HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6802 Staff AnalysisFebruary 17, 2000
ITEM NO.• 19 FILE NO.: Z-6802
NAME: Matthew Alexander - Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8100 Hudson Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Matthew Alexander/Danny Alexander
PROPOSAL: To obtain a conditional use permit to place
a two section manufactured home as the
primary residence on property zoned R-2,
Single Family Residential, located at 8100
Hudson Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the west side of Hudson Road, north
of East Pinnacle Road. It is outside the Little Rock City
Limits, but within the extraterritorial zoning boundary.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This site is zoned R-2, Single Family Residential, and is
surrounded by R-2 zoning. The area is rural consisting of
large tracts with a variety of types of homes ranging from
single section manufactured homes to large modern brick
construction. In the immediate vicinity of this site, there
is a site built house to the west and east, a single unit
manufactured home to the northeast, and vacant land to the
north and south.
Staff believes this proposed use would be compatible with
the neighborhood.
There are no neighborhood associations serving the proposed
site.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Hudson Road is a private gravel road that serves 7 tracts
of land. It would serve as the access from East Pinnacle to
this site. Parking meets residential requirements.
February 17, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 19
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6. UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT. COMMENTS:
FILE NO.: Z-6802
Water: This is located in an area served by Maumelle Water
Corp. Water is not available from the Little Rock
Municipal Water Works.
Wastewater: Outside service boundary, no comment.
Southwestern Bell: No comments received.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
Entergy: No comments received.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: No comments received.
7. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
two section manufactured home to be used as the primary
residence on this 1.96 acre R-2, Single Family Residential
zoned property. The unit is already in place.
Three issues exist. One is setting up and anchoring the
home. The second is reduced setbacks. The third is
documentation of an access easement for Hudson Road to
serve all seven tracts including this one.
Since this site is located outside the City limits no
building permit would be required. Therefore, the City will
do a courtesy inspection and recommend the owner take
measures to accomplish the setup and anchoring according to
City standards.
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February 17, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 19
FILE NO.: Z-6802
Regarding setbacks, the home is located only 15 feet from
the rear property line versus a required setback of 25
feet. The home was placed there primarily because of a 180
foot easement for a high voltage power line that cuts
through a major part of this property. A variance for
reduced rear setback would be required and would be
supported by staff.
Regarding the access easement, the applicant would need to
provide to staff documentation that there is a dedicated
access easement to ensure access to all 6 tracts shown in
the survey. Tract 5 contains this proposed site and is
located 900 feet from East Pinnacle Road.
Staff believes this proposed use is reasonable for this
area and would be compatible with the neighborhood.
8. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and
recommends the home be set up and anchored according to
Section 36-254 (d) (5) as follows:
1. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen
(14) degrees or greater.
2. Removal of all transport elements.
3. Permanent foundation.
4.Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the
neighborhood.
5. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent
structures.
6. Underpinning with permanent materials.
7. All homes shall be multisectional.
8. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
Staff also recommends approval of a reduced rear yard
setback to 15 feet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (JANUARY 27, 2000)
Matthew and Danny Alexander were present representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal and
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February 17, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-6802
reviewed the three issues of setup and anchoring, reduced rear
setback, and access easement for Hudson Road. Also, the
applicant was asked to provide proof of the utility easement.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 17, 2000)
Matthew and Danny Alexander were present representing the
application. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation for approval to include
the reduced rear yard setback to 15 feet, subject to compliance
with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"
paragraph 8 above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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