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LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled
Honeysuckle Place — Phase
2 — PD-R, located on the
east side of Honeysuckle
Lane (6800 Block)
(Z-9121-A).
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 2.50 acre property
from R-2 to PD-R to allow a 6-lot single family residential
subdivision.
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Approval of the Ordinance.
On April 7, 2024, the Planning Commission approved SCK
Place, LLC, Short -form PD-R to construct Phase 1 that
contained five (5) lots as a residential development. On
May 3, 2016, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance
21,233 that allowed the development Phase 1, 6819-6823
Honeysuckle Lane was developed to contain multi -family
uses, while 6825-6827 Honeysuckle Lane was developed to
contain single-family residences.
The applicant is proposing to begin Phase 2 of the
residential development by subdividing 2.5 acres into six
(6) lots for single-family residences. Lot 9, located in the
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
western portion of the property, will be one (1) acre in area,
Lots 10-14 will be 0.30 acre in area. The development
represents a continuation of the existing PD-R to the south
of the proposed site. Lot 9 will be reserved while the
remaining lots will be for sale. All remaining aspects of the
previously approved development will remain unchanged.
Subject property is surrounded by residential zoning and
uses in all directions.
The proposed lot dimensions for Lot 9 are shown to be
approximately 164 feet wide by 235 feet deep. The
dimensions for Lots 10-14 are shown to be approximately
80 feet wide by 165 feet deep.
Building heights for the homes will not exceed the
maximum height for R-2 zoning, thirty-five (35) feet or 2.5
stories. The proposed development will feature single-
family homes that will have exterior facades matching
homes in the area and immediately adjacent to the property
— brick, siding, or a combination of both.
The plan shows twenty-five (25) foot, front and rear yard
building setbacks and eight (8) foot side yard building
setbacks for all lots.
The development will be accessed from the east along
Honeysuckle Lane from an existing easement that runs east -
west between the development to the south and the
proposed Phase 2 development to the north.
The plan does not show parking for the residential
development. All parking must comply with Section 36-
502 of the City's zoning ordinance which requires one (1)
parking space per dwelling unit.
The applicant did not provide a signage plan at this time.
Any signs must comply with Section 36-551of the City's
zoning ordinance (signs permitted in residential one- and
two-family zones).
On October 10, 2024, the Planning Commission voted
8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position, as part of the
Consent Agenda, to approve the PD-R rezoning. There
were no objectors present.
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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
— RESIDENTIAL TITLED HONEYSUCKLED PLACE -PHASE 2 —
PD-R, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HONEYSUCKLE
LANE (6800 BLOCK) (Z-9121-A), 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-R, Planned District — Residential:
Z-9121-A — DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH 164.65 FEET OF THE
SOUTH 329.3 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE WEST HALF
OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, PULASKI
COUNTY, ARKANSAS, EXCEPT THE WEST 16 FEET RESERVED
FOR A PUBLIC ROAD.
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
Honeysuckle Place — Phase 2 — PD-R, located on the East side of Honeysuckle Lane
(6800 Block) (Z-9121-A) 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:
Mayor
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l APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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FILE NO.: Z-9121-A
NAME: Honeysuckle Place — Phase 2 — PD-R
LOCATION: East side of Honeysuckle Lane (6800 Block)
DEVELOPER:
Ashley Rodriguez (Owner)
6827 Honeysuckle Lane
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Nick Tucker (Agent)
PO Box 1021
Cabot, AR 72023
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Nick Tucker (Agent)
PO Box 1021
Cabot, AR 72023
AREA: 2.5 acres
URRENT ZONING
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 6
PLANNING DISTRICT: 12
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 24.05
On April 7, 2024, the Planning Commission approved SCK Place, LLC, Short -form PD-R
to construct Phase I that contained five (5) lots as a residential development. On May 3,
2016, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance 21,233 that allowed the development
Phase 1, 6819-6823 Honeysuckle Lane was developed to contain multi -family uses, while
6825-6827 Honeysuckle Lane was developed to contain single-family residences.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to begin Phase 2 of the residential development
by subdividing 2.5 acres into six (6) lots for single-family residences. Lot 9, located
FILE NO.: Z-9121
in the western portion of the property, will be one (1) acre in area, Lots 10-14 will
be 0.30 acre in area. The development represents a continuation of the existing
PD-R to the south of the proposed site. Lot 9 will be reserved while the remaining
lots will be for sale. All remaining aspects of the previously approved development
will remain unchanged.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Subject property is surrounded by residential zoning and uses in all directions.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property 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. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary
analysis is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and
leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared
in sufficient detail to illustrate the proposed system's capability of
accommodating storm events as required by the stormwater management
and drainage manual. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows
indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves
the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes are located
within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross -sectional
views of the detention structure outlet/spillway. Delineation of the drainage
areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational
method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all
information as outlined in City Code 31-89.
