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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4464 Staff AnalysisJune 25, 1985 Item No. 7 - Z-4464 Owner: Gladys E. Post Applicant: C.J. Cropper Location: Hermitage and Autumn Road Northwest Corner Request: Rezone from "R-2" to 110-3" Purpose: Office Size: 0.5 acres + Existing Use: Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "C-3" West - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone the northwest corner of Hermitage and Autumn Roads to "0-3" for an office. No specifics have been provided, but it is anticipated that the existing structure will be converted into an office use. The property is located west of the Financial Centre Parkway area, which is developing into a major office location for west Little Rock, but this site is somewhat removed from that area. On the east of Autumn, north and south of Hermitage, there is some "C-3" zoning in place, but a majority of that was accomplished by a court decree. The closest office zoning is approximately 700 feet to the east on Hermitage. The immediate area is primarily undeveloped with some single family and a nonresidential involvement to the south on Autumn Road. 2. The site is occupied by a single family residence, and there are no unique physical characteristics. 3. There is one significant Master Street Plan issue associated with this request and that is the future extension of the Rock Creek Parkway. The current plan/designs for the parkway call for approximately 90 percent of the tract in question to be used for June 25, 1985 Item No. 7 - Continued right-of-way. Only the southwest corner would -not be involved. 4. At this time, there have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented neighborhood.position on the site. The property was recently annexed to the City by the April 1985, court decision. 7. The rezoning is in conflict with the adopted I-430 Plan, and staff does not support the request. The plan recommends that nonresidential uses be restricted to the area east of Autumn Road and staff views that as an adequate line that should be maintained. The previous zoning actions have not impacted this property and the requested rezoning is inappropriate. Finally, because of the proposed parkway, the site has a limited future, and the rezoning should not be endorsed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the 110-3" request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, C.J. Cropper, was present. There were no objectors in attendance. Mr. Cropper discussed the I-430 plan and -the immediate area. There was a long discussion about the extension of the Rock Creek Parkway and its impact on the property in question. The Planning Commission then voted on the "0-3" rezoning. The vote - 0 ayes, 8 noes and 3 absent. The request was denied. A resolution was presented recommending to the Board of Directors that the City enter into immediate negotiations with the property owner to acquire the site for the necessary right-of-way for the Rock Creek Parkway Extension. The resolution was approved by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. June 25, 1985 Item No. 7 - Z-4464 Owner: Gladys E. Post Applicant: C.J. Cropper Location: Hermitage and Autumn Road Northwest Corner Request: Rezone from "R-2" to 11.0-3" Purpose: Office Size: 0.5 acres + Existing Use: Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "C-3" West - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" r PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone the northwest corner of Hermitage and Autumn Roads to 110-3" for an office. No specifics have been provided, but it is anticipated that the existing structure will be converted into an office use. The property is located west of the Financial Centre Parkway area, which is developing into a major office location for west Little Rock, but this site is somewhat removed from that area. On the east of Autumn, north and south of Hermitage, there is some "C-3" zoning in place, but a majority of that was accomplished by a court decree. The closest office zoning is approximately 700 feet to the east on Hermitage. The immediate area is primarily undeveloped with some single family and a nonresidential involvement to the south on Autumn Road. 2. The site is occupied by a single family residence, and there are no unique physical characteristics. 3. There is one significant Master Street Plan issue associated with this request and that is the future extension of the Rock Creek Parkway. The current plan/designs for the parkway call for approximately 90 percent of the tract in question to be used for June 25, 1985 Item No. 7 - Continued right-of-way. Only the southwest corner would not be involved. 4. At this time, there have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented neighborhood position on the site. The property was recently annexed to the City by the April 1985, court decision. 7. The rezoning is in conflict with the adopted I-430 Plan, and staff does not support the request. The plan recommends that nonresidential uses be restricted to the area east of Autumn Road and staff views that as an adequate line that should be maintained. The previous zoning actions have not impacted this property and the requested rezoning is inappropriate. Finally, because of the proposed parkway, the site has a limited future, and the rezoning should not be endorsed. L STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the "0-3" request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, C.J. Cropper, was present. There were no objectors in attendance. Mr. Cropper discussed the I-430 plan and the immediate area. There was a long discussion about the extension of the Rock Creek Parkway and its impact on the property in question. The Planning Commission then voted on the "0-3" rezoning. The vote - 0 ayes, 8 noes and 3 absent. The request was denied. A resolution was presented recommending to the Board of Directors that the City enter into immediate negotiations with the property owner to acquire the site for the necessary right-of-way for the Rock Creek.Parkway Extension. The resolution was approved by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. June 25, 1985 Item No. 7 - Z-4464 Owner: Gladys E. Post Applicant: C.J. Cropper Location: Hermitage and Autumn Road Northwest Corner Request: Rezone from "R-2" to 110-3" Purpose: Office Size: 0.5 acres + Existing Use: Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "C-3" West - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone the northwest corner of Hermitage and Autumn Roads to "0-3" for an office. No specifics have been provided, but it is anticipated that the existing structure will be converted into an office use. The property is located west of the Financial Centre Parkway area, which is developing into a major office location for west Little Rock, but this site is somewhat removed from that area. On the east of Autumn, north and south of Hermitage, there is some "C-3" zoning in place, but a majority of that was accomplished by a court decree. The closest office zoning is approximately 700 feet to the east on Hermitage. The immediate area is primarily undeveloped with some single family and a nonresidential involvement to the south on Autumn Road. 2. The site is occupied by a single family residence, and there are no unique physical characteristics. 3. There is one significant Master Street Plan issue associated with this request and that is the future extension of the Rock Creek Parkway. The current plan/designs for the parkway call for approximately 90 percent of the tract in question to be used for June 25, 1985 Item No. 7 - Continued right-of-way. Only the southwest corner would not be involved. 4. At this time, there have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented neighborhood position on the site. The property was recently annexed to the City by the April 1985, court decision. 7. The rezoning is in conflict with the adopted I-430 Plan, and staff does not support the request. The plan recommends that nonresidential uses be restricted to the area east of Autumn Road and staff views that as an adequate line that should be maintained. The previous zoning actions have not impacted this property and the requested rezoning is inappropriate. Finally, because of the proposed parkway, the site has a limited future, and the rezoning should not be endorsed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the 110-3" request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, C.J. Cropper, was present. There were no objectors in attendance. Mr. Cropper discussed the I-430 plan and the immediate area. There was a long discussion about the extension of the Rock Creek Parkway and its impact on the property in question. The Planning Commission then voted on the "0-3" rezoning. The vote - 0 ayes, 8 noes and 3 absent. The request was denied. A resolution was presented recommending to the Board of Directors that the City enter into immediate negotiations with the property owner to acquire the site for the necessary right-of-way for the Rock Creek Parkway Extension. The resolution was approved by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.