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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
REZONING HEARING
MINUTE RECORD
AUGUST 21, 1997
4:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being ten (10) in number.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
City Attorney:
Craig Berry
Herb Hawn
Bill Putnam
Suzanne McCarthy
Doyle Daniel
Hugh Earnest
Ron Woods
Larry Lichty
Sissi Brandon
Pam Adcock
Mizan Rahman
Stephen Giles
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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
REZONING AND PLANNING AGENDA
AUGUST 21, 1997
4:00 P.M.
I. DEFERRED ITEMS
A.
Z -5239-E
500 East Roosevelt
R-4
to
C-3
II. REZONING ITEMS
1.
Z -4933-E
15721 Chenal Parkway
PCD
to
C-3
2.
Z-6321
15603 Cantrell Rd.
R-2
to
AF
3.
Z-6340
7001 Geyer Springs
R-2
to
C-3
4.
Z-6346
8910 Sunset Lane
R-2
to
C-4
5.
Z-6358
500 S. valentine
R-3
to
R-5
6.
Z-6364
3615-3623-3700
R-2
to
R-5
3706 American Manor
III. OTHER MATTERS/PLAN
ISSUES
7.
Z-6361
Marshall Day Care Family Home
Special Use Permit
8.
Z-6362
Williams Day Care Family Home
Special Use Permit
9.
Z-6363
Adams Day Care Family Home
Special Use Permit
10.
Master Street
Plan Amendment - Remove Labette Drive
11.
Land Use Plan
Amendment PK/OS and Industrial
to
Office
East end of Second Street
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z -5239-E
Owner: R. J. Yelenich
Applicant: R. J. Yelenich
Location: 500 East Roosevelt
Request: Rezone from R-4 to C-3
Purpose: Future development
Size: 1.20 acres
Existing Use: Asphalt parking lot
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Our House homeless shelter and training school;
zoned R-4 with conditional use permit
South - Service station, zoned C-4 and Vacant lots,
zoned C-3
East - Service station, zoned I-2
West - Old V.A. Hospital building, zoned PCD
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1. Roosevelt Road is a principal arterial on the Master
Street Plan. This reduced standards principal arterial
requires dedication of right-of-way to 35 feet from
centerline.
2. With Construction:
a. This four lane principal arterial needs the street
widened to 24 feet from centerline.
b. Grading permit will be required on this new
development, if it disturbs more than one acre.
c. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
d. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP".
e. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577.
f. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
g. Prepare letter for street lights as required by Sec.
31-403.
h. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work.
3. Roosevelt Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
15,000.
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5239-E
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
This site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route. A bus route does extend down Main Street, 4 blocks
to the west.
LAND USE ELEMENT
Located in the Central City District the site is shown on
the land use plan as Mixed Office Commercial (MOC). It is
located on Roosevelt Road at the old V.A. Hospital Complex.
In the past 10 years there has been one land use plan
amendment in this immediate vicinity. South of Roosevelt
Road to 27th Street between Cumberland and I-30 the plan was
amended from Single Family (SF) to Mixed (MX) in 1996.
Staff recommends maintaining MOC for the area. MOC requires
a PZD for development which would aid in the redevelopment
of the V.A. complex.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 1.20
acre tract from R-4 Two -Family District to C-3 General
Commercial District. The tract is one of those created when
the Veteran's Administration subdivided and sold in pieces
the site of the old V.A. Hospital. This tract fronts
directly onto Roosevelt Road and was used as a parking lot.
The property is nearly completely covered with asphalt
paving, although it is beginning to deteriorate. The
applicant has no specific plans for the site once it is
rezoned to C-3.
Staff does not believe C-3 is an appropriate zoning for this
site. The Central City District Land Use Plan recommends
Mixed Office Commercial for properties along Roosevelt Road,
from Cumberland eastward to I-30. The Mixed Office
Commercial Category is defined as:
"This category provides for a mixture of office
and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning
District is required if the use is mixed office
and commercial."
In the past it has been interpreted that a rezoning request
for the less intensive of the two categories in a Mixed
District, for example Office in a Mixed Office Commercial
category, would be appropriate. A request for the more
intensive, Commercial in MOC, would not be appropriate. The
current definition still seems to allow interpretation.
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ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -5239-E
Beyond the land use issue, staff questions whether C-3 for
an unspecified commercial development is appropriate for
this site. Recent Planning Commission actions related to
the old V.A. Hospital site are reinforcing its continued use
as Institutional. The Our House homeless shelter program
has been approved for expansion. The PCD covering the main
hospital building itself has recently been amended to allow
its use by the Institute for Basic Life Principles, a
residential training program. There are many uses in the
C-3 District which will conflict with and potentially
negatively impact the other uses approved for the rest of
the old hospital site.
Staff believes this site is appropriate for some type of
nonresidential use. That thinking is reinforced by the
Central City District Land Use Plan. It is appropriate and
reasonable to require the level of review afforded by the
PZD process for any commercial use for this site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the requested C-3 zoning. The
request conflicts with the adopted Land Use Plan and is
incompatible with other uses and development in the immediate
vicinity.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 10, 1997)
The applicant, Marc Yelenich, was present. There were no
objectors present. One letter of opposition had been
received and forwarded to the commissioners. Staff advised
the Commission that the applicant was requesting a deferral.
