HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4386-B Application 2City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 g
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision
September 23, 2014
Mr. Charles Giggleman
14001 Taylor Loop Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
Re: Murphy USA Short -form PCD (Z -4386-B), located on the Southeast corner of
Cantrell and Taylor Loop Roads
Dear Citizen:
On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your
participation in the September 4, 2014, Commission meeting. It is very important to the City
staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making
process.
Murphy USA Short -form PCD (Z -4386-B), located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Taylor Loop Roads was recommended for approval by the Commission. This item will be
forwarded to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final action. That meeting is scheduled for
October 6, 2014, (Monday night due to National Night Out on Tuesday October 7, 2014) at
6:00 pm. The meeting is held at City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, in the Board of
Directors Chambers.
For additional information, you can contact staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as
follows:
Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney - Planning
Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Walter Malone - Planning
Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore - Planning
Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James - Planning
Land Alteration Variance Request — Vince Floriani — Public Works
Thank you again for your input.
Sincerely,
Tony Bozynski
Secretary to Little Rock Planning Commission
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CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE
THIS CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE (the "Contracts is made and entered into
as of the Effective Date, by and between ONE BANK & TRUST, NA, a national banking association
("Seller") and MURPHY OIL USA, INC., a Delaware Corporation, its successors or assigns
C"Buyer").
WITNESSETH:
1. The Property. In consideration of the terms of this Contract; the sums of money paid and to be
paid hereunder, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged by both parties, Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy, subject to the
terms and conditions herein, those certain parcels of real property located in Little Rock, Pulaski
County, Arkansas assigned Pulaski County Tax Parcel Nos. 43L0080001800 and 43LOO80001801,
containing approximately 0.500 acres, more or less {the "Land"}, as depicted on the site plan attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference (the "Site Plan"), together with all
easements, rights-of-way, water rights, drainage rights, mineral rights and appurtenances relating to the
Land, and all buildings, improvements and fixtures located on the Land (together with the Land.,
collectively the "Property").
2. Ef ectrve Date. The "EffeaWe Date" of this Contract for purposes of measuring performance
hereunder shall be the date when the last one of Seller and Buyer has properly executed this Contract as
determined by the date below each signature.
3. Purchase Price 1 Title Company. Subject to credits, adjustments and prorations set forth
herein, the total purchase price for the Property shall be
(the "Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price shall be paid as follows:
A. Within five (5) busiu s &sa r the Effective Date, Buyer shall cause the sum of&*
to be deposited with Standard Abstract & Title
Company, 3420 Old Cantrell Road, Lime Rock, Arkansas 72202 (the "Title Company"), or
such other entity as may be mutually approved by the parties, to be held in accordance with the
terms of this Contract, which sum, together with all interest earned thereon, is hereinafter
referred to as the "Earnest Money Deposit'. The Earnest Money Deposit shall be credited to
and considered as payment of part of the Purchase Price at the time and upon consummation of
the Closing Cas hereinafter defined).
B. The balance necessary to complete the payment of the Purchase Price, after applying credits,
adjustments, and proration in accordance with this Agreement, shall be paid to Seller at
Closing in immediately available funds.
14111 Cantrell Road
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Contract to be duly executed as
of the date and year below written.
SELLER:
ONE BANK & TRUST, NA
a national banking association
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Name: es T. Schnoes
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: April 29, 2014
BUYER:
MURPHY OIL USA, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
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Title: r. V c� PTEs: �e�"r Lrfr:c, c [.o•,•,s[ I Sceoc�a� 1
DATE: I urt 13 .2014
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Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE
THIS CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE (the "Contract') is made and entered into
as of the Effective Date, by and between Carolyn McDuffee and Charles Giggleman, Trustees of
the GIGGLEMAN LIVING TRUST dated March 15, 2000 ("Seller") and MURPHY OIL USA,
INC., a Delaware Corporation, its successors or assigns ("Buyer").
WITNESSETH:
1. Ac Properi�. In consideration of the terms of this Contract, the sums of money paid and to be
paid hereunder, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged by Both parties, Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy, subject to the
terms and conditioivs herein, that certain parcel of reat property located in Little Rock, Pulaski County,
Arkansas, containing approximately 1.277 acres, more or less (the "Laced % as depicted on the site plan
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference (the "Site Plan', together with
all easements, rights-of-way, water rights, drainage rights, mineral rights and appurtenances relating to
the Land, and all buildings, improvements and fixtures located on the Land (together with the Land,
collectively the "Property").
1 2. E£€eetive Date. The "Effective Date" of this Contract for purposes of measuring performance
hereunder shall be the date when the last one of Seller and Buyer has properly executed this Contract as
determined by the date below each signature.
3. Purchase -Price 1 Title Company. Subject to credits, adjustments and rotations set Earth
herein, the total ,purchase price for the Property shall be
(the "Purchase PrIce'). ow -
The Purchase Price shall be paid
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' A. Within five.(S) business days atter the Effective Date, Buyer shall cause the sum of
to be deposited with Standard Abstract & Title
Company, 3420 Did Cantrcll Mad, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 (the "Title Company"), or
such other entity as may be mutually approved by the parties, to be held in accordance with the
terms of this Contract, which sum, together with all interest earned thereon, is hereinafter
iF referred to as the "Earnest Money Deposit'. The Earnest Money Deposit shall be credited to
and considered as payment of part of the Purchase Price at the time and upon consut'nma�!on of
the Closing (as hereinafter defined).
B. The balance necessary to complete the payment of the Purchase Price, after applying credits,
adjustments, and prorations in accordance with this Agreement, shall be paid to Seiler at
Closing in immediately available funds.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Contract to be duly executed as of
the date and year below written,
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GIGGLE,MAN LIVING TRUST, dated March 15, 2000
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By:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Contract to be duly executed as
of the data and year below written.
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BUYER:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Contract to be duly executed as
of the date and year below written.
(Cantrell & Taylor Loop)
SELLER:
GIGGLEMAN LIVING TRUST, dated March 1, 2000
By:
Carolyn McDuffee, Trustee
By:
Charles Giggleman, Trustee
Date:
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Z-4386 Proposed Murphy USA Station /— Hwy 10 @ Taylor Loop East
r�•Y_ OUR GROUP
L TAYLOR LOOP SAFETY PATROL is a
group of citizens concerned about the safety
& well being of our neighborhoods. We
represent no other interest group, & are all
volunteers.
At this point in time we have collected
19200+ signatures on our petitions from local citizens that object to this proposed project,
3 PrhnanLOii_iections
LIFE SAFETY / TRAFFIC HAZARDS
Traffic accidents can be deadly, especially when they occur at fast moving highway intersections.
The traffic at Hwy 10 & Taylor Loop is already dangerous due to high traffic volume, speed
of vehicles, & numerous access driveways onto Hwy 10 that are randomly spaced.
Hwy 10 @ Taylor Loop is the most accident-prone intersection in Little Rock West of 1-430
according to Little Rock police reports; 81 accidents 2008- 2012, In 2013, 22 accidents were
reported, (see "Seeing lied" article following)
Murphy USA wants fueling pumps/nozzles for 22 24 vehicles ( more than any other station
in Little Rock, except for the possibility of a freeway truck stop), as well as a quick -market of
3,445 s.f. on a lot that does not meet the minimum size required by city ordinances.
A gas station/convenience mart has the highest vehicle movement count possible for a
commercial property. This station could have 40 or more vehicles on the property at the same
time. The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Publishes manuals for trip generation
rates for estimating vehicle movements. A week day average for this type facility is 163 trips
per nozzle per day (ref; Institute of Traffic Engineers ITE vol. 3 trip generation rates section
945). That means this station could average between 3,200 & 3,900 trips in & out per day
added at this intersection from this development. That study average was based on stations
that had 12 or 16 pumps, not 24. The quantity of quick in & out vehicle movements will
be deadly at an already dangerous intersection!
Left turns in from Hwy 10 West bound traffic would T,afficPatte,us
create a serious accident risk, especially considering
the volume generated by 22 — 24 fueling points.
Left turns in would create added delays in the
already crowded turn lane to Taylor Loop.
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The Taylor Loop driveway, w/ left turns out, is also
dangerous. It has poor visibility of traffic coming
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over the hill on Taylor Loop & fast moving traffic
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turning off of Hwy 10, The left turns out would
conflict w/ left turns out of the existing driveway to
Bank of the Ozarks to the West.
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Hwy 10/Cantrell Rd. —Early morning - Looking West. At 7:30 am cars in the tum lane back up to Pinnacle Valley Rd.
Many early morning & afternoon drivers are inexperienced student drivers.
Hwy 10 does not have any island/dividers to restrict left turns. This makes the unlimited turns
across on coming traffic especially dangerous. The AR Hwy Dept. has plans to widen Hwy
10 & add medians to restrict left turns in the near future. The city should not allow even more
of these dangerous turns across oncoming traffic in the interim period.
This proposal was given a do not pass recommendation by the planning staff until there was a
change regarding site turns. These site changes increased the density of the use (2-4 more
pumps added) and turn restriction islands were added. As can be seen, this type of island has
not worked. They are hit & broken by vehicles until they are gone. For islands to be safe &
effective, they need to be painted traffic yellow w/ a yellow vertical at the corners so that
separate opposing lanes & prevent left turns across oncoming traffic. That is the concept plan
the Arkansas Highway Department has for this intersection when funds become available.
Concrete turn diverter @ Mexico Chiquito 13924 Cantrell/Hwy 10 — Chipped face of curd, crack across island & cracks around in concrete.
There are 6 gas stations East & West on Hwy 10, within a 5-1/2 mile stretch from Chenal to
Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center (3 on each side of Hwy 10) w/ a total of 70 total pumps. The
largest number of pumps at these is 16 pumps vs. the new Murphy proposal of 22 — 24
pumps. 3 of these stations have safe ingress & egress through controlled access drives
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Murphy's @ Chenal Walmart 16 pumps Kroger's Candlewood 10 pumps Shell @ Pleasant Ridge 12 pumps
Notice at these 3 stations there are no direct turns into the stations from the public roadway. These traffic movements are much safer.
At the Planning Commission meeting 9/4/14, Murphy representatives presented a traffic
engineer as a witness who said he had done a traffic study for this intersection for Murphy
USA. Requests to see this study at the planning & traffic departments revealed that no
one had even seen the study. Murphy has not replied to requests to see the study. This
study needs to be in the public record & available to thepublic!
INAPPROPRIATE HIGH INTENSITY BUSINESS TYPE
This MEGA station, w/ extended hours of operation, would add a high number of traffic
movements at an already dangerous intersection. A convenience mart/gas station with 22 —24
pumps/nozzles is not appropriate to be in close proximity to the numerous surrounding
residential developments.
It would also be in stark contrast to the existing business on the South side of Hwy 10. This
corridor is the gateway to our neighborhoods, schools & homes.
Bank of the Ozarks at the Southwest
corner, across Taylor Loop from the
proposed project is a good example of a
project that respects the scale and character
of the adjacent neighborhoods.
The Hwy 10 Design Overlay District was created to prevent this size & look of this type of
facility in this location.
The Hwy 10 D.O.D. ; " The purpose of establishing this district is to protect &
enhance the aesthetic & visual character of the lands surrounding Hwy 10."
