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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_01 30 2014 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING – REZONING – CONDITIONAL USE HEARING MINUTE RECORD JANUARY 30, 2014 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being nine (9) in number. II. Members Present: Craig Berry Tom Brock Alan Bubbus Buelah Bynum Keith Cox Janet Dillon Keith Fountain Obray Nunnley, Jr. Bill Rector Members Absent: Rebecca Finney Amy Pierce City Attorney: Cindy Dawson III. Approval of the Minutes of the December 12, 2013 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING – REZONING – CONDITIONAL USE HEARING JANUARY 30, 2014 4:00 P.M. I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: A. LU13-02 Land Use Plan Amendment in the Ellis Mountain Planning District from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density, north of Pride Valley east of Worthen Drive. II. NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. LU14-24-01 Land Use Plan Amendment in the Sweet Home Planning District from Mining to Industrial west of Lindsey Road and south of I-440 and south of railroad tracks. 1.1 Z-8907 Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 and I-2 Northeast, southeast and southwest corners of Lindsey Road and Interstate 440 2. G-23-442 East 25th Street and Cumberland Street – Right-of-Way Abandonment Between East Roosevelt Road and East 25th Street 3. Z-8905 Parkview Christian Church – Conditional Use Permit 15108 Kanis Road 4. Z-8906 Cleveland Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 1402 Madison Lane 5. G-25-213 St. Vincent Circle Name Change to Capitol Avenue Between University Avenue and McKinley Street 6. MSP14-01 Master Street Plan Amendment to add a ‘typical’ Roundabout Design January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: LU13-02 Name: Western Area Land Use Plan Amendment Location: West of Interstate-430, south of Kanis Road/Chenal Parkway to the County Line Request: Various Source: Staff PROPOSAL / REQUEST: As part of the City’s efforts to keep the Future Land Use Plan current, Staff reviewed the Plan in the area west of Interstate 430, south of Kanis Road/Chenal Parkway to the County Line. The package has ten areas with changes, each area has from one to four changes: Area 1 is north of Interstate 30 and east of Alexander Road. There are two changes in this area. Change 01A is from Mixed Commercial Industrial to Public Institutional. Public Institutional 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 second change (01B) is from Mixed Commercial Industrial to Commercial. The Commercial 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. Area 2 is along and either side of Stagecoach Road, south of Otter Creek Road. There are four changes proposed in this area. Change 02A is from Mixed Commercial Industrial to Service Trades District. Service Trades District provides for a selection of office, warehousing, and industrial park activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses. The district is intended to allow support services to these businesses and to provide for uses with an office component. A Planned Zoning District is required for any development not wholly office. The second change (02B) is from Mixed Office Commercial to Public Institutional. Public Institutional 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 third change (02C) is from Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial. The Commercial 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 fourth change (02D) is from Commercial to Service Trades District. Service Trades District provides for a selection of office, warehousing, and industrial park activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses. The district is intended to allow support services January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 2 to these businesses and to provide for uses with an office component. A Planned Zoning District is required for any development not wholly office. Area 3 is along the east side for Stagecoach Road and south of Baseline Road. There are two changes within this area. Change 03A is from Public Institutional to Office. The office category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The second change (03B) is from Office to Mixed Use. Mixed Use 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. Area 4 is along the south side of Colonel Glenn Road and east of Pritchard Mill Road. There are two changes in this area. Change 04A is from Park/Open Space to Public Institutional. Public Institutional 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 second change (04B) is from Park/Open Space to Residential Low Density. Residential Low Density provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. Area 5 is from Interstate 430 to Lawson/David O Dodd area, either side of Colonel Glenn Road. There are three changes in this area. Change 05A is from Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial. The Commercial 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 second change (05B) is from Commercial and Office to Service Trades District. Service Trades District provides for a selection of office, warehousing, and industrial park activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses. The district is intended to allow support services to these businesses and to provide for uses with an office component. A Planned Zoning District is required for any development not wholly office. Area 6 is either side of Bowman Road, north of 36th Street. There are two changes in this area. Change 06A is from Mixed Use to Public Institutional. Public Institutional 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 second change (06B) is from Residential Medium Density to Residential High Density. This category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. Area 7 is located at the southeast corner of Kanis Road and Shackleford Road. A change from Office to Commercial is requested. The Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 3 services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. Area 8 is the area generally from Embassy Suites Drive to Bowman Road and Financial Centre Parkway to Kanis Road. There are two changes in this area. Change 08A is from Public Institutional and Commercial to Mixed Office Commercial. The Mixed Office Commercial category provides 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 second change (08B) is from Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial. The Commercial 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. Area 9 is the area from Chenal Parkway to Kanis Road, west of Nix Road beyond Kirby Road. There are four changes in this area. Change 09A is from Residential High Density to Residential Low Density. Residential Low Density provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The second change (09B) is from Residential Low Density to Public Institutional. Public Institutional 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 third change (09C) is from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density. Residential Medium Density category accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The fourth change (09D) is from Office to Neighborhood Commercial. The neighborhood commercial category includes limited small-scale commercial development in close proximity to a neighborhood, providing goods and services to that neighborhood market area. Area 10 is an area west of Kanis Road, either side of Pride Valley Road to Worthen Drive. There are three changes in this area. Change 10A is from Public Institutional to Residential Low Density. Residential Low Density provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The second change (10B) is from Residential Medium Density to Suburban Office. The