HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6985 Staff AnalysisMarch 22, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
FILE NO.: Z-6985
Fletcher Manufactured Home - Conditional Use
Permit
8121 Jamison Road
Square Deal Inc. / Erica Fletcher
PROPOSAL: To obtain a conditional use permit for a
1999 double -wide manufactured home to be
used as the primary residence on property
zoned R-2, Single Family Residential,
located at 8121 Jamison Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. SITE LOCATION:
This 1 acre site is located on the east side of Jamison
Road a short distance north of the intersection of Jamison
and Avery Roads.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is a rural area zoned R-2, Single Family
Residential, and is surrounded by vacant R-2 zoning to the
north, east, and south. Across Jamison to the west the
zoning is I-2, Light Industrial, and contains the City's
Public Works maintenance yard. The closest residential
structure is a house over 300 feet to the south.
Staff believes the proposed new two -section manufactured
home would be compatible with the neighborhood if set up
and anchored according to City standards.
The Upper Baseline Neighborhood Association, Southwest
Little Rock United for Progress, all property owners within
200 feet, and all residents within 300 feet that could be
identified, were notified of the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6985
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There would be one access driveway along the north edge of
the property providing the required residential access and
parking.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Water: No objection.
Wastewater: Sewer Main Outfall located on property. Locate
prior to construction. Contact Little Rock Wastewater
Utility for details.
Southwestern Bell: No comments received.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: Site is on bus route #15, and has no effect on bus
radius, turnout and route.
7. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
new two -section, 28 foot by 64 foot, manufactured home to
be placed on this vacant property zoned R-2, Single Family
Residential, to use as their primary residence.
The proposed site lies in an area with a mixture of uses
ranging from single family residential to apartments to
light industrial. The site is currently vacant and
surrounded by vacant property on the north, south and east.
The City's Public Works Department maintenance yard lies
across Jamison to the west and is zoned I-2; Light
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-6985
Industrial. A short distance to the north lies the City's
impound lot on property zoned I-2. The nearest residential
structure is a house approximately 335 feet to the south.
There are no other manufactured homes in the vicinity of
this site. All siting requirements are exceeded in the
proposed plan. The home would have to be set up according
to Little Rock Ordinance Section 36-254(d)(5) and the
City's building code requirements for setup and anchoring.
Staff believes the proposed use is reasonable for this
site, would be compatible with the neighborhood, and not
have an adverse impact on the area.
B. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
The unit must be set up according to Little Rock City
Ordinance 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. Home shall be multi -sectional.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (MARCH 1, 2001)
Erica Fletcher was present representing her application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal and briefly reviewed
the comments provided to the applicant.
Attention was brought to the Water Works and Wastewater
Department comments, and the manufactured home setup and
anchoring requirements. In addition, Staff reminded the
applicant to provide notification by certified mail of property
owners within 200 feet no later than March 7, 2000, and that the
applicant must provide postmarked certified outgoing receipts,
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March 22, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-6985
must provide postmarked certified outgoing receipts, the
abstract list of owners, and a copy of the notification letter
to Staff no later than six days prior to the public hearing.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 22, 2001)
Erica Fletcher was present representing her 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 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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