In particular;
1) "Protect & enhance the scenic quality of the Hwy 10 corridor by providing for
sensitive developments which will maximize the naturals foliage & terrain, while
also providing planted buffer & landscaped areas."
2) "To allow land use patterns compatible with present & future traffic capacity for
Hwy 10."
3) "To create a distinctive parkway atmosphere along Hwy 10 by encouraging
substantial building setbacks, extensive landscaping, & uniform tree plantings."
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES
The Planning Commission & Board of Directors have already rejected 3 of these Mega
stations. 2 of those had 16 pumps, vs 22-24 pumps.
This project is asking for special exceptions, or privilege to the rules that
everyone is supposed to follow. The city has zoning ordinances, as well as a
special Design Overlay District (D.O.D.) for the Hwy 10 corridor to control the
physical & visual impact of new developments in the area as noted above.
1St 2 acre minimum parcel size required for any development. This
condition has not been met.
2nd Rear yard setback to be a minimum of 40'. This condition has not
been met. 25' is proposed — 38% less than the minimum required.
3rd East side yard setback to be a minimum of 30'. This condition has
not been met. 25' proposed.
4th West side yard setback to be a minimum of 30". This condition has
not been met. 25' proposed.
5th Vacuum unit freestanding kiosk located w/in the proposed 25'
(exemption) side yard setback & visible from Taylor Loop.
6th Driveway set back from the Hwy 10 East side property line
required to be 150' minimum. This condition has not been met.
50' proposed.
7th Driveway set back from the Taylor Loop South rear property line
required to be 150' minimum. This condition has not been met.
Approx. 60' proposed.
8th Drive-thru installations are required to have space for stacking of 3
vehicles. This condition has not been met. A 31 vehicle would
likely block the entry drive at Taylor Loop.
The small parcel size is the cause for needing all of the other exceptions. The
developer is trying to "shoe horn" far too much onto an under size parcel. An
installation w/ fueling points for 22 — 24 vehicles at a time is a MEGA gas
station!
This project is requesting 8 exceptions to the rules in order to be approved. No Mega
station should be granted exceptions to the ordinances to shoe horn too much development
onto a lot that is too small for the facility planned.
Multi vehicle wreck, hwy 10 @ Taylor Lp. 9/27/14
CONCLUSION
Multi vehicle wreck on Taylor Loop just before intersection w/ Hwy 10, 10/1/14
Our group has made multiple attempts to request a meeting w/ the Murphy representatives &
their consultants to discuss potential modifications that could make the site safer (like their
existing station at the Chenal Walmart 16 pumps w/ safe access) & more compatible w/
existing adjacent business on the South side of Hwy 10. They have chosen not to meet with
us.
This is objection is about public safety. Safety can't be dismissed. The overwhelming
evidence is the intersection of Taylor Loop & Hwy 10/Cantrell Road currently has a serious
safety problem. This development, because of the proposed use, drastically adds to that
problem. The proposed use is a gas station which contains more pumps than any other
station, not adjacent to an interstate, in Little Rock. The intense proposed use increases
traffic movements and thereby exposes citizens to increased traffic safety risks. To vote in
favor would ignore the public sentiment of the area and ignore how this use would only
deepen an existing public safety problem.
( See enlarged plans following; )
Traffic. Patterns
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September 4, 2014 L.R. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4386-B
Portions of pages 14 & 15
Mr. Ernie Peters of Peters and Associates, the applicant's traffic engineer, addressed the Commission
with clarification on a few items presented. He stated a traffic study was completed for the site. He
stated the study was performed to determine the impact of this development on traffic in the area and to
determine if limiting the access to the site would hinder the success of the commercial business. He
stated there was little to no impact on traffic traveling by the site. He stated most of the traffic to the
site was pass -by traffic. Mr. Peters stated sixty-two (62) percent of the traffic in the am and fifty-six (56)
percent of the traffic in the pm peak was pass -by traffic. He stated this development added 77 -vehicles
during the am peak and 119 -vehicles in the pm peak.
He stated it was determined by the traffic study there would be no impact on the proposed development
by limiting access to the site. He stated the drives were located 300 -feet from the intersection. He stated
the center left turn lane on Taylor Loop Road was a "good" off -set and not a "bad" off -set.
He stated based on the off -set there would not be turning conflicts as existed at Jerry Drive on Cantrell
Road turning into the shopping center located on the north side of Cantrell Road.
He stated AHTD had plans for improvements to the intersection of Cantrell and Taylor Loop Roads and
the City was considering timing improvements to the signal which would improve operations at this
intersection.
REQUEST
This is the traffic study that the Taylor Loop Safety Patrol has repeated requested to see &
made a part of the public record. Based on information obtained from a traffic engineer at
the Institute of Traffic Engineers, the data & conclusions of Mr. Peters do not look
accurate.
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Please deny this developers request for approval, or at least defer board decision on this
application until the traffic study can be made a part of the public record & thoroughly
reviewed by all concerned.
( See added issue details following; )
Honorable Mark Stodola, Mayor
City of Little Rock Board of Directors
Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Mayor Stodola and Board of Directors,
Residents of the neighborhoods in close proximity to the intersection of Cantrell Road and Taylor
Loop Road who use this intersection routinely are strongly opposed to this development. The
opposition centers around the facts that: (1) the safety of the citizens will be jeopardized by the traffic
hazards the proposed development will create and exacerbate; and, (2) the inability of the applicant to
comply with minimum requirements set out in existing laws including, but not limited to, the Highway
10 Scenic Corridor Design Overlay District. As a result, the proposed development is an
inappropriate use for the location at issue.
SAFETY
Following is a list of problems that will be exacerbated or created by an approval of the
referenced proposal:
+ Traffic at this intersection is already dangerous due to the high volume of traffic, the rate of
speed at which the traffic is traveling and numerous access driveways on Cantrell Road that
are randomly spaced and compete for the same center turn -lane.
+ A gas station/convenience mart has the highest vehicle movement count possible for a
commercial property. This station could have 40 or more vehicles on the property at the same
time. The number of quick in & out turning movements will be deadly at an already
dangerous intersection!
• According to a recent study published in the Arkansas Life (August 2014), the intersection of
Cantrell Road and Taylor Loop Road is the most dangerous intersection West of I-430 and
the 14th most dangerous in the city, accounting for 81 accidents between 2008 and 2012.
[Copy enclosed for your reference]. According to Little Rock Police Department accident
reports, 22 accidents occurred at or near this intersection in 2013. Within the past 10 days,
there have been 4 or more accidents. This intersection is becoming increasingly dangerous
without the added turn movements that would result from the approval of this development.
• Planning Commission staff recommended denial of the application until changes were made
to the site plan restricting 2 left turns. However, neither Planning Commission staff nor the
Commissioners noticed that the applicant added 2 to 4 additional pumps (nozzles), for a total
of 22-24 pumps. These additional pumps increase the density of the use and are
counterproductive to the goal of making the site safer. The developer should not be permitted
to develop according to the revised site plan in light of the fact that formal application was
not revised.
• The engineer's site plan proposes the use of triangular curb blocks to prevent 1 turn in & 1
turn out of the site. These curbs are not safe or effective. Curb blocks get battered & broken
by vehicles until they are gone. Drivers routinely ignore the curb blocks because they are
inconvenient and there is no reasonable way to enforce adherence in the absence of an
accident. What does work are the raised medians currently proposed by the Arkansas
Highway and Transportation Department to be installed on Cantrell Road.
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• Allowing left turns out of the site onto Taylor Loop is also dangerous. This exit has poor
visibility for traffic coming over the hill on Taylor Loop and fast moving traffic turning off of
Cantrell. The view of drivers existing the establishment turning left on Taylor Loop would be
blocked by vehicles stacked at the light waiting to cross or enter Cantrell. The left turns out
would conflict with left turns out of the existing driveway for Bank of the Ozarks to the West.
■ The proposed use would increase the number of turns onto and off of both Cantrell and
Taylor Loop, increasing the already present danger. The proposed use disregards the safety
hazards which currently exist at the intersection and proposes to increase the hazard.
• There are 6 gas stations on Cantrell within a 5-1/2 mile stretch from Chenal Parkway to
Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center (3 on each side of Cantrell) w/ a total of 70 total pumps. The
largest of these stations is Murphy's at Chenal Parkway and has 16 pumps. There are 3 Shell
stations which are evenly dispersed which have 12 pumps each. The proposed Murphy
station would have twice that number, meaning over 25% of the pumps would be found at 1
out of 7 gas stations within the 5-1/2 mile stretch.
• According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) studies concerning large gas
stations with convenience stores, an average for this type of facility is 163 trips (vehicles) per
nozzle per day. (According to Bill Henry, the City has the ITE publications which contain
this data.) That means this station could average 3,200 to 3,900 trips (vehicles) per day. That
study was based on stations that had 12 and 16 pumps, not 24. Even if you cut that number
in half to be conservative and assume 1,600 trips (vehicles) per day, that means there are
3,200 turns in/out of the development for which the location has essentially 0 turning
movements today. Approving the development will dramatically increase the traffic risk.
The only way to safely deal with this is to require raised medians which have been proposed
by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and prohibiting all left turns.
• During the Planning Commission meeting on September 4, 2014, the developer introduced
the testimony of a traffic engineer, Ernie Peters, who stated that a traffic study had been
completed for the site. It has been reported to opponents that the traffic study had not been
provided to nor requested by planning staff or public works/traffic department prior to the
Planning Commission hearing even though planning staff relied on statements from Mr.
Peters attributable to the traffic study he testified had been conducted in changing its
recommendation from denying the request to supporting it. Despite repeated requests to see
the traffic study, a copy has not been forthcoming.
■ Notwithstanding the failure of the developer to produce the traffic study which was
purportedly conducted for its benefit, the city should conduct a traffic study and/or require
that the developer produce or commission such a study so that those city officials who are
charged with planning for the future of this city are well informed on the impact that the
approval of such a development will have on traffic at an already dangerous intersection.
Statements of the developer or its representatives which are not supported by reports and
underlying data should not be taken at face value, particularly under the circumstances.
• It was suggested in relation to a companion application for a location at West 12th Street and
University Avenue that a study should be conducted with respect to the impact of "MEGA"
gas stations in light of the number of applications that the city has encountered recently.
Unfortunately, there has been no further discussion of that. Conducting a study on the impact
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of "MEGA" gast stations and convenience stores should be conducted prior to introducing
these developments into areas that are surrounded by residential development.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES
The applicant is requesting 8 different exceptions/variances to the existing zoning requirements
and/or the Highway 10 Scenic Corridor Design Overlay District ("DOD"). The purpose of the DOD
is to protect and enhance the aesthetic and visual character of the lands surrounding Hwy 10 by
providing for sensitive developments, allowing land use patterns compatible with present and future
traffic capacity for Hwy 10, and creating a distinctive parkway atmosphere along Highway 10 by
encouraging substantial building setbacks, extensive landscaping, and uniform tree plantings. See
LR Municipal Code § 36-343.
