HomeMy WebLinkAboutstaff reportJuly 19, 2012
ITEM NO.: 8
Name: Central Area Land Use Plan Amendment
Location: South of Interstate -630, from Interstate 430 to Interstate 30
Request: Various
Source: Staff
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
W11PAIR
As part of the City's efforts to keep the Future Land Use Plan current, Staff
reviewed the Plan in the area south of Interstate 630, from Interstate 430 east to
the Interstate 30. There are two dozen areas with changes proposed in the
'package':
1. The north side of Kanis Road at Labette Drive. A change from Residential
Medium Density to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes public
and quasi -public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community
such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and
hospitals.
2. The east side of John Barrow Road between Labette and Kanis Road. A
change from Mixed Office Commercial to Public Institutional. Public
Institutional includes public and quasi -public facilities that provide a variety
of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations,
churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
3. The west side of John Barrow Road, between Morris Manor and Labette
Drives. A change from Mixed Office Commercial to Public Institutional.
Public Institutional includes public and quasi -public facilities that provide a
variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations,
churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
4. The west side of Junior Deputy Road at Monette Drive. A change is from
Park Open Space to Suburban Office. The Suburban Office category shall
provide for low intensity development of office or office parks in close
proximity to lower density residential areas to assure compatibility. A
Planned Zoning District is required.
5. The area between Interstate 430 and Shackleford Road, north of 36th Street.
A change is from Mixed Office Commercial to Mixed Use. Mixed Use
provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A
Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial
or if the use is a mixture of the three.
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6. The area on both sides of Old Shackleford Road, north of 36th Street. A
change is from Service Trades District to Mixed Use. Mixed Use provides
for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned
Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the
use is a mixture of the three.
7. The north terminus of Dover Drive. A change is from Public Institutional to
Residential Medium Density. Residential Medium Density accommodates a
broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family
detached, duplex, town homes, multi -family and patio or garden homes. Any
combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this
category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12)
dwelling units per acre.
8. The area on both sides of Shackleford Road, north of Colonel Glenn Road.
A change from Light Industrial to Service Trades. Service Trades District
provides for a selection of office, warehousing, and industrial park activities
that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses. The district
is intended to allow support services to these businesses and to provide for
uses with an office component. A Planned Zoning District is required for any
development not wholly office.
9. The northwest corner of Colonel Glenn and Allard Roads. A change from
Residential Low Density to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes
public and quasi -public facilities that provide a variety of services to the
community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility
substations, and hospitals.
10. The area south of Colonel Glenn Road from Brodie Creek to Stagecoach
Road. A change from Residential Low Density and Neighborhood
Commercial to Mixed Use. Mixed Use provides for a mixture of residential,
office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if
the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three.
11. An area east of Stagecoach Road, south of Susie Lane. The change is
from Neighborhood Commercial to Office and Residential Low Density. The
office category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g.,
legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic
economic activities. Residential Low Density provides for single family
homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential
development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes,
but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the
density remain less than 6 units per acre.
12. West side of John Barrow Road, between 31St and 32nd Streets. A change
from Public Institutional to Residential Low Density. Residential Low
Density provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units
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per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by
conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes
and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per
acre.
13. Southeast of Colonel Glenn Road and Marborough Street. A change from
Mixed Use to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes public and
quasi -public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community
such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and
hospitals.
14. South of Baseline Road, on both sides of Sibley Hole Road. A change from
Service Trades District to Mixed Office Commercial. Mixed Office
Commercial provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur.
Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned
Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial.
15. East of Mabelvale Pike, north of Baseline Road. A change from Commercial
to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes public and quasi -public
facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools,
libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
16. An area northwest of Mabelvale Pike, north of Mabelvale Circle. Two
changes from Light Industrial to Residential Medium Density and an area of
Residential Medium Density to Residential Low Density. Residential
Medium Density accommodates a broad range of housing types including
single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-
family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly
other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is
between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. Residential Low
Density provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units
per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by
conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes
and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per
acre.
17. Two areas, one on both sides of 65th Street, west of Geyer Springs Road
and the other west of Geyer Springs Road, between Big Oak Lane and
Forbing Road. The first area is a change from Industrial to Light Industrial.
