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LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
DECEMBER 4, 2007 AGENDA
Subject
Land Use Plan Amendment —
Geyer Springs West Planning
District — LU07-15-02 at
7604 Eagle Drive
Submitted by:
Planning and Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
gOrdinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Land Use Plan amendments in
Planning District from Single
Commercial for future development
N/A
Bruce Moore
the Geyer Springs West
Family to Mixed Office
Planning Staff recommends approval. The Planning
Commission reviewed this issue at its November 8, 2007
meeting and recommended approval (11 in favor). There were
no objectors present.
All residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the
West Baseline, Chicot, and Southwest Little Rock United for
Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
This Land Use Plan amendment is for the building located at
7604 Eagle Drive, just west of Chicot Road. It is one building
with four separate units and is currently being used by an
insurance agency. It appears that the rest of the building is
vacant and for rent. This area is currently shown as Single
Family on the Future Land Use Plan, and it is zoned R-2 Single
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
Family with nonconforming 0-3 uses. Immediately west and
adjacent is shown as Commercial on the Plan. This application
would basically just extend the existing Commercial north and
west to include this building. To the east are two real estate
agencies which front on Chicot, and to the south is zoned C-3
and has one large building with a chiropractor's office, a beauty
shop, and a ministries office. This building faces Eagle Drive.
This part of Little Rock has been developed for quite some
time. The houses appear occupied and in fairly good condition.
There is little to no vacant Commercial or Single Family land in
this immediate vicinity. In 2006, almost nine acres of land at
Vernon Estates Drive was amended from Multi Family to
Single Family. This is the only land use plan amendment that
has been approved in this area recently.
While non-residential uses are usually not desirable on
residential streets, this site is an exception because it faces other
non-residential uses. The existing conditions and the proximity
of this location to Chicot Road are both reasons for accepting
non-residential at this site. With a change from Single Family
to Mixed Office Commercial, a Planned Development will be
required for any use that incorporates commercial uses. This
Planned Development will give staff a chance to review any
zoning issues for this site and help protect the neighborhood to
the west.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN
(16,222) IN THE GEYER SPRINGS WEST PLANNING
DISTRICT FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO MIXED
OFFICE COMMERCIAL; 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 7604 Eagle Drive be amended to Mixed
Office Commercial.
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
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FILE NO.: LU07-15-02
Name: Land Use Plan Amendment - Geyer Springs West Planning District
Location: 7604 Eagle Drive
Request: Single Family to Mixed Office Commercial
Source: John Lamb
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Land Use Plan amendment in the Geyer Springs West Planning District from
Single Family to Mixed Office Commercial. Mixed Office Commercial represents
a mixture of commercial and office uses with a Planned Zoning District required
for a mix. The applicant has requested a rezoning from R-2 Single Family to
Planned Office Development with C-1 and 0-3 uses. Staff is not expanding the
application.
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING:
The property is currently nonconforming 0-3 office uses in an R-2 Single Family
zoning district. It is one building with four separate units and is currently being
used by an insurance agency. It appears that the rest of the building is vacant
and for rent. To the east of this area is zoned C-3 General Commercial and has
two real estate offices which front on Chicot Road. South of this application area
is also zoned C-3 and has one large building with a chiropractor's office, and
beauty shop, and a ministries office. The surrounding area west along Eagle
Drive is shown as R-2 Single Family and is occupied by residences. North of this
application is a large church facility.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
The application area is shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use plan. To
the west is also shown as Single Family. To the east, southeast and north is all
shown as Commercial on the Plan. North of Mann Road is shown as Public
Institutional.
Ordinance 19554 was approved in 2006 to amend the Future Land Use Plan
southeast of this area at Vernon Estates Drive from Multi Family to Single Family.
MASTER STREET PLAN:
Eagle Drive is shown as a Local Street. 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
FILE NO.: LU07-15-02 (Cont.
same as a Collector. Chicot Road is shown as a Principal Arterial with reduced
standards. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic
and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas.
These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
BICYCLE PLAN:
There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
PARKS:
According to the Master Parks Plan, this area is within eight blocks of a city park.
Ottenheimer Park is located northeast of this application area.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
There are no city recognized historic districts that would be affected by this
amendment.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
The Chicot West 1-30 South covers this area and the Economic Development
goal states: "Provide a mixed commercial/residential environment that will
promote the safety, attractiveness, and value of the area while creating a
competitive and adaptable economic climate that encourages investment and
diversity of employment opportunities
ANALYSIS:
This Land Use Plan amendment is for the building located at 7604 Eagle Drive,
just west of Chicot Road. It is one building with four separate units and is
currently being used by an insurance agency. It appears that the rest of the
building is vacant and for rent. This area is currently shown as Single Family on
the Future Land Use Plan, and it is zoned R-2 Single Family with nonconforming
0-3 uses. Immediately west and adjacent is shown as Commercial on the Plan.
This application would basically just extend the existing Commercial north and
west to include this building. To the east are two real estate agencies which front
on Chicot, and to the south is zoned C-3 and has one large building with a
chiropractor's office, a beauty shop, and a ministries office. This building faces
Eagle Drive.
This part of Little Rock has been developed for quite some time. The houses
appear occupied and in fairly good condition. There is little to no vacant
Commercial or Single Family land in this immediate vicinity. In 2006, almost nine
acres of land at Vernon Estates Drive was amended from Multi Family to Single
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FILE NO.: LU07-15-02 (Cont.
Family. This is the only land use plan amendment that has been approved in this
area recently.
While non-residential uses are usually not desirable on residential streets, this
site is an exception because it faces other non-residential uses. The existing
conditions and the proximity of this location to Chicot Road are both reasons for
accepting non-residential at this site. With a change from Single Family to Mixed
Office Commercial, a Planned Development will be required for any use that
incorporates commercial uses. This Planned Development will give staff a
chance to review any zoning issues for this site and help protect the
neighborhood to the west.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: West Baseline,
Chicot, and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress. Staff has received no
comments from area residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the change is appropriate.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 8, 2007)
The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 11 for
and 0 against the consent agenda was approved.
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