spaces on this property.
No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be
permitted.
The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of
assurance for this property.
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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.
(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.
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(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.
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 supports approval of the special use permit as requested.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit request, subject to
compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff
analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was deferred to the June 13, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to complete
the required notifications to surround property owners.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-9973
NAME: Beyond Boundaries (2) Group Home – Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 6613 Gold Court
DEVELOPER:
Al Dandredge
2524 N. Prickett Road
Bryant, AR
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Al Willis Dandredge, Jr. – Owner/Applicant
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
N/A
AREA: 0.23-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.06
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on April 11, 2024 requesting this application be
withdrawn. Staff supports the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-9974
NAME: Beyond Boundaries (3) Group Home – Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 3212 Holt Street
AGENT:
Beyond Boundaries Supportive Living LLC
Carey Smith
(501) 744-2817
OWNER:
Michael Booker
3212 Holt Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 351-3164
AREA: 0.21-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 zoned R-2. The proposed
group home will have a maximum of two (2) disabled residents at any given time.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is located in the Campus Place Subdivision and contains a 1,040 square
foot, one-story, two bedrooms, two bath single-family residence. Surrounding the
application area are partially developed single-family subdivisions.
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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-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 to rezone from R-2 to SUP. Group Home
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Surrounding the application area are partially developed single-family
subdivisions.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Holt St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being
a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
Bicycle Plan:
Holt St is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 special use permit to allow for a group home facility
to be operated in the existing single-family residence zoned R-2. The proposed
group home will have a maximum of two (2) disabled residents at any given time.
The site is located in the Campus Place Subdivision and contains a 1,040 square
foot, one-story, two bedrooms, two bath single-family residence. Surrounding the
application area are partially developed single-family subdivisions. Clients do not
have their own vehicles, but transportation is being provided for them. The total
square footage for each bedroom is approximately 150 feet with one resident per
bedroom. There are three staff members at this location. One lives at the location
and the other two do shift work. Transportation is provided to the residents by the
live-in caregiver. There are two parking spaces on this property.
No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be
permitted.
The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of
assurance for this property.
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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.
(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.
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(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.
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 3 persons is 350 square feet. As noted
earlier the residence is 1,040 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 supports approval of the special use permit as requested.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit request, subject to
compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff
analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was deferred to the June 13, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to complete
the required notifications to surround property owners.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-9975
NAME: Beyond Boundaries (4) Group Home – Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 1012 S. Park Street
AGENT:
Beyond Boundaries Supportive Living LLC
Carey Smith
(501) 744-2817
OWNER:
Michael Booker
3212 Holt Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 351-3164
AREA: 0.17-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 is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility
to be operated in the existing single-family residence zoned R-3. The proposed
group home will have a maximum of two (2) disabled residents at any given time.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is located in the Central Hill EXT Subdivision and contains a 1,180 square
foot, one-story, three bedrooms, two bath single-family residence. Surrounding
the application area are partially developed single-family subdivisions. The
property is in the Central City Planning District.
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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 Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The ResidentiaDensity (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 SUP. Group Home
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Surrounding the application area are partially developed single-family
subdivisions.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
S Park St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being
a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
Bicycle Plan:
S Park St is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 special use permit to allow for a group home facility
to be operated in the existing single-family residence zoned R-3. The proposed
group home will have a maximum of two (2) disabled residents at any given time.
The site is located in the Central Hill EXT Subdivision and contains a 1,180 square
foot, one-story, four bedrooms, two bath single-family residence. Surrounding the
application area are partially developed single-family subdivisions. The property
is in the Central City Planning District. Clients do not have their own vehicles, but
transportation is being provided for them. The total square footage for each
bedroom is approximately 150 feet with one resident per bedroom. There are three
staff members at this location. One lives at the location and the other two do shift
work. Transportation is provided to the residents by the live-in caregiver. There
are two parking spaces on this property.
No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be
permitted.
The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of
assurance for this property.
May 09, 2024
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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.
(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.
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(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.
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 3 persons is 350 square feet. As noted earlier
the residence is 1,180 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.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit request, subject to
compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff
analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was deferred to the June 13, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to complete
the required notifications to surround property owners.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-9945
NAME: Little Rock Compassion Center – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3815 West Roosevelt Road
AGENT:
Hope, O’Dwyer, Wilson & Arnold, P.A.
Ralph “Win” Wilson
211 Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 744-2817
OWNER:
William Holloway
3815 West Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 372-4144
AREA: 3.59-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 12
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for a homeless shelter
to provide transitional housing for homeless, transient, displaced, and
disadvantaged persons in the Little Rock area. The Little Rock Compassion
Center currently owns shelters and facilities adjacent to this property at 3618 W
Roosevelt Road and 3821 W. Roosevelt Road.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an 18,789 square foot building that recently housed the Arkansas
Geological Survey Department. The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Public/Institutional (PI) for the requested area.
