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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4253-A Staff AnalysisJune 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 21 NAME: Madden Chapel "Revised PCD" (Z -4253-A) LOCATION: 9612 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, AR Phone: 562-8588 APPLICANT/AGENT: Bill Eichelberger REQUEST: To revise an approved "PCD" to: (1) Build a 20' driveway on the east and west sides of the building. (2) Construct a 23' driveway on the south side of the building which would be within 2' of the property line. (3) To build a 25' canopy on the south side of the building.. STAFF REPORT: This is a request to revise an approved "PCD" for a funeral home to: (1) Add a 20' driveway on the east and west sides of the building. (2) Construct a 23' driveway on the south side of the building which will be within 2' of the property line. (3) To provide a 25' canopy on the south side of the building. The reason offered is to provide family cars at the funeral easy access to the family room and to be parked separate from others at the funeral service. A minimum of 23' of parking is needed to have adequate space for two rows of family cars. The two remaining would be for construction of a 6' opaque fence. The 25' canopy is needed to provide protection from inclement weather for members of the family. The 22' x 26' canopy on the west side is to provide protection from inclement weather for the pallbearers and the casket as it is moved from the chapel to the hearse. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: None. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 21 - Continued STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requested to clarify whether the canopy is cantilevered or supported by poles, and explain why a 23' drive is needed. Staff feels that 18' is wide enough for two cars. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present, and the plan was reviewed by the Committee and passed to the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. He agreed to comply with staff's recommendation to leave at least a 3' setback on the south. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. April 22, 1985 Item No. 2 - Z -4253-A Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: Madden Manufacturing Company 9612 Geyer Springs Road Long Legal "PCD" Planned Commercial Development From the mobile home provisions of Section 3-101/C.l.d to permit a mobile home for security purposes. Provide security for building materials and office. Present Use of the Property: Vacant Church Proposed Use of the Property: Funeral Home STAFF REPORT: A. Engineering Issues None expressed. B. Staff Analvsis The request is to allow a mobile home on the property for security purposes (the mobile home is currently in place). The Zoning Ordinance empowers the Board of Adjustment "to review and approve or deny applications for the location of mobile homes or other structures in existing mobile home sites or on nonresidential sites. The use of these structures shall be limited to one single family dwelling unit for on-site security purposes only." The applicant has provided proper justification for the variance and staff supports the request. In addition, the applicant has also indicated that the placement of the mobile home will be very temporary, 3 to 4 months. This practice of locating mobile homes on construction sites in Little Rock has become very common. C. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the request with the condition that the mobile home be removed within 10 days after issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. April 22, 1985 Item No. 2 - Continued BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion was made to approve the requested variance with the condition that the mobile home be removed from the site within 10 days after issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The motion was approved. The vote: 5 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 2 open positions. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 21 NAME: Madden Chapel "Revised -PCD" (Z -4253-A) LOCATION_: 9612 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, AR Phone: 562-8588 APPLICANT/AGENT: Bill Eichelberger REQUEST: To revise an approved "PCD" to: (1) Build a 20' driveway on the east and west sides of the building. (2) Construct a 23' driveway on the south side of the building which would be within 2' of the property line. (3) To build a 25' canopy on the south side of the building. STAFF REPORT: This is a request to revise an approved "PCD" for a funeral home to: (1) Add a 20' driveway on the east and west sides of the building. (2) Construct a 23' driveway on the south side of the building which will be within 2' of the property line. (3) To provide a 25' canopy on the south side of the building. The reason offered is to provide family cars at the funeral easy access to the family room and to be parked separate from others at the funeral service. A minimum of 23' of parking is needed to have adequate space for two rows of family cars. The two remaining would be for construction of a 6' opaque fence. The 25' canopy is needed to provide protection from inclement weather for members of the family. The 22' x 26' canopy on the west side is to provide protection from inclement weather for the pallbearers and the casket as it is moved from the chapel to the hearse. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: None. 'June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 21 - Continued STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requested to clarify whether the canopy is cantilevered or supported by poles, and explain why a 23' drive is needed. Staff feels that 18' is wide enough for two cars. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present, and the plan was reviewed by the Committee and passed to the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. He agreed to comply with staff's recommendation to leave at least a 3' setback on the south. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.