HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_07 09 2026June 11th, 2026
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
Was adjourned at 5:22 pm.
Date
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Chairman
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARYAND MINUTE RECORD
June 1111, 2026
4:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present there being eleven (11 ) members present.
II. Members Present: Joshua Baxter
Michael Vickers
Ahmed Samad
Steven Person
Norman Hodges
John Eaves
Andre Benard II
Jeremiah Russell
Alicia McDonald
Jimmy Brown
Kevin Haney
Members Absent: none
City Attorney: Shawn Overton
III. Approval of the Minutes of the June 'L,��6 Meeting of the Little
Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION AGENDA
June 11, 2026
OLD BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number:
1. Z-10264
2. Z-10131
3. S-2016
4. Z-4768-E
5. Z-10236-A
6. Z-10283
7. Z-10294
8. Z-9257-B
9, Z-9407-E
Title:
Ace General Contractors - PD-R
SEC of W. Baseline Road & Margo Lane
King - STR-2 - PD-C
223 Rosetta Street
World View Properties - Replat
SWC of E. 4th Street & Kimball Street
Valley Oaks Court - Lots 1 R-4R - Conceptual
PD-C
NWC of Mabelvale West Road and Angel Court
Grulke - PCD
218 Kings Row Drive
Common Grounds - PD-R
2219/2223 S. Commerce Street
Rezoning from R-2 to R-4
8406 Dreher Lane
Big Rock Plaza (Tract B) - Revised PCD
SWC of Vimy Ridge Road & Village Run Pkwy.
Village at Whispering Valley/The Beverly -
Revised PRD
W. of Village Run Pkwy., S. of Alexander Road
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II. NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
10. G-23-500 N. Van Buren Street — Excess Right of Way
Abandonment
Adjacent to 5100 County Club Boulevard
11. S-867-E(11 )
Lot 9, Tract 1 & Lots 1-6, Tract 3, Chenal Valley —
Preliminary Plat
East Side of Chenal Pkwy., Between LaMarche
Road & Chenal Valley Drive
12. S-2018
Lots 4A & 4B, C&P Johnson's Addition - Replat
3022 W. 161h Street
13. S-2019
Myriad Addition — Minor Subdivision —
Preliminary/Final Plat
Immediately South of 11100 Legion Hut Road
14. Z-10228-A
CKM Group Home — Special Use Permit
15 Brookhaven Drive
15. Z-10300
Phillips Duplexes #1 — Conditional Use Permit
3022 W. 16th Street
16. Z-10308
Phillips Duplexes #2 — Conditional Use Permit
3310 W. 12th Street
17. Z-10302
Wright Multi -Sectional Manufactured Home —
Conditional Use Permit
10811 Sardis Road
18. Z-9260-A
Rezoning from PD-R to R-2
S. Side of Alexander Road, Approximately 300'
W. of Hall Lane
19. Z-9988-A
Rezoning from R-2 to C-3
NWC of N. Chicot Road & Mabelvale Pike &
Immediately N. of 7616 N. Chicot Road
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NEW BUSINESS:
(Cont.)
Item Number:
File Number:
Title:
20.
Z-5519-B
Progressive Auto Group — PD-C
4500 Asher Avenue
21.
Z-10301
Hayes Tri-plex- PD-R
309 Bender Street
22.
Z-10304
Orndorff #1 — PD-R
SWC of E. 10t" and College Streets
23.
Z-10305
Orndorff #2 — PD-R
1012 College Street
24.
Z-10306
Orndorff #3 — PD-R
1022 College Street
25.
Z-10307
Orndorff #4 — PD-R
2324 Rock Street
26.
Z-8987-A
Orndorff #5 — PD-R
1609 Geyer Street
27.
Z-9964-A
Sanchez Tri-plex — PD-R
1200 S. Taylor Street
28.
A-355
14118 Kanis Business Park —Annexation
East '/2 of Tract 14 of Sachs Suburban Addition
28.1 Z-9878-B Plunkett Mixed -Use — PCD (Reestablishment)
14118 Kanis Road
29. Z-10318 Arkansas Baptist College - POD
North Side of W. 17th St. (1400 Block),
Between Martin Luther King Drive and
S. Pulaski Street
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III. SHORT TERM RENTALS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
30. Z-10303 Benbrook STR-2 — PD-C
13 Oakwood Road
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 1
NAME: Ace General Contractors — PD-R
LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Baseline Road & Margo Lane
DEVELOPER:
Ace General Contractors, Inc.
12 Sienna Lake Lane
Little Rock, AR 72210
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT -
Ace General Contractors, Inc. (Owner/Applicant)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Harbor
5800 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
AREA: 1.5 acres
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested.
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
FILE NO.: Z-10264
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
(March 12, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the May 14, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a
vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 1(Cont.)-FILE NO.: Z-10264
STAFF UPDATE:
On April 20, 2026, the applicant requested this application be deferred to the June 11,
2026 agenda. Staff supports the deferred request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11,
2026 agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion
passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position. The application
was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal, without prejudice.
There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was withdrawn, without prejudice.
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ITEM NO.: 2
NAME: King — STR-2 — PD-C
LOCATION: 223 Rosetta Street
AGENTIOWNER:
Tara Masiello (agent)
5921 Ampersand
Little Rock, AR 72207
Sarah King (owner)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
FILE NO.: Z-10131
AREA:.15 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCEIWAIVERS:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.15-acre property located at 223 Rosetta
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 residence has not been previously operated as an STR and
will be rented out as a whole unit.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.
: Z-10131
The property is occupied by a 1,772 square foot, one-story, single-family
residence. The home has parking for two cars utilizing the one -car garage and
the driveaway suitable for one car. 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.
C. NEJGHBORHOOD 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:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 9, the 1-630 Planning District. The development
principles of this district are to preserve the residential character of the area and
isolate the non-residential use to specific locations without affecting adjacent
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.
FILE NO.: Z-10131
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
an STR 2.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) and is characterized by primarily single-family homes and several duplexes.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Rosetta 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:
Rosetta Street 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 House at 223 Rosetta Street and is in the
Stifft Station National Historic District. Built in 1924 in the Craftsman style, this
home is identified as contributing to the Stifft Station National Historic District.
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 conditional 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
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.15-acre property located at 223 Rosetta
Street from R-3 to PD-C to allow the property to operate as a short-term rental 2
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.
FILE NO.: Z-10131
(STR-2) with a maximum stay of twenty-nine (29) days. The owner will not reside
in the residence. The residence has not been previously operated as an STR and
will be rented out as a whole unit.
The property is occupied by a 1,772 square foot, one-story, single-family
residence. The home has parking for two cars utilizing the one -car garage and
the driveaway suitable for one car. 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.
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.
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
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.) _ FILE NO.: Z-10131
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.
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
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.) FILE NO.: Z-10131
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 two (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-five (145) 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: (March 12, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the May 14,
2026 agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion
passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The application
was deferred.
STAFF UPDATE
After reviewing the original application, it came to staffs attention that the
applicant's parking plan was inaccurate. The garage in the parking plan had been
turned into an office in 2025 (Building Permit #202411281). After multiple attempts
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT_
FILE NO.: Z-10131
to get a revised parking plan, the applicant supplied a parking plan proposing
parking to the north of West 3rd Steet. The applicant intended to gravel this area
for off street parking. Staff informed the applicant that this was city right-of-way
and could not be used as off-street parking. Staff further informed the applicant
that they could not gravel this area as it was city right of way and not the applicant's
property. On March 23, 2026, staff was informed that the area had been graveled
for parking.
Staff is not supportive of the requested PD-C zoning. The proposed STR-2
application has not provided an accurate parking plan indicating off-street parking.
Furthermore, the one proposed parking spot outside the renovated garage is also
in the right of way.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the PD-C.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11,
2026 agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion
passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position. The application
was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal as the item was
previously deferred twice. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent.
The application was withdrawn.
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ITEM NO.: 3
NAME: World View Properties — Replat
LOCATION: SWC of E. 4th Street & Kimball Street
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
World View Properties, LLC
5806 W. 66th Street
Cave Springs, AR 72718
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Tucker Land Surveying
P.O. Box 1021
Cabot, AR 72023
AREA: 0.17 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
R-4
1. Variance to allow reduced lot width.
2. Variance to allow reduced lot area.
3. Variance from the lot width -to -depth ratio requirement.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
NO.: S-2016
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant proposes to replat a 0.17 acre parcel into two (2) lots to allow a
single-family residence on each lot. The lot proposed to be split is Lot 6, Block 12,
Garland's Addition.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The lot is undeveloped and partially tree covered. The lot is relatively free of slope.
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ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-2016
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION :
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS
1. Kimball Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor residential
street. A dedication of right-of-way 22.5 feet from the centerline is required, if
not already existing.
2. E. 4th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A
dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from the centerline is required, if not already
existing.
3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of E.
4th Street and Kimball Street.
4. Label and resubmit the existing right-of-way width for EAth Street and Kimball
Street on a revised survey. (appl. needs to provide rev. survey)
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING;
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
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ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
Fire Department:
FILE NO.: S-201
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 asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No Comments.
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ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: S-2016
G.
TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region 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 protecting residential uses by
buffering and restricting the industrial uses to the area around the Little Rock
National Airport. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) 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 Replat.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Medium
Density (RM) and is characterized by single-family homes and duplexes. Farther
to the southwest and east are areas designated for Public/Institutional (PI) uses
and are characterized by the Little Rock School District Supply Center and the
Carver Magnet Elementary School. One block south of the application area is area
designated for Park/Open Space (PK/OS) uses and is characterized by Cheatham
Park.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
East 4th 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.
Kimball 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.
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EM NO.: 3 (Cont.
Bicycle Plan:
FILE NO.: S-2016
East 4th Street and Kimball Street are not shown on the Master Bike Plan with
existing or proposed facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application area is directly southwest of the site of the House at 2004 E. 4th
Street. This site is identified as ineligible for the National Register of Historic
Places. The site at 2004 E. 4th Street is the only surveyed structure in the area.
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to replat a 0.17 acre parcel into two (2) lots to allow a
single-family residence on each lot. The lot proposed to be split is Lot 6, Block 12,
Garland's Addition.
The lot is undeveloped and partially tree covered. The lot is relatively free of slope.
The two (2) lots will have lot sizes as follows:
Lot 6A — 25 feet x 150 feet
3,750 square feet
Lot 6B — 25 feet x 150 feet
3,750 square feet
The applicant is requesting three (3) variances with the proposed replat. Section
36-256(d)(4) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of
seventy (70) feet and a minimum lot area of seven thousand (7,000) feet.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances for reduced lot width and reduced
lot area.
Section 31-232(b) of the City's Zoning Subdivision Ordinance states that no
residential lot shall be more than three (3) times as deep as it is wide. The applicant
is requesting a variance from this requirement for the two (2) proposed lots. Staff
is supportive of the requested variances. All of the variances are relatively minor
issues.
The applicant submitted additional information to staff as requested. To staffs
knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff
supports the requested replat.
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ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested replat, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D & E, and the staff analysis, of
the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (April 9, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the May 14,
2026 agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion
passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application
was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11,
2026 agenda. due to insufficient notifications. There was a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and
1 open position. The application was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
( June 11, 2026 )
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of
11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.:
NAME: Valley Oaks Court — Lots 1 R-4R, Conceptual PD-C
LOCATION: NWC of Mabelvale West Road and Angel Court
DEVELOPER:
ARCare
200 W. Race Street
Searcy, AR 72143
OWNERIAUTHORIZED AGENT:
Davidson Engineering (Agent)
210 W. Arch Street Avenue, Ste. D
Little Rock, AR 72207
AREA: 2.28 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING: POD
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
NO.: Z-4768-E
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant requests to rezone Lots 1 R thru 4R, Valley Oaks Court Addition from
POD to PD-C to allow for the development of a medical facility. The applicant
proposes to replot Lots 1 R-4R into a single lot for one (1) commercial development,
with C-3 permitted uses as alternate uses.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and partially tree covered.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION):
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-4768-F
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
1. Driveway locations and widths shall meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must not
exceed 40 feet.
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the
detention pod and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the developer and/or local property owners' association and detailed in the bill
of assurance.
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:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
Fire Department:
Must Complv 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:
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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.
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. Building
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.
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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
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 places 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.
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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
UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation, shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
F. BUILDING CODESILANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape
and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Re ion Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 15, the Geyer Springs West Planning District.
The development principles of this district seek to minimize potential negative
impacts between industrial and residential usage, and to improve traffic circulation.
The Land Use Plan shows Office (0) for the application area. The Office (0)
category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial,
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FILE NO.: Z-4768-E
medical) as well as general offices that support more basic economic activities.
The application is for a Planned Development -Commercial.
To the north and east of the application area are areas designated for Office (0)
uses and are characterized by vacant lots, wooded lots, and a single-family home.
Farther north of the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and is characterized by single-family homes in a developed subdivision.
East of the application area is area designated for Park/Open Space (PK/OS) uses
and is characterized by a runoff creek from Fourche Creek and the associated
floodway. Farther east, beyond the Fourche Creek runoff, is area designated for
Public/Institutional (P/1) uses and is characterized by three faith -based institutions
and a single-family home. South of the application area is area designated for
Mixed Use (MX) and is characterized by woodlands. Southwest and west of the
application area are areas designated for Public/institutional (P/1) uses and are
characterized by the Southwest Hospital, a faith -based institution, Mabelvale
Middle School, a U.S. Post Office, and a single-family home.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Mabelvale West 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:
Mabelvale West 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 requests to rezone Lots 1 R thru 4R, Valley Oaks Court Addition from
POD to PD-C to allow for the development of a medical facility. The applicant
proposes to replot Lots 1 R-4R into a single lot for one (1) commercial development,
with C-3 permitted uses as alternate uses.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cant.) FILE NO.: Z-47
The property is undeveloped and partially tree covered.
