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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5919 Staff AnalysisDecember 13, 1994 - ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-5919 NAME. LOCATION: OWNERIAPPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Long Accessory Dwelling - conditional Use Permit 10520 Peace Valley Road Frankie Long A conditional use permit is requested to allow the placement of a 14 foot by 68 foot, single -wide manufactured home on the rear portion of this R-2 zoned, 1 acre tract as an accessory dwelling. A variance is requested to allow the accessory dwelling to exceed the 700 square foot maximum stipulated in the ordinance. The proposed structure is 952 square feet in area. The property is located on the west side of Peace Valley Road, north of its intersection with Mabelvale Cut -Off. 2. Compatibility -with Neighborhood This property is located in an area of the City comprised primarily of single family homes on oversized lots and large areas of undeveloped property. There are a few other manufactured homes located in the area, including one recently approved for use as an accessory dwelling. The applicant proposes to place the manufactured home on the rear portion of this large tract. The home will be located in an area shielded from adjacent residences by trees and shrubbery. The proposed accessory dwelling should not have a negative impact on the adjacent properties. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin The existing home and the proposed accessory dwelling are required one on-site parking space each. The existing home has several spaces and the applicant proposes to extend a driveway, and construct a parking space for the accessory dwelling. December 13, 1994 ITEM NO.: 5 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5919 4. Screening and Buffers The proposed accessory dwelling is to be located on a wooded portion of the lot, which will provide screening from adjacent properties. No screening or buffers are required for this residential application. 5. City Engineer Comments Dedicate right-of-way to 25 feet from centerline on Peace valley Road. This requires a dedication of 5 additional feet. 6. Utility Comments No comments 7. Analysis The applicant proposes to place a 14 foot by 68 foot, single -wide manufactured home on the rear portion of this R- 2 zoned, 1 acre tract as an accessory dwelling. The accessory dwelling is to house the applicant's son, daughter-in-law and grandchild. The proposed accessory dwelling is to be located in such a manner as to have minimal impact on adjacent properties. The ordinance limits accessory dwellings to 700 square feet in area. The applicant requests a variance to allow the proposed 952 square foot structure. With adherence to the Ordinance Siting Standards, the proposed accessory dwelling should be compatible with the neighborhood. Staff supports the application and the requested square footage variance. 8. Staff Recommendatipn Staff recommends approval of the application and of the variance to allow an accessory dwelling greater than 700 square feet in area subject to compliance with the Ordinance Established Minimum Siting Standards as follow: a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or greater. b. Removal of all transport features. c. Permanent foundation. d. Exterior wall finished in a manner compatible with the neighborhood. e. underpinning with permanent materials. December 13, 1994 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-59.9 f. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures. g. Off-street parking per single family dwelling standards. STjBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 10, 199:4) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item. The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 13, 1994) The applicant, Frankie Long, was present. Leon Warren, of 8700 Mabelvale Cut -Off, was present in opposition but left prior to the discussion of this item. Dana Carney, of the Planning staff, presented the item and informed the Commission that he had met in the hallway earlier with Mr. Long and Mr. Warren to discuss the issue. Mr. Carney stated that as a result of that meeting, Mr. Long and Mr. Warren had reached an agreement whereby Mr. Warren no longer objected to the proposed accessory dwelling., Mr. Long had agreed to comply with the Ordinance Siting Standards. Mr. Long had also agreed to amend his application to include the condition that he will remove the manufactured home in the event he ever sells the property. Mr. Long addressed the. Commission and confirmed the agreement as stated by Mr. Carney. A motion was made to approve the application subject to compliance with the Ordinance Established Minimum Siting Standards as outlined in the Staff Recommendation; and subject to the condition that the manufactured home will be removed from the property in the event Mr. Long ever sells the property. The motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 3