Z-5673-B Staff AnalysisOctober 26, 2017
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z -5673-B
NAME: Garza Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8533 Mabelvale Pike
OWNER/APPLICANT: Jose Garza
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
the conversion of a portion of the existing metal
accessory structure into an accessory dwelling.
This 2.7± acre tract is zoned R-2.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the south side of the 8500 block of Mabelvale
Pike, a few blocks east of the Arkansas Department of Transportation
headquarters building.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in area of mixed zoning and uses. Numerous
single -wide and double -wide manufactured homes are located in the area.
Commercial businesses occupy the C-4 zoned properties to the south and
east. Property to the west was recently rezoned to C-4 to accommodate
a new commercial use. Industrial uses are located to the northwest.
This site was previously approved to have an accessory dwelling. The
proposed use should be compatible with uses in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the SWLR United for Progress and Town
and Country Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site is via an access easement off of Mabelvale Pike. The
existing home and proposed accessory dwelling each require one on-site
parking space. There is more than sufficient parking area existing on the
site to accommodate the parking requirement.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
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5. PUBLIC WORKS:
No comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
Existing easements must be retained. Separate Service connection
required for each building.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to
be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information
provided and service may already exist for the building in the proposal. If
not, there is an existing power line running along the east side of the entry
drive to the property which could be used for electrical service. Contact
Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or
adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met.
Fire Department: Full plan review.
Building Codes: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject
to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by
Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
NOTE: Contact FM Capt. Chris Sanders to coordinate an on-site review.
501-918-3782
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; cricheyCrx-littlerock.org_ or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderferCaD.littlerock.org.
Project must meet all requirements of a single family dwelling. Includes
smoke detectors and windows in all sleeping rooms.
County Planning: No comments.
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7. TRANSPORTATION AND PLANNING:
Rock Region METRO: Location is currently .53 miles from nearest bus
route, Route 23 Baseline/Southwest. We have no objections to proposed
improvements.
Planning Division: No comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 4, 2017)
The applicants' representatives were present. Staff presented the item and
noted some additional information was needed. The applicant was asked who
would be occupying the proposed accessory dwelling, if the accessory dwelling
would be a rental unit, who would be occupying the existing residence on the
property and if separate utilities were requested. Staff noted the structure must
be brought into compliance with all applicable building and fire codes and all
required permits must be obtained.
Other agency comments were noted.
The applicant was advised to provide response to staff questions by October 11,
2017.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The R-2 zoned, 2.75+ acre tract located at 8533 Mabelvale Pike is currently
occupied by a multisectional manufactured home. The Planning Commission
approved a conditional use permit on April 6, 1993 to allow the home. On
November 13, 2008, the Commission approved a CUP to allow a single -wide
manufactured home to be placed on the property as an accessory dwelling.
The property has changed ownership and the single -wide has been removed.
A metal accessory building is also located on the property. The current owner is
requesting approval of a CUP to allow for conversion of a portion of the existing
metal building into an accessory dwelling. The remainder of the building will be
used for storage.
The property owner (applicant) proposes to occupy the accessory dwelling.
A family member will occupy the principal dwelling. The accessory dwelling
will not be a rental unit. Separate utilities are requested.
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To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. This property has
previously been approved to allow an accessory dwelling. The proposed use
does not appear to be out of character with the neighborhood. The property
owner travels out of town frequently with his job so he is proposing to occupy the
accessory dwelling. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION.-
Staff
ECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in Section 6 of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 2017)
The applicant was 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 as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes
and 0 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
OCTOBER 4, 2017
ITEM NO.: 3. GARZA ACCESSORY DWELLING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
8533 MABELVALE PIKE Z -5673-B
Planniniz Staff Comments:
1. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract.
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will be occupying the proposed accessory dwelling?
gil the accessory dwelling be a rental unit?
Who will be occupying the existing manufactured home?
5. Are separate utilities requested for the accessory dwelling?
6. If the CUP is approved, the structure must be brought into compliance with all applicable building
and fire codes. All required permits must be obtained.
Variance/Waivers:
■ None requested.
Public Works: No comments
Utilities and Fire De artment/CouriPlannin :
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Existing easements must be
retained. Separate Service connection required for each building.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing
electrical utilities based on the information provided and service may already exist for the building
in the proposal. If not, there is an existing power line running along the east side of the entry drive
to the property which could be used for electrical service. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met.
Fire Department: Full plan review.
ITEM NO.: 3_ CONT Z -5673-B
Building Codes: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code
requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes
place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
NOTE: Contact FM Capt. Chris Sanders to coordinate an on-site review. 501-918-3782
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@1ittlerock.org or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org.
Project must meet all requirements of a single family dwelling. Includes smoke detectors and
windows in all sleeping rooms.
County Planning: No comments.
Rock Region METRO: Location is currently .53 miles from nearest bus route, Route 23
Baseline/Southwest. We have no objections to proposed improvements.
Planning Division: No comments.
Landscape: No Comments.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than
Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties
located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday October 11, 2017. The City
provided notices form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than October 20,
2017.