HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 072524OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
JUNE 18, 2024 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled
Whitewater Tavern —
Revised PD-C, located at
2500 West 71h Street.
(Z-3125-D)
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 applicant requests to rezone the 0.78 acre property
from "PD-C" to "Revised PD-C" to allow expansion of the
White Water Tavern facilities.
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Approval of the Ordinance.
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously
approved PD-C to continue redeveloping the property by
adding a stage, serving area, restrooms, storage, and an
outdoor beer garden. All remaining aspects of the
previously approved PD-C will remain unchanged.
The property contains an existing one-story wood -frame
structure, which was constructed in 1956. The surrounding
area is reflective of the property itself, with a mix of R-3
and I-2 zoning. The development encompasses an entire
block (save for one structure) at the corner of 71h and Thayer
Streets. The lots to the west contain a gravel parking area
to serve the existing use.
The location of the "beer garden " will be just west of the
existing building with frontage along W. 7th Street.
Concrete driveway aprons will be installed for access to the
existing gravel parking areas. Wheel stops will be installed
along Thayer Street to separate the existing gravel parking
area and the travel lanes.
Hours of operation will be from be Monday — Thursday
from 4:OOpm — 12:OOam, Friday from 4:OOpm — 1:OOam,
Saturday from 6:OOpm — 12:OOam and Sunday from
4:OOpm — 10:OOpm.
The applicant notes a dumpster will be located to the
existing gravel parking areas at the northwest corner of the
existing structure. Any dumpster installed at the site must
be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
Any new sight lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent properties.
On May 9, 2024, the Planning Commission voted
8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent, as part of the Consent Agenda,
to approve the Revised PD-C 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 APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT
— COMMERCIAL TITLED WHITE WATER TAVERN —
REVISED PD-C, LOCATED AT 2500 W. 7TH STREET (Z-3125-D),
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 PD-C, Planned District - Commercial, to Revised PD-C, Planned District —
Commercial:
Z-3125-D — DESCRIBED AS THE WEST ONE HALF OF LOT 5,
BLOCK 8, FERNDALE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS. LESS AND EXCEPT THE
SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF DEEDED TO THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK IN DEED BOOK 246, PAGE 278. AS RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NO.2021046191, RECORDS OF PULASKI COUNTY
CIRCUILT CLERK.
AND
THE EAST HALF OF LOT 5, BLOCK 8, OF FERNDALE ADDITION
TO LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, LESS AND
EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF DEEDED TO THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK FOR USE AS A STREET, AND SUBJECT TO
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I THE RIGHT OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY IN BLOCK 8,
2 FERNDALE, LYING TO THE EAST OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
3 TO INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 10 FOOT STRIP AT THE
4 REAR OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED, SO LONG AS THE PLATTED
5 ALLEYWAY REMAINS IMPASSABLE. AS RECORDED IN
6 INSTRUMENT NO. 2021046190, RECORDS OF PULASKI COUNTY
7 CIRCUILT CLERK.
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11 TRACT 1: THE SOUTH 120 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 8, FERNDALE
12 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND
13 PART OF LOT 8, BLOCK 8, FERNDALE ADDITION TO THE CITY
14 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY
15 DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING 13 FEET NORTH OF THE
16 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTH 72
17 FEET; THENCE EAST 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 72 FEET;
18 THENCE WEST 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, A/K/A
19 AS TAX PARCEL NO.34L-044.00-091.00, A/K/A AS 2500 WEST 7TH
20 STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72205, AND A/K/A THE
21 BUSINESS„ WHITE WATER TAVERN
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23 TRACT 2: THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 6, BLOCK 8, FERNDALE
24 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY,
25 ARKANSAS, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF, AND
26 A/K/A TAX PARCEL NO.34L0440008700.
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28 TRACT 3: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 6, BLOCK 8, FERNDALE
29 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY,
30 ARKANSAS, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF, AND
31 A/K/A TAX PARCEL NO.34L0440008600.
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AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 2021064909, RECORDS OF
PULASKI COUNTY CIRCUILT CLERK.
AND
PART OF BLOCK 21, CAPITOL HILL EXTENSION ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
LYING NORTH AND WEST OF MOPAC RAILROAD, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 21; THENCE EAST ALONG
NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 21, 223.0 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT
OF WAY OF MOPAC RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY
ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 132.6 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE
SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 121.8 FEET;
THENCE WEST 36.3 FEET TO WEST LINE OF BLOCK 21 AND
THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THAYER STREET, SAID POINT
BEING 25 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT
4; THENCE NORTH ALONG WEST LINE BLOCK 21 AND THE
EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THAYER STREET, 176.11 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AS RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NO.2021045800, RECORDS OF PULASKI COUNTY
CIRCUILT CLERK.
