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There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
February 12, 2026
4:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present there being eight (8) members present.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
City Attorney:
Joshua Baxter
Michael Vickers
Jimmy Brown
Ahmed Samad
Steven Person
Alicia McDonald
Andre Benard II
Norman Hodges
Jeremiah Russell
John Eaves
Open Position
Cameron Bowden
Approval of the Minutes of the January 8, 2026, Meeting of the Little
Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
February 12, 2026
I. OLD BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number:
1. Z-8911-B
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Z-10228
Z-10234
5.
Z-5880-A
6.
S-2011
7,
Z-7648.-A
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Z-10236
Z-10239
Title:
De La Rosa — Revised PCD
9123 Chicot Road
CKM Group Home — Special Use Permit
15 Brookhaven Drive
Apex Duplexes — Conditional Use Permit
3800 Block of Elam Street (westside) & SWC of Elam Street
& W. 39t" Street
Maywood Village — PCD
18511 Cantrell Road
Youth Success Center — Conditional Use Permit
25 Sheraton Drive
Lacee Trails — Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/Final Plat
4820 Bella Rosa Drive
Two Moon Properties, LLC — PD-R
SWC of Charles Bussey Avenue & Park Lane
Randle STR-1 — Special Use Permit
218 Kings Row Drive
Miles #3 STR-2 — PD-C
1908 S. Van Buren Street
II. NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number:
Title:
10.
G-25-235
Peckerwood Road Street Name Change to Athletic Club
Drive
Peckerwood Road, West of Sam Peck Road
11.
S-2002-A
Cottages at Carter Lane — Preliminary Plat
4209 Carter Lane
12.
Z-9850-A
Bassett Parolee/Probationer Housing Facility — Special Use
Permit
3118 S. Izard Street
13.
Z-10253
Perani — PD-C
12223 Colonel Glenn Road
14.
Z-10256
Southdale Estates Mobile Home Park — PD-R
9105 Geyer Springs Road
15.
Z-10257
Victoria Estates Mobile Home Park — PD-R
5820 W. 65th Street
16,
Z-7838
Rush Engine DBA Triumph of Arkansas —
Short -Form PCD Revocation
Immediately South of 4111 S. University Avenue
17.
A-353
Faymonville Annexation
8414 Fletcher Drive
18.
A-354
Kanis Road Annexation
14703 Kanis Road
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NEW BUSINESS: (Cont.)
III. SHORT TERM RENTALS:
Item Number:
File Number:
Title:
19.
Z-9533-A
Hayes — STRA — Special Use Permit
1801 E. 3rd Street
20.
Z-8779-C
Teeter Property Group STR-2 — PD-C
3011-13 W. Markham Street
21.
Z-10246
Archer STR-2 — PD-C
5521 J Street
22.
Z-10254
Quo #1 — STR-2 — PD-C
320 S. Valentine Street
23.
Z-10255
Quo #2 — STR-2 — PD-C
5614 H Street
24.
Z-10258
Tippen — STR-2 — PD-C
8024 W. 33rd Street
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 1
NAME: De La Rosa — Revised PCD
LOCATION: 9123 Chicot Road
DEVELOPER:
Lorena De La Rosa (Owner)
9123 Chicot Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Lorena De La Rosa
9123 Chicot Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
RVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Laha Engineers, Inc.
6602 Baseline Road, Ste. E
Little Rock, AR 72209
AREA: 0.53 acre
WARD: 2
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15
FILE
Z-8911-B
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 41.06
On March 18, 2014, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Wallace Baseline Acres
preliminary plat (Ordinance No. 20,860), to be rezoned from R-2 to PCD to allow for the
rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, with conditions. Lots 3 and 4 of the overall tract remained zoned
as single-family residential. The approved PCD site plan for Lot 2 (this subject property)
showed an existing billboard and a small temporary office building, with no additional
improvements.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8911-B
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the existing PCD (Lot 2) to allow for the
continued use of the property for retail sales and mobile canteen unit (food truck)
uses. The applicant proposes to retain an existing food truck and place an
additional food truck on the site. Both food trucks will be permanently placed on
the property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located on the east side of Chicot Road, north of Vernon Estates
Drive. Properties in the general area primarily contain a mixture of zoning and
uses.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICTIONS:
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: No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire H drants.
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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ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8911-B
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.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least
two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1
— D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30', approved aerial fire apparatus
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ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8911-B
access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever
is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum
of 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located
over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road
and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the
approval of the fire code official.
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
provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
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. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow 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.
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ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8911-B
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
UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation, shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants.
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 Marshals 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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Commercial (C) for the requested area. The Commercial (C) category includes a
broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional
services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and
scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The application for a Revised
PCD.
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Surrounding the application area to the north, south, and west are commercial,
and office uses along Chicot Road. To the east is vacant residential lots.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Chicot Road is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Principal Arterials are
roads designed to serve through traffic, and to connect major traffic generators or
activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is
required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Chicot Rd is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities
in this area.
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ITEM NO.: 1(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-8911-B
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is not located in a Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the existing PCD (Lot 2) to allow for the
continued use of the property for retail sales and mobile canteen unit (food truck)
uses. The applicant proposes to retain an existing food truck and place an
additional food truck on the site. Both food trucks will be permanently placed on
the property.
The property is located on the east side of Chicot Road, north of Vernon Estates
Drive. Properties in the general area primarily contain a mixture of zoning and
uses.
Access to the site is provided from an asphalt driveway extending from Chicot
Road. The driveway opens up to a gravel parking lot that spans most of the
property.
The property is secured by chain -link fencing with an access gate along Chicot
Road. There is shared access with the properties to the north and south of the site.
The applicant provided the following improvement plan for the property:
"We will begin with required site upgrades, including asphalt paving of the parking area
that'll provide a clean, safe, and durable surface for both vehicular and pedestrian use,
and additional lighting on the property to improve safety and visibility for the customers.
Once these site upgrades are complete, the existing shipping container will undergo
cosmetic repairs that will convert it into a permanent structure on the site. The mobile
office type building on the site will remain to be used for storage of inventory and
supplies. It, too, will undergo the necessary improvement required by the city. We will
anchor down the mobile office to the ground to prevent it from flipping over. All
modifications will be done in compliance with building and zoning codes."
1. Site Improvements:
A. Asphalt paving (Estimated Completion: 2-3 months/ Completed by May or
June 1, 2026)
We will schedule asphalt paving in compliance with city standards and
regulation for the parking area to enhance safety, cleanliness, and durability
for both pedestrian movement and vehicle access. We will also be
preventing any gravel/rocks from pouring into the street.
*(This timeframe accounts for contractor availability, weather, and proper
grading/preparation.)
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ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8911-13
B. Additional lighting installation (Estimated Completion: 1 month/ Completed
by April 30, 2026)
We will install additional light poles to improve visibility and safety
throughout the food court.
2. Shipping Container enhancements:
A. Shipping container enhancements (Estimated Completion: 1 month/
Completed by April 30, 2026)
The container will be cleaned, repainted, and undergo cosmetic repairs to
ensure it presents a clean, professional appearance consistent with the
overall appearance of the site. The container will be anchored down into the
ground.
B. The building located along the south property line will be utilized for storage
(Estimated Completion: 2 months/ Completed by May or June 1, 2026.)
The building will be anchored down into the ground to prevent the unit from
flipping over due to strong winds.
The property contains the following existing uses:
An 8'x40' foot metal container near the northwest corner of the of property
that contains a current retail use.
An 8'x26' building labeled "office" along the south property line. The
applicant notes the current use of the building is utilized for storage.
A 30'x13' concrete pad containing an existing food truck use is located
immediately north of the storage building.
As part of this request, the applicant is proposing to build a new 20'x13' concrete
pad and place a second food truck on the property adjacent to the existing food
truck.
The applicant notes hours of operation for proposed uses on the property will be
M-F from 11:00am-8:00pm, Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm, and closed on
Sundays. The second food truck on the site (El Jalapeno Postres Belicones) will
be closed during weekends.
The proposed uses requested as part of the overall development will contain a
maximum number of fourteen (14) employees at any given time.
The site plan shows a dumpster and grease collection container near the east
property line. The dumpster must be screened and comply with Section 36-523(d)
of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
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ITEM NO.: 1(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-8911-B
The applicant provided a letter to staff noting approval from LRWRA approving the
required liquid waste container and method of disposal, dated September 16,
2025.
The applicant is not proposing additional signage at this time. Any new signage
shall conform to Section 36-555 of the City's Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in
commercial zones).
The applicant states that additional lighting will be installed on the site to improve
visibility and safety. All existing and additional site lighting must be low-level and
directed away from adjacent properties.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request to revise the PCD, including all site
improvements noted above. The applicant provided responses to staffs concerns
regarding technical aspects and existing uses on the site. The applicant's timeline
has been reviewed and considered acceptable by staff, including approval from
LRWRA regarding location, liquid waste collection and disposal required for
compliance. Staff feels site improvements proposed by the applicant will create an
acceptable permanent development for the site and the general area at large.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the revised PCD, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis, of the
agenda staff report.
STAFF UPDATE:
On July 23, 2025, the applicant submitted correspondence to staff requesting the
application be deferred to the November meeting. Staff supports the deferral
request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: AUGUST 14 2025 :
This item was deferred to the November 13, 2025 agenda at the request of the
applicant.
STAFF UPDATE:
On September 18, 2025 the applicant requested that this application be deferred
to the February 12, 2026 agenda. Staff supports this deferral request.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8911-B
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 13, 2025)
The item was deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda at the request of the
applicant.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. The
applicant requested the Planning Commission waive their bylaws to allow for a
third deferral. The Commission stated they would have to have two votes, one to
waive the by-laws and the second to defer the item. There was a motion to waive
the by-laws. There was a second. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two
(2) absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The by-laws were
waived. There was a motion to defer the item. There was a second. The vote was
eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2) absent, and one (1) open position. The motion
passed. The item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 Planning Commission
Agenda hearing.
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ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-10228
NAME: CKM Group Home — Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 15 Brookhaven Drive
OWNER/AGENT:
Carl Caple (Agent)
5 Country Oaks Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
CKM Holdings, LLC (owner)
AREA: .24 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 4
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home to
operate within an existing two-story 2,312 square -foot, four (4) bedroom, single-
family residence. The home, located at 15 Brookhaven Drive, will contain a
maximum of five (5) disabled men at any given time.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site sits on the corner of Brooklawn Drive and Brookhaven Drive. Brooklawn
Drive is a Cul De Sac. The proposed site resides within a residential neighborhood
consisting of single-family residences. The Future Land Use shows Residential
Low Density, "RL". The current zoning is R-2.
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.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 2(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-10228
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING DIVISION):
1. Provide complete Site Plan for staffs review comments below are based on aerial
view provided.
2. ADA Access shall be shown to the Right -of -Way.
3. Handicap Parking shall include one van stall 11ft wide with a 5ft minimum aisle.
4. Proposal of use will require a change for ADA to meet max feasibility, when you
apply for a building permit this will be commented on.
5. May be subject to building permit for further review.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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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ITEM NO.: 2 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10228
Central Arkansas Water: No comments.
Fire Debartment: No Comments.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No Comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No Comments.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for a group home to
operate within an existing two-story 2,312 square foot, four (4) bedroom, single-
family residence. The home, located at 15 Brookhaven Drive, will contain a
maximum of five (5) disabled men at any given time.
The site sits on the corner of Brooklawn Drive and Brookhaven Drive. Brooklawn
Drive is a Cul De Sac. The proposed site resides within a residential neighborhood
consisting of single-family residences. The Future Land Use shows Residential
Low Density, "RL". The current zoning is R-2.
Section 36-54(e)(4) of the City's Zoning Ordinance provides the following
provisions for Family Care Facilities, as adopted by the Board of Directors on
September 6, 2005:
1. Family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probationer housing
facility, rooming, lodging and boarding facility.
a. Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for family care
facilities, group care facilities, group homes, parolee or probationer
housing facilities and rooming, lodging and boarding facilities will be
determined by the planning commission so as not to adversely impact
the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Unless the commission
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determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood
shall be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one
thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the site for which the permit is
requested.
b. There shall be a presumption that a special use permit for a group home
of 5, 6, 7, or 8 handicapped persons will be granted if all ordinance
requirements are met, except that individuals whose tenancy would
constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals of
whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the
property of others shall not be allowed in such a home.
c. Issues that the planning commission will consider during its review of a
family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or
probationer housing facility, or rooming, lodging and boarding
facility include, but are not limited to:
1. Spacing of existing similar facilities.
2. Existing zoning and land use patterns.
3. The maximum number of individuals proposed to be served, the
number of employees proposed and the type of services being
proposed.
