HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA Staff Report 040425OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
MARCH 18, 2025 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving
a Planned Zoning
Development titled
Orndorff # 1 — PD-R,
located at 1211/1215
College Street (Z-10126).
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Susan Altrui
Acting City Manager
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.32 acre property
from R-4 to PD-R to allow a four (4) lot single family
residential development.
None
Approval of the Ordinance
The applicant proposes to rezone the property frorti 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.
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
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.23+
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.
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).
On February 13, 2025, the Planning Commission voted
7 ayes, 1 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position, to approve the
PD-R rezoning. There were no objectors present.
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site
and all neighborhood associations registered with The City
of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
Please see the attached Planning Commission minute
record for the complete staff analysis.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT
— RESIDENTIAL TITLED ORNDORFF #1— PD-R, LOCATED AT
1211/1215 COLLEGE STREET (Z-10126), CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be
changed from R-4, Two Family Residential District, to PD-R, Planned District — Residential:
Z-10126 — Described as Lots 4 and 5, Block 6, Hangers Addition to the
City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as
recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission.
SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for Orndorff
#1— PD-R, located at 1211/1215 College Street (Z-10126) is conditioned upon obtaining final
plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section 36-454 (e) of the
Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the
final plan approval.
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1 SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of
2 the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the
3 extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in
4 Section 1 hereof.
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SECTION 6. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item,
sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the
ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 7. Repealed All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED:
Mayor
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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
OVVNER/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
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4
PLANNING DISTRICT: 7
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A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 46
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.
FILE NO.: Z-10126
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.
Enter : No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments received.
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FILE NO.: Z-10126 Cont.
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 10103.2 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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes:
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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 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region on Metro: No comments received.
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FILE NO.: Z-10126 (Cont.
Planninq Division:
The request is in the 1-30 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.
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FILE NO.: Z-10126 Cont.
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.
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
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require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-10126 Cant.
The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must
comply with Section 35-551 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.
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.