Light Industrial provides for light warehouse, distribution or storage uses,
and/or other industrial uses that are developed in a well-designed "park like"
setting. The second area changes from Commercial and Industrial to Mixed
Use, north of Myerson Drive, and Industrial to Commercial south of Myerson
Drive. Mixed Use provides for a mixture of residential, office and
commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is
entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The
Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales
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of products, personal and professional services, and general business
activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the
trade area that they serve.
18. Northwest of 65th Street and Battle Road. A change from Mixed
Commercial Industrial to Light Industrial. Light Industrial provides for light
warehouse, distribution or storage uses, and/or other industrial uses that are
developed in a well-designed "park like" setting.
19. Northeast of 65th Street and Battle Road. A change from Mixed Commercial
Industrial and Commercial to Service Trades District. Service Trades
District provides for a selection of office, warehousing, and industrial park
activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses.
The district is intended to allow support services to these businesses and to
provide for uses with an office component. A Planned Zoning District is
required for any development not wholly office.
20. Two areas, one east of Scott Hamilton Road at 69th Street and the other
southwest of 69th and Murray Streets. A change from Industrial to Public
Institutional. Public Institutional includes public and quasi -public facilities
that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools,
libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
21. East side of University Avenue, south of Fourche Creek. A change from
Commercial to Public Institutional. Public Institutional includes public and
quasi -public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community
such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and
hospitals.
22. An area northeast of David O Dodd Road along Waters Edge Road. A
change from Residential Medium Density to Residential Low Density.
Residential Low Density provides for single family homes at densities not to
exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically
characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or
garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less
than 6 units per acre.
23. An area north of Interstate 30, on both sides of Warehouse Road. A change
from Mixed Commercial Industrial to Service Trades District. Service
Trades District provides for a selection of office, warehousing, and industrial
park activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial
businesses. The district is intended to allow support services to these
businesses and to provide for uses with an office component. A Planned
Zoning District is required for any development not wholly office.
24. An area east of Stagecoach Road at Shackleford Road. A change from
Neighborhood Commercial to Service Trades District. Service Trades
District provides for a selection of office, warehousing, and industrial park
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activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses.
The district is intended to allow support services to these businesses and to
provide for uses with an office component. A Planned Zoning District is
required for any development not wholly office.
ANALYSIS:
The Planning and Development staff began reviewing this area at the beginning
of 2012. The existing development pattern, as well as existing zoning and recent
re-classification actions were reviewed. After field visits and staff discussions,
letters were sent to all neighborhood associations in the area and other
neighborhood stakeholders asking for suggested changes in the area. Little
comment was received from this contact. A package of changes was developed
by Staff and affected property owners identified. All the affected property owners
were contacted about the possibility of changing the Land Use Plan designation
of their property. Staff received numerous phone calls and email responses to
that letter notifying them of the proposed changes. Most contacts were
informational only, one contact was not positive. One was in opposition,
expressing concerns about the limitations the change might place on future
property owners of their land. The final package of changes was developed and
property owners together with neighborhood associations were contacted about
the public hearing to consider the changes.
Staff believes this package of changes is a 'clean-up' to more accurately reflect
the current and likely future development pattern in the area of the changes.
This resulting 'package' of changes should create a more accurate Future Land
Use Plan that all can use, whether public or private.
Area 1 is along the north side of Kanis Road at Labette Drive. The area is
zoned and partially developed for a church. The eastern portion is still
wooded. There is a retirement mid -rise and rehabilitation facility to the
north. These properties are zoned various office classifications (0-1, Quiet
Office District, 0-2, Office & Institutional District, and 0-3, General Office
District) as well as R-6 (High-rise Apartment District). To the west is zoned
C-3 (General Commercial District) with single-family homes located on the
land. To the south and east the zoning pattern is generally residential, R-2
(Single Family District). Much of the land is wooded, however a single-
family subdivision is under development to the south. Immediately to the
south is a Planned Office District of a rehabilitation center. The site is
partially developed and zoned for a church and its campus, with the
undeveloped land to be part of that campus. Thus Public Institutional
reflects the existing and likely mid-term use of the land.
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2. Area 2 is east side of John Barrow Road between Labette and Kanis Road.
