HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Action Letter - Deferred to May 050422Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546
April 21, 2022
Darrell Ellis
900 West 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Re: File No. Z-2337-D
Ellis Short -Term Rental — PD-C
Dear Mr. Ellis:
Planning
Development
Building Codes
This is to advise you that in connection with your request concerning the above referenced
file number the following action was taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting on
April 14, 2022:
X
Approved with conditions.
Recommended approval with conditions.
Recommended approval as submitted.
Denied your request as submitted.
Deferred to the May 12, 2022 Meeting.
Other:
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 371-4792.
Respectfully,
VMonteoore
Development Administrator
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
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 8
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 47
PRD (Planned Residential Development)
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 0-3
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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ITEM NO.: B Cont. FILE NO.: Z-2333-D
as part of a three (3) unit residential development on this 0-3 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 0-3 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.
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ITEM NO.. B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2333-D
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 CODE SILANDSCAPE:
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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ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2333-D
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 0-3 (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 713R). Lot 7AR will remain zoned PRD.
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ITEM NO.: B (Cant.) FILE NO.: Z-2333-❑
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 staffs 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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ITEM NO.: B Cont. FILE NO.: Z-2333-D
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.
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