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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-02409 ApplicationAPPLICATION FOR REZONING TO THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION. F IRE D IS TR ICT NO. _ _19 C. DENIED r 19 . of DIR. APPROVED. 1.9 of DIR. DEN IED19 INANCE ZONING CASE NO. Z -- Filing Datea19- Application is hereby made to the Little Rock Board of Directors of Little Rock, Arkansas, through the Planning Commission pursuant to Arkansas law on City Planning, Act 186 of 1957, Acts of Arkansas and Section 23 of the Little Rock Zoning Ordinance No. 5420 as amended, petitioning for a rezoning of the following described area- 109 rea. b09 p0 tU T 01 D! g tA-ft in# r 3&'d point being on the north right-of-ony line of best Karkhm Street; tbeme north 230 feet to a point; them west 180 feet to a point; thence north X40 feet to a point; thence northeasterly to a point on the east line of * N04 Ws Section 20 T -1-M, R«iS-*, said point Deis 920 foot + north of the north right-of•4ty line of West Markhm Street; thence south along said east line of E;% * N* Mt to north right-of-4my line of west - il.� ALL .--., na _ - .♦ . Title to this property is vested in. 14rs. Marie Wagner and Wm. L. Blair., Trust Officer dor Wm. K. Booth. It is desired that the boundaries shown on the District Map be amended and that this area be reclassified from the present " A-1 " Single Family District To FA l District. Present Use of Property. One empty house Desired Use of Property. `;apartments MSW (there are no) deed restrictions pertaining to the intended use of this property. The filing fee, required by Ordinance No. 9455 will be paid at the City Collector's Office on the filing and acceptance of this application by the Zoning Office. It is understood that notice of the public hearing hereon before the Little Rock Planning Commission will be published at least 15 days prior to said hearing in a daily newspaper as required by Act 186 of the 1957 Acts of Arkansas and Section 23 of said Ordinance, and that notice of preliminary hearing before the Commission (PC -18) must be circulated by the applicant to all other parties in interest, including owners of land within 200 feet of the boundary of the area under consideration as required by the rules of the Commission, and that the cost of these notices shall be borne by the applicant. DATE. November 2, 1970 Form ZA 6-2-70 ( 600 (OWNER) �� � -�� •� � �� ( or ) Dona ld Kir k .a (AGENT) ADDRESS. 319 No. Gill Street Litt ye Roc[, Arkansas PHONE . 375-4469 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THIRD FLOOR CITY HALL FR 4-4311 Planning Division LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Permits & Inspections Division Traffic Division 72201 '7—Dce� �-JA"L' Dear I--;z4=-7L-) Public Works Real Estate Re: Case No. Z 24 - Address: `Addresso 1 16 A t M, I This is to advise you that in connection with your applicati� for a change in zoning from District to � District, the following action was taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting on (a) Denied. (b) Approved as applied for. (c) Approved - provided-. (d) Rezoned to (e) Deferred (f) An ordinance effecting this rezoning m4*+ (will not) be submitted to the Board of Directors for its consideration at its meeting Yours very truly, DEPARTMENT OF COMM ITY DEVELOPMENT Don R. Venhaus, Director 7-7-70 250 Mr. John T. Merriweather, City Manager City Hall Little Rock, Arkansas Dear Mr. Merriweather: #37 Wingate Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 November 24, 1970 1 1 . _Jtl I As you are one of my City Directors-, I am writing to formally object to an application for a zoning change application on a parcel located in the NIV 1/4, NE 1/4, E 1/2 of Section 2, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, city of Little Rock. The present zoning is for single family dwellings (A-1). The City Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for December 3, 1970. This parcel is'bordered by attractive residential additions as follows: on the West by Markwood; on the North by Leawood; on the East by Wingate; on the South by Briar - wood. Except for a crowded -in 60 unit apartment complex called Plantation Apartments which faces West Markham Street, the entire area is private, single family homeowner- ship in character - not commercial or multi -family dwellings. Now, Mr. Kirk who notified me by letter of his application, proposes to squeeze in another 120 multiple family units on a lesser parcel of land per unit, than exists in his jumbled area of the Plantation Apartments. Further, he proposes a new access road into the now busy West Markham Street, about 50 feet West of my