HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 100225OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
September 16, 2025 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance
Approving a Planned
Zoning Development
titled Orndorff #3 — PD-
R, located immediately
North of 1508 Hanger
Street (Z-10182)
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Delphone Hubbard
The applicant requests to rezone the .16- acre property from
R-4 to PD-R to allow a two (2) lot single family residential
development.
I None.
Approval of the Ordinance
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to
PD-R. The subject property is proposed to be replatted
into two (2) separate lots. The developer will build a two-
story, attached single-family residence on each lot. The
applicant will not reside on the property and intends to
market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of
zoning and uses in all directions.
Lot 11R1 and Lot I IR2 are shown as 3,500 square feet
and 3,503 square feet in area, respectively.
Each residence will be 787 square feet in area, with a
patio facing Hanger Street.
Both residences will be constructed using asphalt shingle
roof and vinyl siding.
Background
Continued
Building setbacks for both residences are shown as twenty
(20) feet from the front property line, over twenty-five
(25) feet from the rear property line, and eight (8) feet
from the side property lines.
Both structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in
height.
Section 36-502 requires one (1) parking space for each
dwelling unit. The site plan shows a twenty (20) foot
wide, shared access drive extending from the alley at the
rear of the property, that will be utilized for off-street
parking for both units. Staff feels the parking is sufficient
to serve the proposed use.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of
the City's Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in
residential one — and two — family zones).
All lighting must be low-level and directed away from
adjacent properties.
On August 14, 2025, the Planning Commission voted 11
ayes, 0 noes, and 0 absent, as part of the Consent Agenda,
to approve the PD-R rezoning. There were no objectors
present.
All owners of the 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.
1 ORDINANCE NO.
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3 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING DEVEOPMENT
4 AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DISTRICT - RESIDENTIAL TITLED
5 ORNDORFF #3 — PD-R, LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF 1508
6 HANGER STREET (Z-10182), CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI
7 COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
8 OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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10 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
11 ROCK, ARKANSAS.
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13 SECTION 1. That the zoning classification of the following described
14 property be changed from R-4, Two -Family Residential District to PD-R, Planned District -
15 Residential.
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17 Z-10183 — DESCRIBED AS LOT 11, BLOCK 12, DODGE'S ADDITION TO
18 THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
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20 SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved
21 as recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission.
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23 SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for
24 Orndorff #3 — PD-R, located immediately North of 1508 Hanger Street (Z-10182) is
25 conditioned upon obtaining final plan approval within the time specified by Chapter 36,
26 Article VII, Section 36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances.
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28 SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force
29 until 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 effect the remaining portions of
the ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 7. Repealed. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the
same that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent of such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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NAME: Orndorff #3 — PD-R
LOCATION: Immediately North of 1508 Hanger Street
DEVELOPER:
Mike Orndorff
609 E. 16t" Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT-
GarNat Engineering (Agent)
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
GarNat Engineering
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
AREA: 0.16 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FILE NO.: Z-101
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 46
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The developer will
build a two-story, attached single-family residence on each lot. The applicant will
not reside on the property and intends to market both residences for sale/lease in
the future.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all
directions.
FILE NO.: Z-10182
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. Drive may not exceed 40% of the lot width.
2. Per City Code 30-43 the driveways shall be 5ft of the property line.
3. Drives would best be served split.
4. Alley must meet alley standard and if not must be improved to do so.
5. 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.
6. Hauling of cut and/or fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets
require approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works
Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1800 with any questions or
for more information.
7. 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.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): 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.
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FILE NO.: Z-10182
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
Fire Department:
1. Full plan review.
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: 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 vents 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.
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.
A duplex must have a one hour rated wall between units to the roof
deck or extending to the ceiling and then going across the ceiling of
the units to the outside wall.
Landscape: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region_ Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division -
The request is in the 1-30 Planning District, District 7. The development principles
in this district seek to stabilize existing residential areas. The Land Use Plan shows
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FILE NO.: Z-10182
Future Land Use Plan for Z-10182
0 275 550 1.100 Feet N
Scale: 1:2,500
Residential Medium (RM) density use for the requested area. The Residential
Medium (RM) density use category accommodates a broad range of housing types
including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes,
multi -family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly
other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between
six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is for a Planned
District -Residential (PD-R).
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FILE NO.: Z-10182
The area surrounding the site is designated for Residential Medium (RM) density
uses and is characterized by single-family, duplex, and triplex residential structures
as well as vacant residential lots. This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Hanger 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:
Hanger 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
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FILE NO.: Z-10182
Master Street Plan for Z-10182
0 285 570 1,140 Feet N
Scale: 1:2,500
Bicycle Plan:
Hanger Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
L
FILE NO.: Z-101
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The developer will
build a two-story, attached single-family residence on each lot. The applicant will
not reside on the property and intends to market both residences for sale/lease in
the future.
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses in all
directions.
Lot 11 R1 and Lot 11 R2 are shown as 3,500 square feet and 3,503 square feet in
area, respectively.
Each residence will be 787 square feet in area, with a patio facing Hanger Street.
Both residences will be constructed using asphalt shingle roof and vinyl siding.
Building setbacks for both residences are shown as twenty (20) feet from the front
property line, over twenty-five (25) feet from the rear property line, and eight (8)
feet from the side property lines.
Both structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Section 36-502 requires one (1) parking space for each dwelling unit. The site plan
shows a twenty (20) foot wide, shared access drive extending from the alley at the
rear of the property, that will be utilized for off-street parking for both units. Staff
feels the parking is sufficient to serve the proposed use.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one — and two — family zones).
All lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties-
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To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed development is an appropriate use for the
subject property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character
with the development pattern in the area. Properties in the general area contain a
mixture of residential zoning and uses. Although there will be a minor increase in
traffic, staff feels the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on
the surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 14, 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 forApproval. The vote
was (11) ayes, (0) nays and (0) absent. The motion passed. The application was
approved.
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