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HomeMy WebLinkAboutemails and letters receivedLetters, emails and petitions for Items 8 (Z-7880) and 8.1 (LU05-19-02) — 6, 12, 14, and 17 Norton Road. EDWARD T. OGLESBY, P.A. ATTORNEY AT LAW EDWARD T. OGLESBY* 100 MORGAN KEEGAN, SUITE 110 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 Email: edward,@ozlesbylaw.net Telephone (501) 664-1000 Facsimile (501) 664-1012 July 12, 2005 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development City Planning Commission 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: Case: LU -05-1902 Request for Rezoning from Single Family to Commercial To Whom It May Concern: * Also Admitted In Louisiana write to advise that, as both a citizen of Little Rock and a resident of the neighborhood abutting the land proposed to be rezoned, I vehemently object to the same. My objections are multifold. First, the owners of the land cannot be heard to complain that they are somehow being deprived of any right to develop their property as the subject property has been zoned single family for a great length of time and many owners, including the members of my neighborhood and its Property Owners Association, have built single family residences and/or purchased the same in reliance upon the surrounding neighborhood area. Additionally, ingress and egress to the subject property via Cantrell Road will only increase an already high traffic count and will further be via a route uncontrolled by stop light. Moreover, the owners the property cannot show that there is not other available property previously zoned commercial which is available for development. In visiting with our neighborhood residents, which are comprised of 199 households, I have yet to find one household in support of this proposed rezoning. I respectfully request that the rezoning application be denied. .ECEIVED JUL 14 005 BY: ETO/cp Sincerely, Edward T. Oglesby Attorney at Law July 13, 2005 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning Zoning and Subdivision 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: Case Number LU05-19-02 Dear Planning Commission, We are neighbors that are directly boarding the area (6, 12, 14 and 17 Norton Road) that is requesting the C-3 rezone from Residential (R-2). We are not going to be here for the hearing on the 21St of July and we want to express our opposition to this change. First this area (between the Ranch and Wal-Mart) is in the planning commission's vision to be residential only. Second, our neighborhood and adjacent neighborhood are also apposed to this development as it would bring more noise to this quiet area and more traffic. Third, there are areas that are already zoned C-3 in the area before (In Ranch) and after (Corner area of Chenal and Hwy 10) that have not been developed. Fourth, there are developments that are already complete that still sit empty with no tenants (e.g. Belle Rosa Commerce Center). Thank you for taking our concerns into consideration when making your decision. We continue to express our opinion against any further changes in this area to bring in more commercial development. This area should remain single family dwelling (R-2). Mike and Jenny Cogan 23 Maywood Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 Page 1 of 1 Moore, Monte From: Alicia Finch [finch. a licia@comcast. net] Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 12:55 PM To: Moore, Monte Cc: Janet; Carol Bulloch; Susan Billingsley Subject: Rezoning at Hwy 10 and Norton Road Dear Mr. Moore, As the president of the Maywood Manor Neighborhood Association I am expressing the neighborhood's concern over the zoning change request for the property on Norton Road. This property backs up to our neighborhood along Maywood Drive. We are against any commercial zoning in this area beyond what is currently present. There are several commercial centers east of the Ranch that have been developed or are currently being developed. Those that have been completed still sit empty with no tenants (i.e Bella Rosa Commerce Center), Do we need more of the same? It is my understanding the planning commission's vision for the area between the Ranch and Wal Mart does not recommend commercial development. Our neighborhood is a very quiet and peaceful residential area and we would not want this to be disrupted by commercial development such as a big box store. The Hwy 10 Plan does not include commercial development in this area. We, as a neighborhood, would strongly encourage the planning