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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4327 Staff AnalysisNovember 13, 1984 Item No. E - Z-4327 Owner: James A. Rogers Applicant: Robert M. Brown Location: 12,900 Vimy Ridge Road Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Commercial Development Size: 1.77 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone a tract that is part of the Quail Run preliminary plat for an unspecified commercial use. The property is located along Vimy Ridge Road between Alexander Road and County Line Road, a location that does not appear to be appropriate for "C-3" zoning. The site is in an area where other locations have been identified for commercial use that are more compatible with the long-range development trends. One consideration that should be raised in this part of Little Rock is how much commercial land is needed to meet the future demands. Many activities are occurring in the area that are encouraging property owners to try to place a higher value on their land. With this in mind, rezoning actions must be carefully analyzed to ensure the best land use pattern for the area. 2. The site is vacant and increases in elevation from north to south. There is a 100-foot AP&L easement that bisects the northwest corner of the property. 3. Vimy Ridge Road is identified as a minor arterial which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The Quail Run plat will provide the necessary right-of-way. During discussions on the Otter Creek Plan, there has been some mention made of classifying the street on the north as a collector. If this is the case, the plat will dedicate any necessary right-of-way. November 13, 1984 Item No. E - Continued 4. There have no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no legal issues attendant to this -request. 6. The site was annexed to the City in 1975. Staff has received one call objecting to the requested rezoning. 7. The staff has many concerns about "C-3" rezoning at this location, but because of the status of the Otter Creek Plan, staff is unprepared to address the request in any detail. Two issues that should be mentioned are the Suburban Development Plan and spot zoning. The Suburban Development Plan identifies the property question for single family use only and any reclassification other than "R-2" would create a significant spot zoning for the area. Staff feels that this request, being part of the Otter Creek Plan area, should be deferred until the plan is completed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a two -month deferral. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 9/25/84 The applicant was not present but had submitted a letter requesting a deferral of the item. A motion was made to defer the item 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, Robert Brown, was present. There were no objectors present. Mr. Brown had earlier submitted a letter amending the request from "C-3" to "MF-24." Staff then reviewed the preliminary draft of the Otter Creek Plan and recommended "MF-6." Mr. Brown agreed to the "MF-6" reclassification and amended the request to "MF-6." The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the application as amended. The vote: 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. September 25, 1984 Item No. 14 - Z-4327 Owner: James A. Rogers Applicant: Robert M. Brown Location: 12,900 Vimy Ridge Road Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Commercial Development Size: 1.77 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone a tract that is part of the Quail Run preliminary plat for an unspecified commercial use. The property is located along Vimy Ridge Road between Alexander Road and County Line Road, a location that does not appear to be appropriate for "C-3" zoning. The site is in an area where other locations have been identified for commercial use that are more compatible with the long-range development trends. One consideration that should be raised in this part of Little Rock is how much commercial land is needed to meet the future demands. Many activities are occurring in the area that are encouraging property owners to try to place a higher value on their land. With this in mind, rezoning actions must be carefully analyzed to ensure the best land use pattern for the area. 2. The site is vacant and increases in elevation from north to south. There is a 100-foot AP&L easement that bisects the northwest corner of the property. 3. Vimy Ridge Road is identified as a minor arterial which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The Quail Run plat will provide the necessary right-of-way. During discussions on the Otter Creek Plan, there has been some mention made of classifying the street on the north as a collector. If this is the case, the plat will dedicate any necessary right-of-way. September 25, 1984 Item No. 14 - Continued 4. There have no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no legal issues attendant to this request. 6. The site was annexed to the City in 1975. Staff has received one call objecting to the requested rezoning. 7. The staff has many concerns about "C-3" rezoning at this location, but because of the status of the Otter Creek Plan, staff is unprepared to address the request in any detail. Two issues that should be mentioned are the Suburban Development Plan and spot zoning. The Suburban Development Plan identifies the property question for single family use only and any reclassification other than "R-2" would create a significant spot zoning for the area. Staff feels that this request, being part of the Otter Creek Plan area, should be deferred until the plan is completed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a two -month deferral. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present but had submitted a letter requesting a deferral of the item. A motion was made to defer the item to the November 13, 1984, meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 0 November 13, 1984 Item No. E - Z-4327 Owner: James A. Rogers Applicant: Robert M. Brown Location: 12,900 Vimy Ridge Road Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Commercial Development Size: 1.77 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone a tract that is part of the Quail Run preliminary plat for an unspecified commercial use. The property is located along Vimy Ridge Road between Alexander Road and County Line Road, a location that does not appear to be appropriate for "C-3" zoning. The site is in an area where other locations have been identified for commercial use that are more compatible with the long-range development trends. One consideration that should be raised in this part of Little Rock is how much commercial land is needed to meet the future demands. Many activities are occurring in the area that are encouraging property owners to try to place a higher value on their land. With this in mind, rezoning actions must be carefully analyzed to ensure the best land use pattern for the area. 2. The site is vacant and increases in elevation from north to south. There is a 100-foot AP&L easement that bisects the northwest corner of the property. 3. Vimy Ridge Road is identified as a minor arterial which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The Quail Run plat will provide the necessary right-of-way. During discussions on the Otter Creek Plan, there has been some mention made of classifying the street on the north as a collector. If this is the case, the plat will dedicate any necessary right-of-way. November 13, 1984 Item No. E - Continued 4. There have no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no legal issues attendant to this request. 6. The site was annexed to the City in 1975. Staff has received one call objecting to the requested rezoning. 7. The staff has many concerns about "C-3" rezoning at this location, but because of the status of the Otter Creek Plan, staff is unprepared to address the request in any detail. Two issues that should be mentioned are the Suburban Development Plan and spot zoning. The Suburban Development Plan identifies the property question for single family use only and any reclassification other than "R-2" would create a significant spot zoning for the area. Staff feels that this request, being part of the Otter Creek Plan area, should be deferred until the plan is completed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a two -month deferral. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 9/25/84 The applicant was not present but had submitted a letter requesting a deferral of the item. A motion was made to defer the item 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, Robert Brown, was present. There were no objectors present. Mr. Brown had earlier submitted a letter amending the request from "C-3" to "MF-24." Staff then reviewed the preliminary draft of the Otter Creek Plan and recommended "MF-6." Mr. Brown agreed to the "MF-6" reclassification and amended the request to "MF-6." The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the application as amended. The vote: 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.