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Don Hamilton [dirk1745@gmail.com]
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8220-8300 Cantrell Road, Case #Z8829, rezoning from R-2 residential to C-3 Commercial
Attachments: document2012-12-18-153635.pdf
LADIES/GENTLEMEN:
This is to express my opposition to the proposed rezoning application for general commercial to
rezone the captioned residential property on Cantrell Road (North side of Cantrell Rd,
approximately 400" west of Andover Court, according to the application). This application is
set for hearing before you on Thursday, January 10, but now deferred by the applicant until
February 21, 2013, I understand.
Also enclosed are attachments (including a history) regarding the earlier application in 1976 to
rezone 8220 Cantrell Road (included in the current application) which was denied then by both
the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors. The present application has no more merit
now than the earlier application had then. That earlier application for E1 Quiet business was
opposed by the property owners along Cantrell, as well as in both Robinwood and River Ridge
subdivisions, as evidenced by the 30 pages of petitions opposing that rezoning application,
signed by 284 residents named in the petitions. Those petitions are in the CLR Planning
Commission files, along with the documents enclosed herewith. Additional petitions by
neighbors (including The Ridge) now opposing the current application will be filed shortly and
made available for your review.
My wife, Suzanne, and I live In Robinwood where we built our home at #1 Glenleigh Drive in
1965 and we have lived there since then. We believe that the proposed rezoning will adversely
affect the adjoining area and seriously alter the character of our neighborhood, as well as
increase the existing traffic problems on Cantrell Road in our area.. The traffic and congestion
problems are already severe and this proposed development expanding the existing commercial
use will only make matters worse, change the character of the area and adversely affect our
neighbors, their enjoyment of the use of their residential properties, as well as their land values.
The last thing which we need is more commercial properties adjacent to the so-called "Cantrell
Heights", as described in the rezoning application. These will only add to the blight of this
existing marginal 1960s style commercial strip center built on fill from the highway department
in the adjacent ravine back in the 1970s. Moreover, it will add to the existing traffic and
congestion problems created by those additional commercial properties which have been strip or
spot zoned along Cantrell east of Cantrell Heights over the past few decades. The CLR Planning
staff recommends denial of this application, as stated in the staff report, and I strongly concur. I
respectfully request that you follow the staff report and deny this application for rezoning.
I look forward to appearing before you on this matter and expressing my opposition further.
Please make a copy of this email with attachments a part of you permanent file on this matter for
future reference.
Yours truly,
1/10/2013
Don F. Hamilton
No. 1 Glenleigh Drive
Little Rock, AR 72227
501-225-1959
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1/10/2013
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OUTLINE OF REZONING CASE Z-2985 AND Z -2985-A
The history of this case began January 14, 1976 at which time a petition
for rezoning was submitted to the zoning office for a hearing on March 4, 1976,
There was a request for deferral of the case, therefore, no action was taken
on March 4th except to defer to the April 1, 1976 meeting.
On April 1st a hearing of the case was accomplished and many motions made
by Commissioners to resolve the issue. Resolution could not be gained and the
Commission again deferred the case, This time until May 6, 1976. There were
several objectors present at the April meeting.
On May 6th the applicant appeared and requested that his application be
withdrawn from further consideration. There were a number of objectors
present and stated that they did not want deferral or withdrawal, but some
action on the case. The Commission voted to withdraw the request,
(Sketches, maps and minutes of March 4, April 1 and May 6 attached)
The next item of zoning history occurred August 27, 1976 when a second
rezoning petition was filed on these lots. This request was for "E-1" as
before. The hearing date set was September 30, 1976, At this meeting there
were several objectors and petitions of many signatures. After a lengthy
discussion the Commission denied the request.
The next action was an appeal filed by the applicant with the City Clerk
requesting Board of Directors review of the application. The Board heard the
case on November 16, 1976 at which time the request was denied.