While standing alone, some of the requested exceptions/variances may not appear to be of much
significance, however, together they clearly evidence the fact that the site is simply too small for this
development and its intense use and will only serve to benefit the developer and not the community
and its citizens which the DOD was enacted to protect. According to LR Municipal Code § 36-348,
property "which cannot be developed without violating the standards of this articles shall be reviewed
through the planned unit development (PUD) section of the zoning ordinance, with the intent to
devise a workable development plan which is consistent with the purpose and intent of the overlay
standards. Little Rock Municipal Code § 36-451(c), related to PVDs, states:
It is the intent of this article to assure that applications for PUD and PD are not
granted for the sole benefit of the applicant, but are used to establish developments
that:
(I)Are compatible with the surrounding area;
(2)Ire harmonious with the character of the neighborhood;
(3)Do not have a negative effect upon the future development of the area;
(4)Permit coordination of the planning of the land surrounding the PUD or PD; and
(5)Create a desirable and stable environment.
Following is a list of exceptions required for this development which are clearly not consistent
with the purpose of the DOD nor do they comply with the express requirements for a PUD:
1. Lot size is less than 2 acres required by the DOD. Exceptions to existing law for lot size
should be limited to less intense uses and only where a workable development plan can be devised
which is consistent with the purpose and standards of the DOD. See LR Municipal Code §§ 36-
346(a)and 36-348. Infill development does not necessarily mean that such lots will or have to be less
than 2 acres nor should the fact that approval of other developments on less than 2 acres dictate
approval for this development. Each application should stand on its on and, considering the high
intense use of the applicant, a lot that is less than the required minimum 2 acres is not sufficient, will
only increase the density of development contrary to the DOD, and should not be approved.
2. Building on the Southern perimeter encroaches into the 40ft rear yard building setback
required by the DOD. As noted by planning staff, the rear of the building is actually 25 feet from the
Southern perimeter which is border by property zoned R-2 and includes a residential structure that is
occupied. See LR Municipal Code § 36-346(c).
3. ATM and drive encroach into the 40ft rear yard building setback required by the DOD.
As noted by planning staff, the rear of the building is actually 25 feet from the Southern perimeter
which is border by property zoned R-2 and includes a residential structure that is occupied. See LR
Municipal Code § 36-346(c). It should also be noted that drive-thru installations are required to have im
sufficient space for the stacking of 3 cars. A 3rd car at the ATM will block the entry drive at Taylor
Loop. Public Works staff recommended that the ATM be relocated to prevent the drive from being
blocked, but the Planning Commission approved of the revised site plan on which the ATM remains in
the same location.
4. Fuel canopy along Cantrell encroaches into the 100 ft building setback required by the
DOD. See LR Municipal Code § 36-346(b).
5. Vacuum unit abutting Taylor Loop encroaches into the 30 ft building setback line on the
West side of the property. See LR Municipal Code § 36-346(d).
6. Proposed signage on the North and South facade is twice the amount allowed by the
DOD. The plans call for 20% when only 10% is allowed by the DOD. See LR Municipal Code §§
36-343(6) and
7. Driveway spacing on Cantrell. The driveway set back from the East property line is
proposed to be 50 ft when 150 ft is required. That's a setback of 33% of what is required. The
driveway set back from the intersection is proposed to be 240 ft from the intersection when 300 ft is
required. See LR Municipal Code § 31-210(e)
8. Driveway spacing on Taylor Loop. The driveway set back from the East property line is
proposed to be 60 ft when 150 ft is required. That's a setback of 40% of what is required. The
driveway set back from the intersection is proposed to be 180 ft from the intersection when 300 ft is
required. See LR Municipal Code § 31-210(e). It should be noted that the property adjacent to the
proposed development to the South is zoned R-2 residential and is improved with a house that is
occupied.
As to exceptions/variations 7 and 8 with respect to the driveway spacing from the intersection,
Planning staff originally noted properly that LR Municipal Code §§30-43 and 31-210 require that
driveways be spaced at least 300 ft from other driveways, streets and intersections and 150 feet from
side property lines. "The purpose of these standards is to provide for the safe and efficient movement
of vehicles to, from and within sites developed or modified for use by significant numbers of vehicles.
These standards provide for proper turning movement, lane width, spacing and relationships between
on street movement and within a development site. The standards are intended to be compatible with
developed areas and urbanizing segments of the community." See LR Municipal Code § 31-210.
Planning staff subsequently changed its position stating that the DOD has a lesser requirement which
would control. What planning staff didn't address is LR Municipal Code § 36-5 which states "Where
the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any other ordinance or
regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. Where the provisions of any other ordinance
or local regulation impose greater restrictions than those of this chapter, the provision of such other
ordinance or local regulation shall prevail." Logic should dictate, particularly when dealing with
driveway setback requirements for an already dangerous intersections, that the more stringent
requirements should control as clearly set out in the general access and circulation requirements of the
LR Municipal Code. Allowing this development to have driveways, through which there will be
many cars turning in and out each hour, closer than 300 ft from the intersection is not safe and should
not be allowed.
The proposed development would create numerous new traffic movements at an already
dangerous intersection which are not compatible with present of future traffic at this intersection.
Additionally, the proposed developments driveways and improvements encroach into the required
setbacks on all sides. The proposed development would also be in stark contrast to the existing
business on the South side of Hwy 10. This corridor is the gateway to many neighborhoods, schools &
homes. Bank of the Ozarks at the Southwest corner, across Taylor Loop from the proposed project is
a good example of a project that respects the scale and character of the adjacent neighborhoods. In
other words, the proposed development is simply inappropriate for this location.
CONCLUSION
The safety of Little Rock's citizens cannot be dismissed. The overwhelming evidence shows that
Taylor Loop & Hwy 10 is already a dangerous intersection. This proposed development, because of
the nature of the use and the number of turning movements it will create, will drastically increase the
danger at this intersection. The increased traffic movements/turns exposes citizens to increased
traffic dangers. To vote in favor would ignore the public sentiment of the area and ignore how this
use would only increase and enhance an existing public safety problem.
Murphy has offered no case for the zoning and DOD exceptions/variances except its own profits.
This proposed development will not increase economic development and city tax revenues, despite
assertions by the developer to the contrary, as it will only take business from its smaller competitors.
A new gas station will not increase the demand for gas or make their drivers buy more snack foods.
Approving this development only changes the supply side of the equation, not the demand side and,
therefore, there will be no increased tax revenue. There are already 6 gas stations with convenience
stores on Hwy 10 from I-430 to Chenal Parkway already. Simply put, this proposed development is
not needed.
Approval of this development will bring no benefit, only harm, to the surrounding neighborhoods.
As you can see, the opposition is primarily focused on the traffic safety hazards that this development
will create and/or increase. It should be noted that there is also concern in how the proposed use will
negatively affect nearby residential property values and increase the propensity for crime in the area in
light of such developments being frequent targets for criminals. It will spur no future development.
A companion application of the developer for 24 pump station and convenience store to be
located at the Northwest corner of West 12th Street and University Avenue actually requested a lesser
zoning designation than its current I-2, light industrial, designation. If the site at 12th & University
wasn't an appropriate location for such a development as ultimately decided by the Board of Directors
in rescinding its initial approval, there can be no justification for the Board to approve this proposed
development at an intersection that is more dangerous and the extremely busy and dangerous
intersection of Hwy 10 and Taylor Loop on lot that is too small that is not arbitrary and capricious.
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City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Uttle Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6663
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: Au ust 14 2014
TO:
Chenal Ridae POA
ATTENTION: Russell Owyoung
ADDRESS: 14
Little Rock, AR 72212
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B a reguest for a rezoning from R-
2 Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor LOOD Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White, White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Develo ment of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on September
4, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. You were previously notified of this application request. This item
was deferred from the August 7, 2014, public hearing to this new hearing date. This
notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues
that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the
Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: August 14, 2014
TO: Tulley Cove Neighborhood Assoc
ATTENTION: Mr. Ken Harrison
ADDRESS: 5504 Tulley Cove
Little Rock AR 72223
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B a reguest for a rezoning from R-
2 Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor Loon Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on September
4, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. You were previously notified of this application request. This item
was deferred from the August 7, 2094, public hearing to this new hearing date. This
notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues
that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the
Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
tittle Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 g
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: Auqust 14, 2014
TO: Westbu Nei hborhood Assoc
ATTENTION: Anne Parat
ADDRESS: 14111 Westbu Drive
Little Rock AR 72223
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B . a reguest for a rezoning from R-
2 Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canODY containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor Loop Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White. White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hail, 500 West Markham Street, on September
4, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. You were previously notified of this application request. This item
was deferred from the August 7, 2014, public hearing to this new hearing date. This
notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues
that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the
Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
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of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
Planning
Zoning and
Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: August 14 2014
TO: Westchester Heatherbrae POA
ATTENTION: Mike Saar
ADDRESS: 14316 Ta for Loo Road
Little Rock. AR 72223
REQUEST: Mur h USA Short -farm PCD Z -4386-B a request for a rez Dning from R-
2 Sinale-farnilv and PCD to PCD to allow the develo ment of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Taylor 1-001D Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White White Daters and Associates A ent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on September
4, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. You were previously notified of this application request. This item
was deferred from the August 7, 2014, public hearing to this new hearing date. This
notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues
that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the
Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
Et
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
Planning
Zoning and
Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: August 14. 2014
TO: Secluded Hills POA
ATTENTION: Betty Creston
ADDRESS: 14523 She and Drive
Little Rock. AR 72223
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B a request for a rezoning from R-
2. Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor Loop Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White, White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on September
4, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. You were previously notified of this application request. This item
was deferred from the August 7, 2014, public hearing to this new hearing date. This
notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues
that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the
Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision
DATE: July 1, 2014 NAME: Murphy USA Short -form PCD
❑ Entergy (2) TYPE OF ISSUE: Planned Commercial Development
❑ Center Point - ARKLA
❑ AT & T (2) FILE NUMBER: Z -4386-B
❑ Central Arkansas Water LOCATION: located on the SEC of Cantrell and Taylor Loop
❑ Little Rock Wastewater Roads
❑ Pulaski County Planning
❑ Little Rock Fire Department
❑ Public Works: Engineering, Traffic (2)
❑ Parks and Recreation Department
❑ Planning and Development- Site Plan Review) 11u
❑ Planning and Development Graphics"-`-
❑ Planning and Development - Building Codes
❑ CATA
TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN: ��1r��J
On August 7, 2014 the Little Rock Planning Commission will consider the above referenced issue.
NOTE: The Interdepartmental Meeting at which this issue will be discussed will be held on July 11, 2014.
NOTE: The Subdivision Committee Meeting at which this issue will be discussed will be held on July 16, 2014.
A copy of the plan for the referenced issue is enclosed for your consideration, and your comments and/or recommendations
will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
I� ames, AICP
Subdivision Administrator
(Please respond below and return this letter with your comments for our records.)
Approved as Submitted.
PLEASE RETURN COMMENTS BY JuIX 11 2014 .
Easement (s) required (See attached plat or description.)
*To all utilities: If an easement is requested which is in excess of l0 feet in width, provide justification for the easement
or the request will not be included in the Planning Commission agenda.
