HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report for Z-9853November 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.