The property might be purchased by the party that owns the
main part of the old VA Hospital site which would eliminate
the need for this rezoning request. The applicant confirmed
that he was requesting the deferral.
A motion was made to defer the
commission meeting. The motion
10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
item to the August 21, 1997
was approved by a vote of
(AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors
present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of
denial of the C-3 rezoning request. Dana Carney, of the
Planning Staff, stated that the applicant had recently told
him that the property might still be purchased by the party
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ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5239-E
that owns the main part of the old VA Hospital site. Mr.
Carney stated that he had not spoken to the applicant in the
past 2-3 days and did not know the status of the possible
sale.
A motion was made to approve the rezoning request. The
motion was denied by a vote of 0 ayes, 10 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z -4933-E
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Boatmen's National Bank
McClelland Engineers, Inc.
15721 Chenal Parkway
Rezone from PCD to C-3
Future commercial development
1.46 acres
Vacant, undeveloped
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Church, zoned R-2 with Conditional Use Permit;
undeveloped and wooded property, zoned 0-3
South - Single family residence and undeveloped
tracts, zoned R-2
East - One Source Home and Building Center, zoned PCD
West - Undeveloped tract currently being filled, zoned
R-2 (site of previous commercial rezoning
action for Kroger)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1. Chenal Parkway is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial.
2. Kanis Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector.
3. Driveway access on Chenal Parkway shall be improved to
MSP standards.
4. Before construction:
a. Provide design of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road
conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct
one-half street improvements to these streets
including 5 foot sidewalks. Waiver of sidewalk on
Kanis was for Worthen Bank not Lot 2, the City
Attorney needs to advise if still applicable.
b. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per
current ADA standards.
c. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577.
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4933-E
d. Prepare letter for street lights as required by Sec.
31-403.
e. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec.
29-186(e).
f. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way
shall be per Article V of Sec. 30.
g. Provide striping and signage plans for the
development, for Traffic Engineering approval.
h. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic
count of 11,000.
i. Kanis Road has a 1995 average daily traffic of
1,600.
j. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
5. Coordinate Kanis Road intersection with Dairyland
development.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The property is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning
District. The Land Use Plan recommends Commercial for this
site. The requested C-3 zoning conforms to the adopted
Plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
On December 26, 1990, Mechanics Lumber Company Planned
Commercial Development was approved for the 8.8± acre tract
located at the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis
Road. The PCD established a 3 lot development with a
hardware store/lumber yard to be built on the larger of the
3 lots. No uses or site plans were approved for the two
smaller lots, including this subject property which was
identified as Lot 2. On December 20, 1994, Worthen Bank
Branch amended PCD was approved for Lot 2 with a bank listed
as the only approved use. The bank was never built. On
November 21, 1995, One Source Home Center amended PCD was
approved which combined the remaining smaller lot (Lot 3)
with the larger Lot 1 to allow for expansion of the hardware
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ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4933-E
store/lumber yard all permitted and conditional uses in the
C-3 district. The applicant is now requesting that this
property, identified as Lot 2, be zoned C-3. This
technically means the overall PCD will be amended to remove
this property from the PCD. This action will have no effect
on the remaining property in the One Source PCD.
Staff believes the C-3 zoning request is reasonable for this
site. The Ellis Mountain District Land Use Plan recommends
Commercial for the site. The properties adjacent to the
east are zoned PCD with the permitted uses being a home
center/lumber yard plus all permitted and conditional uses
in C-3. Although the property across Kanis Road to the
west, is currently undeveloped, the Land Use Plan supports
nonresidential development. The properties across Chenal
Parkway to the north, are zoned for office, multifamily,
commercial and church uses. Development of the site will
have to comply with the Chenal/Financial Center Design
Overlay District guidelines regarding signage, lighting and
utilities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the C-3 rezoning request. The
request conforms to the Plan and is compatible with other
development in the area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant 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, 1 noe and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-6321
Owner: George Collins
Applicant: George Collins
Location: 15603 Cantrell Road
Request: Rezone from R-2 to AF
Purpose: Bring existing garden center
and nursery into conformance
with zoning.
Size: 4.5 acres
Existing Use: Nonconforming garden center,
nursery and two unrelated
nonconforming commercial uses
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Wooded, zoned R-2
South - Wooded and floodway, zoned R-2
East - Good Earth Garden Center and Nursery, zoned AF
West - Seven Acres Business Park and Golden Collision
Center, zoned POD; one single family residence,
zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1. Cantrell Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet
from centerline will be required.
With Construction:
1. Construct sidewalk on frontage, close existing drives and
combine to one concrete apron on Hwy. frontage per City
Ordinance.
2. Remove parking from right-of-way. Head -in parking is
required to have wheel stops located 2.5 feet from
property line.
3.A grading permit and development permit for special flood
hazard area are required prior to construction.
