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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4119 Staff AnalysisNovember 15, 1983 Item No. 19 - Z-4119 Owner: Terry Flemming Applicant: Bill McClard Location: University and Mabelvale Pike Northwest Corner Request: Rezone from "C-3" General Commercial to 11C-4" Open Display Purpose: Leasing Company Size: .3 acres + Existing Use: Leasing Company SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" South - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" East - Right -of -Way and Office, Zoned "C-3" West - Church, Zoned "C-3" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The site is a commercial location which has been used for highway commercial uses for a number of years. The property is currently occupied by a leasing company which will remain. The "C-4" District allows outdoor display of vehicles which is necessary for a leasing company. 2. The property is developed with a commercial structure and paved area. The site is relatively flat. 3. There are no right-of-way issues or Master Street Plan requirements associated with this application. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no apparent legal issues associated with this request. November 15, 1983 Item No. 19 - Continued 6. There is no recorded history or documented neighborhood positions concerning this location. The property was rezoned to "C-3" in the mid 1960's. 7. The staff feels that the request is appropriate for a high volume arterial with a mixed use development pattern as found on South University Avenue. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The Commission discussed the request briefly. A motion was made to recommend approval of the application as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. October 17, 1983 Item No. 4 - Z-4119 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICAITON Rick and Susan Smith By: Ann W. Jarrard 324 Charles Street Lot 6 and the West 10 feet of Lot 7, Block 8, Midland Hills Addition "R-3" Single Family District From the setback provisions of Section 7-101.3 to permit an addition with 3.5-foot encroachment into the side yard and with a 2-5-foot encroachment into the rear yard. The applicant states the following as reasons for the variance: 1. Irregular shape of the lot. 2. The house is located askew on the lot. 3. Terrain. 4. Access to the rear yard is limited. S. The house needs updating and additional living space. Present Use of the Property: Single Family Dwelling Proposed Use of the Property: Remain the same. STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues There are no reported engineering issues attendant to this request. This site does have terrain problems. However, little or no adverse effect will be created by this construction. October 17, 1983 Item No. 4 - Continued B. Staff Analysis A visit to this lot produced little additional information beyond that filed. We observed an area of potential conflict being the relationship between the new building of undefined height and the adjacent building to the west. It would be valuable to know the total height of the proposed structure and review the elevations on both the east and west sides. The neighborhood has experienced considerable renovation and upgrading in recent years. A number of properties in the area have received approval for variance or change of use. The proposal filed does not offer justification for a variance only an expression of need for the additional floor area. It is not impossible nor even difficult to provide a design alignment of the new addition in order to provide the required setback. The actual movement of the rear building corner would be less than 3 feet. We do not view having more open yard space as a basis for so small a movement. C. Staff Recommendation Denial as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant, Susan Smith, was present and was represented by her architect, Mr. Jarrard. A brief discussion then followed involving the various forms of modifications which might be utilized to deal with the proposal. A motion was made to recommend approval of the application with respect to the 2.5 foot encroachment into the rear yard and retention of the minimum side yard on the west. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent. October 17, 1983 Item No. 4 - Z-4119 Owner: Rick and Susan Smith By: Ann W. Jarrard Address: 324 Charles Street Description: Lot 6 and the West 10 feet of Lot 7, Block 8, Midland Hills Addition Zoned: "R-3" Single Family District Variance Requested: From the setback provisions of Section 7-101.3 to permit an addition with 3.5-foot encroachment into the side yard and with a 2.5-foot encroachment into the rear yard. JUSTIFICAITON The applicant states the following as reasons for the variance: 1. Irregular shape of the lot. 2. The house is located askew on the lot. 3. Terrain. 4. Access to the rear yard is limited. 5. The house needs updating and additional living space. Present Use of the Property: Single Family Dwelling Proposed Use of the Property: Remain the same. STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues There are no reported engineering issues attendant to this request. This site does have terrain problems. However, little or no adverse effect will be created by this construction. October 17, 1983 Item No. 4 - Continued B. Staff AnaLysis A visit to this lot produced little additional information beyond that filed. We observed an area of potential conflict being the relationship between the new building of undefined height and the adjacent building to the west. It would be valuable to know the total height of the proposed structure and review the elevations on both the east and west sides. The neighborhood has experienced considerable renovation and upgrading in recent years. A number of properties in the area have received approval for variance or change of use. The proposal filed does not offer justification for a variance only an expression of need for the additional floor area. It is not impossible nor even difficult to provide a design alignment of the new addition in order to provide the required setback. The actual movement of the rear building corner would be less than 3 feet. We do not view having more open yard space as a basis for so small a movement. C. Staff Recommendation Denial as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant, Susan Smith, was present and was represented by her architect, Mr. Jarrard. A brief discussion then followed involving the various forms of modifications which might be utilized to deal with the proposal. A motion was made to recommend approval of the application with respect to the 2.5 foot encroachment into the rear yard and retention of the minimum side yard on the west. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent. « J November 15, 1983 Item No. 19 - Z-4119 Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Terry Flemming Bill McClard University and Mabelvale Pike Northwest Corner Rezone from "C-3" General Commercial to "C-4" Open Display Leasing Company .3 acres + Leasing Company SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" South - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" East - Right -of -Way and Office, Zoned "C-3" West - Church, Zoned "C-3" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The site is a commercial location which has been used for highway commercial uses for a number of years. The property is currently occupied by a leasing company which will remain. The "C-4" District allows outdoor display of vehicles which is necessary for a leasing company. 2. The property is developed with a commercial structure and paved area. The site is relatively flat. 3. There are no right-of-way issues or Master Street Plan requirements associated with this application. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no apparent legal issues associated with this request. November 15, 1983 Item No. 19 - Continued 6. There is no recorded history or documented neighborhood positions concerning this location. The property was rezoned to "C-3" in the mid 1960's. 7. The staff feels that the request is appropriate for a high volume arterial with a mixed use development pattern as found on South University Avenue. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The Commission discussed the request briefly. A motion was made to recommend approval of the application as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.