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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_02 13 2025 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD FEBRUARY 13, 2025 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being ten (10) members present. II. Members Present: Michael Vickers Jeremiah Russell Joshua Baxter Jimmy Brown Norman Hodges, Jr. Alicia McDonald Steven Person Ahmed Samad Todd Hart Kelvin Trimble Members Absent: One Open Position (1) City Attorney: Cameron Bowden III. Approval of the Minutes of the December 12, 2024 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FEBRUARY 13, 2025 I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. Z-10055 Bennett Davis Group – PCD 14611 Colonel Glenn Road 2. Z-10067 Tran – STR-2 – PD-C 30 Summerland Court 3. Z-9891-B Tinnin Group Home 1 – Special Use Permit 205 N. Woodrow Street 4. Z-9892-B Tinnin Group Home 2 – Special Use Permit 822 N. Monroe Street 5. Z-10059 King – STR-2 – PD-C 5147 Cantrell Road 6. Z-10074 Laben Properties – STR-2 – PD-C 13212 Coleen Drive 7. Z-10064 Rezoning from R-2 to R-4 45 Lots along Mountain Vista Drive and Summit View Drive 8. Z-10069 Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church – Parking Lot – PD-O 1015 N. Tyler Street/1016 – 1020 N. Harrison Street 9. Z-6723-A Painted Acres, LLC – STR-2 – PD-C 1 Amherst Cove Agenda, Page Two II. NEW BUSINESS: (January 9, 2025 Agenda Items) Item Number: File Number: Title: 10. S-867-N (10) Lot D4, Tract 201, Chenal Valley – Preliminary Plat East side of Rahling Road, south of Pebble Beach Drive 11. Z-10111 Sherwood Street, LLC – Tire Shop – Conditional Use Permit 6828 Colonel Glenn Road 12. Z-10113 Just Peachy Event Center – Conditional Use Permit 305 Main Street 13. Z-10116 Hadley Daycare Center – Conditional Use Permit 3825 Antioch Boulevard 14. Z-10118 Fuentes Multisectional Manufactured Home – Conditional Use Permit 8803 Bunch Road 15. Z-10114 Rezoning from C-3 to R-5 106 Pearl Avenue 16. Z-6019-G Chenal Valley, Tract 13 – (Lot BR-2) – Revised PCD Southeast corner of St. Vincent Way and LaGrande Drive 17. Z-10084-A E&Y Development, LLC – PD-R 1516 S. Ringo Street 18. Z-10112 RQM Homes – PD-R 2124/2126 Jr. Deputy Road 19. Z-10117 The Oyster Bar Employees Parking – PD-C 109 S. Booker Street Agenda, Page Three III. SHORT TERM RENTALS: (January 9, 2025 Agenda Item) Item Number: File Number: Title: 20. Z-10107 Thornton – STR-2 – PD-C 800 North Street (Apt. 58) IV. NEW BUSINESS: (February 13, 2025 Agenda Items) Item Number: File Number: Title: 21. Z-10122 Martinez Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 5301 Rinke Road 22. Z-10123 Gamzu Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 2016 S. Van Buren Street 23. Z-10124 Ducky’s Premium Auto Spa – Conditional Use Permit 7011 Cantrell Road 24. Z-3371-J(3) Rezoning from C-2 to C-4 West side of Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive, approximately 600’ north of Colonel Glenn Road 25. Z-5317-B Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 5924 Baseline Road 26. LU2025-30-01 Buzzard Mountain Planning District – Land Use Plan Amendment from RL to A East of Garrison Road and Ferndale Cut-Off 26.1 Z-9500-D Rezoning from R-2 to AF 3708 Garrison Road 27. Z-10126 Orndorff #1 – PD-R 1211/1215 College Street 28. Z-10127 Orndorff #2 – PD-R 1522 Hanger Street Agenda, Page Four IV. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) (February 13, 2025 Agenda Items) Item Number: File Number: Title: 29. Z-10128 Orndorff #3 – PD-R 703 E. 21st Street 30. Z-10129 Orndorff #4 – PD-R 1207 College Street 31. Z-10130 Orndorff #5 – PD-R 2117/2121 Rock Street February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-10055 NAME: Bennett Davis Group – PCD LOCATION: 14611 Colonel Glenn Road DEVELOPER: Bennett Davis Group (Owner) PO Box 26415 Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bennett Davis Group, LLC 1300 N. Shackleford Road Little Rock, AR 72211 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Johnston Surveying, Incorporated 37027 HWY 300 Roland, AR 72211 AREA: 35.8 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCES/WAIVERS: None requested. 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. STAFF UPDATE: On October 31, 2024, the applicant requested to defer the application to the February 13, 2025, Planning Commission agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. This will be the applicant’s second and final deferral request. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10055 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 14, 2024) The item was deferred to the February 13, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant failed to submit additional information to staff as requested, in order to complete staff’s review of the application. The application has been deferred two (2) times. Therefore, staff recommends the application be withdrawn, without prejudice. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was withdrawn without prejudice as the applicant failed to complete notifications to surrounding property owners, and the application has previously been deferred twice. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-10067 NAME: Tran - STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 30 Summerland Court OWNER: Stephanie Tran 3901 Lick Mill Blvd, Apt. 138 Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 849-7123 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holland Surveying Inc. 4261 Lake Norrell Rd Alexander, AR 72002 (501) 993-2893 AREA: .52-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 2 CENSUS TRACT: 22.04 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .52-acre property located at 30 Summerland Court 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 1,940 square foot, three bedroom, and two bath house. This property is located within the Ludington Heights Subdivision. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 2 The application site and all surrounding properties to the north, east, and west are zoned Single Family (R-2).  To the south, all properties are zoned Multi-Family (MF-24). 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: Please reference instrument number for 20’ water easement shown. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 3 Planning Division: 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 for a PD-C for an STR-2. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 4 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 5 The Land Use surrounding the application area to the north, east and west is Residential Low Density (RL). The land use to the south is Residential High Density (RH). The application site and all surrounding properties to the north, east, and west are zoned Single Family (R-2).  To the south, all properties are zoned Multi-Family (MF-24). This property is located within the Ludington Heights Subdivision. The subject site is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District (Ord. 21787). Master Street Plan: Summerland Court is a Minor Residential Street on the Master Street Plan. Minor Residential Streets are: (a) A cul-de-sac street not exceeding 40 lots, or (b) a loop street not exceeding 80 lots, and in no case generating more than 400 vehicle trips per day. The standard Right-of-way is 45’. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Summerland Court 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 proposes to rezone a .52-acre property located at 30 Summerland Court 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 1,940 square foot, three bedroom, and two bath house. This property is located within the Ludington Heights Subdivision. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties to the north, east, and west are zoned Single Family (R-2).  To the south, all properties are zoned Multi-Family (MF-24). February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 6 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 and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Prior to February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 7 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. 13. 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. 16. 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 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. There is a Bill of Assurance that’s dated 1978. There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases nor any police reports for this property. This property has been in operation as a Short-Term Rental since March, 2024. There is ample parking. There is a two-car garage with a driveway long enough to accommodate another 2 to 4 cars. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 8 Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one hundred six (106) 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 approved STR’s located within ¼ mile of this site. I. 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: (NOVEMBER 14, 2024) The applicant was present. The application came off consent agenda. Staff presented the item, and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. There were fifteen (15) persons in opposition. Michael Timm, Gwendolyn Smith, Michael Monroe, Darryl and Yvette Coleman, Virginia Bradsher, Lawson McBride, Arlene Beheart, Lois Maass spoke about concerns of traffic issues, noise, safety, trash and decrease in property value. The applicant requested a deferral for three months. There was a motion and a second. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nay, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred until February 13, 2025. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-9891-B NAME: Tinnin Group Home 1 – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 205 N. Woodrow Street DEVELOPER: Hillcrest Homes, LLC (Owner) 401 W. 18th Street Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Steve Giles (Agent) 200 W. Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.30 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in an existing 2-story, single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of eleven (11) residents including 1- to 2 house managers at any given time. The site is located within the Hillcrest Overlay District. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Midland Hills Subdivision along N. Woodrow Street and contains a 4,650 square foot, 2-story, single-family residence. The Arkansas Schools for the Blind and Deaf are located to the east. There is a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9891-B 2 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: 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: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: 1. Life Safety Inspection Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: 1. Group Homes that are classified as an ambulatory occupancy are required to have fire sprinkler and fire alarm installations when greater than 4 occupants are present. This facility is 5729 sf and will be rated for occupant numbers that raise this to an Institutional facility with 16 or more occupants as well. 2. Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9891-B 3 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Tim Whitener at 501-371-4875 twhitener@littlerock.gov. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in an existing 2-story, single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of eleven (11) residents including 1- to 2 house managers at any given time. The site is located within the Hillcrest Overlay District. The site located in the Midland Hills Subdivision along N. Woodrow Street and contains a 4,650 square foot, 2-story, single-family residence. The Arkansas Schools for the Blind and Deaf are located to the east. There is a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes the facility will provide sober living housing to the ever-growing number of Arkansans with substance abuse issues. The residential housing model for living will provide persons in recovery with an opportunity to pursue sobriety in a stable environment away from the playgrounds and playmates that often pressure those in sobriety back into chemical dependency. The facility will provide housing only through a group home setting. The owner will not provide counseling, rehabilitative or any other services to residents. The applicant provided a parking plan showing two (2) parking spaces for staff and eight (8) parking spaces for residents. Five (5) of the parking spaces proposed are located off-site, along N. Woodrow Street and in the alley behind the residence. The applicant provided a bill assurance for this property, Pulaski Heights Addition, dated April 1908. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9891-B 4 Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 1. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi- public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9891-B 5 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are no other transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the property. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by fourteen (11) persons is 1,150 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 4,650 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided information demonstrating compliance with this section of the code. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff is supportive of the special use permit as requested. Staff believes that the total number of 11 proposed residents is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested special use permit, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E and F and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2024) The item was deferred to the January 9, 2025, agenda at the request of the applicant. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9891-B 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There were nine (9) persons in opposition. Tim Eubanks, Theresa Ketcher, Daniel Bryant, Kathlene Lu, Ashley Cunningham, Elana Wills, Jay Wills, David Parker and Bob Keltner voiced concerns about traffic, density, and parking issues. After considerable discussion there was a motion and a second to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 recusals (McDonald and Hodges), 1 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9892-B NAME: Tinnin Group Home 2 – Special Use Permit LOCATION: 822 N. Monroe Street DEVELOPER: Hillcrest Homes, LLC (Owner) 401 W. 18th Street Little Rock, AR 72206 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Steve Giles (Agent) 200 W. Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: N/A AREA: 0.30 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in an existing 2-story, single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of eight (8) residents including 1- to 2 house managers at any given time. The site is located within the Hillcrest Overlay District. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site located in the Pulaski Heights Subdivision on the southwest corner of N. Monroe Street and Kavanaugh Boulevard and contains a 2,800 square foot, 2-story, single-family residence. The majority of the properties in the area contain R-2 zoning. However, surrounding the site, there is a mixture of zoning and uses in the general area. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9892-B 2 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: 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: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: 1. Life Safety Inspection Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: 1. Group Homes that are classified as an ambulatory occupancy are required to have fire sprinkler and fire alarm installations when greater than 4 occupants are present. This facility is 2768 sf and will most likely be classified as R-4, not reaching Institutional Occupancy Numbers but with ambulatory residents still requires fire sprinkler and fire alarm installations. 2. Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9892-B 3 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Tim Whitener at 501-371-4875 twhitener@littlerock.gov. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home facility to be operated in an existing 2-story, single-family residence. The proposed group home will have a maximum of eight (8) residents including 1- to 2 house managers at any given time. The site is located within the Hillcrest Overlay District. The site located in the Pulaski Heights Subdivision at the southwest corner of N. Monroe Street and Kavanaugh Boulevard. The property contains a 2,800 square foot, 2-story, single-family residence. The majority of the properties in the area contain R-2 zoning. However, surrounding the site, there is a mixture of zoning and uses in the general area. No signage beyond that allowed in single-family and two-family zones will be permitted. The applicant notes the facility will provide sober living housing to the ever-growing number of Arkansans with substance abuse issues. The residential housing model for living will provide persons in recovery with an opportunity to pursue sobriety in a stable environment away from the playgrounds and playmates that often pressure those in sobriety back into chemical dependency. The facility will provide housing only through a group home setting. The owner will not provide counseling, rehabilitative or any other services to residents. The applicant provided a parking plan showing two (2) on-street parking spaces for staff and six (6) parking spaces for residents. The applicant provided a bill assurance for this property, Pulaski Heights Addition, dated April 1904. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9892-B 4 Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following provisions for Group Home Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 6, 2005: 1. family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility. (a) Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is requested. (b) There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others shall not be allowed in such a home. (c) Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding facility include, but are not limited to: 1. Spacing of existing similar facilities. 2. Existing zoning and land use patterns. 3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the number of employees proposed and the type of services being proposed. 4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi- public transportation. 5. Access to needed support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers. 6. Availability of adequate on-site parking. (d) The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9892-B 5 (e) Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the State of Arkansas. To staff’s knowledge, there are no other transitional residential facilities within 1,500 feet of the property. Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for this residence occupied by eight (8) persons is 850 square feet. As noted earlier the residence is 2,800 square feet in total area. Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as from one (1) to three (3) persons will occupy each bedroom. Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use. Staff is supportive of the special use permit as requested. Staff believes that the total number of eight (8) proposed residents is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested special use permit, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E and F and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2024) The item was deferred to the January 9, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There were three (3) persons in opposition. Bob Keltner, David Parker, and David Deere voiced concerns about traffic, density, and parking issues. After considerable discussion there was a motion and a second to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-10059 NAME: King STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 5147 Cantrell Road AGENT: Tara Masiello (Agent) 612 Tweed Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 602-0113 OWNER: Sarah King 5921 Ampersand St Little Rock, AR 72207 (479) 445-4767 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 (501) 888-5336 AREA: .16-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 5147 Cantrell 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10059 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 1,965 square foot, three bedroom, and two bath house. This property is located within the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Overlay District. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). 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/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10059 3 Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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 for a PD-C for an STR-2. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10059 4 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10059 5 The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This property is located within the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association. This site is located in the Heights Landscape Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Cantrell Road 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 proposes to rezone a .16-acre property located at 5147 Cantrell 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 1,965 square foot, three bedroom, and two bath house. This property is located within the Forrest Park Neighborhood Association and is located in the Heights Landscape Overlay District. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10059 6 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 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10059 7 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. 13. 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. 16. 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 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. The applicant stated there was no bill of assurance for this property. There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases nor any police reports for this property. This property has been in operation as a Short-Term Rental since March, 2024. There is parking off Newton Street. There is a driveway and a covered carport that can easily accommodate three (3) vehicles. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10059 8 Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one hundred six (106) 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 located within ¼ mile of this site. There was a recent STR-2 application at 5131 Cantrell Road, which was denied by the Board of Directors. That application had heavy opposition from the neighborhood and a staff recommendation of denial. The subject property is located four (4) lots to the west of 5131 Cantrell Road, within the same neighborhood. As such, staff cannot support the requested PD-C rezoning for an STR-2. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested PD-C rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 14, 2024) The item was deferred to the December 12, 2024 agenda at the request of the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2024) The applicant was not present. There was a motion to defer the application to the January 9, 2025, agenda. There was a second. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred to the January 9, 2025, agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There were six (6) persons present in opposition. Tom Colford, Susan Colford, Sherry Henderson, Nancy McDonald, Tim Jordan and Brian Hardin, voiced concerns of safety, property value and traffic issues. After much discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 7 ayes, 3 nays, and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-10074 NAME: Laben Properties - STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 13212 Coleen Drive AGENT: Michael Bucker 210 Dogwood Lane Russellville, AR 72801 OWNER: Erika Cross 13212 Coleen Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Arrow Surveying 600 Pine Forrest Drive, Ste 104 Maumelle, AR 72113 (501) 993-0490 AREA: .30-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.19 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .30-acre property located at 13212 Coleen Drive 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10074 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is occupied by a 2,356 square foot, four bedroom, and two and a half bath house. This property is located within the Marlowe Manor Neighborhood Association. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). 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: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments. Landscape: No comments. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10074 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. Residential Low Density (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 for a PD-C for an STR-2. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10074 4 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10074 5 The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This property is located within the Marlowe Manor Neighborhood Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Coleen Drive is a Minor Residential Streeton the Master Street Plan. Minor Residential Streets are: (a) A cul-de-sac street not exceeding 40 lots, or (b) a loop street not exceeding 80 lots, and in no case generating more than 400 vehicle trips per day. The standard Right-of-way is 45’. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Coleen Drive 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 proposes to rezone a .30-acre property located at 13212 Coleen Drive 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 2,356 square foot, four bedroom, and two and a half bath house. This property is located within the Marlowe Manor Neighborhood Association. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10074 6 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 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10074 7 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. 13. 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. 16. 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 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. The applicant provided a bill of assurance for this property. There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases nor any police reports for this property. This property has been in operation as a Short-Term Rental since November 2022. There is ample parking that is accessed off of Shumate Drive. There is a two-car garage with a driveway long enough to accommodate another 2-4 cars. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10074 8 Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one hundred six (106) 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 approved STR’s located within ¼ mile of this site. I. 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: (NOVEMBER 14, 2024) The item was deferred to the December 12, 2024 agenda as the required notifications to surrounding property owners were not completed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2024) The item was deferred to the January 9, 2025, agenda at the request of the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. The application came off consent agenda. There were four (4) persons in opposition. Steven Whitney, Beverly Milford, William Beattie and Kathleen Battie spoke on concerns about traffic, security and safety issues. After some discussion there was a motion to approve the application as recommended by staff. There was a second. The vote was 7 ayes, 3 nays, and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-10064 NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to R-4 LOCATION: 45 lots along Mountain Vista Drive and Summit View Drive DEVELOPER: APEX Professional Construction, LLC 32 Caurel Court Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Ryan Brooks, APEX Professional Construction, LLC – Owner Kendel Grooms and Parker Spaulding - Agents SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Bond Consulting Engineers, Inc. 2601 T.P. White Drive Jacksonville, AR 72076 AREA: 18.05 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 45 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 41.04 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone 45 lots of the 57 lots in the Vista Pointe subdivision from “R-2” Single-family District to “R-4” Two-family district. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Vista Pointe subdivision is platted with 57 lots. Twelve are currently occupied by residences. The remaining lots are undeveloped. Mountain Vista Drive is the only access to the subdivision and is connected to Skyline Drive in Saline County. February 9, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10064 2 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. Plan is not legible resubmit. 2. Secondary access is required for Fire and Police use. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. February 9, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10064 3 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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 7’ from the property line: 1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5’ from the property line, it must be constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8” Type “X” Drywall, stucco, fire treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit bents and gable vents and crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space. a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all joints. 2. As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 5’ from the property line: a. Exterior walls from 3 to 5’ from the property line must be constructed of 1-hour fire rated material and the soffit must be constructed from 1-hour fire rated material. Soffit and gable vents are not allowed, and venting must be relocated to adjacent roof and wall sections. b. Fire Treated roof decking must extend 4’ up the roof as per the Authority having jurisdiction. c. In applications 3’ to 5’ from the dwelling unit to the property line exterior windows are not allowed to exceed 25% of the wall area. Note: Utilities are permitted below grade on property but cannot enter where dwellings are located less than 7’ from the property line. HVAC Units are not permitted to be installed back-to-back on adjacent properties unless there are 7’ setbacks and must be located on dwelling Landscape: No comments. February 9, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10064 4 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows 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 for the requested area. The application is to rezone from R-2 to R-4. Surrounding the application area are undeveloped tracts in RL. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Mountain Vista Drive 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: Mountain Vista Drive is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone 45 lots of the 57 lots in the Vista Pointe subdivision from “R-2” Single-family District to “R-4” Two-family district. The Vista Pointe subdivision is platted with 57 lots. Lots 2, 3, 13, 18, 24, 27, 30, 32, 42, 46, 48, and 56 are currently occupied by single-family residences. The remaining lots are undeveloped. Mountain Vista Drive is the only access to the subdivision and is connected to Skyline Drive in Saline County. February 9, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10064 5 The request is in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows 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 for the requested area. The applicant’s intent is to construct two-story, town house style duplexes on the 45 undeveloped lots. The proposed 1464 square feet town houses are designed to match the character of the existing homes. Each townhouse is designed with a one-car garage and independent driveway access. Staff is not supportive of the requested rezoning from R-2 to R-4. Staff does not feel it is appropriate to double the density of the subdivision. Doubling the density does not fit the Land Use Plan and would put stress on the existing infrastructure. Additionally, having only one entrance to the subdivision poses safety concerns due to the difficulty of emergency response vehicle access. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested rezoning from R-2 to R-4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2024) The applicant was present. Due to the fact that there were only eight (8) Commissioners present, the applicant requested a deferral to the January agenda. There was a motion to defer the application. There was a second. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred to the January 9, 2025 Agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There were eleven (11) persons present in opposition. Scott Bennett, Teressa Lynn, Teri Crofford, Sharon Bohahm, Amanda Hope, Mike Reev, Michelle Reed, BJ Wyrick, Tim Sanders and Troy Laha voiced their concerns about safety, traffic, and property value. After some discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 3 ayes, 7 nays, and 1 open position. The motion failed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-10069 NAME: Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church – Parking Lot – PD-O LOCATION: 1015 N. Tyler Street/1016-1020 N. Harrison Street DEVELOPER: Greg R. Peckham (Agent) 2222 Cottondale Lane, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bishop Anthony B. Taylor PO Box 7239 Little Rock, AR 72217 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Thomas Engineering Company 3810 Lookout Road NLR, AR 72216 AREA: 0.65 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-O to allow for the construction of an off-street surface parking lot for Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church and School Campus. The property is located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Lots 1 & 2, Block 9, Hollenberg Addition, contain an existing single-family residence, one (1) on each lot, within the eastern portion of the proposed parking lot. Lots 9 & 10, Block 9, Hollenberg Addition contains two (2) accessory structures along the south property line. The remaining portions of Lots 9 & 10, Block 9, Hollenberg Addition are undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of 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: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. LRWRA has manholes near the area of interest. Please ensure that no manholes are covered. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: 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 must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 3 Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 4 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 placed 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 2021 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 2021 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. The 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 replace 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 5 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 the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments. 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. Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows 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. 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 rezone from R-2 to CUP. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 6 Surrounding the application area, to the east, north, and west of the site is RL developed with single family residences. South of the site is a faith based institution and school in PI. The subject site is located in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District (Ord. 20223). Master Street Plan: N. Harrison Street 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 7 Bicycle Plan: N. Harrison Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources. However, the application may have an adverse effect on unidentified historic resources. The subject properties contain two residential structures at 1016 and 1020 N. Harrison, Lots 1 and 2 of Block 9 of the Hollenberg Addition (platted 1904). The single-story bungalow structure at 1016 N. Harrison was likely constructed c. 1910-1920 in the Craftsman style. The two-story structure at 1020 N. was likely February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 8 constructed c. 1900-1910 and uniquely displays a front-facing gambrel roof form with Craftsman detailing. These structures abut the Hillcrest Historic District to the east. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has performed a preliminary review of the structures and has determined that they would likely be eligible within a district context if they were within a National Register Historic District. The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for the increased identification and recognition of Little Rock’s historic resources and increased effectiveness and coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that future proposed development of the site considers its potential adverse impacts to the potentially eligible historic resource and invites a future development plan that incorporates and retains the sites or considers the relocation of the sites to vacant lots within the historic Hollenberg Addition or the Hillcrest Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-O to allow for the construction of an off-street surface parking lot for Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church and School Campus. Lots 1 & 2, Block 9, Hollenberg Addition, contain an existing single-family residence, one (1) on each lot, within the eastern portion of the proposed parking lot. Lots 9 & 10, Block 9, Hollenberg Addition contains two (2) accessory structures along the south property line. The remaining portions of Lots 9 & 10, Block 9, Hollenberg Addition are undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses in all directions. The property is located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Section 36- 434.15, B.3. of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Hillcrest DOD regulations) states that no parking is to be located within the front yard setback of lots. Portions of the proposed parking lot will be located within the front 25 foot setback of the lots fronting N. Harrison Street and N. Tyler Street. As such, the ordinance requires that the parking lot be reviewed through the planned development rezoning process and not a conditional use permit, which would typically be required. Two (2) points of ingress/egress are proposed for the parking lot: A twenty-four (24) foot wide driveway extending from “J” Street to the north and a thirty (30) foot wide driveway extending from N. Harrison Street. The applicant proposed developing the parking lot in two (2) phases: • The Phase I expansion will include the removal of an existing two-story single-family residence on Lot 1and will include ten 45 total parking spaces. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 9 ADA parking spaces will be provided within the existing parking area to the south. • The Phase II expansion will include nineteen (19) additional parking spaces on Lot 2. The inclusion of the parking spaces on Lot 2 will occur sometime in the future as the developer notes the existing, one-story single-family residence, will exist until the tenant no longer occupies the residence. The development of the parking lot will service the campus to the south. The applicant is not proposing additional signage at this time. Any new signage must comply with Section 36-553 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs allowed in institutional and office zones). The applicant is not proposing to site any dumpsters at this time. Any dumpsters installed on the site must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing additional site lighting at this time. Any new site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested PD-O rezoning. The new facility is expected to help relieve on-street parking congestion in the neighborhood currently experienced during parish activities. In addition, to help mitigate the visual impact of the new lot, every effort will be made to retain as many of the mature trees on- site as possible. Staff feels that the proposed parking lot expansion will be a positive for properties in the general area, and should not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-O rezoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2024) The item was deferred to the January 9, 2025, agenda as the applicant failed to notify surrounding property owners as required. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10069 10 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-6723-A NAME: Painted Acres - STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 1 Amherst Cove OWNER: Sammie S. Moore (Agent) 5607 Brookstown Dr. Dallas, TX 75230 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: South Point Surveying P.O. Box 400 Sheridan, AR 72150 (501) 285-5958 AREA: .14-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 21.04 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a .14-acre property located at #1 Amherst Cove 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 1,440 square foot, four bedroom, and two bath house. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District and in the Shannon Hills East Subdivision. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This property is in the Hall High Neighborhood Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6723-A 2 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: Please reference instrument number for 20’ water easement shown. Fire Department: Life Safety Inspection required. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6723-A 3 cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-2 to PD-C. STR-2 The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Single Family (R-2). This property is in the Hall High Neighborhood Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Amherst Cove 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: The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6723-A 4 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6723-A 5 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone a .14-acre property located at #1 Amherst Cove 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 1,440 square foot, four bedroom, and two bath house. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District and in the Shannon Hills East Subdivision. The Future Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. This property is in the Hall High Neighborhood Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6723-A 6 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 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.oke 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. 13. 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. 16. 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6723-A 7 All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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. There is a driveway that is accessible from North Hughes Street that is capable of accommodating 3-4 vehicles. There is a bill of assurance for this property dated 1957. There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases nor any police reports for this property. This property has been in operation as a Short-Term Rental since January 27, 2023. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one hundred six (106) 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 approved STR’s located within ¼ mile of this site. Staff is not supportive of the requested rezoning from R-2 to PD-C. Staff does not believe the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is not appropriate for this location. Staff has received numerous objections from the surrounding neighbors with concerns about increased traffic and congestion on a residential street, increased noise, and reduced marketability and home valuations of current homes on Amherst Cove. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the PD-C zoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2024) The applicant was present. Due to the fact that there were only eight (8) Commissioners present, the applicant requested a deferral to the January agenda. There was a motion to defer the application. There was a second. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 2 open positions. The application was deferred to the January 9, 2025 Agenda. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6723-A 8 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the applicant. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO: S-867-N(10) NAME: Lot D4, Tract 201, Chenal Valley – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: East side of Rahling Road, south of Pebble Beach Drive DEVELOPER: Potlatch-Deltic Real Estate, LLC (Owner) 7 Chenal Circle Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: White-Daters & Associates (Agent) 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters & Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 13.2 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.19 CURRENT ZONING: O-3/C-1 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to plat approximately thirteen (13) acres into one (1) lot. The property is zoned O-3/C-1 to allow the property to contain office, commercial and institutional uses. The site is currently undeveloped. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently undeveloped. The property is located on the East side of Rahling Road, south of Pebble Beach Drive. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-N(10) 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property located adjacent to the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING): No comments. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. All public drainage easements must be unobstructed, and access provided to the public right-of-way by constructed infrastructure and/or documented on the final plat. 5. 100 year overflow swales must be constructed and placed within public drainage easements. 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: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service mut be met. Fire Department: February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-N(10) 3 Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 al 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-N(10) 4 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Office (O) uses for the application area. The Neighborhood Commercial (NC) category includes limited small-scale commercial development in close proximity to a neighborhood, providing goods and services to that neighborhood market area. for the requested area. The Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The application is for Preliminary Plat approval. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-N(10) 5 Surrounding the application area to the east of Rahling Road is wooded acreage, and to the west of Rahling Road is undeveloped woodland. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Rahling Road 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. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-N(10) 6 This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Rahling Road is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class I Bike Path. Class I Bike Paths are a route designated for the sole use of bicycles that is physically separated from vehicular lanes. Historic Preservation Plan: The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-N(10) 7 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to plat approximately thirteen (13) acres into one (1) lot. The property is zoned O-3/C-1 to allow the property to contain office, commercial and institutional uses. The site is currently undeveloped. The property is located on the East side of Rahling Road, south of Pebble Beach Drive. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses. There are three (3) existing driveway aprons along Rahling Road. The proposed plat contains one (1) lot, with approximate dimensions of 500 feet in depth by 1,400 feet long, or 13.26 acres in area. The property is located within corporate city limits and contains accessible utilities for water supply and wastewater disposal. There are no current existing covenants and/or restrictions. The replat shows a forty (40) foot building line, a ten (10) foot right-of-way dedication and draining and utility easements along the east property line. A fifteen (15) foot wide drainage easement bisects the property. Staff supports the plat of the subject property into one (1) lot to allow for office, commercial and institutional uses. The applicant provided information requested by staff. There are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The property is located along Rahling Road, which contains a mixture of commercial, office and medium density residential developments that are consistent with the development patterns within the area. The City’s Future Land Use designates the property as neighborhood commercial (NC). Staff feels the proposed plat will allow for the continuation of development along Rahling Road. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of proposed preliminary plat, 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: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) 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” February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-N(10) 8 above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 open positions. The application was approved. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-10111 NAME: Sherwood Street, LLC – Tire Shop – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 6828 Colonel Glenn Road DEVELOPER/OWNER: Mohammad Ali Farooq 6828 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72204 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.60 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 CENSUS TRACT: 21.02 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a tire shop to operate at 6828 Colonel Glenn Road. The property is located at the Northeast corner of Colonel Glenn Road and South Bryant Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is zoned C-3. The request is in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) use for the application area. To the east and west of the application area along the north side of Colonel Glenn Road there are various commercial uses in an area of Mixed Use (MX). This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10111 2 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: 1. Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial with an alternate design standard. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. Where a principal arterial street intersects a collector street, the applicant shall dedicate an additional 10 ft of right-of-way for a future right turn lane. The total of 55 ft of right-of-way is required to be dedicated on Colonel Glenn Road. 2. Bryant St is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 3. Provide site plan and layout. Survey will not be considered as plan. 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: FULL PLAN REVIEW Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: 1. Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10111 3 requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Tim Whitener at 501- 371-4875, twhitener@littlerock.gov. 2. Tires are constructed of Hazardous Materials and most tire occupancies are required to have fire sprinkler and fire alarm installations. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) use for the application area. The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The application is for a Conditional Use Permit for a Tire Shop. To the east and west of the application area along the north side of Colonel Glenn Road there are various commercial uses in an area of Mixed Use (MX). North of the site is a fully developed subdivision with single family homes in an area of Residential Low Density (RL) use. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Colonel Glenn Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Colonel Glenn Road 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10111 4 Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a tire shop to operate at 6828 Colonel Glenn Road. The property is located at the Northeast corner of Colonel Glenn Road and South Bryant Street. The property is zoned C-3. The request is in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) use for the application area. To the east and west of the application area along the north side of Colonel Glenn Road February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10111 5 there are various commercial uses in an area of Mixed Use (MX). This site is not located in an Overlay District. The site contains a convenience store building located at the center of the property. Gas pumps and a gas canopy is located on the south side of the building between the building and Colonel Glenn Road. An automated carwash building, not currently in use, is located behind the convenience building. Access drives are located along Colonel Glenn Road and South Bryant Street. The applicant proposes to convert the automatic car wash into a tire shop. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. There will be no outside storage of tires or equipment. All tire installation and work on vehicles will take place inside the existing building. No work is to take place outside of the building. Staff is in support of the requested Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed CUP use is appropriate for this location. Staff feels that this type of use is within character for the area at this time. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the CUP request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) 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 open positions. The application was approved. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-10113 NAME: Just Peachy Event Center – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 305 Main Street DEVELOPER/OWNER: Josh Malone 5450 Wedgewood Dr Alexander, AR 72002 AUTHORIZED AGENT: Ryan Byrd 1821 Broadway St Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.09 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 44 CURRENT ZONING: UU VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow an event center at 305 Main Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is zoned UU. The request is in the Downtown Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows The Mixed Use Urban (MXU). Surrounding the application area, is a variety of commercial and office uses in MXU. The structure is 3,126 square foot, one story building. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10113 2 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: Provide site plan and layout. Survey will not be considered as plan. 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: FULL PLAN REVIEW Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: 1. Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Tim Whitener at 501-371-4875, twhitener@littlerock.gov. 2. This occupancy6 is 3126 SF and will most likely have an occupancy rating well over 99. With an occupancy rating in excess of 99 Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm will be required. Landscape: No comments. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10113 3 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Downtown Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) use for the application area. The Mixed Use Urban (MXU) category allows for uses ranging from high-rise office buildings to single family homes. The intent is to create a vital, diverse area which is street oriented and pedestrian-friendly. The uses maybe mixed (residential, office, and commercial in any combination) within the building itself or within an area. for the requested area. The application is for a Conditional Use Permit for an Event Center. The application area is located in the Isaac Kempner Building. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Main Street 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. 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: Main Street is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 3 Bike Route. Class 3 Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: The subject property is the site of the Isaac Kempner Building (PU0193) and located within the Main Street Historic District. The Kemper Building was constructed c. 1875 and underwent later modifications. For this reason, the site is considered Ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and Ineligible within the Main Street Historic District context. Many times, properties that are historic in age but considered ineligible within a historic district context due to major alterations. These structures can often be restored by removing previous alterations and restoring lost architectural details. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10113 4 As a CUP, the application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources. The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for the increased identification and recognition of Little Rock’s historic resources and increased effectiveness and coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that future proposed development or renovation of the site consider its potential adverse impacts to adjacent historic sites and the Main Street Historic District. Staff also advocates for the consideration of the restoration of the storefront to contribute to the District’s historic character. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10113 5 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow an event center at 305 Main Street. The property is zoned UU. The request is in the Downtown Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows The Mixed Use Urban (MXU). Surrounding the application area, is a variety of commercial and office uses in MXU. The structure is 3,126 square foot, one story building. The applicant proposes to rent the building to groups for conferences, birthday parties, and family events. While most events will occur from Friday through Sunday, the applicant does plan on having consistent usage of the building throughout the week. Hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. There will possibly be ticketed events at this location in the future. Staff feels there will be ample parking in the area as the maximum number of attendees will be limited to 99 persons. The applicant provided the following information: “We have a high-end clientele who are looking for beautiful, safe, adequately-sized spaces for their events, ranging from corporate events (luncheons, holiday parties, company milestones, etc.) to birthday parties to baby showers to family events and any and all events where the sweet spot is often 50-99in attendance”. “The largest amount of square footage (roughly - 2,000 sq ft)will be where we host events. We’ll offer tables and chairs to guests and the rest of the space can largely customized with décor, furniture, and just about any configuration that suits their event’s needs”. “Finally, we will have a strict cut-off time for events. To be clear, we will not allow events that go on into the early morning hours. A more realistic cut-off time for our events will be 10:00 p.m., though the exact time hasn’t been ultimately set. For the overwhelming majority of events we plan for clients, that ‘s a reasonable and often requested ending time (if not earlier) it’s rare that we have an event to go past 11:00 p.m.” Staff is in support of the requested Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed CUP use is appropriate for this location. Staff feels that this type of use is within character for the area at this time. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10113 6 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the CUP zoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) 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 open positions. The application was approved. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-10116 NAME: Hadley Daycare Center – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 3825 Antioch Boulevard OWNER: George Kelley, Jr. 3825 Antioch Blvd Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Edward Lofton 15415 Oakcrest Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 0.17 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 13 CENSUS TRACT: 20.01 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a daycare on an R-3 zoned property. The property is located at the northeast corner of Antioch Blvd and 39th Street in College Station. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property consists of a 2,724 square foot house. The request is in the College Station/Sweet Home Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. West of the application area is a Faith Based Organization in an area of Public/Institutional (PI) use, Southwest is an independent living center in an area of Residential Low Density (RL). To the north, east and south of the site are single family residences in an area of Residential Low Density (RL) use. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10116 2 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. Antioch Blvd is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 22.5 feet from centerline will be required. 2. E. 39th St is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Antioch Blvd and E. 39th St. 4. Provide improved site plan with complete layout. Survey will not be considered as plan. Show all proposed improvements as they would be installed. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Energy: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: FULL PLAN REVIEW Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. Building Codes/Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments Received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10116 3 Planning Division: The request is in the College Station/Sweet Home Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) use for the application 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 for Conditional Use Permit for a Day Care Center. West of the application area is a Faith Based Organization in an area of Public/Institutional (PI) use, Southwest is an independent living center in an area of Residential Low Density (RL). To the north, east and south of the site are single family residences in an area of Residential Low Density (RL) use. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Antioch Boulevard 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: Antioch Boulevard 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10116 4 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a daycare on an R-3 zoned property. The property is located at the northeast corner of Antioch Blvd and 39th street in College Station. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10116 5 The property consists of a 2,724 square foot house. The request is in the College Station/Sweet Home Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. West of the application area is a Faith Based Organization in an area of Public/Institutional (PI) use, Southwest is an independent living center in an area of Residential Low Density (RL). To the north, east and south of the site are single family residences in an area of Residential Low Density (RL) use. There is a pickup/drop off area in the front of the property along Antioch Blvd. The daycare has an agreement with the Antioch Full Gospel Church, which is across Antioch Blvd from the daycare, for all needed parking. The maximum number of children to be cared for will be 16. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. There will be up to three staff members depending on child/staff ratio. The daycare has been in operation for the last 30 years. Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit to allow the daycare use. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed Conditional Use Permit is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit, 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: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to complete notifications to surrounding property owners. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z-10118 NAME: Fuentes Multisectional Manufactured Home – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 8803 Bunch Road DEVELOPER: Ruth Fuentes 7009 Talmage Road Little Rock, AR 72204 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Ruth Fuentes – Owner/Applicant SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Cunningham Surveying, LLC 2105 Lorance Drive Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 1-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. STAFF UPDATE: The application is being deferred to the May 8, 2025 agenda, at the request of the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) This item was deferred to the May 8, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-10114 NAME: Rezoning from C-3 to R-5 LOCATION: 106 Pearl Avenue DEVELOPER: Joe White & Associates 25 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Forward Properties, LLC (owner) Joe White & Associates (agent) SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates AREA: 0.16 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.16-acre lot at 106 Pearl Avenue from “C-3” general commercial to “R-5” urban residence to allow for future development. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is near the corner of W. Markham St. and Pearl Ave. A duplex previously stood on the site but has been demolished. Along W. Markham is almost entirely C-3 zoned properties with a mix of R-3, R-5, and R-6 to the south along Booker St., S. Woodrow St., Pearl Ave., and Vernon Ave. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10114 2 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. Previous Comments per conversation with the developer still apply see below: 2. The Parking pads as proposed with the Retaining Wall Permit with drawings from 10/31/2024, staff will not allow the parking pad nor the retaining wall inside of the Right of Way. You may request a Franchise permit, but staff will not support. 3. Also, the parking pad max allowable with the signoff of the Director is a 25’x25’. If you want to have your 25’x32’ that you proposed on the phone, then it would take an appeal to the Board of Directors. 4. The Parking (pad, wall, and stairs) are considered an accessory structure(s) therefore they cannot be any closer than 6ft to the other structure (home, porch) if they are this requires a variance as well. Public Works: 1. Woodrow Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial street. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Pearl Ave is classified on the Master Street Plan is a residential street. Dedication of right-of-way to 25 feet from centerline will be required. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10114 3 Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 provide 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 building 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10114 4 (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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: 1. Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Tim Whitener at 501-371-4875 twhitener@littlerock.gov. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) use for the application area. The Commercial (C) category 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 from C-3 (General Commercial District) to R-5 (Urban Residence District). To the east and west of the application area along the south of W Markham Street there are various commercial uses in an area of Commercial (C) use. Along the north of W Markham Street to the west of the site is an area of Residential High Density (RH) use, and to the east of the site is an area of Public/Institutional (PI). This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Pearl Avenue 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10114 5 Bicycle Plan: Pearl Avenue is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: The subject site is the previous location of a historic residence at 106 Pearl Street (PU7868) and located within the Capitol View Historic District. The historic residence was constructed c. 1919 and underwent later modifications. For this reason, the site is considered Ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and Ineligible within the Capitol View Historic District context. Many times, properties that are historic in age but considered ineligible within a historic district context due to major alterations. These structures can often be restored by removing previous alterations and restoring lost architectural details. The historic residence was recently demolished. The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for increased effectiveness and coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that future proposed development of the site consider its potential adverse impacts to adjacent historic sites and the Capitol View Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.16-acre lot at 106 Pearl Avenue from “C-3” general commercial to “R-5” urban residence to allow for future development. The site is near the corner of W. Markham St. and Pearl Ave. A duplex previously stood on the site but has been demolished. Along W. Markham is almost entirely C-3 zoned properties with a mix of R-3, R-5, and R-6 to the south along Booker St., S. Woodrow St., Pearl Ave., and Vernon Ave. The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) use for the application area. The Commercial (C) category 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. Staff is supportive of the requested R-5 zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed R-5 zoning will be consistent with other residential zonings the area and will represent a continuation of the existing zoning pattern to the south. Staff believes the proposed R-5 zoning will have no adverse impact on the general area. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10114 6 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested R-5 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There was a request to waive the bylaws pertaining to the 15-day Public Hearing Notice requirement. Notices were sent out 14 days prior to the hearing. There was a motion and a second to waive the 15-day notice to a 14-day notice. There was a voice vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay and 1 open position. The application was approved to be considered by the Commission. There was then a motion and a second to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-6019-G NAME: Chenal Valley, Tract 13 – (Lot BR-2) – Revised PCD LOCATION: Southeast corner of St. Vincent Way & LaGrande Avenue DEVELOPER: White-Daters & Associates (Agent) 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Bella Casa, LLC (Owner) 16101 LaGrande Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters & Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.36 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.13 CURRENT ZONING: PCD BACKGROUND: On November 15, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a PCD zoning for a four (4) lot development to allow all C-3, General Commercial and O-3, General Office district uses (Ordinance No. 21,797). During the time of the approval, the developer was to submit an application for the development of each individual lot in the future. Since that time only one (1) of the four (4) lots, BR-1AR, Tract 13, has been developed as part of the overall conceptual plan. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is now proposing to revise the existing PCD to develop the northwestern lot at the intersection of St. Vincent Way and LeGrande Drive, Lot BR-2, Tract 13, Chenal Valley. The subject lot represents the continuation of the development of the overall conceptual plan. All remaining aspects of the previously approved PCD will remain unchanged. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The adjacent lot, Lot BR-1AR, is currently developed and contains a bank (Arvest) on the northeast corner of St. Vincent Way and Chenal Parkway. The remaining two (2) lots to the south, Lot BR-3 and Lot BR-4, are currently undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain commercial and office zoning and uses in all directions. 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 (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 3. If the disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 4. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 5. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 6. A grading permit might be required. 7. Mark the stall closest to the crossing from the ROW as van accessible and dimension it as 11ft wide with a min access aisle of 5ft. 8. Note that a dumpster enclosure shall be permitted as a fence permit. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 3 9. Note that if dumpster enclosure is 7ft in height or taller it will require an engineering report, analysis, and calculations. 10. Reduce the drive that connects into the access & utility easement to not exceed the commercial drive width of 36ft. Currently showing greater than max allowed. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. Show sewer extension plans. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: 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 services must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 4 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings 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 provide 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 5 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 placed 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 2021 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 2021 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. The construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaced 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. 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 the requirements of ASTM F 2200. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 6 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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 . Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: 1. Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or Tim Whitener at 501-371-4875 twhitener@littlerock.gov. 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: No comments received. Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) use for the application 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 for PD-R approval. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 7 Surrounding the application area on the east and west, south of Saint Vincent Way, are financial and professional offices in a partially developed Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) use area. To the north, across Saint Vincent Way, is The Promenade at Chenal and westerly are apartments in a Commercial (C) use area. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Saint Vincent Way is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 8 the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Saint Vincent Way is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 9 Historic Preservation Plan: The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to revise the existing PCD to develop the northwestern lot at the intersection of St. Vincent Way and LeGrande Drive, Lot BR-2, Tract 13, Chenal Valley. The subject lot represents the continuation of the development of the overall conceptual plan. All remaining aspects of the previously approved PCD will remain unchanged. The adjacent lot, Lot BR-1AR, is currently developed and contains a bank (Arvest) on the northeast corner of St. Vincent Way and Chenal Parkway. The remaining two (2) lots to the south, Lot BR-3 and Lot BR-4, are currently undeveloped. Properties in the general area contain commercial and office zoning and uses in all directions. The lot proposed for development is 1.36 acres in area. Access to the property is provided by two (2) points of access from LeGrande Avenue. A twenty-four (24) foot wide, right-in-right-out driveway, located at the northwest corner of the property and a thirty-six (36) foot wide shared access easement to the south. The shared access easement runs in an east-west direction through the development. All of the proposed building setbacks comply with C-3, General Commercial district development criteria of the Code. The proposed building dimensions are 85’x 58’ or 4,930 square feet in area and includes a receiving door near the southwest corner of the building. The proposed building will be thirty-five (35) feet in height. Typically, Section 36-502 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires twelve (12) parking spaces for the proposed use. The site plan shows twelve (12) total parking spaces including two (2) ADA parking spaces located on the north side of the building and eleven (11) parking spaces on the east side of the building for a total of twenty-three (23) parking spaces. Staff feels that the parking is sufficient to serve the proposed use. The hours of operation will be seven (7) days a week from 7am to 6pm. The site plan shows an existing sign located at the northwest corner of the property. The applicant is proposing a new monument sign to be located at the February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-G 10 northeastern corner of the property. Any new signs must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). A dumpster area is located off the southwest corner of the proposed building. The dumpster area must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff feels the proposed use is reasonable. Staff feels that the proposed development of this lot will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties in the area. The subject property represents the continuation of the development of the overall conceptual plan and is located in an area surrounded by commercial and office zoning and uses. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the revised PCD, 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: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) 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 open positions. The application was approved. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-10084-A NAME: E&Y Development, LLC – PD-R LOCATION: 1516 S. Ringo Street DEVELOPER: E&Y Development, LLC 319 Valmar Street Little Rock, AR 72205 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Roy Andrews (Agent) 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Holloway Engineering, Surveying & Civil Design, PLLC 200 Casey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 0.258 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 47 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R for a single- family residential development. The 75’x140’ lot will be subdivided into two (2) separate lots, each being 37.5’x140’ in area. Each lot will contain a 2-story, single- family residence. The applicant will not reside at the property and intends to market both single-family residences for sale in the future. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10084-A 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is just north of Gibbs Magnet Elementary School. Properties in the general area are a mix of R-4 and C-3 zoning. 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. Driveways shall be bound in order to keep the gravel in place. 2. You are only allowed a 20ft x 20ft parking area, reduce and resubmit. 3. Ensure the Sidewalk that is damaged is replaced back to meet specs. Public Works 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10084-A 3 Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 7’ from the property line: 1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5’ from the property line, it must be constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8” Type “X” Drywall, stucco, fire treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit bents and gable vents and crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space. a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all joints. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10084-A 4 As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 5’ from the property line: 1. Exterior walls from 3 to 5’ from the property line must be constructed of 1-hour fire rated material and the soffit must be constructed from 1-hour fire rated material. Soffit and gable vents are not allowed, and venting must be relocated to adjacent roof and wall sections. 2. Fire Treated roof decking must extend 4’ up the roof as per the Authority having jurisdiction. 3. In applications 3’ to 5’ from the dwelling unit to the property line exterior windows are not allowed to exceed 25% of the wall area. Note: Utilities are permitted below grade on property but cannot enter where dwellings are located less than 7’ from the property line. HVAC Units are not permitted to be installed back-to-back on adjacent properties unless there are 7’ setbacks and must be located on dwelling unit property. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) use for the application 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 for PD-R Approval. East and west of the subject site are single family residences in an area of Residential Low Density (RL) use. To the south of the site is an area of Public/Institutional (PI) use with an elementary school and community recreation center. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: S Ringo Street 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10084-A 5 on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: South Ringo Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. Historic Preservation Plan: The site is adjacent to, and was previously a part of, the historic residences known as “Bush Row”, which comprises homes originally built for members of the Bush family, a prominent African American family associated with the founding of the Mosaic Templars of America. John Bush (1856-1916) was widely acknowledged as one of the wealthiest Black men in Arkansas and a progenitor of the economic development and progress of Black American entrepreneurs. The subject site is the previous location of the A.E. Bush House, at 1516 S. Ringo Street. The A.E. Bush House was built in 1919 in the Craftsman style, designed by prominent local architecture firm Thompson and Harding, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The current property owner and applicant were notified of the significance of the structure on October 5, 2023. On May 7, 2024, the house was listed by Preserve Arkansas to its 2024 Most Endangered Places list. The Bush House was delisted in October 2024 following the demolition of the site. The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for the increased identification and recognition of Little Rock’s historic resources and increased effectiveness and coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that future proposed development of the site considers its potential adverse impacts to the surviving “Bush Row” residences within this historic setting. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R for a single- family residential development. The 75’x140’ lot will be subdivided into two (2) separate lots, each being 37.5’x140’ in area. Each lot will contain a 2-story, single- family residence. The applicant will not reside at the property and intends to market both single-family residences for sale in the future. The site is just north of Gibbs Magnet Elementary School. Properties in the general area are a mix of R-4 and C-3 zoning. Each single-family residence will be 1225 square feet in area and will contain a separate concrete driveway extending from South Ringo Street. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10084-A 6 Section 36-502(b)(1)(a) requires one parking space for each single-family residence. The site plan shows a 30-foot long concrete driveway extending from the South Ringo Street connecting to a gravel drive along the south side of each residence. The gravel drive will lead to a 20-foot deep gravel parking area adjancet to the rear of each residence in the rear yard. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the proposed use. The site plan shows a front and rear setback of over twenty-five (25) feet and five (5) feet side yard setbacks for both residences. A total separation of ten (10) feet is shown between each residence. The proposed residences shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. The exterior of each residence will be vinyl siding with asphalt shingle roofing. No signage is proposed at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two – family zones). To Staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff believes the proposed development is an appropriate use for this property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character with the development pattern in the area. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses with some properties containing a higher density than the proposed development. Staff believes the minor increase in traffic will not increase the overall traffic flow in the general area and will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R 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: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. The application came off consent agenda. Ashley Joyce spoke in support. There were twelve (12) persons in opposition. Tricia Bean, Bathy Wells, Rip Weaver, Brittany Nichols, Angel Burt, John Hedrick, Patricia Hendrick, Angela Sortor, Ann Ballard Bryan, Scott Smith, Mia Forman, and Arion Crenshaw voiced concerns of Historic Preservation, property values and that the style of the house not being compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. After much discussion there was a motion to approve the application as recommended by staff. There was a second. The vote was 7 ayes, 3 nays, and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z-10112 NAME: RQM Homes – PD-R LOCATION: 2124/2126 Jr. Deputy Road DEVELOPER: RQM Homes (Agent) PO Box 242916 Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Barbara Cook (Owner) 17204 Lawson Road Little Rock, AR 72210 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates 25 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 0.32 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 11 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone Lot 14 and Lot 15, Block 4, Hicks Interurban Addition, from R-2 to PD-R to allow for the development of a 1-story, two-family residence (duplex) on each lot. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located east of I-430 South between Aldersgate Road (west) and Junior Deputy Road (east) at the southeast corner of W. 22nd and Junior Deputy Road. Properties in the general area contain office zoning and uses. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10112 2 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 (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Jr. Deputy Rd. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 2. W. 22nd St. is classified on the Master Street Plan is a residential street. Dedication of the right-of-way to 25 feet from the centerline will be required. 3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Jr. Deputy Rd and W. 22nd St. 4. Due to the proposed construction of 2 duplexes and 4 driveways on 2 lots, one (1) driveway should be constructed in the center of the lots within a shared access easement and four (4) – 90 degree parking spaces provided on both the north and south sides of the driveway. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: 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 mut be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10112 3 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 2021 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 2021 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 7’ from the property line: 1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5’ from the property line, it must be constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8” Type “X” Drywall, stucco, fire treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit bents and gable vents and crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10112 4 a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all joints. As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 5’ from the property line: 1. Exterior walls from 3 to 5’ from the property line must be constructed of 1-hour fire rated material and the soffit must be constructed from 1-hour fire rated material. Soffit and gable vents are not allowed, and venting must be relocated to adjacent roof and wall sections. 2. Fire Treated roof decking must extend 4’ up the roof as per the Authority having jurisdiction. 3. In applications 3’ to 5’ from the dwelling unit to the property line exterior windows are not allowed to exceed 25% of the wall area. Note: Utilities are permitted below grade on property but cannot enter where dwellings are located less than 7’ from the property line. HVAC Units are not permitted to be installed back-to-back on adjacent properties unless there are 7’ setbacks and must be located on dwelling unit property. Note: Duplex units on the same property cannot be sold. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) use for the application 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. The application is for PD-R Approval for two duplexes. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10112 5 Surrounding the application area to the north, west and south are single family residences in Residential Low Density (RL) use area. To the east of the subject site are two large undeveloped and wooded tracts shown as Residential Medium Density (RM) use. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Junior Deputy 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10112 6 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: Junior Deputy Road 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10112 7 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone Lot 14 and Lot 15, Block 4, Hicks Interurban Addition, from R-2 to PD-R to allow for the development of a 1-story, two-family residence (duplex) on each lot. The site is located east of I-430 South between Aldersgate Road (west) and Junior Deputy Road (east) at the southeast corner of W. 22nd and Junior Deputy Road. Properties in the general area contain office zoning and uses. Each duplex will take access from Junior Deputy Road. The proposed front building setbacks for both duplexes are shown as twenty-five (25) feet from the front property line, over twenty-five (25) feet from the rear property line, and five (5) feet from the side property lines. A total separation of ten (10) feet is shown between each duplex. The dimensions for both duplexes will be 40’ x 45 feet, or 1,800 square feet in area and will contain a front porch facing Junior Deputy Road and a patio facing the alley in the rear of the structures. The applicant notes a building height of eighteen (18) feet for both duplexes. Section 36-502 requires 1.5 parking spaces per unit. The site plan shows three (3) parking spaces, for each duplex, along Junior Deputy Road. During any time in the future, if access to parking in the rear of the units is proposed, the developer must improve the ten (10) foot wide alley to City standards the full width to the furthest side of the property line. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two – family zones). Staff does not support the proposed duplex development. The streets throughout the area are substandard, being very narrow, and containing open ditches. Staff feels before additional duplex developments may be supported for this area, infrastructure must be developed to contain increased traffic flow to accommodate two-family, multi-family and higher density residential developments. Staff feels that for the reasons noted above, the proposed duplex development may have an adverse impact on properties in the surrounding area and staff will not support additional duplexes within the Hicks Interurban Subdivision at this time. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed PD-R rezoning. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10112 8 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to complete notifications to surrounding property owners. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-10117 NAME: The Oyster Bar Employees Parking – PD-C LOCATION: 109 S. Booker Street DEVELOPER: Oyster Bar, LLC (Agent) 3003 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Russell & Debbie Byrne (Owner) PO Box 21040 Little Rock, AR 72221 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White & Associates 25 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 0.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 48 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-3 to PD-C to allow for the development of an asphalt paved, surface parking lot for employees of the Oyster Bar, LLC restaurant. The parking lot will contain a single bar electronic gate at the entrance along S. Booker Street and will be used exclusively for the employees of the Oyster Bar. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located south of W. Markham Street, east of S. Booker Street. Properties north of the site, along the W. Markham Street corridor, contain February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10117 2 commercial uses and zoning. The remaining properties to the east, west, and south of the site contain a mixture of residential 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 (PLANNING): 1. The retaining wall along the front side of parking is severely damaged and shall be proposed to be replaced before staff would allow parking to be adjacent to it. 2. The proposed parking lot must contain one (1) handicap van accessible stall/aisle. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Booker Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Per the Off-Street parking design standards for 60 degree parking, at minimum of 36 ft in width is required. 3. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 4. The proposed parking lot is one (1) property south of public street project Job 061839, Pearl Ave to S. Martin St. Improvements (Markham St. Lane Reduction) proposed to go to construction in the future. The subject property does not appear beyond the limits of the public project. The proposed plan should be reviewed by the applicant. 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10117 3 Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service mut be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) use for the application area. The Residential Low February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10117 4 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 for PD-C approval. North of the subject site are businesses in a Commercial (C) use area along the south side of West Markham Street. South of the Commercial (C) corridor is a large area of Residential Low Density (RL) with single family residences, several duplexes and occasional triplexes. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10117 5 Master Street Plan: Booker Street 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: Booker Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10117 6 Historic Preservation Plan: The subject property is the site of the W. P. Wilson House (PU9449) and located within the Stifft Station Historic District. The Wilson House was constructed c. 1922 and underwent later modifications. For this reason, the site is considered Ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and Ineligible within the Capitol View Historic District context. Many times, properties that are historic in age but considered ineligible within a historic district context due to major alterations. These structures can often be restored by removing previous alterations and restoring lost architectural details. The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for the increased identification and recognition of Little Rock’s historic resources and increased effectiveness and coordination with the review of development plans. Staff also advocate for the consideration of the restoration of the site to contribute to the District’s historic character. Staff also advocate that future proposed development or renovation of the site consider its potential adverse impacts to adjacent historic sites and the Stifft Station Historic District. H. ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-3 to PD-C to allow for the development of an asphalt paved, surface parking lot for employees of the Oyster Bar, LLC restaurant. The parking lot will contain a single bar electronic gate at the entrance along S. Booker Street and will be used exclusively for the employees of the Oyster Bar. The property is located south of W. Markham Street, east of S. Booker Street. Properties north of the site, along the corridor, contain commercial uses and zoning. The remaining properties to the east, west, and south of the site contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses. The Oyster Bar is a neighborhood restaurant located at 3003 W. Markham Street, directly across Booker Street from 109 S. Booker Street. The applicant notes that the owners of The Oyster Bar and 109. S. Booker street property have entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of subject property that is proposed for the employee parking lot. The parking lot dimensions are 140’ x 46’, or 6,440 square feet in area. The existing single-family residence will be demolished and replaced with an approved, compliant parking area for employees. A concrete driveway extending from S. Booker Street provides access to the parking lot that will contain eleven (11) parking spaces. Traffic flow will be one- February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10117 7 way, moving from west to east, from S. Booker Street. Traffic will exit the parking lot into a paved drive lane behind the building, then north to W. Markham Street. The drive lane runs in a north-south direction and is between W. Markam Street (north) and W. 3rd Street (south) and has been historically utilized by adjacent property owners in the area. The proposed parking lot contains an existing metal guard rail and stone wall along the north property line. The applicant proposes to build a six (6) foot tall, wood privacy, fence and typical landscaping along the south property line. The parking lot will be identified with a sign located near the entry to the parking area. The proposed sign must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones). Staff lighting comment supports the rezoning of the property from R-3 to PD-C to allow for the development of a private parking area for employees. There are several restaurants in the vicinity and staff feels the proposed use will provide relief from off-street parking and facilitate a more uniform traffic pattern along S. Booker Steet and in the general area. Staff feels the parking lot will have no adverse impact on the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning, 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: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to complete notifications to surrounding property owners. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-10107 NAME: Thornton - STR-2 – PD-C LOCATION: 800 North Street (Unit 58) AGENT: Marilyn Glissman OWNER: Clifford Thornton 800 North Street (Apt. 58) Little Rock, AR 72212 AREA: .30-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 44 CURRENT ZONING: UU VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone unit #58 at the Cliffs Condominiums which is located at 800 North Street. The proposal is to rezone the unit from UU to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty- nine (29) days. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Cliffs Condominiums are in the Downtown Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). This property is in the Little Rock Arts Neighborhood Association, the Downtown Neighborhood Association, and the Quapaw Quarter Association. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10107 2 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: Fire Department: FULL LIFE SAFETY REVIEW Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Downtown Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. This category provides for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses not only in the same block but also within the same structure. This category is intended for older "urban" areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist, which support each other to create a vital area. Development should reinforce the urban fabric. High and moderate density February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10107 3 developments that result in a vital (dense) pedestrian-oriented area are appropriate. The application is to rezone from UU to PD-C. STR-2 The Land Use surrounding the application area is Mixed Use Urban (MXU). The application site and all surrounding properties are zoned Urban Use (UU).  This property is in the Little Rock Arts Neighborhood Association, the Downtown Neighborhood Association, and the Quapaw Quarter Association. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: North Street 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: North Street 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. The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10107 4 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10107 5 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone unit #58 at the Cliffs Condominiums which is located at 800 North Street. The proposal is to rezone the unit from UU to PD-C to allow use of the property as Short-Term Rental-2 with a maximum stay of twenty- nine (29) days. The entire structure will be rented as one unit. The Cliffs Condominiums are in the Downtown Planning District. The Future Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. The Land Use surrounding the application area is Residential Low Density (RL). This property is in the Little Rock Arts Neighborhood Association, the Downtown Neighborhood Association, and the Quapaw Quarter Association. 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10107 6 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 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. 13. 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. 16. 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10107 7 All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one–and two-family residential zones. 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. The applicant provided a bill of assurance for this property. There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases nor any police reports for this property. This property has been in operation as a Short-Term Rental since October 2024. There are two assigned parking places for each of the units at this Condo. Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one hundred eleven (111) 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 approved STR’s located within ¼ mile of this site. I. 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: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-10122 NAME: Martinez Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 5301 Rinke Road AGENT: Stephen Kassa 7123 Interstate 30, Suite 43 Little Rock, AR 72209 OWNER: Maria A. Martinez 5301 Rinke Road Little Rock, AR 72209 ENGINEER/SURVEYOR: Cunningham Surveying, LLC 2105 Lorance Drive Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 888-2535 AREA: 7.98-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 14 CENSUS TRACT: 41.08 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling on the R-2 zoned property. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains a 1,296 square foot single family residence near the northeast corner of the overall property. A driveway from the end of Rinke Road February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10122 2 serves as access to the site. There is an existing 32-foot by 54-foot accessory building (barn structure) located south of the single-family residence. The accessory structure was recently constructed. The request is in the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows RL for the requested area. 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. Public Works: Rinke Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from street centerline will be required. 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: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10122 3 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 2021 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: 1. Accessory Dwelling in a Horse Barn must meet all requirements for a single- family dwelling. a. Egress from the dwelling unit must comply. b. Fire Separations from the remainder of the structure will be required. c. A building permit will be required. d. Windows in bedrooms for rescue are required. 2. Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724 Accessory Dwelling in a Horse Barn must meet all requirements for a single-family dwelling. Landscape: No comments. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10122 4 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs East 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 for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Surrounding the application area are residential uses to the north, south and west in Residential Low Density. To the east of the application area is an area of Park/Open Space (PK/OS) buffering Little Fourche Creek. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Rinke Road is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10122 5 Bicycle Plan: Rinke Road 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 requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling on the R-2 zoned property. The property contains a 1,296 square foot single family residence near the northeast corner of the overall property. A driveway from the end of Rinke Road serves as access to the site. There is an existing 32-foot by 54-foot accessory February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10122 6 building (barn structure) located south of the single-family residence. The accessory structure was recently constructed. The request is in the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows RL for the requested area. The applicant proposes to construct a second story to the existing accessory building. The second story will contain an accessory dwelling unit. The proposed dwelling will be the same size as the accessory dwelling, 32’ x 54’, and will have three (3) bedrooms and two (2) baths. The proposed accessory structure exterior will be wood siding. There is ample parking on the site for both residences. Staff is in support of the requested Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed use is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to complete notifications to surrounding property owners. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO.: Z-10123 NAME: Gamzu Duplex – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 2016 South Van Buren Street AGENT: Eric James 6834 Cantrell Rd Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 299-6699 OWNER: Gamzu Property Investment LLC 6831 Cantrell Road #1844 Little Rock, AR 72207 ENGINEER/SURVEYOR: West Land Surveying 420 Highway 287 Vilonia, AR 72173 AREA: .17-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 19 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a duplex structure on R-3 zoned property. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10123 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a 7,550 square foot vacant lot. The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. 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: 1. Extend your driveway to meet S. Van Buren St. and ensure your drive does not exceed 20 feet in width Per City Code 30-43. 2. With what is shown how do you plan on moving the vehicles on site? As of right now the cars have nowhere to back up or maneuver. 3. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Chapter 4 Foundations Section R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard.  Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls.  The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within the first 10 feet (3048mm). Exception:  Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm), drains or swales shall be constructed to ensure drainage away from the structure.  Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building.  PUBLIC WORKS: Van Buren St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. Per City code, 90 degree head-in vehicle parking design must provide at least 38 ft of width with an 18 ft long parking stall and a 20 ft wide maneuvering area. Revise drawing to meet City codes and standards. The proposed driveway width in the right-of-way cannot exceed 20 ft. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10123 3 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: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10123 4 County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: Setbacks of 7 .5' meet requirements with no special construction required. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest 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 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Duplex. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10123 5 Surrounding the subject site to the north, east and west are single-family residences in established neighborhoods in Low Density Residential area. South of the subject site are businesses in the Commercial area along Kavanaugh Boulevard. The subject site is located in the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District (Ord. 21787). February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10123 6 Master Street Plan: N Van Buren Street 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: N Van Buren Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10123 7 Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a duplex structure on R-3 zoned property. The site contains a 7,550 square foot vacant lot. The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The proposed duplex structure will be approximately 2,275 square feet in area (1,138 square feet per unit) and one story in height. The exterior of the structure will be vinal siding. The proposed structure complies with all ordinances required minimum setbacks from property lines. There will be three (3) concrete paved off-street parking spaces in the front yard area, with an access drive from South Van Buren Street. The proposed number of parking spaces complies with ordinance requirements. The design of the parking area may need to be adjusted/revised at the time of building permit to assure that there will be adequate maneuvering area. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. The applicant notes that there is no bill of assurance for this property. Staff is in support the requested Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting no variances. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed duplex is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph D, E, and F and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was not present. There was one (1) objector present. There was a motion to defer the application to the March 13, 2025, agenda. There was a second. The vote February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10123 8 was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred to the March 13, 2025, agenda. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 FILE NO.: Z-10124 NAME: Ducky’s Premium Auto Spa – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 7011 Cantrell Road AGENT: Elizabeth Vargas 7310 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 821-1667 OWNER: CSW LLC 7011 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72207 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: .25-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 22.03 CURRENT ZONING: C-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: • Reduced west side setback • Reduced rear setback A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow an existing commercial automated carwash building to be converted to an auto detail shop. There will be an office addition to the east side and a new awning at the rear of the existing building. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10124 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The existing property contains a 1,764 square foot automated carwash. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C for the requested area. 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 PUBLIC WORKS: Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Kentucky St. for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedication right-of-way to 30 ft from centerline. 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: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10124 3 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 2021 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 2021 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 provide 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 building 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10124 4 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724 Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category 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 for a Conditional Use Permit for expansion of existing business. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10124 5 Surrounding the application area on the north along Cantrell Road are businesses in the Cantrell Road Commercial Corridor. To the southwest of the site are apartments, multiplexes and single-family homes in a Residential High Density (RH) area. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10124 6 Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10124 7 Bicycle Plan: Cantrell Road 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 requesting a conditional use permit to allow an existing commercial automated carwash building to be converted to an auto detail shop. There will be an office addition to the east side and a new awning at the rear of the existing building. The existing property contains a 1,764 square foot automated carwash. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C for the requested area. There is a vacuum kiosk on the east side of the building that is scheduled to be removed and replaced by a proposed 20’ x 42.2’, 844 square foot, 1-story office addition. The building will be concrete block. At the rear of the building the applicant is proposing to install a 36’ x 36’, 1-story unenclosed awning. Operating hours will be Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm and Sunday 9am - 4pm. Section 36-301(e)(2) requires a minimum side setback to be 15 feet. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced side yard setback on the west side of the building due to the proposed awning. The proposed side setback for the awning addition will be 7 feet to 9 feet. Section 36-301-(e)(3) requires a minimum rear setback to be 25 feet. The applicant is requesting a reduced rear yard setback of 22.5 feet for a portion of the proposed awning addition. Any dumpsters on site must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Paved parking and landscaping will comply with ordinance requirements. Staff is in support the requested Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed detail shop is appropriate for this location. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10124 8 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, subject to compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to complete notifications to surrounding property owners. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) NAME: Rezoning from C-2 to C-4 LOCATION: West Side of Colonel Gleen Plaza Drive, Approximately 600’ North of Colonel Glenn Road AGENT: Tim Daters (Agent) White-Daters & Associates, Inc. 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER: Parker Brodie Creek Holdings LLC 1700 North Shackleford Rd Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: White-Daters & Associates, Inc. 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 3.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05 CURRENT ZONING: C-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the 3.5-acre lot on the west side of Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive, approximately 600’ north of Colonel Glenn Road from “C-2” (Shopping Center District) to “C-4” (Open Display District) to allow for future development. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C for the requested area. The property is currently vacant. 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: No Comments Public Works: No Comments E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) 3 Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 provide 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 building 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. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 allow manual operation by one person. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) 4 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. 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: No comments. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category 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 from C-2 to C-4. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) 5 The subject site is in a large area of Commercial (C) land use. Facilities in the area include a medical education center, auto dealers, and a large golf recreation center. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) 6 Master Street Plan: Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) 7 Bicycle Plan: Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive 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 proposes to rezone the 3.5-acre lot on the west wide of Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive, approximately 600’ north of Colonel Glenn Road from “C-2” (Shopping Center District) to “C-4” (Open Display District) to allow for future development. The request is in the I-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. The property is currently vacant. The proposed C-4 zoning will not require a Lan Use Plan Amendment. The subject site is in a large area of Commercial (C) land use. Facilities in the area include a medical education center, auto dealers, and a large golf recreation center. The owner plans on putting an automobile dealership on this property. There is a Conditional Use Permit on the property, that was approved in 2012 for an automobile dealership. Staff is supportive of the requested C-4 zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed C-4 zoning will be consistent with other zonings in the area. Properties immediately west and north of this property are currently zoned C-4. Staff believes the proposed C-4 zoning will have no adverse impact on the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-4 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) 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” February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-3371-J(3) 8 above. The item remained on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 open positions. The application was approved. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 FILE NO.: Z-5317-B NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 LOCATION: 5924 Baseline Road AGENT: Hiral Hudda (Agent) 5924 Baseline Road Little Rock, AR 72209 OWNER: Baseline X Road LLC 5924 Baseline Road Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Smith and Goodson 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227 Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: .40 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 14 CENSUS TRACT: 41.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the .40-acre lot at 5924 Baseline Road from “R-2” (Single Family District) to “C-3” (General Commercial District) to recognize the historic and continued use of the existing property as a convenience store with gas pumps. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing 1,500 square foot convenience store building, with a canopy fuel island located along Geyer Springs Road (west). The property is February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 2 zoned R-2 and contains the last remaining, nonconforming, commercial use at the intersection of Baseline Road and Geyer Springs Road. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of commercial zoning and uses in all directions. 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: No Comments Public Works: Baseline Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial street with a special design standard. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial street. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. Per the Master Street Plan, where a principal arterial street intersects a minor arterial street, the applicant shall dedicate an additional 10 ft of right-of-way along Baseline Road for a future right turn lane totaling 55 feet from the centerline will be required. At the arterial-arterial intersection, a radial right-of-way dedication shall be made with a radius of 75 to 100 ft. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 3 Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 provide 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 building 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. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 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 provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 4 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 building 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 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 2021 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 2021 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: February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 5 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 allow 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. 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 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 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. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: Any alteration to this facility will require a building permit. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 6 Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category 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 from R-2 to C-3. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 7 Surrounding the application area in a large Commercial (C) use area are large retail stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and banking. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Baseline Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials are roads designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 8 required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Baseline Road 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 proposes to rezone the .40-acre lot at 5924 Baseline Road from “R-2” (Single Family District) to “C-3” (General Commercial District) to recognize the historic and continued use of the existing property as a convenience store with gas pumps. The site contains an existing 1,500 square foot convenience store building, with a canopy fuel island located along Geyer Springs Road (west). The property is zoned R-2 and contains the last remaining, nonconforming, commercial use at the intersection of Baseline Road and Geyer Springs Road. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of commercial zoning and uses in all directions. The request is in the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for the requested area. The proposed C-3 zoning will not require a Land Use Plan Amendment. Staff is supportive of the requested C-3 zoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed C-3 zoning will be consistent with other zonings in the area. Properties in all directions of this property are currently zoned commercial. Staff believes the proposed C-3 zoning will have no adverse impact on the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to complete notifications to surrounding property owners. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26 FILE NO.: LU2025-30-01 NAME: Land Use Plan Amendment – Amend map from RL to A. LOCATION: East of Garrison Road and Ferndale Cut-Off OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Gary Goodwin 3708 Garrison Rd. Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 24.28 acres +/- WARD: ETJ PLANNING DISTRICT: 30 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 (Single Family Residential) A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Applicant requests a Land Use Plan amendment from Residential Low Density (RL) to Agricultural (A). The site is approximately 24.28-acres. The application is located east of Garrison Road and Ferndale Cut-off in the Buzzard Mountain Planning District. 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 proposed Agricultural (A) categories intent is to encourage the continuation of agricultural uses of the land. The agricultural classification also provides for a transition between rural areas and the urban fringe where it would be appropriate to preserve existing rural land use, prior to the annexation into the city. This land use amendment application accompanies a zoning map amendment request. It is the applicant’s intent to rezone the site to Agricultural and Forresty District, AF zoning (File No. Z-9500-D). February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2025-30-01 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The subject site is 24.28 acres +/- of partially undeveloped wooded tract with an existing three-story, 14,102 square foot single-family residence on the property. The current zoning is Single Family District (R2). The property is located near the western edge of Pulaski County, between Garrison Road (east) and the Pulaski County Line/Saline County boundary (west). Properties in the general area contain residential, agricultural and farming zoning and uses in all directions. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All Neighborhood Associations notified prior to planning commission meetings. D. PLANNING/TRANSPORTATION: Land Use Plan: Surrounding the application area to the north, east and south are single-family residences on large tracts of land. To the west of the application area is undeveloped woodland. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2025-30-01 3 Master Street Plan: Garrison Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are high volume roads designed to provide 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. Standard Right-of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2025-30-01 4 Bicycle Plan: Garrison Road 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. E. ANALYSIS: The application area is located near the western edge of Pulaski County, between Garrison Road (east) and the Pulaski County Line/Saline County boundary (west) in the City’s ETJ. Properties in the general area contain residential, agricultural and February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU2025-30-01 5 farming zoning uses in all directions. Access to the property is via a private fifty (50) foot wide access easement from Garrison Road. The current land use for the property is Residential Low (RL). This is the default land use for most areas in the ETJ. Land Use changes in this area are usually only made at the request of the owner. The applicant notes the property will remain as a single-family residence. The land use change and accompanying rezone is to allow for additional agricultural uses on the property. Furthermore, many lots in the area are also used for agriculture or are single-family with agricultural secondary uses. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s request to amend the Land Use designation from Residential Low Density (RL) to Agriculture (A). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. The application came off consent agenda. Andrea Goodwin and Jennifer Maune represented the application. Andrea Goodwin, Jennifer Maune, Brian Maune and Traci Hogue spoke in support of the item. There were seven (7) persons in opposition. Deborah Reynolds, Julie Favonte, Thomas Burnett, Raymond Fletcher, Danny Crabtree, and Marieda Fletcher-Priest. Mr. Crabtree spoke at length about the Bill of Assurance for this property and the pending Civil lawsuit that is ongoing. After considerable discussion there was a motion and a second to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused (McDonald) and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26.1 FILE NO.: Z-9500-D NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to AF LOCATION: 3708 Garrison Road DEVELOPER: Gary and Andrea Goodwin 3708 Garrison Road Little Rock, AR 72223 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Gary S. Goodwin – Owner Jennifer Maune – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Johnston Surveying, Inc. 37027 Hwy 300 Roland, AR 72135 AREA: 24.28 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 30 CENSUS TRACT: 42.02 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The property owner requests to rezone the 24.28 acre property located at 3708 Garrison Road from “R-2” Single Family District to “AF” Agriculture and Forestry District. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains a 14,102 square foot single family residence located near the center of the property. The property is accessed via a driveway that extends from Garrison Road, northeast of the site. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9500-D 2 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. 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 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 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9500-D 3 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. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Buzzard Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low (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 Rezoning from R-2 to AF. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9500-D 4 Surrounding the application area to the north, east and south are single-family residences on large tracts of land. To the west of the application area is undeveloped woodland. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9500-D 5 Master Street Plan: Garrison Road 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. 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9500-D 6 Bicycle Plan: Garrison Road 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 property owner requests to rezone the 24.28 acre property located at 3708 Garrison Road from “R-2” Single Family District to “AF” Agriculture and Forestry District. The rezoning is requested to allow continued principal use of the property as a single family residence, with ancillary agriculture use. The property contains a 14,102 square foot single family residence located near the center of the property. The property is accessed via a driveway that extends from Garrison Road, northeast of the site. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates the property as “RL” Residential Low Density. The applicant has filed for a land use plan amendment to “A” Agriculture which is a separate item on this agenda. Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to AF. The proposed AF zoning is not out of character for the area. The general area contains a large amount of AF zoning south, southeast, east and northeast of the subject property. The proposed AF zoning will represent a continuation of the zoning pattern within this overall area west of the Little Rock city limits. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested AF rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. The application came off consent agenda. Andrea Goodwin and Jennifer Maune represented the application. Andrea Goodwin, Jennifer Maune, Brian Maune and Traci Hogue spoke in support of the item. There were seven (7) persons in opposition. Deborah Reynolds, Julie Favonte, Thomas Burnett, Raymond Fletcher, Danny Crabtree, and Marieda Fletcher-Priest. Mr. Crabtree spoke at length about the Bill of Assurance for this property and the pending Civil lawsuit that is ongoing. After considerable discussion there was a motion and a second to approve the application as February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 26.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9500-D 7 recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused (McDonald) and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 FILE NO.: Z-10126 NAME: Orndorff #1 – PD-R LOCATION: 1211/1215 College Street DEVELOPER: Mike Orndorff 609 E. 16th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: GarNat Engineering (Agent) PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: GarNat Engineering PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 AREA: 0.32 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R to construct a single-family residential development. The overall 0.32 acre site contains two (2) lots that will be subdivided into four (4) separate lots, measuring 0.08 acre each in area, and will contain a one-story, single-family residence per lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market the residences for lease/sale in the future. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. 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 (PLANNING DIVISION): 1. The alley shall be brought to the City of Little Rock Alley Standard. 2. The driveway shall meet City Standard PW-30/32. 3. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Chapter 4 Foundations Section R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within the first 10 feet (3048mm). Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm), drains or swales shall be constructed to ensure drainage away from the structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are missing, damaged, or not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. Provide a revised plan showing the proposed driveway locations and widths. 3. With the proposed construction, sidewalk in conformance with ADA recommendations and per CLR details shall be constructed along College St. adjacent to the subject property in conformance with Sec. 31-175 of City code. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 3 Summit Utilities: No comments received. 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 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. 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. County Planning: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 4 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume Ill R302.1 (1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 7' from the property line: 1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5' from the property line, it must be constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8" Type "X" Drywall, stucco, fire treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit bents and gable vents and crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space. a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all joints. 2. As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume 111 R302.1 (1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 5' from the property line: a. Exterior walls from 3 to 5' from the property line must be constructed of 1- hourfire rated material and the soffit must be constructed from 1-hour fire rated material. Soffit and gable vents are not allowed, and venting must be relocated to adjacent roof and wall sections. b. Fire Treated roof decking must extend 4' up the roof as per the Authority having jurisdiction. c. In applications 3' to 5' from the dwelling unit to the property line exterior windows are not allowed to exceed 25% of the wall area. 3. Zero Lot Line Construction must be processed through Zoning for such allowances. Once processed the following requirements apply. a. No part of the footing/foundation is allowed to extend beyond the property line. b. No overhang is allowed closer than 2' from the property line and must be constructed from 1-hour fire treated materials. c. Roof decking must have 4' of fire treated material for the entire length of the wall and turning 4' along the adjacent wall with hip roof construction. d. No windows or doors are allowed when the exterior wall is less than 3’ from the property line. Windows are required in all sleeping rooms. Landscape: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 5 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows RM for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is for a PD-R. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 6 Surrounding the application area to the west, south, and north are single-family homes in a Medium Density Residential (RM) use area. Northeast of the site is a faith-based institution in an area of Public/Institutional use. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 7 Master Street Plan: College Street is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 8 Bicycle Plan: College Street is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 3 Bike Route. Class 3 Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R to construct a single-family residential development. The overall 0.32 acre site contains two (2) lots that will be subdivided into four (4) separate lots, measuring 0.08 acre each in area, and will contain a one-story, single-family residence per lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market the residences for lease/sale in the future. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. The subject property is proposed to be re-platted into four (4) separate lots having the dimensions of approximately 25 feet x 140 feet each, with an average lot size of approximately 3,526 square feet in area. Each lot will contain a one-story, single-family residence. Each residence will be 988 square feet in area (heated/cooled space), with a 132 square foot covered front porch on the front (College Street facing) of each residence. Section 36-502(b)(1)(a) requires one (1) parking space for each single-family residence. Each residence will be accessed from College Street by a fifteen (15) foot wide concrete driveway. The site plan shows an alley in the rear to the east of the proposed development. The proposed front building setbacks for all lots will be fifteen feet (15) feet, no less than twenty-five (25) feet in the rear and four (4) foot and five (5) foot side yard setbacks. The building height of the residences shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. The applicant notes that the exterior of each residence will contain vinyl siding, and the roof will be covered with asphalt roofing shingles. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10126 9 The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two – family zones). To Staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff feels the proposed development is an appropriate use for this property and will not be out of character with the existing development pattern in the area. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses with some properties containing a higher density than the proposed development. Although the development will create a minor increase in traffic, staff feels it will not adversely affect the overall traffic pattern in the general area and will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R 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: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. The application came off the consent agenda. After some discussion there was a motion and second to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 1 nay, 2 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 FILE NO.: Z-10127 NAME: Orndorff #2 – PD-R LOCATION: 1522 Hanger Street DEVELOPER: Mike Orndorff 609 E. 16th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: GarNat Engineering (Agent) PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: GarNat Engineering PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R to construct a single-family residential development. The overall 0.16 acre site will be subdivided into four (4) separate lots, ranging from 0.03 acre to 0.05 acre in area, and will contain a one-story, single-family residence per lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market the residences for lease/sale in the future. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 2 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 (PLANNING DIVISION): 1. The driveway shall meet City Standard PW-30/32. 2. Is this on street parking proposed? If not show the driveways. 3. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Chapter 4 Foundations Section R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within the first 10 feet (3048mm). Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm), drains or swales shall be constructed to ensure drainage away from the structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are missing, damaged, or not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. Provide a revised plan showing the proposed driveway locations and widths. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Hanger Street and E. 16th Street. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. How will lots 7R2-7R4 receive sewer without crossing each other? Please explain. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 3 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 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. 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. County Planning: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 4 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 7’ from the property line: 1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5’ from the property line, it must be constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8” Type “X” Drywall, stucco, fire treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit bents and gable vents and crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space. a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all joints. 2. As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 5’ from the property line: a. Exterior walls from 3 to 5’ from the property line must be constructed of 1-hour fire rated material and the soffit must be constructed from 1-hour fire rated material. Soffit and gable vents are not allowed, and venting must be relocated to adjacent roof and wall sections. b. Fire Treated roof decking must extend 4’ up the roof as per the Authority having jurisdiction. c. In applications 3’ to 5’ from the dwelling unit to the property line exterior windows are not allowed to exceed 25% of the wall area. 3. Zero Lot Line Construction must be processed through Zoning for such allowances. Once processed the following requirements apply. a. No part of the footing/foundation is allowed to extend beyond the property line. b. No overhang is allowed closer than 2’ from the property line and must be constructed from 1-hour fire treated materials. c. Roof decking must have 4’ of fire treated material for the entire length of the wall and turning 4’ along the adjacent wall with hip roof construction. d. No windows or doors are allowed when the exterior wall is less than 3’ from the property line. Windows are required in all sleeping rooms. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 5 Utilities: Utilities are permitted below grade on property but cannot enter where dwellings are located less than 7’ from the property line. HVAC Units are not permitted unless there are 7’ setbacks and must be located on dwelling unit property. Landscape: No comments received. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows RM for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is for a PD-R. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 6 Surrounding the application site are single-family residences in a Medium Density Residential (RM) area with several vacant lots. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 7 Master Street Plan: Hanger Street 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: Hanger Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 8 Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R to construct a single-family residential development. The overall 0.16 acre site will be subdivided into four (4) separate lots, ranging from 0.03 acre to 0.05 acre in area, and will contain a one-story, single-family residence per lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market the residences for lease/sale in the future. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. The subject property is proposed to be re-platted into four (4) separate lots having the following dimensions: • Lot 7R1 (approximately 43’ x 50’) • Lots 7R2 & 7R3 (30’ x 50’) • Lote 7R4 (approximately 38’ x 50’) Lots 7R2-7R4 will have frontage along E. 16th Street to the south. Lot 7R1 will have frontage along Hanger Street to the west. The residence proposed for Lot 7R1 will be approximately 600 square feet in area, and one (1) story in height. Each additional residence will be one-story in height and approximately 450 square feet in area. At no point shall any proposed building exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. The proposed residences will have front and rear setbacks of five (5) feet. Side setbacks will range from 6.3 feet to 16.8 feet. Section 36-502(b)(1)(a) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of one (1) parking space per single-family dwelling. The applicant is proposing no off- street parking for this four (4) lot, single-family residential development, and notes that residences will park on the street. Staff does not support the applicant’s parking plan. The applicant notes that the exterior of each residence will contain vinyl siding, and the roof will be covered with asphalt roofing shingles. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10127 9 The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two – family zones). Staff does not support the proposed PD-R rezoning. Staff feels that the applicant is proposing to over-build the 7,000 square foot lot, to the point that minimum required off-street parking cannot be provided. The majority of the residences in this immediate area have driveways and off-street parking. Staff does not feel that on-street parking is an appropriate option for this site. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed PD-R zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There was one person in opposition but had left the meeting prior to the item being heard. After much discussion, there was a motion and a second to approve the application. The vote was 0 ayes, 10 nays and 1 open position. The motion failed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 29 FILE NO.: Z-10128 NAME: Orndorff #3 – PD-R LOCATION: 703 E. 21st Street DEVELOPER: Mike Orndorff 609 E. 16th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: GarNat Engineering (Agent) PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: GarNat Engineering PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 STAFF UPDATE: On January 30, 2025, the applicant requested to defer the application to the March 13, 2025 agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 FILE NO.: Z-10129 NAME: Orndorff #4 – PD-R LOCATION: 1207 College Street DEVELOPER: Mike Orndorff 609 E. 16th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: GarNat Engineering (Agent) PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: GarNat Engineering PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R. The overall 0.16 acre site contains a single lot that will be subdivided into two (2) separate lots. A one-story, single-family residence will be constructed on each lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market both residences for lease/sale in the future. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 2 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 (PLANNING DIVISION): 1. The alley shall be brought to the City of Little Rock Alley Standard. 2. The driveway shall meet City Standard PW-30/32. 3. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Chapter 4 Foundations Section R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within the first 10 feet (3048mm). Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm), drains or swales shall be constructed to ensure drainage away from the structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are missing, damaged, or not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are missing, damaged, or not in compliance with ADA recommendations in public right-of- way. 3. With the proposed construction, sidewalks and conformance with ADA recommendations per CLR details shall be constructed along College Street, adjacent to the subject property in conformance with Sec. 31-175 of the City code. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 3 Summit Utilities: No comments received. 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 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. 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 4 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 7’ from the property line: 1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5’ from the property line, it must be constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8” Type “X” Drywall, stucco, fire treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit bents and gable vents and crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space. a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all joints. 2. As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 5’ from the property line: a. Exterior walls from 3 to 5’ from the property line must be constructed of 1-hour fire rated material and the soffit must be constructed from 1-hour fire rated material. Soffit and gable vents are not allowed, and venting must be relocated to adjacent roof and wall sections. b. Fire Treated roof decking must extend 4’ up the roof as per the Authority having jurisdiction. c. In applications 3’ to 5’ from the dwelling unit to the property line exterior windows are not allowed to exceed 25% of the wall area. 3. Zero Lot Line Construction must be processed through Zoning for such allowances. Once processed the following requirements apply. a. No part of the footing/foundation is allowed to extend beyond the property line. b. No overhang is allowed closer than 2’ from the property line and must be constructed from 1-hour fire treated materials. c. Roof decking must have 4’ of fire treated material for the entire length of the wall and turning 4’ along the adjacent wall with hip roof construction. d. No windows or doors are allowed when the exterior wall is less than 3’ from the property line. Windows are required in all sleeping rooms. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 5 Utilities: Utilities are permitted below grade on property but cannot enter where dwellings are located less than 7’ from the property line. HVAC Units are not permitted unless there are 7’ setbacks and must be located on dwelling unit property. Landscape: No comments received. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the I-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows RM for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is for a PD-R. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 6 Surrounding the application area to the west, south, and north are single-family homes in a Medium Density Residential (RM) use area. East of the site is a faith- based institution in an area of Public/Institutional use. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 7 Master Street Plan: College Street is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Collectors are designed to connect traffic from Local Streets to Arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. The standard Right of way is 60’. Sidewalks are required on one side of Collectors. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 8 Bicycle Plan: College Street is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class 3 Bike Route. Class 3 Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R. The overall 0.16 acre site contains a single lot that will be subdivided into two (2) separate lots. A one-story, single-family residence will be constructed on each lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market both residences for lease/sale in the future. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. The subject property is proposed to be re-platted into two (2) separate lots. Lot dimensions are shown as approximately 25’ x 140’ square feet. Each lot will contain a one-story, single-family residence. Each residence will be approximately 988 square feet in area. The residences will have front porches with depths of eight (8) feet. The proposed residences will have front setbacks of twenty-five (25) feet, rear setbacks of 53.2 feet, and side setbacks of 5.1 feet and four (4) feet. Section 36-502(b)(1)(a) requires one parking space for each single-family residence. Each residence will contain a single 15-foot wide, concrete driveway extending from College Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the proposed use. The building height for each residence shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. The applicant notes that the exterior of each residence will be vinyl siding, and the roof will contain asphalt roofing shingles. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one – and two – family zones). February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10129 9 To Staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff feels that the proposed development is an appropriate use for the subject property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character with the development pattern within the area. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses with some properties containing a higher density than the proposed development. Although there will be a minor increase in traffic, staff feels the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. The application came off the consent agenda. After some discussion there was a motion and second to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 1 nay, 2 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 FILE NO.: Z-10130 NAME: Orndorff #5 – PD-R LOCATION: 2117/2121 Rock Street DEVELOPER: Mike Orndorff 609 E. 16th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: GarNat Engineering (Agent) PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: GarNat Engineering PO Box 116 Bryant, AR 72015 AREA: 0.34 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 6 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 46 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R. The overall 0.34 acre site contains parts of three (3) lots that will be subdivided into six (6) lots. The western portion of the property, Lots 7R1-7R5, will contain a five (5) unit, attached, single-family residential development. The eastern lot, Lot 7R6, will contain a parking lot for the five (5) unit building. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market each unit for lease/sale in the future. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. 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 (PLANNING DIVISION): 1. The driveway shall meet City Standard PW-30/32. 2. Existing drive apron shall be labeled as, “existing driveway apron to be removed.” 3. Elaborate on the note for 2ft wide swale with curbs. 4. You also can’t discharge to the street as shown. 5. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Chapter 4 Foundations Section R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within the first 10 feet (3048mm). Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm), drains or swales shall be constructed to ensure drainage away from the structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are missing, damaged, or not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. Provide a revised plan showing the proposed driveway locations and widths. 3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Rock St. and E. 22nd St. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 3 E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: 1. How will lots 7 & 8 receive sewer without crossing lot 9? Please explain. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. 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 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. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 4 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. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Codes: As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 7’ from the property line: 1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5’ from the property line, it must be constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8” Type “X” Drywall, stucco, fire treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit bents and gable vents and crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space. a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all joints. 2. As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are closer than 5’ from the property line: a. Exterior walls from 3 to 5’ from the property line must be constructed of 1-hour fire rated material and the soffit must be constructed from 1-hour fire rated material. Soffit and gable vents are not allowed, and venting must be relocated to adjacent roof and wall sectio b. Fire Treated roof decking must extend 4’ up the roof as per the Authority having jurisdiction. c. In applications 3’ to 5’ from the dwelling unit to the property line exterior windows are not allowed to exceed 25% of the wall area. 3. Zero Lot Line Construction must be processed through Zoning for such allowances. Once processed the following requirements apply. a. No part of the footing/foundation is allowed to extend beyond the property line. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 5 b. No overhang is allowed closer than 2’ from the property line and must be constructed from 1-hour fire treated materials. c. Roof decking must have 4’ of fire treated material for the entire length of the wall and turning 4’ along the adjacent wall with hip roof construction. d. No windows or doors are allowed when the exterior wall is less than 3’ from the property line. Windows are required in all sleeping rooms. Utilities: Utilities are permitted below grade on property but cannot enter where dwellings are located less than 7’ from the property line. HVAC Units are not permitted unless there are 7’ setbacks and must be located on dwelling unit property. NOTE: No openings allowed with 2’ Setbacks from Property Lines. NOTE: The first floor porch roof encroaches on the ROW and is not allowed to extend past the property line. Landscape: No comments received. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City 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 for a PD-R. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 6 Surrounding the application area to the west, south and east are single-family homes and several vacant lots in an area of Residential Low Density (RL) use. To the north of the site in an area of Mixed Use (MX) along E 21 st Street are various neighborhood merchants and a community service center. This site is not located in an Overlay District. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 7 Master Street Plan: S Rock Street 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: S Rock Street 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 8 H. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R. The overall 0.34 acre site contains parts of three (3) lots that will be subdivided into six (6) lots. The western portion of the property, Lots 7R1-7R5, will contain a five (5) unit, attached, single-family residential development. The eastern lot, Lot 7R6, will contain a parking lot for the five (5) unit building. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market each unit for lease/sale in the future. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all directions. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 9 Each lot will contain a two-story, single-family residence. Each residence will be 1,129 square feet in area (heated/cooled space), with a 112 square foot porch in area (Units A-C). Units A-B will also have a balcony on the second floor of each unit. Unit D will have a porch that will be121 square feet in area. Unit E will have a porch over 176 square feet in area. All porches and balconies will face S. Rock Street. Section 36-502(b)(1)(c)(2) requires 1.5 parking spaces per unit. The site plan shows a parking lot in the western portion of the property that contains ten (10) parking spaces for the five (5) unit building. The existing driveway will be removed. Access to the parking lot will be provided by a fifteen (15) foot wide driveway in the southeastern corner of the property along E. 21st Street. Staff feels the parking is sufficient to serve the proposed use. The site plan shows front setbacks ranging from 8.3 to nineteen (19) feet, rear setbacks of twenty-two (22) feet and side setbacks from zero (0) feet to 2.3 feet. The applicant notes that the proposed building height shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. The applicant notes that the exterior of each residence will contain brick, and the roof will be covered with metal panels. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must comply with Section 36-552 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in multi-family zones). Any sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. To Staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff believes the proposed development is an appropriate use for this property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character with the development pattern and will be beneficial providing a diversity of housing within the area. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of residential zoning and uses. Although there will be a minor increase in traffic, staff feels that it will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R 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. February 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 31 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10130 10 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) The applicant was present. The application came off the consent agenda. After some discussion there was a motion and second to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: February 13, 2025 4:OOPM Consent Agenda I RegularAgenda MEMBER Minutes 1,2,8,9,10,11,12 13,14,16,18,19,20,21 23,24,25,29 3 4 5 6 7 15* 17 22** 26 26.1 27 28 30 31 BROWN, JIMMY ✓ ✓ A A ■ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ A ■ A A HART, TODD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ ✓ ✓ HODGES, NORMAN ✓ ✓ Ab ✓ • • • ✓ • A ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ ✓ ✓ McDONALD, ALICIA ✓ ✓ Ab A ✓ ✓ • ✓ • ✓ R R A • A A PERSON, STEVEN ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ RUSSELL, JEREMIAH ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ • • ✓ SAMAD, AHMED ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ ✓ ✓ TRIMBLE, KELVIN ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ ✓ ✓ BAXTER, JOSHUA - VICE CHAIR ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ■ ✓ ✓ VICKERS, MICHAEL - CHAIR ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓ ✓ OPEN POSITION OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP MEMBER 2025 Elections: Vickers - Chair, Baxter - Vice Chair * By-laws waived due to notice issue **Deferred to the March meerting- applicant not present BROWN out at 9:03pm McDONALD out at 9:14pm Meeting Ajourned: 9:42 PM ✓AYE s NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE OP OPEN POSITION February 13, 2025 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Date Chairman Secretary