4. Building should be 25 feet from floodway per Ordinance.
5. Dedicate easement for floodway.
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6321
6. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
7. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work. Contact the AHTD for
work within the State Highway right-of-way.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
This site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The property is located in the River Mountain Planning
District. The Land Use Plan recommends Transition for this
site and PK/OS for that portion of the property in the
floodway. AF is intended to provide a transition between
rural areas and newly urbanized areas. Staff feels that it
is an appropriate zoning for areas designated Transition by
the Land Use Plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 4.5±
acre tract from R-2 Single Family to AF Agriculture and
Forestry District. The property is currently occupied by a
nonconforming plant nursery/garden center and two smaller
buildings housing a nonconforming retail use and a beauty
shop. The proposed AF zoning will bring the plant
nursery/garden center use into conformance with the code.
The two unrelated commercial uses will remain nonconforming
and will not be affected by this change in zoning. The
applicant hopes to eventually remove these nonconforming
uses and to expand the plant nursery/garden center. This AF
rezoning request is the appropriate first step in that
direction.
Staff believes the AF request to be reasonable for this
site. The River Mountain District Land Use Plan recommends
Transition for this site and PK/OS for that portion of the
property in the floodway. Transition is a Land Use Plan
designation which provides for an orderly transition between
residential uses and other more intense uses. Proposed uses
are to be compatible with quality of life in nearby
residential areas.
Staff feels that AF zoning is appropriate within and meets
the intent of the Transition Land Use designation. The AF
district is intended to provide a smooth transition between
purely rural areas and newly urbanized areas, allowing
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6321
flexibility adequate to permit reasonable absorption of land
use types typically found in the urban fringe.
The proposed AF zoning allows uses which are compatible with
existing uses in the area. A large garden center and
nursery, also zoned AF, is adjacent to the east. The Seven
Acres Business Park, zoned POD, is adjacent to the west.
This POD currently contains only one use, a body shop.
Single Family homes are located to the north and south of
this site but, in both cases, an undevelopable wooded
floodway separates this site from the residential uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested AF zoning. That
portion of the site which is within the floodway will be
zoned OS Open Space and protected by an easement granted to
the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff recommended approval of the requested AF zoning with
that portion of the site which is within the floodway to be
zoned OS. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and
approved for AF and OS by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-6340
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Audell Stachey
Audell Stachey/Jack Matthews
7001 Geyer Springs Road
Rezone from R-2 to C-3
Future commercial development
0.65± acres
Vacant lot, grass covered
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Vacant lot, zoned R-2 and various commercial
uses, zoned C-3
South - Real Estate Office and various commercial uses,
zoned C-3
East - Vacant lot and single family homes, zoned R-2
West - Vacant lots, zoned R-2 and I-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1. Geyer Springs Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline will be required including a 20 foot
radial dedication at intersection.
2. Before construction:
a. Provide design of Browning Road conforming to "MSP"
(Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street
improvements to these streets including 5 foot
sidewalks.
b. Improve corner curb radius to 31.5 feet radius with
construction (existing corner radius is 20 feet).
C. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per
current ADA standards.
d. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and
ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.
e. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
ordinance.
f. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6340
g. Geyer Springs Road has a 1995 average daily traffic
count of 25,000.
Geyer Springs Road is currently 4 lanes widen to 1/2 of 5
lane section, contribute in -lieu, or seek waiver. Browning
Road is a 17 foot chipseal road.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
This site is located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The property is located in the 65th Street East Planning
District. The Land Use Plan recommends Commercial for this
site. The C-3 zoning request for this site fronting on an
arterial street conforms to the adopted Plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this .65t
acre tract from R-2 Single Family to C-3 General Commercial.
The lot is currently vacant and grass covered. No specific
development has been proposed by the applicant.
Staff believes the C-3 rezoning request to be reasonable for
this site. The property is located at the southeast corner
of Geyer Springs Road and Browning. The properties to the
south of this site, extending to I-30 and beyond, are zoned
C-3, C-4 and PCD and are occupied by a variety of office and
commercial uses. The properties across Geyer Springs, to
the west, are zoned C-3, 0-3, R-2 and I-2. The R-2 property
is vacant. A vacant, R-2 zoned lot is located across
Browning to the north, however nearly all properties
continuing to the north are zoned C-3 and I-2 and are also
occupied by a variety of commercial and industrial uses. A
vacant lot is adjacent to the east and single family homes
are located beyond that.
The 65th Street East District Land Use Plan recommends
Commercial for this site. A C-3 request for this site
conforms to the adopted Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 zoning. The
request conforms to the adopted Plan and is compatible with
uses in the area.
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ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6340
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
One letter had been received from the Wakefield Neighborhood
Association expressing some concerns about the issue but
stating that the association supported the rezoning request.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
Jack Matthews stated that he wished to respond to one of the
associations concerns by proposing a condition to be
attached to his rezoning request. Mr. Matthews proposed
that access to the site be gained from Geyer Springs Road
only and that there be no access to the site from Browning
Road.
