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Home My WebLink AboutLU-08-20-02 ApplicationEt City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 July 17, 2008 Mr. Ed Willis FC Grass Farms Partnership PO Box 56350 Little Rock, AR 72215 Dear Mr. Ed Willis, Planning Zoning and Subdivision Your application for a Land Use Plan Amendment, LU08-20-02, at the present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive will be heard before the Planning Commission on August 21. The hearing will be held in the Board Room on the second floor of City Hall at 500 West Markham. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. Below are neighborhood associations that we encourage you to contact concerning your application: Aberdeen Court POA Wendy Wood P.O. Box 241992 Little Rock, AR 72223 Maywood Manor Neighborhood Association Alicia Finch 9 Dee Dee Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 Your amendment will be item 3 on the agenda. The Planning Commission does request that you or your agent be present. Sincerely, Eve Gieringer Planner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ALL RESIDENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPERTY AT: GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: the present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Mr. Ed Willis, FC Grass Farms Partnership REQUEST: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Pinnacle Planning District from Low_ Density Residential to Multi Family. _ (LU08-20-02) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Future Land Use Plan Amendment of the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing will be held by the L. R. Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber, second floor, City Hall, on August 21, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that area residents are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the Planning Staff (Eve Gieringer) at 371-4790. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR A FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ALL RESIDENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPERTY AT: GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: the present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive OWNED BY/APPLICANT: Mr. Ed Willis FC Grass Farms Partnership REQUEST: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Pinnacle Planning District from Low Density Residential to Multi Family. (LU08-20-02) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Future Land Use Plan Amendment of the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing will be held by the L. R. Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber, second floor, City Hall, on August 21, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that area residents are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. 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If there are any questions, please call me at 371-4483. Sincerely, 'Z#tncR)� Eve Gieringer Planner I encl. Wapp.doc 2 04/18/06 APPLICATION FOR A LAND USE AMENDMENT Planning Commission Docketed for A u a u J a I f a 00 at y: DD pm. Case Number Lit 0 P, 0 -Z_ Application is hereby made to the Little Rock Board of Directors, through the Planning Commission, pursuant to the provisions of Act 186 of 1957, as amended, petitioning to change the Land Use classification of the following described area: r Legal Description: �9,t ,tie tj •Z I y Street Address: Title to this property is vested in: 1-rh ' . `T;� �i Property owner (print) If an individual other than the property owner(s) files this application, attachment of form "Authorization Of Representation Statement" is required for each owner. It is desired that the boundaries shown on the Land Use Map be amended and that this area be reclassified from the present /1� classification to � classification. Present use of property Proposed use of propertyLc CtGrt►`4 (to verify requested clAAffication is appropriate) Applicant's Name FG &r4C(-5 FFx,..rl �•t"'�-'�fL� r.�r��5�•' Applicant's Address: 960 S . Sllvd-lef`oAel Applicant's City: State: Ale Zip: ` ,7 Z11 Applicant's Daytime Phone: 17q g- 610Z Fax: as -NoC) Planning Commission Action: Board of Directors Action: Approved: enied: Approved: Denied: Date: 1r ` Date: _ ./V F LUapp.doc 3 04/18/06 AUTHORIZATION OF REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I, fr f�9 , r 4. do hereby authorize Property owner (print) G' le/'S !�' t•e.