HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 100423OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled SMH
Care and Services — PD-R
(Z-9808) located at 2222 S.
Chester Street.
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
4 Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Bruce Moore
City Manager
The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.16 acre property
from "R-4" Two -Family District to "PD-R' Planned
District — Residential to allow the existing building to be
converted to an eight (8) unit apartment facility.
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Approval of the Ordinance.
The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre site located at
2222 South Chester Street from R-4 to PD-R to allow for
the development of an eight (8) unit apartment facility.
The site is currently a three (3) unit apartment facility. The
applicant is proposing to have eight (8) rental units with
their own full bathroom with a tenant accessible common
kitchen and dining room. Manager will be on -site. The
property is a contributing structure to the Governor's
Mansion Historic District. It is just outside the Capitol
Zoning District. Surrounding the application area in all
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
directions is shown as Residential Low Density (RL) with
mostly single-family homes and a few duplexes and 3-unit
apartments. The City's Future Land Use Plan designates
this property as "RL" Residential Low Density.
The rear of the property will be upgraded for a well-defined
off-street parking area ( six (6) spaces) and will be
surrounded by a six foot all opaque wood fence (finish side
out). On -street parking (max. five spaces) along West 23`d
street shall supplement the total parking requirements, of 12
spaces (Section 36-502 of the City's Zoning Ordinance).
Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient
to serve the proposed use.
The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time.
Any signage shall comply with Section 36-551 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
Any new lighting shall be low-level and directed away from
adjacent properties.
The applicant provided responses and additional
information to all issues raised during staff s review of the
application. The applicant is requesting no variances with
the PD-R zoning.
The applicant notes that standard City of Little Rock
garbage collection will continue to be used.
On August 10, 2023, the Planning Commission voted
8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions, as part of the
Consent Agenda, to approve the PD-R 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 APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT
— RESIDENTIAL TITLED SMH CARE AND SERVICES — PD-R,
LOCATED AT 2222 S. CHESTER STREET (Z-9808), CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be
changed from R-4, Two -Family Residential District, to PD-R, Planned District — Residential:
Z-9808 — DESCRIBED AS LOT 7 AND THE SOUTH '/Z OF LOT 8,
BLOCK 5, WAT WORTHEN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND BEING
SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 24, PAGE 472,
RECORDS OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as
recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission.
SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for SMH Care
and Services — PD-R, located at 2222 S. Chester Street (Z-9808) is conditioned upon obtaining
final plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VI1, Section 36-454 (e) of
the Code of Ordinances.
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SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the
final plan approval.
SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, 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 6. 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 declared or adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 7. Repealed. 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
APPROVED:
Mayor
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NAME: SMH Care & Services— PD-R
LOCATION: 2222 South Chester Street
Mr-%iri ^nr7o.
SMH Care & Services
8508 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 680-7237
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Kwendeche (Agent)
2124 Rice Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 374-4531
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Kwendeche (Agent)
2124 Rice Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 374-4531
AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
VARIANCEMAIVERS: None requested.
A. ROPOSALIREQUESTIAPPLICANT' S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 47
The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre site located at 2222 South Chester
Street from R-4 to PD-R to allow for the development of an eight (8) unit apartment
facility.
FILE NO.: Z-9808 Cont.
B. 'EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains an existing 3,060 square foot, two-story, wood -framed
residence. The site is currently a three (3) unit apartment facility. The applicant is
proposing to have eight (8) rental units with their own full bathroom with a tenant
accessible common kitchen and dining room. The property is a contributing
structure to the Governor's Mansion Historic District. It is just outside the Capitol
Zoning District. Surrounding the application area in all directions is shown as
Residential Low Density (RL) with mostly single-family homes and a few duplexes
and 3-unit apartments.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 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 Energy: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments.
Fire Department:
Full Plan Review
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments.
Landscape: No comments
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FILE NO.: Z-9808
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments Received.
Planning Division: The request is in the Central City 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 remains less
than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 to PD-R for an 8 unit
multi -family development (32 units per acre density).
Surrounding the application area in all directions is shown as Residential Low
Density (RL) with mostly single-family homes and a few duplexes and 3-unit
apartments. 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 remains less than 6 units per acre. There have been no Land Use
amendments in this area over the last 10 years.
This site is in the Central City overlay district.
Master Street Plan:
South Chester Street is shown on the Master Street Plan as a Collector. The
primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets
to Arterials or activity centers with the secondary function of providing access to
adjoining property. Standard Right -of -Way is 60 feet. Sidewalks are required on
one side. West 23rd 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. Right-of-way is 50'. Sidewalks are required on
one side. A Local Street which abuts non-residential or residential use which is
more intense than duplex or two -unit residential is a Commercial Street. These
streets have the same design standard as a Collector. Right-of-way is 60'.
Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of
additional right-of-way and may require street improvements. These streets 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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9808 (Cont.)
Historic Preservation Plan:
The property at 2222 S Chester Street is a Contributing structure to the Governor's
Mansion Historic District. It is just outside the Capitol Zoning District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre site located at 2222 South Chester
Street from R-4 to PD-R to allow for the development of an eight (8) unit apartment
facility.
The site is currently a three (3) unit apartment facility. The applicant is proposing
to have eight (8) rental units with their own full bathroom with a tenant accessible
common kitchen and dining room. Manager will be on -site. The property is a
contributing structure to the Governor's Mansion Historic District. It is just outside
the Capitol Zoning District. Surrounding the application area in all directions is
shown as Residential Low Density (RL) with mostly single-family homes and a few
duplexes and 3-unit apartments. The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this
property as "RL" Residential Low Density.
The rear of the property will be upgraded for a well-defined off-street parking area
( six (6) spaces) and will be surrounded by a six foot all opaque wood fence (finish
side out). On -street parking (max. five spaces) along West 231d street shall
supplement the total parking requirements, of 12 spaces (Section 36-502 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance). Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be
sufficient to serve the proposed use.
The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any signage shall comply
with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Any new lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staffs review of the application. The applicant is requesting no variances
with the PD-R zoning.
The applicant notes that standard City of Little Rock garbage collection will
continue to be used.
Staff is in support of the requested rezoning from R-4 to PD-R to allow for the
development of the eight (8) unit rental facility. Staff feels the request conforms to
the development pattern in this area. Staff feels the proposal is not out of character
with the neighborhood and will have no adverse impact on the area. The current
R-4 zoning for this property could allow a duplex use, with up to four (4) unrelated
persons living in each unit. It is the property owner's intent to attract a more diverse
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FILE NO.: Z-9808 (Cont.
tenant base including, but not limited to, college students, single individuals and
retirees/elderly for a quality long-term urban living experience.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R zoning subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis,
of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 10, 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. The application was approved.
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