A motion was made to approve the C-3 zoning request
including the condition proposed by the applicant. The
motion was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-6346
Owner: David Jacks
Applicant: David Jacks
Location: 8910 Sunset Lane
Request: Rezone from R-2 to C-4
Purpose: Automobile sales
Size: 1.75± acres
Existing Use: Unimproved, graveled lot
covered with vehicles
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - various commercial uses, zoned C-3 and Single
Family residence, zoned R-2
South - Single Family home, zoned R-2
East - Mattingly Furniture Store, zoned C-3
West - Church, zoned R-2 with Conditional Use Permit
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1. Baseline Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline will be required.
2. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards with any planned
construction.
3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
This site is not located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus
Route. Bus routes do extend down Stanton Road and Baseline
Road, 1/2 block to the east and Geyer Springs Road, 2-3
blocks to the west.
LAND USE ELEMENT
Located in the Geyer Springs East District, the Land Use
Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial and Low Density
Residential for the site. The district plan was adopted in
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6346
May of 1986. At that time the site was shown as Mixed
Density Residential. In 1992 the northern portion of the
property was changed on the Plan to Office Commercial. The
Land Use Plan shows Commercial to the east and north. West
of the site is a church shown as Pl, and to the south, the
plan shows Single Family Residential.
Much of Baseline Road is shown for commercial use. East of
the site, on the southeast corner of Baseline and Sunset is
a furniture store and south of the store is a church.
Directly south of the site are single family homes and to
the west is another church. Based on the incompatibility of
commercial with the uses surrounding the site, and the vast
amount of commercial available along Baseline Road, Staff
recommends denial.
If the Planning Commission approves an amendment Staff would
like to recognize the Church on Sunset as P1.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 1.75±
acre tract from R-2 Single Family to C-4 Open Display
district. The property is currently used as an unimproved,
graveled lot. The lot is virtually covered by vehicles
being stored on the property. The current use is a zoning
violation and the property is under enforcement by the
City's Codes Enforcement Staff.
The property was annexed into the City on April 30, 1985.
The property was zoned R-2 Single Family at that time.
During the subsequent construction project to widen Baseline
Road, the contractor graveled this lot and used it for the
storage of materials and equipment. After the widening
project was completed, the lot was fenced. Since that time,
on at least two occasions, the Codes Enforcement staff has
had to enforce against persons illegally operating auto lots
on the property.
The applicant is now requesting that the property be zoned
C-4. C-4 zoning would appear to address the use issue. The
site does not meet any city standards for paving or
landscaping.
Staff does not believe that C-4 zoning is appropriate for
this site. The property does abut an arterial street and
the Geyer Springs East District Land Use Plan does recommend
Mixed Office Commercial for a portion of the site. However,
the Plan recommends Low Density residential for the southern
half of the site and the property does abut single family
homes on the south.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6346
C-4 does not appear to be compatible with uses in the
immediate vicinity. The properties to the west and
southeast are occupied by churches. The R-2 zoned
properties across Baseline Road to the north are occupied by
single family homes and lower intensity commercial uses.
Mattingly Furniture, a long established retail furniture
store, is located directly to the east. Single family homes
are adjacent to the south.
Staff feels that the requested C-4 zoning is not in
conformance with the adopted Land Use Plan and is not
compatible with established development in the immediate
vicinity.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the requested C-4 zoning as being
incompatible with existing uses in the area and not
conforming to the adopted Land Use Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were three objectors
present and three letters of opposition had been received by
staff and forwarded to the Commission. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of denial.
David Jacks spoke briefly in support of his rezoning
request. He stated that he would clean up the site.
John Mattingly, of 5017 Baseline Road, spoke in opposition
to the rezoning request. He noted the poor condition of the
site and stated that staff addressed his concerns in the
agenda. Mr. Mattingly stated that he could support C-3
zoning for the site but no C-4.
Commissioner Putnam asked if Mr. Jacks, use of the property
was nonconforming. Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff,
responded that his use was a zoning violation.
Commissioner Putnam asked if there had been any response
from neighbors. Mr. Carney noted the letters which had been
presented to the Commission.
A motion was made to approve the C-4 zoning request. The
motion was denied by a vote of 0 ayes, 10 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-6358
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Anderson Neal, Jr.
Anderson Neal, Jr.
500 South Valentine
Rezone from R-3 to R-5
Convert existing single family
residence into a triplex
0.14± acres
Single Family residence
currently being remodeled.
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Single Family residences, zoned R-3
South - Single Family residences, zoned R-3
East - Single Family residences, zoned R-3
West - Single Family residences, zoned R-3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1. Dedicate 20 foot radial area at intersection.
2. Parking concerns should be addressed.
With Construction:
a. Add sidewalk on Valentine.
b. Improve corner radius to 25 feet.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is located on a Central Arkansas Transit Bus Route
which extends down Capitol Avenue.
LAND USE ELEMENT
Located in the I-630 Planning District, the property was
included in the study area for the Woodruff Area
Neighborhood Plan. That Plan was adopted in June of 1996.
The location is shown as Single Family on the Land Use Plan.
The neighborhood has, and continues to, experience
encroachment from the hospital complexes to the west. There
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6358
are a number of multi -family units scattered throughout the
area which provide a variety of housing options. To
maintain a stable neighborhood the Woodruff Area
Neighborhood Plan recommends the site remain Single Family.