suburban office category shall provide 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 third change (10C) is from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density. Residential Medium Density category January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 4 accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. ANALYSIS: The Planning and Development staff began reviewing this area in June 2013. The existing development pattern, as well as existing zoning and recent re-classification actions were reviewed. After field visits and staff discussions, letters were sent to all neighborhood associations in the area and other major property owners in the area asking for suggested changes in the area. Only a couple informational calls were received. Staff then developed a package of changes and affected property owners identified. All the affected property owners were contacted about the possibility of changing the Land Use Plan designation of their property in September 2013. Staff received numerous phone calls and email responses to that letter notifying them of the proposed changes. Most contacts were informational only. There were several written and verbal comments in support of the change in ‘their’ respective area. In addition there was one written request not to make the suggested change for their property (NW corner of Bowman and Colonel Glenn Roads). The final package of changes was developed and property owners together with neighborhood associations were contacted in early November about the public hearing to consider the changes. Staff believes this package of changes is a ‘clean-up’ to more accurately reflect the current and likely future development pattern in the area of the changes. This resulting ‘package’ of changes should create a more accurate Future Land Use Plan that all can use, whether public or private. Area 1 is along the north side of Interstate 30, west of Crooked Creek. It is the site of the southwest Little Rock campus of Pulaski Technical College and several commercial businesses, zoned primarily C-4, Open Display Commercial. To the northwest is R-7 (Mobile Home Park) zoning with a large mobile home park. To the northeast are R-2 (Single Family) and OS (Open space) zoning and the floodway of Fourche Creek. To the south is C-4 (Open Display) and R-2 (Single Family) with various commercial uses including a dirt auto race oval. Change ‘A’ is to recognize the college campus with a Public Institutional designation. Change ‘B’ is to recognize the existing commercial zoning and uses – motel, party rental, and stone yard – storage and sales. Area 2 is either side of Stagecoach Road from Fourche Creek to Otter Creek Road. To the west is PR (Park) zoning for Otter Creek Park and MF-18 (Multifamily 18 units per acre) with an apartment complex. To the south and east is R-2 (Single Family) zoning and the floodway of Fourche and Otter Creeks. To the north and northeast are C-2 (Community Shopping) and C-3 (General Commercial) zoned areas with various retail uses. Change area ‘A’ is zoned PCD (Planned Commercial District) with an office January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 5 warehouse showroom type of development. (This is consistent with the Service Trades District proposed for this area.) Change area ‘B’ is zoned R-2 (Single Family) with conditional use permits for two different churches. (This is consistent with the Public Institutional District proposed for this area). Change area ‘C’ is zoned R-2 (Single Family) and has several homes on it. (There are commercial uses to the north and west and with the types of uses in place, the likely future use of this area is commercial in nature.) Change area ‘D’ is zoned PCD (Planned Commercial District) and PDC (Planned District Commercial) for two mini-warehouse developments R-2 (Single Family) for a salvage yard and C-2 (Community Shopping) currently undeveloped. Based on the existing uses and zoning pattern the most likely future development pattern of this area is Service Trades District. Area 3 is two areas along the east side of Stagecoach from between Baseline Road and Chateaus Lane. To the south and east is R-2 (Single Family) zoned land that is the floodway/floodplain of Fourche Creek and Callagahan Creek. To the north is C-3 (General Commercial) zoned land and is mostly vacant with a Dollar General Store on a portion of the land. To the west across Stagecoach Road are various zoning classifications. There are MF-12 (Multifamily 12 units per acre) zoned areas one with apartments and another area undeveloped. There are several PCD (Planned Commercial District) and POD (Planned Office District) both developed and undeveloped. Between the two areas along the east side of Stagecoach Road is vacant O-1 (Quiet Office) and R-2 (Single Family) zoned land with conditional Use permits for churches. Change area ‘A’ is partial zoned O-3 (General Office) with a doctors clinic and partial R-2 (Single Family) and undeveloped. (Office rather than Public Institutional use would be more appropriate based on the zoning and land use patterns. The church is to the north of this site.) Change area ‘B’ is zoned R-2 (Single Family) and PCD (Planned Commercial District). There is a restaurant on a portion of the area and homes on other portions. The Mixed Use classification more accurately represents the existing pattern and likely future pattern of development for this area. Area 4 is southeast of the Colonel Glenn Road intersection with Pritchard Mill Road. This area is outside the city limits but with the Little Rock zoning and planning areas. To the north, south, and east is all zoned R-2 (Single Family), with homes on large tracts and undeveloped land. To the west is C-3 (General Commercial) zoned land, this land is currently vacant or used residentially. Change area ‘A’ is zoned R-2 (Single Family) and owned by Pulaski County Special School District. It is used as a support or satellite facility for the district. The former recreational use no longer exists, thus Public Institutional is more appropriate for this site. Change area ‘B’ is zoned R-2 (Single Family) and has single family homes on large lots. It was never part of the recreational use area. Residential Low Density accurately represents the current and likely mid-term use of this land. Area 5 is west of the Interstate 430 interchange with Colonel Glenn Road and continues west to the Church Road/Lawson Road intersection. To the south and east area January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 6 various commercial zoning districts with several auto dealerships, a movie theater, and other commercial uses. To the northeast is vacant C-2 (Community Shopping) zoned land. To the north and west is R-2 (Single Family) zoned land. There is a mobile home park on a portion of this however much is vacant with a few single family homes located on this land. Change area ‘A’ is zoned C-2 (Community Shopping) and is mostly vacant with a car dealership and fast food restaurant located on a portion of the land. Additional car dealerships have submitted plans for portions of the remaining undeveloped land. Based on this development pattern Commercial rather than Mixed Office Commercial would more accurately portray how this area is developing. Change area ‘B’ is between Colonel Glenn and Lawson Roads, east of Church Road. The area is mostly zoned R-2 (Single Family) with PCD and PDC (Planned Commercial District and Planned District Commercial). There is a construction company with their materials storage, a dollar store, auto repair and several current or former home sites within the area. The general area is developing with either car dealerships or office-warehouse types of developments. The Service Trades District is a more likely use pattern for this area in the future and would