It is currently undeveloped with 0-3 (General Office District). To the south
is a large church zoned R-2 (Single Family District) with a Conditional Use
Permit for the church. To the east and west are apartment complexes. The
zoning to the west is R-5 (Urban Residential District) and to the east is
MF -12 (Multifamily 12 -units per acre District). To the north is shown
Commercial on the Plan with commercial businesses as well as zoned C-3
(General Commercial District). The area of the amendment has been
acquired by the church to the south and a portion is currently used for
parking for that church. Thus a change to Public Institutional would more
accurately reflect the current and likely future development pattern.
3. Area 3 is west side of John Barrow Road, between Morris Manor and
Labette Drives. Both of these areas are developed. The site is developed
with a public library and is zoned Planned District Office (PDO). To the west
is MF -12 (Multifamily 12 -unit per acre District) with an apartment complex
on the land. To the north is 0-3 (General Office District) and Planned
District Residential (PDR). The office is developed with a business and the
PDR is wooded and undeveloped at this time. To the east across John
Barrow Road the land is C-3 (General Commercial District) and 0-3
(General Office District) and is wooded. Since the site is developed with a
library, Public Institutional would best represent the current and likely
mid-term future use of the land.
4. Area 4 is west side of Junior Deputy Road at Monette Drive. This area is
owned by Baptist Medical Center. This had been a site for a proposed park
to go with the police sub -station to the north. However in the last few years
the parks development has been centered on parkland to the south closer to
36th Street and Colonel Glenn Road. The current zoning is Planned Office
District that has expired (the previous zoning was 0-3 (General Office
District). To the north and west is zoned 0-3 (General Office District) and
partially developed with medical related offices. The remaining land is
wooded and undeveloped. To the east and south is R-2 (Single Family
District) with single-family homes. The likely future development pattern for
this site is additional medical related offices.
5. Area 5 is between Interstate 430 and Shackleford Road, north of 36th Street.
The site is zoned Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and is a large
commercial center. The southern portion is zoned R-2 (Single Family
District) and is wooded. To the west across Interstate 430 is a single family
subdivision that is zoned R-2 (Single Family District). To the north across
Interstate 430 is zoned 0-3 (General Office District) and 0-2 (Office and
Institutional District). It is mostly developed with office buildings, though a
small portion remains undeveloped. To the east across Shackleford Road
is zoned OS (Open Space District) and is Camp Aldersgate. To the south
are various commercial zoned tracts and some R-2 (Single Family District)
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undeveloped land. Some of the commercial zoned land is developed but
much is wooded and undeveloped.
Over seventy-five percent of the area is already developed as a commercial
center, making Commercial use the most likely mid-term land use pattern
for the area.
6. Area 6 is on both sides of Old Shackleford Road, north of 36th Street. Most
of the land is zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and is undeveloped wooded
lands. The eastern most portion of the area is zoned various forms of
commercial zoning and has several small businesses located on the land.
To the east is 0-3 (General Office District) land across Shackleford Road,
currently wooded and undeveloped. To the west is wooded undeveloped
R-2 (Single Family District) land. North of the area in question is zoned
Planned Commercial District and is a large commercial center. South of the
site across Colonel Glenn Road is vacant wooded R-2 (Single Family
District) land. The use pattern developing along Shackleford Road is retail
and commercial in nature. With the existing street pattern, development
pattern as well as topography and drainage ways in the area, a pattern that
would allow a mix of uses and the flexibility to work with the existing land
would be most appropriate for this area.
7. Area 7 is at the north terminus of Dover Drive. The site is wooded and
undeveloped. The zoning is an expired Planed Office District (POD), with
an underlying MF -18 (Multifamily 18 -units per acre District). To the north is
MF -18 zoning with a rehabilitation center located on the site. To the west is
MF -12 (Multifamily 12 -units per acre District), with an apartment complex on
the site. To the east is single-family neighborhoods zoned R-2 (Single -
Family District). South of the site is zoned R-2 (Single Family District) with a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for a church, that is located on the site.
Since the proposed public quasi -public use proposed in 2001 did not
happen, a more accurate designation for this land is to reflect the existing
zoning that would allow for a multifamily development to occur on the site.
8. Area 8 is on both sides of Shackleford Road, north of Colonel Glenn Road.
The majority of the area is zoned industrial (1-1, Industrial Park District and
1-2, Light Industrial District), with R-2 (Single Family District) either side of
Shackleford Road at Colonel Glenn. The 1-1 areas are developed as
warehouse showroom developments. There is a mini -warehouse
development zoned Planned Commercial District (PCD). The R-2 areas are
currently vacant tracts of land, with only a couple of the former houses
remaining. To the north is a large mobile home park, east of Shackleford
Road and wooded undeveloped land in the remaining areas. East of
Shackleford Road is zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and west of
Shackleford Road is zoned MF -12 (Multifamily 12 -units per acre District).
