HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6931 Staff AnalysisDecember 7, 2000
ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-6931
NAME: Robertson Accessory Dwelling - Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION: 40 Fontenay Circle
OWNER/APPLICANT: Charlie Robertson / Jack Hartsell
PROPOSAL: To obtain a conditional use permit for an
accessory dwelling over a garage on property
zoned R-2, Single Family Residential,
located at #40 Fontenay Circle.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. SITE LOCATION:
This 1.47 acre site is located behind the existing
residence, which is located at the eastern end of Fontenay
Circle.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned R-2, Single Family Residential,
and is surrounded by R-2 zoning. This residential lot is at
the end of the street with woods and the golf course to the
north, woods to the east and southeast, and other
residences to the west and southwest. Due to its location
behind the house the accessory dwelling would not be very
visible from any surrounding residence. Therefore, Staff
believes this accessory dwelling over the garage would have
no adverse effect on the neighborhood.
There are no neighborhood associations currently serving
this area, however, all property owners within 200 feet,
and all residents within 300 feet that could be identified,
were notified of the public hearing.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed dwelling would have access from an existing
driveway from Fontenay Circle. Adequate parking is
provided.
December 7, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6. 'UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT. COMMENTS:
FILE NO.: Z-6931
Water: No objection. Need to utilize existing service, no
separate meter.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Use
existing service, no separate meter.
Southwestern Bell: No comments received.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted. Use existing service. No
separate meter.
Entergy: Approved as submitted. Serve from existing
service.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: CATA service does not extend to this area at this
zone .
7. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for an
accessory dwelling over a new two -car garage on this 1.47
acre property. The applicant stated he intends this
dwelling to be used for overnight guests and visiting
family members, not for rental purposes.
All siting requirements are exceeded. This residential lot
is at the end of the street with woods and the golf course
to the north, woods to the east and southeast, and other
residences to the west and southwest. Due to its location
behind and on ground lower than the front of the house, it
would not be very visible from any surrounding residence.
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December 7, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-6931
Staff believes this would be a reasonable addition to this
property and not have any adverse effect on the
neighborhood.
8. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to making all utility connections from existing
services to the main house. There are to be no separate
service connections.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
(NOVEMBER 16, 2000)
Pat Cooley from Jack Hartsell's office was present representing
the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,
briefly reviewing the comments provided to the applicant.
There were no issues discussed and the applicant's
representative had no questions about the written comments.
Therefore, the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 7, 2000)
Charlie Robertson was present representing the application.
There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the
item with a recommendation for approval 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 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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