�.t to represent me and my interests in an Agent/representative (print) Application for a Land Use Amendment on the following property described below -- include both legal description and street address. Legal Description: �y //�I�ccrfc.S !. W e^o lti10 .G D� ! $SS . Street Address: FC. 5 i,6,6S RQ12 t ma %rd-tl sh, P by: iPays ,%L C�►�I�eCon naa, et�L �4nl Owner's signature Agent's signature Subscribed and sworn to me, a Notary Public on this ILI day M OFFICIAL SEAL TAMARA M. GUFFEY NOTARY PUBLIO-ARKANSAS GALINS COUNTY MY 00MM18810N EXPIR08: 14 rJ-lg-0 s date 7-114-a 6 date t�Zr�,2�tc.c Notary Public City of Little Rock Planning and Development r' Filing Fees Date 7 / 20 d � , --, Annexation $ Board of Adjustment $ Cond Use Permit/T UP $ Final Plat $ Planned Unit Dev $ Prelim ?cy�Plat� Lei $ , $ Rezoning $ , Site Plans $ Sti eet Name Change $ Street Name Signs Number —at —ea $ Public Hearing Sig s Number�_at�ea $ �O-v f 1-2-5Total $ �o File No Location 1J< <w6— Applicant By s r �7 _-! �•7 �. •y r -F{.}a 73r-i.C'•_'�^7g7'►r :�,7 Pi'�i°.'L7 i �trc ..�C Y 1i.'�S .0 :.J .: i:..f.l.i l i`�-r'i. .A .lz� d. J r: 4 Y �i -vard CIJII be Ci e �� at;a'n 'tiri e.i�a f Ze f i�:iiiiin{r 9Lzi�i 5i - _ !'Y' :1ili)-�:ILf�t..:}OCIi,•;fi_T8T1SS35. � vv15f1 tL7:5c.ek F3.bD13I ItL'Tli r Fio:�r"crar�=—�... nr --aiu�v"�iclS:�.:i�`•z?r•a�at�5--.�.c,...r�i:'.<<ra7e.•.i •�'r,-s�i:�=�:::.�:ik�:�r��b Page 1 of 1 Malone, Walter From: Robyn Allmendinger [RALLMENDINGER@RoseLawFirm.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:04 PM To: Malone, Walter Cc: Gary Garrett Subject: Willis/Valley Ranch Drive re -zoning Hi Walter, Thank you for speaking with me yesterday about the Valley Ranch Drive land use amendment and re -zoning to MF-12, which we are opposing on behalf of one of our clients. As I stated in our call, we do not believe that an MF-12 zoning is allowed under a Low Density Residential land use category. I have attached the Planning Commission's own descriptions of the various land use categories and the City ordinance that established these categories. Both documents specify that a LDR land use can have no more than 10 units per acre. Therefore, MF-12 zoning is not appropriate in this category. I understand you will speak with Tony Bozynski regarding this and get back with me. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Robyn Allmendinger Robyn P. Allmendinger Rose Law Firm, a Professional Association 120 E. Fourth Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Tel: 501-377-0343 Fax: 501-375-1309 email: ralimendinger@roselawfirm.com Confidentiality Notice: This message may constitute a confidential attorney -client communication. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e- mail and delete all copies of this message. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: This notice is meant to comply with I.R.S. requirements. Any federal tax advice in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code or to promote, market or recommend to another party any tax -related matter. 8/27/2008 Page 1 of 2 Malone, Walter From: Dawson, Cindy Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:14 PM To: Malone, Walter Cc: Bozynski, Tony; Carpenter, Tom; Mann, Bill; Beebe, Shayla Subject: resubmitting land use plan amendment for vote at Planning Commission Walter — You have asked whether I think it is appropriate for the Planning Department to resubmit to the Planning Commission for a vote a land use item, LU 08-20-02, as your Department has decided that it wants to do. LU 08-20-02 was a land use plan amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to (MF) Multi -Family, and it was associated with a rezoning of 39.9 acres at the terminus of Valley Ranch Drive (just north of Cantrell Road) from R-2 to MF-18 (file number Z8301-A). The staff recommendation was for approval of both items. The applicant, Ed Willis, was represented by Joe White and there was opposition to the land use plan amendment and the rezoning from a neighbor, Frank Lyon, represented by attorney Gary Garrett. Mr. Garrett objected to the land use plan being changed so soon after its last review, which if I am not mistaken was about 6 months earlier. Mr. White noted the concern from the abutting owner about the increased density and stated that he was amending the application to MF-12 instead of MF-18 and provided a 100-foot undisturbed buffer on Mr. Lyon's side of the property sought to be rezoned. A question about the definition of LDR (Low Density Residential) arose, and that definition is 6 to 10 units per acre. The Multi -Family zoning sought was a maximum density of 12 units per acre. A commissioner asked about the staff recommendation and you addressed the commission and stated that the Planning Department's past practice was to not seek a LUP amendment for property with a land use plan designation of LDR when a rezoning to MF-12 was sought for that property. You stated that was because the amount (12) was so close to the upper range of the MF zoning (10) (keeping in mind that the LU plan is only a guide). There is not an MF-10 zoning, but there is MF-6 and MF-12 zoning. At that point, the Department decided to withdraw the LUP item to be in accord with its past practices and the commission unanimously voted for the