Staff recommends denial of the R-5 zoning.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this .14±
acre lot from R-3 Single Family to R-5 Urban residence
district. The site is currently occupied by a one story,
frame single-family residential structure which the
applicant is in the process of remodeling. The applicant
proposes to convert this single family residence into a
triplex (three units).
The property is located well within a residential
neighborhood. All adjacent properties are zoned R-3 and are
occupied by single family homes. There are a few duplexes
scattered throughout the neighborhood and a few multifamily
dwellings located along Markham Street, Cedar Street and
Brown Street.
Staff believes the R-5 request is inappropriate for this
site. The adopted Land Use Plan recommends Single Family
for the property. This site was also included in the
Woodruff Area Neighborhood Plan, adopted in June 1996. The
Neighborhood Plan recommends that this area remain single
family.
In addition to being incompatible with the Land Use Plan and
Neighborhood Plan, the R-5 request would appear to be
incompatible with uses in the immediate vicinity. Although
there are a few duplex and multifamily properties scattered
throughout the area, the neighborhood continues to be
primarily single family residential. This neighborhood is
best defined as fragile, suffering encroachment from the
large institutional uses to the west and a declining housing
stock. Staff believes it would be counter productive to
maintaining the single family residential livability of this
neighborhood to allow further multifamily uses within the
heart of the single family area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the requested R-5 zoning as being
incompatible with uses in the area and not in conformance
with the adopted Land Use Plan.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6358
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
One letter had been received from the Capital View/Stifft
Station Neighborhood Association. In that letter, the
association voiced its opposition to R-5 zoning but stated
that it supported a Planned Development to allow a triplex.
The letter from the association, a letter from Mr. Neal
amending his application to a planned development and a
site plan had been presented to the Commission.
Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff, complemented Mr. Neal on
his willingness to work with the neighborhood and to respond
to the Association's request. However, Mr. Carney noted,
the proposed use was still multifamily which did not conform
to either the District Land Use Plan or the recently adopted
Woodruff Area Neighborhood Plan and was contrary to
maintaining the single family residential character of the
neighborhood. As such, Mr. Carney stated, staff was
recommending denial of the amended application.
Mr. Neal stated that he had responded to the neighborhood's
concerns. He stated that the proposed use was not out of
character with uses in the area.
Commissioner Hawn thanked Mr. Neal for the good remodeling
job on the structure at 500 S. Valentine. He noted that Mr.
Neal had met with the neighborhood association and had
responded to the Association's concerns. Commissioner Hawn
stated that the association had voted overwhelmingly to
support a triplex at this location through a Planned
Development.
In response to a question from Commissioner Putnam, Mr.
Carney stated that the application as amended would limit
use of the property to a triplex residential use of the
existing structure, with the addition of four parking
spaces.
A motion was made to approve the application as amended to a
Planned Development. The motion was approved by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-6364
Owner: Resolution Trust Corporation/
McClellan Community
Development Corporation
Applicant: Pamela Mercer, Secretary/
McClellan CDC
Location: 3615-3623-3700-3706
American Manor Drive
Request: Rezone from R-2 to R-5
Purpose: Bring existing multifamily
units into conformance with
zoning.
Size: 4 lots, totaling 1.59± acres
Existing Use: Three of the lots are occupied
by one building each. Each
building contains 4, two
bedroom dwellings. The 4th
lot is vacant.
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Vacant tract, zoned R-2
South - Single Family residences, zoned R-2
East - Single Family residence and boarded up 4 unit
apartment building, zoned R-2
West - Vacant lots, duplex and triplex, zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
With Construction:
1. Construct sidewalks conforming to Sec. 31-175 and the
"MSP".
2. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current
ADA standards.
3. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
4. Provide striping for Parking Lot.
5. Street is a residential standard versus commercial
standard, improve or seek waiver.
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6364
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
This site is not located on a
Route. The nearest bus route
Baseline Road, 4-5 blocks to
LAND USE ELEMENT
Central Arkansas Transit Bus
is at Scott Hamilton and
the north.
The property is located in the Geyer Springs East District.
This District Plan was adopted in May of 1986. The property
is question is shown on the Land Use Plan as Single Family,
as is the area surrounding it. The buildings on the site
were constructed as Multi -family structures, but were not
recognized on the Plan. The location is at the
intersection of a collector and arterial which has
traditionally had higher density development. Staff
recommends a change to the Land Use Plan from Single Family
to Multi -family. This would be a minor plan amendment.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone these 4 lots
from R-2 Single Family to R-5 Urban Residence district.
Three of the lots are each now occupied by a two story, 4
unit multifamily structure. The structures are vacant and
boarded up. The 4th lot is vacant other than for the
concrete foundation of a building which was torn down some
time ago. These 4 lots and 6 others located on this portion
of American Manor Drive were occupied by multifamily
dwellings when this area was annexed into the City on April
29, 1985. The properties were zoned R-2 and the apartments
rendered nonconforming. Since that time, most of the units
fell into disrepair and were either razed and removed or
boarded up, as is the case with these properties. Two of
the lots were occupied by a duplex and a triplex. These
units, located at the corner of Hilaro Springs and American
Manor are in good shape and are currently occupied.