Comments:
Enclosure
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: July 2, 2014
TO:
Chenal Ridae POA
ATTENTION: Russell Ow oun
ADDRESS: 14 Levant
Little Rock AR 72212
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B a request for a rezoning from R-
2, Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor LOoq Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White. White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on August 7,
2014 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood
associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information
requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: July 2, 2014
TO: Pinnacle Valley Neigh Assoc
ATTENTION: Mr. Nicholas Alsop
ADDRESS: 6 Waterford Drive
Little Rock AR 72223
REQUEST: Murohv USA Short -form PCD (Z -4386-B). a reauest for a rezonina from R-
2, Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Taylor Loop Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe _White, White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on August 7,
2014 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood
associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information
requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
Et
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
Planning
Zoning and
Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: JuIV 2 2014
TO: Secluded Hills POA
ATTENTION: Betty Creston
ADDRESS: 14523 Sheppard Drive
Little Rock. AR 72223
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B a request for a rezoning from R-
2. Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor Loop Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White. White Daters and Associates Agent
Aimi[Y:r/
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on August 7,
2014 at 4:00 P.M.. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood
associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information
requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoningand
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: July 2, 2014
TO: Tullev Cove Neighborhood Assoc
ATTENTION: Mr. Ken Harrison
ADDRESS: 5504 Tullev Cove
Little Rock AR 72223
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B a request for a rezoninq from R-
2 Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Taylor Loop roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on August 7,
2014 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood
associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information
requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
Et
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
Planning
Zoning and
Subdivision
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: July -2, 2014
TO: Westbury Neiahborhood Assoc
ATTENTION: Anne Parat
ADDRESS: 14111 Westbury Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD Z -4386-B a reguest for a rezonin from R-
2. Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor Loop Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White. White Daters and Associates Agent
(501.821.1667)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on August 7,
2014 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood
associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information
requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
taCity of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6663
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND
DATE: July 2, 2014
TO: Westchester Heatherbrae POA
ATTENTION: Mike Saar
ADDRESS: 14316 Taylor Loop Road
Little Rock AR 72223
REQUEST: Murphy USA Short -form PCD (Z -4386-B), a request for a rezoning from R-
2. Single-family and PCD to PCD to allow the development of 1.8 acres with a
convenience store and a stand-alone canopy containing 10 fueling stations.
GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Tavlor Loop Roads
OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Joe White, White Daters and Associates Agent
501.821.166
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a _Planned Zoning Development of
the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A
public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Little Rock Board of
Directors Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, on August 7,
2014 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood
associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information
requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790.
Tony Bozynski
Director of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
CcDepartment of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
July 2, 2014
Mr. Joe White
White-Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
Re: Murphy USA Short -form PCD (Z -4386-B), located on the Southeast corner of Cantrell and
Taylor Loop Roads
Dear Sir/Madame:
I have received your application for the above referenced project. This letter is to remind you of
important dates in the process.
The sign provided to you must be posted on the property no later than July 7, 2014.
Required notices to owners of abutting properties of the subject property must be sent via
certified mail no later than July 23, 2014. You must use the notice form provided to you by
our office and you must obtain the list of property owners from an abstract or title company.
The Subdivision Committee meeting for your application is July 16, 2014, at 12:00 noon.
The meeting will be held in the Board of Directors' chamber located on the second floor of
City hall at 500 W. Markham Street. You or your authorized representative must be
present.
Your item has been scheduled for the August 7, 2014, Planning Commission meeting. The
meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be held in the Board of Directors' chamber located on the
second floor of City Hall. Again, you or your authorized representative must be present.
The following Neighborhood Associations have been notified of the proposed project in their area.
We encourage you to make contact with these Associations to discuss your project. You can
obtain their contact information from the City's Web Page at the following link:
http://www.littlerock.org/citvdei)artments/housing Programs - Neighborhood Association
Information — Detailed Information About Neighborhood Associations.
Chenal Ridge Property Owners Association
Secluded Hills Property Owners Association
Westbury Neighborhood Association
Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association
Tulley Cove Neighborhood Association
Westchester Heatherbrae Property Owners
Association
If you have any questions, please contact me at (501) 371-6821 or at diames@littlerock.org.
Sincerely,
Donna James
Subdivision Administrator
Item #3
Murphy USA Short -form PD -C, located on the Southeast corner
of Cantrell Road and Taylor Loop Road
Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the Westchester neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development.
These are my concerns:
• Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more
especially when schools are in session.
• Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion
and safety issues.
• Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on
the north side of Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thirst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut).
• Traffic will increase on Jerry and Shepherd Drives due to people not willing to risk their
safety turning left across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop.
• Jerry Drive and Shepherd Drive are residential streets not arterial streets.
• Using Jerry Drive and Shepherd Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and
effectively lowers the desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
• The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year.
Please take time before August 7 to spend some time in a parking lot at this intersection
observing the traffic conditions that are currently happening ... the numbers of cars stacked to
turn left onto Taylor Loop; the number of cars stacked to turn right and left turn lanes onto
Cantrell from Taylor Loop; the number of cars that continue turning left after the lights have
turned green for oncoming traffic. Schools aren't open yet ...it only gets more congested!
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5
and 10 years. The congestion will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this
development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jerry & Patricia Larsson
11 Westchester Court
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: don dale <dondale2010@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 627 PM
To: lames, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B Cantrell and Taylor loop Rd proposal
We in Westbury addition are against a gas station/convenience store at this location. I have sent you an e-mail
before about this. I have discussed this with most of the neighbors and they do NOT want it! !! Thanks, Don
Dale 14110 Westbury Dr. Little Rock, Ar. 72223 501952-5146. Call me if you have any questions.
James, Donna
From: Kelly Lasseigne <kellylasseigne@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:02 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
I am sending this because I have MAJOR concerns about the proposed Murphy oil station. Putting this high traffic
business at an already dangerous intersection is not in the best interest of the citizens of Little Rock.
I hope that the commission will put the safety of their citizens before that of a business that will cause so many traffic
accidents.
Thank you for your time.
Kelly Lasseigne
14 Westchester Court
Little Rock, 72223
James, Donna
From: almax00 . <al.maxwell@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 11:46 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Murphy Oil gas station at Taylor Loop and Cantrell/Hwy 10
Attachments: Z -4386-B Murphy USA convenience store and station PC letter.docx
Dear sirs:
Please see the attached document regarding the above. My family and I are opposed to this type of business
being considered at this location
Please DENY this application.
Very truly yours,
Alan K Maxwell and family
16 Westchase DR -- WESTBURY
Little Rock, AR 72223-1311
Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the WESTBURY neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development.
These are my concerns: BY ALAN MAXWELL 16 WESTCHASE DR -- WESTBURY
Turning left out of Westbury will become increasingly difficult — it is impossible NOW at certain
times during the day. There are already businesses on the other 3 corners and opening the
remaining corner will only increase traffic volume at this busy intersection.
• Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more
especially when schools are in session.
• Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion
and safety issues.
• Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on
the north side of Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thurst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut).
• Traffic will increase on Jerry and Sheperd Drives due to people not willing to risk their
safety turning left across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop.
■ Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive are residential streets not arterial streets.
• Using Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and
effectively lowers the desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
• The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year.
Please take time before August 7 to spend some time in a parking lot at this intersection
observing the traffic conditions that are currently happening ... the numbers of cars stacked to
turn left onto Taylor Loop; the number of cars stacked to turn right and left turn lanes onto
Cantrell from Taylor Loop; the number of cars that continue turning left after the lights have
turned green for oncoming traffic. Schools aren't open yet ...it only gets more congested!
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5
and 10 years. The congestion will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this
development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Alan K Maxwell and family
16 Westchase Dr -- Westbury subdivision
Little Rock, AR 72223-1311
Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the WestChester neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development.
These are my concerns:
■ Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more
especially when schools are in session.
■ Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion
and safety issues.
• Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on
the north side of Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thurst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut).
■ Traffic will increase on Jerry and Sheperd Drives due to people not willing to risk their
safety turning left across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop.
■ Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive are residential streets not arterial streets.
• Using Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and
effectively lowers the desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
■ The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year.
Please take time before August 7 to spend some time in a parking lot at this intersection
observing the traffic conditions that are currently happening ... the numbers of cars stacked to
turn left onto Taylor Loop; the number of cars stacked to turn right and left turn lanes onto
Cantrell from Taylor Loop; the number of cars that continue turning left after the lights have
turned green for oncoming traffic. Schools aren't open vet ...it only gets more congested!
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5
and 10 years. The congestion will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this
development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Name Christine Washington
Address 8 Canterbury CT
Little Rock AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Carolyn.Jackson@FalconJet.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:23 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueliing Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the Secluded Hills neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development. The following
are my concerns:
1. Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, especially when schools
are in session.
2. Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion and safety
issues.
3. Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on the north side of
Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thurst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut). It is already virtually impossible to pull out
onto Cantrell from the north side, and that's not even with competing traffic from the south side.
4. Traffic will increase on Jerry and Shepard Drives due to people not willing to risk their safety turning left
across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop. It is already difficult trying to turn left onto Taylor Loop from
Shepard; the increased traffic will cause a backlog onto Shepard, which will, in turn, block Cecil
Drive. Jerry Drive has already been nicknamed "Suicide Drive" with the traffic from the north side of
Cantrell trying to enter/exit Cantrell at the same point as Jerry.
5. Jerry Drive and Shepard Drive are residential streets, not arterial streets.
6. Using Jerry Drive and Shepard Drive as "relief" routes endangers the residents and effectively lowers the
desirability of their home, i.e. property values; resale, etc.
7. The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year. The Secluded Hills neighborhood will be an ideal location for a criminal to quickly flee the scene.
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be like in 3, 5 and 10 years. The
congestion will only be heavier. Coupled with the proposed six lanes in the future, that stretch of corridor will
truly be a nightmare.
Please vote to deny this development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Carolyn Jackson
14715 Cecil Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Holzhauer, Ross <Ross.Holzhauer@fisglobal.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:32 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Attachments: Z -4386-B Murphy USA convenience store and station PC letter.docx
Donna, please forward the attachment which explains my opposition of the Murphy oil Fueling Station to the LR
Planning Commission.
Thank you,
Ross Holzhauer
Systems Administrator Spdst
T: 501.220.5410
C: 501.993.5858
F: 501.220.5049
ross.holzhaueri fis,globai.corn (Please note my new e-mail address)
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Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the Westchester neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development.
These are my concerns:
• Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more
especially when schools are in session.
■ Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion
and safety issues. T
■ Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on
the north side of Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thurst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut).
• Traffic will increase on Jerry and Sheperd Drives due to people not willing to risk their
safety turning left across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop.
■ Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive are residential streets not arterial streets.
• Using Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and
effectively lowers the desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
• The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year.
Please take time before August 7 to spend some time in a parking lot at this intersection
observing the traffic conditions that are currently happening ... the numbers of cars stacked to
turn left onto Taylor Loop; the number of cars stacked to turn right and left turn lanes onto
Cantrell from Taylor Loop; the number of cars that continue turning left after the lights have
turned green for oncoming traffic. Schools aren't open yet ...it only gets more congested!
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5
and 10 years. The congestion will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this
development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Ross & Cathy Holzhauer
16 Westchester Ct.
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Samantha Chaney <samanthamather@icloud.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:52 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the Secluded Hills neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development. These are my
concerns:
• Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more especially when schools
are in session.
• Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion and safety issues.
• Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on the north side of
Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thurst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut).
• Traffic will increase on Jerry and Sheperd Drives due to people not willing to risk their safety turning left
across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop.
• Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive are residential streets not arterial streets.
• Using Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and effectively lowers the
desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
• The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Please take time before August 7 to spend some time in a parking lot at this intersection observing the traffic
conditions that are currently happening ... the numbers of cars stacked to turn left onto Taylor Loop; the
number of cars stacked to turn right and left turn lanes onto Cantrell from Taylor Loop; the number of cars that
continue turning left after the lights have turned green for oncoming traffic. Schools aren't open yet ...it only
gets more congested!
