HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_12 05 1996LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
REZONING HEARING
MINUTE RECORD
DECEMBER 5, 1996
3:30 P.M.
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being eleven (11) in number.
II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The Commission approved the minutes of the October 24, 1996
Planning Commission meeting by a unanimous vote.
III. Members Present: Craig Berry
Herb Hawn
Bill Putnam
Doyle Daniel
Suzanne McCarthy
Mizan Rahman
Ron Woods
Hugh Earnest
Sissi Brandon
Pam Adcock
Larry Lichty
Members Absent: None
City Attorney: Cindy Dawson
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
REZONING AGENDA
DECEMBER 5, 1996
3:30 P.M.
I.
REZONING
ITEMS
1.
Z-6212
11219 Kanis Road R-2 to 0-1
2.
Z-2296-A
8701 I-30 I-2 to MF-24
3.
Z-5180-B
1012 Autumn Road R-2 to 0-3
II. OTHER MATTERS
4.
G-23-259
Block 3, C. E. Gallagher's
Addition Alley Abandonment
5.
G-23-260
Block 5, C. E. Gallagher's
Addition Alley Abandonment
6.
Revocation of various PUD's which have failed to comply with
the requirement that final development plans be submitted
within three (3) years from the date of their approval by the
Board of
Directors:
a)
Z-4523
Hunter's Ridge Long -Form PRD
11700 Cantrell Rd.
b)
Z-4403-A
J. Roberts Co. Long -Form PRD
1200-1600 Aldersgate Rd.
c)
Z-4250
Cedar Branch Long -Form PRD
11800 Fairview Road
d)
Z-4331
Boathouse Marina Long -Form PCD
Cantrell Road at Worthen Bayou
e)
Z-4331-A
River Cove Office PCD Revised Short -Form
Cantrell Road at Worthen Bayou
f)
Z-4986
Hilaro Springs Apartments Short -Form PRD
behind 9400 Hilaro Springs Road
g)
Z-5538
Mott PRD Short -Form 5615 West 28th Street
h)
Z-5559
Parklane PRD Short -Form East 15th Street
at Park Lane
Agenda, December 5, 1996
Page Two
i) Z-5600 Chenal Mini -Storage Long -Form PCD NE corner
of Chenal Parkway at Hwy. 10
j) Z-2729-F Woodlake Village Long -Form PRD 1300 Leander Street
7. Z-6227 Hunter Day -Care Family Home Special Use Permit
8. Status Report on West Markham Corridor Study
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 1 Z-6212
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Hilda M. Parr
Rollin Caristianos
11219 Kanis Road
Rezone from R-2 to 0-1
CPA, Accounting Office
.873± acres
Single Family residence
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Single Family and nonconforming businesses;
zoned R-2; large area of vacant, C-2 zoned
property
South - 40 foot OS zoned strip and large area of vacant,
C-2 zoned property
East - Residential structure; zoned 0-3 and painting
contractor, zoned R-2
West - Areas of vacant R-2 and 0-3 zoned property
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Dedicate Master Street Plan right-of-way for Kanis Road to
45 feet from centerline. With any planned construction
improve Kanis from its 22 foot width to 30 feet from
centerline with a sidewalk. Remove fence and parking from
new right-of-way or seek franchise. One driveway would be
permitted on frontage and commercial driveway aprons shall
be concrete per City ordinance.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The site is located in the I-430 District. The adopted Land
Use Plan recommends Office use. There is no land use issue.
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The property is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit
bus route.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 1 Z-6212 (Cont.)
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this .873±
acre tract from "R-2" Single Family to "0-1" Quiet Office
district. The property is currently occupied by three,
small residential structures and associated accessory
buildings. Immediate plans are to convert one of the
residential structures into an office for an accounting
(CPA) firm.
The property is located on that portion of Kanis Road
situated between Bowman Road and Shackleford Road. This
area has recently become the focus of new office and
commercial rezoning/development. The R-2 zoned property
across Kanis Road to the north is occupied by single family
homes and nonconforming businesses. A larger tract to the
northeast was recently rezoned to C-2, Shopping Center
district. A large area of vacant C-2 zoned property is
located to the south. A small strip of OS zoned property
separates the subject property from the C-2 property on the
south. This OS strip was put in place several years ago
when the 40± acres to the south was zoned C-2. The
properties to the west range in zoning from R-2 to 0-3 and
C-3. Uses in this area range from large, undeveloped tracts
to small offices. The 0-3 zoned property adjacent to the
east contains a single family residential structure.
The I-430 district land use plan recommends Office for the
site. The 0-1 rezoning request conforms to the Plan. Staff
has consistently encouraged development of this section of
Kanis Road as an office corridor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested 0-1 rezoning. The
request conforms to the adopted Land Use Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 5, 1996)
The applicant, Rollin Caristianos, was present. There were
no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 2 Z-2296-A
Owner: John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance Company
Applicant: Clover Valley and Briarwood
Partners, LLC by Fred Auger
Location: 8701 I-30
Request: Rezone from I-2 to MF-24
Purpose: Bring existing apartment
complex into conformity with
zoning
Size: 10.09 acres
Existing Use: 240 unit apartment complex
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - I-30 right-of-way
South - Single family homes; zoned R-2 and church site;
zoned R-2 and MF-12
East - Vacant property; zoned I-2
West - Undeveloped, wooded; zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Dedicate easement for floodway on the southern portion of
this property. 60 feet is the width and this width follows
existing drainage structure centerline. The applicant can
participate in a study to be submitted to the Corp of
Engineers and FEMA in connection with the planned hotel
adjacent to this site, if this width of easement is
unacceptable.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The site is located in the Geyer Springs West District. The
adopted Land Use Plan recommends Multifamily. There is no
land use issue.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 2 Z-2296-A (Cont.)