property's South- west boundary. I have been assured this would depress the market value of my property, recentlyaffected by the widening of West Markham ;ntn a thnrnLLrrhfarc T h� a _o.._w__. purc ..scu this property in April 1970, making a very large equity investment, to make a home after many years service in the U. S. Navy. Now this squeeze in proposition beleagures it. I submit that this zoning change would create two serious and undesirable situations worthy of your discerning investigation. First, this new access road would be directly across from the entrance to Brady Elementary School on busy West Markham. Another traffic hazard to young children; second, the addition of 120 more multiple family dwellings on this parcel, even 40 initially, would create an overcrowded condition - yea, even slum conditions, even though of new construction. Families deserve room to breathe, even in apartments. All of this in among some of Western Little Rock's nicest residential areas. I solicit your support to 'deny this zone change application to protect the single family residence character of our neighborhoods. I am personally petitioning to object to this application, each City Director, the City Manager, and the Chairman of the City Planning Commission. Sincerely yours, -----7. T. (Jack) Griffith Captain U. S. Navy (Retired) Telephone 225-7446 KENNETH G. JONES, M. D. ,a' R. E. MINOR H. AUSTIN GRIMES, M. D. LITTLE ROCK ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC Administrator I. LEIGHTON MILLARD, M. D. ' R. BARRY SORRELLS, M. D. P. O. BOX 5270 PHILIP H. JOHNSON, M. D. TWELFTH AND VAN BUREN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72205 § „ 666-9491ar Vdi 501 December 4, 1970 ;. V�4 9 Lj pwlt { h. Mr. Russell McLean, Chairman LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ,yr` City Hall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. f Dear Mr. McLean: , I wish to extend my sincere appreciation for the consideration and the attention given by yourself and the other members of your Commission to the objections pre- sented by the neighborhood homeowners relative to the request for rezoning 8115 West Markham. It did a great deal to dispel the cynicism some of us develop with age as regards representative government. We could not have expected more. We would especially like to express our appreciation to Mr. Crawford for having made the motion to disapprove the request for rezoning. Assuming the City Board of Directors will not have occasion to take issue with your decision, we shall endeavor to purchase the land in question for what would seem to be its best use - a small park. KGJ:lt Very sxncerelr, RennetG. James, M. D. �= RTt'V1 Et CITY OF LITTLE ROCK 0 9,51 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FI�-ING FEES Little Rock, Ark,f`J � ,19 $75) Zoning Application Fee $25) Board of Adjustment Application Fee 110 plus 50¢ per lot/acre) Preliminary Subdivision Fee X10 plus 50� per lot/acre) i ubdivision Fee ,5 plus $1 per lot) Re -; e u20 per intersectio rt a Signs Fee TOTAL e above fees shall be id to the City Collecto� GNU t. Floor, City Hall. V Gel L---- DIRECT R F,/ C0MMUWy D ress of property involved: of applicant: BEFORE THE PLANNING COM"IISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK THE MATTER OF REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED 8116 WEST MARKHAM STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS FROM "A" TO "C" Let it be known that the undersigned property owners in Little Rock, Arkansas and owning property adjacent to or in the immediate area to the proposed rezoning are directly opposed to any rezoning. We are opposing the rezoning change for several reasons. These being: (1) The destruction of the neighborhood concept of one family dwellings that are now, and have been for fifteen years, on adjacent property. (2) The nuisances created by multifamily and multistory buildings with no reasonable buffer zone from one concept of family dwelling to another. (3) The traffic problem created directly across from the existing neighborhood elementary school, (4) The overcrowded situation -as -to -lana, s6h6ols, play- grounds, -and other facilities in immediate area, including fire protection. (5) The area proposed for change does not have a main through street, but drives a wedge into several single family neighborhoods. (6) The existing property owners have had reason to believe they were buying property in a single family neighborhood and it would not change. (7) The drainage of a large portion of Wingate, Leawood, Nob Hill and neighborhood areas as far as Highway #10 depend on existing proven drainage. Any change (i.e. addition to or interruption) in