HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7378 Staff AnalysisApril 3, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4
FILE NO.: Z-7378
Owner: J & J Family Limited Partnership (Emmett Jones)
Applicant: Emmett Jones
Location: West side of Mabelvale Pike, approximately 600 feet, south
of Interstate 30
Area: Approximately 3.4 acres
Request: To rezone from R-2 to 1-2
Purpose: Equipment rental business
Existing Use: Undeveloped
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Two (2) single family residences along Mabelvale Pike, with mixed
commercial and industrial uses along 1-30; zoned R-2, C-4 and 1-2
South — Two (2) single family residences along Mabelvale Pike, with
nonconforming commercial uses along Davmar Drive; zoned R-2
East — Several residential structures which are being moved (across
Mabelvale Pike) and undeveloped commercial property; zoned
R-2 and C-3
West — Industrial use and undeveloped industrial property; zoned 1-2
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. For this zoning action, Mabelvale Pike is classified on the Master
Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet
from centerline will be required.
2. Any future development of property will require a grading permit,
boundary street improvements, and stormwater detention facilities.
April 3, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7378
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is located near CATA's Bus Routes #17 (Mabelvale — Downtown
Route) and #17A (Mabelvale — UALR Route), which run along 1-30 to the
north.
C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
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All property owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within
300 feet who could be identified, and the Mavis Circle, Pinedale, West
Baseline and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the proposed rezoning.
LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the Geyer Springs — West Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Light Industrial for this property. The applicant has
applied for a zoning change to 1-2 Light Industrial for Industrial
development.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Chicot West/1-30
South Neighborhood Action Plan. The plan does not contain any goals,
objectives, or action statements relative to this application.
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The owner of the 3.4 acre tract along the west side of Mabelvale Pike,
approximately 600 feet south of Interstate 30 is requesting a rezoning
from "R-2" Single Family Residential District to 1-2" Light Industrial
District. The owner plans to develop the property for an equipment rental
business (Volvo Leasing).
The property is currently undeveloped and grass -covered. The property
slopes slightly downward from Mabelvale Pike to the west. There are two
(2) single family residences on the adjacent property to the north, with a
mix of commercial and industrial uses along 1-30. There are also two (2)
single family residences to the south, with nonconforming commercial
uses along Davmar Drive. There is undeveloped 1-2 zoned property
immediately west, and C-3 and R-2 zoned property to the east across
Mabelvale Pike.
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April 3, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-7378
The City's Future Land Use Plan classifies this property as Light
Industrial. The proposed rezoning to 1-2 conforms to the adopted Plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested 1-2 rezoning. The City's Future Land
Use Plan designates all of the property west of Mabelvale Pike.and north
of Sibley Hole Road to 1-30 as Light Industrial. The applicant's plan for an
equipment rental business should fit in well with other uses along 1-30 as
well as the planned Home Depot development on the commercial property
to the east across Mabelvale Pike. The proposed 1-2 zoning should have
no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 1-2 zoning, subject to
compliance with the Public Works Comments noted in paragraph A. of
this report.
LANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 3, 2003)
Emmett Jones was present, representing the application. There were two (2)
persons present in opposition. Staff presented the item with a recommendation
of approval.
Emmett Jones addressed the Commission in support of the application. He
explained his plans for the property.
Janet Berry spoke in opposition to the proposed 1-2 rezoning. She noted support
for rezoning the property to C-4 and explained.
There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility of amending the
application to a C-4 rezoning. Staff noted that the amendment could be done by
the applicant at this public hearing and explained.
Troy Laha also spoke in opposition to the proposed 1-2 zoning. He stated that he
would like to see plans for the proposed development of the property.
Commissioner Rector asked if staff would be supportive of a rezoning to C-4.
Dana `Carney, of the Planning Staff, noted that staff would support a rezoning to
C-4. He stated that the proposed use of the property (equipment rental
business) was a permitted use in C-4 zoning.
Commissioner Floyd explained why the City's Land Use Plan designated the
property north of Sibley Hole Road as light industrial. There was a brief
discussion of this issue.
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April 3, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4
E NO.: Z-7378
Chairman Rahman asked Mr. Jones if he wished to amend his application to be
a rezoning to C-4. Mr. Jones stated that he would amend the application to C-4.
There was a brief discussion of the amendment.
There was a motion to approve the application as amended by the applicant to a
proposed C-4 rezoning. The motion passed by;a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and
3 absent. The C-4 zoning was approved.
There was an additional brief discussion regarding the grading permit associated
with this property which was recently denied by the Public Works Department.
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