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The property is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit
bus route. A bus route is located on Geyer Springs Road,
approximately 2 blocks east of the site.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 10.09
acre tract from "I-2" Light Industrial to "MF-24"
Multifamily. The property is fully developed as a 240 unit
apartment complex. No change is proposed for the site. The
property is being sold and the new owners want the property
rezoned to the appropriate zoning designation for the
existing apartment development. In 1969, the property was
rezoned from "A" One -Family District to "I" Light Industrial
which permitted apartments meeting the standards of the "D"
Apartment District. On August 7, 1969, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning subject to
staff approval of the development plan. Staff approved the
Plan on August 26, 1969 and the Board of Directors approved
the rezoning on September 2, 1969. On January 1, 1980, the
"I" zoning district was converted to "I-2" under the new
zoning ordinance. The I-2 district does not allow
apartments and the development at 8701 I-30 was rendered
nonconforming.
The property is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses.
Single family homes and a large church are located on the R-
2 zoned property to the south. The R-2 zoned property to
the west is undeveloped and heavily wooded. The I-2 zoned
property to the east is currently undeveloped, although a
new hotel is proposed for the property at the southwest
corner of Mitchell Drive and Frenchman's Lane. A day-care
center is located on the C-3 zoned property to the east.
Although the apartment site is currently zoned I-2, the
Geyer Springs West District Land Use Plan recommends
Multifamily. The MF-24 rezoning request conforms to the
Plan and the existing 240 units on 10.09 acres conforms to
the MF-24 density requirement. The existing apartment
development will not meet the MF-24 district setback
regulations, but the site was developed under a previously
approved site plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested MF-24 rezoning. The
request conforms to the adopted Land Use Plan.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 2 Z-2296-A (Cont.)
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Tom Buford was present representing the application. There
was one objector present. Staff presented the item, gave a
brief history of the zoning of the site and recommended
approval of the requested MF-24 rezoning.
Mr. Buford addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He explained the need to bring the property
into conformance with the zoning regulations.
Jim Phillips addressed the Commission in opposition to the
rezoning. Mr. Phillips explained that he owned the property
adjacent to the west. He stated that he was concerned that
downzoning the apartment site from I-2 to MF-24 would lessen
the possibility of his being able to rezone his property
from R-2 to I-2. Mr. Phillips stated that he thought his
property had previously be rezoned to industrial in 1970.
He cited Ordinance No. 12,358 which he stated rezoned his
property. Mr. Phillips asked the Commission to delay action
on the apartment rezoning until the question regarding the
zoning of his property is resolved and the land use plan for
the area is studied further.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, stated
that staff had just concluded a comprehensive study of the
land use in the area. He stated that the existing apartment
complex was on property recommended for multifamily by the
Plan. He urged the Commission to approve the rezoning.
There was further discussion of the status of Mr. Phillips'
property. Mr. Lawson stated that staff would work with Mr.
Phillips to determine the status of the zoning for his
property.
A motion was made to approve the requested MF-24 rezoning.
The motion was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes,
0 absent and 1 abstaining (Adcock).
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 3 Z-5180-B
Owner: The Learning Center;
Andrew Bunten
Applicant: Central Arkansas Land
Development, LLC;
Randy Alberius
Location: 1012 Autumn Road
Request: Rezone from R-2 to 0-3
Purpose: Build new office building
Size: .51± acres
Existing Use: One story, single-family
residence and storage building
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Office Building under construction; zoned 0-3
South - Single family residence; zoned R-2
East - Kidsport; zoned PCD
West - vacant property; zoned 0-3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline of Autumn
Road. With construction widen Autumn to 18 feet from
centerline with a sidewalk. A Grading plan and permit will
be required prior to construction. Provide a drainage plan
for project. The site will require a revision to move the
proposed driveway to the south to improve sight distance as
required by the Traffic Engineer. The parking lot should
provide an 8 foot back out area for the last parking
location.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The site is located in the I-430 District. The adopted Land
Use Plan recommends Mixed Office Commercial and Commercial
use. There is no land use issue.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 3 Z-5180-B (Cont.)
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The property is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit
bus route.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this .51±
acre tract from "R-2" Single Family to "0-3" General Office.
The property currently contains a vacant single-family
residential structure and an accessory building. The
residential structure was previously occupied by a day-care
center. The applicant plans to remove the existing
structures and build in their place a new office building.
The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to review a setback
variance request related to construction of the proposed
office building at its November 25, 1996 meeting.
The property is located in a rapidly developing area of new
office and commercial uses. A new, five story medical
office building is being built on the 0-3 zoned property to
the north of this site. The properties adjacent to the
north and west were recently rezoned from R-2 to 0-3 in
conjunction with the five story office building. Pinnacle
Point Hospital is located on the large tract of C-3 zoned
property to the northeast and Ridsport, a new
daycare/gymnasium development, is located on the POD zoned
property across Autumn Road to the east. A single family
residence is located adjacent to the south and an area of 0-
3 zoning extends beyond that to Ranis Road.