withdrawal and took a vote on recommending the rezoning, which was approved unanimously despite the continuing opposition. The opposition to the items is of the opinion that the Planning Department took the wrong course of action by not seeking a land use plan amendment when there is a rezoning for MF- 12 because they don't match up (6-10 under the LUP definition vs. 12 for the rezoning). Your department has considered the issue and believes as a result of its evaluation that it would be better in the future to seek a land use plan amendment for LDR-designated property when a rezoning to MF-12 is at issue. You also would like to re -submit the LU plan amendment LU 08-20-02 to the Commission at its next meeting so that it can be voted on and can then be heard by the Board of Directors at the same time as the rezoning request. You also need an answer from us no later than this Friday so the legal notices can go out. 8/27/2008 Page 2 of 2 I am of the opinion that you should re -submit the LUP item to the Commission. While it is understandable that you proceeded in accord with past practice, since the LDR designation definition falls outside the rezoning requested, even though close, I think it is appropriate for the commission to consider the item. In Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code § 36-83 Guidelines for decision, it states that "[i]n determining whether to grant a requested [zoning] amendment, the board of directors may consider, among other things, the recommendations from the planning commission and the designated department of the city having planning responsibility and authority and use the provisions of the comprehensive plan, master street plan, master parks plan, and community facilities plan, as well as any other appropriately approved document created to provide the required public facilities necessary to protect the public interest." It is true that a land use plan is meant to be just that, a plan, and it is not to be legally binding on the city. Taylor v. City of Little Rock, 266 Ark. 384, 583 S.W.2d 72 (West 1979). 1 can find nothing in state law that requires a city to adhere to a land use plan when deciding on a rezoning matter, but your department has made the decision that the commission should hear a rezoning when it does not precisely agree with the existing land use plan and I agree with that decision. If Tom determines otherwise, he can let you know. Cindy 8/27/2008 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 August 28, 2008 Mr. Gary Garrett 120 East 4tb Street Little Rock AR, 72201 Dear Mr. Garrett, Planning Zoning and Subdivision A Land Use Plan Amendment, LU08-20-02, which was approved for withdrawal by the Planning Commission at their August 21; 2008 hearing has been rescheduled to be heard at their October 2, 2008 hearing. After further review Planning Staff has decided that it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission to vote on the desirability of the requested Land Use Plan change from Low Density Residential to Multifamily. For this reason, Staff has placed the Land Use Plan Amendment on the Commission's October 2, 2008 agenda. The Planning Commission meets on the second floor of City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, and starts at 4:00. This is a public meeting, and you are encouraged to attend to present reasons for the approval or denial of the Plan Amendment. If there are any questions, please feel -free to call. Since ely, 44 Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager Et City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 August 28, 2008 Joe White White-Daters 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 Dear White, Planning Zoning and Subdivision Your application for a Land Use Plan Amendment, LU08-20-02, at the present of terminus of Valley Ranch Road 10 will be heard before the Planning Commission on October 2, 2008. The hearing will be held in the Board Room on the second floor of City Hall at 500 West Markham. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. After review of the facts, Staff believes it is appropriate to go forward with the application and get a vote by the Little Rock Planning Commission on the request to change the Plan from Low Density Residential to Multifamily. Your amendment will be item C on the agenda. We wish to apologize for any inconvenient this may cause you. If you have any question, please feel free to contact me, at 371-6819. The Planning Commission does request that someone be present to represent this application. 