Z-8619 Staff AnalysisJanuary 6, 2011
NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-8619
NAME White Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3205 Valley Park Drive
OWNERIAPPLICANT: Jim and Karen White
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of an accessory dwelling on this R-2
zoned lot.
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SITE LOCATION-
The property is located on the east side of Valley Park Drive, 3 lots south
of Pebble Beach Drive.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area comprised solely of single family homes
on suburban sized lots. There have been other approvals to allow
accessory dwellings in the area. From the street, the proposed structure
will look like a two -car garage. The proposed accessory dwelling is on the
rear of the accessory building. The structure will exceed all required
setbacks. The property itself is approximately .8 acre in size, several
times larger than the R-2 minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Staff
believes the proposed guesthouse, accessory dwelling is an appropriate
use.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to owners of all properties located
within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be
identified and the Chenal Ridge Neighborhood Association.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The principal dwelling and proposed accessory dwelling each require one
on -site parking space. The site currently contains a concrete driveway
providing access to a two -car garage. The driveway will be extended to
provide access to the new accessory building, which will contain a two -car
garage.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
January 6, 2011
ITEM NO.. 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8619
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. A special grading permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per
Section 8-283 prior to construction.
2. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of the proposed structure should
be constructed to at least one foot above the base flood elevation and
shown on all proposed plans and surveys.
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.
Water: No comment received.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 9, 2010)
The applicant, Jim White, was present. Staff requested the applicant provide
additional information on the design of the proposed building. Staff asked if
separate utilities were requested. The applicant responded that they were. In
response to a question from the Committee, Mr. White stated the accessory
dwelling was to be occupied by family and guests and would never be rented.
In response to a question from Mr. White, staff stated that condition would run
with the land, if he ever sold the property.
Public Works and Utility Comments were noted.
Staff noted the bill of assurance appeared to prohibit the use. Mr. White stated
he had visited with his neighbors and they seemed to have no problem with the
use. The Committee commented that the bill of assurance was an agreement
between private parties and not enforced by the City.
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The applicant was advised to respond to any staff issues by December 15, 2010.
The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The large, R-2 zoned lot located at 3205 Valley Park Drive contains a two-story,
brick and frame, single family residence. The applicants are proposing to
construct an accessory building in the rear yard. The accessory building will
contain an 890 square foot, two -car garage and a 690 square foot accessory
dwelling. A conditional use permit is requested to allow the accessory dwelling.
The one-story structure will be designed to complement the existing house. The
accessory dwelling will contain one bedroom and closet, one bath and a
kitchen/living room combination. The accessory dwelling is proposed for
occupancy by the property owner's aging father. Once it is no longer needed by
the father, the accessory dwelling will be used as a guest house for family and
friends. It will not be rented.
Staff is supportive of the requested guesthouse. Other similar structures have
been approved in the area. This property consists of almost an acre of ground;
much larger than the R-2 minimum of 7,000 square feet. The proposed
accessory dwelling's placement will exceed all ordinance required setbacks.
From the street, the structure will have the appearance of a two -car garage with
the accessory dwelling aspect located in the rear of the structure. The applicant
has placed limitations on occupancy of the structure so it will serve only as a
guesthouse for family and friends.
The bill of assurance for Pebble Beach Park contains the following statements,
which are pertinent to the issue:
a) Said land shall be restricted to detached single family residences.
b) No trailer, tent, shack, garage, garage apartment, hutment, basin,
structure of a temporary character or outbuilding of any kind on said land
shall at any time be used or occupied as a residence, temporarily or
permanently.
The applicant states he is aware of those statements and has visited with his
neighbors about the issue.
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ITEM NO.: 8(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-8619
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6
of the agenda staff report.
2. Occupancy of the accessory dwelling is to be limited to family members and
friends of the property owner. The structure is not to be rented; it is to serve
as a guesthouse.
3. The property owner must reside on the property.
Staff recommends approval of separate utilities.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 6, 2011)
The applicant was present. There was one objector present. The applicant had
submitted letters of approval from the owners of the three properties that directly
abut this site. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as
outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. Staff amended condition number 2
in the staff recommendation to include the condition that the structure not be
rented "or leased."
The applicant, Jim White, explained his proposal and stated the structure would
not be rented; that it would only be used as a guest house for family and friends.
Danny Broaddrick, of 3002 Valley Park Drive, stated he was concerned about
successor owners not complying with the condition. He also stated there were
not many other guest houses in the area. Mr. Broaddrick raised various
scenarios whereby the house could be rented or the accessory dwelling could
become the principal dwelling. He said there was ambiguity in the conditions
proposed by staff.
Commissioner Rector asked Mr. White if he could accept additional conditions
regarding renting of the house. Mr. White responded that he could. He was
asked to state for the record any additional amendment to his application.
Mr. White stated the accessory dwelling would not be occupied if something
happened to the principal dwelling and he would not rent the principal dwelling.
Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff, stated it needed to be clear that the condition
related to not renting the principal dwelling applied only if the accessory dwelling
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was on the property; otherwise, there is no prohibition against renting a single
family dwelling.
A motion was made to approve the application as amended, including staff
comments and conditions. The motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
DECEMBER 9, 2010
ITEM -NO.: 8. WHITE ACCESSORY DWELLING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — 3205 VALLEY PARK DRIVE Z-8619
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide more information on proposed building; exterior materials, roof materials.
2. Are separate utilities requested?
3. Who will occupy the structure in the future?
4. The Bill of Assurance for Pebble Beach Park contains the following statements:
(a) Said land shall be restricted to detached single family residences.
(b) No trailer, tent, shack, garage, garage apartment, hutment, basin, structure of a
temporary character or outbuilding of any kind on said land shall at any time be used or
occupied as a residence, temporarily or permanently.
Variance/Waivers:
• None requested.
Public Works:
1. A special grading permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction.
2. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of the proposed structure should be constructed to at least one foot
above the base flood elevation and shown on all proposed plans and surveys.
Utilities and Fire Denartment/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comments received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No comments received.
Water: No comment received.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not on a CATA bus route.
PIanning Division: No Comments.
Landscape: No Comments.
Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan, (if required), no later than
Wednesday December 15, 2010. Required notices must be sent via certified mail not later than Wednesday
December 22, 2010 and proof of notification returned to staff by December 30, 2010.
December 10, 2010
Dear Staff/Dana,
Following are the responses to the Planning staff comments for our conditional use
permit at 3205 Valley Park Drive.
1. Provide more information on the proposed building exterior materials, roof materials.
The structure will be lap siding similar to our current dwelling and the roof materials will
be Architectural shingles to match our current dwelling.
2. Are separate utilities requested?
We intend to have separate utilities however we are going will be looking at the option
which is most economical.
3. Who will occupy the structure in the future?
It is our sole intention to construct this to house elderly family members. My Father in
Law John Sweeney will be the first Occupant.
Thank you for your consideration and especially you Dana as you have been so helpful
throughout this Process.
Jim and Karen White
MEMORANDUM
TO: DANA CARNEY, ZONING & SUB -DIVISION MANAGER
FROM: CHRISTY MARVEL, PLANS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE BUFFER AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE JANUARY 6", 2011 PLANNING COMMIS -SIGN AGENDA
DATE: December 6, 2010
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A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
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