The proposed lot will contain 2.28 acres and will have 45-foot platted building
setback lines along both street frontages and 25-foot platted building setback lines
along both interior property lines. The applicant proposes to develop the new lot
as per the C-3 zoning standards. In addition to the building setbacks shown on
the replat, future development will comply with the C-3 building height, street and
land use buffers, number of parking spaces, landscaping as per Chapter 15
(building, interior and perimeter landscaping), signage, etc. The conceptual
development approach was previously approved for lots 1 R thru 9R of this
development.
The following items will be required to be submitted, reviewed and approved at the
time of building permit application:
1. Provide an accessible route from the public right-of-way to the building
entrance.
2. A drainage study will be required.
3. A traffic impact study will be required.
4. Storm drainage preliminary analysis showing drainage data for all
watercourses entering and leaving the plat boundaries.
5. An analysis of all stormwater conveyance for the one -hundred -year storm event
onto, within and leaving the property.
All dumpster locations must be screened as per Section 36-523(d) of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
All site lighting must be low level and directed away from adjacent properties.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during the staffs review of the application. To the staffs knowledge, there are no
additional outstanding issues.
Staff is supportive of the requested conceptual PD-C zoning. Staff believes the
proposed use will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning, subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions outlined in paragraph D, E and F, and the staff
analysis, of the agenda staff report.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
NO.: Z-4768-E
(April 9, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the May 14, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 9, 2026 at
the request of the applicant. There was a motion to approve the request. The motion
passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position. The application
was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however the item was
moved to Regular Agenda by a Commission member. The applicant and staff answered
the commissioner's questions concerning the item. There was a motion to approve the
application. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 1 nay and 0 open positions. The
application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 5
NAME: Grulke — PCD
LOCATION: 218 Kings Row Drive
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Myranda Grulke (Owner)
218 Kings Row Drive
Little Rock, AR 72207
NO.: Z-10236-
AREA: 0.71 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
A_ PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-2 to PCD to allow for a
mixture of uses on the site. The applicant proposes continued use of the main
structure as a single-family residence, with two (2) accessory structures, one (1)
being utilized as a short-term rental-1 and the other a small event space.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently developed, with a main residential structure and two (2)
accessory structures. A one -car wide driveway from Kings Row Drive is located
at the southeast corner of the site. The driveway extends along the east side of
the house into the rear yard area.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION :
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
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FILE NO.: Z-10236-A
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS :
1 _ The existing internal street, which is within public right-of-way, adjacent to the
subject property measures 17 ft wide with a 5 ft gravel shoulder and no curb
and gutter. King Row Drive, also within public right-of-way measures 27 ft wide
with curb and gutter and no sidewalks. Vehicle parking is not prohibited on
either street.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. 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, 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
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FILE NO.: Z-10236-A
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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape
and buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
15 Landscaping and Tree Protection, and 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 3, the West Little Rock Planning District. The
development principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10236-A
transportation, the preservation of greenways, open spaces, and maintaining
residential neighborhood integrity. 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 Planned Commercial District.
To the north, east, and west of the application area are areas designated for
Residential Low Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-family homes
in developed subdivisions. South of the application area is area designated for
Residential High Density (RH) uses and is characterized by a condominium
complex.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Kingsrow 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:
Kingsrow 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 rezone the property from R-2 to PCD to allow for a
mixture of uses on the site. The applicant proposes continued use of the main
structure as a single-family residence, with two (2) accessory structures, one (1)
being utilized as a short-term rental-1 and the other a small event space.
The property is currently developed, with a main residential structure and two (2)
accessory structures. A one -car wide driveway from Kings Row Drive is located
at the southeast corner of the site. The driveway extends along the east side of
the house into the rear yard area.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10236-A
In addition to the continued use of the principal structure as a single-family
residence, the applicant proposes the following for the accessory structures:
"The purpose of this request is to allow for two small-scale, low impact uses on the
property: a short-term rental treehouse and a greenhouse event space."
"The treehouse is approximately 400 square feet and is designed to accommodate
a maximum of two guests for short-term rental stays. Parking will be limited to one
to two vehicles, with designated parking located at the rear of the property, as
shown in the submitted exhibits."
"Additionally, the property includes a 400 square foot greenhouse that will be used
for small gatherings and events. The greenhouse will have a maximum occupancy
of eight people, and events will not exceed six hours in duration. This space will
not be used for overnight accommodations. Parking for greenhouse events will
also be limited to two vehicles and will be located at the rear of the property. The
driveway can accommodate up to four vehicles in total."
"To ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, no loud noise will be
permitted at either he treehouse or the greenhouse."
"These uses are intended to remain low in intensity, with minimal traffic and limited
occupancy, while preserving the character of the neighborhood."
While staff has no issues with the single-family residence with an STR-1, staff
cannot support the use of the second accessory structure as an event space. Staff
believes that this use is too intense for a single-family lot. All the surrounding
properties to the north, east, and west are zoned R-2, with single-family residences
fronting on Kings Row Drive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the proposed PCD rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(April 9, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the May 14, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred.
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ITEM NO.: 5 Cant. FILE NO.: Z-10236-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11, 2026
agenda due to insufficient notifications. There was a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.
The application was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(June 11, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal as the item was previously
deferred twice. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application
was withdrawn.
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NAME: Common Ground Properties — PD-R
LOCATION: 2219/2223 S. Commerce Street
DEVELOPER:
Common Ground, LLC/ Ennett2Win, LLC (Owners)
1920 Commerce Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Common Ground Properties, LLC (Agent)
1920 Commerce Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
AREA: 1.2 acres
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 5
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FILE NO.: Z-10283
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant requests to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R to allow for the
development of sixteen (16) single-family homes on sixteen (16) individually
platted lots. The project will include eleven (11) detached single-family homes and
five (5) townhouses in two (2) structures. The proposed site plan shows a buildable
area for each of the detached homes and building footprints for the townhomes.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS.
The property is comprised of five (5) parcels of land. The parcels include all or part
of eleven (11) plated lots. The property is currently undeveloped and partially tree
covered. The west portion of the property can be accessed via S. Commerce
Street, with the east portion having access from E. 23rd Street.
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.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10283
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING DIVISION
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
1. Access is requested from the curvature of E. 231d St. between two (2) existing
residential driveways. Per Sec. 30-43(a)(2), no driveway shall be constructed
within 5 ft of a line drawn from the point of intersection of a property line with
the right-of-way of a street and perpendicular to the centerline of the street,
except where the property abuts an alley the minimum distance shall be ten
(10) feet. The 5 ft offset from the property line allows for a 5 ft driveway wing in
conformance with City of Little Rock Standard Detail PW-30 for residential
driveways.
E. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. A water main extension may be required to serve parcel numbers
341-2060006800 and 341-2060007000.
2. 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
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10283
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 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:
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
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10283
neighborhood oriented commercial uses. The Land Use Plan shows 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 Planned District -
Residential.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and is characterized by single-family homes interspersed with duplexes
and small apartment buildings. One block to the north is area designated for
Park/Open Space (PK/OS) uses and is characterized by Pettaway Park. One block
to the south is area designated for Public/Institutional(P/1) uses and is
characterized by two single-family homes and two faith -based institutions.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
S. Commerce 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. Commerce 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.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to rezone the property from R-4 to PD-R to allow for the
development of sixteen (16) single-family homes on sixteen (16) individually
platted lots. The project will include eleven (11) detached single-family homes and
five (5) townhouses in two (2) structures. The proposed site plan shows a buildable
area for each of the detached homes and building footprints for the townhomes.
The property is comprised of five (5) parcels of land. The parcels include all or part
of eleven (11) platted lots. The property is currently undeveloped and partially tree
covered. The west portion of the property can be accessed via S. Commerce
Street, with the east portion having access from E. 23rd Street.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
LE NO.: Z-10283
The applicant provided the following information regarding the configuration of the
property:
"Five (5) of the exiting platted lots within this development area are
landlocked as the result of the City authorizing additions to the City that
immediately adjoin the platted lots and without requiring direct street access
or other provisions for access. Duval's Addition was platted in 1872. Braggs
2nd Addition, which is immediately to the east of the subject property, was
platted in 1920. Fulks Subdivision of Rapley's Estate, which is immediately
adjacent to the south of Duval's Addition, was platted prior to 1943, and
Rapley's Estate was most likely platted prior to 1885. The result of these
adjoining additions was that the landlocked lots were rendered
undevelopable under modern standards, unless creative solutions are
applied. Cottage court developments are not a new concept, and when
paired with Little Rock's planned zone development, they present the best
possible path to provide for development of the subject property."
The applicant also provided the following description of the project:
"The residential development will include the construction of eleven (11)
detached single family homes and five (5) town homes. Each structure will
be on a separate platted lot. The homes will be constructed using an asphalt
shingle roof and clad siding or brick veneer.
Two homes will face Commerce Street reflecting the existing development
pattern along Commerce. These two homes will have a minimum setback
of fifteen (15) feet from the property boundary along Commerce. Between
those two homes there will be a celebrated entrance into the courtyard. The
celebrated entrance will double as a fire access lane, permitting greater
access for fire protection and emergency services from the western extent
of the property.
On the eastern edge of the property, there will be a parking lot with thirteen
(13) parking stalls on the east, and the drive lane on the west of the paved
area. Five (5) town homes will be constructed to the west of the drive lane,
and four (4) of the five (5) town homes will have garages that load from the
drive lane. The townhomes are to be clustered as one two -unit and one
three -unit building. A walk path will cross from the drive lane to the courtyard
between the two (2) townhouse buildings, and the curb of the drive lane
adjoining the walk path will be designated as a fire lane to provide access
for fire protection and emergency services from the eastern extent of the
property. The drive lane will have a width of not less than twenty feet (20 )
and will connect to 23rd Street.
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ITEM NO.: 6 {Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10283
Trash service will be provided via an enclosed dumpster to be accessed via
the drive lane from 23rd Street. Mail for the units facing Commerce Street
is to be received by mailbox affixed to the structures. Mail for the remaining
units is to be received by a cluster mailbox near the parking lot on the
eastern end of the subject property.
Upon approval of this PRD, the two (2) owners will convey their interests to
a single separate entity for the purpose of site development. The common
areas of the development -fire lane adjoining Commerce Street, interior walk
paths and shared green, parking area accessed from 23rd Street, and
dumpster service will be conveyed upon site completion to a Property
Owners Association, Property Owners Improvement District, or similar legal
entity for the purpose to perpetual maintenance."
The fire department typically requires a minimum access driveway width of twenty
(20) feet. To accomplish this, the driveway from E. 23rd Street will need to be closer
than five (5) feet from the property lines. The applicant will need a variance from
Section 30-43, as explained in paragraph D. of the staff report. The variance can
be granted by the Planning Director or the Planning Commission. Staff supports
the variance request.
Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Any signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning Ordinance
(signs permitted in one- and two-family zones.)
Any fences or walls erected must comply with Section 36-516 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
Staff is supportive of the requested PD-R zoning. Staff believes that the applicant
has done a good job in proposing a development on lots that were platted 100
years or more ago. Within the overall development there are five (5) platted lots
that are virtually landlocked. Staff feels that the proposed development will have
no adverse impact on surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R zoning, 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.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10283
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (April 9, 2026)
The applicant was present. The applicant requested to defer the item to the May
14, 2026 Planning Commission. There was a motion to approve the deferral. The
motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. The
application was deferred.
Staff Update: (June 1, 2026)
The applicant submitted revisions to the PD-R application to staff on May 15,
2026. The revisions change the concept from detached single family
residences to a townhouse concept. The applicant proposes a total of 18
townhomes, with two (2) three (3) unit buildings and three (3) four (4) unit
buildings. Each Unit will be on a separate platted lot. The applicant submitted
the following detailed description of the Revised PD-R request.
" 1 am submitting a revised PRD application by email for the referenced
residential development that will include the construction of eighteen (18)
townhomes. Each unit will be on a separate platted lot. The homes will be
constructed using an asphalt shingle roof and clad siding or brick veneer.
Three townhomes (A, B & C) will face Commerce Street reflecting the
existing development pattern along Commerce. These three townhomes will
have a minimum setback of fifteen (15) feet from the property boundary along
Commerce to the building face, and the open porch will extend into the setback
area six (6) feet. South of the three townhomes, a shared drive will provide
access to a rear drive connecting to a driveway and garage for each townhome.
The drive from Commerce will double as a fire access lane, permitting greater
access for fire protection and emergency services from the western extent of
the property. A sidewalk will extend from the east terminus of the drive to
provide pedestrian access to the common lawn at the center of this
development. An additional three (3) townhomes (D, E & F) will share the rear
drive serving Townhomes A, B & C. Townhomes D, E & F will face east toward
the common lawn.
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ITEM NO.: 6
FILE NO.: Z-10283
On the eastern edge of the property, there will be a parking lot with six
(6) parking stalls and two (2) parallel parking slots on the east, and the drive
lane on the west of the parking area. The drive lane extends toward the
northern edge of the property and T's. The right arm of the T, will ease
turnarounds. The left arm of the T extends as a continued drive land serving to
provide vehicular access to eight (8) townhouses (G, H, I, J, K, L, M & N), each
having a driveway and single car garage. Four (4) townhomes will be
constructed to the west of the drive lane that runs north from 23rd Street. All
the townhomes (O, P, Q & R) will have driveways and garages that load from
the drive lane. The townhomes are to be clustered as three or four unit
buildings. A walk path will cross from the drive lane to the courtyard between
two (2) of the townhouse buildings, and the curb of the drive lane adjoining the
walk path will be designated as a fire lane to provide access for fire protection
and emergency services from the eastern extent of the property. The drive lane
will have a width of not less than twenty feet (20') and will connect to 23rd
Street.
Each townhome will be required to contain at least a one -car garage,
and an additional parking area is available behind each garage. Townhomes
A-F each have sixteen (16) foot driveways. All other townhomes are connected
to drive lanes by driveways of a length not less than twenty (20) feet in length.
Accordingly, the planned development provides on -site parking for forty-two
(42) vehicles.
Trash service will be provided via an enclosed dumpster to be accessed
via the drive lane from Commerce Street. Mail for the units facing Commerce
Street is to be received by mailbox affixed to the structures. Mail for the
remaining units is to be received by a cluster mailbox.