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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
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 R-3 to CUP Social
Services.
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Surrounding the application area government and institutional uses.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
W Roosevelt Rd is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials
are roads designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators
or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet
is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require
dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
W Roosevelt Rd is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 a homeless shelter
to provide transitional housing for homeless, transient, displaced, and
disadvantaged persons in the Little Rock area. The Little Rock Compassion
Center currently owns shelters and facilities adjacent to this property at 3618 W
Roosevelt Road and 3821 W. Roosevelt Road.
The site contains an 18,789 square foot building that recently housed the Arkansas
Geological Survey Department. The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Public/Institutional (PI) for the requested area. The Little
Rock Compassion Center is a faith-based non-profit organization and has provided
services in the Little Rock area for over twenty-five (25) years. The property is to
be used as transitional housing as well as to provide meals. Little Rock
Compassion Center will offer classes on life skills such as home economics, job
skills, budgeting, parenting, and bible studies on the premises. It is estimated to
house 75 beds in approximately 30 rooms. The building will be staffed twenty-four
houses a day and all doors in the building will have locking systems in place as
well as a metal detector and camera system for security.
The existing outbuildings on the site will be used for warehouse and storage.
All Signage must comply with Section 36-553 (signs permitted in institutional and
office zones).
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Any dumpsters on site must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the
City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Ample parking exists on the site to serve the proposed facility.
The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of
assurance for this property.
Staff is in support the requested Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes the request
is reasonable and that the proposed use is appropriate for this location.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, subject to
compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff
analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z-9979
NAME: Perez Manufactured Home – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 7702 Mabelvale Pike
OWNER:
David Perez
1 Mavis Circle
Mabelvale, AR 77103
(501) 606-1012
AREA: 8.84-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 12
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to place a 76’X32’ double wide
manufactured home on the property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently vacant. The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan 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.
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. A Special Flood Hazard Development Permit is required to be obtained to prior
to beginning construction. The Special Flood Hazard Development Permit
application can be found at:
https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/citydepartments/public-works/
Special Flood Hazard Development Permits are issued by the Public Works
Department at 701 West Markham Street and no fee collected for
issuance. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at 501-371-4823 or
VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer
any questions.
2. Due to the proposed structures being located within the 100 year floodplain, an
elevation certificate of the finished floor elevation must be provided to the Public
Works Department at 701 West Markham Street prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at
501-371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for
issuance or to answer any questions.
3. Per City Code 29-186 (c), a grading permit is required for land alteration on
properties within the designated floodplain without exception. 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. Per City Code 13-60 (1)(a)(1), for all new residential structures, the top
surface of the lowest floor (including all machinery and equipment) must have
an elevation at least one (1) foot or more above the published base flood
elevation (BFE). This elevation must be documented on an elevation certificate
properly completed by a professional engineer, surveyor or architect licensed
to practice in the State of Arkansas.
5. Per City Code Sec 36-341.h.2 “h.(2)Proposed structures. Any structure
proposed within a floodplain district shall comply with the following criteria:
• No structure shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any established
floodway line.
• Floodways shall be kept free of structural involvement including fences,
open storage of materials and equipment, vehicle parking and other
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impediments to the free flow of floodwater. Exceptions may be granted
when existing topography is at or above the existing one-hundred-year
flood level and when the velocity of flow is less than three (3) feet per
second.
6. In accordance with City Code 31-176 (j), a vehicular access easement shall be
provided adjacent to floodways to allow for public maintenance of
drainageways. This easement shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet wide,
measured from the edge of the floodway on either side of the drainage channel.
7. A driveway permit will be required from Planning and Development Engineering
Division for any future access driveway from Mabelvale Pike to the property.
Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at
501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for more information.
8. 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.
9. Applicant shall show the location and dimensions of the proposed
manufactured home on the land survey submitted to staff for review.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Display easement associated with 24”
sewer main.
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 2012 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.
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Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 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 2012
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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office. Contact Capt.
Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
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 Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential
Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed
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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 CUP. MH
Surrounding the application area are homes on large tracts. Adjacent to the
southeast corner is a faith-based institution.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Mabelvale Pike is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed
to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the
secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right
of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Mabelvale Pike is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 3 Bike Route.
Class 3 Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or
pavement marking to identify and direct the route.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to place a 76’X32’ double wide
manufactured home on the property near the southeast corner of the site. The
property contains 8.84 acres.
The site is currently vacant. The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested
area. The west half of property is located within the floodway, with the east half
being in the floodplain. The proposed house will be located within the flood plain
area.
