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Planning Commission Hearing/June 9, 2022
Applicant Comments for Proposed Development
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RE: Z-5298-A Airport Hotel and Travel Plaza – Conditional Use Permit
4600 E Roosevelt Road
Development Staff Comments:
1. Provide current survey of the property.
2. Provide copy of the Bill of Assurance for the property. If one does not exist, provide note to that
effect.
3. Show phasing plan on the site plan (e.g. hotel – phase I, travel plaza – phase II?)
4. Provide number of rooms for the hotel.
5. Provide days/hours of operation for the travel plaza.
6. Minimum parking required for the hotel is one (1) per guestroom plus 10 percent for employees.
Parking required for the travel plaza is four (4) spaces plus one (1) space per 300 square feet of
gross floor area. Spaces at gas pumps can be counted in the parking total.
7. Note dimensions of buildings and dimensions from buildings to property lines on the site plan.
Minimum building setbacks from property line are as follows:
• Front – 50 feet
• Sides – 15 feet
• Rear – 25 feet
8. Note height of all buildings on the site plan. Maximum building height in I-2 zoning is 75 feet.
Also, note that proposed building heights will conform with federal requirements.
9. All dumpster areas must be screened as per Section 36-523 of the code.
10. Any signs must comply with Section 36-554 of the code (signs allowed in industrial zones).
11. Provide information on site lighting.
To: Torrence Thrower Date: April 26, 2022
From: Captain Tony Rhodes and Fire Marshal Derek Ingram
Comment for the following Locations:
Z-3765-A-NU Beginnings Child Care – Conditional Use Permit-4820 West 65th
Street
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
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
Marshals 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.
Z-5298-A Airport Hotel and Travel Plaza – Conditional Use Permit - 4600 East
Roosevelt Road
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.
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.
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
Marshals 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.
Z-9211-A Rezoning from PD-R to O-1- West Side of Chenal Parkway- 1/3 Mile
South of Highway 10
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.
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.
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.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess
of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access
roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or
repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel
for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are
capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys
to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply
with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
10. Fire Hydrants
11. 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 Marshals 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.
Z-9671- Rezoning from R-2 to C-4-7615 Stagecoach Road
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.
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.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access
roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or
repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel
for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are
capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys
to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply
with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 –
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals 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.
Z-9689 - Rezoning from R-2 to R-4 - 13506 Alexander Road
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.
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
Marshals 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.
Z-4807-U- The Vista – Revised PRD- Southwest Corner of Rahling Road and
Champagnolle Drive
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.
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.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access
roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or
repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel
for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are
capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys
to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply
with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Multi-Family Residential Developments
As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having
more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units
shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus
access road when all building, including nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with
approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2
As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having
more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units
shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether
they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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
Marshals 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.
Z-5224-L- National Property Holdings, LLC – Revised PCD- 18406 Cantrell Road
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
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
Marshals 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.
Z-5887-D- Little Rock Soccer Complex – PD-C- East Side of Embassy Suites Drive-
South of Chenal Parkway
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.
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.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access
roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or
repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel
for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are
capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys
to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply
with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 –
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals 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.
Z-7069-C- Tisdale Properties Self-Storage – PD-C- 8500 West Markham Street
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
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
Marshals 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.
Z-9653-A- MEO, LLC – PRD- 228 Vernon Avenue
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.
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
Marshals 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.
Z-9691- National Property Holdings, LLC – Self-Storage – PD-C- 14508 Kanis Road
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.
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.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access
roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or
repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel
for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are
capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys
to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply
with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 –
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals 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.
From: Jim Cranor [mailto:jcranor@pulaskicounty.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:39 PM
To: Thrower, Torrence <tthrower@littlerock.gov>
Cc: Van McClendon <vmcclendon@pulaskicounty.net>
Subject: Re: Z-9691 14508 Kanis
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Torrence,
comments below:
-Show Contours on min 4' intervals.
-Provide grading/drainage/stormwater plan.
-Provide copy of SWPPP.
-Need perc test for development.
-Dedicate Right of Way to meet Master Street Plan.
-Comply with all city parking requirements.
-Provide Volunteer Fire Department approval.
-Include certificates of owner surveying accuracy and engineering accuracy.
-Show source of title.
-Show state plane coordinates for two property corner and two section corners.
-Show source of title.
-Verify any existing deed or bill of assurance restrictions. Property is part of a platted
subdivision.
-Verify setbacks comply with city zoning requirements.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim Cranor RLA, CFM
Pulaski County Planning and Development
3200 Brown Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-340-8265
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Thank you,
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TO: MONTE MOORE, DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TRACY SPILLMAN, PLANS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE BUFFER AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE JUNE 09, 2022, PLANNING COMMISION MEETING
DATE: APRIL 26, 2022
1. 4820 W 65th St Z-3565-A
1. No Comment
2. 4600 E Roosevelt Rd Z-5298-A
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
2. 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
be less than nine (9) feet.
