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Home My WebLink Aboutpc_03 13 2025 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD MARCH 13, 2025 4:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present there being eight (8) members present. II. Members Present: Michael Vickers Joshua Baxter Jimmy Brown Todd Hart Norman Hodges, Jr. Steven Person Jeremiah Russell Kelvin Trimble Members Absent: Alicia McDonald Ahmed Samad One Open Position (1) City Attorney: Shawn Overton III. Approval of the Minutes of the February 13, 2025 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 13, 2025 I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. S-1963 King’s Crossing Phase 1 – Preliminary Plat Southeast of the south end of Copper Drive 2. Z-10067 Tran – STR-2 – PD-C 30 Summerland Court 3. Z-10069 Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church – Parking Lot – PD-O 1015 N. Tyler Street/1016 – 1020 N. Harrison Street 4. Z-10116 Hadley Daycare Center – Conditional Use Permit 3825 Antioch Boulevard 5. Z-10112 RQM Homes – PD-R 2124/2126 Jr. Deputy Road 6. Z-10117 The Oyster Bar Employees Parking – PD-C 109 S. Booker Street 7. Z-10122 Martinez Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 5301 Rinke Road 8. Z-10123 Gamzu Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 2016 S. Van Buren Street 9. Z-10124 Ducky’s Premium Auto Spa – Conditional Use Permit 7011 Cantrell Road 10. Z-10107 Thornton – STR-2 – PD-C 800 North Street (Apt. 58) 11. Z-5317-B Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 5924 Baseline Road 12. Z-10128 Orndorff #3 – PD-R 703 E. 21st Street Agenda, Page Two II. NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 13. Z-5405-C Baptist Preparatory School – Revised Conditional Use Permit 8400 Ranch Boulevard 14. Z-10133 Vibe & Vision Content Studio – Event Center – Conditional Use Permit 1124 S. Battery Street 15. Z-7069-E Tisdale Properties Self Storage – Revised PD-C 8500 W. Markham Street 16. Z-10104 Gonzalez Outdoor Market – PCD West side of Geyer Springs Road, approximately 0.4 mile south of Mabelvale Cut-off 17. Z-10132 Hoover – PD-C South side of Goodson Road, at Highway 10 18. MSP-2025-01 Relocation of Collector Street South side of Pride Valley Road, at Worthen Drive 19. MSP-2025-02 Relocation of Arterial Street and Change to Collector Extension of Capitol Hill Blvd., South of Pride Valley Road March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1963 NAME: King’s Crossing Phase 1 – Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Southeast of the south end of Copper Drive DEVELOPER: Layman Lane 6, LLC 12521 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Copper Run 6, LLC – Owner Joe White and Associates, Inc. – Agent SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Joe White and Associates, Inc. 25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 4.11 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 18 FT. NEW STREET: 760 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to subdivide 4.11 acres of property into 18 lots for single family residential development. The property is zoned R-2 and will be accessed via White Oak Circle/Copper Drive, through Copper Run Subdivision Phase 6. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is undeveloped and wooded. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 2 C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor. 2. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 3. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918- 5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 4. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 5. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 3 7. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 8. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient detail to illustrate the proposed system’s capability of accommodating storm events as required by the stormwater management and drainage manual. The preliminary plat shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm sewer pipes and curb inlets are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile and cross- sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway and detention calculations for the 25- and 100-year storm for the proposed detention pond/structure. Delineation of the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information as outlined in City Code Sec. 31-89 and 31-90. 9. Per City Code 31-434, a 50% maintenance bond for all street and stormwater infrastructure constructed within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff prior to recording the final plat. Before the 50% maintenance bond can be accepted, a contract unit bid price for every street and stormwater infrastructure construction item within the public right of way shall be submitted to Department engineering staff for review and approval. 10. Per City Code 31-117, as built stormwater drainage infrastructure information/data shall be submitted prior to recording of the final plat. This information shall include but not limited to: pipe inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, and type of inlets. 11. Per City Rev. Code 31-403 the Department requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards. 12. Department engineering staff are required to perform a final inspection of all street and stormwater infrastructure construction within the public right of way. City maintenance of the street and stormwater drainage infrastructure within the public right of way cannot officially begin until final acceptance by Department engineering staff. This needs to be completed and accepted by Department engineering staff prior to recording of the final plat. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 4 13. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report. 14. Street design standards shall comply with the latest version of the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets , City’s Master Street Plan (2018), and City’s Standard Details for street and drainage facilities improvements (2015). 15. Street stormwater and detention infrastructure design standards shall comply with the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual (2016) including City Code Chapters 29, 30, and 31. 16. Street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb inlets, junction boxes, accessible ramps, and storm sewer infrastructure shall comply with City’s specifications for construction as outlined in City Code Chapters 30. 17. Submit a clearer, legible preliminary plat for staff’s review. 18. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Submit the wastewater infrastructure plans to LRWRA for review and approval. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No objections to the preliminary plat. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 5 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. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 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 2012 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. 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 6 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. 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. 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 7 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Master Street Plan: Copper Dr 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: Copper Dr is not shown on the Master Bike Plan Map 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 subdivide 4.11 acres into 18 lots for single family residential development. The property is zoned R-2 and is currently undeveloped and wooded. The property will be accessed via White Oak Circle/Copper Drive, through Copper Run Subdivision Phase 6. This proposed subdivision will be developed in one (1) phase. The proposed subdivision will have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and average lot sizes of 50 feet by 120 feet and 62.5 feet by 125 feet. The subdivision will contain approximately 760 linear feet of new streets. Sidewalks will be located along White Oak Circle and Ironwood Way. A temporary turn-around will be located at the south end of White Oak Circle. The applicant proposes the following minimum building setbacks for the subdivision: March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 8 Front – 25 feet Rear – 25 feet Sides – 10-% of the average lot width The applicant is requesting no variances with this preliminary plat application. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed preliminary plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed preliminary plat. The proposed single family subdivision should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 9, 2024) The application was deferred to the June 13, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda at the request of the City Attorney’s office. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 13, 2024) This item was deferred to the July 11, 2024, agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 11, 2024) The item was deferred to the August 8, 2024 agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 8, 2024) Item 1. (S-1963) was deferred to the September 12, 2024, agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1963 9 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 12, 2024) The item was deferred to the October 10, 2024 agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2024) The item was deferred to the December 12, 2024 agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2024) The item was deferred to the March 13, 2025, agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the April 10, 2025 agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. March 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). March 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. March 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10067 4 March 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). March 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 March 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. March 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 3 (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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item, and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff analysis” above. The item was taken off the Consent Agenda for Approval. There were eleven (11) persons registered in opposition. Craig Berry, Carol Young, Tricia Bean, Bob Keltner, Melinda Glasgow, Antoinette Johnson, Tracy Tackett, Clay Mercer, Heather Mercer, Bryan Lynch and Jonell Lynch voiced concerns about the tree canopy, traffic issues, needing to preserve the older house that is on the property now, and run-off issues. After much discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 5 ayes, 3 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was denied due to the fact that there were not 6 or more votes to approve. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 4 (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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 5 (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. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 24, 2025 requesting this application be withdrawn. Staff supports the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (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- March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 6 (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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There was one (1) person present in opposition. Mark Stodola voiced concerns about lighting and drainage issues. After some discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 7 ayes, 1 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 7 (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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There was (1) person present in opposition. Pam Noble, voiced concerns about security and traffic issues. After some discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (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). March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 8 (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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the April 10, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to notify surrounding property owners as required. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 9 (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. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 25, 2025 requesting this application be withdrawn. Staff supports the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10107 4 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 10 (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. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 21, 2025 requesting this application be deferred to the April 10, 2025 agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the April 10, 2025 agenda at the request of the applicant. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 2 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 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: March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 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. 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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 4 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. 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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 5 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. 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 6 Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 8 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 required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 9 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5317-B 10 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the April 10, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to notify surrounding property owners as required. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10128 12 STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 17, 2025 requesting this application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supports the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was withdrawn, without prejudice at the request of the applicant. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-5405-C NAME: Baptist Preparatory School – Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 8400 Ranch Drive DEVELOPER: Timothy Yelvington (Agent) 713 W. Second Street Little Rock, AR 72201 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Baptist Preparatory School (Owner) 62 Pleasant Valley Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Minton Engineering 300 North Port Drive Cabot, AR 72023 AREA: 21 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 20 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance to request a reduced driveway entrance (exit side), from the corner of the property from one hundred (100) feet to 61.8 feet. BACKGROUND: On February 12, 1991, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow for the development of a junior high/senior high school campus on this property for the Arkansas Baptist School System. The approved plan included a school building, paved parking areas, and football and baseball fields. On January 21, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a revised conditional use permit, which allowed the Summit March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 2 Church to hold church services in the existing school facilities. No new construction was proposed at that time. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting to revise the previously approved conditional use permit to include several additions to the existing school building. The proposal also includes overall site improvements such as the relocation of the existing entrance driveway at the south corner of the lot, additional parking area, storm shelter and several upgrades to the athletic facilities throughout the campus. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing 53,954 square foot, brick-framed building utilized as the primary school building, and several ancillary buildings on the campus. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses. The campus was previously utilized by the Arkansas Baptist School System. 