provide some transition from the larger parking lot uses (dealerships) to single family homes to the west. Area 6 is west of Interstate 430 and north of 36th Street. The surrounding areas are mostly zoned R-2 (Single Family). To the northeast is a single family subdivision, while to the northwest and west the land is mostly vacant with one or two homes. To the south are large tract homes that have been in place since prior to annexation of the area. There is a scattering of office zoning (O-2, Office and Institutional and O-3, General Office) but the structures are residential in nature with one or two converted for office use. Change area ‘A’ is zoned POD (Planned Office District) and is a large church. The church is likely to remain for the mid-term making Public Institutional use more appropriate. Change area ‘B’ is zoned PRD (Planned Residential District) and is being developed into a large apartment complex. This development pattern is more accurately shown as Residential High Density. Area 7 is the southeast corner of Kanis and Shackleford Roads. To the north, west and south is zoned office (O-3 General Office to the north and east, with O-2 Office and Institutional to the south). To the north is a large office building, while to the west is more rural residential land with single family homes and vacant land. To the south are hotels, small office uses and a hospital. To the west is mostly C-2 (Community Shopping) zoning with a PCD (Planned Commercial District and O-3 (General Office). There is a small commercial center, service station, clinics, auto dealership and office buildings in the area. The area of change is two PCDs (Planned Commercial District), with both having food related retail businesses. Commercial classification more accurately reflects how this area has developed and is zoned and likely to remain such for the mid-term. Area 8 is from the Bowman/Kanis Roads intersection area to the Financial Centre Parkway/Embassy Suites Drive intersection. The surrounding areas are zoned a mix of January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 7 various office and commercial districts with many forms of Planned Zoning Districts. Several retail centers, office building and complexes as well as a hotel and mini- warehouse developments can be found in this area. There is some yet to be developed lands in the southern portions of the surrounding area. Change area ‘A’ is zoned C-3 (General Commercial) with a hospital and retail center, O-3 (General Office) with an office building and clinics and PCD (Planned Commercial District) with a bank. This is either side of Autumn Road south of Chenal Parkway. Much of the surrounding area is shown Mixed Office Commercial and this appears to be a better representation of the current and likely future development pattern than does Public Institutional or Office. Change area ‘B’ is the southwest and southeast corners of the Bowman/Kanis Roads. The area is zoned C-1(Neighborhood Commercial) with a couple of smaller retail uses, C-3 (General Commercial) with a mortuary service and vacant land, and R-2 (Single Family) with a legally non-conforming liquor store. The Commercial classification provides a good representation of the use and zoning pattern as well as the likely future development pattern as it continues to redevelop. Area 9 is between Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road, west of Gamble Road to the west side of Kirby Road. To the north east is commercially zoned land (C-3, General Commercial, PCD, Planned Commercial District and O-3 General Office) with a car dealership, retail centers and small offices. To the north are several multifamily developments zoned R-5 (Urban Residential), MF-18 (Multifamily 18 units per acre) and PRD (Planned Residential District). To the west is R-2 (Single Family) zoned land, with a subdivision to the northwest and large tract residential to the southwest. To the south is mostly R-2 (Single Family) zoned land either vacant or with larger lot homes. Though there is a scattering of office zoning along Kanis Road (POD, Planned Office District; PDO, Planned District Office; and O-3, General Office). To the east is R-2 (Single Family) zoned land with a subdivision to the northeast and large tract and vacant land to the southeast. Change area ‘A’ is zoned R-2 (Single Family) and developed as a single family subdivision southwest of Shadow Lake Road and Nix Road. This area is likely to continue with this development pattern making Residential Low Density rather than Residential High Density appropriate. Change area ‘B’ is along the west side of Kirby Road south of Oak Meadow Drive. The land is zoned R-2 (Single Family) however there is a fire station, church and private property owners’ park on the land. All of these uses are consistent with the Public Institutional Use classification. Change area ‘C’ is along the west side of Kirby Road north of Kanis Road. The land is zoned PRD (Planned Residential District) and is developed as an apartment complex. This use is not likely to change in the mid-term making the Residential Medium Density classification a better representation. Change area ‘D’ is along both sides of Old Towne Road. Currently the land along the east side of the road is zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) with small businesses. The west side is zoned PCD (Planned Commercial District) and has a business center and small business located on the land. The current development pattern is not likely to change in the mid-term and with the scale of commercial development, the Neighborhood Commercial classification is the best representation of the use pattern. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 8 Area 10 is along Pride Valley Road west of Kanis Road. To the east and west the land is zoned O-2 (Office and Institutional) with a large office complex to the west and mostly vacant land to the east. To the north are PCD (Planned Commercial District) zoned tracts, some vacant and some developed with commercial uses. To the south is R-2 (Single Family) zoned land largely undeveloped with a few homes and a school to the southeast. Change area ‘A’ is at the southwest corner of Pride Valley and Kanis Roads zoned R-2 (Single Family) and is developed as a single family subdivision. Residential Low Density is the best representation of the current and likely future development pattern of this land. Change area ‘B’ is zoned PCD (Planned Commercial Development) and is partially developed as a mini-warehouse development with small office buildings along Pride Valley. An expansion of the Suburban Office use reflects this office development type. Change area ‘C’ is currently zoned R-2 (Single Family) and is developed with large lot single family homes. Residential Medium Density would be a good transition from the office and commercial uses north of Pride Valley Road to the single family uses to the south of Pride Valley Road. In response to the second notice mailed November 8, 2013, Staff received an informational phone call, an email of support from an owner in Area 5B and emails requesting removal of Areas 6A and 6B from the package of changes. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Bentley Court POA, Birchwood, Capital Lakes Estates, Crystal Valley POA, Gibraltar/Pt. West/Timber Ridge, John Barrow, Otter Creek Homeowners, Otter Creek Merchants, Parkway Place POA, Plantation Acres, Sandpiper, Spring Valley Manor POA, SW Little Rock UP, Wedgewood Creek POA, Westfield Home Owners, and Woodlands Edge Community. Letters were sent to approximately 160 property owners in the area. Staff has received several informational calls from area residents as a result of the initial mailing in September. These were mostly informational. There was a request to not proceed in one area, which staff is honoring. The second mailing on November 8 was sent to approximately 160 property owners and the same neighborhood associations to notify them of the public hearing. Staff received a few phone informational calls and three emails (one in support and two requesting removal). STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: This package of amendments is designed to make the Future Land Use Plan more representative of current and likely mid-term future uses for this area. Since the property owners of the land included in change Areas 6A and 6B have requested that their ownership not be changed at this time. Staff recommends the removal of these areas from the package. Staff recommends the approval of the amended package of changes. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 9 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2013) Walter Malone, Planning Staff reviewed the package of Land Use Plan change areas. Mr. Aaron Glazier, spoke about the changes in Area 10. He lives in the area shown as ‘A’ and agrees with the proposed change for that area. He also agrees with the change proposed for the ‘B’ area but is opposed to the change in the ‘C’ area. He believes that the area should not have an increase in density. Mr. Glazier and a neighbor circulated a petition against the change in Area ‘C’. All those available to sign, agreed that the densification should not be made. (A copy of the petition against the change to Area 10C was presented to the Commission.) There was a discussion about the ‘A’ area with Chairmen Rector and and how the area could have been developed with a different designation. Chairman Rector reviewed zoning versus Land Use with Mr. Glazier and what the potential uses with a Medium Density designation might be. Mr. Rector noted that the land in area ‘C’ is zoned single-family and a rezoning would have to occur for anything other than single family to be built on that land. There was discussion about voting on the ‘package’ and pulling the area 10C out separately. Tony Bozynski, Director Planning and Development, indicated that in cases like this the sub-area in question had been voted on separately. Ruth Bell, League of Women Voters, stated that today’s discussion reconfirmed that more publicity is better to help everyone understand. She recommended pulling area 10C out for a separate vote. There was further discussion about area ‘10C’: it is zoned single-family and a rezoning would have to occur for more than a single family house to be allowed on the land. The likely rezoning of this land would be a Planned Zoning District rather than MF6 or MF12, if it is developed at the Medium Density level. Commissioner Nunnley indicated he agreed there would be enough ‘safe guards’ in place if the area was shown for Residential Medium Density. Several Commissioners expressed a desire to allow time for Staff and the neighborhood to meet to discuss the issues. A motion was made to defer LU13-02-10C to January 30, 2014 (Fountain, Finney). By a vote of 7 for, 1 against, 2 absent and one open position the motion was approved. Commissioner Nunnley asked about the change to Commercial along Stagecoach Road with a change next to it for Public Institutional (LU13-02-02B and LU13-02-02C). Mr. Nunnley asked about a retail use selling alcohol next to a church. There was some discussion about this. Commission Brock indicated the church was no longer functioning and the land was for sale. After some additional discussion a motion was made to remove LU13-02-02B –Mixed Office Commercial to Public Institutional from the package (Nunnley, Dillion). By a vote of 8 for, 0 against, 2 absent, 1 open position the January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU13-02 10 motion to remove LU13-02-02B was approved. A motion was made to approve the package of changes as amended (Fountain, Dillion). By a vote of 8 for, 0 against, 2 absent, 1 open position the amended package of changes was approved. STAFF UPDATE: Staff met and discussed the proposed change north of Pride Valley east of Worthen from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density. Several emails were exchanged and a meeting was arranged to meet with residents of the Kanis Creek subdivision on Thursday January 16, approximately ten residents were in attendance. Staff provided some back ground on why the amendment package was developed and more particularly this change. There was some discussion about zoning and various types of residential development that might occur and still meet the density of 12 units per acre. There was no support from those present for the proposed change in the Land Use Plan. After further review Staff would like to withdraw this change from the package of changes previously approved by the Planning Commission. Staff recommends that the Plan be left as Residential Low Density for the area north of Pride Valley Road and west of Worthen. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The item was placed on the consent agenda for withdrawal. By a vote of 9 for 0 against and 2 absent the consent agenda was approved. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: LU14-24-01 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment – Sweet Home Planning District Location: SE corner of Lindsey Road and I-440 Request: Mining to Industrial Source: Stephen W. Bowie, Cor Mundi Investments PROPOSAL / REQUEST: This Land Use Plan amendment is in the Sweet Home Planning District from Mining to Industrial. The industrial category encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and development, processing, and industry related office and service activities. Industrial development typically occurs on an individual tract basis rather than according to an overall development plan. The change requested is for future development. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is wooded and currently zoned R-2 Single Family and is about 9 acres ± in size. To the north lie Interstate I-440, the Fourche Creek, and C-3 General Commercial along the freeway. To the north of that are more R-2 and I-1 Industrial Park and I-2 Light Industrial for the airport uses. To the west, is an area of C-3 General Commercial along Bankhead Drive south of I-440. To the south and to the east is more R-2 and some I-2. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: On March 18, 2003, multiple changes were made north of the freeway for the airport and its related uses as part of an overall review of the area. On November 16, 1999, multiple changes were made in the College Station area as part of an overall review of the area. To the north lies Interstate I-440 and beyond that lies a band of Commercial along the freeway and Park / Open Space PK/OS along the Fourche Creek. Public Institutional and Light Industrial is shown for the airport uses to the north of those. To the west, is an area of Commercial along Bankhead Drive south of I-440. To the south and to the east is Residential Low Density RL Industrial I and Mining M. Between the Mining and the Commercial is a bank of PK/OS. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU14-24-01 2 MASTER STREET PLAN: Lindsey Road is shown as a Collector on the plan. Directly to the north it connects to Interstate 440 with an interchange. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. BICYCLE PLAN: There is a Class III bikeway along this section of Lindsey Road. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. PARKS: Pratt Remmel Park lies immediately north of I-440 on the east side of the interchange and provides a boat launch into Fourche Creek. HISTORIC DISTRICTS: There are no city recognized historic districts that would be affected by this amendment. ANALYSIS: Properties along Pratt Remmel Road and east of the application area along Lindsey Road are mostly developed with a variety of scales of development. The uses are freight terminals, general manufacturing, paper distributing, air conditioning providers, food wholesalers, and industrial supply companies combined with some small scale commercial uses. To the east and south of the application area is undeveloped land. The Fed Ex terminal is the closest developed property to the application area and is located on the west side of Pratt Remmel Road. This application area is part of a larger application area by the same owners. Z-8907 is on this agenda. The majority of the area south of I-440 that they are asking to be zoned to industrial is currently shown as Industrial on the plan. This change would consolidate their holding being shown as Industrial on the Plan. The area proposed to be changed to show Industrial is in the northern one-quarter of the area presently shown as Mining. It is approximately 9 of the 58 acres currently shown as Mining. It is currently wooded. About one third of the current mining area immediately south of the application consists of a larger pond and a smaller pond. This pond is on a different owner’s property. It January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU14-24-01 3 appears that they may have been borrow pits at one time, the remnants of a past mining operation. In a review of past aerial photos since the 1997 flyover, it appears that the mining has stopped and the pond is slowly increasing in size to cover the entirety of the borrow pit. With the mining stopped in this area shown as Mining, the natural resource is either exhausted or for some reason not being pursued at this time. This change to Industrial on the Land Use Plan would be a continuation of the general pattern of Industrial in the area. The Future Land Use Plan shows Industrial to the south and east of this site for approximately 5,000 acres. This includes the port area and industrial park. With the larger borrow pit as a barrier, the change to Industrial along the freeway and railroad frontage could provide opportunities for this land to develop. The change to Industrial could be considered a less intensive use than Mining since the practice of mining in this vicinity is strip mining. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood association: East Roosevelt Neighborhood Association. Staff has received no comments from area residents. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is appropriate. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 9 for, 0 against and 2 absent the consent agenda was approved. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 1.1 FILE NO.: Z-8907 Owner: PPP Group A, LLC Applicant: Stephen Bowie Location: Northeast, southeast and southwest corners of Lindsey Road and Interstate 440 Request: Rezone from R-2 to C-3 and I-2 Purpose: Future development Existing Use: Undeveloped A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments. B. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the East Roosevelt Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. C. LAND USE ELEMENT: This request is located in the Port and College Station/Sweet Home Planning Districts. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the northeast tract, Industrial (I) for the southeast tract and some of the western tract with the remainder of the western tract shown for Mining (M). The commercial 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 industrial category encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and development, processing, and industry related office and service activities. Industrial development typically occurs on an individual tract basis rather than according to an overall development plan. The mining category provides for the extraction of various natural resources such as bauxite, sand, gravel, limestone, granite or other. Mining uses will include assurances that these resources be properly managed so as not to create a hazard, nuisance or the disfigurement or pollution of the land. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2 (Single Family District) to C-3 (General Commercial District) to allow for the development January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 1.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8907 2 of the site shown for Commercial on the Plan and I-2 (Light Industrial District) to allow for the development of the site shown for Industrial and Mining on the Plan. There is a separate item to change the Mining area to Industrial on this agenda. Master Street Plan: Lindsey Road is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. BICYCLE PLAN: There is a Class III Bike Route shown along Lindsey Road. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way or pavement markings, but only a sign to identify and direct the route. D. STAFF ANALYSIS: PPP Group A, LLC owner of 39.62 acres of property located at the northeast, southeast and southwest corners of Lindsey Road and Interstate 440, is requesting to rezone the property from “R-2” Single Family District to “C-3” General Commercial District and “I-2” Light Industrial District. The rezoning is proposed to allow future development of the sites. The 5.04 acre property at the northeast corner of Lindsey Road and I-440 is proposed to be rezoned from R-2 to C-3. The site is undeveloped and covered mostly with high grass and small trees. The City’s Remmel Park and access drive are located along the north and east property boundaries, with Fourche Creek just further north. Undeveloped property, the Clinton National Airport and a small pocket of single family residences along E. Roosevelt Road are located further north. Interstate 440 is located along the south property line. Undeveloped C-3 zoned property is located across Lindsey Road to the west. The 15.43 acre property at the southeast corner of Lindsey Road and I-440 is proposed to be rezoned from R-2 to I-2. The site is undeveloped and mostly tree covered. I-440 is located along the north property line, with a railroad right-of- way along the south property line. A mixture of light industrial uses is located across the tracks to the south, along the north and south sides of Lindsey Road (zoned I-2). A creek is located along the east property line, with undeveloped property across Lindsey Road to the west. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 1.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8907 3 The 19.15 acre property at the southwest corner of Lindsey Road and I-440 is proposed to be rezoned from R-2 to I-2. The site is undeveloped and partially covered with grass and trees. Railroad and I-440 rights-of-way are located along the north property line. Undeveloped property of which a portion appears to have been previously mined is located to the west. A mixture of light industrial uses is located to the south and east across Lindsey Road (zoned I-2). The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates the property at the northeast corner of Lindsey Road and I-440 as “Commercial”. The southeast property is designated as “Industrial”, as is the east portion of the southwest property. The west portion of the southwest property is showing “Mining”. A Land Use Plan Amendment to change the “Mining” area to “Industrial” is a separate item on this agenda. Staff is supportive of the requested zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. With the exception of the “Mining” area, the City’s Future Land Use Plan supports the rezoning request. The proposed rezoning to C-3 and I-2 represents a continuation of the zoning and land use pattern in this general area. Staff believes the rezoning will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. With respect to the subject property at the northeast corner of Lindsey Road and I-440, the paved access drive to Remmel Park crosses the property, along the