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Home My WebLink Aboutpc_10 12 2023LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD OCTOBER 12, 2023 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being seven (7) members present. II. Members Present:Jimmy Brown Todd Hart Marlon D. Haynes Paul Latture Alicia McDonald Michael Vickers Pamela Whitaker Members Absent: Diana M. Thomas Robby Vogel Two Open Positions City Attorney: Shawn Overton III. Approval of the Minutes of the September 14, 2023 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 12, 2023 I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: A. Z-9761 McGrath 1 – STR-2 – PCD 407 N. Van Buren Street B. Z-9814 White Group Home – Special Use Permit 10014 Chicot Road C. LU2023-14-02 Land Use Plan Amendment – Geyer Springs East – Residential Low (RL) to Commercial (C), 4400 Baseline Road C.1 Z-9815 Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 4400 Baseline Road D. Z-5817-M Cantrell West – PCD 15122 Cantrell Road E. Z-7500-J Hamilton Station Phase 2 – Revised PCD North of 14524 Cantrell Road II. NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. S-1847-A Tomelia Hinton Addition – Preliminary Plat North side of West 24th Street, West of Walker Street 2. Z-9825 Brown-Irby Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 2416 Johnson Street Agenda, Page Two II. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 3. Z-9828 Pacheco Modular Home – Conditional Use Permit 3705 West 18th Street 4. Z-9829 Bowden Manufactured Home – Conditional Use Permit 1701 East 21st Street 5. Z-9831 DeBarrios Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 2 Meadowlark Drive 6. Z-9847 Rezoning from R-2 to O-3 14115 Taylor Loop Road 7. Z-9813 LaMarche Place – PD-R 16800 LaMarche Drive 8. Z-9839 Allen Mixed Use – PCD 2219 Wilson Road 9. Z-9846 Higgins After-School Tutoring – PD-O 5008 West 24th Street III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 10. Z-9833 Petroukhina STR-1 – Special Use Permit 1315 West 10th Street 11. Z-9766-A Moreno STR-2 – PD-C 13008 West Markham Street 12. Z-9826 Mindful Properties (1) STR-2 – PD-C 102 Rice Street 13. Z-9827 Mindful Properties (2) STR-2 – PD-C 5131 Cantrell Road Agenda, Page Three III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 14. Z-9830 Jo Investments STR-2 – PD-C 1323 Cumberland Street 15. Z-9832 Hold Fast Homes STR-2 – PD-C 2608 West 6th Street 16. Z-9834 LR River View Retreat STR-2 – PD-C 12040 Rivercrest Drive 17. Z-9835 Kovalchuk STR-2 – PD-C 13810 Marina Drive 18. Z-9836 Freeman STR-2 – PD-C 14515 Jerome Drive 19. Z-9837 Bole STR-2 – PD-C 2008 North Harrison Street 20. Z-9838 Infinity Homes STR-2 – PD-C 321 North Pierce Street 21. Modifications to the UU Zoning District October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z-9761 NAME: McGrath 1 – STR-2 - PCD LOCATION: 407 N. Van Buren Street DEVELOPER: Anna McGrath (Owner) 18 Sunset Drive Cammack Village, AR 72207 Annafreeland2@gmail.com (501) 786-0165 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Anna McGrath (Owner) 18 Sunset Drive Cammack Village, AR 72207 Annafreeland2@gmail.com (501) 786-0165 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501)-888-5336 brookssurveying@att.net AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9761 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 407 North Van Buren Street from R-4 to PCD to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. It is an existing tri-plex apartment building. One (1) of the units will be utilized as s short-term rental. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The request is in the Heights / Hillcrest Planning District. The multifamily apartment building has been operating long term rental for eight (8) years. The property contains an existing brick structure. Access is provided from a concrete walkway which extends from Van Buren Street that allows entrance to the three (3) units. The property has ample parking. The property is primarily surrounded by R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9761 3 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 Heights / Hillcrest 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 (Two Family District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development). The request is to allow the site to be used for Short Term Rental. Surrounding the application area is developed Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. To the south a block along Van Buren St approaching West Markham St are areas of Suburban Office (SO), Office (O), and Commercial (C). The Suburban Office (SO) category shall provide for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas to assure compatibility. These areas a developed with medical services and a bakery. The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities and is developed with medical services and a bank. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. These areas are developed with restaurants, a hotel, and a convenience store with gas pumps. Master Street Plan: Van Buren St is Minor Arterial a 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 allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing some access to adjoining property, Deceleration Lanes are required. Right of way is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. C Street is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9761 4 are required on one side. These streets may require dedication of additional right- of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Van Buren Street is shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with an existing Class II Bike Lane. These are routes designated by painted strips separating the bikeway from motor vehicle traffic and intended for the sole use by bicycles. Additional pavement markings and signage is required. Historic Preservation Plan: This site is 1 block west of the Hillcrest National Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 407 North Van Buren Street from R-4 to PCD to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. It is an existing tri-plex apartment building. One (1) of the units will be utilized as a short-term rental. The request is in the Heights / Hillcrest Planning District. The multifamily apartment building has been operating long term rental for eight (8) years. The property contains an existing brick structure. Access is provided from a concrete walkway which extends from Van Buren Street that allows entrance to the three (3) units. The property has ample parking. The property is primarily surrounded by R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9761 5 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9761 6 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two- family residential zones. 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 PCD zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PCD rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed PCD use is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PCD rezoning request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 9, 2023) The applicant was not present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 21, 2023 requesting this application be deferred to the June 8, 2023 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstain (Brown). October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9761 7 STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 15, 2023 requesting this application be deferred to the September 14, 2023 agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 8, 2023) Staff informed the Commission that the application needed to be deferred to the September 14, 2023 agenda. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the September 14, 2023 agenda. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2023) Opposition was raised for Z-9761 and it was pulled from the Consent Agenda. The applicant was not present. The item was then deferred to the October 12, 2023 Agenda. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-9814 NAME: White Group Home – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 10014 Chicot Road DEVELOPER: Jonda White (Owner) 10014 Chicot Road Little Rock, AR 72209 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jonda White 10014 Chicot Road Little Rock, AR 72209 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home facility will have a maximum of nine (9) residents. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a 1,370 square foot, one-story, two-family residence and is located along Chicot Road which the Master Street Plan classifies as a principal arterial. Office and commercial zoning and uses are contained to the north and October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9814 2 south of the site along of Chicot Road. Residential zoning and uses make up the majority of the uses in the general area. 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9814 3 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in the existing single-family residence. The proposed group home facility will have a maximum of nine (9) residents. The site contains a 1,370 square foot, one-story, two-family residence and is located along Chicot Road which the Master Street Plan classifies as a principal arterial. Office and commercial zoning and uses are contained to the north and south of the site along of Chicot Road. Residential zoning and uses make up the majority of the uses in the general area. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes nine (9) women will occupy the home. Second Chances Group Home for Women (SCGHW) will not provide services or have a supervisory staff at the facility. SCGHW will provide room and board to women who have reached out to organizations who are helping women find jobs, housing, and other services. The women will be referred to SCGHW until their housing come available. The applicant provided the following information regarding the benefit a group home may provide for women in recovery: • A structured environment: SCGHW will have set rules and routines that provide residents a sense of structure and stability. This can be especially beneficial for women in the early recovery process who may struggle to establish healthy habits and routines. • Supportive community: Living with other women in recovery can provide a sense of comradery and support. Residents can share their experiences. • Independence: Group homes provide a safe and sober living environment which allows residents to practice independent living. Residents at SCGHW will be responsible for cooking, cleaning, and other household chores, which will help them prepare for life outside of a treatment center. By living in a group home, women can learn to navigate real-world challenges and develop the skills they need to maintain sobriety once they leave. SCGHW wants to help women get that second chance. The applicant notes SCGHW will not provide transportation for the residents but there is public transportation, a Rock Region Metro bus stop which is available along Chicot Road at this location. Organizations who refer clients to SCGHW will get the clients to and from appointments. There is no anticipation for residents to drive. However, there is parking in the rear of the residence for residents to park October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9814 4 if they have a car. The on-site parking located in front of the residence will be utilized for guest parking. The applicant submitted a bill assurance provided by the Pulaski County Clerk’s office. The bill of assurance was recorded in October 29, 1962. Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 1. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi- October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9814 5 public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are no other transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the property. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for a residence occupied by 9 persons is 950 square feet. As noted earlier the residential structure contains 1,370 square feet. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant is proposing the following bedroom occupancy: (a) Bedroom #1: 165 square feet, total occupancy – 3 (b) Bedroom #2: 131 square feet, total occupancy – 2 (c) Bedroom #3: 90 square feet, total occupancy – 2 (d) Bedroom #4: 90 square feet, total occupancy – 2 The occupancy as proposed for bedrooms 1, 3 and 4 do not conform to Section 8-406(b) of the Code. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9814 6 Staff does not support the special use permit as requested. Although the overall square footage of 1,370 square feet complies with Section 8-406(a) of the code, the required minimum area per bedroom is deficient. Bedrooms 1, 3 and 4 do not comply with Section 8-406(b) of the code which requires seventy (70) square feet for the first occupant and fifty (50) square feet for each additional occupant. Other than not complying with this section of the code, staff generally has no issues with the proposed group home use. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the Special Use Permit as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2023) The applicant was present and requested to be deferred to the October 12, 2023 Agenda. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. STAFF UPDATE: On September 15, 2023 the applicant submitted a letter to staff revising the application. The applicant has reduced the number of residents from nine (9) to six (6) with the following bedroom occupancy: (a) Bedroom #1: 165 square feet, total occupancy – 2 (b) Bedroom #2: 131 square feet, total occupancy – 2 (c) Bedroom #3: 90 square feet, total occupancy – 1 (d) Bedroom #4: 90 square feet, total occupancy – 1 Staff’s only concern with the initial application was the number of residents with respect to the bedroom occupancy. The applicant has resolved that issue and staff is now in support of the application. The revised bedroom occupancy now conforms with Section 8-406 (b) of the Code. REVISED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Special Use Permit as revised by the applicant, and subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9814 7 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: LU2023-14-02 NAME: Land Use Plan Amendment – Geyer Springs East – Residential Low (RL) to Commercial (C) LOCATION: 4400 Baseline Road OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Carlos Sosa 8220 A Stanton Road Little Rock, AR, 72209 AREA: 0.50 acres ± WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 14 CENSUS TRACT: 41.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 Single Family District A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant requests a Future Land Use Plan Map amendment in the Geyer Springs East Planning District changing approximately 0.5 acres from Residential Low Density (RL) to Commercial (C) at 4400 Baseline Road. The request is in the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The Land Use Plan Map 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 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. There is an accompanying rezoning request (Item: 4.1 Z-9815 R-2 to C-3). October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: LU2023-14-02 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS/ZONING: The application area is currently vacant and zoned R-2 Single-Family Residential. R-2 (Single Family District) is for conventional single-family development with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. To the east on the north side of Baseline Road is a large undeveloped tract zoned O-3 General Office. O-3 (General Office District) provides for the development of freestanding offices serving a broad range of public needs. North and west of the application area are developed tracts zoned R-2. The property on the west side has an abandoned single-family structure. Past the R-2 at the northwest corner of Baseline and Doyle Springs Road is a PCD with a car wash and a tract of C-3 General Commercial with mini-storage warehouses. A PCD (Planned Commercial Development) is used when commercial mixed-use development is proposed. A mix of residential, office and commercial is permitted. C-3 (General Commercial District) is for development of a broad range of general sales and service uses. South of Baseline Road at the intersection with Doyle Springs Road is a PCD with a shopping center under development. Continuing east is R-2 with two single- October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: LU2023-14-02 3 family residences, two vacant lots, and a mobile-home park. Then a lot which has been vacant since 2012, and PD-C containing a radiator shop. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: Following are the neighborhood associations that the applicant was encouraged to contact concerning their application: OUR Neighborhood Association (Carla Coleman) – chines-coleman@sbcglobal.net; and Upper Baseline Windamere Neighborhood Association (Pamela Bingham) - colormepamco@comcast.net. Staff notified the same two associations of the application. Notice was also provided to all associations by the Planning & Development Department with notice of this hearing. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Land Use Plan: Surrounding the application area north of Baseline Road is Residential Low Density (RL) with developed single-family subdivisions to the north. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: LU2023-14-02 4 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. Adjacent to site on west is Commercial (C) with 3 single- family residences coin-op car wash. 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. East is large wooded and undeveloped area of Office (O). The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. South of Baseline Road is Mixed Use (MX), with single-family residence, mobile home park, and vacant lots. The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. Master Street Plan: Baseline Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Right-of-Way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Baseline Road is shown with proposed Class II bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The application area is in a partially developed portion of Little Rock. The land in the vicinity was annexed in 1982. The Future Land Use Plan Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the site. It is currently zoned R-2, Single-Family District. The application site has been vacant since 2019 when a single-family structure was removed. The application site and the parcel to the west are accessed from Baseline Road and are zoned R-2 and shown as RL on the Future Land Use Map. The parcel to the west of the site has a vacant single-family home that has been October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: LU2023-14-02 5 boarded up. The land on the north of Baseline between North Lane and Doyle Springs Road has 3 residences in R-2, then the northeast corner of Baseline and Doyle Springs Road has car wash in a PCD. The north half of the western boundary of the application site abuts a nonconforming use with an auto repair which faces North Lane. North and on the west side of North Lane is a nonconforming use as a day care. The properties along North Lane are all zoned R-2. To the east of the application site is O-3 zoning amended by Ordinance 15,793 in 1990. Much of the development in the East Geyer Springs Planning District, occurred before annexation into the City of Little Rock and was not subject to zoning controls. This resulted in a haphazard placement of commercial uses encroaching into single-family residential neighborhoods. One of the prime purposes of the Land Use Plan is to protect and stabilize existing neighborhoods. Numerous curb cuts and uneven setbacks cause visual problems and create traffic hazards. The Land Use Plan has tried to address these problems by limiting the amount of commercial land use. The Plan attempts to discourage further strip commercial development along these major roads by showing Commercial at the major intersections and in areas of concentrated commercial use along the arterials. Along most of Baseline Road in areas of little to no existing commercialization the Plan shows Office (O) as the future development pattern. The application site is in a Residential Low Density area along the edge of a single- family neighborhood and is not at a major intersection. Adding a commercial use in this location conflicts with the Land Use Plans purpose to protect and stabilize existing neighborhoods. The introduction of non-residential use on this site could have impacts on the surrounding single-family developments. A change in an area such as this should only be done with protections for the existing residential areas. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2023) This item was placed on the consent agenda for deferral. By a vote of 9 for, 0 against, 1 absent, and 1 vacant the consent agenda was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: LU2023-14-02 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) This item was placed on the consent agenda for deferral. By a vote of 7 for, 0 against, 2 absent, and 2 vacant the consent agenda was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C.1 FILE NO.: Z-9815 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 LOCATION: 4400 Baseline Road DEVELOPER: Juan Carlos Sosa 8220 Stanton Road, Apt. A Little Rock, AR 72209 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Juan Carlos Sosa – Owner Fernando Rayon – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Smith and Goodson 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 0.504 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 14 CENSUS TRACT: 41.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.504 acre property located at 4400 Baseline Road from R-2 to C-3 for future commercial development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and mostly gravel covered. A gravel drive from Baseline Road serves as access to the property. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9815 2 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9815 3 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9815 4 D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9815 5 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs East 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-2 to C-3. Surrounding the application area north of Baseline Road is Residential Low Density (RL) with developed single-family subdivisions to the north. 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. Adjacent to site on west is Commercial (C) with 3 single- family residences coin-op car wash. 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. East is large wooded and undeveloped area of Office (O). The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. South of Baseline Road is Mixed Use (MX), with single-family residence, mobile home park, and vacant lots. The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9815 6 commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. Master Street Plan: Baseline Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Right-of-Way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Baseline Road is shown with proposed Class II bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.504 acre property located at 4400 Baseline Road from R-2 to C-3 for future commercial development. The site is currently undeveloped and mostly gravel covered. A gravel drive from Baseline Road serves as access to the property. Single family residences and zoning are located north, south and west of the site. A large undeveloped O-3 zoned property is located to the east. A mixture of zoning and uses is located further east and west along Baseline Road. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates the property as “RL” Residential Low Density. A proposed land use plan amendment from “RL” to “C” Commercial is a separate item on this agenda. Staff is not supportive of the requested C-3 rezoning. Staff views the requested C-3 zoning as too intense for this site. The property is relatively small with single family residences located immediately to the north and west, and undeveloped O-3 zoned property to the east. Staff believes that the requested C-3 zoning does not comply with the existing zoning pattern in this area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested C-3 rezoning. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: C.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9815 7 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2023) The applicant failed to send the notifications to surrounding property owners as required. Staff recommended this application be deferred to the October 12, 2023, Planning Commission agenda. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant failed to send the notifications to surrounding property owners as required. Staff recommended this application be deferred to November 9, 2023, Planning Commission agenda. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: Z-5817-M NAME: Cantrell West – PCD LOCATION: 15122 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: John Rees (Owner) Rees Commercial 11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130 Little Rock, AR 72212 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jess Griffin 11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130 Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 3.80 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2/PD-O VARIANCE/WAIVERS: STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on August 21, 2023 requesting that the application be deferred to the October 12, 2023 agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5817-M 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2023) The applicant submitted a letter to staff on August 21, 2023 requesting that the application be deferred to the October 12, 2023 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item stayed on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on September 29, 2023 requesting this application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supports the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant submitted a letter to staff on September 9, 2023 requesting that this application be withdrawn without prejudice. Staff supported this request. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Withdrawal. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was withdrawn. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: Z-7500-J NAME: Hamilton Station Phase II – Revised PCD LOCATION: North of 14524 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: John Rees (Owner) Rees Commercial 11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130 Little Rock, AR 72212 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jess Griffin (Agent) 11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130 Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Arrow Surveying P.O. Box13087 Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 5.71 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: POD VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. BACKGROUND: On August 31, 2017, the Planning Commission denied a proposed rezoning of this property titled The Hamilton Apartments Long-form PD-R, a proposed 250 unit multifamily development. The applicant appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to the Board of Directors, but that request was withdrawn by the applicant. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 2 On June 8, 2020, the applicant filed a second rezoning request for The Hamilton Apartments – PD-R. On September 24, 2020 the Planning Commission withdrew the PD-R rezoning at the request of the applicant. On February 10, 2022, the Planning Commission approved an application for the Hamilton Station – PCD (Z-7500-H) to allow mix commercial uses and mini-warehouse development. The application was denied by the Board of Directors on March 15, 2022. On December 12, 2022, the applicant submitted an application to rezone 4.96 of an overall 10.67 acres from R-2 to O-3 (Lot 2, Lowe Addition) including O-3 permitted and accessory uses, office showroom warehouse and office warehouse. On February 9, 2023, the application was denied by the Planning Commission. On February 9, 2023, the Planning Commission denied the Hamilton Station – Phase I PCD. On May 16, 2023, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 22,263 (Hamilton Station – Phase I), approving the applicant’s appeal of the PC denial. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is now proposing to revise the remaining eastern 5.71 acres from POD to PCD to develop Hamilton Station Phase II to construct a six (6) building mini-warehouse development. The western 4.96 acres contains and existing POD – Hamilton Station Phase I. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site undeveloped and partially tree covered. North, east and west of the site contain R-2 zoning and uses. South of the site contains a mixture of commercial uses and zoning with frontage along Cantrell Road. 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: 1. Provide finished floor elevations (FFE) for all buildings on plat, site plan, and grading and drainage plans at least one foot above base flood elevation or more per flood insurance study and FEMA FIRM panel. 2. At the completion of the filling activities and prior to issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy or final approval, a letter of map revision (LOMR) application must be submitted and approved by FEMA. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 3 3. Due to the proposed structure being located within the 100-year floodplain, an elevation certificate of the finished floor elevation must be provided to the Public Works Department at 701 West Markham Street prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at 501- 371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. 4. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 5. A Special Flood Hazard Development Permit is required to be obtained to prior to beginning construction. The Special Flood Hazard Development Permit application can be found a thttps://www.littlerock.gov/city- administration/city-departments/public-works/ . Special Flood Hazard Development Permits are issued by the Public Works Department at 701 West Markham Street and no fee collected for issuance. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at 501-371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. 6. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work for future development for phase two to the east of the site. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 7. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 8. A drainage study showing all hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, detention ponds and structures, and inlets is required. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 4 9. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 10. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 11. Since the proposed stormwater drainage system is connecting to the existing stormwater drainage and detention system for Hamilton Station Phase 1 development to the west, was the Hamilton Station Phase 1 development’s stormwater and detention system designed to accommodate Hamilton Station Phase 2 development’s stormwater design storm discharges? 12. Per City Code Sec 36-341.h.2 “h.(2) Proposed structures. Any structure proposed within a floodplain district shall comply with the following criteria: No structure shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any established floodway line. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. Submit storm drainage and utility plans showing existing wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA so that we can ensure proper clearance for our existing sewer lines on the property. CenterPoint Energy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 5 2. Permanent structures of any kind shall not be built inside the existing easement for the Central Arkansas Water RAW Water mains. 3. There shall be a minimum of 5’ of separation between any proposed structures or utilities and the Central Arkansas Water RAW Water mains. 4. Any and all proposed grade work inside the Easement for the Central Arkansas Water RAW Water mains shall be reviewed by Central Arkansas Water’s Engineering Department prior to construction. 5. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 6. Please submit plans for water facilities. 7. and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. 8. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 9. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 10. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 11. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 12. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 6 13. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be required. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 7 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. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 8 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 - Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition (T) for the requested area. Transition is a land use plan designation that provides for an orderly transition between residential uses and other more intense uses. Transition was established to deal with areas which contain zoned residential uses and nonconforming nonresidential uses. A Planned Zoning District is required unless the application conforms to the Design Overlay standards. Uses that may be considered are low-density multi-family residential and office uses if the proposals are compatible with quality of life in nearby residential areas. The application is to rezone from PCD to PCD. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) developed to the west and north. Partially developed Transition (T) area to the east. Mixed Office Commercial (MOC), Commercial (C), Mixed Use (MX) areas with dine-in and drive-thru restaurants, strip commercial and small offices to the south along Cantrell Rd. Overlaying the base zoning, the application area is within the Highway 10 Overlay District. The purpose of the Highway 10 Scenic Corridor Design Overlay District is to protect and enhance the aesthetic and visual character of the lands surrounding Highway 10. Master Street Plan: Access will be taken from the south through an adjacent property. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 9 Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to revise the remaining eastern 5.71 acres from POD to PCD to develop Hamilton Station Phase II to construct a six (6) building mini-warehouse development. The development plan will take place in two (2) phases. Building “A” will be built first and the remainder of the buildings will be built to meet market demand. Some site work has taken place with fill material being placed on the 5.71 acres from the Phase I development to the west. R-2 zoning and uses are contained north, east and west of the site. South of the site contains a mixture of existing commercial developments at 14524 through 14710 Cantrell Road. The property is not located within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The site plan shows a three-story a 45,900 square foot building (Building “A”) located in the southwestern portion of the property. The applicant notes the intent is to dedicate the first floor, 15,300 square feet, to contain an office-warehouse use and the second and third floors will contain 30,600 square feet dedicated to climate-controlled mini-storage use. The applicant notes, however, the use of the first floor may change and the entire building may be dedicated to a climate-controlled mini-storage. Buildings B-F will be one-story in height and contain a combination of climate- controlled/non-climate controlled mini-warehouse uses with buildings “E and F” dedicated for boat and RV storage. The applicant notes Building “A” will be fifty (50) feet in height maximum and Buildings “B-F” will be twenty-five (25) feet in height maximum. All buildings will be constructed of brick, stone, glass and metal at the rear. All buildings show a minimum side setback from the west property line of twenty-five (25) feet. Setbacks for the north, south and east will be well over the required setbacks. The applicant notes Phase I and Phase II parcels will be re-platted into one (1) parcel. Any necessary cross-access easements will be dedicated with the re-plat. The main entrance to the proposed development will be at the southwest corner of the overall site. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 10 The site plan indicates twenty-one (21) parking spaces for Building “A”. Phase II of the overall development shows thirty-one (31) parking spaces with open parking along the east and north property lines. Staff feels the proposed parking is sufficient to serve this use for both phases. The site plan does not show a dumpster at this time. Any dumpster installed on the site must screened per Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. All signage must conform with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs allowed in commercial zones). Planning & Development Civil Engineering Division provided the following comments regarding the traffic study: The site plan with the current application is slightly different than what’s in the submitted TIS. This discrepancy is explained due to the fact that the submitted TIS was for the previous application for this site that was denied by the Planning Commission. The slight change was an approximate 4000 square foot increase in the floor area for the mini storage development. From the ITE’s trip generation manual for trip generation rates for mini storage, this increase will not significantly increase the projected traffic to this development. Therefore, Department engineering staff deems the previous traffic impact study acceptable. Staff is supportive of the proposed Revised PCD development. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed office-warehouse and mini-warehouse development will be less intense than the previous PCD proposal, and will serve as more of a transition-type use between the heavy commercial uses and zoning along Cantrell Road and the single-family residences abutting the site. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances with the revised PCD zoning. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested revised PCD zoning subject to the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 11 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2023) The applicant submitted a letter to staff on September 7, 2023, requesting this application be deferred to the October 12, 2023, Planning Commission agenda. Staff supported the deferred request. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant submitted a letter to staff on September 29, 2023 requesting that this application be deferred to November 9, 2023, Planning Commission agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for deferral. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1847-A NAME: Tomelia Hinton Addition – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: North side of West 24th Street, West of Walker Street DEVELOPER: Tomelia Hinton 1066 Trickham Drive Forney, TX 75126 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Tomelia Hinton – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Smith & Goodson 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 0.526 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 CENSUS TRACT: 24.03 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Variance to allow reduced front building setbacks. BACKGROUND: On June 6, 2019 the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for this property. The approved preliminary plat was for a three (3) lot single family development, with reduced front and side building setbacks. The previously approved preliminary plat expired because a final plat was not filed within two (2) years of the Planning Commission’s approval. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1847-A 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide 0.526 acre of property into three (3) lots for single family residential development. The proposed preliminary plat is the same request as was previously approved by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2019. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped and mostly wooded. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 2. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 3. A grading permit is not required for the proposed site work. However, all construction work must include appropriate drainage and erosion control measures (i.e. hydroseeding, silt fencing, mulching, inlet protection, etc.) to protect the municipal storm water drainage system and neighboring properties from sediment runoff. New development may be subject to inspections for compliance. 4. Future building permits will be required through the Department of Planning and Development for any new buildings on site and be required to meet all state building codes adopted by the City of Little Rock. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1847-A 3 Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments . Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1847-A 4 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: On June 6, 2019 the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for this property. The approved preliminary plat was for a three (3) lot single family development, with reduced front and side building setbacks. The previously approved preliminary plat expired because a final plat was not filed within two (2) years of the Planning Commission’s approval. The applicant proposes to subdivide 0.526 acre of property into three (3) lots for single family residential development. The proposed preliminary plat is the same request as was previously approved by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2019. The property is currently undeveloped and mostly wooded. The proposed lot sizes range from 0.172 acre to 0.177 acre (7,507 square feet to 7,700 square feet). The proposed lots will have widths ranging from 53.77 feet to 55.02 square feet, and lot depths of 140 feet. The proposed lot areas, widths and depths comply with ordinance standards. Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front building setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoning. The applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement to allow 20 foot front building setbacks. All other setbacks comply with ordinance standards. Staff supports the variance request. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed three (3) lot single family development. The proposed preliminary plat is the same as was approved by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2019. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested three (3) lot preliminary plat, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1847-A 5 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. Item remained on the Consent Agenda for approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-9825 NAME: Brown-Irby Duplex – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 2416 Johnson Street DEVELOPER: Shawonda Brown-Irby (Owner) 2416 Johnson Street Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: FINJ Consulting (Agent) P.O. Box 144 Scott, AR 72142 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Incorporated 20820 Arch Street Pike Little Rock, AR 72065 AREA: 0.30 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 12 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the conversion of a single-family residence into a two-family (duplex) residential building. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains and existing 2,284 square foot single-family residence taking access from Johnson Street via a concrete driveway that extends to a covered carport along the west property line. The property is secured by a chain- link fence on all side except along Johnson Street. The site is just south of the Asher Avenue corridor and surrounded by R-3 zoning and uses in all directions. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9825 2 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: One- or Two-Family Residential Developments: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments . Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9825 3 Fire Hydrants: Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the conversion of a single-family residence into a two-family (duplex) residential building. The property contains and existing 2,284 square foot single-family residence taking access from Johnson Street via a concrete driveway that extends to a covered carport along the west property line. The property is secured by a chain-link fence on all sides except along Johnson Street. The site is just south of the Asher Avenue corridor and surrounded by R-3 zoning and uses in all directions. The applicant notes the landlord will occupy one of the duplex units. Section 36-502 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of three (3) parking spaces for a duplex use. The survey shows two (2) parking spaces are provided on the property. The applicant notes an additional ten (10) foot wide driveway will be added to the left of the sidewalk in front of the property. Additional off-site parking is allowed along Johnson Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve this use. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9825 4 The applicant is proposing no signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two – family zones.) To Staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances with this request. Staff feels the proposed duplex is an appropriate use for this property. The duplex will not be out of character with properties in the general area and represents only a minor increase in density and will have no adverse impact on surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in paragraph E and the “staff recommendation” above. Ms. Vera Robinson spoke in opposition. She was concerned about parking issues. Shawonda Brown-Irby (Owner) who was representing the applicantion, was present and explained the project. There was general discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-9828 NAME: Pacheco Modular Home – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 3705 W. 18th Street DEVELOPER: Carter Pacheco P.O. Box 250053 Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Carter Pacheco P.O. Box 250053 Little Rock, AR 72204 AREA: 0.12 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the placement of a modular/manufactured home on the R-3 zoned property located at 3705 W. 18 th Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently vacant, grass covered and located on the south side of W. 18th Street. The general area contains Stephens Elementary School and First Baptist Church Highland Park to the north. R-3 zoning and uses are contained to the east, west and south of the site. 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. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9828 2 D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING : Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utility: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No objections. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 received. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9828 3 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the placement of a modular/manufactured home on the R-3 zoned property located at 3705 W. 18th Street. The property is currently vacant, grass covered and located on the south side of W. 18th Street. The general area contains Stephens Elementary School and First Baptist Church Highland Park to the north. R-3 zoning and uses are contained to the east, west and south of the site. The applicant is proposing to repurpose cargo containers to retrofit into a residential modular unit containing a living area of 320 square feet. The design will also include a 400 square foot deck on the east side along Maple Street. The survey shows a front setback of twenty-five (25) feet, fifty-six (56) feet from the rear property line, six (6) feet from the west property line and 13.9 feet from the east property line. The applicant notes the container height will be 9.6 feet and a ceiling height as measured from the finished floor will be eight (8) feet. The proposed elevation complies with Section 36-255(c) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant provided the following information regarding the design and street view as it will appear from W. 18th Street. House: The house will sit on the right side of the plot. It will be atop a ground level concrete foundation. There is 6 inches of beam support under the cargo container; this will make the floor level and deck level roughly 6 inches in height. The house is eight feet wide and forty feet in length, it will be placed with the anterior wall being the eight-foot wall. From the ground, the house is 9ft Gin, subtracting the support beams, it will be 9 feet from floor to ceiling. The entry door is a set of double glass doors on the anterior wall. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9828 4 Deck: Left of the left sided exterior wall and anteriorly to the house, will be a dark finished wood deck. This will continue at floor level of the house with the following dimensions: 12 feet from the left exterior wall, 5 feet anteriorly, and span the length of the home. Roof: The will roof extend from the right exterior wall to a post at the far-left side of the deck. This support post will be equal in height with the house at 9ft Gin from the ground. The roof will extend anteriorly towards the street five feet covering the remaining deck in front of the house so that the entire deck and house are covered. The roof will be 4 in 12 starting at the far left of the deck, making the peak 48 inches over the left exterior wall, the slope to the right exterior wall will be exterior wall 6 in 12. Total roof height is 13ft from the floor/deck height. Any minor alterations to this would be for structural necessity per a licensed contractor. The space between the house ceiling to the roof will not be enclosed as the house is already insulated interiorly. This will make the wood supporting the roof visible, all wood that is not part of the house will be dark finished. Privacy Wall: There will be a privacy wall extending from the left side of the deck to the right exterior wall of the house. It will start at floor/deck level and extend up to the first roof support beam at 9 feet. The wall will be 5 feet in front of the house at the anterior border of the deck. It will be composed of thin, vertically oriented beams. Ideally these beams will be 2x2s spread 2in apart, any alteration would be per the contractor. Lastly, there will be an opening within the privacy wall to access the deck and house. This will be directly center on the left exterior wall and will be 6 foot wide by 7 foot high. This privacy wall pattern will repeat on the posterior aspect of the deck and two small areas on the east side of the deck, this is shown in the provided sketches. Other: The remaining property visible from the street is a driveway on the far-right side of the property, a walkway to the house from the driveway and street, and a 4 foot high wood fence in the posterior portion of the plot. The modular home shall comply with the minimum siting requirements as per Section 36-255(d)(5) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance: October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9828 5 a) A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or greater. b) Removal of all transport elements. c) Permanent foundation. d) Exterior wall finish so as to be compatible with the neighborhood. e) Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures. f) Underpinning with permanent materials. g) All homes shall be multi-sectional. h) Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard. Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit to allow the siting of retrofitted cargo containers into a residential modular unit. Staff views the request as reasonable. The general area contains a mixture of residential types and zoning, including single-family rental properties. R-4 and PD-R zoned properties are located in the general area which contain multi-unit rental properties. Although the proposed construction is not of traditional “stick-built” design of residences in the general area, staff feels the exterior surface finishes will allow the modular home to be more consistent in appearance and character with the residences in the general area and should have no adverse impact on surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. Item remained on the Consent Agenda for approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9829 NAME: Bowden Manufactured – Type Home – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1701 East 21st Street DEVELOPER: Fotra Bowden 1720 E. 20th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Fotra Bowden – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CENSUS TRACT: 2 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the placement of a manufactured-type home on the property to serve as a single family residence. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently vacant. A single family residence was recently removed from the property. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9829 2 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: 1. Future building permits will be required through the Department of Planning and Development for any new buildings or renovations of existing structures on site and be required to meet all state building codes adopted by the City of Little Rock. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments . Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9829 3 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the placement of a manufactured-type home on the property to serve as a single family residence. The property is zoned R-3 and is located at the southeast corner of East 21st Street and Security Avenue. The property is currently vacant. A single family residence was recently removed from the property. The applicant proposes to place a 275 square foot manufactured-type home on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The building construction is similar to a “Tuff Shed” or “ Morgan Building”. The proposed structure will be located approximately 30 feet back from the front (north) property line and over 30 feet back from the rear property line. The structure will be located19.6 feet from the east side property line and approximately 27 feet from the west side property line. The structure will be a one-story structure, and will include a small covered porch on its north side. A parking pad is located at the northwest corner of the lot. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9829 4 If approved, the manufactured-type home must comply with the following minimum siting standards, as per Section 36-255 of the code: a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or greater. b. Removal of all transport elements. c. Permanent foundation. d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the neighborhood. e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures. f. Underpinning with permanent materials. g. All homes shall be multisectional. h. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard. Staff does not support the requested conditional use permit. Staff’s main concern is with the type of construction involved with the proposed structure. As noted previously, the building is construction is similar to a “Tuff Shed” or “Morgan Building”. Staff does not believe that the building’s construction is designed for full-time occupancy as residence. Staff does not believe that the building is in conformance with the minimum construction standards of the Federal Mobile Home Regulations. Staff also believes that the exterior appearance of the structure is not compatible with the existing homes in this neighborhood. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested conditional use permit. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There no persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item to the Commission with a recommendation of dential. Fotra Bowden was representing the application and explained the project. Mr. Bowden’s assistant, Teresa, spoke in support of the application. There was general discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 0 ayes, 7 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was denied. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-9831 NAME: DeBarrios Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 2 Meadowlark Drive DEVELOPER: Erika Maritza Botello DeBarrios 7 Whispering Drive Alexander, AR OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Erika DeBarrios – Owner Biance Gonzalez – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.41 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 13 CENSUS TRACT: 20.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow an existing accessory building to be converted to an accessory dwelling. The property is located at the northwest corner of Meadowlark Drive and Browning Road. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence, located within the east half of the property. An existing 1,500 square foot accessory building is located within the rear yard area. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9831 2 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: 1. Future building permits will be required through the Department of Planning and Development for any new buildings or renovations of existing structures on site and be required to meet all state building codes adopted by the City of Little Rock. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments . Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9831 3 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow an existing accessory building to be converted to an accessory dwelling. The property is located at the northwest corner of Meadowlark Drive and Browning Road. The applicant proposes to remodel the existing accessory building as a residence for a family member. The property is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence, located within the east half of the property. An existing 1,500 square foot accessory building is located within the rear yard area. There is as existing one-car wide driveway from Meadowlark Drive and a two-car wide driveway from Browning Road which serve the existing residence. The applicant proposes to construct a small parking pad (from Browning Road) within the rear yard area to serve the proposed accessory dwelling. The parking will be sufficient to serve both dwellings. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances. Staff believes that the October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9831 4 requested conditional use permit is reasonable, and that the proposed accessory dwelling will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There 1 person registered in opposition. Staff presented the item to the Commission. Bianca Gonzalez was representing the application and explained the project. Troy Laha of “Southwest Little Rock United for Progress” spoke in opposition. He was concerned about her not showing up to their neighborhood association meeting. There was general discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-9847 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to O-3 LOCATION: 14115 Taylor Loop Road DEVELOPER: Richardson TR/Chaney/Hastings/Madden 14115 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Richardson TR/Chaney/Hastings/Madden – Owner Claire Brown – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Halff 5318 JFK Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72116 AREA: 1.80 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.14 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the 1.80 acre property located at 14115 Taylor Loop Road from R-2 to O-3 to allow for future office development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains a one-story single family residence within the north portion of the property and a manufactured home at the southwest corner of the lot. The east half of the property is undeveloped and tree covered. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9847 2 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9847 3 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 received. 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 River Mountain Planning District Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition (T) for the requested area. Transition is a land use plan designation that provides for an orderly transition between residential uses and other more intense uses. Transition was established to deal with areas which contain zoned residential uses and nonconforming nonresidential uses. A Planned Zoning District is required unless the application conforms to the Design Overlay standards. Uses that may be considered are low-density multi-family residential and office uses if the proposals are compatible with quality of life in nearby residential areas. The application is to rezone from R-2 (Single Family District) to O-3 (General Office District). Office. The application area is about 600 feet south of the intersection of Taylor Loop Road with Cantrell Road. At this intersection is an area on the south of Cantrell Road that is Commercial (C) with a bank branch and a convenience store with fuel pumps. On the east of Taylor Loop Road between the C area and the subject site is an area of Transitional (T) land use with two single-family residences, a vacant lot, and a publishing office. On the west side of Taylor Loop Road is an area of Suburban Office (SO) with a veterinary office, a dentist office, and a vacant lot. South of the application area to the east and west of Taylor Loop Road is mostly developed Residential Low Density (RL) with a few vacant subdivision lots. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9847 4 Master Street Plan: Taylor Loop Rd is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area. Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing some access to adjoining property. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may need more ROW and/or paving width. Access may need to be limited. Bicycle Plan: Taylor Loop Rd is shown with a proposed Class II Bike Lane. A Class II Bike Lane is designated by painted strips separating the bikeway from motor vehicle traffic and intended for the sole use by bicycles. Additional pavement markings and signage is required. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the 1.80 acre property located at 14115 Taylor Loop Road from R-2 to O-3 to allow for future office development. The property contains a one-story single family residence within the north portion of the property and a manufactured home at the southwest corner of the lot. The east half of the property is undeveloped and tree covered. There are two (2) driveways from Taylor Loop Road which provide vehicular access to the property. The general area contains a mixture of zoning and uses along Taylor Loop Road and Cantrell Road to the north. Office and commercial zoned properties are located along Taylor Loop Road to the north and west. Single family residences are located to the east, south and southwest. A mixture of commercial uses is located to the north at the Taylor Loop Road/Cantrell Road intersection. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as “T” Transition. The requested O-3 zoning will not require an amendment to the future plan. Staff is supportive of the requested O-3 rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. Office zoning is an acceptable zoning within the future land use plan designate of “Transition”. Staff believes that the O-3 zoning will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9847 5 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested O-3 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There were 2 persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. Claire Brown, representing the applicant, explained the project to the Commission. Jibao Tucker and Lora Brown spoke in opposition. They were all concerned about the area becoming too commercial. There was general discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded. The vote was 3 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was denied. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-9813 NAME: LaMarche Place – PD-R LOCATION: 16800 LaMarche Drive DEVELOPER: Mahesh Bavineni 31 Weatherstone Point Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: J. Eric Holloway (Agent) Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 1.51 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 14 FT. NEW STREET: 520 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.12 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to subdivide 1.51 acres into fourteen (14) lots to for a single-family residential development. The subdivision will take access from LaMarche Drive. The development will also include 520 linear-feet of new streets and will be completed in one (1) phase. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The western lot fronting LaMarche Drive appears to contain a small accessory building while the adjacent lot to the east contains a one-story, single-family residence. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 2 The site is located south of Highway 10. Only the upper ¼ of the lot fronting LaMarche Drive lies within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The remainder of the site is outside the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Properties around the site contain a mixture zoning and uses all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property 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: 1. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371- 4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 2. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 3. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right- of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 4. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 5. Per International Fire Code, the pavement width shall be 26 feet minimum where a fire hydrant is located. 6. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 3 along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 7. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 8. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 9. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to: pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, and type of inlets. 10. Department engineering staff is required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of way. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to recording of the final plat. 11. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 4 12. Street design standards shall comply with City Code 31-207 for new private streets, the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, City’s Master Street Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 13. Street stormwater and detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code Chapters 29, 30, and 31. 14. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapters 30. 15. Per City Code Sec 36-341 (h)(2) “Proposed structures. Any structure proposed within a floodplain district shall comply with the following criteria: No structure shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any established floodway line. 16. In accordance with Section 31-176, “vehicular access easements to allow public maintenance of drainageways shall be provided adjacent to floodways depicted on the city flood hazard boundary maps. Such easements shall be not less than twenty - five (25) feet wide, measured from the edge of the floodway on either side of the drainage channel.” Floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25-foot-wide drainage and access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. All proposed construction must conform to Little Rock Floodplain codes and requirements per Chapter 13. 