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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6424 Staff AnalysisDecember 18, 1997 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-6424 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT• PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Bearden - Conditional Use Permit #8 Alpine Court Sallie Pierce/Don Bearden A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a two-story accessory dwelling. The property is zoned R-3. The property is located on the west side of Alpine Court, approximately 1/2 block north of West Markham Street. 2. compatibility with Neighborhood: The properties in the immediate area are zoned R-3 and contain single-family residential uses. The proposed accessory dwelling is a use that would not be out -of - character for the Hillcrest Neighborhood. There are other accessory dwellings in this general area. This use should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. The Hillcrest Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. 3. on -Site Drives and Parking: Access to the site is gained by utilizing an existing residential drive from Alpine Court. Parking is provided on the site to serve both dwellings. 4. Screening and Buffers: No Comments. December 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-6424 5. Public Works Comments: No issues. 6. UtilitV and Fire Department Comments: L. R. Wastewater: Sewer main located under main structure at #8 Alpine Court. Care should be taken during construction on property. 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a two-story accessory dwelling. The property is located at #8 Alpine Court and is zoned R-3. There is currently an accessory building on the site which is in a state of disrepair. This accessory building will be removed from the site and replaced with the new accessory dwelling. The new accessory building will be approximately 985 square feet in area. Approximately 827 square feet of the structure will be used as a dwelling, with the remaining 158 square feet being used as a workshop and storage to serve the principal dwelling. The applicant has stated that the accessory dwelling will be a residence for his mother and in the event that his mother moves out, the accessory dwelling would function as a rental property. The accessory dwelling will not have separate utility meters as proposed by the applicant. The proposed setbacks for the new structure comply with minimum ordinance requirements. Parking will be provided to serve both the principal and accessory dwellings. The applicant is requesting three variances with this application which are related to the proposed structure's size: 1. A variance is requested for total lot coverage. The accessory dwelling when added to the principal dwelling exceeds the maximum thirty (30) percent lot coverage as allowed by ordinance. The proposed lot coverage is approximately 34 percent. i� December 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5424 2. A variance is requested for required rear lot coverage. A total of 30 percent of the required rear yard can be utilized for an accessory building (420 square feet). The applicant is proposing 492 square feet of coverage. 3. A variance is also requested for the accessory dwelling's size. A maximum of 700 square feet is allowed for an accessory dwelling. The applicant is proposing 827 square feet. Staff feels that the variances requested are very minor in nature and should have no adverse affect on the surrounding properties. The applicant is also proposing that the architecture and exterior finish of the accessory dwelling be compatible with the principal structure and other structures in this general area. With this in mind, staff feels that the proposed accessory dwelling will have no adverse effect on the neighborhood. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application, subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Compliance with the Little Rock Wastewater Utility Comment The accessory dwelling will be limited to 827 square feet in area. The accessory dwelling will not utility meters. This condition applicant. Staff recommends approval of the requested. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: have separate was offered by the variances as (NOVEMBER 20, 1997) Don Bearden was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Staff reviewed and explained the requested variances for lot coverage and building size with the Committee. Staff noted the L. R. Wastewater Utility Comment and instructed the applicant to contact the utility prior to construction. 3 December 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: 2-5424 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) 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 11 ayes and 0 nays. 4