HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6315 Staff AnalysisJune 26, 1997
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.• Z-6315
NAME •
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Black - Conditional Use Permit
5005 Stonewall Road
Anthony Black
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of an accessory
dwelling. The property is
zoned R-2.
The site is located on the south side of Stonewall
Road, approximately one (1) block east of Van Buren
Street.
2. compatibility with Neighborhood:
The site is located in an area primarily single-family
residential in nature. There is a mixture of
commercial and office uses to the southwest, along the
north side of Kavanaugh Blvd.
The proposed accessory dwelling/garage would not be out
of character with other structures in this general area
and should not have an adverse effect on the
neighborhood.
The Heights Neighborhood Association was notified of
the public hearing.
3. , On -Site Drives and Parkin :
Access to the site is gained by utilizing an existing
residential driveway from Stonewall Road.
Parking will be provided on the site to serve both
dwellings.
4. Screening and Buffers:
No Comments.
June 26, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6315
5. Public Works Comments:
No issues.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
L. R. Wastewater - Existing 6" sewer main located along
south property line. New construction must be 5'
away from existing sewer main. Contact Little Rock
Wastewater Utility for comments.
7. Staff Anal sis•
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling at
5005 Stonewall Road. The property is zoned R-2.
The proposed 26 foot by 40 foot accessory structure
will be constructed near the rear property line and
maintain a 5 foot rear yard setback and 5 foot setback
from each side property line. The accessory structure
will be one story in height.
Approximately 468 square feet of the accessory
structure will be used as an accessory dwelling (guest
quarters). The remaining 572 square feet will be used
as a garage and storage area. The applicant is
undecided as to whether separate utility meters will be
placed on the proposed accessory structure, and would
like to retain the option for installation of future
separate meters.
There is an existing accessory structure on the site
which will be removed prior to new construction. The
existing accessory structure has been used as a garage
and accessory dwelling in the past.
The property owner, Anthony Black, will reside in the
principal dwelling. The proposed accessory structure
will have a brick and stucco veneer which will match
the brick and stucco veneer of the principal dwelling.
The proposed accessory structure exceeds all setback
requirements for the R-2 district with the exception of
the maximum rear yard coverage requirement. The
proposed accessory structure will occupy approximately
64 percent of the required rear yard. According to the
City's Zoning Ordinance, a maximum of 30 percent of the
required rear yard can be occupied by accessory
structures. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance from this requirement.
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June 26, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6315
The proposed accessory dwelling/garage structure will
not be out of character with other similar structures
(in size or use) in this general area and 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 Little Rock Wastewater
Comments
2. The accessory dwelling will be a maximum of 468
square feet in area.
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested
variance for rear yard coverage.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 5, 1997)
Anthony Black was present, representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Little Rock
Wastewater Comment and the variance for rear yard coverage.
Mr. Black stated that 5 foot setbacks would be maintained
along the rear and both side property lines. This will
satisfy the wastewater concern and help reduce the rear yard
coverage.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 26, 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 7 ayes, 0 nays and
4 absent.
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