HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6136 Staff AnalysisJune 6, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6136
4. Screening and Buffers:
No comments
5. City Engineer Comments:
There doesn't exist Master Street Plan right-of-way for
Claremore Drive, this 12 foot chipseal is however
maintained by the City. Dedicate 25 feet of right-of-
way for Claremore from centerline with a public "T"
turn -around right-of-way at the end of Claremore.
There does not exist an adequate turn -around at the end
of Claremore. The street shown as Beasley is not
public right-of-way and is not maintained by the City.
Where is dedication of easement documents to give this
accessory dwelling legal access to this 12 foot gravel
trail? The circle drive is gravel and violates City
Ordinance Section 30-47 which states all drives are to
be asphalt or concrete from right-of-way to edge of
pavement.
6. utility Comments:
Little Rock Water Works - Contact the Water Works if
additional and/or larger meter(s) are needed.
7. Staff Anal sis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the construction of a 32 foot by 36 foot
accessory dwelling on this R-2 zoned property at 9317
Claremore Drive. The applicant, Edwin Greathouse, is
requesting this accessory dwelling as a residence for
his wife's parents so they can be cared for in their
later years.
The property is approximately 1/2 acre in size, with an
existing 1,500+ square foot residence facing Claremore
Drive. There is an existing 24 foot by 30 foot frame
garage located near the southwest corner of the
property.
The proposed accessory dwelling will be located
approximately 20 feet south of the existing principal
dwelling. The accessory dwelling exceeds all other
setback requirements for the R-2 Zoning District.
According to the Little Rock Zoning Ordinance Section
36-252(2), the maximum permitted floor area for an
accessory dwelling shall not exceed seven hundred (700)
square feet. The applicant is requesting a variance to
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June 6, 1996
S BDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6136
allow an accessory dwelling greater than 700 square
feet in area. The proposed accessory dwelling is 1,152
square feet in area.
Based on the zoning and the uses in this general area,
the proposed accessory dwelling should not have an
adverse effect on the neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the City Engineer and
Utility Comments. Staff also recommends approval of
the variance request to allow an accessory dwelling
larger than 700 square feet in area (1,152 square feet
total).
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 16, 1996)
Edwin Greathouse was present, representing the application.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, gave a brief description
of the proposal.
David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments with
the Committee. He stated the need for additional right-of-
way along Claremore Street.
Mr. Greathouse addressed the Committee regarding the right-
of-way issues involving Claremore Drive and Beasley Drive.
He gave a brief history of the area. Mr. Greathouse also
stated that the accessory dwelling would have separate
meters.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 6, 1996)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application as there were no further issues for resolution.
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 by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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