4. The need and provision for readily accessible public or quasi -
public transportation.
5. Access to needed support services such as social services
agencies, employment agencies and medical service providers.
6. Availability of adequate on -site parking.
d. The fire marshal must approve the use of any structure proposed as a
family care facility, group care facility, group home, parolee or probation
housing facility or rooming, lodging and boarding facility.
e. Family care facilities, group care facilities, group homes and parole or
probation housing facilities shall be operated within any and all
applicable licensing and procedural requirements established by the
State of Arkansas.
To staffs knowledge, there are no other transitional residential facilities located
within 1,500 feet of the property.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE NO.: Z-10228
Section 8-406 (a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance
(minimum area per dwelling unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant
and 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Therefore, the minimum area
for a residence occupied by six (6) persons is 650 square feet. As noted, the
residence contains 2,312 square feet in area.
Section 8-406 (b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first
occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The applicant provided
a statement demonstrating compliance with this section of the code as there are
four bedrooms capable of housing a total of six (6) persons. The first bedroom is
one hundred thirty-three (133) square feet, the second is one hundred (100)
square feet, the third is one hundred (184) square feet, and the fourth is one
hundred fifteen (115) square feet.
The home will have one staff member that will live in the home. Staff at Magnolia
Recovery Community is available by phone Monday through Sunday at any given
time and is immediately available between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Monday through
Friday, and on Saturdays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm.
The home has a four -car driveway and a two -car garage. Most of the residents
drive. For any resident that is not driving, they will carpool with the residents who
drive or utilize public transportation via Rock Region Metro's Bus Route #12287
located at W. Markham Street and Fairbrook Drive.
Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be
transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use.
1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph D, and the
staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 11, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were (8) persons registered in
opposition. The item was taken off the Consent Agenda and opened for
discussion. The applicant asked to defer their item until the February 12, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the request. There was a second. The
vote was (9) ayes, (0) noes and (2) open positions. The motion passed. The
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application was deferred until the February 12, 2026 Planning Commission
agenda.
STAFF UPDATE:
The application needs to be deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to
insufficient notices.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient
notification.
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ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-10234
NAME: Apex Duplexes — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3800 Block of Elam Street (westside) & SWC of Elam Street & W. 39th Street
OWNER/AGENT:
Kendel Grooms, ESQ. (Agent)
32 Caurel Court
Little Rock, AR 72223
Ryan Brooks (owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Bond Consulting Engineers, Inc.
2601 T.P. White Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076
AREA: 1.07 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7
WARD: 6
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to develop a total of 1.07 acres
for seven (7) duplexes. The property is comprised of seven (7) platted lots, located
along the west side of the 3800 Block of Elam Street and the SWC corner of Elam
Street and W. 39th Street.
B. EXISTING CONDITION
The application includes seven (7) lots on the west side of Elam Street from 3800
Elam Street to 3822 Elam Street and 3900 Elam Street. Six of the seven lots are
vacant, grass covered and undeveloped. The corner lot located at 3800 Elam
Street is occupied by a one-story 1,236 square -foot single-family residential home.
The front and back yards are fenced in and there are several mature trees on the
property. The Future Land Use shows Residential Low Density, "RL". The current
zoning is R-3.
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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: No Comments.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
1. Elam St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication
of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required.
E. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department:
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements provided
by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance.
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.
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
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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 an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE-
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No Comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in District 10, the Boyle Park Planning District. The development
principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of transportation,
retaining land in environmentally sensitive areas as open space —especially along
Rock Creek —and limiting commercial development along John Barrow Road to
between 32nd and 37th Streets. The Land Use _Plan shows Residential Low
Density (RL) use for the application 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 CUP for seven duplexes.
Surrounding the application area is an area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) use and is characterized by single-family homes, duplexes, and churches.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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Land Use Plan:
Master Street Plan:
Elam St. 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. W. 39th Street has dedicated public right of way but
is not constructed.
Bicycle Plan:
Elam St. 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
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to develop a total of 1.07 acres
for seven (7) duplexes. The property is comprised of seven (7) platted lots, located
along the west side of the 3800 Block of Elam Street and the SWC corner of Elam
Street and W. 39th Street.
The application includes seven (7) lots on the west side of Elam Street from 3800
Elam Street to 3822 Elam Street and 3900 Elam Street. Six of the seven lots are
vacant, grass covered and undeveloped. The corner lot located at 3800 Elam
Street is occupied by a one-story 1,236 square -foot single-family residential home.
The front and back yards are fenced in and there are several mature trees on the
property. The Future Land Use shows Residential Low Density, "RL". The current
zoning is R-3.
Each of the seven (7) duplexes will be one-story structures. Each unit will be 1,089
square feet with a 6.7-foot front porch facing east towards Elam Street.
Section 36-502 requires three (3) off-street parking spaces for each duplex for the
proposed development. Each duplex has a parking pad consisting of 4 parking
spaces with access from Elam Street.
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The site plan shows each duplex having a forty-six (46) foot setback from the east
(front) property line, a six (6) foot setback from the north and south property lines,
and a thirty-one and a half (31.5) foot setback from the west (rear) property line.
Each duplex meets setback requirements notated in Section 36-255.
Each building will not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
The applicant notes typical building materials will include a concrete slab
foundation and exterior siding predominately being board and batten vinyl siding,
with the potential for some brick accents on portions of the building.
The applicant proposes laying Bermuda grass for landscaping on each lot.
Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Each individual unit will have its own trash and recycle bin for collection.
Any fencing constructed will comply with Section 36-516 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed duplex for each lot is an appropriate use
for the subject properties. Staff feels the proposed use will have minimal impact
within the general area and will serve the community with clean, affordable
housing. Staff feels the proposed use will have no adverse impact on the
surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 11, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were two (2) persons registered in opposition.
The item was taken off the Consent Agenda and opened for discussion. Sandy
Becker and Hui Romero both expressed concerns that insufficient information had
been presented to understand the impact of the proposed development. Mr.
Becker wanted to understand how the duplexes would fit on the land and how the
duplexes would be oriented on the lots. Kendal Grooms, agent for the applicant,
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said that he would be willing to defer the item until the February 12, 2026 agenda
so that he could address the parking pads being in the front as opposed to the rear
of the duplexes as well as provide renderings of the proposed duplexes. After some
discussion, there was a motion to approve the requested deferral. There was a
second. The vote was (9) ayes, (0) noes, and (2) open positions. The motion
passed. The application was deferred to the February 12, 2026 Planning
Commission agenda.
AFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on January 22, 2026. The
revised plan eliminates the proposed duplex structures on the two (2) northernmost
lots. There is an existing single-family home on these two (2) lots which the
applicant plans to refurbish for continued use as a single-family residence.
The revised site plan for the five (5) remaining lots continues to propose a duplex
for each lot, with the following changes:
1. Each proposed duplex has been pulled 18 feet closer to each front (east)
property line, with the proposed front setback of 30 feet.
2. A double driveway from Elam Street is proposed for each lot.
3. Each driveway will access a parking pad for two (2) vehicles in front of
each duplex unit.
4. Landscaped areas will be provided between each parking pad.
Staff continues to support the proposed conditional use permit application as
previously noted.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were two (2) persons registered in
opposition. Staff presented the item, it was taken off the Consent Agenda
and opened for discussion. Sandy Becker expressed concerns on the density
of the project and the way the development appeared more as apartment
buildings than residential housing. Ashley Romero and Sandy Becker both
expressed the development of
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the duplexe
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FILE NO.: Z-1
would change the characteristics of the neighborhood.
ro expressed concerns of safety in regard to the tenants
duplexes. There was a motion to approve the application.
second. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
me (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was
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ITEM NO.: 4 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-7
NAME: Maywood Village — PCD
LOCATION: 18511 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
Maywood Village, LLC (Owner)
1 Maywood Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Brian Dale (Agent)
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates, Incorporated
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 4.8 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.06
CURRENT ZONING: 0-1/R-2
A. PROPOSAL./REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 4.8 acre site from 0-1 /R-2 to PCD to allow for
a mixed -use development that will contain commercial, office and residential uses.
The applicant is requesting C-2 permitted uses as a use mix for the non-residential
aspects of the development. Subject property is located within the Highway 10
Design Overlay District (DOD).
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The southeast corner of Maywood Drive and Cantrell Road contains an existing
building utilized as an office. The remaining portion of the site contains R-2 zoning
and uses. Properties in the general area of the site contain a mixture of zoning and
uses.
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. Any new development shall be permitted and receive all reviews to ensure all
codes, specifications, ADA and ordinances are met.
2. All streets, sidewalks and drainage shall comply with City of Little Rock
Standards and Specifications.
3. Handicap Parking shall include one van stall 11ft wide with a 5ft minimum
aisle.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all
hydraulic calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and
ditches, culverts, detention ponds, outlet structures, and inlets is required per
City's stormwater management and drainage manual. For final drainage
report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of Professional
Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a).
Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was
conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the
accuracy of the information within this report.
8. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board
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of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12,
Section B (1) (a).
Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was
conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the
accuracy of the information within this report.
9. Since City required boundary street improvements will take place in ARDOT
right of way, these improvements required by City's boundary street ordinance
is subject to approval from ARDOT District 6. Please contact ARDOT District
6 Permit officer at 501-569-2266 to submit for review and approval of
boundary street improvement construction plans within ARDOT right of way.
10.A traffic impact study (TIA) may be required at the time of building permit. TIA
should show the following: 1. an evaluation of the existing traffic conditions in
the vicinity of the proposed site 2. an analysis of projected traffic volumes
entering and exiting the proposed development at the nearby access drives
and intersections used to serve the site 3. Identify the effects of traffic
operations for the existing traffic in combination with site -generated traffic
associated with the proposed development 4. evaluate traffic operations for
the study intersections and access drives that will serve the site and make
recommendations for mitigative improvements which may be necessary and
appropriate for safe and acceptable traffic operations 5. Assess the adequacy
of the site to accommodate projected drive-thru traffic via queueing analysis.
11. Pending the recommendations of the Traffic Study, traffic signal modifications
may be needed and some of the construction will take place within state right
of way, a special permit from ARDOT District 6 and a traffic control device
permit from ARDOT Roadway Design Division to modify the traffic signal will
also be needed before construction can begin. Have the Developer contact the
District 6 Permit officer Angela Bettis at 501-569-2266 and submit the
construction plans and traffic signal modification plans to District 6 for their
review and approval. District 6 will forward the traffic signal modification plans
to Roadway Design Division for their review and approval for the traffic control
device permit. Roadway Design Division's contact is Brian Bettinardi at 501-
569-2566.
12. Whenever access to State Highways is needed for residential or commercial
purposes, an access driveway permit is required. These permits are issued
by the Permit officer for the District in which the driveway will be located.
Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266.
13. A special permit is issued for work on the Arkansas Department of
Transportation right of way that is not an access driveway. The permit is
issued by the Permit officer for the District, in which a special permit is
requested. Please contact ARDOT District 6 permit officer at 501-569-2266.
14. Pending ARDOT review/approval provide ADA accessible route from the public
right of way to the proposed development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191
Section F206.2.1, "... at least one accessible route shall be provided within the
site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones,
public streets and sidewalks, and public transportation stops to the
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accessible building or facility entrance they serve."
15. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits
are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham
Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and
drainage plans, land survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per
City's stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and
Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-
5348 or Permits __littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to
answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00
for the less than Y2 acre, $200.00 for '/z to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre
and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre.
16.Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area require a State of
Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and
information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit
#ARR150000.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS-):
1. Cantrell Rd is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial street.
A dedication of right-of-way 55 feet from centerline will be required;
2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be constructed
adjacent to Cantrell Rd in accordance with Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code
and the Master Street Plan.
3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of
Cantrell Rd and Norton Rd. and at Cantrell Rd and Maywood Drive.
4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Norton Rd for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
5. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Maywood Drive for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
6. With site development, provide design of Norton Rd conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Norton Rd including 5-
foot sidewalks with planned development to a width of 31 ft from the existing
east back of curb.