To the west is C-2 (Shopping Center District) with a radio station and event
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center. To the south are vacant R-2 (Single Family District) land and 1-2
(Light Industrial District) and a Planned Office District (POD). The 1-2 land
has a landscape company on it, with the POD partially developed with office
warehouse showroom development. To the east is R-2 (Single Family
District) and 1-2 (Light Industrial District) land. The R-2 land has houses on
it and the 1-2 is vacant land. Most of the land in the area of the Plan change
is office warehouse or mini -warehouse, thus the likely future development
pattern of this area is consistent with Service Trades District.
9. Area 9 is the northwest corner of Colonel Glenn and Allard Roads. The site
is zoned R-2 (Single Family District) with a Conditional Use Permit for a
church, which was recently built on the site. To the north and east is zoned
R-2 and R-3 (Single Family Districts). The land to the north is wooded and
undeveloped. The land to the east is wooded and partially developed with
homes. To the west is undeveloped wooded, 1-2 (Light Industrial District)
land. South of the site is zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and Planned
District Commercial. There is a business on part of the land and houses on
some of the land. The most likely future development pattern is a
continuation of the present pattern. The likely future use of the site is to
continue as a church, thus a Public Institutional designation would be
appropriate.
10. Area 10 is south of Colonel Glenn Road from Brodie Creek to Stagecoach
Road. This is a portion of Colonel Glenn Road where homes had dotted a
county road. Colonel Glenn has become an arterial with higher traffic and
will be widened to double its current width. Nonresidential uses have
started to appear along the road. The western portion of the area is
predominantly R-2 (Single Family District) with both homes and business
uses. The eastern portion is zoned C-3 (General Commercial District) and
C-4 (Open Display Commercial District) with retail businesses and an
agriculture co-op business. To the south is a large tract zoned R-2 (Single
Family District) with a Conditional Use Permit for a church, which exists on
the site. To the west is a single-family subdivision zoned R-2 (Single Family
District). To the north is both R-2 zoning and office (0-3, General Office
District and Planned Development Office). Two churches exist in the R-2
area as well as a couple of homes. The area is changing and some
nonresidential use is appropriate. The Mixed Use designation will allow
some conversion but at the same time with the Planned District process
assures that change will be reviewed to protect the remaining residential, as
well as allowing for truly mixed use developments.
11. Area 11 is east of Stagecoach Road, south of Susie Lane. This area had
been shown as Neighborhood Commercial due to the non-residential zoning
of vacant land. The southern portion has been reclassified to Planned
District Residential (PDR) and is part of a larger residential development.
The northern portion remains zoned 0-3 (General Office District) and
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vacant. To the north, east, and west is zoned R-2 (Single Family District).
To the north and east are single-family subdivisions. To the west is a large
church development. South of the area is a PR (Park District) tract along
Brodie Creek. The recent zoning and development of the PDR is
recognized by the change, as is the existing zoning of the vacant tract just
south of Susie Lane.
12. Area 12 is along the west side of John Barrow Road, between 31St and 32nd
Streets. This had been the site of a church, which has been removed. The
land is zoned R-3 (Single Family District) with no Conditional Use Permit.
To the north, south and west is R-3 zoned land. The land is undeveloped to
the north and south and only partial developed to the west (with a couple of
homes). To the east across John Barrow Road is an expired Planned
Commercial Development. There has been more residential than non-
residential activity in the area and the site is zoned for single family, based
on this a change to Low Density Residential for the site has been
recommended.
13. Area 13 is southeast of Colonel Glenn Road and Marborough Street. The
area is a fire station and church, with zonings of 1-2 (Light Industrial District)
and 0-1 (Quiet Office District). To the south and east is R-2 (Single Family
District) land with houses. To the north and along Colonel Glenn to the west
are Planned Commercial Districts with businesses on them. The current
and likely future use of the area is for Public Institutional - a fire station and
church.
14. Area 14 is south of Baseline Road, on both sides of Sibley Hole Road. The
area is wooded and undeveloped. There is 1-1 (Industrial Park District),
expired Planned Commercial District and expired Planned Industrial District.
