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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Directors itemsOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION APRIL 1, 2008 AGENDA Subject Land Use Plan Amendment — Pinnacle Planning District — LU08-20-01 at the present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive Submitted by: Planning and Development Action Required I Approved By gOrdinance Resolution Approval Information Report Bruce Moore SYNOPSIS A Land Use Plan amendment at the north terminus on Valley Ranch Drive, west of Patrick Country Road from Single Family to Office and Low Density Residential for future development. FISCAL IMPACT N/A RECOMMENDATION Planning Staff recommends approval. The Planning Commission reviewed this issue at its February 28, 2008 meeting and recommended approval (9 in favor, 0 against). There were no objectors present. CITIZEN All residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the PARTICIPATION Aberdeen Court and Maywood Manor Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. BACKGROUND This application is proposing to amend approximately 50 acres of Single Family currently shown on the Future Land Use Plan to Office and Low Density Residential. This amendment would basically extend the existing Office further north approximately 150 feet and change a 40+ -acre area from Single Family to Low Density Residential. The application is located in west Little Rock at the present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive. Over the BACKGROUND CONTINUED last few years, Valley Ranch Drive has been developing into an office park. This application can be seen as an extension of the previously approved rezoning for the other 0-3 in the area. In the past four years there have been sixteen permits issued for new Office buildings in this census tract. Of these sixteen permits, two were located on Valley Ranch Drive. While there does seem to be a large amount of Office already shown in this area, these numbers show a demand for more Office uses in the census tract and general vicinity. While there are several hundred acres of undeveloped Single Family shown on the Land Use Plan north of this area, there is no Low Density Residential shown in the near. vicinity. The closest parcel shown as Low Density Residential is over one mile west of this location on the south side of Cantrell Road and west of Highway 300 and that is less than 6 acres. There seems to be a need for additional LDR for this area. North of this application area will remain Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. Staff feels this amendment would be appropriate with the Low Density Residential to provide a buffer between the Office and Single Family. The land immediately north of this application site is still zoned R-2 single family and shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. The proposed Low Density Residential area would protect future Single Family developments while still allowing for more office in the immediate future and provide other housing options besides just Single Family and Multi Family for this area. 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN (16,222) IN THE PINNACLE PLANNING DISTRICT (LU08-20-01) FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO OFFICE AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, as the Little Rock Planning Commission believes it appropriate to amend the plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That Single Family at the present terminus of Valley Ranch Road be amended to Office and Low Density Residential. SECTION 2. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney APPROVED: Mayor Vicinity Map t� a Plan Amendment SF to LDR SFto0 C FARRAH LN PI 1 Case: LU08-20-01 N Location: present terminus Valley Ranch Dr. SF to O and LDR Ward: 5 PD: 20 0 300 600 Feet CT: 42.05 TRS: T2N R14W14 � I �' �� • �. r � t � �� a�� ,-�� f � i� �� ` � ��..: � I. � �� p J �� -H � f rr�, � � � ' FILE NO.: LU08-20-01 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment - Pinnacle Planning District Location: The present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive Reguest: Single Family to Office and Low Density Residential Source: Mr. Ed Willis, FC Grass Farms Partnership PROPOSAL 1 REQUEST: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Pinnacle Planning District from Single Family to Office and Low Density Residential. Office represents services provided directly to consumers as well as general offices that support more basic economic activities. Low Density Residential provides a broad range of building types including single family attached, single family detaches, duplex, townhome or multi family with a density of between six and ten dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2 to 0-3 General Office District. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is currently zoned R-2 Single Family and is 50 acres ± in size. The R-2 Single Family District extends both north and west of this amendment area and is largely undeveloped and wooded. Immediately south of the amendment area is zoned 0-3 General Office District and has a medical office and vacant land. East of this area is zoned MF -18 for a multi family development and Planned Development Residential for a partially developed attached single family development. Further south, along Cantrell, is zoned for six different Planned Commercial Developments for a liquor store, an auto shop, and a few offices. Some of the frontage on Cantrell is still zoned R-2 Single Family and is occupied by single family residences. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS This area is shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. The Single Family extends north, west and east of this application site. As Valley Ranch Drive heads south, the plan changes from Single Family to Office and then to Business Node along Cantrell. The northwest corner of Patrick Country Road and Cantrell Road is shown as Public Institutional. The northwest corner of Valley Ranch and Cantrell is shown as Suburban Office. Business Node is shown on the plan along Cantrell Road between Valley Ranch Road and Patrick Country Road. MASTER STREET PLAN: Valley Ranch Drive is shown as a Local Street on the Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non- residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. FILE NO.: LU08-20-01 Cont. BICYCLE PLAN: A Class II bikeway is shown along Cantrell Road according to the Master Street Plan bicycle section. A Class II bikeway is located on the street as either a 5' shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. PARKS: According to the Master Parks Plan, this area is not located within eight blocks of a city 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. ANALYSIS_ This application is proposing to amend approximately 50 acres of Single Family currently shown on the Future Land Use Plan to Office and Low Density Residential. This amendment would basically extend the existing Office further north approximately 150 feet and change a 40+ -acre area from Single Family to Low Density Residential. The application is located in west Little Rock at the present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive. Over the last few years, Valley Ranch Drive has been developing into an office park. This application can be seen as an extension of the previously approved rezoning for the other 0-3 in the area. In the past four years there have been sixteen permits issued for new Office buildings in this census tract. Of these sixteen permits, two were located on Valley Ranch Drive. While there does seem to be a large amount of Office already shown in this area, these numbers show a demand for more Office uses in the census tract and general vicinity. While there are several hundred acres of undeveloped Single Family shown on the Land Use Plan north of this area, there is no Low Density Residential shown in the near vicinity. The closest parcel shown as Low Density Residential is over one mile west of this location on the south side of Cantrell Road and west of Highway 300 and that is less than 6 acres. There seems to be a need for additional LDR for this area. North of this application area will remain Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. Staff feels this amendment would be appropriate with the Low Density Residential to provide a buffer between the Office and Single Family. The land immediately north of this application site is still zoned R-2 single family and shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. The proposed Low Density Residential area would protect future Single Family developments while still allowing for more office in the immediate future and provide other housing options besides just Single Family and Multi Family for this area. 2 FILE NO.: LU08-20-01 Cont. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Aberdeen Court POA and Maywood Manor. Staff has received no comments from area residents. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is appropriate. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 28, 2008) The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 9 for and 0 against the consent agenda was approved. 3