HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report (Appeal) 100225OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
September 2, 2025 AGENDA
Subject
A Resolution to set the
public hearing for
September 16, 2025 on
an appeal of the
Planning Commission's
action in approving a
Conditional Use Permit
to allow a multi -
sectional manufactured
home on the R-2 zoned
property located in the
8800 Block of Bunch
Road.
(Z-10118-A)
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
Ordinance
4Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Delphone Hubbard
City Manager
Lisa Ginn is appealing the Planning Commission's
Approval of a conditional use permit to allow a multi -
sectional manufactured home on the R-2 zoned property in
the 8800 Block of Bunch Road.
I None.
Approval of the Resolution to set the public hearing.
On July 10, 2025, the Planning Commission approved a
conditional use permit to allow a multi -sectional
manufactured home on the property located in the 8800
Block of Bunch Road. The Commission's vote was 8 ayes,
0 nays, and 3 absent. Lisa Ginn is appealing the approval.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO SET SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 AS THE DATE
OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION IN APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMI T TO ALLOW A
MULTISECTIONAL MANUFACTURED HOME ON THE R-2
ZONED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF
BUNCH ROAD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Z-10118-A).
WHEREAS, Lisa Ginn has filed an appeal of the Little Rock Planning Commission's
Approval of a conditional use permit to allow a multisectional manufactured home on the
R-2 zoned property located in the 8800 Block of Bunch Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. The hearing on the appeal of the approval of a conditional use permit
to allow a multisectional manufactured home on the R-2 zoned property located in the
8800 Block of Bunch Road shall be held at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the City
of Little Rock in the board room of City Hall at six o'clock on the 161h day of September,
2025
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of such hearing in the
manner prescribed by law by publication once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a
newspaper published in Pulaski County, Arkansas, and having a general circulation in the
City of Little Rock.
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July 25, 2025
RE: FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
Fuentes Multi -Sectional Manufactured Home — Conditional Use Permit
Mr. Mayor
Little Rock City Board of Directors
I would like to appeal the Planning Commission's approval of the Conditional Use Permit listed
above for Ms. Ruth Fuentes.
Our neighborhood consists of homes ranging in price from $200,000 to near $400,000 according
to recent sell prices. Many of the homes are built on lots that range from 0.9 acres to 5 acres
and some border what was once the Lake View Country Club's golf course. Approximately 20
years ago a neighborhood of 3 bedroom / 2 bath homes on smaller lots was built between holes
7 and 8 of that same golf course. We currently have one double -wide mobile home in the area
and it was opposed at the time it was moved in.
To my knowledge, Ms. Fuentes does not intend to occupy the mobile home. Based on a
statement made at the Planning Commission meeting on July 10 by the Planning Commission
staff, we do not want the approval of this mobile home to set a precedent that we are a
neighborhood conducive to this type dwelling and have more CUPS for mobile homes
approved. Southwest Little Rock (SWLR) has plenty of mobile home parks that are not properly
cared for. We have the reputation as the "hood" and the "poor" part of the city - both of which
are not true but it seems the City is not helping us dispel these rumors.
As the President of the Lake View Neighborhood Association which is registered with the City of
Little Rock, I can tell you our Neighborhood Association was not informed of the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) application. In addition, the neighbor next door to this address was only notified
of the May meeting. Yes, there is a registered receipt with their name on it in the possession of
the Planning Commission, however, that was the receipt for notification of the May
meeting. Ms. Fuentes CUP was deferred many times, leaving the question should this
application now wait 1 full year before being reviewed by the Planning Commission or if she is
allowed to continue with this request after the deferrals because her plans had changed then
why does the neighbor not deserve notification of the changes and the new meeting time?
In addition to the opposition from the Lake View Neighborhood, a few at the meeting and some
letters submitted beforehand, this CUP is also not supported by the SW United for Progress
community. It is hard to understand that if a community is against something, how can a group
of people who have no personal interest in that community vote against its residents?
The Planning Commission is comprised of individuals who, based on my search of property
owned, do not own property in our area. They are making decisions that go against the
majority in the community and to me, that is not good representation. I pride myself as a
Commissioner to Little Rock's Land Bank. I was named to this Commission as the Ward 2
Representative. I think it is great that a city department whose decisions have the most effect
on a particular area has delegates named from that area. People who have a personal/financial
stake in something often see things differently than those who do not. One of the Land Bank's
questions to applicants asks if the applicant has spoken with the neighborhood association
regarding their plans for the property they seek to purchase. Speaking with the neighbors is not
just a suggestion. The community matters!
Finally, I would like to note the paperwork incorrectly states this property is in Ward 7. This
property and the rest of our neighborhood is in Ward 2. The city reassigned us several years
ago.
Sincerely,
Lisa Ginn
501-804-5116
Lisa.a.ginn@gmail.com
July 10, 2025
ITEM NO.: 5
FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
NAME: Fuentes Multi -Sectional Manufactured Home — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8800 Block of Bunch Road
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Ruth Fuentes (Owner)
7009 Talmage Drive
Little Rock, AR 72204
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Stan Cunningham, Jr.
2105 Lorance Drive
Little Rock, AR, 72206
AREA: 1 acre
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 41.05
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the placement of
a double -wide, multi -sectional, manufactured home. A single -wide
manufactured home previously located on the property has been removed from
the property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The subject property is located on the south side of Bunch Road near the western
end before it veers in a southwest direction, terminating through the adjacent
property to the west. Properties surrounding the site contain R-2 zoning and uses
with relatively large tracts that are densely covered with mature trees and
vegetation.
July 10, 2025
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
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. Ensure the driveway meets city specs when tying in.
2. If a culvert is required, the minimum size is 18-inches, but the applicant should
hire an engineer to confirm the flow can be carried by the minimum size.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. Reference Ex. 10' wide CAW easement centered on ex. 3" PVC main,
instrument #860131
Fire Department:
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
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.
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July 10, 2025
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
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.
Loadina
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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes:
1. Anchor hold down plan by a structural engineer is required. Statement on Hold
Down Anchor plan that current wind load and snow load requirements are being
met are also required.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Plannina Division:
The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning District, District 15. The
development principles of the district, specifically for the southern section, include
the use of the area primarily for low density residential use and the improvement
of transportation and drainage infrastructure. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (RL) use 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
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July 10, 2025
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre.
The application is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Manufactured Home.
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Future Land Use Plan for Z-10118-A
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Scale: 1:3,000
The area surrounding the site is designated for Residential Low Density (RL) use
and is characterized by single family residences on large tracts.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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July 10, 2025
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
Master Street Plan:
Bunch Road is designated as a Local Street by 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.
Master Street Plan for Z-10118-A
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Z-10118-A
0 230 460 920 Feet
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Scale: 1:2,000
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July 10, 2025
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
Bicycle Plan:
Bunch Road 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.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the placement of
a double -wide, multi -sectional, manufactured home. A single -wide
manufactured home previously located on the property has been removed from
the property.
The subject property is located on the south side of Bunch Road near the western
end before it veers in a southwest direction, terminating through the adjacent
property to the west. Properties surrounding the site contain R-2 zoning and uses
with relatively large tracts that are densely covered with mature trees and
vegetation.
The site plan shows a front (north) setback of approximately one hundred (100)
feet, approximately forty (40) feet from the rear (south) property line, twenty (20)
feet from the side (east) property line and over one hundred fifty (150) feet from
the west property line.
The applicant proposes to place a 16' x 80', double -wide, multi -sectional
manufactured home near the southeastern corner of the property. The applicant
will extend a driveway from the north along Bunch Road and provide at least one
(1) parking space on the property. The applicant is not proposing to place any
accessory structures on the property at this time.
The applicant notes that the manufactured home will comply with all required
setbacks regarding the addition of porches, stairs, decks etc.
The manufactured home must comply with the following minimum siting standards
as per Section 36-254(d)(5) of the City's Zoning Ordinance:
a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
c. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
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July 10, 2025
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10118-A
g. All homes shall be multi -sectional.
h. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staffs review of the application. To staffs knowledge, there are no
outstanding issues. The applicant is not requesting any variances with this
application.
Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit to allow a multi -
sectional, manufactured home on the property. Staff views the request as
reasonable. Staff feels that a multi -sectional, manufactured home will not be out of
character in this area of the city that contains relatively large tracts of land in the
general area. Some of the properties in the general area appear to contain
manufactured homes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit to allow a
multi -sectional, manufactured home, subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the manufactured home minimum siting standards as noted
in Section 36-254(d)(5) of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
2. 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: (JULY 10, 2025)
The applicant was present. The application came off the consent agenda. There
were (3) objectors. Evangeline Bunch Fulton, Lisa Ginn, and Ginger Wimberly
voiced their concerns over emergency and utility vehicle access, the road being a
single lane road, debris being cleared from applicant's property possibly catching
fire. After some discussion there was a motion to approve the application as
recommended by staff. There was a second. The vote was (8) ayes, (0) nays and (3)
absent. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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