Z-5673 Staff AnalysisAprril I, 1993
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-5573
NAME: Chism Manufactured Home -
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8533 Mabelvale Pike
OWNER/APPLICANT: D. R. and Betty Chism
PROPOSAL: The applicants propose to place a
doublewide, 28 foot by 60 foot
manufactured home on this R-2
zoned, 2.6 acre site to replace a
conventional, site -built home
which was destroyed by fire in
February 1993.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
This site is located south of Mabelvale Pike, approximately
1/2 mile east of Arkansas Highway Department.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
The uses in the immediate vicinity are varied, ranging from
a few single family homes to a motor freight terminal. The
immediate neighborhood is primarily non-residential in
nature.
There are several mobile homes in the adjacent neighborhood,
including two mobile home parks. A large mobile home park
is directly adjacent to this site, on the west.
Directly south of this site is a large commercial area
fronting on I-30. Among the commercial uses in this area
are a furniture store, recreational vehicle sales, car lots
and a flea market.
A large area of I-2 zoning is north of this site, across
Mabelvale Pike.
The proposed manufactured home, located on a 2.6 acre tract,
should not have a negative impact on the neighborhood.
3. On -Site Drives and P4rking
The site is approached by a 25 foot access easement off of
Mabelvale Pike. The applicant proposes to use the existing
driveway.
April, 6, 1993
PLANS ING
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4. Screening and Buffers
There is no requirement for screening or buffers.
5. City Engineer Comments
No comments
6. utility Comments
No negative utility comments
7. Staff Analysis
The Chisms are requesting a conditional use permit to place
a doublewide manufactured home on this site to replace their
house, which recently burned.
This site is part of a small, residential enclave sandwiched
between the industrial uses on Mabelvale Pike and the
commercial uses on I-30. The primary dwelling units in this
neighborhood appear to be mobile homes.
The proposed manufactured home will be placed approximately
in the middle of a 2.6 acre site and will meet all setback
requirements.
The Chisms have presented statements from all of the
adjacent property owners stating that they have no objection
to the placing of a doublewide manufactured home on this
property.
This proposal should not have a negative impact on the
adjacent neighborhood and staff is supportive of the
application.
7. Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application, subject to
compliance with ordinance minimum site design standards as
follow:
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.
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April ,6, 1993
PLAN HEARING
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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.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(APRIL 1, 1993)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item.
a brief discussion, it was determined that there were no
outstanding issues: The Committee then forwarded this item
the full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(APRIL 6, 1993)
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The applicant, Betty Chism, was present. There were no objectors
present. Dana Carney, of the Planning staff, presented the item
and a staff recommendation of approval, subject to compliance
with ordinance minimum site design standards as listed in the
staff recommendation.
Chairman Walker asked Mrs. Chism if she agreed to comply with the
standards, as listed. Mrs. Chism stated that she did.
There being no further discussion on this item, a vote was taken.
The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
The application was approved.
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