the now natural flow of water would immediately create a serious loss to property owners. The sewage system that crosses this property often overflows and spills raw sewage on the ground. The addition of this number of residential units would overtax an already inadequate system. (8) Last, but not iec,st, the immediate and accelerated devaluation of our pro-oerty. Conclusion can only be that above detriments can only devalue the property in the area and ::C:ve all-:Yaperty owners without recourse to their fair value and anticipated inc:r"ases to property now owned. We plead that the single family zoning will rer�ai.n in this area and no further encroachment will be made. NAME PROMS -TING THE REMNING OF PRliPWY 811.6_ WAST MARKHM Pi]R REda(J ',FORE ST, 7) ) IL4 - �) ) aAA �,� &,C� ,a C -r i AFL, .57Y L ..? �? J-- -�e/8- C;?01�.s —0/cp dAS—/3�4� r m 4 -3 S W �1� e-� ��A &-i�S' PROTESTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY 8116 JEST MAMHAM FOR REEASONS HERETOFORE STATE? NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER oz�sG 9.r�4 nu - 2/0-z- ,,2,3 ! 0-v- ,,2,3 / t � V/ ti.,. . w AA aA JJ K� Y 1' // b� \ I i� � �%� - -.-At 1144C S'3 4�- 1lrll,,2,,4;— ?rib I (:Pds- 1c; ra 174 -13VI 7 7, rd fl CI' Z2 ;Z =9IT PROTESTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY 8116 WEST P :HAM FOR REASONS HERETOFORE STI 3 NAME v ADDRESS TELEPHONE NU14BE�R 4i- t/ z _ r7 Y2�- .r fr �� r' -��, - J'0,6 ,3 p- aS-QsI c) NAM PROTESTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY 8116 14EST MARKHAM FOR REAMNS HERETOFORE STaTXn W111' at:� TELEPHONENUNBER ,z4�� q Q- �3 .11 ��� �t Ca 6"S2 i--2-_ -2--- '� �� L.C..-�-F �;k.. 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C Aid-,rl I z �-- s qil r r. g � S 36 0'3 �2-5 3-t� 3 g PROTESTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY 116 WEST MARSHAM FOR REagONS HERETOFORE STaTM, ) N� AMEM TELEPHONE NUMBER f� r 086-173 ozas - -y97o t�2! 2� S--21z1� PROTESTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY 8116 WEST IJ.ARII:AM FOR REASONS HERETOFORE STATED NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER /-7 Vlwac� 1 1 � MA 0 Yy J --S,774 aaj- �l0°-3 ;z ;;L-S_g6G3 9 �9 oz.s-54,-�a, ,;), >- - J L4 1 1 2 �-2 3 S 2 2, S;7 J�j,.s - /a 176 I PROTESTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY 8116 WEST MARKHAM FOR RKAS01 S HERETOFORE STATED NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER r 49 Xel, �, S Tract No. 5 m 8116 West Markham Street From. "A" -One -family District To - "C" -Two-family District The Staff recommendation was read as follows. "The Staff recommends approval of the requested "C" zoning. The adjacent apartment usage to the west, the nature of the terrain, the narrowness of the site, and the fact that the single-family dwellings to the east are located on long lots and back into the subject property in our opinion make this property appropriate for "C" -use.'" Dr. Kenneth G. Jones, 38 Wingate Drive, was present as spokesman for approximately 100 persons in attendance, and also filed a petition having 216 names in opposition to the rezoning request. He read a prepared statement setting forth their objections to the proposed apartment development. Mrs. Thomas H. Bramhall, 5 Patricia Lane, was present stating that she had lived there for fifteen years, and the proposed development would devalue their property. Mrs. R. M. Cearley, 43 Wingate Drive, said they had been property owners in this area for over ten years. She enumerated their reasons for opposition as being inadequate play area, no effort made to construct the building to blend in with the surrounding development, overcrowded site, no buffer zone between building and surrounding property, increased noise, traffic,ilood lights for parking and swimming area, and depreciated property values. She asked that the property remain zoned "A" -Single-family. Mrs. Jim Childers, 40 Wingate Drive, was present and stated that they had lived there 14 years, and objected to the proposed development for reasons of safety hazards, both traffic and fire. There is only one entrance from Markham Street which is 50 feet wide and in case of an emergency this would not be sufficient. She also emphasized the fact that this site is directly across from Brady Elementary School. Mr. Carl S. Rosenbaum, 57 Wingate Drive, adjacent to subject property, was concerned with the drainage of surface crater and inadequate sewer system which would be compounded by the addition of an apartment complex, and considered it a health hazard. Mr. Doug Halbert, 401 Markwood, said the proposed complex would devalue his property and other single-family residences in the surrounding area; and that it was the