Planning commission approves three rezones to recognize existing housing units

The North Little Rock Planning Commission voted to approve three rezoning requests to align zoning with existing housing configurations.

The commission approved a rezoning from R‑3 to R‑4 to recognize two existing homes on a single lot at 5110 Lynch Drive; the applicant, Anthony Richardson, told commissioners the parcels currently have separate electrical services and that the structures qualify as nonconforming units under the city ordinance so long as meters remain active and are not disconnected for 12 months or more. The commission recorded a roll call vote in favor and instructed the applicant to consult with planning staff (Miss James) on next steps.

A second rezoning was approved to reclassify 1519 West 40 Sixth Street (transcript spelling) from R‑3 to R‑4 to recognize an existing triplex. Applicant Liz Jimenez said a lack of power to Unit B during 2020 caused its address to be dropped; she said the owners hold building permits for Units A and C and need the rezoning to obtain permitting for Unit B and for porch/deck permits. Commissioners recorded a roll call in favor and told the applicant to coordinate with planning staff.

A third rezoning, RZ2025‑17, changed zoning from R‑4 to C‑6 for 408 East 8 (transcript spelling) to allow construction of a duplex; applicant Chase Gray described the property’s prior single‑family use and said he planned to build a duplex. The commission approved that rezoning by recorded roll call.

All three items passed on recorded votes. Planning staff will advise applicants on the administrative steps required to finalize rezoning and obtain building permits; the transcript shows staff direction but does not list permit numbers or follow‑up dates on the record.