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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
APRIL 14, 2022
4:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present there being ten (10) members present.
II. Members Present: Harold Betton
Derick Brooks
Todd Hart
Marlon D. Haynes
Kat Hodge
Paul Latture
Alicia McDonald
Diana M. Thomas
Michael Vickers
Robby Vogel
Members Absent: Open Position
City Attorney: Shawn Overton
III. Approval of the Minutes of the March 10, 2022 Meeting of the Little Rock
Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
APRIL 14, 2022
OLD BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
A. G-23-482 Alley Right-of-Way Abandonment
Blocks 16 and 17 Gibraltar Heights Addition
(700 and 800 Blocks of Atkins Street)
B. Z-2333-D Ellis Short-Term Rental – PD-C
900 West 15th Street
C. Z-9641 SOTO – PCD
14616 Baseline Road
D. S-1884-A Watershed Point North – Preliminary Plat
Approximately one mile north of the Cantrell Road / The
Divide Parkway Intersection
E. Z-7684-B Parkland Heights Townhomes – Conditional Use Permit
6615 Chenonceau Blvd.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
1. G-23-483 South Cedar Street and abutting streets and alleys –
Right-of-Way Abandonment
Between Plateau Street and I-630, and between Jack
Stephens Drive and UAMS Blvd.
2. G-23-484 West 19th Street- Right-of-Way Abandonment
Immediately East of Leander Street
Agenda, Page Two
NEW BUSINESS: (Continued)
Item Number: File Number: Title:
3. G-23-485 Reichardt Street – Fletcher Street and Alley-Right-of-Way
Abandonment
Between East 7th Street and East 9th Street
4. Z-2922-A JBE Contractors, Inc. – Duplex – Conditional Use Permit
2101 Fair Park Blvd.
5. Z-9670 Martinez Manufactured Home – Conditional Use Permit
17607 Elvin Road
6. Z-9674 East Little Rock Community Garden – Conditional Use
Permit
800 Apperson Street
7. LU2022-22-01 A Land Use Plan Amendment from RL Residential Low
Density to C Commercial
19300 Lawson Road
7.1 Z-9669 Rezoning from R-2 to C-3
19300 Lawson Road
8. Z-9665 Huie Short-Term Rental – PD-C
10100 Cantrell Road
9. Z-9672 CozySpot Rentals – Short-Term Rental – PD-C
319 North Summit Street
10. Z-9673 Wellington Plaza Event Center – PD-C
222 Wellington Hills Road
11. Z-9323 818 West Capitol – Short-form PCD – Revocation
818 West Capitol Avenue
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ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: G-23-482
NAME: Alley – Right-of-Way Abandonment
LOCATION: Blocks 16 and 17, Gibralter Heights Addition
(700 and 800 Blocks of Atkins Street)
DEVELOPER:
James Built Homes, Inc.
P.O. Box 242720
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
James Built Homes and Others – Owners
Pat McGetrick – Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
McGetrick and McGetrick
10402-B Stagecoach Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 0.18 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.18
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on January 19, 2022 requesting this application
be deferred to the April 14, 2022 agenda. Staff supports the deferral request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 10, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on
January 19, 2022 requesting this application be deferred to the April 14, 2022 agenda.
Staff supported the deferral request. There was no further discussion. The item was
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placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open
position.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant has failed to submit all of the required documentation to complete the
application process. Therefore, staff recommends this application be withdrawn, without
prejudice. The applicant has been notified of staff’s withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to submit all of the required
documentation to complete the application process. Staff recommended the application
be withdrawn, without prejudice. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and
withdrawn as recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent and
1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-2333-D
NAME: Ellis Short-Term Rental – PD-C
LOCATION: 900 West 15th Street
DEVELOPER:
Darrell Ellis
905 West 15th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Darrell Ellis
905 West 15th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
Mr. Donald Brooks
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.11 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47
CURRENT ZONING: PRD (Planned Residential Development)
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
BACKGROUND:
In July, 31 2018, an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was submitted to
modify an existing duplex residence and detached studio apartment located on the O-3
zoned lot. On October 04, 2018, the Planning Commission approved the request with
conditions.
On June 22, 2019, an application was submitted to revise the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow a building addition to a studio apartment which was previously approved
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as part of a three (3) unit residential development on this O-3 property. On August 01,
2019, the Planning Commission approved the request with conditions.
On April 20, 2021 the City Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 21,979 which
rezoned this property from O-3 to PRD. The PRD zoning allowed a lot split, with the
duplex being on one lot and the studio apartment being on the second lot.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to rezone the property from PRD to PD-C (Planned
Development Commercial) to allow a short-term rental.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
An existing duplex sits on the northwest corner of Izard Street and West 15th Street.
To the west of the duplex lies an existing studio apartment. Access to the proposed
residences is provided via separate driveways off of West 15th Street. North of
the site contains a mixture of office and commercial uses and zoning. To the east
lies a mixture R-4 (Two-family) and commercial uses and zoning. To the south
and west of the site lie additional R-4 (Two-family) two-family residential zoning
and commercial uses and zoning.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations
registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 15th
St. and Izard St.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Separate sewer services required for
Existing Duplex and Studio Apartment building, with a sewer easement across Lot
7AR, if property is subdivided.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2333-D
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Fire Department:
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments.
Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units
exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus
access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or
private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the
Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall
not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with
future development, as determined by the fire code official.
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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the Central City District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use
(MX) for the requested area. The Mixed Use category provides for a mixture of
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residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is
required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the
three. The application is to change the property from O-3 (General Office District)
with a Conditional Use Permit to PRD (Planned Residential Development) District
to recognize the existing uses while allowing for a lot split (i.e. one parcel with one
residential unit and one parcel with two residential uses).
Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) to the
west, north and south (across 15th Street). Residential High Density (RH) is east
(across Izard Street) and south beyond this is more Mixed Use (MX). Residential
Low Density (RL) is shown to the southeast catty-corner to the application area.
The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and
commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is
entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. In this area to
the north and west of the application are single-family houses and one business.
The Mixed Use to the south, across 15th Street, is currently vacant. The
Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development
of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The area across Izard is a vacant
lot and a single-family house. The RH land across 15th Street is vacant.
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 remain less
than 6 units per acre. This land is a mix of single-family houses, a duplex, four-
plex and vacant tracts.
Master Street Plan:
To the south is 15th Street and to the east is Izard Street, both streets are Local
Streets 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”. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and
may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
ANALYSIS:
The property is located at 900 West 15th Street and contains 1,939 square feet
duplex structure. The applicant proposes to rezone the property from PRD to
PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) to allow the existing duplex to be
utilized as a non-owner occupied short-term rental. The proposed PD-C zoning is
for the east lot only (Lot 7BR). Lot 7AR will remain zoned PRD.
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The applicant notes one (1) unit, the “A side”, will be permanently occupied by a
family member. The remaining unit, the “B side” contains three (3) rooms
proposed for short-term rental preferably for traveling doctors and nurses. The
applicant notes the length of stay on the “B side” will not exceed a period of six (6)
months and all common areas will be shared by occupants. The applicant notes
no physical changes to the property is intended at this time. The applicant further
notes guests will share full access to the common areas within the “B side.”
Typically three (3) off-street parking spaces are required for two-family residences.
An existing carport is located in the rear of the property along W. 15th Street. The
applicant notes a minimum of 2-3 vehicles may utilize the carport for on-site
parking. Off-street parking is allowed on both sides of most streets in this area
including W. 15th Street and Izard Street. Historically, the residents of this property
have used on-street parking as well as on-site parking as have other residential
properties in this general area. Staff believes parking is sufficient for the use of
the duplex as a short-term rental.
No signage is proposed at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section
36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential – one and
two-family homes).
No changes in lighting or additional lighting is proposed with this revised PD-C
application.
Staff is supportive of the revised PD-C zoning to allow a short-term rental at 900
W. 15th Street. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The
property has existed in its current configuration for many years. The proposed
short-term rental will have no adverse impact on the surrounding area. The use is
compatible with other uses and zoning located in this area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C zoning subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined of the staff analysis and the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 10, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to respond to staff’s request for
additional information regarding the proposal, including a site plan. Staff made several
attempts to contact the applicant via phone and e-mail and had no response. Staff
recommended the application be deferred to the March 10, 2022 agenda. There was no
further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred. The vote
was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 10, 2022)
The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral to the April 14, 2022 agenda. By a
vote of 7 for, 0 against, 3 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was
approved.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to send the required notifications
to surrounding property owners. Staff recommended the application be deferred to the
May 12, 2022 agenda. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred as
recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z-9641
NAME: SOTO – PCD
LOCATION: 14616 Baseline Road
DEVELOPER:
Gracie Soto
8912 Stagecoach Road, Suite 10
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 407-0365
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Gracie Soto (Owner)
Jess Griffin (Agent)
Griffin Engineering
11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 690-3456
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Jess Griffin (Agent)
Griffin Engineering
11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 690-3456
AREA: 3.1 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 17 CENSUS TRACT: 42.21
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: No Variances Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone 3.10 acres from “R-2” Residential to “PCD”
Planned Commercial District to allow the development of a mixed commercial
development.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly tree covered with access to
Baseline Road along the south property line and Gregory Road along the east
property line. Existing residential dwellings in R-2 zoned tracts border the west
perimeter of the property with additional undeveloped R-2 zoned property
bordering the north perimeter. The property contains very little slope and is mostly
level. The property is located just outside the Little Rock City limits but within the
City’s Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. Reduce two driveway entrances as show on the plan to one driveway on
Gregory Rd. per City Rev. Code Sec. 31-210. A variance approval is required
for more than one driveway on Gregory Rd.
2. Provide a separate Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29.186(e).
3. Provide a drainage study showing drainage calculations for the 24hr 25yr and
24hr 100yr storm events.
4. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of
Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about
General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000.
5. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits
are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham
Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and
drainage plans, land boundary survey, drainage study, and soil loss
calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact
Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at
501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an
appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on
total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre,
and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project
greater than 1 acre.
6. Provide proposed driveway widths.
7. Baseline Road is shown as a Principal Arterial with a right of way of 110 feet.
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8. Boundary Street improvements are required for Baseline Rd per master street
plan.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comments received.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. The
facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private
facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction
specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice
in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is
required.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply
to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system.
Fire Department:
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 located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
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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. If
the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must
submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
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.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1.
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet
that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1
– D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane
and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces
shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection
of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
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D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting
this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of
30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over
the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and
the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval
of the fire code official.
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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation:
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements and the requirements of the Central High
Neighborhood Overlay District.
2. 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: The r equest is in the Crystal Valley Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows 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
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patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less
than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 (Single Family District)
to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District allow for the development of
office/warehouse development on the site. If this application is approved by the
Board of Directors, a review of the Land Use Plan for this vicinity should be
undertaken by the Plans Committee.
Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Low
Density (RL) in all directions. 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. To the south, across Baseline
Road, is a developed single-family subdivision. The land is zoned R-2 (single
Family District). The areas to the north and west of the site are larger tracts with
single-family houses, zoned R-2 (Single Family District) and outside of the City
Limits. The land to the east, across Gregory Road, is also larger tracts with single-
family houses zoned R-2 and outside the City Limits.
Master Street Plan: To the south is Baseline Road, shown as a Principal Arterial
on the Master Street Plan. To the east is Gregory Road and it is a Local Street on
the Master Street Plan. A Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to
connect major traffic generators or activity centers within the urbanized area.
Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and
pedestrians on Baseline Road since it is a Principal Arterial. 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”. These streets may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require 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 rezone 3.10 acres from “R-2” Residential to “PCD”
Planned Commercial District to allow a mixed commercial development. The
property is located just outside the Little Rock City limits but within the City’s
Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction.
The rezoning request is to allow a one (1) lot development to include a two story
18,900 square foot mixed use building with the proposed uses as follows:
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“We are requesting all office uses and conditional uses. The building
will be 2-story with 1st floor office and 2nd floor Residential. 1st
floor - The owner currently has two businesses that will occupy this
location: an insurance agency (3,000 SF) and a tax service
(3,000 SF). She is looking at possibly having an eating place, a
beauty shop, a realty office, and a contractor office. 2nd floor - There
will be 18,900 SF of residential with no more than 18 units.”
The proposed office building will be centrally located on the lot with paved parking
and internal access drives connecting to Baseline Road and Gregory Road. The
building will be located 85 feet from the (south) property line at Baseline Road and
60 feet from the (east) property line along Gregory Road. The building will be
located 59 feet from the north property line and 96 feet from the west property line.
The applicant notes that the building will have a maximum height of 35 feet. The
applicant also notes that the building’s exterior façade construction will consist of
a combination of brick, stone, glass, and metal siding panels.
The proposed site plan shows one (1) paved access drive connecting to Baseline
Road at the southwest corner of the property and a paved access drive located at
the northeast corner of the property connecting to Gregory Road. The internal
drives allow access to all sides of the building and parking areas.
The proposed site plan shows a total of 101 off-street paved parking spaces. The
City’s Zoning Ordinance would typically require 90 parking spaces for this
proposed mixed-use development. The proposed number of parking spaces
should be sufficient to serve the proposed buildings.
The proposed site plan shows one (1) dumpster located to the northwest of the
building. The applicant notes that the dumpster areas will be screened as per
ordinance requirements.
All site lighting will be low level and directed away from adjacent properties.
The site plan shows a ground mounted monument sign near the Baseline Road
access drive. All signage on the property will comply with Section 36-553 of the
zoning ordinance.
The applicant notes on the site plan that enhanced buffers will be along the west
and north perimeters of the property with a detention pond located at the southwest
corner of the property along the Baseline Road frontage.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issue raised
during staff’s review of the application The applicant requested no variances with
the proposed PCD.
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Staff does not support the requested PCD rezoning. Staff does not believe the
request is reasonable. Staff believes the proposed development is too intense for
this site. The property is designated as “RL” Low Density Residential by the City’s
Future Land Use Plan and is located at the intersection of Baseline Road and
Gregory Road, a local/residential street which serves only single-family residences
and dead-ins approximately 1,296 feet to the north. Additionally, the property is
located adjacent to R-2 zoned property to the west and east across Gregory Road.
The property across Baseline Road to the south contains single family residences
along with an area of MF-24 multi-family zoned properties to the southeast. Staff
believes that a less intense residential development will be most appropriate for
this property.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested PCD rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 10, 2022)
The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral to the April 14, 2022 agenda. By a
vote of 7 for, 0 against, 3 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was
approved.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on
March 31, 2022 requesting this application be withdrawn. Staff supported the withdrawal
request. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda
and withdrawn. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1884-A
NAME: Watershed Pointe North – Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Approximately one mile north of the Cantrell Road /
The Divide Pkwy Intersection
DEVELOPER:
PDC, LLC.
16623 Cantrell Road, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
PDC, LLC - (Owner)
Tim Daters / White-Daters and Associates (Agent)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Tim Daters / White-Daters and Associates (Agent)
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 20.847 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 18 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Waiver to allow no additional street improvements.
2. Variance to allow 20’ front building line.
3. Waiver to allow no sidewalk along one side of street.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 20.847 acres into 18 lots for single family
residential development utilizing the existing northeast portion of the existing street
to be renamed Watershed Pointe North Cove.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly wooded. The property contains
varying degrees of slope, primarily sloping downward from north to south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of abutting property and all neighborhood associations registered with
the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits
are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham
Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and
drainage plans, land boundary survey, drainage study, and soil loss
calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual.
Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private
Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov
to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit
cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre,
$200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each
additional acre for project greater than 1 acre.
2. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State
of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and
information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit
#ARR150000.
3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC)
plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management
practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with
vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization.
Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing,
grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show
SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure
and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for
final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site.
4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information
as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part
II section A-4-I-2 (A-B).
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5. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is
required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this
requirement.
6. If street lighting is used, per City Rev. Code 31-403 the Department requires
street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and
approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The
street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box
locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes,
current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street
photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway
Lighting Design Guide standards.
7. A maintenance bond for 50% of total construction costs for all completed
public street and drainage improvements within City right of way and as-built
storm drainage infrastructure plans shall be provided to the Department of
Planning and Development before the issuance of a final certificate of
occupancy.
8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or
operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
9. Provide as-built plans and data entry template of newly installed or modified
public and private stormwater drainage system prior to issuance of the
certificate of occupancy. The as-built plans should contain information
as found on the City of Little Rock website at https://www.littlerock.gov/city-
administration/city-departments/public-works/applications-details-and-
manuals/. Provide the as-built plans and data entry template to Planning and
Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development by email to
csmith@littlerock.gov and cc dwarner@littlerock.gov. If you have any
questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at
501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or email Permits@littlerock.gov.
10. If any proposed retaining walls for the residential structures are equal to or
above four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer
or if there is surcharge loading for a retaining wall less than four feet tall
measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer, the Department
requires retaining wall design plans showing plan, profile, and cross
sectional views of the wall with special details, design loading calculations
clearly showing all required factors of safety as outlined in the
engineer’s certification, and an engineer’s certification (Engineer
Certification/Indemnification of Retaining Wall Design (littlerock.gov)).
11. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
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Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1805 with any questions or for
more information.
12. Existing street shall be improved to local street standards per City’s master
street plan. Civil Engineering staff supports waiving construction of sidewalk
on one side of street per master street plan due to steep grades on-site. All
required widening of existing street shall match pavement section of the
existing street.
13. Boundary street improvements are required. Boundary street improvements
shall include, but not be limited to, reconstruction of one-half section of the
abutting street if the existing street is not up to city standards. Repair,
replace, or extend existing damaged, missing, and noncompliant curb and
gutter, sidewalk, access ramps or concrete driveway aprons within the public
right-of-way adjacent to the site. Remove abandoned driveway cuts and
replace with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. All work within the public right-of-way
shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and
ADA guidelines.
14. Per Appendix D in the International Fire Code, 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. Accepted
turnaround provisions per the code are a ninety-six (96) foot diameter cul-de-
sac, a sixty (60) foot “Y” or a one hundred twenty (120) foot hammerhead.
Proposed alternatives to the accepted turnaround provisions will be required
to be approved by the Fire Chief.
15. Previous comments 12 & 13 were not addressed. Revise plat to show local
street standard pavement width with curb and gutter on north side of street
with curb inlets. Boundary street widening improvements are required and
shall match existing pavement section.
16. Not all proposed trapezoidal ditches are draining to proposed detention
facilities. Revise to show stormwater runoff discharge from street drains to
proposed detention facilities. Detriment to adjacent properties owners from
additional stormwater runoff from development is prohibited.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comments received.
AT & T: No comments received.
April 14, 2022
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Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department: No comments received.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comment.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments received.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 20.847 acres into 18 lots for single family
residential development. The property is zoned R-2 and is located on the north
side of the existing street approximately one mile north of the Cantrell Road/The
Divide Pkwy. intersection. The average lot size is 21,250 square- feet. The
development will include use of the northeast portion of the existing street to
be renamed Watershed Pointe North Cove, to be a minor residential street.
Open space tracts will be located along the northern and southern perimeters
of the subdivision.
The subdivision will be final platted in a single phase. Drainage easements
are located between lots 6 and 7, and 13 and 14. The lots are proposed to
have 20’ front building line setbacks.
The applicant proposes to access to the development from the existing street
(Divide Parkway) which connects to Chenal Parkway to the southwest of the
development. A new circular turnaround is proposed on the north side of the
existing street abutting the existing Little Rock Water Reclamation treatment
facility gate to the east.
The proposed renamed street (Watershed Pointe North Cove) where adjacent
to the proposed lots will have a right-of-way width of 50 feet which complies
with the Master Street Plan.
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The applicant is requesting a waiver from the Master Street Plan requirements
for street improvements along “Watershed Pointe North Cove” which includes
additional paving, and curb and gutter along the north side of the street. Staff
does not support the waiver, as staff feels that the improvements are needed
based on the topography of the site.
The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the Master Street Plan
requirements to not construct a sidewalk along the north side of “Watershed
Pointe North Cove”. Staff supports the requested waiver. A sidewalk will need
to be constructed along the south side of the roadway with future development.
Section 36-254 (d) (1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
building setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. The applicant is proposing
20-foot front platted building lines for all lots. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement for the subdivision.
Staff supports the requested variance based on the property’s topography.
To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues related to this
preliminary plat request. The applicant has done a good job in addressing issues
as raised by staff during staffs review of this plat. The subdividing of this
property should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat and request for
sidewalk and building setback variances, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraph D, and the staff analysis, of
the agenda staff report.
Staff recommends denial of the requested waiver of additional street
improvements.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 10, 2022)
The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral to the April 14, 2022 agenda. By a
vote of 7 for, 0 against, 3 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was
approved.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had worked with staff and revised the
proposed preliminary plat. Staff noted the following revisions from the applicant:
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1. Staff will support a waiver of the required improvements to Master Street Plans
Standards with the following stipulations.
2. The Developer will construct a Header Curb along the north and west side of the street
to define the pavement and driving surface. The header curb will also prevent storm
runoff from flowing over the north edge of the pavement. The street width will be a
minimum of 24 feet from back of curb to back of curb.
3. The street will be widened at fire hydrants to comply with the Fire Code.
4. Construction of the header curb may be phased to match the sequence of platting the
lots in phases.
5. The Developer will construct the turnaround as shown to comply with the Fire Code
as part of the first phase.