To the north is R-2 (Single Family District), Planned Industrial District and
1-2 (Light Industrial District) zoning. Most of the area is undeveloped land,
are a few homes and a complex of State Highway Department buildings
toward the western edge. In the center there is a 'You Pull It' business. To
the east is a church zoned R-2 (Single Family District) with a Conditional
Use Permit for the church. To the south is 0-3 (General Office District), and
an expired Planned Commercial District. The western half is undeveloped
partial wooded land. The eastern area is offices and businesses. To the
west is a mini -warehouse and outdoor entertainment area with zoning of 1-2
(Light Industrial District) and Planned District Industrial. This area has not
seen any development in recent years. To move the Mixed Office
Commercial area all the way to Baseline Road and leave the large area
north of Baseline for Service Trades District appears appropriate.
15. Area 15 is east of Mabelvale Pike, north of the Interstate 30/Baseline Road
interchange. The area is owned and used by the State Highway
Department. The land is zoned R-2 (Single Family District). To the east is
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R-2 (Single Family District) land with the main campus of the Highway
Department. To the south is C-3 (General Commercial District), C-4 (Open
Display Commercial District) and Planned Commercial District land with
hotels and retail uses. To the north is 1-2 (Light Industrial District) land
partially developed. East of the area is zoned R-2 (Single Family District)
and C-3 (General Commercial District), with a business and former mobile
home park. Since the State owns and uses the land, the appropriate use
would be Public Institutional.
16. Area 16 is northwest of Mabelvale Pike, north of Mabelvale Circle. This is
an area that has not seen any development in years. The land is zoned R-2
(Single Family District) and has one home on it. To the north, east, and
south is zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and is generally wooded and
undeveloped. There is a large floodway for Fourche Creek along the north
side for this area. To the southwest is 1-2 (Light Industrial District) land that
is undeveloped. Since there has been no activity and there is significant
amount of zoned vacant industrial land, the recommendation is to move the
non-residential line back to the zoning line. Moving the Residential Medium
Density area southwest that buffers the single-family, and as a result
moving the Residential Low Density area similarly.
17. Area 17 is two areas, one on both sides of 65th Street, west of Geyer
Springs Road and the other west of Geyer Springs Road, between Big Oak
Lane and Forbing Road. The first area is zoned 1-2 (Light Industrial District)
and is mostly auto related businesses and mini -storage. To the north is C-4
(Open Display Commercial District) and has retail and commercial
businesses. To the east is Planned Industrial District and C-3 (General
Commercial District), with a food distribution business, retail and a mobile
home park on the land. To the south is 1-2 (Light Industrial District) and has
large warehouses and some manufacturing. To the west across the main
Union Pacific Railroad tracks is C-4 (Open Display Commercial District) and
Planned Commercial District zoning, with retail uses. Light Industrial is
more appropriate than Industrial to represent the current and likely future
development pattern of this land.
The second area is west of Geyer Springs Road from Big Oak Lane to
Forbing Road. To the west, north, and south, the zoning is 1-2 (Light
Industrial District) and Planned Industrial District, with a tree service,
warehouse and manufacturing facilities. To the east across Geyer Springs is
zoned C-3 (General Commercial District) and developed retail and
commercial. The northern part of this area is zoned C-3 (General
Commercial District) and 1-2 (Light Industrial District). The commercial area
is used for multifamily and some retail use, while the industrial land is
vacant. This area is currently shown as Commercial and Industrial
respectively on the Plan. Based on current use and likely future use of this
land, Mixed Use is a more appropriate designation. The southern section,
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south of Meyerson Drive is zoned 1-2 (Light Industrial District) and has
several commercial businesses and a house located on the land. Based on
the lot size, current use of the land and surrounding uses a more
appropriate future use would be Commercial for this area.
18. Area 18 is northwest of 65th Street and Battle Road. The zoning is 1-2 (Light
Industrial with an existing business. To the north and west is a Planned
Industrial District) for a food distribution company. To the east is C-4 (Open
Display Commercial District) for a commercial business and to the south is
C-3 (General Commercial District) for a business. Light Industrial is
consistent with the existing use and zoning of the site.