(Copies of Planning Commission minutes, sketches, maps, etc, from Sept. 30
and Board meeting, Nov. 11, 1976 attached.)
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City of Little Rock
Office of City Hall
Comprehensive Markham at Broadway
Planning Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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Case Number: Z -2985-A
Applicant: A. M. Cooper
Location: 8220 Cantrell Road
Description: Long legal
Present Classification: "A" One -family District
Proposed Classification: "E -l" Quiet Business District
Proposed Use: Professional office
Staff Recommendation: This application involves a tract of land
which was before the Commission on several occasions during
March, April and May, 1976. The owner, at the May 6, 1976
Planning Commission meeting, withdrew the application from
further consideration. The request for rezoning at that time
involved "E-1" Quiet Business and that is the request at this
time.
The staff restates its previous recommendation, which was:
It is at this point on Cantrell where the issue of strip com-
mercial zoning out to Int. Highway #430 should be resolved since
from this point west is developed solidly residential, If such
strip rezoning were desirable, this application would logically
be approved as requested. The entire site could also be approved
for "E-1" providing it were accepted as firm commitment to pro-
vide a buffer beyond which no further intrusions into the
established residential area would be approved. Since a resi-
dence exists on the west part of the property, the east part
only could be rezoned to "E-1", thereby providing the owner some
development potential and retaining a buffer against further
intrusion of "E -i" or "F" zoning.
Of the alternatives, the staff recommends approval as
requested with the action to reflect an intent to terminate the
westward extension of commercial zoning on Cantrell Road,
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JIFF JACKSON•CONTRACTOR, P.O, BOX 988, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 72203
(501) 664-3065 WATS (BOO) 643-6306
September 17, 1976
To Planning Commission Members it Staff & City Directors
RE: Proposed Rezoning of 8220 Cantrell Road from "A" to I'E-111
Some thirty years ago I visited Arkansas, fell in love with your beautiful State, and
soon thereafter moved to Little Rock. About twenty—one years ago I started my own con—
struction company and have since built it into an international organization with head—
quarters still here in Little Rock. I hope I have contributed in a small way to the
City's growth, development and progress. Just over eight years ago I purchased my present
home at 8330 Cantrell Road and have worked hard ever since to make it a show place. I
would like to personally invite each of you to stop by and see just what I have done.
Early this year Mr. Arthur Cooper at 8220 Cantrell Road Petitioned the City Planning
Commission for the above zoning change; but, after three separate Planning Commission
meetings in March, April and May, and in face of a petition signed by over 300 objectors
he withdrew his petition. You will recall that Mr. B. Finley Vinson made an impassioned
plea at the final meeting against haphazard strip zoning and at that same meeting Commission
Chairman, Mr. Russell McClean said, "I feel this probably has been put to rest. I think
we have seen the end of that".
Well, I am afraid we haven't. Mr. Cooper has again petitioned for the change and it will
be presented to the Commission on SeptembeIt 30th.
I beseech each and everyone of you to drive Cantrell Road from Pleasant Valley to Missi—
ssippi and I defy you to name a more beautiful approach to any City in the United States.
The lovely landscaped lawns with the beautiful homes set back behind the tall and stately
pine trees. Until, that is, you come across the horrible abortion called Cantrell Mall.
It is not only a disgrace to the City, it is also in violation of the City's ordinance for
not having landscaped its parking area.
Is beautiful Cantrell Road to become another Asher Avenue? Another Arch Street Pike?
Another Rodney Parham? Is this what you want for your City? Are you going to allow one
individual to start the decay of one of our most gorgeous areas in Little Rock in direct
defiance of the over 300 interested property owners that have already voiced their objec—
tions? I should hope not. Won't you please stand up and be counted? Won't you please
voice your objections against this proposed rape of our beautiful City? I beg you to con—
sider the consequences. It is your City too, you know.
Very sincerely yours,
J' ackson
30 antr Road
itt)x, , Arkansas 72207
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