HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance 18172ORDINANCE NO. 18,172
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN.
(16,222) IN THE GEYER SPRINGS WEST
PLANNING DISTRICT FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, as the Little Rock Planning Commission believes
it appropriate to amend the Land Use 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 8806 Mabelvale
Pike be amended to Light Industrial on the Land Use Plan.
SECTION 2. That the Ordinance shall take effect and be
in full force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED: Decemver 20, 1999
ATTEST:
Robbie Hancock
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
Jim Dail&v
Case # Lu99-15-03 N
8006 Mablevale Pike
3 Cr- 41.03
1 TRS: T1NR13W34 0 400 800 Feet
PD: 15
Vicinity Map Ward: 7
Those proposing this land use plan have said that changing from single family to light industrial
would increase the value of my property. Such claim, in my opinion, is untrue. Prior to the "80's" the
proposed area was a mecca of lush green pastures, and forests of large hardwoods with a scattering of pine,
sweetgum thickets, honeysuckle, and berry patches. Then, this was a highly desirable piece of property. A
squirrel hunt or rabbit chase with beagle hounds through the flood plains was "the good old days".
Then came the real estate speculators and finally around 1990, the top soil operators. Since they
bought the property near Fourche Creek for that purpose, they were permitted, over my humble plea to the
city for protection, to build and haul their wares over the most horrible dust road imaginable within 40 feet
of my bedroom windows. The extremely noisy, pollution belching, dump trucks have completely wrecked
my peaceful home and reduced the value of my property to practically nothing. I do not need anymore
undesirable environmental changes like an industrial development within 100 ft. or less of my home.
I would like to see this temporary permitted road, by my house, moved to tie into the city street
through the Green Tree Farm industrial park, which is already developed. This park is only about 200 ft.
from the road by my home, which is now being used by the top soil haulers and tree service people for
disposal of tree cleaning waste. The people who have bought this land, and are completely destroying it,
have no interest in what would be the best land use for Little Rock citizens, they are only interested in what
they can scavenge from it.
It is obvious to me that the most beneficial use for this overall area, including that being used for
top soil, is a natural park. People could go there to relax from the stresses of everyday toil. Such a park
could be developed with many desirable features such as; hiking and bike trails, wildlife observation areas,
wild flower gardens, and other enhancements of natural vegetation. There are also many natural and man
made depressions in the area that could be developed into fishing ponds, where a person could take his
children to fish and enjoy a wholesome, refreshing outing among nature. The State Game and Fish
Commission would probably contribute to the development of such a park in the interest of a wildlife
sanctuary and preservation area. The citizens also may approve an additional tax for such a project. This
would probably be more beneficial to the general city citizen than most any other city park. It will take few
years, but if left alone the area will gradually heal from the abuse it has suffered over the past several years.
Thus, the land use for the entire area should be designated for park use only with only park development,
operational and maintenance structures permitted. Also, the gouging and abuse of the area should be
stopped.
An additional industrial area at the proposed location seems to be unjustified because there is an
existing such development less than 300 ft. away. It has been developed with paved city streets for 20
years. Currently occupied by two active tenants, a truck terminal and a casket distribution warehouse,
leaving approximately 15 acres of the park available for tenant use.
The undersigned, Mr. Harold E. Wesson and William A. Tully, Jr., respectfully request that our
property be excluded from the proposed land use change, from single family to light industrial. We further
request that all land use changes from single family to light industrial proposed in amendment LU99-15-03
be denied.
Respectively submitted,
L - J e4 Y .
William A. Tully, Jr. Harold E. Wesson