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HomeMy WebLinkAboutemails and letters on applicationITc-rh 2•r �:. _ ..��...- -�.•: ,jos .:F:Y • :.:::.:.:-... From: TRYANHALFY®aol.com RECEIVED Sunday, February 13, 2000 4:55 PM To: bminyard0littlerock.state.ar.us FE 13 2000 Subject: Attempt to amend land use plan in west LR I live on the corner of Arthur and Trumpler Street in; west LR. BY: --- The - The property on the corner of west Markham and Atkins Street is being considered for retail use rather than commercial use. I am opposed to this. This action will increase the congestion of cars in the area and adversely affect the surrounding residential areas around the site. We do not need another car dealership or another strip mall in an already overdeveloped part of the city where retail stores are on nearly every spot of land. When will the city put a stop to the madness? Thank you for your consideration. Terry Haley 515 Trumpler Street Little Rock, Ar. 72211 227-9034 FEB 14 '00 11:15 FROM COOK JEEP EAGLE Cammy Henson 31.0 Atkins Little Rock AR 72211 oks+"14 A February 14, 2000 City Planning Commission RE: Plans to rezone area.at Atkins and Markham PAGE.001 I live on Atkins,Road. I. am very much opposed to the rezoning of the area at Markham and Atkins from Office to Commercial. I am especially concerned about noiseand bright lights at all hours; increased traffic, and above all, crime that this rezoning would probably bring. Office buildings in our nei hbo:rhood..wi11...be_.bad._enoughy.:,but°.:at least there wouldn'.t be increased traffic and noise at night. I bought my home four gears ago because it was located in a nice, quiet, residential neighborhood. If I -ever sell my home in the future, I would like to make a profit, not suffer a loss. What prospective home buyer would choose to buy a home next door 'to a Mini. mail? Please keep the zoning for office use.so that I and my neighbors can enjoy what's left of our neighborhood. Thank you. Sincerely, 00.4� Av%-O� Cammy Henson RECEIVED] FEB 14X000 ** TOTAL PAGE.001 ** F EB 14 2000 1 BY: 3(� 2. c -IDO - �jriQ� IYltn�raec� 3ppcj�-�eA +c-3 -.' an-f-ra L3n-,o-- 0'+ afl< r u -a nr--), :ECS F,.IvE_ FF4 14 200a_ IM RE: Planning Commission Hearing, February 17, 2000 Z -3292-D: SW Corner of West Markham Street & Atkins Rd Dear City Planning Commissioners: The property in question has been zoned OFFICE -3 since 1979. The Gibraltar Heights -Timber Ridge -Point West residents have participated in 4 previous proposals for this site to enhance the primarily residential character of the community. We met for a year to produce the Rock Creek Neighborhood Plan which states the objective to restrict the overgrowth of COMMERCIAL zoning which would tip the fragile balance in the area of R5, R-2, 0-3, & C. We are already too aware of Commercial zoning 2 blocks away through Buick dealership loud speakers, the litter of 20 -something wood pallets and dumpsters outside their enclosures at Office Max, neon gaudy and amusement -park -lit -up sky, elephant -scaled retail boxes, jarring delivery sounds at 6 a.m., and roaring traffic. The Land Use Plan should not be amended. The current OFFICE -3 provides the minimal transition buffer for the mixed uses to remain viable. A tasteful, ecologically -planned Office development will benefit all concerned. Sincerely, Gibraltar Heights -Timber Ridge -Point West Neighborhd Association Minyard, Brian From: Jeff & Ashley [fembomb@swbell.net] ��cV� Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 9:57 PM To: bminyard@littlerock.state.ar.us FF 14 2000 Subject: Atkins and Markham zone meeting. .A I . Brian, BY: I "° I live at 416 Atkins and have owned the property for 14 years. I love our houses and the location we have. Unfortunately retail loves it also. I am opposed to anything other than office to border our houses. We have to protect ourselves now or we will have no value left to our property. More retail will kill our street. You would feel the same way if you lived here. I have not had a problem with any of the progress to date but I do now. I own and operate Powerhouse Gym on Merrill Drive, (227-6401), call me if I need to do anything else. Thanks, Jeff Lawrence (-t-da-rvv� z.l Minyard, Brian RE����E From: Janet Patterson 0patterson@asp. state. a r. us] Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 4:26 PM 14 ZOOO To:'BMINYARD@LITTLEROCK.STATE.AR.US' Subject: ZONING AMENDMENT-ATKINS AT MARKHAM t6u��-- As a resident of the Timber Hill Subdivision, I would like to respond to the notification that�ere