The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records yielded no bill of
assurance for this property.
Access to the property will be by a driveway coming off Mabelvale Pike and there
will be enough space for two vehicle parking. The applicant has stated that there
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will be no decks, porches or outbuildings associated with this structure. There will
only be stairs to the dwelling. All setbacks appear to comply with zoning code
regulations.
Section 36-254 (d)(5) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following
minimum siting standards for Manufactured Homes:
Other area regulations and siting standards. The following minimum siting
standards shall apply to all instances of placement of a manufactured home in
the R-2 single-family district by conditional use permit:
a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or
greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
c. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. All homes shall be multi-sectional.
h. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
Staff is in support the requested Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes the request
is reasonable and that the proposed use is appropriate for this location.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, subject to
compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph D and E and the
staff analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was deferred to the June 13, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to complete
the required notifications to surround property owners.
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ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-9980
NAME: Fletcher Valley Neighborhood Park – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: West of Fletcher Valley Drive, North of Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:
PotlatchDeltic Real Estate, LLC (Owner)
7 Chenal Club Boulevard
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Timothy Daters (Agent)
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates, Inc.
Timothy Daters
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 3.30 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a neighborhood park
(playground) within the Fletcher Valley Subdivision. Park amenities for the site will
include swimming pools, a bathroom facility, basketball court and playground area.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The proposed park will be located between Denny Road (north) and Kanis Road
(south). Properties north of the stie contain R-2 zoning and uses. However, there
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is a mixture of zoning and uses in the general areas south, east, and west of the
site.
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. The proposed park and associated parking lot shall meet all accessibility
requirements for new construction per ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code.
2. Per AR State Fire Prevention Code Chapter 11, Section 1101.2 Design,
"Building and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in
accordance with this code and ICC A117.1." Per ICC A117.1 Chapter 5
Section 502.2 Vehicle space size "Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches
(2440 mm) minimum in width. Van parking spaces shall be 132 inches
(3355 mm) minimum in width." Exception: Where the adjacent aisle is
96 inches (2440 mm) in width, van parking spaces shall be 96 inches
(2440 mm) in width." The 96 inches width is an exception, not the standard
width for a van accessible parking stall which is 132 inches or 11 feet.
Department staff would have to approve the exception to allow the 96 inches
width for the van accessible stall. In this case, Department staff denies the
exception. Revise the van accessible stall to show it's 11 feet minimum wide.
3. How is drainage being handled? Show on the proposed drawing the drainage
infrastructure for staff’s review.
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 Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
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Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this
property.
3. 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.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s)
will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to
all connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water
meter.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
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.
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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 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 CUP. Neighborhood Park
Surrounding the application area is undeveloped woodland.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Fletcher Valley Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets
are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of
traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
Bicycle Plan:
Fletcher Valley Drive is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 a neighborhood park
(playground) within the Fletcher Valley Subdivision. Park amenities for the site will
include swimming pools, a bathroom facility, basketball court and playground area.
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The proposed park will be located between Denny Road (north) and Kanis Road
(south). Properties north of the stie contain R-2 zoning and uses. However, there
is a mixture of zoning and uses in the general areas south, east, and west of the
site.
The northern portion of the neighborhood park will contain the playground area
and basketball court. The site plan shows a retaining wall along the northern edge
of this north portion. The center portion contains fifty-seven (57) parking spaces.
Four (4) of the parking spaces at the northeastern area of the parking area are
designated as ADA parking only. The southern portion of the park will contain a
swimming pool, splash pool and an 1,820 square foot combination bathroom
facility. The applicant notes the bathroom structure will be very similar to the
building at Chalamont Park in Chenal Valley.
The site plan does not show tables, bleachers, or seating areas within the park.
The amenity package is for residents of Fletcher Valley and is not considered a
public park.
A thirty (30) foot wide driveway extending from Fletcher Valley Drive provides
access to the park. The neighborhood park will be accessible to residents from
10am to 8pm.
The site plan shows a sign to be located just south of the entrance at Fletcher
Valley Drive. All signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning
Ordinance (signs permitted in one- and two-family zones).
The applicant notes trash bins will be utilized for trash collection.
Any sight lighting installed must be low-level and directed away from adjacent
properties.
Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit to allow a neighborhood
park within the Fletcher Valley Subdivision. Staff views the request as reasonable.