The I-430 District Land Use Plan recommends Mixed Office
Commercial for the bulk of this tract and Commercial for the
northern one-third. The 0-3 rezoning request conforms to
the adopted Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested 0-3 rezoning. The
request conforms to the adopted Land Use Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 5, 1996)
The applicant, Randy Alberius, was present. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
E
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: G-23-259
Name: Alley Right -of -Way Abandonment
Location: Block 3, C. E. Gallagher's
Addition to the City of
Little Rock
Owner/Applicant: Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery/
Mrs. Willie F. McKissack
Request: To abandon that portion of the
alley right-of-way located
between Lot 3 and Lot 8, Block
3, C. E. Gallagher's Addition to
the City of Little Rock.
STAFF REVIEW•
1. Public Need for This Right -of -Way
There is no public need for this alley right-of-way.
2. Master Street Plan
The Master Street Plan reflects no need for this alley
right-of-way.
3. Need for Right-of-way on Adjacent Streets
Dedicate Master Street Plan rights -of -way for all
abutting streets to the property owned by the Cemetery.
Staff will assist in defining these requirements. This
was a condition of the last building permit, route
number 95-054. This is a condition of the abandonment.
4. Characteristics of Right-of-way Terrain
The alley right-of-way is accessible behind the first
two residences east of Booker Street. (The proposed
abandonment does not include the alley right-of-way
behind these two residences.) Otherwise, the alley is
vacant and undeveloped.
5. Development Potential
Once abandoned, the area of the proposed abandonment
will be incorporated into the Roselawn Memorial Park
Cemetery property. There are no immediate plans for
the abandoned alley right-of-way. The applicant
understands that when the area of this abandonment (as
well as the adjacent residential property) is developed
December 5, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO • G-23-259
into the cemetery use, then a rezoning action will be
required.
6. Neighborhood Land Use and Effect
The property immediately north and east of this portion
of the alley right-of-way is developed cemetery
property. The lot immediately south of the proposed
abandonment is vacant. There are existing single-
family residences to the west.
7. Neighborhood Position
No neighborhood position has been voiced. All abutting
property owners as well as the Garland School
Neighborhood Association have been notified of the
public hearing.
8. Effect on Public Services or Utilities
AP&L: No objection to abandonment. Retain the area
as a utility and ingress/egress easement.
ARKLA: No objection to abandonment. No easements
required.
Southwestern Bell: No objection to abandonment. No
easements required.
L.R. Wastewater: No objection to abandonment. No
easements required.
L.R. Water Works: No objection to abandonment. No
easements required.
9. Reversionary Rights
All reversionary rights will extend to Roselawn
Memorial Park Cemetery.
10. Public Welfare and Safety Issues
Abandoning this portion of the alley right-of-way will
not effect the public welfare and safety.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the alley right-of-way
abandonment subject to the following conditions:
1. The area of the proposed abandonment will be retained
as a utility and drainage easement.
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December 5, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: G-23-259
2. Dedicate Master Street Plan rights -of -way for all
streets abutting the property owned by the cemetery, as
required by Public Works.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(OCTOBER 31, 1996)
The applicant was not present. Staff gave a brief
description of the alley right-of-way abandonment proposal.
David Scherer, of Public Works, stated that the Master
Street Plan rights -of -way for all abutting streets to the
property owned by the cemetery was required to be dedicated
with the building permit for the Mausoleum. He stated that
the rights -of -way were never dedicated and therefore, should
be a condition of this alley right-of-way abandonment
request.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission
for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Willie MCKissack, of Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, was
present, representing the application. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a
recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff
recommendation."
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as
recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made.
The motion was passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and
2 absent.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: G-23-260
Name: Alley Right -of -Way Abandonment
Location: Block 5, C. E. Gallagher•s
Addition to the City of Little
Rock
Owner/Applicant: Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery/
Mrs. Willie F. McRissack
Request: To abandon that portion of the
alley right-of-way located north
of the East 25 feet of Lot 9 and
all of Lot 10, and south of Lot
1 and the East 25 feet of Lot 2,
Block 5, C. E. Gallagher's
Addition to the City of Little
Rock.
STAFF REVIEW•
1. Public Need for This Right -of -Way
There is no public need for this alley right-of-way.
2. Master Street Plan
The Master Street Plan reflects no need for this alley
right-of-way.
3. Need for Right -of -Way on Adiacent Streets
Dedicate Master Street Plan rights -of -way for all
abutting streets to the property owned by the cemetery.
Staff will assist in defining these requirements. This
was a condition of the last building permit, route
number 95-054. This is a condition of the abandonment.
4. Characteristics of Right -of -Way Terrain
The alley right-of-way is vacant and undeveloped.
5. Development Potential
Once abandoned, the area of the proposed abandonment
will be incorporated into the Roselawn Memorial Park
Cemetery property. There are no immediate plans for
the abandoned alley right-of-way. The applicant
understands that when the area of this abandonment (as
well as the adjacent residential property) is developed
December 5, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO • 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: G-23-260
into the cemetery use, then a rezoning action will be
required.
6. Neighborhood Land Use and Effect
The Roselawn Mausoleum is immediately north of this
portion of the alley right-of-way with cemetery
property also to the east. There is a duplex and a
vacant house (owned by Roselawn) immediately to the
south. There are other single family residences to the
west.
