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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 050724OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION APRIL 16, 2024 AGENDA Subject An Ordinance approving a Planned Zoning Development titled Evans (3) STR-2 — PD-C located at 8 Serenity Drive. (Z-9936) Submitted by: Department of Planning and Development SYNOPSIS FISCAL IMPACT RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND Action Required 4 Ordinance Resolution Approval Information Report Approved By Emily Cox Interim City Manager The applicant requests to rezone the 0.20 acre property from R-2 to PD-C to allow a Short -Term Rental (STR-2). I None The Planning Commission recommends Approval of the Ordinance. Staff recommends denial. The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre site located at 8 Serenity Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short -Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating for the past six months. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District Future BACKGROUND CONTINUED land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighty-two (82) 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 of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently no short-term rentals within one -quarter mile of this property. 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, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance. On March 14, 2024, the Planning Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent, to approve the PD-C rezoning. There was one (1) objector present. The objector expressed concerns with the neighborhood becoming commercial. 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. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED OFFICE DISTRICT TITLED EVANS (3) STR-2 — PD-C, LOCATED AT 8 SERENITY DRIVE (Z-9936), CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; 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 described property be changed from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to PD-C, Planned District - Commercial: Z-9936 — Described as Lot 115, Section 5 of Brookfield Subdivision, An Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission. SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for Evans (3) STR-2 — PD-C, located at 8 Serenity Drive (Z-9936) is conditioned upon obtaining final plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section 36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances. SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the final plan approval. Page 1 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in Section 1 hereof. SECTION 6. 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 7. Repealed 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: APPROVED: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney // // Mayor Page 2 of 2 FILE NO. Z-9936 NAME: Evans (3) STR-2 — PD-C LOCATION: 8 Serenity Drive AUTHORIZED AGENT: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 OWNER: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 214-9141 AREA: .30-acres WARD: 4 CURRENT ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 M. VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CENSUS TRACT: 21.04 The applicant proposes to rezone 0.30 acre site located at 8 Serenity Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short -Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. N C. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. 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 ❑EPARTMENTIPARKSICOUNTY PLANNING: F G. 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: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. TRANSPORTATION/PLAN N I N G : Rock Region Metro: No comments received. E FILE NO.: Z-9936 (Cont.) Plannina Division: The request is in the West Little Rock 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 PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Serenity Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard Right-of-way is 50'. Sidewalks are required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre site located at 8 Serenity Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short -Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating for the past six months. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District 3 FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. 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. 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 ►,! FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. 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. 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. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) 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 of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently no short-term rentals within one -quarter mile of this property. 5 FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. Staff feels that the commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision's bill of assurance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There was 1 person in opposition. Robert Gminski spoke of his concerns about the residential neighborhood becoming commercial. After general discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 10 ayes, and 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. Cj Planning Commission 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546 File No.: Z-9936 Application: Evans 3 STR-2 — PD-C This is to Certify that the Little Rock Planning Commission approved the above referenced application on March 14, 2024. Therefore, the Little Rock Planning Commission requests that the City of Little Rock Board of Directors adopt an ordinance for the Zoning case referenced above. Little Rock-Planninc Commission Michael Vickers, Chair ATTEST: Jamie C61lins, Secretary 08/08/23 APPLICATION FOR PLANNED ZONING (PD-C) FOR A SHORT-TERM RENTAL - 2 CASE FILE NO. Z-_Yj__PL_ PLA. G COMMISSION MEETING DOCKETED FOR at p.m. Application is hereby made to the Board or Directors of Little Rock, Arkansas through the Planning Commission pursuant to Arkansas law on City planning, Act 186 of 1957, Acts ol'Arkansas, and Section 36 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances as amended, petitioning for classification of the following described area as a Short Form Planned Zoning Development. Legal Description: _ _ - _ -_ •3'f �� f - -� - -- AddresE Title to this property is vested in: If an individual other than the title holder files this application, attachment of a letter is required authorizing this person to act on behalf of the title holder. It is desired that the boundaries shown on the District Map be amended and that this area be amended and that this area be reclassified from the present _ - _ _ . District to _ District. Present Use of Property:,_�_elAL, - - Desired Use of Property: A 7'-e It is understood that notice of the public hearing hereon before the Little Rock Planning Commission will be published at least fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing in a daily newspaper as rcquired by Act 186 of the 1957 Acts of Arkansas and Section 23 of said Ordinance, and that notice of preliminary hearing before the Conviiission mast be circulated by the applicant to all other parties in hnterest, including owners of land within 200 feet of the boundary of the area under consideration as rectwred by the rules of the Commission. and that the cost of these notices shall be borne by the applicant. (OWNER) 1� - rrf WAIL ADDRESS:/ 7__ HOME PHONE: 4/2- , T 7� — l S or (AGENT)_ --_ __ T /. '_2 FILING FEE: Collectors S cro paid stamp r.