east and west property lines. The park sign also appears to be located on this property. The applicant has been made aware of this issue and has been put in touch with a representative of the Parks Department to resolve the issue. Based on conversation with the applicant, it is likely that an access easement will be granted to recognize the existing driveway. E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 and I-2 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: G-23-442 Name: East 25th Street and Cumberland Street – Right-of-Way Abandonment Location: Between E. Roosevelt Road and East 25th Street, east of Scott Street Owner/Applicant: Georgia Ray and Institute of Basic Life Principles/ Angela Boyd, Wilson and Associates, PLLC Request: The applicant proposes to abandon the east 140 feet of the undeveloped 60 foot wide East 25th Street right- of-way lying north of Block 5 of the subdivision of Lot 18 of Rapley’s Estate Addition; and 130 feet of the undeveloped 60 foot wide Cumberland Street right-of- way located between East Roosevelt Road right-of-way and East 25th Street right-of-way. STAFF REVIEW: A. Public Need for this Right-of-Way: As noted in paragraph G., none of the public utility companies object to the abandonment request. None of the utilities request the area be retained as a utility easement. The Public Works comment is as follows: • Drainage easements should be maintained in the right-of-way to convey storm water from adjacent property. B. Master Street Plan: There are no Master Street Plan issues associated with this abandonment request, as the rights-of-way are not classified as Collector Streets or higher. C. Characteristics of Right-of-Way Terrain: The East 25th Street right-of-way is currently undeveloped and slopes downward to the property to the north and east. An old fence runs through the right-of-way. Trees and vegetation are located along the fence line. The Cumberland Street right-of-way is also undeveloped. It slopes upward from Roosevelt Road to the north. The area of right-of-way is partially grass covered. ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: G-23-442 2 D. Development Potential: After abandonment; the area of right-of-way will transfer to the ownerships to the north, east and west for private use. E. Neighborhood and Land Use Effect: A single family residence (225 E. 25th Street) is located on the R-5 zoned property south and west of the areas proposed for abandonment. The old VA Hospital property (Institute of Basic Life Principles), zoned PCD, is located to the north and east. East 25th Street is constructed from Scott Street to 225 East 25th Street at which point it dead ends with a cul-de-sac. F. Neighborhood Position: The Pettaway Park Neighborhood Association was notified of the abandonment request. As of this writing, staff knows of no objectors to the abandonment request. G. Effect on Public Services or Utilities: Wastewater: No objection to abandonment. Entergy: No objection to abandonment, as long as the service line from the transformer pole to the house at 225 East 25th Street is not impacted. Centerpoint Energy: No objection to abandonment. AT&T (SBC): No objection to abandonment. Water: No objection to abandonment. H. Reversionary Rights: Information submitted by a licensed title insurance agent states that there are no reversionary rights found of record. I. Public Welfare and Safety Issues: Abandoning this alley right-of-way will have no adverse impact on the public welfare and safety. The Little Rock Fire Department has reviewed and approved the abandonment request. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 8, 2014) Angela Boyd was present, representing the application. Staff described the proposed right-of-way abandonment request. ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: G-23-442 3 The issue of drainage easements was discussed. It was noted that a 20 foot drainage easement would be retained. Staff noted that none of the utility companies objected to the abandonment request nor requested easements. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request to abandon the east 140 feet of the 60 foot wide East 25th Street right-of-way lying north of Block 5, of the subdivision of Lot 18 Rapley’s Estate Addition; and 130 feet of the 60 foot wide Cumberland Street right-of- way located between East Roosevelt Road right-of-way and East 25th Street right-of- way, subject to a 20 foot drainage easement being retained along the south side of the existing fence within the East 25th Street right-of-way and a 20 foot drainage easement being retained along the east 20 feet of the Cumberland Street right-of-way. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-8905 NAME: Parkview Christian Church – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 15108 Kanis Road OWNER/APPLICANT: David DePoyster Family/Parkview Christian Church PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a church to locate on this R-2 zoned tract; utilizing the existing buildings. 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the east side of Kanis Road, a little to the south of Pride Valley Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: A single family neighborhood is adjacent to the east. Another single family development is located across Kanis Road to the west. Baker Elementary School is located to the southwest. Office zoned properties are adjacent to the north, extending to the commercial developments near the Kanis/Chenal intersection. This small church proposes to utilize the existing residential and accessory buildings. A small parking lot will be built. Screening and buffers will separate the church site from the adjacent residential properties. Use of this site for a small church appears to be compatible with the neighborhood. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Parkway Place Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Two driveways which currently exist will continue to be used. One will be one-way entrance only and the other will be one-way exit only. A 14 space parking lot will be built behind the house. The Phase I worship area (in the house) will have a seating capacity of 35 persons, requiring 9 parking spaces. The Phase II worship area (using the building at the rear of the site) will have a seating capacity of 45 persons, requiring 11 parking spaces. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: 1. Site plan must comply with the City’s Landscape and Buffer ordinance requirements. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8905 2 2. The property located south and east of the site is zoned R-2, a land use buffer will need to be provided as per Zoning Ordinance Section 36-522. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required to be placed upon the property line side of a buffer. 3. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). Interior islands must be a minimum of one hundred and fifty feet in area to qualify and be seven and one half feet in width. 4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when properly preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. Note the type of edging to be used around planting in vehicular use areas. Planting and turf areas must be protected with curbing or other vehicular use controls. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way forty-five (45) feet from centerline will be required. 2. At the time the existing structures and the parking lot are expanded beyond the current proposal, the two existing driveways must be combined to one driveway. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 4. If disturbed area is one or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if sewer service is required for this project. Contact Jim Boyd at 688-1414. Entergy: Entergy has no issue with using the existing building as a church. A note on the print indicates “light pole to be removed”. The customer will need to contact Entergy to coordinate as this pole may be the source of electricity for 15108 Kanis Road. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8905 3 Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of 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. 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. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: This site is not located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 8, 2014) Scott Foster and Pastor Stan McDougal were present. Staff presented the item and noted there was little additional information needed. Staff asked that the applicants provide the total seating capacity of the Phase I and Phase II worship areas. In response to a question from staff, Pastor McDougal stated there would January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8905 4 be no other use such as a private school or day care. Staff asked that the typical days and hours of activities be provided. Staff asked for a signage plan and suggested that signage should comply with that allowed in office and institutional zones. Public Works and Landscape Comments were discussed. Staff commented that any expanded development of the site, beyond what was being proposed under this CUP application, would require combining the two driveways into one. Wastewater Utility Comments were discussed. It was noted that sewer service was not easily accessible and a sewer main would need to be extended down Kanis Road to Cooper Orbit Road if sewer service was required. Staff stated either Health Department approval of a septic system or the sewer connection would have to be provided prior to occupancy of the site by the church. The applicant was advised to submit responses to staff issues by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The R-2 zoned property located at 15108 Kanis Road is occupied by a one-story single family residential structure and a detached, block workshop building. The house contains 1,473 square feet and the workshop contains 1,650 square feet. Parkview Christian Church is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the church to occupy the property. The church is in a transitional location after having sold its property at 9300 Geyer Springs Road. The church was established in 1956. The church proposes to use this Kanis Road property under a two-phase development plan. Phase I involves conversion of the house into worship, fellowship, classroom and office space. The seating capacity in the worship area is 35 persons. A 14 space, asphalt-paved parking lot will be constructed behind the house. In Phase II, the workshop building will be converted into worship and fellowship space with a seating capacity of 45 persons in the worship area. The house will be used for classroom and office space. Signage will include a wall sign and a ground-mounted sign. Signage will comply with that allowed in office and institutional zones. Days and hours of activities will be as are typical for a small church. No additional activities such as day care or private school are proposed. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8905 5 The church is proposing to utilize a septic system as the cost of extending a sewer main is now cost prohibitive. Proof of Health Department approval of the septic system will be provided prior to issuance of any permits to accommodate the church’s development of the site. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues. Allowing the use of this property for a small church appears to be a reasonable use which is compatible with uses in the area. There is apparently no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. Compliance with all applicable building codes and fire codes for conversion of this residential structure into a church. 3. Provide proof of Health Department approval of a septic system or make connection to Little Rock Wastewater Utility Sewer prior to issuance of permits for development of the site for the church. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-8906 NAME: Cleveland Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1402 Madison Lane OWNER/APPLICANT: Elton Cleveland/Justin Cleveland PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling on this R-2 zoned 5.45 acre tract. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located outside of the city limits, within the City’s zoning jurisdiction. The property is located at the end of Leatha Lane, east off of Stewart Road, ¾ mile south of Kanis Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in a neighborhood of large homes on large tracts. Many of the properties also include detached accessory buildings. Staff was unable to determine if any of those properties contain accessory dwellings. It is not unusual for large, estate-sized properties to contain a principal dwelling and an accessory dwelling to accommodate other family members and guests. The POA architect chairman has approved the structure and the applicant states there is another accessory dwelling on a nearby property. Staff believes the proposed dwelling is compatible with the neighborhood. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site. There is no registered neighborhood association in the area but the POA has approved the proposal. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Access to the existing dwelling is off of Madison Lane. A second driveway off of Leatha Lane will provide access to the proposed accessory dwelling which will have a two-car garage. Drives and parking will exceed the minimum requirement of 1 space per dwelling. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8906 2 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comment. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comment. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: No comment received. Entergy: Entergy has no objection to this conditional use permit for the accessory dwelling. Contact Entergy when service is required. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of 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. Fire Department: Little Rock Fire Department - Approved as submitted. West Pulaski VFD – Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: Outside of service area, no comments. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8906 3 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 8, 2014) Elton Cleveland was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional information was needed. Staff asked for some additional information on the proposed accessory dwelling structure. It was noted that a letter had been provided by the POA Architect Chairman indicating approval of the proposed accessory dwelling. Staff informed Mr. Cleveland and the Committee of the R-2 district requirement that the property owner occupy one of the dwellings. Mr. Cleveland stated that was the intent. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The 5.45 acre tract located at 1402 Madison Lane is currently occupied by a large, two-story single family residence. The applicants are requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for construction of an accessory dwelling on the property. The property is located outside of the city limits, within the City’s zoning jurisdiction. The proposed one-story, two bedroom accessory dwelling will be located near the rear of the property, behind the principal dwelling. The structure will be constructed of brick to match the house. The dwelling will have a two car garage with access via a new, paved driveway off of Leatha Lane. The property is owned by Elton and Linda Cleveland who will move into the accessory dwelling once it is completed. Their son Justin, along with his wife and children, will move into the principal dwelling. Justin and his wife will help to provide assistance to his mother who has medical needs. It is possible that an unenclosed, covered walkway will be built between the two structures. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. There is apparently no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. The applicant states the dwelling will not be rented, but will be occupied by family members. The R-2 zoning district requires that the property owner reside in either the principal or accessory dwelling. A letter has been provided by the POA Architect Chairman stating “family owned buildings such as mother-in-law quarters have been approved as long as their design is the same design and style of the main house. No such houses may be rented or sold or inhabited by a non-family member.” January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8906 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Section 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. One of the dwellings must be occupied by the property owner, as required in the R-2 zoning district. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the commission that the applicant had requested deferral of the item on January 27, 2014. The reason for the deferral is to allow the applicant to work with the neighbors on issues related to restricted covenants or a bill of assurance that apparently does exist for the property. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to waive the commission’s bylaws to accept the late request for deferral. The motion was approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. The item was then placed on the consent agenda and approved for deferral to the March 20, 2014 meeting by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: G-25-213 Name: St. Vincent Circle Name Change to Capitol Avenue – (Midtown Avenue) Location: St. Vincent Circle, between S. University Avenue and McKinley Street Petitioner: Little Rock Medical Associates Request: To change the name of that portion of St. Vincent Circle between S. University Avenue and McKinley Street back to Capitol Avenue (Midtown Avenue). Abutting Uses and Ownership: The property abutting the street to the north is occupied by the mixed use Park Avenue development. All of the various tenants and occupants of that site take a South University Avenue address. The property abutting the south side of the street is occupied by the Doctors Building and old Doctors Hospital. A new medical-surgery building is under construction on the west end of the block. All of the properties on the south side of the street are owned by the applicant, Little Rock Medical Associates IV, LLC. Neighborhood Effect: None of the businesses or occupants of the Park Avenue development will be affected as they all have S. University Avenue addresses. The Doctors Building on the south side of the street has an address of 500 S. University Avenue. There are only two tenants in the old Doctors Hospital Building; Arkansas Pathology Associates and Arkansas Specialty Orthopedics surgery center. The surgery center will be relocating to the new building which is being constructed on the west end of the block. Plans are to eventually demolish the old hospital building and construct new buildings and parking in its place. Neighborhood Position: Notice of the Commission hearing was sent to the Briarwood Neighborhood Association and the two tenants of the old hospital building noted above. As of this writing, staff has received no comments. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: G-25-213 2 Effect on Public Services: Public Works: 1. Another name should be considered other than Capitol Avenue due to the broken street connection with other parts of Capitol Avenue is such a great distance. Sandpiper Drive could be used. 2. (a) 18” overhead street signs mounted to traffic signal mast arms cost $550.00± installed. (b) 9” street name signs, including post mount, cost $100.00± installed. CATA: The proposed re-naming will require CATA to redesign and reprint five (5) different rate brochures, the system map and a number of internal documents at a cost estimated to be at least $10,000.00+. No objections were voiced by any other reviewing agencies. Staff Analysis: In July 1998, the portion of Capitol Avenue located between S. University Avenue and McKinley Street was renamed St. Vincent Circle. The name change was approved after St. Vincent Infirmary entered into a lease agreement to lease the old Doctors Hospital building. At expiration of the lease (December 2011), St. Vincent left the Doctors Hospital building. Little Rock Medical Associates, owners of the Doctors Building, old Doctors Hospital and the new medical facility currently being constructed on the west end of the block now desire to rename the street. The application was initially filed to change the name of the street from St. Vincent Circle back to the original name of Capitol Avenue. Staff suggested that the applicant consider another name. Staff viewed this as an opportunity to eliminate potential confusion that could result from reinstituting the Capitol Avenue designation. Capitol Avenue to the east stops east of the UAMS property, resulting in a gap of 20 blocks. The applicant then submitted Midtown Avenue as a proposed new name. Staff is supportive of the change. The site is located within the Midtown area and the street abuts one of the principal new developments in Midtown. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: G-25-213 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the request to rename that portion of St. Vincent Circle, between S. University Avenue and McKinley Street, to Midtown Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and recommended approval of the application as amended to rename the portion of St. Vincent Circle to Midtown Avenue. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: MSP14-01 Name: Master Street Plan Amendment – Adding Roundabouts Location: Jurisdiction wide Request: Add typical roundabout design as option to the Master Street Plan Source: Staff PROPOSAL / REQUEST: To amend the Master Street Plan text to show a ‘typical’ roundabout design as an option for road intersections within the Little Rock Master Street Plan area. ANALYSIS: Over the last decade ‘traffic circles’ or ‘roundabouts’ have been used in various parts of Little Rock for intersection design. These roundabouts were first placed on existing streets at intersections by the City. Later a few developers placed roundabouts at intersections of Local and Collector streets. In addition a two lane roundabout was constructed at an Arterial intersection. The Master Street Plan does include a ‘typical’ design for Arterial intersections. This design has left and right turn lanes for turning movements. It does not include a design for a roundabout at intersections. To clarify that such an intersection is appropriate in Little Rock, staff would like to add a ‘typical’ roundabout design to the Master Street Plan. This is intended to be permissive in nature and would still require that the actual design be reviewed with engineers in the City Public Works Department. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the City contact list for ordinance amendments. This list includes engineers, developers and neighborhood organizations. Staff has received a couple of calls in general support as a result of the mailing. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is appropriate. January 30, 2014 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: MSP14-01 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014) The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 9 for, 0 against and 2 absent the consent agenda was approved. 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