HomeMy WebLinkAboutboard of directors itemsOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 AGENDA
Subject.
Land Use Plan Amendment —
Geyer Springs West Planning
District — LU11-15-01 at
9321 Interstate 30
Submitted by:
Planning and Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION
Action Required I Approved By
Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Bruce Moore
A Land Use Plan amendment in the Geyer Springs West
Planning District from Commercial to Industrial for future
development.
I N/A
Planning Staff recommends approval. The Planning
Commission reviewed this issue at its August 11, 2011 meeting
and recommended approval (8 in favor, 0 against, and
1 recuse). There were no objectors present.
All residents within 300 feet who could be identified, the
Chicot Neighborhood Association, West Baseline
Neighborhood Association, Cloverdale Neighborhood
Association and Southwest Little Rock UPS were notified of
the public hearing.
BACKGROUND
The amendment area is located along the west side of Chicot
Road and is just south of the Frontage Road at Interstate 30, It
is currently shown as Commercial on the Future Land Use Plan
and has been shown as this category for more than 20 years.
The property owner recently razed an old motel on this site, and
the surrounding area has become more industrialized over the
years.
Industrial is typically located near an interstate because the
traffic created in industrial areas is mostly made up of large
trucks. This is very different than the typical traffic created by
a retail use, which is reason to keep the industrial and
commercial areas separate. The area immediately south of the
interstate at Chicot Road is mostly industrial uses with Riggs
Tractor Company being one of the primary stakeholders for the
area.
To the east of the amendment area is planned for Industrial and
is almost completely developed by J.A. Riggs. Riggs has been
a large property owner in this area for some time, and this
proposal is to allow them to expand to the west side of Chicot
Road. West of the amendment area is also planned for Light
Industrial and has been developed for many years. Just west of
this amendment area is comprised of generally small warehouse
use and heavy commercial uses appropriate in more industrial
areas and close to major freeways.
With the change in access roads to one-way along Interstate 30,
there has been location change in desirability and the amount of
commercial use needed along the freeway. The ownership of
the southwest corner of Interstate 30 and Chicot has changed
hands, with an adjacent heavy commercial to industrial use
wanting to expand into this location. The amount of industrial
land in this area has become limited.
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN
(16,222) IN THE GEYER SPRINGS WEST PLANNING
DISTRICT (LU11-15-01) FROM COMMERCIAL TO
INDUSTRIAL; 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 Commercial at 9321 Interstate 30 be amended to
Industrial.
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
H
APPROVED:
Mayor
[Page 1 of 11
FILE NO.: LU11-15-01
Name: Land Use Plan Amendment — Geyer Springs West Planning District
Location: 9321 Interstate 30
Request: Commercial to Industrial
Source: Alex Smith, For Riggs Tractor Company
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
A Land Use Plan amendment in the Geyer Springs West Planning District from
Commercial to Industrial. The Industrial category encompasses a wide variety of
manufacturing, warehousing research and development, processing and industry
related office and service activities. Industrial development typically occurs on an
individual tract basis rather than according to an overall development plan.
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING:
The property is vacant after commercial buildings were razed. It is currently
zoned R-2 Single Family District and is about five acres in size plus the adjacent
right of way. Immediately north of this amendment is Interstate 30. All of the land
to the west, south and east of this area is already zoned 1-2 Light Industrial
District, which is what the present rezoning application is for this property.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
The amendment site is shown as Commercial. It is bounded on the north by the
Interstate. Immediately west and south of this area is shown as Park/Open
Space, which represents floodplain. East of this area is all shown as Industrial.
LU07-15-01 changed a large area located approximately half a mile east of this
amendment at 8911 Interstate 30 from Multi Family to Light Industrial (Ordinance
19796).
LU09-15-01 changed an area southeast of this amendment site from Single
Family to Office and Park/Open Space along Baseline Road (Ordinance 20090).
MASTER STREET PLAN:
Interstate 30 is a Freeway. Freeways are not controlled by the City of Little Rock.
Chicot Road is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to
provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. These streets may require
dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances
and exits to the site.
FILE NO.: LU11-15-01(Cont.)
BICYCLE PLAN:
A Class III is shown along Chicot Road. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on
a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required.
Class III bicycle route signage may be required.
PARKS:
According to the Master Parks Plan, this area is within eight blocks of a park.
Ottenheimer Park is located southeast of this amendment site.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
There are no city recognized historic districts that would be affected by this
amendment.
ANALYSIS
The amendment area is located along the west side of Chicot Road and is just
south of the Frontage Road at Interstate 30. It is currently shown as Commercial
on the Future Land Use Plan and has been shown as this category for more than
20 years. The property owner recently razed an old motel on this site, and the
surrounding area has become more industrialized over the years.
Industrial is typically located near an interstate because the traffic created in
industrial areas is mostly made up of large trucks. This is very different than the
typical traffic created by a retail use, which is reason to keep the industrial and
commercial areas separate. The area immediately south of the interstate at
Chicot Road is mostly industrial uses with Riggs Tractor Company being one of
the primary stakeholders for the area.
To the east of the amendment area is planned for Industrial and is almost
completely developed by J.A. Riggs. Riggs has been a large property owner in
this area for some time, and this proposal is to allow them to expand to the west
side of Chicot Road. West of the amendment area is also planned for Light
Industrial and has been developed for many years. Just west of this amendment
area is comprised of generally small warehouse use and heavy commercial uses
appropriate in more industrial areas and close to major freeways.
With the change in access roads to one-way along Interstate 30, there has been
location change in desirability and the amount of commercial use needed along
the freeway. The ownership of the southwest corner of Interstate 30 and Chicot
has changed hands, with an adjacent heavy commercial to industrial use wanting
to expand into this location. The amount of industrial land in this area has
become limited.
2
FILE NO.: LU11-15-01 Cont.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS.-
Notices
OMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Chicot, West
Baseline, Cloverdale and Southwest Little Rock UPS. Staff has received no
comments from area residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the change is appropriate.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2011)
The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 8 for,
0 against, 1 recuse the item was approved.
G