HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 081623OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
APRIL 18, 2023 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance rezoning
property located at 317 S.
Shackleford Road from
46C-2" to "C-319
.
(Z-5093-B)
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
� Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Bruce Moore
City Manager
The owner of the 2.06 acre property located at 317 S.
Shackleford Road is requesting that the property be
reclassified from "C-2" to C-3".
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Approval of the Ordinance.
The applicant requests to rezone the 2.06 acre property
located at 317 S. Shackleford Road from "C-2" Shopping
Center District to "C-3" General Commercial District for
future commercial development of the property.
The property is occupied by a one-story commercial
building which was previously used as a restaurant. An
access drive from S. Shackleford Road is located near the
northwest corner of the property. Paved parking is located
on all sides of the building. The property is located on the
east side of S. Shackleford Road, with interstate right-of-
way along the property's west and south boundaries.
The property is located in an area of commercial zoning
along S. Shackleford Road. The property immediately to
the north is zoned PCD and contains a hotel complex. The
BACKGROUND
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properties further north are zoned PCD and C-3. The
properties across S. Shackleford Road to the west are zoned
C-3 and contain mixed commercial uses.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property
as "C" Commercial. The proposed C-3 zoning will not
require an amendment to the future land use plan.
On March 9, 2023, the Planning Commission voted
9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstention, as part of the
Consent Agenda, to approve the C-3 rezoning. There were
no objectors present.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site
and all neighborhood associations registered with The City
of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
Please see the attached Planning Commission minute
record for the complete staff analysis.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
Section 1. That the zone classification of the following property be and is
hereby changed as indicated:
Z-5093-B — Described as Lot 1, Robert M. Goff and Associates
Subdivision, an addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski
County, Arkansas: From "C-2" Shopping Center District to
"C-3" General Commercial District (317 S. Shackleford Road).
Section 2. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Little Rock and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the
extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in
Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That the Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force 30 days after
the date of its passage and approval.
Section 4. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item,
sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining
portions of the ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so
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declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the
ordinance.
Section 5. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent of such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-5093-B
NAME: Rezoning from C-2 to C-3
LOCATION: 317 S. Shackleford Road
DEVELOPER:
Anchor Realty Investments, LLC
102 Country Club Pkwy.
Maumelle, AR 72113
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Anchor Realty Investments, LLC - Owner
Jess Griffin — Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Smith and Goodson
7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227
Little Rock, AR 72207
AREA: 2.06 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.09
CURRENT ZONING: C-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PRO POSAUREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests to rezone the 2.06 acre property from "C-2" Shopping
Center District to "C-3" General Commercial District for future commercial
development of the property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a one-story commercial building which was previously
used as a restaurant. An access drive from S. Shackleford Road is located near
FILE NO.: Z-5093-B Cont.
the northwest corner of the property. Paved parking is located on all sides of the
building.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE ❑EPARTMENTIPARKSICOUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments received.
Enter- : No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads
shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. If
the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must
submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
Loadin
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
FILE NO.: Z-5093-B Cont.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least
two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
501-918-3756 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Commercial (C) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category includes a
broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional
services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and
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FILE NO.: Z-5093-B Cont.
scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The application is to rezone
from C-2 (Shopping Center District) to C-3 (General Commercial District).
Surrounding the application area on the north is Commercial (C) with a hotel, strip
commercial and fast food. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range
of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and
general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale,
depending on the trade area that they serve. Across S Shackleford Rd, to the west
is Commercial with restaurants, emergency medical office, commercial
warehouse, commercial strip, motel, car wash and car rental. On the east and
south is the 1-430/1-630 interchange.
Master Street Plan:
South Shackleford Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan
Map. Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide the connections
to and through an urban area. Curb cuts should be limited to allow for continuous
traffic flow while providing some access to adjoining property, Deceleration Lanes
are required. Right of way is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This
street may require dedication of additional right-of-way and may require street
improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area
of S Shackleford Road.
Historic Preservation Plan:
There are no Historic Sites or Districts in vicinity.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to rezone the 2.06 acre property located at 317 S.
Shackleford Road from "C-2" Shopping Center District to "C-3" General
Commercial District for future commercial development of the property.
The property is occupied by a one-story commercial building which was previously
used as a restaurant. An access drive from S. Shackleford Road is located near
the northwest corner of the property. Paved parking is located on all sides of the
building. The property is located on the east side of S. Shackleford Road, with
interstate right-of-way along the property's west and south boundaries.
The property is located in an area of commercial zoning along S. Shackleford
Road. The property immediately to the north is zoned PCD and contains a hotel
complex. The properties further north are zoned PCD and C-3. The properties
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FILE NO.: Z-5093-B(Cont.
across S. Shackleford Road to the west are zoned C-3 and contain mixed
commercial uses.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "C" Commercial. The
proposed C-3 zoning will not require an amendment to the future land use plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning from C-2 to C-3 to allow future
commercial development of the property. Staff views the request as reasonable.
There is existing C-3 zoning west and north of the site. Interstate right-of-way is
located to the east and south. S. Shackleford Road at this location is classified as
a minor arterial roadway. Staff believes that this is an appropriate location for C-3
zoning.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 9, 2023)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff
recommendation" above. The item remained on the consent agenda for approval as
recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 9 ayes,
0 nays, 1 absent and 1 abstain (Brown).
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