6. The City will accept the ROW dedication and street for maintenance.
7. Since no lots will be developed that take access from the south side of the street,
sidewalk will not be required.
8. Street lights may be installed at the Developers option.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed preliminary plat and waiver of street
improvements to Master Street Plan standards, as revised by the applicant, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph D, and the staff
analysis, of the agenda staff report. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and
approved as revised by the applicant and recommended by staff, including all staff
comments and conditions. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: Z-7684-B
NAME: Parkland Heights Townhomes – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 6615 Chenonceau Blvd
DEVELOPER:
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Jess Griffin (Agent)
Jess Griffin Engineering
11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130E
Little Rock, AR, 72212
Ranch Properties Inc (Owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Jess Griffin (Agent)
Jess Griffin Engineering
11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130E
Little Rock, AR, 72212
Ranch Properties Inc (Owner)
AREA: 1.64 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
CURRENT ZONING: O-1
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Waiver to allow gate structure within floodway easement.
2. Waiver to allow retaining wall structure within floodway.
3. Variance to allow reduced front setback.
4. Variance to allow reduced side setback.
5. Variance to allow street side landscape buffer to be less than ordinance requirement.
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A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
Ranch Properties Inc. is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the “O-1”
Quiet Office District zoned 1.64 acres at located at 6615 Chenonceau Blvd.to
allow for the construction of luxury townhomes.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently cleared with Chenonceau Blvd. bordering the northwest
edge of the site with wooded areas along the east and south perimeters of the
property. The property primarily slopes downward from north to south to a
floodway with a utility easement beyond. Residential developments lie north, east,
and west of the property and commercial zoned properties lie to the south of the
site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations
registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits
are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham
Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and
drainage plans, land boundary survey, drainage study, and soil loss
calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual.
Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private
Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov
to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit
cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre,
$200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each
additional acre for project greater than 1 acre.
2. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a
State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and
information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit
#ARR150000.
3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC)
plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management
practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with
vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization.
Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing,
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grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC
BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and
drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final
grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site.
4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information
as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part
II section A-4-I-2 (A-B).
5. Parking depicted on the south of the north entrance shall be removed and
relocated.
6. How are the lots handling drainage? Provide a drainage study showing the
effects of the 24hr 25yr and 24hr 100yr storm events.
7. Remove fence from 25-foot Floodway easement. Per City Code Sec
36-341.h.2 “h.(2)Proposed structures. Any structure proposed within a
floodplain district shall comply with the following criteria:
a. No structure shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any established
floodway line.
d. Floodways shall be kept free of structural involvement including fences,
open storage of materials and equipment, vehicle parking and other
impediments to the free flow of floodwater. Exceptions may be granted
when existing topography is at or above the existing one-hundred-year
flood level and when the velocity of flow is less than three (3) feet per
second.
8. The property or portion of the property lies within the 100 year floodplain. The
lowest finished floor (including basement) of the proposed structure must be
elevated to at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation. Attendant utility
and sanitary facilities must be elevated to above the base flood elevation.
The finished floor elevation of at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation
must be shown on the grading plan and all final plats.
9. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as
floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25-foot-wide
drainage and access easement is required adjacent to the floodway
boundary. All proposed construction must conform to the Pulaski County
Floodplain codes and requirements.
10. A Special Flood Hazard Development Permit is required to be obtained to
prior to beginning construction. The Special Flood Hazard Development
Permit application can be found at https://www.littlerock.gov/city-
administration/city-departments/public-works/. Special Flood Hazard
Development Permits are issued by the Public Works Department at
701 West Markham Street and no fee collected for issuance. Contact Vince
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Floriani in Public Works at 501-371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to
schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions.
11. Due to the proposed structure being located within the 100 year floodplain,
an elevation certificate of the finished floor elevation must be provided to the
Public Works Department at 701 West Markham Street prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at
501-371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for
issuance or to answer any questions.
12. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1800 with any questions or for
more information.
13. Obtain Traffic Control permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts.
Obtain Traffic Control permits prior to doing any work on city streets or in the
right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at 501-379-1800 for more
information.
14. Chenonceau Boulevard is classified as a commercial street which has a
collector street standard for this segment per master street plan with a total
right of way width of 60 feet. Dedicate 30 feet of additional right of way from
centerline of right of way to meet this requirement.
15. Per master street plan for a commercial street that is publicly maintained,
sidewalks are required on both sides of the commercial street. Therefore,
construct new 5-foot-wide sidewalk along property line adjacent to the street
within public right of way to meet this requirement. New sidewalk shall have
a one-foot buffer to right of way line per standard detail PW-23.
16. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments
is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this
requirement.
17. Per previous comment 15, back of new sidewalk shall have a 1-foot buffer to
the right of way line per standard detail PW-23. Revise plans accordingly.
18. Provide grading and drainage plans and drainage report/study showing all
hydrological and hydraulic calculations for the site and detention facilities.
19. Gate at north entrance does not have enough depth for someone to pull off
street and turn around.
20. Gate at south entrance is within floodway easement. This is considered a
structure and is not allowed within the floodway easement per city code.
21. Any proposed retaining walls, earth fill grading down into floodway or any
outlet structure erosion and scour protection are not allowed in the floodway.
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E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comments received.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department: No comments received.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape
and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be
required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive
nature. A portion of the property to the east is zoned PD-R. As a component
of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or
other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the
property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the
land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward
fulfilling this requirement. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be
provided within the landscape ordinance of the city, section 15-81.
3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the
lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement
but in no case less than nine (9) feet.
A portion of the northwest perimeter is deficient.
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4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street rights-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.
5. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area
that abuts adjoining property. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide.
Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet
within the perimeter planting strip. Provide three (3) shrubs or vines for every
thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
6. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area
used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall
be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the
vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the
building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area
abutting the building.
7. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or
larger. For developments of less than one (1) acre a there shall be a water
source within seventy-five (75) feet of all plant material if an automatic
irrigation system is not provided.
8. 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments received.
H. ANALYSIS:
Ranch Properties Inc. is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the “O-1”
Quiet Office District zoned 1.64 acres at located at 6615 Chenonceau Blvd.to allow
for the construction of luxury townhomes.
The property is currently cleared with wooded areas along the east and south
perimeters of the property. The property primarily slopes downward from north to
south to a floodway with a utility easement farther south. Residential
developments lie east of the property and commercial zoned properties lie to the
south of the site.
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The proposed project will include three (3) structures, with a total of eight (8)
townhomes. There will be two (2) buildings on the east side of the development
and one (1) building on the west side of the site.
Section 36-279(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25-foot
front building setback for O-1 zoned lots. The proposed building located adjacent
to Chenonceau Blvd. on the west perimeter of the property is shown to have a
fifteen (15) foot front setback. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
reduced front setback. Staff does not support this reduced setback as it
encroaches on the street buffer ordinance requirements.
Section 36-279(d)(2) requires a minimum 8-foot side building setback for O-1
zoned lots. The proposed buildings located along the east perimeter of the
development are proposed to have side yard setbacks which vary from six (6) to
nine (9) feet in depth from the property line. The applicant is requesting a variance
to allow reduced side setbacks. Staff does not support this reduced setback as it
does not provide adequate buffers adjacent to properties with a more restrictive
zoning.
The applicant notes that the townhomes will be between 1,250 and 2,150 square
feet in area, with the units being up to three (3) stories, and the building heights
not to exceed 35 feet. The exterior facades of the structures will be brick, stone
and metal sided.
The proposed buildings will face an internal access drive which connects to
Chenonceau Blvd. at the south end and north central portion of the development.
The proposed internal drive will connect individual driveways which will support
two (2) vehicles per each unit. The site plan shows two (2) additional shared
parking spaces at the north end of the site for the development.
The applicant proposes that the internal drive be gated at the north and south
intersections with Chenonceau Blvd. and that a 20-foot-wide portion of the drive
along the south perimeter of the site is to be built within the 25-foot floodway
easement. According to Engineering staff comment # 20 “Gate at south entrance
is within floodway easement. This is considered a structure and is not allowed
within the floodway easement per city code”. The applicant is requesting a waiver
to allow the gates in the floodway easement. Staff does not support the gate’s
proposed locations due to their proximity to the boulevard and gate locations within
the floodway easement.
It appears that applicant is proposing a retaining wall bordering the south perimeter
of the development along the internal access drive within the floodway. According
to Engineering comment # 21 “Any proposed retaining walls, earth fill grading down
into floodway or any outlet structure erosion and scour protection are not allowed
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in the floodway”. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a waiver to allow for the
placement of the retaining wall structure within a floodway. Staff is not supportive
of the request to allow the proposed retaining walls location.
The site plan shows the proposed access drive and parking spaces along the
northwest perimeter of the development encroaching into the required street buffer
reducing it to five (5) feet. The applicant is requesting a variance from the
requirement that the buffer be not less than nine (9) feet. Staff is not supportive of
this request due to the proposed intensity of the development upon the site.
The site plan shows a runoff detention area located at the northeast corner of the
development bordering Chenonceau Blvd. Staff does not support this location due
to topography of the site and location of floodway to the south.
No dumpster is proposed for the site and trash will be collected using standard City
of Little Rock garbage collection.
Any site lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Any signage on the site must comply with Section 36-552 of the City’s
Zoning Ordinance (signs in multifamily zones).
Staff does not support the requested Conditional Use Permit. Staff does not
believe the request is reasonable. Staff believes the proposed development is
too intense for this site. The property is located adjacent to an existing
floodway to the south and over fifty (50) percent of the site is within a
designated floodplain which encompasses one of the access drives. Staff
agrees with the concept but believes that a less intense residential or office
development will be more appropriate for this property.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested Conditional Use Permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 10, 2022)
The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral to the April 14, 2022 agenda. By a
vote of 7 for, 0 against, 3 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was
approved.
April 14, 2022
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STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on March 28, 2022. The revised site
plan addresses issues as revised by staff and eliminates four (4) of the five (5)
waiver/variance requests. The applicant is no longer requesting waivers to allow a gate
in the floodway easement and a retaining wall in the floodway, as all proposed
improvements have been taken out of the floodway easement. The applicant is providing
the required side building setback and the required street buffer/landscape area, also
eliminating those requested variances.
The revised site plan, eliminating the requested waivers/variances, helps to lessen the
degree of intensity of the proposed development. A large portion of the property cannot
be developed because of the floodway. Staff believes the applicant has done a good job
in addressing issues raised by staff with the initial review of this project. Staff is now in
support of the proposed development, including the variance to allow a reduced front
building setback.
REVISED STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit application, as revised by the
applicant on March 28, 2022, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions
outlined in paragraphs D and F, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
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 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: G-23-483
NAME: South Cedar Street and abutting streets and alleys – Right-of-Way
Abandonments.
LOCATION: South of Plateau Street south to West 7th Street between Jack Stephens
Drive and UAMS Boulevard (Pine Street).