The McClellan Community Development Corporation has a
purchase agreement with the Resolution Trust Corporation,
who now owns the properties, and is seeking to rezone the
properties to R-5. Based on the density of development, R-5
is the appropriate multifamily zoning category to bring the
properties into compliance with zoning. The properties have
been vacant for some time now and the nonconforming status
is in question. Once the properties are rezoned, the CDC
proposes to rehabilitate the dwellings and make them
available for occupancy. A laundry room/storage building
may be built on the vacant lot where only the foundation of
a building now exists. The laundry room/storage building
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August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6364
would be a secured facility, serving only the residents of
the fourplexes located on the other 3 lots.
Staff believes the rezoning request to be reasonable. These
multifamily dwellings were in place prior to the area's
annexation to the City. Allowing the CDC to rehab and make
available these units will eliminate a neighborhood nuisance
and will provide needed housing. The properties on this end
of American Manor have a long history of use as Multifamily.
The properties are located on the fringe of the neighborhood
and take access from Hilaro Springs Road, an arterial
street. Other properties immediately adjacent to these 4
also contain boarded up multifamily dwellings or occupied
multifamily dwellings. If the cost of rehabilitating these
structures exceeds 50% of the replacement value, an upgrade
in landscaping and screening will be required.
The Geyer Springs East District Land Use Plan does not
recognize the multifamily uses on these lots. The Plan
recommends Single Family. Staff believes it would be
appropriate now to recognize these multifamily properties
and to amend the plan to multifamily for these lots on
American Manor Drive. This has been determined to be a
minor plan amendment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-5 zoning and of
a minor plan amendment from Single Family to Multifamily.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and recommended approval of the
rezoning request and a minor plan amendment. The Commission
was informed that the required notices had been sent out
only 10 days prior to the hearing, not 15 days as required
by the Commission's bylaws. It was noted that all notices
had been accounted for, either the return cards had been
received or those undeliverable had been returned. After a
brief discussion, a motion was made to waive the bylaws and
to accept the notices as done by the applicant. The motion
was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
The rezoning request and minor plan
the Consent Agenda and approved by a
and 1 absent.
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amendment were placed on
vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-6361
Name: Marshall Day Care Family Home
Special Use Permit
Location: 1314 South Harrison Street
Owner/Applicant: Lynnah Selmen/Jack Marshall
Proposal: A special use permit is
requested to allow the
occupant of 1314 S. Harrison
Street to operate a day care
family home. The property is
zoned R-3.
STAFF ANALYSIS•
The occupant of 1314 S. Harrison Street is requesting a
Special Use Permit to allow her to operate a day care family
home at that address. She proposes to keep up to 10
children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The
proposed hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
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.
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.
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6361
e. This use must obtain a special use permit in all
districts where day care centers are not allowed by
right.
1314 S. Harrison is located at the northern fringe of the
Oak Forest neighborhood. All surrounding properties are
zoned R-3 and are occupied by single family homes. The 12th
Street Commercial District with its variety of commercial
uses is located 1 1/2 blocks to the north. The site
contains a one-story frame residential structure which is
typical of homes in the neighborhood. The rear yard is
enclosed by a chain-link fence, providing adequate play
area. The site also has a single -wide driveway with room
for 3 vehicles.
The primary use of the property will remain single family
residential. No signage will be permitted beyond that
allowed in single family zones. Staff believes the proposed
use will have no impact on the neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit to allow
a day care family home subject to compliance with the site
and location criteria of Section 36-54.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval
subject to compliance with the site and location criteria of
Section 36-54.
There was a brief discussion of a possible change in City
policy regarding day care family homes currently in the
early stage of discussion at the City Board of Directors
level. It was felt that it was appropriate to approve this
application with the additional condition that there be
staff review after one year. If there is a change in city
policy in this one year period, the item is to be brought
back to the Commission for reconsideration. The item was
placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of 10
ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent, subject to the conditions
recommended by staff and added by the Commission as noted
above.
K,
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.• 8 FILE NO.• Z-6362
Name:
Williams Day Care Family Home
Special Use Permit
Location: 2702 Tatum Street
Owner/Applicant: Arula Williams
Proposal: A special use permit is
requested to allow the
occupant of 2702 Tatum Street
to operate a day care family
home. The property is zoned
R-2.
STAFF ANALYSIS•
The occupant of 2702 Tatum Street is requesting a Special
Use Permit to allow her to operate a day care family home at
that address. She is currently licensed by the Arkansas
Department of Human Services for 10 children. The hours of
operation are 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The business has been in operation for 10 years and the
applicant was recently notified that a special use permit is
required.
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.
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.
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6362
e. This use must obtain a special use permit in all
districts where day care centers are not allowed by
right.
2702 Tatum is located at the northern fringe of the John
Barrow neighborhood. All adjacent properties are zoned R-2.
The large tract across Tatum Street, to the east, is
undeveloped and heavily wooded. A vacant lot is adjacent to
the north and a single family home is located beyond that.