Five (5) of the exiting platted lots within this development area are
landlocked as the result of the City authorizing additions to the City that
immediately adjoin the platted lots and without requiring direct street access or
other provisions for access. Duval's Addition was platted in 1872. Braggs 2nd
Addition, which is immediately to the east of the subject property, was platted
in 1920. Fulks Subdivision of Rapley's Estate, which is immediately adjacent to
the south of Duval's Addition, was platted prior to 1943, and Rapley's Estate
was most likely platted prior to 1885. The result of these adjoining additions
was that the landlocked lots were rendered undevelopable under modern
standards, unless creative solutions are applied. Cottage court and cluster
developments are not a new concept, and when paired with Little Rock's
planned zone development code, they present the best possible path to provide
for development of the subject property.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10283
Upon approval of this PRD, the two (2) owners will convey their interests
to a single separate entity for the purpose of site development. The common
areas of the development — fire lane adjoining Commerce Street, interior walk
paths and shared green, parking area and drive lane accessed from 23rd
Street, and dumpster service will be conveyed upon site completion to a
Property Owners Association, Property Owners Improvement District, or similar
legal entity for the purpose to perpetual maintenance.
This revision is being submitted to satisfy the requests of neighboring
property owners to provide greater on -site parking and in -unit garages."
Staff continues to recommend approval of the PD-R zoning as noted in
paragraph I, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however the item
was moved to Regular Agenda by a Commission member. The applicant and staff
answered the commissioner's questions concerning the item. There was a motion
to approve the application. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 1 nay and 0
open positions. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO_: 7
NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to R-4
LOCATION: 8406 Dreher Lane
DEVELOPER:
Genesis Properties, LLC.
1119 Edison Avenue
Benton, AR 72015
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Genesis Properties, LLC - owner
Bianca Gonzalez - applicant
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.21 acre
WARD: 2
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FILE NO_: Z-10294
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.21-acre property from "R-2" Single Family
District to "R-4" Two Family District. The rezoning is requested to allow future lot
development.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently vacant.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION):
1. All documents are to be submitted to Planning and Development for complete
plan check.
2. All documents shall be prepared by an Arkansas Licensed Professional
Engineer.
3. The Land Survey to be no older than five (5) years prepared, stamped,
and signed by an Arkansas Licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
4. Provide complete parking spaces layout including accessible parking spaces
based on Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and City of Little Rock Municipal
Code section 36-511
5. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire Prevention
Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and current
Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
6. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
7. Driveways shall meet all City of little Rock Standard Details and City Code Sec.
30-43
8. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
9. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; the applicant shall provide as -
built plans and data entry template of newly installed or modified public and
private stormwater drainage system to Planning and Development Dept., Civil
Engineering Private Development by email to CEPermits ,Iittlerock.q ov
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS
1. Dreher Lane is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential
street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline is required if not
existing. The lot survey does not show the adjacent right-of-way width.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10294
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, 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 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.
County Planning: No Comments received.
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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 14, the Geyer Springs East Planning District. The
development principles of this district include protection and stabilization of existing
neighborhoods and limit commercial strip development along major roads. 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 to
rezone to R-4.
To the north and west of application area are areas designated for Residential Low
Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-family homes. South and
east of application area are
areas designated for Residential High Density (RH) uses and are characterized by
apartment complexes.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Dreher 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.
Bicycle Plan:
Dreher Lane is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in
this area
Historic Preservation Plan:
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ITEM NO.: 7(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-10294
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.21-acre property located at 8406 Dreher
Lane from "R-2" Single Family District to "R-4" Two -Family District. The rezoning
is requested to allow for future development. The property is currently vacant.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "RL" Residential Low.
The proposed R-4 zoning will not require an amendment to the future land use
plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested R-4 zoning. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The property is in an area of mixed residential uses and zoning. A
multifamily development is located immediately southwest of the site. An
additional multifamily development is located across Dreher Lane to the east.
Single family lots and residences are located to the north.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-4 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11,
2026 due to insufficient notifications. There was a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open
position. The application was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays, and 0 open positions. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9257-B
NAME: Big Rock Plaza (Tract B) - Revised PCD
LOCATION: Southwest Corner of Vimy Ridge Road and Village Run Parkway
DEVELOPER:
Big Rock Development, LLC
4514 Cole Avenue, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 76092
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Big Rock Development, LLC - owner
Zac Mowery - agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Smith & Goodson
7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227
Little Rock, AR 72207
AREA: 2.40 acres
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested
BACKGROUND
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
On November 7, 2017, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 21,507 which
established the Big Rock Plaza Long -Form PCD. The PCD was approved for a
multi -lot mixed use development including commercial, office and residential. To
date, residential components of the PCD have been developed. The area shown
as Tract B, at the southwest corner of Vimy Ridge Road and Village Run Parkway,
was approved for a commercial building (C-3 uses) and associated parking.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT-
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ITEM NO_: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9257-B
The applicant requests to revise the previously approved PCD for Tract B only, to
allow mixed commercial and multifamily building and associated parking.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The lot is currently undeveloped. Some site work has taken place in preparation
of new development.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING DIVISION:
1. All documents are to be submitted to Planning and Development for complete
plan check.
2. All documents shall be prepared by an Arkansas Licensed Professional
Engineer.
3. The Land Survey to be no older than five (5) years prepared, stamped,
and signed by an Arkansas Licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
4. Provide complete parking spaces layout including accessible parking spaces
based on Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and City of Little Rock Municipal
Code section 36-511
5. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire Prevention
Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and current
Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
6. Along with the Grading application (GLA), The applicant to submit traffic
impact study (TIA) showing the additional, projected traffic expected to be
generated by the proposed development.
7. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
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. Driveways shall meet all City Standard Details and City Code Sec. 30-43.
10. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
11. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; the applicant shall provide as -
built plans and data entry template of newly installed or modified public and
private stormwater drainage system to Planning and Development Dept., Civil
Engineering Private Development by email to CEPermits@littlerock.gov
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ITEM NO.: 8 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9257-B
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS).
1. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e) for Tract B
showing the proposed structure, parking area, and
the existing/proposed detention area.
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the
detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the developer and/or local property owners' association and detailed in the bill
of assurance.
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:
SWC of Vimy Ridge Road and Village Run Pkwy — Contact CAW at (501) 377-
1241 and include all utility easements included in this plat.
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
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ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9257-B
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.
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.
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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.
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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape:
Section 15-84
Developments with fewer than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces shall have:
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FILE NO.: Z-9257-B
(1)Single-trunk trees with a minimum caliper of two (2) inches measured twelve
(12) inches above grade at planting; or
(2)Multitrunked trees with a minimum of three (3) canes with a minimum caliper of
one (1) inch each measured twelve (12) inches above grade at planting.
15.96 states that: A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a
vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of anY
street, highway or freeway. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide.
15-95 states: Where development which requires screening abuts land use of a
more restrictive nature at least eighty (80) percent of the view of the vehicular use
area and parked vehicles shall be screened so as to not be visible when viewed
from the adjacent property. A wooden fence may satisfy sixty-five (65) percent of
the requirement and evergreen trees may be used to satisfy the balance.
15-95(4) states that screening standards are intended to apply during all seasons
of the year. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the trees and a minimum of seventy-
five (75) percent of the shrubs to be used for screening purposes shall be
evergreen varieties.
Sec. 15-96. - Perimeter planting strips.
a) A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area
that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street, highway or
freeway. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. The perimeter planting
strip adjacent to freeways or expressways shall be at least thirty (30) feet
wide except within mature areas.
b) Trees shall be planted with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty
(30) feet within the required landscape or buffer area. Three (3) shrubs or
vines for every thirty (30) linear feet shall be planted in the perimeter
planting strip. Massing is permitted as long as trees are spaced not more
than one hundred (100) linear feet apart including width of driveway.
c) Where a fence or wall is utilized in a perimeter planting strip, the fence or
wall shall be constructed with the face toward the adjacent property with
any supporting structural members screened from view of the adjoining
property.
15.97
a) Interior landscape areas shall comprise at least eight (8) percent of any
vehicular use area containing twelve (12) or more parking spaces.
b) In order to apply toward the required eight (8) percent landscape area, the
minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150)
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square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking
spaces.
15.98
b) One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape
areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the
building.
c) For buildings greater than forty (40) feet in height at least one-third ('/3) of
the trees to be placed in the building landscape area shall be of a species
with a mature height greater than thirty (30) feet.
Sec. 15-100. - Protection of landscaping.
a) Raised concrete curbing or other approved devices shall be placed around
the base of each landscaped area to protect plantings from automobile and
pedestrian traffic. Such curbing should be offset two (2) feet from planting
areas abutting parked vehicles in order to protect plantings from vehicle
front end overhang and vehicle doors opening into planter areas.
b) The soil within the landscape areas shall be properly prepared prior to plant
installation in accordance with acceptable horticultural practices.
c) Massing of shrubs is permitted only in mulch beds and not in grass or turf
areas.
d) An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or
larger. Developments of less than one (1) acre shall have a water source
within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated.
Consult Zoning Code 15-87 for allowable trees.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 16, the Otter Creek Planning District. The
development principles of the district include ensuring that roads are improved in
a manner that are supportive of all modes of transportation, the preservation of
natural sound barriers, open spaces and wetlands, and significant environmental
features and systems. 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
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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 revised PCD to build a 40-unit, mixed use, multi -family building.
To the north, east, and west of the application area are areas designated
for Residential Low Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-family
homes, small apartment buildings, duplexes, a tree service
business, undeveloped woodlands, and cleared lots for development. South of the
application area is area designated for Residential Medium Density (RM) uses and
is characterized by a faith -based institution and a single-family home. Farther
south of the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and is characterized by single-family homes and undeveloped
woodlands.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Vimy Ridge 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.
Bicycle Plan.
Vimy Ridge 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.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to revise the previously approved PCD for Tract B only, to
allow mixed commercial and multifamily building and associated parking. Tract B
is currently undeveloped. Some site work has taken place in preparation of new
development.
The applicant proposes to construct a four (4) story building with the east half of
the property. The building will be approximately 42,000 square feet in area. A
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paved parking area containing approximately 186 parking spaces will be located
along all sides of the building. A driveway from Village Run Parkway at the
northwest corner of the site will serve as access to the development.
The applicant is proposing C-3 permitted uses for the first floor of the building, with
40 multifamily residential units on the upper three (3) floors. A condition placed on
the original PCD eliminated convenience stores, liquor stores and pawn shops as
permitted uses.
The applicant provided the following information for the project:
Tract B, Village at the Gateway, a ±2.4-acre mixed -use pad located at the
northwest corner of Vimy Ridge Road and Village Run Parkway. This tract sits
directly across Village Run Parkway from the Village at Whispering Valley
residential community and is intended to serve as the commercial and residential
anchor for that neighborhood. A summary of the proposed use follows.
Proposed Use
A single four-story mixed -use residential development situated on the east side of
the tract, fronting Vimy Ridge Road, with surface parking wrapping the north, west,
and south sides. The ground floor is designed to provide much -needed commercial
options along the Vimy Ridge corridor that will serve both the adjacent Village at
Whispering Valley community and the broader Vimy Ridge trade area, which is
currently underserved by this type of commercial offering. The upper three floors
contain residential units above the ground floor commercial, adding housing to the
corridor and activating the streetscape throughout the day. The building is
positioned to address both the Vimy Ridge corridor and the Village Run Parkway
streetscape, creating a walkable, pedestrian -friendly edge between the
development and the residential community to the west.
Site Summary
Legal description: Tract B, Village at the Gateway (an addition to the City of Little
Rock)
Site area: ±2.4 acres
Frontage: Vimy Ridge Road (east) and Village Run Parkway (north)
Building: One (1) four-story mixed -use building (ground -floor commercial with
residential above)
Parking spaces: Approximately 186 surface spaces (as shown on site plan)
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Parking is distributed around the building in perimeter bays with landscape islands
and pedestrian connections to the building entrances.
Access, Streetscape & Common Elements
Primary vehicular access to the site is taken from Village Run Parkway along the
north frontage, with all drives, curb cuts, and fire -apparatus access configured per
the attached plan. Landscape buffers are provided along both street frontages.
The Village Run Parkway frontage is treated as part of the broader parkway
streetscape being developed in coordination with the Village at Whispering Valley
community, which includes placemaking elements such as pocket seating areas,
landscape features, common gardens, and decorative fencing. The Tract B
streetscape will tie into that character along the shared edge.
The proposed building is designed to be compatible with the existing PCD in
architectural character, materials, height, and site organization. Building
placement and orientation have been planned to maintain internal connectivity,
preserve established circulation patterns, and support pedestrian access within the
development.
Importantly, all public roads requiring dedication within the PCD have already been
dedicated, and all necessary utility mains serving the site have been approved and
installed. The requested buildings will connect to the existing, approved
infrastructure without requiring new public right-of-way dedications or off -site utility
extensions. As such, we do not anticipate adverse impacts to surrounding streets
or municipal services.
All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
If a dumpster is placed on the site it must be oriented away from the adjacent
streets and screened as per ordinance requirements.
Any signage placed on the site must comply with Section 36-555 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance (signs permitted in commercial zones).
Staff is supportive of the Revised PCD for Tract B. Staff feels that the proposed
development is reasonable and appropriate for the area. Staff believes that the
development of Tract B will be compatible with the overall Village at the
Gateway/Village at Whispering Valle development, as well as the general area.
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ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
FILE NO.: Z-9257-B
Staff recommends approval of the Revised PCD subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E,
and F, and the staff analysis of the agenda staff report.
2. No use within the PCD shall include a convenience store, a liquor store or a
pawn shop, and no tenant or owner shall permit such use (condition from
original PCD approval).