DEVELOPER:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham Street, #575
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
UAMS – Abutting Owner
Development Consultants – Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Development Consultants, Inc.
2200 N. Rodney Parham Road, Suite 220
Little Rock, AR 72212
AREA: N/A NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48
CURRENT ZONING: N/A
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests to abandon the portion of South Cedar Street, from the
south right-of-way line of Plateau Street to the south right-of-way line of West 7th
Street and all street and alley rights-of-ways east to west between Jack Stephens
Drive right-of-way and UAMS Blvd. right-of-way.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Cedar Street is a paved right-of-way located within the UAMS campus The right-of-
way width for the street varies from approximately 40 feet to approximately 60 feet.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
UAMS is the only owner of property abutting the right-of-way to be abandoned.
There are no other property owners to notify. All neighborhood associations
registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: LRWRA is OK with abandoning the
streets and alleys. Please do retain sewer easements for all existing sewer mains
within the Capitol Avenue and 6th Street rights-of-way to be abandoned.
Entergy: No objection to requested abandonment. Retain easements to cover
Entergy facilities.
CenterPoint Energy: Centerpoint Energy (CNP) has no facilities in conflict with
the proposed abandonment and has no objection to the proposal, provided
easements are retained where ROW is abandoned.
AT & T: AT&T agrees with the request of right-of-way abandonment along the
Pine and Cedar corridor.
Central Arkansas Water: Central Arkansas Water approves with the
understanding that utility easements with CAW be retained in the proposed ROW
closures.
Fire Department:
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 located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments.
Planning Division: No comments.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to abandon the portion of Cedar Street, from the south
right-of-way line of Plateau Street to the south right-of-way line of West 7th Street.
Cedar Street is a paved right-of-way located within the UAMS Campus, with
varying right-of-way widths. The right-of-way is generally between 40 and 60 feet
wide.
The proposal includes the abandonment of these additional street and alley rights-
of-ways located between Plateau Street south to West 7th Street and between Jack
Stephens Drive and UAMS Boulevard (Pine Street) including:
• The existing paved alley right-of-way located from Plateau Street
south to 4th Street in Block 6 Plateau Addition.
• The 50-foot-wide paved 4th Street right-of-way located from east
to west between Jack Stephens Drive and UAMS Blvd. (Pine
Street) adjacent to Blocks 5, 6, 11, and 12 Plateau Addition.
• The 16-foot-wide partial paved alley right-of-way located from
Cedar Street right-of-way east to the UAMS Blvd. (Pine Street)
right-of-way within Block 11 Plateau Addition.
• The 52-foot-wide paved Capitol Avenue right-of-way located from
east to west between Jack Stephens Drive and UAMS Blvd. (Pine
Street) adjacent to Blocks 11, and 12 Plateau Addition and Blocks
1 and 2 Reyburn and Wright Addition.
• The 44-foot-wide paved 6th Street right-of-way located from east
to west between Jack Stephens Drive and UAMS Blvd. (Pine
Street) adjacent to Blocks 1,2,3, and 4 Reyburn and Wright
Addition.
• The 10-foot-wide undeveloped alley right-of-way located from
east to west between the Cedar Street right-of-way and the UAMS
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Blvd. (Pine Street) right-of-way within Block 1 Reyburn and Wright
Addition.
• The 12-foot-wide undeveloped alley right-of-way located from the
6th Street right-of-way north to the alley between Cedar Street and
UAMS Blvd. (Pine Street) within Block 1 Reyburn and Wright
Addition.
• The 12-foot-wide undeveloped alley right-of-way located north to
south between the 6th street right-of-way south to the 7th street
right-of-way within Block 4 Reyburn and Wright Addition.
• The 40-foot-wide paved 7th street right-of-way located east to west
between the Cedar Street right-of-way and UAMS Blvd. (Pine
Street) right-of-way adjacent to Blocks 3,4, and 5 Reyburn and
Wright Addition.
• The area adjacent to the 7th street right-of-way south to the
Interstate 630 right-of-way east to west between the Cedar Street
right-of-way and the UAMS Blvd. (Pine Street) right-of-way with
Block 5 Reyburn and Wright Addition.
The areas of abandonment will be incorporated into the UAMS Campus properties
for expansion of campus facilities. The areas of abandonment are currently a mix
of parking and undeveloped areas.
The applicant has made the following request to the proposed abandonment:
“The petitioner specifically requests that all street right-of-
way areas to be vacated be retained as utility and drainage
easements; and, that al alley areas to be vacated entirely
with no residual easement rights.”
UAMS is the only property owner which abuts the area of right-of-way to be
abandoned. Therefore, there were no other property owners to notify of the
abandonment request.
A letter from Beach Abstract Company makes the following comments with respect
to reversionary clause(s) for the right-of-way to be abandoned:
1. We find that the streets and alleys were dedicated to the Public in the
Dedication Plat and Bill of Assurance to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
which was filed for record June 5, 1895, in Plat Book AB, Page 252 and that
THERE ARE NO REVERSIONARY CLASUES.
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Several of the public utility companies request that all or parts of the areas of street
abandonment be retained as utility easements. Therefore, all areas of street
abandonment will be retained as utility and drainage easements.
There are no Master Street Plan issues, as the area of abandonment is not
classified as a collector street or higher.
Abandoning this right-of-way will have no adverse impact on the public welfare and
safety. The Little Rock Fire Department submitted no negative comments to the
proposed abandonment request.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested right-of-way abandonments, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E of the
staff analysis.
2. The entire areas of street abandonment must be retained as a utility and
drainage easement.
3. All alley rights-of-way are to be abandoned with no easement rights retained.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
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 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: G-23-484
NAME: West 19th Street – Right-of-Way Abandonment
LOCATION: Immediately east of Leander Street and north of 1901 Leander Street
APPLICANT:
Nicolas Berjot and Aline Andres
1901 Leander Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Nicolas Berjot – Adjacent Owner
Andrew V. Francis – Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Arrow Surveying
550 Edgewood Drive, Suite 592B
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: N/A NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: N/A
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 CENSUS TRACT: 24.03
CURRENT ZONING: N/A
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests to abandon a portion of the 27 foot wide West 19th Street
right-of-way, located between Lot 12, Block 8 and Lot 7, Block 5, Blankenship
Addition (immediately north of 1901 Leander Street).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The right-of-way area proposed for abandonment is currently undeveloped. A
garage, driveway and fence for the property at 1901 Leander Street is located in
the right-of-way area. The improvements in the right-of-way were placed there by
a previous owner(s), and have been there for over 18 years.
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C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified
of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: LRWRA has no objection to this
abandonment.
Entergy: Entergy has no facilities in this ROW and approves of this ROW
abandonment.
Summit Utilities: Summit Utilities does not object to the proposed ROW
abandonment.
AT & T: AT&T approves the request to abandon city right-of-way of the
undeveloped portion of 19th St. at Leander Dr. in the Blankenship Addition to the
City of Little Rock.
Central Arkansas Water: CAW does not have public facilities in the area of the
requested abandonment. CAW has no objections to the requested ROW
abandonment.
Fire Department:
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 located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to abandon a portion of the 27 foot wide West 19th Street
right-of-way, located between Lot 12, Block 8 and Lot 7, Block 5, Blankenship
Addition (immediately north of 1901 Leander Street). The applicant is requesting
abandonment of approximately 140 linear feet of the right-of-way, running east
from Leander Street.
The right-of-way area proposed for abandonment is currently undeveloped.
A garage, driveway and fence for the property at 1901 Leander Street is located in
the right-of-way area. The improvements in the right-of-way were placed there by
a previous owner(s), and have been there for over 18 years.
A letter from an abstract company makes the following comment with respect to
reversionary clause(s) for the right-of-way to be abandoned:
“The plat does not contain a reversionary rights clause and a
search of the records did not disclose any reversionary rights
after the filing of the plat.”
None of the public utility companies object to the abandonment request.
Additionally, none of the public utility companies request any portion of the right-
of-way to be retained as an easement.
There are no Master Street Plan issues, as the area of abandonment is not
classified as a collector street or higher.
Abandoning this right-of-way will have no adverse impact on the public welfare and
safety. The Little Rock Fire Department submitted no negative comments to the
proposed abandonment request.
Staff does not support the requested right-of-way abandonment. Staff believes
that this type of abandonment request should include an entire section of roadway,
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and not just a portion of it. In this case, staff believes the abandonment request
should be for the West 19th Street right-of-way from Leander Street to the east to
Caruth Street (platted/undeveloped), an entire block section of the right-of-way.
It is staff’s opinion that the east half of the West 19th Street right-of-way between
Leander and Caruth Streets should not be left as right-of-way if the remainder of
the one (1) block long right-of-way is abandoned. It will serve no real purpose to
abandon only half of this block long right-of-way. If the applicant revises the
application (with required supporting documentation), staff will support the
abandonment request.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested right-of-way abandonment.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant requested the application be deferred
to the May 12, 2022 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed
on the consent agenda and deferred to the May 12, 2022 agenda. The vote was 10 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: G-23-485
NAME: Reichardt Street – Fletcher Street and Alley-Right-of-Way Abandonment
LOCATION: Between East 7th Street and East 9th Street
DEVELOPER:
Brickbat, Incorporated (Antique Brick)
1609 E. 9th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Stephen R. Giles
425 W. Capitol Street, Suite 3700
Little Rock, AR 72202
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Arkansas Surveying & Consulting
1923 Salem Road
Benton, AR 72019
AREA: N/A NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 6 CENSUS TRACT: 9804
CURRENT ZONING: N/A
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests to abandon a 57.24 feet in width and 393.34 feet in length
portion of Reichardt Street between E. 8th Street and E. 9th Street, a 50.67 feet in
width and 330.00 feet in length portion of Fletcher Street between E. 7th and E. 8th
Street, and a 20.20 feet in width and 32.89 feet in length portion of the alley located
on Block 5, McLean’s Addition.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Reichardt Street is a paved right-of-way located adjacent to Block 8, McLean’s
Addition. Fletcher Street is a paved right-of-way located adjacent to Blocks 2-4,
McLean’s Addition. The west portion of the alley is grass covered the entire length
and width of the requested right-of-way abandonment.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of abutting property have signed-off on the abandonment request. All
neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of
the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. In accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1 “at least one accessible
route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and
accessible passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks, and
public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they
serve.”
2. Show R-O-W widths on streets. Show 30 feet of ROW from E. 8th Street
centerline for a commercial street per master street plan.
3. 20 feet Radial dedication at intersection of E. 9th Street and 8th Street.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
LRWRA has no objection to the requested closures, provided that a 10’ wide sewer
easement is retained by LRWRC for each existing sewer line.
