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Home My WebLink Aboutpc_08 11 2022 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD AUGUST 11, 2022 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being nine (9) members present. II. Members Present: Derick Brooks Todd Hart Marlon D. Haynes Kat Hodge Paul Latture Alicia McDonald Diana M. Thomas Michael Vickers Robby Vogel Members Absent: Harold Betton Open Position City Attorney: Sherri Latimer III. Approval of the Minutes of the July 14, 2022 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AUGUST 11, 2022 OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: A. Z-9681 Rezoning from I-2 to I-3 East side of Thayer Street (2000 Block) B. Z-9689 Rezoning from R-2 to R-4 13506 Alexander Road C. Z-9692 JRJ Building, LLC Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 1504 S. Valentine Street D. Z-9695 The Villas at Autumn Road – PRD 400-412 Autumn Road NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. Z-1580-A Life Storage – Conditional Use Permit 4520 S. University Avenue 2. Z-7091-D Rezoning from O-3 to R-2 North end of Brookside Drive 3. LU2022-12-01 Land Use Plan Amendment in the 65th Street West Planning District from Residential Low (RL) to Residential High (RH) 7404 Mabelvale Pike 3.1 Z-9702 Rezoning from R-2 to MF-18 7404 Mabelvale Pike Agenda, Page Two NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 4. Z-4167-F Redbridge Development – Storage Facility – PD-C 9715 Colonel Glenn Road 5. Z-8235-D Newcap Development – Senior Housing/Commercial – PCD 12110 Stagecoach Road 6. Z-9353-A Shields & Associates – PCD 13108 Lawson Road 7. Z-9680-A Rock City Wraps – PD-C 11415 West Markham Street 8. Z-9703 El Patio Private Club – PD-C 7315 Geyer Springs Road August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z-9681 NAME: Rezoning from I-2 to I-3 LOCATION: East side of Thayer Street (2000 Block) DEVELOPER: Stedman Williams 3616 Stonehedge Drive Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Stedman Williams 3616 Stonehedge Drive Little Rock, AR 72204 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 1.00 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 11 CURRENT ZONING: I-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 1.00 acre located on the East side of Thayer Street (2000 Block) from “I-2” Industrial to “I-3” Industrial to allow for development of a contractor maintenance yard and ready-mix concrete plant. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently vacant and is heavily wooded. The property contains varying degrees of slope, primarily sloping downward from north to south. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9681 2 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: No comment. 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 OBJECTIONS: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9681 3 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 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9681 4 Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Industrial (I) for the requested area. The Industrial (I) category encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and development, processing, and industry related office and service activities. Industrial development typically occurs on an individual tract basis rather than according to an overall development plan. The application is to rezone from Light Industrial District (I-2) to Industrial District (I-3) to allow for the storage of raw materials and the use of the property as a ready-mix plant. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Industrial (I) to the north, west and south. To the east is Parks/Open Space (PK/OS) and Residential Low Density (RL). The Parks/Open Space category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. The 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 remains less than 6 units per acre. According to the Land Use Plan, the PK/OS area is a buffer between the Industrial area and the Residential Low-Density area to the east. In the Plan, the PK/OS area covers the rear half the of the single-family homes existing in the RL area. There are no parks or open spaces that exists in this area today. The single-family homes directly abut the applicant area. West of the property, across Thayer Street, is the Arkansas Midland Railroad tracks, a Class 1 Railroad. Across the tracks, further west, is Public/Institutional (PI). This 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. This property is the Roselawn Cemetery. The land surrounding the applicant property is currently zoned Light Industrial District (I-2) to the north, west, and south. I-2 is designed to accommodate a wide range of industrial and related uses which conform to high development standards. Industrial establishments of this type may either be located in extensive areas devoted solely to these uses or may provide a buffer between commercial districts and other industrial uses which involve more objectionable influences. Directly east, the majority of land is zoned Single-family (R-3). R-3 p rovides an appropriate district for existing developed areas occupied by smaller scale single-family housing while at the same time maintaining reasonable standards of light, air and similar amenities for living. The requested zoning, Industrial District (I-3), is a heavy industrial district designed to accommodate industrial uses which involve August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9681 5 potentially objectionable uses and hazards, and which, therefore, cannot be reasonably expected to conform to a high level of performance standards, but which are essential to the economic viability of the city. The applicant land is currently zoned Light Industrial District (I-2) and is a vacant lot. Master Street Plan: To the west of the site is Thayer Street, a Local Street 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”. 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 proposed Class I Bike Path shown to the west of the property running parallel to the railroad tracks. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on this land. However, the site is a quarter of a mile from the Central High Historic District to the east. Equally, it is 150 feet from the Lamb-McSwain House (PU9974), an Individually listed structure on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is also a quarter of a mile east of the Roselawn Memorial Gatehouse (PU3166), a NRHP Individually listed structure. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 1.00-acre property located on the East side of Thayer Street (2000 Block) from “I-2” Light Industrial to “I-3” Industrial to allow for development of a contractor maintenance yard and ready-mix concrete plant. The property is currently vacant and is heavily wooded. The property contains varying degrees of slope, primarily sloping downward from north to south. The site is located within an area just south of Wright Avenue and is primarily surrounded by I-2 Light Industrial zoned properties to the north, and south, with Thayer Street along the west border. The property is bordered by a developed R-3 zoned residential area to the east. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “I” “Industrial”. The requested I-3 zoning does not require an amendment to the future land use plan. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9681 6 Staff does not support the proposed rezoning. Staff does not consider the proposed I-3 zoning appropriate for the site. The surrounding properties to the north, south, and west are zoned “I-2” Light Industrial. The site’s shallow lot depth does not allow for appropriate natural buffer transition to occur between a heavy industrial use and the residential zoned properties to the east. The proposed I-3 zoning is too intense for the size of the property and will have a negative impact on the abutting residential zoned properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested I-3 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 12, 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 June 9, 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 9, 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 July 14, 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 14, 2022) The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral. By a vote of 10 for, 0 against, 0 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) The applicant was not present. There were no persons present registered in opposition. Staff informed the Commission the applicant failed to send notifications to surrounding property owners as required. This application has been deferred two (2) previous times. In accordance with Planning Commission By-Laws, Staff recommends this application be withdrawn. The item remained on the consent agenda and withdrawn as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-9689 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to R-4 LOCATION: 13506 Alexander Road DEVELOPER: Mariel Martinez Martinez 23 Whispering Drive Alexander, AR 72002 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Mariel Martinez Martinez 23 Whispering Drive Alexander, AR 72002 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.46 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 41.04 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. ROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.46 acre site located at 13506 Alexander Road from R-2 to R-4 to allow for the development of a two-family residence (duplex). B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently undeveloped. Trees are sparsely located throughout the property. A circular driveway provides two access points along Alexander Road. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9689 2 A house which previously existed on the site was recently removed. All surrounding properties are zoned R-2 and contain 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 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. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9689 3 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: 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. Landscape: No comments. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9689 4 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Otter Creek 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 remain less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from Single Family District (R2) to Two Family District (R-4) to allow for the future development of a duplex on this property. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions from the site. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The surrounding land is zoned Single Family District (R-2). There are single-family houses on the land either side and across Alexander Road from the application area. Master Street Plan: To the east is Alexander Road, shown as 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 Alexander 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 Alexander 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 in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.46 acre site located at 13506 Alexander Road from R-2 to R-4 to allow for the development of a two-family residence (duplex). August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9689 5 The site is currently undeveloped. Trees are sparsely located throughout the property. A circular driveway provides two access points along Alexander Road. A house which previously existed on the site was recently removed. All surrounding properties are zoned R-2 and contain single-family residences. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “RL” Residential Low Density. The requested R-4 zoning does not require a change to the future plans. Staff is not supportive of the requested rezoning from R-2 to R-4 to allow for the development of a duplex. Staff feels the request does not conform to the development pattern in this area. There are no two-family or multi-family developments within the general area. All surrounding properties are zoned R-2 and contain single-family residences. Staff feels the proposal is out of character with the neighborhood and will have an adverse impact on the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 9, 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 July 14, 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 14, 2022) The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral. By a vote of 10 for, 0 against, 0 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) The applicant was not present. There were no persons present registered in opposition. Staff informed the Commission the applicant failed to send notifications to surrounding property owners as required. This application has been deferred two (2) previous times. In accordance with Planning Commission By-Laws, Staff recommends this application be withdrawn. The item remained on the consent agenda and withdrawn as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z-9692 NAME: JRJ Building, LLC Duplex – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1504 S. Valentine Street DEVELOPER: JRJ Building, LLC 1522 S. 2nd Street Cabot, AR 72023 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: JRJ Building, LLC 1522 S. 2nd Street Cabot, AR 72023 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Bond Consulting Engineers, Inc. 2601 T. P. White Drive Jacksonville, AR 72076 AREA: 0.08 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Reduced rear yard building setback A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a duplex structure at 1504 S. Valentine Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is vacant and undeveloped. The property appears to be maintained and contains several mature trees located along the rear property line. One (1) August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9692 2 property located northeast of the site, 3516 W. 15th Street, is zoned R-3 and contains an existing duplex. Several properties within the general area are undeveloped and are zoned R-3. 