HomeMy WebLinkAbout040926 PC Minute RecordApril 9, 2026
ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-10266
NAME: Phillips Duplexes — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: NEC of W. 15th Street & S. Martin Street
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Stanley Phillips (Agent)
6204 Sandy Lane
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT
Clark Harris, Sr. (Owner)
2105 S. Schiller Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 0.32 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING: R-3
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) duplexes on two (2) platted R-3 zoned lots.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The lots are undeveloped and partially tree covered. A paved alley runs along the
east (rear) property line of the lots.
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.
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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. S. Martin 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.
2. W. 15th 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 W.
15th Street and S. Martin Street.
4. Label and resubmit the existing right-of-way width for S. Martin Street & W. 15th
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.
Fire Department:
Must Comply with Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 edition
All projects submitted for zoning approval must comply with the Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, including any comments or
requirements provided by the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office, prior to
acceptance.
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Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads
shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. If
the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must
submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval.
Loadinq
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.
Plannina 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
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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 Conditional Use
Permit.
Surrounding the application area are areas designated for Residential Low Density
(RL) uses and are characterized by single-family homes, duplexes, a faith -based
institution, a small apartment buildling, and vacant lots.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
West 15th Street and South Martin 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. This street may require dedication of right-
of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan:
West 15th Street and South Martin Street are 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) duplexes on two (2) platted R-3 zoned lots.
The lots are undeveloped and partially tree covered. A paved alley runs along the
east (rear) property line of the lots.
Each of the duplex structures will be approximately 2,340 square feet in area. The
structures will be two (2) stories in height, not to exceed a building height of thirty-
five (35) feet. The structures will be constructed with flat reinforced concrete slab;
thermal wood -framed structure; clad with vinyl siding; clad thermal glazed windows
and a hip roof clad with asphalt shingles.
Each duplex structure will be thirty-five (35) feet back from the front (west) property
line, over sixty (60) feet from the rear (east) property line, and 7.5 feet from the
side property lines.
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A shared access drive from the paved alley along the rear property line will serve
as access to the property. Eight (8) paved parking spaces (4 per lot) will be located
in the rear yard areas. Section 36-502(b)(1)(c) of the City's Zoning Ordinance
requires a minimum of three (3) parking spaces for each duplex.
Any sight lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
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 paragraph D and E, and
the staff analysis, of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (April 9, 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 8 ayes,
0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position. The application was approved.
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