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BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
August 15, 2006 AGENDA
Subject
LU06-25-01, Plan
Amendment in the Port
District from Park/Open
Space to Commercial,
either side of Lindsey
Road, north of I-440
Submitted by:
Planning & Development
Action Required Approved By
Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Bruce Moore
SYNOPSIS
A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Port District from
Park/Open Space to Commercial either side of Lindsey
Road, north of I-440.
FISCAL IMPACT
None Determined
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends approval. The Planning Commission at
their July 6, 2006 meeting recommended approval (9 for 0
Against)
CITIZEN
The East Roosevelt Neighborhood Association, Hermitage
PARTICIPATION
Property Owners Association and College Station
Progressive League were notified of the amendment. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
amendment on July 6, 2006.
BACKGROUND
The interchanges to the east and west each have a small
amount of commercial use. To the west are four motels,
small restaurant and parking facility. Most of these have a
strong relationship with the airport. To the east is a
service station, motel and vehicle support businesses to
address the needs of those using the Port facilities as well
as the freeway.
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
The amendment area is either side of Lindsey Road north
of interstate 440. This is the location of an interchange.
The site is a narrow strip of land between the interstate
and Fourche Creek. To the north of Fourche Creek is land
already owned by the Little Rock Regional Airport or
identified for future acquisition by the airport. The
Regional Airport wishes to own this property of direct
airport needs as well as for related industrial uses which
might locate on or adjacent to the airport, using their
facilities.
Just south of the interstate is a rail spur line serving the
Little Rock Port. Beyond this is land zoned for industrial
use and mostly developed with warehouse and distribution
uses. It is the western section of the Port Industrial Park.
With the Airport, Port and interstate freeway this vicinity
is ideal for industrial, distribution and related uses.
There are still four small neighborhoods to the northeast.
Two of these neighborhoods have been identified by the
Airport as future expansion areas. As part of the current
Airport Master Plan update process, the Airport has
indicated the new Plan should show additional areas for
future expansion of airport related uses. This would result
in the conversion of all four neighborhoods to industrial
uses. Two city parks can be found to the northeast. One
is adjacent to the eastern section of the amendment area.
This park as a public boat -ramp as well as playground and
open space of athletic `practice' fields. The second park
is in a neighborhood over half a mile to the northeast.
Fourche Creek has been chanelized in this area. The
Parks and Recreation Master Plan does show the Fourche
corridor as the `Take it to the Earth' Trail.
Public Works has indicated that the exact location of the
floodway needs to be delineated. In addition an easement
along the floodplain would be requested. Fourche is the
main drainage for the City of Little Rock. Any
development along its banks should be designed such that
it will not impact the carrying capacity of Fourche Creek.
This site is further impacted by the airport height
limitations. The Little Regional Airport recommends the
Federate Aviation Administration clear any structure's
height.
With industrial parks to the south and north and a location
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BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
at an interchange of an interstate freeway some
commercial use appears reasonable. There can be a need
to provide some retail service to either (or both) the
adjacent work force in the industrial parks or the traveling
public on the freeway. The location adjacent to the
Fourche with a city park close by does warrant review by
the City. The existing Land Use Plan designation of
Park/Open Space is not supported by the Parks Master
Plan as a public park. Some use of the Fourche corridor is
suggested by the Parks Master Plan, but the use of the
entire site is not proposed at this time.
The City does not intend to acquire this site as a park, thus
some alternative use is reasonable. After review of the
site and vicinity staff agrees that, though the site is
challenging to develop, commercial in this general
location is reasonable.
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FILE NO.: LU06-25-01
Name: Land Use Plan Amendment - Port Planning District
Location: Either side of Lindsey Road north of 1-440
Request: Park Open Space to Commercial
Source: Rajendra Patel
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Land Use Plan amendment in the Port Planning District from Park Open Space
to Commercial. Commercial includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sates
of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities.
There is an accompanying item to rezone this property from R-2 Single Family to
C-3 General Commercial.
Prompted by this Land Use Amendment request, the Planning Staff expanded
the area of review to include an area east of Lindsey Road at 1-440 as well. T his
change makes the area between the Fourche and 1-440 either side of Lindsey
Road part of the application.
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING -
The property is wooded currently zoned R-2 Single Family and is 4.8 acres t in
size. The expanded area includes land cleared east of Lindsay Road, which is
regenerating and zoned R-2. The area of the total amendment area is 9 acres t
in size.
The site of the amendment is zoned R-2 Single Family. The western section is
wooded and the eastern has bee cleared with the vegetation returning. To the
northwest is the Little Rock Regional Airport. This Land Is zoned 1-2 Light
Industrial and 1-1 Industrial Park. To the immediate northeast is a Park zoned
PR, Park Recreational and R-2 Single Family. Some of this R-2 land is vacant
and a row of Single-family homes is along Roosevelt Road. Beyond this to the
north and northeast is land zoned 1-1 with a warehouse -distribution use. To the
south is Interstate 440; beyond this is the west end of the Little Rock Industrial
Park. There are several warehouse -distribution uses in this area.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
March 18, 2003, Multiple changes were made north and west of the application
area. In the vicinity of this application changes were made across Fourche
Creek from Industrial to Public Institutional for the Airport and Industrial to Light
industrial to more accurately reflect the Airport Master Plan. A small area of
FILE NO.: LU06-25-01 (Cont.