commission to stay with the plan as designed and refrain from further changes. Our neighborhood is also opposed to the zoning change request at the west entrance of Little Rock Christian Academy. This is already on record, or should be. We know this issue was deferred to July 7 due to staff opposition. Again our neighborhood would urge the planning commission to remain with the plan as currently proposed -no commercial zoning. As residents in this area we greatly appreciate your consideration of our concerns for future development of this area. We have observed, been actively opposed and have grudgingly accepted the changes that have occurred in our area. We will continue to monitor and express our concerns. We hope they will be heard. Sincerely, Alicia Finch President Maywood Manor Neighborhood Association 7/13/2005 Janet & Greg Floyd I C5 Ab .r••i+: en t't~'z i,R 722L" July 7, 2005 City Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning & Development 723 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 To the members of the Planning Commission: As residents of the Aberdeen Court Subdivision we are deeply concerned about the proposed rezoning of 11.7 acres on the south side of Cantrell Road at Norton Road (Case No. LU05-19-02) from single family to commercial. This property abuts the Aberdeen Court neighborhood and rezoning to commercial will adversely affect property values and quality of life for the residents. This is a quiet residential area with little crime. By allowing commercial property directly behind homes, noise and traffic levels will increase as well as the possibility of increased crime. We are also concerned about the amount and types of development taking place all along Cantrell Road west of the 1-430 interchange. Is there no plan to avoid turning Cantrell into another Rodney Parham? This has always been a beautiful, serene, scenic stretch of land and it is becoming nothing more than one long stretch of businesses and traffic lights. Please do not add to the clutter that is already there by rezoning more single family property to commercial. We ask that you oppose Case number LU05-19-02. Sincerely, Janet Floyd Y reg Floyd 4 � �t/ RECEIVED JUL 112005 $Y: C����,�.o�i�, G� f✓10, � T" ?ooh' RECEIVED JUL 112005 BY: JUL-11-2005 10:088 FROM: r Pagel July 11, 2005 723 W. Markham Little Rook, AR 72201 Dear Little Rock On Planning Commission and Staff Members, o: s J,54SD r: s July 11, 2005 We are wiling regarding the rezoning application to change numbers 6.12.14 and 17 Norton Road in West Little Rock from a residential (R-2) zone to a commercial (C-3) zone. This is case # LU06-19.02 It is understandable that the four families on Norton Road are requesting the C-3 classification. They would stand to reap a tremendous prafrt upon selling to a Mr Laha, who as I understand it initially planned to develop only along Cantrell Road until approached by these four families. However, the entirety of these properties extends south quip® deeply off of Cantrell Road and comes in direct contact with the Aberdeen subdivision In Chanel and the Maywood subdivision to the west If allowed to become C-3 property, many in these two neighborhoods wouki be adversely affected by having businesses literally at their back doors. Consftctlon, noise, harsh security lighting, heavy traft and visual blight would ensue, More Importantly, a loss in property value would occur, not only for those directly behind or beside the proposed area, but for all other residents of Aberdeen and Maywood as wail. In addition, there are many conditions sued in Sections 36-01 and 36-452 of the Planning Commission's Code and Regulations that the property on Norton Road does not and can never meet. 1. " It is the intent of this article that application for a PD commercial not be granted for the sole benefit of the applicant' Obviously, granting this petition would greatly benefit the applicants and be extremely detrimental to hundreds of homeowners in Chanel and Maywood. 2. A PD commercial development should be "harmonious with the character of the neighborhood'. An office, restaurv% or a tire store Is not going to be in harmony with the residenoes that could surround it on three sides. 3. A PD commercial should "not have a negative impact upon the future development of the area". Allowing the area along Norton Road to become C-3 would be a forerunner for the destruction of many neighborhoods in West Little Rock designed to be $tingle -Family Residential. 4. PD Commercial requires'maximum enhancement and minimal disruption of existing natural features and amenities". Having businesses at our back doors would enhance nothing in Aberdeen or in Maywood. Almost all the natural woodlands around Aberdeen and Maywood would be destroyed, as would one of our greatest amenities, the privacy we all paid for when we purchased our homes here. There can be nojustifimbon for allowing commercial development not outlined in the current Land Use Plan to encroach on existing single family zoned areas. S. The Commission wants" to encourage office development which is consistent with the long range comprehensive plan of the city`. I iaON spoken with one of the Commission members I was told this rezoning application woulci appear to be inconsistent with future plans, especially in West Little Rock. JUL-11-2005 10:09A FROM: TO:3993435 P:313 The Commission desires' to encourage the clustering of commercial and office activttles within areas spwaifcally designated m a=m suun uses and to aiscourage the pmlbferallon ofcommercleI uses along major thorougMares and non-commercial a as". The Norton Road properties a:a surrounded by residences. it is inconceivable that businesses shouid be plopprrd dawn in the middle d them. We know this letter is a tittle longwinded. However, we sincerely hope that you have read It Intently, even imagining yourself in such a predicament where your home. family. pets and especlaty peace of mW and property Investments are threatened. We also hope you can see this rezoning request Is Intended sorely for personal profit and not for the improverri6nl of the C ity of Little Ruck, We pray your thoughtful odnsideration of this issue will convince you to vote against rezoning Norton Road as a commercial property of any kind at any time in the fm re. Sincerely, plc" . D -- Anne Magee and Delane Left Aberdeen Court Residents RECEIVE] JUL 112005 BY: X., 4!�`--� 2— P er-a-- JUL-12-2UCIE, i'7: 15 WKHNSHI-+ U I ULHK•rNIiULUUY Nd 1 t -t r '. at6jts r. Uz. Ue ARKANSAS OTOLARYNGOLOGY CENTER, P.A. 10201 Kanim Road 1.lttlr Rock, Arkalnsas722138.6203 Phonr. 501 -22? -MO Fax: 601.227-5161 IJBH ROdk fi - 50 S. fwva+elt} NOO LMLO pwk - 4761 ra],V .9kned . C Ban - 3 IL"dirA; I -k DMU mmonYEl! -1420 Braden Cow-2"Wfaw-1 Dr. WxIWalpfd6 SdFue Mad. Cia'lai Cm Won-- O+10C.'d% M & O"kir HEOtl: SpJ22 - . VIO. Go," 8 rri - 73107 W Wonen- Bract Cu. h16M CVnW To: Monte Moore Little Rock Plarming Cormnission From: Edward " Ward" Gardner and Nancy Gardner 37 Aberdeen Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 Re: Planned Roxoaing of Norton Rd. Meeting Date July 21", 2005 To whom it may concern, Please consider receipt of this letter as reconfinnatiori of all objections already outlined by the Aberdeen Property Ownere Association. time concur with the opinion that the plaimed rezoning project appears not to be in accordance with the existing land use plan in wast Little Rock, that k is unnecessary expansion, and that this rezoning will degrade Little Rock both acutely and chronically. Thank you for time and ccmzmitmem to the betterment of our city. Sincerely, Edward k, Gardner cv +t . � , &40- 4y B. Gar 1h1 tlaewrwnl QWWnsrmAWa V wio�e Vial IS ts,ri,}ypr.AeW and a�hlch Is rrlatled br the um of Ne addrRrtle.:' ybu artndl UW IrAww4d Mp.wL. yararr ntf v nolined IAe: NWOKIDWM. e.>,rr+n0. w.�,..mi..,�..n.....n1.Ms.Hlrw a,ru anrritlFxlACaY IanNNlatl Y van hwa w*WO INS doclmla 40 OrM, pWarally ara SVnp!• Yn•TrANt1dy tp prtnge larfvh at MIA aoV~. TIITRL P.02 July 10, 2005 Mizan Rahman, Chair 1510 S. Broadway Little Rock, AR 72204 RE: CASE NUMBER LU05 19-02 Dear Mr. Rahman: We are a concerned property owner living at 43 Aberdeen Dr, Little Rock, AR. Two weeks ago we received a certified letter from Mr. Troy Laha as a notice of a public hearing before the Little Rock Planning Commission on a request for use change or development of land. We have lived at this the property for 10 years and are most concerned regarding the request to rezone the property located directly behind our house to C 3. Our concern is two fold. Is this request for rezoning because more commercial property is needed on Cantrell Road or is this just an opportunity for the "property sellers" to take advantage of increased property values if it is rezoned commercial? It is our opinion that more families will be affected in a negative evaluation of their property as well as way of life. We ask you to consider the negative impact on our neighborhood versus the few people who will benefit from this rezoning. We trust that you will do the