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Home My WebLink Aboutpc_11 09 2023 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD NOVEMBER 9, 2023 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being nine (9) members present. II. Members Present: Michael Vickers Jimmy Brown Marlon D. Haynes Paul Latture Alicia McDonald Steven Person Ahmed Samad Robby Vogel Diana M. Thomas Members Absent: Todd Hart One Open Position City Attorney: Shawn Overton III. Approval of the Minutes of the November 9, 2023 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2023 I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: A. LU2023-14-02 Land Use Plan Amendment – Geyer Springs East – Residential Low (RL) to Commercial (C), 4400 Baseline Road A.1 Z-9815 Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 4400 Baseline Road B. Z-7500-J Hamilton Station Phase 2 – Revised PCD North of 14524 Cantrell Road C. Z-9827 Mindful Properties (2) STR-2 – PD-C 5131 Cantrell Road D. Z-9837 Bole STR-2 – PD-C 2008 North Harrison Street II. NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. S-1844-F Copper Run – Phases 7 & 8 – Preliminary Plat South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) 2. S-1952 36th Street & Shackleford Addition – Preliminary Plat Southeast corner of W. 36th Street & Shackleford Road 3. S-1953 Romero Addition – Preliminary Plat Northwest corner of Chicot Road & Bunch Road Agenda, Page Two II. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 4. Z-9848 Hollowell Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 15701 Sorrells Road 5. Z-9850 Bassett Family Care Facility – Special Use Permit 3118 S. Izard Street 6. Z-9857 Rezoning from R-2 to C-4 10000 Interstate 30 7. Z-9854 Wyatt 1 – PD-R 2504 West 18th Street 8. Z-9855 Wyatt 2 – PD-R 2516 West 18th Street 9. Z-9856 Celebrate! Maya Project – PD-O 1722 Wolfe Street 10. Z-9858 Master Company – PD-C 9911 West Markham Street 11. Z-9851 Pendleton – PD-R 1908 S. State Street 12. Z-9795-A Queen Beans – PD-C Northwest corner of Hermitage Road and Autumn Road III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 13. Z-3218-B Haddock 1 STR-2 – PD-C 1001 McMath Avenue 14. Z-3218-C Haddock 2 STR-2 – PD-C 1003 McMath Avenue Agenda, Page Three III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: (Continued) Item Number: File Number: Title: 15. Z-8061-C Southern Magnolia House STR-2 – PD-C 1301 S. Cumberland Street 16. Z-9293-A Carman STR-2 – PD-C 523 East 6th Street 17. Z-9849 Larkowski STR-2 – PD-C 917 S. Elm Street 18. Z-9852 McDonald STR-2 – PD-C 2205 West 13th Street 19. Z-9853 Kartcher Properties STR-2 – PD-C 503 East 7th Street 20. Z-9860 Mathews 1 STR-2 – PD-C 1001 W. Charles Bussey Avenue 21. Z-9860-A Mathews 2 STR-2 – PD-C 1003 W. Charles Bussey Avenue 22. Z-9860-B Mathews 3 STR-2 – PD-C 1005 W. Charles Bussey Avenue 23. Z-9860-C Mathews 4 STR-3 – PD-C 1011-A W. Charles Bussey Avenue 24. Z-9860-D Mathews 5 STR-2 – PD-C 1011-B W. Charles Bussey Avenue 25. Z-9860-E Mathews 6 STR-2 – PD-C 2004/2006 S. Chester Street 26. Z-9860-F Mathews 7 STR-2 -PD-C 2010 S. Chester Street 27. 2024 Planning Commission Calendar Draft November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A 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). November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A 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- November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item was withdrawn with prejudice. By a vote of 7 for, 0 against, 3 absent, and 1 vacant. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A.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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A.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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A.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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A.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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A.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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A.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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: A.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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. The applicant was not present. Due to the fact that this was the applicant's third deferral the Commission chose to withdraw the application with prejudice. There was a motion to withdraw the application with prejudice. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The application was withdrawn with prejudice. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 2 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. 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 3 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 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 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 4 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 5 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. 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: November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 6 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 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 7 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. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7500-J 8 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: B (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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: C 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (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). STAFF UPDATE: (NOVEMBER 2, 2023) Since this item was deferred, staff has received neighborhood opposition. At this time, staff recommends denial. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9827 7 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. Tom Colford, Nancy McDonald, and John Bassett all spoke in opposition of the item stating concerns of trash and crime. Courtney Carder spoke in favor of the application. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 4 ayes, 3 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. It was called to the commission’s attention that since two commissioners had left the meeting, the commission was down to only 7 commissioners which requires that 6 ayes are mandatory for an item to pass. The option of deferral was not given to the applicant prior to the vote so the commission voted to expunge the previous vote. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The commission then gave the applicant the opportunity to defer. The applicant chose to defer to the December 14, 2023 agenda. There was a motion to approve the deferral. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred to the December 14, 2023 Agenda. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: D 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: D (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). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 analysis of the agenda staff report. Janice Ammann, Lisa Perk, Judith Bailey and Jim Pfeifer all spoke in opposition. They raised concerns about crime, traffic and the loss of the community “feel” of the neighborhood. 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, 3 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1844-F NAME: Copper Run – Phases 7 and 8 – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: South end of Copper Drive (south of Pride Valley Road) DEVELOPER: Layman Lane 6, LLC 12521 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Layman Lane, LLC – Owner Joe White and Associates – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 27.459 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 85 FT. NEW STREET: 5,120 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Advance grading variance 2. Variances for reduced building setbacks. 3. Variance to allow reduced lot area. BACKGROUND: On August 10, 2023 the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Phase 6, Copper Run Subdivision. Phases 7 and 8 were removed from the agenda so that the applicant could meet with staff regarding the Master Street Plan alignment issue for a future roadway. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide 27.46 acres of property into 85 lots for single family residential development. The subdivision will include phases 7 through 8 of the Copper Run residential development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and 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. 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. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. 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. 4. 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, November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 3 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. 5. 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). 6. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 7. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient detail to illustrate the proposed system’s capability of accommodating storm events as required by the stormwater management and drainage manual. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes and curb inlets are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross- sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway and detention calculations for the 25- and 100-year storm for the proposed detention pond/structure. Delineation of the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information as outlined in City Code Sec. 31-89 and 31-90. 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. Per City Rev. Code 31-403 the Department requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 4 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Street design standards shall comply with 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). 14. 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. 15. 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. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 5 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 6 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 7 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to subdivide 27.46 acres of property into 85 lots for single family development. The subdivision will include Phases 7 through 8 of the Copper Run residential development as follows: Phase 7 – 41 lots Part of Tract O Phase 8 – 44 lots Part of Tract O The proposed lots will range in size from 0.13 acre to 0.17 acre. There will be 5,120 linear feet of new streets with the proposed development. A 90 foot wide right-of-way will be dedicated along the south property line of the overall property to accommodate a future east/west minor arterial roadway, as shown on the City’s Master Street Plan. A 30 foot wide secondary access will extend from Ironwood Way, between Lots 134 and 135, to the future east/west minor arterial roadway. The applicant is requesting a variance to advance grade Phase 8 with the grading of Phase 7. The applicant notes that the advance grading of Phase 8 will reduce the amount of earthen material that will have to be hauled across city streets. Staff supports the advance grading request. Sections 36-254(d) 1 thru 3 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires minimum front building setbacks of 25 feet, minimum rear building setbacks of 25 feet and minimum side setbacks of 8 feet or 10 percent of the lot width. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow 20 foot front and rear setbacks and 5 foot side setbacks for the lots are wider than 50 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested variance, as the proposed setbacks are the same as those within the existing Copper Run Subdivision. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow a reduced lot area for several of the lots within Phases 7 and 8. Several of the interior lots (Lots 302-320 and 323-341) have proposed lots areas of 5,750 square feet. The minimum lot area required by doe is 6,000 square feet. The requested variance is a very minor decrease in lot area. Staff supports the variance request. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1844-F 8 To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The continuation of the Copper Run single family subdivision should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for approval as outlined in paragraphs D, E and the “staff analysis of the agenda staff report. City Attorney, Thomas Carpenter, spoke concerning improvement district dispute. Cindy Alberding, Ross Phillips, Bill Harnsberger, Cathianne Watkins and Hal Kemp all spoke in opposition. Concerns of access to private property, traffic issues, Master Street Plan questions and concerns about a tie-in fee to the Sewer district #237 were all raised. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The vote was 3 ayes, 4 nays, 2 abstain, 1 absent and 1 open position. T he application was denied. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S-1952 NAME: 36th Street and Shackleford Addition – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Southeast corner of West 36th Street and Shackleford Road DEVELOPER: Richardson Properties, LLC 9800 Maumelle Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 71223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: The Pointe at Shackleford Crossing, LLC – Owner Tim Daters – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 16.57 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 CURRENT ZONING: MF-18 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: 1. Variance to advance grade the entire site with development of first lot. 2. Variances to allow reduced reduced driveway setbacks and spacing. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide the 16.57 acre property into four (4) lots and one (1) tract for future development. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and wooded. Brodie Creek runs through the south portion of the property, along the south property line. 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. 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. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. 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. 4. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 3 5. 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). 6. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 7. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient detail to illustrate the proposed system’s capability of accommodating storm events as required by the stormwater management and drainage manual. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes and curb inlets are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross- sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway and detention calculations for the 25- and 100-year storm for the proposed detention pond/structure. Delineation of the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information as outlined in City Code Sec. 31-89 and 31-90. 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. Per City Rev. Code 31-403 the Department requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards. 11. 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 4 Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to recording of the final plat. 12. 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. 13. Street design standards shall comply with 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). 