HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6164 Staff AnalysisAugust 1, 1996
ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-6164
Name:
Location:
Owner/Applicant:
Proposal:
STAFF ANALY_gIg
Centers for Youth and Families
Special Use Permit
8420 Kanis Road
Mrs. W. B. Southerland, Owner;
Centers for Youth and
Families, applicant
A special use permit is
requested to allow for the use
of this R-2 zoned property for
a family care facility.
The Centers for Youth and Families requests a special use
permit to allow for the use of the "R-2" zoned, Single
Family residential structure at 8420 Kanis Road as a family
care facility. CYF proposes to use the property to house up
to five unrelated youth who will be participants in a
"transitional living program" funded by a contract with the
Division of Children and Family Services, Arkansas
Department of Human Services. At least one staff member
will be on duty at all times (24 hours per day/7 days per
week) to supervise youth and program activities at the site.
The program is described in more detail in the attached
narrative.
The Ordinance defines a family care facility as "a facility
which provides resident service in a family -like' environment
to six or fewer individuals and not more than two staff
personnel. These individuals require a minimal level of
supervision and are provided service and supervision in
accordance with their individual needs." Family Care
Facilities require approval through a special use permit in
the "R-2" District.
Section 36-54(e)(2) of the Code of Ordinances establishes
the site and location criteria for family care facilities.
They are as follows:
a. This use may be located only in a single family
dwelling.
b. Medical or counseling needs must be provided off-site.
C. No physical changes in the residence are permitted
which would provide other than sleeping accommodations.
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ITEM NO.: H Cont.) FILE NO.. Z-6164
d. Drives and parking shall not exceed that required by
ordinance for a single family residence.
e. This use shall be permitted to run with the title to
the land and be transferable.
f. The number and spacing of existing similar facilities
in the neighborhood.
g. Existing zoning and land use patterns.
h. Area wide availability of facilities providing like
services.
i. Provision for readily accessible public or quasi -public
transportation.
Section 36-54(f) of the Code of Ordinances establishes
separation/spacing requirements for family care facilities
to be determined by the Planning Commission so as not to
adversely impact the surrounding properties and
neighborhood. Issues that the Planning Commission will
consider during its review include:
(1) The total number of similar facilities and their
spacing within the neighborhood.
(2) Existing zoning and land use patterns.
(3) Area wide availability of facilities providing like
services.
(4) Provision for readily accessible public or quasi -public
transportation.
The proposed use is located in a one-story, brick and frame
single family dwelling. Other programs of CYF such as the
Adolescent Day Treatment Program, Medication Clinic, Nursing
Services and the Elizabeth Mitchell Adolescent Center will
be utilized by residents of the home, when needed. No
physical changes will be made to the residence or the
property. It will retain its single family residential
appearance. There are no similar facilities in the area.
The property is located at the eastern edge of a mixed use
area with zoning ranging from 0-3 to C-3 and C-4. A small
R-2 zoned single family neighborhood is adjacent to the
north. A large, wooded area of R-2 zoned property extends
to the east of this site, on both sides of Kanis Road. The
mixed use area extending to the west contains a variety of
uses including a veterinary clinic, a plumbing supply
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August 1, 1996
ITEM NO.: B (Cont-) FILE NO.: Z--6164
company and a variety of other commercial uses. The large
area of C-3 zoned property across Kanis Road is undeveloped.
The site is located on a city bus route, providing access to
public transportation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff believes this is an appropriate location for the proposed
use and recommends approval of the special use permit for a
family care facility.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 18, 1996)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors
present. Staff informed the Commission that the abstract
company had provided incorrect information, thus the notices
were sent to the wrong persons. Staff stated that the item
needed to be deferred to the August 1, 1996 Commission
meeting and that the applicant was sending corrected
notices.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to
the August 1, 1996 meeting. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes,
3 absent and 1 open position.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: AUGUST 1, 1996)
The issue was placed before the Commission for discussion.
There was a brief update by staff on this application
reporting that the applicant had submitted a letter
requesting that this item be withdrawn from further
consideration.
After a brief discussion, the Commission determined it to be
appropriate to place this item on the Consent Agenda for
withdrawal. A motion to that effect was made and passed by a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position.
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