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 (PLANNING DIVISION): 1. Comments are based on the variance request for the drive relocation. Comments for expansion(s) shall be addressed at the time a building permit is applied for. This would address handicap parking and accessibility. 2. As you come in the drive, you have an access to the right that allows two way travel, staff feels that this will cause safety issues with circulation. Please advise. 3. Drawing submitted is not to scale so staff cannot accurately review it. Provide a drawing that is true to scale. Also label the widths of the proposed drives. 4. What are you proposing for the section of the drive aprons? Provide a detail showing how they will be constructed. They shall include a minimum of #4 rebar 20inch on center. 5. How many cubic yards of cut/fill will you have with this? You might need a grading permit. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 3 ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. 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. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or local property owners’ association and detailed in the bill of assurance. 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. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 5. The minimum finish floor elevation of at least 1 ft above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. 6. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Sec. 13- 55 prior to construction. 7. A vehicle turn-around is not provided for vehicles entering the school with denied access. Gates should be relocated to provide a vehicle turn-around area. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comment. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 4 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. 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 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. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 5 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 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. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 6 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. 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. 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 Marshals 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: No comments received. 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 Whitner at 501-371-4875, twhitener@littlrock.gov. Landscape: No comments. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 7 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Pinnacle Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows PI for the requested area. The Public/Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 8 fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The application is for a Revised CUP for an expansion of existing facilities. South of the subject site in an area of Mixed Office Commercial use are professional offices. To the north and east is a residential health care facility in an area of Residential High Density use, and single family residences in an area of Residential Low Density use. To the west of the subject site are apartment complexes. This site is not located in an Overlay District. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 9 Master Street Plan: Ranch Blvd is a Commercial Street on the Master Street Plan. Commercial Streets are a Local public street which is abutted by non-residential or residential use which is more intense than duplex or two-unit residential. These streets have the same design standard as a Collector. The standard Right-of-way is 60 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right- of-way and may require street improvements. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 10 Bicycle Plan: Ranch Blvd 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 to revise the previously approved conditional use permit to include several additions to the existing school building. The proposal also includes overall site improvements such as the relocation of the existing entrance driveway at the south corner of the lot, additional parking area, storm shelter and several upgrades to the athletic facilities throughout the campus. The site contains an existing 53,954 square foot, brick-framed building utilized as the primary school building, and several ancillary buildings on the campus. Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses. The campus was previously utilized by the Arkansas Baptist School System. Access to the campus is via two (2) existing ingress/egress drives. One drive is located in the northeastern corner and will allow two-way travel. During normal pickup, drop-off, all traffic will come in the second drive and use the one way drive at the front of the building. During other times visitors can come into the new entrance for pickup or drop-off. The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing southern to near the south corner of the lot. The proposed relocation will be a full service drive. At some point during the future, the applicant plans to place a guard shack between the entrance and exit dedicated drive. As per Sec. 31-210 of the City’s subdivision ordinance driveways must be located at least one hundred (100) feet from the side property lines. The proposed relocated drive is located approximately 61.8 feet from the south property line, as measured from the center line of the drive to the property line. The applicant has requested a variance for the reduced driveway setback from the property line. New construction to the existing classrooms will contain the addition of a 5,978 square foot gym in the rear of the building and a 2025 classroom/storm shelter with a new entry way located at the southeast corner of the building. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 11 The north portion of the property will have new improvements and/or configurations to the overall campus, football, baseball and softball facilities will contain the relocation of the existing drive in the south corner of the property, prayer garden, bell tower and parking area along the west property line. Additions and/or reconfiguration of the existing football/soccer and softball field facilities will contain a future concrete walkway, paved plaza area, visitor’s bleachers, concessions, band area, batting cages, restrooms, press boxes, roof covered baseball dugouts, batting cages, softball/football sheds, future indoor practice facility and new parking area containing an additional forty-three (43) parking spaces. Staff feels that the additional parking areas will be sufficient to serve the new classroom building additions and athletic facilities shown on the plan. The applicant is not proposing any new dumpsters at this time. Any new dumpsters installed on the property must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing any new signage at this time. Any new signage must comply with Section 36-553 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Any new site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Staff is supportive of the requested revision to conditional use permit, including the variance request for the driveway relocation in the south corner of the property. Staff feels that the overall campus improvements and upgrades to the athletic facilities will allow the campus to better serve the student body, staff and visitors. Staff feels the additional development of the property will have a positive impact on the general area and have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. Staff would have approved the revisions to the master plan at staff level, if not for the driveway variance. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested revisions to the conditional use permit, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5405-C 12 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. March 10, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z-10133 NAME: Vibe & Vision Content Studio – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1124 S. Battery Street OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: Merica Profit (Owner) 1124 S. Battery Street Little Rock, AR 72202 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying, Inc. 