right thing. Best Regards, Michael R. & Paula L. Allen /4 CAROLINE BEAUCHAMP JONES 24 ROSAIRES WAY LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223 July 12, 2005 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development City Planning Commission 723 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Case No. LU05-19-02 Norton Road project To Whom It May Concern: PLEASE do not change the zoning of this land from Single Family to Commercial. object to this change for the following reasons: de t ucti n of-1hg of-1htrees and other ngltural habits backing up to our homes and our subdivision excassiye_noise created by commercial property uns gbtly view of Ahis cornmercl a I or nerty FROM MY HOME AND -IMY SUBDIVISIO increased sec b ems excessive_ [lab created by commercial property excessive traffic created by commercial property unneeded and unsiahtiv commercial propertv in our residential area 1 live in Aberdeen subdivision and have for ten (10) years. moved here with the expectation of never moving again. I selected my subdivision because it is quiet and nestled in a warm, natural looking RESIDENTIAL area. PLEASE DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO CHANGE OUR SUBDIVISION. We are good neighbors. We care about our neighbors. We care about our homes - they are not just houses. Thank you for continuing to give us the right to have our neighbor. Very oncerned resident, Caroline Beaucha p Aberdeen Resident Gary Cooper 64 Aberdeen Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 To: Planning Commission/LR City Board From: Gary Cooper Date: July 11, 2005 RF-: Highway 10 rezoning The proposed rezoning of the residential property on Highway 10 that adjoins the Aberdeen neighborhood is going to create irreparable harm to our neighborhood. As an Aberdeen resident, I value the security and peacefulness that a neighborhood such as ours enjoys. We have worked hard to preserve the beauty and safety of our homes. If a commercial development is allowed to go in this area, it is going to do several things: 1. Make the sellers rich — which I don't mind but not at the expense of 200 other homes. 2. Demolish a buffer between our neighborhood and the commercial developments on Highway 10. 3. Decrease our property values because the,attractive characteristics that our neighborhood offers will now be gone. 4. Significantly increase the noise level that on Aberdeen drive. My family and I are not opposed to developments out west as long as they are well planned keeping the residents in mind first. We would appreciate the board not allowing Ns rezoning so close to our home. f rY'Y �`Y July 11, 2005 Mr. Robert Stebbins 28 Sherrill Heights Little Rock, AR 72202 Subject: Opposition to Case No. LU05-19-02 Rezoning of 6, 12, 14, & 17 Norton Road from R-2 to C-3. (Z-7880) Dear Mr. Stebbins When my husband and I bought our house at #35 Aberdeen Drive last year., we did so•only after checking to be sure that the property adjoining our neighborhood was zoned residential. We had searched for months for just the right house that backed up to trees, insuring privacy and preacefulness. Now, a mere 15 months later, that "way of life" is threatened by this proposal to rezone. We humbly ask that you oppose this move to add even more commercialization to our area. Sincerely, Retha Lamb July 11, 2005 Commissioners & Staff Little Rock City Planning Commission 723 West Markham Little Rock, Ar 72201 Dear Commissioners & Staff: I write to you with a heavy heart My husband Charles died just a few weeks ago. He had been on the Board of Directors of Aberdeen for many years and loved this small neighborhood. One of his greatest fears was that the City would allow commercial development to encroach on and destroy Aberdeen, the spot we chose for our retirement home. Our home is across the street from property which abuts the North edge of Aberdeen Court I join with my neighbors in protesting any attempt to place commercial development where it has a negative impact on our homes. Please consider whether we truly need additional commercial zoning in this area before you vote. I, for one, will never darken the doors" of most of those businesses that are invading our area. How many banks, offices, and restaurants do we need? Yours Truly, Eva Dixon 33 Chatel Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 July 1 1, 2005 Little Rock Planning & Development Commission 723 West Markham Little Rock, Ar 72201 Re: Your File No. Z-7880 and LU 05-19-02 Dear Staff & Commissioners: 1 write with regard