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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8477 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8477 Owner: Various ownerships, including Central Arkansas Library System Applicant: Joe White, White-Daters and Associates and Dickson Flake, Colliers International Location: Generally north of West 1 & Street, south of 1-630 and between Jonesboro Street and Madison Street Area: Approximately seven (7) acres Request: Rezone from R-3 and R-4 to 0-1, with condition Purpose: Library, including education and other related use Existing Use: Single family residence (occupied and vacant) and vacant lots SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North — Ray Winder Field (across 1-630); zoned PR South — Single family residences and vacant lots (across West 10th Street); zoned R-3 East — Single family residences and vacant lots (across S. Madison Street); zoned R-3 and R-4 West — Single family residences and vacant lots (across Jonesboro Drive); zoned R-3 and 0-3 A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 9th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Maryland Ave for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. FILE NO.: Z-8477 (Cunt_ 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Monroe Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 10th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 5. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that S. Madison Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 6. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of S. Monroe Street and West 10th Street on the west and east sides of the intersection. 7. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 10th Street and S. Madison Street. 8. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 9th Street, Maryland Ave., and S. Madison Street on the NW, NE, & SW corners. 9. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 9th Street and S. Monroe Street. B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT: The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. Route #3 (Baptist Medical Center Route) runs along West 12th Street to the south. 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 Fair Park, Oak Forest, University District, Forest Hills, Hope and War Memorial Neighborhood Associations were notified of the rezoning request. Staff received a letter of support from the Fair Park Residents Association. D. LAND USE ELEMENT: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low and Park/Open Space for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-3 and R-4 to 0-1 for a library. A Land Use Plan amendment from Residential Low and Park/Open Space to Public Institution is a separate item on this agenda. 2 FILE NO.: Z-8477 (Cont. Master Street Plan: Jonesboro Drive is shown as a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. South Monroe Street, West 10th Street and Madison Street are all shown as Local Streets. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. These streets 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 shown in the immediate vicinity. A Class III is shown along West 12th Street, which is located south of this application. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is located in the Stephens Neighborhood Action Plan area. Their Neighborhood Revitalization goal states: "provide more facilities for the residents and visitors of the Stephens area to utilize." E. STAFF ANALYSIS: Dickson Flake (Colliers International) and Joe White (White-Daters and Associates), applicants for various owners of approximately seven (7) acres of property located generally north of West 101h Street, south of 1-630, east of Jonesboro Drive and west of S. Madison Street, are requesting to rezone the property from "R-Y Single Family District and "R-4" Two -Family District to "0-1" Quiet Office District (with condition). The rezoning is proposed for a new public library development. The applicant has offered a condition for the proposed 0-1 zoning to limit use of the property to the following use listing only: Y Library, including education and other related uses- 3 NO.: Z-8477 (Cont. The overall property is comprised of the following lots, all within Cunningham's Addition to the City of Little Rock: • Lots 2-4, Block 4 • Lots 2-7 and part of Lots 1 and 8, Block 5 • Lots 5-7 and part of Lots 1-4 and 8, Block 6 • Lots 7-12 and part of Lots 1-6, Block 11 • Lots 1 R, 2R (replat of Lots 1-3) and 4-12, Block 12 There are currently five (5) occupied single-family residences and six (6) vacant single-family structures within the overall area proposed for rezoning. Most of the lots within the area are vacant and grass covered. There are a number of mature trees within the overall property. The areas east, west and south of the area of rezoning are occupied by single-family residential structures. There are some vacant lots within these areas. Ray Winder Field is located across 1-630 to the north. The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Residential Low and Park/Open Space. A Land Use Plan Amendment to Public Institution is a separate item on this agenda. Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to 0-1 with condition. Staff views the request as reasonable. The applicant is limiting use of the 0-1 zoning to a public library, with educational and related facilities. There are only five (5) occupied single-family structures within this seven (7) acres of property. Most of the lots are undeveloped. Staff believes development of this property as a library with related educational facilities is appropriate and will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or general area. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested 0-1 rezoning, subject to the following condition, as offered by the applicant: The 0-1 zoning will be limited to use as a library, including education and other related uses only. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION-_ (AUGUST 6, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. 0 FILE NO.: Z-8477 (Cont. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. 