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Little Rock, AR 72202
501.221.9393
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February 17, 2026
Planning and Development Department
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
RE: 2020 W. 3`d — Zoning Application
Dear Commissioners:
I represent Saxion Enterprises, LLC, the owner of the property located at 2020 3rd Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 (the "Property"). On behalf of my client, I respectfully submit this
application to rezone the Property from C-3 (General Commercial District) to a Planned
Commercial District (PCD) pursuant to the Planned Zoning District (PZD) procedures.
The Property consists of approximately 0.85 acres and is improved with an existing six -
story building that is currently utilized for office and light warehouse purposes. The surrounding
area includes a mixture of office, commercial, and residential uses, making the site well -suited for
a thoughtfully integrated mixed -use redevelopment.
Saxion Enterprises, LLC proposes to redevelop the existing structure into a mixed -use
building consisting of office, commercial, and residential components. The top floor will remain
office space; the first floor is proposed for light commercial use; and the middle four floors will
be converted to residential use. In connection with this redevelopment, the applicant is also
requesting a variance to permit 36 residential units.
The proposed PCD designation will allow the City to tailor development standards to the
specific characteristics of the Property and the surrounding neighborhood, while ensuring
compatibility with adjacent uses. The adaptive reuse of the existing structure will enhance the
vitality of the area, providing additional residential opportunities in proximity to established
commercial and office services.
We respectfully request approval of the rezoning to PCD and the associated variance.
Saxion Enterprises, LLC looks forward to working with staff and the Commission to address any
questions and to ensure that the project advances the goals of the City's planning framework.
Pursuant to the application requirements, I have included the following documents:
1. Application for Planned Zoning Development Form;
2. 2 copies of a recent survey of the property;
3. 2 copies of a site plan prepared by Saxion Enterprises, LLC;
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4. The original bill of assurance for the subdivision of the property;
5. Excerpts from our presentation to proposed investors; and
6. Various renderings and proposed floor plans.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at b*efferson@,newlandassociates]211c.com
newlandassociatespllc.com
or call me at 501-221-9393. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
NEWLAND & AssoclA
Bryce Jefferson