Entergy:
Entergy has a power line running along the east side of Reichardt Street. We need
to keep a 25’ easement along the east side of this right-of-way. We have no
facilities on Kimball Street and approve this closure.
Summit Utilities:
Summit Utilities does not object to the proposed ROW abandonment at Fletcher
Street from E. 7th Street to E. 8th Street and the Kimball Street alley. Summit
Utilities recommends calling Arkansas One Call at 811 or by visiting
arkonecall.com to have all utilities located and marked prior to any excavation
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activities. If any exposure of Summit Utilities occurs, please contact Dylan Byrd at
(501) 366-2028 immediately. Summit Utilities does, however, have existing active
facilities in the proposed ROW abandonment of Reichardt Street from E. 8th Street
to E. 9th Street. In order to approve the said requested abandonment, Summit
Utilities would require utility easement to be retained upon right-of-way
abandonment.
AT & T:
AT&T request on Fletcher Street that the entire area be retained as a utility
easement for access, repair or replacement as working facilities already existing
in the corridor. AT&T approves the request to relinquish interest in the City right-
of-way areas along Reichardt Street and Kimball Street.
Central Arkansas Water:
Concerning the request for right-of-way closure, CAW has the following comments:
1. Reichardt Street – CAW has a water line in the ROW. This water line needs to
stay in service. Field locate the water line and provide a 15’ wide easement
centered on the water line. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or
relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the
expense of the developer.
2. Fletcher Street – CAW has a water line in the ROW. This water line needs to
stay in service. Field locate the water line and provide a 15’ wide easement
centered on the water line. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or
relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the
expense of the developer.
3. Kimball Street alley – CAW does not have facilities in this location. CAW has
no objection to the requested ROW closure.
Fire Department:
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 located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
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County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments received.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to abandon the following streets:
1. Reichardt Street – 57.24 feet in width and 393.34 feet in length located between
E. 8th Street and E. 9th Street.
2. Fletcher Street – 50.67 feet in width and 330.00 feet in length located between
E. 7th and E. 8th Street.
3. The alley located within Block 5, McLean’s Addition – 20.20 feet in width and
32.89 feet in length.
The abandonments are requested in order to incorporate the areas into the
adjacent properties to allow for expansion of Brickbat, Incorporated (Antique Brick)
and Haybar Properties, LLC facilities for new construction of commercial and
industrial uses.
Reversionary rights do apply to this subdivision. According to the original plat/bill
of assurance, the reversionary rights are to the original subdivider and were
established in1912. It will be up to the abutting property owners to determine the
appropriate action to address the reversionary rights.
Abandoning Reichardt Street, Fletcher Street and the small portion of the alley will
have no adverse impact on the public welfare and safety. The Little Rock Fire
Department has expressed no objection to the abandonment request. The
applicant is requesting no variances at this time.
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I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the abandonment of the portions of Reichardt
Street, Fletcher Street, and alley within Block 5, McLean’s Addition, subject to the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E of the agenda staff
report, and subject to the areas of abandonment being retained as utility
easements as requested in paragraph E of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
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 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-2922-A
NAME: JBE Contractors, Incorporated – Duplex – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 2101 Fair Park Blvd.
DEVELOPER:
JBE Contractors, Incorporated
27 Glasgow Ct
Little Rock, AR 72211
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
JBE Contractors, Incorporated
27 Glasgow Ct
Little Rock, AR 72211
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Incorporated
20820 Arch Street Pike
Little Rock, AR 72065
AREA: 0.30 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 19
CURRENT ZONING: R-3 (Single-Family)
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of a
single-family residence into a two-family (duplex) residence located at 2101 Fair
Park Blvd.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains a one story 2,815 square foot, wood-framed residence.
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The residence is currently unoccupied. Access is provided from an existing
concrete driveway along W 25th Street. Single-family residences lie north, south
and west of the property. First Baptist Church of Little Rock (R-3 CUP) lies
immediately east of the property along with additional single-family residences.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: 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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments.
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H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of a
single-family residence into a two-family (duplex) residence located at 2101 Fair
Park Blvd. The applicant will not reside at the property and intends to rent/lease
both units. The applicant is proposing the first unit along Fair Park Blvd to be
approximately 1,600 square feet in area. The second unit fronts W. 21st Street will
be approximately 1,200 square feet in area. The applicant proposes to only
enclose the front porch area of the unit along Fair Park Blvd. No changes to the
existing building footprint on the property are proposed at this time.
Section 36-502 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of three (3)
parking spaces for a duplex use. The applicant states a minimum of three (3)
parking spaces are available on the property with additional off-street parking
available along W. 21st Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve this use.
No signage is proposed at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section
36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and
two – family zones).
Staff is not supportive of the requested CUP to allow conversion of the existing
single-family home into a duplex at 2101 Fair Park Blvd. All surrounding properties
for several blocks are zoned R-3 and contain single-family residences. Staff feels
a duplex at this location is out of character with properties that front Fair Park Blvd.
Staff feels it is premature to introduce increased residential density in this area at
this time.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested CUP.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Charles Ekworomadu was present, representing the application. There were no objectors
present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial.
Charles Ekworomadu addressed the commission as applicant. He briefly described the
project stating he was the owner and contractor. He noted that several nearby properties
have been approved for this use.
There was a discussion between the commissioners, the applicant, and staff regarding
the current lot division of the property, the status of the dwelling, and how the property is
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and or will be assigned an address. Staff noted that the entire adjacent area is zoned
R-3 but the amount of multi-family properties within the immediate area are limited.
There was a motion to approve the application. The vote was 3 ayes, 7 nays, 0 absent
and 1 open position. The application was denied.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-9670
NAME: Martinez Manufactured Home – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 17607 Elvin Road
DEVELOPER:
Leovardo Talabera Martinez
17607 Elvin Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Leovardo Talabera Martinez
17607 Elvin Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Tyler Group
240 Skyline Dr.
Conway, AR 72032
AREA: 4.22 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 17 CENSUS TRACT: 42.21
CURRENT ZONING: R-2 (Single-Family District)
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the placement of
a double-wide manufactured home on residentially zoned property. The applicant
proposes not to construct a garage at this time, however plans to build one the
property in the future.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property has an existing double-wide manufactured home located in the rear
portion of the property approximately 333 feet from Callagahan Branch which
traverses the northern one fourth of the property. A moderate density of trees also
exist on the site. Residential uses and zoning exist in all directions surrounding
the property.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. Clearly show limits of 100-year floodway and floodplain on survey and site plan.
2. The property or portion of the property lies within the 100-year floodplain. The
lowest finished floor (including basement) of the proposed structure must be
elevated to at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation if proposed structure
is located within the 100-year floodplain. Attendant utility and sanitary facilities
must be elevated to above the base flood elevation. The finished floor elevation
of at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation must be shown on all final plats.
3. If proposed retaining walls shown on plans are equal to or above four feet tall
measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer or if there is surcharge
loading for a retaining wall less than four feet tall measured from the bottom of
the footing or leveling layer, the Department requires retaining wall design
plans showing plan, profile, and cross sectional views of the wall with special
details, design loading calculations clearly showing all required factors of safety
as outlined in the engineer’s certification, and an engineer’s certification
(Engineer Certification/Indemnification of Retaining Wall Design (littlerock.gov).
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
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Fire Department: No comments.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning:
1. Provide perc test for mobile home.
2. The Mobile Home as shown on plan is out of the floodplain/floodway, but the
garage structure is within the floodplain.
3. Applicant will either need to elevate the garage to 2' above the BFE and apply
for a flood development permit, or relocate the garage out of the floodplain.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the continued use
of a double-wide manufactured home which was recently placed on the R-2 zoned
property located at 17607 Elvin Road. The property comprises a 4.22 acre tract
and is located within the City’s Extra-Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction (ETJ). The
applicant proposes not to construct a garage at this time, however plans to build
one the property in the future.
The applicant has cited a 36’ x 60’ foot double-wide manufactured home in the
southern portion of the property. Access to the lot is from Elvin Road just west of
Dent Road. The manufactured home will be located approximately 280 feet from
the front (north) property line. There is ample setback from the rear (south) and
along both side property lines. The existing manufactured home complies with all
ordinance required setbacks and provides ample room for decks, porches, steps
etc. The applicant notes that the proposed garage will be 26’ x 40’ foot and
approximately 220 feet from the front property line, approximately 135 feet from
both side property lines and will have a separation of 19 feet from the manufactured
home.
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The existing manufactured home must comply with the following minimum siting
standards as per Section 36-254(d)(5) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance:
a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
c. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. All homes shall be multi-sectional.
h. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
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. The applicant is requesting no variances at this time.
Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit to allow the continued
use of the manufactured home located at 17607 Elvin Road. Staff views the
request is reasonable. Staff does not feel that the existing location of the
manufactured home will be out of character within the overall area. There is a
single-wide manufactured home located at 17704 Elvin Road two lots to the east,
another single-wide manufactured home to the west at 17523 Elvin Road with
additional single-wide manufactured homes existing to the east. Staff feels that
the recently placed manufactured home will have no adverse impact on the general
area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit to allow for
the continued use of the double-wide manufactured home subject to the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
2. Compliance with the manufactured home minimum siting standards as noted
in Section 36-254(d)(5) of the code.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to send the required notifications
to surrounding property owners. Staff recommended the application be deferred to the
May 12, 2022 agenda. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred as
recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-9674
NAME: East Little Rock Community Garden – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 800 Apperson Street
DEVELOPER:
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport
1 Airport Road
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Harbor Engineering (Andrew Rike) Agent
5800 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 537-1701
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Harbor Engineering (Andrew Rike) Agent
5800 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 537-1701
AREA: 2.08 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 12 (one platted block)
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 6 CENSUS TRACT: 2
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a
2.08-acre Community Garden on the R-3 zoned property at 800 Apperson Street.
The proposed garden/park with include walks, play areas, and open space for
public use.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 2.08-acre property located at the northeast corner of East 9th Street and
Calhoun Street is currently vacant and contains portions of existing driveways and
walks along the west and south perimeter of the site. The site is mostly open with
a cluster of trees along the western edge of the property.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits
are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham
Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and
drainage plans, land boundary survey, drainage study, and soil loss
calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual.
Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private
Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov
to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit
cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre,
$200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each
additional acre for project greater than 1 acre.
2. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State
of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and
information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit
#ARR150000.
3. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC)
plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management
practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with
vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization.
Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing,
grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC
BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and
drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final
grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site.
4. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information
as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part
II section A-4-I-2 (A-B).
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5. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1800 with any questions or for
more information
6. Obtain Traffic Control permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts.
Obtain Traffic Control permits prior to doing any work on city streets or in the
right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at 501-379-1800 for more
information.
7. A maintenance bond for 50% of total construction costs for all completed
public street and drainage improvements within City right of way and as-built
storm drainage infrastructure plans shall be provided to the Department of
Planning and Development before the issuance of a final certificate of
occupancy.