� here Z� BUSINESS PHONE: P.C. PROVE P.C.5�Eu<�~ BD. OF DLRA�Q--_2��'C2 ORDINANCE NO. Signati re4ff gedrtary of Commission or Authorized Agent 7z/3; OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION APRIL 16, 2024 AGENDA Subject An Ordinance approving a Planned Zoning Development titled Evans (3) STR-2 — PD-C located at 8 Serenity Drive. (Z-9936) Submitted by: Department of Planning and Development SYNOPSIS FISCAL IMPACT RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND Action Required 4 Ordinance Resolution Approval Information Report Approved By Emily Cox Interim City Manager The applicant requests to rezone the 0.20 acre property from R-2 to PD-C to allow a Short -Term Rental (STR-2). I None The Planning Commission recommends Approval of the Ordinance. Staff recommends denial. The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre site located at 8 Serenity Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short -Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating for the past six months. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District Future BACKGROUND CONTINUED land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has eighty-two (82) 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 of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently no short-term rentals within one -quarter mile of this property. 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, in addition to all other requirements of the new ordinance. On March 14, 2024, the Planning Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent, to approve the PD-C rezoning. There was one (1) objector present. The objector expressed concerns with the neighborhood becoming commercial. 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. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED OFFICE DISTRICT TITLED EVANS (3) STR-2 — PD-C, LOCATED AT 8 SERENITY DRIVE (Z-9936), CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; 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 described property be changed from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to PD-C, Planned District - Commercial: Z-9936 — Described as Lot 115, Section 5 of Brookfield Subdivision, An Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission. SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for Evans (3) STR-2 — PD-C, located at 8 Serenity Drive (Z-9936) is conditioned upon obtaining final plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section 36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances. SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the final plan approval. Page 1 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in Section 1 hereof. SECTION 6. 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 7. Repealed 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: APPROVED: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney // // Mayor Page 2 of 2 FILE NO. Z-9936 NAME: Evans (3) STR-2 — PD-C LOCATION: 8 Serenity Drive AUTHORIZED AGENT: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 OWNER: Larry Evans 117 Waterview Garden Roland, AR 72135 (412) 576-9911 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 214-9141 AREA: .30-acres WARD: 4 CURRENT ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 M. VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CENSUS TRACT: 21.04 The applicant proposes to rezone 0.30 acre site located at 8 Serenity Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short -Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. N C. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. 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 ❑EPARTMENTIPARKSICOUNTY PLANNING: F G. 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: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. TRANSPORTATION/PLAN N I N G : Rock Region Metro: No comments received. E FILE NO.: Z-9936 (Cont.) Plannina Division: The request is in the West Little Rock 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 PD-C. The purpose is for STR-2. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Serenity Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard Right-of-way is 50'. Sidewalks are required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan Map does not show existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 0.20 acre site located at 8 Serenity Drive from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short -Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The structure will be rented as one unit. The owner will not reside at the residence. The STR-2 is currently in operation and has been operating for the past six months. The property is not currently under enforcement by the City of Little Rock Planning and Development. As of this date there have been no police reports associated with the STR-2 property. The property is occupied by a 1,372 square foot brick and frame house with three bedrooms and two baths. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District 3 FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. Future land use map shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). A one car garage and a long driveway allows parking for at least four cars. 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. 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 ►,! FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. 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. 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. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has sixty-eight (68) 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 of 500 short-term rentals within the corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock. There are currently no short-term rentals within one -quarter mile of this property. 5 FILE NO.: Z-9936 Cont. Staff does not support the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. Staff feels that the commercial short-term rental will be out of character with the overall area at this time. Staff believes that a commercial zoning at this location would violate the subdivision's bill of assurance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2024) The applicant was present, representing the application. Staff presented the item and a recommendation for denial. There was 1 person in opposition. Robert Gminski spoke of his concerns about the residential neighborhood becoming commercial. After general discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 10 ayes, and 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved. Cj Planning Commission 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546 File No.: Z-9936 Application: Evans 3 STR-2 — PD-C This is to Certify that the Little Rock Planning Commission approved the above referenced application on March 14, 2024. Therefore, the Little Rock Planning Commission requests that the City of Little Rock Board of Directors adopt an ordinance for the Zoning case referenced above. Little Rock-Planninc Commission Michael Vickers, Chair ATTEST: Jamie C61lins, Secretary