7. With site development, provide design of Maywood Drive conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Maywood Drive
including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development to a width of 15.5 ft from
center of street.
8. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD,
District Vl.
9. Show the proposed location of the stormwater detention pond. Maintenance
of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the
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responsibility of the developer and/or local property owners' association and
detailed in the bill of assurance.
10. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
11.A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required
prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential
subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved
prior to the start of construction.
12. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
13.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the LR code. Provide plans for
approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engr 379-1813 for more info.
14.The width of driveway must not exceed 40 feet.
15. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
16. Proposed improvements within the existing drainage way must be designed for
the 100 year storm event to pass.
17. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Driveway spacing on an arterial
street is 300 ft from intersections and other driveways and 150 ft from side
property lines. The width of driveway must not exceed 40 feet.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Enter : No comments received.
Summit_Ene[g : 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 service must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If
additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's
expense.
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3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation
of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is
required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all
connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water
meter.
7. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer,
licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned
Line Agreement is required.
8. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure
zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water
service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central
Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful
tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester
licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must
be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you
would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall
be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used,
a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be required.
Fire Department:
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or
requirements provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to
acceptance.
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
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road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
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.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least
two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1
— D 105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30', approved aerial fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever
is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
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building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum
of 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located
over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road
and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the
approval of the fire code official.
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
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. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow 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 requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with Chapter 36, Article IX — Buffers
and Screening.
2. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for
review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal.
3. The property must comply with the requirements of the Highway 10 Overlay
District.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in District 19, the Chenal Planning District. The development
principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of transportation
and the preservation of greenways, open spaces, and significant environmental
features and systems. 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 and cluster homes, provided
that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a Planned
Commercial District for mixed uses.
Surrounding the application area, to the northwest and directly west is area
designated for Suburban Office (SO) use and is characterized by open space and
single-family homes, respectively. To the northeast is area designated for Office
(0) use and is characterized by office space for private and state entities and
duplexes in a developed subdivision. To the south, east, and west is area
designated for Residential Low Density (RL) use and is characterized primarily by
single-family homes in developed subdivisions and interspersed with a day care
and welding business.
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The subject site is located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District (Ord.
15,965, 1990). The purpose of this district is to protect and enhance the
aesthetic and visual character of the lands surrounding Highway 10.
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activity centers within urbanized areas. The standard Right of way of 110 feet is
required. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
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Bike Paths are a route designated for the sole use of bicycles that is physically
separated from vehicular lanes.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
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ITEM NO.: 4 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-7880-B
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 4.8 acre site from 0-1/R-2 to PCD to allow for
a mixed -use development that will contain commercial, office and residential uses.
The applicant is requesting C-2 permitted uses as a use mix for the non-residential
aspects of the development. Subject property is located within the Highway 10
Design Overlay District (DOD).
The southeast corner of Maywood Drive and Cantrell Road contains an existing
building utilized as an office. The remaining portion of the site contains R-2 zoning
and uses. Properties in the general area of the site contain a mixture of zoning and
uses.
Access to Maywood Village is provided by a thirty-six (36) foot wide driveway
extending from Cantrell Road. A second driveway is shown to the east of the
development from Norton Road.
The site plan shows thirteen (13) buildings.
The site plan shows a front building setback at least one hundred (100) feet from
the front property line, over forty (40) feet from the side (west) property, over thirty
(30) feet from the east property line, and over forty (40) feet from the rear property
line.
The site plan shows a forty (40) foot landscape buffer as required by the Highway
10 Design Overlay District (DOD).
The site plan shows three-point, emergency apparatus turnaround, near the
southwest and southeast corners of the development.
The existing building addressed 1 Maywood Drive, located near the western
portion of the development, is currently being utilized as an office and will remain
as an aspect of Maywood Village.
The mixed -used development will contain a mixture of residential, office and
commercial spaces where occupants will live, work, shop and utilize the common
amenity areas depicted on the site plan. The applicant notes twenty-one (21)
single-family units will be included as part of the overall development. The 2,800
square foot building located near the center of the site will contain an event center
use.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (CONT.
FILE NO.: Z-7880-B
Maywood Village will operate Monday -Friday from 10:OOam-9:OOpm, Friday &
Saturday from 10:00am-10:00pm.
The site plan shows parking spaces provided along the north, east and west
property lines. Garages and surface parking are shown for all of the single-family
apartment units.
Staff feels that the parking spaces provided is sufficient to serve the mixed -use
development. The proposed number of parking spaces conforms with the typical
ordinance requirement for a shopping center.
The site plan shows a sign near the entrance of the site along Cantrell Road. All
signs must comply with Section 36-346(5)(f) of the City's Zoning Ordinance
(Highway 10 Design Overlay District).
The applicant notes a mail kiosk will be provided on the west side of the project
near the pavilion.
The applicant notes three (3) dumpsters will be placed on the site. Any dumpster
placed on the site must be screened comply with Section 36-523(d) of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
The site plan shows adequate screening as required by code. Any fence or wall
erected must comply with Section 36-516 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
All site lighting shall be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. The proposed development is located along the Highway 10 Corridor,
which contains a mixture of zoning and uses. Staff feels the use is consistent with
the development pattern in the area. The proposed development will create a
mixture of uses and provide a diversity of residential housing within the general
area. Staff feels the proposed use should have no adverse impact on the
surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD 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.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (CONT.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
FILE NO.: Z-7880-B
(NOVEMBER 13, 2025)
The item was deferred to the January 8, 2026 agenda at the request of the
applicant.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 8, 2026)
This item was deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda at the request of the
applicant.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on January 9, 2026 requesting this
application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supports the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was withdrawn, without prejudice, at the request of the applicant.
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ITEM NO.: 5
NAME: Youth Success Center — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 25 Sheraton Drive
DEVELOPER:
Shannon Smith (Agent)
1619 S. Martin Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGE
Little Rock School District (Owner)
810 Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Incorporated
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 9.5 acres
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FILE NO.: Z-5580-A
NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a youth success
center in an existing school building. The center will serve as a community -based
hub for youth prevention, intervention, and family support connected to the opioid
crisis.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Subject property is located within the Meadowcliff Subdivision. Properties east of
the site, along Mabelvale Pike and S. University Avenue, contain a mixture of
commercial and light -industrial zoning and uses. Properties located to the west,
north, and south contain single-family residential zoning and uses.
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ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5580-A
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property 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. Provide complete Site Plan for staffs review comments below are based on
aerial view provided.
2. ADA Access shall be shown to the Right -of -Way.
3. Handicap Parking shall include one van stall 11ft wide with a 5ft minimum
aisle.
4. Proposal of use will require a change for ADA to meet max feasibility, when
you apply for a building permit this will be commented on.
5. May be subject to building permit for further review.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 Authorit : No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5580-A
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met
Fire Department:
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements provided
by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance.
Full Plan Review & Life Safety Inspection
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in District 12, the 65th Street West Planning District. The
development principles of the district include strengthening residential stability and
improving infrastructure to support residential growth. The Land Use Plan shows
Public/Institutional (PI) use for the application area. The Public/Institutional (PI)
category includes public and quasi -public facilities that provide a variety of services
to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility
substations, and hospitals. The application is for a CUP for a youth success center.
Surrounding the application area to the north, west, and south is area designated
for Residential Low Density (RL) use and is characterized by single-family homes
in developed subdivisions as well as a church and funeral home. East of the
application area is area designated for Commercial (C) use and is characterized
by a hotel, a used car dealership, and office spaces.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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Master Street Plan:
Sheraton Dr. is a Commercial street on the Master Street Plan. Commercial
Streets are a Local public street that is abutted by non-residential or residential
use which is more intense than duplex or two -unit residential. These streets have
the same design standard as a Collector. The standard Right-of-way is 60 feet.
Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require dedication of right-
of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Sheraton Dr. 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.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a youth success
center in the existing school building. The center will serve as a community -based
hub for youth prevention, intervention, and family support connected to the opioid
crisis.
Subject property is located within the Meadowcliff Subdivision. Properties east of
the site, along Mabelvale Pike and S. University Avenue, contain a mixture of
commercial and light -industrial zoning and uses. Properties located to the west,
north, and south contain single-family residential zoning and uses.
The Center will operate as a non-residential prevention and recovery support
center. The center will not provide detoxification or residential treatment services.
The program will offer programming designed to educate, support, and empower
youth and families impacted by the opioid epidemic.
The applicant notes that a registered nurse will be available part-time, and
contracted security will be present as needed during large community events.
The Center anticipates serving approximately 80-100 youth annually through
structured prevention and intervention programs. In addition, the Center will reach
an estimated 2,500-3,000 students annually through school -based education and
outreach and engage 300-400 parents and caregivers annually through family
programming.
The applicant will utilize the existing parking spaces for staff, youth drop-off/pick
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FILE NO.: Z-5580-A
up, ADA and visitor parking. The parking plan will include directional arrows for lot
circulation. Staff feels the parking plan is sufficient to serve the proposed use.
General operating hours will be Monday -Friday from 8:OOam to 8:OOpm. The
Center will employ fifteen (15) staff members, including administrative,
programmatic, and support personnel. Eight (8) to ten (10) staff will be present for
operations, program planning, and coordination. During after school and evenings,
at least six (6) staff members will be on -site to supervise and facilitate youth
activities.
The applicant provided the following information for weekend activities:
Standard weekend programming: Saturday from 10:OOam to 4:OOpm and
Sunday from 1:OOpm to 5:OOpm.
Community events: Saturday from 10:OOam to 8:OOpm and Sunday from
1:OOpm to 6:OOpm, as needed.
The applicant notes that there will be no more than two (2) weekend events per
month. There will be a maximum number of twenty (20) employees at any given
time for weekend activities. There will be no outside activities. All activities will take
place inside the building.
Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit to allow the repurposing
of the existing school facility to be utilized for the proposed use. The Youth Success
Center's mission is to transform the currently vacant property into a safe,
educational, and supportive space for youth and families. The use may create new
employment opportunities, provide essential prevention and recovery resources,
and foster community collaboration in addressing the opioid epidemic. Staff feels
that the proposed use will provide a benefit to the community and facilitate the
need to address youth and families with a vital resource —and should have no
adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 11, 2025)
The application was deferred to the January 8, 2026 agenda at the request of the
applicant. The Commission waived their bylaws, as the request for deferral was made
less than five (5) working days prior to the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
FILE NO.: Z-5580-A
(JANUARY 8, 2026)
This item was deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to Staff on January 28, 2026 requesting this application
be withdrawn. Staff supports the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
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ITEM NO.: 6
NAME: Lacee Trails — Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/Final Plat
LOCATION: 4820 Bella Rosa Drive
DEVELOPER:
Linda Louise Seiter Robbins
4820 Bella Rosa Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Linda Seiter Robbins / K.H. Hunchingson Family Trust (Owners)
Brian Dale (Agent)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 1.16 acres
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
FILE NO.: S-
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 1.16 acres into four (4) lots for single family
residential development.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The north half of the overall property contains a one-story brick, single family
residence. The south half is undeveloped and partially tree covered.
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FILE NO.: 6
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
FILE NO.: S-2011
All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations
registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING
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.
2. Hauling of cut and/or fill material on or
require approval prior to a grading per
Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway
more information.
off project sites over municipal streets
nit being issued. Contact Public Works
501-379-1800 with any questions or for
3. 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.
4. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic
calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches,
culverts, detention ponds, outlet structures, inlets and an analysis of downstream
impact with existing infrastructure as required per City's current stormwater
management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal
the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional
Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide _egineer's certification
statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under
your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report.
5. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of
Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1)
(a).Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was
conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the
accuracy of the information within this report.
6. Provide ADA accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed
development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1, "... at least
one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking
spaces and accessible passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks,
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and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they
serve."
7. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are
issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after
approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land
survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City's stormwater
management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept.,
Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or
Permits@Iittlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any
questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than
'/2 acre, $200.00 for to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for
each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre.
8. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of
Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about
General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000
9. Any new development shall be permitted and receive all reviews to ensure all
codes, specifications, and ordinances are met.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS):
The development is required to provide stormwater detention in conformance with
the Little Rock Drainage Manual.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments received.
Enter : No comments received.
Summit Energy: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met. Please submit plans for water facilities to Central Arkansas
Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact
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Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities.
Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas Department of Health
Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. A
Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to
this project in addition to normal charges.
