HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 022625OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
JANUARY 21, 2025 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled
Glover — PD-I, located
at 3611 Mabelvale Pike
(Z-10072).
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 12.17 acre property
from R-2 to PD-I to allow for I-2 permitted uses.
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Approval of the Ordinance.
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-2
to PD-I to allow for the existing auto repair use, including
I-2 permitted uses.
The property contains an existing 7,840 square foot, single
story building that contains several bay doors and an office.
Historically, the property was utilized as Glen Daniels
Transmission that also included additional auto repair
services. Properties in the general area contain a mixture
of zoning and uses.
The property is accessed from a concrete driveway from
Mabelvale Pike. The property is secured by a chain link
fence and entry gate along Mabelvale Pike that opens up to
an asphalt and gravel parking area.
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time.
Any new signs must comply with Section 36-554 (signs
permitted in industrial zones).
The site plan does not show a dumpster. Any dumpster
installed on the property must be screened and comply with
Section 36-523 of the zoning ordinance.
The applicant is not proposing any new lighting at this time.
Any future lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent properties.
Historically, the property was utilized for transmission
service and repair (Glen Daniels Transmission) that also
provided additional auto repair services.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning and all I-2
permitted uses based on the following conditions:
1. Staff will support no outside use unless approved
through FEMA, Corp of Engineers and the City's
Engineering staff with approval of all necessary permits
(reference staff comments in Paragraph "D" of the
agenda staff report).
2. Staff will support I-2 permitted uses for this property
with all uses taking place within the enclosed building,
with the exception of customer and employee parking.
3. All ancillary auto related uses must take place within
the enclosed building.
On November 14, 2024, the Planning Commission voted
9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position, as part of the
Consent Agenda, to approve the PD-I 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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I ORDINANCE NO.
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3 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
4 DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT
5 — INDUSTRIAL TITLED GLOVER — PD-I, LOCATED AT 3611
6 MABELVALE PIKE (Z-10072), CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
7 PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
8 ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR
9 OTHER PURPOSES.
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11 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
12 ROCK, ARKANSAS.
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14 SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be
15 changed from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to PD-I, Planned District — Industrial:
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17 Z-10072 — Described as A part of the SEl/4, Section 18, T-1-N, R-12-W,
18 Pulaski County, Arkansas, being more particularly described as
19 follows: Commencing at the NW corner of the SWl/4 SE'/4 of said
20 Section 18; thence South along the West line of said SW% SE'/4, 950.0
21 feet; thence S 77140' E, 242.0 feet to a point in the centerline of
22 Mabelvale Pike; thence along said centerline the following bearings and
23 distances: N 19°51'43" W, 54.18 feet; N 11°53'46" W, 346.62 feet; N
24 03°55'50" W, 224.01 feet; thence N 04°10'50" W, along said centerline,
25 318.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence N 81137'26" E, 916.47 feet;
26 thence N 51121109" W, 181.58 feet; thence N 89154'18" W, 126.36 feet
27 to the SE corner of Lot 1, Nobles Addition; thence N 72112109" W, along
28 the South line of said Lot 1, 8.1 feet; thence N 24104'56' W along said
29 South line, 71.47 feet; thence S 75131'51" W along said South line, 472.4
30 feet; thence S 50009158" W along said South line, 202.0 feet to a point
31 in the centerline of Mabelvale Pike; thence S 09°10'43" E along said
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1 centerline 68.28 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.33 acres,
2 more or less. Subject to the right of way of Mabelvale Pike.
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6 A part of the SE1/4, Section 18, T 1-N, R-12-W, Pulaski County,
7 Arkansas, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing
8 at the NW corner of the SWl/4 SE'/4 of said Section 18; thence South
9 along the West line of said SWl/4 SE%, 950.0 feet; thence S 77°40' E,
10 242.0 feet to a point in the centerline of Mabelvale Pike; thence along
11 said centerline the following bearings and distances: N 19°51'43" W,
12 54.18 feet; N 11153'46" W, 346.62 feet; N 03155'50" W, 224.01 feet to
13 the point of beginning, said point being on the South line of a 160.0 foot
14 wide Entergy easement; thence N 81*37126" E along said South line of
15 easement, 1194.91 feet; thence N 00°06'07" W, 161.42 feet; thence N
16 88-59125" W, 167.0 feet; thence N 13134144" W, 330.39 feet; thence S
17 64°10'51" W, 217.4 feet; thence S 51°21'09" E, 181.58 feet; thence S
18 81°37'26" W, 916.47 feet to t appoint in the centerline of Mabelvale
19 Pike; thence S 04°10'50" E, along said centerline, 318.84 feet to the
20 point of beginning, containing 8.84 acres, more or less. Subject to right
21 of way of Mabelvale Pike. Subject to a 160 feet wide power line
22 easement.
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24 SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as
25 recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission.
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27 SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for Glover —
28 PD-I, located at 3611 Mabelvale Pike (Z-10072) is conditioned upon obtaining final plan
29 approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article V11, Section
30 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:
APPROVED:
25 City Clerk Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-10072
NAME: Glover — PD-I
LOCATION: 3611 Mabelvale Pike
DEVELOPER:
Jamie McLarty (Agent)
3611 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Judy Glover (Owner)
202 Rosemary Way
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 12.17 acres
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 9
R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 19
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-I to allow for the
existing auto repair use, including 1-2 permitted uses.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains an existing 7,840 square foot, single story building that
contains several bay doors and an office. Historically, the property was utilized as
FILE NO.: Z-10072 (Cont.