8. Proposed fence around park shall have provisions approved by staff to allow
stormwater runoff to flow underneath the fence and not impede stormwater
flow across the property.
9. Per City Code 31-206 (f), “Property line corners at street intersections shall
be rounded with a radius of at least twenty (20) feet.”
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
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 located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
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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. If
the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must
submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
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.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1.
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that
have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped
throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
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 Marsha’ls Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-
3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comment.
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a
2.08-acre Community Garden at the northeast corner of Calhoun Street and East
9th street which contains a park space for public use.
The applicant proposes that the garden will occupying 25% of the city block and
include a pavilion, paved walking paths, playground equipment, and open grass
spaces, along with other amenities.
The site improvements include the construction of a 24 foot by 24-foot metal frame
pavilion with a brick paver floor centered on the site and a brick paved walking path
that extends northwest and southeast from the pavilion. The brick walk connects
to additional concrete walks that circle the pavilion extending to the perimeter of
the development and accesses the various landscape and play areas.
The applicant proposes to install benches, bike racks, and specialty game tables
in selected areas of the park coordinated with the walkways and landscaping
features.
The site plan shows a new metal perimeter fence with brick support pillars at
approximately every 31 feet enclosing the park. The fence is proposed to have a
main access gate at the southwest corner of the park with a service gate at the
northwest fence perimeter.
The site plan shows the existing sidewalks along the west and south borders of
the park will be repaired or replaced with new concrete to meet city standards.
The applicant notes that parking will be provided within an existing church lot at
the northeast corner of East 9th Street and Calhoun Street.
All new signage will comply with Section 36-553 signs permitted in office zoning.
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All site lighting will be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
The applicant has requested the alley bordering the east side of the property
running north to south within block 3, Fair Grounds Addition be abandoned with
the conditional use permit request. Staff supports the alley abandonment request.
The alley abandonment request will have to go before the City Board of Directors
for final approval.
Staff is supportive of the requested Conditional Use Permit and proposed alley
abandonment. The proposed reuse of the site is low in intensity and should be
compatible with the growth of the surrounding neighborhood. Staff believes the
proposed use will have a positive impact on the surrounding properties and
community.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
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 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: LU2022-22-01
Name: Land Use Plan Amendment – West Fourche Planning District
Location: 19300 Lawson Road
Request: Residential Low Density (RL) to Commercial (C)
Source: Tim Daters, PE, White-Daters & Associates, Inc.
PROPOSAL / REQUEST:
Applicant requests a Land Use Plan Map amendment from Residential Low Density (RL)
to Commercial (C). The site is approximately 2-acres. The application is located at
19300 Lawson Road, in the West Fourche Planning District.
The existing Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at
densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically
characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden
homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre.
The proposed Commercial (C) land use designation allows for a broad range of retail and
wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business
activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that
they serve.
This Land Use amendment application accompanies a Zoning Map amendment request.
It is the applicant’s intent to rezone the site to a General Commercial District (C-3) (File
No. Z-9669).
EXISTING LAND USE AND
ZONING:
The subject site has a manufactured
house on it. The current zoning is
Single Family District (R-2). This is
the edge of the City’s zoning
jurisdiction. There is no zoning to
the south, across Lawson Road.
There are large tract single-family
houses, a scattering of businesses,
a church and an elementary school
in the non-zoned area. To the north
Figure 1. Zoning
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of the application area is R-2, Single Family District zoned land. Much of this land is large
tracts with single-family houses or is wooded. Along Lawson Road to the west the zoning
continues for approximately a half mile. There are three tracts with commercial zoning to
the west. Two are zoned C-3, General Commercial District and one is zoned Planned
Development Commercial (PDC). The PDC is approved for a Sod Farm and auto repair
(there is also a single-family house within the PDC area.) The C-3 land at Beachamp
Road is undeveloped. The second C-3 area is part of a larger tract. There has been a
retail use in the existing building currently used by a church on the tract. There is an
undeveloped C-3 Tract adjacent to the east from the application area.
East of Marsh Road the land is primarily zoned R-2 but there are a few Planned
Commercial Development (PCD) Districts scattered along Lawson Road. A single-family
subdivision is partial developed to the northeast of the application area, east of Marsh
Road. However, most of the land is in larger tracts. Many of the tracts are developed
with a single-family house, but others are vacant and wooded. A scattering of businesses
can also be found along either side of Lawson Road east of Marsh Road.
The most significant development in last decade has been the construction of single-
family houses within the Lochridge Estates subdivision to the northeast. This is across
Marsh Road to the northeast of the site. The undeveloped C-3 land adjacent to the east
was zoned in 2010 and the undeveloped C-3 at Beachamp Road was zoned in 2019.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS:
The application site is at the edge of the City’s Planning Jurisdiction. At this location,
south of Lawson Road is outside of
the City’s jurisdiction. As with
zoning, there are no Land Use Map
use designations beyond the City’s
Planning jurisdiction. The Land
Use Plan Map does show areas of
Commercial (C) use at both the
Beachamp and Marsh Roads
intersections with Lawson Road.
(This would be either direction from
the application area.)
To the southeast of the application
site, south of Lawson Road and
east of Marsh Road the Mixed
Commercial Industrial (MCI)
designation is shown. There is a scattering of house in this area. Two commercial
businesses are also in the MCI area – a liquor store and an interior plant business
Figure 2. Land Use Plan Map
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(formerly a ‘you-pull-it’). South of the MCI area is an area designated as Medium Density
Residential (RM). The RM area is mostly developed as a single-family subdivision.
There have been no Land Use Plan amendments in the vicinity of the application within
the last twenty years. The application area is at the boundary between areas designated
as Residential Low Density (RL) and Commercial (C) on the Land Use Plan Map. The
request is to move the Commercial Land Use designation line on the Plan Map to the
west approximately 320 feet.
MASTER STREET PLAN:
The application area is bound to the south by Lawson Road, which is designated a Minor
Arterial.
Minor Arterials
provide the
connections to
and through an
urban area. Their
primary function
is to provide
short distance
travel within the
urbanized area.
Since a Minor
Arterial is
designed to be
a high volume
road, a minimum
of 4 travel lanes
with a 90-foot
right-of-way and
two sidewalks is
required.
This portion of Lawson Road is well beyond the current City Limits. The current roadway
is a two-lane road with little to no shoulders, open ditches and no sidewalks. A full
90-foot right-of-way would be required at this site. However, the section constructed must
be approved by Pulaski County Planning and is likely to be a cross-section with open
ditches and no sidewalk. At the time of development, the Pulaski County approved
section will be required for construction with full 90-foot right-of way.
Figure 3. Master Street Plan
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BICYCLE PLAN:
The Master Street Plan shows a Class II Bike Lane proposed on Lawson Road. Class II
Bike Lanes consist of a paved area on both sides of a roadway with a painted stripe
separating the bikeway from motor vehicle traffic. A Class II Bike Lane is used for safety
reasons where mixing of bicycle and motorized vehicles is unsafe for both. These routes
may either be a smooth paved shoulder or a section of the paved roadway. Class II Bike
Lanes require minimal construction and are likely to be located on higher volume and
speed roadways. There is no existing bicycle infrastructure along Lawson Road.
PARKS:
There are no city recognized parks in the immediate vicinity.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
There are no city recognized historic districts that would be affected by this amendment.
ANALYSIS:
The application site is situated along the north side of Lawson Road just west of Marsh
Road. This is literally the edge of the City’s Planning and Zoning jurisdiction (close to
three miles as the bird flies from the City Limits). The area south of Lawson Road at this
location and half a mile to the west along the north side of Lawson Road, is beyond the
jurisdiction. Lawson Road does function as a main transportation line from areas to the
west into Little Rock. Both Marsh and Beachamp Roads have been designated on the
City and Regional transportation plans as ‘Minor Arterials’. Their current and future
purpose is to connect Lawson Road to roads to the north. All three of these roads are
two-lane roads with open ditches and no to minimal shoulders.
Since Lawson Road has been an important connector roadway for decades, a scattering
of non-residential uses developed over the years. Some of these existing uses have been
recognized through the zoning process (since the City implemented zoning in the vicinity
over two decades ago). But many more exist both within and beyond the City’s currently
Planning and Zoning jurisdiction without zoning.
With Marsh, Beachamp and Lawson Roads all classified as Minor Arterials, the Land Use
Plan proposes more density of use at the intersections. This is the ‘Node’ concept of
Planning. Due to pre-existing conditions, there are some areas shown in the vicinity for
Commercial use that might not otherwise been designated that way based on demand.
In the two decades since zoning was initiated there have been two re-classifications to
commercial – C-3 (General Commercial District) in the vicinity. To date neither of these
have been developed.
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The overall development pattern has not changed significantly in the last two decades.
The most noticeable change has been the development of Lochridge Estates. This is a
single-family subdivision northeast of Marsh and Lawson Roads. The access to the
subdivision is from Marsh Road. From the application site to the south, west and north
are larger lots and tracts, many with single-family houses. Large areas remain
undeveloped and wooded to the north and southwest of the site. In the vicinity of the
application a couple of commercial uses have gone away. Some of the non-residential
uses have also changed in the nature of the use over the decades.
The amendment site is at the boundary between areas designated for Residential Low
Density (RL) and Commercial (C) on the Land Use Pan Map. The site has commercial
zoning on the properties to the east and west. There is C-3, General Commercial District
on the wooded tract to the east. A Planned Development Commercial district is to the
west. This tract has a Sod Farm, auto repair and single-family house on it. The
amendment would shift of the Land Use Plan Map use line to the west. It does not
introduce a new Land Use designation to the immediate area. There are significant areas
of undeveloped wooded land in the vicinity where residential development could still
occur. This undeveloped land is already zoned R-2 Single Family District and shown on
the plan as Residential Low Density. The application site could address the demands
created by the increase in residential development in the vicinity.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood association: Citizens of West Pulaski
County. As of the writing of the Staff report no comments had been received from area
residents or from Neighborhood Associations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s request to amend the land use designation
at the subject site from Residential Low Density (RL) to Commercial (C).
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Walter Malone, Planning Staff reviewed area. Lawson Road has been a major
transportation artery from western areas into the City for years. Lawson and Marsh Roads
are both shown as Arterial on the regional and City Plans. Since Lawson Road has been
a major artery there has been a scattering of non-residential uses along Lawson Road
amongst the single family uses. Marsh and Lawson Roads is a major intersection and an
appropriate area for commercial use. There is existing commercial area shown on the
Land Use Plan to the east. The only significant change over the last several years has
been the development of a single-family subdivision to the northeast off of Marsh Road.
Staff believes it is appropriate to expand the existing commercial area. (For more
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information see Z-9669 minute record, related C-3 re-classification case for this site.) Mr.