to request to amend the land use plan and to re -zone 1 1.7 acres from single family (R-2) to (C-3) General Commercial District on the south side of Cantrell Road at 6, 12, 14 and 17 Norton Road by four property owners. I live in the neighborhood just south of and adjoining the proposed re -zoning and want you to know that our whole neighborhood is very upset over the application. if this passes, four people will be ruining the quality of life for many in our neighborhood. Many of us have lived too close to businesses in the past and know that they cause noise, increased crime, and bad odors just to mention a few of the problems. When we bought here, we thought those problems were behind us. Every day we have more and more traffic in the area and more office buildings and strip shopping centers going in. We see bank after bank when we drive down Highway Ten. We simply do not need any more businesses in this area. Please consider that we are at certain times in bumper -to -bumper traffic out here. What will it be like when all of the empty buildings are filled? Sincerely yours, Birgul & Ibrahim Duy r' 74 Aberdeen Drive July 10, 2005 Commissioners & Staff Little Rock City Planning Commission 723 West Markham Little Rock, Ar 72201 Dear Commissioners & Staff: Fiveyears ago, my family moved to Aberdeen Court from a "nice" area, the upper Heights, where we were in the midst of "high" traffic volume on Kavanaugh, and Cantrell, the high noise level from that traffic, odors from local restaurants, lights from businesses along Kavanaugh, and constant traffic accidents, etc., with the attendant sirens. Crime from the robberies of the businesses and purse snatchings, etc. were occurring. We thought a long time before we left the Heights, where we had many friends and wonderful neighbors, but the atmosphere created by the businesses made life there increasingly unpleasant. We invested in property in Aberdeen and kept our home in the Heights for over ayear because we wanted to be sure that we would be happy here before we gave it up. We had the impression that development plans for this area established a commercial development plan which maintained a good Quality of life in the residential areas. In the past fiveyears, we have seen traffic lights and traffic levels doubled, noise levels increased, litter increased, roads deteriorating, and an unbelievable level of commercial development. It is now literally knocking on Aberdeen Courts' door. We look toyou, the Planning Commission to protect the Quality of life in our family oriented neighborhood where we are fortunate to have many young children. Therefore, we reQuest thatyou deny the zoning reQuest to make the Norton Road area commercial. If the commercial businesses are allowed to overrun our neighborhoods, I suppose, we can always relocate, so that in five or tenyears, the businesses can vacate this area and come running after us again. Sincerelyyours Wil and Ian Rauch 14 Aberdeen Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 Little Rock Planning Commission Siva Soora Family Planning and Development Department 45 Aberdeen Drive 723 W Markham Street, Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Arkansas 72223 Date: July 11, 2005 Subject: Objection to Conversion from R-2 to C-3 (Z-7880), File Number LU 05-19-02 Dear Sir/Madam, My family and I have resided at 45 Aberdeen Drive since May 1994. We moved to Aberdeen Drive for several reasons, the primary being serenity, the greenery and the wonderful wooded lots behind our house and the lack of any commercial development adjacent to our residence. We have enjoyed the peace and tranquility over the years with friendly neighbors and it has been wonderful to reside in Aberdeen. Our decision to move to this area was entirely due to the fact that we could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and be surrounded by nature. This very reason that we moved for is now being challenged. Chenal properties told us that all of the surrounding houses were single family dwelling and that there was no chance of any commercial real estate ventures near our house. At that time, we reviewed Chenal properties overall plan and accepted the commercial development proposed by them as it was not anywhere close to where we lived. The new zoning request by Debusk, Elridge, Allen and McFatrich (File #LU 05-19-02) from residential R-2 to C-3 commercial is going to infringe our very basis of living, the serenity and tranquility in this neighborhood. Not knowing what commercial enterprise