HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6426 Staff AnalysisDecember 18, 1997
ITEM NO.: 23 FILE NO.: Z-6426
NAME:
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
N.A.M.C. - Conditional Use
Permit
1219 S. Tyler Street
National Association of
Minority Contractors, Little
Rock Chapter/Addie Morris
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the use
of the existing residential
structure as a duplex. The
property is zoned R-3.
The site is located on the east side of South Tyler
Street, one block south of West 12th Street.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
Single-family residential uses are located east and
south (across West 13th Street) of this site. There is
one single-family residence located immediately north
of this site, with a mixture of commercial and office
uses located further north along West 12th Street.
vacant residential lots are located to the west across
Tyler Street, with commercial uses located just further
west along Fair Park Blvd.
The proposed use of this property as a duplex should
prove to be compatible with the general area.
The Oak Forest Neighborhood Association was notified of
the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
Access to the site will be gained by utilizing an
existing residential driveway from West 13th Street.
Off-street parking will be provided to serve both
dwelling units.
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ITEM NO.: 23 Cont. FILE NO.: Z--6426
4. Screening and Buffers:
No Comments.
5. Public Works Comments:
Dedicate right-of-way to 25 feet from centerline of
Tyler Street and West 13th Street including a 20 foot
radial dedication at intersection.
6. utility and Fire Department Comments:
No comments received.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the use of the existing residential structure
as a duplex. The property is located at 1219 South
Tyler and is zoned R-3.
The existing structure was originally built as a duplex
and was moved to this site from the Highland Court area
rather than being torn down. One of the two dwelling
units is currently occupied, with the other being
vacant. Separate utilities are proposed for each
dwelling unit. Parking will be provided to serve each
dwelling unit.
The existing structure currently has a 27.5 foot front
yard setback (Tyler Street side). With an additional
right-of-way dedication of 5 feet, this setback will
drop to 22.5 feet, below the required 25 foot front
yard setback. However, the front porch section of the
structure will be the only portion of the structure
which extends into the required front yard. The
applicant is requesting a variance for the reduced
front yard setback. All other setbacks exceed minimum
ordinance requirements.
The use of the existing structure as a duplex should
have no adverse effect on the neighborhood. The
structure sits on two lots where, according to the
applicant, two houses once existed.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the application, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public works Comment
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ITEM NO.: 23 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6426
2. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance
for reduced front yard setback.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 20, 1997)
Addie Morris was present representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
Bruce Kemmet, of Public Works, stated that right-of-way
dedications are needed for Tyler Street and West 13th
Street.
Staff noted that the additional 5 feet of right-of-way
dedication on Tyler Street would cause the front porch to be
within the front yard setback by 2.5 feet. The applicant
requested a variance from the setback requirement.
Staff also noted that the two units would have separate
utility meters.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission
for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 18, 1997)
Addie Morris was present, representing the application.
There was one objector present. Staff gave a brief
description of the proposal and a recommendation of
approval.
Addie Morris addressed the Commission in support of the
application.
Rolysha Douglas also spoke in favor of the application. She
stated that she currently lives in one-half of the duplex
structure.
Wali Caradine also spoke in support of the item.
Joe White addressed the Commission in opposition to the
application. He stated that he is opposed to rental units
in the area and that this would lower property values.
There was a brief discussion regarding the size of the
residential structure.
Mrs. Morris gave additional information to the Commission
regarding the movement of this structure to this lot.
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ITEM NO.: 23(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z--6426
There was additional discussions regarding separate
utilities and using the structure as a rental property.
A motion was made to approve the application. The motion
passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay and 1 absent.
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