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Little Rock. Arkansas 72201-1334 Development
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July 1, 2020
Re -Nu Life Center
Attn.: B. J. Brady
P. O. Box 55325
Little Rock, AR 72215
Re: File No. Z-9003-A
Re -Nu Life Center— Revised Short -form PID; located at 7600 Enmar Drive
Dear B. J. Brady:
This is to advise you that in connection with your request concerning the above referenced
file number the following action was taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting on
June 25, 2020:
Approved with conditions_
X Recommended approval with conditions.
Recommended approval as submitted.
Denied your request as submitted.
Deferred to the
Other:
Meeting.
This item will be forwarded to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final action. You or
your representative will need to be present at the Board of Directors meeting to
address any questions which may arise. The meeting date has tentatively been set
for August 4, 2020. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and is held in the William Grant Still
Ballroom of the Robinson Center, 426 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 371-4792.
Respectfully,
gote gMooe
Development Administrator
June 25, 2020
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO,: Z-9003-A
NAME: Re -Nu Life Center— Revised Short -form PID
LOCATION- 7600 Enmar Drive
DEVELOPER -
Re -Nu Life Center
B. J. Brady
10905 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72211
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Joe McAdams/B. J. Brady (Re -Nu Life Center)
AREA: 0.45 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING:
PROPOSED USE
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
PID, Planned Industrial District
1-2 Permitted uses and a medical detox clinic
Revised PID
Add Parolee/Probationer Housing Facility as an allowable use
None requested.
On January 29, 2015, the Planning Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and
1 open position to recommend approval of a rezoning of 7600 Enmar Drive from 1-2 Light
Industrial District to PID Planned Industrial District. On March 3, 2015 the Board of
Directors passed Ordinance No. 21,003 rezoning the property as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
The PID zoning was approved to allow use of the existing building as a medical
detoxification facility. The facility was approved to have no more than 16 patients at a
time, with as average of 10 to 12 patients per day. Three (3) staff members were to be
present at the facility. The average length of stay for a patient was three (3) to five (5)
June 25, 2020
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9003-A
days. Security and surveillance systems were in place to assist staff with the supervision
of the patients.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT.
The applicant proposes to revise the existing PID zoning to add a
Parolee/Probationer Housing Facility for women as an additional approved use for
the site. The applicant proposes to use the existing building with only some interior
remodeling. There will be no exterior changes to the building or parking area.
The applicant proposes to operate the Parolee/Probationer Housing Facility as a
30 to 35 bed Arkansas Community Corrections licensed re-entry facility for women.
The proposed program will have the following amenities (as provided by the
applicant):
• Matrix System — evidence -based program (substance abuse treatment)
® In house schooling so they can get their GED
Receive Career Readiness Certificates and Wage Certificates
Parenting and budgeting classes are a requirement
Pre -parole program licensed with Arkansas Community of Corrections
College credits through Crossroads College / AR Baptist
After 30 days with us they are employed and able to save some money
By day 150 they move out on their own if they are ready
The applicant notes that the Arkansas Community Corrections licensed re-entry
facility will operate as follows. -
"This program works in phases. Day 1-45 we get them Drivers
License (if possible) and take care of fines and court cases that
they still may have in traffic courts. Teach evidence -based
programming for their substance abuse addiction. Enroll them in
college to start their college credits.
Phase 2 — Day 46-90 they will have full-time employment, continue
their (College or GED) education, reunite with loved ones such
as children and immediate family members. Parenting classes,
budgeting classes as well as more substance education. Outside
meetings AA, NA, CA along with celebrate recovery.
Phase 3 — Day 90-150 they will continue their education along
with their full-time employment, with hopes of having a start of a
relationship that is growing with their children/ loved ones. We are
working on relapse prevention evidence -based programming.
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ITEM NO.: 4 Conti FILE NO.: Z-9003-A
Have a sponsor and or mentor working steps, building a foundation
for which they are getting ready to move out on their own at this
point.
Phase 4 — Day 50-180 they are moving out and getting ready to
start a new life. With the tools we have put in front of them they are
more than ready if they choose to apply them. Phase 4 gives them
an opportunity to get this right, but they are still in the program so if
they don't get it right, we can bring them back and figure out what
needs to be different.
This program is a special program designed by the governor of
Arkansas to help these individuals turn their lives around and be
productive members of society. These ladies are handpicked,
they cannot have disciplinary's and have to be a class one and
18 months to the door (going home). With these programs in
place our recidivism rates here in Arkansas are getting better."
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located in an industrial park area, north of Interstate 30 and east
of S. University Avenue. All surrounding properties are zoned 1-2 Light Industrial.