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 White
Water Tavern — Revised PD-C, located at 2500 West 7th Street (Z-3125-D) is conditioned upon
obtaining final plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VI1, Section
36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances.
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SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the
final plan approval.
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:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED:
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-3125-D
NAME: White Water Tavern — PD-C
LOCATION: 2500 W. 7th Street
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Travis Hill (Owner)
Shake Up The Future (Owner)
2500 W. 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Stephen R. Giles (Agent)
200 West Capitol Ave.
Suite 2300
Little Rock, AR 72201
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 0.78 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48
CURRENT ZONING: PD-C
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On April 18, 2023, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 22,244
which established a Planned Development -Commercial (PD-C) located at 2705 W. 7th
Street (White Water Tavern) to allow the continued use of the property as a restaurant,
bar and musical entertainment venue, rehabilitation of the primary structure, addition of
an outdoor seating area to the west of the main structure, improvements to the parking
areas around the building and construction of exterior fencing.
FILE NO.: Z-3125-D (Cont.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PD-C to continue
redeveloping the property by adding a stage, serving area, restrooms, storage, and
an outdoor beer garden. All remaining aspects of the previously approved PD-C
will remain unchanged.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains an existing one-story wood -frame structure, which was
constructed in 1956. The surrounding area is reflective of the property itself, with
a mix of R-3 and 1-2 zoning. The development encompasses an entire block (save
for one structure) at the corner of 7th and Thayer Streets. The lots to the west
contain a gravel parking area to serve the existing use.
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:
1. Will the existing tavern still be able to maintain the minimum parking spaces
required per City's zoning ordinance with the proposed outdoor beer garden
addition?
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
1. Verify indicated San Sewer Manhole (91-1057) is outside area of proposed
construction.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Energy: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
Fire Department:
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FILE NO.: Z-3125-D (Cont.
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 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 2012 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 2012
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.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 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
provided 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
buildings 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 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol.1 Section D105.1
— D105.4
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FILE NO.: Z-3125-D Cont.
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 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 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
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 2012
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 allows 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.
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FILE NO.: Z-3125-D (Cont.
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 2012 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our office. Contact
Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N. Ingram
(501) 918-3756.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (0)
for the requested area. The Office (0) category represents services provided
directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices
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FILE NO.: Z-3125-D (Cont.
which support more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from
R-3 to R-3. Beer Garden.
Surrounding the application area to the east is buffered railroad easement. On the
south is the W 7th St retaining wall. North and west are developed single-family
lots.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
W. 7th St is a Commercial Street on the Master Street Plan. Commercial Streets
are a Local public street which is abutted by non-residential or residential use
which is more intense than duplex or two -unit residential. These streets have the
same design standard as a Collector. The standard Right-of-way is 60 feet.
Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-
of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
W. 7th St is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation P
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PD-C to continue
redeveloping the property by adding a stage, serving area, restrooms, storage, and
an outdoor beer garden. All remaining aspects of the previously approved PD-C
will remain unchanged.
The property contains an existing one-story wood -frame structure, which was
constructed in 1956. The surrounding area is reflective of the property itself, with
a mix of R-3 and 1-2 zoning. The development encompasses an entire block (save
for one structure) at the corner of 7th and Thayer Streets. The lots to the west
contain a gravel parking area to serve the existing use.
The site plan shows a 50'x50'structure that will contain a stage, serving area,
restrooms, storage, and an outdoor beer garden. Both areas will be utilized for
seating adjacent to the stage.
The location of the "beer garden" will be just west of the existing building with
frontage along W. 7th Street. Concrete driveway aprons will be installed for access
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FILE NO.: Z-3125-D (Cont.
to the existing gravel parking areas. Wheel stops will be installed along Thayer
Street to separate the existing gravel parking area and the travel lanes.
Hours of operation will be from be Monday — Thursday from 4:OOpm — 12:OOam,
Friday from 4:OOpm—1:OOam, Saturday from 6:OOpm—12:OOam and Sunday from
4:OOpm — 10:00pm.
The applicant notes a dumpster will be located to the existing gravel parking areas
at the northwest corner of the existing structure. Any dumpster installed at the site
must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Any new sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent
properties.
Staff supports the proposed PD-C rezoning. Staff feels the request is reasonable.
The property will be used and operated in the same manner as it has for several
decades, and any improvement to the site will be positive for the surrounding
neighborhood.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested revision to the existing PD-C zoning,
subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D,
E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff analysis"
above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent. The application was approved.
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