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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6375 Staff AnalysisSeptember 18, 1997 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-6375 NAME• LOCATION• OWNER APPLICANT: PROPOSAL• ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Freeman - Conditional Use Permit 3505 West 14th Street Hood and Company Real Estate/ Allie E. Freeman III A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the placement of a 26 foot by 50 foot multisectional manufactured home on vacant, R-3 zoned property. The property is located on the south side of West 14th Street, approximately 50 feet west of Valmar Street. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: The site is in an area made up largely of single-family residences, with a number of vacant lots in the area. There are also several vacant, boarded -up houses in this area. There is a vacant lot immediately east of this site and three vacant lots immediately south._ The orientation of the proposed manufactured home will be compatible with other structures in the area, and should have no adverse impact on the area. The Stephens Area Faith Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin : Access to the site will be gained by utilizing a driveway from West 14th Street. Parking will be provided on the site to serve the single-family dwelling. 4. Screening and Buffers: No Comments. C September 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.2 FILE NO.: Z-6375 5. Public works Comments: 1. Repair of curb and gutter and/or sidewalk damaged during or prior to construction with construction. 2. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 6. Utility and Fire Department Comments: No Comments. 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the placement of a 26 foot by 50 foot multisectional manufactured home on the vacant lot -at 3505 west 14th Street. The property is zoned R-3. The proposed manufactured home will be oriented front - to -back on the vacant lot, with the front door to the structure on its short side. This is different from the "traditional" manufactured home placement and should prove to be more compatible with the existing structures in the area. All proposed setbacks exceed the City's minimum ordinance requirements. 'Parking will be provided on the site to serve the single family dwelling. with compliance with the ordinance established minimum siting standards, the proposed multisectional manufactured home should have no adverse effects on the surrounding properties. 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 following ordinance established minimum siting standards: 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. 2 September 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6375 f. Underpinning with permanent materials. g. All homes shall be multisectional. h. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 28, 1997) Allie Freeman was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Mr. Freeman stated that a new driveway would be constructed to satisfy the off-street parking requirement. David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments with the Committee. These are reflected in paragraph 5. of this write-up. After a brief discussion, during which time staff pointed out the minimum siting standards, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 18, 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 passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 3