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11,
2026, due to insufficient notifications. There was a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open
position. The application was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays and 0 open positions. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9407-E
NAME: Village at Whispering Valley/The Beverly - Revised PRD
LOCATION: West of Village Run Parkway, South of Alexander Road
DEVELOPER:
Big Rock Development, LLC
4514 Cole Avenue, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 76092
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
VD2, LLC - owner
Zac Mowery - agent
SURVEYOR/FNGINEER:
Smith & Goodson
7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 227
Little Rock, AR 72207
AREA: 40+ acres NUMBER OF LOTS: Multiple FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING: PRD
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested
BACKGROUND
On April 25, 2019, the Planning Commission approved the rezoning of 12.70 acres
from R-2 to PRD to allow for the development of 48 lots for residential development
titled Village at the gateway. On June 6, 2019, the Board of Directors adopted
Ordinance no. 21,742 (Z-9407) for th4e proposed multi -family development
containing 3-plex & 4-plex apartment buildings.
On July 8, 2021, the Planning Commission approved the rezoning of 42.51 acres
from R-2 to PRD to allow for the development of Phase 8, containing 117 lots, titled
Village at the Gateway for residential development. On August 17, 2021, the
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Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 22,032 (Z-9407-A) for the proposed
351-unit, multi -family apartment buildings.
On September 12, 2024, the Planning Commission approved adding 2.04 acres to
the previously approved PRD to add twelve (12) lots with a 4-plex on each lot. On
October 15, 2024, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 22,533 (Z-9407-
C)
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests to revise the previously approved PRD zoning by adding a
small amount of acreage, as well as additional lots, multi -family building/units and
associated parking.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The area of the PRD zoning for the Village at Whispering Valley si partially
developed with multi family building and infrastructure. The general area along
Alexander Road and Vimy Ridge Road contains 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 DIVIS
1. All documents are to be submitted to Planning and Development for complete
plan check.
2. All documents shall be prepared by an Arkansas Licensed Professional
Engineer.
3. The Land Survey to be no older than five (5) years prepared, stamped,
and signed by an Arkansas Licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
4. Provide complete parking spaces layout including accessible parking spaces
based on Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and City of Little Rock Municipal
Code section 36-511
5. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire Prevention
Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and current
Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
6. Along with the Grading application (GLA), The applicant to submit traffic
impact study (TIA) showing the additional, projected traffic expected to be
generated by the proposed development.
7. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
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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. Driveways shall meet all City Standard Details and City Code Sec. 30-43.
10. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
11. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; the applicant shall provide as -
built plans and data entry template of newly installed or modified public and
private stormwater drainage system to Planning and Development Dept., Civil
Engineering Private Development by email to CEPermits littlerock. ov
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
1. With the proposed denser residential land use, grading and drainage plans
with additional detention may be required to be submitted than originally
permitted based on the previous approved density at the time of plan review.
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:
W. of Village Run Pkwy — Show and reference existing 15' wide easement on the
existing 12" waterline on the east side of the property — Instrument # 56 14531
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:
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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.
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. Building 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 provide 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 building 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.
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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 exceed 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
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 places 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.
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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.
Multi -Family Residential Developments
As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple -family
residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped
throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single
approved fire apparatus access road when all building, including
nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with approved automatic
sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2
As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2021 Arkansas Fire prevention
Code Vol. 1. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple -family
residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with
two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether
they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Parks and Recreation: No Comments Received.
County Planning: No Comments Received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
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Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape:
Section 15-84
Developments with fewer than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces shall have:
(1) Single -trunk trees with a minimum caliper of two (2) inches measured twelve
(12) inches above grade at planting; or
(2) Multi-trunked trees with a minimum of three (3) canes with a minimum caliper
of one (1) inch each measured twelve (12) inches above grade at planting.
15.96 states that: A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a
vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-wav of any
street, highway or freeway. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide.
15-95 states: Where development which requires screening abuts land use of a
more restrictive nature at least eighty (80) percent of the view of the vehicular use
area and parked vehicles shall be screened so as to not be visible when viewed
from the adjacent property. A wooden fence may satisfy sixty-five (65) percent of
the requirement and evergreen trees may be used to satisfy the balance.
15-95(4) states that screening standards are intended to apply during all seasons
of the year. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the trees and a minimum of seventy-
five (75) percent of the shrubs to be used for screening purposes shall be
evergreen varieties.
Sec. 15-96. - Perimeter planting strips.
a) A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area
that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street, highway or
freeway. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. The perimeter planting
strip adjacent to freeways or expressways shall be at least thirty (30) feet
wide except within mature areas.
b) Trees shall be planted with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty
(30) feet within the required landscape or buffer area. Three (3) shrubs or
vines for every thirty (30) linear feet shall be planted in the perimeter
planting strip. Massing is permitted as long as trees are spaced not more
than one hundred (100) linear feet apart including width of driveway.
c) Where a fence or wall is utilized in a perimeter planting strip, the fence or
wall shall be constructed with the face toward the adjacent property with
any supporting structural members screened from view of the adjoining
property.
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a) Interior landscape areas shall comprise at least eight (8) percent of any
vehicular use area containing twelve (12) or more parking spaces.
b) In order to apply toward the required eight (8) percent landscape area, the
minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150)
square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking
spaces.
15.98
b) One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape
areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the
building.
c) For buildings greater than forty (40) feet in height at least one-third ('/3) of
the trees to be placed in the building landscape area shall be of a species
with a mature height greater than thirty (30) feet.
Sec. 15-100. - Protection of landscaping.
a) Raised concrete curbing or other approved devices shall be placed around
the base of each landscaped area to protect plantings from automobile and
pedestrian traffic. Such curbing should be offset two (2) feet from planting
areas abutting parked vehicles in order to protect plantings from vehicle
front end overhang and vehicle doors opening into planter areas.
b) The soil within the landscape areas shall be properly prepared prior to plant
installation in accordance with acceptable horticultural practices.
c) Massing of shrubs is permitted only in mulch beds and not in grass or turf
areas.
d) An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or
larger. Developments of less than one (1) acre shall have a water source
within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated.
Consult Zoning Code 15-87 for allowable trees.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Plannina Division:
Land Use Plan:
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ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9407-E
The request is in Planning District 16, the Otter Creek Planning District. The
development principles of the district include ensuring that roads are improved in
a manner that are supportive of all modes of transportation, the preservation of
natural sound barriers, open spaces and wetlands, and significant environmental
features and systems. 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 revised PRD to adjust the boundary line of Whispering Valley Subdivision, to
modify the site plan, and to adjust the building and dwelling unit counts.
To the north, south, and west of the application area are areas designated
for Residential Low Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-family
homes, small apartment buildings, duplexes, a tree service business,
undeveloped woodlands, and cleared lots for development. East of the application
area is area designated for Residential Medium Density (RM) uses and is
characterized by a faith -based institution, a single-family home, and cleared lots
for development. Farther east of the application area is area designated
for Residential Low Density (RL) uses and is characterized by single-family homes
and undeveloped woodlands.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Village Run Parkway 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:
Village Run Parkway 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:
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ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9407-E
The applicant requests to revise the previously approved PRD zoning by adding a
small amount of acreage, as well as additional lots, multifamily buildings/units and
associated parking.
The area of the PRD zoning for the Village at Whispering Valley is partially
developed with multifamily building and infrastructure. The general area along
Aleander Road and Vimy Ridge Road contains a mixture of zoning and uses.
The applicant provided the following description of the project:
Village at Whispering Valley, a ±48-acre multifamily community in Section 17, T-
1-S, R-13-W, Pulaski County. Approximately half of the project has already been
constructed, and leasing activity has been strong, with new units coming online
every month. This amendment updates the current building mix and adds a new
phase, The Beverly, in response to market demand for more affordable housing
options. A summary of the proposed use follows.
Proposed Use
Attached townhome-style multifamily residences in eight standardized unit types
(D, G, H, K, L, P, Q, and R), arranged along private internal drives with surface
parking, stormwater detention, and shared open space. The community will be
professionally managed under common ownership.
Buildings, Units & Parking
Village at Whispering Valley (initial phase):
9 buildings, 415 units, 581 parking spaces
The Beverly (subsequent phase, Unit R only):
34 buildings, 476units, 448 parking spaces
Total: 113 buildings, 891 units, 1,029 parking spaces
In addition to the striped spaces shown above, most units have a private driveway
apron that accommodates one to two additional vehicles per unit.
Common Areas & Amenities
Common -area tracts (shown on the site plan) provide open space, perimeter
landscape buffers, drainage, and utility corridors, and include a scenic detention
lake at the north end of the site and a detention pond at the south. Village Run
Parkway will be activated with placemaking elements including pocket seating
areas, landscape features such as waterfalls, common gardens, and decorative
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FILE NO.: Z-9407-E
fencing. Planned resident amenities include a clubhouse with leasing office,
swimming pool, fitness center, dog park, walking paths, and a shared mail/package
kiosk serving both phases.
The building types throughout the development are as follows:
Type D - 3 units/bldg.
Type G - 4 units/bldg.
Type H - 4 units/bldg.
Type K - 4 units/bldg.
Type L - 4 units/bldg.
Type P - 8 units/bldg.
Type Q - 6 units/bldg.
Type R - 14 units/bldg.
The applicant provided the following additional information with respect to the PRD
revision:
"The following points outline the changes reflected in the current PRD Revision
from the previously approved PRD.
1. Boundary line of the Whisper Valley Subdivision to be extended south to
incorporate space for additional lots and parking. A revised legal description is
included in this submission.
2. Total building count of 99 buildings and 411 dwelling units changed to 113
buildings and 891 dwelling units.
3. A new phase called The Beverly was added to the development through the
creation of 7 new lots south of Quartz Rock Drive. The existing 12 lots south of
Quartz Rock Drive approved by Z-9407-C are reclassified as The Beverly.
Additionally, lots fronting Quartz Rock Drive and Big Rock Avenue between
Village Run Parkway and Slate Rock Drive are reclassified as The Beverly.
4. All of The Beverly phase lots are designed for Building R plans.
5. Three R Building lots are added the Whisper Valley phase.
6. Whisper Valley lots 104 and 105 are changed to open space/ parking.
7. Whisper Valley lots 37 and 28 are changed to L Plan lots.
8. Whisper Valley lots 10 through 15 are changed to R Building lots.
9. Slate Rock Drive is extended to connect to the alley behind the lots south of
Quartz Rock Drive.
10. The existing detention pond is relocated to the south of the new lots south of
Quartz Rock Drive."
Any additional site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent
properties.
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ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-9407-E
Any signage placed on the site must comply with Section 36-552 of the code (sins
allowed in multifamily zones.
Staff is supportive of the PRD revision. Staff feels that the additional
units/buildings proposed will be compatible with the overall PRD development.
The developer owns additional land surrounding the PRD zoning. Therefore, the
additions proposed will be interior to the overall ownership and should have no
adverse impact on the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested Revised PRD, subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F, and the staff
analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (May 14, 2026)
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11,
2026 agenda due to insufficient notifications. There was a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and
1 open position. The application was deferred.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays and 0 open positions. The application was approved.
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Item NOU10— - Fi N : G-2 -
NAME: N. Van Buren Street — Excess Right -of -Way Abandonment
LOCATION: Adjacent to 5100 Country Club Blvd
DEVELOPER:
Keith Gallegos
P.O. Box 102412
Denver, CO 80250
OWNER/AUTORZED AGENT:
Keith Gallegos —Applicant
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Robbins Professional Land Services
P.O. Box 939
Bryant, AR 72089
Area: N/A Number of Lots: N/A
Ward: 3
Current Zoning: R-2 (adjacent zoning)
Ft. New Street: N/A
Staff Update:
The Public Works Department does not support the right-of-way
abandonment as requested. However, there may be options/conditions that the
applicant can consider in order to obtain support from Public Works and the
Planning Staff.
The applicant failed to respond in comments raised by staff during the review of
this application, which included meeting with Public Works to discuss the issue.
Therefore Staff recommends the application be deferred to the July 9, 2026
agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 9, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
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ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: S-867-E 11
NAME: Lot 9, Tract 1 and Lots 1-6, Tract 3, Chenal Valley - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: East side of Chenal Parkway, between La Marche Road and Chenal Valley
Drive
DEVELOPER:
Potlatch Deltic, LLC
2 Chenal Club Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Deltic Real Estate, LLC - owner
Tim Daters - agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 41.98 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 1,400 L.F.
WARD: 5
CURRENT ZONING: 0-2, C-1 and C-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 41.98 acres of property into seven (7) lots for
future office and commercial development.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly wooded.
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C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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 DIVISION :
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire Prevention
Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and current
Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS):
1. The nose of the proposed median should not extend beyond the projection of
the back of existing sidewalk crossing the proposed street.
2. Due to the curvature of Chenal Valley Drive, provide a letter prepared by a
registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the
intersection(s) comply with the latest version of the AASHTO Green Book
standards.
3. A franchise permit is required to be issued by the City of Little Rock for any
private improvements proposed to be placed within the right-of-
way, islands and medians.
4. The proposed Lamarche Road shall be constructed to the Master Street Plan
standards as a commercial collector with sidewalks on both sides.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Submit Plans for sewer.
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.
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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
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.
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. Building 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 provide 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 building 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.
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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 exceed 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
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 places 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 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.
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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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments received.
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 Office (0) and
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for the application area. The Office (0) category
represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical)
as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) category includes limited small-scale commercial
development near a neighborhood, providing goods and services to that
neighborhood market area.
To the north of the application area is area designated for Office (0) uses and is
characterized by undeveloped woodlands and Little Rock Fire Station 21. East of
the application area is area designated for Residential High Density (RH) uses and
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is characterized by an apartment complex. South of the application area is
area designated for Commercial (C) uses and is characterized by a bank, a sit-
down restaurant, two strip office building, and a hotel. West of the application area,
across from Chenal Parkway, is area designated for Residential Low Density (RL)
and Park/Open Space (PK/OS) uses and are characterized by single-family
residences and the Chenal Country Club Golf Course.
The subject site is in the Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District (Ord.
16861). The purpose of the Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District is to
create a scenic parkway by removing utility infrastructure and by controlling
signage and lighting and to use the existing master street and land use plans to
ensure a well -designed corridor.
Master Street Plan:
Chenal Valley Drive 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.
Chenal Parkway 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.
Bicvcle Plan:
Chenal Valley Drive is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class III Bike Route.
Class III Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or
pavement marking to identify and direct the route.