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, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine
(9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every
thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
6. Building landscape areas 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. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this
green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For
developments with more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the minimum
size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet. Interior
islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be
included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for e very twelve
(12) parking spaces.
8. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
9. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped
with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
10. 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.
3. W. Side of Chenal Pkwy S. of Hwy 10 Z-9211-A
1. No Comment
4. 7615 Stagecoach Road Z-9671
1. No Comment
5. 13606 Alexander Road Z-9689
1. No Comment
6. SW Corner of Rahling and Champagnolle Chenal Valley Tract 14 N Z-4807-U
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.
The properties to west are zoned R-2 or PDR. 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. In
addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1)
tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 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
be less than nine (9) feet.
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, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine
(9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every
thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
6. Building landscape areas 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. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this
green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For
developments with more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the minimum
size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet. Interior
islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be
included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for e very twelve
(12) parking spaces.
8. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
9. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped
with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
10. 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.
7. 18406 Cantrell Rd (Z-5224-H)
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements and the Highway 10 Scenic Corridor Overlay District.
2. The Highway 10 frontage (front yard) shall consist of a minimum of forty (40) feet of
landscaped area exclusive of right-of-way. The landscaped area shall contain organic
and/or combined man-made/organic features such as berms, brick walls and dense
plantings such that vehicular use areas are screened when viewed from an elevation of
forty-two (42) inches above the elevation of the adjacent street. Trees shall be planted
or be existing at least every twenty (20) feet and have a minimum of two (2) inches in
diameter when measured twelve (12) inches from the ground at time of planting.
Provide screening shrubs no less than thirty (30) inches in height at installation with an
average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area.
Rear and side yards shall have a landscaped buffer averaging a minimum of twenty-
five (25) feet from the property line.
3. 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.
The property to east is zoned R-2. 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. In addition to the required
screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs
for every thirty (30) linear feet. 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.
4. Any new vehicular use area will require a minimum nine (9) foot perimeter landscape
buffer between the paving and the property line.
5. Any Chapter 15, landscape code perimeter requirements that cannot be met may
require a variance from the City Beautiful Commission
6. 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.
8. Embassy Suite Drives north of Kanis Z-5887-D
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.
Properties to south are zoned R-2. 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. In
addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1)
tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 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
be less than nine (9) feet.
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, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine
(9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every
thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
6. Building landscape areas 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. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this
green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For
developments with more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the minimum
size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet. Interior
islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be
included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for e very twelve
(12) parking spaces.
8. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
9. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped
with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
10. 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.
9. 8500 W Markham Z-7069-C
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
2. Any existing vehicular use area that does not meet current code requirements may
continue as nonconforming until such time a building permit is issued to rehabilitate a
structure on the property exceeding fifty (50) percent of the current replacement cost
of the structure. At such time fifty (50) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall
be brought into compliance with this chapter and shall continue to full compliance on
a graduated scale based upon the percentage of rehabilitation cost.
3. 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.
10. 228 Vernon Avenue Z-9653-A
1. No Comment
11. 14508 Kanis Rd Z-9691
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.
The surrounding properties zoned R-2 or C-3. 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. In
addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1)
tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 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
be less than nine (9) feet.
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, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine
(9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every
thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
6. Building landscape areas 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 automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
8. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped
with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
9. 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.
To: Torrance Thrower Date: 04-20-22
From: Curtis Richey, Building Codes Division
Building Code Comments:
1. Z-3765 4820 W. 65th
Project is a change of occupancy therefore subject to full plan review. All Daycare occupancies must
have fire sprinklers throughout or have each room for 30 month old occupants exit directly to the
outside with a handicap accessible means of egress. All electrical receptacles must be tamper resistant
in childcare rooms. Fire marshal and building codes may have other requirements that can only be
determined with a site visit.
2. Z-5298-A 4600 East Roosevelt Road
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov.
3. Z-9211-A Chenal and HWY 10
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov.
4. Z-9671 7615 Stagecoach
Project is a change of occupancy therefore subject to full plan review. Contact a commercial plans
examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov. to coordinate review.
5. Z-9689 13506 Alexander Road
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov.
6. Z-4807-U SW Corner Rahling Road and Champagnolle
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov.
7. Z-5224-L 18406 Cantrell
Project is a change of occupancy and subject to full review. Changes may be required to comply with
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code requirements for the proposed use and Subject to ANSI 117-1 for
Handicap Accessibility. Contact a Commercial Plans Examiner to coordinate review: Curtis Richey,
crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain scrain@littlerock.gov
8. Z-5887-D East of Embassy Suites South of Chenal Pkwy
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov.
9. Z-7069-C 8500 W. Markham
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov.
10. Z-9653-A 228 Vernon Ave.
N/C
11. Z-9691 14508 Kanis Road
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov.