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Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546
July 1, 2020
Stanley Phillips
6204 Sandy Lane
Little Rock, AR 72204
Re: File No. Z-9517
Planning
Development
Building Codes
Phillips Duplexes — Conditional Use Permit; located southwest corridor of
West 30th Street and Potter Street
Dear Mr. Phillips:
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:
X Approved with conditions.
Recommended approval with conditions.
Recommended approval as submitted.
Denied your request as submitted.
Deferred to the
Other:
Meeting.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 371-4792.
Respectfully,
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Monte Moore
Development Administrator
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June 25, 2020
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-9517
NAME: Phillips Duplexes — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: Southwest corner of West 30th Street and
Potter Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Savage Properties/Stanley Phillips
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the
construction of two (2) duplex structures on two (2)
R-3 zoned platted lots located at the southwest corner
of West 30th Street and Potter Street.
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COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area predominantly zoned R-3 and R-2. A
number of single family residences and vacant lots are located in the area.
A few duplex structures are also located in the general area.
The applicant proposes to construct two (2) duplex structures on two (2)
platted lots. The proposed use is compatible with uses in the area. Notice
of public hearing was sent to the John Barrow Neighborhood Association.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The applicant proposes to construct one (1) 20 foot wide driveway from
West 30th Street, near the northwest corner of the property. There will be a
total of eight (8) parking spaces, four (4) for each duplex structure. Section
36-502 (b) (1) (c) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of
three (3) parking spaces for each duplex structure (1.5 spaces per unit).
The applicant is providing four (4) paved parking spaces for each duplex
structure.
3. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal
landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use
area that abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street.
This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3)
shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of
perimeter planting strip.
June 25, 2020
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9517
3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-way. Provide screening shrubs with an
average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required
landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not
less than thirty (30) feet.
4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many
existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6)
inch caliper or larger.
4. ENGINEER#NG COMMENTS:
1. Potter Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential
street. A dedication of right-of-way of 5 ft. in width will be required.
2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection
of Potter Street and 30th Street.
3. If access to the property is taken from Potter Street, the existing pipe
adjacent to 30th Street should be removed and the ditch restored.
5. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Separate sewer service lines
required for each lot.
Entergy: No comments received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
Full Plan Review
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
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June 25, 2020
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO_: Z-9517
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in
excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions
in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire
apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus
access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation
by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by
fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening
devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
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June 25, 2020
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9517
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and
padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible
entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is
installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance
with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table
C105.1.
Building Codes: No Comments.
6. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
County Plannin : No Comments.
Rock Region METRO: No comments received.
Planning Division: No Comments.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the
construction of two (2) duplex structures on two (2) platted lots located at the
southwest corner of West 30th and Potter Streets. The lots are 48 feet wide
and approximately 138 feet deep. The lots are currently undeveloped. An
undeveloped alley right-of-way runs along the rear (west) property line.
The applicant proposes to construct a 2,348 square foot duplex structure on each
of the two (2) lots. The duplex structures will be two (2) stories in height with hip
roofs and asphalt shingles. The duplex structures will be constructed on concrete
slabs, and be wood frame construction with vinyl siding and vinyl clad windows.
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ITEM NO.: 3 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9517
Each duplex structure will be located 25 feet back from the front (east) property
lines and six (6) feet back from the north side property line and south side property
line of the overall property. Each duplex structure will be located approximately
6.5 feet back from the center, dividing side property line. The structures will be
located over 60 feet back from the rear property lines. Eight (8) paved parking
spaces (four (4) per unit) will be provided for each duplex structure. A new paved
driveway from West 30' Street will serve the duplex structures.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application.
Staff believes the proposed two (2) duplex structures located on two (2) platted lots
located at the southwest corner of West 30th and Potter Streets is an appropriate
use for this property. The two (2) duplex structures will only be a minor increase in
the original platted density for this property. The proposed duplex structures will
not be out of character with the general area. Other duplex structures are located
throughout the John Barrow Neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed duplexes
will have no adverse impact on the subdivision or surrounding uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION- (JUNE 25, 2020)
Stanley Phillips was present, representing the application. There were two (2)
supporters and one (1) objector present. Staff presented the application with a
recommendation of approval.
Akaya Kitchen addressed the Commission in opposition of the application. She
expressed concerns related to the increase of crime associated with low-income
families. She briefly explained a rise in criminal activity directly related to
occupants of duplex dwellings within the neighborhood.
Stanley Phillips addressed the Commission in support of the application. He
explained that the proposed project will add value to the community due to the
quality and design of the properties. To address the opposing points, he briefly
explained the screening processes used by management companies to screen
potential applications such as background and credit history verifications.
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June 25, 2020
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) _ FILE NO_- Z-9517
Denise Franklin, a resident and multi -property owner in the John Barrow
Community, addressed the Commission in support of the application. She
explained that the proposed project will promote continued improvement and
growth within the community.
Krystal Alexander, a 9-year resident of Phillips' property, addressed the
Commission in support of the proposed property. As a single mother of three (3)
children, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to provide a better quality of
life within a community she deems as a safe.
There was a motion to approve the application as recommended by the staff,
including all staff comments and conditions. The motion was seconded. The
vote was 11 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 absent. The application was approved.
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