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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmails Z-6120-O McKenzie Park AptsFrom: Susan Weinstein <weinstein.sue@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 2:08 PM To: Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov>; Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>; Collins, Jackie <JCollins@littlerock.gov> Subject: Traffic light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Respectfully, Susan Weinstein 8 Secluded Pt., LR From: Stacy Harter <smhtennis@aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 10:56 PM To: Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov>; Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>; Collins, Jackie <JCollins@littlerock.gov> Subject: Request for Traffic Light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Hello! Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are also concerned the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct drivers’ view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for and have installed a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Thank you Stacy Harter 14922 Gorgeous View Trail -----Original Message----- From: Jena McDonnell <Jena.McDonnell2@asb.k12.ar.us> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 12:02 PM To: Floriani, Vince <VFloriani@littlerock.gov> Cc: Collins, Gilbert <gcollins@littlerock.gov>; Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>; Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov> Subject: RE: Request for Traffic Light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Not correct information. I drive this road multiple times, every day. Cooper Orbit Road has had routine flooding issues but at a different sections of this road. The flooding only started on this stretch of Cooper Orbit AFTER the completion of MacKenzie Park apts. And, yes, we have called and documented the flooding each time it occurs and at every section. And if MacKenzie Park did storm water detention, it wasn't for along Cooper Orbit Road. As stated in my original email, another developer owns an approx. 10 foot strip of land behind MacKenzie Park apts and running along- side Cooper Orbit Road. And the City of LR maintains the road in the first section of Cooper Orbit from the intersection of Kanis Road until the sign that states "City maintenance of road ends." Then there is a section of Cooper Orbit Road maintained by Pulaski County, and then the road goes back into the City of LR and is maintained by the city of Little Rock again. Jena McDonnell (501) 765-9094 zenamac@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Floriani, Vince [mailto:VFloriani@littlerock.gov] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 11:42 AM To: Collins, Gilbert Cc: Jena McDonnell; Herndon, Tim; Moore, Monte; Latimer, Sherri Subject: Re: Request for Traffic Light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Cooper Orbit Road at this location is not adjacent to Mac Kenzie apartments as stated in the email. The apartments provided stormwater detention as required by code. It is documented that Cooper Orbit Rd flooded routinely before the apartments were constructed. This portion of Cooper Orbit Rd right-of-way is maintained by Pulaski County Road and Bridge. Vince Sent from my iPad On Jun 29, 2020, at 10:34 AM, Collins, Gilbert <gcollins@littlerock.gov> wrote: Mrs. McDonnell, I wanted to clarify some items from the attached email. The item is being heard by the Board of Adjustments this Thursday. For this item, the Board of Adjustments is only hearing the two variance requests. The height and side yard setback variance requests. It is not within their jurisdiction to hear drainage nor traffic signal requests presented below. We will save the correspondence presented to staff and will take them into consideration pursuant to our adopted codes and manuals if the property is developed. Sincerely, Jamie Collins, PE | Director City of Little Rock | Planning and Development 723 W. Markham | Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Phone: 501-371-6818 | Fax: 501-399-3435 https://www.littlerock.gov/ From: BJ Biggers [mailto:BJ.Biggers@acxiom.com] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 11:22 AM To: lmorris@littlerock.gov<mailto:lmorris@littlerock.gov>; therndon@littlerock.gov<mailto:therndon@littlerock.gov>; jcollins@littlerock.gov<mailto:jcollins@littlerock.gov> Cc: BJ Biggers; BBiggers@aol.com<mailto:BBiggers@aol.com> Subject: Request for Traffic Light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Importance: High Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Thank you. BJ and Brian Biggers 16221 Cooper Orbit Road Little Rock, AR 72210 From: Cathi W <cathiannew@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2020 6:38 PM To: Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov>; Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>; Collins, Gilbert <gcollins@littlerock.gov>; Herbner, Travis <therbner@littlerock.gov> Subject: Variance Request for Expansion of McKenzie Apartments Good Morning Ms. Slade, Mr. Hebner, Mr. Herndon, and Mr. Collins, I live in Spring Valley Manor, off of Cooper Orbit and Kanis Roads. I oppose the expansion of MacKenzie Apartments, for which there is a variance request going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2nd at 4:00 pm. In recent years, there have been thousands of new apartment units developed along Kanis between Cooper Orbit and Chenal. The occupants of these new units contribute to extreme traffic congestion on Kanis Road, traffic accidents on both Cooper Orbit and Kanis, increasing crime, constant littering and dumping of mattresses and appliances, and trespassing in Springs Valley's private park and lake. With every new apartment complex development, representatives from Spring Valley and surrounding neighborhoods have asked the planning department and commissioners to halt