HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 091724OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
DULY 16, 2024 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled
Paranova, LLC — STR-2
— PD-C, located at
15 Oakwood Road
(Z-9997).
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 0.26 acre property
from "R-2" to "PD-C" to allow use pf the property as a
Short -Term Rental (STR-2).
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Approval of the Ordinance.
The applicant proposes to rezone a .26-acre property
located at 15 Oakwood Road 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 owner will
not reside in the residence. The entire structure will be
rented as one unit.
The property is occupied by a 1,780 square foot, split level,
brick house. The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest
Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential
Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The property has
been operating as an STR since March of this year. There
is a two -car carport with enough room in the driveway for
two more vehicles.
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
The applicant stated there is no Bill of Assurance for this
property. There have been no Department of Planning &
Development enforcement cases nor any police reports for
this property.
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 Ninety -Eight (98) 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 no STR's within 1/4 mile of the application site,
and one adopted STR's within 1/2 mile of the application.
The application site has an additional two adopted STR's
between 1/2 mile and 3/4 mile and seven adopted and one
pending STR between 3/4 mile and 1 mile of the site.
In total, there are 10 adopted STR's and 1 pending
application within a 1 mile radius of the application.
On June 13, 2024, the Planning Commission voted
10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent, as part of the Consent Agenda,
to approve the 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 PARANOVA, LLC — STR-2 — PD-C,
LOCATED AT 15 OAKWOOD ROAD (Z-9997), 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-9997 — Described as Lot 8, Cedar Hill Terrace, 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 Paranova,
LLC — STR-2 — PD-C, located at 15 Oakwood Road (Z-9997) 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.
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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
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-9997
NAME: Paranova, LLC - STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 15 Oakwood Road
OWNER:
Fuxin (Andrew) Yu
722 North Hughes St
Little Rock, AR 72214
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Beadle Surveying PLC.
45 Barnard Lane
Vilonia, AR 72173
(501) 681-5853
bead I esurvey i n g Ca),q m ail. com
AREA: .26-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCEIWAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 15.02
The applicant proposes to rezone a .26-acre property located at 15 Oakwood Road
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 owner will not reside in the residence.
The entire structure will be rented as one unit.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 1,780 square foot, split level, brick house. The
request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The property has been
operating at a STR since March of this year. There is a two -car carport with
enough room on the driveway for two more vehicles.
FILE NO.: Z-9997 (Cont.
C. 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 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.
Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAP
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planninq Division:
The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density
(RL) accommodates 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 remain less than 6 units per acre.
The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. STR-2
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The Land Use of properties immediately surrounding the application area is
Residential Low (RL). Across Cantrell Road to the northeast is Commercial (C).
The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2).
This property is not located within a Neighborhood Association.
Master Street Plan:
Oakwood Road 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.
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H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone a .26-acre property located at 15 Oakwood Road
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 owner will not reside in the residence.
The entire structure will be rented as one unit.
The property is occupied by a 1,780 square foot, split level, brick house. The
request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The property has been
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FILE NO.: Z-9997 Cont.
operating as an STR since March of this year. There is a two -car carport with
enough room in the driveway for two more vehicles.
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
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention
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FILE NO.: Z-9997 Cont.
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.
11 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.
1 & 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 stated there is no Bill of Assurance for this property. There have
been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases nor any police
reports for this property.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staffs 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
Ninety -Eight (98) 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-
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NO.: Z-9997 (Cont.
term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
There are no STR's within 1/4 mile of the application site, and one adopted STR's
within 1/2 mile of the application. The application site has an additional two
adopted STR's between 1/2 mile and 3/4 mile and seven adopted and one pending
STR between 3/4 mile and 1 mile of the site.
In total, there are 10 adopted STR's and 1 pending application within a 1 mile
radius of the application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C zoning request subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the
agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 13, 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 10 ayes,
0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.
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