7. Neighborhood Position
No neighborhood position has been voiced. All abutting
property owners as well as the Garland School
Neighborhood Association have been notified of the
public hearing.
8. Effect on Public Services or Utilities
AP&L: No objection to abandonment. Retain the area
as a utility and ingress/egress easement.
ARKLA: No objection to abandonment. No easements
required.
Southwestern Bell: No objection to abandonment.
Retain the area as a utility easement.
L.R. Wastewater: No objection to abandonment. No
easements required.
L.R. Water Works: No objection to abandonment. No
easements required.
9. Reversionary Rights
All reversionary rights will extend to Roselawn
Memorial Park Cemetery.
10. Public Welfare and Safety Issues
Abandoning this portion of the alley right-of-way will
not effect the public welfare and safety.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the alley right-of-way
abandonment subject to the following conditions:
Fa
December 5, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: G-23-260
1. The area of the proposed abandonment will be retained
as a utility and drainage easement.
2. Dedicate Master Street Plan rights -of -way for all
streets abutting the property owned by the cemetery, as
required by Public Works.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(OCTOBER 31, 1996)
The applicant was not present. Staff gave a brief
description of the alley right-of-way abandonment proposal.
David Scherer, of Public Works, stated that the Master
Street Plan rights -of -way for all abutting streets to the
property owned by the cemetery was required to be dedicated
with the building permit for the Mausoleum. He stated that
the rights -of -way were never dedicated and therefore, should
be a condition of this alley right-of-way abandonment
request.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission
for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Willie McKissack, of Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, was
present, representing the application. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a
recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff
recommendation."
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as
recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made.
The motion was passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and
2 absent.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6A FILE NO.: Z-4523
NAME: HUNTERS RIDGE LONG -FORM PRD (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: North side of Hwy. 10 about 11,700 Block
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER:
Winrock Development Co.
by Ron Tyne
2101 Brookwood Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72202
ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
Winrock Development Co.
by Ron Tyne
2101 Brookwood Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 13.69 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: PRD ORIGINAL ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: #1
CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
This PRD received preliminary approval from the Planning
Commission on November 21, 1985 and by the Board of Directors on
December 3, 1985. There was some objection to more apartments in
this area of Highway 10.
The PRD ran through its first term of approval and a request for
time extension was granted in November of 1987 and in November
1989 and in January of 1991 and last on February 16, 1993.
The Board of Directors determined in its review in 1993 that the
PUD was not to be extended, time wise, beyond January of 1995
without a detailed review of the plan relative to the Highway 10
Overlay District standards.
At this time no action has been requested for further extension
and no revised plan has been submitted. Therefore one year
beyond the expiration date, staff began the process of requesting
revocation and return to R-2 Single Family.
STAFF UPDATE:
On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed certified notice to Mr. Ron Tyne
of Winrock, Inc. advising him of the proposal to request
revocation. Return receipt was signed and returned to case file.
To this writing on November 30, 1996 no contact has been made by
Mr. Tyne.
,December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4523
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD titled "Hunters Ridge Long -Form PRD" be revoked and
the R-2 zoning prior to this PUD be restored.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, presented a brief explanation of this
proposal and an update on conversation held with the applicant
and the position requested by Mr. Ron Tyne. Wood stated that it
would be appropriate to remove this item of business from the
agenda and from the revocation process in as much as the
developer indicates a possible development in the near future
which will cause a refiling of the application. That application
would be filed in accordance with the Highway 10 Overlay Plan
which was directed by the City Board on the last occasion for
extension of this PRD.
A brief discussion followed and it was pointed out that this
application whether revoked or remaining at its current status
does not accomplish anything for the applicant. A complete new
application will be required before construction of anything on
this property.
A motion was made to remove this item from the revocation process
and hold it at abeyance until further contact is received from
the applicant.
A vote on this motion produced 10 ayes and 1 absent.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.• 6B FILE NO.: Z-4403-A
NAME: J. ROBERTS CO. LONG -FORM PRD (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: 1200-1600 Block Aldersgate Road west side of street
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS: ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
B. J. Latting, Eagle Bank J. Roberts Co. by Joel Komer
Thomas Mahoney 5050 Quorum Dr.
Tavakol Ronagai Dallas, TX 75240
The Wilson Company
AREA: 17.3 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: PRD ORIGINAL ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: #11
CENSUS TRACT: 24.04
BACKGROUND:
This PRD received preliminary approval from the Planning
Commission on May 14, 1985 involving some 17.3 acres. The was
little or no objection. The Board of Directors approved the PRD
on June 4, 1985 by Ordinance No. 14,894.
No action followed to construct the improvements or file a plan
and plat.
In June of 1986 an amending application was filed that changed
the plan and reduced the site to 12± acres. The applicant worked
with staff and commission through August and then withdrew the
request.
The action here is to revoke the original ordinance 14,894
creating the PRD and then restore the R-2 zoning that previously
existed.
STAFF UPDATE•
On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed certified notice to the four
current land owners these were:
Thomas E. Mahoney
Bob Wilson, The Wilson Company
Tavakil Ronagai
B. J. and Janice Latting
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4403-A
The return receipts were signed and returned to the case file.
The only owner contacts came from Mr. Wilson who said he would
file after this action to gain 0-3 zoning, also, Mr. Mahoney
expressed an interest in rezoning to 0-3.