will be located in our midst, we object very strongly to this re -zoning request. The noise level will increase, along with the traffic and our privacy will definitely be violated. We are afraid of security lights, odors (if it were a restaurant) or other vandals who might be much closer than we desire. There are several commercial properties already available on Cantrell Road we feel that it is not necessary for re -zoning to a Commercial venture 25 feet from our residence and our neighborhood. To put this in perspective, this distance is less than that from my front door to my back door in my own house. We are also worried that the property values in this are will be lowered. Our house is one of the single largest investments we have made. We do not wish to suffer financial damage along with our neighbors. Our carni! y req uests the commission that this re-zonin be denied. With R ards, }�Nl Siva Soora Family ECEIVED JUL - 7 2005 [R, YA July 7, 2005 Item No. File no. LT 05-19-02 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment Location: South side of Cantrell Road at 6, 12, 14 and 17 Norton Road Request: Single Family (R-2) to (C-3) General Commercial District (Z-7880) Source: Troy Laha Owners: Debusk, Eldridge, Allen and McFatrich Families OBJECTION Aberdeen Court Property Owners' Association, Inc., a Chenal Neighborhood, lying South of Cantrell Road, North of the Chenal Parkway and West of Chenonceau between Chenonceau and the convergence of The Parkway and Cantrell Road, represents the 198 homeowners in Aberdeen Court. On behalf of the Aberdeen Court residents, the Aberdeen POA objects to the proposed captioned request and states: 1. The Aberdeen Court Neighborhood has six lots which abut the applicants' property and which would be profoundly affected by the change in zoning from single family to commercial. 2. There are another twenty homes in Aberdeen Court which would be seriously affected by the visibility of, the noise, and odors attendant to many commercial establishments. Additionally there are homes in the adjoining subdivision, Maywood Manor, which will suffer greatly were this application to be approved. 3. The property values of all residents would be diminished proportionately as those of the residents who lived in close proximity to the proposed commercial establishment were diminished. 4. There is no need for additional commercial property in the general area since a large amount of commercial property in the immediate vicinity is zoned for commercial development and is awaiting development. 5. To allow the rezoning of the captioned property would require that the Commission totally ignore its own previously approved policy of allowing commercial development only at arterial nodes. The property sought to be rezoned borders two residential neighborhoods; namely, Maywood Manor and Aberdeen Court and is not part of an arterial node. 6. There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. 7. Protestant reserves the right to expand and voice additional concerns and objections, as it explores the possible ramifications of this proposed change in zoning. 8. For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock. Therefore, the Aberdeen Court Property Owners' Association, Inc., respectfully requests that this Commission vote to deny this application. By: �ZL Wil Rauch, President Aberdeen Court Property Owners' Association, Inc. P. O. Box 241992 Little Rock, AR 7 223 n �. By: LJ Jai ern Argo, Se et. A rdeen Court Propert Owners' Association, Inc. P Box 241992 LiWt e Rock, Ar 72223 501-868-5533 July 10, 2005 Item No. File No. Z-7884 and LU05-19-02 Name: Amend Land Use Plan Location South side of Cantrell Road at 6, 12, 14 and 17 Norton Road Request: To Re -zone 11,1'.7 acres from Single Family (R-2) to (C-3) General Commercial District (Z-7880) Source: Troy Laha Owners: Debusk, Eldridge, Allen and McFatrich Families PETITION TO DENYAMENDING LAND USE PLAN AND REZONING WHEREAS, Aberdeen Court is a Chenal Neighborh9od consisting of 198 homes, lying South of Cantrell Road, North of the Chenal Parkway and West of Chenonceau between Chenonceau and the convergence of The Parkway and Cantrell Road; WHEREAS, The Aberdeen Court Neighborhood has six lots which abut the applicants' property and which would be profoundly affected by the change in zoning from single family to commercial; WHEREAS, There are another twenty homes in Aberdeen Court which would be seriously affected by the visibility of, the noise, and odors attendant to many commercial