the continuing degradation of our neighborhoods. The city has failed us, and unfortunately, even a zoning overlay district with increased set- backs could not be accomplished. An argument we have often heard in favor of the ballooning number of West Little Rock apartments is that these units offer affordable housing. That argument is a false one as developers state they require rents that are higher than the cost of rental homes in our area. Spring Valley and many of the surrounding neighborhoods offer both owner-occupied and rental housing that's affordable for median income families. The population of Little Rock is not growing and these new residential units only help accerbate vacant, deteriorating dwellings in other parts of the city. If affordable housing is truly Little Rock's goal for these apartment developments, the city should invest in public amenities such as a public park and bus service on Kanis Road. If Little Rock's planners are determined to approve the proposed variance request allowing the expansion of McKenzie Apartments, traffic safety must be addressed. Improved draining on Cooper Orbit and installation of a traffic light at Cooper Orbit and Kanis are desperately needed. Sight lines at Kanis and Cooper Orbit make this an extremely dangerous intersection. Impact from the new development could be mitigated by the developer covering the cost to install a traffic light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit. What is the plan for handling storm water from the new apartment development site? Since the construction of the existing McKenzie apartments, there has been extreme flooding in the west-side lane of Cooper Orbit, adjacent to the proposed development. Heavy rain causes part of the Cooper Orbit Road to become completely inundated and impassible. Before the construction of MacKenzie Apartments there was no flooding on this stretch of Cooper Orbit, near Kanis. Please do not allow an increase in stormwater flow on to Cooper Orbit Road which will make a dangerous flooding situation even worse. Thank you for serving Little Rock and taking care of all of us. Sincerely, Cathi Watkins 1 Echo Pt Little Rock, AR 72210 706-254-8600 From: ANITA SPENCE <aspence26@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 6:04 PM To: Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov> Subject: Apartment Request Dear Board Member, The increase in apartments in our area has increase dramatically over the last few years. The amount of traffic on this stretch of Kanis is very concerning, and the City has only addressed Kanis as far as Gamble Road. This is very disappointing as it seems that no amount of apartments is too many and will be automatically approved by the Board. Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Thank you. Anita Spence 15 Vista Drive Little Rock AR 72210 501-765-5587 From: Mark <markandersen12@aol.com> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 4:29 PM To: Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov> Subject: Safety issues at Cooper Orbit ( near Kanis Rd ) Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID -19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Thank you. Dr. Mark and Mrs. Karen Andersen 12 Echo Pt Little Rock AR 72210 501 766 0308 From: melaniestrigel@comcast.net <melaniestrigel@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 4:03 PM To: 'Jena McDonnell' <Jena.McDonnell2@asb.k12.ar.us>; Herbner, Travis <therbner@littlerock.gov> Cc: 'Cathi W' <cathiannew@gmail.com>; Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov>; Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>; Collins, Gilbert <gcollins@littlerock.gov>; csparks@uams.edu; Ingemann Strigel <Ingemann_Strigel@comcast.net>; 'Pat Albert' <pat.albert@dillards.com> Subject: RE: Request for Traffic Light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Mr. Herbner, We live at 14800 Cooper Orbit Road, and completely agree with and support everything Jena McDonnell states below. We and our neighbors on Cooper Orbit Road have also been asking for years for a traffic signal at the 3 -way intersection of Cooper Orbit Road, Kirby Road, and Kanis Road. Adding a 35-foot-tall apartment building at the intersection will obstruct views and make the intersection even more dangerous than it already is, in addition to adding to the traffic on Kanis. The developer should be required to at least contribute to the cost of a traffic light. We hope that the city will take these concerns into consideration as they directly affe ct the safety of everyone living on Cooper Orbit Road. Thank you, Melanie and Ingemann Strigel 501.766.8392 melaniestrigel@comcast.net From: Jena McDonnell <Jena.McDonnell2@asb.k12.ar.us> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 3:03 PM To: therbner@littlerock.gov Cc: melaniestrigel@comcast.net; Cathi W <cathiannew@gmail.com>; Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov>; therndon@littlerock.gov; gcollins@littlerock.gov Subject: Request for Traffic Light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Mr. Travis Herbner Traffic Engineer II City of Little Rock – Traffic Engineering 621 S. Broadway Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 379-1805 Good Afternoon Mr. Herbner: I spoke with Planning and Development today and it was mentioned that you are also involved in traffic signal requests. Spring Valley Manor neighborhood has been asking for some years to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. We have seen millions of apartments added to this section of road (might be a slight exaggeration but barely!) and no road improvements. This intersection is not regular with 90 degree corners, so it is difficult to navigate and dangerous as well. There is a variance request going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2nd at 4:00 pm. We would like the Planning Commission to tie the cost of a traffic signal at this intersection to this variance