Chenal Parkway is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class I Bike Route.
Class I Bike Routes are routes designated for the sole use of bicycles that are
physically separated from vehicular lanes.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
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The applicant proposes to subdivide 41.98 acres of property into seven (7) lots for
future office and commercial development. The property is zoned 0-2, C-1 and C-
3. The property is located along the east side of Chenal Parkway, between La
Marche Road and Chenal Valley Drive. The property is currently undeveloped and
mostly wooded.
The applicant is proposing the following seven (7) lots:
Lot 9, Tract 1 - 7.91 acres (C-3)
Lot 1, Tract 3 - 2.92 acres (C-3)
Lot 2, Tract 3 - 2.87 acres (C-1 & C-3)
Lot 3, Tract 3 - 2.71 acres (C-1)
Lot 4, Tract 3 - 6.98 acres (C-1 & 0-2)
Lot 5, Tract 3 - 7.52 acres (C-1 & C-3)
Lot 6, Tract 3 - 8.96 acres (0-2)
The remainder of LaMarche Road will be constructed between Chenal Parkway
and Chenal Valley Drive with this project. Several of the lots will have street
frontage along LaMarche Road and Chenal Valley Drive. There will be a private
street running between Lot 1, Tract 3 and Lot 5, Tract 3, which will serve as internal
cross -access between these lots.
All the proposed lots will have 25-foot building lines along the LaMarche Road and
Chenal Valley Drive frontages and 50-foot building lines along the Chenal Parkway
Frontage. All the proposed lots will conform with the minimum lot area and size
requirements found in Sections 36-280, 36-299 and 36-301 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
The applicant plans to grade the lots with the construction of LaMarche Road. This
will allow the balancing of the cuts and fills throughout the site. All required
stormwater/drainage information for a preliminary plat must be submitted to the
engineering division prior to a grading permit being issued.
Staff is supportive of the requested preliminary plat. The applicant is requesting
no variances with this request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 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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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
( June 11, 2026 )
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0
nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 12
NAME: Lots 4A & 413, C & P Johnson's Addition - Replat
LOCATION: 3022 W 16th Street
DEVELOPER:
Stanley Phillips
6204 Sandy Lane
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Nome[ Properties, LLC — owner
Stanley Phillip — agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Cunningham Surveying
2105 Lorance Dr
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.25 acres
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCEIWAIVERS:
FILE NO.: S-2018
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: Off
1. Variance for reduced lot width.
2. Variance for reduced lot area.
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ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-2018
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to subdivide the 0.25 acre property located
at 3022 W. 16th street into two (2) lots for the construction of two (2)
duplex structures. The property is located at the northeast corner of
W. 16th and Johnson Streets.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered.
There are a few trees around the perimeter of the site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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 DIVISION):
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the
intersection of Johnson St. and W. 16th St.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
Submit plans for sewer.
Entergy: No comments received.
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Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
S-2018 - Lots 4A & 4B, C&P Johnson's Addition — Replat,
3022 W. 16th Street - 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
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
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ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.
Parks and Recreation:
No comments received.
County Planning: 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:
FILE NO.: S-2018
Land Use Plan: The request is in Planning District 9, the 1-630 Planning
District. The development principles of this district are 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. Surrounding the
application area is area designated for Residential Low
Density (RL)uses and is characterized by primarily single-
family residences interspersed with duplexes, vacant lots,
and small apartment buildings. This site is not located in an
Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
West 16t" 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.
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Bicycle Plan:
Historic Preservation Plan:
H. ANALYSIS:
West 16th Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with
existing or proposed facilities in this area.
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified
historic resources.
The applicant proposes to subdivide the 0.25 acre property
located at 3022 W. 16th Street into two (2) lots for the
construction of two (2) duplex structures. The property is
located at the northeast corner of W. 16th and Johnson
Streets. The property is currently undeveloped and mostly
grass covered. The are a few trees around the perimeter of
the site.
The two (2) lots will have lot sizes as follows:
Lot 4A — 44 ft by 125 ft
5,500 square feet
Lot 4 B — 44 ft by 125 ft
5,500 square feet
The applicant is requesting two (2) variances with the
proposed replat. Section 36-255 (d) (4) of the city's Zoning
Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of fifty (50) feet and
a minimum lot area of seven thousand (7,000) feet, for lots
proposed for two-family developments. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances for the reduced lot width
and reduced lot area.
The applicant submitted additional information to staff as
requested. To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with this application. Staff supports the
requested replat.
The applicant is also requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the construction of a duplex on each of the
proposed lots. This will be item 15. (Z-10300) on this
agenda.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested replat, subject
to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in
paragraphs D and E, and the staff analysis, of the agenda
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes,0
nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 13
FILE NO.: S-2019
NAME: Myriad Addition - Minor Subdivision - Preliminary Plat/Final Plat
LOCATION: Immediately south of 11100 Legion Hut Road
DEVELOPER:
Kerry Weathers
Cabot, AR
OWNERIAUTHORIZED AGENT:
Carlili Valladares/Jesus Rayes - owners
Nick Tucker - agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Tucker Land Surveying, Inc.
P.O. Box 1021
Cabot, AR 72023
AREA: 1.16 acres
WARD: 2
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 L.F.
1. Variance to allow an increased lot width to depth ratio.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 1.16 acres of property into four (4) lots for
single family residential development.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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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 DIVISION):
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire Prevention
Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and current
Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS):
1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged, missing, and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the
public right-of-way prior to approval of final plat.
2. Legion Hut Road is classified as a collector street. Right-of-way should be
dedicated to 30 ft from right-of-way centerline.
3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the
detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the developer and/or local property owners' association and detailed in the bill
of assurance.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: Show and reference existing 25 ft wide utility easement
centered on the existing 6" and 8" main. Book # 1285 Page #269-270.
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
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FILE NO.: S-2019
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.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: 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 15, the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The development principles of this district seek to minimize potential
negative impacts between industrial and residential usage, and to improve traffic
circulation. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the
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FILE NO.: S-2019
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.
To the north, south, and west of the application area are areas designated for
Residential Low Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-family
homes. East of the application area is area designated for Residential Medium
Density (RM) and is characterized by a mobile home park.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Legion Hut Road 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:
Legion Hut 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.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 1.16 acres of property into four (4) lots for
single family residential development. The property is located on the west side of
Legion Hut Road, immediately south of 11100 Legion Hut Road. The property is
currently undeveloped.
The approximate sizes for the four (4) proposed lots will be as follows:
Lot 1 - 58.89 feet by 187.59 feet (11,047 sq. ft.)
Lot 2 - 58.70 feet by 187.6 feet (11,012 sq. ft.)
Lot 3 - 58.79 feet by 187.7 feet (11,034 sq. ft.)
Lot 4 - 58.88 feet by 187.85 feet (11,060 sq. ft.)
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ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.
FILE NO.: S-2019
The property is being subdivided as per the minor subdivision requirements as
found in Section 31-142 of the City's Subdivision Ordinance as follows:
"Sec. 31-142. - Minor subdivisions.
(a) The staff may authorize a combined preliminary and final review
procedure for minor subdivisions. All plats submitted as minor
subdivisions shall require review and approval by the planning
commission.
(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.
(c) Request for minor subdivision approval shall be made by the
owner of the land to the department of planning and
development. Subdivision requirements shall be the same as
those required for the final plat. The planning commission shall
review the plat at their nest regularly scheduled monthly
meetings. If the final plat is in conformance with the objectives
and standards of this chapter and all required information is
contained thereon, the planning commission shall certify its
approval of the plat, making proper notation on the original
tracing of the plat, making proper notation on the original tracing
of the plat, and permit the plat's recording in the office of the
circuit clerk."
Section 31-232(b) of the City's zoning Subdivision Ordinance states that no
residential lot shall be more than three (3) times as deep as it is wide. The
applicant is requesting a variance from this requirement for the proposed lots. Staff
is supportive of the requested variance.
To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the
proposed minor subdivision plat. Staff is supportive of the proposed plat with
variance, as the requested variance is very minor in nature.
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I_ STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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NAME: CKM Group Home —Special Use Permit
LOCATION: 15 Brookhaven Drive
DEVELOPER:
CKM Holdings, LLC.
5 Country Oaks Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHOURIZED AGENT:
CKM Holdings, LLC - owner
Carl Caple - applicant
FILE NO.: Z-10228-A
AREA: .24 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 4
URRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCES:
None requested.
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 be a residence
for eight (8) disabled men.
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:
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10228-A
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):
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
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No Comments.
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G. TRANSPORTATIONIPLANNING:
Rock Re ion Metro: No comments received.
Plannin Division:
Land Use Plan:
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The request is in Planning District 3, t ��� iryicludedevelopit Little ng facilities
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District. The development principles of this des reenways and open spaces,
all modes of transportation, preserving g
and maintaining residential neighborhood in` cation area. The Reside tiality. The Land Use Plan
shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the app
ow
Density (RL) category provides for single-family homes at densities not to exceed
6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development lute tap111y characterized
garden homes
by conventional single-family homes but may also patio
and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for subddentiaivisions withl Low single family
ensity
(RL) uses and is characterized by developed
homes.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Brookhaven Drive is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. movement Street
of tsaff G
are
roads designed to provide access to adjacentproperty th
being a secondary purpo5e• The standard ied��atian of rightway is -of-way Sidewalks ay and may
required on one side. This street may require
require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Brookhaven 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:
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ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10228-A
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 be a residence
of eight (8) disabled men.
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
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.
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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.
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 eight (8) persons is 850 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 eight (8) persons.
The home will have one (1) "house dad" which will be one (1) of the eight (8)
residents. 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.
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FILE NO.: Z-10228-A
Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits cannot be
transferred from owner to owner, location to location or use to use.
It was brought to Staffs attention by a resident and confirmed by the applicant that
there are 3 sex offenders (registered by the State of Arkansas) currently living in
the Group Home.
In response to concerns raised by staff, the applicant is proposing the following
condition for the proposed group home:
"If our group home application is approved, we will move any registered sex
offenders off the site within 30 days. Also, we will not place any registered sex
offenders living there after that."
Staff believes that a group home for eight (8) disabled persons at this location will
have no adverse impact on the general area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested 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: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-10300
NAME: Phillips Duplexes #1 — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3022 W. 16th Street
DEVELOPER:
Stanley Phillips
6204 Sandy Lane
Little Rock, AR 72206
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Nomel Properties, LLC (Owner)
Stanley Phillips (Agent)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Cunningham Surveying
2105 Lorance Drive
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.25 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of two
(2) duplex structures on R-3 zoned property located at 3022 W. 16th Street.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered. There are a few
trees around the perimeter of the site.
June 9, 2026
M NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10300
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION):
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS : No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Entergy: 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 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
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
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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.
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 9, the 1-630 Planning District. The development
principles of this district are 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.
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ITEM NO.: 15 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10300
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and is characterized by primarily single-family residences interspersed
with duplexes, vacant lots, and small apartment buildings.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
West 16th 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:
West 16th 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.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of two
(2) duplex structures on R-3 zoned property located at 3022 W. 16th Street. The
property is located at the northeast corner of W. 16th and Johnson Streets and is
0.25 acre in size. The applicant proposes to replat the property into two (2) lots to
allow a duplex on each lot. The replat is a separate item (Item 12, S-2018) on this
agenda. The property is currently undeveloped.
The proposed duplex structures will be located over fifty (50) feet back from the
front (south) property lines, twenty-five (25) feet from the rear (north) property lines
and five (5) feet from the side property lines.
A shared driveway from W. 16th street will serve as access to the development.
There will be four (4) parking spaces located in the front yard of each lot, with
cross -access between the lots. A sidewalk will be located from the parking lot
areas to each duplex. The number of parking spaces will comply with Section 36-
502 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
The description of the proposed duplexes was provided by the applicant as follows:
"The new units (2x attached units with four (4) separate tenants), approximately
2,348 sf each duplex unit, shall be a two-story flat reinforced concrete slab; thermal
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ILE NO.: Z-
insulated wood -framed Structure; clad with vinyl siding, vinyl clad -thermal glazed
windows and a hip roof clad with asphalt shingles."
Staff is in support of the requested Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is
requesting no variances. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the
proposed duplexes are appropriate for this location.
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:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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M NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-10308
NAME: Phillips Duplexes #2 — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3310 W. 12th Street
DEVELOPER:
Stanley Phillips
6204 Sandy Lane
Little Rock, AR 72206
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Catherine Shank (Owner)
Stanley Phillips (Agent)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Cunningham Surveying
2105 Lorance Drive
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.48 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested.
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of two
(2) duplex structures, one (1) on each of two (2) platted lots, zoned R-3, located at
3310 W. 12th Street.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and partially tree covered.
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ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10308
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION :
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Enter : 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 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.
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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.
F. BUILDING CODESILANDSCAPE:
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 9, the 1-630 Planning District. The development
principles of this district are 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 Mixed Use (MX) for the application
area. The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and
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ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-1030
commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely
office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three.
To the north of the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and is characterized by single-family dwellings interspersed with
duplexes. East, south, and west of the application area are areas designated for
Mixed Use (MX) uses and are characterized by single-family homes, small
apartment buildings, a two-part commercial block building, and a faith -based
institution.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
West 12th 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.
Brown 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:
West 12th Street is on the Master Bike Plan as an Existing Class 11 Bike Lane. Class
II Bike Lanes provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Brown
Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in
this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The subject property is adjacen to the Owen B. Williams House and the State
Printing Company Buildng. Both structures are identified as being eligible for listing
to the National Regsiter of Historic Places.
The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for increased effectiveness and
coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that the
proposed conversion of the site to accommodate a new use consider its potential
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adverse impacts to adjacent historic sites. The application, as shown, should have
no effect on identified historic resources.
H_ ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of two
(2) duplex structures on R-3 zoned property located at 3310 W. 12th Street. The
property is comprised of two (2) platted lots; lots 9A and 9B, being a replat of Lot
9, Saxon's addition. The applicant proposes a duplex on each lot. The property
ownership also includes a nineteen (19) foot wide sliver of land running from the
northeast corner of Lot 9B to Brown Street. This sliver of land was conveyed to the
owner of the property a number of years ago, to serve as access to the property,
as there is no vehicular access from W. 12th Street because of a retaining wall.
