HomeMy WebLinkAboutletter from Byrum on applicationJuly 22, 2000
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Mr. Minyard:
11607 Shady Ridge Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 221-1273
ECEIVF
JUL 2 5 2000
M.
I am writing in regards to the notification I received to amend the land use plan for the
property at 30 and Bowman Roads. The plan is being considered for change from mixed office
commercial and low density residential to mixed use.
My husband and I reside in Sandpiper Creek subdivision on a lot that borders the above
mentioned property. This amendment will have a direct NEGATIVE EFFECT on our home now
and in the future. We purchased our land based on the fact that the land behind our home was
to be used for residential purposes. We also chose to build within the city limits to have the
security of knowing that our land and interests were protected by city authorities such as the
Department of Planning and Development.
I hope your department will consider how our property value will decrease, traffic will increase,
and vandalism/theft will be of greater concern when you make your recommendation to the
Planning Commission. Our property will lose value and be harder to sell if there is a HUGE
church COMPLEX visible from our backyard. The church sanctuary is planned to seat 7,000
people. 36th street has no exit off interstate 430 and is barely wide enough for 2 cars to pass
safely, much less that many people traveling on it weekly. The church is planning to serve
battered women and troubled youth, in addition to refurbishing junk cars to give to the poor.
As admirable as their plans are, it would be a detriment to our neighborhood to allow this to
happen!
My husband and I urge you to recommend that the land use plan NOT BE CHANGED.
Sincerely,
Johnny "Shane" and Melissa "Lisa" Byrum