HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 63025OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
MAY 20, 2025 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance approving a
Planned Zoning
Development titled Mays —
PD-R, located at 2524 S.
Pine Street (Z-10136).
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Delphone Hubbard
Acting City Manager
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.24 acre property
from R-3 to PD-R to allow a four (4) unit residential
development.
I None
Approval of the Ordinance
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-3 to
PD-R to construct a multifamily, residential building that
will contain four (4) units. The property will be owner
occupied. The three (3) remaining units will be marketed
for rent or lease.
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning
and uses in all directions.
The site plan includes a townhouse style; multifamily
residential building that will contain four (4) units, each
being approximately 880 square feet in area. Each unit will
have a front porch facing W. 26th Street and a patio at the
rear.
BACKGROUND
CONTINUED
Section 36-502(b)(1)(c) requires 1.5 parking spaces per
unit. The site plan shows a 23 foot wide x 25 foot long
driveway that extends from W. 26 h Street. The
development will contain a shared driveway that leads to a
garage for each unit. There appears to be ample parking
for a second vehicle outside the garage for each unit. Staff
feels the parking plan is sufficient to serve the proposed
use.
The site plan shows twenty-six (26) foot, front and rear
setbacks, and 17.6 foot side yard setbacks for the
development.
The two-story, residential building shall not exceed thirty-
five (35) feet in height.
The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-552 of
the City's Zoning Ordinance (signs permit permitted in
multifamily zones).
The applicant notes that trash bins will be provided in
accordance with the current curb trash pickup policy.
Owners will be required to take trash to curb for pickup
in accordance with the local trash pickup schedule
All sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from
adjacent properties.
On April 10, 2025, the Planning Commission voted 10
ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent, to approve the PD-R rezoning.
There was one (1) objector present.
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site
and all neighborhood associations registered with The City
of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
Please see the attached Planning Commission minute
record for the complete staff analysis.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT
— RESIDENTIAL TITLED MAYS — PD-R, LOCATED AT 2524 S.
PINE STREET (Z-10136), CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI
COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be
changed from R-3, Single Family Residential District, to PD-R, Planned District — Residential:
Z-10136 — Described as the South 'h of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6, Block 6,
R. C. Butler's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County,
Arkansas.
SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as
recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission.
SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for Mays —
PD-R, located at 2524 S. Pine Street (Z-10136) is conditioned upon obtaining final plan
approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section 36-454 (e) of the Code
of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the
final plan approval.
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SECTION 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the
extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in
Section 1 hereof.
SECTION 6. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item,
sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the
ordinance which shall remain in fall force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 7. Repealed All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same
that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z-10136
NAME: Mays — PD-R
LOCATION: 2524 S. Pine Street
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Jimmie Mays (Owner)
2109 Red River Road
Forney, TX 75126
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.24 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 9
R-3
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 12
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-3 to PD-R to construct a
multifamily, residential building that will contain four (4) units. The property will be
owner occupied. The three (3) remaining units will be marketed for rent or lease.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all
directions.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
FILE NO.: Z-10136 Cont.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING DIVISION):
1. Show plot plan layouts.
2. Show all measurements and drives with widths.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS):
1. Parking is prohibited on the west side of Pine St. adjacent to the subject
property.
2. W. 26th St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A
dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline is required.
3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Pine
St. and 26th St.
4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be constructed
adjacent to the subject property on Pine St. and 26th St.
5. Show the proposed driveway locations. It is recommended; the subject
property should construct two (2) driveways within a shared access easement
for vehicle parking in the front yard area.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authoritv: No comments.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water must be met.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
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
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FILE NO.: Z-10136 (Cont.)
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.
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
U L 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation, shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the 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 all 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.
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FILE NO.: Z-10136 Cont.
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 Hydrant
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:
Project appears to be Townhouse or Apartment Dwelling use intended. Both have
very specific requirements. A building permit is required. A full plan review is
required. Please clarify and make determinations before moving forward with this
project. Coordinate with Curtis Richey @ 501-371-4724, crichey@littlerock.gov or
Tim Whitener, 501-371-4875, twhitener(a-),iittierock.gov to work out details moving
forward.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the 1-630 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 residential
development.
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FILE NO.: Z-10136 Cont_
Land Use Plan Z-10136
0 100 200 400 Feet
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Surrounding the application area are single family residences on all sides in
Residential Low Density area.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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FILE NO.: Z-10136 (Cont.)
Master Street Plan:
S Pine 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.
Master Street Plan Z-10136
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W 26TH ST
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FILE NO.: Z-10136 (Cont.)
Bicycle Plan:
S Pine 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 rezone the property from R-3 to PD-R to construct a
multifamily, residential building that will contain four (4) units. The property will be
owner occupied. The three (3) remaining units will be marketed for rent or lease.
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all
directions.
The site plan includes a townhouse style; multifamily residential building that will
contain four (4) units, each being approximately 880 square feet in area. Each unit
will have a front porch facing W. 26th Street and a patio at the rear.
Section 36-502(b)(1)(c) requires 1.5 parking spaces per unit. The site plan shows
a 23 foot wide x 25 foot long driveway that extends from W. 26th Street. The
development will contain a shared driveway that leads to a garage for each unit.
There appears to be ample parking for a second vehicle outside the garage for
each unit. Staff feels the parking plan is sufficient to serve the proposed use.
The site plan shows twenty-six (26) foot, front and rear setbacks, and 17.6 foot
side yard setbacks for the development.
The two-story, residential building shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Any future signage must
comply with Section 36-552 of the City's Zoning Ordinance (signs permit permitted
in multifamily zones).
The applicant notes that trash bins will be provided in accordance with the current
curb trash pickup policy. Owners will be required to take trash to curb for pickup
in accordance with the local trash pickup schedule
All sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels the proposed development is an appropriate use for this
property and will not be out of character with the existing development pattern in
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FILE NO.: Z-10135 Cont.
the area. Properties in the general area contain a mixture of residential zoning
and uses with some properties containing a higher density than the proposed
development. Although the development will create a minor increase in traffic,
staff feels it will not adversely affect the overall traffic pattern in the general area
and will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R zoning, 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: (APRIL 10, 2025)
The applicant was present. The application came off consent agenda. There was one
(1) person present in opposition. Beverly Meadows voiced concerns about loss of
community, noise, traffic and devalued property. After some discussion there was a
motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays
and 1 absent. The motion passed.
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