The proposed park should prove to be a quality addition for the neighborhood and
its residents. Similar park areas are located within single-family subdivisions
throughout the City. Staff feels the proposed neighborhood park should have no
adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-6237-C
NAME: Rezoning from PD-C to C-2
LOCATION: 14104 Taylor Loop Road
DEVELOPER:
Roby Woobank
14104 Taylor Loop Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Woobank, LLC – Owner
Roby Woobank – Applicant
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
2220820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.46-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.12
CURRENT ZONING: PD-C
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On January 9, 1997, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved to rezone subject
property from R-2 to PD-O (Z-6237) with conditions. On February 18, 1997, Ordinance
No. 17404 was passed by the Board of Directors which rezoned the property from R-2 to
PD-O to allow a veterinary clinic use in the existing single-family residence and allow the
existing garage to be used as an indoor boarding facility.
On January 6, 2004, Ordinance No. 19025 was passed by the Little Rock Board of
Directors, which approved the revision of the previously approved planned development
to allow a two-story addition to the single-story building to be utilized as additional storage
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space and providing additional space for boarding felines. The future expansion allowed
the addition of twenty (20) animals on site for a total of forty-two (42) animals. All
remaining aspects of the previously approved planned development remained
unchanged.
On February 20, 2024 the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 22,388, which
rezoned the property from PD-O to PD-C to allow use of the property as a barber/hair
salon use. The PD-C zoning was approved by the Planning Commission on January 11,
2024.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from PD-C to C-2 to allow the
barber/beauty shop in addition to other expanded commercial uses to include a
massage therapist, aesthetician and other allowable businesses.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains an existing two-story, 1,232 square foot principal structure
and a one-story, 402 square foot utility building. An existing driveway provides
access from Taylor Loop Road. A majority of the property contains paving to
accommodate client parking. 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 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.
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Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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 2012 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.
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30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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.
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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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
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 River 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 PCD to C-2.
To the north, east, and west of the application area are commercial and institutional
uses. On the south is a developed large lot subdivision.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Taylor Loop Rd is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. 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. Deceleration Lanes are required.
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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.
Bicycle Plan:
Taylor Loop Rd is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane.
Class 2 Bike Lanes provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from PD-C to C-2 to allow the
barber/beauty shop in addition to other expanded commercial uses to include a
massage therapist, aesthetician and other allowable businesses.
The property contains an existing two-story, 1,232 square foot principal structure
and a one-story, 402 square foot utility building. An existing driveway provides
access from Taylor Loop Road. A majority of the property contains paving to
accommodate client parking. The properties surrounding the site contain a mixture
of zoning and uses.
The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “SO” Suburban
Office. The requested C-2 zoning will not require a land use plan amendment at
this time. The property immediately north and west of this site is designated as
“C” Commercial.
Staff does not support the C-2 rezoning request. Staff feels that this 0.46 acre
property is not appropriate for C-2 zoning. The C-2 zoning district requires a
minimum lot size of five (5) acres. In addition, staff feels that a planned
development zoning is most appropriate for this location, given the surrounding
zonings. The applicant can seek approval for additional uses for the
property/existing Planned Development, by revising the existing PD-C zoning.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested C-2 rezoning.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
This item was deferred to the June 13, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to complete
the required notifications to surround property owners.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-9978
NAME: Rezoning from R-3 and C-3 to R-3
LOCATION: 2012 Washington Street
DEVELOPER:
Wendy M. Sanchez Cayentano
3820 Hol Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Wendy M. Sanchez Cayentano – Owner
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Crafton Tull
1000 Ledgelawn Drive
Conway, AR 72034
AREA: 0.16-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 19
CURRENT ZONING: R-3 and C-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.16 acre property from R-3 and C-3 to R-3
in order to rehab the existing single family residence.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a one-story frame single family residence. A one-car
wide driveway from Washington Street is located at the southeast corner of the
property.
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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 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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.
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Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 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 2012
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.
Multi-Family Residential Developments
As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2012 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
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As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2012 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.
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 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
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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
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 C-3 to R-3. R3 & C3.
Surrounding the application area are mostly developed single-family subdivisions.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Washington St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being
a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
Bicycle Plan:
Washington St is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 0.16 acre property located at 2012
Washington Street from “R-3” Single Family District and “C-3” General Commercial
District to “R-3”. The rezoning is requested in order to rehab the existing structure
on the site as a single family residence.
The property is occupied by a one-story frame single family residential structure.
A one-car wide driveway from Washington Street serves as access to the property.
