HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 022224OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
FEBRUARY 6, 2024 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance rezoning
property located at 17900
Lawson Road from "R-2" to
"C-1". (Z-9879)
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
� Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Emily Cox
Interim City Manager
The owner of the 1.97 acre property located at 17900
Lawson Road is requesting that the property be reclassified
from "R-2" to "C-1 ".
I None
Approval of the Ordinance
The applicant proposes to rezone the 1.97 acre property
located at 17900 Lawson Road from "R-2" Single Family
District to "C-l" Neighborhood Commercial District to
allow for development of a market to sell fresh produce and
handcrafted items.
The property is occupied by a one-story single family
residence located at the southwest portion of the property.
An access drive from Lawson Road is located in front of the
residence. Two (2) accessory buildings, including a small
greenhouse, are located east of the residence.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property
as "RL" Residential Low Density. A land use plan
amendment from "RL" to "NC" Neighborhood
Commercial is a separate item on this agenda.
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
On December 14, 2023, the Planning Commission voted
11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent, to approve the C-1 rezoning.
There were no objectors present.
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 RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;
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 property be and is
hereby changed as indicated:
Z-9879 — Described as Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter,
Section 23, Township 01 North, Range 14 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, being
more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of
said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 88 degrees 13
minutes 05 seconds West 325.30 feet to a point; thence South 02 degrees 08
minutes 38 seconds West 300.15 feet to a found one half inch rebar; thence South
02 degrees 07 minutes 34 seconds West 463.53 feet to a found one half inch rebar
and the point of beginning; thence South 02 degrees 07 minutes 37 seconds West
196.07 feet to a point; thence South 03 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds West 209.78
feet to a point on the centerline of Lawson Road; thence along the centerline of
Lawson road North 60 degrees 59 minutes 22 seconds West 330.99 feet to a point;
thence departing said centerline North 27 degrees 22 minutes 31 seconds East
172.75 feet to a found five eighths inch rebar; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes
52 seconds East 100.00 feet to a found one half inch rebar; thence South 87 degrees
51 minutes 42 seconds East 229.12 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing
86,0001 square feet or 1.97 acres more or less: From "R-2" Single Family District
to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. (17900 Lawson Road)
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I SECTION 2. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances
2 of the City of Little Rock and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the
3 extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in
4 Section 1 hereof.
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SECTION 3. That the Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force 30 days after
the date of its passage and approval.
SECTION 4. 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 5. Repealer. 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:
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-9879
NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to C-1
LOCATION: 17900 Lawson Road
DEVELOPER:
James Kirk Wallace and Leigh Ann Wallace
17900 Lawson Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
James K. and Leigh Ann Wallace — Owners
Holloway Engineering —Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Holloway Engineering, Surveying and Civil Design, PLLC
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: 1.97 acres
WARD: N/A
CURRENT ZONING
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 18
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None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
The applicant proposes to rezone the 1.97 acre property located at 17900 Lawson
Road from "R-2" Single Family District to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District
to allow for development of a market to sell fresh produce and handcrafted items.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence located at the
southwest portion of the property. An access drive from Lawson Road is located
FILE NO.: Z-9879
in front of the residence. Two (2) accessory buildings, including a small
greenhouse, are located east of the residence.
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: No comments received.
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9879 (Cont.
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.
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
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FILE NO.: Z-9879 (Cont.)
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
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:
1. Dedicate R/W to meet Master Street Plan if City requires. Contact Pulaski
County for Quit Claim deed template for RM dedication.
2. Provide septic approval and Volunteer Fire Department approval for any new
buildings constructed on the property prior to requesting an address.
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FILE NO.: Z-9879 (Cont.
3. Obtain Driveway permit from PCRB (340-6800) for any new driveway or
driveway improvements.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Buildina 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. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for
review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Plannina Division:
The request is in the Ellis Mountain 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-1 for a local goods market.
Surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL) with single-family
residences on large tracts. To the north and east of the site are two undeveloped
wooded tracts of land. 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.
This site is not in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Lawson Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are
high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban
area. Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still
allowing some access to adjoining property. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is
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FILE NO.: Z-9879 Cont.
90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may need more ROW
and/or paving width. May require dedication of ROW or improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Lawson Road is a Proposed BIKEWAY II -LANE on the Master Bike Plan. Class II
Bike Lanes are a route designated by painted strips separating the bikeway from
motor vehicle traffic and intended for the sole use by bicycles. Additional
pavement markings and signage is required.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not a contributing structure and is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 1.97 acre property located at 17900 Lawson
Road from "R-2" Single Family District to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District
to allow for development of a market to sell fresh produce and handcrafted items.
The property is occupied by a one-story single family residence located at the
southwest portion of the property. An access drive from Lawson Road is located
in front of the residence. Two (2) accessory buildings, including a small
greenhouse, are located east of the residence.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "RL" Residential Low
Density. A land use plan amendment from "RL" to "NC" Neighborhood Commercial
is a separate item on this agenda.
Staff is supportive of the requested C-1 rezoning. Staff views the request as
reasonable. There is a scattering of commercial uses and zoning along both sides
of Lawson Road, between Sullivan Road and Marsh Road. There is also a
nonconforming auto body shop three (3) lots to the west. The requested C-1
rezoning will not be out of character with the existing zoning pattern along this
section of Lawson Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 14, 2023)
The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation for approval. There were no objectors present. After general
discussion, there was a motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded.
The vote was 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The motion passed unanimously.
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