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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6810 Staff AnalysisFebruary 17, 2000 ITEM NO.: 10 NAME: Brown - Short -Form LOCATION: 3023 West 7th Street T)EVRLOPER- SURVEYOR James M. Brown 3023 West 7th Street Little Rock, AR 72205 AREA: 0.31 acre ZONING: R-3 FILE NO.: Z-6810 Donald Brooks 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ALLOWED USES: Single Family Residential PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residential and Art Studio VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The property at 3023 West 7th Street is zoned R-3 and contains an existing 1,200 square foot (one-story) brick and frame commercial building. The building, circa 1926, was previously used as a service station. The property previously had a nonconforming commercial status, which was lost some time ago due to the fact that the building ceased being used for commercial purposes. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-3 to PCD in order to utilize the existing structure as a residence and art studio. The art studio will specialize in metal and rock sculptures, with limited retail sales of the art work. The proposed hours of operation will be from February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday -Friday, however the applicant has noted that most of the customer contact will be at the customer's site or by individual appointment. The applicant has noted that the only changes to the existing building will be to return the original front arches (over the two garage doors) and remodeling the interior. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing commercial building (previously used as a service station) and existing access from West 7th and Johnson Streets. Woodruff Elementary School is located across West 7th to the north, with Lamar Porter Field to the northwest. There are single family residents to the south, east and west (across Johnson Street). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one (1) phone call from a person requesting information on this application. The Capitol View Stifft Station and Pine to Woodrow Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. West 7th and Johnson Streets are classified on the Master Street Plan as commercial streets. A dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline is required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of 7th and Johnson Streets. 3. Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -sidewalks with planned development. 4. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. Show driveway location. 5. Show parking for customers and employee. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. 2 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6810 Arkla : No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: If metal processing is done on this property, a reduced pressure backflow preventer will be required. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this location. The proposed zone change from R-3 Single Family Residential to a Planned Commercial District with the proposed use and design is consistent with the Land Use Plan. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The Woodruff Neighborhood Area Plan recommends promoting new businesses that fit the image of the neighborhood and finding a new use for the old gas station by Woodruff Elementary School. Landscape Issues: Any proposed outdoor storage area should be screened with a 6 foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 2, 2000 requesting that this item be withdrawn, without prejudice. This is due to a recent burglary in which the applicant lost all of his stoneworking tools. The applicant will use the property only as a residence. Staff supports the withdrawal as requested. This will allow the applicant to re -submit the application at any future time, if desired. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the item be withdrawn, without prejudice. 3 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 27, 2000) John Brown was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the proposed PCD. Staff noted that information on signage, outside storage/display and equipment to be used on the site needed to be provided. Mr. Brown noted that most of the customer contact would be at the customer's site. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed, particularly the required 20 foot radial dedication. A waiver request for the various requirements was discussed. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PCD to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 17, 2000) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on February 2, 2000 requesting that this item be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supported the withdrawal as requested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal, without prejudice. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed with a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 4 February 17, 2000 ITEM NO.: 10 NAME: Brown --- Short -Form LOCATION: 3023 West 7th Street DEVELOPER:. SURVEYOR: James M. Brown 3023 West 7th Street Little Rock, AR 72205 AREA: 0.31 acre ZONING: R-3 FILE NO.: Z-6810 Donald Brooks 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ALLOWED USES: Single Family Residential PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residential and Art Studio VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The property at 3023 West 7th Street is zoned R-3 and contains an existing 1,200 square foot (one-story) brick and frame commercial building. The building, circa 1926, was previously used as a service station. The property previously had a nonconforming commercial status, which was lost some time ago due to the fact that the building ceased being used for commercial purposes. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-3 to PCD in order to utilize the existing structure as a residence and art studio. The art studio will specialize in metal and rock sculptures, with limited retail sales of the art work. The proposed hours of operation will be from February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday -Friday, however the applicant has noted that most of the customer contact will be at the customer's site or by individual appointment. The applicant has noted that the only changes to the existing building will be to return the original front arches (over the two garage doors) and remodeling the interior. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing commercial building (previously used as a service station) and existing access from West 7th and Johnson Streets. Woodruff Elementary School is located across West 7th to the north, with Lamar Porter Field to the northwest. There are single family residents to the south, east and west (across Johnson Street). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one (1) phone call from a person requesting information on this application. The Capitol View Stifft Station and Pine to Woodrow Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. West 7th and Johnson Streets are classified on the Master Street Plan as commercial streets. A dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline is required. 2.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of 7th and Johnson Streets. 3. Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -sidewalks with planned development. 4. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. Show driveway location. 5. Show parking for customers and employee. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. 2 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: If metal processing is done on this property, a reduced pressure backflow preventer will be required. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planniin: No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannina Division: This request is located in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this location. The proposed zone change from R-3 Single Family Residential to a Planned Commercial District with the proposed use and design is consistent with the Land Use Plan. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The Woodruff Neighborhood Area Plan recommends promoting new businesses that fit the image of the neighborhood and finding a new use for the old gas station by Woodruff Elementary School. Landscape Issues: Any proposed outdoor storage area should be screened with a 6 foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 2, 2000 requesting that this item be withdrawn, without prejudice. This is due to a recent burglary in which the applicant lost all of his stoneworking tools. The applicant will use the property only as a residence. Staff supports the withdrawal as requested. This will allow the applicant to re -submit the application at any future time, if desired. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the item be withdrawn, without prejudice. 3 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 27, 2000) John Brown was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the proposed PCD. Staff noted that information on signage, outside storage/display and equipment to be used on the site needed to be provided. Mr. Brown noted that most of the customer contact would be at the customer's site. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed, particularly the required 20 foot radial dedication. A waiver request for the various requirements was discussed. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PCD to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 17, 2000) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on February 2, 2000 requesting that this item be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supported the withdrawal as requested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal, without prejudice. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed with a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 4 February 17, 2000 ITEM NO.: 10 NAME: Brown - Short -Form LOCATION: 3023 West 7t' Street -DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: James M. Brown 3023 West 7t' Street Little Rock, AR 72205 AREA: 0.31 acre FILE NO.: Z-6810 Donald Brooks 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-3 ALLOWED USES: Single Family Residential PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residential and Art Studio VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The property at 3023 West 7t' Street is zoned R-3 and contains an existing 1,200 square foot (one-story) brick and frame commercial building. The building, circa 1926, was previously used as a service station. The property previously had a nonconforming commercial status, which was lost some time ago due to the fact that the building ceased being used for commercial purposes. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-3 to PCD in order to utilize the existing structure as a residence and art studio. The art studio will specialize in metal and rock sculptures, with limited retail sales of the art work. The proposed hours of operation will be from February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday -Friday, however the applicant has noted that most of the customer contact will be at the customer's site or by individual appointment. The applicant has noted that the only changes to the existing building will be to return the original front arches (over the two garage doors) and remodeling the interior. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing coatTuercial ;wilding (previously used as a service station) and existing access from West 7th and Johnson Streets. Woodruff Elementary School is located across West 7th to the north, with Lamar Porter Field to the northwest. There are single family residents to the south, east and west (across Johnson Street). C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one (1) phone call from a person requesting information on this application. The Capitol View Stifft Station and Pine to Woodrow Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. West 7t3' and Johnson Streets are classified on the Master Street Plan as commercial streets. A dedication of right--of-way to 30 feet from,centerline is required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the corner of 7th and Johnson Streets. 3. Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -sidewalks with planned development. 4. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. Show driveway location. 5. Show parking for customers and employee. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. 2 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: If metal processing is done on this property, a reduced pressure backflow preventer will be required. Fire Department: No Comment. County Plannin : No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHN"ICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this location. The proposed zone change from R-3 Single Family Residential to a Planned Commercial District with the proposed use and design is consistent with the Land Use Plan. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The Woodruff Neighborhood Area Plan recommends promoting new businesses that fit the image of the neighborhood and finding a new use for the old gas station by Woodruff Elementary School. Landscape Issues: Any proposed outdoor storage area should be screened with a 6 foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 2, 2000 requesting that this item be withdrawn, without prejudice. This is due to a recent burglary in which the applicant lost all of his stoneworking tools. The applicant will use the property only as a residence. Staff supports the withdrawal as requested. This will allow the applicant to re -submit the application at any future time, if desired. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the item be withdrawn, without prejudice. 3 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6810 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 27, 2000) John Brown was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the proposed PCD. Staff noted that information on signage, outside storage/display and equipment to be used on the site needed to be provided. Mr. Brown noted that most of the customer contact would be at the customer's site. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed, particularly the required 20 foot radial dedication. A waiver request for the various requirements was discussed. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PCD to the full Commission for resolution. 4