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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5903 Staff AnalysisNovember 29, 1994 ITEM NO.: 23 NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location FILE NO.: Z-59 Dunn Accessory Dwelling - Conditional Use Permit 7312 Missouri Avenue Valerie Dunn A conditional use permit is requested to allow the conversion of an existing 440 square foot pool house into an accessory dwelling. The property is zoned R-2. The property is located on the north side of Missouri Avenue, 1 1/2 blocks east of Mississippi Avenue. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This property is located on the northern edge of a large, single-family residential neighborhood. Bordering the neighborhood, on the north, is an area of multifamily development including duplexes, condominiums and apartments. The proposed 440 square foot accessory dwelling is located at the rear of this lot and is well separated from the nearest single-family dwelling. The accessory dwelling should be compatible with the neighborhood. 3. On ---Site Drives and Parkin The principal dwelling and the proposed accessory dwelling require one on -site parking space each. The site contains a driveway which allows for the stacking of two vehicles, one behind the other. The applicant proposes to use this relationship rather than add paving to the site by widening the driveway. 4. Screening and Buffers No additional screening or buffering is required for this single-family zoned property. 5. City Engineer Comments No comments November 29, 1994 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 23 Cont. FILE NO.:-59fl3 6. Utility Comments No comments 7. Ana—? s The applicant proposes to convert an existing 440 square foot study/poolhouse into an accessory dwelling. The applicant's stated intent is to allow her daughter to use the dwelling for the present time and in the event it is necessary, make it available to her mother-in-law. In the R-2 district, it is required that the landowner occupy one of the dwellings. No limitation is placed on the occupancy of the second unit. The proposed accessory dwelling meets all ordinance standards for area and setbacks. It should not have a negative impact on any adjacent properties and staff is supportive of the request. 8. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the application. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE rnmmENT: (NOVEMBER 10, 1994) The applicant, Valerie Dunn, was present. Staff presented the item. A brief discussion then followed concerning the proposed parking arrangement. It was determined that the proposed stacking arrangement was suitable rather than adding additional paving to the site to widen the driveway. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 29, 1994) The applicant, Valerie Dunn, was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that there were no outstanding issues. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 2