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5 and 10 years. The
congestion will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this development.
Thank you for your consideration,
Samantha Chaney
14316 Jerome Drive
Sent from my iPhone
James, Donna
From: Bob Craig <bobcraig828@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:55 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Re: Z -4386-B (Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store)
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the Westbury neighborhood, I am strongly opposed to this plan because:
• traffic congestion and safety at this intersection are already big issues many times a day, even more so
when schools are in session;
• traffic is already near gridlock at times on Cantrell with left turns into the many businesses on both
sides of Cantrell at or near this intersection;
• traffic will increase on Jerry and Sheperd Drives due to people not willing to turn left across 3 lanes to
get back onto Taylor Loop. Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive are residential streets not arterial streets;
• of safety issues that inevitably arise from a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week;
• when Chenal Valley Lamarche Drive is eventually connected to Cantrell, many more cars will be added
to the traffic at this intersection.
Please take time before you decide to personally observe this intersection at a time close to a peak period.
Please notice the numbers of cars stacked up to turn left onto Taylor Loop, the number of cars stacked up to
turn right and left turn lanes onto Cantrell from Taylor Loop, the number of cars that continue turning left after
the lights have turned green for oncoming traffic. When schools startit will get much worse!
Please get reports from the authorities as to the accidents already occurring at this intersection.
Please consider that our entire 71 home Westbury neighborhood must enter and exit through a single paint on
Cantrell just east of this proposed development. This development will make an already dangerous situation for
us even more life-threatening.
I do not object to this space being developed. It just needs to be something more appropriate.
Please vote to deny this development.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Craig
9 Westchase Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
501-690-3700
James, Donna
From: Robert Barker <rbarker61@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:52 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
My wife and I are opposed to the constructions of a gas station on the corner of Taylor
Loop, and Hwy 10. The problem is the traffic at certain times of the day us horrible, to
the point I cannot turn left onto Jerry drive because it is back up so far.
Thank you
Robert and Bonnie Barker
James, Donna
From: Finch, Jack <Jack.Finch @fisglobal.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:13 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the Secluded Hills neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development. These are my concerns.
• Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more especially when
schools are in session.
• Traffic turn ing left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion and safety
issues. There are already issues with west -bound traffic attempting to turn left into the OneBanc
branch, which is just a few hundred feet east of this intersection.
• Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on the north side
of Cantrell. Yes, you can forget about east -bound traffic attempting to turn left into the strip mall
containing Pizza Cafe, Thirst 'N' Howl and Fuller Hardware. With all due respect, how much longer are
you going to let these businesses and their patrons suffer this traffic nightmare that you allowed to
develop? You cannot turn left into this strip mail from the east bound side because of west -bound
traffic in the center lane turning left onto Taylor Loop; you cannot turn left onto Cantrell from Jerry Drive
(for the same reason); we often have to drive all the way to Kroger to turn around to get to these
businesses.
• Traffic will increase on Jerry and Shepard Drives due to people not willing to risk their safety turning left
across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop. There are already scores of cars that turn onto Jerry
Drive from west -bound Cantrell, simply for the sake of avoiding the intersection at Cantrell and Taylor
Loop.
• Jerry Drive and Shepard Drive are residential streets. not arterial streets. You will only make this
problem worse with this zoning variation.
• Using Jerry Drive and Shepard Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and effectively lowers
the desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
• The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365
days a year.
challenge you to take time before August 7 to observe this intersection in action. Spend a few minutes in a parking
lot at this intersection observing the traffic conditions that are already happening. The numbers of cars stacked to turn
left onto Taylor Loop, the number of cars stacked to turn right and left turn lanes onto Cantrell from Taylor Loop, the
number of cars that continue turning left after the lights have turned green for oncoming traffic all create a hazard and a
headache for both the residents of these communities and for the residents of communities farther west. Schools
aren't open yet, it only gets more congested when they are!
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5 and 10 years. The congestion
will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this development.
Thank you for your consideration.
John Finch
4 Shepard Ct.
1
Little Rock, AR 72223
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From: Flaherty, JD <JD.Flaherty@fisglobal.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:18 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a resident of the Secluded Hills neighborhood, I am vigorously opposed to this development. These are my concerns:
• Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more especially when schools
are in session.
• Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion and safety issues.
• Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on the north side of
Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thurst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut).
• Traffic will increase on Jerry and Shepard Drives due to people not willing to risk their safety turning left across
3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop.
Jerry Drive and Shepard Drive are residential streets not arterial streets.
• Using Jerry Drive and Shepard Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and effectively lowers the
desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
• The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year.
Please take time before August 7 to spend some time in a parking lot at this intersection observing the traffic
conditions that are currently happening ... the numbers of cars stacked to turn left onto Taylor Loop; the number of
cars stacked to turn right and left turn lanes onto Cantrell from Taylor Loop; the number of cars that continue turning
left after the lights have turned green for oncoming traffic. Schools aren't open vet ...it only gets more congested!
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5 and 10 years. The congestion
will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Name Jimmy Flaherty
Address 14300 Shepard Dr
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From: Kelly Lasseigne <kellylasseigne@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 9:36 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Proposed Murphy Oil station
I am VERY concerned about the proposed Murphy oil station at the corner of Taylor loop and highway 10. This is a safety
issue. If anybody has ever watched this already crazy intersection there is no way they would approve this.
I drive my kids through this area several times a day and it's already unsafe and out of control. If this is added to that
intersection I predict even more accidents than what already occur there.
Please think about the safety if the people who live around there over a business making money.
Thank you for your consideration.
Kelly Lasseigne
Executive Director
Little Rock Touchdown Club
www.Irtouchdown.com
kellvlasseigne@comcast.net
501-590-3529
James, Donna
From: Samantha Chaney <samanthachaney@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 11:35 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: No to gas station at hwy 10 and Taylor loop
Traffic would be a nightmare. There are plenty of available lots further out west for the Murphy family to build their gas
station
Thanks,
Samantha Chaney
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James, Donna
From: Newton Little <newton.little@aceglass. net>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:12 PM
To: James, Donna
Cc: thecook7@att.net
Subject: Murphy Oil Station @ Hwy. 10 / Taylor Loop Location Objection
I believe this is a dangerous intersection with lots of traffic already. My wife and I humbly and strongly object
to the proposed Murphy Oil Station at this location. PLEASE DON'T ADD MORE CONFUSION AND
HEAVY TRAFFIC TO THIS INTERSECTION! Also, I don't believe this follows the approved Hwy. 10
Masterplan?
Many folks use Hwy. 10 / Cantrell to Taylor Loop & Rahling to travel to Chenal because it's shorter, less
traffic, less construction, and a straight shot from 1430 instead of Financial Parkway to Chenal with Big Rock
interchange construction, windly road and lots of turning into commerce along the way. I can hardly leave my
Westchester neighborhood with traffic following this pathway "racing" up the hill of Taylor Loop headed
to Rahling.
I have lived in Westchester for 18 years and use the interchange in question each day. Many cars are speeding
(45-65mph) on Hwy. 10 and run yellow lights there that have caused many accidents. It would be interesting to
see police reports for that intersection. The left turn lane on Cantrell Westbound regularly has 6-10 cars lined
up to enter Taylor Loop. East bound Hwy. l Or's stop one lane of traffic to enter north side shopping at Fuller
Hardware, other services, and eating at Pizza Cafe West or picking -up at Pizza Hut --IT'S A REAL MESS
MANY TIMES A DAY! In recent years another strip center has been added with Senior Tequilla and 10
Fitness. I can imagine, with experience, the danger and confusion of a Murphy Oil Station there on the south
side.
I am very familiar with the Murphy Fuel Station operation in Fayetteville--Wedington Road. It too is on a very
crowded street next to a IHOP and lots of restaurants, grocery stores and other commerce. The road has 4 lanes
with a 5th "turn" lane in the middle. This store is dangerous entering and exiting from both ways, but for less
expensive gasoline many folks make dumb vehicle -moves! '
Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts. If I can be of additional assistance, please contact me.
Best regards,
Newton and Linda Little
4600 Westchester Drive
LR 72223
James, Donna
From: Sterling <sdalby@comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 2:33 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Proposed Murphy Oil Fueling Station and Convienece Store Cantrell Rd at Taylor Loop
I live off Taylor Loop road. I am totally opposed to the recent fueling station off Cantrell and Taylor loop road. What
ever happened to the ordinance about a green belt between cantrell and businesses. Are you going to put up another
stop light to control traffic to the shopping center already existing and taylor loop road? That seem to be the solution
every 20 feet a new stop light for new business. Wonder why it takes 30 minutes to travel 1.3 miles from Taylor loop
and interstate from 2:30 till 5:00. You will do what you want, I have attended many zoning meeintgs. Who ever has the
most money will win out. You don't live out here, lets make another Baseline roadH
I am against it totally!
Sterling Dalby
Sent from my iPad
James, Donna
From: Finch, Jack <Jack.Finch@fisglobal.com>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 4:26 PM
To: James, Donna
Cc: jack.finch@comcast.net
Subject: Proposed changes at Cantrell and Taylor Loop Road
Regarding the proposed construction of a Murphy Oil 10 -unit fueling station and stand-alone convenience
store on the southeast corner of Cantrell and Taylor Loop road, I would like to express my thoughts and
concerns to the Planning Division.
Ms. James, we own and have resided in Secluded Hills subdivision for the past 20 years. During that time, as
you probably know, Cantrell Road west of Rodney Parham has undergone numerous changes and
development. In my opinion, there seems to have been very little planning involved in the changes that this
artery has seen. I'm sure you've heard the complaints of residents about the congestion between Pleasant
Ridge and 1430.
Further west, the strip of businesses between Kroger and Taylor Loop have created, quite frankly, a nightmare
for the folks that live in this area, for the folks that frequent those businesses, and even for the residents that
must pass through to get to the Chenal neighborhoods. The middle turn lane would be a wonderful feature if
the drives on opposite sides of Cantrell lined up with one another. They don't. Frequently, cars approach
each other head-on in an attempt to turn north from the east -bound side, or vise -versa. The newer
businesses that were built should have been "encouraged" to build their drives to alleviate traffic
entanglements, but it appears they did exactly the opposite. They are offset, and not in the right direction.
Additionally, the businesses in the strip center where the hardware store sits are difficult to get to from the
east -bound side because the turning lane is often tied up with traffic wanting to turn south onto Taylor Loop
road. And now you're proposing to exacerbate the problem with yet another business on the southeast
corner? The prospect of even more traffic attempting to turn left from either Cantrell or Taylor Loop into a
gas station/convenience store is mind-boggling.
Incidentally, if you want to alleviate traffic along this stretch, we should build a road connecting Taylor Loop
north of Cantrell to Pinnacle Valley Road, and make it accessible from the strip mall containing the hardware
store. This would take enormous pressure off of the middle turning lane between these two streets.
I stand decidedly against the proposal to build this gas station on that corner. There are ample places along
Cantrell road that would be a better home for such a business, the least of which are some of the eyesores
and useless edifices (Josephine Pankey Education Center) along Cantrell road just east of Kroger or west of
Wahlgreens.