Fire Department:
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or
requirements provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to
acceptance.
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.
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 an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000
pounds.
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
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FILE NO.: S-2011
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 al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
2. 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions
shall not be required.
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.
Contact Chief Davbram Flowers at (501) 918-3780, Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501)
918-3757, Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram (501) 918-3756, or Fire Marshal Evan
Johnson (501) 765-1646.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 19, the Chenal Planning District. The
development principles of the district include developing roads for all modes of
transportation, and the preservation of greenways, open spaces, and significant
environmental features. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL)
for the application 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
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FILE NO.: 6 CONT. FILE NO.: S-2011
that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The application is for a
Preliminary Plat.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and is characterized by single-family residences in developed
subdivisions.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Bella Rosa Drive 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:
Bella Rosa Drive 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.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 1.16 acres of property located at 4820 Bella
Rosa Drive into four (4) lots for single family residential development. The north
half of the overall property contains a one-story brick single family residence. The
south half of the property is undeveloped and partially tree covered.
The proposed lots are as follows:
Lot 1 - 0.57 Acre
Lot 2 - 0.22 Acre
Lot 3 - 0.1575 Acre
Lot 4 - 0.211 Acre
All of the lots comply with the R-2 ordinance standards for minimum lot width, lot
depth and lot area. The proposed subdivision complies with the minor subdivision
requirements of Section 31-142 of the City's Subdivision Ordinance, with allows a
combined preliminary/final plat to be submitted for Planning Commission approval.
Section 31-142(b) allows the following:
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FILE NO.: 6 (CONT.
FILE NO.: S-2011
(b) In order to qualify as a minor subdivision, a proposed subdivision must
meet the following requirements:
1. The proposed plat does not create more than four (4) lots, tracts
or parcels of land.
2. The proposed plat is intended for residential or commercial use
only and is not more than five (5) acres in size.
3. The proposed plat does not involve dedication of public street or
access easement through rather than adjacent to the lot, tract or
parcel proposed for subdivision.
To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The applicant is requesting
no variances with the proposed minor subdivision plat. Staff believes the proposed
plat is appropriate and will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested minor subdivision plat, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 8, 2026)
This item was deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda at the request of the
applicant.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to Staff on January 9, 2026 requesting this
application be withdrawn without prejudice. Staff supports the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was withdrawn, without prejudice, at the request of the applicant.
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ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-7
NAME: Two Moon Properties, LLC — PD-R
LOCATION: SWC of Charles Bussey Avenue & Park Lane
DEVELOPER:
Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corporation/Two Moon Properties, LLC
8610 Crofton Circle
Little Rock, AR 72209
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
GarNat Engineering, LLC (Agent)
P.O. Box 116
Benton, AR 72018
AREA: 0.46 acre
CURRENT ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant is proposing to rezone subject property form R-4 to PD-R to allow
for the development of seven (7) residential units. The property is comprised of
Lots A, 6 and 7, Block 404, Lincoln & Zimmerman Addition.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Subject property contains 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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING):
1. Any new development shall be permitted and receive all reviews to ensure all
codes, specifications, and ordinances are met.
2. Not enough onsite parking.
3. Proposed dimensions of the shared easement do not properly add up.
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4. Applicant to show onsite location of fire hydrant and proposed fire hydrant if
required by LRFD as each lot is 150 ft in depth.
5. The proposed site plan does not show emergency vehicle circulation plan.
Please provide LRFD approved plan.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
1. A width of at least 20 ft must be provided for 2-way traffic for the proposed
interior driveways accessing the residential structures.
2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Charles Bussey St. and Park Lane.
3. Park Lane is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A
dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required.
4. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
EnterQy: 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 the request for
water must be met.
Fire Department:
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or
requirements provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to
acceptance.
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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.
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 Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 8, the Central City Planning District. The
development principles of this district include strengthening the existing
development and better define single-family and non-residential use areas by
neighborhood oriented commercial uses. The Land Use Plan shows Residential
Low Density (RL) for the application area. The Residential Low Density (RL)
category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling
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FILE NO.: Z-7648-A
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 PD-R.
Surrounding the application area are areas designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and area characterized by single-family residences. To the west along
Commerce Street is area designated for Mixed Use (MX) uses and is characterized
by single-family residences, a duplex, and office buildings.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
E. Charles Bussey Avenue and Park Lane are Local Streets 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:
E. Charles Bussey Avenue and Park Lane is not shown on the Master Bike Plan
with existing or proposed facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The property is approximately 340' away from the William Laporte Building. William
Laporte escaped slavery in the South and returned to Arkansas in 1870. He was
a prominent bricklayer, plasterer, businessman, and politician. Laporte built this
building, a two-story brick masonry commercial cornerstore, circa 1899 to 1990.
The building was saved from demolition in 2014 and listed on the National Register
of Historic Places on 5/19/23.
The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for increased effectiveness and
coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that the
proposed rehabilitation of the site to accommodate a new use consider its potential
adverse impacts to the site and adjacent historic sites. Staff finds the proposed
use will not adversely affect the existing historic fabric and context of the area if
changes are sensitively implemented and follow national preservation
standards. The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic
resources beyond the alterations already performed.
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
H. ANALYSIS:
FILE NO_: Z-
The applicant is proposing to rezone subject property form R-4 to PD-R to allow
for the development of seven (7) residential units. The property is comprised of
Lots A, 6 and 7, Block 404, Lincoln & Zimmerman Addition.
The applicant proposes to subdivide all of Lots A & 7, Block 404, Lincoln &
Zimmerman Subdivision into three (3) lots, with a single-family dwelling on each
lot. The proposed Lots A-C are shown to be fifty (50) feet wide and approximately
seventy-eight (78) feet deep, ranging from approximately 3,822 square feet to
4,301 square feet in area. Lot 6 dimensions are shown as fifty (50) feet wide by
one -hundred -fifty (150) feet deep, or 7,500 square feet in area.
A twenty (20) foot wide shared driveway extending from E. 20th Street provides
access to the development. The shared driveway tapers to approximately fifteen
(15) feet onto the property and will provide parking in the rear for each residence.
The overall development will contain a 2,372 square foot quadplex building or two
(2), 1,295 square foot duplex structures in the western portion of the development
on Lot 6, and three (3) single-family residences in the eastern portion of the
development on the proposed Lots A-C. Each single-family residence will be
approximately one thousand (1,000) square feet in area.
Lot 6 shall have developable areas as depicted within the setbacks as depicted in
the replat; however, any dwelling constructed shall be no closer than five (5) feet
to the shared drive within the access easement, as built. Within the developable
area of Lot 6, up to four (4) dwelling units may be constructed in any configuration,
as so as one (1) off-street parking space is provided for each dwelling unit. Other
uses shall be permitted on Lot 6 as provided by Code. Other area regulations and
siting standards shall govern all lots within the replat.
The homes will be constructed using asphalt shingle roof and clad siding with brick
accents, including covered front and rear porches. The two (2) duplexes or
quadplex will be constructed using asphalt shingles and clad roofing.
Section 36-502 of the City's Zoning Ordinance typically requires a minimum of one
(1) off-street parking space per single-family home. The three (3) homes will have
rear loading garages and the quadplex or two (2) duplexes will utilize four (4) off-
street parking spaces constructed in the rear of the quadplex, or between the two
(2) duplexes. Typically, Section 36-502 of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires
six (6) parking spaces for either Lot 6 configuration. On -street parking is allowed
along East 20th Street and Park Lane. Staff feels the parking for the overall
development is sufficient to serve the proposed use.
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FILE N O.: Z-7648--A
The proposed residences will utilize standard city trash collection.
The site plan does not show perimeter fencing. Any fence or wall erected must
comply with Section 36-516 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. A screening fence will
be required along the west and south property lines of Lot 6.
The applicant is not requesting any signs at this time. Signage for any configuration
must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted
in residential one- and two-family zones).
Any site lighting for the overall development must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent properties.
Staff is supportive of the proposed PD-R rezoning. To staff's knowledge,
there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The
applicant met with Planning staff to resolve all technical issues noted during
the review of the application. Staff feels that the proposed increase in
density should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to Staff on .Qecember 15, 2025 requesting this
application be deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda. Staff supports the
deferral request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 8, 2026)
This item was deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda at the request of the
applicant.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
FILE NO.: Z-7648-A
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was
approved.
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ITEM NO.: 8
NAME: Randle — STR-1 — Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 218 Kingsrow Drive
APPLICANTIOWNER:
Myranda Grulke
218 Kings Row Drive
Little Rock, AR 72207
FILE NO.: Z-10236
AREA:.71 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSALIREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a special use permit for the 0.71-acre property, located at
218 Kingsrow Drive, to allow the operation of a short-term rental 1 (STR-1) with a
maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner resides in the primary residence
and rents out the detached studio apartment. The short-term rental has been in
operation for six (6) months and is rented out as an entire unit.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 4,756 square foot, two-story, single-family residence
and located at the rear of the property is a 365 square foot, one-story, detached studio
apartment. The property has a three -car driveway as well as off-street parking. There
are single family homes surrounding the property to the north and southeast. There is
a multifamily apartment complex on the other side (south) of Kingsrow Drive and there
is commercial property further south leading to Cantrell Road. The Future Land Use
Plan is Residential Low Density "RL". The current zoning is R-2.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: S CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10236
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING): No comments.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/CountyPlanning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments.
Fire De artment: Full life Safety Inspection
Landscape:
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
4' Planninq Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in District 3, the West Little Rock Planning District. The development
principles of the district include preserving and maintaining greenways and open
spaces and preventing encroachment of commercial development into existing
residential spaces. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the
application 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 Special Use Permit.
North, east, and west of the application area are areas designated for Residential Low
Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-family residences in developed
subdivisions. South of the application area is area designated for Residential High
Density (RH) uses and is characterized by an apartment complex.
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This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Kingsrow Drive is a Minor Residential Street on the Master Street Plan. Minor
Residential Streets are: (a) A cul-de-sac street not exceeding 40 lots, or (b) a loop
street not exceeding 80 lots, and in no case generating more than 400 vehicle trips
per day. The standard Right-of-way is 45'. This street may require dedication of right-
of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicvcle Plan:
Kingsrow Drive is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application area is the site of the Dan Cowling House. A mid-century modern style
house, this house is ineligible for historic listing.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a special use permit for the 0.71-acre property, located at
218 Kingsrow Drive, to allow the operation of a short-term rental 1 (STRA) with a
maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner resides in the primary residence
and rents out the detached studio apartment. The short-term rental has been in
operation for six (6) months and is rented out as an entire unit.
The property is occupied by a 4,756 square foot, two-story, single-family residence
and located at the rear of the property is a 365 square foot, one-story, detached studio
apartment. The property has a three -car driveway as well as off-street parking. There
are single family homes surrounding the property to the north and southeast. There is
a multifamily apartment complex on the other side (south) of Kingsrow Drive and there
is commercial property further south leading to Cantrell Road. The Future Land Use
Plan is Residential Low Density "RL". The current zoning is R-2.
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
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2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
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13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for at least (3) vehicles.
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and thirty-two (132) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
Staff is supportive of the requested special use permit to allow a short-term rental 1
as the desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing
options for this neighborhood. Staff feels that this short-term- rental 1 located at 218
Kingsrow Drive will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties in the
general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 8, 2026)
This item was deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
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ITEM NO.:8 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10236
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was withdrawn, without prejudice, at the request of the applicant.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 9
NAME: Miles #3 — STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 1908 S. Van Buren Street
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Sheila Miles
P.O. Box 45345
Little Rock„ AR 72214
SURVEYORIENGINEER:
Edward Lofton Engineering
15415 Oakcrest
Little Rock, AR 72206
FILE NO.: Z-10239
AREA:.14 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.14-acre property located at 1908 S. Van
Buren Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as a short-term rental 2
(STR-2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in
the residence. The residence has been used as a short-term 2 rental since 2018, and
is rented out as a whole unit.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 1,217 square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home has a three (3) car driveway. Subject property is in a residential
neighborhood made up of single-family homes. The Future Land Use Plan is
Residential Low Density "RL". The current zoning is R-3.
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ITEM NO.: 9 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10239
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
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): No comments.
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.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department: Full life Safety Inspection
Landscape: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in District 9, the 1-630 Planning District. The primary development
principle of this district is to preserve the residential character of the area and isolate
the non-residential use to specific locations without affecting adjacent neighborhoods.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the application 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 PD-C.