The properties to the west and south are occupied by single
family homes. Tatum Street dead -ends at 26th Street, 1
block to the north. The large Parkview High School Campus
is located north of 26th Street. The site contains a one-
story brick and frame residential structure which is typical
of homes in the area. The rear yard is enclosed by a chain-
link fence which provides adequate play area. The property
also has a single wide driveway, providing room for 2
vehicles.
The primary use of the property will remain single family
residential. No signage will be permitted beyond that
allowed in single family zones. The applicant already has
her state license and has been in business for 10 years with
no apparent adverse impact on the neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit to allow
a day care family home subject to compliance with the site
and location criteria of Section 36-54.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval
subject to compliance with the site and location criteria of
Section 36-54.
There was a brief discussion of a possible change in City
policy regarding day care family homes currently in the
early stage of discussion at the City Board of Directors
level. It was felt that it was appropriate to approve this
application with the additional condition that there be
staff review after one year. If there is a change in city
policy in this one year period, the item is to be brought
back to the Commission for reconsideration. The item was
placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of 10
ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent subject to the conditions
recommended by staff and added by the Commission as noted
above.
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August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-6363
Name:
Location:
Adams Day Care Family Home
Special Use Permit
9008 Woodford Drive
Owner/Applicant: Amy Shield/Earthalene Adams
Proposal: A special use permit is
requested to allow the
occupant of 9008 Woodford
Drive to operate a day care
family home. The property is
zoned R-2.
STAFF ANALYSIS•
The occupant of 9008 Woodford Drive is requesting a Special
Use Permit to allow her to operate a day care family home at
that address. She is currently licensed by the Arkansas
Department of Human Services for 10 children. The hours of
operation are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The applicant moved to this address approximately 2 months
ago from an address on Fairfield Drive. She had operated
the child care service for 1 1/2 years at the Fairfield
location and was recently advised that a special use permit
is required.
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.
C. The use is limited to ten (10) children including the
care givers.
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6363
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.
9008 Woodford is located on a short cul-de-sac at the
northern edge of the Merrivale Neighborhood. All
surrounding properties are zoned R-2 and are occupied by
single family homes. An apartment complex is located just
to the north of this cul-de-sac, fronting onto Baseline
Road. Other properties along Baseline contain uses ranging
from multifamily to commercial and industrial uses. The
site contains a one-story brick and frame residential
structure which is typical of homes in the neighborhood.
The property has a chain-link fenced rear yard which
provides adequate play area. The site also contains a
double -wide driveway which provides room for 3 vehicles.
The applicant already has her state license. She previously
operated a day care family home on Fairfield Drive for 1 1/2
yeas before moving to this address approximately 2 months
ago.
The primary use of the property will remain single family
residential. No signage will be permitted beyond that
allowed in single family zones. Staff does not believe the
proposed use will have a negative impact on the
neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit to allow
a day care family home subject to compliance with the site
and location criteria of Section 36-54.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 21, 1997)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval
subject to compliance with the site and location criteria of
Section 36-54.
There was a brief discussion of a possible change in City
policy regarding day care family homes currently in the
early stage of discussion at the City Board of Directors
level. It was felt that it was appropriate to approve this
application with the additional condition that there be
staff review after one year. If there is a change in city
policy in this one year period, the item is to be brought
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August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6363
back to the Commission for reconsideration. The item was
placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent subject to the conditions
recommended by staff and added by the Commission as noted
above.
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August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 10
Title: Master Street Plan - Amendment
Request: Remove Labette as a Collector, east
of John Barrow Road
Source: Brownwood Terrace Association
Staff Report:
The Public Works and Planning Departments reviewed a request to
remove Labette Drive as a collector. This was determined not to
be the real issue. The neighborhood wishes to isolate itself and
prevent any connections to the east or south. Further they want
a gate or other traffic control device to stop people from
entering their neighborhood.
Staff does not consider the idea of walling off each neighborhood
a good idea. This development pattern increases traffic volumes
on major streets and lengthens driving distance and time for many
trips. However the current development standards in Little Rock
(Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances) allow such development.
Until such time as the development standards are changed,
requests such as this will be difficult to reject. The areas
which would be serviced by Labette and Michael can take access
from Kanis, John Barrow, Cobb, Dorchester and Walker. Labette
Drive will need to be abandoned and removed from Michael Drive
east. Michael Drive will also need to be abandoned and removed
south of Howell Drive. If the roads stop at undeveloped
property, then they may be extended. If Labette is extended, it
will function as a collector.
Staff will not oppose the Master Street Plan Amendment
conditioned on the removal of the public streets as described
above. In order to do this further, applications are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deferred by Planning Commission, held for 6 months to allow for
the neighborhood to take necessary actions. The item will be
reheard when actions are taken or in six (6) months.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 6, 1997)
Walter Malone, Planner II reviewed the request and area involved
in the Master Street Plan Amendment. Staff met with members of
the Association during today's meeting and now they clearly
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.)
understand the situation and some of the options. In order to
permit time for the Association to take the action recommended by
staff a six month deferral is recommended.
Commissioner Adcock made the motion to defer (Commissioner
Putnam, second). By unanimous vote (7-0), the item was deferred.
