Z-8657 Staff AnalysisMay 19, 2011
ITEM NO.: 6 _ FILE NO.: Z-8657
NAME: AQW Properties Duplexes — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: NW corner of West 32"d and Tatum Streets
OWNER/APPLICANT: Anthony Q. White
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the
construction of two duplex residential structures on
these R-3 zoned lots. The 3 lots will be recombined
into 2 lots with one duplex structure on each lot.
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SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the northwest corner of West 32"d and Tatum
Streets, 2 blocks east of John Barrow Road.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in a residential area characterized by single-family
homes and a scattering of vacant lots. Along John Barrow Road, to the
west, are an undeveloped PCD and several neighborhood -scale
commercial uses on C-1 and C-3 zoned properties. Other duplexes have
been approved and constructed along Ludwig Street, about 3 blocks west
of this site. The proposed duplexes are to be constructed to fit in with the
area, both in scale and materials. Staff believes the proposed duplexes
should be compatible with the area.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the John Barrow Neighborhood
Association were notified of this request.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Each unit is required 1.5 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing a
two -car wide driveway for each unit. Access will be off of Tatum Street.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments on this two-family residential application.
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5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. 32nd Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential
street. A dedication of right-of-way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline
will be required.
2. Tatum Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential
street. A dedication of right-of-way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline
will be required.
3. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the
intersection of 32nd Street and Tatum Street.
6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AN❑ CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Centerpoint Energy: Approved as submitted.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of
request for water service must be met.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the
water meter.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per Code.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 28, 2011)
The applicant, Anthony White, was present. Staff presented the item and noted
little additional information was needed. Staff commented that the driveways for
each unit needed to be widened to 18 feet to accommodate 2 vehicles.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
ILE NO.: Z-8657
Public Works, Utility and Fire Department Comments were noted. The applicant
was advised to contact the individual agencies if there were any questions.
Mr. White was advised to submit a revised site plan by May 4, 2011. The
Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the
full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the
construction of two duplex residential structures (total of 4 units) on the vacant,
R-3 zoned property located at the northwest corner of West 32nd and Tatum
Streets. The property consists of three lots that will be recombined into two lots.
The structures will front onto Tatum Street. Each unit will have a two -car wide,
concrete paved driveway off of Tatum Street. The structures will be one story in
height with a vinyl siding exterior and shingled -pitched roofs. The yards will be
landscaped. Each unit will be 936± square feet in size and will contain two
bedrooms and one bath, in addition to kitchen and living room.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The applicant has
submitted a revised site plan showing the proper driveway widths and required
right-of-way dedication. There have been other duplexes approved in the area.
The style of buildings proposed is compatible with other residential structures in
the neighborhood. The century -old bill of assurance for John Barrow does not
address use issues. The site plan will require one more modification prior to
issuance of building permits. The buildings will need to be moved slightly to
accommodate the right-of-way dedication and still provide the required setbacks.
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. The site plan must be modified prior to issuance of a building permit to
accommodate the right-of-way dedication and to provide required setbacks.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
FILE NO.: Z-8657
(MAY 19, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions noted 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 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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