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Surrounding the application area are areas designated Residential Low Density (RL)
and are characterized by single-family residences. To the north one block is area
designated Public/Institution (PI) and is characterized by Franklin Elementary
School.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
S. Van Buren 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:
S. Van Buren 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.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.14-acre property located at 1908 S. Van
Buren Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow use of the property as a short-term rental 2
(STR-2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in
the residence. The residence has been used as a short-term 2 rental since 2018, and
is rented out as a whole unit.
The property is occupied by a 1,217 square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home has a three (3) car driveway. Subject property is in a residential
neighborhood made up of single-family homes. The Future Land Use Plan is
Residential Low Density "RL". The current zoning is R-3.
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
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Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article Il. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
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has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for three (3) vehicles.
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and thirty-two (132) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow a short-term rental 2 as the
desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing options
for this neighborhood. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
report.
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ITEM NO.: 9 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10239
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 8, 2026)
This item was deferred to the February 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
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ITEM NO.: 10
FILE NO.: G-25-235
NAME: Peckerwood Road Street Name Change to Athletic Club Drive
LOCATION: Peckerwood Road, West of Sam Peck Road
APPLICANT:
Little Rock Athletic Centers
Linda D. Ray
P.O. Box 17090
Little Rock, AR 72222
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Joe White & Associates - Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: N/A NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: N/A
WARD: 4
CURRENT ZONING: N/A
VARIANCENVAIVERS:
N/A
A. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property which abuts Peckerwood Road are parties to the street name
change request. All neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock
were notified of the public hearing.
B. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING: No comments.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 10 CONT. FILE NO.: G-25-235
C. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Fire Department: No Comments.
D. ANALYSIS:
The applicants request to rename Peckerwood Road to Athletic Club Drive.
Peckerwood Road is a paved, two-lane, dead-end road which runs west from Sam
Peck Road. Peckerwood Road is approximately 900 feet (0.17 mile) in length.
Little Rock Athletic Centers owns all of the properties which abut the roadway, with
the exception of 30 Peckerwood Road, which is owned by Linda D. Ray Living Trust.
Both property owners are a party to the name change application.
There is one (1) single-family home at the west end of Peckerwood Road. Otherwise,
all other abutting properties contain Little Rock Athletic Club facilities.
The proposed street name change should have no adverse impact on the general
area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested street name change.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 11
NAME: Cottages at Carter Lane — Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 4209 Carter Lane
DEVELOPER:
Carter Lane, LLP
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Carter Lane, LLP - owner
White-Daters & Assoc. - agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER
White -Daters & Assoc.
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 5 acres
WARD: 5
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCEM/AIVERS:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 23
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
FILE NO.: S-2002-A
FT. NEW STREET: 850 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.12
1. Variance to allow reduced lot width (corner lots).
2. Variance to allow reduced front/street side building setbacks.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests to subdivide 5 acres into 23 lots for single family residential
development. The subdivision will contain 850 linear feet of new streets.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing single family residence within the west half of the property. The
east half of the property is undeveloped and contains a creek.
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C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All owners of property abutting the site and all neighborhood associations registered
with the City Little Rock were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING:
1. Drives may not exceed 40% of the lot width.
2. City of Little Rock Residential Road Standard is min. 50 ft ROW, plans show only 45
ft.
3. Subdivision must provide sidewalk per City Standard.
4. Boundary street requirements for Carter Lane shall be done in accordance with city
Residential Street Standards.
5. Provide Finished Floor Elevations for all lots near the creek, also show the possible
extents of flooding with the show Q of 740CFS.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Volume 3 Residential Chapter 4 Foundations
Section R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer
conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard. Lots
shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall
fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within the first 10 feet (3048mm).
Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches
(152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm), drains or swales shall be constructed to
ensure drainage away from the structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048
mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the
building.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
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1. The boundary street improvements on Carter Lane should connect with the
improvements to the south and at least 1 inlet is recommended to be provided with
those improvements;
2. A ditch is recommended to be constructed along the north property line connecting
into the creek;
3. The creek bank is recommended to be constructed with measures for bank
stabilization and armoring at all change of directions to prevent erosion and scour;
4. The 18" ditch on the south is recommended to be constructed with Phase 1;
5. Ditching with steeper than 3:1 side slopes will not be accepted by the City of Little
Rock for maintenance and should be noted on the final plat;
6. Due to the history of flooding, finished floor elevations should be set at least 1 ft higher
than the predicted water surface elevation during 100 yr event for all lots in the
subdivision;
7. Due to the lack of access to the rear of the lots 9-14 for ditch maintenance, a concrete
ditch is recommended to be constructed along the east property line.
8. A pipe invert or flared end section is recommended to be installed on the existing 48
in concrete pipe located at the rear of lot 9 to direct stormwater into the pipe;
9. Roofs and front yards are recommended to drain to the street.
10. Compliance with Public Works Comments #1 thru #7 and #9;
11. Carter Lane boundary street improvements shall be constructed with Phase 1;
12. Install ditch on north property line to the creek with Phase 1;
13. No fence or other obstruction shall be placed within any drainage easement and
should be noted on the final plat;
14. Since no access is provided, the drainage easements at the rear of Lots 1-8 and Lots
9-14 will not be maintained by the City of Little Rock and should be noted on the final
plat and bill of assurance to be maintained by the Property Owner's Association;
15. Prior to the approval of the final plat for Phase 2, a temporary turnaround shall be
provided at the end of the street, 100% of the stormwater detention capacity provided
for all subdivision phases, and complete all creek channelization work;
16. The south hammerhead of Old Cottage Cove exceeds 150 ft. The fire code requires
a turnaround to be provided for streets exceeding 150 ft. Obtain approval from LRFD
to vary from the fire code;
17. The owner should obtain all necessary state and federal permits prior to beginning
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construction;
FILE NO.: S-2002-A
18. Provide a stormwater end treatment to direct all stormwater in the east ditch into the
existing 48-inch underground drainage pipe. Provide an emergency overflow for the
100-year storm event.
E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit :
Please submit plans for sewer main extension.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
Provide a 10' utility Easement along Old Cottage Ln. on either side.
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
Please submit plans for water facilities to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan
revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water
regarding procedures for installation of water facilities. Approval of plans by Central
Arkansas Water, the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little
Rock Fire Department is required.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water.
That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to
this project in addition to normal charges.
Fire Department:
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements provided by
the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance.
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of
the 2012 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.
Grade
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ITEM NO.: 11 (CONT.
FILE NO.: S-2002-A
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 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 2012 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 an asphalt, concrete
or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire
apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end
fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be 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 2012 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. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and
replaces 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 c8de 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 UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation, shall be designed, constructed and installed
to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No Comments.
G. Transportation/Planning:
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ITEM NO.: 11 (CONT.) FILE NO.: S-2002-A
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Plannina Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in the Chenal Planning District, District 19. The Land Use Plan shows
Residential Low Density (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
Preliminary Plat.
Surrounding the application area is designated for Residential Low (RL) uses and is
characterized by single-family homes. An area designated for Park and Open Space
uses is shown bisecting the application from north to south along a creek which
encompasses the riparian areas abutting the creek.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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Master Street Plan:
Carter Lane 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. Carter Lane is a dead-end road and currently serves more than 30
residences as the sole route for ingress and egress.
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Master Street Plan for S-2002
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Scale: 1:2,000
Bicycle Plan:
Carter Lane is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities
in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is located in the Central High National Register Historic District.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to subdivide five (5) acres into 23 lots for single family
residential development. The subdivision will contain 850 linear feet of new street.
The property contains an existing single-family residence located within the west half
of the property. The east half of the property is undeveloped and mostly tree covered.
A creek is located in the east half of the overall property. A driveway from Carter Lane
is located at the southeast portion of the property.
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ITEM NO.: 11 CONT. FILE NO.: S-2002-A
The applicant proposes to develop the subdivision in three (3) phases as follows:
Phase 1 - Lots 1-2 and Lots 21-23
Phase 2 - Lots 3-7 and Lots 16-20
Phase 3 - Lots 8-15
Lots 1 thru 8 and Lots 15 thru 22 will front on Old Cottage Lane which will run east/west
from Carter Lane, through the center of the overall property. Lots 9 thru 14 will take
access from Old Cottage Cove, which runs north/south at the east end of Old Cottage
Lane. Lot 23 will take access from Carter Lane. The new streets within this subdivision
will have 45 feet of right-of-way and be constructed to minor residential standards as
per to the City's Master Street Plan.
The applicant is requesting two (2) variances with the proposed preliminary plat.
Section 36-254 (d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25-foot front
building setback for R-2 zoned lots. Section 31-256 of the City's Subdivision
Ordinance requires minimum street setbacks of 25 feet for corner lots. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow Lot 23 with a 15-foot front setback and Lots
1 and 22 with 15-foot street side setbacks, all along the Carter Lane frontage. Staff
supports the variance request.
Section 31-232 (e) requires a minimum lot width of 75 feet for residential corner lots.
Lots 1 and 22 have lot widths of 67.5 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the reduced lot width. Staff supports the variance request.
Stormwater detention areas will be located south of Lots 15-20 and east of Lots 8 and
15, between these lots and Old Cottage Cove. As of this writing, the applicant is
working to submit Engineering Analysis for Stormwater Drainage as required by
Section 31-90 of the code to the engineering divisions. Any issues with drainage must
be resolved prior to a Grading Permit being issued for the property.
The applicant has proposed two (2) possible future secondary access points for the
Carter Lane area. The first is located between Carter Lane and LaMarche Drive
through property owned by this same developer, via Derring Place located just south
of this property. The other possible secondary access will be extending the proposed
Old Cottage Cove roadway to the north and tying into Gooch Drive to the northeast.
The Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed
preliminary plat. Staff supports the preliminary plat with variances.
1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis of
the agenda staff report.
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ITEM NO.: 11 (CONT.) FILE NO.: S-2002-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was deferred to the April 9, 2026 agenda at the request of the applicant.
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ITEM NO.: 12
FILE NO.: Z-9850-A
NAME: Bassett Parolee/Probationer Housing Facility — Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 3118 S. Izard Street
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Phyllis Green (Owner)
16 Marchwood Cove
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 0.17 acre
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CURRENT ZONING: R-3
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant failed to send notifications to surrounding property owners as required.
Staff recommends the application be deferred to the March 12, 2026 Planning
Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
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ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-10253
NAME: Perani — PD-C
LOCATION: 12223 Colonel Glenn Road
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Eileen, LLC (Owner)
1501 Rahling Road, Apt. 412
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 0.52 acre
WARD: 5
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant failed to send notifications to surrounding property owners as required.
Staff recommends the application be deferred to the March 12, 2026 Planning
Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
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ITEM NO.: 14
NAME: Southdale Estates Mobile Home Park — PD-R
LOCATION: 9105 Geyer Springs Road
AGENT/OWNER:
Randal B Frazier (Agent)
200 River Market Avenue, Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72201
Southdale Estates, LLC (Owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates, Inc.
25 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
FILE NO.: Z-10256
AREA: 4.8334 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCEIWAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone 4.8334 acres located at 9105 Geyer Springs
Road from R-2 to PD-R to add four (4) manufactured homes to an existing mobile
home park.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by an existing, non -conforming 210,543 square foot mobile
home park consisting of two tracts with a total of thirty-seven (37)
mobile/manufactured homes. The applicant is requesting to add an additional four (4)
manufactured homes to tract 1, on the corner of Gourgues Lane and Geyer Springs
Road. Both tract 1 and 2's western property lines are fenced in with a chain linked
fence. There are three private drives, Cindy Lane, Gourgues Lane and George Lane
circulating through the park. The property resides in a mixed -use area consisting of
residential, office and commercial uses. The current zoning is R-2. The Future Land
Use Plan is Residential High Density "RH".
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ITEM NO.: 14 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10256
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
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): No comments.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS: No comments.
E. Utilities/Fire De artment/Parks/Coup Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: If necessary, please submit sewer plans to
LRWRA.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department:
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements
provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office
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.
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
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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 an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
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 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. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces 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 UL
325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with 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 al 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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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.
Contact Chief Davbram Flowers at (501) 918-3780, Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-
3757, Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram (501) 918-3756, or Fire Marshal Evan Johnson
(501) 765-1646.
Landscape: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro
Planning Division:
No comments received.