STAFF UPDATE:
A reminder letter was sent to the association contact on June 20.
As of July 22 no action had been taken by the association so a
second letter dated July 23 notified the association of this
meeting and staff's recommendation of denial. A request for
withdrawal was received on August 5, 1997. Staff recommends the
item be withdrawn.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 21, 1997)
This item was placed on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. The
Consent Agenda was approved with a vote of 10 for 0 against for
this item.
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August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 11
Name: Land Use Plan Amendment
Location: 2nd Street/Bender to Reichardt
Request: Park/Open Space and Industrial to
Office
Source: Demp and Paula Dempsey
Staff Report:
The requested area is within the East Little Rock District. The
Plan generally uses Bond Street as the line: industrial, to the
west and other uses (Multifamily, Commercial and Single Family)
to the east. The area generally south of the line is Single
Family. Between the levee and the river, the proposed use is
Park/Open Space. The area is shown on the Parks Master Plan as a
second priority acquisition.
Further to the east along 2nd Street, is industrial use with the
levee between 2nd and 3rd Streets, as a barrier. The issue is
whether it should be development for business purposes or left as
open space or park land. The Parks Department has been asked to
comment on this request. The Parks Department believes the site
is critical to the future expansion of Riverfront Park. The
connection between Riverfront Park and the East End Park would be
prevented.
The east end of 2nd Street, starting at John Street the area
changes to a more service-oriented use pattern. The State has a
county office and the F.O.P. meeting place are located in the
area. There is one heavy commercial/industrial use, a HVAC
(Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning) firm, located here. From
Bender west there is no public shore line and most of the area is
developed. Since the area is of a less intensity (than
industrial) it is appropriate to recognize this. Therefore from
Bond east, along the river an Office classification is
appropriate. However, south of the levee is an area the City is
trying to preserve as residential; therefore, no change to Office
south of the levee should be encouraged.
In order to address the parks Department concern, either the plan
should be left Park/Open Space or accommodation for a
recreational link should be included. There are two options
which could be required. First would be "so many" feet adjacent
to the River. The second option would be to use the levee right-
of-way (80 feet).
August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval subject to allowance for open space connection and no
nonresidential uses south of levee.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 21, 1997)
Walter Malone, Planning Manager reviewed the request and
conditions in the area. Planning Staff is opposed to changing
the Plan south of the levee. This area is a single family
residential neighborhood. North of the levee is a mix of
Industrial, Office and Open Space. The issue is whether to allow
the area to be developed or not. Planning Staff believes use of
the 80 foot levee right-of-way as an access connection would
allow for the connection between East End Center and Riverfront
Park.
Paula Dempsey, agent (perspective owner), indicated that the area
south of the levee was not usable to them. Their use would be a
studio, built like a warehouse. Commissioner Putnam raised the
concern of flooding and whether the site was developable.
Brian Day, Assistant Director of Parks, thanked the Commission
for hearing this item early. Mr. Day reviewed the Department's
"Chain of Parks" and indicated this area was important to that
concept. This site is vital to the ability to connect the Parks;
however, the Department has no money to acquire the site. Mr.
Day raised the question about the Presidential Library, airport
runways and need for open space.
Commissioner Earnest asked about the new building just
constructed to the west. Mr. Day indicated there was no plans to
deal with these structures. However if the Presidential Library
goes near here, most of the existing structures would be removed.
In any case the additional of another obstacle to the completion
of the park is not a good idea.
Chairman Lichty asked the applicant if they agreed to staff
recommendation of using the levee and southern portion as a
connection. Ms. Dempsey indicated they had no plans for that
area.
Discussion followed about Corp of Engineers approval process and
the process to follow: Land Use first or Corp approval first.
Stephen Giles, City Attorney, stated the Land Use issue should be
resolved first.
Mr. Day and Commissioner Earnest agreed there was a need to
develop a strategy for open space. Mr. Day indicated that after
twelve months they would not have money for acquisition. In
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August 21, 1997
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.
response to Commissioner Hawn, Mr. Day stated Parks would step
aside if the issue were pushed. Commissioner Hawn asked about
access through the site. Commissioner Brandon asked that the
unblemished riverfront be kept. we must have a vision for the
future. There is money somewhere to get land. Commissioner
Brandon asked that the Commission not vote for this.
Commissioner Daniel expressed concern about the flooding, and
that this is good money going into a flood prone area.
Commissioner Earnest challenged the City to find a way to get
this property. This is different than the Pankey site. There
are options which should be considered.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, responding to
Commissioner Berry indicated the Presidential Library site should
be announced within the next 30 days. However no one knows the
exact location or day. The Clintons have all the information.
Commissioner Berry asked about the City encouraging development
north of the levee. Mr. Giles stated the City does not encourage
the development but the owner has the right to develop.
There was discussion about an easement and the location of that
easement. Commissioner Putnam indicated he did not have enough
information to decide the issue. Commission Adcock indicated the
Board will have to decide. Chairman Lichty asked about deferral.
There was discussion about deferral and the owner indicated that
this issue would be back no matter what. Commissioner Hawn moved
for deferral. By unanimous vote 10 for 0 against the item was
deferred.
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