establishments. Additionally there are homes in the adjoining subdivision, Maywood Manor, which will suffer greatly were this application to be approved; WHEREAS, The property values of all 198 families would be diminished proportionately as those of the residents who lived in close proximity to the proposed commercial establishment were diminished; WHEREAS, There is no need for additional commercial property in the general area since a large amount of commercial property in the immediate vicinity is zoned for commercial development and is awaiting development; WHEREAS, To allow the re -zoning of the captioned property would require that the Commission totally ignore its own previously approved policy of allowing commercial development only at arterial nodes. The property sought to be re -zoned borders two residential neighborhoods; namely, Maywood Manor and Aberdeen Court and is not part of an arterial node. WHEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME ` ":/, V,! l- "; , "Ti il , i ? ' WHEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME ADDRESS ct J -7 zzZ3 L �,;� ze��-6 219-F 72zz 3 z Z- lZ3 WHEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties - NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME ADDRESS Lle4 D L xA 1 ,(-z � I A An a ,.. ( INA C-; WHEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME ADDRESS 1)/4R- Id !# Civ v.- —7 Ct WITEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME Mz ADDRESS 1 Ir-1� �lOi7,l tje* W,4 Y Y7 LA k .A' t 4 .. to 1 I� nn. I f Ll L� N WHEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME ADDRESS jvq�j L ((9-1/ CA L�(t, 7Z 2,z S &-�TE 0-�� V -�2 e Oe4,7,r, /- �J/, -?,3 C zd rql (4 D z 44( - 0,4- 2 C'� Z4 . WHEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by -yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME ADDRESS Q' 0.1Y ew k A-, �Q iib J � WI-fEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME ADDRESS NAME 5A r ,�b deem 0 r' ADDRESS �4zl- 7z z 1 I• p L2 72223 �, 2 L) • I. -7222-3 NAME ADDRESS K .7 zZ2-3 . Qf, A2 7 L22 j 0 NAME ADDRESS � `' � � � •L�}-ems. L� � NAME ADDRESS C-4 July 10, 2005 Item No. Name: Location Request Source: Owners File No. Z-788 Amend Land Use Plan South side of Cantrell Road at 6, 12, 14 and 17 Norton Road To Re -zone 111.7 acres from Single Family (R-2) to (C-3) General Commercial District (Z-7880) Troy Laha Debusk, Eldridge, Allen and McFatrich Families -19-02 PETITION TO DENY AMENDING LAND USE PLAN AND REZ�NII VG WHEREAS, Aberdeen Court is a Chenal Neighborhpod consisting of 198 homes, lying South of Cantrell Road, North of the Chenal Parkway and West of Chenonceau between Chenonceau and the convergence of The Parkway and Cantrell Road; WHEREAS, The Aberdeen Court Neighborhood has six lots which abut the applicants' property and which would be profoundly affected by the change in zoning from single family to commercial; WHEREAS, There are another twenty homes in Aberdeen Court which would be seriously affected by the visibility oC the noise, and odors attendant to many commercial establishments. Additionally there are homes in the adjoining subdivision, Maywood Manor, which will suffer greatly were this application to be approved; WHEREAS, The property values of all 198 families would be diminished proportionately as those of the residents who lived in close proximity to the proposed commercial establishment were diminished; WHEREAS, There is no need for additional commercial property in the general area since a large amount of commercial property in the immediate vicinity is zoned for commercial development and is awaiting development; WHEREAS, To allow the re -zoning of the captioned property would require that the Commission totally ignore its own previously approved policy of allowing commercial development only at arterial nodes. The property sought to be re -zoned borders two residential neighborhoods; namely, Maywood Manor and Aberdeen Court and is not part of an arterial node. WHEREAS, There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. NOW THEREFORE, For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock and the following residents of the area respectfully Petition this Commission vote to deny applicants' the relief sought.. NAME -:,I4 S5 0 ADDRESS 5 k 6PU zzz3 ck� r AV CS 7 z3 V 77., -, v G-�a5•f�A� ' 7e- 2 2_3 rCoS � Y CK,4Y 7 &C, ;2'6' Ra sA.- RES lel! LZ23 LA 7 � �. /-V- 7z 201 ex r _- 72 Z ?j 7-U-7 J NAME ADDRESS r S 27.� 3 Jeel C.