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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. ...-august 7, 1997 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. 2 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. 3