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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAll CorrespondenceEVANS-GRAVES ENGINEERS, INC. Engineering Consultants Est. 1954 August 7, 1998 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: Application to Amend Land Use Plan Proposed Fairfield Suites by Marriott John A. Graves,P.F., P.L.S. Vymn L Bernard, P.E. C. J. Roth, P.E. Stephen P. Cali, P.E. Gerald G. Menard, P.E. Max O. Usrey, III, P.E., P.L.S. William W. Addison, P.E., P.L.S. Anthony S. Brocato, Sr. Lynne M. Richard, C.P.A. Edward E. Evans, P.E., P.L.S. Fellow -Life Member A.S.C.E. Robert 1. Peaus, 11, P.E. Walter J. Saucer, Jr, P.E. Phillip Grasso, P.E. F. DeWitt Ladneq P.E. Robert H. Brooks, 111, P.LS. Christopher J. Ewing, E.I. Devic J. Murphy, E.I. Candida P. Pmjean, E.I. Nicole M. Songy, E.1. R. Christopher Young, E.I. Please find attached to the application form to amend the land use plan three (3) copies of the current survey for the above referenced project. Also attached is a $55.00 check for the application fee. Aneighty (80) room Fairfield Suites hotel is proposed on Lot 6, Bixler Commercial Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The structure is designed as a three-story building with a maximum height of 45 feet. The ground floor square footage is 14,125. There will be no full service food facilities, only continental breakfast items will be available in the lobby area, primarily for guests only. According to the land use plan, the property is currently designated to be developed as suburban office (0-3). We are requesting an amendment to the land use plan to designate this property commercial, which we believe is a compatible land use for the area. This site is adjacent to an existing Comfort Inn. Presently we have a PZD application on file with the planning department requesting a zoning change from 0-3 to PCD. Should there be any further information required, please call me in our New Orleans office. If there is something that can be handled locally, we have retained the services of The Mehlburger Finn as a local representative for the developer (see affidavit included with application). Sincerely, EVANS-GRAVES ENGINEERS, INC. Qtk_� VV\,�___ Jeffrey M. Messina Project Planner 9800 Airline Highway, Suite 200 One Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1216 .Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 Metairie, Louisiana 70001 Telephone: 504/926-1620 Fax: 504/928-9375 Telephone: 504/836-8190 Fax: 504/836-8199 September 18, 1998 Frank Riggins The Mehlburger Firm 201 South Izard Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mr. Riggins, On September 17, 1998, the Planning Commission heard your request for a Land Use Amendment on Markham Center Drive. The Planning Commission that evening approved this action. Staff has forwarded this item to the Board of Directors for a hearing. This letter is to inform you that the item will be heard at the October 20, 1998 Little Rock City Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors meets on the second floor of City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, and start at 6:00. This is a public meeting, and you are encouraged to attend. Other Interested parties are allowed to speak in favor or opposition to the plan change. Please be prepared to answer questions if they arise. If there are any questions, please feel free to call. Sincerely, Jim Lawson Secretary to the Little Rock Planning Commission U.UP SWD9&OMIDOC September 18, 1998 Natural Resource Drive C/o AC Brizzolari 10310 West Markham, Suite 201 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 Dear Sir/Madam, A Land Use Amendment concerning your property was heard at the recent Planning Commission meeting on September 17, 1998. See the accompanying map. The Planning Commission that evening approved this action. Staff has forwarded this item to the Board of Directors for a hearing. This letter is to inform you that the item will be heard at the October 20, 1998 Little Rock City Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors meets on the second floor of City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, and start at 6:00. This is a public meeting, and you are encouraged to attend. Interested parties are allowed to speak in favor or opposition to the plan change. If there are any questions, please feel free to call Sincerely, Jim Lawson Secretary to the Little Rock Planning Commission �LA SVLU9-02-02.DOC September 18, 1998 Arkansas Hospital Association 419 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 Dear Sir/Madam, A Land Use Amendment concerning your property was heard at the recent Planning Commission meeting on September 17, 1998. See the accompanying map. The Planning Commission that evening approved this action. Staff has forwarded this item to the Board of Directors for a hearing. This letter is to inform you that the item will be heard at the October 20, 1998 Little Rock City Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors meets on the second floor of City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, and