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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING – REZONING – CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
MINUTE RECORD
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
4:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being ten (10) in number.
II. Members Present: Tom Brock
Alan Bubbus
Keith Cox
Janet Dillon
J. T. Ferstl
Rebecca Finney
Keith Fountain
Obray Nunnley, Jr.
Amy Pierce
Bill Rector
Members Absent: One Open Position
City Attorney: Cindy Dawson
III. Approval of the Minutes of the August 8, 2013 Meeting of the Little
Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING – REZONING – CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
4:00 P.M.
I. OLD BUSINESS:
Item Number:
File Number:
Title:
A. Z-8866 Chenal Car Wash – Conditional Use Permit
17000 Chenal Parkway
B. Z-5805-D Iglesia Samaritano Internacional Church – Conditional
Use Permit
11820 Chicot Road
II. NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number:
File Number:
Title:
1. Z-5644-A Pinnacle Classical Academy – Conditional Use Permit
#1 Covenant Drive
2. Z-6860-C 5300 West Markham Suite “E” Salon – Conditional Use
Permit
5300 West Markham Street, Suite “E”
3. Z-6923-A Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church Day Care –
Conditional Use Permit
4401 Woodlawn Drive
4. Z-8880 Woodley-Nelson Multisectional Manufactured Home –
Conditional Use Permit
8419 Hidden Valley Road
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z-8866
NAME: Chenal Car Wash – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 17000 Chenal Parkway
OWNER/APPLICANT: Chenal Car Wash, LLC/White-Daters and Associates
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of a single-tunnel, automatic car wash on
this undeveloped, C-3 zoned property.
STAFF REPORT:
On June 12, 2013, the applicant requested deferral of the item to allow additional
time to work with Entergy to solve some outstanding issues. Staff recommends
deferral of the item to the August 8, 2013 Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 27, 2013)
Staff informed the Commission that on June 12, 2013, the applicant requested
deferral of the item to allow additional time to work with Entergy to solve some
outstanding issues. Staff recommended deferral of the item to the August 8,
2013 Commission meeting.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the August 8, 2013
agenda with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
On July 26, 2013, the applicant requested deferral of the item to allow additional
time to work with Entergy to solve some outstanding issues. Staff recommends
deferral of the item to the September 19, 2013 Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 8, 2013)
Staff recommended deferral of the item as noted above. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the
September 19, 2013 agenda by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8866
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STAFF UPDATE:
On August 29, 2013, the applicant requested deferral of the item to allow
additional time to work with Entergy to resolve some outstanding issues. He
states they hope to reach an agreement by late September. Staff recommends
deferral of the item to the October 31, 2013 Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013)
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral as noted above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved for deferral to the Oct. 31, 2013 meeting by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-5805-D
NAME: Iglesia Samaritano Internacional Church – Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION: 11820 Chicot Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Iglesia Samaritano Internacional/Twin City Properties
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a
church to occupy this existing building and R-2 zoned
property.
STAFF REPORT:
There are unresolved issues concerning a possible subdivision of this property.
The applicant did not respond to issues raised at the Subdivision Committee
meeting. Staff recommends deferral of this item to the September 19, 2013
Planning Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 8, 2013)
Staff recommended deferral of the item as noted above. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the
September 19, 2013 agenda by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
STAFF REPORT:
Prior to the August 29, 2013 Subdivision Committee meeting, the applicant
informed staff that the church would be acquiring the entire property and there
would be no subdivision of the tract. The applicant will submit revised drawings
and responses to staff issues. Staff recommends deferral of the item to the
October 31, 2013 meeting to allow the applicant the opportunity to submit those
revisions and responses.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013)
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral as noted above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved for deferral to the Oct. 31, 2013 meeting by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-5644-A
NAME: Pinnacle Classical Academy – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: #1 Covenant Drive
OWNER/APPLICANT: Covenant Presbyterian Church
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a small
private school to be located in a portion of the existing
church facility on this R-2 zoned property.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The church property is located on the south side of Chenal Parkway, west
of Pride Valley Drive.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The church has occupied this 10± acre site for approximately 10 years.
The Woodcreek and Parkway Place Residential Neighborhoods are
located to the south, east and west. Chenal Parkway is located to the
north. A multifamily development and a retirement community are located
across the parkway to the north. No changes are being made to the
church property. The small private school will operate during the week
within the existing church facility. Allowing the proposed use should not
affect the church’s continued compatibility with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the Parkway Place Neighborhood
Association.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site is via a single driveway off of Pride Valley Road.
Existing parking wraps around the south and west sides of the church
building. Even at the school’s proposed maximum capacity of 50 children,
there is more than sufficient parking available during the week. No
changes are proposed to the parking and driveways. All drop-off and
pick-up of children is to occur within the parking lot and not on the public
right-of-way.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5644-A
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4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. No Comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No objection.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the
water meter.
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.
Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered
water service is required.
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.
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
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Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss
backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted, maintain access.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CAT A bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 29, 2013)
The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and noted there were no
outstanding issues. In response to a question, the applicant stated current
enrollment was in the range of 20 students and maximum enrollment requested
was 50 students. The applicant stated they held a neighborhood meeting and
presented the proposal (including the 50 student maximum) to those who
attended.
The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the
item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Covenant Presbyterian Church occupies the 10± acre, R-2 zoned tract located at
#1 Covenant Drive. The CUP to allow for construction of the church was
approved in January 1993. The church development currently consists of two
buildings, connected by a breezeway, and parking. A single driveway provides
access off of Pride Valley Road. A conditional use permit is requested to allow
Pinnacle Classical Academy, a private parochial school, to operate within the
existing church facility. The school will provide for grades K – 8th. The school
will initially use approximately 4 classrooms for its 15 – 20 students. At the
requested maximum the school will have an enrollment of 50 students and will
occupy a correspondingly larger number of classrooms. No changes will be
made to the site to allow the proposed school use. No signage will be placed on
the property for the school.
To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The proposed school will
utilize existing church facilities and will operate during normal business hours
following a typical school calendar. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage
tract. Allowing the proposed small (maximum 50 students) school to operate
during the week with the existing church should have negligible impact on the
neighborhood.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5644-A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments in Section 6 of the agenda staff report.
2. All drop-off and pick-up of students is to take place in the church parking lot
and not in the public right-of-way.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013)
The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff
recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed
on the consent agenda and approved, including all staff comments and conditions.
The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-6860-C
NAME: 5300 West Markham, Suite “E” Salon – Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION: 5300 West Markham Street, Suite “E”
OWNER/APPLICANT: Dr. Bert Miller/M. Lynn Redden
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a salon
(beauty salon and massage therapy) to operate in
one suite of this O-3 zoned property.
STAFF REPORT:
On August 29, 2013, staff spoke with Ms. Redden who stated she had found
another site and did not wish to pursue the application. Staff notified Dr. Miller of
Ms. Redden’s decision and asked him to advise staff if he wished to pursue the
issue as property owner/applicant. Staff received no response. Staff
recommends withdrawal of the application, without prejudice.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of withdrawal as noted above. There was no
further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved for
withdrawal by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-6923-A
NAME: Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church Day Care –
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 4401 Woodlawn Drive
OWNER/APPLICANT: Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a day
care in the existing church on this R-2 zoned property.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The church property occupies the block bounded by Walnut, Ash,
Woodlawn and Lee; in the Hillcrest Neighborhood.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The church has been a part of the neighborhood for decades.
Surrounding uses are primarily single family homes on typical, urban lots.
The Hillcrest commercial district is located one block to the north, along
Kavanaugh. Allowing this small day care operation during the week will
not affect the church’s continued compatibility with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the Hillcrest Neighborhood Association.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The church parking lot is located on the west half of the block with access
off of Woodlawn Avenue and Ash Street. The day care is proposed to
have an enrollment of 36 children maximum with 8 employees; requiring
11 parking spaces. There is more than sufficient parking available during
the week to accommodate the use. All drop-off and pick-up of children is
to take place in the church parking lot and not in the public right-of-way.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
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ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6923-A
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6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No objection.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the
water meter.
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.
Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered
water service is required.
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.
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: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: CATA bus routes are located along Kavanaugh Boulevard and
Lee Street; one block to the north and south respectively.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6923-A
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 29, 2013)
The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and noted there were no
real outstanding issues. The applicant was asked to provide information on any
proposed signage.
Utility and Fire Department comments were noted.
The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the
item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church occupies the R-2 zoned block bounded by
Woodlawn, Lee and Ash and Walnut. The main church building is located on the
east half of the block. The west half contains three smaller buildings and the
church’s parking lot. The church is requesting approval of a conditional use
permit to allow the operation of a day care center in the church in partnership
with Village Montessori. On October 26, 2000, a CUP was approved to allow a
day care in the church. It was not done and that previous approval expired.
The proposed day care will be operated Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The age of the children will be 18 months – 5 years. The maximum capacity will
be 36 children, with a total of 8 employees. The day care will be located in
classroom space within the church building. The playground area is “tucked” into
the “U-shaped” main building area. The church parking lot will be used for day
care parking as well as drop-off and pick-up. A small (30” X 36”) sign will be
placed on the Woodlawn side of the church property near the entrance to where
the daycare will be located.
To staff’s knowledge, there are no other issues. Allowing this small day care
operation within the existing church should have no effect on nearby properties.
The use had previously been approved by the Commission. The 1921 bill of
assurance does not address use issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments in Section 6 of the agenda staff report.
2. All drop-off and pick-up of children is to take place in the church parking lot
and not in the public right-of-way.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6923-A
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013)
The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff
recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed
on the consent agenda and approved, including all staff comments and conditions.
The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
September 19, 2013
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-8880
NAME: Woodley-Nelson Multisectional Manufactured Home –
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8419 Hidden Valley Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Donald Nelson/Pamela Woodley
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow
placement of a multisectional manufactured home on
this R-2 zoned 1 acre tract.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The site is located off of Hidden Valley Road, south of Pinnacle Valley
Road. The site is outside of the city limits, within the City’s zoning
jurisdiction.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The site is located in a rural area characterized primarily by a variety of
single-family housing types on larger lots and acreage. Undeveloped
property is adjacent to the east, south and north. Two single family
residences are located immediately to the west. Within the general area
there is no specific housing type. The homes include site built homes,
single-wide and multisectional manufactured homes. The site built homes
vary in size and architecture. The proposed multisectional manufactured
home does not appear to be incompatible with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the River Valley Neighborhood Association.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
One parking space is required for this single family residence. Access to
the site is via an existing gravel drive off of Hidden Valley. There is
sufficient space on the tract for several vehicles.
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4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Outside Service Boundary, no comment.
Entergy: Entergy has an existing overhead distribution line in the area.
The manufactured home should not be located under or within ten (10)
feet of the existing line so that proper NESC clearances can be
maintained. This can be discussed when applies for service, but before
home is located.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met.
A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this
property.
Please submit plans for water facilities 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. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
Department is required.
This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution
system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
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.
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Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the
hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of the hydrant(s).
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges.
Fire Department: Little Rock Fire Department; Outside Little Rock City
Limits. Notice also sent to West Pulaski Volunteer Fire Department.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: The site is located outside of the CATA service area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 29, 2013)
The applicant Pamela Woodley and the property owner Donald Nelson were
present. Staff presented the item and noted there were few outstanding issues.
In lieu of providing an authorization affidavit, Mr. Nelson signed the application
form. Staff noted the utility comments, particularly the requirement to extend a
water main and to provide a fire hydrant. Staff noted a response had not yet
been received from the area volunteer fire department. Staff presented the siting
criteria of Section 36-254(d)(5). Staff also noted Entergy’s comments. The
applicants were advised to coordinate with the utilities.
The Committee determined there were no outstanding technical issues and
forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A conditional use permit is requested to allow a 28’ X 60’ multisectional
manufactured home on the 1+acre tract located at 8419 Hidden Valley Drive.
The property is located outside of the city limits, within the City’s zoning
jurisdiction. The applicants were unaware of the City’s jurisdiction and had the
home placed on the site. Once they were made aware of the violation, they
applied for the conditional use permit. To staff’s knowledge the home is not yet
occupied.
The home is a new model with vinyl siding and a pitched, shingled roof. The
home contains 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. The home will be occupied by the
property owner, his niece and her family who will care for him. The home will be
underpinned (bricked) and porches/decks will be added. Based on the
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dimensions provided by the applicant, placement of the home exceeds R-2
district setback requirements. The general area around the site is rural in
nature, consisting primarily of single family homes on larger lots and acreage.
Housing types in the area vary in design from site-built homes of varying size and
style to single-wide and multisectional manufactured homes. There are also
large areas of undeveloped properties in the vicinity. Pinnacle Mountain State
Park is located about 1 mile to the west.
Staff believes the proposed use is appropriate. Multisectional manufactured
homes are an appropriate housing type to be considered especially when they
are not incompatible with an established neighborhood architectural style. As
was previously noted, there are a variety of housing types and styles in the
general area; most all of which are on larger lots or tracts.
There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the
following:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Section 6 of the
agenda staff report.
2. Compliance with the following siting criteria from Section 36-254(d)(5) of the
Code:
a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or
greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
c. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. All homes shall be multisectional.
h. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013)
The applicant, Pam Woodley, and the property owner, Donald Nelson, were
present. There were several other persons present, both in support and in
opposition. Copies of twelve (12) e-mails of opposition had been previously
distributed to the commissioners. Staff also informed the commission that
three (3) phone calls had been received from area residents in opposition.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the
“staff recommendation” above.
The applicant addressed the commission and stated she would reserve her time
to respond to issues raised by the opponents.
Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County, spoke in support.
Mrs. Bell stated manufactured homes were recognized by the Federal
Government as equivalent to any other single-family housing. She stated she
had personally seen other manufactured homes that had fit in with and not hurt
other neighborhoods. She stated the applicant had a large lot which provided the
opportunity to make improvements to the site; including the addition of decks and
porches and landscaping.
Dan Roda, attorney representing Bella Casa LLC, spoke in opposition. He stated
his clients were developing a potential subdivision west of Hidden Valley. He
presented copies of a map showing the location of his client’s property and
photographs of another home in the immediate vicinity. He stated he disagreed
with staff’s assessment that the area was rural; that he thought it was residential
in nature. Mr. Roda stated the proposed home had objectionable characteristics
and was placed on the property without prior approval. He noted there were
others present in opposition. At his request, eight (8) persons raised their hands
indicating their opposition.
Delores Nelson, of 9405 Hidden Valley Road, expressed her concerns about
traffic on the private drive back to the site. She stated the drive was not
maintained by the County. She stated she was not opposed as long as they (the
applicants) don’t create problems.
Leslie Rounds, of 8411 Hidden Valley Road, stated she was representing elderly
family members in opposition. She stated it was a difficult situation because of
family ties between the applicants and some of the opposition. She said there
were some family disagreements. Ms. Rounds stated there had already been a
situation where lots of people had been on the property creating noise and
parking problems. She said she was concerned about individuals creating
problems for the neighbors.
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Ms. Woodley responded that she was trying to provide a home for herself and
her elderly mother and uncle. She said they had been paying taxes on the
property for years and wanted to occupy it. She read from a letter in which she
described her plans make improvements; including rock or brick underpinning
and putting in a paved driveway. She said she does not plan on having large
parties but they did have a few friends over for a back yard party after the home
had been moved in. She stated she did not know about the rules and had
already made three mortgage payments on the home.
Chairman Rector commented that he had not heard objections to the
manufactured home; that he heard objections to anything being there and about
the activities of people on the site.
Mr. Roda stated he did not know about the family issues. He said he was there
on the land use issue. He said there were newer, larger homes in the area and
he expressed concern about property values being impacted. He asked if other
manufactured homes would have to be allowed if this home was approved?
Chairman Rector stated there were other manufactured homes in the area. He
said the proposed home can be appropriate and it doesn’t look like a trailer. He
described other manufactured homes that had been approved and placed in the
City.
Commissioner Nunnley asked staff when the proposed and required
improvements would have to be made. Staff responded that the Commission
could set a time limit and typically those improvements were a condition of
occupancy of the home.
Commissioner Bubbus asked the applicant how long the home had been on the
site and if it was occupied. He asked what the cost would be to move the home,
it the application were denied. Ms. Woodley responded she did not know the cost
to remove the home. She said it had been on the site for about three months
and she had made three payments. She stated the home was not occupied and
the utilities had not been installed since the City stopped her.
Commissioner Nunnley asked how long it would take to make the proposed and
required improvements. There was then a discussion of an appropriate time
frame in which to expect the improvements to be completed. Commissioner
Nunnley stated he was concerned about the home sitting there unoccupied for an
extended length of time pending completion of the improvements. It was agreed
by the commissioners that six (6) months was an appropriate time. Ms. Woodley
agreed and stated she was amending her application to include the six (6) month
time limit to complete the improvements, including a paved driveway.
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In response to a question, Chairman Rector stated the improvement would have
to be completed by six months or the home would have to be removed or the
applicant would have to re-file to come back to the commission.
A motion was made to approve the application, as amended, including all staff
comments and conditions. The motion was approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes,
1 absent and 1 open position.
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There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
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