HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5658 Staff AnalysisMarch 23, 1993
ITEM NO.: 2 Z-5658
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John A. and Avay Jaynes
Avay Jaynes
623 South Pine
Rezone from R-4 to R-5
Multifamily (3 units)
0.25 acres
Duplex
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Single -Family, zoned R-4
South - Vacant, zoned 0-3
East - Single Family, zoned R-4
West - Single -Family, zoned R-4
STAFF ANALYSIS
The lot at 623 South Pine, the northeast corner of Pine and
West 7th, is currently occupied by a duplex and an accessory
building. The proposal is to convert the accessory
structure into a dwelling unit for a total of three units on
the site. To allow the three units, the property must first
be rezoned from the current R-4 to R-5. The conditional use
permit process for an accessory dwelling cannot be utilized
for this location because the ordinance states that "in the
R-4 District, an accessory dwelling is expressly prohibited
when a duplex exists on the lot." Therefore, a reclassifi-
cation to R-5 is necessary for the third unit. 623 South
Pine is situated one-half block north of I-630 and two
blocks east of the Veteran Administration and University of
Arkansas Medical Center complex.
Zoning found in the neighborhood includes R-3, R-4, R-5,
0-3, PRD and PCD. The existing R-5 is located between Cedar
and Elm, one block to the west. The R-4 zoning is adjacent
to I-630 and extends to the north and south for several
blocks. Land use north of I-630 and east of Cedar is
primarily residential. West of Cedar, there are some
properties utilized by the University of Arkansas Medical
Center for various uses, including clinics and offices.
There are also some single family residences and multifamily
units between Cedar and Elm: On the south side of I-630,
the uses are residential, offices and the County Health
facility which is currently under construction.
March 23, 1993
ITEM NO.: 2 Z-5658 Cont.)
Rezoning 623 South Pine to R-5 to allow a total of three
units is a reasonable request and use of the site. There is
already a mix of densities in the neighborhood, and the
current zoning pattern permits a variety of housing types.
Because of the existing conditions, a R-5 reclassification
should not have an impact on any of the nearby properties.
Also, R-5 conforms to I-630 Plan which shows the property as
part of a low density multifamily area.
For lots between.10,000 square feet and one acre, the R-5
District requires 2,000 square feet of land area per
dwelling unit. The property in question has a total of
10,800 square feet. Therefore, the plan for three units
does not exceed the density limit for the site. A total of
five units could be constructed using the land area
requirement and assuming that all other ordinance provisions
are met.
One final item is parking. For multifamily units, the
ordinance requires 1.5 spaces per unit or 4.5 parking spaces
for three units. It appears that the lot will be able to
accommodate the necessary parking. There is an alley along
the rear property line and the ordinance allows dedicated
alleys to be used as part of the maneuvering area.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
A large apartment use would not be appropriate in a low
density multifamily area. However, a single development on
a residential parcel allowing for only three or four units
would not violate the intent of the plan. One should note
that multiple "R-5" rezonings will create an apartment
density and should be prevented.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
The right-of-way standard for West 7th is 25 feet from the
centerline. The existing right-of-way is deficient and the
dedication of five feet will be needed to satisfy the Master
Street Plan. If the property is rezoned and the
right-of-way dedication is granted, a franchise will be
needed for the accessory structure because it has a setback
of only 2 feet from West 7th.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the R-5 rezoning request.
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March 23, 1993
ITEM 2 Z-5658 n .
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIO :
(MARCH 23, 1993)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors in
attendance and the item was placed on the Consent Agenda.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the
R-5 rezoning request. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and
2 absent.
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