HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8515 Staff AnalysisJanuary 28, 2010
ITEM NO: 2 (Cont.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
FILE NO.: Z-8515
This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Light Industrial for this property. The applicant has
applied for a rezoning from R-2 to 1-2 Light Industrial.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan:
Interstate 30 is a freeway and is controlled by the State Highway
Department.
Bicycle Plan:
There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity -
Neighborhood Action Plan:
This area is covered by the Chicot West 1-30 South Neighborhood Plan.
Their Economic Development goal states: "Attract more light industrial
uses to the area."
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
A and L Energy, Inc., owner of the six (6) acre property located at 11125
Interstate 30, is requesting to rezone the property from "R-2" Single Family
District to 1-2" Light Industrial District. The property is located on the
south side of Interstate 30, approximately 1,000 feet east of the 1-30/1-430
intersection. The rezoning is proposed to recognize the past
(nonconforming) light industrial use of the property.
The property is currently occupied by a fence company. There is a
structure housing offices and a warehouse -type structure located within
the south half of the property. There is a gravel driveway from the 1-30
frontage road, which serves as access to the site. A gravel parking area is
located on the north side of the buildings. Areas of the property north,
east and west of the existing buildings and gravel parking are used as
outdoor storage of fence materials. There is Meadow Lane street frontage
along the south (rear) and portion of the east side property lines.
The general area contains a mixture of uses and zoning. There are light
industrial uses (zoned 1-2) located east and west of the subject property,
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January 28, 2010
ITEM NO: 2 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8515
along the south side of 1-30. Single family residences are located to the
south across Meadows Lane. A cemetery and mixed commercial uses
(zoned R-2, C-4 and PCD) are located across 1-30 to the north and
northeast.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "Light
Industrial". The proposed 1-2 zoning does not require an amendment to
the future plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to 1-2. Staff views the
request as reasonable. A nonconforming light industrial use has existed
on the property for a number of years. The rezoning is proposed to
essentially recognize the past use of the property. As noted previously,
the City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "Light
Industrial", as well as the property immediately east and west. The
requested 1-2 zoning represents a continuation of the light industrial
zoning and uses along the south side of a major interstate. Staff believes
the rezoning of this property to 1-2 will have no adverse impact on the
surrounding properties or the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 1-2 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 28, 2010)
The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z-8515
Owner:
A and L Energy, Inc.
Applicant:
Robert Brown, Development Consultants, Inc.
Location:
11125 Interstate 30
Area: Approximately 6 Acres
Request: Rezone from R-2 to 1-2
Purpose: Light Industrial Use
Existing Use: Light Industrial Use
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Cemetery and mixed commercial uses (across 1-30);
zoned R-2, C-4 and PCD
South — Single family residences (across Meadow Lane);
zoned R-2
East — Mixed light industrial uses; zoned 1-2
West — Commercial/light industrial uses; zoned 1-2
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan
specifies that Meadow Lane for the frontage of this property must meet
commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline. The centerline of the Meadow Lake right-of-way is not
shown on the survey. The right-of-way should be dedicated to conform
with the existing radius of the street.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT.
The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #17 (Mabelvale-Downtown
Route) and #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 Pinedale, Mavis Circle and
SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
rezoning request.
FILE NO.: Z-8515 (Cont.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Light Industrial for this property. The applicant has
applied for a rezoning from R-2 to 1-2 Light Industrial.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan:
Interstate 30 is a freeway and is controlled by the State Highway
Department.
Bicycle Plan:
There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Neiahborhood Action Plan:
This area is covered by the Chicot West 1-30 South Neighborhood Plan.
Their Economic Development goal states: "Attract more light industrial
uses to the area."
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
A and L Energy, Inc., owner of the six (6) acre property located at 11125
Interstate 30, is requesting to rezone the property from "R-2" Single Family
District to 1-2" Light Industrial District. The property is located on the
south side of Interstate 30, approximately 1,000 feet east of the 1-30/1-430
intersection. The rezoning is proposed to recognize the past
(nonconforming) light industrial use of the property.
The property is currently occupied by a fence company. There is a
structure housing offices and a warehouse -type structure located within
the south half of the property. There is a gravel driveway from the 1-30
frontage road, which serves as access to the site. A gravel parking area is
located on the north side of the buildings. Areas of the property north,
east and west of the existing buildings and gravel parking are used as
outdoor storage of fence materials. There is Meadow Lane street frontage
along the south (rear) and portion of the east side property lines.
The general area contains a mixture of uses and zoning. There are light
industrial uses (zoned 1-2) located east and west of the subject property,
along the south side of 1-30. Single family residences are located to the
south across Meadows Lane. A cemetery and mixed commercial uses
(zoned R-2, C-4 and PCD) are located across 1-30 to the north and
northeast.
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FILE NO.: Z-8515 (Cont.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "Light
Industrial". The proposed 1-2 zoning does not require an amendment to
the future plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to 1-2. Staff views the
request as reasonable. A nonconforming light industrial use has existed
on the property for a number of years. The rezoning is proposed to
essentially recognize the past use of the property. As noted previously,
the City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "Light
Industrial'-, as well as the property immediately east and west. The
requested 1-2 zoning represents a continuation of the light industrial
zoning and uses along the south side of a major interstate. Staff believes
the rezoning of this property to 1-2 will have no adverse impact on the
surrounding properties or the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 1-2 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 28, 2010)
The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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