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. Boundary street improvements are required on Valentine per master street plan. 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. 2. Provide finished floor elevations (FFE) for the proposed building on site plan. Provide a drainage plan with spot elevations and contours showing how the water is being handled on site. 3. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval prior to a grading permit being issued by the Department of Planning and Development. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501- 379-1805 with any questions or for more information. 4. 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. 5. 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. 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. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9692 3 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. 8. 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). 9. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of- way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on- site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 10. Parking stalls cannot be in the Right-of-Way. Please shift stalls to the west towards the proposed duplex to allow those stalls to not be within said Right- of-Way. If this cannot be achieved slide the building to the west and ask for a variance to encroach into the setback. 11. Existing concrete pad on the southeast corner will need to be removed. Add note for this to take place. 12. Existing driveway apron shown on the northeast corner will need to be removed. Sidewalk to meet all city specs and guidelines will need to be will need to be installed. 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: Maintain Access: August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9692 4 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9692 5 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 comment received. County Planning: No comment received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comment received. Landscape: No comment. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comment received. Planning Division: No Comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the construction of a one-story, 1296 square feet duplex (648sf/unit) structure located at 1504 S. Valentine Street. The property is undeveloped, grass covered and contains several mature trees located along the rear property line. The duplex structure will be located approximately thirty (30) feet back from the front (east) property line, 5.25 feet to 5.78 feet back from the side property lines and 20 feet back from the rear (west) property line. Section 36-255 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard building setback having a depth not less than twenty-five (25) feet. The applicant is requesting a variance for a reduced year yard building setback form twenty-five (25) feet to twenty (20) feet. Staff supports the variance request. Access is provided along S. Valentine Street via a single twenty (20) foot wide concrete driveway which opens to a twenty-seven (27) foot wide concrete parking pad. Section 36-502 requires a minimum of three (3) parking spaces for two-family residences. The twenty-seven (27) foot wide parking pad will allow for three (3) vehicles, which comply with ordinance standards. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9692 6 To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant has done a good job in addressing issues raised by staff during review of this application. The proposed duplex structure will not be out of character with the general area. Oher duplex structures are located to the west, north and east of the proposed site. Staff feels the proposed duplex will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, with year yard setback variance, 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: (JULY 14, 2022) The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral. By a vote of 10 for, 0 against, 0 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) Chris Lacy, applicant, (Law Offices of Chris Lacy) was present representing the application. There was one person registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The applicant deferred to the opposition. Mia Foreman addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. She expressed she has a contract to develop 1508 S. Victory Street and how the applicant’s rear yard setback variance may negatively affect her project and preferred the applicant adhere to setbacks assigned to the zoning classification. Mr. Lacy replied the same process will be used for any applicant requesting a variance and his proposed duplex had no bearing on her project. Commissioner Brooks asked staff was the applicant requesting for encroachment onto the opposition’s property to which staff replied in the negative. Commissioner Thomas asked will the proposed duplex land lock Ms. Foreman’s property to which staff replied in the negative. Commissioner Hodge asked staff were they able to provide clarification on Ms. Foreman’s issue. Staff replied it was not sure what Ms. Foreman’s issue was regarding the duplex but if site developed it would benefit her future project. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9692 7 Ms. Forman addressed the Commission stating the applicant’s duplex will encroach her property and when she develops her site, the buildings would be too close. Commissioner Vogel provided clarification to Ms. Forman the applicant is only requesting a reduction of a rear yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to twenty (20) feet and at no point will the applicant’s project encroach onto your property. There was general discussion regarding the Conditional Use Permits process and the difference between variance request through the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. Ms. Forman noted to the Commission she now understands the variance requested by the applicant and there will be no encroachment onto her property. There was a motion to approve the application including all comments and recommendations by staff, including the requested front, rear and side yard variances. The motion was seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: Z-9695 NAME: The Villas at Autumn Road – PRD LOCATION: 400-412 Autumn Road DEVELOPER: Empire Development Group, LLC P.O. Box 23713 Little Rock, AR 72201 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Larry Gamble, Jessie Gamble, Donald Gamble and Terry Holt (Owners) Eugene Chandler (Agent) SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Hope Consulting 117 S Market Street Benton, AR 72015 AREA: 5.02 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 51 FT. NEW STREET: 1540 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone 5.02 acres from R-2, single-family to Planned Residential District (PRD) to allow for the development of fifty-one (51) attached single-family residences. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: A majority of the lots are developed to some degree and contain at least one single- family residence. The Birchwood Subdivision is located to the north contains R-2 zoning. Properties to the west and south contain planned commercial August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 2 developments. Located to the east, 401 Autumn Road, is zoned O-2 (Lile Real Estate, Inc). 601 Autumn Road (Modern Storage West Little Rock, LLC) is zoned PD-C and contains a minimum forty (40) foot open-space buffer along the north and east sides of the property which provides screening for R-2 zoned property to the north and east which abuts single-family residences within the Birchwood Subdivision. 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. Proposed R/W variance needed for requested street widths within development. 2. Provide Design Vehicle Tracking Plan showing the maneuverability of a ladder firetruck wheelbase within the development. 3. A grading permit shall be required prior to initiation of work to include the advance grading variance with infrastructure. 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 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. 4. Boundary street improvements are required on Autumn Rd. per master street plan. 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. 5. 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 3 information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 6. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 7. For the required, final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). 8. Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 9. 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. 10. 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). 11. 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. 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. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 4 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. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 5 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. 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 6 (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. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments Received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for the requested area. 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 Single Family District (R2) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District to allow for the future development of 32 patio homes in 14 buildings on this property. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Park/Open Space (PK/OS) and Residential Low Density (RL) to the north. Commercial (C) is shown on the Plan Map to the west and southwest of the site. Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) is shown on the Plan Map to the south of the application area. To the east, across Autumn Road is shown as Office (O) on the Plan Map. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. This land is shown as a buffer between dis-similar uses. 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 remain less than 6 units per acre. This land is zoned R-2, Single Family District. The developed Birchwood neighborhood of single-family houses is on this land. 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 property to the west and south is zoned with Planned Commercial Development (PCD) Districts. To the west is Best Buy and Whole Foods and to the southwest is an athletic workout August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 7 facility. Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. There is a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District to the south with a medical office on the land. 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 land to the east, across Autumn Road is zoned Office and Institutional District (O-2) and Planned Development Commercial (PDC) District. The O-2 land has an office on it and there is a multi-story mini-warehouse development on the PDC land. Master Street Plan: To the east is Autumn Road, shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 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 III Bike Route shown on Autumn Road. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on, or in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to develop 5.02 acres from R-2, single-family to Planned Residential District (PRD) to allow for the development of fifty-one (51) attached, zero lot line patio homes comprised of fourteen (14) residential buildings with a density of two (2) to five (5) attached single-family units per building. All of the homes will be of new construction and will be approximately 1,200 square feet to 1,400 square feet in area with a height not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet. The patio homes will take access from Autumn Road via a divided gated entry with ample turnaround space. All gated access entry points must comply with the City of Little Rock Fire Department standards. All patio homes will consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one or two car attached garage(s) and two-car driveways to minimize on-street parking. Section 36-502 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance typically requires one off-street parking space per single-family dwelling. Staff feels the provided off-street parking is sufficient to serve this development. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 8 The applicant proposes the following setbacks for all units within the development: 1. Front – 20 feet 2. Rear – 10 feet 3. Side – 7 feet/0 feet Staff feels the proposed setbacks are sufficient for this development. The applicant is proposing a six (6) foot wooden privacy fence where fences do not currently exist. The applicant notes the decorative side of the fence will face outward. Any new fencing must comply with Section 31-516 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant notes all lawns and all common areas will be maintained by the developer. The applicant notes a sign will be located at the entrance to the subdivision. All signs must comply with Section 36-551(a)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two family zones). The site plan indicates mail kiosks located within the north and south internal common areas. The applicant has provided a statement from the Postmaster at the Huron Lane Office approving the location of the kiosks. The applicant notes the residences will have trash collection provided by standard City of Little Rock garbage collection. Staff is supportive of the requested application to allow the 5.02 acre site to be rezoned from R-2 to Planned Residential District (PRD) to allow for new construction of fifty-one (51), zero lot line single-family residences. Staff will require that all streets be developed according to the City’s Master Street Plan Standards. Staff feels the request is reasonable. Comparable developments within the area include Taylor Park located off Kanis Road, Parkside off Denny Road, Madison Park off LaMarche Blvd., Ranch West Villas and Valley View Court on Katillus Road. Staff feels the proposed development will have no adverse impact on the area. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PRD zoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 9 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 14, 2022) The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral. By a vote of 10 for, 0 against, 0 absent, and 1 vacant position the consent deferral was approved. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted additional information to staff as requested and required, including a detailed drainage study. The drainage study has been reviewed and approved by the Engineering Division. The applicant has complied with all submittal requirements. Staff continues to support the application as noted in paragraphs H. and I. of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) Rodney Chandler, applicant, was present representing the application. There were several persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The applicant stated two (2) informative meetings were scheduled for the Birchwood Neighborhood Association to discuss any concerns regarding the application, however, only two (2) persons were present. The applicant deferred to the registered opposition. Walter Reynolds and James Chastain addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. They presented a Power Point presentation addressing the following concerns: location of the development, increased traffic issues during various times of the year, loss of green space, existing issues regarding stormwater run-off and flooding, safety issues regarding congestion from surrounding businesses in the area and how additional homes will increase traffic congestion, traffic circulation, the lack of a traffic study, increase cut-through traffic in the neighborhood and the lack of sidewalks, bike/walking trails consistent with other subdivision in the area. JoAnn Keith, President of Birchwood Neighborhood Association, addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. She expressed concerns stating the Birchwood community does not need nor support another subdivision and the size of the development is too large for the area. Commissioner Vogel asked Ms. Keith questions regarding the number of homes the Neighborhood Association contacted regarding the development, she replied, several hundred (203). He followed up by asking how many homes are owned v. rented? She stated former ownership was greater but noise, traffic and flooding in the area has decreased ownership and an increase in rental properties. Finally, Commissioner Vogel August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 10 asked Ms. Keith was she familiar with the percentage of current owners v. renters and had had she seen any drainage studies? She replied, no to both questions. Commissioner Vickers asked Ms. Keith did the Neighborhood Association obtain any third-party flooding and drainage studies. She replied in the negative further expressing no one is willing because the development is detrimental to the area and doesn’t make common sense. Melanie Stapleton addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. She expressed concerns regarding variance(s), density and similar subdivisions in the area. Brittany Oaks addressed the Commission in opposition to the application expressing concerns regarding the lack of sidewalks leading to the park and school bus stops. Marcella Rose addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. She expressed concerns regarding flooding issues. Rodney Chandler, applicant addressed the Commission in support of the application. He clarified a comment made by opposition stating he never said a traffic study was performed as it relates to his proposal and drainage concerns have been addressed with the City. Jonathan Hope, Hope Engineering, addressed the Commission in support of the application. He addressed comments made regarding traffic, widening of the road, green space, sidewalks and drainage. Commissioner Thomas, a Birchwood neighborhood resident, disclosed to the Commission that she lived in the area and sought City Counsels’ opinion to recuse or allowed to comment. Sherri Latimer, City Attorney, asked was she located within the 200 foot notification area to which she replied in the negative. Commissioner Thomas was cleared and moved to express opposition to the application. Commissioner Brooks posed a question to staff regarding green space buffers. There was general discussion from staff regarding the requirement (or not) of screening and buffers as it relates to abutting zones. Commissioner Hodge posed a question to staff regarding density. There was general discussion from staff regarding varying degrees of density for zones and how the layout in such zones may effect overall said density. The discussion also included the existing Birchwood neighborhood and how the increase in commercial development around it over time has impacted the neighborhood. Creeks located in the area were briefly discussed. Jesse and Larry Gamble addressed the Commission in support of the application. It was stated the property has been in their family for generations and relatives would be proud August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 11 of the residential development planned for the site. Larry also stated he is a current resident in the Birchwood area and he was informed about two (2) informational meetings hosted by the developer for the neighborhood association regarding its development. He stated the intent of the meetings by the developer was to address opposition’s concerns regarding the development. Becky Kellerman, a realtor for Caldwell Banker – RPM Group, addressed the Commission in support of the application. She stated she supports the development as it is proposed and also attended the informational meetings hosted by the developer for the neighborhood association and is confident the development would provide much needed affordable homes within the city. Anthony Rivera, associated with Caldwell Banker – RPM Group addressed the Commission in support of the application echoing Ms. Kellerman support regarding lack of availability of affordable homes in within the city. Commissioner Hart addressed the neighborhood association. He discussed how commercial developments in the area impacts density in residential developments. He asked the opposition if they preferred commercial development, multi-stories in height, or a single-family residential development. A majority of the opposition responded “yes” to commercial development, with some commenting they would also oppose any commercial development. JoAnn Keith addressed the Commission in further opposition of the application. She stated the developer did not do due diligence regarding buffers. She suggested a nursing home would be a good fit for the site. Commissioner Hart expressed to Ms. Keith, any development on the site will increase traffic including commercial traffic. Commissioner Vogel posed the question, would it be possible to close Autumn Road? Staff responded, no, it is not possible as it would be considered a life safety issue. Commissioner Hodge asked staff/developer would Autumn Road be widened with respect to the park and bus stop(s) and what must the community do to request sidewalks be installed? Staff provided clarification for boundary streets and any development along these streets must comply with the City’s Master Street Plan. There was general discussion about the process the neighborhood may obtain possible funding through the City’s bond program to request street widening and sidewalks in the area. Commissioner Vickers commented regarding the complexity of this type of proposal and how all stakeholders must weigh the pros and cons. He stated the pros outweighs the cons regarding this development. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9695 12 There was a motion to approve the application including all comments and recommendations by staff. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 2 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-1580-A NAME: Life Storage – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 4520 South University Avenue DEVELOPER: Brookwood- University LLC 10202 Jefferson Highway, Suite B2 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Darragh Investment Co. Brian Dale – Agent Joe White Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.95 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 42.20 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: No variances requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of an existing C-3 zoned property at 4520 South University Avenue for a new three (3) story 119,700 square foot Indoor Self Storage Facility. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently undeveloped. The foundation for a building which previously occupied the site is located within the north half of the property. Paved parking is located on the east, west, and south sides of the old building foundation. Access drives are located along the south and west property lines. 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. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 2. Is the existing driveway access on Kramer Street being removed or remaining in place? 3. 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 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. 4. If a grading permit is not required for the proposed site work, all construction work must include appropriate drainage and erosion control measures (i.e., silt fencing, mulching hydro-seeding, etc.) to protect the municipal storm water drainage system and neighboring properties from sediment runoff. New development may be subject to inspections for compliance. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 3 5. 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. 6. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval prior to a grading permit being issued by the Department of Planning and Development. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1805 with any questions or for more information. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. A drainage study showing all hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, detention ponds and structures, and inlets is required. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 11. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 4 12. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 13. 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. 14. 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). 15. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on- site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 16. 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 a thttps://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 Planning and Development Dept. Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or 501-918-5348 or CEPermits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. 17. 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 Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or 501-918-5348 or CEPermits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for acceptance or to answer any questions. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 5 Entergy: No comments received. CenterPoint Summit Energy: No comment. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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. 3. 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. 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. 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 6 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 7 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. 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. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 8 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). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum 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 every 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. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comment. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of an existing C-3 zoned property at 4520 South University Avenue for a new three (3) story 119,700 square foot Indoor Self Storage Facility. The site is currently undeveloped. The foundation for a building which previously occupied the site is located within the north half of the property. Paved parking is located on the east, west, and south sides of the old building foundation. Access drives are located along the south and west property lines. The proposed site plan includes a new paved access drive connecting to First Tee Way to the south of the development with two directional traffic flow lanes going east to west. No other access drives are proposed. The site plan shows a new paved parking area along the south side of the new building with fifteen (15) parking spaces. The parking spaces proposed include eleven (11) regular spaces, one (1) handicap space, and three (3) large loading zone parking spaces. Two (2) of the proposed spaces will be reserved for the employees. Staff believes the proposed parking layout will be sufficient to serve the proposed use. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 9 The proposed site plan shows a new structure centered on the 1.95-acre site with Stucco, EIFS, and metal exterior finishes. The applicant states that the new structure will be approximately 119,700 square feet and be three (3) stories in heigh,t not to exceed 35’ feet. The structure will contain climate-controlled storage units with indoor storage only and no outdoor storage allowed on the site. The site plan shows the new structure setback from the property lines a minimum of 25 feet on the south, east, and west sides, and a minimum of 15 feet on the north. The applicant states that there will be no fencing on the site. The applicant states that the dumpster for the development will be stored inside the new structure and rolled outside on “trash service days”. All site lighting will be low level and directed away from adjacent properties. A monument sign is proposed near the southeast corner of the site adjacent to the First Tee Way and South University Avenue intersection. All proposed signage for the development must conform to Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. (Signs allowed in commercial zones). The applicant states that the new structure will contain an office space for two (2) employees including a small break room and toilet. The business will be open Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The tenants will have access to the units typically from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm seven (7) days a week. The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised during the staff’s review of the application. To the staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff is supportive of the requested Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a new conditioned self-storage unit development. Staff views the request as reasonable. The property is in an area surrounded by uses of similar intensity, with similar commercial developments adjacent to the property to the north, east, and south along University Avenue. Staff believes the proposed development will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a new conditioned self-storage unit development subject to August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1580-A 10 compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) Brian Dale, applicant, (Joe White & Associates) was present representing the application. There was one person registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The applicant deferred to the opposition. Troy Laha, Vice President of the Southwest Little Rock United for Progress (SWLRUP), addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. He expressed concerns regarding drainage and flooding in the area which may affect Little Rock Animal Village. He noted the applicant did attend a meeting with SWLRUP to discuss the developing the site. Brian Dale addressed the Commission and confirmed meeting and discussed the development with the group. He noted the self-storage will be the only business operating at the site, the site would be secured and tenants will be provided passcode access to the facility. He also discussed finished floor elevation, flood plain/floodway and stormwater detention. Commissioner Brooks asked the applicant did he attend the SWLRUP NA meeting to which he answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Hodge asked staff for clarification regarding flooding mitigation requirements. Staff noted all requirements will be looked at during the site plan review and permitting process, including structures built in the flood plain/floodway to ensure the developer complies with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Brooks commented the proposed site a great location for a self-storage facility. There was a motion to approve the application including all comments and recommendations by staff, including the requested front, rear and side yard variances. The motion was seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-7091-D NAME: Rezoning from O-3 to R-2 LOCATION: North end of Brookside Drive DEVELOPER: Wolfsbridge Leawood 1 LLC 510 North Brookside Drive Little Rock, AR 72227 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Brian Dale (Agent) Joe White and Associates Engineers 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 Wolfsbridge Leawood 1, LLC (Owner) SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates Engineers 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.69 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 22.03 CURRENT ZONING: O-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On September 9, 2021, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat of 10.66-acre property at the north and east sides of Brookside Drive. As part of the application the applicant requested that the northern 8.67 acres revert to an R-2 zoning from an expired PDR and the south 1.69 acres be rezoned to R-2 at a later date prior to development of the site. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7091-D 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 1.69 acres at the North end of Brookside Drive from “O-3” Office to “R-2” Residential to allow for the previously approved single-family development. This proposed rezoning is a follow-up to the single- family plat approved on September 9, 2021. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property 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 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: No comment. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. CenterPoint Summit Energy: No comment. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7091-D 3 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. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7091-D 4 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. 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 comment received. County Planning: No comment. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comment. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7091-D 5 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 High Density (RH) for the requested area. The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is to rezone from O-3, General Office District to R-2, Single Family District to allow for the future development of single-family homes as part of a larger development to the north. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential High Density (RH) to the west, north and south. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) designation is shown to the east with Residential Low Density (RL) beyond that. The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. To the north are two apartment complexes (Brook Valley Apartments and the Barrington Hills Apartments), zoned MF-24, Multi-Family District 24-units per acre. To the west is Reservoir Heights, a condominium development, zoned PDR, Planned Development Residential District. To the south is Presbyterian Village, a retirement community (mid-rise apartments), zoned O-3, General Office District and POD, Planned Office Development District. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. This land is the floodway of Grass Flat Creek. 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 remain less than 6 units per acre. The land to the east is zoned R-2, Single Family District. There is a developed single-family subdivision on the land east of Grass Flat Creek. Master Street Plan: To the west is Brookside Drive, it is a Local Street 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”. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7091-D 6 Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on, or in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 1.69 acres at the North end of Brookside Drive from “O-3” Office to “R-2” Residential to allow for the previously approved single-family development. This proposed rezoning is a follow-up to the single- family plat approved on September 9, 2021. The property currently undeveloped and mostly wooded. The property contains varying degrees of slope, primarily sloping downward from north to south. Grassy Flat Creek is located adjacent to this property to the east. The site is located at the north end of Brookside Drive adjacent to an existing O-3 zoned site with a Health and Rehabilitation Center to the west. The property is bordered on the southwest by a “POD” Planned Office Development and an R-5 zoned apartment development. Mostly single-family residential developments border the east and north sides and of the site. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates the property as “RH” Residential High Density. The proposed R-2 zoning will not require an amendment to the City’s Land Use Plan. Staff is supportive of the requested R-2 zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed R-2 zoning will be consistent with other residential zonings on adjacent properties and will represent a continuation of the existing zoning pattern. Staff believes the proposed R-2 zoning will have no adverse impact on the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested R-2 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) Brian Dale, applicant, (Joe White & Associates) was present representing the application. There was one person registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. The applicant deferred to the opposition. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7091-D 7 Mr. Neal Wyatt addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. His only concern was regarding if the R-2 zoning development pattern would continue. Mr. Dale replied in the affirmative. Mr. White stated he no longer opposed the application. There was a motion to approve the application including all comments and recommendations by staff, including the requested front, rear and side yard variances. The motion was seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 1 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: LU2022-12-01 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment – 65th Street West Planning District Location: 7404 Mabelvale Pike Request: Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential High Density (RH) Source: Joe White, PE, Joe White & Associates, INC PROPOSAL / REQUEST: The applicant requests a Land Use Plan amendment from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential High Density (RH). The site is approximate 1.3-acres. The application is located at 7404 Mabelvale Pike, in the 65th Street West Planning District. The existing 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. The proposed Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. This land use amendment application accompanies a zoning map amendment request. It is the applicant’s intent to rezone the site to a MF-18, Multifamily District 18-units per acre zoning designation (File No. Z-9702). EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The subject site is a large undeveloped tract. The current zoning is R-2, Single Family District. The land in the vicinity of the site is primarily residential with R-2 zoning. There are developed single-family subdivisions and larger tracts with single family houses. Two churches are along Mabelvale Pike, one to the east and the other to west of the site. Two apartment complexes are near the site. One is at Forbing Road and Mabelvale Pike to the east. The other is adjacent to the site on the west. Figure 1. Zoning August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2022-12-01 2 There are two large undeveloped wooded tracts across Mabelvale Pike from the site. One of the tracts is zoned R-2 and is approximately 3 acres in size. The other is approximately 19 acres in size. The first 200 feet of this approximate nineteen-acre tract is zoned R-2 with the remainder zoned MF-18, Multifamily District 18-units per acre. Beyond the single-family subdivision to the east is a 3-acre tract which once had a house on it but currently has no structures and is zoned R-2. To the immediate west is a tract with three apartment buildings – 24 units which is zoned R-2. This is a ‘legally non- conforming’ use. A developed single-family subdivision wraps the application area on the east and north. The single-family subdivisions are zoned R-2. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: The City’s Land Use Plan Map shows the land north of Mabelvale Pike from Chiot Road to Forbing Road as Residential Low Density (RL). Except for a church and the 24-unit apartments to the west of the site, all but two of the remaining tracts are developed with single-family houses or a duplex. To the south of Mabelvale Pike, across from the site, the Land Use Plan Map shows Residential Medium Density (RM) with Residential High Density (RH) beyond this to the south. The lands shown for RM are wooded and undeveloped. Approximately the north half of the RH area is also wooded and undeveloped. An apartment complex, Village Green, comprises the southern half. In the last twenty years there have only been two requests to amend the Land Use Plan Map in the vicinity. Both were along North Chiot Road to the west of the site. LU2021-15-01 was a request to change the Plan Map from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential Medium Density (RM) at 7520 North Chicot Road (south of the Mabelvale Pike intersection). This was approved in June 2021. LU2007-12-03 was a request to change the Plan Map from Residential Low Density (RL) to Mixed Use (MX) at 2101 North Chicot Road (north of the Mabelvale Pike intersection). This was denied in November 2007. Figure 2. Land Use Plan Map August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2022-12-01 3 MASTER STREET PLAN: To the south of the site is Mabelvale Pike, designated a Collector. The primary function of a Collector is to provide a traffic connection from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The Collector system should not be continuous but should direct traffic to Arterials. This class of road is generally at a spacing of a quarter to a half-mile. A 36-foot- wide section with a 60-foot right- of-way and one sidewalk is the standard. Mabelvale Pike was recently improved in the area to a 36-foot-wide road with a sidewalk along the north side. At the time of site development additional improves maybe required. BICYCLE PLAN: The Master Street Plan shows a Class III Bike Route proposed on Mabelvale Pike. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. There is no existing bicycle infrastructure along Mabelvale Pike. PARKS: Approximately 750 feet to the west, northwest of the North Chicot Road – Mabelvale Pike intersection, is land the City of Little Rock has acquired as part of the Hindman Park – Fourche Creek green belt. Currently this land is not developed for active recreational uses. HISTORIC DISTRICTS: There are no city recognized historic districts in the vicinity of this amendment. ANALYSIS: The subject site is situated along the northside of Mabelvale Pike, between Forbing and North Chicot Roads. Single-family houses bound the site on the east and north. A Figure 3. Master Street Plan August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2022-12-01 4 24-unit, 3-building apartment complex is adjacent to the site on the west. Most of the single-family housing in this area was constructed prior to 1970. Three apartments complexes (at Forbing Road; along North Chicot Road; and adjacent to the west) were added in the 1980s. This portion of Little Rock was annexed in the late 1960s through 1980. The development pattern has been in place for close to three decades. The subject property has been vacant for close to two decades. Mabelvale Pike is the ‘old highway’ to Little Rock (pre-dating University Avenue and the freeway system). Mabelvale Pike and North Chicot Road were recently reconstructed to Collector standard. These roads had been two-lane county roads with open drainage and no pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure. Both are now 36-foot-wide roadways with curb/gutter and a sidewalk. There are developed single-family subdivisions to the east, north and west of the subject site. These subdivisions were developed in the 1950s and 1960s. Since 2010 there has been no new construction of either single-family or multifamily structures in the vicinity. During this time seven permits for multifamily rehab or additions were issued. Twenty-six permits for rehab or additions to single-family structures have been issued since 2010. This shows some continued investment in the residential structures located in the general area. Single-family structures were permitted for demolition in 2006 and 2011 on this property. Today the subject site is vacant and well maintained. The surrounding tracts are all developed and are being maintained by their owners. All the lots within the existing single-family subdivisions have been developed with houses. In the vicinity, there are some larger tracts which are either vacant or could be subdivided to allow for additional single-family housing (including this tract). There is a tract zoned MF-18, Multifamily 18-units per acre that is undeveloped to the south. This tract is on North Chicot Road and is approximately 19 acres of which 14 to 15 acres is zoned MF-!8. There is land zoned for both single-family and multifamily in the area which remains undeveloped. This portion of Mabelvale Pike is lined with single-family houses and single-family subdivisions. The area has a residential ‘feel’ when driving through it. The multifamily development adjacent to the west has no active recreation area. It is basically three apartment buildings with an asphalt parking area. Until recently, when a fence was built along the subject property’s west line, the residents had used a portion of the subject land as parking and to recreate. This development is too dense for the area and has limited to no amenities for the residents. With no public active recreation areas in the immediate vicinity, any dense residential development should include some space for recreation. Interstate 30 is approximate a third of a mile due south and approximately half a mile via Mabelvale Pike and Chicot Roads. The development pattern is heavy commercial and light industrial uses along the freeway with apartments north of that. The Land Use Plan Map shows this pattern with Commercial (C) along the freeway then Residential High August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2022-12-01 5 Density (RH) then, Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential Low Density (RL). The Residential Medium Density (RM) is all south of Mabelvale Pike at this location. There is a tract of land south of Mabelvale Pike that is vacant and wooded that is shown as Residential High Density (RH) for the southern half and Residential Medium Density (RM) for the northern half. This tract is approximately 19 acres. The majority of the tract is zoned MF-18. The land north of Mabelvale Pike in this area is zoned and shown on the Land Use Plan as R-2, Single Family District or Residential Low Density (RL) respectively. There is already in place a transition from intensive non-residential uses to single-family use. The Land Use Plan recommends a gradual reduction in residential intensity from more than 12 or more units per acre near the non-residential along the freeway to lesser intensity – not more than 12 units per acres to Mabelvale Pike. Then more typical single- family densities at Mabelvale Pike and north. The request is to increase the proposed intensity of residential beyond that recommended along either side of Mabelvale Pike, reversing the reduction in density as one moves north. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood association: South Brookwood/Ponderosa NA and Southwest United for Progress. At the time of writing, Staff had received no comments from area residents or Neighborhood Associations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request to amend the land use designation from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential High Density (RH). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) The item was placed on consent agenda for withdrawal. By a vote of 9 for, 0 against, 1 absent, and 1 vacancy, the consent agenda was approved. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3.1 FILE NO.: Z-9702 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to MF-18 LOCATION: 7404 Mabelvale Pike DEVELOPER: W Complex, LLC PO Box 23670 Little Rock, AR 72221 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Joe White (Agent) W Complex, LLC (Owner) PO Box 23670 Little Rock, AR 72221 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Ste. A2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.35 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 12 CENSUS TRACT: 20.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 1.35 acres at 7404 Mabelvale Pike from “R-2” Single Family District to “MF-18” Multi-Family District to allow for the development of three (3) apartment buildings containing eight (8) units per building. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9702 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped and grass covered and contains several matures trees located along property lines. Properties to the north and east contain R-2 zoning and uses. The abutting property to the west is R-2 non-conforming with three (3) detached multi-family buildings containing eight (8) units each. Properties south of Mabelvale Pike contain R-2 zoning and additional MF-18 zoning and uses. 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 OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9702 3 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. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9702 4 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 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. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the 65th Street West 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9702 5 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 R-2, Single Family District to MF-18, Multifamily District 18-units per acre to allow for the future development of three apartment buildings on this property. There is an accompanying item on the agenda to amend the Land Use Plan Map to Residential High Density (RH) for this site. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) to the north, east and west. Residential Medium Density (RM) is shown on the Plan Map to the south of the site, across Mabelvale Pike. 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 remain less than 6 units per acre. This land shown as RL is zoned R-2, Single Family District. To the north and east is a developed single-family subdivision. To the west are three apartment buildings with a developed single-family subdivision beyond that. 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. This land, to the south across Mabelvale Pike, is currently zoned R-2, Single Family District and is undeveloped wooded land. Master Street Plan: To the south is Mabelvale Pike, it is shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 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 III Bike Route shown on Mabelvale Pike. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on, or in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 1.35 acres at 7404 Mabelvale Pike from “R-2” Single Family District to “MF-18” Multi-Family District to allow for the development of three (3) apartment buildings containing eight (8) units per building. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9702 6 The property is currently undeveloped and grass covered and contains several matures trees located along property lines. Properties to the north and east contain R-2 zoning and uses. The abutting property to the west is R-2 non- conforming with three (3) detached multi-family buildings containing eight (8) units each. Properties south of Mabelvale Pike contain R-2 zoning and additional MF-18 zoning and uses. The City’s Land Use Plan designates this property as Residential Low Density. The requested MF-18 zoning will require an amendment to the future plan. The applicant has filed for a Land Use Amendment from RL to RH and is a separate item on this agenda. Staff is not supportive of the requested MF-18 zoning. Staff does not view the request as reasonable. The proposed rezoning is not consistent with the land use pattern within the area. There is existing undeveloped MF-18 zoning in the immediate area south of Mabelvale Pike. The current zoning pattern transitions from I-30, with commercial zoning along the north side of I-30 transitioning to multi- family zoning along the east and west sides of Chicot Road. Single-family zoning is located north of Mabelvale Pike. Staff believes the current transition of zoning from I-30 to the north should not extend further north than Mabelvale Pike. Staff feels that Mabelvale Pike is the logical dividing line between the area of transition and the single-family zoning and uses. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested MF-18 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) The applicant was not present. There were no persons present registered in support or opposition. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on August 4, 2022 requesting this application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supports the withdrawal request. The item remained on the consent agenda and withdrawn as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-4167-F NAME: Redbridge Development – Storage Facility – PD-C LOCATION: 9715 Colonel Glenn Road DEVELOPER: Redbridge Development, LTD 817 Edswood Road Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Vernon J. Williams (Agent) Garnat Engineering, LLC PO Box 116 Benton, AR 72018 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Donald W. Brooks, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 3.96 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 12 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 CURRENT ZONING: PD-C VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On October 19, 2021, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 22,046 which approved a Planned Development located at 9715 Colonel Glenn Road. The planned development allowed Metro Towing to utilize the site as a towing service/tow storage yard. The site was not developed for the towing service. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to develop the property located at 9715 Colonel Glenn Road to allow for the development of a self-storage facility. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains four (4) existing buildings located on the northern half of the property. Properties to the east and west contain R-2 zoning and uses. Properties to the north and south contain R-2 single-family with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a church. Both the north and south sides of the Colonel Glenn corridor, moving east and west contain Planned Developments, C-3, C-4, O-2, O-3 and I-2 zoning and uses. 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 might be required 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 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. If a grading permit is not required for the proposed site work, all construction work must include appropriate drainage and erosion control measures (i.e., silt fencing, mulching hydro-seeding, etc.) to protect the municipal storm water drainage system and neighboring properties from sediment runoff. New development may be subject to inspections for compliance. 3. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 3 4. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 5. A drainage study showing all hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, detention ponds and structures, and inlets is required. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 6. Whenever access to State Highways is needed for residential or commercial purposes, an access driveway permit is required. These permits are issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the driveway will be located. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 7. A special permit is issued for work on the Arkansas Department of Transportation right of way that is not an access driveway. The permit is issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the special permit is requested. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 8. 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. 9. 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). 10. 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. 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 Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1800 with any questions or for more information. 12. 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 4 right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at 501-379-1800 for more information. 13. 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. 14. Per City Code 31-210, maximum driveway width allowed is 36 feet for a commercial property adjacent to an arterial street. Label proposed driveway width on plans. 15. Colonel Glenn is classified as a principal arterial per City’s Master Street Plan. Therefore, dedicate 55 feet of total right of way from centerline of Colonel Glenn per master street plan. Additional right of way, if required, beyond existing ARDOT right of way shall be dedicated to the City of Little Rock. 16. Boundary street improvements are required per master street plan. 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. 17. Since City required boundary street improvements will take place in ARDOT right of way, these improvements required by City’s boundary street ordinance is subject to approval from ARDOT District 6. Please contact ARDOT District 6 Permit officer at 501-569-2266 to submit for review and approval of boundary street improvement construction plans within ARDOT right of way. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 5 AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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. 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. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 6 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 7 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. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 8 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 65th Street West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for the requested 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. The application is a revision of an existing PDC, Planned Development Commercial District to allow for the development of mini-warehouses on this property. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) to the west and east from the site. Public Institutional (PI) is shown on the Plan Map to the south and north, across Colonel Glenn Road. To the northeast, across Colonel Glenn Road, is shown for Residential Low Density (RL). 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. The land both to the west and east of the application area is zoned R-2, Single Family District. To the east are single-family houses and to the west is vacant land. 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 both to the north and south is zoned R-2 Single Family District with Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for a church. 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 remain less than 6 units per acre. This land, north of the Colonel Glenn Road, is zoned R-2, Single Family District. There is an existing single-family house on the land. Master Street Plan: To the north is Colonel Glenn Road, it is shown as 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. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Colonel Glenn Road since it is a Principal Arterial. This street is not built to standard and may require dedication of right-of-way. It may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 9 Bicycle Plan: There is a Class II Bike Route shown on Colonel Glenn Road. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. No bicycle facilities have been constructed in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no existing historic sites on, or in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to develop the property located at 9715 Colonel Glenn Road to allow for the development of a self-storage facility. The applicant proposes to demolish several existing buildings which include the structure along Colonel Glenn Road, a shed and wall along the east property line and two (2) metal sheds along the west property line. The remainder of the existing buildings on the property will be utilized and will contain the following number of storage units located throughout the site:  Sixteen (16) 12’x30’  Forty-six (46) 10’x25’  Twenty-one 14’x45’  Thirty-four (34) 10’x20’  Ten (10) 10’x30’  Eight (8) 10’x24’  One (1) 19.5’x30’ The site is will be accessed via a single 56’ wide existing asphalt driveway along Colonel Glenn Road. The applicant provides ample vehicular maneuvering room/lanes ranging from 56.4’ to 62.4’ between the three (3) rows of storage units throughout the site. All of buildings will be constructed of metal. The applicant is not proposing any outdoor storage for vehicles, RVs, boats, etc. An office will be located in the northeast corner of the site along Colonel Glenn Road and will align with the existing buildings. The site plan shows a 5’ concrete sidewalk leading from the office towards two (2) employee parking spaces and two (2) additional spaces, one being handicap, for customer parking. Parking shown of the site plan complies with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Staff feels the existing parking will be sufficient to serve the proposed use. The applicant notes a new fence with a keypad gate will be located along Colonel Glenn Road. The existing fence along the rear (south) and side (west) property lines will remain intact. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4167-F 10 All of the existing and proposed buildings and building additions will be one-story in height. The site plan notes eleven (11) feet of green space along the east property line and twenty-one (21) feet of green space along the west property line. The applicant notes operating hours for the office and storage facility will be from 6am to 10pm. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-555 (signs permitted in commercial zones). The applicant is not proposing any dumpsters at this time. Any future dumpster must screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing additional sight lighting at this time. Any future new sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested PC-D zoning to allow the use as a self-storage facility. Staff feels the request is reasonable. Commercial zoning and uses exist within the general area east and west along the Colonel Glenn corridor. The proposed PD-C zoning will represent a continuation of the zoning pattern in this area. With maintenance of the screening along the rear (south) and side (west) property lines, the proposed use should have no adverse impact on the residential properties in the general area. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this request. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PC-D zoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 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 remained on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z -8235-D NAME: Newcap Development – Senior Housing / Commercial – PCD LOCATION: 12110 Stagecoach Road DEVELOPER: Newcap Development 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Terry Burruss (Agent) Terry Burruss Architects 11912 Kanis Road – Suite F8 Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 517-7408 DODA Construction, LLC – Doug Meyer (Owner) SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White Associates 24 Rahling Circle – Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 214-9141 AREA: 50.92 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 9 FT. NEW STREET: 800 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 42.20 CURRENT ZONING: PID VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND/REQUEST: On October 22, 2021 the City Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 22,049 which rezoned the 50.919 acres of this property from PCD and PID (expired) to PID (The Village at Hidden Creek). The PID was approved by the Planning Commission on September 9, 2021. The PID was approved for a multi-lot mixed commercial and light industrial development, with OS zoning along the eastern border within the floodway. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 50.92 acres from “PID” Planned Industrial Development to “PCD” Planned Commercial Development to allow a Senior Housing development on one (1) lot and commercial development adhering to the C-3 development standards, with C-3 permitted uses, on the other eight (8) proposed lots. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped and mostly open with a partially paved access drive connecting to Stagecoach Road along the south perimeter. The site is bordered by I-2 and C-3 zoned properties to the east, R-2 and C-3 zoned properties to the west, and R-7 zoned properties to the south across Stagecoach Road. 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. Provide finished floor elevations (FFE) for all buildings on site plan and grading and drainage plans. 2. Is the proposed access street and cul-de-sac from Stagecoach Road (Hwy. 5) to the proposed development going to be dedicated as a public or private street? 3. Show all flood plain boundaries and flood zones on plans and plat. 4. 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 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. 5. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 3 Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 6. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval prior to a grading permit being issued by the Department of Planning and Development. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1805 with any questions or for more information. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. A drainage study showing all hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, detention ponds and structures, and inlets is required. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 11. 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. 12. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 4 13. 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. 14. 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). 15. Provide accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed building entrance in accordance with 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Section 1104.1. 16. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 17. 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 Planning and Development Dept. Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or 501-918-5348 or CEPermits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. 18. Due to the proposed structures being located within the 100-year floodplain, an elevation certificate of the finished floor elevation for each structure must be provided to the Public Works Department at 701 West Markham Street prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or 501-918-5348 or CEPermits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for acceptance or to answer any questions. 19. Whenever access to State Highways is needed for residential or commercial purposes, an access driveway permit is required. These permits are issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the driveway will be located. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. 20. A special permit is issued for work on the Arkansas Department of Transportation right of way that is not an access driveway. The permit is issued by the Permit officer for the District in which the special permit is requested. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 5 E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. CenterPoint Summit Energy: No comment. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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. 3. 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. 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. 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 6 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 7 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comment. F. Building Codes/Landscape: Building Code: No comments received. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 8 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. The surrounding properties are zoned R-2 or PR. 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. 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. 4. 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. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 6. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. 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 comment. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 9 Planning Division: The request is in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for the requested 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. The application is to rezone from PID, Planned Industrial Development District to PCD, Planned Commercial Development District to allow for the development of senior housing on approximately 38 acres, with 11 acres for future commercial development on this property. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) to the southwest and southeast from the site. Park/Open Space (PK/OS) is shown on the Plan Map to the northeast. To the south, across Stagecoach Road, is shown for Mobile Home Park (MH). 