HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8285 Staff AnalysisDecember 6, 2007
ITEM NO.: 4
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Area:
Request:
Purpose:
Existing Use:
FILE NO.: Z-8285
Bruce A. Hankins
Kenneth Roberts
6423 Geyer Springs Road
0.54 Acre
Rezone from 1-2 to C-3
New building for existing liquor store
Undeveloped
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Commercial and industrial uses; zoned 1-2 and PID
South — Mixed commercial uses (across West 65th Street); zoned C-3
East — Mobile home park; zoned C-3
West — Mixed commercial and industrial uses; zoned 1-2
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor
arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be
required.
2. Due to the proposed overpass construction over the railroad tracks,
access to Geyer Springs Road from this property maybe restricted to a
designated location on the property.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is located on CATA Bus Route #17A (Mabelvale-UALR Route).
C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified, and the Geyer Springs, Wakefield
and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified
of the public hearing.
December 6, 2007
ITEM NO: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8285
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the 651h Street East Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied
for a rezoning from 1-2 Light Industrial to C-3 General Commercial.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan:
Geyer Springs Road is shown as a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to
provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits
should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on
Geyer Springs since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits
to the site.
Bicycle Plan:
There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
Neighborhood Action Plan:
This area is covered by the Geyer Springs/Wakefield Neighborhood Action
Plan. The Zoning and Future Land Use Goal states: "Encourage down -
zoning where appropriate and encourage new businesses that are
neighborhood friendly. Utilize existing buildings before developing new
commercial areas."
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
Bruce A. Hankins, owner of the 0.54 acre property located at 6423 Geyer
Springs Road, is requesting to rezone the property from 1-2" Light
Industrial District to "C-3" General Commercial District. The property is
located on the east side of Geyer Springs Road, just north of West 651h
Street. The 0.54 acre is part of a 1.194 acre property at the northeast
corner of Geyer Springs Road and VVest 651h Street. The south 0.654 acre
of the overall tract is currently zoned C-3. The owner is requesting
rezoning of the north 0.54 acre to C-3 so that the property can be
redeveloped under a single zoning district designation.
The 0.54 acre portion of the property is currently undeveloped. The area
is partially paved and partially grass covered. The property is relatively
level. There is an access drive from Geyer Springs Road, which serves
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December 6, 2007
ITEM NO: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8285
the property. A liquor store and a second commercial building are located
on the south 0.654 acre.
The property is located in an area primarily comprised of mixed
commercial and light industrial uses. There is a commercial/industrial
building located on the 1-2 zoned property immediately to the north. A
mixed use commercial building is located to the south across West 65tn
Street. A mobile home park is located on the C-3 zoned property to the
east, with mixed light industrial uses further east. There is also a mixture
of commercial and light industrial uses, including automotive -type uses, to
the west across Geyer Springs Road.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Commercial.
The requested rezoning to C-3 does not require a change to the Land Use
Plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to C-3. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The 0.54 acre is part of a 1.194 acre tract with a
single ownership. With the south portion of the tract being zoned C-3,
zoning the balance to C-3 for one (1) overall redevelopment plan
represents the best option for the property. As noted earlier, the entire
tract is designated for future commercial development by the City's Land
Use Plan. Staff believes the requested C-3 zoning will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 6, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the
Consent Agenda for approval, as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect
was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
FILE NO.: Z-8285
Owner: Bruce A. Hankins
Applicant: Kenneth Roberts
Location: 6423 Geyer Springs Road
Area: 0.54 Acre
Request: Rezone from 1-2 to C-3
Purpose: New building for existing liquor store
Existing Use: Undeveloped
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Commercial and industrial uses; zoned 1-2 and PID
South — Mixed commercial uses (across West 65th Street); zoned C-3
East — Mobile home park; zoned C-3
West — Mixed commercial and industrial uses; zoned 1-2
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor
arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be
required.
2. Due to the proposed overpass construction over the railroad tracks,
access to Geyer Springs Road from this property maybe restricted to a
designated location on the property.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is located on CATA Bus Route #17A (Mabelvale-UALR Route).
C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified, and the Geyer Springs, Wakefield
and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified
of the public hearing.
FILE NO.: Z-8285 Cont.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the 65th Street East Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied
for a rezoning from 1-2 Light Industrial to C-3 General Commercial.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan:
Geyer Springs Road is shown as a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to
provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits
should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on
Geyer Springs since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits
to the site.
Bicycle Plan:
There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
Neighborhood Action Plan:
This area is covered by the Geyer Springs/Wakefield Neighborhood Action
Plan. The Zoning and Future Land Use Goal states: "Encourage down -
zoning where appropriate and encourage new businesses that are
neighborhood friendly. Utilize existing buildings before developing new
commercial areas."
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
Bruce A. Hankins, owner of the 0.54 acre property located at 6423 Geyer
Springs Road, is requesting to rezone the property from 1-2" Light
Industrial District to "C-3" General Commercial District. The property is
located on the east side of Geyer Springs Road, just north of West 65th
Street. The 0.54 acre is part of a 1.194 acre property at the northeast
corner of Geyer Springs Road and West 65th Street. The south 0.654 acre
of the overall tract is currently zoned C-3. The owner is requesting
rezoning of the north 0.54 acre to C-3 so that the property can be
redeveloped under a single zoning district designation.
The 0.54 acre portion of the property is currently undeveloped. The area
is partially paved and partially grass covered. The property is relatively
level. There is an access drive from Geyer Springs Road, which serves
the property. A liquor store and a second commercial building are located
on the south 0.654 acre.
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FILE NO.: Z-8285 (Cont.
The property is located in an area primarily comprised of mixed
commercial and light industrial uses. There is a commercial/industrial
building located on the 1-2 zoned property immediately to the north. A
mixed use commercial building is located to the south across West 65cn
Street. A mobile home park is located on the C-3 zoned property to the
east, with mixed light industrial uses further east. There is also a mixture
of commercial and light industrial uses, including automotive -type uses, to
the west across Geyer Springs Road.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Commercial.
The requested rezoning to C-3 does not require a change to the Land Use
Plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to C-3. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The 0.54 acre is part of a 1.194 acre tract with a
single ownership. With the south portion of the tract being zoned C-3,
zoning the balance to C-3 for one (1) overall redevelopment plan
represents the best option for the property. As noted earlier, the entire
tract is designated for future commercial development by the City's Land
Use Plan. Staff believes the requested C-3 zoning will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 6, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the
Consent Agenda for approval, as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect
was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
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