Jack Finch
Technical Analyst
EBS Professional Services
'F: 501 220 7027
C: 501 765 8244
F: 501 220 4813
jalck.finch@Ssglobal.com
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From: Bettie Vaughn <beevaughn@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 9:27 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Fuel station at corner of Cantrell and Taylor loop
Please send my plea for no more congestion at that intersection as it is already a nightmare.) have lived in this
neighborhood for 24 years and have seen what havoc growth can bring. I already tense up when I turn onto Cantrell and
can't imagine what this station will add as to my safety!!!
Regards,
Bettie Vaughn
40 Westchester Court
Little Rock Ar.
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James, Donna
From:
Lora Porter <loral9@att.net>
Sent:
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 1:58 PM
To:
James, Donna
Subject:
Rezoning at Cantrell and Taylor Loop, PCD (Z -4386-B)
This email concerns the rezoning at the corner of Cantrell and Taylor Loop to allow a Murphy USA
fuel station and convenience store. I live in Westchester subdivision.
I am against a convenience store of any kind at this location. The fuel station and store will create
increased problems when driving westbound on Cantrell to turn left onto Taylor Loop. We have a
tremendous amount of traffic at this intersection already due to strip development on the north side of
Cantrell. There is a turning lane which is heavily used by traffic both east and west bound, by
vehicles turning into the strip centers on the north side of Cantrell and by traffic turning onto Taylor
Loop.
Please keep the zoning as it is at this location.
Thank you!
Lora Porter
19 Westchester Court
Little Rock AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Harris, Venita
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 12:39 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: FW: Taylor Loop gas station
Thank You
Venita Harris
Administrative Assistant
Department of Planning and Development
723 W. Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-371-4562 or 501-399-3435 Fax
vharris littlerock.or
-----Original Message -----
From: Kevin Wood mailto:kwood316@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2014 8:11 PM
To: Director Cazort; Harris, Venita
Cc: Scott Waller; Regina Wood
Subject: Taylor Loop gas station
Dear Mr. Cazort and Ms. Harris,
It is my understanding that the city is considering a proposal to allow the construction of a gas station/convenience store
at the corner of Taylor Loop Rd. and Cantrell Rd.
I would like to register my opposition to this proposal. The intersection in question is extremely busy already and can be
dangerous, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. Also, there are multiple gas stations nearby so the
proposed station would not really fill a pressing need. Several years ago the city established a plan to keep Hwy. 10 from
turning into another Rodney Parham. A gas station open 24 hours a day at the proposed location would defeat that plan.
Please recommend against the proposal to build this station.
Thank you,
Kevin Wood
Sent from my iPad
James, Donna
From: Brian Gould <brian.gould@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:53 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Input for planning commission members for 07 August meeting.
Subject- Proposed gas station at corner of Taylor Loop and Cantrell roads- OBJECTION due to traffic flow
and safety issues
Item 7 on the 07 August agenda is a proposal from MurphyUSA to construct a gas station/C-store at the
southeast corner of Taylor Loop and Cantrell. Currently there is a moribund bank (ATM only) and some
"legacy" structures at that location. After attending an informal meeting with MurphyUSA and their real estate
and engineering contractors, it is clear that they would be good corporate neighbors. The engineering, by White-
Daters, seems well thought out. The overall lay -out very nearly meets the recommendations found in the
overlay from the 1990s, which can't be said of many newer developments along this "scenic corridor." While
none of us pine for a gas station as a near -neighbor, we are no better than anybody else and wanting these
businesses "over there" smacks of elitism.
Given the above, it is unfortunate that I must object to any commercial development at that particular
intersection that relies on high traffic volume; gas station, fast food restaurant, etc. The proposed direct access
to Cantrell road is mirrored by only one other new (relatively) development, a bank across Taylor Loop at the
SW corner of the intersection. Banks have much, much less traffic. There are already several dangerous traffic
conflicts in that immediate area (details can be provided), and adding several hundred additional traffic actions,
per day, near that intersection is a recipe for disaster.
Thank you for your atention. Brian Gould (4821 Jerry Dr., 72223) 501-920-9978
James, Donna
From: Nicholas Alsop <pinnaclevalley@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 3:03 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: about Z -4386-B Murphy USA at Cantrell and Taylor Loop
Dear Donna,
Would you forward this letter to each of the commissioners for me?
If not, I will do it separately.
Thank you so much for your help in all these matters!
Nick Alsop
Dear Planning Commissioner,
I am the president of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association. I represent 78 neighbors who live just north of
Cantrell and am a resident of Little Rock that lives in the direct vicinity of this proposed development at the
southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Taylor Loop in west Little Rock. This development is labelled PCD Z -4386-B.
As the president representing my Neighborhood Association who uses this intersection regularly/daily, we are highly
concerned about the traffic this proposed development will generate. In particular, that any vehicle trying to enter or
leave this proposed development by turning left onto either Cantrell Road or onto Taylor Loop would be hazardous
at best.
I am requesting that unless the development can restrict all traffic entering and exiting this property to right turn only,
that you vote against this development.
Thank you very much for your attention to this request and please give careful consideration to this matter.
Serving Under His Mercy,
Nicholas Alsop
President of the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association
6 Waterford Drive
Little Rock, AR 722223
501-590-1414
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James, Donna
From: Samantha Chaney <samanthamather@icloud.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:49 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
I am opposed to the gas station possibly being built at the corner of Taylor loop and Cantrell.
We do not need or want this gas station.
Thanks,
Samantha Chaney
14316 Jerome Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
501-258-2693
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James, Donna
From: Mather Chaney <matherchaney@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:49 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z-4386-6
Hi Donna,
Please note that I do Not want Murphy to build a gas station at the corner of Taylor a Loop and Highway 10.
Sincerely,
John Mather Chaney
501-952-3386
James, Donna
From: Kim Rand <kimrand@att.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:27 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Gas Station at corner of Taylor Loop and Cantrell
I am voicing my opposition to the proposed gas station at Taylor Loop and Cantrell. This area is incredibly hazardous as it
stands now. Avery serious accident happened there today. I am very concerned about the congestion and the
difficulties already that motorists have in turning onto Jerry Dr and other areas. I know the area and am an experienced
driver, but not everybody is as careful. Elderly people and our teenagers are at extremely high risk for an accident in this
area. Thank you for considering my opinion. This is a first for me to feel strongly enough to need to give it regarding a
public safety issue.
Sent from my iPhone
James, Donna
From: Joan <joan@theagencyinc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 2:45 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Fueling station and convenience store
Donna,
I was unable to go to the meeting on Monday, as I was not feeling well.
I would like to ask that a fueling station and convenience store not be allowed at the corner of Cantrell Rd. and Rahling.
I live off of Taylor Loop and I think this business will lower the value of my property. We already have so many gas
stations and fast food places close by. Hwy 10 west is starting to look like a trashy area.
Sincerely,
Joan Crews
James, Donna
From: don dale <dondale2010@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 1:19 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Re: Z -4386-B Taylor Loop Rd and Cantrell Rd. Proposal
Donna. I was unable to attend the meeting Monday night about the proposal to build a Murphy Oil gas station/
24/7 Convenience store at the corner of Cantrell Rd. and Taylor Loop Rd. however, I do feel that this would be
a disaster for the neighborhood, as far as bringing in undesirable activity at late hours of the night, and the
possibility of burning down our Westbury neighborhood.. As you are probably not aware, due to lack of law
enforcement on speeding on the Cantrell Rd portion of this idea, let me bring you up to SPEED. Just this
morning an SUV was traveling so fast, That it hit another SUV with such force that it turned it on
its' side. This ties up traffic on Cantrell Rd. and makes it next to impossible to exit from our
neighborhood. The next concern that I have is regarding the burning down of our neighborhood.. If one of
those speeding cars were to careen over to a gas pump and cause an explosion, it could possibly send flaming
debris into our neighborhood and the whole lot may burn down. Just look to our neighboring states out
West. Fire is nothing to be played with!! Last, but not least, the last thing that we need in our neighborhood is
a gas station, bank, or a church. We have way to many of these. Maybe a police su-station would be in
order. Don Dale -Westbury Dr.
James, Donna
From: Judith Rickard <jsrickard@att.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:46 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Dear Ms. James,
Please let the Commissioners know that I live in the neighborhood on Westchester
Court and want the Proposal on Z -4386-B be voted down. There is much difficulty
getting off of my street onto Taylor Loop when going north toward Cantrell. Even
when the traffic light at Cantrell/Taylor Loop is green for Taylor Loop, there are
many cars turning from eastbound Cantrell traffic. If there were turning cars into the
proposed service station, it would be impossible for westbound Cantrell traffic to
turn south onto Taylor Loop.
This is a bad proposal for SAFETY reasons plus the degradation of the
neighborhood's property values.
Sincerely,
Judith Rickard
29 Westchester Court
James, Donna
From: Luke Boganny <boganny@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:26 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: z -4386-B
Dear Donna James,
I am most certainly against a gas station of that size imposing itself on the less developed side of
Cantrell. As the volume of daily traffic continues to increase, so does the risk of accidents. Vehicles heading east on
Cantrell come flying around the bend in the road presenting eminent danger to those leaving the gas station as well as
clogging up the right hand turn lane from Taylor loop. I could go on, however, the result is the same. The proposed gas
station is a bad idea.
Thank you.
Luke Boganny.
James, Donna
From: Kevin Wood <kwood316@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 8:28 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Mrs. James,
I am a resident of the Secluded Hills neighborhood and it has come to my attention that Murphy Oil proposes to build a
gas station at the corner of Taylor Loop and Hwy. 10.
I am opposed to this proposed construction. This is already a very busy intersection and the increase in traffic would be
very dangerous.
Regards,
Kevin Wood
1 Beeson Ct.
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: don dale <dondale2010@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 1:19 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Re: Z -4386-B Taylor Loop Rd and Cantrell Rd. Proposal
Donna. I was unable to attend the meeting Monday night about the proposal to build a Murphy Oil gas station/
24/7 Convenience store at the corner of Cantrell Rd. and Taylor Loop Rd. however, I do feel that this would be
a disaster for the neighborhood, as far as bringing in undesirable activity at late hours of the night, and the
possibility of burning down our Westbury neighborhood.. As you are probably not aware, due to lack of law
enforcement on speeding on the Cantrell Rd portion of this idea, let me bring you up to SPEED. Just this
morning an SUV was traveling so fast, That it hit another SUV with such force that it turned it on
its' side. This ties up traffic on Cantrell Rd. and makes it next to impossible to exit from our
neighborhood. The next concern that I have is regarding the burning down of our neighborhood.. If one of
those speeding cars were to careen over to a gas pump and cause an explosion, it could possibly send flaming
debris into our neighborhood and the whole lot may burn down. Just look to our neighboring states out
West. Fire is nothing to be played with!! Last, but not least, the last thing that we need in our neighborhood is
a gas station, bank, or a church. We have way to many of these. Maybe a police su-station would be in
order. Don Dale -Westbury Dr.
James, Donna
From: Becky Kossover <bjkossover@att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 11:32 AM
To: James, Donna
Cc: Becky Kossover
Subject: RE: Murphy USA Fueling station and store (Z -4386-B)
Donna, I was very disappointed that no representative from the city or
planning commission was at the July 21, 2014 neighborhood
meeting. They could have answered a Cot of the questions that-%4urphy
couldn't. It was a goodmeeting.
