HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-2333-C PC Final Action Notice 031521Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Development
Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546 Building Codes
March 15, 2021
Mr. Darrell Ellis
905 West 15th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Re: File No. Z-2333-C
Ellis Duplex and Accessory Building - PRD;
905 West 15th Street
Dear Mr. Ellis:
This is to advise you that in connection with your request concerning the above referenced file number the
following action was taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting on March 11, 2021:
Approved with conditions.
X _ Recommended approval with conditions.
Recommended approval as submitted.
Denied your request as submitted.
Deferred to the
Other:
Meeting.
This item will be forwarded to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final action. You or your
representative will need to be present at the Board of Directors meeting to address any questions
which may arise. The meeting date has tentatively been set for April 20, 2021. The meeting begins at
6:00 p.m. and is held in the William Grant Still Ballroom of the Robinson Center, 426 West Markham,
Little Rock, AR 72201. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (501) 371-
4792.
Respectfully.
Monte Moore
Development Administrator
March 11, 2021
ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-2333-C
NAME: Ellis Duplex and Accessory Building - PRD
LOCATION: 900 West 15th Street
DEVELOPER:
Darrell Ellis
905 West 15th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Darrell Ellis
905 West 15th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
Mr. Donald Brooks
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA:
0.17 acres
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD:
1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 8
CENSUS TRACT: 47
CURRENT ZONING: 0-3 (General Office District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
In July, 31 2018, an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was submitted to
modify an existing duplex residence and detached studio apartment located on this
0-3 zoned lot. On October 04, 2018, the Planning Commission approved the request.
On June 22, 2019, an application was submitted to revise the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow a building addition to the studio apartment which was previously approved
March 11, 2021
ITEM NO.: 12(Cont.)-FILE NO.: Z-2333-C
as part of a three (3) unit residential development on this 0-3 property. On August 01,
2019, the Planning Commission approved the request.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to change the property from 0-3 (General Office
District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to a PRD (Planned Residential
District) to recognize the existing uses while allowing for a lot split (i.e. one parcel
with one residential unit and one parcel with a duplex structure).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
An existing duplex sits on the northwest corner of Izard and West 15th street. To
the west of the duplex lies an existing studio apartment. A small addition was
recently made to the studio apartment structure, as previously approved through
the conditional use permit. Access to the existing duplex is provided via a driveway
off of West 15th Street. North of the site contains a mixture of office and
commercial uses and zoning. To the east lies a mixture R-4 (Two-family) and
commercial uses and zoning. To the south and west of the site lies additional R-4,
R-6 and C-3 zoning.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all neighborhood
associations registered with The City of Little Rock were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
15th Street and Izard Street.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Separate sewer services required for
Existing Duplex and Studio Apartment building, with a sewer easement across Lot
7AR, if property is subdivided.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comments.
AT & T: No comments received.
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ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2333-C
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
One- or Two-F_a_mil_y_Resiidential Developments.
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1, One- or Two -Family dwelling residential developments. Developments
of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30
shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads,
and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or
private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the
Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall
not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with
future development, as determined by the fire code official.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received-
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments received-
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ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2333-C
Plannina Division
The request is in the Central City District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use
(MX) for the requested area. The Mixed Use category provides for a mixture of
residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is
required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the
three. The application is to change the property from 0-3 (General Office District)
with a Conditional Use Permit to PRD (Planned Residential Development) District
to recognize the existing uses while allowing for a lot split (i.e. one parcel with one
residential unit and one parcel with two residential uses).
Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) to the
west, north and south (across 15th Street). Residential High Density (RH) is east
(across Izard Street) and south beyond this is more Mixed Use (MX). Residential
Low Density (RL) is shown to the southeast catty -corner to the application area.
The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and
commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely
office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. In this area to the north
and west of the application are single-family houses and one business. The Mixed
Use to the south, across 15th Street, is currently vacant. The Residential High
Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than
twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The area across Izard is a vacant lot and a
single-family house. The RH land across 15th Street is vacant. Residential Low
Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed
6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized
by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes
and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre.
This land is a mix of single-family houses, a duplex, four-plex and vacant tracts.
Master Street Plan:
To the south is 15th Street and to the east is Izard Street, both streets are Local
Streets on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of Local Streets is to
provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by
non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered
as "Commercial Streets". These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and
may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
ANALYSIS:
The 0-3 zoned property located at 900 West 15th Street is occupied by a duplex
residential structure and a detached structure containing a studio apartment. The
office zoning was established under the Dunbar Urban Renewal zoning plan
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ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-2333-C
(E-1). Multi -family was an allowable use in the E-1 District. Under the current
ordinance, 0-3 allows multi -family residences (duplex) as a conditional use as per
the R-5 district.
The applicant is now requesting to change the property from 0-3 (General Office
District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to a PRD (Planned Residential
Development) District to recognize the existing uses while allowing for a lot split
(i.e. one parcel with one residential unit and one parcel with a duplex structure):
1. Lot 7AR is 2,659 square feet in area. The existing 26.8 x 31.7 foot studio
apartment will be 12.3 feet from the new proposed property line.
2. Lot 7BR is approximately 4,715 square feet in area. The existing duplex
residence will have a setback of approximately 4.5 feet (to carport portion) from
the new proposed property line.
The typical parking requirement for a duplex is three (3) off-street parking spaces.
Currently, the one-story duplex has an existing carport and driveway for parking
located on the property, with access from West 15th Street. The studio apartment
requires one (1) off-street parking space. On -street parking is allowed on both
sides of most of the streets in this area including West 15th Street and S. Izard
Street. Historically, the residents of this property have used on -street parking as
well as on -site parking, as have other residential properties in this general area.
Staff believes that parking is sufficient for the continued use of the duplex and
studio apartment.
To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff is supportive of the
requested PRD zoning. The property has existed in its current configuration for
many years. The current and proposed continued use of the property was
previously approved through the conditional use permit process. The requested
PRD zoning is to simply allow the property to be split into two (2) small residential
lots. The proposed lot split will not adversely affect the surrounding areas. The use
is compatible with uses and zoning in the area, and should have no adverse impact
on the surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PRD zoning subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D and E and the staff
analysis, in the agenda staff report.
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ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2333-C
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2021)
The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in support or
opposition. 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, including all staff
comments and conditions. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
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