The property is currently undeveloped.
The proposed duplex structures will be located over fifty (50) feet from the front
(south) property lines, over forty (40) feet from the rear (north) property lines and
7.5 feet to10.7 feet from the side property lines.
A shared drive from Brown Street will serve as access to the development. An
access easement will be dedicated from Brown Street to Lot 9A. There will be four
(4) parking spaces located in the rear yard of each lot, with cross -access between
the lots. The number of parking spaces will comply with Section 36-502 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance.
The description of the proposed duplexes was provided by the applicant as follows:
"The new units (2x attached units with four (4) separate tenants), approximately
2,348 sf each duplex units, shall be a two-story flat reinforced concrete slab;
thermal insulated wood -framed Structure; clad with vinyl siding, vinyl clad -thermal
glazed windows and a hip roof clad with asphalt shingles."
Staff is in support of the requested Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is
requesting no variances. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the
proposed duplexes are appropriate for this location.
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.
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ITEM NO.: 16 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10308
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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Item NO.: 17
NAME: Wright Multi -Sectional Manufactured Home
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 10811 Sardis Road
DEVELOPER:
Tammy L. and Robert A. Wright
10811 Sardis Road
Mabelvale, AR 72103
OWNERIAUTORZED AGENT:
Tammy L. and Robert A. Wright
SURVEYOR/ENG I NEER'.
Brooks Surveying, Inc
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
File NO.: Z-10302
AREA: 0.49 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 01.f.
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None Requested
Staff Update:
The applicant has failed to submit an acceptable site plan to staff, as requested,
so that staff can adequately review this application. Staff recommends the
application be deferred to the July 9, 2026 agenda to give the applicant time to
submit an appropriate site plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: ( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 9, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 18
NAME: Rezoning from PD-R to R-2
FILE NO.: Z-9260-A
LOCATION: South side of Alexander Road, Approximately 300 feet west of Hall Lane
DEVELOPER:
Bryan Wahrmund
7310 Davidwood Drive
Little Rock, AR 72019
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Wahrmund Family Trust (Owner)
Bryan Wahrmund (Applicant)
SURVEYORIENGINEER:
Laha Engineers, Inc.
6602 Baseline Road, Suite E
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 1.10 acres
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCENVAIVERS:
None requested.
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
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A. PROPOSALIREQUESPAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant proposes to rezone 1.10 acres from PD-R to R-2 to allow for the
construction of a single-family dwelling.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 1.10 acre property proposed for R-2 zoning is currently undeveloped. The
property is surrounded by a mobile home park, also owned by the applicant.
June 11, 2026
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
FILE NO.: Z-9260-A
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--. No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Entergy: 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 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
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.
[1 ra rip
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
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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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Buildinq Codes: No comments received -
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING-
Rock Re ion Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 16, the Otter Creek Planning District. The
development principles of the district include ensuring that roads are improved in
a manner that are supportive of all modes of transportation, the preservation of
natural sound barriers, open spaces and wetlands, and significant environmental
features and systems. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density
(RM) 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.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Medium
Density (RM) uses and is characterized as a mobile -home park and a general
store.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
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ITEM NO.: 18 Cont. FILE NO.: Z
Master Street Plan:
Alexander Road 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:
Alexander Road 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.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone 1.10 acres of property from "PD-R" Planned
Development — Residential to "R-2" Single -Family District to allow for the
construction of a single-family residence. The 1.10 acre property is part of a 12.8
acre PD-R zoned mobile home park. A mobile home previously existed on the 1.10
acre site.
The 1.10 acre property is currently undeveloped. The property is surrounded by
the mobile home park. A paved driveway from Alexander Road provides access to
the property. Separate driveways from Alexander Road and Hall Lane access the
mobile home park.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as "RM" Residential
Medium Density. The proposed R-2 zoning will not require an amendment to the
plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested R-2 zoning to allow a single-family residence
to be constructed on the site. The removal of the 1.10 acres from the PD-R
development will have no adverse impact on the continued operation of the mobile
home park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-2 rezoning.
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ITEM NO.: 1$ Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9260-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays and 0 open positions. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-9988-A
NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to C-3
LOCATION: Northwest corner of N Chicot Road and Mabelvale Pike
and Immediately north of 7616 N Chicot Road
DEVELOPER:
Hasan Alwan
7616 N. Chicot Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
AREA: 0.55 acre
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
Hasan Alwan — owner/applicant
Rasburry Surveying
308 W. South Street
Benton, AR 72015
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: Ol.f
Variances/Waivers: None requested
Staff Update:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 27, 2026 requesting this application
be deferred to the September 10, 2026 agenda, in order to convert the application to a
PCD zoning request. Staff supports the deferral request.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: ( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the September 10, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote
of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
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ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z-5519-B
NAME: Progressive Auto Group — PD-C
LOCATION: 4500 Asher Avenue
DEVELOPER:
Progressive Auto Group, Inc. (Owner)
14504 Highway 365 South
Little Rock, AR 72206
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.14 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING
VARIANCE/WAIVERS.-
None requested.
AFF UPDATE:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
On May 22, 2026, the applicant requested to defer the application to the September 10,
2026 meeting. Staff supports the deferral request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the September 10, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote
of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-10301
NAME: Hayes Tri-Plex — PD-R
LOCATION: 309 Bender Street
DEVELOPER:
Ken Hayes Realty, LLC (Owner)
P.O. Box 6101
NLR, AR 72124
SURVEYORIENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.16 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
None requested.
STAFF UPDATE:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
M1
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant has failed to submit an acceptable site plan to staff, as requested, so that
staff can adequately review this application. Staff recommends the application be
deferred to the July 9, 2026 agenda to give the applicant time to submit an appropriate
site plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 9, 2026 agenda.
There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO.: Z-10304
NAME: Orndorff #1 — PD-R
LOCATION: SWC of E. 10th and College Streets
DEVELOPER:
Mike Orndorff
609 E. 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
GarNat Engineering (Agent)
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
SURVEYORIENGINEER:
GarNat Engineering
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
AREA: 0.10 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
A. PROPOSAL/REQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.10 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The development
will include a single family attached residence on Lots 1 R1 and 1 R2, one on each
lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market both
residences for sale/lease in the future.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10304
N
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION :
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
3. Please provide a drainage plan.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS):
1. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
College St. and E. 10th St.
2. Blocking of the public right-of-way or any part of the public right-of-way is not
permissible per Sec. 30-5 of City code. At least 20 ft of space must be provided
for vehicle parking from the proposed face of the structure to the right-of-way.
Blocking of the sidewalk should be considered when reviewing building setback
variances. If approved building setbacks variances do not provide at least 20
ft spacing, the sidewalk should be required to be reconstructed to provide the
required spacing to prevent blocking of the sidewalk.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Enter : 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 request for
water service must be met.
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ITEM NO.: 22 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10304
2. 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.
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
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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received-
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22 (Cont.
Plannina Division:
Land Use Plan:
FILE NO.: Z-10304
The request is in Planning District 7, the 1-30 Planning District. The development
principles of this district include supporting the industrial uses of the area while
mitigating impacts to and supporting the stabilization of existing residential areas.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) 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
PD-R.
To the north of the application area is area designated for Mixed Use Urban (MXU)
uses and is characterized by single-family homes, a metal storage building, and
duplexes. East and south of the application areas are areas designated for
Residential Medium Density (RM) uses and are characterized by single-family
residences, duplexes, and triplexes.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
College 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.
East 10th 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.
Bicycle Plan:
College Street is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class III Bike Route.
Class III Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or
pavement marking to identify and direct the route.
East loth Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
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ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.
Historic Preservation Plan:
FILE NO.: Z-10304
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.10 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The development
will include a single family attached residence on Lots 1 R1 and 1 R2, one on each
lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market both
residences for sale/lease in the future.
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
Lot 1 R1 is 2,108 square feet in area. Setbacks for the proposed residence are
shown as twelve (12) feet from the front property line, 5.2 feet from the rear
property line, and more than twenty (20) feet from the side property line.
The proposed residence will be 1,968 square feet in area and shall not exceed
thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Lot 1 R2 is shown as 2,193 square feet in area. Setbacks for the proposed
residence are shown as twelve (12) feet from the front property line, 5.2 feet from
the rear property line, and more than twenty (20) feet from the side property line.
The proposed residence will be 1,968 square feet in area and shall not exceed
thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Section 36-502 requires one (1) off-street parking space for each residence. Each
residence will have a twelve (12) foot wide driveway extending from College Street
leading to a 635 square foot, one car garage. The driveways are shown to have a
separation of 3.5 feet.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one — and two — family zones).
Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed development is an appropriate use for
subject property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character
with the development pattern within the area. Surrounding properties contain a
mixture single-family and higher density residential developments, office,
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NO.: Z-10304
commercial, and industrial zoning and uses. Staff feels the proposed development
will 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however the item
was moved to Regular Agenda by a Commission member. The applicant and staff
answered the commissioner's questions concerning the item. There was a motion
to approve the application. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and
0 open positions. The application was approved.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 23 FILE NO.: Z-10305
NAME: Orndorff #2 — PD-R
LOCATION: 1012 College Street
DEVELOPER:
Mike Orndorff
609 E. 16t" Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
GarNat Engineering (Agent)
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
GarNat Engineering
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
AREA: 0.11 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.11 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The developer will
build a single-family dwelling on each lot. The applicant will not reside on the
property and intends to market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 23 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-1030
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION:
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
3. Please provide a drainage plan.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS): No comments.
E. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Enter : 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 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.
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
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ITEM NO.: 23 (Co
FILE NO.: Z-10305
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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
G.
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING-
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 7, the 1-30 Planning District. The development
principles of this district include supporting the industrial uses of the area while
mitigating impacts to and supporting the stabilization of existing residential areas.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) 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.
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ITEM NO.: 23(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-10305
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Medium
Density (RM) uses and is characterized by single-family residences, duplexes,
and triplexes.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
College 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:
College Street is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class III Bike Route.
Class III Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or
pavement marking to identify and direct the route.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.11 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The developer will
build an attached, single-family dwelling on each lot. The applicant will not reside
on the property and intends to market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
Lot 4R1 is 2,563 square feet in area. Setbacks for the proposed residence are
shown as twenty (25) feet from the front property line, over twenty-five (25) feet
from the rear property line, and approximately eight (8) feet from the side property
line (north). The proposed residence will be 741 square feet in area.
Lot 4R2 is shown as 2,494 square feet in area. Setbacks for the proposed
residence are shown as twenty-five (25) feet from the front property line, over
twenty-five (25) feet from the rear property line, and five (5) feet from the side
property line (south). The proposed residence will be 741 square feet in area.
The building shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
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ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10305
Section 36-502 requires one (1) off-street parking space for each residence. Each
residence will have a ten (10) foot wide driveway extending from College Street,
for parking for one (1) vehicle.
All vehicles must be parked on the property and at no time shall block the sidewalk,
in such a way that will impede pedestrian use.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one — and two — family zones).
Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed development is an appropriate use for
subject property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character
with the development pattern within the area. Surrounding properties contain a
mixture single-family and higher density residential developments, office,
commercial, and industrial zoning and uses. Staff feels the proposed development
will have no adverse impact on 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however the item
was moved to Regular Agenda by a Commission member. The applicant and staff
answered the commissioner's questions concerning the item. There was a motion
to approve the application. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and
0 open positions. The application was approved.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 24 FILE NO.: Z-
NAME: Orndorff #3 — PD-R
LOCATION: 1022 College Street
DEVELOPER:
Mike Orndorff
609 E. 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
GarNat Engineering (Agent)
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER-.
GarNat Engineering
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
AREA: 0.11 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
1A/Apn• 1
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.11 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The developer will
build an attached, single-family dwelling on each lot. The applicant will not reside
on the property and intends to market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
June 9, 2026
ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont) FILE NO.: Z-10306
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION:
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
4. Please provide a drainage plan.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKa.
1. A twenty foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
College St. and E. 11 th St.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENTIPARKSICOUNTY PLANNING -
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Entergy: 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 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
Maintain Access:
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ITEM NO.: 24 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10306
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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Buildina 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 7, the 1-30 Planning District. The development
principles of this district include supporting the industrial uses of the area while
mitigating impacts to and supporting the stabilization of existing residential areas.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) 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
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ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10306
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.
Surrounding the application area is area designated for Residential Medium
Density (RM) uses and is characterized by single-family residences, duplexes, and
triplexes.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
College 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:
College Street is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class III Bike Route.
Class III Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or
pavement marking to identify and direct the route.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.11 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The development
will include a single family attached residence on Lots 6R1 and 6R2, one on each
lot. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends to market both
residences for sale/lease in the future.
Lot 6R1 is 2,519 square feet in area. Setbacks for the proposed residence are
shown as twenty (25) feet from the front property line, approximately twenty-two
(22) feet from the rear property line, and approximately eight (8) feet from the side
property line (north). The proposed residence will be approximately 819 square
feet in area.
Lot 6R2 is shown as 2,400 square feet in area. Setbacks for the proposed
residence are shown as twenty-five (25) feet from the front property line,
approximately twenty-two (22) feet from the rear property line, 7.8 feet from the
side property line (south). The proposed residence will be 819 square feet in area.
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ITEM NO.: 24 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10306
The building shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Section 36-502 requires one (1) off-street parking space for each residence. Each
residence will have a ten (10) foot wide driveway extending from College Street,
for parking for one (1) vehicle.
All vehicles must be parked on the property and at no time shall block the sidewalk,
in such a way that will impede pedestrian use.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one — and two — family zones).
Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed development is an appropriate use for
subject property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character
with the development pattern within the area. Surrounding properties contain a
mixture single-family and higher density residential developments, office,
commercial, and industrial zoning and uses. Staff feels the proposed development
will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION -
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however the item
was moved to Regular Agenda by a Commission member. The applicant and staff
answered the commissioner's questions concerning the item. There was a motion
to approve the application. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and
0 open positions. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 25
NAME: Orndorff #4 — PD-R
LOCATION: 2324 Rock Street
DEVELOPE
Mike Orndorff
609 E. 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
GarNat Engineering (Agent)
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
GarNat Engineering
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
AREA: 0.11 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FILE NO.: Z-10307
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The developer will
build a single-family dwelling on each lot. The development will contain a three -
vehicle, shared garage. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends
to market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The majority of properties north and east of the proposed site contain R-4 zoning
and uses. Medium to high residential zoning and uses is located to the west. South
of the proposed site contains a mixture of zoning and uses.
June 9, 2026
ITEM NO.: 25 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10307
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS -
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING DIVISION):
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS):
1. A twenty foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
College St. and E. 11 th St.
2. Blocking of the public right-of-way or any part of the public right-of-way is not
permissible per Sec. 30-5 of City code. At least 20 ft of space must be provided
for vehicle parking from the proposed face of the structure to the right-of-way.
Blocking of the sidewalk should be considered when reviewing building setback
variances. If approved building setbacks variances do not provide at least 20 ft
spacing, the sidewalk should be required to be reconstructed to provide the
required spacing to prevent blocking of the sidewalk.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Enter : 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 request for
water service must be met.
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M NO.: 25 (Cont.
Fire Department:
FILE NO.: Z-10307
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
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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
June 9, 2026
ITEM NO.: 25
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
FILE NO.: Z-10307
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 defining 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
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.
To the north, east, and west of the application area are areas designated for
Residential Low Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-family
residences interspersed with duplexes. South of the application area is area
designated for Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) uses and is the site of the
original Veterans' Administration Hospital, which now serves as a 208-unit
apartment building and as a Little Rock Police Department station.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Rock 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_
Rock Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The subject property is adjacent to the Veterans' Administration Hospital, which
has been recently converted to a 208-unit apartment building known as the Flats
at SoMa. The Veterans' Administration Hospital is individually listed to the National
Register of Historic Places for its representation of nationwide efforts to meet the
needs of the increasing veteran population after World War II and for its unique
architectural style designed by two notable architecture firms.
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ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10307
The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for increased effectiveness and
coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that the
proposed conversion of the site to accommodate a new use consider its potential
adverse impacts to adjacent historic sites. The application, as shown, should have
no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots. The developer will
build a single-family dwelling on each lot. The development will contain a three -
vehicle shared garage. The applicant will not reside on the property and intends
to market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
The majority of properties north and east of the proposed site contain R-4 zoning
and uses. Medium to high residential zoning and uses is located to the west. South
of the proposed site contains a mixture of zoning and uses.
Lots 9R1 and Lot 9R2 are 3,498 and 3,799 square feet in area, respectively. The
developer will build a 1-story, 668 square foot, single family residence on Lot 9R1.
Lot 9R2 will contain a 2-story, 1,488 square foot, single-family residence near the
northwest corner of E. 24th and Rock Street.
Section 36-502 requires one (1) off-street parking space for each residence.
Access is provided by a driveway extending from E. 24th Street. Parking is provided
by a shared three (3) car garage located in the center portion of the development,
approximately fifteen (15) feet from the front property line. A single car garage will
be designated for Lot 9R1, with a two -car garage portion for Lot 9R2. There will be
a ten (10) foot wide driveway on Lot 9R1 and a twenty (20) foot wide driveway on
Lot 9R2
All vehicles must be parked on the property and at no time shall block the sidewalk,
in such a way that will impede pedestrian use.
The maximum building height shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet for any building
as part of the overall development.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one — and two — family zones).
Site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
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ITEM NO.: 25
FILE NO.: Z-10307
To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed development is an appropriate use for
subject property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character
with the development pattern within the area. Surrounding properties contain a
mixture single-family and higher density residential developments, office,
commercial, and industrial zoning and uses. Staff feels the proposed development
will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R rezoning, subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E,
and the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however the item
was moved to Regular Agenda by a Commission member. The applicant and staff
answered the commissioner's questions concerning the item. There was a motion
to approve the application. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and
0 open positions. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO_: 26
NAME: Orndorff #5 — PD-R
LOCATION: 1609 Geyer Street
DEVELOPER:
Mike Orndorff
609 E. 161h Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
GarNat Engineering (Agent)
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
GarNat Engineering
PO Box 116
Bryant, AR 72015
FILE NO.: Z-8987-A
AREA: 0.11 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-4
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots (for the purposes of
building setbacks). The development will contain an attached single-family
dwelling on Lots 9R1 and Lot 10R1. The applicant will not reside on the property
and intends to market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
June 11, 2026
ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8987-A
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION): No comments.
1. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire
Prevention Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and
current Stormwater Management and Drainage Manual.
2. All streets to meet the current City of Little Rock Master Street Plan.
3. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS :
E. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments.
Entergy: 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 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
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
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ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8987
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.
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 7, the 1-30 Planning District. The development
principles of this district include supporting the industrial uses of the area while
mitigating impacts to and supporting the stabilization of existing residential areas.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) 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.
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ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8987-A
To the north, south, and west of the application area are areas designated for
Residential Medium Density (RM) uses and are characterized by single-family
residences and a faith -based institution. Farther south of the application area is
area designated for Public/Institutional (PI) uses and is characterized by the
Oakland Fraternal Cemetery. East of the application area is area designated for
Industrial (1) uses and is characterized by manufacturing companies, an office
supply store, and a hardware store.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Geyer 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.
Biq cle Plan:
Geyer Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The subject property is approximately 480 feet north of the Oakland Fraternal
Cemetery, which is a historic district listed to the National Register of Historic
Places for the architecture and artistry in the cemetery, its status as a combination
of seven separate cemeteries, and its unique history as a public cemetery.
The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for increased effectiveness and
coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that the
proposed conversion of the site to accommodate a new use consider its potential
adverse impacts to adjacent historic sites. The application, as shown, should have
no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 0.16 acre site from R-4 to PD-R. The subject
property is proposed to be replatted into two (2) separate lots (for the purposes of
building setbacks). The development will contain an attached single-family
dwelling on Lots 9R1 and Lot 10R1. The applicant will not reside on the property
and intends to market both residences for sale/lease in the future.
Properties surrounding the site contain a mixture of zoning and uses.
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ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8987-A
Lot 9R1 and 10R1 are each 3,500 square feet in area. Each lot will contain a 741
square foot residence. The lot is considered a double frontage lot with frontage
along Geyer Street (west) and E. 17th Street (east). Setbacks for the proposed
development are fifteen (15) feet (E. 17th Street) and twenty (20) feet (Geyer
Street). Side building setbacks are shown as five (5) feet for both units. All setbacks
provided are shown as depicted by the building envelope.
The maximum building shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
Section 36-502 requires one (1) off-street parking space for each residence. Each
residence will have a ten (10) foot wide driveway extending from E. 17th Street,
for parking for one (1) vehicle. Sidewalks will extend from the driveways to the side
of each residence.
All vehicles must be parked on the property and at no time shall block the sidewalk,
in such a way that will impede pedestrian use.
Any future signage must comply with Section 36-551 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance (signs permitted in residential one — and two — family zones).
All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
To Staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed development is an appropriate use for
subject property. Staff feels the proposed development will not be out of character
with the development pattern within the area. Properties in the general area
contain a mixture single-family and two-family residential zoning and uses.
Industrial zoning and uses are located east of the proposed site. Staff feels the
proposed development will 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however the item
was moved to Regular Agenda by a Commission member. The applicant and staff
answered the commissioner's questions concerning the item. There was a motion
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ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8987-A
to approve the application. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays and
0 open positions. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 27
NAME: Sanchez Triplex — PD-R
LOCATION: 1200 S. Taylor Street
DEVELOPER:
Atelier Arkansas, LLC (Agent)
P.O. Box 55804
Little Rock, AR 72215
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Isidro N Avila Sanchez (Owner)
4419 Cobb Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 0.46 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING
STAFF UPDATE:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 3
-m
FILE NO.: Z-9964-A
NEW STREET: 0 LF
The application is being deferred to the July 9, 2026 agenda as the applicant failed to
notify property owners as required.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 9, 2026 agenda.
There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
June 11, 2026
FILE NO.. A-355
NAME: 14118 Kanis Business Park Annexation
LOCATION: East 1/2 of Tract 14 of the Sachs Suburban Tracts
OWNNER/_AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Kanis Business Park, LLC (Owner)
4919 Katillus Ct
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURAF, y.OR4ENGINEER:
Joe White &Associates, Inc.
25 Rahling Circle, Suite A-2
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 6.5 acres more or less
WARD: N/A
Brian Dale (Agent)
Joe White &Associates, Inc.
a ANNING DISLFUCI:18 CURRENT LAND USE: Commercial
C R- PRE.NTZONIIVG: Not currently zoned.
BAGKGRQUbLD:
Petition for Annexation was filed with the County Court of Pulaski County pursuant
to A.C.A § 14-40-409 on April 14, 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 April 30, 2026.
Ina letter dated March 12, 2026, 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 eastern and northern boundaries.
A. L'RQP0SAL/REQUE$11AP_PLICANT'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 6.5 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 specific to a concurrent Planned Commercial
June 11, 2026
FJE OL ont).A_355
Development application, Z-9878-B. This zoning designation is being requested
concurrently, but as a separate item as the annexation request.
B. F i5T1d_G Cf�NDITIQ� QM:
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 6.5 acres of partially cleared land void of
structures and outside the floodways. The site is accessed via Kanis Road, which is
classified as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan with an Alterative Design, and
abuts approximately 344 feet of right-of-way.
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.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
E ginneering Division, Planning De�LeLomnt Department: No comments received.
Public WQrksDepAjJa e . The estimated cost to construct half street improvements
forth is property frontage to Master Street Plan standards is $350,000.
F. �UILD_ING CODESILANDSCAPE
BuildJJXC_ode: No comment received.
Landscape: No comment received.
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E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rack Water Reclamation Authority: If future development requires a sanitary
sewer, the sewer costs will be the responsibility of the owner. Plans to connect to
LRWRA's sanitary sewer system must be reviewed and approved by LRWRA prior to
construction.
Entergy: No comments received.
Summit Utilities: No comments received.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
EILe Depart nnt: No comments received.
Palice D artmeni: No comments received.
Parks and FZecreation: There is an existing recreational facility in proximity to the
area —Rock Creek Park —which is located approximately 2,000 linear feet from the
proposed annexation area. While this park does provide some level of service, it will
require upgrades to meet current service -level standards for future residents.
Additionally, due to limited amenities in this part of the city, the annexation, if serving
residential use, will likely require either improvements to Rock Creek Park or the
acquisition of new parkland to adequately serve the growing population and ensure
equitable access to recreation opportunities.
County Planning: No comments received.
G. IBANSPORTATION/PLANNI Q:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
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Panning-1)v-Lsian:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 18, the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The
development principles of the district include ensuring that roads are improved in a
manner that are supportive of all modes of transportation (walking, cycling,
automobile, public transit and truck) and encourage commercial concentrations at
major intersections of arterial streets. 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.
To the north and west of the application area, along Kanis Road, are areas designated
for Commercial (C) uses and are characterized by an industrial structure. East of the
application area are areas designated for Residential Medium Density (RM) and
Residential Low Density (RL) uses and are characterized by an apartment complex
and a gas station convenience store. South of the application area is area designated
for Residential High Density (RH) uses and is characterized by an apartment
complex.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Kanis Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan with an Alternative Design
standard. 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 flowwhile 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.
Bic-xc_le—P—laws
Kanis Road is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities
in this area.
i t ric P e t'
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
C!
June 11, 2026
FILE NO. (Cont.): A7355
H. ANALYSIS:
The area requesting annexation is contiguous to the City of Little Rock's municipal
boundary along its eastern and northern edges. A petition for annexation was filed
with the Pulaski County Court on April 14, 2026, in accordance with Arkansas Code
§ 14-40-409. The Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office (AGIO), in a letter
dated March 12, 2026, 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, as all property owners have signed the request.
The Pulaski County Judge's Order verifying the annexation findings was filed on April
30, 2026, establishing the boundary of the proposed incorporation area.
The annexation area consists of approximately 6.5 acres of partially cleared land
outside the City's corporate limits. The property was formerly within the City's
extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), which was repealed in August 2025 following
enactment of Act 314. As a result, the City no longer exercises zoning, land use, or
infrastructure authority beyond city limits. However, comprehensive plans —
including the Land Use Plan and Master Street Plan —remain in effect and will apply
upon annexation.
Land Use & Zoning
The subject area is designated as Commercial (C), which 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. Surrounding land uses include higher density
apartment complexes, a gas station, a pet spa, and single-family subdivisions.
Infrastructure & Services
Kanis Road, a Minor Arterial with Alternative Design standards, may require
right-of-way dedication, deceleration lanes, and half -street improvements. The
Public Works Department estimates the required half -street improvements at
approximately $350,000 for the property's Kanis Road frontage.
The Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) states that any sanitary sewer
needs generated by future development will be the responsibility of the property
owner, with plans subject to LRWRA review and approval. No comments were
received by from Central Arkansas Water, Entergy, Summit Utilities, AT&T, the Fire
Department, or the Police Department.
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The nearest Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) facility is a 8"
sewer Linea pproximateLy80 feet from the subject area. The nearest Central Arkansas
Water (CAW) facility is a 6" water line directly adjacent to the subject area in the
northern right-of-way of Kanis 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.
The nearest fire station is Station 20 at 300 Oak Meadow Drive, approximately 0.64
miles from the closest annexation area utilizing the existing street system. The
current patrol district for the Little Rock Police Department adjacent to this area is
approximately 3.774 acres. The annexation would increase the patrol district by 0.17
percent.
The proposed annexation of the 14118 Kanis Business Park property is consistent
with the City's long-range planning goals and represents a logical extension of the
municipal boundary. Annexation will allow for the orderly provision of municipal
services and infrastructure, and the development of the site for commercial use will
contribute to the growing needs of commercial services in a growing area of west
Little Rock.
The Staff recommends approval of annexation and incorporation of the land into the
City of Little Rock.
