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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6176 Staff AnalysisAugust 29, 1996 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-6176 NAME• LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL• ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Garrett - Conditional use Permit 625 Nix Road Howard Ray Garrett A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the placement of a 28 foot by 54 foot 1996 model multisectional manufactured home on this R-2 zoned property. The site is located on the east side of Nix Road, approximately one block south of Archer Lane. Archer Lane runs west off of Gamble Road, approximately 1/2 mile north of Kanis Road. 2. COm ati )ility with Neighborhood: The site is located in an area predominantly single family in nature. The Cedar Ridge Addition is located west of this site across Nix Road with the Shadow Ridge Addition located to the northwest. There is also a mixture of single family residences north of this site. The property south and east of this site is mostly wooded with a scattering of single family residences. There are also a few other manufactured homes in this general area. With compliance with the ordinance established minimum siting standards, the placement of this manufactured home should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. 3. On- Ite Drives and Parking: Access to the site is gained by utilizing a gravel drive from Nix Road. Adequate parking is provided at the site to serve the single family residence. August 29, 1996 b�,�TB i3I`,T r S T ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6176 4. Screening and Buffers: No comments 5. Public Works Comments: Property is located on a 16 foot wide chipseal street with open ditches and no sidewalk. Construct apron for gravel drive. An asphalt apron versus concrete would be acceptable from edge of pavement to property line per City Ordinance Section 30-43. 6. TjtilitV Comments: Little Rock Wastewater - Sewer main extension required with easements. Little Rock Water Works - An acreage charge of $300/acre applies in addition to normal connection fees. 7. Staff Anais: This issue is before the Little Rock Planning Commission as result of a recent zoning enforcement action taken on the property at 625 Nix Road. An inspection of the property by the Zoning Enforcement staff revealed that a 14 foot by 70 foot nonconforming mobile home had been removed from the site and replaced with a 28 foot by 54 foot 1996 model multisectional manufactured home. The 14 foot by 70 foot mobile had existed on the site since prior to annexation of this area in 1985. There is also a 10 foot by 12 foot concrete block accessory building which currently exists on this site. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the placement of the 28 foot by 54 foot manufactured home on this property at 625 Nix Road, which is zoned R-2. As noted above, the new manufactured home has already been placed on the site. The applicant is requesting variances from the ordinance required front and side yard setbacks. The new manufactured home has small porches on the front and north sides which are approximately 2.5 feet above grade. The applicant is proposing a front yard setback of 24 feet, which is one (1) foot short of the 25 foot front yard setback as required by ordinance. The applicant is also proposing a side yard setback (north side) of two (2) feet, which PA August 29, 1996 U B D LV_ S 10N A ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE Na.: Z-6176 is six (6) feet short of the 8 foot side yard setback required by ordinance. Staff is recommending that the applicant file a right- of-way abandonment application for the 10 foot platted alley which is immediately north of this site. Abandoning this alley right-of-way will increase the side yard setback (north side of structure) and be much closer to compliance with ordinance standards. With compliance with the ordinance established minimum siting standards, the placement of this manufactured home should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this conditional use permit and of the requested variances with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments 2. Compliance with the utility Comments 3. Compliance with the following minimum siting standards as required 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 so 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. 4. The applicant must file a right-of-way abandonment application for the alley right-of-way immediately north of this site. 3 August 29, 1996 SUBDI�l7.SION ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6176 SDIVISION COMMITTEE OMMENT: (AUGUST 8, 1996) The applicant was not present. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Staff explained to the Committee that this request is a result of an enforcement action as the manufactured home was placed on the site without a permit. David Scherer, Public Works, reviewed his comments with the Committee. There was a brief discussion regarding the setback variances requested and the staff's suggestion to abandon the alley right-of-way. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 29, 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 as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, and 1 open position. 4