HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Action Letter - Recommeded Approval With Conditions 030222Department 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
February 16, 2022
Rogue Architecture
Jeremiah Russell
300 S. Spring Street, Suite 720
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: File No. Z-9643
Williams — PD-R
Dear Mr. Russell:
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
February 10, 2022:
Approved with conditions.
X Recommended approval with conditions.
Recommended approval as submitted.
Denied your request as submitted.
Deferred to the Meeting.
Other:
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 March 15, 2022. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm and is held in the Centre at University
Park, 6401 West 12th Street. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact
me at 371-4792.
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Development Administrator
February 10, 2022
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-9643
NAME: Williams — PD-R
LOCATION: 4105 "A" Street
DEVELOPER:
David Keith Williams
4101 Lee Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 260-7506
❑WNERIAUTHORIZED AGENT:
David Keith Williams (Owner)
Jeremiah Russell (Agent)
Rogue Architecture
300 Spring Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 260-7506
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Jeremiah Russell (Agent)
Rogue Architecture
300 Spring Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 260-7506
AREA: .15 acres
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CURRENT ZONING:
VARIANCEMAIVERS:
1. None
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 4
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FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 15.01
February 10, 2022
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9643
A. PROPOSAL/REQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-4 (Two Family
Residential) to PD-R (Planned District - Residential) to allow a new accessory
dwelling unit in addition to an existing duplex structure (three (3) dwelling units
total).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property currently has a two-story occupied duplex, with two (2) accessory
structures in the rear yard. The proposal includes removal of the accessory
structures and construction of the new dwelling.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All owners of property 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: No Comment.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comments received.
AT & T: -No comments 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: No comment.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comments received.
Landscape: No comment.
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February 10, 2022
ITEM NO.: 8(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-9643
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rack Region Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments received.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 015-acre property located at 4105 "A" Street
from "R-4" Two Family District to "PD-R" Planned District — Residential. The
property is located on the south side of "A" Street and is bordered by an alley on
the south perimeter of the property.
The applicant proposes to remove two (2) existing accessory structures in the rear
yard bordering the east and south property lines to allow construction of one (1)
new dwelling unit in the rear yard. The new structure will be approximately 432
square feet and be located over 60 feet back from the front (North) property line,
5 to 15 feet back from the east and west side property lines, and 25 feet from the
rear (south) property line. The structure will not exceed a height of 35 feet.
The applicant proposes to provide a new three (3) car concrete parking area at the
south perimeter of the property adjacent to the alley. The City's Zoning Ordinance
would typically require four (4) off-street parking spaces for this proposed use.
Staff believes the proposed parking will be sufficient. On -street parking is allowed
along one side of "A" Street.
The parking area will be linked to both the new and existing structures by a new
concrete walk centrally located in the rear yard. The proposal also includes the
construction of a new wood frame fence around the rear yard area.
No dumpster is proposed for the site and trash collection will be collected using
standard City of Little Rock garbage collection.
There is no signage proposed for the development.
Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from the adjacent properties.
The applicant provided responses and additional information to all issues raised
during staff's review of the application. To staffs knowledge no outstanding
issues. The applicant is requesting no variances with the proposed PD-R zoning.
Staff is supportive of the proposed PD-R zoning to allow three (3) residential units
on the subject property. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed use
of the property for three (3) residential units will be only minor increase in the
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February 10, 2022
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9643
current duplex zoning allowance for the property. There are other multi -unit
residential properties in the general area. Staff believes the proposed third
residential unit on the property will have no adverse impact on the surrounding
properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD-R zoning, subject to compliance
with the comments and conditionals outlined in paragraph E, and the staff analysis,
of the agenda and staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 10, 2022)
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 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position.
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