start at 6:00. This is a public meeting, and you are encouraged to attend. Interested parties are allowed to speak in favor or opposition to the plan change. If there are any questions, please feel free to call. Sincerely, Jim Lawson Secretary to the Little Rock Planning Commission VAPLANSWU9"2-02 DOC September 18, 1998 American Lung Association PO Box 3857 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 Dear Sir/Madam, A Land Use Amendment concerning your property was heard at the recent Planning Commission meeting on September 17, 1998. See the accompanying map. The Planning Commission that evening approved this action. Staff has forwarded this item to the Board of Directors for a hearing. This letter is to inform you that the item will be heard at the October 20, 1998 Little Rock City Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors meets on the second floor of City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, and start at 6:00. This is a public meeting, and you are encouraged to attend. Interested parties are allowed to speak in favor or opposition to the plan change. If there are any questions, please feel free to call. Sincerely, Jim Lawson Secretary to the Little Rock Planning Commission WUPLANSUA9842-02.DOC PROPERTY OWNERS: Natural Resource Drive c/o AC Brizzolani 10310 West Markham #201 Little Rock, AR 72211 Arkansas Hospital Association 419 Natural Resource Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 American Lung Association of AR P.O. Box 3857 Little Rock, AR 72203 _____ _. 25c— `.`� -- — i� - EVANS-GRAVES ENGINEERS INC. John Vyron L. Berna,P.LS. Robert auciers,ll, P.E. ENGINEERS, A. Gr L. Bernard, P.E., E.,PJ.E. Walter J.1. Pairs,1, P.E. Engineering Consultants C. J. Roth, P.E. Phillip Grasso, P.E. _ Stephen P. P.E. rt H. Witt Ladner,BE i FSC ]g Gerald. Usre ,G.1 Menard, P.E. Robert H: Brooks, N, P.LS. - Max D. Addis III, P.E, PA -S. - - William W. Addison, P.E., P.LS. "F~,.. _ _ - Chriviopher,I.Ewing, El. Anthony S. Brocato, Sr. -- -- Derie J. Murphy, F L Lynne M. Richard, C.P.A. Candida P. Prejean, EI. p Edward E RLS.Evans, P.E., LS. Nicole M. Sono, El, July 24, 1998 Fellow -Life Member A.S.C.E. R. Christopher Young: F -L City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: Planned Zoning Development Application Proposed Fairfield Suites by Marriott' Please find attached to the PZD application form,seventeen (17) copies of both the current survey and the site development plan for the above referenced project. Also attached is a $200.00 check for the PZD application fee: An eighty (80) room Fairfield Suites hotel is proposed on Lot 6, Bixler Commercial Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The structure is designed as a three-story building with a maximum height of 45 feet. The ground floor square footage is 14,125. There will be no full service food facilities, only continental breakfast items will be available in the lobby area. The property is currently zoned 0-3: We are requesting a PCD which we believe is a compatible development for the area. This site is adjacent to an existing Comfort hm. We appreciate all the help and cooperation from Mr, Dana Carney and Mr. Monte Moore, as they assisted us with the preparation of this application: Should there be any further information required, please call me in our New Orleans office. If there is something that can be handled locally, we have retained the services of The Mehlburger Firm as a local representative for the developer (see affidavit included with application).. Sincerely, EVANS-GRAVES ENGINEERS, INC: Post -it® Fax Note 7671 Dace 10 pages Jeffrey M. Messina To Ir i From t Project Planner co.nepc. Co. Phone# Phone # 12 -47 Fax # 0 , ! 7 -- Fax # + r-!�'i, 9800 Airline Highway, Suite 200 - One Galleria Boulevard Suite 1216 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 - Metairie, Louisiana 70001: - Telephone: 504/926-1620. Fax: 504/928-9375 Telephone: 504/836-8190 Fax: 504/836-8199 - ity of Little Rock apartment of Planning and Development ?3 West Markham We Rock. Arkaneac 72201-1334 FAX COVER SHEET DATE: I D TO: COMPANY: FAX NO.: PHONE NO. 3 �� FROM: �ktt-j DEPARTMENT: '( Lb\N N ( FAX NO.: (501) 371-68,6.3'/ PHONE NO.:q r S �� TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET: COMMENTS: September 17, 1998 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: LU98-02-02 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment - Rodney Parham District Location: Markham Center Drive Request: Suburban Office and Single Family to Commercial and Suburban Office Source: The Mehlburger Firm PROPOSAL / REQUEST: Land Use Plan amendment in the Rodney Parham Planning District from Suburban Office and Single Family to Suburban Office and Commercial. Suburban Office provides for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas to assure compatibility. Commercial includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. Prompted by this Land Use Amendment request, the Planning Staff expanded the area included in the amendment an area immediately to the east of