Surrounding uses include warehouse uses, auto repair, tire sales, along with other
heavy commercial and light industrial uses.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the SWLR United for
Progress, Wakefield and Cloverdale Neighborhood Associations were notified of
the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Enmar Drive for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy. The driveway apron is in need of
replacement.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer is available to this site-
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9003-A
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy- No comments received.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department: No Comments.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No Comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No Comments.
Landscape: No Comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division- The request is in the 65th Street East Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Industrial (1) for the requested area. The industrial category
encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and
development, processing, and industry related office and service activities.
Industrial development typically occurs on an individual tract basis rather than
according to an overall development plan. The application a revision to an existing
PID (Planned Industrial Development) District to add Parolee/Probationer housing
as a use for the site.
Master Street Plan: To the east is Enmar Drive and it is shown as a Local Street
on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of Local Streets is to provide
access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential
zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial
Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. This street
may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III Bike Route shown on Enmar Drive. Bike Routes
require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify
and direct the route.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9003-A
H_ ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to add "Parolee/Probationer Housing Facility" as a
permitted use of the property under the current PID zoning designation. The PID
zoning was previously approved to allow a medical detoxification facility and 1-2
(Light Industrial District) permitted uses. The applicant notes that the proposed
re-entry facility will be for 30 to 35 women and two (2) staff persons at all times.
Section 8-406(a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance
(minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant
and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area
for a residential facility occupied by 35 persons is 3,550 square feet. The existing
structure contains 6,563 square feet.
Section 8-406(b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first
occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant notes
that the bedroom arrangements will conform to ordinance standards.
There are approximately ten (10) paved parking spaces located between the
building and Enmar Drive. The applicant notes that the two (2) staff members'
vehicles and one (1) facility van will be parked at the site daily. The residents of
the facility will not have personal vehicles. The facility will provide transportation
for all residents. The residents will be allowed to have visitors twice per month;
every other Sunday for a three (3) hour period. Staff believes that the existing
parking on the site will be sufficient to serve the proposed use.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff is supportive of the request to add "parolee/probationer housing
facility" as operated by Re -Nu Life Center as an allowable use for this site. The
site is located within an industrial park area, with all surrounding zoning being light
industrial. The nearest single family residence is over 1,500 feet from this location.
Additionally, staff knows of no similar type living facilities in this general area.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Revised PID zoning subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff
analysis in the agenda staff report.
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.. Z-9003-A
H. ANALYSIS;
The applicant is proposing to add "Parolee/Probationer Housing Facility" as a
permitted use of the property under the current PID zoning designation. The PID
zoning was previously approved to allow a medical detoxification facility and 1-2
(Light Industrial District) permitted uses. The applicant notes that the proposed
re-entry facility will be for 30 to 35 women and two (2) staff persons at all times.
Section 8-406(a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance
(minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant
and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area
for a residential facility occupied by 35 persons is 3,550 square feet. The existing
structure contains 6,563 square feet.
Section 8-406(b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first
occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant notes
that the bedroom arrangements will conform to ordinance standards.
There are approximately ten (10) paved parking spaces located between the
building and Enmar Drive. The applicant notes that the two (2) staff members'
vehicles and one (1) facility van will be parked at the site daily. The residents of
the facility will not have personal vehicles. The facility will provide transportation
for all residents. The residents will be allowed to have visitors twice per month;
every other Sunday for a three (3) hour period. Staff believes that the existing
parking on the site will be sufficient to serve the proposed use.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff is supportive of the request to add "parolee/probationer housing
facility" as operated by Re -Nu Life Center as an allowable use for this site. The
site is located within an industrial park area, with all surrounding zoning being light
industrial. The nearest single family residence is over 1,500 feet from this location.
Additionally, staff knows of no similar type living facilities in this general area.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Revised PID zoning subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff
analysis in the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 25, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in support or
opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the
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ITEM NO_: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9003-A
"staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed
on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff
comments and conditions. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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Department of Planning and Development
' 723 West Markham Street
Little Rock. Arkansas 72201-1334
•�ti*' Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546
July 1, 2020
Re -Nu Life Center
Attn.: B. J. Brady
P. O. Box 55325
Little Rock, AR 72215
Re: File No. Z-9003-A
Planning
Development
Building Codes
Re -Nu Life Center— Revised Short -form PID; located at 7600 Enmar Drive
Dear B. J. Brady:
This is to advise you that in connection with your request concerning the above referenced
file number the following action was taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting on
June 25, 2020:
Approved with conditions.
X Recommended approval with conditions.
Recommended approval as submitted.
Denied your request as submitted.
Deferred to the
Other:
Meeting.
This item will be forwarded to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final action. You or
your representative will need to be present at the Board of Directors meeting to
address any questions which may arise. The meeting date has tentatively been set
for August 4, 2020. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and is held in the William Grant Still
Ballroom of the Robinson Center, 426 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 371-4792.
Respectfuily,
got� Moore
Development Administrator