HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOD Staff Report 060926OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
February 17, 2026 AGENDA
Subject
An Ordinance rezoning
property located at the
Southeast Corner of
Hilaro Springs Road
and Pine Cone Drive
from R-2 to R-4 (Z-
10229).
Submitted by:
Department of Planning and
Development
SYNOPSIS
Action Required
4Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Approved By
Delphone Hubbard
City Manager
owner of the 0.44-acre property located at the southeast
er of Hilaro Springs and Pine Cone Drive is requesting
the zoning be reclassified from R-2 to R-4.
FISCAL IMPACT I None
RECOMMENDATION , Approval of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND The applicant requests to rezone the 0.44 acre property located at
the southeast corner of Hilaro Springs Road and Pine Cone Drive
from "R-2" Single -Family District to "R-4" Two -Family District.
The rezoning is proposed for future development of the property.
The property is comprised of two (2) platted lots.
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered.
The property previously contained a multifamily development.
The property contains remnants of concrete parking along both
street frontages.
Background
Continued
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates the property as "RL"
Residential Low. The proposed R-4 zoning will not require an
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan.
On January 8, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 10 ayes, 0
noes, 0 absent and 1 open position, as part of the Consent Agenda,
to approve the R-4 rezoning. There were no 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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ORDINANCE NO.
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-10229 - DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2, CONEY'S REPLAT OF LOT A,
15 PINEWOOD SUBDIVISION, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS: FROM 64R-2"
16 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO "R-4" TWO - FAMILY DISTRICT
17 (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HILARO SPRINGS ROAD AND PINE CONE
18 DRIVE).
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20 Section 2. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the
21 City of Little Rock and designated district map be and is hereby amended to the extent and
22 in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in Section 1
23 hereof.
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25 Section 3. That the Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force 30 days after the
26 date of its passage and approval.
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28 Section 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force until the final
29 plan approval.
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31 Section 5. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence,
32 clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
33 unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of
34 the ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or
35 adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the ordinance.
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Section 5. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same, that are
inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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FILE NO.: Z-10229
NAME: Rezoning from R-2 to R-4
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Hilaro Springs Road and Pine Cone Drive
DEVELOPER:
Genesis Properties, LLC
23 Whispering Drive
Alexander, AR 72002
OWNER/AGENT:
Genesis Properties, LLC (owner)
Bianca Gonzalez (agent)
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: .44 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 2
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
VARIANCEIWAIVERS: None requested
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.44 acre property from R-2 to R-4 for future
development.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped. The property previously contained a
multifamily development.
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C. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS:
All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS PLANNING DIVISION): No Comments,
ENGINEERING COMMENTS (PUBLIC WORKS):
1. Hilaro Springs 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. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at all adjacent intersections.
3. Pine Cone Dr. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A
dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required.
E. 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.
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Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met
Fire Department:
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or requirements provided
by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to acceptance.
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
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Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade
exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request
to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2021
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Codes: No comments.
Landscape: No Comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division:
Land Use PI
The request is in Planning District 14, the Geyer Springs East Planning District.
The development principles of the district include protecting and stabilizing existing
neighborhoods from haphazard placement of commercial uses. The Land Use
Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) use for the application area. The
Residential Low Density 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 rezoning two lots to R-4.
Surrounding the application area are Residential Low Density (RL) use
characterized by single-family homes, apartment complexes, and duplexes.
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This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Hilaro Springs Rd. 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.
Pine Cone Dr. is a Local Street. 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.
These street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
Hilaro Springs Rd. 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.
Pine Cone Dr. is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
Historic Preservation Plan:
The application, as shown, should have no effect on identified historic resources.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.44 acre property located at the southeast
corner of Hilaro Springs Road and Pine Cone Drive from "R-2" Single -Family
District to "R-4" Two -Family District. The rezoning is proposed for future
development of the property. The property is comprised of two (2) platted lots.
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly grass covered. The property
previously contained a multifamily development. The property contains remnants
of concrete parking along both street frontages.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates the 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 rezoning. Staff feels that the request is
reasonable. The general area contains a mixture of residential zoning and uses.
The two (2) lots immediately to the south contain multifamily structures. There are
several R-5 zoned lots with multifamily uses along American Manor Drive to the
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northwest. Staff believes that the requested R-4 zoning will have no adverse
impact on the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION -
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-4 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 11, 2025)
The application was deferred to the January 8, 2026 agenda due to the notices not
being completed.
PLANNNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 8, 2026)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in opposition. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The item remained on the
Consent Agenda for Approval. The vote was ten (10) ayes, zero (0) nays, and one
(1) open position. The motion passed. The application was approved.
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