Z-5660 Staff AnalysisMarch 9, 1993
NAME•
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT•
PROPOSAL•
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
I. Site Location
FTLE N Z-5660
Kimrey Accessory Dwelling -
Conditional Use Permit
710 Clarkson Street
Elona Kimrey
The applicant is requesting a
conditional use permit to allow
for the conversion of an existing
340 square foot two-story garage
structure into an accessory
dwelling on this R-2 zoned
property.
This site is located at the northwest corner of the
intersection of "F" Street and Clarkson Street, one block
west of North Van Buren Street.
2. Comnatibility with Neighborhood
The zoning in the immediate vicinity is R-2 and R-3, with
single family residential being the predominant use.
Fair Park Elementary School is located one block southwest
of this site. Mount St. Mary Academy and Holy Souls School
are located three blocks to the north.
This proposed use appears to be compatible with the
neighborhood.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking
The single family dwelling and proposed accessory dwelling
each require one parking space. There is an existing
driveway on the site which will provide two on-site parking
spaces.
4. Screening and Buffers
None required.
5. City Encrineer Comments
No comments
March 9, 1993
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: S Continued FILE O.: Z-56
6. Utility Comments
Little Rock Municipal Water Works reports that an additional
water meter will have to be installed to comply with
Arkansas Department of Health regulations.
7. Analysis
The applicant is proposing to convert an existing 10 foot by
17 foot, two story structure into an accessory dwelling.
Until 7 or 8 years ago, this structure was used as a single
car garage with an office above. It has been used only as a
garage/storage since then. The structure sits well off the
street and the proposed use does not appear to negatively
impact the neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application subject to
compliance with utility comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(FEBRUARY 18, 1993)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and
outlined the proposed use of the structure. After a brief
discussion, the Committee forwarded this item to the full
Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MARCH 9, 1993)
The applicant, Elona Kimrey, was present. There were several
objectors present. Dana Carney, of the Planning staff, presented
the item and a staff recommendation of approval. He informed the
Commission that there is a potential title problem on a portion
of this property that the applicant will need to work out with
the adjacent property owner and the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk.
Ms..Kimrey then addressed the Commission and briefly outlined the
proposed use.
Joyce Arick, of 5206 "F" Street, addressed the Commission in
opposition to the proposed accessory dwelling. She presented the
Commission with a letter and photographs supporting her position.
Ms. Arick stated that the proposed accessory dwelling would
infringe on her privacy due to its relationship to her backyard.
She stated that the wall of the accessory structure is only about
7 feet from the wall of her home.
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March 9, 1993
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 8 [Continued) FILE NO.: Z-5660
Gary Flack, owner of the property at 712 Clarkson Street,
addressed the Commission in opposition to the application. He
told the Commission that 710 and 712 Clarkson share a single
driveway and allowing the accessory dwelling would create a
parking problem on his property. Mr. Flack further stated that
he feared allowing an accessory dwelling at 710 Clarkson would
devalue his property.
Pat Akin, also of 5206 "F". Street, addressed the Commission in
opposition to the proposed accessory dwelling. She expressed her
fear that allowing the accessory dwelling would infringe on her
privacy and would create a noise problem as her bedroom is
approximately 7 feet from the accessory structure.
Ms. Kimrey stated that the previous property owner had used the
upper floor of this structure for an office, and that she would
not have noisy tenants.
Shirley Flake addressed the Commission in opposition to the
application. She stated that the proposed accessory dwelling
would create a parking problem and fire hazard, and would devalue
the adjacent properties.
After further discussion, Chairman Walker called for a vote.
The vote was 0 ayes, 8 noes, 1 absent and 2 abstentions (Putnam,
Nicholson). The application was denied.
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