HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6138 Staff AnalysisJune 6, 1996
ITEM NO_: 13 FILE NO.: Z-6138
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site LacatiOn:
Talley Accessory Dwelling -
Conditional Use Permit
5801 Talley Road
Betty J. Talley and
Shirley A. Martin
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
placement of a 28 foot by 44
foot manufactured home on this
R-2 zoned property to serve as
an accessory dwelling.
A variance is requested to
allow an accessory dwelling
greater than 700 square feet
in area. The proposed
accessory dwelling will be
1,232 square feet in area
maximum.
The site is located on the south side of (end of)
Talley Road, which runs south off of Colonel Glenn
Road, just east of I-430.
2. Compa ibilitV with Neighborhood:
The site is located in an area immediately east of 2-
430 and south of Colonel Glenn Road. This area is
predominantly zoned R-2, single family residential.
The property immediately north, south and east of this
site is vacant and undeveloped. The nearest
residential structure is located approximately 1,000
feet to the east. The proposed manufactured home
accessory dwelling should not have an adverse effect on
the surrounding properties.
3. on -Site Drives and Parking:
Access to this site will be gained by extending the
existing driveway which serves the principal dwelling.
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The existing driveway will provide adequate area to
meet the parking requirement (2 spaces) for the two
dwellings.
4. Screening and Buffers:
No comments
5. City Encineer Comments_:
There exists a prescriptive easement for this roadway.
However, dedication of 50 feet of right-of-way or 25
feet from centerline minimum is required. Dedicate
additional right-of-way for "T" turn -around or cul-de-
sac. This is a 16 foot chipseal road with open ditches
and no sidewalks.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Little Rock Wastewater - Sewer Main Extension required
with easements.
Little Rock Fire Department - Provide a drive to
manufactured home that will carry weight of fire
apparatus.
Little Rock Water Works - Water service is not
available to this property without a water main
extension.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the placement of a 28 foot by 44 foot
manufactured home on this R-2 zoned property to serve
as an accessory dwelling. The principal dwelling and
the accessory dwelling will be occupied by sisters
(Betty Talley and Shirley Martin) who are co-owners of
the property.
The property is approximately 5 acres in size, with an
existing 1,500± square foot residence which faces
Talley Road and is located near the northwest corner of
the property. The site also contains two accessory
- buildings and a small pump house which are located
immediately south of (behind) the existing residence.
The proposed 1,232 square foot accessory dwelling will
be located just east of the existing residence. The
existing driveway will be extended to provide access to
the accessory dwelling. The applicant is also
proposing a carport which will be attached to the
accessory dwelling (the approximate size and location
is shown on the site plan). A future accessory storage
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ITEM NO.: 13 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6138
building will be dealt with based on the single-family
residential standards (setbacks).
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
allow an accessory dwelling greater than 700 square
feet in area. The proposed accessory dwelling is 1,232
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 surrounding properties.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to the following conditions:
1. The manufactured home accessory dwelling must
comply with the following minimum siting standards
as established by the Little Rock Zoning
Ordinance, Section 36-254(d)(5):
a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or
fourteen (14) degrees or greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
C. Permanent foundation
d. Exterior wall finished as to be compatible
with the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of
adjacent structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. All homes shall be multisectional.
h. off-street parking per single family dwelling
standard.
2. Staff also recommends approval of the variance
request to allow for an accessory dwelling larger.
than 700 square feet in area (1,232 square feet
total).
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June 6, 1996
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ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z--6138
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 16, 1996)
Betty Talley and Shirley Martin were 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 right-of-way
dedication for Talley Road and for a 'IT" turn -around or cul-
de-sac.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, reviewed the variance
request and the minimum siting standards for manufactured
homes.
Mrs. Talley stated that she was still not quite sure of the
size of the manufactured home.
Commissioner Daniel suggested that she request a deferral to
provide time to decide on a size and model.
Mrs. Talley stated that if she could not reach a conclusion
by Thursday (May 23, 1996), she would request a deferral.
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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