Single Family was changed to Light industrial either side of Roosevelt Road east
of Lindsey Road. These changes were part of the `East of 1-30' Plan review
conducted in 2001. The intent of changes in this area were to bring the City
Land Use Plan into conformance with the Airport Master Plan which calls for
Airport control of all lands between the current airport facilities east and south to
Fourche Creek.
The Land Use Plan shows this site for Park/Open Space. North of Fourche
Creek is shown for Light Industrial. A small area of Single Family is shown along
Roosevelt Road with a designation of Future Light Industrial. The Little Airport
Master Plan calls for the acquisition of all the land north and west of Fourche
Creek. The Land Use Plan recognizes this future expansion of the airport and
related industrial uses. South of Interstate 440 is shown for Industrial use. This
is a portion of the Little Rock Port industrial Park.
MASTER STREET PLAN:
Lindsey Road is shown as a Collector on the plan. A Collector provides a
connection between the Arterial system and local streets or activity centers. The
secondary function of a Collector is to provide access to adjacent properties.
There are no improvements currently programmed for this road. Additional right-
of-way and paving may be required as a result of the development.
BICYCLE PLAN:
The Master Street Plan, bicycle section, proposes a Class II bike route along the
Lindsey Road. A Class II route uses a portion of the pavement for the sole
purpose of moving bicycles. No additional right-of-way would be required,
however different markings and signage along the street would be needed.
PARKS:
The Little Rock Parks and Recreation Master Plan indicates this site is within 8 -
blocks of a public park or open space.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
There are no city recognized historic districts that would be affected by this
amendment.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little
Rock recognized neighborhood action plan.
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FILE NO.- LU06-25-01 (Cont.
ANALYSIS:
The amendment area is either side of Lindsey Road north of interstate 440. This
is the location of an interchange. The site is a narrow strip of land between the
interstate and Fourche Creek. To the north of Fourche Creek is land already
owned by the Little Rock Regional Airport or identified for future acquisition by
the airport. The Regional Airport wishes to own this property of direct airport
needs as well as for related industrial uses which might locate on or adjacent to
the airport, using their facilities.
Just south of the interstate is a rail spur line serving the Little Rock Port. Beyond
this is land zoned for industrial use and mostly developed with warehouse and
distribution uses. It is the western section of the Port Industrial Park. With the
Airport, Port and interstate freeway this vicinity is ideal for industrial, distribution
and related uses.
The interchanges to the east and west each have a small amount of commercial
use. To the west are four motels, small restaurant and parking facility. Most of
these have a strong relationship with the airport. To the east is a service station,
motel and vehicle support businesses to address the needs of those using the
Port facilities as well as the freeway.
There are still four small neighborhoods to the northeast. Two of these
neighborhoods have been identified by the Airport as future expansion areas. As
part of the current Airport Master Plan update process, the Airport has indicated
the new Plan should show additional areas for future expansion of airport related
uses. This would result in the conversion of all four neighborhoods to industrial
uses. Two city parks can be found to the northeast. One is adjacent to the
eastern section of the amendment area. This park as a public boat -ramp as well
as playground and open space of athletic 'practice' fields. The second park is in
a neighborhood over half a mile to the northeast. Fourche Creek has been
chanelized in this area. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan does show the
Fourche corridor as the 'Take it to the Earth' Trail.
Public Works has indicated that the exact location of the floodway needs to be
delineated. In addition an easement along the floodplain would be requested.
Fourche is the main drainage for the City of Little Rock. Any development along
its banks should be designed such that it will not impact the carrying capacity of
Fourche Creek. This site is further impacted by the airport height limitations.
The Little Regional Airport recommends the Federate Aviation Administration
clear any structure's height.
With industrial parks to the south and north and a location at an interchange of
an interstate freeway some commercial use appears reasonable. There can be a
need to provide some retail service to either (or both) the adjacent work force in
the industrial parks or the traveling public on the freeway. The location adjacent
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FILE NO.: LU06-25-01
to the Fourche with a city park close by does warrant review by the City. The
existing Land Use Plan designation of Park/Open Space is not supported by the
Parks Master Plan as a public park. Some use of the Fourche corridor is
suggested by the Parks Master Plan, but the use of the entire site is not
proposed at this time.
The City does not intend to acquire this site as a park, thus some alternative use
is reasonable. After review of the site and vicinity staff agrees that, though the
site is challenging to develop, commercial in this general location is reasonable.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following associations: East Roosevelt Neighborhood
Association, Hermitage Property Owners Association and College Station
Progressive League. Staff has received no comments from area residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the change is appropriate.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 6, 2006)
The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 9 for and
0 against the consent agenda was approved.
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN
(16,222) IN THE PORT DISTRICT FROM PARK/OPEN
SPACE TO COMMERCIAL; AND FOR OTHER MATTERS.
WHEREAS, The Little Rock Planning Commission after conducting a public
hearing on the matter recommends the plan be changed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That an area either side of Lindsey Road North of I-440 be
amended from Park/Open Space to Commercial.
SECTION 2. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and
after its passage and approval.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
Nancy Wood
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CARPENTER
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
Jim Dailey
Mayor
Vicinity Map
Plan Amendment
Case: LU06-25-01
Location: NWC I-440 & Lindsy Rd. N
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