17. A Special Flood Hazard Development Permit is required to be obtained to prior to beginning construction. The Special Flood Hazard Development Permit application can be found at https://www.littlerock.gov/city- administration/city- departments/public-works/. Special Flood Hazard Development Permits are issued by the Public Works Department at 701 West Markham Street and no fee collected for issuance. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at 501-371-4823 VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. 18. Per City Code 29-186 (c), a grading permit is required for land alteration on properties within the designated floodplain without exception. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 5 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 19. Per City Code Sec. 13-60 (1)(a)(1), “For all new residential structures, the top surface of the lowest floor (including all machinery and equipment) must have an elevation at least one (1) foot or more above the published base flood elevation (BFE). This elevation must be documented on an elevation certificate properly completed by a professional engineer, surveyor or architect licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas.” 20. Due to the proposed structures being located within the 100 year floodplain, an elevation certificate of the finished floor elevation must be provided to the Public Works Department at 701 West Markham Street prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at 501- 371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. 21. Show 100-year base flood elevation (BFE) per FEMA flood insurance study and FIRM panel on preliminary plat within 100-year regulatory floodplain. 22. Show minimum finished floor elevations per City Code Sec. 13-60 (1)(a)(1) for all lots located within 100-year regulatory floodplain. 23. Future building permits will be required through the Department of Planning and Development for any new buildings on site and be required to meet all state building codes and land alteration codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Little Rock. 24. Notes #6 and #13 are in conflict. What is the true 100 year base flood elevation (BFE) per FEMA FIRM Panel? Proposed structures within floodplain shall be a minimum of one (1) foot above BFE. Revise preliminary plat accordingly. 25. Top and bottom of wall elevations for the segment of wall along the eastern property line of Lot 14 needs to be shown on the preliminary plat. 26. If proposed retaining walls shown on plans are equal to or above four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer or if there is surcharge loading for a retaining wall less than four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer, the Department requires retaining wall design plans by an Arkansas licensed professional engineer showing plan, profile, and cross sectional views of the wall with special details, design loading calculations clearly showing all required factors of safety are met or October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 6 exceed per state building codes. A separate building permit-accessory structure will be required for the retaining walls along with inspections by Department engineering staff during their construction. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Sewer lines must be located in an easement. A capacity contribution fee may be assessed. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 7 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. One- or Two-Family Residential Developments. As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments . Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 - October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 8 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article VII Planned Zoning District and, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition (T) for the requested area. Transition is a land use plan designation that provides for an orderly transition between residential uses and other more intense uses. Transition was established to deal with areas which contain zoned residential uses and nonconforming nonresidential uses. A Planned Zoning District is required unless the application conforms to the Design Overlay standards. Uses that may be considered are low-density multi-family residential and office uses if the proposals are compatible with quality of life in nearby residential areas. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-R for a 14-unit development. West of the application area is an area of Public/Institutional (PI) with a public school. 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. To the south is Residential Low Density (RL) with developed single-family subdivisions. 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. East is a buffer of Park/Open Space (PK/OS) along the floodway of a tributary to the Little Maumelle River. There has been a single Land Use Plan amendment in the past ten years. The use for the PI area to the west was amended in 2014 (Ord. 20921) from Transitional (T) and Residential Low Density (RL) to Public/Institutional (PI). Master Street Plan: LaMarche Drive 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. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 9 Historic Preservation Plan: There are no Historic Sites or Districts in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to subdivide 1.51 acres into fourteen (14) lots to for a single-family residential development. The subdivision will take access from LaMarche Drive. The development will also include 520 linear-feet of new streets and will be completed in one (1) phase. The western lot fronting LaMarche Drive appears to contain a small accessory building while the adjacent lot to the east contains a one-story, single-family residence. The site is located south of Highway 10. Only the upper ¼ of the lot fronting LaMarche Drive lies within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The remainder of the site is outside the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Properties around the site contain a mixture zoning and uses all directions. The applicant proposes to construct fourteen (14), two-story, single-family detached homes at a density less than 12-units per acre. Access to each unit will be through a private drive extending from LaMarche Drive. The applicant notes the private drive will be built to city standards and conform to the necessary turnarounds for fire apparatus and sanitation. Currently all lots will be owned or leased by the developer, however, each unit may be for sale in the future. The preliminary plat shows an average lot size of 0.049 acre with a gross building floor area of 12,180sf or 870sf per individual unit. Each unit will contain a 1-car garage, 18-foot driveway and a maximum building height of thirty-five (35) feet. The applicant notes all lots will be final platted at the same time, but the structures will be built four (4) units at a time. All front building setbacks will be fifteen (15) feet, rear setbacks ten (10) feet and side yard setbacks five (5) feet unless otherwise noted. A mail kiosk is located near the entrance of the development adjacent to Lot 1. The site plan shows a six (6) foot wood privacy fence along the entire front and rear property lines, including a three (3) foot landscaped wall along the entire length of the rear property line. Additional parking is provided in front portion of the development, adjacent to Lot 1 and the mail kiosk area, and between Lot 11 and Lot 12 and complies with the required landscaping as per Chapter 15 of the Landscape Ordinance. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9813 10 Open space tract spaces will serve as access utility and drainage easements. The access easements, alleys and all common areas will be maintained by the property owner. Streets will be owned and maintained by the POA. The applicant has submitted required documents to FEMA to fill all lots within the 100-year floodplain to have a finished floor elevation at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation of the adjacent stream. Necessary approval from FEMA will be sought once the work is complete and the plat for the subdivision has been filed. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. All signage must conform to Section 36-551 (signs permitted in residential one- and two-family zones). Staff is supportive of the requested PD-R zoning to allow a single-family residential development – LaMarche Place. Staff views the request as reasonable. The development represents the continuation of single-family PD-R zoning and uses in all directions within the general area. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. There are no variances associated with this PD-R zoning request. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R zoning subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There was one person registered in opposition. Mark Redder of Holloway Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project. Gene Pfeifer spoke in opposition. He was concerned about traffic issues. There was general discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded. The vote was 3 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was denied. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9839 NAME: Allen Mixed Use - PCD LOCATION: 2219 Wilson Road DEVELOPER: Barrett Allen (Owner) 4424 W. 25th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 343-4626 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: James Allen (Agent) 4424 W. 25th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 jamusu@hotmail.com (501) 343-4626 AREA: 0.32 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.32-acre property located at 2219 Wilson Road from R-2 to PCD to allow use of the property as a pottery studio, music studio and urban garden site for disadvantaged youth. The operating hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located in an R-2 zoning. The request is in the I-430 Planning District. Surrounding the application area in all directions is Residential Low Density (RL). The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9839 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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: 1. Future building permits will be required through the Department of Planning and Development for any new buildings or renovations of existing structures on site and be required to meet all state building codes adopted by the City of Little Rock. 2. Reconstruction or new construction of driveways and parking areas for the site will require permits from the Department of Planning and Development. 3. Any infrastructure within public right of way that is currently damaged or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced at developer’s expense before a final certificate of occupancy can be released for the building. This includes but not limited to the following: noncompliant curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalk, accessible ramps, storm drainage infrastructure, or concrete driveway aprons. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA accessibility requirements. 4. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right- of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9839 3 Fire Hydrants Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 provided 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. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9839 4 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 (Captain 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 - Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article VII Planned Zoning District and, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-430 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-2 (Single Family District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development). Surrounding the application area in all directions is Residential Low Density (RL). This area was originally platted in 1930 and has a mix of single-family homes from the original development to a dozen mobile homes to recently built. Master Street Plan: Wilson Road is a Local Street. A Local Street that is abutted by non-residential or residential use which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential is a October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9839 5 Commercial Street. Commercial streets have the same design standard as a Collector. Right-of-way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.32-acre property located at 2219 Wilson Road from R-2 to PCD. The applicant proposes to use the property as follows: “My family and I own the building on 2219 Wilson Road, which will be the pottery studio, music studio and urban garden site. There are no new buildings or building additions. Our operating hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The on-site dumpster will be screened and comply with Section 36-26 of the City’s Zoning ordinance. I have committed myself to teaching the students free of charge and have received the commitment of five instructors to volunteer to teach and run the program. I studied pottery at the Arkansas Art Center through their work-study program for fifteen years. As an SSDI recipient, I could not have afforded the tuition, unlike those with gainful employment. We will thus offer an equal chance to an adult who needs financial support to pay it forward. A lack of arts and nature-based instruction is prevalent in poverty-stricken communities. Therefore, we will offer private lessons to school-aged children to qualify for the free or reduced lunches. Also, we will market our services on social media, school district listservs, email blasts and flyers. We will likewise visit underserved Communities of Color to find family to serve. Once the building is renovated, we will accommodate a maximum number of 10 students/clients at any given time. Also, students will display their work in our on-site gallery and sell it in our gift shop.” Parking will be at the front of the building and around both sides on the concrete surfaces. The garden area will be on the north side of the building near the rear of the property. The property is located in an R-2 zoning. The request is in the I-430 Planning District. Surrounding the application area in all directions is Residential Low October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9839 6 Density (RL). The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. Staff does not support the requested PCD rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PCD use is not appropriate and is too intense for this location. The property is designated as “RL” Residential Low Density on the City’s Future Land Use Plan and is bordered in all directions by single family homes. Staff feels that the introduction of this type of use will be out of character with the overall area at this time. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PCD zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There was one person registered in opposition. James Allen Jr., the owner and applicant, explained the project. Marilyn Ewing spoke in opposition. She was concerned about the use not being compatible with the neighborhood. There was extensive discussion about the project. The applicant agreed to provide a detailed parking plan, to provide exact hours of operation for each use, and that the building will be sound proofed. There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9846 NAME: Higgins After-School Tutoring – PD-O LOCATION: 5008 W. 24th Street DEVELOPER: Melissa Higgins 16204 Prairie Lane Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Melissa Higgins 5008 W. 24th Street Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Incorporated 20820 Arch Street Pike Little Rock, AR 72065 AREA: 0.20 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 19 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre from R-3 to PD-O to allow for an after-school tutoring program. Level the Score will provide literacy, math and comprehensive support to students in grades K-12 within the Pulaski County area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains and existing 1,232 square foot, one-story, single-family residence. A concrete driveway extends from W. 24th Street to a covered carport along the east property line. Curran-Curry Park is located south of the site. Properties to the north, east and west contain R-3 zoning and uses. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9846 2 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments received. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 - Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article VII Planned Zoning District and, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9846 3 Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 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-3 (Single Family District) to PD-O (Planned Development - Office). This is for a proposed after-school tutoring program. Surrounding the application area to the west, north, and east is Residential Low Density (RL) with single-family homes. To the south is Park/Open Space (PK/OS) which is Curran Conway Park. Master Street Plan: West 24th Street is a Local Street. A Local Street that is abutted by non-residential or residential use which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential is a Commercial Street. Commercial 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 right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre from R-3 to PD-O to allow for an after-school tutoring program. Level the Score will provide literacy, math and comprehensive support to students in grades K-12 within the Pulaski County area. The property contains and existing 1,232 square foot, one-story, single-family residence. A concrete driveway extends from W. 24th Street to a covered carport along the east property line. Curran-Curry Park is located south of the site. Properties to the north, east and west contain R-3 zoning and uses. Operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 2:00pm during the school year and from 8:00am to 3:00pm during October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9846 4 the summer months. The applicant notes a maximum number of twenty-five (25) students may be present at any given time. The after-school tutoring program will employ between two (2) to four (4) persons. The applicant notes Level the Score aims to bridge the educational gaps that many students have encountered, especially during the tumultuous times of the pandemic. Students will benefit from specialized instruction in both literacy and fostering a strong foundation in decoding words, fluency, and mathematical skills such as number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division by ensuring a solid grasp of these fundamental concepts to better equip and exceed grade-level expectations. Furthermore, the program extends beyond academics by nurturing well-rounded individuals, and to that end, offer career exploration, etiquette classes, access to medical care via telehealth visits, and engagement in various recreational and skill building activities such as tennis, boxing, art, cooking and more by involving parents in their child’s learning journey and providing them with the tools to be effective advocates and striving to create a holistic support system that ensues each student’s success. The applicant provided a parking plan to staff which includes ten (10) parking spaces at 5008 W. 24th Street and ten (10) parking spaces at 5000 W. 24th Street which is owned by the applicant’s mother. Ms. Margaret Higgins provided a letter of support for the program and use of the adjacent driveway to accommodate additional parking spaces for Level the Score parking as needed. On-street parking is allowed along W.24th Street. Generally, staff does not support parking for a proposed use on adjacent property not proposed as part of the overall planned development. Although the shared parking agreement was provided, staff feels parking plan is not sufficient to serve the use. The existing driveway at 5008 W. 24th Street will not allow for the parking of ten (10) vehicles, and the property at 5000 W. 24th Street is not zoned properly to allow parking for this proposed adjacent use. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two – family zones.) Staff does not support the requested PD-O rezoning. Staff feels twenty-five (25) students at any given time is too intense for a single-family residence just over 1,200 square feet in area. Although a shared parking agreement was provided, staff feels the necessary parking required for the potential volume of students is insufficient and will be out of character with single-family uses along W. 24 th Street. Additionally, the property at 5000 W. 24th Street is not zoned properly to allow October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9846 5 parking for this adjacent use. Staff feels the after-school program will also be out of character with properties in the general area and has the potential to generate a significant increase in traffic volume and will have an adverse impact on surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-O rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) WITHDRAWN AT APPLICANTS REQUEST (No Vote) October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-9833 NAME: Petroukhina STR-1 – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 1315 West 10th Street DEVELOPER: Yelena Petroukhina (Owner) 1323 W. 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 elenapetroukina@gmail.com (870) 413-6759 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Yelena Petroukhina (Owner) 1323 W. 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 elenapetroukina@gmail.com (870) 413-6759 AREA: 0.18 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant requests a Special Use Permit (SUP) for this 0.11-acre property located at 1315 West 10th Street from R-4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-1 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will reside within the required 1,500 feet boundary which allows this to be a Short- Term Rental -1. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located in an R-4 zoning with PR directly across the street. The property contains a wooden structure with picket and privacy fences surrounding the unit. The driveway is gravel and allows for access of two vehicles for parking. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9833 2 The property is primarily surrounded by R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9833 3 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant requests a Special Use Permit (SUP) for this 0.11-acre property located at 1315 West 10th Street to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental- 1 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will reside within the required 1,500 feet boundary which allows this to be a Short-Term Rental -1. The property is located in an R-4 zoning with PR directly across the street. The property contains a wooden structure with a picket and privacy fences surrounding the unit. The driveway is gravel and allows for access of two vehicles for parking. The property is primarily surrounded by R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9833 4 b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9833 5 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short- Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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 Special Use Permit request. Staff is in support the requested Special Use Permit. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed Short-Term Rental-1 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with all comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9833 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. The item remained on Consent Agenda for approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-9766-A NAME: Moreno STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 13008 West Markham Street AUTHORIZED AGENT: Mark Redder Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 (501) 851-3366 OWNER: Raul Moreno, Jr. SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holloway Engineering 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 501) 851-3366 AREA: 0.61 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.18 CURRENT ZONING: O-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.61 acre site located at 13008 West Markham Street from O-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-A 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property consists of a brick frame house with four bedrooms and four baths. A concrete driveway provides parking for at least two cars. Surrounding the application area is mainly O3 and POD. Future land use map shows the zoning for office (O). 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-A 3 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marsha’ls 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 Code: No comments. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for the requested area. The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from O-3 to PD-C. This site is at the southwest corner of West Markham Street and Gamble Road. Adjacent to the site on the southwest corner are professional offices. East of Gamble Road is a faith-based institution. North of West Markham and east of Gamble Road are commercial strip uses. An auto dealership is located on the northwest corner. Master Street Plan: West Markham Street and Gamble Road are Collectors on the Master Street Plan Map. A Collector is designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-A 4 activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.61-acre site located at 13008 West Markham Street from O-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The property consists of a brick frame house with four bedrooms and four baths. A concrete driveway provides parking for at least two cars. Surrounding the application area is mainly O3 and POD. Future land use map shows the zoning for office (O). On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: Development Standards: 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-A 5 Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed; all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short- Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9766-A 6 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved of short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. Staff is not supportive of the requested rezoning from O3 to PD-C. Staff feels the request does not conform to the development pattern in this area. Staff feels that the best use for this property is an O-3 permitted use, as the current zoning allows. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant submitted a letter to staff requesting that this application be withdrawn without prejudice. Staff supported the withdrawal request. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was withdrawn. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-9826 NAME: Mindful Properties (1) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 102 Rice Streeet DEVELOPER: Marcus & Michelle Arnold (Owner) 1205 Stanely Russ Rd Conway, AR 72034 mindfulpropllc@gmail.com (479) 587-2822 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Marcus & Michelle Arnold (Owner) 1205 Stanely Russ Rd Conway, AR 72034 mindfulpropllc@gmail.com (479) 587-2822 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.15-acre property located at 102 Rice Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9826 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing wood frame structure. Access is provided from a concrete stairway which extends from Rice Street that allows entrance to the unit. The unit has alleyway parking with a carport. The property is primarily surrounded by R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9826 3 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 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-2 to PD-C. The property is located one lot south of West Markham on the west side of Rice Street. The area is mostly R-3. Master Street Plan: Rice Street is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9826 4 Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is located with the Capitol View Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.15-acre property located at 102 Rice Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing wood frame structure. Access is provided from a concrete stairway which extends from Rice Street that allows entrance to the unit. The unit has alleyway parking with a carport. The property is primarily surrounded by R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9826 5 a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short- Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9826 6 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved of short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions outlined in the paragraph E and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present, representing the application. There were three persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in paragraph E and the “staff recommendation” above. Mr. Scott Jones, Ms. Karyn Tackett and Ms. Lize Wilcox spoke in opposition. They were concerned about parking issues, and the safety of the neighborhood. Marcus and Michelle Arnold (Owners) represented the application and explained the project. There was general discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 5 ayes, 2 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was denied. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-9827 NAME: Mindful Properties (2) STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 5131 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER: Marcus & Michelle Arnold (Owner) 1205 Stanely Russ Rd Conway, AR 72034 mindfulpropllc@gmail.com (479) 587-2822 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Marcus & Michelle Arnold (Owner) 1205 Stanely Russ Rd Conway, AR 72034 mindfulpropllc@gmail.com (479) 587-2822 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 5131 Cantrell Road from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9827 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing brick structure. Access is provided from a concrete stairway and small front porch which extends from Cantrell Road that allows entrance to the unit. The unit has one parking spot in the front of the property and one in the rear. The property is primarily surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9827 3 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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-2 to PD-C. Surrounding the application area is residential development with single family homes. This site is located in the Heights Landscape district. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan Map. Principal Arterials are designed to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9827 4 generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 5131 Cantrell Road from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing brick structure. Access is provided from a concrete stairway and small front porch which extends from Cantrell Road that allows entrance to the unit. The unit has one parking spot in the front of the property and one in the rear. The property is primarily surrounded by R-3 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) in all directions. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9827 5 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short- Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9827 6 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved of short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and in the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant request the application be deferred to the November 9, 2023 Agenda, based on the fact that only six (6) Commissioners were present. The application was deferred (No Vote). October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z-9830 NAME: Jo Investments STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1323 Cumberland Street DEVELOPER: Jo Investments LLC Olivia Pate (Owner) 13901 Saint Charles Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72211 onpate81@gmail.com (870) 219-3845 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jo Investments LLC Olivia Pate (Owner) 13901 Saint Charles Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72211 onpate81@gmail.com (870) 219-3845 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: R-4-A VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.09-acre property located at 1323 Cumberland Street from R-4 -A to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9830 2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The structure will be rented as one (1) unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing wood structure. Parking will be along Cumberland Street. The property is primarily surrounded by R-4-A zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Medium Density (RM) and Mixed Use (MX) zoning This property is within the MacArthur Historic District. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9830 3 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. 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 Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4A to PD-C. Capitol Zoning district to the west of the application area. Master Street Plan: Cumberland Street is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9830 4 This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: E. Daisy L Gatson Bates Drive is shown as a proposed Bikeway II-Lane. Class II Bike Lanes are a bicycle route designated by painted strips separating the bikeway from motor vehicle traffic and intended for the sole use by bicycles. Additional pavement markings and signage is required. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is a Contributing structure and is located in the MacArthur Park Historic District, a local ordinance district. The goal of the local ordinance historic district is to protect and preserve the unique and valued qualities of such an area, its urban design, architectural character, and historic materials in buildings and in landscapes. Any exterior alterations to structures, additions, or site features must receive approval from the Historic District Commission for compliance with the Little Rock Historic Preservation Code (Sec. 23-76—23-160), including alterations to fulfill the requirements of Short-Term Rental development standards, before a building permit or Short Term Rental inspection can be issued. The property has an unresolved compliance issue with the Historic District Commission. Fencing was installed by a previous owner across the south elevation side porch without a Certificate of Appropriateness. A remedy was agreed upon between staff and the most recent previous owner to remove the fencing along the side porch and replace with lattice work compatible to the opening between the porch columns and below the decorative spandrels and brackets. The previous owner sold the property without remedying the compliance issue. As a condition of Staff’s recommendation for approval of the Planned Development, the compliance issue is required to be remedied. The remediation work will require a Certificate of Compliance issued from Historic District Commission staff. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.09-acre property located at 1323 Cumberland Street from R-4 -A to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing wood structure. Parking will be along Cumberland Street. The property is primarily surrounded by R-4-A zoning. The October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9830 5 Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Medium Density (RM) and Mixed Use (MX) zoning. This property is within the MacArthur Historic District. The property has an unresolved compliance issue with the Historic District Commission. Fencing was installed by a previous owner across the south elevation side porch without a Certificate of Appropriateness. A remedy was agreed upon between staff and the most recent previous owner to remove the fencing along the side porch and replace it with lattice work compatible to the opening between the porch columns and below the decorative spandrels and brackets. The previous owner sold the property without remedying the compliance issue. As a condition of Staff’s recommendation for approval of the Planned Development, the compliance issue is required to be remedied. The remediation work will require a Certificate of Compliance issued from Historic District Commission staff. On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short- Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9830 6 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/ShortTerm Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9830 7 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. The item stayed on the Consent Agenda for approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-9832 NAME: Hold Fast Homes STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 2608 West 6th Street DEVELOPER: Marybeth Dockery (Owner) 8 Treny Court Little Rock, AR 72211 marybeth@charlottejohn.com (501) 960-1811 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Marybeth Dockery (Owner) 8 Treny Court Little Rock, AR 72211 marybeth@charlottejohn.com (501) 960-1811 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying Inc 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.15-acre property located at 2608 West 6 th Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9832 2 a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing wood frame structure. The unit has a concrete driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-3 and R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No Comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9832 3 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 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-3 to PD-C. Surrounding the application area is low density residential homes. Master Street Plan: West 6th Street is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9832 4 This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is located with the Capitol View Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.15-acre property located at 2608 West 6 th Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing wood frame structure. The unit has a concrete driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-3 and R-4 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9832 5 must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/ShortTerm Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9832 6 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. The item stayed on the Consent Agenda for approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-9834 NAME: LR River View Retreat STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 12040 Rivercrest Drive DEVELOPER: River View Retreat LLC Ilona Kovalchuk (Owner) 3401 Snowy Egret Court Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Ilona.kovalchuk@gmail.com (860) 922-9667 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: River View Retreat LLC Ilona Kovalchuk (Owner) 3401 Snowy Egret Court Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Ilona.kovalchuk@gmail.com (860) 922-9667 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Tucker Land Surveying P O Box 1021 Cabot, AR 72023 (501) 269-7138 AREA: 0.46 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9834 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.46-acre property located at 12040 Rivercrest Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (2) unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing two-story brick structure. The unit has a concrete circle driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-2 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: There is an existing sewer line in the rear of the property. Need to show 10-foot easement for the sewer line. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9834 3 Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the River Mountain 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-2 to PD-C. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9834 4 The subject site is located in the Walton Heights neighborhood to the east of Southridge Drive. The development along the eastern section of Rivercrest Drive is single family residential. Master Street Plan: Rivercrest Drive is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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 Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.46-acre property located at 12040 Rivercrest Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing two-story brick structure. The unit has a concrete circle driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-2 zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9834 5 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9834 6 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/ShortTerm Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There were 10 persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. Ilona Kovalchuk, owner, explained the project to the Commission. Dalton Swindell, Marion Gavin, Jon Mourot, James Thomas, Marci Riggs and Katie Adams all spoke in opposition. They were all concerned about traffic and safety issues. There was extensive discussion about the project. There was October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9834 7 a motion to approve. The motion was seconded. The vote was 0 ayes, 6 nays, 3 absent and 2 open positions. The application was denied. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-9835 NAME: Kovalchuk STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 13810 Marina Drive DEVELOPER: Ilona Kovalchuk (Owner) 3401 Snowy Egret Court Palm Harbor, FL Ilona.kovalchuk@gmail.com (860) 922-9667 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Ilona Kovalchuk (Owner) 3401 Snowy Egret Court Palm Harbor, FL Ilona.kovalchuk@gmail.com (860) 922-9667 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Tucker Land Surveying P O Box 1021 Cabot, AR 72023 (501) 269-7138 AREA: 0.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.15-acre property located at 13810 Marina Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9835 2 maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing two-story brick structure. The unit has a concrete circle driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-2. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No Comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9835 3 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the River Mountain 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-2 to PD-C. Surrounding the application area, the subject site is located in the Walton Heights neighborhood to the west of Southridge Drive. The development along the western section of Rivercrest Drive, Northwest Court, and Marina Drive is single family residential. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9835 4 Master Street Plan: Marina Drive is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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 Bike Routes in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.15-acre property located at 13810 Marina Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing two-story brick structure. The unit has a concrete circle driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-2 . The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9835 5 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9835 6 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There were 12 persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. Ilona Kovalchuk, owner, explained the project to the Commission. Dalton Swindell, Robert Cushman, Janice Almefty, David October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9835 7 Strong, and Marion Gavin all spoke in opposition. They were concerned about traffic and safety issues. There was extensive discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded. The vote was 0 ayes, 6 nays, 3 absent and 2 open positions. The application was denied. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z-9836 NAME: Freeman STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 14515 Jerome Drive DEVELOPER: Keith & Allison Freeman (Owner) 113 Catface Drive Inlet Beach, FL 32461 kafreeman78@gmail.com (501) 658-1402 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Keith & Allison Freeman (Owner) 113 Catface Drive Inlet Beach, FL 32461 kafreeman78@gmail.com (501) 658-1402 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.93 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.14 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.93-acre property located at 14515 Jerome Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9836 2 maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing split-level wood structure. The unit has a driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-2. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9836 3 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the River Mountain 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-2 to PD-C. Master Street Plan: Jerome Drive is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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 Bike Routes in the vicinity. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9836 4 Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS The applicant proposes to rezone 0.93-acre property located at 14515 Jerome Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing split-level wood structure. The unit has a driveway that can accommodate several cars. The property is surrounded by R-2. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9836 5 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short- Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9836 6 All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was present representing the application. There were 2 persons registered in opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. Keith Freeman, owner, explained the project to the Commission. Charles Carter and David Harris spoke in opposition. They were concerned about traffic and safety issues. There was extensive discussion about the project. There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded. The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-9837 NAME: Bole STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 2008 North Harrison Street DEVELOPER: Jodi Bole (Owner) 907 Shelly Avenue Austin, TX 78703 jodipatrich@gmail.com (512) 731-8866 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jodi Bole (Owner) 907 Shelly Avenue Austin, TX 78703 jodipatrich@gmail.com (512) 731-8866 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 2008 North Harrison Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9837 2 Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing brick structure. The unit has a driveway that can accommodate three cars. This property is in the Heights Landscape Overlay District. The property is surrounded by R-2. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No Comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9837 3 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No Comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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-2 to PD-C. Master Street Plan: North Harrison Street is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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 Bike Routes in the vicinity. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9837 4 Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 2008 North Harrison Street from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one (1) unit. The property contains an existing brick structure. The unit has a driveway that can accommodate three cars. This property is in the Heights Landscape Overlay District. The property is surrounded by R-2. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9837 5 detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short- Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1 )-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9837 6 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The applicant was not present. Application was deferred to the November 9, 2023 Agenda (No Vote). October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-9838 NAME: Infinity Homes STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 321 North Pierce Street DEVELOPER: Brian Gibson Infinity Homes, LLC 4064 Vineyard Way Alexander, AR 72002 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Mark W. Hodge (Agent) Barber Law Firm 425 W. Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 mhodeg@barberlawfirm.com (501) 590-1980 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.14 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.14-acre property located at 321 North Pierce Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented one (1) unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9838 2 The property contains an existing wood structure. The unit has a driveway that can accommodate two cars with extra parking in the rear of the unit. This property is in the Midtown Overlay District and requires the owner to comply with Section 36-373-36-384 for the zoning code. The property is surrounded by several different zoning classifications. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: 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 DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No Comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9838 3 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshals 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 Code: No comments received. Landscape: No Comment. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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-3 to PD-C. Master Street Plan: North Pierce Street is a Local Street. Local Streets are roads 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 Bike Routes in the vicinity. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9838 4 Historic Preservation Plan: There are no historic structures or districts in the area. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.14-acre property located at 321 North Pierce Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire unit will be rented. The property contains an existing wood structure. The unit has a driveway that can accommodate two cars with extra parking in the rear of the unit. This property is in the Midtown Overlay District and requires the owner to comply with Section 36- 373-36-384 for the zoning code. The property is surrounded by several different zoning classifications. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Residential Low Density (RL). On June 20, 2023 the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes “development standards” for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance: b.) Development Standards. 1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings, receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short-Term Rentals. 2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant. 3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to paying guests; no other meal service is permitted. 4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single-Family Residential Standard. 5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off-Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on-street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above requirements, parking must be available for guest use within 330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9838 5 provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36. Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable. 6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors, and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each story with sleeping unit, including basements. 7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of which can be an operable window. 8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance. Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. 9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid and payment of annual Business License received. 10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet local and state standards ( current Fire Code). Smoke alarms shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit. 11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by City Staff if there are fuel-fired appliances in the unit or the unit has an attached garage. 12. Five (5)-pound ABC-type extinguisher shall be mounted where readily accessible. 13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast House/Short- Term Rental use. 14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate contracts shall not be allowed. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9838 6 17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration to permit occupancy of a STR for a period of less than a one (1)-day rental. All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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-C zoning request. Staff is in support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed STR-2 use is appropriate for this location. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighteen (18) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 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 analysis” above. The item stayed on the Consent Agenda for approval. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The application was approved. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 NAME: Modifications to the UU Zoning District The UU (Urban Use District) was first adopted through ordinance in March of 2000. The general purpose and intent is to assure the continuation of development consistent with a traditional urban form. The urban use district is designed to help create a compact, dense, distinguishable core area. The district is established in order to provide for an urban form allowing mid-rise and high-rise structures. This district provides for the office, civic and business core of the city. Structures within the urban use district are encouraged to provide multiple uses within the same structure. The ground or street level of structures should include street-oriented activity and pedestrian amenities. The resulting area is to be pedestrian 'urban' oriented. There are current incentives that a developer must do in order to maximize the height of a building. The building is initially limited to a seventy-two (72) foot height and then additional height may be granted based upon the uses inside the building. The UU district permitted uses shall include all those allowed in the residential districts, office districts and commercial districts as "permitted uses" in this chapter and those uses and activities specified in A.C.A. Title 14, Ch. 144, Research Park Authority Act. The selection and mixing of uses currently could maximize the height not to exceed two hundred twenty-five (225) feet. The proposed amendment to the UU zoning classification would remove the height limitations by use. The maximum height would be two hundred twenty-five (225) feet regardless of the use within the building. That would allow the developer to choose the highest and best for the building without having limitations on height. UU Modifications for Review Sec. 36-342.1. - UU urban use district. (a) General purpose and intent. The urban use district established by this chapter is designed to assure the continuation of development consistent with a traditional urban form. The urban use district is designed to help create a compact, dense, distinguishable core area. The district is established in order to provide for an urban form allowing mid- rise and high rise structures. This district is to provide for the office, civic and business core of the city. Structures within the urban use district are encouraged to provide multiple uses within the same structure. The ground or street level of structures should include street oriented activity and pedestrian amenities. The resulting area is to be pedestrian 'urban' oriented. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) 2 (b) Application of regulations. The regulations of this district shall apply to new development, redevelopment exceeding fifty (50) percent of the structure's current replacement value, and expansion of existing development or exterior modifications. Routine repairs and maintenance shall not require compliance with this section. Except for construction of improvements in the public right-of-way required by the city, and redevelopment or expansion of existing development, all uses, structures or lots which existed on the effective date of this section which do not conform to the standards and guidelines in this section, shall be treated as nonconforming according to the provisions of article III of this chapter. (c) Development criteria. (1) [Lighting.] Any lighting shall be placed so as to reflect away from adjacent residential structures. Fixtures adjacent to roadways shall be of a design that minimizes glare to the motoring public. No excessive or unusual noise, odor or vibration shall be emitted so that it constitutes a nuisance, which substantially exceeds that general level of noise, odor or vibration emitted by uses adjacent to or immediately surrounding the site. Such comparisons shall be made at the boundary of the site. (2) [Screening.] All ground-mounted mechanical systems and trash receptacles and pickup shall be oriented away from a primary street side of the property and screened from the public right-of-way. Ground-mounted mechanical systems and trash receptacles shall be placed adjacent to alleys if alleys are available. (3)[Drive-in or drive-through facilities.] No new drive-in or drive-through facilities may be visible or take directed access from a primary street. (4) Building materials. Facade materials may be any standard material, except corrugated or ribbed materials. (5) Landscaping. a. All vehicular use areas shall be in compliance with chapter 15, article IV. b. Street trees a minimum of three-inch caliper shall be required (type of trees as listed in landscape ordinance [chapter 15]). The trees shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet off the back of a curb and shall be thirty (30) feet on center and no closer than thirty (30) feet to a street intersection with a water source provided. The tree canopy shall be maintained at least eight (8) feet above the sidewalk. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) 3 c. Unless otherwise approved, the planter well shall have placed at its base a six (6) inch thick section of approximately one (1) inch gravel with filter fabric laid on top to assist with drainage. (6)Sidewalks. a. Sidewalks shall consist of a minimum five-foot concrete walk, excluding the first two (2) feet from the curb. Sidewalks shall provide a minimum seven-foot horizontal clearance at a height of four (4) feet from the ground. b. Sidewalk sales and daily display or vending that is stored inside the principal business building during closed business hours, may be allowed. However, these activities shall not obstruct pedestrian movement, fire lanes, or areas designated for access by the physically impaired. (7)Building orientation. Buildings must be oriented to the street. The primary entrance of the building shall be at street level on the street at the sidewalk. Entrances shall be designed so that the door will not swing beyond the property line. (8)Street-level floor. The ground-level (street fronting) floor of nonresidential structures shall have a minimum surface area of sixty (60) percent transparent or window display. (9)Projections (all requirements for a franchise remain in place). a. Objects shall not project from the building facade over the public right- of-way except for awnings, balconies and signs as specified in section 36-553. b. Awnings shall not project more than eight (8) feet from the building facade and have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet above the sidewalk. c. Balconies over the public right-of-way shall have a minimum clearance of nine (9) feet above the sidewalk. The maximum projection shall be four (4) feet. (10)Parking requirements. No off-street parking shall be required. a.Parking structures. Any parking structure with frontage along Capitol Avenue, Broadway, Chester, Main, Markham and 9th Streets shall be October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) 4 required to have active uses other than parking (such as office, light retail, personal services and entertainment) or building facade constructed to meet the standards of this section along the first floor of said frontage. b.Parking lots. Surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to a structure, never between the building and abutting street. c.[Screening.] An opaque screening wall no less than three (3) feet in height shall be placed on the exterior perimeter of the first floor of the street frontage of all parking structures not otherwise required to have active uses or building facade construction as noted in subsection a. above. The screening wall shall extend above the finished floor of the first floor of the parking structure so as to screen vehicles in the parking structure. Within this district commercial surface parking lots added after adoption of this section shall require a conditional use review. (11)Signs. Off-premises signs are not allowed. Ground-mounted signs are discouraged and may only be permitted as a variance as per division 2 of this chapter. Otherwise, permitted signs shall be as in section 36-553, signs permitted in institutional and office zones, of this chapter. On the street level, the maximum area of signage may be doubled if at least fifty (50) percent of the street-level office and retail space has direct access to the street. (d)Use regulations. (1)Permitted uses. Unless otherwise indicated, uses permitted shall include all those allowed in the residential districts, office districts and commercial districts as "permitted uses" in this chapter and those uses and activities specified in A.C.A. Title 14, Ch. 144, Research Park Authority Act. All uses must be inside or enclosed except as specified below: a. Eating places, bars and lounges shall be permitted to have an area of outdoor seating subject to compliance with the following provisions: 1. The area of outdoor seating shall not be located in the public right-of- way, nor shall it obstruct pedestrian movement, fire lanes, access to any business or areas designated for access by the physically impaired. 2. The number of seats in the area of outdoor seating shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the number of seats within the eating place, bar or lounge. October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) 5 3. Compliance with applicable state and county regulations. 4. The area of outdoor seating shall not be located between the building occupied by the eating place and adjacent residentially zoned properties. 5. This subsection shall not be deemed to permit signage or structural alterations such as canopies or walls regulated elsewhere in this chapter. b. Roof-top outdoor seating, bars or lounges and recreation areas ancillary to a permitted use within the building. c. Swimming pools and recreation areas that are ancillary to a permitted hotel, motel or residential use. d. Mobile canteen units when operated in compliance with current planning and development regulations for such vehicles. (2) Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall include those uses allowed in the light industrial "I-2" district as "permitted uses" and those uses allowed in the residential, office and commercial districts of this chapter as "conditional uses", except that all uses must be inside or enclosed. Other conditional uses. Commercial surface parking lot. (e) Height regulations. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall exceed a height of seventy-two (72) feet. Developments which provide a minimum twenty (20) percent of the gross floor area for residential uses are entitled to add twenty-eight (28) feet to the structure. Any structure which is certified by CATA (Central Arkansas Transit Authority) as providing a portion of the structure for mass transit (such as a bus stop, etc.) is entitled to add fourteen (14) feet. If at least fifty (50) percent of the street-level office and retail space has direct access to the street, the total building square footage may be increased with additional floors (fourteen (14) feet in height) at a rate of two (2) square feet for each one (1) square foot of leaseable space directly accessible to the street. Developments which provide a minimum eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area for residential uses are entitled to add up to twenty-eight (28) feet to the structure specifically to accommodate a parking structure which is incorporated into the structure. All building height bonuses in this section are cumulative, not to exceed two hundred twenty-five (225) feet. For those structures within the area described as 2nd Street south to 9th Street and Scott Street west to Broadway, the maximum allowable structural height shall be governed by the "Adams Field Airport Zoning Ordinance" (Little Rock Code of Ordinances section 7-57 [section 7-51 et seq.]). October 12, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) 6 (f) Area regulations. (1) Front yard. No setback is required except as noted below. (In no case may a structure be built in the right-of-way.) Along Capitol Avenue, west of Broadway Street and east of Scott Street, the front building line shall be twenty-five (25) feet. Along Chester Street from I-630 to La Harpe Boulevard, the front building line shall be ten (10) feet. In no case is the storage or parking of vehicles allowed in the front setback. (2) Rear yard. No setback required except where adjacent to lots containing single-family detached structures. In this case the rear yard shall have a setback of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. (3) Side yard. No setback required except where adjacent to lots containing single-family detached structures. In this case the side yards shall have a setback of not less than four (4) feet. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2023) The Item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 2 open positions. The item was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: October 12, 2023 4:0013M Minutes Consent Agenda A,B,c,C.1,D,E,1,3,10,11,14 15.20.21 RegularAgenda MEMBER 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 16 17 18 19 BROWN, JIMMY ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ • • ✓ ✓ • • ✓ HAYNES, MARLON D. ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ A A A LATTURE, PAUL ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • • ✓ McDONALD, ALICIA ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ • • ✓ • • • ✓ PERSON, STEVEN ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • • • ✓ THOMAS, DIANA A A A A A A A A A A A A VOGEL, ROBBY A A A A A A A A A A A A VICKERS, MICHAEL ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ • • ✓ HART, TODD OPEN POSITION OPEN POSITION ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ • • ✓ MEMBER Item 9 Withdrawn by Applicant Item 13 Deferred to November meeting - less than eight (8) Commissioners present Item 19 Applicant not present - deferred to November meeting Meeting Adjourned 8:02 PM ✓AYE ■ NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE October 12, 2023 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary