HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6625 Staff AnalysisFebruary 22, 1999
Item No.: 4
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
Z-6625
Dr. Archie Hearne
Northeast corner of East 10th and
Rock Streets
Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 59, Original
City
HDR
Variances are requested from the
bulk and area provisions of Section
36-418 to permit construction of
townhouses with reduced setbacks.
The front of the buildings are
proposed to align along the street
with the existing structures in the
immediate vicinity.
Vacant lots
Townhouses, 12 units
1. A 20, radial dedication of right-of-way is required at
the corner of Rock and East 10th Street.
2. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
4. Improve alley and pave to 18' feet wide.
S. Provide design of street " MSP" (Master Street Plan).
Construct one-half street improvements or request
waiver.
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Item No.: 4 (Cont.)
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
8. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant proposes the construction of a two building,
12 unit townhouse development on the HDR zoned property
located at the northeast corner of East 10`h and Rock
Streets. The applicant proposes 8 townhouse units in the
structure facing Rock Street and 4 townhouse units in the
structure facing East 10th Street. Each townhouse will be
two stories in height and will have two bedrooms. Parking
is accessed from an alley on the east side of the
development. The required setbacks are determined by
designating the Rock Street perimeter as the front. The
applicant proposes a front yard setback of 9 feet, a rear
yard setback of 5 feet, an exterior side yard setback of 9
feet and an interior side yard setback of 5 feet. The HDR
district requires front yards of 25 feet, rear yards of 20
feet, exterior sides of 10 feet and interior sides of 5
feet. Shared steps will extend from the structures toward
the sidewalks.
Staff believes the requested setback variances are
appropriate and reasonable. The buildings are designed and
located on the lots so as to be compatible with existing
development in this older, historic neighborhood. Most
structures in this area are located closer to the street and
the applicant's development lines up with other structures
on the street. A 20 foot wide alley right-of-way is located
behind the development and an older apartment building is
located on the property beyond the alley. Allowing the
reduced setbacks is compatible with development in the
neighborhood and should not have a negative impact on
adjacent properties. The Little Rock Historic District
Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for
this development at its October 1, 1998 meeting.
Staff applauds this important infill development and notes
only one item of concern. The landscape strip on the north
side of the parking lot falls below the minimum required by
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February 22, 1999
Item No.: 4 (Cont.)
the landscape ordinance. This must be remedied or a
variance must be obtained from the City Beautiful
Commission.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances
2. Compliance with conditions imposed by the Historic
District Commission
3. Compliance with Public Works Comments
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(FEBRUARY 22, 1999)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject
to compliance with the conditions outlined above.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and
1 open position.
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