Everyone was concerned about the extra traffic and safety
problems. 'When you turn left out of the 'Westchester sub division, you
take your Cfe in your hands trying to get on IayCor Loop now. 'We have
a new schooCgoing in on R.ahling R.oaddandwe hear a new schooCis
going in on 'West Cantrell. Everyone at the meeting was against it. It
witl be open 24/7 and crime tivill be up in our area plus will cause our
property value to go down.
'Westchester used to be a quiet neighborhood before R.ahling
Road. Cantrell Ceft on Taylor Loop is a 50-'AIPHspeedway. People
coming from Cantrelfrun the red tight at CantreCCand Taylor Loop all
the time. It is a night mare tike it is now without Murphy adding to it.
Just my thoughts. See you .August 7t6 at 4:00 P.M.
Jerome Xossover
46 'Westchester Court
LittCe Rock, .Ar. 72223-4322
501-868-5622
PS. Lori Delfos had an articCe in the paper July 28 B section about
people running the red tight at CantreCCand 7ayCor Loop. She called it
the worse in'West LittCe Rock.
James, Donna
From: Laura M <lilrn3@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 11:37 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Z -4386-B
Ms. James,
I was emailing to address my concerns about opening a convenience/gas station on Taylor Loop and Cantrell
Road. I am concerned about traffic, safety, and how it may affect property values. We already have a lot of
traffic issues and potential for vehicle accidents between the 10 Fitness shopping center and the Taylor
Loop/Cantrell intersection. Adding another high traffic business would increase the risk of accidents at the
Taylor Loop/Cantrell intersection. The neighborhood safety would also be placed in jeopardy. Shepard Street
then onto Hinson Road would allow the perfect escape route for criminals along with placing the safety of
the members of the neighborhood at risk and setting them up for a potential target. I hope that you will
reevaluate the decision to open the store at this location. There are other 24 hour convenience stores located
nearby so I do NOT think this is needed. It is also not close to the freeway so why would we need such a large
gas station or convenience store when there are many other options available along Cantrell Road. The safety
of our community is more important. Perhaps that space would be better used for a neighborhood pool or
anything other than something that would increase the crime and traffic rates.
Thanks,
Laura Meti
James, Donna
From: Peggy <roettgp@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 7:56 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: No!
To Murphy's Oil on Taylor Loop!
Sent from my Whone
James, Donna
From: Courtney Head <courtneyhead8l@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 12:11 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Ms. James,
I would be ever so grateful if you would pass this email along to the Commissioners letting them know that I am
NOT in favor of the proposed Murphy USA gas station (Z -4386-B). As I'm sure you've already heard, the traffic on
Hwy 10 (Cantrell) is crazy and I believe this business would create more problems with people trying to cross
several lanes of traffic to get into the proposed business. Trying to turn out of my neighborhood (whether turning
onto Hwy 10 (Cantrell) from Jerry Drive or turning onto Taylor Loop from Shephard Drive) is already challenging at
times. Also, I have concerns about what a 24 hour business would attract in terms of criminal activity happening so
close to my neighborhood.
I very much am opposed to this proposed business and hope that the Commissioners will read all the emails and
letters of concern and choose wisely with this decision. I appreciate the opportunity to express my concerns.
Sincerely -
Courtney Head
James, Donna
From: WOOD, SARAH <SWOOD2@uams.edu>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 3:02 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Mrs. James,
I am a resident of the Secluded Hills neighborhood, and I understand that Murphy Oil proposes to build a convenience
station at the corner of Taylor Loop and Highway 10. I am OPPOSED to this plan of construction. This intersection is
already extremely busy, and making a left hand turn into the shopping area behind Buffalo Wild Wings (Pizza Hut, Fuller
and Son Hardware, etc.) is already impossible. This plan is very dangerous not only for drivers, but for the people of this
neighborhood with the increase in crime we would see due to the nature of a gas station.
Sarah Wood
LR Class of 2016
UAMS College of Nursing
501-940-2811
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From: NN <nneel4@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 11:57 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Re: Z -4386-B Murphy Oil USA
To Whom It May Concern
am sending this email to express my security concerns with the Murphy USA stand alone station at the corner of Taylor
Loop and Cantrell. I received a certified letter from White Daters detailing this meeting and the contact information .
Everyone has traffic issue but my main concern are the security issue concerning the residential neighborhood. I am
living in one of the closest houses (5000 Jerry Drive) to the proposed station, my backyard corner wall will touch the back
of their station and I am concerned about anyone being able to stop, leave their car and wander through the neighborhood
day and/or night. Is there going to be some sort of concrete wall or privacy fence to separate the station from the
residential neighborhood? Also, the light fixtures that the station will have 24/7, if it's like some other stations that I have
seen, my backyard and house will be lit up like a Christmas tree all night long. That's how close I will be to the
station. Just some questions that I have thought of that pertain directly to me. The traffic situation on Cantrell is already
bad and this is only going to make matters worse but my main concern is the safety & security of the residential
neighborhood that this station will be right in the middle of.
Nancy S. Neel
James, Donna
From: Bonnie Griffin <bonnieg1024@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 10:57 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Re: Z -4386-B
Dear Planning Commission Members:
I am vehemently opposed to a Murphy USA Fueling Station proposed for the SE Corner of Taylor Loop and
Cantrell Road.
1. Traffic is congested already at this intersection. It is almost impossible now to enter / exit the retail center
with Fuller Hardware and Thirst -N- Howl. Allowing a business across the street that will attract a LOT of
traffic turning into it will be UNSAFE. There will most surely be many accidents here that will further congest
the Hwy 10 corridor.
2. Any business operating 24/7 that borders on so many already established neighborhoods will decrease
everyones property values.
3. The loitering and the crime that will be associated with a business such as this does not need to be near
residential subdivisions!
4. I live at 41 Westchester Court and have had flood waters come almost to my front door in the past couple
years. To allow a business like this will only worsen the drainage issues our neighborhood has to deal with.
Please deny the Murphy USA request for this and encourage them to build this facility elsewhere where the
negative impact wouldn't be so devastating.
Thank you,
Bonnie S. Griffin
41 Westchester Court
Little Rock AR 72223
501.868.3020
James, Donna
From:
Barbara Scott <barbara j.s@sbcglobal.net>
Sent:
Monday, July 28, 2014 10:03 AM
To:
James, Donna
Subject:
RE:Z-4386B
Concering: REI -4386-8
Please know we strongly object to the Murphy USA being placed at the corner of Taylor Loop and Hwy 10. The traffic
for the neighborhood and safety of children is a great concern.
Bob and Barbara Scott
4112 STONEVIEW CT
LR, AR 72212
Barbara Scott
501-562-1863
501-562-2308 fax
Barbara. i.s@sbc�fobal.net
James, Donna
From: Jplyon <jplyon@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 3:36 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: z-4386-13
I am AGAINST a gas station at Cantrell and Taylor Loop. I just found out about it today. I live in the neighborhood
behind where it will be and received no notice.
John P Lyon
James, Donna
From: Wes Ware <warewe@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 9:44 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Mrs. James,
I am writing to express my great concern over a proposed gas station at the corner of Taylor Loop
and Cantrell road in West Little Rock. As a resident of Secluded Hills, I am painfully aware of the
massive amount of traffic congestion that is already present at this intersection. Adding a high
volume business such as a gas station would only make it worse. The Left turn lane backs up all the
way back to the Pinnacle Station shopping strip (Senior Tequila's) during peak times without the
added traffic trying to turn left into a gas station.
I would also like to encourage the planners to stick to the "Hwy 10 overlay." It appears that a large
gas station would have a very difficult time adhering to the requirements of this. Me and many of my
neighbors do not wish to see the plan for the Hwy 10 overlay to be deviated from. Please do not
grant any deviation from this plan.
A lower traffic business such as the bank that will apparently be vacating the property is a good use
of the location.
Thanks for your support in this matter,
Wes Ware
14400 Shepard Dr,
Little Rock
501-766-0643
James, Donna
From: John Mobbs <jmobbs@comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 8:16 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B Murphy USA
Sirs/Madames:
This email is in reference to Z -4386-B, a planned development by Murphy USA at the corner of Hiway 10
(Cantrell Road) and Taylor Loop Road, West Little Rock.
While I am in favor of businesses opening and expanding in all areas of our city and especially the western
portion of the city, I am in disagreement with
the planned Murphy 10 gas station and convenience store at this specific location. There are many people and
homes that this development will affect in
an adverse way, not only by increased traffic, especially turning onto or off of either of these two main
thoroughfares, but the fact that this specific business
will be open 24/7, thus creating the very real possibility of increased crime in our area. In all of the
neighborhoods surrounding this development there are many families with young children that could possibly
be put at risk due to this development.
I encourage the Panning Commission to reject this proposal from Murphy USA and encourage them to locate in
an area that would not create such a risk to traffic flow or to the well-being of our neighborhoods and residents.
Thank You.
John Mobbs
4215 Stoneview Court
Little Rock, AR 72212
imobbsOcomcast.net
(501)681-7837
James, Donna
From:
Patty Ware <paware@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, July 26, 2014 12:25 PM
To:
James, Donna
Subject:
re: Z -4386-B
We currently live in the Secluded Hills neighborhood in Little Rock. We are opposed
to allowing a gas station to be put in at the intersection of Taylor Loop and Cantrell Road for many reasons:
1) This intersection is already severely congestion and the addition of a gas station will only increase the congestion as people attempt
to turn left. We already can not turn left onto Jerry Drive from Cantrell due to said congestion. This corridor can not handle traffic as it
is.
2) 1 am worried about any potential dangers with the fuel pumps in such close vicinity to our neighborhood.
3) With talk of Cantrell lane expansion there is no way that this can be done with the 40' set back to allow for a "pleasant" look.
Thank you,
Patty Ware
14400 Shepard Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Lora Brown <lb_brown@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 8:52 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Hello, Donna.
I am contacting you about the proposed 10 pump gas station at that corner of Taylor Loop and Cantrell. We
are opposed to this gas station as we feel it would increase the bottlenecking at the Taylor Loop and Cantrell
intersection further. As a resident on Jerry Drive, we can assure you that this intersection is already quite
congested in its present layout. Every day, but especially between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., it is
nearly impossible to get into or out of the shopping area for Pizza Cafe and Fuller Hardware. This causes the
whole area to be affected, which includes the oddly constructed pseudo -intersection at Jerry and Cantrell just
a few feet east. It is a source for great congestion and potential accidents on a daily basis. We have always
have felt errors were made when they set the entrances for the shopping/restaurant (UPS, Senor Tequila)
areas across from Jerry. Getting onto Jerry from Cantrell or from Jerry to Cantrell in either direction and/or
across to the shopping/restaurant area is a challenge daily as the corridor has become quite busy, especially
during the work/commuting hours in the morning and afternoons.
