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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4325 Staff AnalysisDecember 18, 1984 Item No. E - Z-4325 Owner: Applicant: Location: Bill Terry Joe D. White State Highway No. 5 south of Base Line Road Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to "MF-12" & "MF-18" Multifamily, "0-2" Office & Institutional, "C-2" Shopping Center and "C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Size: Mixed Uses 71.67 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Single Family and Church, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Single Family, and Commercial Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposed rezoning is for a substantial amount of land along State Highway No. 5/Stagecoach Road in an area that is part of the Otter Creek Plan. The request involves 50.4 acres for multifamily, 12.6 acres of commercial zoning and 8.6 acres for office zoning. The property is located in part of Little Rock that is beginning to experience an increase in rezoning activity and development. This is due in part to the Otter Creek community to the south and the new construction that is occurring at I-430 and I-30. Also, this proposal is in close proximity to the proposed Otter Creek Mall. Much of the area is still zoned "R-2," but there are large tracts zoned for multifamily and commercial development at Otter Creek and for commercial use in the vicinity of I-30 and I-430, the proposed mall site being zoned "C-2." 2. The sites involved are primarily flat and vacant. The two tracts on the east side of State Highway No. 5 are adjacent to a large floodway that creates the eastern boundary for the proposed "MF-18" and "C-3" parcels. December 18, 1984 Item No. E - Continued This physical feature is common along the east side of Highway No. 5. Also, there is some floodplain involvement on the west side of Highway No. 5. 3. State Highway No. 5 is classified as a principal arterial on the Master Street Plan, and Base Line Road is shown as a minor arterial. The existing rights -of -way are deficient so dedication of additional right-of-way will be required for both streets to meet arterial standards. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues associated with- this request. 6. The property was part of a large annexation that occurred in 1979. 7. Some of the,proposed rezonings are in conformance with the Suburban Development Plan, but because the sites are within the Otter Creek Plan area, staff is recommending that this request be deferred until the new plan is closer to completion. The multifamily areas and the commercial site at Base Line Road and State Highway No. 5 are shown on the Suburban Development Plan, but because of the amount of land involved and some other considerations, staff feels that it would be inappropriate to act on the request at this time. A rezoning of this size requires additional review and analysis in the context of the new plan. Many changes are occurring in this area which the Otter Creek Plan is addressing and should provide a more current overview. One additional plan element that is involved with this request is the Master Parks Plan. That plan shows the area east of Highway No. 5 for a proposed lake and open space. This proposal encompasses an area from Highway No. 5 and I-430 to the south just north of Otter Creek Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a two -month deferral. December 18, 1984 Item No. E - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (9/25/84) The applicant had submitted a letter supporting the staff's recommendation for a deferral. A motion was made to defer the request to the November 13, 1984, meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11/13/84) The applicant, Joe 14hite, was present. There were a number of persons in attendance who expressed an interest in the rezoning request. Mr. White spoke briefly and presented a new zoning proposal for the property. Fton Pierce, President of the Otter Creek Property Owners' Association, discussed the floodplain and how the rezoning would affect existing streets in Otter Creek and traffic patterns. He requested the staff to look at: these issues closely when studying the new proposal. Tom Hodges spoke and expressed some concerns with the existing streets and accesses. Robert Porbeck, an Otter Creek resident, indicated that a petition had been circulated in Otter Creek supporting the staff's initial rezoning recommendation for the property in question. A motion was made to defer the item to the December 18, 1984, meeting to allow interested parties and staff to review the new plan as submitted by Mr. White. All in attendance regarding this matter agreed to the deferral. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (12/18/84) The applicant, Joe White, was present. There were no objectors. Mr. White had submitted a modified zoning plan to the staff prior to the public hearing which staff indicated support for with the exception of an "0-2" parcel on the east side of Stagecoach Road (Highway No. 5). Mr. White described the new plan and disagreed with the staff's position on the "0-2" tract. He said that a church which abuts the property in question on the south and a small office complex were compatible land uses and that there was a need for "0-2" land in the area. Mr. White also stated that the Otter Creek Property Owners Association had reviewed the amended plan and that they were in favor of it. The Planning Commission then voted on the amended application as presented. The vote was: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent to support the request. November 13, 1984 Item No. D - Z-4325 Owner: Bill Terry Applicant: Joe D. White Location: State Highway No. 5 south of Base Line Road Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to "MF-12" & "MF-18" Multifamily, 00-2" Office & Institutional, "C-2" Shopping Center and "C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Mixed Uses Size: 71.67 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Single Family and Church, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Single Family, and Commercial Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposed rezoning is for a substantial amount of land along State Highway No. 5/Stagecoach Road in an area that is part of the Otter Creek Plan. The request involves 50.4 acres for multifamily, 12.6 acres of commercial, zoning and 8.6 acres for office zoning. The property is located in part of Little Rock that is beginning to experience an increase in rezoning activity and development. This is due in part to the Otter Creek community to the south and the new construction that is occurring at I-430 and I-30. Also, this proposal is in close proximity to the proposed.Otter Creek Mall. Much of the area is still zoned "R-2," but there are large tracts zoned for multifamily and commercial development at Otter Creek and for commercial use in the vicinity of I-30 and I-430, the proposed mall site being zoned "C-2." 2. The sites involved are primarily flat and vacant. The two tracts on the east side of State Highway No. 5 are adjacent to a large floodway that creates the eastern boundary for the proposed "MF-18" and "C-3" parcels. November 13, 1984 Item No. D - Continued This physical feature is common along the east side of Highway No. 5. Also, there is some floodplain involvement on the west side of Highway No. 5. 3. State Highway No. 5 is classified as a principal arterial on the Master Street Plan, and Base Line Road is shown as a minor arterial. The existing rights -of -way are deficient so dedication of additional right-of-way will be required for both streets to meet arterial standards.- 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues associated with this request. 6. The property was part of a large annexation that occurred in 1979. 7. Some of the proposed rezonings are in conformance with the Suburban Development Plan, but because the sites are within the Otter Creek Plan area, staff is recommending that this request be deferred until the new plan is closer to completion. The multifamily areas and the commercial site at Base Line Road and State Highway No. 5 are shown on the Suburban Development Plan, but because of the amount of land involved and some other considerations, staff feels that it would be inappropriate to act on the request at this time. A rezoning of this size requires additional review and analysis in the context of the new plan. Many changes are occurring in this area which the Otter Creek Plan is addressing and should provide a more current overview. One additional plan element that is involved with this request is the Master Parks Plan. That plan shows the area east of Highway No. 5 for a proposed lake and open space. This proposal encompasses an area from Highway No. 5 and I-430 to the south just north of Otter Creek Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a two -month deferral. November 13, 1984 Item No. D - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (9/25/84) The applicant had submitted a letter supporting the staff's recommendation for a deferral. A motion was made to defer the request to the November 13, 1984, meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 11/13/84 The applicant, Joe White, was present. There were,a number of persons in attendance who expressed an interest in the rezoning request. Mr. White spoke briefly and presented a new zoning proposal for the property. Ron Pierce, President of the Otter Creek Property Owners' Association, discussed the floodplain and how the rezoning would affect existing streets in Otter Creek and traffic patterns. He requested the staff to look at these issues closely when studying the new proposal. Tom Hodges spoke and expressed some concerns with the existing streets and accesses. Robert Porbeck, an Otter Creek resident, indicated that a petition had been circulated in Otter Creek supporting the staff's initial rezoning recommendation for the property in question. A motion was made to defer the item to the December 18, 1984, meeting to allow interested parties and staff to review the new plan"as submitted by Mr. White. All in attendance regarding this matter agreed to the deferral. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.