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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 #4 — PD-R, located at 1207 College Street (Z-10129). 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 0.16 acre property from R-4 to PD-R to allow two (2) lot single family residential development. None Approval of the Ordinance 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. BACKGROUND CONTINUED 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. 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. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT — RESIDENTIAL TITLED ORNDORFF #4 — PD-R, LOCATED AT 1207 COLLEGE STREET (Z-10129), 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-10129 — Described as Lot 2, 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 #4 — PD-R, located at 1207 College Street (Z-10129) 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. Page 1 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in Section 1 hereof. SECTION 6. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance. SECTION 7. Repealed. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. PASSED: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney // // APPROVED: Mayor Page 2 of 2 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 WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CURRENT ZONING: R-4 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. 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. FILE NO.: 7-10129 Cont. 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. Enter : No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. AT & T: No comments received. �tl FILE NO.: Z-10129 Cont. 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. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Buildin 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: 3 FILE NO.: Z-10129 Cont. 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. 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 - El FILE NO.: Z-10129 (Cant Planning 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. Land Use Plan Z-10129 s RH PI E 12TH ST Shiloh U3 Baptist LU Churchoil u~i J 0 Z-10129 ; z ------------- � a E 12TH ST ----_------' PK/OS 1 � Mizell Signs RM and Assoc ; Z-10126 ; i 1 0 160 320 640 Feet 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. 5 FILE NO.- Z-10129 (Cont. 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 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. Master Street Plan Z-10129 1 I I I 1 I 1 I I 1 1 - - E 12TH IST-; — I WI - --lilititr jl OI------------ Church m---------- r I -• W FBI - E42TH-ST - - 1------------- 7 i Nlizefi Signs ! + + and Assoc 1 ; Z-10126 1 r 1 � r 1 � - '- ------ - - - - - • 1 r - 1 - 0 160 320 0 W O a 640 Feet FILE NO.: Z-10129 Cont. 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). To Staffs 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 7 FILE NO.: Z-10129 (Co 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.