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.31 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: C-4 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the use of the existing one-story commercial building to be utilized as an event center. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located on the northwest corner of W. 12th and S. Battery Street and contains an existing 1,218 square foot building in the rear (north) portion of the property and a 711 square foot canopy in the front (south) portion of the property along W. 12th Street. Screening is provided along the north and west property lines as required by code. Most of the properties to the north and east contain office zoning and uses that are associated with the Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus and the Little Rock Housing Authority. The remaining properties to the west and south contain a mixture of zoning and uses. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10133 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. Provide site plan and layout. Survey will not be considered as plan. 2. Provide a parking layout, count, and handicap parking and access. 3. Restripe the parking lot. 4. Mount the parking wheel stops. 5. The driveway accesses that are nearest to the intersection shall be kept blocked to not allow vehicular paths of travel. 6. At least one handicap stall shall be a van accessible stall, this means a stall with a width of 11ft minimum and a 5ft minimum access aisle. 7. Provide ADA accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1, “… at least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks, and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.” ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 1. Battery 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. 2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Battery St. and W. 12th St. 3. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Wheel stops were previously required to be installed across the driveways closest to the intersection to prohibit use. The prohibited use of those driveways remains. 4. Provide a site plan in conformance with Sec. 36-511 showing proposed striping plan for compliant vehicle parking spaces and drive aisles. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10133 3 Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments received. 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: Building Code: 1. Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval are 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. 2. Event Centers with a calculated occupancy greater than 100 require fire sprinkler and fire alarm installations 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10133 4 Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows MOC for the requested area. The Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The application is CUP for an Event Center. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10133 5 Surrounding the application area on the west, north, and east is a large area of Public/Institutional land use which is a hospital campus. At the northeast corner is an area of Residential High Density with apartments. South of the application area is Residential Medium Density use with mixed single family, duplex, and multiplex units. This site is not located in an Overlay District. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10133 6 Master Street Plan: Battery St 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10133 7 Bicycle Plan: Battery St is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. To the south, 12th St currently has bicycle lanes. 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 use of the existing one-story commercial building to be utilized as an event center. The property is located on the northwest corner of W. 12th and S. Battery Street and contains an existing 1,218 square foot building in the rear (north) portion of the property and a 711 square foot canopy in the front (south) portion of the property along W. 12th Street. Screening is provided along the north and west property lines as required by code. Most of the properties to the north and east contain office zoning and uses that are associated with the Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus and the Little Rock Housing Authority. The remaining properties to the west and south contain a mixture of zoning and uses. Access to the site is provided by concrete driveways along S. Battery Street and W. 12th Street. The site must be modified as per Planning Department and Public Works’ comments regarding existing driveway modifications, striping and ADA access. Typically, seventeen (17) parking spaces would be required for the proposed use. Section 36-502(2)(c) requires one (1) space for each five (5) seats. The applicant provided information from the Little Rock Fire Department noting that the maximum occupancy shall not exceed eighty-nine (89) people at any given time. The applicant noted that the maximum occupancy will be rare and anticipates 45-50 people on average. Staff would like to note that the existing parking lot contains parking areas on the east, west and south sides of the property. Staff feels the parking will be sufficient to serve the use. The hours of operation will be from 8am to 5pm, Monday-Saturday. Sunday events may be reserved on a case-by-case basis. The applicant notes the following uses for the event center will include workshops, seminars, social gatherings, community and private events and will be staffed by a 4-person team including one (1) staffer working part-time providing maintenance and security. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10133 8 The applicant notes that some uses will be for ticketed events. Food and beverage service options will include private catering and mobile canteen units (food trucks) available for selected events. Vendors providing the sale of alcoholic beverages will be required to have necessary permits. The survey/site plan does not show a dumpster at this time. Any dumpster installed at the site must be screened as per Section 36-523 of the city’s zoning ordinance. The applicant is not proposing any new site lighting at this time. Any new site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. The applicant is not proposing any new signage at this time. Any new signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the city’s zoning ordinance (signs permitted in Commercial zones). Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit. The applicant is requesting no variances with this application. The applicant provided responses and additional information during staff’s review of the application. Staff views the request as reasonable. The subject property is currently zoned C-4. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of W. 12 Street and S. Battery Street. Both streets are identified as collector streets by the City’s Master Street Plan. Properties in the general area contain commercial and office uses and zoning. The addition of the event space represents a significant opportunity to enhance the community and provide a resource to the residences and businesses within the area. Staff feels the proposed use will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit 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: (MARCH 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-7069-E NAME: Tisdale Properties Self Storage - Revised PD-C LOCATION: 8500 W. Markham Street AGENT: Olan Asbury PO Box 241087 Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 590-1604 OWNER: Tisdale Properties & Development 43 Chenal Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Arkansas Surveying & Consulting 926 Salem Road Benton, AR 72019 (501) 794-4500 AREA: 1.87-acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3 CENSUS TRACT: 21.04 CURRENT ZONING: PD-C VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to revise an existing PD-C located at 8500 West Markham Street. The applicant is requesting to construct three (3) more self-storage buildings on the property along with a new mental fence and new security gates. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 2 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows O (Office) for the requested area. Surrounding the application area on the north and west are developed single family subdivisions. To the East is a building with mixed office uses. To the south across West Markham St is an area of Commercial with various retail uses. The site contains a three (3) story office building which is currently being converted to an interior heated and cooled self-storage facility. 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 a clearer site plan as the one provided is not legible and hard to follow what is being requested. PULBIC WORKS: 1. The submittal is blurry and unclear. Provide a proposed, clear, dimensioned site plan. 2. Rodney Parham Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 3. Markham St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 4. 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. 5. The proposed use of the west Markham St. driveway is unclear. If the driveway to be closed, the driveway apron should be removed, and curb, gutter, and sidewalk installed. 6. If to remain open, the proposed design will cause vehicles to not align perpendicular with Markham St. creating vehicular conflicts entering and exiting the site resulting in delays and vehicular stacking. 7. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 3 occupancy. 8. Show locations of gates, restricted driveway access, and on-site vehicle maneuvering. 9. The existing sign located on the north side of the Rodney Parham Road driveway should be removed, relocated, or redesigned due to the sign’s obstruction of vehicular sight distance. 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 4 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. 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 5 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. 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 Marshals 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 6 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. 2. Storage facilities are restricted in size depending on type of entry and fire classification of the material stored. 3. No modifications to main facility that compromise life safety is allowed. 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 O 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 Revised PD-C for a self storage expansion. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 7 Surrounding the application area on the north and west are developed single family subdivisions in Residential Low Density use. East within Office use is a building with mixed office uses. To the south across West Markham St is an area of Commercial with various retail uses. This site is not located in an Overlay District. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 8 Master Street Plan: W Markham St 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 9 Bicycle Plan: W Markham St 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 revise an existing PD-C located at 8500 West Markham Street. The applicant is requesting to construct three (3) more self-storage buildings on the property along with a new mental fence and new security gates. The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows O (Office) for the requested area. Surrounding the application area on the north and west are developed single family subdivisions. To the East is a building with mixed office uses. To the south across West Markham St is an area of Commercial with various retail uses. The site contains a three (3) story office building which is currently being converted to an interior heated and cooled self-storage facility. The first proposed structure in the north parking lot is to be a three (3) story enclosed structure that will resemble the existing three (3) story structure. The proposed facility will be 55’ x 120’ and will be an interior heated and cooled self- storage facility. The second proposed structure will be on the south side of the property and will be 50 x 120’ in area and one story in height. This self-storage facility will not be climate controlled. The third proposed structure will be on the west side of the property and will be 15’ by 120’ and one story in height. This building will also not be climate controlled. The second and third buildings will be typical mini-storage construction with roll-up doors. The applicant is proposing to construct an ornamental metal fence. It will be connected to the existing 6’ wooden fence at the northwest corner of the property and run along West Markham Street continuing on the east side of the property and will line up with the existing building. There will be entrance/exits to the self-storage facility which will be accessed from Rodney Parham Road and West Markham Street. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7069-E 10 The applicant is also proposing to install two new security gates which will complete the enclosure of the entire property. The gates will be installed on the north side of the existing three (3) story building and extend north to the proposed three (3) story building. Then the second gate will be installed from the north side of the proposed three story (3) building continuing northward and tying on to the existing 6’ wooden fence on the north property line. Parking shown on the site plan complies with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Staff feels the existing parking will be sufficient to serve the proposed use. The applicant is not proposing any dumpsters at this time. Any future dumpsters must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is proposing no additional sight lighting at this time. Any future new sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. All site signage must conform with the Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs allowed in Commercial zoning). Staff is supportive of the requested revised PD-C to allow one (1) three (3) story self-storage building and two (2), one (1) story self-storage building at 8500 West Markham Street. Staff also supports the new fencing and the installation of security gates at this facility. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning 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: (MARCH 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-10104 NAME: Gonzalez Outdoor Market - PCD LOCATION: West side of Geyer Springs Road, approximately 0.4 miles south of Mabelvale Cut-Off OWNER: CBT Forestry LLC P O Box 22515 Little Rock, AR 72211 AUTHORIZED AGENT/SURVEYOR: Atelier Arkansas 6506 Marguerite Lane Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 920-9029 AREA: 32.0 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.06 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant proposes to rezone a 32-acre site located on the West side of Geyer Springs Road, approximately 0.4 miles South of Mabelvale Cut-Off from R-2 to PCD. The applicant is proposing to use the northern eleven (11) acres of the property to construct an outdoor open-air market. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located in an R-2 zoning. The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows PK/OS and RM for the requested area. Surrounding the application area on the north and south is undeveloped timberland. To the west in an area of Residential Low Density are single family residences on large tracts of land. East across Geyer Springs Rd in an area of Public/Institutional use are faith-based organizations. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 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. Remove one of the drives and revise plan. You do not have enough frontage to allow for two drives. 2. The driveway shall be a minimum of 100 feet from the property line. 3. Driveway cannot exceed 36feet in width. 4. You shall add handicap parking near the field. Each parking area near the field shall have handicap. 5. Your van stalls shall be a minimum of 11ft in width with a minimum of a 5ft access aisle. 6. Where is your site circulation? There are no sidewalks. Provide sidewalks. You shall ensure the sidewalk connects to your boundary street improvements and allows circulation through the site. 7. Grading permit required to be applied for. 8. Stormwater detention required. I don’t see any drainage system layouts proposed. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Geyer Springs Road including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 29.5 ft from the centerline. 3. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be provided within the site from Geyer Springs Road to the pavilions and soccer field. Sidewalks should be provided from parking lots to pavilion area and soccer field with safe pedestrian street crossings. At least 1 raised pedestrian crossing on the main entrance street should be installed to safely cross pedestrians and calm traffic. Show the proposed safe pedestrian crossings and other sidewalks on a revised plan. 4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 3 5. 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. 6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or local property owners’ association and detailed in the bill of assurance. 7. If 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. 8. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide drainage and access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. 9. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Sec. 13-55 prior to construction. 10. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed plans prior to construction. 11. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 12. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the LR code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Street lights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engr 379-1813 for more info. 13. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 14. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Due to the property width adjacent to Geyer Springs Road only 1 driveway is allowed. The width of driveway must not exceed 40 feet. 15. In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be located within a triangular are 50' back from the intersecting right-of-way line (or intersecting tangent lines for radial dedications) at the intersection of Geyer Springs Road with the proposed private street. 16. Traffic calming devices are required for long straight streets to discourage speeding. Traffic circles or round-a-bouts are suggested at regular intervals and at main intersections. Contact Travis Herbner, Traffic Engr. at 379-1805 for additional info. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 4 17. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 18. The main entrance exit street with 3 lanes to the first driveway should be constructed to a width of 40 ft from back of curb to back of curb. 19. The round-a-bout must conform with AASHTO Roadway standards for dimensions, splitter islands, lighting, signage, striping, and pedestrian access. 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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 5 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. 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 6 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. 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 Marshals 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 7 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for all structures. 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. All structures must have snow load and wind load calculations compliant with 2021 Arkansas Fire Protection Code. Using temporary restroom facilities on a permanent basis has not been approved with this zoning action and is subject to Building Code review and Arkansas State Health review. A restroom building may be required. Landscape: 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 VII Planned Zoning District and, Article IX – Buffers and Screening. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows PK/OS and RM for the requested area. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. The Residential Medium Density (RM) use 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 PCD for Market/Recreation Facilities. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 8 Surrounding the application area on the north and south is undeveloped timberland. To the west in an area of Residential Low Density are single family residences on large tracts of land. East across Geyer Springs Rd in an area of Public/Institutional use are faith-based organizations. This site is not located in an Overlay District. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 9 Master Street Plan: Geyer Springs Rd 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 10 Bicycle Plan: Geyer Springs Rd 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 32-acre site located on the West side of Geyer Springs Road, approximately 0.4 miles South of Mabelvale Cut-Off from R-2 to PCD. The applicant is proposing to use the northern eleven (11) acres of the property to construct an outdoor open-air market. The property is located in an R-2 zoning. The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows PK/OS and RM for the requested area. Surrounding the application area on the north and south is undeveloped timberland. To the west in an area of Residential Low Density are single family residences on large tracts of land. East across Geyer Springs Rd in an area of Public/Institutional use are faith-based organizations. The design concept consists of four (4) 40 ft by 100 ft, unenclosed metal structures. Three of the structures will be used for retail (open air market), while the fourth will be used for a lounge/eating area. There will be an area for trash to the west of the four structures and a soccer field to the southwest. There will also be a 40 ft by 40 ft Restrooms building with CMU walls and Metal Structure, 12 toilet stalls, 4 ADA and 4 urinals. The restrooms are 38’-8” by 14-4” with a Mechanical Room in between. There will be parking for 56 vehicles, 20 of them for handicapped parking, between the four structures. The design includes additional parking for about 176 cars to the West, 68 spots to the Southwest and 120 spots across the street to the South. The design calls for parallel parking for food trucks along the North of the main entry drive. The design pathways, roads and parking areas to the west, south and southwest will all be covered with compacted gravel/stone pebble to provide better drainage. The parking spaces around the structures and crossings will be paved for accessibility. The owner plans to develop the in phases. First phase would consist of clearing out the land and making the road and parking lot across the road to the south of the propose building site. The second phase would consist of constructing the first March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10104 11 metal structure with its paved parking and pathways for accessibility, and construction of a section of the road to the north. The third phase would consist of constructing another metal structure, parking and adding to the road in the north. Fourth phase would be the same as previous phases constructing another structure, parking and road. Fifth phase would consist of constructing the fourth structure and the restroom and finishing the parking, finishing the roads, and constructing the soccer field. Hours of operation will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from approximately 6:00am to 7 or 8:00pm during the summer months and approximately 7:00am to 5:00pm during the winter season, which coincides with sunrise to sunset. Any dumpsters must be screened and comply with Section 36-523 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Any new sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. All signage must comply with Section 36-555 (signs permitted in commercial zones). Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning from R-2 to PCD for the proposed open air market and soccer field development. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed use is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PCD rezoning request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions noted in paragraph D, E, and F and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report. Development shall at a minimum per code use an Low Impact Design (LID) for any parking and drives, gravel will alone will not be accepted as a parking material. The LID shall be submitted and reviewed and approved by staff before installation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The applicant was present. There were four (4) persons present in opposition. Pam Noble, Huester Barton, Sharon Stewart and James Stewart, voiced concerns about security, traffic issues and noise. After much discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 7 ayes, 1 nay, 2 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-10132 NAME: Hoover – PD-C LOCATION: South side of Goodson Road, at Highway 10 OWNER: Ray & Tammy Hoover 11315 Garrison Road Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 612-4143 ENGINEER/SURVEYOR: Tucker Land Surveying P.O. Box 1021 Cabot, AR 72023 AREA: 1.81 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 applicant proposes to rezone 1.81-acres property located on the South side of Goodson Road, at Highway 10 from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as a HVAC business. The operating hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is located in an R-2 zoning and is currently vacant. The request is in the Buzzard Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for the requested area. Surrounding the application area to the west, south, and east is Residential Low Density use with timber and single family March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 2 homes on large tracts. Across Highway 10 to the north is Commercial use area with a real estate office and two single family homes. 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. The handicap layout is backwards, and it shall be a van accessible stall. This meaning that it shall be a minimum of 11ft in width with a minimum of a 5ft access aisle. 2. Why is the site oriented to have the driveway skewed and entering at an angle. Can the site be rotated to fix this? 3. Boundary Street requirements to be met per Public Works Comments. 4. Driveway to be an improved surface to match the parking lot. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. AR Hwy 10 is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Goodson Road 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. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Matthews Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Goodson Road and Matthews Road. 5. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to AR Hwy 10 including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development following approval obtained from ARDOT, District 6. 6. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 3 7. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Goodson Rd including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 18 ft from centerline. 8. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Matthews Rd including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 15.5 ft from centerline. 9. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or local property owners’ association and detailed in the bill of assurance. 10. If 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. 11. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 12. If gate is proposed to be installed at the driveway, the gate should be placed at least 20 ft from the Goodson Road edge of pavement. 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 4 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. 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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 5 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: 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 6 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. Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: 1. Pay $33.00 review fee. 2. Provide Quit-claim deed for any right of way dedication required by the City of Little Rock. 3. If the City of Little Rock requires any half street improvements to Goodson or Matthews Road, provide construction plans for county approval prior to construction. 4. Provide septic permit or verification of existing septic system. 5. Provide letter from West Pulaski Volunteer Fire Department stating coverage will be provided. 6. Obtain driveway permit from Pulaski County Road and Bridge for driveway off Goodson Road (501-340-6800). 7. Show Pagis contours at 4' intervals. 8. Provide state plane coordinates for NW and SW property corners. 9. Show owner's address on Title Block. 10. Show instrument number on survey. 11. Verify parking shown meets city requirements. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 7 F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for all structures. 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. 3. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal Site Design and Development requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Article 5, Division 7. Design Overlay District – Highway 10 Scenic Corridor. 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 NC for the requested 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. The application is PD-C for an Office/Warehouse. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 8 Surrounding the application area to the west, south, and east is Residential Low Density use with timber and single family homes on large tracts. Across Highway 10 to the north is Commercial use area with a real estate office and two single family homes. The subject site is located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District (Ord. 19041). March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 9 Master Street Plan: Goodson Rd 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. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 10 Bicycle Plan: Goodson Rd 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 1.81-acres property located on the South side of Goodson Road, at Highway 10 from R-2 to PD-C to allow use of the property as a HVAC business. The operating hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The property is located in an R-2 zoning and is currently vacant. The request is in the Buzzard Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for the requested area. Surrounding the application area to the west, south, and east is Residential Low Density use with timber and single-family homes on large tracts. Across Highway 10 to the north is Commercial use area with a real estate office and two single family homes. The subject site is located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District (Ord. 19041). The proposed one-story building will be 80’x60’, 4800 square foot structure. This proposed building will be a metal building with a metal roof. Any signs proposed along Highway 10 frontage must comply with the Highway-10 Design Overlay District. All other signage must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs allowed in Commercial Zoning). 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. Ample parking exists on the site to serve the proposed facility. Staff is in support of the requested PD-C rezoning. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed PD-C use is appropriate for this location. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10132 11 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C rezoning 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: (MARCH 13, 2025) The applicant was not present. There was one (1) objector present. There was a motion to defer the application to the April 10, 2025, agenda. There was a second. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 and 1 open position. The application was deferred to the April 10, 2025, agenda. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: MSP2025-01 NAME: Master Street Plan Amendment – Realignment of Proposed Collector. LOCATION: South side of Pride Valley Road near Piper Lane to Proposed Minor Arterial 4000 feet to the south. 15625 PRIDE VALLEY RD OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: William B. Worthen Jr 323 W 17th St Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: N/A WARD: ETJ PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.25 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The request is to relocate a proposed collector toward western boundary of property. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS/ZONING: The land surrounding the change area is all zoned R-2, Single Family District. There is a developed single-family subdivision with a local street (Piper Lane) to the north of current alignment connection, across Pride Valley Road, which ends in a loop. The proposed portion of Collector is currently shown on undeveloped land which is zoned R-2. There are no structures on the R-2 zoned land south of the Proposed Collector. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: A letter was mailed to all property owners affected by the amendment. Staff has received NO CONTACT as of this writing. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILENO.: MSP2025-01 2 G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Land Use Plan: The Land Use Plan Map 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 remain less than 6 units per acre. There is a single-family subdivision in the RL area to the north of Pride Valley Road. An undeveloped area of Residential Medium Density (RM) is shown to the east of the Proposed Collector. The Residential Medium Density (RM) use 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. An area of Park/Open Space (PK/OS) is shown to the north that serves as a buffer for Rock Creek. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. Master Street Plan: The application area is bounded on the north by Pride Valley Road which is shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Pride Valley Road, a Collector is on the north. The primary function of Collector Street is to provide connections between Local Streets and Arterial Streets or activity centers. Access to adjoining properties is a secondary function of Collector Streets. Kanis Road to the east is shown as Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan shows no facilities adjacent to or traversing application area. Historic Preservation Plan: No Historic Sites or Districts are in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The proposed Collector on the Master Street Plan is to connect Pride Valley Road to a proposed Minor Arterial to the south as development occurs. The primary March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILENO.: MSP2025-01 3 function of a Collector Street is to provide connections for neighborhoods to Arterial Streets or activity centers. Collectors tend to have a 60-foot Right-of-Way with roadways 36-feet back-of-curb to back-of-curb. Arterials function to move goods and people around and through the city. Arterials usually have 90 or more feet of Right-of-Way and are often four or five lane roadways. The proposal of a Collector connection has been on the City’s Master Street Plan for over 40 years. The relocation of the proposed Collector was requested by the property owner. The Collector is currently located over an existing pond on the property as well as some existing structures. The suggested relocation would move the collector away from the pond and structures. Furthermore, the original collector was located with the intent of having a continued connection south from Chenal along Wellington Hills Road. Development at Piper Lane makes this connection no longer possible. Moving the collector to connect with Worthen Rd to the north across Pride Valley allows for the connection to Chenal. The relocation of this collector was also suggested by Special Committee of the Planning Commission, agreed upon by stakeholders at other meetings, and also the same proposed location of the Pulaski County Master Street Plan. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the relocation of the proposed collector on the Master Street Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open positions. The application was approved. March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: MSP2025-02 NAME: Master Street Plan Amendment – Realignment of Proposed Collector. LOCATION: Extension of Capitol Hill Boulevard, South of Pride Valley Road OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT: City of Little Rock Planning and Development Department AREA: N/A WARD: ETJ PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.25 CURRENT ZONING: R-2 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The request is to relocate a proposed arterial and change the classification of the street to a collector with a specific design standard. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS/ZONING: The land surrounding the amendment area is all zoned R-2, Single Family District. There is a developed single-family subdivision to the east at the end of the existing Capitol Hill Boulevard. South of Capital Hill Boulevard is a Planned Development – Residental property consisting of Multi-Family Residential Apartments. To the south and west of the amendment is undeveloped land and single family lots. C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS: A letter was mailed to all property owners affected by the amendment. Staff has received NO CONTACT as of this writing. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Land Use Plan: The Land Use Plan Map shows Residential Low Density (RL) use for the 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 March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILENO.: MSP2025-02 2 typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. There is a single-family subdivision in the RL area to the west. An undeveloped area of Residential Medium Density (RM) is shown to the east of the Proposed Collector. The Residential Medium Density (RM) use 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. Master Street Plan: The proposed amendment is an extension of Capitol Hill Boulevard, a minor arterial. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize the negative effects of traffic and pedestrians. The proposed extension will be bound to the west by a proposed principal arterial. 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. Bicycle Plan: The Master Bike Plan shows no facilities adjacent to or traversing application area. The proposed collector will have side paths. Historic Preservation Plan: No Historic Sites or Districts are in the vicinity. H. ANALYSIS: The proposed amendment to the Master Street Plan is to relocate the extension of Capitol Hill Boulevard, a minor arterial. The proposed amendment will change the street classification of the extension from minor arterial to collector with a specific design. The primary function of Collector Streets is to provide connections for neighborhoods to Arterial Streets or activity centers. The Master Street Plan states: The location of designated streets which do not physically exist at the time of the Plan's adoption are shown as general corridor locations. When an area develops March 13, 2025 ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILENO.: MSP2025-02 3 which includes a proposed street, the Planning Commission will approve that street's specific location, taking into consideration both topography and economics. Further, the Commission may approve revisions to the stated standards and alignments at the time of subdivision, in order to address site-specific concerns and interests while assuring that the goals of the plan are achieved. The review of the location of the Capitol Hill Boulevard extension was requested by the Planning Commission in November of 2024. A special committee was created for this review and the results of their findings were presented to the Planning Commission on February 13, 2025. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend staff make the proposed change to the Master Street Plan. This location was also agreed upon by stakeholders. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the relocation of the proposed collector on the Master Street Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 13, 2025) The item was deferred to the April 10, 2025 agenda due to further legal issues. The deferral will not be charged to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD DATE: March 13, 2025 4:OOPM Consent Agenda MEMBER Minutes 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,11,12 13,14,15,18,19 17 6 3 7 16 BROWN, JIMMY  HART, TODD  HODGES, NORMAN  McDONALD, ALICIA A A A A A A A PERSON, STEVEN  RUSSELL, JEREMIAH  SAMAD, AHMED A A A A A A A TRIMBLE, KELVIN  BAXTER, JOSHUA - VICE CHAIR  VICKERS, MICHAEL - CHAIR  OPEN POSITION OP OP OP OP OP OP OP MEMBER BERNARD, ANDRE PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD AYE • NAYE A ABSENT Ab ABSTAIN R RECUSE OP OPEN POSITION Meeting Adjourned: 6:32 PM RegularAgenda Appointed to PC by BOD: 3/4/25, begin PC: 4/10/25 March 13, 2025 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Date Chairman Secretaryyyyy