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LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
DECEMBER 4, 2007 AGENDA
Subject I Action Required I Approved By
Land Use Plan Amendment —
40rdinance
I-430 Planning District —
Resolution
LU07-11-03 at the present
Approval
terminus of Aldersgate Road
Information Report
and east of South Shackleford
Planning Staff recommends approval. The Planning
Submitted by:
Planning and Development
Bruce Moore
SYNOPSIS
Land Use Plan amendments in the I-430 Planning District from
Office, Multi Family and Park/Open Space to Mixed Use for
future development.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Staff recommends approval. The Planning
Commission reviewed this issue at its November 8, 2007
meeting and recommended approval (10 in favor, 0 against,
I recusal). There were no objectors present.
CITIZEN
All residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the
PARTICIPATION
John Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the
public hearing.
BACKGROUND
This amendment area is vacant and undeveloped. It is currently
shown as Office, Multi Family and Park/Open Space on the
Future Land Use plan. The application is coupled with a
zoning application and a Master Street Plan amendment
application. The applicant is proposing to abandon the
proposed extension of Aldersgate Road, to rezone to a Planned
Commercial Development and to change the Future
Land Use to Mixed Use. The applicant intends to build a mixed
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
development comprised of townhouses, commercial retail, and
single family houses.
This area of South Shackleford is currently undergoing a major
transformation. The Shackleford Crossings Mall is in the final
stages of construction and major street improvements are being
made to this portion of South Shackleford Road.
This area already has quite a large amount of Multi Family
shown on the Plan for this area: south of 36`x' Street on the west
side of ShackIeford, along Aldersgate Road, and on the north
side of 36h just east of Shackleford. Some of the multifamily
has been built and while some areas are vacant. A change at
this area to Mixed Use would allow for a blend of retail and
residential with the guidance of a planned development. The
PZD process would provide design review that could help
preserve the character and integrity in relation to the
surrounding developments. The neighborhood action plan for
this area cites a need for new residential units and residents in
the area, and the addition of a mixed development would help
satisfy these needs.
FA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN
(16,222) IN THE I-430 PLANNING DISTRICT FROM
OFFICE, MULTI FAMILY AND PARK/OPEN SPACE
TO MIXED USE (LU07-11-03); 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 Office, Multi Family and Park/Open Space at the present
terminus of Aldersgate Road and east of South Shackleford be amended to Mixed Use.
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