5incer ly, J Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager Cc: Ed Willis Page 1 of 3 Malone, Walter From: Robyn Allmendinger [RALLMENDINGER@RoseLawFirm.com] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:39 PM To: Malone, Walter Subject: RE: Willis/Valley Ranch Drive re -zoning Thank you. We will be back at the October 2 meeting. Robyn Robyn P. Allmendinger Rose Law Firm, a Professional Association 120 E. Fourth Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Tel: 501-377-0343 Fax: 501-375-1309 email: rallmendinger@roselawfirm.com Confidentiality Notice: This message may constitute a confidential attorney -client communication. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e- mail and delete all copies of this message. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: This notice is meant to comply with I.R.S. requirements. Any federal tax advice in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code or to promote, market or recommend to another party any tax -related matter. From: Malone, Walter [mailto:WMalone@littlerock.org] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:36 PM To: Robyn Allmendinger Subject: RE: Willis/Valley Ranch Drive re -zoning It is my understanding that the zoning will not go the Board until October 21 st. The letter to all those of record should be all ready mailed or mailed in the next day or so with this information. Walter Malone -----Original Message ----- From: Robyn Allmendinger[ma ilto: RALLM ENDING ER@ RoseLawFirm.com] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:30 PM To: Malone, Walter 8/28/2008 Page 2 of 3 Subject: RE: Willis/Valley Ranch Drive re -zoning Will the related re -zoning (Z-8301) still go before the city board on Oct. 7? Thank you for the update. Robyn Robyn P. Allmendinger Rose Law Firm, a Professional Association 120 E. Fourth Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Tel: 501-377-0343 Fax: 501-375-1309 email: rallmendinger@roselawfirm.com Confidentiality Notice: This message may constitute a confidential attorney -client communication. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of this message. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: This notice is meant to comply with I.R.S. requirements. Any federal tax advice in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code or to promote, market or recommend to another party any tax - related matter. From: Malone, Walter [mailto:WMalone@littlerock.org] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:12 PM To: Robyn Allmendinger Subject: RE: Willis/Valley Ranch Drive re -zoning After some discussion, Staff has decided to place the Land Use Plan Amendment (LU08-20-02) back before the Planning Commission. It will be on their October 2, 2008 agenda for action. The applicant and all those who spoke will be notified of this hearing to decide the LUP item (the Low Density Residential to Multifamily request). Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager -----Original Message ----- From: Robyn Allmendinger[mailto:RALLMENDINGER@RoseLawFirm.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:04 PM To: Malone, Walter Cc: Gary Garrett Subject: Willis/Valley Ranch Drive re -zoning 8/28/2008 Page 3 of 3 Hi Walter, Thank you for speaking with me yesterday about the Valley Ranch Drive land use amendment and re -zoning to MF-12, which we are opposing on behalf of one of our clients. As I stated in our call, we do not believe that an MF-12 zoning is allowed under a Low Density Residential land use category. I have attached the Planning Commission's own descriptions of the various land use categories and the City ordinance that established these categories. Both documents specify that a LDR land use can have no more than 10 units per acre. Therefore, MF-12 zoning is not appropriate in this category. I understand you will speak with Tony Bozynski regarding this and get back with me. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Robyn Allmendinger Robyn P. Allmendinger Rose Law Firm, a Professional Association 120 E. Fourth Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Tel: 501-377-0343 Fax:501-375-1309 email: rallmendinger@roselawfirm.com Confidentiality Notice: This message may constitute a confidential attorney -client communication. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of this message. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: This notice is meant to comply with I.R.S. requirements. Any federal tax advice in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code or to promote, market or recommend to another party any tax -related matter. MiNK111Y., Page 1 of 1 Malone, Walter From: Malone, Walter Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:50 AM To: 'Joe White, Jr.' Subject: RE: Ranch Highlands Land Use change We are doing the notification; you do not have to do any as the applicant. Walter -----Original Message ----- From: Joe White, Jr. [mailto:jwhite@whitedaters.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:47 AM To: Malone, Walter Subject: Ranch Highlands Land Use change Walter, Wanted to make sure we don't need to re -notify. 