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 Vargas
Body Shop — PD-C, located
at 8415 Scott Hamilton
Drive (Z-10024).
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 5.50 acre property
from R-2 to PD-C to recognize the current use of the
property as an auto repair shop.
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Approval of the Ordinance.
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 5.50 acre tract from
R-2 to PD-C as required by code, to recognize the current
and existing use of the of the property operating as an auto
body repair shop and additional commercial uses that have
been operating since 1965. The applicant is not requesting
any changes to the property. All buildings, parking and
driveways will remain the same.
The property is located on the east side of Scott Hamilton
Drive and west of Jamison Road. The existing one-story,
8,610 square foot building is located in the western portion
of the property approximately sixty (60) feet from the Scott
Hamilton Road ROW. The site contains asphalt paving
that wraps around most of the building. The remaining
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
western portion of the property behind the building is
undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain a
mixture of zoning and uses.
Access is provided by a concrete driveway along Scott
Hamilton Road near the southwest corner of the property.
The site contains asphalt paving that wraps around most of
the building that may be utilized for employee and
customer parking. There is an additional parking area
located in the rear of the building. Staff feels the existing
parking is sufficient to serve the current and existing uses.
The applicant is not proposing any new signage at this time.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-555 of
the City's Zoning Ordinance (Signs allowed in commercial
zones).
The applicant is not proposing additional lighting with this
application. Any new site lighting must be low-level and
directed away from adjacent properties.
The site plan does not show a dumpster on the property at
this time. Any dumpster installed at the site must comply
with Section 36-523 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
On November 14, 2024, the Planning Commission voted
9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position, 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 VARGAS BODY SHOP — PD-C,
LOCATED AT 8415 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE (Z-10024), 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-10024 — Described as part of the NWIA SE1/4, Section 32, Township 1
North, Range 12 West. being more particularly described as follows;
Beginning 575 South of the Northwest corner of said NW1/4 SE1/4, thence
East 1325.1 feet to a point, thence South 181 feet to a point; thence West
1325.3 feet to a point on the West line of said NWIA SE 1 /4; thence North 181
feet along said West line to the Point of Beginning.
Less and Except 0.05 Acre (2191 Sq. Ft.) to be used as a permanent
Road Right of Way and described In Deed Instrument No. 2013-012218.
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 Vargas
Body Shop — PD-C, located at 8415 Scott Hamilton Drive (Z-10024) is conditioned upon
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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.
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.
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-10024
NAME: Vargas Body Shop — PD-C
LOCATION: 8415 Scott Hamilton Drive
DEVELOPER:
W. H. Schmeckenbecher Trust (Owner)
8415 Scott Hamilton Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
W. H. Schmeckenbecher Trust
8415 Scott Hamilton Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Harbor Environmental & Safety
5800 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
AREA:
5.50 acres
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
FT. NEW STREET:
0 LF
WARD:
2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 14
CENSUS TRACT:
41.07
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 5.50 acre tract from R-2 to PD-C as
required by code, to recognize the current and existing use of the of the property
operating as an auto body repair shop and additional commercial uses that have
been operating on the property since 1965. The applicant is not requesting any
changes to the property. All buildings, parking and driveways will remain the same.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located on the east side of Scott Hamilton Drive and west of
Jamison Road. The existing one-story, 8,610 square foot building is located in the
FILE NO.: Z-10024 Cont.
western portion of the property approximately sixty (60) feet from the Scott
Hamilton Road ROW. The site contains asphalt paving that wraps around most of
the building. The remaining western portion of the property behind the building is
undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
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: No comments.
E. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments.
Fire Department:
1. Full plan review.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category
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FILE NO.: Z-10024 Cont.
includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and
professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary
in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The application is
to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-C.
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To the north of the subject site are several single family residences in Office and
Residential Low Density areas, beyond which is an apartment complex in an area
of High Density Residential use. East of the site is vacant and wooded residential
use. To the south of the site is Commercial uses. West of Scott Hamilton Drive is
a laundromat and mobile home park in a Light Industrial use area.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Scott Hamilton Drive 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
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FILE NO.: Z-10024 Cont.
required. 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:
Scott Hamilton Drive is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 2 Bike Lane.
Class 2 Bike Lanes provides 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 requesting to rezone a 5.50 acre tract from R-2 to PD-C as
required by code, to recognize the current and existing use of the of the property
operating as an auto body repair shop and additional commercial uses that have
been operating since 1965. The applicant is not requesting any changes to the
property. All buildings, parking and driveways will remain the same.
The property is located on the east side of Scott Hamilton Drive and west of
Jamison Road. The existing one-story, 8,610 square foot building is located in the
western portion of the property approximately sixty (60) feet from the Scott
Hamilton Road ROW. The site contains asphalt paving that wraps around most of
the building. The remaining western portion of the property behind the building is
undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
Access is provided by a concrete driveway along Scott Hamilton Road near the
southwest corner of the property.
The site contains asphalt paving that wraps around most of the building that may
be utilized for employee and customer parking. There is an additional parking area
located in the rear of the building. Staff feels the existing parking is sufficient to
serve the current and existing uses.
The applicant is not proposing any new signage at this time. Any future signage
must comply with Section 36-555 of the City's Zoning Ordinance (Signs allowed in
commercial zones).
The applicant is not proposing additional lighting with this application. Any new
site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
The site plan does not show a dumpster on the property at this time. Any dumpster
installed at the site must comply with Section 36-523 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
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FILE NO.: Z-10024 (Copt.)
Staff supports the requested 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. Staff supports allowing C-4 permitted uses as alternate/future uses for
this existing developed property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-C, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the
agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(OCTOBER 10, 2024)
The item was deferred to the November 14, 2024 agenda as the applicant failed to
complete notifications to surrounding property owners.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 14, 2024)
The applicant was present. The application came off consent agenda. Opposition had
left the meeting. There was some discussion, and a motion was made to approve the
application. There was a second. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open
position. The application was approved.
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