-4 f� a rC z L� A c, �a �� Al � lzzz Petition To: Honorable Members of the Little Rock Planning Commission From: Maywood Manor Neighborhood Property Owners Re: Opposition to Rezoning Request: To rezone 11.7 acres from "R-2" Single Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District. (Z-7880) We, the property owners in the subdivision known as Maywood Manor, respectfully petition the Little Rock Planning Commission to deny the following rezoning request submitted by Debusk, Eldridge, Allen and McFatrich Families: To rezone 11.7 acres Lrom "R-2"—Single FamilDistrict to 3" General Commercial District. (Z-7880) at 6. I Z 14, and 17 Norton Road Maywood Manor Petition, Page 2 We, the property owners in the subdivision known as Maywood Manor, respectfully petition the Little Rock Planning Commission to deny the following rezoning request submitted by Debusk, Eldridge, Allen and McFatrich Families: To rezone 11.7 acres from "R-2 " Single F'amd y District to -C-3 " General Commercial District. 0-78801 at G. 12, 14, and 17 Norton Road. Property Owner's Name (print) Address Signature Date c,,- rill a l 71 -3-0 x,411. M0 S V. OFS WAEM 7 , tt -d r - OWN �IIT�a`1 ' .. ��/, / rig.. J ._ _ _ �� �.I � � M1�Wawhh MINW, I -T e A) /3`10 o R C- !p ,� �� Q,,�P. wes cl�l L) Tr,, Tr,, 0 oL t'fQC1Wr 11 tL-0.., 711/ /6 f r .aywood Manor Petition, Page 3 We, the property owners in the subdivision known as Maywood Manor, respectfully petition the Little Rock Planning Commission to deny the following rezoning request submitted by Debusk, Eldridge, Allen and McFatrich Families: To rezone 11.7 acres gum "R-2" Sin le Famil District to 3" General Commercial District_ (Z-7880) at b, 12, 14, and 17 Norton Road. Pro eq Owner's Name(print) Address Signature Date /l e-Iv1 17 T1 1'h-ey YnCx J EC::EUVE JULA 7 ZQD5 . July 7, 2005 Item No. File no. LU05-19-02 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment Location: South side of Cantrell Road at 6, 12, 14 and 17 Norton Road Request: Single Family (R-2) to (C-3) General Commercial District (Z-7880) Source: Troy Laha Owners: Debusk, Eldridge, Allen and McFatrich Families OBJECTION Aberdeen Court Property Owners' Association, Inc., a Chenal Neighborhood, lying South of Cantrell Road, North of the Chenal Parkway and West of Chenonceau between Chenonceau and the convergence of The Parkway and Cantrell Road, represents the 198 homeowners in Aberdeen Court. On behalf of the Aberdeen Court residents, the Aberdeen POA objects to the proposed captioned request and states: 1. The Aberdeen Court Neighborhood has six lots which abut the applicants' property and which would be profoundly affected by the change in zoning from single family to commercial. 2. There are another twenty homes in Aberdeen Court which would be seriously affected by the visibility of, the noise, and odors attendant to many commercial establishments. Additionally there are homes in the adjoining subdivision, Maywood Manor, which will suffer greatly were this application to be approved. 3. The property values of all residents would be diminished proportionately as those of the residents who lived in close proximity to the proposed commercial establishment were diminished. 4. There is no need for additional commercial property in the general area since a large amount of commercial property in the immediate vicinity is zoned for commercial development and is awaiting development. 5. To allow the rezoning of the captioned property would require that the Commission totally ignore its own previously approved policy of allowing commercial development only at arterial nodes. The property sought to be rezoned borders two residential neighborhoods; namely, Maywood Manor and Aberdeen Court and is not part of an arterial node. 6. There is severe traffic congestion in the area on Cantrell Road at certain critical times of the day which would only be exacerbated by yet additional commercial properties. 7. Protestant reserves the right to expand and voice additional concerns and objections, as it explores the possible ramifications of this proposed change in zoning. 8. For the foregoing reasons, approval of the application would not be in the best interests of the residents of the area or the City of Little Rock. Therefore, the Aberdeen Court Property Owners' Association, Inc., respectfully requests that this Commission vote to deny this application. By: Wil Rauch, President Aberdeen Court Property Owners' Association, Inc. P. O. Box 241992 N Little Rock, AR 7 23 By:� Ja ' ernswirth Argo, Se etary A rdeen Court Propert Owners' Association, Inc. P Box 241992 LiWe Rock, Ar 72223 501-868-5533