HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6644 Staff AnalysisApril 15, 1999
ITEM NO.: 16
NAME
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
FILE NO.: Z-6644
Victoria Saviers - Conditional Use
Permit
1711 N. Tyler Street
Victoria and Mark Saviers
To obtain a conditional use permit
to convert the existing two -car
garage in the rear of 1711 N. Tyler
Street to an accessory dwelling on
this R-2, Single Family residential
zoned property.
This site is located on the east side of N. Tyler Street,
two lots south of Cantrell. The proposed accessory
dwelling is in the rear abutting an alley.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This site exists in an older residential neighborhood which
is zoned R-2, Single Family residential. Forest Park
Elementary School is one block southwest of this site. The
proposal is to convert an existing two -car garage into an
accessory dwelling. There are other similar dwellings on
other properties nearby and scattered throughout the area.
Staff believes this proposal is a reasonable use of this
existing structure and will not have a detrimental effect
on the neighborhood.
Staff has received some concern from neighbors that the
dwelling not become rental property.
The Heights, Prospect Terrace, and South Normandy
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
April 15, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6644
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
Vehicle access to this property is in the rear from an
unpaved gravel alley. There is an existing concrete pad
(27 feet by 27 feet) abutting the alley which is used for
parking and access to an existing two -car garage. Two
vehicles can easily be parked on the pad which would meet
the ordinance parking requirement.
4. Buffers and Screenina:
N/A
5. Public Works Comments:
No Comments.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection.
Wastewater: 6 inch sewer main located in alley. Contact
Little Rock Wastewater Utility prior to construction.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
Entergy: No Comments received.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: Approved as submitted. This site is served by
part-time Route #22, Pleasant Valley.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow the conversion of an existing two -car garage in the
rear of the property into an accessory dwelling to be used
by a live-in nursing staff for Mr. Van Zant, the owners
father who was paralyzed by a stroke. The applicant stated
that they are required to provide living space for their 24
hour caregiver. The accessory dwelling is the way they
plan to meet that commitment.
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April 15, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-6644
The site is located in a well-established older
neighborhood in which several of the homes have detached
garages accessed from alleys in the rear of the lots.
Several of the garages have been turned partially or
totally into other uses, so this conversion would not be
out of character for this neighborhood. The applicant has
stated that their intent is not to use this dwelling as a
rental unit. Both side yards have a 6 foot privacy fence
which would screen the dwelling from adjoining neighbors.
The existing garage does not comply with all current
setback or area coverage requirements. The south side
setback is 2.2 feet versus a required 3 feet. Also, the
structure covers 38% of the rear yard setback versus a 30%
maximum allowed coverage by ordinance. Otherwise it meets
requirements. Since it is pre-existing non -conforming, it
can remain where it is as long as its alteration does not
create an additional non -conformity or increase the degree
of the existing non -conformity.
Staff believes this is a reasonable use of this site and
structure, and would be compatible with the neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit as
filed.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MARCH 251 1999)
Brad Bartlett, the applicant's contractor, was present
representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of
the proposal.
Very little discussion took place other than to clarify the
extent of the work involved and review the reason for the
dwelling with the committee.
There being no issues, the Committee accepted the proposal and
forwarded, it to the full Commission for final resolution.
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April 15, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-6644
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 15, 1999)
Victoria Saviers was present representing her application.
There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the
item with a recommendation for approval of the application as
filed.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 nays, and
1 absent.
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