Natural Resources Drive. This area has been partially developed as office. The property in the expanded area is currently zoned 0-1 and shown as Single Family on the Land Use Plan. This expansion would acknowledge the existing uses and zoning of the area. CURRENT LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is currently zoned 0-3 and is approximately 1.8 acres in size. Two existing hotel/motels are located to the south of the site and are shown as Commercial on the Land Use Plan and have either a PCD or an 0-2 CUP. To the north, east and southeast, lie various office buildings in Suburban Office category and zoned 03. This site, as well as the other two hotel/motels, faces the I-430 freeway. The expanded area is currently zoned 0-1 with R-2 to the north and east and C-3 to the south. Single Family lies to the east of the expanded area and Office lies to the north. An existing area of Suburban Office lies to the south and Commercial to the southwest. RECENT AMENDMENTS: May 20, 1997, a change from Office to Commercial on area along the north side of Chenal Parkway between Bowman and Autumn Roads. September 17, 1998 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU98-02-02 June 18, 1996, a change from Single Family to Park/Open Space on two lake/recreation areas in Twin Lakes. A change from Suburban Office to Single Family on the area from 16th and 22nd Streets west of Aldersgate Road. A change from Multifamily to Mixed Office on the area west of John Barrow Road and north of Tanya Drive. December 19, 1995, a change from Office to Commercial on area northwest of the Ranis/Shackleford intersections. February 7, 1995, a change from Office to Mixed Office Commercial on area south of Chenal Parkway and west of Hermitage Road. August 2, 1994, a change from Single Family to Multifamily on east of Reservoir Road and north of Grassy Flat Creek. MASTER STREET PLAN: Markham Center Drive is shown as a local street on the plan and is built with a 36, cross section. This site is one of the last sites to be developed in the area. As shown on the graphic, the lot immediately to the south is shown as Commercial. This land use change would be a logical expansion of the commercial to this one last lot. The lots to the north and east are already built, and therefore the chance of commercial spreading any further north or east is a mute point. This change would be an extension of the existing node of the motel/hotels to the immediate south. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Leawood, Sturbridge, Colony West, Echo Valley, Treasure Hills, Sante Fe Heights, Pennebrook, Beverly Hills, Walnut Valley, Rainwood Cove and Pleasant Valley. Comments were received from two owners in the expanded area in support of the change. One phone call was received form an adjoining neighbor in opposition to the change. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the changes are appropriate acknowledging the existing use and zoning of the expanded area and to expand the existing Commercial area north per the original application. 2 �a spa o0 O o° O Elgp E I r, .; Rio-@ In NKM ❑ o O� ACK F ftL SO to C 0 ❑ 0 D��J❑ WgooNCTo�QpC -0o o60aopp ❑odaq�� CD o n o�913 6Poam O o' i SF to SO . • � ° ���° IIi 1 O OaEj �d❑O �oo ��o� P a a', T"TH. -u `T"INAM COS Plan Amendment M 1 LU98-02-02 �b MARKHAM CENTER DRIVE SO&SFTOC&SO I Q TRS TIN R13W3 PD Vicinity Map WARD a 0 375 750 9 Item No. � a. ` \ � i i s •• J 1 � / '• a a Vicinity Ma Existing Zoning LU98-02-02 MARKHAM CENTER DRIVE TRS T7N R73W3 PD 51 WARD 4 o ns Iso Item No. City of Little Rock Department o Planning an Development Planning Zoning and 723 West Markham Subdivision Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 C 4 (501) 371-4790 Friday, August 21, 1998 NOTICE OF LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT WHAT: Amend land use plan from Suburban Office and Single Family to Commercial and Suburban Office. WHERE: Markham Center Drive (See map on back) WHY: Request from property owner WHEN: Planing Commission Meeting 2nd Floor Board Chambers City Hall - 500 West Markham September 17, 1998 - 4:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Brian Minyard or Walter Malone, Planning and Development - 371-4790 or by fax 371-6863. Written comments may be submitted to: Planning Division - LU Amendment Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 NOTIFICATION LIST DATE: August 21, 1998 AREA: MARKHAM CENTER DRIVE rMST114 /:V YCi7?"M Walnut Valley Carl Stapleton 1002 Kings Mtn. Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211 Echo Valley Dick Wallance P.O. Box 22276 Little Rock, AR 72221 Colony West Homeowners Assoc. Melanie Bradford #7 Kingspark Road Little Rock, AR 72227 Treasure Hills Rusty Johnson 9815 Snider Court Little Rock, AR 72205 Sturbridge Judy Russell Knod 1500 Old Forge Drive Little Rock, AR 72207 Beverly Hills JeffBrubaker 10908 Beverly Hills Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211 Santa Fe Heights Jimmy Sweeden 101 Santa Fe Trail Little Rock, AR 72205 Rainwood Cove Eugene Cover 1905 Rainwood Cove Dr. Little Rock, AR 72212