responsibility of the Planning Commission to protect property owners of Little Rock in this type of situation. -4- f Planning Co cion Minutes wee mber 3,1 Dr. Jones, in closing, said that as a property owner it seemed to him that the whole concept of zoning and planning creates a covenenat between the municipality and the people who purchase property which slmuld extend over a period of time, and that any change should benefit those property owners who are established in' the area, and not only for the benefit of a single developer. Mr. Donald Kirk, the petitioner, was present and stated that he bought this proper- ty subject to its being rezoned, and is the onwer of the Plantation House apart- ments to the west. He plans to construct an apartment complex having 40 units for one-half the tract which would be townhouse type units to blend with the Plantation House apartments. in his opinion the 50 foot wide entrance off of Markham Street was ample and he said there was another entrance in the back of Plantation House. Mr. Lyon asked Mr. kirk if he could utilize the property for duplex development. He answered that he did not believe it would work. His plan is to build court type apartment buildings with a swimming pool in the middle with a drive around the development, and a screening .fence to insure more privacy for the adjacent property owners. The project will be privately financed. A motion was made that the application be denied, which was seconded and passed. THIS COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE MUST ACCOMPANY THE REZONING APPLICATION (FILL IN or CROSS OUT words or lines not appropriate) 1. I am the (MM3) (legally designated agent) of the property involved in this application. 2. (a) The rezoning of this property has been requested before (IXk (no) (b) The rezoning of this property was requested previously (date) no changing it from District to District 3. For what purpose is property presently used: single family residence 4. The intended use of this property is :MApartments C 5. I (moo) (do not) propose use of the property as it is (exclusive of minor repair) if rezoned. (If you do, have you discussed this with the Building Inspection Division of this Department (yes) (no) 6. If rezoned: (a) I have an immediate builder - (yes) - (b) Plan to develop in the future - (yes) - (no) (c) Plan to sell after rezoning - (gam - (no) 7. The proposed rezoning: (a) Is compatible with the established land -use pattern of adjacent properties in the immediate area (yes) (ncdx (b) Would create an isolated zoned lot or tract incompatible with adjacent zoned property jkx (,rwj no 8. The basic land -use pattern of the immediate area has changed recently - (mss) (no) 9. The proposed zoning: (a)(kk (will not), in my opinion, adversely affect living conditions in the neighborhood (b) MM) (will not),- in my opinion, adversely effect the value of adjacent properties (c) (li (will not) , in my opinion, deter the improvement or development of adjacent property (d) (K (will not), in my opinion, adversely affect the character of the immediate area 10. (a) X The general character of the immediate area is "built up" (b) The general character of the immediate area is vacant land 11. In my opinion, the rezoning of this property (will) (vw=mMt) result in an (increase) (decrease) in traffic incident to the intended use of the property. 12. I have parking spaces sufficient to comply with requirements of the City Ordinance under my present zoning classification (yes) WD:k 13. If property is rezoned: (e $0'eVXA(V'U14is now available (yes) (no) (b) XThe required additional parking will be provided (yes) (no) 14. There () (is not) any restriction on this property imposed by a Bill of Assurance (Should there be one,I realize I shall be liable to the property owners having a common interest in this matter.) Signature of owner, or legally authorized agent Dona ld Kirk Date: Nov. 21 1970 319 No. Gill, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 7-27-70 Address PC 150 MEMBER ARK. LATHER G PLASTER CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION CONTRACTING PLASTERERS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION kitk Plastvtift5 (340. 319 North Gill LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Phone FR 5-4469 November 2� 1970 The E E 2 NL� . NES Section 25 Township 1 North, Range 13 West, EXCEPT begin at SW corner; E 280'; N 2301; W 1801; N to N line of El E2 MI NE+; W 100' to Mj corner; S to paint of beginning. November 2$ 1970 TowashLip I North he , sectioa 29 T 2 range 13 West zXCE?T begin at SW corner; Z' 2F) i 4 ITIO IT 2-10, 180 1; 11 to N line Of F foo to Mr corner; S to point of begiaAlAg - I'.