HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6815 Staff AnalysisMarch 2, 2000
ITEM NO.: 6
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FILE NO.: Z-6815
Delta Coleman, Inc.
John Fendley and Terrance Dolan
8806 Mabelvale Pike
Rezone from R-2 to I-2
Future, unspecified light
industrial development
20± acres
Vacant, undeveloped
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Undeveloped, partially wooded; zoned R-2
South - AHTD Facilities and Single Family; zoned R-2
East - Single Family, Chemical plant and AHTD
facilities; zoned R=2
West - Undeveloped, partially wooded; zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1. Mabelvale Pike is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector. A dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline is required.
With Building Permit
2. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to
these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned
development.
3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
4.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e)
will be required.
5.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec.
29-186(b) will be required.
6.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 8-283
will be required.
7.Contact the ADPC&E-LRD for approval prior to start work.
March 2, 2000
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6815
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property within 200 feet of the site, all
residents within 300 feet and the Town and Country
Neighborhood Association were notified of the rezoning
request.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located within the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan was amended on December 20,
1999 to Light Industrial (Ordinance No. 18,172). The plan
amendment was initiated by the applicants as the required
prerequisite to this rezoning request. The I-2 rezoning
request conforms to the recently amended Plan. The
applicant has agreed to zone a 50 foot wide OS Open Space
strip along those portions of the property adjacent to
single family residences. The site is not within an area
covered by a neighborhood action plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this
undeveloped, 20 acre tract from "R-2" Single Family to "I-2"
Light Industrial and "OS" Open Space. The property is
mostly wooded, with some cleared area on the east end. No
specific development is proposed at this time. Access to
the property is via a private, 60 foot road easement off of
Mabelvale Pike. The applicant has proposed to zone two, 50
foot wide OS strips at the southwest and southeast corners,
the only portions of the tract adjacent to single family
developed properties .
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
facilities are located on a large, R-2 zoned tract adjacent
to the south. The southwest corner of the tract abuts one
single family residence. The R-2 zoned tracts adjacent to
the north and west are undeveloped. Portions of these
tracts are cleared although they are mostly wooded. One
single family home is adjacent to the southeast corner of
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-6815
the tract, at the entrance to Mabelvale Pike. The applicant
has proposed a 50 foot X 200 foot OS strip in this area
closest to the residence. A chemical manufacturing plant
and additional AHTD facilities are located across Mabelvale
Pike to the east. Just south of the AHTD facilities are the
I-30 Frontage Road, the Mabelvale Pike/I-30 interchange and
numerous commercial businesses. Just east of this tract is
another I-2 zoned area occupied by businesses including a
trucking company and a casket company.
On December 20, 1999, the Geyer Springs West District Land
Use Plan was amended to Light Industrial for this site. The
Plan Amendment was initiated by the applicant as the
required prerequisite to this I-2 Light Industrial rezoning
application. The request conforms to the newly amended Land
Use Plan.
The requested I-2 zoning, with OS adjacent to the single
family residences, is compatible with uses and zoning in the
area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested I-2 zoning with a
50 foot X 180 foot OS strip to be zoned at the southwest
corner and a 50 foot X 200 foot OS strip to be zoned at the
southeast corner, as proposed by the applicant.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 2, 2000)
The applicants were present. One person was present with
questions about the issue but had left prior to the item
being discussed. One letter of opposition and one letter of
support had been forwarded the Commission. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
Richard Wood, of the Planning Staff, stated that he had
spoken with R. M. Cratty of 8515 Winston Drive prior to the
meeting. Mr. Wood stated that after he had explained the
issue to Mr. Cratty, that Mr. Cratty was satisfied and had
left the meeting. Public Works Director Bob Turner stated
that he had spoke with William Tully of 8804 Mabelvale Pike.
Mr. Turner stated that Mr. Tully was satisfied after seeing
the proposed OS zoning near his property. Janet Berry, of
Southwest Little Rock United for Progress, spoke in support
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of the zoning and asked if the OS zoned area would be left
undisturbed. Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff, stated
that it would.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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