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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 orVFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 5 19. 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 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. 20. 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.” 21. 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. 22. Show 100-year base flood elevation (BFE) per FEMA flood insurance study and FIRM panel on preliminary plat within 100-year regulatory floodplain. 23. W. 36th Street is classified as a minor arterial for City’s master street plan. Therefore, per City’s boundary street ordinance, construction of boundary street improvements along property’s northern frontage along W. 36th Street for a minor arterial standard and dedication of additional right of way per master street plan to the City of Little Rock is required. Total right of way dedication required is forty-five (45) feet from street centerline. Additional right of way dedicated from the centerline of right of way more than forty-five (45) feet may be required by Department staff depending on the location of the centerline of the street in relation to the centerline of the right of way if both centerlines do not coincide currently for W. 36th Street. 24. S. Shackleford Road is classified as a minor arterial for City’s master street plan. Therefore, per City’s boundary street ordinance, construction of boundary street improvements along property’s northern frontage along S. Shackleford Road for a minor arterial standard and dedication of additional right of way per master street plan to the City of Little Rock is required. Total November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 6 right of way dedication required is forty-five (45) feet from street centerline. Additional right of way dedicated from the centerline of right of way more than forty-five (45) feet may be required by Department staff depending on the location of the centerline of the street in relation to the centerline of the right of way if both centerlines do not coincide currently for S. Shackleford Road. 25. As part of the required boundary street improvements, construction of intersection improvements at the intersection of S. Shackleford Road and W. 36th Street adjacent to the property’s frontage by the developer meeting the master street plan’s “Intersection of Arterials Lane Configuration” requirements will also be mandatory. 26. Per City Code 31-210 (e) (1) for arterial streets, driveway spacing shall be three hundred (300) feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline to centerline or centerline to right of way of an intersecting collector street or street of higher classification. Minimum spacing from the property line shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet. Maximum driveway width is thirty-six (36) feet. Revise driveways to meet above requirement accordingly, or the applicant can request variances from these City Code requirements on the application with the Planning Commission for their consideration per City Code 31-210 (j). 27. If retaining walls are proposed on future construction 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 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 7 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 8 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. Multi-Family Residential Developments As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building, including nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2021 Arkansas Fire prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 9 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 proposes to subdivide the 16.57 acre property located at the southeast corner of S. Shackleford Road and West 36th Street into four (4) lots and one (1) tract for future development. The property is zoned MF-18. The property is currently undeveloped and wooded. Brodie Creek runs along the south property line. The proposed lot sizes will be as follows: • Lot 1 – 5.30 Acres • Lot 2 – 4.02 Acres • Lot 3 – 4.02 Acres • Lot 4 – 1.59 Acres • Tract A – Existing Floodway Area The applicant is proposing two (2) driveway locations along S. Shackleford Road, one (1) for Lot 4 and one (1) for Lot 3, which will serve as shard access for Lots 1, 2 and 3. The applicant is also proposing two (2) driveway locations along the West 36th Street frontage, one (1) for Lot 4 and one (1) for Lot 2. The applicant is requesting a setback variance for each of the driveways, as they are located less than 150 feet back from the proposed side property lines. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow reduced and separation between the two (2) drives along S. Shackleford Road. The driveways are separated by approximately 250 feet, with the minimum spacing requirement being 300 feet. Staff supports the variance requests. The applicant is also requesting a variance to advance grade the entire site with the development of Phase 1 (Lot 1). Staff is supportive of the requested variance. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1952 10 The proposed plat notes 25 foot platted building setbacks along both street frontages. This conforms with ordinance requirements. The proposed lot sizes also conform to ordinance requirements. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. The applicant addressed all issues raised during staff review of the plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed four (4) lot preliminary plat. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1953 NAME: Romero Addition – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Northwest corner of Chicot Road and Bunch Road DEVELOPER: Jeus Romero 5815 Mandan Road Little Rock, AR 72210 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Romero’s Enterprises, LLC – Owner Jesus Romero – Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Robbins Professional Land Services P. O. Box 939 Bryant, AR 72089 AREA: 1.2 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant failed to submit all necessary information/documents to allow staff to adequately review the application. Therefore, staff recommends the application be deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item is being deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda as the applicant failed to submit all required documents. No vote was taken. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9848 NAME: Hollowell Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 15701 Sorrells Road DEVELOPER: James M. Hollowell 15701 Sorrells Road Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: James M. Hollowell – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Edward Lofton Engineering/Surveying 15415 Oakcrest Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 1.46 acres 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. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling on the R-2 zoned property located at 15701 Sorrells Road. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence located within the north half of the property. Two (2) driveways from Sorrells Road serve as access to the property. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9848 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. Part of the property to the south is located within the 100-year regulatory floodplain. For the future building permit for the accessory structure, applicant will be required to show the border of the 100-year regulatory floodplain on the survey so Department staff can verify the proposed accessory dwelling is not located within the 100-year regulatory floodplain. If the proposed accessory structure is located within the 100-year regulatory floodplain, a floodplain development permit and an elevation certificate approved by the City’s floodplain administrator will be required before Department staff can issue a building permit. The structure will also be required to meet all mandatory City flood damage prevention regulations and state building codes regarding construction of the structure within the 100-year regulatory floodplain. 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 a minimum 10-foot easement for the sewer line. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: 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: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments received. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9848 3 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 for the construction of an accessory dwelling on the R-2 zoned property located at 15701 Sorrells Road. The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence located within the north half of the property. Two (2) driveways from Sorrells Road serve as access to the property. The project consists of a 640 square foot accessory dwelling located southeast of the existing residence, within the rear yard area. The proposed accessory structure will be located over 140 feet from the front (north) property line and over 120 feet from the rear (south) property line. The structure will be located over 20 feet from the side property lines. The proposed accessory dwelling will be one (1) story in height, with a low sloped metal roof. The accessory structure will have a similar siding and color as the existing residence. The applicant notes that the accessory dwelling will be used as follows: “The house’s 1st priority is for my elderly mother to stay there, so we can be close to her and close to hospitals and doctors in Little Rock. The ADU might be used for our daughter after she graduates from college. I might use it for my wood crafts and my wife uses it for her artwork studio. As time goes on, my wife and I may live there and give our main house to our children to live. We can’t rule out renting it; however, this is not a primary reason for this project. We also like to use it as a guest house when our family and friends visit us.” Parking is located along a paved circular driveway in front of the existing residence, and on a paved parking pad at the east end of the existing residence. There will be ample parking to serve both dwellings. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9848 4 To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The applicant is requesting no variances. Staff believes that the 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 CUP, 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: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item is being deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda due to a notice issue. No vote was taken. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-9850 NAME: Bassett Family Care Facility – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 3118 S. Izard Street DEVELOPER: Harry & Phyllis Green-Bassett (Owner) 16 Marchwood Cove Little Rock, AR 72210 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Harry & Phyllis Green-Bassett 16 Marchwood Cove Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 5 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 STAFF UPDATE: The applicant failed to provide information to staff as requested. Staff recommends this application be deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item is being deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda as the applicant failed to submit all required documents. No vote was taken. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-9857 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to C-4 LOCATION: 10,000 Interstate 30 DEVELOPER: Lillard Lee Bolls and James Robert Bolls 8309 Leewood Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72205 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Lillard Lee Bolls and James Robert Bolls – Owner Brian Dale – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 10.8 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 10.8 acre property located at 10,000 I-30 from “R-2” Single Family District to “C-4” Open Display District. The rezoning is proposed to allow future commercial development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and partially wooded. An asphalt driveway from the I-30 frontage road serves as access to the property. Buildings which previously existed on the site have been removed. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9857 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. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: A 10' wide easement is needed adjacent to the Southern property line for the existing water utilities. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9857 3 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9857 4 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 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 Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. 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. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. Surrounding the application area is Commercial (C), Residential Medium Density (RM), Park/Open Space (PK/OS), then Service Trades District (STD). 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. 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 Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. The Service Trades District (STD) category provides a selection of office, warehousing, and November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9857 5 industrial park activities that primarily serve other office service or industrial businesses. The district is intended to allow support services to these businesses and to provide for uses with an office component. A Planned Zoning District is required for any development not wholly office. Abutting the frontage road is C-4 (Open Display Commercial) zoning to either side of subject property. Along Mabelvale Pike is zoned C-3 (General Commercial). Master Street Plan: Mabelvale Pike is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: Mabelvale Pike is shown on the Master Bike Plan with a proposed Bikeway III- Route. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The property owner requests to rezone the 10.8 acre property located at 10,000 I-30 from “R-2” Single Family District to “C-4” Open Commercial Development. The property is undeveloped and partially wooded. An asphalt driveway from the I-30 frontage road serves as access to the property. Buildings which previously existed on the site have been removed. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates the property as “C” Commercial. The requested C-4 zoning will not require an amendment to the plan. Staff is supportive of the requested C-4 zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed C-4 zoning will represent a continuation of the zoning pattern in this general area along I-30. The properties immediately to the east and west are currently zoned C-4. Staff believes the C-4 zoning will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-4 rezoning. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9857 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-9854 NAME: Wyatt 1 – PD-R LOCATION: 2504 W. 18th Street DEVELOPER: Jason Duncan (Agent) 2312 Durwood Road Little Rock, AR 72207 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Wyatt Family Trust (Owner) 2504 W. 18th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-3 to PD-R to construct a 1,924 square foot two-family (duplex) residence. The development will also include a 1,032 two-story, detached garage with a third unit on the second level. The site is zoned R-3 and located at 2504 W. 18th Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently vacant, grass covered and located on the north side of W. 18th Street. The immediate area contains R-3 and R-4 zoning and uses in all directions. Properties further east contain I-2 zoning and uses. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9854 2 D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Since primary vehicular access will be via the existing platted, public alley from Jones Street to this lot, the existing alley will be required to be improved via new asphalt or concrete to lot’s parking area along northern property line. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utility: 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: No comments. 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: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a PD-R in R-3 for rear lot setback variance. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9854 3 Surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL) use. Zoning is R-3 (Single Family District) and R-4 Two Family District). R-3 (Single Family District) is for small lot single family development with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. R-4 (Two Family District) is for the development of duplex dwellings with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Master Street Plan: W. 18th St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike facilities in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not within a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-3 to PD-R to construct a 1,924 square foot two-family (duplex) residence. The development will also include a 1,032 two-story, detached garage which will add another apartment on the site for a total of three (3) units. The site is zoned R-3 and located at 2504 W. 18th Street. The property is currently vacant, grass covered and located on the north side of W. 18th Street. The immediate area contains R-3 and R-4 zoning and uses in all directions. Properties further east contain I-2 zoning and uses. The site plan indicates each unit will contain two bedrooms and two bathrooms for the duplex use with a front building setback of twenty-five (25) feet and a five (5) foot building setback on the east and west property lines. Regarding the detached garage/apartment, the applicant is requesting a fifteen (15) foot setback along the rear property line. The proposed parking design shows a detached garage, parking pad and driveway at the rear of the property to be accessed via the alley. The applicant notes there is sufficient on-street parking along W. 18th Street for as many as five (5) vehicles, two (2) parking spaces in the garage, two (2) parking spaces in the driveway and one on the parking pad. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9854 4 Staff is not supportive of the requested PD-R rezoning. Staff feels the site is too small and will be over developed to contain both a two-family residence (duplex) and a detached garage/apartment in the rear portion of the property, thus creating three (3) units on a 0.16 acre site. Staff also feels the proposed on-site parking is not sufficient to serve the use. Staff feels the proposed PD-R request will be out of character with the properties in the general area and the potential increased traffic will have an adverse impact on the area. Staff is supportive of the development for one (1) two-family residence (duplex) on the site which more aligns with ordinance requirements for a conditional use request in the R-3 zoning district and is more characteristic of the development pattern in the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PD-R rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. The applicant request deferral due to the fact that there were only 7 Commissioners. There was a motion to defer the item. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred to the December 14, 2023 Agenda. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9855 NAME: Wyatt 2 – PD-R LOCATION: 2516 W. 18th Street DEVELOPER: Jason Duncan (Agent) 2312 Durwood Road Little Rock, AR 72207 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Wyatt Family Trust (Owner) 2504 W. 18th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-3 to PD-R to construct a 1,924 square foot, two-family (duplex) residence. The development will also include a 1,032 square foot, two-story detached garage which will include parking on the first floor and apartment on the second floor in the rear portion of the property for a total of three (3) units on the site. The site is zoned R-3 and located at 2516 W. 18th Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently vacant, grass covered and located on the north side of W. 18th Street. The immediate area contains R-3 and R-4 zoning and uses in all directions. Properties further east contain I-2 zoning and uses. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9855 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: Since primary vehicular access will be via the existing platted, public alley from Jones Street to this lot, the existing alley will be required to be improved via new asphalt or concrete to lot’s parking area along northern property line. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utility: 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: No comments. 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: November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9855 3 The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a PD-R in R-3 for rear lot setback variance. Surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL) use. Zoning is R-3 (Single Family District) and R-4 Two Family District). R-3 (Single Family District) is for small lot single family development with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. R-4 (Two Family District) is for the development of duplex dwellings with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Master Street Plan: W. 18th St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike facilities in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not within a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-3 to PD-R to construct a 1,924 square foot, two-family (duplex) residence. The development will also include a 1,032 square foot, two-story detached garage which will include parking on the first floor and apartment on the second floor in the rear portion of the property for a total of three (3) units on the site. The site is zoned R-3 and located at 2516 W. 18th Street. The property is currently vacant, grass covered and located on the north side of W. 18th Street. The immediate area contains R-3 and R-4 zoning and uses in all directions. Properties further east contain I-2 zoning and uses. The site plan indicates each unit will contain two bedrooms and two bathrooms for the duplex use with a front building setback of twenty-five (25) feet and a five (5) foot building setback on the east and west property lines. Regarding the detached November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9855 4 garage/apartment, the applicant is requesting a fifteen (15) foot setback along the rear property line. The proposed parking design shows a detached garage, parking pad and driveway at the rear of the property to be accessed via the alley. The applicant notes there is sufficient on-street parking along W. 18th Street for as many as five (5) vehicles, two (2) parking spaces in the garage, two (2) parking spaces in the driveway and one on the parking pad. Staff is not supportive of the requested PD-R rezoning. Staff feels the site is too small and will be over developed to contain both a two-family residence (duplex) and a detached garage/apartment in the rear portion of the property, thus creating three (3) units on a 0.16 acre site. Staff also feels the proposed on-site parking is not sufficient to serve the use. Staff feels the proposed PD-R request will be out of character with the properties in the general area and the potential increased traffic will have an adverse impact on the area. Staff is supportive of the development for one (1) two-family residence (duplex) on the site which more aligns with ordinance requirements for a conditional use request in the R-3 zoning district and is more characteristic of the development pattern in the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PD-R rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. The applicant request deferral due to the fact that there were only 7 Commissioners. There was a motion to defer the item. The motion was seconded. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred to the December 14, 2023 Agenda. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9856 NAME: Celebrate! Maya Project – PD-O LOCATION: 1722 Wolfe Street DEVELOPER: Janis Kearney (Owner) 2 Rosier Court Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Celebrate Maya Project PO Box 241792 Little Rock AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-4/R-4A VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.17 acre site from R-3 to PD-O to occupy the existing 2-story residence to operate the Maya Angelou House and Celebrate! Maya Project Headquarters. The mixed-office use will include youth education and literacy programs, administrative office space, a Maya Angelou Museum and a site for community conversations and forums. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing 2,788 square foot, 2-story, wood-framed residential building. R-3 and R-4 zoning and uses are contained in all directions. The site is located southeast of Arkansas Baptist College and located within the Central High Historic District. 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. 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. Repair, replace, or extend existing damaged, missing, and noncompliant curb and gutter, sidewalk, access ramps or concrete driveway aprons within the public right-of-way adjacent to the site. Remove abandoned driveway cuts and replace with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. All work within the public right- of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA guidelines. 3. New ADA compliant ramps shall be constructed at the northwest corner of the intersection of Wolfe Street & 18th Street (southeast corner of the property) meeting City Standard Details PW-48, & PW-50 for a Type 2 access ramp. 4. Per City Code Sec. 31-206 (f), “Property line corners at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of at least twenty (20) feet.” Therefore, a minimum right of dedication of a twenty foot (20) radius shall be dedicated to the City of Little Rock in the southeast corner of the property (northwest corner of the intersection of Wolfe Street & 18th Street). 5. Accessible parking spaces, accessible aisle, and accessible route from accessible aisle and from the public right of way to building’s entrance shall meet all accessibility code requirements listed in ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 3 6. Existing alley along lot’s western property line will be required to be improved via new asphalt or concrete for an acceptable driving surface to support the increase in traffic to the proposed accessible parking stalls. 7. What is the current platted width of the public alley? Is there enough maneuvering room for vehicles to reverse out of the accessible parking stalls into the public alley without encroaching across private property line to the west? If not, more maneuvering room shall be provided for vehicles parking in accessible stalls which shall not encroach across on the other property owner’s property line. 8. Is the proposed concrete apron along West 18th Street for school bus parking used as a pedestrian queueing area only for the school bus to pick up and drop off students? School bus parking will only be allowed on the existing street pavement asphalt surface adjacent to the existing concrete curb and gutter. 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 objections: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 4 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 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. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 5 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. 2. A land use buffer equivalent to six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. The required screening shall extend the full length of a property where any outside activity is located for ten (10) feet on either side of such activity. The activities to be screened include, but are not limited to, parking lots, drives, sanitation areas, commercial static display of merchandise, loading docks, utility service facilities and heating and air conditioning equipment. Where development which requires screening abuts land use of a more restrictive nature at least eighty (80) percent of the view of the vehicular use area and parked vehicles shall be screened to not be visible when viewed from the adjacent property. A wooden fence may satisfy sixty-five (65) percent of the requirement and evergreen trees may be used to satisfy the balance. Screening standards are intended to apply during all seasons of the year. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the trees and a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the shrubs to be used for screening purposes shall be evergreen varieties. Maximum spacings of fifteen (15) feet for trees and three (3) feet for shrubs should normally be utilized in order to provide continuous full screening of the view. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement but in no case be less than nine (9) feet. 4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 5. Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 6 6. The interior landscape area of the vehicular use area shall, at a minimum, equal eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area and must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. Please indicate the square footage of the areas considered for the interior landscape area. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. Developments of less than one (1) acre shall have a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. 8. All lawn areas shall be sodded with a regionally appropriate turfgrass species. There should be no hydroseeding. 9. Evergreen shrubs should be containerized. All shrubs are to be a minimum of 18 inches in height at installation. 10. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 11. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application for a Planned Development - Office (PD-O) in R-3 zoning. Surrounding the application in all directions are Residential Low Density (RL) uses. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 7 Zoning is R-3 (Single Family District) and R-4 (Two Family District). R-3 (Single Family District) is for small lot single family development with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. R-4 (Two Family District) is for the development of duplex dwellings with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Master Street Plan: Wolfe St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike facilities in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is located in the Central High Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.17 acre site from R-3 to PD-O to occupy the existing 2-story residence to operate the Maya Angelou House and Celebrate! Maya Project Headquarters. The mixed-office use will include youth education and literacy programs, administrative office space, a Maya Angelou Museum and a site for community conversations and forums. The property contains an existing 2,788 square foot, 2-story, wood-framed residential building. R-3 and R-4 zoning and uses are contained in all directions. The site is located southeast of Arkansas Baptist College and located within the Central High Historic District. The site plan shows 18.5 foot setback from the front property line, 7.4 feet from the south property line, 8.3 feet from the north property line and well over 25 feet from the rear (west) property line and conforms with ordinance requirements. The applicant provided the following operating hours:  Office operations: Monday-Friday from 9am to 2pm.  