HomeMy WebLinkAboutA342 Presentation against annexationPlantation Acres Homeowners Association
Crystal Valley Property Owners Association
Sienna Lake Property Owners Association
Little Rock Planning Commission Presentation
September 8, 2022
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All 3 neighborhoods border the proposed Crystal Valley Trails
98% of Plantation Acres Residents Signed Petitions
96% of Sienna Lake Signed Petitions
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Richardson v. City of Little Rock Planning Commission (April 4, 1988)
The Richardson case DOES NOT apply to annexation approval recommendations to the LR City Board
Quote from decision: “This (decision) does not mean, however, that an individual is constitutionally guaranteed the right to do with such property as he or she wishes in all circumstances.”
Community input is essential, our concerns deserve full consideration
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Creation of a city enclave
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Plantation Acres
$235,000 to $1.03 mil
Lots 1.8 to 5.5
Acres
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Little Rock City Code, DIVISION 2. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, Sec. 36-251
Drastic Disparity between high end of R2 zoning and the low end of R2
The general purpose of zoning in the city of Little Rock is QUOTE “promote the most desirable use of land and building development, to protect the character of each district and its
suitability for particular uses and to CONSERVE THE VALUE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS.”
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Sienna Lake
$254,000 to $451,000
lots ⅓ of an acre.
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Development of Little Rock
Areas of Focus, Rex Nelson, Senior Editor, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Aug 31, 2022
“Infill development—It’s time for developers to slow the steady march west… They instead should look at revitalizing properties in older parts of the city. ..The next step is encouraging
people to live downtown.”
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Water & Erosion Concerns
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Traffic
Increase of approximately 1100 cars daily on Crystal Valley Road per day
¼ mile east on Crystal Valley, 15 mile an hour curve & entrance to Sienna Lake subdivision
½ mile down 15 mile an hour curve into apartment complex
Request traffic impact study
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Little Rock Planning Commission Resolution #133 Adopted plan
City Board of Directors – Little Rock Resolution #10,796 Adopted plan
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Action Plan
“Our vision includes the preservation of the green spaces and other natural sound and sight barriers with which our area is richly blessed, and development sensitive to the natural environment
which has drawn many of our residents to this area.”
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Property Owner Requests
Respect our community health and safety concerns
Recommend changes to prevent city enclave surrounded by Pulaski County
Recommend developer work with community on target issues of concern
Fulfill the duty to protect our property and home value
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