request. The developer at MacKenzie Park Apartments wants to add another apartment building to their complex. It would further hinder line-of-sight issues and increase traffic yet again. A traffic signal would help considerably with traffic safety for all. Below is my correspondence with different departments. I should mention that the last traffic study conducted by the City of LR happened when Baker Elementary School was closed, so does not reflect the true traffic conditions experienced at the intersection. And since more neighborhoods and apartment complexes have been added since MacKenzie Park Apts opened, we really need some help. Since you are in charge of traffic signals, I hope you will help us secure one at this intersection If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Jena McDonnell Spring Valley Manor POA President (501) 765-9094 Email: zenamac@aol.com 114 Secluded Circle Little Rock, AR 72210 From: Jena McDonnell Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 10:32 AM To: 'lmorris@littlerock.gov' Cc: therndon@littlerock.gov Subject: Request for Traffic Light at Kanis and Cooper Orbit Good Morning Mrs. Lasonya Slade: Thank you for speaking with me this morning regarding the concerns of Spring Valley Manor for the variance request at the intersection of Cooper Orbit Road and Kanis Road. I understand this issue will go before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Since we were not notified of this variance request and the signage on the lot is poor to begin with, we are getting involved at the last minute. Going forward, my neighborhood, Spring Valley Manor, would like to be notified of any and all issues concerning this intersection as it affects us considerably. It is our only direct access to the city of Little Rock. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this intersection. It is already a “wonky” intersection due to line of sight issues and it is a dangerous one based on the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Again, thank you for listening and hearing my concerns for the safety of the residents of Spring Valley Manor. Please send me the staff recommendations for this issue when available. And most importantly, please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Regards, Jena McDonnell Spring Valley Manor POA President (501) 765-9094 zenamac@aol.com Spring Valley Manor POA 114 Secluded Circle Little Rock, AR 72210 From: Laura Christine McClellan <lcmcclellan@ualr.edu> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 2:45 PM To: Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov> Cc: Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>; Collins, Jackie <JCollins@littlerock.gov> Subject: Req for Traffic Light Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Thank you. Laura Laura McClellan | Assistant Director University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Center for Arkansas History and Culture 501.320.5780 | lcmcclellan@ualr.edu From: Kelly McNulty <McNulty@gill-law.com> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 11:20 AM To: Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov>; Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov> Subject: Kanis/Cooper Orbit Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal (OR ROUNDABOUT) at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal (OR ROUNDABOUT) at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Thank you. Kelly McNulty Sent from my iPhone From: Jon Haslauer <Jon.Haslauer@simmonsbank.com> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 11:13 AM To: Morris, LaSonya M. <lmorris@littlerock.gov>; Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>; Collins, Jackie <JCollins@littlerock.gov> Subject: Dangerous Intersection at Cooper Orbit and Kanis Rd. Dear City of Little Rock Leaders, Spring Valley Manor is concerned with the variance request at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We are concerned that the increase in height from 25 feet to 35 feet would obstruct our view while trying to traverse this difficult intersection. It is already dangerous due to line of sight issues and the number of traffic accidents that occur here. We would not oppose the variance request if the developer was required to pay for a traffic signal at this intersection, as it would address our traffic safety concerns. The developer will probably say that this is a small apartment complex to bear such a cost; however, MacKenzie Apartments as a whole, is extremely large and should be concerned with traffic safety for their residents, Baker Elementary School and the community around them. A traffic light would be beneficial and safer for all. The City of Little Rock has conducted traffic assessments at this intersection in the past. We have contested these results as the most recent test was completed when Baker Elementary School was off for the summer. And of course, any traffic assessment now would have a false reading due to COVID-19. On a separate issue, since the completion of MacKenzie Apartments, we have grave concerns with the flooding of Cooper Orbit Road due to storm water drainage. Before MacKenzie Apartments we did not have any flooding on Cooper Orbit, behind the apartment complex. Since the apartments have been completed, we have flooding on this stretch of road; when the storm is severe, flash flooding occurs, endangering lives. We are concerned with the storm water drainage on Cooper Orbit Road if another building is added. We have addressed this concern, and were told that there is a 10 foot (approx.) strip of land behind MacKenzie Apartments, running parallel to Cooper Orbit Road, owned by another developer. This prohibits the apartments from addressing the flooding on Cooper Orbit Road. Please help us secure a traffic signal at the intersection of Kanis Road and Cooper Orbit Road. Sincerely, Jon Haslauer 4 Echo Point Little Rock, AR 72210 Jon.Haslauer22@gmail.com