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The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “RL” Residential Low
Density. The proposed R-3 zoning does not require an amendment to the future
land use plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested R-3 zoning. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The single family residence has existed on the site since 1950. The
proposed R-3 zoning represents a continuation of the zoning pattern within this
neighborhood.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-3 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z-3125-D
NAME: White Water Tavern – PD-C
LOCATION: 2500 W. 7th Street
DEVELOPER:
Travis Hill (Owner)
Shake Up The Future (Owner)
2500 W. 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Stephen R. Giles (Agent)
200 West Capitol Ave.
Suite 2300
Little Rock, AR 72201
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 0.78 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48
CURRENT ZONING: PD-C
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On April 18, 2023, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 22,244
which established a Planned Development-Commercial (PD-C) located at 2705 W. 7th
Street (White Water Tavern) to allow the continued use of the property as a restaurant,
bar and musical entertainment venue, rehabilitation of the primary structure, addition of
an outdoor seating area to the west of the main structure, improvements to the parking
areas around the building and construction of exterior fencing.
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A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PD-C to continue
redeveloping the property by adding a stage, serving area, restrooms, storage, and
an outdoor beer garden. All remaining aspects of the previously approved PD-C
will remain unchanged.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains an existing one-story wood-frame structure, which was
constructed in 1956. The surrounding area is reflective of the property itself, with
a mix of R-3 and I-2 zoning. The development encompasses an entire block (save
for one structure) at the corner of 7th and Thayer Streets. The lots to the west
contain a gravel parking area to serve the existing use.
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. Will the existing tavern still be able to maintain the minimum parking spaces
required per City’s zoning ordinance with the proposed outdoor beer garden
addition?
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
1. Verify indicated San Sewer Manhole (9H057) is outside area of proposed
construction.
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.
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Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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 2012 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
provided 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
buildings 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.
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30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 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 exceeds 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 2012 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 2012
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 allows manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times
and replaces or repaired when defective.
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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 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape:
3. 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
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Planning Division:
The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O)
for the requested area. The Office (O) category represents services provided
directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices
which support more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from
R-3 to R-3. Beer Garden.
Surrounding the application area to the east is buffered railroad easement. On the
south is the W 7th St retaining wall. North and west are developed single-family
lots.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
W. 7th St is a Commercial Street on the Master Street Plan. Commercial Streets
are a Local public street which is abutted by non-residential or residential use
which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential. These streets have the
same design standard as a Collector. The standard Right-of-way is 60 feet.
Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-
of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
W. 7th St is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PD-C to continue
redeveloping the property by adding a stage, serving area, restrooms, storage, and
an outdoor beer garden. All remaining aspects of the previously approved PD-C
will remain unchanged.
The property contains an existing one-story wood-frame structure, which was
constructed in 1956. The surrounding area is reflective of the property itself, with
a mix of R-3 and I-2 zoning. The development encompasses an entire block (save
for one structure) at the corner of 7th and Thayer Streets. The lots to the west
contain a gravel parking area to serve the existing use.
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The site plan shows a 50’x50’structure that will contain a stage, serving area,
restrooms, storage, and an outdoor beer garden. Both areas will be utilized for
seating adjacent to the stage.
The location of the “beer garden” will be just west of the existing building with
frontage along W. 7th Street. Concrete driveway aprons will be installed for access
to the existing gravel parking areas. Wheel stops will be installed along Thayer
Street to separate the existing gravel parking area and the travel lanes.
Hours of operation will be from be Monday – Thursday from 4:00pm – 12:00am,
Friday from 4:00pm – 1:00am, Saturday from 6:00pm – 12:00am and Sunday from
4:00pm – 10:00pm.
The applicant notes a dumpster will be located to the existing gravel parking areas
at the northwest corner of the existing structure. Any dumpster installed at the site
must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Any new sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent
properties.
Staff supports the proposed PD-C rezoning. Staff feels the request is reasonable.
The property will be used and operated in the same manner as it has for several
decades, and any improvement to the site will be positive for the surrounding
neighborhood.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested revision to the existing 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: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-6911-A
NAME: Local Fares Exchange & Storage – PCD
LOCATION: South side of Baseline Road (10600 Block)
DEVELOPER:
Redi-Door Storage, Incorporated (Owner)
904 Schofield Lane
Farmington, NM 87401
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Richardson Engineering (Agent)
Eric Richardson, PE
325 W. South Street
Benton, AR 72015
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Rasbury Surveying, LLC
308 W. South Street
Benton, AR 72015
AREA: 19.78 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
CURRENT ZONING: I-1
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone 19.78 acres from I-1 to PCD to allow for the
development of a mixed-uses commercial development that will contain an
office/warehouse use, commercial storage, open pavilion, concessions/bathroom
facility, food truck court and a commissary kitchen. The office/warehouse,
commercial storage and commissary kitchen uses will be enclosed.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located on the south side of Hwy 338 (Baseline Road), east of I-
430 and north of I-30. The site is undeveloped and wooded. Properties in the
general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses 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:
1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area require 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. 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.
3. 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).
4. 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.
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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. Detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s
Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code
Chapters 29, 30, and 31.
