HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6111 Staff AnalysisApril 25, 1996
ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: 7 z:" 1"
NAME :
LOCATION:
OWNER APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
Brown - Conditional Use Permit
423 N. Van Buren Street
Martha L. Brown
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
conversion of a single family
residence into a duplex at
423 N. Van Buren Street,
zoned R-3.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Loc tion:
The site is located at the southeast corner of Van
Buren Street and Lee Avenue.
2. coMpatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is located in a predominately single
family residential neighborhood. The properties north
of this site are zoned R-2 and contain single family
structures. The properties east and west of this site
are zoned R-3 and also contain single family
structures. The property south of this site, at the
northeast corner of van Buren Street and "C" Street, is
zoned R-4 and contains a triplex. The two properties
further south, across "C" Street are also zoned R-4.
This site contains a two-story single family dwelling.
The proposal to convert this existing dwelling into a
duplex will not involve any expansion of the structure
and should not be a noticeable change in the property.
The proposed duplex should be compatible with the
neighborhood.
3. On -Sit Drives andP rkin�:
The proposed use requires three on-site parking spaces,
as per the two-family dwelling standard. There is
currently on-site space available to meet this
requirement.
4. Sgreening and Buffer :
No Comments
April 25, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: 7-6111
5. City Engineer Comments:
Repair of any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk is the
responsibility of the property owner according to City
Ordinance.
6. Utility Comments:
Little Rock Wastewater Utility -- Location of sewer
service unknown. Contact Little Rock Wastewater
Utility for details.
7. Staff Analysis:
This issue is before the Little Rock Planning
Commission as result of a recent Zoning Enforcement
Action taken on the property at 423 N. van Buren
Street. An inspection of the property by the Zoning
Enforcement Staff revealed three separate dwelling
units and possible construction of a fourth dwelling
unit within the existing single family residential
structure. Each of the three dwelling units contained
separate bedroom, kitchen and bathroom facilities.
The applicant proposes to reduce the number of dwelling
units within this structure to two. The applicant is
requesting a conditional use permit to allow for a
duplex on this property at 423 N. van Buren Street,
which is zoned R-3.
The applicant, Martha Brown, proposes to live in one of
the dwelling units along with her elderly mother. The
second dwelling unit will be a small loft apartment.
Mrs. Brown is employed in Hot Springs and works several
nights each week. She is proposing the second dwelling
unit so her mother will not be alone in the house at
night, and the extra income generated by the second
dwelling is needed to help care for her mother. Staff
feels that the proposal is reasonable and should have a
minimal impact on adjacent properties.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this application subject
to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City Engineer Comments
2. Compliance with Utility Comments
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April 25, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6111
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 4, 1996)
Martha Brown was present, representing the application.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, gave a brief description
of this proposal and explained the current enforcement
action.
Mrs. Brown stated that there are presently only two dwelling
units with the structure.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to full Commission for
final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 25, 1996)
Staff presented the item, stating that there were no
outstanding issues to be resolved. Staff recommended
approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the
applicant complying with the conditions noted in the "Staff
Recommendation". There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval. A motion
to that effect was made. The motion was passed on a vote of
10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
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