Monte Moore, Planning Staff presented the related zoning item. Mr. Tim Daters,
representative of the applicant explained the owner’s desired use and that C-3 was the
appropriate request. Two property owners (or representatives) spoke against. One was
from across the street (to the south) and the other was adjacent to the north. They spoke
about traffic concerns with the narrow street and concerns about the use with most of the
land in the area being single-family and/or farming related. A motion was made to
approve item 7 LU2022-22-01. By a move of 9 for, 0 against, 1 recusal and 1 vacancy
the motion was approved.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 7.1 FILE NO.: Z-9669
NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to C-3
LOCATION: 19300 Lawson Road
DEVELOPER:
Nancy Brown (Owner)
39 Rock Valley CV
Little Rock, AR 72212
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
White-Daters Engineering
(Tim Daters) Agent
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-1667
Nancy Brown (Owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters Engineering
(Tim Daters) Agent
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-1667
AREA: 2.139 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: NA PLANNING DISTRICT: 22 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 2.139-acre property located at 19300
Lawson Road from “R-2” Single Family District to “C-3” Commercial District. The
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property is comprised of a single lot. The rezoning is proposed in order to construct
a building for personal storage.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 2.139-acre property located on the north side of Lawson Road west of the
Marsh Road intersection. The site contains a metal frame barn structure near the
north edge of the lot and is mostly open adjacent to Lawson Road with a cluster of
trees along the eastern edge of the property.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summitt Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
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 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. If
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the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must
submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
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.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1.
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that
have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped
throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
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.
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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
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County Planning: Provide Site Plan for any new commercial structure built or
placed on this property.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the West Fourche Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low (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 remain less than 6 units per acre. The
application is to rezone from Single Family District (R-2) to General Commercial
District (C-3) allowing for the future development of this land for commercial use.
There is an accompanying application to amend the Land Use Plan Map to
Commercial (C).
Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan Map shows Commercial (C)
to the east and across Marsh Road to the east of the site following the north side
of Lawson Road and Mixed Commercial and Industrial (MCI) following the south
side. The Commercial (C) category provides for a broad range of retail and
wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general
business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the
trade area that they serve. The Mixed Commercial and Industrial (MCI) category
provides for a mixture of commercial and industrial uses to occur. Acceptable uses
are commercial or mixed commercial and industrial.
Residential Low Density (RL) is shown to the west and north of the site. Across
Lawson Road to the south is outside of the City Planning Jurisdiction; therefore,
there is no land use plan designations or zoning for this land. Within this land, one
tract directly across the street to the south is a petrol station. The other is a single-
family residence.
To the north of the application area, the land is zoned Single Family District (R-2)
that has a single-family dwelling. The Single-Family District (R-2) provides for
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conventional single-family development with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square
feet. This district is the default zoning used by the City of Little Rock for un-zoned
areas. To the east the land is zoned General Commercial District (C-3) and is
wooded and undeveloped. The General Commercial District provides for
development of a broad range of general sales and service uses. To the west the
land is zoned Planned Commercial Development (PD-C). This PD-C was approved
for a sod farm and to allow auto repair on the land.
This land is currently zoned Single-Family District (R-2) and has an existing
developed single-family structure and an accessory structure on the land.
Master Street Plan: To the south is Lawson Road and it is a Minor Arterial on the
Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban
area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the
urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects
of traffic and pedestrians on Lawson Road since it is a Minor Arterial. 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 II Bike Route shown on Lawson Road. A Bike
Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on or adjacent to
this land.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 2.139-acre property located at 19300
Lawson Road from “R-2” Single Family District to “C-3” Commercial District. The
property is comprised of a single lot. The rezoning is proposed in order to construct
a building for personal storage.
The 2.139-acre property currently contains a metal frame barn structure near the
north edge of the lot and is mostly open adjacent to Lawson Road with a cluster of
trees along the eastern edge of the property. The property lightly slopes downward
from back to front (north to south).
The property is bordered by C-3 and PD-C zoned properties on the east and west
which are currently undeveloped or contain small businesses. The property is
bordered to the north by R-2 zoned residential lots with Lawson Road running
along the it’s south perimeter. All properties south of Lawson Road are outside
the zoning jurisdiction area and include residential and commercial uses.
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The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “RL” Residential Low
Density. A Land Use Plan Amendment from “RL” to “C” Commercial is a separate
item on this agenda.
Staff is supportive of the requested C-3 zoning. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The property is located adjacent to a minor arterial roadway, one (1)
lot west of a minor arterial/minor arterial intersection (Lawson Road/Marsh Street).
Staff believes it is appropriate to continue the commercial development in the area.
Several of the surrounding properties are zoned commercial or have current
commercial uses. This property is also located adjacent property designated as
“C” Commercial on the City’s Future Land Use Plan. Staff believes that the
requested C-3 zoning will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties
or the general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
The applicant was present. There were two (2) objectors present in-person and via
WebEx. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. Tim Daters
was present, representing the application.
Tim Daters addressed the Commission in support of the application. He briefly described
the project, noting that the owner of the property wishes to construct a structure for private
use and the zoning is required due to the type of building desired.
Louis Richey addressed the Commission. He stated that he represented the convenience
store property to the south across Lawson Road. He stated that the additional commercial
property would increase traffic and that the rezoning should be postponed until the road
can be widen by the city.
Sarah Holliday addressed the Commission. She stated that she owned property adjacent
to the project and was concerned about the possible traffic congestion and noise along
with the impact that commercial buildings will have on the surrounding rural farm
properties.
Tim Daters addressed the commission. He stated that the surrounding properties on both
sides were zoned commercial and that the convenience store across Lawson Road is not
in the city limits but is also a commercial use.
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There was a discussion regarding the location of the property, the neighboring property
zonings, and what the applicant stated the use of the new structure will be used for.
There was a motion to approve the application as recommended by staff, including all
staff comments and conditions. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recuse
by Commissioner Vogel, and 1 open position. The application was approved.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9665
NAME: Huie Short-Term Rental – PD-C
LOCATION: 10100 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
Casey Huie (Owner)
10100 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Casey Huie (Owner)
10100 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Arkansas Surveying and Consulting
1926 Salem Road
Benton, AR 72019
AREA: 8.68 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 49
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 8.68-acre property located at 10100 Cantrell
Road from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as a short-term rental with a
maximum stay of fourteen (14) days. The owner will not reside in the residence.
The entire residence will be rented as one (1) unit.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 8.68-acre property located on the north side of Cantrell Road east of the I-430
intersection. The site contains a residence near the south edge of the lot and is
mostly wooded from the house to the north end of the property.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summitt Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
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 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. If
the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must
submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
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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.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1.
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comment.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
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G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
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 rezone from Single Family District (R-2) to a Planned
Commercial Development (PCD) to allow for the use of this property as a short-
term rental with the owner not living on site.
Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Low
Density (RL) use to the east, north and west of the site. These tracts are zoned
Single Family District (R-2) and have single-family dwellings on their land.
South of the site, across from Arkansas Highway 10, the Land Use Plan shows
Residential High Density (RH) and Public/Institutional (PI). The Residential High
Density (RIH) category accommodates residential development of more than
twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. This tract directly south is currently zoned
Multi-Family District (MF-6) and is a development of condos. The multifamily
districts are established to provide suitable areas for medium-density residential
development.
The Public/Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities that
provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire
stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The tract southwest of the
application area that shows Public/Institutional (PI) is currently zoned R-2 with a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP). A church has been approved for the site. The
Arkansas Highway 10 and a large rock retaining wall service as a significant visual
divide between the applicant area and the uses to the south. The application site
is zoned Single Family District (R-2) and is an existing single-family dwelling.
Master Street Plan: To the south of the site is Cantrell Road/Highway 10 and it is
a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Principal Arterial serves through
traffic and connects major traffic generators or activity centers within an urbanized
area. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
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Bicycle Plan: There are no existing or pr oposed bike routes adjacent to or through
this land.
Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on this land.
However, there is a structure, the Johnswood House, independently listed on the
National Register of Historic Places three tracts to the west.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 8.68-acre property located at 10100 Cantrell
Road from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as a short-term rental with a
maximum stay of fourteen (14) days. The owner will not reside in the residence
and the entire residence will be rented as one (1) unit.
The 8.68-acre property located on the north side of Cantrell Road east of the I-430
intersection. The site contains a residence and small storage shed near the south
edge of the lot and is mostly wooded from the house to the north end of the
property.
The property is bordered by R-2 zoned properties on the east, north, and west
containing single-family residences, with Cantrell Road running along the south
perimeter. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “R-2”
Residential Low Density. The properties south of Cantrell Road are a mix of R-2
and MF-6 zoning including multi-family residential and civic uses.
Access to the property is a one lane circular concrete driveway connecting to
Cantrell Road with parking provided within the boundary of the property. The
applicant notes there is paved parking for more than fifteen (15) vehicles on the
property. Section 36-502 of the City’s zoning Ordinance requires one (1) parking
space per dwelling unit. Staff believes the parking is sufficient for the proposed
use.
The applicant notes that the residence is approximately 3,956 square feet
containing four (4) bedrooms and can accommodate up to seven (7) beds. The
existing shed in the rear of the property will not be rented and will continue to be
used for storage only.
Any new site lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
No dumpster is proposed for the site and trash will be collected using standard City
of Little Rock garbage collection.
There is no signage proposed for the development.
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The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances
with the PD-C zoning.
Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the
request is reasonable and that the proposed commercial use is not appropriate for
the location. The property is designated as “L2” Residential Low Density by the
City’s Future Land Use Plan and is bordered on the east, west, and north sides by
single family homes. Staff believes that the introduction of a commercial short-
term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time and could have
an adverse impact on the surrounding single-family properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested PD-C zoning request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Casey Huie was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial.
Casey Huie addressed the Commission. He briefly described his intent and ownership
history of the property. He stated that he did not predict any negative impact on the
surrounding properties given the size of the lot and location near Cantrell Road.
There was a discussion between the commission, the staff, and applicant regarding
contact with the neighboring property owners, short term rentals in area, and how the
application will or could be addressed in the future by the new ordinance being considered
by the city.
Planning Director Collins addressed the commission. He stated that the new ordinance
will address the use of the property and the designation as either a Special Use or
Planned Development.
There was a motion to approve the application. The vote was 5 ayes, 4 nays, 1 recusal
(Brooks), and 1 open position. The application was denied.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9672
NAME: CozySpot Rentals – Short-Term Rental – PD-C
LOCATION: 319 N. Summit Street
DEVELOPER:
Ashish Tikotekar
117 Ensbury Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Ashish Tikotekar
117 Ensbury Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.02
CURRENT ZONING: R-3 (Single-family District)
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.16 acre property located at 319 N. Summit
Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow for the use of the property as a short-term rental.