19. Area 19 is northeast of 65th Street and Battle Road. The zoning is C-4
(Open Display Commercial District), 1-2 (Light Industrial District) and
Planned District Industrial. There are several commercial businesses in the
area. To the north is a single-family subdivision zoned R-2 (Single Family
District). To the west is 1-2 (Light Industrial District) with a business. To the
east is C-3 (General Commercial District) with a business. To the south is I-
2 (Light Industrial District) with businesses. This area has been shown as
Mixed Commercial Industrial. With changes in today's economy and
development patterns Service Trades District is intended to be support for
other industrial and business areas, this area is consistent with this.
20. Area 20 is two areas, one east of Scott Hamilton Road at 69th Street and the
other southwest of 69th and Murray Streets. Both sites are zoned 1-2 (Light
Industrial District). The one on Scott Hamilton is the Job Corp site and is
both a housing and training facility. The other at 69th and Murray is a fire
station and training facility for the City of Little Rock. Both are surrounded
by 1-2 (Light Industrial District) land and various warehouse, distribution and
light fabrication facilities. These are both relatively new public facilities and
are likely to remain in place for many more years.
21. Area 21 is east side of University Avenue, south of Fourche Creek. The
zoning is Planned Commercial District and the use is a church. To the north
is zoned C-4 (Open Display Commercial District) and is a golf driving range.
To the west across University Avenue is C-4 (Open Display Commercial
District) and is undeveloped. To the east is C-3 (General Commercial
District) and is undeveloped. To the south is a single-family subdivision
zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and 1-2 (Light Industrial District) and
undeveloped. There is a church on a portion of the area and that church
has a proposed expansion on to the remaining land.
22. Area 22 is northeast of David O Dodd Road along Waters Edge Road. The
land is zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and is a partially developed single-
family subdivision. To the north, south and east is R-2 (Single Family
District) land. To the north and east the land is undeveloped and wooded,
while to the south is a single-family subdivision. To the west is an expired
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Planned District Residential and R-2 (Single Family District) land that is
undeveloped. The area is a developing single-family subdivision and the
likely future use of the area is single-family.
23. Area 23 is north of Interstate 30, on both sides of Warehouse Road. The
area is zoned C-3 (General Commercial District), C-4 (Open Display
Commercial District) and 1-2 (Light Industrial District). There are various
types of businesses from attorney office to motorcycle sales and flooring
sales to warehouse distribution. To the north is zoned R-2 (Single Family
District) and is a single-family subdivision. To the east are C-3 (General
Commercial District) and C-4 (Open Display Commercial District) with
businesses located on the land. To the west is R-2 (Single Family District)
where a former mobile home park existed and a non -conforming business.
To the south across Interstate 30 is 1-2 (Light Industrial District) and C-3
(General Commercial District). There are various businesses located on
this land. The area has been shown as Mixed Commercial Industrial, due to
changes in the economy and development, a change is appropriate. This
area once was `Highway Commercial' uses but with today's economy and
development pattern a more likely future development pattern for the area is
Service Trades District.
24. Area 24 is east of Stagecoach Road at Shackleford Road. The zoning of
the land is R-2 (Single Family District). There is a 'You pull it' facility and an
old motel used for apartments located in the area. To the north, east and
south is R-2 (Single Family District) land. To the north and south are
houses, east of the site is vacant land (platted for houses). West of the area
are two Planned Commercial Districts with structures on them. This site
had been shown as Neighborhood Commercial with two non -conforming
uses. The uses are still in place. The land across Stagecoach Road has
been zoned and developed and is on the Plan as Service Trades District.
Based on the changes over the last several years and current use pattern,
Service Trades District is more appropriate than Neighborhood Commercial.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Brownwood
Terrace POA, Geyer Springs, John Barrow, Kensington Place POA, Meadowcliff
Brookwood, Pecan Lake POA, South Brookwood Ponderosa, Stagecoach Dodd,
Tall Timber POA, Twin Lakes A POA, Twin Lakes B POA, Town and Country,
Upper Baseline, Wakefield, Westwood, West Heights Place, and Westbrook
were also notified. Letters were sent to over 150 property owners in the area.
Staff has received several informational calls from area residents as a result of
the initial mailing in May. These were mostly informational. From the second
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mailing to over 140 property owners and the same neighborhood association was
mailed on June 22, Staff has received less than half a dozen contacts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
This package of amendments is designed to make the Future Land Use Plan
more representative of current and likely mid-term future uses for this area. Staff
believes the changes are appropriate.
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