HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Reeport 061026OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
February 17, 2026 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance rezoning
property located on the
East Side of John
Barrow Road,
approximately 250 Feet
South of Labette Drive
from 0-1 to C-1 (Z-
10243).
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development _
SYNOPSIS
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
4Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Delphone Hubbard
City Manager
owner of the 1.037-acre properly located on the east side
John Barrow Road, approximately 250 feet south of
Bette Drive is requesting that the zoning be reclassified
n 0-1 to C-1.
I None
Approval of the Ordinance.
The applicant requests to rezone 1.037 acres of property located
on the east side of John Barrow Road, approximately 250 feet
south of Labette Drive, from "0-1" Quiet Office District to "C-
1" Neighborhood Commercial District. The rezoning is
requested for future development of the property. The property is
currently undeveloped and mostly tree covered, with varying
degrees of slope.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates the property as "O"
Office. The applicant has filed for a land use plan amendment
from "O" Office to "NC" Neighborhood Commercial. This is a
Background
Continued
separate item on this agenda.
On January 8, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 10 ayes, 0
noes, 0 absent and 1 open position, to approve the C-1 rezoning.
There were two (2) objectors present.
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.
Please see the attached Planning Commission minute record for
the complete staff analysis.
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1 ORDINANCE NO.
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3 AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYNG PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
4 CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
5 AMENDING THE OFFICAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
6 LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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8 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
9 ROCK, ARKANSAS.
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11 Section 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be and is
12 hereby changed as indicated:
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14 Z-10243 - DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 241.48 FEET OF THE WEST OF
15 200.00 FEET OF TRACT 18, HOPSON & SACHS SUBURBAN TRACTS, AN
16 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKNASAS,
17 LESS & EXCEPT RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY FOR
18 JOHN BARROW ROAD, MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
19 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT 18; THENCE NORTH
20 88033'28" WEST 186.67 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF JOHN
21 BARROW ROAD; THENCE AONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE NORTH 02012'18"
22 EAST 241.47 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH
23 88033'28" EAST 187.62 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02025'48" WEST 241.48 FEET,
24 RETURNING TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.037 ACRES, MORE
25 OR LESS: FROM "0-1" QUIET OFFICE DISTRICT TO "C-1" NEIGHBORHOOD
26 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (EAST SIDE OF JOHN BARROW ROAD,
27 APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET SOUTH OF LABETTE DRIVE).
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29 Section 2. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the
30 City of Little Rock and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the extent and
31 in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in Section 1
32 hereof.
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34 Section 3. That the Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force 30 days after the
35 date of its passage and approval.
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37 Section 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force until the final
38 plan approval.
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2 Section 5. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence,
3 clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
4 unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of
5 the ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or
6 adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
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8 Section 5. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same, that are
9 inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such
10 inconsistency.
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Mayor
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FILE NO.: Z- 10243
NAME: Rezoning from 0-1 to C-1
LOCATION: East side of John Barrow Road, Approximately 250 feet south of Labette
Drive
DEVELOPER:
Angela Latrice Baltimore
300 E. 3rd St, Apt. 1006
Little Rock, AR 72201
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Angela Latrice Baltimore (Owner)
Jess Griffin (Agent)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Jess Griffin
5 Kingston Drive
Little Rock, AR 72227
AREA: 1.037 acres
WARD: 6
CURRENT ZONING: 0-1
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone 1.037 acres of property from 0-1 to C-1 for future
development.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly tree covered.
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FILE NO.: Z-10243
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.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PLANNING):
At time of Building Permit:
Contact Planning and Development Dept., Engineering Division at 501-371-4817
or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-way prior to
placement of concrete or asphalt or for on -site clarification of requirements prior to
commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any improperly placed
concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or contractor.
2. A drainage study showing all hydrologic calculations for the site and all hydraulic
calculations for the proposed storm sewer pipe system, swales and ditches,
culverts, detention ponds, outlet structures, inlets and an analysis of downstream
impact with existing infrastructure as required per City's current stormwater
management and drainage manual. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal
the report per AR State Board of Professional Engineers and Professional
Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1) (a). Provide engineer's certification
statement saying this drainage report was conducted by yourself or directly under
your supervision and attesting to the accuracy of the information within this report.
3. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board of
Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1)
(a).Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was
conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the
accuracy of the information within this report.
4. Provide ADA accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed
development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1, "... at least
one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking
spaces and accessible passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks,
and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they
serve."
5. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are
issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after
approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land
survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City's stormwater
management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept.,
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FILE NO.: Z-10243
Engineering Division at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or
Permits liftlerock. ov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any
questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than
Y acre, $200.00 for Y2 to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for
each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre.
6. 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
7. Hauling of cut and/or fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets
require approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works
Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1800 with any questions or for
more information.
8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of
construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
9. 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.
10. Any new development shall be permitted and receive all reviews to ensure all
codes, specifications, and ordinances are met.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS:
At time of Building Permit:
1. Driveway locations and widths must meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210 for arterial streets. Driveway spacing
on an arterial street is 300 ft from intersections and other driveways and 150 ft
from side property lines.
2. The development is required to provide stormwater detention in conformance with
the Little Rock Drainage Manual.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : No comments received.
FILE NO.: Z-10243
Enter- : No comments received.
Summit Energy: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site
to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be
required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the
Developer's expense. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection
system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after
additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is
required. 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 backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic
water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central
Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful
tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed
by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to
CAW s Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for
this project.
Fire Department:
Resubmit with proper address.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODESILANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
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FILE NO.: Z-10243
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use Plan:
The request is in Planning District 10, the Boyle Park Planning District. The
development principles of this district include developing facilities for all modes of
transportation, retaining land in environmentally sensitive areas as open space,
especially along Rock Creek, and limiting commercial development along John
Barrow Road to between 32nd and 37th Streets. The Land Use Plan shows Office
(0) 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 application is to rezone the
application area from 0-1 to C-1.
East of the application area is area designated for Residential Low Density (RL)
uses and is characterized by single-family residences in developed subdivisions.
North and south of the application area are areas designated for Office (0) uses
and is characterized by a privately -owned parking lot to the north and undeveloped
land and a drainage pond to the south. West of the application area, across John
Barrow Road, is area designated for Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) uses
and is characterized by office buildings.
The subject site is located in the John Barrow Road Design Overlay District (Ord.
20867). The purpose of the district is to enhance the quality of the corridor to
encourage development and redevelopment.
Master Street Plan:
John Barrow 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:
John Barrow Road is on the Master Bike Plan as a Proposed Class II Bike Lane.
Class I I Bike Lanes provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
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Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to rezone 1.037 acres of property located on the east side
of John Barrow Road, approximately 250 feet south of Labette Drive, from "0-1"
Quiet Office District to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. The rezoning is
requested for future development of the property. The property is currently
undeveloped and mostly tree covered, with varying degrees of slope.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates the property as "O"
Office. The applicant has filed for a land use plan amendment from "O" Office to
"NC" Neighborhood Commercial. This is a separate item on this agenda.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to C-1. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed C-1 zoning will represent a continuation of the zoning
patterns in this area, which contains a mixture of office and commercial zoning
along John Barrow Road. The property immediately south of the subject property
is zoned C-3. The requested C-1 zoning should have no adverse impact on the
surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 8, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were two (2) persons registered in opposition.
Staff presented the item, and the item was taken off the Consent Agenda and
opened for discussion. Shanolda Yancy and Rose Cook, residents of Brownwood
Terrace, both expressed concerns that a laundry mat was not needed as there
was one already within a block's distance. They expressed a laundry mat would
cause traffic congestion, noise, and attract the unsheltered population. They stated
also that the environmental pollution that would be emitted from the development
was unwanted and thought a laundry mat would lower the property value of their
neighborhood. Staff made it clear that this was a C-1 rezoning application and that
there are many permitted uses for neighborhood commercial development. After
some discussion there was a motion to approve the application. Then there was a
second. The vote was ten (10) ayes, zero (0) nays, and one (1) open position. The
motion passed. The application was approved.
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