9/3/2008 Page 1 of 1 Malone, Walter From: Malone, Walter Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 8:59 AM To: 'Joe White, Jr.' Subject: RE: Ranch Highlands Land Use Change Yes, I will mail you the write-up and cover letter later this week. Since there is opposition it will be on the regular agenda (as a deferred item -item C), unless you folks have talked to the opposition and they are satisfied now. Walter -----Original Message ----- From: Joe White, Jr. [mailto:jwhite@whitedaters.com] Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 8:56 AM To: Malone, Walter Subject: Ranch Highlands Land Use Change Walter, I wanted to confirm this land use change form LDR to MF will be on the Oct 2nd agenda. 9/22/2008 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 September 24, 2008 Joe White White Daters Engineers 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 Dear Mr. White, Enclosed is a copy of your item that is a part of the agenda for the October 2, 2008 Planning Commission meeting. If there are any questions, please call me. Sine rely, Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager encl. Planning Zoning and Subdivision Page 1 of 1 Malone, Walter From: Joe White, Jr. Owhite@whitedaters.com] Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 9:12 AM To: Malone, Walter Subject: RE: Ranch Highlands Land Use Change Walter, Is there anything in front of us on the agenda today? From: Malone, Walter [mailto:WMalone@littlerock.org] Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 7:59 AM To: Joe White, Jr. Subject: RE: Ranch Highlands Land Use Change Yes, I will mail you the write-up and cover letter later this week. Since there is opposition it will be on the regular agenda (as a deferred item -item C), unless you folks have talked to the opposition and they are satisfied now. Walter -----Original Message ----- From: Joe White, Jr. [mailto:jwhite@whitedaters.com] Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 8:56 AM To: Malone, Walter Subject: Ranch Highlands Land Use Change Walter, I wanted to confirm this land use change form LDR to MF will be on the Oct 2"d agenda 10/2/2008 City of .Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision October 3, 2008 Mr. Joe White White-Daters Engineers 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 Dear Mr. White, On October 3, 2008, at their regular hearing the Planning Commission approved your request for to amend the City Land Use plan from Low Density Residential to Multifamily (LU08-20-02) at the western terminus of Valley Ranch Drive. This item has been forwarded to the Board of Directors for a hearing. This letter is to inform you that the item will be heard at the October 21, 2008 Little Rock City Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors meets on the second floor of City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, and starts at 6:00 PM. This is a public meeting, and you are encouraged to attend. Other interested parties are allowed to speak in favor or opposition to the Land Use Plan amendment. Please be prepared to answer questions if they arise. If there are any questions, please feel free to call, Sin erel , Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 October 3, 2008 Mr. Gary Garrett 120 East 4th Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Garrett, Planning Zoning and Subdivision On October 2, 2008, at their regular hearing the Planning Commission approved the Land Use Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Multifamily at the western terminus of Valley Ranch Drive (LU08-20-02). This item has been forwarded to the Board of Directors for a hearing. This letter is to inform you that the item will be heard at the October 21, 2008 Little Rock City Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors meets on the second floor of City Hall, 500 West Markham Street, and starts at 6:00 PM. This is a public meeting, and you are encouraged to attend. Other interested parties are allowed to speak in favor or opposition to the Land Use Plan Amendment. If there are any questions, please feel free to call, Sincerely, Walter Malone, AICP Planning Manager R. EGISTRATION FORM FUI ,,t>EI25.'AW (' `I'h?.`d. e. I'0 c:arr-A. i�ctke�3'up. a, a�l�' `i�niE in:.tlae Plann uq:.L d I-7.: �'clr��;ria�n:t OfOcc, '3 West-N-ar'khani, Lildc Pock,:A,rk'�Alasas: .... �..�_ .. .. .. -. .. .--.