Glen Daniels Transmission that also included additional auto repair services.
Properties in the general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
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. Met with applicant representative and provided a summary of comments via
email. See bullet points below:
Get with Floodplain Admin
• Once Removal of current use, staff needs an environmental investigation
• Report good or bad will be sent to DEQ
• State might act or ask for compliance of cleanup and restoration
• Get with FEMA for a CLOMA or CLOMR
Might need No Rise
• Get with the Army Corp of Engineers for any permits necessary such as 404
• Get Special Flood Hazard Permit from Public Works
• Provide Elevation Certificates
If plans to add anything or alter anything will require a grading and land
alteration permit
2. Flood Plain Admin States:
The following are comments taken from the City code pertaining to the
redevelopment of the subject property:
• The entire property lies within the FEMA floodplain of the City of Little Rock.
The property lies within the regulated floodway and 500 year floodplain of
Fourche Creek. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must
be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public;
• Per Sec. 36-341, No building or structure shall be allowed within the
floodway. No future construction of any structures, improvements to the
interior of the structures over 50% of the market value of the structure,
parking areas, or placement of fill material are allowed within the floodway.
Per Section 13-60(2) developments within the regulatory floodways are
prohibited unless a No -Rise Certification, in the form of a Conditional Letter
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FILE NO.: Z-10072 (Cont.
of Map Revision application, signed and stamped by a professional
engineer licensed in the State of Arkansas is approved by FEMA;
• Per Sec. 36-341, in order to build or operate any structure or use, it must
be allowable use among those specified as allowable uses in the base or
principal zoning classification; provided further no such use shall
adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways of any
designated creek, stream, tributary to the mainstream, drainage ditch, or
other drainage facility or system; and provided still further, no such use or
combination of uses shall raise the level of the one -hundred -year flood a
distance of one (1) foot;
• Per Sec. 36-341, in the FP floodplain district, the storage or processing,
aboveground, and the storage, belowground, of materials or fuel which is
flammable or explosive or which could otherwise be injurious to human,
animal or plant life in time of flood shall be unlawful;
• Per Sec. 36-341, floodways shall be kept free of structural involvement
including fences, open storage of materials and equipment, vehicle
parking and other impediments to the free flow of floodwater. Exceptions
may be granted when existing topography is at or above the existing one -
hundred -year flood level and when the velocity of flow is less than three
(3) feet per second;
• A special flood hazard development permit will be required to be obtained
from the City of Little Rock per Sec. 8-283 prior to construction.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authori# :
1. LRWRA has multiple large assets within the area of interest that are not shown
on drawing. LRWRA will require a platted sewer easement prior to approval of
any construction.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. Show existing ROW if 8" DI main not inside of ROW, provide easement.
Fire Department:
1. Full plan review.
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FILE NO.: Z-10072 (Cont.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Buildina Codes: 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. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for
review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planninq Division:
The request is in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows LI for the
requested area. The Light Industrial (LI) category provides for light warehouse,
distribution or storage uses, and/or other industrial uses that are developed in a
well -designed park like setting. The application is for a PD-1 for an existing
business.
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FILE NO.: Z-10072 (Cont.
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Surrounding the application area to the north and west along the Mabelvale Pike
corridor are businesses in a light industrial use area.
To the south and east of the application area are businesses in light industrial and
commercial use areas, then a large area of wooded park and open space use.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Mabelvale Pike is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are
high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban
area. Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still
allowing some access to adjoining property. Deceleration Lanes are required.
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FILE NO.: Z-10072 Cant.
Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides.
This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Mabelvale Pike is on the Master Bike Plan as an Existing Class 2 Bike Lane. Class
2 Bike Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-I to allow for
the existing auto repair use, including 1-2 permitted uses.
The property contains an existing 7,840 square foot, single story building that
contains several bay doors and an office. Historically, the property was utilized as
Glen Daniels Transmission that also included additional auto repair services.
Properties in the general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
The property is accessed from a concrete driveway from Mabelvale Pike. The
property is secured by a chain link fence and entry gate along Mabelvale Pike that
opens up to an asphalt and gravel parking area.
The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any new signs must
comply with Section 36-554 (signs permitted in industrial zones).
The site plan does not show a dumpster. Any dumpster installed on the property
must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the zoning ordinance.
The applicant is not proposing any new lighting at this time. Any future lighting
must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Historically, the property was utilized for transmission service and repair (Glen
Daniels Transmission) that also provided additional auto repair services.
Staff feels that the continued auto related uses of the property will have no adverse
impact properties in the general area.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning and all 1-2 permitted uses based on
the following conditions:
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FILE NO.: Z-10072 (Cont.
1. Staff will support no outside use unless approved through FEMA, Corp of
Engineers and the City's Engineering staff with approval of all necessary
permits (reference staff comments in Paragraph "D" of the agenda staff report).
2. Staff will support 1-2 permitted uses for this property with all uses taking place
within the enclosed building, with the exception of customer and employee
parking.
3. All ancillary auto related uses must take place within the enclosed building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-1 rezoning, 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: (NOVEMBER 14, 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 9 ayes,
0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved.
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