2. The property or portion of the property lies within the 100-year floodplain. The
lowest finished floor (including basement) of the proposed structure must be
elevated to at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation. Attendant utility and
sanitary facilities must be elevated to above the base flood elevation. The
finished floor elevation of at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation must
be shown on the grading plan and all preliminary and final plats.
3. A Special Flood Hazard Development Permit is required to be obtained prior to
beginning construction. The Special Flood Hazard Development Permit
application can be found at https://www.littlerock.qc)v/city-administration/ci# -
departments/public-works/. Special Flood Hazard Development Permits are
issued by the Public Works Department at 701 West Markham Street and no
fee collected for issuance. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at
501-371-4823 or VFloriani@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for
issuance or to answer any questions.
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FILE NO.: Z-9121-A Cont.
4. Per City Code 29-186 (c), a grading permit is required for land alteration on
properties within the designated floodplain without exception. Grading
permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West
Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading
and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations
per City's stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning
and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-
5348 or Permits@iittlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to
answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00
for the less than '/2 acre, $200.00 for % to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre
and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre.
5. If any future structure will be located within the 100 year floodplain, an elevation
certificate of the finished floor elevation must be provided to the Public Works
Department at 701 West Markham Street prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy. Contact Vince Floriani in Public Works at 501-371-4823 or
VFloriani(a71ittlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer
any questions.
E. LITILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Energy: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
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
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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 asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
One- or Two -Family Residential Developments.
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1, One- or Two -Family dwelling residential developments. Developments
of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds
30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads
and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or
private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the
Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall
not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with
future development, as determined by the fire code official.
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 received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
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Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the 65th Street West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
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 revise the
existing Planned Development -Residential (PD-R) for Phase 2.
Surrounding the application area on the north are single family homes on large
tracts. To the east of the subject site is a large partially wooded tract. South of the
site are single family homes, duplexes, and a four-plex in a Planned Development
— Residential district. Across Honeysuckle Lane on the west is a large undeveloped
wooded tract.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Honeysuckle Lane 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.
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Bicycle Plan:
Honeysuckle Lane is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to begin Phase 2 of the residential development by
subdividing 2.5 acres into six (6) lots for single-family residences. Lot 9, located
in the western portion of the property, will be one (1) acre in area, Lots 10-14 will
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be 0.30 acre in area. The development represents a continuation of the existing
PD-R to the south of the proposed site. Lot 9 will be reserved while the remaining
lots will be for sale. All remaining aspects of the previously approved development
will remain unchanged.
Subject property is surrounded by residential zoning and uses in all directions.
The proposed lot dimensions for Lot 9 are shown to be approximately 164 feet
wide by 235 feet deep. The dimensions for Lots 10-14 are shown to be
approximately 80 feet wide by165 feet deep.
Building heights for the homes will not exceed the maximum height for R-2 zoning,
thirty-five (35) feet or 2.5 stories. The proposed development will feature single-
family homes that will have exterior facades matching homes in the area and
immediately adjacent to the property — brick, siding, or a combination of both.
The plan shows twenty-five (25) foot, front and rear yard building setbacks and
eight (8) foot side yard building setbacks for all lots.
The development will be accessed from the east along Honeysuckle Lane from an
existing easement that runs east -west between the development to the south and
the proposed Phase 2 development to the north.
The plan does not show parking for the residential development. All parking must
comply with Section 36-502 of the City's zoning ordinance which requires one (1)
parking space per dwelling unit.
The applicant did not provide a signage plan at this time. Any signs must comply
with Section 36-551 of the City's zoning ordinance (signs permitted in residential
one- and two-family zones).
All sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Staff is supportive of the application. The proposed development is located in
an area of similar and more dense residential properties. Phase 2 represents
only a minor increase in density within the area. Most properties south of the
proposed site contain more dense residential use. Although there will be a
minor increase in traffic, staff feels the proposed Phase 2 development will
have no adverse impact within the area. Most of the properties to the north
and east of the site remain undeveloped. Properties to the south and west of
the site contain PD-R zoning and uses. The applicant is not requesting any
variances with this application. To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with this application.
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FILE NO.: Z-9121-A Cont.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R zoning subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff
analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 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, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved.
N.