are plans to rezone the property at Atkins at Markham from Office to commercial.............the corner of Chenal and Markham has become extremely congested over the last several years with the building of the car dealership (large trucks parked on Atkins in an attempt to deliver new cars creates problems) and Staples, Bed Bath and Beyond and now Old Navy, etc. Atkins is one of two entrances into the Timber Hill Subdivision. It is a very narrow street and I do not think the area can support the increased traffic that commercial zoning would bring. I hope the Planning Commission will take these concerns into consideration and keep the original commercial zoning of this property. Thank you for allowing me to express my concerns, Janet Patterson 529 Timber Hill Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 Minyard, Brian From: CLAYTON, PATRICIA A [PCLAYTO@entergy.com] 2 Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 12:23 PM REC EIVEL To:'bm i nya rd @littlerock. state. ar. us' Subject: Comments on Proposed Rezoning H-11, 14 2000 Dear Mr. Minyard, BY; It has come to my attention that there is a proposal before the Planning Commission to rezone the property at the corner of Markham St. and Atkins Rd. from office to commercial. As a resident of the Gibraltar Heights area which is adjacent to this property I am opposed to this rezoning. The commercial development in this area has already increased the noise levels in our neighborhoods significantly. As an example, anytime I go outside into my yard now I can hear the loud speakers at the car dealership located at the corner of Markham and Atkins calling their salesmen and other service personnel. It is also quite disturbing to be awakened at three or four in the morning by the garbage trucks picking up all the dumpsters at the shopping centers in the area. While I understand that a property owner has every right to expect to do something productive with their property I feel that there must be some consideration given to those people who have made their homes in this area for several years prior to the recent boom in commercial development along Chenal Parkway. It is my belief that this property should remain zoned for office space. Sincerely, Patricia Clayton 516 Trumpler St. Little Rock, AR 72211 Minyard, Brian From: Cblann@aol.com I-T'em 2 Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 12:54 PM To: bminyard@littlerock.state.ar.us �-RECEIVE Cc: Cblann@aol.com Subject: Amending lane use at Atkins and Markham I F El, 14, 200G Dear Brian, BY: I am very concerned that the Planning Commission may consider changing the rezoning for Atkins and Markham to a commercial zoning. Homeowners in Timber Ridge subdivision have already lost the peacefulness of their neighborhood due to the commercial businesses that have been developed. The people on Atkins Road will suffer greatly if the zoning is changed. Their loss of privacy will be difficult enough with the office zoning. Please consider my concerns when this matter is brought before the commission. Carol Blann, homeowner—Timber Ridge Subdivision 12414 Timber Bend Little Rock, AR 72211 501-223-2062 AR STATE CRIME LAB -jy-,pp0 66. 1 501 221 1653 02/14 '00 10:49 N0.111 02/02 (-re- 7. ( ECEIVED FEB 14 2000„ mm ITcm 2.1 '.CFIVED FEB,I 7 2000 From: Karen Thomas [kthornas@arkansas.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 7:53 AM To: bminyard@littlerock.state.ar.us Subject: Rezoning, Atkins and Markham Please share these comments at the Planning Commission Meeting to be held tomorrow afternoon. As residents of Trumpler Street, we can see the property of Atkins and Markham from our front yard. We think it would be inappropriate to allow this lot to be rezoned from 0-3 to Commercial. This land borders a residential area and is adjacent to houses. The area is already inundated with commercial property; some of which, is not even full of tenants. Office zoning is more appropriate for this lot. We appreciate your time and hope you will refuse this rezoning request. Thank you, Philip & Karen Thomas 421 Trumpler Street 02/16/2000 12:05 5012022546 LittleRock Planning Commission City Hall Little Rock, Arkansas Planning Commission Members: MEDFLIGHT PAGE 01 16 February 2000 RECEIVED F 1 E 2n0 BY: My current residence is 515 Trumpler. Street, Little Rock. ,Arkansas. I understand that the commission will conduct a hearing on amending the land use plan for the property located on the coiner of West Markham and Atkins Streets on February 17, 2000, This Proposed amendment will change the use plan from commercial to retail. I am opposed to this change, Retail space will lead to increased traffic flow in the area, more night light pollution due to mega -wattage poll lights that light up the world, and infringement on the nearby residental areas, Commercial space is bad enough but please put a stop to the retail glut W West Little Rock, Thank you for your consideration in the matter. Terry Haley 515 Trumpler Street Little Rock, Ar-, 72211 227-9034 Fax 202-2546 /4Qeltp //bAlmo.. 