8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall
be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
9. Boundary street improvements are required per master street plan.
Boundary street improvements shall include, but not be limited to,
reconstruction of one-half section of the abutting street if the existing street
is not up to city standards. Repair, replace, or extend existing damaged,
missing, and noncompliant curb and gutter, sidewalk, access ramps or
concrete driveway aprons within the public right-of-way adjacent to the site.
Remove abandoned driveway cuts and replace with curb, gutter, and
sidewalk. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to ARDOT
standard drawings and PROWAG Final Rule standards.
10. Baseline Road is classified as a principal arterial per City’s master street
plan. Therefore, per City’s boundary street ordinance and the City’s master
street plan, construction of boundary street improvements along property’s
northern frontage along Baseline Road for a principal arterial standard and
dedication of additional right of way per master street plan is required. For
Baseline Road, ninety (90) feet of total right way with typical lane cross
sections with five (5) lanes at major intersections with additional right of way
is required per City’s master street plan. Total right of way dedication
required is forty-five (45) feet from street centerline. Additional right of way
dedicated from the centerline of right of way more than forty-five (45) feet
may be required by Department staff depending on the location of the
centerline of the street in relation to the centerline of the right of way if both
centerlines do not coincide currently for Baseline Road. Additional right of
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way required to be dedicated per master street plan beyond existing state
(ARDOT) right of way for Baseline Road (AR State Hwy. 338) shall be
dedicated to the City of Little Rock.
11. Since City required boundary street improvements will take place in ARDOT
right of way, these improvements required by City’s boundary street
ordinance is subject to approval from ARDOT District 6. Please contact
ARDOT District 6 Permit officer at 501-569-2266 to submit for review and
approval of boundary street improvement construction plans within ARDOT
right of way.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO
A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.
15. A Special Flood Hazard Development Permit is required to be obtained
prior to beginning construction. The Special Flood Hazard Development
Permit application can be found at https://www.littlerock.gov/city-
administration/city-departments/public-works/. Special Flood Hazard
Development Permits are issued by the Public Works Department at
701 West Markham Street and no fee collected for issuance. Contact Vince
Floriani in Public Works at 501-371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to
schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions.
16. In accordance with City Code 31-176 (j), a vehicular access easement shall
be provided adjacent to floodways to allow for public maintenance of
drainageways. This easement shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet
wide, measured from the edge of the floodway on either side of the drainage
channel.
17. Submit traffic impact study (TIA) for Department staff’s review showing the
additional projected traffic expected to be generated by the proposed
development. TIA should show the following:
1. An evaluation of the existing traffic conditions in the vicinity of
the proposed site.
2. An analysis of projected traffic volumes entering and exiting
the proposed development at the nearby access drives and
intersections used to serve the site.
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3. Identify the effects of traffic operations for the existing traffic
in combination with site-generated traffic associated with the
proposed development.
4. Evaluate traffic operations for the study intersections and
access drives that will serve the site and make
recommendations for mitigative improvements which may be
necessary and appropriate for safe and acceptable traffic
operations.
5. Assess the adequacy of the site to accommodate projected
traffic parking and queueing on site via parking and queueing
analysis.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
1. Display northern and eastern sewer mains on site plans.
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.
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,
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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.
6. 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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 2012 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.
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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
provided 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
buildings 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 2012 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 exceeds 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 placed 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 2012 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.
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Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012
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 allows manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times
and replaced 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 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
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
Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) for the requested area. The Mixed Office
and Commercial (MOC) category provide for a mixture of office and commercial
uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A
Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The
application is to rezone from I-1 to PCD. Food Court and Storage.
North across Baseline Road is an auto salvage lot. To the east and west are faith-
based institutions. On the south are various commercial and office uses.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Baseline Rd is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials are
roads designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or
activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is
required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Baseline Rd is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane. Class 2
Bike Lanes provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone 19.78 acres from I-1 to PCD to allow for the
development of a mixed-uses commercial development that will contain an
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office/warehouse use, commercial storage, open pavilion, concessions/bathroom
facility, food truck court and a commissary kitchen. The office/warehouse,
commercial storage and commissary kitchen uses will be enclosed.
The property is located on the south side of Hwy 338 (Baseline Road), east of
I-430 and north of I-30. The site is undeveloped and wooded. Properties in the
general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions.
Access to the site is provided by two (2), thirty (30) foot concrete driveways
extending from Baseline Road.
The site plan shows raised curb bisecting the northern portion of the site. Buildings
west of the median will contain a 3,600 square foot open-space pavilion, a
600 square foot concessions/bathroom facility. East of the open pavilion will
contain a food truck court. The food truck court will be rentable spaces and will
not be enclosed. Food truck use will be dependent on the tenant’s availability for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner and will operate from 6:00am to 8: 30pm. This area
will also contain a 6,400 square foot commissary (community) kitchen where
patrons may rent a portion of the kitchen for an allotted time. The kitchen design
will be self-contained for food production and operate 24 hours a day. This entire
area is secured by perimeter fencing.
The site plan shows minimum front yard setbacks for all three (3) structures
ranging from 89.2 feet to over 250 feet from the north property line and side yard
setbacks showing a minimum of 59.6 feet to 82.8 feet from the side (west) property
line. The commissary kitchen setback will be over 100 feet from the rear (south)
property line.
The area east of the raised curb will contain two (2), 11,999 square foot buildings
(approximately 1,000 square feet per office/warehouse space) separated by
80.3 feet. The office/warehouses will be a triple net lease to tenants and will
operate from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
The site plan shows a front yard setback for the office/warehouse of over 80 feet
from the front property line, a setback of over 200 feet from the side (east) property
line and over 300 feet from the rear (south) property line.
The southern portion of the development is separated by an east-west, raised curb,
and will contain two (2), 11,200 square foot buildings to be utilized for commercial
and RV storage. Internal access to the commercial and RV storage area will be at
the southeast corner of the site, just south of the easternmost office/warehouse
building.
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The site plan shows the eastern most commercial storage building setback of over
250 feet from the side (east) property line and over 200 feet from the rear (south)
property line.
The site plan shows parking along the front (north) and side (east) property lines,
on the west side of eastern most office/warehouse, and along the east and south
sides of the commissary kitchen for a total of one-hundred-seventy-four (174)
parking spaces with six (6) handicap van accessible parking spaces designated
for the mixed-use development. Staff feel the proposed parking for the site
provides ample maneuvering for passenger and commercial vehicular circulation
and is sufficient to serve the proposed uses.
The applicant did not submit a signage plan with this application. All signs must
comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in
commercial zones).
The applicant is proposing two (2) dumpster areas. One is located off the northwest
corner of the pavilion. The second will be located near the southeast corner of
the commissary kitchen. Both dumpster areas must be screened as per Section
36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
All site lighting proposed must be low-level and directed away from adjacent
properties.
Staff is supportive of the overall concept of the PCD rezoning. The applicant’s
proposed uses will continue to revitalize and benefit the growth and development
of this portion of the city. The proposed uses are along a heavily traveled major
state highway (Highway 338). Staff feels the proposed uses will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties. The floodway area along the east property
line must remain zoned OS (Open Space).
However, staff does not support the proposed location of the detention area, as it
lies within the flood plane that is located within the east portion of the site. The
final location of the detention area shall be determined upon applicant’s submittal
of a building permit application and must be approved by the Planning
Department’s Civil Engineering staff.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD 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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
The application came off consent agenda with one person in opposition. The applicant
was not present. There was a motion to defer the application to the June 13, 2024 agenda.
The motion was seconded. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and one abstention
(Russell). The application was deferred.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-9967
NAME: Little Rock Turnkey, LLC – PD-R
LOCATION: 1624 – 1626 Brown Street
DEVELOPER:
Little Rock Turnkey, LLC
Brian Teeter
9101 N. Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Little Rock Turnkey, LLC (Owner/Agent)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Little Rock, AR 72065
AREA: 0.36 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the 0.36-acre site from R-3 to PD-R to
recognize the historical use of the property. The site contains an existing 1-story,
single-family residence and a two-family (duplex) structure on one (1) single lot.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is one (1) undeveloped C-3 zoned lot to the east of the site on Brown Street.
The remainder of the properties contain R-3 zoning and uses in all directions.
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C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of properties 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:
1. Provide documentation regarding sewer easement for existing 16” sewer main.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint 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:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
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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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
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) 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-R. SF & DUPLEX
Surrounding the application area are partially developed residential lots.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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Master Street Plan:
Brown St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads
designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic
being a secondary purpose. The standard 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.
Bicycle Plan:
Brown St is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the 0.36-acre site from R-3 to PD-R to
recognize the historical use of the property. The site contains an existing 1-story,
single-family residence and a two-family (duplex) structure on one (1) single lot.
There is one (1) undeveloped C-3 zoned lot to the east of the site on Brown Street.
The remainder of the properties contain R-3 zoning and uses in all directions.
The site plan shows an existing 2,086 square foot duplex structure located in the
south portion of the property and a 1,386 square foot single-family residence
located in the north portion of the property. The applicant notes no additions or
changes to the existing footprint of the two (2) structures will be made and the
only reason for this application is to recognize the historical use of the property as
conforming and legal.
