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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7043 Staff AnalysisJune 14, 2001 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-7043 NAME: Dreher Accessory Dwelling - Conditional Use Permit T.nCATION: 8114 Lowell Lane nV.XM.T.OPF.R Ed and Tanga Dreher 8114 Lowell Lane Little Rock, AR 72227 AREA: 0.19 acre ZONING: R-2 SURVEYOR: 011en Dee Wilson 2400-B Pike Avenue No. Little Rock, AR 72114 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: FT. NEW STREET: 0 Single Family Residential Single Family Residential and an Accessory Dwelling VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to allow an accessory dwelling on the property at•8114 Lowell Lane. There is an existing 1,931 square foot single family residence on the property, and the applicant proposes to construct a 396 square foot accessory dwelling in the rear yard. The structure will be 13 feet - 8 inches in height and be constructed to match the exterior of the existing principal dwelling. The applicant has noted that the accessory dwelling will be for a disabled family member. The applicant has also noted that separate utilities for the accessory dwelling are not desired, and that the property owner will occupy the principal dwelling. June 14, 2001 ITEM NO.: 13 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: FILE NO.: Z-7043 There is a 1,931 square foot (one-story) brick single family residence on the property at 8114 Lowell Lane. The property is accessed by way of an 18 foot wide driveway from Lowell Lane. There is a small metal storage building at the northwest corner of the property, which is labeled "to be removed" on the attached site plan. The property is located in an area of single family development. There are existing single family residences on all sides of the property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received two (2) phone calls from persons requesting information on this application. The Andover Square and Tall Timber Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No Comments. E. UTILITIES, FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CATA: Wastewater: Sewer main located in easement on north property line. No construction within the existing easement. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for details. Entergy: No Comment. ARKLA: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: No objection. Requires that all property be a single lot. Fire Department: No Comment. CATA: Project site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. FA June 14, 2001 ITEM NO.: 13 F. LANDSCAPE ISSUES: No Comment. FILE NO.: Z-7043 G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 24, 2001) Ed and Tanga Dreher were present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the proposed conditional use permit, noting that some additional minor information needed to be shown on the site plan. In response to questions from staff, the Drehers noted that the exterior of the accessory dwelling would match the existing principal dwelling and that they as property owners would reside in the principal dwelling. The Drehers also noted that separate utilities were not desired for the accessory dwelling. After the discussion, conditional use permit action. H. ANALYSIS: the Committee forwarded the to the full Commission for final The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May 29, 2001. The applicant has shown the additional notations on the site plan as required by staff. The height/area of the proposed accessory dwelling and existing fence heights have been shown on the site plan. The applicant has also labeled the existing metal storage building at the northwest corner of the property "to be removed." The ordinance requires a minimum of two (2) parking spaces, one (1) for each dwelling. The existing 18 foot wide drive from Lowell Lane will provide parking for two (2) vehicles. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed conditional use permit. The proposed accessory dwelling should have no adverse impact on the general area, as the proposed building setbacks, height, area and rear yard building coverage conform to ordinance standards. �c3 June 14, 2001 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-7043 I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the accessory dwelling subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the utility requirements as noted in paragraph E. of this report. 2. There will be no separate utilities for the accessory dwelling. 3. The exterior of the accessory dwelling will be constructed to match the principal dwelling. 4. The landowner must occupy one (1) of the dwellings. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 14, 2001) Ed and Tanga Dreher were present, representing the application. There were three (3) persons present with concerns. Staff briefly described the conditional use permit with a recommendation of approval subject to the conditions as noted in paragraph I. of the agenda report. Ed Dreher addressed the Commission in support of the application. He noted that he wished to have a place for his disabled father to live. William Hildebrand addressed the Commission. He stated that he did not want the accessory dwelling to become a rental unit. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the Commission could add a condition that would not allow the structure to be a rental unit. Mrs. Peter Sammartino also addressed the Commission. She also noted concern with the unit becoming a rental unit after the Dreher's family member moved out. She stated that she had no objection otherwise. There was a motion to approve the conditional use permit as recommended by staff, with the following added condition: The accessory dwelling will be for an immediate family member of the property owner only. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. 4