HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 020224OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
JANUARY 23, 2024 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled
Mathews 6 STR-2 — PD-C
(Z-9860-E) located at
2004/2006 S. Chester
Street.
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
4 Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Emily Cox
Interim City Manager
The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.34 acre
property from R-4 to PD-C to allow use of the property as
a Short -Term Rental (STR-2).
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Approval of the Ordinance.
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 -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).
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
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, in addition to all other requirements of the new
ordinance.
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.
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.
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.
On November 9, 2023, the Planning Commission voted
8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position, as part of the
Consent Agenda, to approve the PD-C rezoning. There
were no objectors present.
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BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
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.
Please see the attached Planning Commission minute
record for the complete staff analysis.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT
— COMMERCIAL TITLED MATHEWS 6 STR-2 — PD-C,
LOCATED AT 2004/2006 S. CHESTER STREET (Z-9860-E), CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be
changed from R-4, Two -Family Residential District, to PD-C, Planned District - Commercial:
Z-9860-E — Described as All of Lots 10,11 and 12, Block 27, Weldon E.
Wright's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County,
Arkansas.
SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as
recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission.
SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for
Mathews 6 STR-2 — PD-C, located at 2004/2006 S. Chester Street (Z-9860-E) is conditioned
upon obtaining final plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section
36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the
final plan approval.
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SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the
extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in
Section 1 hereof.
SECTION 6. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item,
sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the
ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 7. Repealed. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-9860-E
NAME: Mathews 6 STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 2004/2006 South Chester Street
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Bobby Mathews
1422 S. Summit Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
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OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Bobby Mathews
1422 S. Summit Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
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(870) 476-2548
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 888-5336
AREA: 0.34 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCE/WAIVERS
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 8
to
None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 47
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-
FILE NO.: Z-9860-E (Cont.
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 PLANNI
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : Submit the wastewater infrastructure
plans to LRWRA for review and approval.
Enter4y: 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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9860-E (Cont.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Plannina 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
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9860-E (Cont.)
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.
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.
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9860-E (Cont.
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.
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
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FILE NO.: Z-9860-E (Cont.,)
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.
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.
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