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NAME: Plunkett Mixed -Use - PCD (Reestablishment)
LOCATION: 14118 Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:
Pinnacle Hotel Group
119 South Izard Street, Suite #200
Little Rock, AR 72201
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Barbara Plunkett - applicant
ENGINEER:
Joe White and Associates
25 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
FILE NO.: Z-9878-B
AREA: 6.5084 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6 (after annexation)
CURRENT ZONING
Not zoned currently
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to reestablish a 6.5084-acre property located at 14118 Kanis
Road to a Planned Commercial Development to construct a mixed -use development. The
development will include a total of nine (9) buildings. The two (2) buildings facing south
along Kanis Road will contain retail uses, six (6) buildings in the center portion will contain
flex space and the northernmost building will be utilized for climate -controlled storage.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently undeveloped and contains trees surrounding the perimeter of the
property. There is a mixture of zoning and uses surrounding the site.
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.
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION :
1. All documents are to be submitted to Planning and Development for complete plan
check.
2. All documents shall be prepared by an Arkansas Licensed Professional Engineer.
3. Land Survey to be no older than five (5) years.
4. All documents shall be prepared based on the current Arkansas Fire Prevention
Codes, City of Little Rock Municipal codes and ordinances, and current Stormwater
Management and Drainage Manual.
5. Any new development shall be reviewed to ensure all codes, specifications, and
ordinances are met before issuing any related permits.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS):
All Engineering comments apply to the previously approved application.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authoritt : 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:
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.
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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.
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. Building 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 provide 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 building 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.
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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 exceed 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
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 places 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.
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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.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No Comments.
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements. Refer to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15
Landscaping and Tree Protection, and Chapter 36, Article IX — Buffers and
Screening.
2. A land use buffer equivalent to six (6) percent of the average width / depth of
the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more
restrictive nature. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque
screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height
shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy
(70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. In addition to the
required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and
three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. Easements cannot count toward
fulfilling this requirement. The required screening shall extend the full length of
a property where any outside activity is located for ten (10) feet on either side
of such activity. The activities to be screened include, but are not limited to,
parking lots, drives, sanitation areas, commercial static display of merchandise,
loading docks, utility service facilities and heating and air conditioning
equipment. Where development which requires screening abuts land use of a
more restrictive nature at least eighty (80) percent of the view of
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FILE NO.: Z-9878-B
the vehicular use area and parked vehicles shall be screened to not be visible
when viewed from the adjacent property. A wooden fence may satisfy sixty-five
(65) percent of the requirement and evergreen trees may be used to satisfy the
balance. Screening standards are intended to apply during all seasons of the
year. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the trees and a minimum of seventy-
five (75) percent of the shrubs to be used for screening purposes shall be
evergreen varieties. Maximum spacings of fifteen (15) feet for trees and three
(3) feet for shrubs should normally be utilized in order to provide continuous full
screening of the view.
3. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot.
The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/2) the full width requirement but in
no case be less than nine (9) feet.
4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that
abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at
least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be
planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
5. Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to
planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and
four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty
(40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
6. The interior landscape area of the vehicular use area shall, at a minimum, equal
eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area and must be designated for green
space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking
area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred
fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer
parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7
1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the
rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. Please indicate the
square footage of the areas considered for the interior landscape area.
7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required
for developments of one (1) acre or larger. Developments of less than one (1)
acre shall have a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be
irrigated.
8. All lawn areas shall be sodded with a regionally appropriate turfgrass species.
There should be no hydroseeding.
9. Evergreen shrubs should be containerized. All shrubs are to be a minimum of
18 inches in height at installation.
10.The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
11. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
large.
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12. Site development plans, with landscape and screening, must be submitted for
review, and approval, prior to site clearing and tree removal.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 18, the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The
development principles of the district include ensuring that roads are improved in
a manner that are supportive of all modes of transportation (walking, cycling,
automobile, public transit and truck) and encourage commercial concentrations at
major intersections of arterial streets. 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.
To the north and west of the application area, along Kanis Road, are
areas designated for Commercial (C) uses and are characterized by an industrial
structure. East of the application area are areas designated for Residential
Medium Density (RM) and Residential Low Density (RL) uses and
are characterized by an apartment complex and a gas station convenience
store. South of the application area is area designated for Residential High Density
(RH) uses and is characterized by an apartment complex.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Kanis Road is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. Minor Arterials are high
volume roads designed to provide 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.
Bic cle Plan:
Kanis Road is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
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Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to reestablish a 6.5084-acre property located at 14118
Kanis Road to a Planned Commercial Development to construct a mixed -use
development. The development will include a total of nine (9) buildings. The two
(2) buildings facing south along Kanis Road will contain retail uses, six (6) buildings
in the center portion will contain flex space and the northernmost building will be
utilized for climate -controlled storage.
The site is currently undeveloped and contains trees surrounding the perimeter of
the property. There is a mixture of zoning and uses surrounding the site.
On April 11, 2024, the Planning Commission approved a Planned Commercial
Development at 14118 Kanis Road (Z-9878-A) on the Consent Agenda by a vote
of 11 ayes, and 0 nayes.
On May 21, 2024, Ordinance 22,451 was passed by the Board of Directors to
establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Plunkett Mixed Use PCD at
14118 Kanis Road. This property was in the City of Little Rock's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction at the time of approval.
Act 314 of 2025, enacted by the Arkansas General Assembly on August 5, 2025,
formally repealed the statewide authority of cities to regulate land use or
development outside their official boundaries. Thus, making this Planned
Development no longer valid in the City of Little Rock.
The applicant is now annexing into the City of Little Rock and wishes to reestablish
the previously approved Planned Commercial Development.
Included is the previous Staff Report of the April 11, 2024 Planning Commission
Meeting as well as the previously passed Ordinance establishing the Planned
Development.
Staff is supportive of the requested reestablishment of the Planned Commercial
Development. The applicant is making no changes to the previous approval. Staff
feels the proposed development provides adequate screening for the residential
properties west of the site. The development also includes a seventy-five (75) foot
buffer between the climate -controlled storage building and the properties to the
north. The applicant's proposed use of the site is similar to the intensity of other
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FILE NO.: Z-9878-B
developments in the general area. Staff feels the proposed mixed -use
development will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. Staff is
supportive of the overall concept and agrees that this type of development will be
beneficial to the area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PCD reestablishment, 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:
(June 11, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The application was
placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. There was
a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent. The application was approved.
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ITEM NO.: 29
NAME: Arkansas Baptist College — POD
FILE NO.: Z-10318
LOCATION: North Side of W. 17th Street (1400 Block), Between Marting Luther King
Drive and S. Pulaski Street
DEVELOPER:
Arkansas Baptist College (Owner)
1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Phillip Lewis Engineering (Agent)
23620 Interstate 30
Bryant, AR 72022
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Jacobs
10816 Executive Center Drive, Ste. 300
Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 0.82 acre
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 3
C-3/R-4
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) is a private, Baptist -affiliated Historically Black College
(HBCU). Founded in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, while later renaming it to its current
name in April 1885, ABC was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of
Arkansas. It is the only historically black Baptist school west of the Mississippi River. The
Main Building on its campus, built in 1893 was listed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1976.
Arkansas Baptist College was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in 1987.
ABC offers diverse academic curriculum to students, men's and women's athletics and
social programs. The college is located within the Central High School Neighborhood
Historic District.
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ITEM NO.: 29 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-10318
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.82 acre site from C-3/R-4 to POD to
establish the Booker T. Washinton Workforce Village, expanding the current
thriving university campus. The Village will contain trade schools, administrative
offices and support faculty and staff to enhance student learning on the campus.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Subject property is located between W. 16th (north) and W. 17th (south) Streets,
and between Dr. Martin Luther King Drive (west) and S. Pulaski Street (east).
Properties in the general area contain C-3 and R-4 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 & PUBLIC WORKS):
E
1. All engineering requirements will be addressed by applicant at the time of
building permits.
UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT:
1. All utility and fire department requirements will be addressed by applicant at
the time of building permits.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE-.
1. All building codes and landscape requirements will be addressed by applicant
at the time of building permits.
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 defining single-family and non-residential use areas by
neighborhood oriented commercial uses. The Land Use Plan shows
Public/Institutional (PI) for the application area. The
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FILE NO.: Z-10318
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.
To the north of the application area are areas designated for Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) uses and Residential Low Density (RL) uses are characterized
by a sit-down restaurant, single-family residences, and duplexes. East and west of
the application area are areas designated for Public/Institutional (PI) uses and are
characterized by vacant lots and a single-family residence to the east and the
Arkansas Baptist College campus to the west. South of 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:
West 16th Street and West 17th Street 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.
Bicycle Plan:
West 16th Street and West 17th Street are not shown on the Master Bike Plan with
existing or proposed facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The subject property is the site of two historic structures addressed at 1315 W.
16th Street. These structures were relocated to this site from nearby neighborhood
lots circa 2015 by Arkansas Baptist College and are incorporated in the proposed
development plan.
The subject property is adjacent to the Duplex at 1611-1615 Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Drive, the House at 1602 S. Pulaski Street, the House at 1324 W. 17th Street,
and the Duplex at 1608 S. Pulaski Street. All four structures are eligible for listing
to the National Register of Historic Places in a district context. The subject property
is approximately 544 feet to the east of the Main Building at Arkansas Baptist
College, which is individually listed to the National Register of Historic Places as a
strong example of the Second Empire style, for its association with Black history
in Arkansas, and for its association with Dr. Joseph Booker.
The Historic Preservation Plan advocates for increased effectiveness and
coordination with the review of development plans. Staff advocates that the
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FILE NO.: Z-10318
proposed conversion of the site to accommodate a new use consider its potential
adverse impacts to adjacent historic sites.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.82 acre site from C-3/R-4 to POD to
establish the Booker T. Washinton Workforce Village, expanding the current
thriving university campus. The Village will contain trade schools, administrative
offices and support faculty and staff to enhance student learning on the campus.
Subject property is located between W. 16th (north) and W. 17th (south) Streets,
and between Dr. Martin Luther King Drive (west) and S. Pulaski Street (east).
Properties in the general area contain C-3 and R-4 zoning and uses .
Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) Booker T. Washington Workforce Village will
contain training classrooms and faculty offices. The facility will operate Monday -
Friday (varying hours, night classes will be available), weekend hours/classes are
possible (staff hours vary, but similar to most college campuses).
The applicant states the mission goal is "Providing exceptional, next -level
education and training for the local and surrounding communities for various
construction trades."
The Workforce Village amenities will include student walking paths & greenspace
courtyard in the northern portion of the site.
The applicant provided the following site specifications regarding campus
development:
1. Building Footprints: Classroom Pod Area (Each) _ (+/-) 2310 square feet.
2. Classroom Pod Uses: Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical.
3. Other Building uses on site: Faculty Offices, Storage, META24 ("Make,
Enterprise, Teach, Achieve") — Curriculum that emphasizes practical,
technology driven instruction.
Building setbacks for the Workforce Village will vary, but will be typical of those
that exist throughout the overall campus.
Access to the site is located near the southwest corner of the campus, near W.
17th Street.
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The site plan shows internal sidewalks will connect campus buildings for internal
maneuvering throughout the campus, as depicted on the plan.
The applicant proposes to develop a new parking lot containing fourteen (14)
parking spaces, including two (2) ADA compliant parking spaces.
Additional parking is shown near the northwest corner of the campus along W. 16t"
Street. Staff feels existing and new parking, as shown on the plan, is sufficient to
serve the proposed use.
Any new signs must comply with Section 36-553 of the City's Zoning Ordinance
(signs permitted in institutional and office zones).
Any new site lighting must be low-level and directed away adjacent properties.
Any new fences and walls erected on the site must comply with Section 36-512 of
the City's zoning ordinance.
Any dumpster placed on the site must be screened and comply with Section 36-
523 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Staff supports the rezoning from C-3/R-4 to POD. Staff feels the proposal is
reasonable. Staff feels the proposed Workforce Village will provide a quality
addition to the overall ABC campus, provide additional student academic
opportunity, and enhance the community at large within this historic neighborhood.
ABC owns a majority of the properties in proximity to the proposed use. Staff feels
the development should have no adverse impact on surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested POD rezoning, subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F, and the staff
analysis of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: ( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 9, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
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ITEM NO.: 30 FILE NO.: Z-10303
NAME: Benbrook STR-2 - PD-C
LOCATION: 13 Oakwood Road
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Shane Benbrook - owner
RVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates, INC.
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, Arkansas 72223
AREA: 0.25 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 0.25-acre property located at 13 Oakwood
Road 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 home is a single-family
residence. The owner will not reside in the residence. The residence has not been
operating as a short-term rental previously.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is occupied by a 1,739 square foot, one-story, single-family
residence. The property has parking for two cars in an existing carport, as well as
additional parking in a circle drive off of Oakwood Road. The Future Land Use Plan
is Residential Low Density "RL". The current zoning is R-2.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
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ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10303
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):
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 needed prior to occupancy.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No Comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No Comments.
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& TRANS PORTATION/PLANNIN
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 cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per
acre. The application is for a STR-2.
To the northwest, west, and south of the application area are areas designated for
Residential Low Density (RL) uses and are characterized by single-
family residences. North and east of the application area, across from Cantrell
Road, are areas designated for commercial (C) uses and are characterized by a
fitness center, a bank, an insurance company, and a sit-down restaurant.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Oakwood Road 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:
Oakwood 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.
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ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10303
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.25-acre property located at 13 Oakwood
Road 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 home is a single-family
residence. The owner will not reside in the residence. The residence has not been
operating as a short-term rental previously.
The property is occupied by a 1,739 square foot, one-story, single-family
residence. The property has parking for two cars in an existing carport, as well as
additional parking in a circle drive off Oakwood 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 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 plans 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.
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ITEM NO.: 30 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-10303
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 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.
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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 two (2) vehicles in a covered carport, and
several additional vehicles from a circle drive off Oakwood Road.
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 fifty (152) 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 for a short-term rental 2 unit
as the desired use. Staff feels the rentals 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:
( June 11, 2026 )
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 9, 2026
agenda. There was a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The application was deferred.
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