The request is in Planning District 14, the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The
development principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of
transportation and protecting and stabilizing existing neighborhoods from haphazard
placement of commercial uses. The Land Use Plan shows Residential High Density
(RH) uses for the application area. The Residential High Density (RH) category
accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per
acre. The application is for a Mobile Home Park.
To the east of the application area is area designated for Residential High Density
(RH) uses and is characterized by mobile homes and apartment buildings. To the west
is area designated for Office (0) uses and is characterized by medical offices. South -
of the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density (RL) uses and
is characterized by apartment buildings and single-family residences in developed
subdivisions. North and northwest of the application area are areas designated for
Commercial (C) uses and are characterized by office and commercial buildings.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Land Use Plan:
Master Street Plan:
Geyer Springs Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are
high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area.
Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing
some access to adjoining property. Deceleration Lanes are required. Standard Right-
of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
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ITEM NO.: 14 (CONT.
Bicycle Plan:
FILE NO.: Z-1
Geyer Springs 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.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone 4.8334 acres located at 9105 Geyer Springs
Road from R-2 to PD-R to add four (4) manufactured homes to an existing mobile
home park.
The property is occupied by an existing, non -conforming 210,543 square -foot mobile
home park consisting of two tracts with a total of thirty-seven (37)
mobile/manufactured homes. The applicant is requesting to add four (4) manufactured
homes to tract 1, on the corner of Gourgues Lane and Geyer Springs Road. Both tract
1 and 2's western property lines are fenced in with a chain linked fence. There are
three private drives, Cindy Lane, Gourgues Lane and George Lane circulating through
the park. The property resides in a mixed -use area consisting of residential, office and
commercial uses. The current zoning is R-2. The Future Land Use Plan is Residential
High Density "RH".
Access to the park is from either Cindy Lane or Gourgues Lane on the western
property line abutting Geyer Springs Road. The four (4) additional manufactured
homes can be accessed from Gourgues Lane.
The four (4) additional manufactured homes each have their own proposed parking
pad abutting Gourgues Lane. The dimensions of the additional manufactured homes
are relatively the same in size as the existing mobile homes that range from 460
square feet to 1,064 square feet.
The setbacks for the proposed manufactured homes will be at least 5 feet from all
property lines.
The applicant proposes to follow with respect to future home change -outs and
additions to homes within the mobile home park:
1. If any existing mobile or manufactured home is replaced, it can be
replaced with a manufactured home to be located at least ten (10) feet
away from any property line and ten (10) feet away from any existing
mobile or manufactured home.
2. Any additions (porch, deck, mailbox, etc.) to existing or new mobile
home or manufactured homes must be located at least 10 feet away
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from any property line and at least 10 feet away from any other mobile
or manufactured home.
3. Manufactured homes may be moved into the mobile home park so long
as they comply with the ten (10) foot setbacks referenced in No. 1 above.
4. The above -referenced changing out of mobile or manufactured homes
and additions of manufactured homes will not require further City of Little
Rock approval.
Staff has met with the applicant and supports the above conditions.
All signs must comply with Section 36-552 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Any required landscaping will comply with Chapter 15 of the City's Landscape
Ordinance.
Any new site lighting will be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow the existing mobile home park
to add four (4) manufactured homes to the park. Staff feels there is enough space to
properly accommodate the additions. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will
have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-R, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
b report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 15
NAME: Victoria Estates Mobile Home Park — PD-R
LOCATION: 5820 W. 65th Street
AGENT/OWNER:
Randal B Frazier (Agent)
200 River Market Avenue, Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72201
Victoria Estates, LLC (Owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates, Inc.
25 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
FILE NO.: Z-10257
AREA: 5.0098 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 2
CURRENT ZONING: C-3
VARIANCENVAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone 5.0098 acres located at 5820 W. 65th Street from
C-3 to PD-R to add three (3) manufactured homes to the existing mobile home park.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by an existing, non -conforming 218,227 square foot mobile
home park consisting of forty-three (43) mobile/manufactured homes. The applicant
is requesting to add three (3) manufactured homes to the northeast corner of the
mobile home park. There are two private drives, Hazel Street and Harvey Street
circulating through the park. The property resides in a mixed -use area consisting of
predominately industrial and commercial uses. The current zoning is C-3. The Future
Land Use Plan is Commercial "C".
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ITEM NO.: 15 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10257
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
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): No comments.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: If necessary, please submit sewer plans to
LRWRA.
Enter : No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department:
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements
provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office
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.
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
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accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access
road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
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 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. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces 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 UL
325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with 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 al 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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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.
Contact Chief Davbram Flowers at (501) 918-3780, Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-
3757, Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram (501) 918-3756, or Fire Marshal Evan Johnson
(501) 765-1646.
Landscape: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning,
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in Planning District 13, the 65th Street East Planning District. The
development principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of
transportation, the preservation of greenways, open spaces, and significant
environmental features and systems. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for
the application area. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail
and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general
business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the
trade area that they serve. The application is for a Mobile Home Park.
To the south of the application area is area designated for Commercial (C) uses and
is characterized by office and commercial buildings, a faith -based institution, and a
warehouse. To the north, east, and west of the application area is area designated fot
Light Industrial (LI) uses and is characterized by warehouses, auto service
buildings, and a commercial print shop.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Land Use Plan:
Master Street Plan:
W. 65th Street is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are high
volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area. Curb
cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing some
access to adjoining property. Deceleration Lanes are required. Standard Right-of-way
(ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may require
dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
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Bicycle Plan:
W. 65th Street is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class II Bike Lane. Class II
Bike Lanes provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone 5.0098 acres located at 5820 W. 65th Street from
C-3 to PD-R to add three (3) manufactured homes to the existing mobile home park.
The property is occupied by an existing, non -conforming 218,227 square foot mobile
home park consisting of forty-three (43) mobile/manufactured homes. The applicant
is requesting to add three (3) manufactured homes to the northeast corner of the
mobile home park. There are two private drives, Hazel Street and Harvey Street
circulating through the park. The property resides in a mixed -use area consisting of
predominately industrial and commercial uses. The current zoning is C-3. The Future
Land Use Plan is Commercial "C".
Access to the park is from either the Hazel Street or Harvey Street entrance on the
southern property line from W. 65th Street.
The three (3) additional manufactured homes each have their own proposed parking
pad abutting Harvey Street. The dimensions of the additional mobile homes are
relatively the same in size as the existing mobile homes that range from 480 square
feet to 1,216 square feet.
The setbacks for the proposed manufactured homes will be at least 40 feet from all
property lines.
The applicant proposes to follow with respect to future home change -outs and
additions to homes within the mobile home park:
If any existing mobile or manufactured home is replaced, it can be
replaced with a manufactured home to be located at least ten (10) feet
away from any property line and ten (10) feet away from any existing
mobile or manufactured home.
2. Any additions (porch, deck, mailbox, etc.) to existing or new mobile
home or manufactured homes must be located at least 10 feet away
from any property line and at least 10 feet away from any other mobile
or manufactured home.
3. Manufactured homes may be moved into the mobile home park so long
as they comply with the ten (10) foot setbacks referenced in No. 1 above.
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4. The above -referenced changing out of mobile or manufactured homes
and additions of manufactured homes will not require further City of Little
Rock approval.
Staff has met with the applicant and supports the above conditions.
All signs must comply with Section 36-552 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Any new fencing or wall erected will comply with Section 36-516 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
Any new site lighting will be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow the existing mobile home park
to add three (3) manufactured homes to the park. Staff feels there is enough space to
properly accommodate the additions. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will
have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-R, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraph E and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 16
FILE NO.: Z-7838
NAME: Rush Engine DBA Triumph of Arkansas — Short -Form PCD Revocation
LOCATION: Immediately South of 4111 S. University Avenue
DEVELOPER:
Benbran, LLC
10809 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72211
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Benbran, LLC (Owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
70
AREA: 12.24 acres
WARD: 2
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None Requested.
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
BACKGROUND/REQUEST:
On August 1, 2005 the Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 19,358 which rezoned
the property located immediately south of 4111 S. University Avenue from C-3 to PCD
and established the Rush Engine DBA Triumph of Arkansas — Short -Form PCD. The
approved PCD was to allow for the development of a motorcycle sales business with
outdoor display. Office/warehousing and C-3 permitted uses were also approved with the
PCD requests. A portion of the property is located in the floodway.
The property is currently undeveloped. Some site work has taken place in preparation for
future development.
The property owner does not wish to pursue the previously approved PCD development
and is requesting that the PCD zoning be revoked and the property be restored to its
original C-3 zoning.
Staff is supportive of the PCD revocation. The property is designated as "C" Commercial
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ITEM NO.: 16 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-7838
on the City's Future Land Use Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD revocation request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 17
FILE NO.: A-353 and Z-10265
NAME: Faymonville Annexation and 1-3, Heavy Industrial Zoning
LOCATION: 5414 Fletcher Drive
❑WNER AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Faymonville Real Estate, LLC (Owner)
8720 Faulkner Lake Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER-
Joe White & Associates, Inc.
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 53.07 acres more or less
WARD: N/A
James Isom (Agent)
Isom Company, LLC
400 W. Capitol Ave, Suite 1700
Little Rock, AR 72201
PLANNING DISTRICT: 26 CURRENT LAND USE: I, Industrial
CURRENT ZONING: Not currently zoned.
BACKGROUND:
■ Petition for Annexation was filed with the County Court of Pulaski County pursuant
to A.C.A § 14-40-409 on January 9, 2026.
• The petition qualifies as an annexation by 100%, in accordance with Arkansas Code
§ 14-40-609.
• The County Judge's Order verifying findings was filed on January 20, 2026.
• In a letter dated October 2, 2025, the Arkansas GIS Office confirmed that the
annexation request meets all requirements outlined in Arkansas Code § 14-40-101.
• The subject area is contiguous to the City of Little Rock's municipal boundary along
the area's western and northern boundaries.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The request is to grant the 100% petition, accept the property petitioned to be
annexed, and to obtain municipal services. The annexation request involves
approximately 53.07 acres proposed for incorporation into the City of Little Rock. The
applicant (petitioner) seeks access to municipal services in order to facilitate
development of the property for uses under the 1-3, Heavy Industrial Zoning District.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 17 CONT. FILE NO.: A-353 and Z-10265
The request is to establish the 1-3, Heavy Industrial District designation for the
petitioned land upon annexation. The zoning designation is being requested
concurrently with the annexation request.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Land use authority
The property is located outside the city's incorporated limits, within what was
previously the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). With the enactment of Act 314
by the Arkansas State Legislature, the City's authority over zoning, land use, and
infrastructure regulations in unincorporated areas outside the city limits was
repealed in August 2025. Little Rock Municipal Ordinance No. 22,651 repealed the
City of Little Rock's ETJ in compliance with Act 314 and clarified the retention of
comprehensive plans, including the Land Use Plan, Master Street Plan, and other
long range plans. Upon annexation of any property into the corporate limits of the City
of Little Rock, all applicable municipal planning documents and regulations shall
immediately apply to the annexed property.
Development & environmental context
The site consists of approximately 53.07 acres of clear cut, undeveloped land void of
structures with a utility easement running through a portion of the eastern property.
The site is accessed via Fletcher Drive, which is classified as a private road taking
access from Zeuber Road to the north. The most western parcel shown on the survey
that abuts Fletcher Drive is already incorporated. The land is protected by a levee
system.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
Neighborhood Association contacts are notified of all items on the Planning
Commission agenda via a single notice prior the Commission's hearing.
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Engineering Division Planning & Development Department: No comments received.
Public Works Department: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE
Building Code: No comment received.
Landscape: No comment received.
E. UTILITIES FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comment received.
EntergV: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments received.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: The initial cost to CAW for this annexation will be $0, all
improvements are required to be installed by the developer.
Fire Department: Based on estimated travel times and current first -due coverage
from the City of Little Rock Fire Stations that would serve the annexation area, the
Little Rock Fire Department (LRFD) anticipates no need for additional fire stations,
apparatus, or staffing to serve this area at this time. Accordingly, no incremental
personnel, equipment, or station infrastructure costs are anticipated as a direct
result of this annexation under current conditions.
This assessment is based on existing road access and current development
assumptions. The LRFD requests re-evaluation if any of the following change or are
proposed as part of the annexation or subsequent development approvals:
Significant increases in density, scope, or intensity of development (e.g., large
multifamily, industrial, high -hazard, or major commercial projects)
Changes to primary access routes, traffic controls, gates, bridges, or other
constraints that could impact response times
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• Water supply/fire flow needs that exceed existing system capability (hydrant
spacing, flow testing, tank or main improvements)
• Street/parcel configurations that limit apparatus access, turnaround, or
staging
Police Department: There would be no additional costs for personnel, equipment, or
infrastructure needs to maintain response times and coverage for this area. At this
time, no additional patrol units or a new substation be required to serve the expanded
jurisdiction as we currently patrol in this area already.
Parks and Recreation: Currently, Little Rock Parks and Recreation does not provide
amenities in this immediate area. The nearest park is Remmel Park which is north of
1-440 which is approximately 8-minute drive or 1hour walk. This park has limited
amenities.
County Planning: No comments received.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Plannine Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in the Port South Planning District, District 26. The development
principles of the district include two goals: to allow for future expansion of industrial
uses lying to the north and the protection of existing agricultural land.
The Land Use Plan shows Industrial (1) for the requested area. The Industrial (1)
category encompasses a wide variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and
development, processing, and industry related office and service activities.
Industrial development typically occurs on an individual basis rather than according
to an overall development plan.
The areas surrounding the site are designated for Industrial (1) use and are
characterized by two large scale industrial developments to the north, west, and east
(Amazon, South Port Industrial Park, and Central Freight Line) and open farmland,
wetland and wetland bank parcels to the south.
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FILE NO.: A-353 and Z-10265
There has been one (1) Land Use Plan amendment in the vicinity which changed the
land use of the area in 2010 from Agricultural (A) to Industrial (1).
Master Street Plan:
The site is accessed via Fletcher Drive, which terminates at the site's northeast
corner. Fletcher Drive is classified as a private road taking access to the public right-
of-way from Zeuber Road to the north. Zeuber Road is designated as a Minor Arterial
on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Minor Arterial is to provide short
distance travel within the urbanized area. Zeuber Road has been constructed to the
'Industrial Street' design standard with shoulders and open ditches. Standard right-
of-way is 90 feet.
Bicycle Plan:
Zeuber Rd is a designated bike route on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class III
Bike Routes. Class III Bike Routes utilize sharrow pavements markings and
directional signage to indicate facility use. Class III Bike Routes do not
require additional right-of-way.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The area requesting annexation is contiguous with the City of Little Rock's municipal
boundary along its western and northern edges. The subject property lies within what
was formerly the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), which was repealed in
August 2025 following the enactment of Act 314 by the Arkansas Legislature. The site
consists of approximately 53.07 acres of clear-cut, undeveloped land with no
existing structures. A utility easement traverses a portion of the eastern property, and
the land is protected by a levee system. Access to the site is provided via Fletcher
Drive, a private road that connects to Zeuber Road to the north. The most western
parcel abutting Fletcher Drive is already incorporated into the City.
The Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office (AGIO), in a letter dated
October 2, 2025, confirmed that the annexation request meets all requirements
outlined in Arkansas Code § 14-40-101. The petition qualifies as a 100% annexation
under Arkansas Code § 14-40-609, with all property owners having signed the
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petition. The Pulaski County Judge's Order verifying the annexation was filed on
January 20, 2026. The Order sets the exact boundaries of the annexation.
Land Use & Zoning
The subject area is designated as Industrial (1) by the Land Use Plan. Surrounding land
uses include large-scale industrial developments to the north, west, and east
(Amazon, South Port Industrial Park, and Central Freight Line) and open farmland and
wetland parcels to the south.
The area is not currently zoned. The applicant requests zoning of 1-3, Heavy Industrial
District, to be applied concurrently with annexation (Z-10265). The 1-3 zoning district
is designed to accommodate industrial uses which involve potentially objectionable
uses and hazards, and which, therefore, cannot be reasonably expected to conform
to a high level of performance standards, but which are essential to the economic
viability of the city. The incorporated land north, northeast, and west are zoned 1-3,
Heavy Industrial, is designated for Industrial (1) use, and is characterized by three
large scale industrial developments that have completed construction within the
past four years. The lands to the south and east are unincorporated and not currently
zoned. The proposed zoning designation request aligns with the development
principles of the Port South Planning District (District 26), which emphasize industrial
expansion and the protection of agricultural land.
Infrastructure & Services
As Fletcher Drive is a private road, there is no additional assumption of municipal
responsibility for this roadway.
No municipal solid waste services will be provided to the -area as there are no
residential structures on the land and development intends for non-residential uses.
The nearest Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) facility is a 30"
sewer line approximately 950 feet from the subject area. No comments have been
received by Little Rock Water Reclamation on the proposed annexation. The nearest
Central Arkansas Water (CAW) facility is a 16" water line approximately 950 feet
from the subject area in the southern right-of-way of Zeuber Road. As part of the
development of any land within the annexation area, the developer will have to
extend these services from the existing service lines to any new development in
coordination with CAW and LRWRA.
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The nearest fire station is Station 4 at 7500 Lindsey Road, approximately 1.73 miles
from the closest annexation area utilizing the existing street system. The Fire
Department anticipates no additional resources to serve the area. The current patrol
district for the Little Rock Police Department adjacent to this area is approximately
10,592 acres. The annexation would increase the patrol district by 0.47 percent. The
Little Rock Police Department currently patrols this area and has indicated that no
additional resources are immediately necessary.
The proposed annexation of the Faymonville property is consistent with the City's
long-range planning goals and represents a logical extension of the municipal
boundary. The requested zoning designation of 1-3, Heavy Industrial District, is
compatible with surrounding development and aligns with the Port South Planning
District objectives. Annexation will allow for the orderly provision of municipal
services and infrastructure, and support continued industrial growth in the
industrial park of the City.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Staff recommends approval of annexation and incorporation of the land into the
City of Little Rock and the concurrent designation of the zoning classification of the
area to 1-3, Heavy Industrial Zoning District.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was
approved.
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ITEM NO.: 18
FILE NO.: A-354 and Z-10259
NAME: Kanis Road Annexation and MF-12, Multi -Family Zoning District
LOCATION: 14703 Kanis Road
OWNERAUTHORIZED AGENT:
BJ White (Owner)
14703 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Joe White & Associates, Inc.
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 2.8 acres more or less
WARD: N/A
PLANNING DISTRICT: 18
CURRENT LAND USE: RM, Residential Medium & RL, Residential Low
CURRENT ZONING: Not currently zoned.
The applicant failed to submit supporting documents as required. Staff recommends the
application be deferred to the March 12, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda at the request of the applicant.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 19
NAME: Hayes — STR-1 — Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 1801 E. 3rd Street
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Kenneth Hayes
1722 E. Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202
FILE NO.: Z-9533-A
AREA:.06 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
VARIANCEM/AIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a special use permit for the 0.06-acre property located at
1801 E 3rd Street to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 1 (STR-1) with
a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner lives within 1,500 feet of the
property. The residence is not being used as a short-term rental. The entire unit will
be rented out as a whole.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 2,213 square foot, two-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a two-family residential neighborhood. There is a multiple -car
driveway that will provide five (5) off-street parking spaces. The current zoning is R-4.
The Future Land Use Plan is Residential Medium Density "RM".
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
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): No comments.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 19 CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-9533-A
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.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department: Full life Safety Inspection
Landscape: No comments.
F. Trans ortation/Plannin :
Rock Re ion Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 6, the East Little Rock Planning District. The
development principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of
transportation and the preservation of greenways, open spaces, and significant
environmental features and systems. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium
Density (RM) uses for the application area. The Residential Medium Density (RM)
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 STR-1.
Surrounding the application area is designated for Residential Medium
Density (RM) use and is characterized by single-family homes and two faith -based
institutions.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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Master Street Plan:
E. 3rd 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:
E. 3rd 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.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a special use permit for the 0.06-acre property located at
1801 E 3rd Street to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 1 (STR-1) with
a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner lives within 1,500 feet of the
property. The residence is not being used as a short-term rental. The entire unit will
be rented out as a whole.
The property is occupied by a 2,213 square foot, two-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a two-family residential neighborhood. There is a multiple -car
driveway that will provide five (5) off-street parking spaces. The current zoning is R-4.
The Future Land Use Plan is Residential Medium Density "RM".
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
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5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License. received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
14. Principal renter shall beat least eighteen (18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
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ITEM NO.: 19 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-9533-A
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for at least (5) vehicles.
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and forty-one (141) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
Staff is supportive of the requested special use permit to allow a short-term rental 1
as the desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing
options for this neighborhood. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will have
no adverse impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
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ITEM NO.: 20
NAME: Teeter Property Group — STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 3011-B W. Markham Street
AGENT/OWNER:
Becca Swarna (agent)
13907 Hinson Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
Teeter Property Group, LLC (owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
FILE NO.: Z-8779-C
AREA:.06 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING: C-3
VARIANCEMAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.06-acre property located at 3011-B W.
Markham Street from C-3 to PD-C to allow the upstairs apartment to operate a short-
term rental 2 (STR-2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will
not reside in the residence. The apartment will be rented out as a whole unit and the
short-term rental has been in operation for a year.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 3,670 square foot, two-story, commercial building, which
1,150 square feet of that is occupied by the apartment on the second floor. The
building resides on the Markham Street corridor that comprises commercial and
residential uses. There is one dedicated off-street parking space on the western side
of the building's parking lot. The current zoning is C-3. The Future Land Use Plan is
Commercial "C".
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 20 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-8779-C
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS.
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): No comments.
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.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department: Full life Safety Inspection
LandscaAe: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 9, the 1-630 Planning District. The development
principle of this district is to preserve the residential character of the area and isolate
the non-residential use to specific locations without affecting adjacent
neighborhoods. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) uses for
the application area. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail
and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general
business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the
trade area that they serve. The application is for a STR-2.
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ITEM NO.: 20 (CONT.
FILE NO.: Z-8
To the north, east, and west of the application area is area designated for
Commercial (C) use and is characterized by mixed -use row buildings, a gas station,
and an apartment building. To the south is area designated for Residential Low
Density (RL) use and is characterized by single-family homes interspersed with
duplexes and apartments.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
W. Markham Street is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are
high volume roads designed to provide the connections to and through an urban area.
Curb cuts should be minimized to allow for continuous traffic flow while still allowing
some access to adjoining property. Deceleration Lanes are required. Standard Right-
of-way (ROW) is 90 feet. Sidewalks are required on both sides. This street may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
This portion of W. Markham Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing
or proposed facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
This property is the site of the Coley Building, also known as the Buice Drugs/Erwin
Barber & Beauty Shop. This site was constructed in the 20th Century Standard
Commercial Style and is sited by common walls with commercial storefronts along
Markham. This site is contributing to the_ Stifft Station National Register Historic
District. Two of the three other surveyed storefronts in the row building are contributing
structures.
The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for increased effectiveness and
coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that the proposed
rehabilitation of the site to accommodate a new use consider its potential adverse
impacts to the site and adjacent historic sites. Staff finds the proposed use will not
adversely affect the existing historic fabric and context of the area if changes are
sensitively implemented and follow national preservation standards. The application,
as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources beyond the alterations
already performed.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.06-acre property located at 3011-B W.
Markham Street from C-3 to PD-C to allow the upstairs apartment to operate a short-
term rental 2 (STR-2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will
not reside in the residence. The apartment will be rented out as a whole unit and the
short-term rental has been in operation for a year.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 20 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-8779-C
The property is occupied by a 3,670 square foot, two-story, commercial building, which
1,150 square feet of that is occupied by the apartment on the second floor. The
building resides on the Markham Street corridor that comprises commercial and
residential uses. There is one dedicated off-street parking space on the western side
of the building's parking lot. The current zoning is C-3. The Future Land Use Plan is
Commercial "C".
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
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February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 20 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-8779-C
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article H. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for at least (1) vehicle.
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and forty-one (141) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
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ITEM NO.: 20(CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-8779-C
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow a short-term rental 2 as the
desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing options
for this neighborhood. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
M.
