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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3460 Staff Analysisrsarch 25, 1980 Item No. 11 - Z-3460 Owner: Applicant: Request: Purpose: Existing Zoning: Location: Site Characteristics: Size: Existing Land Use: Abutting Land Use Zoning: Zoning History: Applicable Regulations: Kelton Brown Kelton Brown, Jr. Rezone to "R-4" Two Family Duplex development "R-2" Single Family Northwest and southwest corners of Stagecoach Road and Timberland Drive Open 1.5 acres + Vacant North - Residential, Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant, Zoned "R-3" East - Church, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Unclassified None Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances FACTUAL INFORMATION March 25, 1980 Item 11 1, NEED AND/OR DEMAND The tracts in this request were originally left out for eventual commercial development. However, they were never zoned for that purpose. The owner has now decided to develop the lots for residential use. Because of their proximity to Arkansas Highway #5, he is seeking to construct slightly higher densities. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANS There are no incompatibilities with any City plan. 3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS No adverse environmental impacts ae expected. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION No neighborhood position has been expressed. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES No impact is expected. 8. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/REASONABLENESS These properties abut a large "0-3" tract to the east, and single family development to the west. The slightly higher density, that is essentially single family use, proposed seems an appropriate alternative. 9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY No standards of quality have been addressed. March 25, 1980 Item No. 11 - Continued TRAFFIC AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY 10. Stagecoach Road is carried as a major arterial on the Master Street Plan and requires a minimum 100' right-of-way and a 100' setback from the centerline of the right-of-way. The applicant will be required to provide an easement deed for ten feet. He has agreed to do so. ANALYSIS The proposed zoning is logical for the location, and is compatible with plans for the area. There are no adverse comments to make. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval. COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present, and there was one objector. The objector, Norman Pullon, stated his concerns about the potential use of the property as rental property and asked that at least the matter be deferred until more information could be gathered. After discussion, the Commission moved to approve the application as filed. The motion was passed - 7 ayes, 1 no, 0 absent.