We simply feel that the site is inappropriate for businesses that rely on high traffic volume (gas stations, fast
food, etc). We do realized that inevitably something will replace the bank in that area, but feel it need not be
an enterprise that will add hundreds of traffic events per day to that area.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Lora and Rocky Brown
Residents of
4818 Jerry Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Bozynski, Tony
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 12:35 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: FW: City Planning - Discussion of Murphy USA Station at Cantrell and Taylor Loop
From: patricia.vick@comcast.net[rnailto:patricia.vick@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 12:25 PM
To: Bozynski, Tony
Subject: City Planning - Discussion of Murphy USA Station at Cantrell and Taylor Loop
I live on Garrison Road and have a Little Rock address. However, I have no voice in any Little Rock zoning or
planning matters. Regardless, I am compelled to chime in on the ludicrous idea of a gas station at the
intersection of Taylor Loop and Cantrell Road. I take Chenal Parkway/I-630 to work every morning. I take
Cantrell Road all the way home every evening because I-630 is usually gridlocked. Cantrell/Highway 10 used
to be a pleasant drive, even beautiful. I used to consider it the only decent entry into the city. That has been
destroyed. Housing developments are being allowed to add density, with no thought to the impact on the roads
and the environment. But that rant is for another day....
Has anybody on the Planning Commission traveled Cantrell Road on a regular basis - during rush hour? The
lanes at Taylor Loop are narrow - and the vehicles are big. The suicide lanes are packed with drivers from both
directions, sometimes with disasterous results (collisions happen regularly). There are too many businesses
there already... every day at least one driver pulls out in front of me to get to the lanes going in the opposite
direction. Or they pull on to the main road and zip across in front of me because they need to make an
immediate left turn.
Can't you please slow the growth on Highway 10 just a little? At least until you guys can figure out a way for it
to not be so crazy out there? Do we really, really need a gas station right in the middle of a traffic situation that
is already a nightmare?
Patricia Vick
10813 Garrison Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Ken Harrison <kenharrisoncpa@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 2:00 PM
To: Bozynski, Tony; James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Tony and Donna,
I appreciate y'all sending me the revised map of the proposed gas station and convenience store at Taylor Loop
and Cantrell Roads last week and updating me on the concessions the developers have made to their original
plan. I've study that, given it a lot of thought and have discussed it with several in my neighborhood since
receiving it.
Knowing that y'all will soon develop and issue another Staff Recommendation regarding this revised proposal, I
am writing you here to ask you to recommend denial of the request again.
I continue to oppose this proposal for these reasons:
First and foremost, this development will create a huge public safety issue. Even with the reduction in the
number of related left turns, a gas station and convenience store of this magnitude will exacerbate what
is already a challenging and accident -prone intersection. The large volume of traffic currently flowing through
that intersections includes many parents and children going to and from the many schools in the area. This
includes four high schools with their inexperienced, young drivers. I trust y'all saw the Arkansas Life article, in
their August issue, which ranks this intersection as the 14th most accident-prone in our City, based on five years
of data from the Little Rock Police Department.
The developer's plan of a gas station and convenience store with double the number of gas pumps than most
currently in the area, on such a small lot, so near a high volume intersection is a recipe for a recurring public
safety hazard.
Additionally, this revision still will require several variances from the Highway 10 Scenic Corridor Design
Overlay District (DOD), including:
A. the development being too large for the 1.8 acres (2 acres are required per the DOD),
B. building signage (building signage is twice what the DOD allows),
C. rear setback being requested is too small (Murphy is asking for 25 feet when the DOD requires 40),
D. driveway spacing does not comply,
E. signage proposed covers 20% of the buildings when the DOD allows a maximum of 10%.
The Highway 10 Scenic Corridor Design Overlay District is continually being whittled away. We need to stop
the degrading of what is a very wise plan.
Further, a gas station and convenience store are among the lowest forms of commercial development and,
therefore, is likely to become an eyesore, if not an attraction to the criminal element of our society. While
Murphy's latest concession is to reduce the operating hours of this location to 5am - Midnight, the same risk and
degradation of the area exists.
I understand this lot will go commercial soon. A more welcomed commercial development would be one with
less intensity (i.e., lower traffic in and out, fewer operating hours).
Please recommend denial of this request. Thank you.
Ken Harrison
5504 Tulley Cove
Little Rock, Arkansas 72223
Home phone: 501-868-8188
Cell phone: 501-804-8311
Carney, Dana
From: Joe McDowell <jmcdowell118 c@att.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:57 AM
To: Carney, Dana
Subject: File No: Z -4386-B
believe the rezoning of this area from R-2 to PD -C would greatly reduce the quality of life in our
neighborhood. The additional traffic and 24 hour a day noise would be very unpleasant. I encourage
you not to change the current zoning of this area.
Joe E. McDowell
14705 Cecil Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72223
James, Donna
From: Marlon Haynes <mhaynes@mhgeinc.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 9:57 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B- Murphy USA - Taylor Loop & Cantrell Road
Ms. James,
The purpose of this email is to express my support for the above referenced project. As a small business owner who has
operated off Taylor Loop for 5 years, I would welcome a high end convenience option on the south side of Hwy 10 at the
intersection of Taylor Loop. Please confirm receipt and also that you have shared my position with each planning
commissioner.
Sincerely,
Marlon Haynes
Absolute Athlete and Absolute Basketball Academy
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James, Donna
From: msaar824@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 11:26 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Re: Z -4386-B Murphy USA Fueling Station and Convenience Store
Dear Planning Commissioners,
As President of the Westchester/Heatherbrae Neighborhood Association, I am vigorously opposed to
this development. These are my concerns:
• Traffic congestion at this intersection is already a big issue many times a day, more especially
when schools are in session.
• Traffic turning left into or out of this development will cause increased traffic congestion and
safety issues.
• Traffic will gridlock on Cantrell with left turns into both this business and the business on the
north side of Cantrell (Pizza Cafe, Thurst N Howl, Fuller Hardware, Pizza Hut).
• Traffic will increase on Jerry and Sheperd Drives due to people not willing to risk their safety
turning left across 3 lanes to get back onto Taylor Loop.
• Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive are residential streets not arterial streets.
• Using Jerry Drive and Sheperd Drive as "relief' routes endangers the residents and effectively
lowers the desirability of their homes, i.e. property values
The potential for safety issues to arise around a business that is open 24 hours, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year.
As you consider your vote on this development, think about what traffic will be in 3, 5 and 10
years. The congestion will only be heavier. Please vote to deny this development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Michael B. Saar, President
Westchester/Heatherbrae Neighborhood Association
14316 Taylor Loop Road
James, Donna
From: Muse Designs <musedesigns@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 10:26 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the planned gas station on the corner of Taylor Loop and Cantrell.
I am at this intersection multiple times a day and there is never a time when traffic is not snarled trying to make a left-
hand turn. Not only should there not be an additional deterrent to the traffic flow, but this area is past due for a traffic
study. Perhaps it's newest ranking as the 14th most dangerous intersection will also help with the realization that this is
a very bad plan.
Additionally, has it been taken into consideration that LRSD has purchased 40 acres two traffic lights away from this
intersection for a middle & high school? This will mean even more traffic passing through this intersection for 10 months
of the year.
No one who has ever tried to turn left at this intersection, or even travel through it, would take this proposition serious.
Please, please listen to the voices of the 50,000+ members of the WLR community and do not allow this to pass.
Thank you for reading this.
Melissa Muse
POA board member, Madison Valley
Sent from my iPhone
James, Donna
From: Ellen Owens <ellentxx@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 4:18 PM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
I just heard about the proposed gas station at Cantrell and Taylor Loop. I live two blocks from the intersection. It is very
difficult already to cross Cantrell and almost impossible at times to turn west from the fuller and sons hardware
shopping center.
This gas station would only make a bad problem worse.
Ellen Owens
Sent from my iPho.ne
James, Donna
From: Ted Howard <ted@softcentrix.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 11:38 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Dear Planning Commissioner,
I am a resident of the Montagne Court neighborhood in West Little Rock that lives in the vicinity of the proposed
development at the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Taylor Loop in west Little Rock. This development is labelled
PCD Z-4386-13. As a resident who uses this intersection regularly/daily, I am highly concerned about the traffic and
congestion this proposed development will generate. In particular, any vehicle trying to leave this proposed development
by turning left onto either Cantrell Road or onto Taylor Loop would be hazardous at best.
I am requesting that unless the development can restrict all traffic entering and exiting this property to right turn only, that
you vote against this development.
Thank you very much for your attention to this request and please give careful consideration to this matter.
Sincerely,
Ted Howard
46 Montagne Ct
Little Rock, AR 72223
Email: tglioward@msn.com
James, Donna
From:
Robert Pruss <robert@softcentrix.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, August 06, 2014 10:50 AM
To:
James, Donna
Subject:
Z -4386-B
Dear Planning Commissioner,
I am a resident of the Montagne Court neighborhood in West Little Rock that lives in the vicinity of the proposed
development at the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Taylor Loop in west Little Rock. This development is labelled
PCD Z-4386-13. As a resident who uses this intersection regularly/daily, I am highly concerned about the traffic and
congestion this proposed development will generate. In particular, any vehicle trying to leave this proposed
development by turning left onto either Cantrell Road or onto Taylor Loop would be hazardous at best.
I am requesting that unless the development can restrict all traffic entering and exiting this property to right turn only,
that you vote against this development.
Thank you very much for your attention to this request and please give careful consideration to this matter.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Pruss
46 Montagne Ct
Little Rock, AR 72223
Email: treborap@vahoo.com
James, Donna
From: Amy Crisp <amy.crisp@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 10:47 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
This a mail in in reference to the proposed gas station at Cantrell/Hwy 10 and Taylor
Loop. This intersection is a high traffic area. The traffic trying to turn in the Pizza Cafe/
Hardware Store versus the traffic trying to turn on Taylor Loop is always a cluster.
There are frequent wrecks at this intersection due to the small area where cars are
trying to turn both ways. A gas station at this intersection would only make matters
worse. It would be most helpful if the far end of the parking lot, that Pizza Cafe and the
other stores share, extended into a road/outlet that went behind Buffalo Wild
Wings. This way, traffic could turn at the stop light at Cantrell and Taylor Loop.
Thanks!
Amy Crisp
James, Donna
From: Maria green <greenm3@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 10:20 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Cantrell and Taylor Loop will not be able to withstand the traffic that would come with putting a Ten Pump at that
location.
Maria Green
Little Rock 72223
Sent from my iPhone
James, Donna
From: Marnie Sharp <msharp@1037thebuzz.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 10:10 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Please stop over building west Little Rock. I know many families who moved from the mid -town area
several years ago to west Little Rock who now have their houses for sale because of the traffic and
conjestion issues. They are moving BACK to mid -town. We are RUINING west Little Rock. If this
over building continues, the beauty and tranquility that made WLR what it was will no longer be! It'll just
be another overcrowded, overbuilt, strip mall after strip mall.
Thank you for your time.
Marnie Sharp
Account Executive
KABZ 103.7 The Buzz
2400 C:o-londale Lane I Little Rock; AR 72202
W: 501.265.0559 office 1 866.366.8291 fax
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James, Donna
From: Randall, David <DRandall@vestcom.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 8:14 AM
To: James, Donna
Subject: Z -4386-B
Donna,
We are opposed to the planned Murphy Olil gas and convenience store at Cantrell and Taylor Loop. My brother in law
was involved in a wreck there and almost lost his life. Any further out on Hwy 10 would be fine but this is unacceptable
and asking for further lives to be put in danger.
Concerned citizen,
David Randall
Product Mgr. Merchandise Solutions
M- 501-749-1237
0- 501-663-0100 Ext. 3750
d randy I1 @yestcom.com
www.vestcom.com