„i x vv. As.3I t-0 .9 pea K..ab.;,`zt; Itel-ti n: � � - � III ... riI UAl�;lS.iC for.. `7 Z[]� - - 7 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION OCTOBER 21, 2008 AGENDA Subject Action Required Approved By LU08-20-02 Land Use Plan Amendment in the Ordinance Pinnacle District from Low Resolution Density Residential to Approval Multifamily Information Report Submitted By: Planning & Development Bruce Moore City Manager SYNOPSIS Amended the Land Use Plan in the Pinnacle District from Low Density Residential to Multifamily at the western terminus of Valley Ranch Drive, west of Patrick Country Road FISCAL IMPACT None determined RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. The Planning Commission recommends by a vote of 9 for and 0 against. CITIZEN Notices were sent- to the Aberdeen Court and Maywood PARTICIPATION Manor Neighborhood Associations. The Planning Commission held public hearing on August 21, 2008 and October 2, 2008 to hear commends and concerns. BACKGROUND This application is proposing to amend approximately 40 acres of Low Density Residential currently shown on the Future Land Use Plan to Multi Family. The application is located in west Little Rock at the present terminus of Valley Ranch Drive west of Patrick Country Road. Over the last few years, Valley Ranch Drive has been developing into an office park. This amendment area was just modified on the Future Land Use Plan in April 2008 to include more Office and this Low Density Residential. A change from Single Family to Low Density Residential BACKGROUND CONTINUED and Office was approved by the Board of Directors on April 1, 2008. The same applicant is now applying for a rezoning from R-2 Single Family to MF-18 Multi Family District. North of the existing office park is still mostly vacant and undeveloped and is shown as Low Density Residential on the Future Land Use Plan. While there are several hundred acres of undeveloped Single Family shown on the Land Use Plan north of this area, there is not as much undeveloped Multi Family shown on the plan in this area. While the single family development market has been slowing, there has been a new upswing in demand for multi family developments. Traditionally, multi family developments are used as a sort of step down in intensity between single family developments and non residential developments. This was the original intent of the Low Density Residential section in this area. Multi Family, while more intense than Low Density Residential, could still act as this buffer for the future single family developments north of this area. Staff feels this amendment would be appropriate because the Multi Family could provide a buffer between the existing Office to the south and the Single Family to the north. The land immediately north of this application site is still zoned R-2 single family and shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. The proposed Multi Family area would protect future Single Family developments while providing other housing options besides just Single Family for this area. 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN (16,222) IN THE PINNACLE PLANNING DISTRICT (LU08-20-02) FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MULTIFAMILY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, as the Little Rock Planning Commission believes it appropriate to amend the plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED. BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That the Low Density Residential at the western terminus of Valley Ranch Drive, west of Patrick Country Road be amended to Multifamily. SECTION 2. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney APPROVED: Mayor P 5F ® O P O Q3 ,®® o � D so�'� p z to ® , n r ' I ° Oc a MOC o C a7 G� �l C cC o ® WA. m � o®� iJ OD av Vicinity Map Land Use Plan Amendment Case: LU08-20-02 Location: North of Valley Ranch and West Side of Patrick Country Rd LDR to MF Ward: 5 0 150300 600 Feet PD: 20 CT: 42.05 TRS: T2N R14W14 10, d 1 Yi;� uu Area. Vicinity Map LJUIHII Case: LU08-20-02 Location: North of Valley Ranch and West Side of Patrick Country Rd LDR to MF Ward: 5 0 150300 600 Feet PD: 20 CT: 42.05 TRS: T2N R14W14 ORDINANCE NO. 20,035 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN (16,222) IN THE PINNACLE PLANNING DISTRICT (LU08-20-02) FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MULTIFAMILY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, as the Little Rock Planning Commission believes it appropriate to amend the plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That the Low Density Residential at the western terminus of Valley Ranch Drive, west of Patrick Country Road be amended to Multifamily. SECTION 2. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED: October 21, 2008 ATTEST: City Jerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: A. City Attorney APPROVED: Mayor P SF QC o o a G" 0 a 00 W y. SOEI MQC: o O GC 0 0 0 a E C C7 d 0 P Sf° o C3 is a - o 0 04 fl C--j .ate v4 Vicinity Map Land Use Flan Amendment Case: LU08-20-02 Location: North of Valley Ranch and West Side of Patrick Country Rd LDR to MF Ward: 5 0 150300 600 Feet PD: 20 CT: 42.05 TRS: T2N R14W 14 Por �I �� ` � rMr �eY' y �►��"� r" • Area, Vicinity Map LOIN 0 Case: LU08-20-02 Location: North of Valley Ranch and West Side of Patrick Country Rd LDR to MF Ward: 5 0 150300 600 Feet PD: 20 CT: 42.05 TRS: T2N R14W 14