The Land Use Plan indicates office along the I-430 corridor at
Ranis Road. Therefore such applications may be favorably
received. They are not a part of this action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD titled "J. Roberts Company Long -Form PRD" be revoked
and the R-2 zoning prior to this PUD be restored.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, produced a brief comment on this item
stating there were a number of owners currently on this project.
One of which had removed his parcel of land from the application
for the PRD. That property was returned to an 0-3 Office
classification, thereby effectively terminating or invalidating
the balance of the PRD. Wood stated that it was appropriate to
take this item through for revocation in as much as the owners
have not indicated a desire to pursue a multifamily format.
After a brief discussion, it was determined that a motion was in
order to recommend to the City Board of Directors that this item
be revoked and that the previous classification be restored.
A motion of that effect was passed by a vote of 11 ayes and
0 nays.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6C FILE NO.: Z-4250
NAME: CEDAR BRANCH PHASE II LONG -FORM PRD (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: Fairview Road South off Pleasant Ridge Road
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS: ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
Lucas Family General Partnership Phillips Development Co.
2225 West 7th Street 1401 N. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72207
AREA: 7.26 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 14 FT. NEW STREET: 450
CURRENT ZONING: PRD ORIGINAL ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: #1
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
BACKGROUND:
This PRD received preliminary approval July 10, 1984 by the
Planning Commission and ordinance approval August 7, 1984. There
was little or no objection. The owner never sought an extension
of time.
The project was for a lot arrangement that would have permitted
up to four units on most lots and one large lot with 16± units.
The plat would have been the second phase of the project that
produced the subdivision adjacent on the south.
STAFF UPDATE:
On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed a certified letter to the record
owner and the receipt was returned to case file. As of this
writing no response was received from the owner.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD titled "Cedar Branch Phase II Long -Form PRD" be
revoked and that the R-2 zoning prior to this PUD be restored.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4250
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, presented a brief update of this
application. He stated that the current property holders have
indicated no interest in pursuing or maintaining the PRD in the
manner that it was approved.
A brief discussion of the proposal resulted in a motion. The
motion to recommend to the Little Rock Board of Directors that
this PRD be revoked and returned to the previous classification.
The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
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I December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6D FILE NO.: Z-4331
NAME: BOATHOUSE MARINA LONG -FORM PCD (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: About 2000 Cantrell Road at Worthen Bayou
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS:
Jack Oliver, II
Boathouse Marina, Inc.
P. O. Box 7621
Little Rock, AR 72217
ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
Jack Oliver, II
Boathouse Marina, Inc.
P. O. Box 7621
Little Rock, AR 72217
AREA: 8.6 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: PCD ORIGINAL ZONING: I-3
PLANNING DISTRICT: #4
CENSUS TRACT: 15.00
BACKGROUND:
This PCD received preliminary approval from the Planning
Commission on November 8, 1984. The Board of Directors approved
the PCD by Ordinance on November 19, 1984.
The applicant subsequently requested three extensions of time the
last expiring January 1991.
No activity has occurred on site that qualifies the PCD to
continue, no building permits, no final plan or plat. To date
the owner has not responded to contact.
STAFF UPDATE•
On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed certified notice to the owner,
Mr. Oliver. The first mailing did not produce a return receipt
and a second mailing was accomplished on November 4, 1996.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD titled "Boathouse Marina PCD" be revoked and that
the zoning of I-3 be restored.
,December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4331
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, presented a brief update of this
application. He stated that Mr. Oliver had instructed staff to
proceed with the revocation in as much as he did not desire to
pursue a marina project on this property at this time. Staff
noted that Mr. Oliver indicated that he was willing to return the
property to the I-3 classification that previously existed.
A brief discussion of this item resulted in a motion to the
effect that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Board
that this PCD be revoked and the previous zoning classification
be restored. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and
0 absent.
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. December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6E FILE NO.: Z-4331-A
NAME: RIVER COVE PCD (REVISED) (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: 2000 Cantrell Road at Worthen Bayou
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS:
Jack Oliver, II
Boathouse, Inc.
P. O. Box 7621
Little Rock, AR 72217
ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
David Carl
Dev. America Corporation
2400 Riverfront Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 4.6 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: PCD ORIGINAL ZONING: I-3
PLANNING DISTRICT: #4
CENSUS TRACT: 15.00
BACKGROUND:
This PCD received preliminary approval from the Planning
Commission on December 12, 1989 and by the Board of Directors on
January 16, 1990 by Ordinance No. 15,797.
There was objection to a large office building on this site both
from adjacent businesses and residential owners across Cantrell
Road.
There have been no requests for time extension.
STAFF UPDATE•
On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed a certified letter to the owner,
Mr. Oliver, advising him that the city staff was pursuing
revocation. There has been no contact since the return receipt
was placed in the case file, documenting his receipt.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PCD titled "River Cove Office Short -Form PCD" be revoked
and that the I-3 zoning existing prior to the PCD be restored.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO • 6E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4331-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, offered a brief update of this item
in which he indicated that the previous developer was no longer a
party to this project and that Mr. Jack Oliver, representing the
ownership, had indicated that a return to the I-3 zoning would be
appropriate for another development which he is pursuing at this
time.
After a brief discussion of the issue, a motion was made to
recommend to the Board of Directors the revocation of this PCD
and restoration of the original zoning.
