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Home My WebLink Aboutcomments on applicationPage 1 of 1 Malone, Walter From: Willems, Janice R. [JRWILLEMS@arkbluecross.coml Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:29 AM To: Malone, Walter Subject: Pinnacle Valley Corridor I am writing this email concerning information we received about the expansion of the Pinnacle Valley Corridor. We own the property at 5800 Pinnacle Valley Road. We are opposed to any major expansion to Pinnacle Valley Road. The existing houses are too close to the street for an expansion of this size. We can understand maybe having two lanes with an additional biking area or maybe having three lanes with one of the lanes being a turn lane. A five lane road for this area is not necessary at all. Please take our request into consideration and do not spend more money than is necessary on this project. We have many other areas in the city that need improvements. Thank you. Janice Willems NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential 3/15/2012 Hotmail - okleer(d),hotmail.com Page 1 of 2 Windows Live- Hotmail (11) Messenger SkyDrive I MSN Daron okleer' profile I sign out Hotmail New I Reply Reply all Forward I Delete Junk Sweep • Mark as • Move to • Categories Inbox (11) Folders Junk Drafts (1) Sent Deleted Action Items (1) ALS Association AR REP THEATRE ATandT Book Inventory computer darlene DJH Medical Doctor Communication family Family Relics FOR SALE friends Games Gen Information Heifer House Services Internet Transactions Journey End Little Rock Digs Live with ALS MDA Association Medical Info Mickey Olson Moving Photos Pinnacle Valley Court Ray Ritenour Reunion Ron Care Ron MSN Action Sale of 1037 PMD Tidbits Travel (1) Update Care Volunteerism New folder Quick views MSP12-01/Widening of Pinnacle Back to messages Valley Road Daron okleer 9:23 AM To waltermalonewmalone r, litt erock.org, Mac Faulkner, Rob... Reply . Mr. Malone, RE: MSP12-01/Improvements for Pinnacle Valley Road As a resident of Pinnacle Valley Subdivision accessed by Pinnacle Valley Road, the proposed improvement of Pinnacle Valley Road north from Cantrell Road to the City limits to 2 lanes with shoulders on both sides is consistent with the roadway north of the City limits in Pulaski County. To improve the roadway to 5 lanes will negatively impact all of the residential owners along the City portion of the road. The two travel lanes and two shoulders provides consistency in the roadway within the City/County and certainly will enhance the safety of the bikers/walkers along that portion of Pinnacle Valley Road which currently is treacherous and can be intimidating to both vehicular drivers and the bikers/walkers. Since prior commitments on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 4:00 PM will keep me from attending the Little Rock Planning Commission meeting, please share this input with the Planning commission. Dcw1e n & }f a.rri mow 11 9Z CC1qe' 0a.k1 Cove, Uttl& Rock, AR 72223 New I Reply Reply all Forward I Delete Junk Sweep • Mark as Move to • Categories Ad feedback) http://bll4lw.blul4l.mail.live.com/default.aspx?tm--inbox 3/10/2012 PINNACLE VALLEY COURT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 242841 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223 March 06, 2012 u Walter MaloneL3Y 'ILILittle Rock Planning Commission723 West MarkhamLittle Rock AR 72201 Re: MSP12-01 Mr Malone; As the Secretary -Treasurer of the Pinnacle Valley Court POA I would like to go on record as in strong support of the change to the Master Plan concerning the widening of Pinnacle Valley Road. Our POA represents the largest single group of home owners on Pinnacle Valley Road, with 29 homes in our subdivision. At our last POA meeting the widening was discussed with our developer, with the worst case scenario being used. We were all in agreement that we would be against any attempt to widen the road to 4 lanes, as it would put the edge of the road against our back fence. We feel that 2 lanes with paved shoulders (bike paths) would not only complement the expenditure that the county has made on the northern part of the road, but it would greatly improve safety for cyclists and the runners who use Pinnacle Valley Road. -1 Sincerely, Z Robert Taylc7 Walter Malone, AICP City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock. Arkansas 72201 March 7, 2012 Dear Mr. Malone: 'r MAR 1 � Z012 Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion regarding the future construction of Pinnacle Valley Road from County Farm Road to Cantrell Road (MSP 12-01). When my wife and I built our retirement home in Pinnacle Valley Court, we were assured that Pinnacle Valley Road south to the railroad tracks to Cantrell Road would not become a five -lane industrial road. I have no doubt that this would have an deleterious impact on the quality of life in Pinnacle Valley Court and other adjacent neighborhoods as well as a negative effect on all property values. For those of us who make our home here, any negative impact on our delightful environment would be most upsetting. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Bargerew 4.4� Emeritus rofessor cc: Mac Faulkner Robert Taylor Page 1 of 1 Malone, Walter From: Tony DiCarlo [TDiCarlo@malcomlawfirm.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 10:10 AM EMAR To: Malone, Walter Subject: MSP12-01_By Dear Mr. Malone: I have attached a letter for your review regarding MSP 12-01. Thank you and please call me with any questions. Sincerely, Tony A. DiCarlo, III 2 Ison Creek Cove Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 This E-mail message is confidential, is intended only for the named recipient(s) above and may contain information that is privileged, attorney work product or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender at 501-319-7669 and delete this E-mail message - Any federal tax advice contained in this message should not be used or referred to in the promoting, marketing or recommending of any entity, investment plan or arrangement, and such advice is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code. 3/5/2012 March 5, 2012 Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager 723 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 RE: MSP12-01 Dear Mr. Malone: My wife, my 20 month old son and I are new residents at 2 Ison Creek Cove, which is adjacent to Pinnacle Valley Road. I have reviewed your letter of February 15, 2012 after first receiving it on March 3, 2012 and ask that you please accept this letter in support of the Master Street Plan amendment, which would improve the road south of the railroad tracks to the same standard as that already constructed north of the tracks, rather than to four or five lanes under the current Master Street Plan. The current Master Street Plan calling for the road to be widened to either four travel lanes and a median or a five -lane section is troubling to me and my family for a number of reasons. First, I do not see why it would be necessary or cost effective to widen the road to this extent. My bedroom window actually looks out onto Pinnacle Valley Road and there is currently very little traffic on the road, even during peak travel times in the morning and the afternoon. In fact, I was surprised to hear that there was a Master Street Plan calling for this expansion after spending time in this area. It is a quiet, peaceful area of town, very much unlike the more serious traffic Little Rock residents encounter every day on Chenal Parkway and 1-630. A four or five lane highway at Pinnacle Valley Road would not alleviate any traffic problems, since there are none at this time. In addition, widening the road to four or five lanes would cause a safety hazard for many property owners along Pinnacle Valley Road. For example, if the City were to widen the road up to the property and/or fence line of my subdivision, Pinnacle Valley Court Subdivision, this would put the property owners along Pinnacle Valley Road at an increased risk for motor vehicle accidents, personal injury and property damage, -because vehicle traffic would now be passing even closer to a residential neighborhood where children could be playing in the backyard. As a father of a 20 month old son, this is what scares me the most about a four or five lane highway passing immediately behind my yard where my son could be playing. Finally, I can't imagine the amount of trees that would need to be cut down and utility lines that would have to be re- routed to accommodate the construction of a four or five lane highway through this very quiet and beautiful part of our state. The amended Master Street Plan would a much better, safer and cost-effective option for future construction of Pinnacle Valley Road from County Farm Road to Cantrell Road. Two lanes of vehicle traffic with bike lanes on each side would be consistent with what has already been done north of the railroad tracks. It would also be of much more benefit to the residents in the area because it would serve to promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging the residents to bike ride along Pinnacle Valley Road past the City Limits, and enjoy nature. A four or five lane highway would only destroy the scenic beauty found in this area and would serve no benefit to the residents along Pinnacle Valley Road or visitors who come to our state to observe the natural setting we as Arkansans brag about, when we call our state, the "Natural State." Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express to you my feelings and the feelings of my family regarding the proposed amendment. I sincerely hope that the Master Street Plan will be amended to two lanes with bike paths on each side and our neighborhood continues to be a safe and beautiful one. Sincerely, Tony A. DiCarlo, III, Esq. 2 Ison Creek Cove Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 Page 1 of 1 Malone, Walter From: Nicholas Alsop [pinnaclevalley@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 2:25 PM To: Malone, Walter Cc: Nicholas and Lisa Alsop; Nicholas and Lisa Alsop; Nicholas and Lisa Alsop; Gary and Donna Auld; James and Rebecca Cantrell; Paul and Margaret Habenicht; Ken Harrison and Dawn Prasifka; Ken Harrison and Dawn Prasifka; Don and Elizabeth Henderson; Jody and Sandra Stevens; Jody and Sandra Stevens; Grey and Tongua Williams; Grey and Tongua Williams Subject: MSP 12-01 Pinnacle Valley Road Redesign Dear Mr. Malone, I, as president of the Pinnnacle Valley Neighborhood Association, and personally as a resident whose property is on Pinnacle Valley Road, do endorse the proposed changes to the designation of Pinnacle Valley Road from a 4-5 lane road to a two lane road with accompanying shoulders. Please note even though I will not be available at the March 15th Planning Commission meeting, our association and I personally are in favor of this change. Please do not hesitate to contact me using the contact information below if you have any further questions or if I can be of further assistance in this matter. Please notify me of the results of the meeting by email or phone call. Thank you! Serving Under His Mercy, Nicholas Alsop President of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association 6 Waterford Drive Little Rock, AR 722223 501-590-1414 pinnacleva leya,,ginail.com https:ll innaelevallev.nextdoor.com/ 3/2/2012 Ai March 5, 2012 Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager 723 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 RE: MSP12-01 Dear Mr. Malone: My wife, my 20 month old son and I are new residents at 2 Ison Creek Cove, which is adjacent to Pinnacle Valley Road. I have reviewed your letter of February 15, 2012 after first receiving it on March 3, 2012 and ask that you please accept this letter in support of the Master Street Plan amendment, which would improve the road south of the railroad tracks to the same standard as that already constructed north of the tracks, rather than to four or five lanes under the current Master Street Plan. The current Master Street Plan calling for the road to be widened to either four travel lanes and a median or a five -lane section is troubling to me and my family for a number of reasons. First, I do not see why it would be necessary or cost effective to widen the road to this extent. My bedroom window actually looks out onto Pinnacle Valley Road and there is currently very little traffic on the road, even during peak travel times in the morning and the afternoon. In fact, I was surprised to hear that there was a Master Street Plan calling for this expansion after spending time in this area. It is a quiet, peaceful area of town, very much unlike the more serious traffic Little Rock residents encounter every day on Chenal Parkway and I-630. A four or five lane highway at Pinnacle Valley Road would not alleviate any traffic problems, since there are none at this time. In addition, widening the road to four or five lanes would cause a safety hazard for many property owners along Pinnacle Valley Road. For example, if the City were to widen the road up to the property and/or fence line of my subdivision, Pinnacle Valley Court Subdivision, this would put the property owners along Pinnacle Valley Road at an increased risk for motor vehicle accidents, personal injury and property damage, -because vehicle traffic would now be passing even closer to a residential neighborhood where children could be playing in the backyard. As a father of a 20 month old son, this is what scares me the most about a four or five lane highway passing immediately behind my yard where my son could be playing. Finally, I can't imagine the amount of trees that would need to be cut down and utility lines that would have to be re- routed to accommodate the construction of a four or five lane highway through this very quiet and beautiful part of our state. The amended Master Street Plan would a much better, safer and cost-effective option for future construction of Pinnacle Valley Road from County Farm Road to Cantrell Road. Two lanes of vehicle traffic with bike lanes on each side would be consistent with what has already been done north of the railroad tracks. It would also be of much more benefit to the residents in the area because it would serve to promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging the residents to bike ride along Pinnacle Valley Road past the City Limits, and enjoy nature. A four or five lane highway would only destroy the scenic beauty found in this area and would serve no benefit to the residents along Pinnacle Valley Road or visitors who come to our state to observe the natural setting we as Arkansans brag about, when we call our state, the "Natural State." Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express to you my feelings and the feelings of my family regarding the proposed amendment. I sincerely hope that the Master Street Plan will be amended to two lanes with bike paths on each side and our neighborhood continues to be a safe and beautiful one. Sincerely, �'a-� Tony A. DiCarlo, III, Esq. 2 Ison Creek Cove Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 Pagel of 3 Malone, Walter From: Nicholas Alsop [pinnaclevalley@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 8:08 PM To: Malone, Walter Subject: Re: PVNA - Revision to MSP - Pinnacle Valley road from 5 -lane to 2 -lane Dear Mr Malone, Thank you for sending me this. I will notify the Neighborhood Association. Thank you again. Serving Under His Mercy, Nicholas Alsop President of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association 6 Waterford Drive Little Rock, AR 722223 501-590-1414 n i nnacl eval l ey@7a,mai l . com https://12innacievalley.nextdoor.com/ On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Malone, Walter <WMalonc@littlerock.org> wrote: We have scheduled a public hearing before the Little Rock Planning Commission (PC) for Thursday March 15, 2012. The meeting is in the Board Chambers, 500 West Markham at 4 PM. This is the first of two public hearings which must be held. If the PC recommends approval, then the requested change must go before the Little Rock Board of Directors. Letters will be send to adjacent property owners in the few days to let them know of this Public meeting and to invite comment. If you or your group wishes to support the change written statements should be sent to the PC and/or you should attend the hearing on March 15th. If you have any question please let me know. Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager -----Original Message ----- From: Nicholas Alsop [mailto:piiinaclevalley@gmail,com] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 1:28 PM To: Day, Bryan; Malone, Walter; Ed Cromwell Levy Subject: Re: PVNA - Revision to MSP - Pinnacle Valley road from 5 -lane to 2 -lane Dear Bryan and Walter, Thank you for considering this change. Would you please let me know when the change is made and when it will be 2/29/2012 Page 2 of 3 effective? I'd love to report this to our neighborhood. Serving Under His Mercy, Nicholas Alsop President of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association 6 Waterford Drive Little Rock, AR 722223 501-590-1414 pinnaclevallgy@zmaii.com h=s://Pinnaclevalley.nextdoor.com/ On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Day, Bryan <BDay AJittlerock.org> wrote.- Thank rote: Thank you. We really appreciate your support and will begin the process to change the plan. From: Nicholas Alsop[mailto:Rinnaelevalleyngmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:53 PM To: Malone, Walter; Day, Bryan Cc: Ed Cromwell Levy Subject: PVNA - Revision to MSP - Pinnacle Valley road from 5 -lane to 2 -lane Dear City of Little Rock, My name is Nicholas Alsop and I am the President of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association. We represent the households along Pinnacle Valley Road from Cantrell Road to the Railroad Tracks in the city limits. This is the Eastern boundary of our association. The Northern boundary is the railroad tracks, the Western Boundary is Tulley Cove, and the Southern Boundary is Cantrell Road. We represent 126 households. We are in favor of revising the designation of Pinnacle Valley Road on the Little Rock Master StreetPlan from a 5 -lane road to a 2 -lane road and we request that the city straightens out the dangerous curve and add a guard rail as well to that curve. 2/29/2012 Page 3 of 3 Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information or if we can be of any assistanceon this matter. Thank you. Serving Under His Mercy, Nicholas Alsop President of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association 6 Waterford Drive Little Rock, AR 722223 501-590-1414 pinnaclevall2y@Mail.com https:Hpinnaclevalley.nextdoor.com/ Serving Under His Mercy, Nicholas Alsop President of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association 6 Waterford Drive Little Rock, AR 722223 501-590-1414 pinnacLevalley@gmail.co gmail.com httl2s://Pinnaelevalley.nextdoor.com/ 2/29/2012 COUNTPIIA% PulasId Comty F.G. "BUDDY" VILLINES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY JUDGE / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 201 SOUTH BROADWAY, SUITE 400 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 501-340-8305 501-340-8282 FAX February 27, 2012 CITIES Walter Malone Planning Manager ALEXANDER 723 W. Markham CAMMACK VILLAGE Little Rock, AR 72201 JACKSONVILLE LITTLE ROCK Dear Mr. Malone: MAUMELLE NORTH LITTLE ROCK This letter is in response to your request for comments regarding an amendment to the City of SHERWOOD Little Rock's Master Street Plan. The proposed amendment is an alternative design standard that would apply to Pinnacle Valley Road from the rail tracks to Cantrell Road. WRIGHTSVILLE I strongly endorse changing the current four or five lane design to an improved two lane with shoulders (the shoulders should be wide enough for the increasing bicycle traffic). The development in Pinnacle Valley warrants an improved two lanes and not four or five lanes. UNINCORPORATED aeEa Thank you for the opportunity to comment. 600 SQUARE MILES Sincerely, Buddy Villin MILITARY County Judge\Chief Executive Officer BASES LRAFB CAMP ROBINSON