616 8a�wood t9WP* 1wreP,e. 00.9 D, 4O 7?211 RECFI V ED 501,2?5-0566 E E B 2, 2 7000 BY: February 21, 2000 Brian Minyard Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Minyard, I am opposed to rezoning or any land use change to the property located at Markham and Atkins streets from Office to Commercial. There have been enough commercial developments and alterations to my neighborhood in the past few years; we do not need another retail outlet, car dealership, office supply store, or other commercial development in our neighborhood. The property should remain zoned office. ;S- i ncere I Kathy Hemmer President Parkway Place Property Owners Association ITEC z d REC Xi jf{ l - �T From: MACLDINCOcs.com Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 12:16 PM BY: To: bminyard@littlerock.state.ar.us Subject: Land use @ Atkins and Markham Mr. Minyard, I feel the zoning for the land at Atkins and Markham should be kept as it is, Office zoning. There are enough Commercial buildings in this area now. Thank you, Aaron Crolley 12600 Valleywood Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 Whyar iia, Y From: DFunkLRaaol.com Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 3:19 PM To: bminyard@littlerock.state.ar.us Subject: Agenda Item #Z-3292-0 Agenda Item #Z-3292-0: L-rG m 2 . ( RECEIVED FEP 13 2000 B: Llag� r�-S SW corner field at Atkins Rd & Markham (across from Buick & Bank of the Ozarks)from to Commercial. The residents on Atkins Road have been promised'that this area will not become any more intensely commercialized. The Rock Creek Neighborhood Association has formally requested in their Neighborhood Plan that fewer commercial sites be considered for this area and more Office zoning be considered. Please respond positively to the neighbors living inthe area and not allow this to become more commercially zoned. Thank you. Dottie Funk M e2.1 From: Susan Johnson [milesusie@mail. A com] RE Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 12:21 AM To: bminyard@littlerock.state.ar.us FEB 13 2000 Subject: Atkins at Markham rezoning 0A, A Brian, I would like to use the phase "Just say No" a few thousand times. Please support the Timber Ridge neighborhood by keeping this property zoned 0-3. The area around us is saturated with retail and auto dealerships. We do not wanted this at the front door of our neighborhood. Stop the commercial invasion the developers have planned for us. Keep the Office Zoning. Please! Thank You, Susan Johnson Timber Ridge Neighborhood Assoication 12407 Timber Bend Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 224-4605 ........................................... 1...1...11........ iWon.com htip://www.iwon.com why wouldn't you? ITEm 2•( From: Mary S Douglas [pe rsimmonplaceU)juno. com] 1N_t�k__1r'_i V JLL Sent: Sunday, February 13, 200012:43 PM FEN 1 3 2000 To: bminyard@littlerock.state.ar.us Subject: 2/17 PlanCom Hearing #Z -3292-D Ct•a BY: Dear Mr. Minyard, i The property in question has been zoned OFFICE -3 since 1979. The residents have participated in 4 previous proposals for this site to enhance the primarily residential character of the community. We met for a year to produce the Rock Creek Neighborhood Plan which states the objective to restrict the overgrowth of COMMERCIAL zoning which would tip the fragile balance in the area of R5, R2, 03, & C. We are already too aware of Commercial zoning 2 blocks away through Buick loud speakers, the litter of 20 -something wood pallets and dumpsters outside their enclosures at Office Max, neon gaudy and amusement -park -lit -up sky, elephant -scaled retail boxes, jarring delivery sounds at 6 a.m., and roaring traffic. The Land Use Plan should not be amended. The current OFFICE -3 provides the minimal transition buffer for the mixed uses to remain viable. A tasteful ecologically -planned Office development will benefit all concerned. Sincerely, Gibraltar Heights -Timber Ridge -Point West Neighborhood Association YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: h tt p: //d l . www.j u no. co m/g et/tag i .