The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6F FILE NO.: Z-4986
NAME: HILARO SPRINGS APARTMENTS PRD (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: Behind 9400 Hilaro Springs Road
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS: ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
Andy Jones Andy Jones by Hunter Stuart
9400 Hilaro Springs Road 9400 Hilaro Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR 72209
AREA: 1.72 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: PRD ORIGINAL ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: #14
CENSUS TRACT: 41.08
This PRD received preliminary approval from the Planning
Commission on April 19, 1988 and Ordinance 15,480 of the Board of
Directors approved the PRD for 32 apartment units. There were no
objectors present at the public hearings. There have been no
extensions of time requested or granted.
STAFF UPDATE•
On October 1, 1996, the Staff notified the owner and his agent,
Mr. Hunter Stuart, by certified mail of the revocation action
proposed. At this writing, there has been no response from the
owner.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD titled "Hilaro Springs Apartments" be revoked and
that the R-2 zoning existing prior to the PRD be restored.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, offered a brief update of this PRD
stating there had been no communication with the owner following
the several certified letter notices. Therefore, it is assumed
by staff that the owner expects the item to be returned to the
previous R-2 classification which is the staff recommendation.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO • 6F (Cont.) FILE NO.• Z-4986
After a brief discussion, a motion was made to recommend to the
Board of Directors the revocation of this PRD and restoration of
the previous zoning classification.
The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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,December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6G FILE NO.: Z-5538
NAME: MOTT PRD SHORT -FORM PRD
LOCATION•
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS:
U of A Board of Trustees
Attn: Fred Harrison
212 Center Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(REVOCATION)
ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
Joe Mott, Sr.
#6 Tortoise Run Court
Little Rock, AR 72207
AREA: 0.3 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: PRD ORIGINAL ZONING: R-5
PLANNING DISTRICT: #10
CENSUS TRACT: 20.01
BACKGROUND:
This PRD received preliminary approval from the Planning
Commission on February 25, 1992 and ordinance approval by the
Board on April 7, 1992 by Ordinance No. 16,193. There were no
objectors.
There was no request for time extension filed.
STAFF UPDATE:
On October 1, 1996, the Staff mailed certified notice to the
owner (currently UALR Board of Trustees). There was no
indication from Mr. Fred Harrison that the university would take
any action.
This parcel was acquired from Mr. Mott and is now part of the
school campus. Therefore, revocation would clear the record.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD titled "Mott PRD Short -Form" be revoked and that R-5
zoning be restored to the site as it was the prior
classification.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6G (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5538
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, offered a brief update of this
application and some history of the property relative to the UALR
acquisition of the site. Wood stated that the University has
expressed no interest in pursuing development of this property in
the manner which was authorized. The property is currently part
of the school campus.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made to recommend to the
Board of Directors the revocation of this PRD and the restoration
of the previous zoning classification.
The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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• December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.• 6H FILE NO.• Z-5559
NAME: PARK LANE PRD SHORT -FORM (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: 15th Street at Park Lane
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS:
Your Home, Inc.
P. O. Box 341
Mabelvale, AR 72103
AREA: 14,000 sq. ft.
CURRENT ZONING: PRD
PLANNING DISTRICT: #8
CENSUS TRACT: 4.00
BACKGROUND•
ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
Your Home, Inc.
P. O. Box 341
Mabelvale, AR 72103
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ORIGINAL ZONING: MDR - Medium
Density Residential
This PRD was approved in preliminary form by the Planning
Commission on June 30, 1992. Ordinance No. 16,249 of July 21,
1992 endorsed the project and was the last action.
There were no objectors of record. The owner did not request an
extension of time, there were none granted.
STAFF UPDATE•
On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed a certified mail notice to the
current owner of record, Your Home, Inc. The return receipt has
been received and placed in the file. No comment has been
received from that organization.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD titled "Park Lane PRD Short -Form• be revoked and
that the "MDR" District existing prior to this PRD be restored.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO • 6H (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5559
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, offered a brief update of this
application stating the several certified letters offered by
staff have not been answered nor has the owner called the staff's
office. The staff, at this point, assumes there is no further
interest in pursuing this application and recommends its
revocation.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made to recommend to the
Board of Directors the revocation of this PRD and the restoration
of the previous zoning of Medium Density Residential (MDR). The
motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
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. December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6I FILE NO.: Z-5600
NAME: CHENAL MINI -STORAGE PCD LONG -FORM (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: NE corner Hwy. 10 at Chenal Parkway
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS: ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
E. M. Pfeifer, III E. M. Pfeifer, III
P. O. Box 99 P. O. Box 99
No. Little Rock, AR 72115 No. Little Rock, AR 72115
AREA: 4.29 ACRES
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
FT.
NEW
STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING:
PCD ORIGINAL ZONING:
0-3
and
C-3
PLANNING DISTRICT: #19
CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
BACKGROUND•
This PCD received preliminary approval form the Planning
Commission on September 22, 1992. The Board of Directors
approved PCD by Ordinance No. 16,289 on October 29, 1992. There
were no objectors.
The owner did not file time extension requests and none were
granted. Therefore, one year after expiration staff began
revocation of the ordinance.
STAFF UPDATE•
On October 1, 1996, Staff mailed a certified notice to Mr.
Pfeifer advising him of the revocation action. The receipt has
been returned and placed in the case file. At this writing no
contact has been made Mr. Pfeifer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the PCD titled "Chenal Mini -Storage PCD Long -Form" be
revoked and that the zoning of 0-3 and C-3 be stored as existed
prior to the PUD.