The existing setbacks for both structures will not change as part of the proposed
use.
Both buildings contain a single driveway extending from Brown Street. Required
parking for a two-family (duplex) use requires three (3) parking spaces. One
parking space is required for the single-family residential use. On-street parking
is also available along Brown Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve
the use.
The site plan does not show any signage at this time. Any future signage must
comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in
residential one – and two – family zones.)
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Staff is supportive of the requested PD-R zoning. Staff feels the proposed
occupancy and additional minor traffic will have no adverse impact in the area.
The proposed use will conform with all ordinance criteria. The applicant is
requesting no variances with this application.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R zoning, subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, in the staff analysis,
of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
May 9, 2024
ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-9981
NAME: Pettaway Business District (Phase 4) – PCD
LOCATION: 320 E. 21st Street
DEVELOPER:
Lorax, LLC (Owner)
Mike Orndorff
609 East 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
GarNat Engineering, LLC (Agent)
Vernon Williams, PE
3825 Mt. Carmel Road
Bryant, AR 72022
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
GarNat Engineering, LLC
3825 Mt. Carmel Road
Bryant, AR 72022
AREA: 0.39 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 46
CURRENT ZONING: C-3/R-4
VARIANCES/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.39-acre site from C-3/R-4 to PCD to be
utilized as a mixed-use development. The developer will construct one (1),
two-story building that will be 12,960 square feet in total area. The applicant is
also requesting C-3 permitted uses as alternate uses for the development.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located on the northwest corner of E. 21st Street and S. Rock
Street. The site is currently grass covered and undeveloped. The abutting
property to the west is zoned R-4. Properties located east of S. Rock Street
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. 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. 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. Department engineering staff are 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
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by Department engineering staff prior to issuance of the final certificate of
occupancy.
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. 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).
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall
be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
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
Department engineering staff prior to issuance of the final certificate of
occupancy. 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.
12. 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.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
1. Display northern and eastern sewer mains on site plans.
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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.
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.
6. 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 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
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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 2012 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 2012
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 2012 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
provided 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
buildings 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 2012 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 exceeds 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.
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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 placed 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 2012 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 2012
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 allows manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times
and replaced 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.
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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 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
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
Mixed Use (MX) for the requested area. This category provides for a mixture of
residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is
required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the
three. The application is to rezone from C-3 to PCD. Mixed Use
Surrounding the application are mixed uses.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
E 21st St is a Commercial Street on the Master Street Plan. Commercial Streets
are a Local public street which is abutted by non-residential or residential use
which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential. These streets have the
same design standard as a Collector. The standard Right-of-way is 60 feet.
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Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-
of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
E. 21st Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with 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 0.39-acre site from C-3/R-4 to PCD to be
utilized as a mixed-use development. The developer will construct one (1), two-
story building that will be 12,960 square feet in total area. The applicant is also
requesting C-3 permitted uses as alternate uses for the development.
The property is located on the northwest corner of E. 21st Street and S. Rock
Street. The site is currently grass covered and undeveloped. The abutting property
to the west is zoned R-4. Properties located east of S. Rock Street contain a
mixture of zoning and uses.
The site plan shows a two-story, urban-style building, located in the southern
portion of the site that will contain a mixture of residential, commercial, office and
retail uses.
Access to the site is provided by a single twenty-four (24) foot wide driveway apron
extending from S. Rock Street.
The building will be setback five (5) feet from the front (south) property line, six (6)
feet from the side (west) property line, one (1) foot from the east property line and
more than twenty-five (25) feet from the rear (north) property line.
The hours of operation for the commercial, retail and office uses are intended to
be from 7:00am to 8:00pm, Sunday-Thursday, from 7:00am to 10:00pm on Friday,
Saturday, and holidays.
The applicant is proposing eighteen (18) parking spaces with one (1) handicap
parking space for a total of nineteen (19) on-site parking spaces. The parking
spaces are shown to be behind the building. Additional on-street parking is
allowed along E. 21st Street and S. Rock Street. Staff feels the proposed parking
is sufficient to serve the uses.
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Screening along the north property line is provided by a six (6) foot opaque fence.
The applicant did not submit a signage plan with this application. All signage must
comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in
commercial zones).
The site plan shows one (1) dumpster located behind the building and at the west
end of the parking lot. The dumpster area must be screened as per Section
36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
All site lighting proposed must be low-level and directed away from adjacent
properties.
Staff is supportive of the overall concept of the PCD rezoning. The applicant’s
proposed uses will continue to revitalize and benefit the growth and development
along the 21st Steet Corridor. Staff feels the proposed uses will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD 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: (MAY 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD
DATE: May 9, 2024 4:OOPM
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Chairman Secretary