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. To the southeast the land is zoned I-2, Light Industrial District and C-3, General Commercial District. There is a septic tank cleaning firm and a retail center on this land. To the southwest the land is zoned R-2, Single Family district and C-3, General Commercial District. There is a liquor store on a portion of the land and the remainder is undeveloped. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. This land is the floodway of Fourche Creek as well as Otter Creek Park. The land is zoned PR, Park District. The Mobile Home Park (MH) category accommodates an area specifically developed to accommodate mobile homes. This land, south of the Stagecoach Road, is zoned R-7, Mobile Home Park District and is an existing mobile home park. Master Street Plan: To the south is Stagecoach Road, it is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. To the west is the proposed West Loop shown as a Principal 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 Stagecoach Road since it is a Minor Arterial. A Principal Arterial serves through traffic and connects major traffic generators or activity centers within an urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on proposed West Loop since it is a Principal Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There is a proposed Class I Bike Path shown to the west along the proposed West Loop alignment. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-of-way or an easement is August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 10 recommended. Nine-foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk). There is a Class II Bike Route shown on Stagecoach 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 in proximity to, this land. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 50.92 acres from “PID” Planned Industrial Development to “PCD” Planned Commercial Development to allow a Senior Housing development on one (1) lot and commercial development adhering to the C-3 development standards, with C-3 permitted uses, on the other eight (8) proposed lots. The property is currently undeveloped and mostly open with a partially paved access drive connecting to Stagecoach Road along the south perimeter. The site is bordered by I-2 and C-3 zoned properties to the east, R-2 and C-3 zoned properties to the west, and R-7 zoned properties to the south across Stagecoach Road. The applicant proposes to subdivide the 50.92 acres into nine (9) lots, as part of the PCD zoning request. The south 11 plus acres will be subdivided into eight (8) lots (Lots 1 - 4 and 6 - 9) for commercial development. The north 38 plus acres will be a single lot for a senior housing development. An 820-foot-long cul-de-sac street (public street) will serve as access to the lots. The eastern portion of the north acreage which is in the floodway will be zoned "OS" Open Space District. The lots will be final platted one or two at a time as they are sold. The applicant proposes that the eight (8) lots within the south portion of the property will range in size from one (1) acre to 2.18 acres. Those lots will be developed as per the C-3 Zoning development standards with C-3 permitted uses. The north portion will be developed as per the MF-18 Zoning development standards. This portion will be a mix of 1- and 2-bedroom units located within a mid-rise facility, townhomes, and cottages. The proposed senior housing development will be age restricted, limited to persons 55 years of age or older. The applicant is proposing 184 two-bedroom units and 105 one-bedroom units for the senior housing development. The proposed unit mix may slightly fluctuate with final designs, with the maximum number of units not exceeding 300. The maximum building heights proposed are as follows: Clubhouse 25’-0” 4-Story Complex 49’-0” August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 11 1-Story Single Bedroom 17’-0” 1-Story Two Bedroom 17’-0” Townhomes 25’-0” The exterior of the one-story buildings will be constructed using a combination of horizontal siding, EIFS and brick veneer, with shingled roofs. The buildings will contain metal awnings over the doorways. The four-story building exterior will contain a mixture of horizontal siding, Hardi-panel, EIFS, and stone veneer. The applicant is proposing 502 parking spaces with proposed senior living development. The ordinance would typically require 433 parking spaces for the proposed number of units: staff believes that the proposed number of parking proposed will be sufficient to serve this development. The applicant submitted a Project Development Schedule stating the approximate start of construction being July of 2023 and continuing through December of 2024. All lighting proposed must be low level and directed away from adjacent properties. The proposed plan notes two (2) dumpster locations at the southeast corner of the parking area adjacent to the community office building. The applicant notes that the dumpsters will be screened as per ordinance requirements. Staff recommends that all signage for the senior living facility portion of the overall project comply with Section 36-552 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs allowed in a multi-family zones). All signage for the proposed commercial lots will comply with Section 36-555 (signs allowed in commercial zones). The applicant proposes a regional storm water detention facility at the southeastern corner of the proposed senior housing development. Staff is supportive of the requested PCD zoning. The applicant’s proposed use of the site is similar to the intensity of other uses in the area. Staff believes the proposed use will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD zoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditionals outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda and staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8235-D 12 “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item remained on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-9353-A NAME: Shields & Associates – PCD LOCATION: 13108 Lawson Road DEVELOPER: Shields & Associates 116 Challain Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Brian Dale (Agent) Joe White & Associates, Incorporated 25 Rahling Circle, Ste. A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates, Incorporated 25 Rahling Circle, Ste. A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 5.3 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff July 22, 2022, which contained significant changes to the initial site plan submitted with the application. Staff informed the applicant the application will need to be deferred to the September 8, 2022, Planning Commission agenda to allow staff time to review the revised site plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in opposition in attendance. Staff recommends this application be deferred to the September 8, 2022 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9353-A 2 agenda. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a revised site plan, containing significant changes to staff on July 22, 2022. Staff needs additional time to review the changes. There was no further discussion. The item remained on the Consent agenda. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-9680-A NAME: Rock City Wraps – PD-C LOCATION: 11415 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Cropper Rogers Properties, LLC 11415 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Cropper Rogers Properties, LLC (Owner) Scott Wallace (Agent) 11415 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72211 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.34 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.09 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On June 9, 2022, the Planning Commission approved a request by the applicant to withdraw their petition to rezoning of this 0.34-acre property from C-3 to "PD-C" Planned Development – Commercial. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 0.34-acre property located at 11415 West Markham Street from “C-3” Commercial to “PD-C” Planned Development – Commercial to allow for development of a vehicle service business (Rock City Wraps) with outdoor display. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property currently contains a former bank building with drive-thru and parking. The structure has been converted into an office area and the former drive-thru canopy has been enclosed for a vehicle shop area. 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. Markham Street is classified as a minor arterial per City’s Master Street Plan. Therefore, dedicate 45 feet of total right of way from centerline of Markham Street per master street plan. 2. Provide finished floor elevation (FFE) for all buildings on site plan and grading and drainage plans. 3. 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. 4. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval prior to a grading permit being issued by the Department of Planning and Development. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1805 with any questions or for more information. 5. 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. 6. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 3 and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right- of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 7. Provide accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed building entrance in accordance with 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Section 1104.1. 8. 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. 9. Does proposed accessible parking stall and aisle meet Arkansas accessibility standards? 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: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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. 3. 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. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 4 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 5 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 6 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram 501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. 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. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square. feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum 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 every twelve (12) parking spaces. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 7 6. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 7. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 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: The request is in the Rodney Parkham Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. 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 requested area is currently a vehicle repair and modification shop. The application is to rezone from C-3, General Commercial District to PCD, Planned Commercial Development District to allow the uses of vehicle repairs/modifications and outdoor display on this property. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) east, north, and west of the application area. Across Rock Creek, to the south, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL). 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 land surrounding the applicant area is zoned C-3, General Commercial District, to the east, north, and west. This land has various retail commercial uses including stand-alone businesses, auto related retail, restaurants and retail centers. 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 remains less than 6 units per acre. To the south is R-2, Single-Family District zoned land with a developed single-family subdivision. Master Street Plan: To the north of the property is West Markham Street, 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 August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 8 within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Markham Street 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 is proposing to rezone the 0.34-acre property located at 11415 West Markham Street from “C-3” Commercial to “PD-C” Planned Development – Commercial to allow for development of a vehicle service business (Rock City Wraps) with outdoor display. According to the applicant, the business focuses primarily on the “restyling of automobiles”, and services are performed inside a climate-controlled facility. The proposed retail hours of operation will be from Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work on vehicles is performed 24 hours per day. The property currently contains a former bank building with drive-thru and paved parking areas. The bank teller area has been converted into an office area and the former drive-thru canopy areas have been enclosed for vehicle workshop areas. The existing building has been overlayed (wrapped) by metal framing and a plywood enclosure which surrounds the entire structure. The modifications (renovations) have been performed by the applicant without seeking or retaining a building permit from the city prior to beginning of work. The site is located within a fully developed area of West Markham Street and is primarily surrounded by C-3 zoned properties on all sides with Rock Creek on the south perimeter. The creek abuts an R-2 zoned residential area to the south. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing structure and construct a new building. The site plan shows the new 5,525 square foot (65 feet by 85 feet) structure centered on the site. The applicant notes that the new structure will be approximately twenty-four (24) feet in height and have corrugated or decorative metal exterior finish materials. The site plan shows the new structure setback from the property lines a minimum of 25 feet on the south, 45 feet on the north, 7 feet on the east, and 17 feet on the west. The applicant proposes a rotating vehicle display trailer (for completed vehicles) along the northwest side of the parking lot bordering West Markham. According to the applicant the auto turntable is used to showcase completed vehicles and August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 9 create marketing videos with the vehicle rotating. The display trailer and has been placed (parked) on the site without seeking permit or variance request from the city prior to placement. The site currently has (14) parking spaces along the north and west sides of the property. The proposed site plan shows removal of all parking spaces along the west side of the site and reconfiguring of the existing spaces along the north perimeter of the property. The reconfigured spaces include eight (8) parking spaces total including one (1) handicap space, and one (1) space containing a rotating vehicle display trailer at the north corner adjacent to the main access drive to Markham Street. The proposed parking reconfiguration includes eight (8) spaces which is less than the typical required minimum of 27 spaces per Section 36-502 (3) (g) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Staff believes the proposed number of parking spaces for the site is not sufficient for the proposed use. A two-lane access drive exists at the northwest corner of the site from West Markham Street and circles the building. The drive connects to the existing drive through canopy lanes on the east and west sides of the structure. The access drive continues along the south boundary of the property connecting with the adjacent commercial properties to the east and west sides. The drive acts as cross access between this property and the properties to the east and west, allowing access to the traffic light located on Markham Street to the east. Cross access easements are platted along the east and west property lines. The proposed site plan shows use of the existing paved drives and parking along West Markham Street. The site plan shows an existing dumpster enclosure at the southwest corner of the property. The dumpster area must be screened as per Section 36-523 (d) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. No new site lighting is proposed. Any new site lighting will be low level and directed away from adjacent properties. No signage is proposed for the site. Any new signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s zoning ordinance. (Signs allowed in commercial zones). Staff is not supportive of the requested (PD-C) Planned Development – Commercial zoning. Staff does not view the request as reasonable. Although there are other auto related uses in this immediate area, Staff feels that the site is too small for the proposed use. The applicant’s proposed outdoor vehicle display, and proposed reduction in overall parking spaces leaves very little area for staff or vehicles awaiting service. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9680-A 10 The proposed parking on the site is well under the minimum number of parking spaces typically required for this type of use. Of the six (6) other commercial properties located within the relatively small commercial area along the south side of West Markham Street, between the Entergy sub-station (east) and the Rock Creek intersection with West Markham Street (west), three (3) of these properties currently have existing auto service type uses, with the easternmost property containing a large auto service mall type development (carwash, detailing, dent/damage repair, auto rental, collision center and an auto tune-up shop). Staff believes that there are enough auto service-related uses within this small commercial area. The proposed use will only add to the proliferation of existing auto service uses. Staff believes this small property is better suited for a small retail or office/bank type use. Additionally, the applicant has begun and continued construction on the existing building, including electrical work, without obtaining a building permit. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PD-C rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2022) The applicant was not present. There were no persons present registered in opposition in attendance. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to send required notifications to surrounding property owners. Therefore, staff recommended the application be deferred to the September 8, 2022 agenda. There was no further discussion. The item remained on the consent agenda and deferred as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent and 1 open position. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9703 NAME: El Patio Private Club – PD-C LOCATION: 7315 Geyer Springs Road DEVELOPER: Tonya Baker 3308 Ludwig Street Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Tonya Baker (Agent) Tony Ma (Owner) 14100 Sardis Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Hope Consulting 117 S. Market Street Benton, AR 72015 AREA: 0.92 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 13 CENSUS TRACT: 20.02 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 (General Commercial District) VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes the property located at 7315 Geyer Springs Road be rezoned from C-3 to PD-C to allow the existing restaurant to operate as a private club. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The existing building is approximately 3,362 square feet in area. A single driveway provides access to the property from Geyer Springs Road. Access to the property August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9703 2 may also be from as shared access drive easement with property to the south, there is no rear access or drive-thru service. An existing fence extends from the rear of the building on the south side terminating at the rear property line. The site plan notes thirty-two (32) parking spaces. Section 36-502(3)(c) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance would typically require 33 parking spaces for the private club. Staff believes the provided parking is sufficient to serve existing building. The general area contains a mixture of commercial (C-3 & C-4) zoning and uses. Properties to the north and south contain C-3 and C-4 conditional uses respectively. Properties on the west side of Geyer Springs Road contain C-3, C-4 and I-2 zonings. 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. Show locations of proposed accessible parking stalls and aisles. 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: 1. NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9703 3 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. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9703 4 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. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the 65th Street East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. 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 requested area is currently a bar and grill. The application is to rezone from C-3, General Commercial District to PDC, Planned Development Commercial District to allow for a private club on this property. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) in all directions from the application area. 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. There is C-3, General Commercial District zoned land to the north and southwest, across Geyer Springs Road. There is an auto related retail use to the north and a mobile home park. To the southwest is a restaurant and liquor store. The land to the northwest, across Geyer Springs Road, is zoned C-4, Open Display District. There is a carwash, commercial structure used by a church and vacant property in this area. To the south and east is a PCD, Planned Commercial Development District which is currently vacant land. C-4 zoned land is further to the south with a market and other retail uses. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9703 5 Master Street Plan: To the east of the property is Geyer Springs Road, 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 Geyer Springs 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 the property located at 7315 Geyer Springs Road be rezoned from C-3 to PD-C to allow the existing restaurant to operate as a private club. There will be no changes to the existing footprint or exterior of the building or parking area. The applicant notes the only proposed change is to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages until 2:00am on Saturday and Sunday. The current hours of operation extend to 1:00am on Saturday and midnight on Sunday. The Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) requires that a restaurant with alcohol sales with the extended hours proposed be classified as a “private club.” The ABC requires the governing body of a municipality approve a “private club” as noted below: “A private club application may only be submitted to the Alcoholic Beverage Control after the governing body of the county or municipality in which the private club seeks to be located has issued an ordinance approving the private club to operate in that county or municipality.” Section 36-301 allows a private club with dining or bar service as a Conditional Use (CUP). However, the proposed change will require the C-3 (General Commercial District) to be changed to a “PD-C” (Planned Commercial District) to allow the existing use as a private club to comply with the Arkansas Control Board (ABC). The existing signage complies with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Any new future signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the code (signs permitted in commercial zones). The applicant notes a dumpster in the southeast portion of the site. All dumpsters must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9703 6 All sight lighting must 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. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues. The applicant is requesting no variances with the proposed application. Staff supports the proposed PD-C zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The only change proposed to the existing restaurant/bar is a net increase of three (3) hours to the current hours of operation. The applicant is proposing no other changes to the proposed use, the building or property. The proposed PCD zoning will not be out of character with other properties in the area, and the proposed use of the property should have no adverse impact on the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C zoning to allow a private club, 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: (AUGUST 11, 2022) Tanya Baker, applicant, was present representing the application. There was one person registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. Ms. Baker provided the hours of operation, which varied throughout the week and requested approval to extend weekend operating hours for two (2) hours on Saturday and one (1) hour on Sunday. The applicant deferred to the opposition. Troy Laha addressed, President of Southwest Little Rock United for Progress (SWLRUP), the Commission in opposition to the application. He expressed the community was opposed to another private club in the area and there was no sign for the business nor a placard on the building identifying a request for a zoning change. He stated he made several attempts to contact the owner without success. Ms. Baker addressed the Commission and stated there is a sign and address on the door to the site. She stated no one contacted her with questions regarding the requested zoning change. She stated the business is friendly with private security inside and law enforcement outside. Commissioner Brooks referenced other private clubs in area and asked the applicant why she felt the need to extend weekend operating hours and what is the club’s capacity? Ms. Baker stated the maximum capacity is 108 persons and most clients work late and August 11, 2022 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9703 7 the hours would provide clients more time to enjoy themselves. She noted the business currently operates providing music and food only. Commissioner Latture asked the applicant was the night club already operating to which the applicant replied in the affirmative. There was general discussion regarding the difference between what the Alcohol Beverage Control Board “private club” designation means regarding extending sales of alcohol on Saturday and Sunday noting only the application is tied to zoning and not providing or approving a license to extend alcohol sales. Commissioner Brooks asked staff did the applicant provide the 200 foot notices to neighbors to which staff replied in the affirmative. There was a motion to approve the application including all comments and recommendations by staff. The motion was seconded. The vote was 5 ayes, 4 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. The motion failed. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: August 11, 2022 4:OOPM Minutes Consent Agenda A,B,3,3.1,4,5,6,7, RegularAgenda MEMBER 2 8 C 1 D BETTON, HAROLD, MD A A A A A A A BROOKS, DERICK ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ HART, TODD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ HAYNES, MARLON D. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ HODGE, KAT ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ LATTURE, PAUL ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ McDONALD, ALICIA ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • • THOMAS, DIANA M. ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ I ✓ VICKERS, MICHAEL ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ VOGEL, ROBBY ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Open Position MEMBER Meeting Adjourned 6:25 PM ✓AYE • NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE August 11, 2022 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary