HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6345 Staff Analysis_, august 7, 1997
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-5345
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Mulkey - Conditional Use
Permit
208 Rose Street
Bank of Cabot/Lila Mulkey
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow the
construction of a 25 foot by
25 foot accessory garage with
loft apartment (accessory
dwelling). The property is
zoned R-3.
The property is located on the west side of Rose
Street, 1 1/2 blocks north of West Markham Street.
2. CoMpatibility with Neighborhood:
The property is located just north of the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences campus, in an area made
up primarily of single-family and multifamily uses. A
mixture of Office and Commercial uses exists to the
south, along the north side of West Markham Street.
There are other similar accessory dwellings in this
general area, and construction of this accessory
garage/apartment should have no adverse effect on the
surrounding properties.
The Hillcrest Resident's Association was notified of
the public hearing.
3. on -Site -Drives and Parking:
Access to the site is gained by utilizing an existing
driveway from Rose Street.
Parking will be provided on the site to accommodate
both dwellings. There are no other parking issues.
4. Screenina and Buffers:
No Comments.
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SQBDIVISI4N
ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: 2-6345
5. Public Works Comments:
Repair of curb and gutter and/or sidewalk damaged
during or prior to construction with construction.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
No Comments.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the construction of 25 foot by 25 foot
accessory dwelling garage with a loft apartment
(accessory dwelling). The property is zoned R-3.
The proposed accessory building/dwelling is to be
located approximately 15 feet from the rear property
line and four (4) feet from the north side property
line. The building is to be one (1) story in height.
The proposed building exceeds all setbacks for the R-3
district.
The applicant has stated that the accessory dwelling
will be used as a guest house for relatives. The
accessory dwelling will be approximately 336 square
feet in area. The applicant also stated that the
accessory dwelling will not be a rental unit. The
applicant is, however, requesting second utility meters
for the structure. This is based on the premise that
extended -stay guests could pay their own utilities.
Based on the fact that
accessory dwelling for
structure will exceed
for the R-3 district,
should have no adverse
8. Staff Recommendation:
the applicant is proposing the
guest quarters only and the
all setback and area requirements
the proposed accessory dwelling
impact on the area.
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments
2. The accessory dwelling will be used as a guest
quarters only and will not be a rental unit. The
accessory dwelling will have separate utility
meters. This condition was offered by the
applicant.
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August 7, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5345
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 17, 1997)
The applicant was not present. Staff gave a brief
description of the proposal.
After a brief general discussion regarding accessory
dwellings, the Committee accepted the presentation and
forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 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 8 ayes, 0 nays and
3 absent.
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