,December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 61 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5600
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, offered a brief update of the request
stating Mr. Pfeifer, the current property owner, has indicated by
letter in the file that he agrees with the revocation action.
Mr. Pfeifer stated in his letter that the development proposed
has failed and the restoration of the 0-3 and C-3 classifications
would be appropriate.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made to recommend to the
City Hoard of Directors that this PCD be revoked and restored to
its previous classification. The motion passed by a vote of
11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 6J FILE NO.: Z-2729-F
NAME: WOODLAKE VILLAGE APARTMENTS PRD LONG -FORM (REVOCATION)
LOCATION: 1300 Leander Street
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS:
E. Harley Cox, Jr.
10 Jefferson Place
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
ORIGINAL APPLICANT:
David Carl by the
Mehlburger Engineering Firm
AREA: 22.5 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: PRD ORIGINAL ZONING: MF-18
PLANNING DISTRICT: #10
CENSUS TRACT: 24.03
BACKGROUND•
This PRD was approved for preliminary on August 24, 1993. The
Board of Directors approved the PRD by Ordinance No. 16,506 on
October 5, 1993.
There were several objectors at the Commission meeting.
There were no requests for time extension and none granted.
However, the staff notice generated interest by several persons.
STAFF UPDATE•
On October 1, 1996, the Staff mailed certified notice to Mr. Cox,
the owner, advising him of the revocation action. The return
receipt was signed and returned to the case file. At this
writing, Staff has not received specific instruction from the
owner concerning his need with regard to continuing the PRD. He
has indicated by letter that he will be in attendance at the
meeting December 5. The Commission cannot extend the Plan norcan
the Board without additional public hearings and an ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the current PRD titled -Woodlake Village Apartments PRD" be
revoked and the former MF-18 zoning be restored.
December 5, 1996
ITEM NO • 6J (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2729-F
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Richard Wood, of the Staff, offered a brief update of this
revocation proposal stating there were several persons in
attendance of today's meeting in case there were questions. Wood
pointed out this PRD had expired and included in this revocation
action prior to a new application which has been filed for the
January 9, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. The new filing will
act to restore the PRD. Wood pointed out that it would perhaps
be appropriate to simply remove this item from the agenda packet
and the revocation process and hold this action in abeyance
pending the decision on the new application for the same project.
A somewhat lengthy discussion followed in which it was debated as
to the appropriateness of revoking this one and allowing the new
plan to prevail or simply allowing this filing to die and the new
application, if approved, restoring the PRD application.
At the end of this discussion, it was determined that it would be
appropriate to simply remove the item from consideration at this
time. A motion was made to that effect. The motion passed by a
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.• 7 FILE NO.• Z-6227
Name:
Location•
Howard Day -Care Family Home
Special Use Permit
6612 Juniper Road
Owner/Applicant: Erma Lee Howard
Proposal: A special use permit is
requested to allow the
occupant of 6612 Juniper Road
to operate a day-care family
home. The property is zoned
R-2.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The occupant of the single family residence located at 6612
Juniper Road is requesting approval of a special use permit
to allow her to operate a day-care family home at that
address. A day-care family home is defined by the Ordinance
as "any facility which provides childcare in a family
setting within a caregiver's family residence in accordance
with provisions of licensing procedures established by the
State of Arkansas. This use is intended to fill that level
of child care between unregulated babysitting and day care
center." Day-care family homes require a special use permit
in the R-2 district.
The general purpose of Section 36-54 states: "Special use
permits provide a method of control over certain types of
land uses which, while not requiring the full review process
of the conditional use permits, do require some review
procedure which allows for determination of their
appropriateness within the neighborhood for which they are
proposed and for public comment." These uses include bed
and breakfast hotels, family care facilities and day care
family homes.
The site and location criteria established by the Zoning
Ordinance for day care family homes are as follow:
a. This use may be located only in a single-family home,
occupied by the care giver.
b. Must be operated within licensing procedures
established by the State of Arkansas.
• December 5, 1996
ITEM NO • 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6227
C. The use is limited to ten (10) children including the
care givers.
d. The minimum to qualify for special use permit is six
(6) children from households other than the care
givers.
e. This use must obtain a special use permit in all
districts where day care centers are not allowed by
right.
6612 Juniper Road is located within the Cloverdale single
family residential neighborhood. All surrounding properties
are occupied by single family homes. The subject property
contains a one story, brick and frame residential structure.
The side and rear yard area is enclosed by a 4 foot tall
chain -link fence.
Day Care Family Homes are intended to fill the need for
childcare services between babysitting and the formal
setting of a day-care center. The concept is to allow the
occupant of a single family home to keep from 6-10 children
(including the care -giver's) in a residential setting. The
primary use of the property is to remain single family
residential. Since the property is to remain residential in
nature, items associated with the more formal day care
center type use, such as signage and increased parking are
neither required nor permitted.
There are larger, day-care centers located to the east of
the Cloverdale Neighborhood, on West 83rd Street and on
Frenchman's Lane.
The applicant has requested permission to place a portable
sign on the property giving the name of the child care
business, hours of operation, telephone number and ages of
children accepted. The sign is proposed to be placed out in
the morning and removed in the evening. Proposed hours of
operation are 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Staff cannot support
allowing the requested sign. The concept of a day-care
family home discourages the use of signage since the
property is to retain its single family residential nature.