41 August 6, 2009 ITEM NO.: 4.1 FILE NO.: Z-8477 Owner: Various ownerships, including Central Arkansas Library System Applicant: Joe White, White-Daters and Associates and Dickson Flake, Colliers International Location: Generally north of West 101h Street, south of.1-630 and between Jonesboro Street and Madison Street Area: Approximately seven (7) acres Request: Rezone from R-3 and R-4 to 0-1, with condition Purpose: Library, including education and other related use Existing Use: Single family residence (occupied and vacant) and vacant lots SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North — Ray Winder Field (across 1-630); zoned PR South — Single family residences and vacant lots (across West 10th Street); zoned R-3 East — Single family residences and vacant lots (across S. Madison Street); zoned R-3 and R-4 West — Single family residences and vacant lots (across Jonesboro Drive); zoned R-3 and 0-3 A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 9th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Maryland Ave for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. August 6, 2009 ITEM NO: 4.1 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8477 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Monroe Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 10th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 5. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that S. Madison Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 6. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of S. Monroe Street and West 10th Street on the west and east sides of the intersection. 7. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 10th Street and S. Madison Street. 8, A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 9th Street, Maryland Ave., and S. Madison Street on the NW, NE, & SW corners. 9. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 9th Street and S. Monroe Street. B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT: The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. Route #3 (Baptist Medical Center Route) runs along West 12th Street to the south. 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 Fair Park, Oak Forest, University District, Forest Hills, Hope and War Memorial Neighborhood Associations were notified of the rezoning request. Staff received a letter of support from the Fair Park Residents Association. D. LAND USE ELEMENT: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low and Park/Open Space for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-3 and R-4 to 0-1 for a library. August 6, 2009 ITEM NO: 4.1 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8477 A Land Use Plan amendment from Residential Low and Park/Open Space to Public Institution is a separate item on this agenda. Master Street Plan: Jonesboro Drive is shown as a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. South Monroe Street, West 1-Oth Street and Madison Street are all shown as Local Streets. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. These streets 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 shown in the immediate vicinity. A Class III is shown along West 12th Street, which is located south of this application. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is located in the Stephens Neighborhood Action Plan area. Their Neighborhood Revitalization goal states: "provide more facilities for the residents and visitors of the Stephens area to utilize." E. STAFF ANALYSIS: Dickson Flake (Colliers International) and Joe White (White-Daters and Associates), applicants for various owners of approximately seven (7) acres of property located generally north of West 10th Street, south of 1-630, east of Jonesboro Drive and west of S. Madison Street, are requesting to rezone the property from "R-Y Single Family District and "R-4" Two -Family District to "0-1" Quiet Office District (with condition). The rezoning is proposed for a new public library development. The applicant has offered a condition for the proposed 0-1 zoning to limit use of the property to the following use listing only: O Library, including education and other related uses. K August 6, 2009 ITEM NO: 4.1 F. FILE NO.: Z-8477 The overall property is comprised of the following lots, all within Cunningham's Addition to the City of Little Rock: Lots 2-4, Block 4 Lots 2-7 and part of Lots 1 and 8, Block 5 4 Lots 5-7 and part of Lots 1-4 and 8, Block 6 Lots 7-12 and part of Lots 1-6, Block 11 Lots 1R, 2R (replat of Lots 1-3) and 4-12, Block 12 There are currently five (5) occupied single-family residences and six (6) vacant single-family structures within the overall area proposed for rezoning. Most of the lots within the area are vacant and grass covered. There are a number of mature trees within the overall property. The areas east, west and south of the area of rezoning are occupied by single-family residential structures. There are some vacant lots within these areas. Ray Winder Field is located across 1-630 to the north. The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Residential Low and Park/Open Space. A Land Use Plan Amendment to Public Institution is a separate item on this agenda. Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to 0-1 with condition. Staff views the request as reasonable. The applicant is limiting use of the 0-1 zoning to a public library, with educational and related facilities. There are only five (5) occupied single-family structures within this seven (7) acres of property. Most of the lots are undeveloped. Staff believes development of this property as a library with related educational facilities is appropriate and will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or general area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested 0-1 rezoning, subject to the following condition, as offered by the applicant: The 0-1 zoning will be limited to use as a library, including education and other related uses only. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 6, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. !! August 6, 2009 ITEM NO: 4.1(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-8477 The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. 5