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 21
NAME: Archer — STR-(2) — PD-C
LOCATION: 5521 J Street
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Nicholas Archer (applicant)
70 Vigne Boulevard
Little Rock, AR 72223
Archer Ventures, LLC (owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
FILE NO.: Z-10246
AREA:.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.15-acre property located at 5521 J Street
from R-2 to PD-C to allow the property to operate two (2) short-term rentals 2 (STR-
2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The property contains a studio unit
and a main residence. Both the main residence and the studio unit will be rented out
as separate units. The owner will not reside in either residence. Both residences are
currently vacant and are not being used as short-term rentals.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 722 square foot, one-story, single-family residence and
a 240 square foot, one-story accessory dwelling. There are two driveways providing
a total of seven (7) off-street parking spaces. The property resides in a predominately
single-family residential neighborhood. Forest Heights Stem Academy is to the west
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 21 (CONT_
FILE NO.: Z-10246
of the property and Holy Souls Church is southeast of the property. The current zoning
is R-2. The Future Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
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): No comments.
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.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department: Full life Safety Inspection
Landscape: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 4, the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The
development principles of this district advocate preservation and enhancement of the
unique and positive features of this section of the city. The Land Use Plan
shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the application 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
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ITEM NO.: 21 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10246
cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. The
application is for a STR-2.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Low
Density (RL) uses and is characterized by single-family residences.
The subject site is located in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District (Ord. 20223). The
purpose of the Hillcrest design overlay district is to help maintain the built environment
in a neighborhood that is rich in history and architectural character and consists of
both a vital residential area and a thriving commercial sector. In order to preserve and
enhance those qualities, compatible design and scale of buildings, parking areas,
signage, landscaping, streetscapes, and street furnishings are required such that the
friendly, pedestrian -oriented, "small-town" nature of the neighborhood is continued.
Master Street Plan:
J 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:
J 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.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.15-acre property located at 5521 J Street
from R-2 to PD-C to allow the property to operate two (2) short-term rentals 2 (STR-
2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The property contains a studio unit
and a main residence. Both the main residence and the studio unit will be rented out
as separate units. The owner will not reside in either residence. Both residences are
currently vacant and are not being used as short-term rentals.
The property is occupied by a 722 square foot, one-story, single-family residence and
a 240 square foot, one-story accessory dwelling. There are two driveways providing
a total of seven (7) off-street parking spaces. The property resides in a predominately
single-family residential neighborhood. Forest Heights Stem Academy is to the west
of the property and Holy Souls Church is southeast of the property. The current zoning
is R-2. The Future Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
C
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 21 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10246
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STIR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
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ITEM NO.: 21 CONT., FILE NO.: Z-10246
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for at least (7) vehicles
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and forty-one (141) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow a short-term rental 2 as the
desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing options
for this neighborhood. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C, subject to compliance with the comments
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ITEM NO.: 21 (CONT.
FILE NO.: Z-10246
and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
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ITEM NO.: 22
NAME: Quo #1 — STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 320 S. Valentine Street
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Geoff Quo (applicant)
PO Box 250927
Little Rock, AR 72225
Geoffrey Quo and Maury Quo Revocable Trust (owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
FILE NO.: Z-10254
AREA:.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.15-acre property located at 320 S. Valentine
Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 2 (STR-
2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the
residence. The home will be rented out as a whole unit and has been in operation as
a short-term rental since 2024.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 1,344 square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a single-family residential neighborhood. There is a multiple -car
driveway providing three (3) off-street parking spaces. The current zoning is R-3. The
Future Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 22 (CONT.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
FILE NO.: Z-10254
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: No comments.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/CountyDepartment/Parks/County Plannin
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments.
Enter : No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department: Full life Safety Inspection
Landscape: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Plannina Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 9, the 1-630 Planning District. The development
principle of this district is to preserve the residential character of the area and isolate
the non-residential use to specific locations without affecting adjacent
neighborhoods. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) uses for
the application 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 STR-2.
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ITEM NO.: 22 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10254
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and is characterized by single-family residences and duplexes.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
S. Valentine 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:
S. Valentine 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.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.15-acre property located at 320 S. Valentine
Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 2 (STR-
2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the
residence. The home will be rented out as a whole unit and has been in operation as
a short-term rental since 2024.
The property is occupied by a 1,344 square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a single-family residential neighborhood. There is a multiple -car
driveway providing three (3) off-street parking spaces. The current zoning is R-3. The
Future Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
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ITEM NO.: 22 (CONT.
FILE NO.: Z-1
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article ll. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
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ITEM NO.: 22 (CONT.
FILE NO.: Z-10254
14. Principal renter shall beat least eighteen'(18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for at least (3) vehicles.
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and forty-one (141) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow a short-term rental 2 as the
desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing options
for this neighborhood. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION;
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 23
NAME: Quo #2 — STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 5614 H Street
APPLICANVOWNER:
Geoff Quo (applicant)
PO Box 250927
Little Rock, AR 72225
Geoffrey Quo and Maury Quo Revocable Trust (owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
FILE NO.: Z-10255
AREA:.29 acre NUMBER OF LOTS, 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.29-acre property located at 5614 H Street
from R-2 to PD-C to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 2 (STR-2)
with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the
residence. The home will be rented out as a whole unit and has been in operation as
a short-term rental since 2023.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 1,531 square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a predominately single-family residential neighborhood to the
east, south and north. Hall High School is west of the property and further west are
offices and planned office developments. The home has a multiple -car driveway and
parking pad providing four (4) parking spaces. The current zoning is R-3. The Future
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 23 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10255
Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
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): No comments.
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.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department: Full life Safety Inspection
Landscape: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 4, the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The
development principles of this district advocate preservation and enhancement of the
unique and positive features of this section of the city. The Land Use Plan
shows Residential Low Density (RL) uses for the application 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 STR-2.
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February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 23 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10255
To the north, east, and south of the application area is area designated for Residential
Low Density (RL) uses and is characterized by single-family residences. To the west
is area designated for Public/Institutional (P/1) use and is characterized by the Forrest
Heights Middle School campus.
The subject site is located in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District (Ord. 20223). The
purpose of the Hillcrest design overlay district is to help maintain the built environment
in a neighborhood that is rich in history and architectural character and consists of
both a vital residential area and a thriving commercial sector. In order to preserve and
enhance those qualities, compatible design and scale of buildings, parking areas,
signage, landscaping, streetscapes, and street furnishings are required such that the
friendly, pedestrian -oriented, "small-town" nature of the neighborhood is continued.
Master Street Plan:
H Street 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.
Bicycle Plan:
H 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,
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.29-acre property located at 5614 H Street
from R-2 to PD-C to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 2 (STR-2)
with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the
residence. The home will be rented out as a whole unit and has been in operation as
a short-term rental since 2023.
The property is occupied by a 1,531 square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a predominately single-family residential neighborhood to the
east, south and north. Hall High School is west of the property and further west are
offices and planned office developments. The home has a multiple -car driveway and
parking pad providing four (4) parking spaces. The current zoning is R-3. The Future
Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
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February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 23 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10255
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article Il. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
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February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 23 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10255
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for at least (4) vehicles.
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and forty-one (141) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow a short-term rental 2 as the
desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing options
for this neighborhood. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATI
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
report.
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February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 23 CONT. FILE NO.: 2-10255
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was eight (8) ayes, zero (0) nays, two (2)
absent, and one (1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 24
NAME: Tippen — STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 8024 W. 33rd Street
AGENT/OWNER:
Latonya Tippen-Cross (Agent)
12216 Shawnee Forest Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
Leonard Tippen (Owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
FILE NO.: Z-10258
AREA:.30 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIAN C EIWAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.30-acre property located at 8024 W. 33rd
Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 2 (STR-
2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the
residence. The short-term rental has been in operation since 2019. The home will be
rented out as a whole unit.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 1,092-square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a single-family residential neighborhood. There is a single lane
driveway providing two (2) off-street parking spaces. The current zoning is R-3. The
Future Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 24 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10258
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
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): No comments.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments.
Enter : No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements
in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department: Full life Safety Inspection
Landscape: No comments.
F. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
The request is in Planning District 10, the Boyle Park Planning District. The
development principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of
transportation, retaining land in environmentally sensitive areas as open space —
especially along Rock Creek —and limiting commercial development along John
Barrow Road to between 32nd and 37th Streets. The Land Use Plan
shows Residential Low Density (RL) uses for the application 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 STR-2.
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February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 24 CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10258
Surrounding the application area is low density residential and is characterized
by single family homes in developed subdivisions.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Land Use Plan:
Master Street Plan:
W. 33rd 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:
W. 33rd 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.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.30-acre property located at 8024 W. 33rd
Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 2 (STR-
2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside in the
residence. The short-term rental has been in operation since 2019. The home will be
rented out as a whole unit.
The property is occupied by a 1,092-square foot, one-story, single-family residence.
The home resides in a single-family residential neighborhood. There is a single lane
driveway providing two (2) off-street parking spaces. The current zoning is R-3. The
Future Land Use Plan is Residential Low Density "RL".
On June 20, 2023, the City Board of Directors passed an ordinance regulating short-
term rentals within the City of Little Rock. The new ordinance establishes
"development standards" for short-term rentals. If approved, the applicant must
comply with the newly established development standards as follows, in addition to all
other requirements of the new ordinance:
Development Standards.
1. Hosting of private parties and special events such as weddings,
receptions, and other similar gatherings is not allowed in Short -
Term Rentals.
K,
February 12, 2026
ITEM NO.: 24 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10258
2. Tours for a fee are not allowed to anyone other than an Occupant.
3. The Occupancy Fee may include any meal to be served to
paying guests; no other meal service is permitted.
4. Allowable signage is that as permitted by the Single -Family
Residential Standard.
5. Parking plan must be provided with permit application. Off -
Street Standard for STRs shall be provided in accordance with
Little Rock Arkansas Code, Chapter 36 36-54 (e) (1). If on -
street parking is proposed as an alternative to meet the above
requirements, parking must be available for guest use within
330 feet of the STR and parking plan must address
neighborhood impact. If the STR is proposed within a Design
Overlay District, any alternate parking requirements, as
provided in Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code, Chapter 36.
Zoning, Article V. District Regulations shall be applicable.
6. Applicants shall provide a scaled floor plan that includes all of
the rooms available for rent with location of windows, doors,
and smoke detectors identified. Smoke detectors (certified) are
required in all sleeping areas, in every room in the path of the
means of egress from the sleeping area to the exit, and in each
story with sleeping unit, including basements.
7. All sleeping areas must have two (2) ways of egress, one of
which can be an operable window.
8. Proof of homeowner's fire, hazard, and liability insurance.
Liability coverage shall have limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
9. All persons operating a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type I & 2) shall meet all applicable requirements of the
City of Little Rock's Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Fire
Prevention and Protection, Article II. Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Prior to use as a Bed and Breakfast House/Short-Term
Rental (Type 1 & 2), the annual City of Little Rock, Building
Code and Fire Marshal inspection fee must be paid, and
payment of annual Business License received.
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed, all smoke alarms shall meet
local and state standards (current Fire Code). Smoke alarms
shall be installed in all sleeping areas and every room in the
path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door
leading from the sleeping unit.
11. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as directed by
City Staff if there are fuel -fired appliances in the unit or the unit
has an attached garage.
12. Five (5)-pound ABC -type extinguisher shall be mounted where
readily accessible.
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ITEM NO.: 24 CONT. FILE NO.: Z-10258
13. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be visible on
the street or property in conjunction with the Bed and Breakfast
House/Short-Term Rental use.
14. Principal renter shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
15. Maximum occupancy. Maximum occupancy of any room or
structure as a whole shall be determined by the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code.
16. Simultaneous rental to more than one party under separate
contracts shall not be allowed.
17. The owner shall not receive any compensation or remuneration
to permit occupancy of an STR for a period of less than a one
(1)-day rental.
All trash pick-up shall comply with requirements for residential one — and two-family
residential zones.
There is existing off-street parking for at least (2) vehicles.
There have been no Department of Planning & Development enforcement cases
nor any police reports for this property.
Currently the City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development has one
hundred and forty-one (141) short-term rentals (STR-1 and STR-2) listed within the
database for approved short-term rentals in the City of Little Rock. The City's new
short-term rental ordinance allows a maximum of 500 short-term rentals within the
corporate boundary of the City of Little Rock.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to allow a short-term rental 2 as the
desired use. Staff feels the rental will continue to create a diversity of housing options
for this neighborhood. Staff feels that the rezoning of this property will have no adverse
impact on the surrounding properties in the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD-C, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 12, 2026)
This item was deferred to the March 12, 2026 agenda due to insufficient notification.
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