Section 36-551 of the Sign Code allows only one
freestanding, ground -mounted sign denoting the name and
address of the occupant of the home in residential zones.
The sign may not exceed one square foot in area or six feet
in height. Temporary signs that do not meet the standards
for freestanding permanent signs are specifically prohibited
by Section 36-543.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6227
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit to allow
the occupant of 6612 Juniper Road to operate a day-care
family home subject to compliance with the site and location
criteria established in Section 36-54 of the Code of
Ordinances. Staff does not recommend allowing the applicant
to have the requested sign.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
The applicant was not present. There were two objectors
present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant
had circulated the notice of public hearing on December 2,
1996; 3 days prior to the public hearing rather than the
required 15 days. There was then a brief discussion
concerning either deferring the item or waiving the bylaws
and hearing it.
Troy Laha, of #7 Althea Court, addressed the Commission. He
noted that he and one other objector had made the effort to
appear at the meeting. He stated that he did not object to
deferring the item to allow for proper notification.
At this point, the item was moved to a later point in the
agenda to see if the applicant would arrive; she never did.
When the item was brought back up, Ruth Bell of the League
of Women Voters, addressed the Commission. She stated that
the League had always felt strongly that proper notification
was inherently necessary. She recommended deferring the
item.
A motion was made to defer the item to the January 23, 1997
meeting with the requirement that the applicant renotify in
the required manner. The motion was approved by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 abstaining (Adcock).
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• . - December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 8
NAME: west Markham Corridor Study
LOCATION: University to Pine - Lee to
I-630
REQUEST: Review the area for possible
changes
SOURCE: City Board of Directors
STAFF REPORT:
At the request of the City Board of Directors, the Planning Staff
began the work of reviewing the area between University and Pine
from Lee to I-630 in May of this year. Initial meetings were
held with the Hillcrest Zoning Committee. Because of potential
impacts on the property owners adjacent to Markham, a committee
of property owners with representation from the two neighborhood
groups (Hillcrest and Capitol View/Stifft Station) and
representatives of the institutional users was formed.
In July this committee began meeting. Meetings were scheduled
every other week, with presentations made by various interest
groups (neighborhoods, institutions and property owners along
Markham). Committee members were asked to indicate their issues
for the corridor - both problems and positives. From this list
areas of concern/interest were developed by Staff. Based on the
information provided by the various interest groups and issues
the committee identified, preliminary ideas for the corridor were
outlined.
From the Committee's preliminary ideas, Staff prepared a set of
land use and circulation changes for consideration. These
changes were adopted by the committee, with a few minor changes.
The land use and circulation modifications were next made public
for comment. On November 14, Staff presented the recommended
land use and circulation changes at a public meeting. Additional
comments were received and a draft report prepared for the
Planning Commission and Board of Directors.
Today the Staff wishes to review the draft report with the
Commission before presenting it to the Board of Directors on
December 17.
• December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.)
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 5, 1996)
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, briefed the
Commission on the study and said the Board directed the staff to
put the study on the Board's December 17, 1996 agenda. Mr.
Lawson made some additional comments about West Markham and the
study effort.
Tony Bozynski, Planning Manager, presented an overview of the
study process and the make-up of the study committee. Mr.
Bozynski then reviewed the study committee's land use and
circulation recommendations. Mr. Bozynski said that the
committee also felt that the recommended changes are closely
linked and that the land use modifications should not take place
if the circulation changes are not implemented. Mr. Bozynski
then responded to questions from several of the commissioners.
Commissioner Hugh Earnest spoke and read a written statement.
Commissioner Earnest made some additional comments about the
study and said the Planning Commission should acknowledge
receiving the study, but more time was needed to complete a
thorough review of all the information.
Bo Montgomery, a member of the Hillcrest Residents' Association
Zoning Committee, addressed the Commission and offered his
thoughts about the study. Mr. Montgomery also suggested the
Donaghey Project become involved with West Markham.
Graham Sloan said he had nothing to add.
Ruth Bell, League of Women voters, said she had concerns with
some of the recommendations, especially the proposed circulation
changes on the south side of West Markham. Ms. Bell said she
viewed the study as a beginning and West Markham needed to
benefit the entire city.
Jim Vandenberg, a study committee member, provided the Commission
a written statement and read it into the record. Mr. Vandenberg
said more input from the neighborhood was needed and there should
be a series of design charrettes to develop a workable design for
West Markham. He said a design overlay district was a good idea
and discussed Donaghey's involvement with the I-630 medical
corridor.
Bo Montgomery spoke again and discussed the Donaghey Project's
future involvement with West Markham.
A motion was made to suggest to the Board of Directors that the
issue be deferred pending further investigation of various
alternatives by this body.
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December 5, 1996
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.
An amendment was then offered which stated that the staff come
back with some recommendations about alternative process or
processes for working this plan other than what exists right now.
There was a long discussion about the motion and the amendment.
Jim Lawson said more time and making the study a retreat item
made sense. Mr. Lawson also asked the Commission to place a time
certain on the deferral.
A number of comments were made and it was recommended to refer
the study to the January 16, 1997 retreat.
The motion on the floor was then amended to suggest to the Board
of Directors that this issue (West Markham Study) be deferred
pending further study of various alternatives by the Planning
Commission and this issue be discussed as a key component of the
retreat on January 16th. The motion was approved by a vote of
11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
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