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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. June 6, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 Cont.1 FILE NO.: Z-6138 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 E June 6, 1996 SUBDIVISION 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). 3 June 6, 1996 SUBDIVISION 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. 4