After/out of school: Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.  Public forums/Once monthly: Thursday evenings from 5pm to 9pm. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 8 The applicant notes plans to continue and expand youth and community services to include: • Youth writing, literacy, history, poetry and art Workshops • After school tutoring, mentoring and summer camps • A computer lab/library for students needing a place for afterschool studies or use of computers. • A Dr. Maya Angelou photo and archives gallery, available to visitors and students to learn more about this global icon. • Administrative office space for program administrators, interns, volunteers and visitors • Outdoor public events space that hold up to 100 guests. and, Plans for expanded and more intentional programing at the Maya House to include: • Summer Camps • After-School Tutoring and Mentoring. • Cross-generational forums and community conversations (interactions inclusive of youth and seniors). • public/community partnerships • Presentations on Arkansas and Maya Angelou history for schools and visitors Educational partnerships (public schools, colleges and universities). • Public forums - book talks, Poetry Readings, history presentations, art and photographic exhibits, Community Panel Discussions. Staff supports all outdoor activities with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall not violate the City’s noise ordinance. 2. The outdoor use shall not create any nuisance to surrounding properties (no excessive or unusual noise, odor, vibration, etc.). The applicant proposes to construct a new five (5) foot concrete walkway extending from Wolfe Street to provide access to the site. The applicant will also construct a new five (5) foot sidewalks along Wolfe Street and a new concrete sidewalk along W. 18th Street which includes a concrete, curbside apron for school bus parking with wheelchair accessibility. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 9 The front of the building fronting Wolfe Street will be remodeled to include a new front covered front porch and steps. In the back of the building the applicant will construct new raised concrete landing with metal railing serving egress door opening and to accommodate wheel chair bound guests, new steel-framed egress stairway from the upper level and new concrete steps and railing. The center portion of the site will serve as an outdoor activity space and will include a raised portable stage covered by a portable stretched-fabric canopy. The outdoor activity space area will be used for partially enclosed events, movies, plays and recitals. The outdoor activity space area will contain an artificial grass turf surface and perimeter landscaping. In the rear portion the site plan shows a new 12’x12’ metal framed building, new tent covered activity workshop area, two parking spaces with one designated for handicap parking. Access to the parking area is provided from an existing alley in the rear of the site. The applicant will construct a new 30’x36’ on a concrete slab with solar paneled roof. This will serve as an alternate use as a covered shelter for outdoor activities. The applicant provide the following parking plan for events: 1. Bus parking: on the east side of the building along W. 18th Street- between Battery Street and Wolfe Street for bus dislodging, two (2) space in the rear of the building for the duration of events. 2. Parent/student parking: along Wolfe Street between Wright Avenue and W. 16th Street. 3. Tentative parking for buses and cars: the applicant notes the facility is in conversation with Arkansas Baptist College to utilize the parking lot for extended parking. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. A new six (6) foot tall opaque wood fence will be constructed along the north property line, encompassing the metal building and outdoor activity workshop area. The applicant is proposing an illuminated monument-type sign located in the southeast corner of the site. All signs must comply with Section 36-553 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in institutional and office zones). A dumpster is located in the southwest corner of the site along the alley. The dumpster shall be screened as per Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9856 10 The applicant is not proposing any lighting at this time. All lighting must be low- level and directed away from adjacent properties. All landscaping shall comply with Chapter 15 of the City of Little Rock Landscaping Ordinance. Any variance from the landscape ordinance must be approved by the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-O rezoning. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues with this application. The applicant’s proposed use of the site is similar to the intensity of other developments in the general area and feels the proposed use will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. Staff is supportive of the overall concept and agrees that this type of development will be beneficial to the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-O rezoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda and staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-9858 NAME: Master Company – PD-C LOCATION: 9911 W. Markham Street DEVELOPER: Master Company, LLC (Owner) 8110 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Master Company, LLC 8110 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.22 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.08 CURRENT ZONING: O-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.22 acre site from O-3 to PD-C to allow the existing building to be utilized as a convenience store. The applicant is not proposing to include alcohol sales as part of this rezoning request. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing 1,508 square foot residential building. The property was formerly utilized as a commercial use for Fletcher Property Management, Inc. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 2 The property has paved parking and a drive through lane ingress along W. Markham Street. The drive through lane exits on the south side of the building along Oak Lane. There is a mixture of zoning and uses 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: 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. 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. 3. 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). 4. 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. 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 3 or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 5. Provide accessible route from the accessible parking stalls’ aisles to proposed buildings’ entrances in accordance with Section 402 & 502 of ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Sections 1104. 6. Provide accessible route from public right of way to proposed buildings’ entrances in accordance with Section 402 & 502 of ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Sections 1104. 7. Accessible parking spaces, accessible aisle, and accessible route from accessible aisle and from the public right of way to building’s entrance shall meet all accessibility code requirements listed in ICC A117.1-2017 and 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. 8. No new driveway entrances along Markham Street will be allowed. Therefore, access from Markham Street shall be from the existing driveway along the western property line via a new access easement. 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: 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 4 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. 2. A land use buffer equivalent to six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. The required screening shall extend the full length of a property where any outside activity is located for ten (10) feet on either side of such activity. The activities to be screened include, but are not limited to, parking lots, drives, sanitation areas, commercial static display of merchandise, loading docks, utility service facilities and heating and air conditioning equipment. Where development which requires screening abuts land use of a more restrictive nature at least eighty (80) percent of the view of the vehicular use area and parked vehicles shall be screened to not be visible when viewed from the adjacent property. A wooden fence may satisfy sixty-five (65) percent of the requirement and evergreen trees may be used to satisfy the balance. Screening standards are intended to apply during all seasons of the year. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the trees and a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the shrubs to be used for screening purposes shall be evergreen varieties. Maximum spacings of fifteen (15) feet for trees and three (3) feet for shrubs should normally be utilized in order to provide continuous full screening of the view. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement but in no case be less than nine (9) feet. 4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 5. Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 6. The interior landscape area of the vehicular use area shall, at a minimum, equal eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area and must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 5 and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. Please indicate the square footage of the areas considered for the interior landscape area. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. Developments of less than one (1) acre shall have a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. 8. All lawn areas shall be sodded with a regionally appropriate turfgrass species. There should be no hydroseeding. 9. Evergreen shrubs should be containerized. All shrubs are to be a minimum of 18 inches in height at installation. 10. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 11. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments. Planning Division: The request is in the Rodney Parham Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office (SO) for the requested area. The Suburban Office (SO) category provides for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas. To assure compatibility, a Planned Zoning District is required. The application is to rezone from O-3 to PD-C. West of the application area on both sides of W Markham are office uses in Suburban Office (SO). The Suburban Office (SO) category provides for low intensity development of office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas. To assure compatibility, a Planned Zoning District is required. Across Markham on the north is an apartment complex in the Suburban Office (SO), then east across Ellis Drive is a faith-based institution in an area for Public/Institutional (PI) uses. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 6 South of the application site are duplexes and single family residences in Residential Low Density (RL). 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. On the east side of Oak Lane is an area of Mixed uses in a strip commercial plaza. 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. The most recent land use amendment near the site was in 2020 from SO to PI for a faith-based institution on the north side of Markham and east of Ellis Drive. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.22 acre site from O-3 to PD-C to allow the existing building to be utilized as a convenience store. The applicant is not proposing to include alcohol sales as part of this rezoning request. The site contains an existing 1,508 square foot residential building. The property was formerly commercially utilized by Fletcher Property Management, Inc. The property has paved parking and drive through lane ingress along W. Markham Street. The drive through lane exits on the south side of the building along Oak Lane. The applicant intends to install a drive-thru window on the south side of the building and notes an agreement with the adjacent property owner to the west will include a shared access easement to facilitate the drive-thru lane/traffic. Operating hours will be from 6:00am to 12:00am seven days a week. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing parking spaces on the site. Parking shall also comply with required ADA standards. Staff feels the existing parking is sufficient to serve the use. A dumpster is not shown on the site plan. Any dumpster installed on the site shall be screened comply with Section 36-523(d) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. All signs shall conform to Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). The applicant is not proposing additional lighting at this time. Any new site lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-C zoning to allow the proposed commercial use. Staff views the request as reasonable. To staff’s knowledge, there are no November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9858 7 outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff feels the existing building is appropriate for a small convenience store use. The property was formerly commercially utilized by Fletcher Property Management, Inc. The proposed commercial use will be compatible with the existing commercial uses in the immediate area. Staff feels the minor increase in traffic is appropriate along the W. Markham corridor and will not have an adverse impact on the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C rezoning, 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: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item is being deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda due to insufficient notices. No vote was taken. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-9851 NAME: Pendleton – PD-R LOCATION: 1908 State Street DEVELOPER: Andre Pendleton Pendleton Properties, LLC (Owner) PO Box 55445 Little Rock, AR 72215 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Andre Pendleton Pendleton Properties, LLC (Owner) PO Box 55445 Little Rock, AR 72215 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Laha Engineers, Inc. 6602 Baseline Road Little Rock, AR 72219 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.17 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The 50’x150’ lot will be subdivided to allow for the construction of two, one-story, shotgun-style residential buildings. Each unit will contain a separate walkway extending from S. Arch Street. Each unit will contain a separate parking pad accessed from the alley way which extends the entire block between W. Charles November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9851 2 Bussey Avenue to W. 19th Street. The applicant will not reside at the property and intends to market both single-family residences for sale in the future. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The general area contains R-4 zoning in all directions. The site is located in the Central City Overlay District. Capitol Zoning District is located to the south and east 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. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: A separate service line for each structure will be required. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: 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 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Grade November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9851 3 Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 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 2012 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9851 4 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 Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 to PD-C to allow two single family structures on a 7000 square foot lot. Surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL) use in a mostly developed subdivision. The surrounding properties are zoned R-4 (Two Family District) which would allow the development of duplex dwellings with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S. State Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike facilities in the vicinity. Historic Preservation Plan: 1908 S. State Street is in the Governor’s Mansion History District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.17 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The 50’x150’ lot will be subdivided to allow for the construction of two, one-story, November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9851 5 shotgun-style residential buildings. The applicant will not reside at the property and intends to market both single-family residences for sale in the future. The general area contains R-4 zoning in all directions. The site is located in the Central City Overlay District. Capitol Zoning District is located to the south and east of the site. Both units will be 1,080 square feet in area and will contain a separate walkway extending from S. Arch Street. Each unit will contain two (2) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms, with a small front and rear porch, all brick with the eaves and over- hangs covered with vinyl siding. Both units will contain separate parking pads accessed from the alley way which extends the entire block between W. Charles Bussey Avenue to W. 19th Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the use. The site plan shows front and rear building setbacks over twenty-five (25) feet and 3.5 foot side yard setbacks for each unit. A total separation of seven (7) feet is shown between the structures. The proposed residences shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. No signage is proposed 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 believes the proposed development is an appropriate use for this property. On August 15, 2023, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 22,304 which amending the Land Use Regulation in the R-4 District to allow for the development of two (2) residential buildings on one (1) lot. Staff feels the proposed development meets the intent of the amended ordinance requirements and will not be out of character with the development pattern in the area. The two (2) residential buildings will not change the density or pose an increase in traffic. Staff feels the development will not have an adverse impact on the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9851 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-9795-A NAME: Queen Beans – PD-C LOCATION: Northwest corner of Hermitage Road and Autumn Road DEVELOPER: Katie Mac (Queen Beans) 5400 Chenonceau Blvd. #920 Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jeremiah Russell (Agent) Rogue Architecture 300 S. Spring Street Little Rock, AR 72201 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Koda Engineering P.O. Box 26634 Bryant, AR 72022 AREA: 0.134 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 24.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS:  Variance to allow reduced driveway spacing. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-C to allow for the construction of Queen Beans (drive-thru only) Coffee Shop on a 0.24 acre tract of land located adjacent to Chenal Parkway at the northwest corner of Hermitage Road and Autumn Road. The site is located within the Chenal Overlay Design District. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is in a primarily commercial area. The parcel is a triangular lot at the corner of Hermitage Road and Chenal Parkway approximately 0.24 acre in area. The surrounding zoning designations include C-3 Commercial as well as PUD and PCD parcels. 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. Department engineering staff did not give approval for the traffic engineering consultant who performed the traffic impact study submitted to use an existing Queen Beans development in another city to estimate the volumes of vehicular trips this proposed development will generate. Traffic engineering consultant needs to use ITE Trip Gen. Category 938 (Coffee/Donut Shop with Drive-through and No Indoor Seating) for trip generation calculations. This is the closest official land use category that the consultant can use for this proposed development for analysis per ITE Trip Generation Manual. When Department engineering staff use ITE Code 938 for trip generation calculations (360 sq.ft.), staff outputs 124 trips for AM Peak hour (IN & OUT combined), instead of 26 trips combined per the submitted traffic impact study. The expected queuing for this many trips will block Hermitage Road & Autumn Road intersection as well as Chenal Pkwy. & Autumn Road intersection. This anticipated queueing will shut down both intersections creating adverse traffic operations for the traveling public and business owners in the area. Traffic impact study shall be revised, re- evaluated, and resubmitted for Department engineering staff’s review. 2. 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. 3. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 3 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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). 7. 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. 8. Per City Code 31-210 (e) (2) for collector streets, driveway spacing shall be two- hundred fifty (250) feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline to centerline or centerline to right of way of an intersecting collector street or street of higher classification. Minimum spacing from the property line shall be one hundred twenty-five (125) feet. Revise driveway on site plan to meet above requirements accordingly or request a variance from this City Code requirement from the Planning Commission on the planned zoning development application. 9. If a grading permit is not required for the proposed site work, all construction work must include appropriate drainage and erosion control measures (i.e., silt fencing, mulching hydro-seeding, etc.) to protect the municipal storm November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 4 water drainage system and neighboring properties from sediment runoff. New development may be subject to inspections for compliance. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: A sewer extension may be required. Please submit wastewater plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 5 Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 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 2012 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 6 Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: 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. 2. A land use buffer equivalent to six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. The required screening shall extend the full length of a property where any outside activity is located for ten (10) feet on either side of such activity. The activities to be screened include, but are not limited to, parking lots, drives, sanitation areas, commercial static display of merchandise, loading docks, utility service facilities and heating and air conditioning equipment. Where development which requires screening abuts land use of a more restrictive nature at least eighty (80) percent of the view of the vehicular use area and parked vehicles shall be screened to not be visible when viewed from the adjacent property. A wooden fence may satisfy sixty-five (65) percent of the requirement and evergreen trees may be used to satisfy the balance. Screening standards are intended to apply during all seasons of the year. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the trees and a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the shrubs to be used for screening purposes shall be evergreen varieties. Maximum spacings of fifteen (15) feet for trees and three (3) feet for shrubs should normally be utilized in order to provide continuous full screening of the view. 3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (½) the full width requirement but in no case be less than nine (9) feet. 4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 7 be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. 5. Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 6. The interior landscape area of the vehicular use area shall, at a minimum, equal eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area and must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. Please indicate the square footage of the areas considered for the interior landscape area. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. Developments of less than one (1) acre shall have a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. 8. All lawn areas shall be sodded with a regionally appropriate turfgrass species. There should be no hydroseeding. 9. Evergreen shrubs should be containerized. All shrubs are to be a minimum of 18 inches in height at installation. 10. At least fifty (50) percent of landscape areas shall be covered by live plant material at the time of plant maturity. 11. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 12. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 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 Commercial (C) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 8 services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C for a drive-thru coffee shop. Surrounding the application area, west of Autumn Road on both sides of Chenal Parkway is an area of Commercial (C). 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. This area has restaurants, home furnishing retail, electronics retail, mini-storage and strip commercial uses. East of Autumn Road on both sides of Financial Center Parkway is an area of Mixed Office Commercial (MOC). The Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. Within this area are strip commercial centers, offices, banking, and medical offices and institutions. The area of MOC was amended by Ordinance 20847 in 2014 from Public/Institutional (PI) and Commercial areas. Public/Institutional (PI) uses are 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. This site is in the Chenal Parkway Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Chenal Parkway is a Principal Arterial with alternate design 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) of 100 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. Access may need to be limited to ensure traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Autumn Road is a Collector on the Master Street Plan Map. 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. Hermitage Road is a local street on the Master Street Plan. A Local Street which abuts 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. These streets may require dedication of additional right-of-way and may require street improvements. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 9 Bicycle Plan: There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no Historic Sites or Districts in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-C to allow for the construction of Queen Beans (drive-thru only) Coffee Shop on a 0.24 acre tract of land located adjacent to Chenal Parkway at the northwest corner of Hermitage Road and Autumn Road. The site is located within the Chenal Overlay Design District. The property is in a primarily commercial area. The parcel is a triangular lot at the corner of Hermitage Road and Autumn Road. The surrounding property designations include C-3 Commercial as well as PUD and PCD parcels. Access is provided by a twenty-four (24) foot wide drive extending from Hermitage Road. Based on the design, ingress/egress will be right in, right out only, entering from and exiting to Hermitage Road. The applicant proposes to construct a 12’x30’ (360 square foot) building in the northeast portion of the site with and elevation of eighteen (18) feet in height. The menu board is located on the northeast corner of the building. The traffic design shows lot circulation flowing from east to west as you enter from Hermitage Road leading to the pick-up window northwest corner of the building. Operating hours will be Monday-Friday from 5:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am to 4:00pm with a maximum number of four (4) employees at any given time. The site plan shows three (3) parking spaces located in the western portion of the site and includes one (1) ADA compliant parking space. A five (5) foot walk way extends from the parking area to building entrance on the south side of the building. A dumpster enclosure is shown in the southwest portion of the site. The dumpster shall be screened as per Section 36523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. No signage is proposed at this time. All signage must comply with Section 36-349 of the Chenal/Financial Center Overlay District. All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9795-A 10 Per City Code 31-210(e)(2) for collector streets, driveway spacing shall be two- hundred fifty (250) feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline to centerline or centerline to right-of-way of an intersecting collector street or street of higher classification. Minimum spacing from the property line shall be one hundred twenty-five (125) feet. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow reduced driveway spacing for the proposed driveway. Staff supports the variance request, as the proposed driveway location is the best possible drive location for this site. Staff is supportive of the PD-C rezoning. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues with this application. Staff feels the proposed use is consistent with existing commercial developments in the area and should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C rezoning including the variance request, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item is being deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda due to lack of notification. No vote was taken. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-3218-B NAME: Haddock 1 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1001 McMath Avenue DEVELOPER: Edward Haddock (Owner) 1518 Commerce St Little Rock, AR 72202 ealanhaddock@yahoo.com (501) 416-8935 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Edward Haddock (Owner) 1518 Commerce St Little Rock, AR 72202 ealanhaddock@yahoo.com (501) 416-8935 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 214-9141 AREA: 0.24 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: UU VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. C. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.24-acre property located at 1001 McMath Avenue from UU to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-B 2 a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. D. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains an existing 5-unit mixed use building. The structure contains four one bedroom-one bath short term rental units and one ground floor studio apartment. The building has been operating as rental housing since its construction in 2016. The property is surrounded mostly by UU zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Mixed-Use Urban (MXU). 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. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-B 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: Planning Division: Planning Division: The request is in the Downtown Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. This category provides for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses not only in the same block but also within the same structure. This category is intended for older urban areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist, which support each other to create a vital area. Development should reinforce the urban fabric cresting a 24-hour activity area. Using the Planned Zoning District or the Urban Use District, high and moderate density developments that result in a vital (dense) pedestrian oriented area are appropriate. The application is to rezone from UU to PD-C. STR-2. Surrounding the application area to the north, east and south is Mixed Use Residential (MXU). To the west across McMath Avenue is Macarthur Park with a land use of Parks and Open Space (PK/OS). To the east across McGowan Street is Interstate 630. The application site is zoned Urban Use (UU). Surrounding property to the north, east and south is also zoned Urban Use. To the west across McMath Avenue is MacArthur Park, zoned Park and Recreation (PR). This site is in the MacArthur Park Historic District Overlay District. Master Street Plan: McMath Ave is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-B 4 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.24-acre property located at 1001 McMath Avenue from UU 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 property contains an existing 5-unit mixed use building. The structure contains four 1-bedroom, one bath short term rental units and one ground floor studio apartment. The building has been operating as rental housing since its construction in 2016. The property is surrounded mostly by UU zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Mixed-Use Urban (MXU). The site currently utilizes on-street parking on both sides of McMath and East 10th Street. This allows for ample parking for the proposed use. Staff believes this is ample parking for this ST-R. 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, November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-B 5 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-B 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraph G, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z-3218-C NAME: Haddock 2 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1003 McMath Avenue DEVELOPER: MacArthur Place LLC 1518 Commerce St Little Rock, AR 72202 ealanhaddock@yahoo.com (501) 416-8935 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Edward Haddock (Owner) 1518 Commerce St Little Rock, AR 72202 ealanhaddock@yahoo.com (501) 416-8935 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates, Inc 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 214-9141 AREA: 0.24 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: UU VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.24-acre property located at 1003 McMath Avenue from UU 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-C 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property will contain a 6-unit multifamily structure, currently to be constructed as approved by the Little Rock Historic District Commission. The property is surrounded mostly UU zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Mixed Use Urban (MXU). 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. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-C 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Downtown Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban - (MXU) for the requested area. This category provides for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses not only in the same block but also within the same structure. This category is intended for older urban areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist, which support each other to create a vital area. Development should reinforce the urban fabric cresting a 24-hour activity area. Using the Planned Zoning District or the Urban Use District, high and moderate density developments that result in a vital (dense) pedestrian oriented area are appropriate. The application is to rezone from UU to PD-C. STR-2 Surrounding the application area to the north, east and south is Mixed Use Residential (MXU). To the west across McMath Avenue is MacArthur Park with a land use of Parks and Open Space (PK/OS). To the east across McGowan Street is Interstate 30. The application site is zoned Urban Use (UU). Surrounding property to the north, east and south is also zoned Urban Use. To the west across McMath Avenue is MacArthur Park, zoned Park and Recreation (PR). This site is in the MacArthur Park Historic District Overlay District. Master Street Plan: McMath Ave is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Transportation Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-C 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.24-acre property located at 1003 McMath Avenue from UU 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 property will contain a 6-unit multifamily structure, currently to be constructed as approved by the Little Rock Historic District Commission. The property is surrounded mostly by UU zoning. The Future Land Use Map shows a large area of Mixed-Use Urban (MXU). The proposed brick and siding building will be a three story 7,950 square foot structure. The applicant is proposing a new nine (9) space asphalt parking area at the rear of the new building. The parking lot will be accessed from the alleyway. 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, November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-C 5 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3218-C 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraph G, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-8061-C NAME: Southern Magnolia House STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1301 S. Cumberland Street DEVELOPER: Andrea Andrews Southern Magnolia House, LLC 314 S. Main Street, Suite A Jonesboro, AR 72401 compassroserealtyllc@gmail.com (870) 336-1008 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Andrea Andrews Southern Magnolia House, LLC 314 S. Main Street, Suite A Jonesboro, AR 72401 compassroserealtyllc@gmail.com (870) 336-1008 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4A VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8061-C 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone this 0.17-acre property located at 1301 Cumberland Street from R-4A to PD-C to allow use of the carriage house 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: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R4A). All properties to the south and east are also zoned Low Density Residential (R4A). Across Cumberland to the west, is the Capital Zoning District. This property is a Contributing structure and is in the MacArthur Park 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: There is an existing sewer line in the alley. Need to show a minimum 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: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8061-C 3 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 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. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area to the south and east is Residential Medium (RM). Across Cumberland to the west, the land use is Mixed Use (MX). North of the site, across 13th Street is Interstate 30. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R4A). All properties to the south and east are also zoned Low Density Residential (R4A). Across Cumberland to the west, is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the MacArthur Park Historic District Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Cumberland St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Transportation Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is a Contributing structure and is 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8061-C 4 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a carriage home on this 0.17-acre property located at 1301 Cumberland Street from R-4A 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. The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R4A). All properties to the south and east are also zoned Low Density Residential (R4A). Across Cumberland to the west, is the Capital Zoning District. This property is a Contributing structure and is in the MacArthur Park Historic District. The structure is a 775-square foot block and wood frame structure which was built in 1920. The unit sits on top of a two-car garage which will facilitate guests’ parking needs. Staff feels that the parking is sufficient for this site. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8061-C 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8061-C 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 thirty (30) 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 G, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-9293-A NAME: Carman STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 523 East 6th Street DEVELOPER: Jennifer Carman 2214 South Battery Street Little Rock, AR 72202 jcarmaninc@yahoo.com (501) 744-8049 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jennifer Carman 2214 South Battery Street Little Rock, AR 72202 jcarmaninc@yahoo.com (501) 744-8049 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.21 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4A VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone this 0.21-acre property located at 523 East 6th Street from R-4A to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9293-A 2 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: The existing two-story brick structure has been a bed and breakfast since 2018. The structure has one unit on the first floor, that is one bedroom. The second floor has a two-bedroom unit. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). Surrounding zoning is also Low Density Residential with a Planned Residential District immediately to the south, and some Urban Use (UU) across the intersection of E. 6th and Sherman Street. This property is a Contributing structure and is in the MacArthur Park 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: No comments. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comment. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9293-A 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Downtown 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. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Medium Density (RM). Across the intersection of E. 6th and Sherman Street is Mixed Use Urban (MXU). The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). Surrounding zoning is also Low Density Residential with a Planned Residential District immediately to the south, and some Urban Use (UU) across the intersection of E. 6th and Sherman Street. This site is in the MacArthur Park Historic District Overlay District. Master Street Plan: E 6th St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Transportation Plan Map shows a proposed Class 3 Bicycle Route along both E. 6th Street and Sherman Street which is designated with only signage for bicycle use. These routes use the existing vehicular area, with no physical separation. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is a Contributing structure and is 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9293-A 4 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. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone this 0.21-acre property located at 523 East 6th Street from R-4A 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 existing two-story brick structure has been a bed and breakfast since 2018. The structure has one unit on the first floor, that is one bedroom. The second floor has a two-bedroom unit. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R- 4A). Surrounding zoning is also Low Density Residential with a Planned Residential District immediately to the south, and some Urban Use (UU) across the intersection of E. 6th and Sherman Street. This property is a Contributing structure and is in the MacArthur Park Historic District. The applicant proposes parking for five vehicles at the rear of the property with refreshed pea gravel. Staff feels this is adequate parking for this unit. 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, November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9293-A 5 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9293-A 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 thirty (30) 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 G, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-9849 NAME: Larkowski STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 917 S. Elm Street DEVELOPER: Jerry Larkowski 7 McKinley CR Little Rock, AR 72207 jerrylarkowski@aol.com (501) 831-0372 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jerry Larkowski 7 McKinley CR Little Rock, AR 72207 jerrylarkowski@aol.com (501) 831-0372 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.12 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 13 CURRENT ZONING: R-4A VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.12-acre property located at 917 S. Elm Street from an R4A to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9849 2 maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is a 1,136-sf wood frame structure (one-story). This site is in the Cedar/Pine Street Overlay District and is in the I-630 Planning District. The unit has been operating at a short-term rental since July of 2022. Surrounding properties are zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). The Future Land Use Map shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. 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. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9849 3 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 Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. This category provides for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses not only in the same block but also within the same structure. This category is intended for older urban areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist, which support each other to create a vital area. Development should reinforce the urban fabric cresting a 24-hour activity area. Using the Planned Zoning District or the Urban Use District, high and moderate density developments that result in a vital (dense) pedestrian oriented area are appropriate. The application is to rezone from R-4A to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Mixed Use Urban to the north, south and east. To the east across S. Elm Street, the properties are Residential Low (RL). The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). Surrounding properties are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). This site is in the Cedar/Pine Street Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Elm St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Transportation Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.12-acre property located at 917 S. Elm Street from an R4A to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9849 4 maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The property is a 1,136-sf wood frame structure (one-story). This site is in the Cedar/Pine Street Overlay District and is in the I-630 Planning District. The unit has been operating at a short-term rental since July of 2022. Surrounding properties are zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). The Future Land Use Map shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. The applicant proposes to use street parking on South Elm Street for the unit. Staff believes that the parking is adequate for this site. 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 detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9849 5 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9849 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z-9852 NAME: McDonald STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 2205 West 13th Street DEVELOPER: Liz McDonald 2205 W 13th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 Liz_Mcdonald62@yahoo.com (501) 993-3735 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Liz McDonald 2205 W 13th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 Liz_Mcdonald62@yahoo.com (501) 993-3735 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: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 2205 West 13th Street from an R3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9852 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 unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is a 1,478-sf wood frame structure (one-story). This site is in the Central City Planning District and the Central High Neighborhood Overlay District as well as being a contributing structure in the Central High Historic District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. 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. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9852 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-3 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use to the immediate east and west of the application area are Residential Low (RL) properties, followed by areas of Public/Institutional (PI) in both directions. To the north across 13th Street, the land use is Residential Low (RL). The properties to the south have a land use of Public/Institutional (PI). The application site is zoned Single Family (R-3). To the east is a Residential Low (R-4) property followed by a Planned Office District (POD) across South Park St. To the west is a Single Family (R-3) property followed by Residential Low (R-4). Across 13th Street to the north are Residential Low (R-4) properties. Single Family (R-3) properties are to the south. This site is in the Central High Neighborhood Overlay District. Master Street Plan: W 13th St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Transportation Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. There are no existing or proposed bike routes adjacent to or through this land. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Central High Historic District and is a contributing structure. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9852 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.16-acre property located at 2205 West 13th Street from an R3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. T he owner will not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The property is a 1,478-sf wood frame structure (one-story). This site is in the Central City Planning District and the Central High Neighborhood Overlay District as well as being a contributing structure in the Central High Historic District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The property has a concrete driveway capable of proving parking two vehicles. Staff feels that this parking plan is sufficient for this property. 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 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9852 5 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9852 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-9853 NAME: Kartcher Properties STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 503 East 7th Street DEVELOPER: Kartcher Properties 503 E. 7th Street Gabe Holmstrom 2102 Louisiana Street Little Rock, AR Gabe.holmstrom@gmail.com (479)-409-3329 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Kartcher Properties 503 E. 7th Street Gabe Holmstrom 2102 Louisiana Street Little Rock, AR Gabe.holmstrom@gmail.com (479)-409-3329 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.39 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4A VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9853 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.39-acre property located at 503 East 7th Street from an R4A to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 for one (#3) of the 13 existing multi-family units with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently a 9,064 square foot thirteen (13) multi-family unit complex. This property is a Contributing structure in the MacArthur Park Historic District and is also within the Downtown Planning District. The Future Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Medium (RM). 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: 1. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9853 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Downtown 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. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Medium (RM). The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). Surrounding properties are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4A). This site is in the MacArthur Park Historic District Overlay District. Master Street Plan: E 7th St is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Transportation Plan Map shows a proposed Class 3 Bicycle Route along both E. 7th Street which is designated with only signage for bicycle use. These routes use the existing vehicular area, with no physical separation. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is a Contributing structure and is 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9853 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.39-acre property located at 503 East 7th Street from an R4A to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 for one (#3) of the 13 existing multi-family units with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The property is currently a 9,064 square foot thirteen (13) multi-family unit complex. This property is a Contributing structure in the MacArthur Park Historic District and is also within the Downtown Planning District. The Future Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Medium (RM). The applicant stated that ST-R will have access to parking right in front of that specific unit, as well as street parking on East 7th Street. Staff feels that the parking plan for this proposal is adequate. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9853 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9853 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraph G, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) This item is being deferred to the December 14, 2023 agenda due to lack of notification. No vote was taken. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-9860 NAME: Mathews 1 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1001 West Charles Bussey Avenue DEVELOPER: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.34 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.34-acre property located at 1001 Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860 2 Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently a vacant lot. The previous structure was demolished due to its dilapidated state. The applicant proposes to construct a two-bedroom two bath home (884 square feet) similar to other properties in the neighborhood to serve as a short-term rental. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The structure will be rented as one unit. 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL) with an area of Public/Institutional to the northeast across the intersection of S. Chester and W. Charles Bussey Avenue. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). Properties to the north, south and east of the application site are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). To the east across South Chester Street is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: W Charles Bussey Ave is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. S Chester St is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Chester Street is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Governors Mansion Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.34-acre property located at 1001 Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860 4 Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The property is currently a vacant lot. The previous structure was demolished due to its dilapidated state. The applicant proposes to construct a two-bedroom two bath home (884 square feet) similar to other properties in the neighborhood to serve as a short-term rental. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The structure will be rented as one unit. 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 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860 5 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. The subject structure is a part of a seven (7) building development located on three (3) separate parcels comprised of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E Wright’s Addition. The overall property is 0.57 acre in size. The applicant is requesting a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860 6 PD-C zoning for each of the structures individually, to allow each structure to be a separate STR-2. The overall project will include one (1) driveway from Charles Bussey Avenue and one (1) driveway from Chester Street. The drives will lead to a shared parking area within the southwest quarter of the overall site. The applicant is proposing 12 on-site parking spaces to serve the seven (7) short-term rentals. The drives and parking will be bordered gravel areas. Additionally, on-street parking is allowed along Charles Bussey Avenue. Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient to serve the group of short-term rentals. 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-9860-A NAME: Mathews 2 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1003 West Charles Bussey Avenue DEVELOPER: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.34 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.34-acre property located at 1003 Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-A 2 Rental-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 unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The current structure is 690 square foot residence. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a contributing structure. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map is showing 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-A 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL) with an area of Public/Institutional to the northeast across the intersection of S. Chester and W. Charles Bussey Avenue. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). Properties to the north, south and east of the application site are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). To the east across South Chester Street is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: W Charles Bussey Ave is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. S Chester St is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Chester Street is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a Contributing Structure. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.34-acre property located at 1003 Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-A 4 Rental-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 unit. The current structure is 690 square foot residence. The request is in the Central City Planning District as well as in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a contributing structure. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map is showing 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 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-A 5 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. The subject structure is a part of a seven (7) building development located on three (3) separate parcels comprised of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E Wright’s Addition. The overall property is 0.57 acre in size. The applicant is requesting a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-A 6 PD-C zoning for each of the structures individually, to allow each structure to be a separate STR-2. The overall project will include one (1) driveway from Charles Bussey Avenue and one (1) driveway from Chester Street. The drives will lead to a shared parking area within the southwest quarter of the overall site. The applicant is proposing 12 on-site parking spaces to serve the seven (7) short-term rentals. The drives and parking will be bordered gravel areas. Additionally, on-street parking is allowed along Charles Bussey Avenue. Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient to serve the group of short-term rentals. 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraphs E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO.: Z-9860-B NAME: Mathews 3 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1005 West Charles Bussey Avenue DEVELOPER: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.06 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.06-acre property located at 1005 Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-B 2 Rental-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 unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The current structure is an 882 square foot residence. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a contributing structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map is showing 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-B 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL) with an area of Public/Institutional to the northeast across the intersection of S. Chester and W. Charles Bussey Avenue. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). Properties to the north, south and east of the application site are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). To the east across South Chester Street is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: W Charles Bussey Ave is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. S Chester St is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Chester Street is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan This property is in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a Contributing Structure. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.06-acre property located at 1005 Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-B 4 Rental-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 unit. The current structure is an 882 square foot residence. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a contributing structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map is showing 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 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-B 5 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. The subject structure is a part of a seven (7) building development located on three (3) separate parcels comprised of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E Wright’s Addition. The overall property is 0.57 acre in size. The applicant is requesting a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-B 6 PD-C zoning for each of the structures individually, to allow each structure to be a separate STR-2. The overall project will include one (1) driveway from Charles Bussey Avenue and one (1) driveway from Chester Street. The drives will lead to a shared parking area within the southwest quarter of the overall site. The applicant is proposing 12 on-site parking spaces to serve the seven (7) short-term rentals. The drives and parking will be bordered gravel areas. Additionally, on-street parking is allowed along Charles Bussey Avenue. Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient to serve the group of short-term rentals. 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraphs E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 23 FILE NO.: Z-9860-C NAME: Mathews 4 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1011-A West Charles Bussey Avenue DEVELOPER: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.17-acre property located at 1011-A West Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 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 structure will be rented as one unit. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-C 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The current structure is a 1,486 square foot residence. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a contributing structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R-4 and the Future Land Use Map is showing 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-C 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R4 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL) with an area of Public/Institutional to the northeast across the intersection of S. Chester and W. Charles Bussey Avenue. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). Properties to the north, south and east of the application site are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). To the east across South Chester Street is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: W Charles Bussey Ave is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. S Chester St is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Chester Street is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a Contributing Structure. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.17-acre property located at 1011-A West Charles Bussey Avenue from an R4 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 structure will be rented as one unit. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-C 4 The current structure is a 1,486 square foot residence. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a contributing structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map is showing 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 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-C 5 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. The subject structure is a part of a seven (7) building development located on three (3) separate parcels comprised of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E Wright’s Addition. The overall property is 0.57 acre in size. The applicant is requesting a PD-C zoning for each of the structures individually, to allow each structure to be a separate STR-2. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-C 6 The overall project will include one (1) driveway from Charles Bussey Avenue and one (1) driveway from Chester Street. The drives will lead to a shared parking area within the southwest quarter of the overall site. The applicant is proposing 12 on-site parking spaces to serve the seven (7) short-term rentals. The drives and parking will be bordered gravel areas. Additionally, on-street parking is allowed along Charles Bussey Avenue. Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient to serve the group of short-term rentals. 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraphs E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 24 FILE NO.: Z-9860-D NAME: Mathews 5 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1011-B West Charles Bussey Avenue DEVELOPER: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.17-acre property located 1011-B West Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-D 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 unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Currently the property is vacant. The applicant is proposing to construct a 480 square foot residential structure on this site. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is in the Governors Mansion Historic District. This property is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map shows 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-D 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL) with an area of Public/Institutional to the northeast across the intersection of S. Chester and W. Charles Bussey Avenue. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). Properties to the north, south and east of the application site are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). To the east across South Chester Street is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Chester St is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Chester Street is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a Contributing Structure. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.17-acre property located 1011 B West Bussey Avenue from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-D 4 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The structure will be rented as one unit. Currently the property is vacant. The applicant is proposing to construct a 480 square foot residential structure on this site. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is in the Governors Mansion Historic District. This property is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map shows 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 the 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-D 5 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. The subject structure is a part of a seven (7) building development located on three (3) separate parcels comprised of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E Wright’s Addition. The overall property is 0.57 acre in size. The applicant is requesting a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-D 6 PD-C zoning for each of the structures individually, to allow each structure to be a separate STR-2. The overall project will include one (1) driveway from Charles Bussey Avenue and one (1) driveway from Chester Street. The drives will lead to a shared parking area within the southwest quarter of the overall site. The applicant is proposing 12 on-site parking spaces to serve the seven (7) short-term rentals. The drives and parking will be bordered gravel areas. Additionally, on-street parking is allowed along Charles Bussey Avenue. Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient to serve the group of short-term rentals. 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraphs E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 25 FILE NO.: Z-9860-E NAME: Mathews 6 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 2004/2006 South Chester Street DEVELOPER: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.34 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.34-acre property located at 2004/2006 South Chester Street from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short- November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-E 2 Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The duplex structure will be rented as two units. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing 1,118 square foot duplex structure on this site. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a Contributing Structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map shows 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-E 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL) with an area of Public/Institutional to the northeast across the intersection of S. Chester and W. Charles Bussey Avenue. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). Properties to the north, south and east of the application site are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). To the east across South Chester Street is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Chester St is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Chester Street is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a Contributing Structure. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.34-acre property located at 2004/2006 South Chester Street from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-E 4 Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the residence. The duplex structure will be rented as two units. There is an existing 1,118 square foot duplex structure on this site. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a Contributing Structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map shows 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 the 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-E 5 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. The subject structure is a part of a seven (7) building development located on three (3) separate parcels comprised of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E Wright’s Addition. The overall property is 0.57 acre in size. The applicant is requesting a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-E 6 PD-C zoning for each of the structures individually, to allow each structure to be a separate STR-2. The overall project will include one (1) driveway from Charles Bussey Avenue and one (1) driveway from Chester Street. The drives will lead to a shared parking area within the southwest quarter of the overall site. The applicant is proposing 12 on-site parking spaces to serve the seven (7) short-term rentals. The drives and parking will be bordered gravel areas. Additionally, on-street parking is allowed along Charles Bussey Avenue. Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient to serve the group of short-term rentals. 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraphs E and G, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 26 FILE NO.: Z-9860-F NAME: Mathews 7 STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 2010 South Chester Street DEVELOPER: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bobby Mathews 1422 S. Summit Street Little Rock, AR 72202 abpropertiesark@gmail.com (870) 476-2548 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: 0.34 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.34-acre property located at 2010 South Chester Street from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-F 2 Rental-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 unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing 552 square foot structure on this site. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a Contributing Structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map shows 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: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-F 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 to PD-C. STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low (RL) with an area of Public/Institutional to the northeast across the intersection of S. Chester and W. Charles Bussey Avenue. The application site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). Properties to the north, south and east of the application site are also zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). To the east across South Chester Street is the Capital Zoning District. This site is in the Central City Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Chester St is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. May require dedication of ROW or improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Chester Street is shown with proposed Class 2 bicycle lanes. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is in the Governors Mansion Historic District and is a Contributing Structure. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.34-acre property located at 2010 South Chester Street from an R4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-F 4 Rental-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 unit. There is an existing 552 square foot structure on this site. The request is in the Central City Planning District and is a Contributing Structure in the Governors Mansion Historic District. The building is also within the Central City Overlay District. The current zoning is R4 and the Future Land Use Map shows 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 the 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. November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-F 5 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. The subject structure is a part of a seven (7) building development located on three (3) separate parcels comprised of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E Wright’s Addition. The overall property is 0.57 acre in size. The applicant is requesting a November 9, 2023 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9860-F 6 PD-C zoning for each of the structures individually, to allow each structure to be a separate STR-2. The overall project will include one (1) driveway from Charles Bussey Avenue and one (1) driveway from Chester Street. The drives will lead to a shared parking area within the southwest quarter of the overall site. The applicant is proposing 12 on-site parking spaces to serve the seven (7) short-term rentals. The drives and parking will be bordered gravel areas. Additionally, on-street parking is allowed along Charles Bussey Avenue. Staff believes the proposed parking plan will be sufficient to serve the group of short-term rentals. 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 thirty (30) 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 noted in paragraphs E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 9, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: November 9, 2023 4:OOPM Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Minutes B,C,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 24,25,36,27 0 . ME UMNIll =nMMMMMMMMW. IN AHMED SAMAD BROWN, JIMMY HAYNES, MARLON D. LATTURE, PAUL MCDONALD, ALICIA PERSON, STEVEN THOMAS, DIANA VOGEL, ROBBY VICKERS, MICHAEL HART, TODD OPEN POSITION MEMBER C* Vote expunged C** Deferred to December meeting Meeting Adjourned 6:34 PM ✓AYE • NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE November 9, 2023 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary