Z-5501 Staff AnalysisDecember 17, 1991
ITEM NO.: 1 Z-5501
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Lee and Bonnie Clinton
Lee Clinton
2723 North University Avenue
Rezone from C-3 to R-2
Single Family
0.23 acres
Single Family
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North
- Single -Family, zoned R-2
South
- Single -Family, zoned C-3
East
- Single-Family,zoned R-2
West
- Vacant, zoned R-2
STAFF ANALYSIS
2723 North University is zoned C-3 with a single family
residence on the lot. Because of a C-3 zoning, the
residential unit is nonconforming. The owners of the
property tried to obtain a building permit for a room
addition, however, the permit was initially denied because
of the nonconforming status. After staff reviewed the
situation, it was decided to issue the building permit
subject to the owner filing a rezoning change from C-3
to R-2.
Zoning in the immediate area is either R-2 or R-3. The two
lots at the southeast corner of North University and Z Street
are the only ones zoned C-3 in the neighborhood. The two
lots were probably zoned for a commercial use in 1937 as part
of the City's first land use planning and zoning effort. The
concept was to establish small neighborhood commercial
locations throughout the city. Land use on the developed
lots is single family. There is a large vacant tract of land
at the southwest corner of North University and Brentwood.
The site is commonly referred to as "Cammack Campus" and is
under the control of the University of Arkansas System, which
hopes to utilize it for several different functions in the
future.
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December 17, 1991
ITEM NO.: 1 Z-5501 Cont.
Reclassifying 2723 North University is appropriate and a
desirable zoning action for the neighborhood. The Heights
Hillcrest Plan does not recognize the corner for commercial
use. The C-3 is misplaced and, if developed, could have an
adverse impact on the surrounding properties. Hopefully,
the owner of the lot directly to the south will request a
change to R-2 in the near future and will remove another
questionable C-3 lot.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
There are none to be reported.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the R-2 as filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 17, 1991)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors and the
item was placed on the Consent Agenda. A motion was made to
recommend approval of the R-2 rezoning as requested. The
motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
r.