HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 081723OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
JULY 18, 2023 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance rezoning
property located at 2119 S.
Martin Street from
"R-3" to "R-4". (Z-9791)
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
q Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Bruce Moore
City Manager
The owner of the 0.23 acre property located at 2119 S.
Martin Street is requesting that the property be reclassified
from "R-3" to "R-4".
None
Approval of the Ordinance.
The property owner requests to rezone the 0.23 acre
property from R-3 to R-4 for future duplex development.
The property is comprised of 1.5 platted lots (Lot 11 and
the south % of Lot 10, Block 1, Chesterfield Square
Addition).
The property is undeveloped and mostly grass covered.
There are a few mature trees on the site.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property
as "RL" Residential Low Density. The requested R-4
zoning will not require an amendment to the future plan.
On June 8, 2023, the Planning Commission voted
8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions, as part of the
Consent Agenda, to approve the R-4 rezoning. There were
no objectors present.
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
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-9791 — Described as the South V2 of Lot 10 and all of Lot 11,
Block 1, Chesterfield Square Addition to the City of Little Rock,
Pulaski County, Arkansas: From "R-3" Single Family District to
"R-4" Two -Family District (2119 S. Martin Street).
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-9791
NAME: Rezoning from R-3 to R-4
LOCATION: 2119 S. Martin Street
DEVELOPER:
Springer and Springer, LLC
43 Marcella Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
City of Little Rock Land Bank —Owner
Bonita Springer —Agent
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Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.23 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 1/2
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. FRO POSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 12
The property owner requests to rezone the 0.23 acre property from R-3 to R-4 for
future duplex development. The property is comprised of 1.5 platted lots (Lot 11
and the south '/z of Lot 10, Block 1, Chesterfield Square Addition).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and mostly grass covered. There are a few mature
trees on the site.
FILE NO.: Z-9791(Cont.)
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 DEPARTMENTIPARKSICOUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments.
Enter : No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
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.
Loading
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9791 Cont.
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.
Loading
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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planninc: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the 1630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential
Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL)
category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling
units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by
conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and
cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The
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FILE NO.: Z-9791 (Cont.
application is to rezone from R-3 (Single Family District) to R-4 (Two Family
District).
The application site is within a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) use. The
Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at
densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is
typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include
patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less
than 6 units per acre. Surrounding the application site within the RL area is
developed and maintained neighborhood with mostly single-family homes. The lot
to the south of the site is a duplex. The property to the east, facing Brown Street,
is an activity center for a faith -based institution within the RL area. Directly across
Brown Street to the east is an area of Public/Institutional use with a faith -based
institution. The Public/Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi -public
facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools,
libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals.
There have been no Land Use amendments in this area over the last 10 years.
Master Street Plan:
South Martin Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local public streets
are designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic
being a secondary purpose. The standard right-of-way is 50'. Sidewalks are
required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land.
Historic Preservation Plan:
There are no Historic Sites or Districts in the vicinity.
H. ANALYSIS:
The property owner requests to rezone the 0.23 acre property from R-3 to R-4 for
future duplex development. The property is comprised of 1.5 platted lots (Lot 11
and the south '/z of Lot 10, Block 1, Chesterfield Square Addition).
The property is undeveloped and mostly grass covered. There are a few mature
trees on the site.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "RL" Residential Low
Density. The requested R-4 zoning will not require an amendment to the future
plan.
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FILE NO.: Z-9791 (Cont.
Staff is supportive of the requested R-4 rezoning. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The property is located in an area of mixed residential zoning. There
is a scattering of R-4 and PD-R zoned properties in the general area. The
requested R-4 zoning will represent a continuation of the zoning pattern in the
area, and will be only a minor increase in residential density.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-4.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 8, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays, 1 absent and 2 open positions.
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