Z-5673-A Staff AnalysisNovember 13, 2008
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z -5673-A
NAME: Chism Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8533 Mabelvale Pike
OWNER/APPLICANT: Dewey and Betty Chism
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow
placement of a single wide manufactured home on
this R-2 zoned 3± acre.
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SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the south side of Mabelvale Pike,
approximately'/ mile east of the Arkansas Highway Department campus.
Access to the site is via,an access easement off of Mabelvale Pike.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses. Numerous
single wide and double wide mobile homes and manufactured homes are
located in the area. The C-4 zoned property to the south contains a
furniture warehouse and offices. Industrial uses are located to the west as
well. The site is screened on all sides by woods. The proposed use is
compatible with uses in the area.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site; all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the SWLR United for Progress
and Town and Country Neighborhood Associations were notified of this
request.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site is via a gravel driveway in an access easement off of
Mabelvale Pike. The existing driveway, parking area and carport are more
than sufficient to provide the required one parking space per dwelling.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments on this single family issue.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comments received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No comments received.
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Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water
meter(s) are required.
Fire Department: No comments received.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: This site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
(OCTOBER 23, 2008)
Kathy Chism and 011ie Smith were present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the proposed placement of a manufactured home to serve as an
accessory dwelling. Staff noted that the applicant had provided a survey of the
property.
In response to a question from the Committee, Ms. Chism noted that the
manufactured home would be removed from the property when a family
caregiver is no longer needed for her parents, the property owners.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the application to the full
Commission for final action.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The R-2 zoned, 3± acres tract located at 8533 Mabelvale Pike is occupied by
a multisectional manufactured home and associated accessory buildings.
Placement of the home was approved by the Commission through the C.U.P.
process in 1993. The applicants are requesting approval of a C.U.P. to allow
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placement of a single -wide manufactured home on the property to provide a
residence for a family member. The home is proposed to be occupied by a
relative who will help to care for the property owners who reside in the existing
multisectional manufactured home.
The single -wide manufactured home is proposed to be located behind the
existing residence. The new home will be a 2008 model and will measure
16'X 54'. The home will have vinyl siding and a pitched, shingled roof. Porches
will be added.
Staff is supportive of the proposed accessory dwelling. The proposed home is
compatible with uses in the area. The property itself is screened by woods on all
sides. The property is nearly 3 acres in size and the home will have setbacks
well exceeding those required by the Code. There is sufficient parking space on
the property to accommodate both residences. There is no bill of assurance on
this acreage tract. Placement of the home must comply with the Ordinance
standards.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Placements of the single -wide manufactured home must comply with the
following siting criteria.
a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or
greater.
b. Removal of all transport features.
c. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished in a manner compatible with the neighborhood.
e. Underpinning with permanent materials.
f. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures.
g. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standards.
2. The property owner must reside on site.
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3. Occupancy of the accessory dwelling is to be limited to a relative of the
current property owners, to serve as a caregiver for the current owners,
Dewey and Betty Chism.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 13, 2008)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 2 open
positions.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
OCTOBER 23, 2008
ITEM NO.: 4. CHISM ACCESSORY DWELLING CONDITIONAL• USE PERMIT
8533 MABELVALE PIKE LZ -5673-A)
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide correct survey.
2. Information to Commissioners:
a. There is no Bill of Assurance for this acreage tract.
b. Proposed accessory dwelling is a 2008 model, 16' x 54' single -wide manufactured home with vinyl
siding and pitched, shingled roof.
c. Occupant of accessory dwelling will be a relative to care for ailing property owners who live on
site.
Variance/Waivers:
• None requested.
Public Works:
1. No Comments.
Utilities and Fire DeWrtment/County Planning_:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comments received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No comments received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required.
Fire Department: No comments received.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
Planning Division: No Comments.
Landscape:_ No comments on this single-family request.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of revised site plan (if necessary) to staff no later than
Wednesday October 29, 2008.
Required notification must be completed by October 29, 2008 and proof of notice returned to staff by November 7,
2008.
ITEM #4
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (OCTOBER 23, 2008)
Kathy Chism and 011ie Smith were present, representing the application. Staff briefly
described the proposed placement of a manufactured home to serve as an accessory
dwelling. Staff noted that the applicant had provided a survey of the property.
In response to a question from the Committee, Ms. Chism noted that the manufactured
home would be removed from the property when a family caregiver is no longer needed
for her parents, the property owners.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for
final action.