HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard Communication 042021OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
APRIL 20, 2021 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development and
establishing a Planned
Residential District titled
Hat Properties, LLC — PRD,
located at 300 S. Valentine
Street. (Z-9566)
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
4Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Bruce Moore
City Manager
The applicant is requesting that the property at 300 S.
Valentine Street be rezoned from "R-3" Single Family
District to "PRD" Planned Residential District to recognize
the existing and past use of the property as a four-plex.
I None
I Approval of the Ordinance
The applicant proposes to update the current zoning
classification of propertylocated at 300 South Valentine
Street from "R-3" Single -Family Residential to "PRD"
Planned Residential District. The existing two-story
structure located on the property is comprised of a one (1)
two- bedroom apartment and three (3) one -bedroom
apartments. There are four (4) separate, exterior entrances
with long established addresses locatedabove each door.
According to the applicant, "the property is currently being
used as a four-plex and appears to have been operating as a
four-plex for more than 40 years."
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
The City classifies the existing four-plex use of the property
as nonconforming, based on the fact that the current use has
existed for over 40 years. According to Section 36-152 (c)
of the City's Zoning Ordinance..."Any rezoning of a
property occupied by a nonconforming use shall be
accomplished only through a planned development
process." Therefore, the applicant is simply requesting the
PRD zoning to recognize the historic use of the property.
The typical parking requirement for a four-plex property is
six (6) off-street parking spaces. Currently, there is a one-
story, two -car garage at the northwest corner of the
property. There is also a parking pad for two (2) vehicles
located in front of the garage. On -street parking is allowed
on both sides of most of the streets in this area including
South Valentine and Yd Streets. Historically, the residents
of this property have used on -street parking as well as on -
site parking. Other residential properties in this general area
also utilize on -street parking. Staff believes that parking is
sufficient for the continued use of the four-plex.
The applicant provided responses and additional
information to all issues raised during staff s review of the
application. To staff s knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with this application. The applicant is
requesting no variances with the proposed PRD rezoning.
On March 11, 2021, the Planning Commission voted
11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent, as part of the Consent Agenda,
to approve the PRD rezoning. There were no objectors
present.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site
and all neighborhood associations registered with The City
of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
Please see the attached Planning Commission minute
record for the complete staff analysis.
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I ORDINANCE NO.
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3 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
4 DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED
5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TITLED HAT PROPERTIES, LLC —
6 PRD, LOCATED AT 300 S. VALENTINE STREET
7 (Z-9566), CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY,
8 ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
9 THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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11 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
12 ROCK, ARKANSAS.
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14 SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be
15 changed from R-3, Single Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District:
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17 Z-9566 — Described as Lot 1, Block 1, Bodeman's Addition to the City
18 of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
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20 SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as
21 presented to the Little Rock Planning Commission.
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23 SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for Hat
24 Properties, LLC — PRD, located at 300 S. Valentine Street (Z-9566) is conditioned upon
25 obtaining final plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section
26 36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances.
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28 SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the
29 final plan approval.
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SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the
extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in Section
1 hereof.
SECTION 6. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item,
sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the
ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 7. Repealed. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-9566
NAME: Hat Properties, LLC — PRD
LOCATION: 300 South Valentine Street
DEVELOPER:
Brian Teeter
315 Crystal Court
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNERIAUTHORIZE❑ AGENT:
Hat Properties — Owner
315 Crystal Court
Little Rock, AR 72205
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.06 acres
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCE/WAIVERS
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 9
R-3
None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 48
The applicant proposes to update the zoning classification of the property to
reflect the historical use of the property.
FILE NO.: Z-9566(Cont.)
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located at the southwest corner of S. Valentine Street and West 3rd
Street. The subject property contains of a four-plex apartment building which has
existed on the property for over 40 years.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. A 20-feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 31
Street and Valentine Street.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENTIPARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available at this site.
Entergy: No comments.
CenterPoint Energy: No comments.
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 received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landsca e: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments.
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FILE NO.: Z-9566 Cont.
Planning Division: The request is in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use
Planshows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential
Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to
exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically
characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also include patio or
garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than
6 units per acre. The application is to change R-3 (Single Family District) to PRD
(Planned Residential Development) District to recognize the existing four -unit use
of this property.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions from the
site.The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes
at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development
is typically characterized by conventional single-family homes but may also
include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density
remains less than 6 units per acre. An existing single-family subdivision is in this
area with homeson the lots.
Master Street Plan: To the north is 3rd Street and to the east is Valentine Street,
bothare Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of Local
Streets isto 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". These streets may require dedication of
right-of-way and mayrequire street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to update the current zoning classification of property
located at 300 South Valentine Street from "R-Y Single -Family Residential to
"PRD" Planned Residential District. The existing two-story structure located on
the property is comprised of a one (1) two -bedroom apartment and three (3)
one -bedroom apartments. There are four (4) separate, exterior entrances with
long established addresses locatedabove each door. According to the applicant,
"the property is currently being used as a four-plex and appears to have been
operating as a four-plex for more than 40 years."
The City classifies the existing four-plex use of the property as nonconforming,
based on the fact that the current use has existed for over 40 years. According to
Section 36-152 (c) of the City's Zoning Ordinance..."Any rezoning of a property
occupied by a nonconforming use shall be accomplished only through a planned
development process." Therefore, the applicant is simply requesting the PRD
zoning to recognize the historic use of the property.
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FILE NO.: Z-9566 (Cont.
The typical parking requirement for a four-plex property is six (6) off-street parking
spaces. Currently, there is a one-story, two -car garage at the northwest corner of
the property. There is also a parking pad for two (2) vehicles located in front of the
garage. On -street parking is allowed on both sides of most of the streets in this
area including South Valentine and 3rd Streets. Historically, the residents of this
property have used on -street parking as well as on -site parking. Other residential
properties in this general area also utilize on -street parking. Staff believes that
parking is sufficient for the continued use of the four-plex.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staff's review of the application. To staffs knowledge, there are no
outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no
variances with the proposed PRD rezoning.
Staff is supportive of the requested PRD rezoning to allow the continued use
of the subject property as multi -family residential, containing one (1) four-plex
structure. Staff believes the proposed PRD zoning and continued use of the
property will have no adverse impact on the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PRD zoning, subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph D, and the staff analysis,
in the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2021)
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
"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 nays and 0 absent.
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