HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report (rescinsion) 100225OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
September 16, 2025 AGENDA
Subject
A Resolution rescinding
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
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Delphone Hubbard
City Manager
Lisa Ginn is appealing the Planning Commission's
Approval of a conditional use permit application to allow a
multi -sectional manufactured home on the R-2 zoned
property in the 8800 Block of Bunch Road.
' None.
Staff recommends denial of the Resolution and approval of the
conditional use permit.
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 southwestern
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)
Background
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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 Planning Commission reviewed this application at
their July 10, 2025 meeting. There were three (3) objectors
present. The Commission voted eight (8) ayes, zero (0)
nays, and three (3) absent to approve the conditional use
permit. That action has been appealed to the Board of
Directors. Please the attached Planning Commission
minute record for the complete staff analysis.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE LITTLE ROCK
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, the application was filed for 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; and
WHEREAS, the Little Rock Planning Commission, at its July 10, 2025 meeting, approved
the conditional use permit application with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission's action has been appealed to the Board of
Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas has determined
that the Little Rock Planning Commission's action in approving said conditional use permit
to be inappropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. The action of the Little Rock Planning Commission 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 is hereby rescinded and said conditional
use permit is hereby denied.
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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. PROPOSAUREQUEST/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.
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.
Enter : 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 Corn My 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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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.
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.
Planning 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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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.
Future Land Use Plan for Z-10118-A
RL BUNCH.ED -
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0 335 670 1,340 Feet
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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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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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0 230 460 920 Feet
Scale: 1:2,000
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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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 staff's 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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