The owner does not reside at the residence. The entire residence will be rented
for a minimum of two (2) nights not to exceed a period of fourteen (14) days.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is a 7,000 square foot lot zoned R-3 with an existing 1,686 square
foot two-story residence located in the Virginia Heights Subdivision. The residence
is framed with modern building materials and has a driveway extending from
N. Summit Street.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Energy: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
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 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. If
the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must
submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
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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.
One- or Two-Family Residential Developments.
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments
of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds
30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads,
and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or
private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the
Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall
not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with
future development, as determined by the fire code official.
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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
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G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments.
Planning Division: The request is in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows 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 rezone from Single Family District
(R-3) to a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) to allow for the use of this
property as a short-term rental with the owner not living on site.
Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Low
Density (RL) in the immediate surroundings, with single-family dwellings on
individual tracts. To the east and north of this neighborhood shows Service Trade
District (STD). The Service Trade District (STD) category provides for a selection
of office, warehousing, and industrial park activities that primarily serve other office
service or industrial businesses. The district is intended to allow support services
to these businesses and to provide for uses with an office component.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) to the southeast,
Residential High Density (RH) to the south, Commercial (C) to the southwest, and
Public/Institutional (PI) to the west. The Residential Medium Density (RM)
category accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family
attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or
garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may
fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12)
dwelling units per acre.
The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales
of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities.
Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they
serve. The Public/Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public
facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools,
libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
The land surrounding the applicant area is zoned Single Family (R-3) with
scatterings of tracts zoned Single Family (R4 & R5) and Quiet Office District (O-1)
around. The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Arkansas
School for the Deaf campuses are located just west of the applicant neighborhood.
The application site is zoned Single Family District (R-3) and is an existing single-
family dwelling.
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Master Street Plan: To the east is North Summit Street and it is a Local Street on
the Master 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”.
This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no existing or pr oposed bike routes adjacent to or through
this land.
Historic Preservation Plan: Directly across the street to the west begins the
Capitol View Historic District. The Capitol View Neighborhood Historic District is a
residential area situated in the hills west and north of the Arkansas State Capitol
with a period of significance of 1900-1950. There are no existing historic sites on
the applicant land.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.16 acre property located at 319 N. Summit
Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow for the use of the property as a short-term rental.
The owner will not reside at the residence. The applicant notes the entire
residence will be rented for a minimum of two (2) nights not to exceed a period of
fourteen (14) days.
Three (3) additional residential buildings similar in construction type and style are
located adjacent to the proposed short-term rental to the south and one (1) to the
north. To the west are traditional wood-framed residential structures. A severe
slope exists in the rear of the property (east) which overlooks the Arkansas River
and the Episcopal Collegiate School campus along Cantrell Road.
Access to the property is provided from concrete driveway along N. Summit Street.
The applicant notes there is parking for two (2) vehicles in the driveway. Section
36-502 of the City’s zoning Ordinance requires one (1) parking space per dwelling
unit. Staff believes the parking is sufficient for this use.
The applicant provided the following additional information:
1. No parties or large gatherings (we will have a sound monitor alarm, ring door
bell-like camera to ensure compliance).
2. Since it is a three (3) bedroom home, we will permit a total of six (6) guest from
the same family such as kids to stay with the adults.
3. Compliance with all the “proposed City regulations” current and future.
4. Compliance with all the regulations on Airbnb and VRBO.
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The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must
comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in
residential zones).
The applicant is not proposing to install additional lighting at this time. Any site
lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staff’s review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances
with the PD-C zoning.
Staff supports the requested PD-C zoning to allow a short-term rental at 319 N.
Summit Street. Staff views the request as reasonable. To staff’s knowledge there
are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff feels the minor
increase in traffic will not have an adverse impact within the area. Staff feels that
this is a good location for a short-term rental and the short-term rental will not be
out of character within the overall area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C zoning to allow a short-term
rental subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in
paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
Ash Tikotekar was present via WebEx, representing the application. There was one (1)
objector present in-person. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of
approval.
Ash Tikotekar addressed the Commission. He briefly described his intent and desired
use of the property as a short-term rental for medical students, staff and patient families
for local hospitals. He stated that he was proposing to screen all the applicants and verify
that they were either working or had family staying at a local hospital. He did not believe
the rental would have any negative impact on the surrounding properties.
Clayton Kauppila addressed the commission. He stated that he owned the property at
321 Summit Street and did not receive any notification that this property was being
considered by the commission. He stated that the area was not burdened by increased
vehicle traffic and transient foot traffic would have a severely negative impact on the area.
Ash Tikotekar addressed the commission stating that the rentals will be limited to a two
(2) night minimum and that only single family members will be allowed.
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There was a discussion between the commission, the staff, and applicant regarding
contact with the neighboring property owners, short term rentals impact on the area, and
how parking will be addressed on the property.
There was a motion to approve the application. The vote was 4 ayes, 4 nays, 2 recusals
by (Brooks and McDonald), and 1 open position. The application was denied.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-9673
NAME: Wellington Plaza Event Center – PD-C
LOCATION: 222 Wellington Hills Road
DEVELOPER:
Debasis Das
17 Sologne Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 952-4637
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Debasis Das
17 Sologne Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 952-4637
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 889-5336
AREA: 2.60 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.16
CURRENT ZONING: O-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: No variances requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone 2.60 acres from “O-3” Office to “PD-C” Planned
District - Commercial to allow the use of an existing 4,400 square foot commercial
building as an events venue. The property is located at 222 Wellington Hills Road
north of the Wellington Hills Road intersection with Chenal Parkway.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently developed containing a 4,400 square foot commercial
building, paved parking lot for up to (35) vehicles, and access drive connecting to
Wellington Hills Road. The remainder of the property to the west is mostly wooded
and undeveloped.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No Comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comments received.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
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 located on a fire apparatus access road, the
minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
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Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means
of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide
with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that
have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped
throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall
be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a
straight line between accesses.
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 Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and
Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O)
for the requested area. The Office (O) category represents services provided directly
to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support
more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from O-3 (General Office
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District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow for the use of this
property as an event center.
Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Office (O) to the east,
Commercial (C) to the south, Public/Institutional (PI) to the west, and Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) to the north.
The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of
products, personal and professional services, and general business activities.
Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they
serve. The Public/Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities
that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire
stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The Neighborhood Commercial
(NC) category includes limited small-scale commercial development in close
proximity to a neighborhood, providing goods and services to that neighborhood
market area.
The land surrounding the applicant area is zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial
District) to the north, various Planned Commercial Districts to the south and
southeast, and O-3 (General Office District) to the east. The applicant land is
currently zoned General Office District (O-3) and is an existing educational service
office.
Master Street Plan: To the east is Wellington Hills Road and it is a Minor Arterial on
the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an
urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the
urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects
of traffic and pedestrians on Wellington Hills Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This
street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements
for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on or adjacent to this
land.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone 2.60 acres from “O-3” Office to “PD-C” Planned
District - Commercial to allow the use of a portion of an existing 4,400 square foot
commercial building as an events venue. The property is located at 222 Wellington
Hills Road north of the intersection with Chenal Parkway.
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The property is currently developed containing a 4,400 square foot commercial
building, paved parking lot for up to (35) vehicles, and access drive connecting to
Wellington Hills Road. The building and parking lot occupies approximately 30% of
the overall property with the remaining portion undeveloped and mostly wood to the
north and west.
The site plan shows an existing parking configuration including thirty-five (35) spaces
which exceeds the required minimum. Staff believes the current number of parking
spaces will be sufficient to serve the proposed uses.
The applicant notes that the building is currently occupied by an existing tenant in the
northern 2,200 square feet and the remaining 2,200 square feet to the south is
unfinished at this time. The application proposes to finish out the southern portion of
the building to utilize as an event venue for small private parties or office gatherings.
The applicant notes that the operational hours of the building will be 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. and no events will be held in the space that requires an admission fee to
enter. The private school leasing the north portion of the building will operate from
2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and no events will be held during
those hours.
The applicant proposes that only one event will be held each day with a maximum
occupancy of 100 and that no food, beverages, or alcoholic beverages will be
provided at the events.
The proposed site plan shows an existing dumpster located at the southwest of the
developed lot. The dumpster area meets ordinance requirements.
All site lighting is low level and directed away from adjacent properties per ordinance
requirements.
The site plan shows existing signage near the Wellington Hills Road access drive. All
signage on the property will comply with Section 36-553 of the zoning ordinance
(signs allowed in Office zones).
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staff’s review of the application The applicant requested no variances with the
proposed PCD.
Staff is supportive of the requested PD-C rezoning to allow the development of an
event venue in the existing commercial building. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The property is in an area surrounded by similar uses and zoning, with
similar commercial developments adjacent to the property to the north, west, and
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south long Wellington Hills Road. Staff believes the proposed use will have no
adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C zoning to allow the proposed use,
subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
The applicant was not present. No objectors were present. Staff presented the application
with a recommendation of approval.
There was a motion to approve the application as recommended by staff including all staff
comments and conditions. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 open
position. The application was approved.
April 14, 2022
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-9323
NAME: 818 West Capitol – Short-form PCD - Revocation
LOCATION: 818 West Capitol Avenue
DEVELOPER:
SMRTDM, LLC
P.O. Box 990
Little Rock, AR 72203
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
SMRTDM, LLC - Owner
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
N/A
AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 44
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
BACKGROUND/REQUEST:
Ordinance No. 21,594 was adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on June 19,
2018 and established the 818 West Capitol – Short-form PCD. The rezoning from “UU”
Urban Use District to PCD was approved by the Planning Commission on May 17, 2018.
The approved PCD allowed continued use of the property as a sports bar, restaurant and
catering, and allowed transfer of a 2:00 a.m. private club permit to this location. State law
requires local approval for the establishment or transfer of a private club license. In this
case, the local approval was in the form of adoption of an ordinance approving the PCD
zoning to allow use of the property as a private club.
The property contains a one-story commercial building located within the east half of the
property. A paved parking area is located within the west half of the property.
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The State ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) recently contacted the Planning Staff and
informed that the transfer of the private club license to 818 West Capitol Avenue was
never approved. Therefore, staff is requesting that the PCD zoning be revoked and the
property be restored to its original UU zoning.
The representative of the property owner was notified of the PCD revocation request and
expressed no opposition. The other approved uses (sports bar, restaurant, catering) are
allowed by right in the UU zoning district.
All neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the
public hearing.
Staff is supportive of the PCD revocation. Staff views the request as reasonable, as the
PCD was approved solely to allow the transfer of a private club license which never
occurred. A new business owner recently received approval of a business license
allowing a restaurant/bar and grill at this location, which is a permitted UU zoning use.
Staff believes the proposed PCD revocation and restoration of the property to its original
UU zoning will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties or the general area.
All surrounding properties are currently zoned UU.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD revocation request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2022)
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 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.