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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3544 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 1980 Item No. 10 - Z-3544 Owner: L.A. Yount , et al. Applicant: John L. Tate Request: Rezone to "C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Retail Store Existing Zoning: "R-3" Single Family Location: 8519 Chicot Road Site Characteristics: Level Size: 0.42 Acres + Existing Land Use: Vacant - One Abandoned Structure Abutting Land Use North - Single Family and Zoning: Zoned "R-2" South - Railroad and Single Family Zoned "R-2" East - Railroad and Single Family Zoned "R-2" West - Industrial Zoned "I-2" Zoning History: None Applicable Regulations: Zoning Ordinance FACTUAL INFORMATION Item 10 September 30, 1980 1. NEED OR DEMAND The applicant states the intention of using this property for a small retail store. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANS As the graphic shows, this area is intensively developed and zoned. The Suburban Development Plan shows this area as being within a flood prone area which makes it unsuitable for single family development. It was expected that this property would eventually be included with the industrial park area to the north and west; however, much of the industrially zoned property to the west is in use for commercial activities. The size of the property limits its use as industrial. 3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS No environmental concerns appear. Little Rock's flood hazard maps do not reflect this property as being within the floodplain. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION No neighborhood opposition has been expressed. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES No adverse comments have been received. 6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES None expected. 8. LEGAL/REASONABLE The property abuts a railroad main line to the south and east, industrial zoning to the west. Property to the north, between this property and the "I-2" tract%is zoned by the family of the applicant is presently occupied by a single house. This property is not of sufficient size to permit reasonable industrial development. September 30, 1980 Item 10 - Continued 9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY No standards have been addressed. 10. TRAFFIC AND RIGHT-OF-WAY There are no traffic and right-of-way issues for this case. AAIAT_VCTC. The location of this property virtually assures its use for nonresidential purposes. The surrounding properties are used for a combination of commercial and industrial functions. This property is too small for use as an industrial site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present, and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Comission moved to approve the application as filed. The motion was passed - 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent.