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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3992 Staff AnalysisApril 12, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - File No. 329 NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER/OWNER: Paul C. Watson, Jr. 24 Queenspark Little Rock, AR 72207 Phone: 225-2652 AREA: .3 acres NO. OF L 7 -- ZONING: "R-4" (Existing) PROPOSED ZONING: "PRD" 4 PROPOSED USES: Multifamily Paul C. Watson "PRD" (Z-3992) (Short -Form) 1904 Battery 011en D. Wilson 212 Victory Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 375-7222 ^S 1 FT OF NEW ST • 0 REQUEST: Reclassification of an area zoned "R-4." I. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS a. Parcel signs - .3 acres. b. Existing zoning - "R-411. C. Development scheme: (1) Conversion of a two story frame structure from three apartment units to four one bedroom apartment units. (2) Modification to include adding one kitchen, one bathroom, closing some doors and some cosmetic improvements. (3) No structural changes are to be made. (4) Parking proposed is six spaces. II. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS (1) Repair or replace damage curb and sidewalk. (2) Reconstruct driveway and parking area to City standards. I April 12, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - Continued II. ANALYSIS This item is being considered as a short -form PUD, due to the applicant's inability to get the desired density in the zoning district. The proposal includes conversion of a two story structure of three apartments into four apartments, the result of which is unallowable in an "R-4" area. No physical additions are included. Only modifications necessary for the conversion are to be made. Since this is the PUD process, a question was raised among the staff as to our role in renovation requirements. Our only request, in addition to the City Engineers' comments, is that the applicant improve the driveway to the structure since it was originally constructed for automobiles in the earlier part of the century. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMENDATION: A motion was made to pass this to the Commission without a recommendation, subject to the applicant addressing the 'following: (1) Submission of a site plan showing ingress and egress, treatment of landscaping and parking; (2) Submission of more details on what is to be constructed; and (3) Justification of the request for increased density. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: There were several objectors present represented by an attorney, Mr. Ralph Washington. There was one petition of objection offered for consideration. A lengthy discussion of this matter followed with comment from several of the neighbors as well as Mr. Watson, the applicant, with the end result that Mr. Watson determined the appropriate action would be to withdraw his application from further consideration. The Planning Commission voted to approve the withdrawal. The vote - 10 ayes, 0 nays.