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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6234 Staff AnalysisJanuary 9, 1997 ITEM NO.: 14 NAME• LOCATION• OWNERIAPPLICANT• PROPOSAL• ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: FILE NO.: Z-6234 Lewis - Conditional Use Permit 915 Selma Street Danny R. Lewis A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the placement of a duplex on an R-3 zoned lot. The site is located on the east side of Selma Street, approximately one-half block north of East 10th Street (north of the Little Rock Airport). 2. CoMpatibility Compatibilitywith Neighborhood: This general area north of East 10th Street is made up primarily of smaller single-family residences. There is a Little Rock Housing Authority multifamily development approximately one block to the north of the proposed site and the Little Rock Airport is approximately one-half block to the south. There are also a large number of vacant lots in this general area. The proposed duplex should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. The East Little Rock Neighborhood Association and the East End Civic League have been notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: Access to the site will be gained by utilizing a driveway from Selma Street. Adequate parking is provided on the site plan to accommodate the proposed use. 4. Screening and Buffers: No comments January 9, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6234 5. Public Works Comments: Repair of any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way is responsibility of the property owner and would need to be facilitated prior to certificate occupancy. 6. Utility Comments: L.R. Water Works - An acreage charge of $150/acre in addition to normal connection charges may apply for additional and/or larger meter(s). 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the placement of a duplex at 915 Selma Street. The property is zoned R-3. In March of this year, the applicant moved a duplex structure from 2006/2008 West 12th Street to the lot at 915 Selma Street. A building permit was issued for the site for a single-family dwelling. The applicant was not aware that he needed a conditional use permit for the duplex until a final inspection was made and the building codes personnel flagged the permit. Therefore, the applicant has applied for a conditional use permit to use the structure as a duplex. The one-story duplex exceeds all building setbacks for the R-3 district. The Zoning Ordinance requires three (3) parking spaces for a duplex. The applicant is proposing three (3) parking spaces on the site plan. Therefore, no variances are needed with this application. Given the fact that this site is located between a large multifamily development (north) and the Little Rock Airport (south), the proposed duplex should not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments 2. Compliance with the Utility Comment 2 January 9, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6234 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 12, 1996) Dariny Lewis was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Mr. Lewis explained that the duplex was moved on to the site from the neighborhood near Children's Hospital. There being no outstanding issues to discuss, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 9, 1997) 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 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 3