HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse to Comments 022026City of Little Rock Planning and Development
Planning Commission Hearing/March 12, 2026
Applicant Comments for Proposed Development
Applicant responses are due no later than Friday, February 20, 2026. Please
submit revised site plans, if applicable, along with written responses from
Development Staff and “Other Departments” to: tthrower@littlerock.gov
RE: Z-10262
Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Addition – PCD
Immediately South of 10500 Stagecoach Road
Development Staff Comments:
1. Request C-2 permitted uses and alternate uses.
Concur
2. Remove building lines from site plan.
Site Plan Drawing Corrected
3. Show widths of proposed driveways and all proposed cross-access easements on the
site plan.
Information noted on drawing
4. All signs must comply with Section 36-555 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (signs
permitted in commercial zones).
Concur
5. Any fence or wall erected must comply with Section 36-516 of the City’s Zoning
Ordinance.
Concur
6. Any dumpster placed on the site must be screened and comply with Section 36-523
of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Concur
7. All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
Concur
Civil Engineering Review Comments ☐ Board of Adjustment ☒Planning Commission
Agenda Date: 3/12/2026
S-2012
Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Preliminary Plat S. Of 10500 Stagecoach RD
1. Any new development shall be permitted and receive all reviews to ensure all codes, specifications,
and ordinances are met.
CONCUR
Z-10262
Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Preliminary Plat S. Of 10500 Stagecoach RD
1. Provide complete Site Plan for staffs review comments below are based on survey provided.
2. Grading Permit will be required.
3. ADA Access shall be shown to the Right-of-Way.
4. Handicap Parking shall include one van stall 11ft wide with a 5ft minimum aisle.
5. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348
for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for
on-site clarification of requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal
of any improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor.
6. Hauling of cut and/or fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval prior
to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-
379-1800 with any questions or for more information.
7. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of construction related
equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
8. Any new development shall be permitted and receive all reviews to ensure all codes, specifications, and
ordinances are met.
CONCUR ON ITEMS 1-8 ABOVE
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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
3/12/2026
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING COMMENTS
S-2012 Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Add Pre Plat
1. Stagecoach Rd is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial street. A dedication of
right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
3. 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.
4. Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army
Corps of Engineers prior to start of work.
5. Access to detention ponds must be provided to the public right-of-way and/or access easement for
future maintenance by the developer and/or local property owners’ association.
CONCUR WITH ABOVE ITEMS
Z-10262 Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Add PCD
1.Stagecoach Rd is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial street. A dedication of right-of-
way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Private street access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with section 31-207, private streets must
be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access easement width of 45' is required
with a 31 ft wide street from back of curb to back of curb.
3. With the private access required to be constructed to public street standards, construct a sidewalk with
appropriate access ramps on the northside of the access easement with construction.
4.The private street access should be constructed with a concrete apron at Stagecoach Road.
5. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). Provide the direction of flow and all
storm water flows (Q) entering and leaving the property. Show the proposed 100 year overflow drainage
path.
6. 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 property owners’ association
and detailed in the bill of assurance.
7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed
plans prior to construction.
8. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
CONCUR WITH ABOVE ITEMS
SUBJECT: Z-10262 – Lot 1 MC Capital Management Services Addition
PCD
ACTION: Landscape Review Comments
DATE: March 12, 2026
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 0(2) Multitrunk 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.
(d) 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) 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 (⅓) 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.
CONCUR ON ABOVE ITEMS
To: Romie Price Date: January 16,2026
From: Fire Marshal Derek Ingram and Captain Tony Rhodes
March 12 ,2026 Planning Commission Agenda Items
Comment for the following Locations:
S-2012 Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Addition - Preliminary Plat
Immediately South of 10500 Stagecoach Road
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements
provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance.
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located
on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in
grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,
approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by
Fire Chief for Approval.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol.
1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall
be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt,
concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing
at least 75,000 pounds.
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.
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.
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.
CONCUR WITH ABOVE ITEMS
Z-10262 Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Addition - PCD Immediately
South of 10500 Stagecoach Road
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements
provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance.
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located
on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in
grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,
approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by
Fire Chief for Approval.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol.
1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall
be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt,
concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing
at least 75,000 pounds.
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.
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.
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.
CONCUR WITH ABOVE ITEMS
LR City Comments 3/12/26
S-2012 – Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Addition – Preliminary Plat, Immediately
South of 10500 Stagecoach Rd. – Show and reference entire 20 ft wide utility easement
centered on the existing 12” main along Stagecoach Rd, instrument No. 86-33997 and 95-
14340.
Provide a 10’ utility easement along the North edge of the property.
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must
be met.
CONCUR – WILL PROVIDE AT PERMIT REVIEW
Z-10262 – Lot 1, MC Capital Management Services Addition – PCD, Immediately South of
10500
Stagecoach Rd. – Show and reference the existing water main and utility easement, instrument
No. 86-33997 and 95-14340.
The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional
public and/or private re hydrant(s) will be required. If additional re hydrant(s) are required,
they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or re protection system to Central Arkansas Water
for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas
Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or re service. Approval of
plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
Department is required.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water.
That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backow
preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be
installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon
installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certied
Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must
be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss
backow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a
double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backow
preventer shall be required.
CONCUR – WILL PROVIDE AT PERMIT REVIEW