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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7116 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7116 NAME: Smith Short -Form PD -R LOCATION: 401 South Martin Street DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Robert Graham Smith 18 Toulouse Court Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: .154 Acre CURRENT ZONING: Berry Surveying, LLC #5 Sooner Lane Conway, AR 72032 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family PROPOSED ZONING: PD -R CURRENT ALLOWED USES: Single-family PROPOSED USE: Single-family VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: FT. NEW STREET: 0 None requested. The applicant proposes to subdivide this lot through a Planned Development to establish setbacks and lot dimensions. The proposal is to divide the existing lot into two lots to allow the sale of each of the single- family structures, which currently exist, as individual units. The two houses have existed for at least 40 years. Currently, the homes function as rental units but, with the division, the houses could be sold as individual units with individual lots and in turn promote home ownership in the area. Each house has separate utilities and separate addressing. One of the homes faces South Martin Street; the other West 4t' Street. FILE NO.: Z-7116 (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The area is developed residential on small lots. with a cross fence between functioning alley adjacent to site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: as primarily single-family The site contains two homes the structures. There is a the east property line of the All property owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified, and the Capitol View/Stifft Station Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. ARKLAi: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Water: A water main extension will be required to provide water service to the easterly lot. Contact Marie Dugan at 992-2438 for details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: Project site is located near Bus Routes #5 and #8 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. K FILE NO.: Z-7116 (Cont.) F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Short -Form Planned Development -Residential (PD -R) to subdivide a single lot with two existing houses into two lots to be sold separately. This action would not result in additional housing. Even though the density of the PD -R as it is currently shown would be greater than is allowed by Single Family, there would be no change in the existing conditions. The PD -R would appear to be Single -Family for all practical purposes. The property is currently zoned R- 20, Single -Family. Staff feels that a Land Use Plan amendment is not necessary for this site. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Capitol View / Stifft Station Neighborhood Action Plan. The Community Preservation Goal lists an objective supporting the preservation of housing stock in the neighborhood. An action statement in support of the housing preservation objective recommended the enactment of a "No Net Loss" policy in the neighborhood to prevent the "loss of housing units due to land use changes, etc." Landscape Issues: No comment. Building Codes: No comment received. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 6, 2001) Graham Smith was present representing the application. Staff briefly described the PD -R, noting additions, which were needed on the site plan. Staff questioned the 17 -foot temporary construction easement adjacent to the east property line. Mr. Smith stated this was a wastewater easement, which was to expire in January of 2002. Public Works stated since the project did not involve any construction, these were suggestions and not a requirement until such time there was construction on the site. 3 FILE NO.: Z-7116 (Cont.) Staff also brought attention to the comments submitted by Central Arkansas Water. Staff suggested Mr. Smith contact the utility for additional details. Mr. Smith stated, he would revise his site plan to include the comments and recommendations and resubmit to staff. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PD -R to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff noting the concerns raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The applicant submitted a copy of the temporary construction easement from the wastewater utility company indicating the easement would be in effect for one year or when the work is completed which ever is earlier. The right-of-way easement was executed January 28th 2001. The rezoning request is to establish setbacks and divide the lot into two individual lots, Lot A and Lot B. The dimensions for Lot A are approximately 48.96 -feet wide by 84 -feet long and Lot B will be approximately 49.02 -feet wide by 42.50 -feet long. The setbacks for Lot A will be 13 -feet along the west property line, 11.8 -feet along the south property line, 8.1 -feet along the north property line and 16 -feet along the east property line. The setbacks for Lot B will be 7.5 -feet along the north property line from the porch extension, 14 -feet along the east property line, 5.9 -feet along the south property line and 8.5 -feet along the west property line. The existing 8 -foot by 8 -foot storage shed will be located on the northwest property line of Lot A. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this PD -R. The proposed PD -R zoning request for Smith Short -Form PD -R should have no adverse impact on the general area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the PD -R subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 4 FILE NO.: Z-7116 (Cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2002) Mr. Graham Smith was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the consent agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The vote passed by 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 5 January 3, 2002 ITEM NO.: 9 NAME: Smith Short -Form PD -R LOCATION: 401 South Martin Street DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Robert Graham Smith 18 Toulouse Court Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: .154 Acre CURRENT ZONING: FILE NO.: Z-7116 Berry Surveying, LLC #5 Sooner Lane Conway, AR 72032 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family PROPOSED ZONING: PD -R CURRENT ALLOWED USES: Single-family PROPOSED USE: Single-family VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: FT. NEW STREET: 0 None requested. The applicant proposes to subdivide this lot through a Planned Development to establish setbacks and lot dimensions. The proposal is to divide the existing lot into two lots to allow the sale of each of the single- family structures, which currently exist, as individual units. The two houses have existed for at least 40 years. Currently, the homes function as rental units but, with the division, the houses could be sold as individual units with individual lots and in turn promote home ownership in the area. Each house has separate utilities and separate addressing. One of the homes faces South Martin Street; the other West 4t' Street. 1 January 3, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7116 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The area is developed as primarily single-family residential on small lots. The site contains two homes with a cross fence between the structures. There is a functioning alley adjacent to the east property line of the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners within 200 feet of the site,- all residents within 300 feet who could be identified, and the Capitol View/Stifft Station Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Enterer: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Water: A water main extension will be required to provide water service to the easterly lot. Contact Marie Dugan at 992-2438 for details. Fire De artment: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. 2 January 3, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7116 CATA: Project site is located near Bus Routes #5 and #8 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Short -Form Planned Development -Residential (PD -R) to subdivide a single lot with two existing houses into two lots to be =sold separately. This action would not result in additional housing. Even though the density of the PD -R as it is currently shown would be greater than is allowed by Single Family, there would be no change in the existing conditions. The PD -R would appear to be Single -Family for all practical purposes. The property is currently zoned R- 2, Single -Family. Staff feels that a Land Use Plan amendment is not necessary for this site. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Capitol View / Stifft Station Neighborhood Action Plan. The Community Preservation Goal lists an objective supporting the preservation of housing stock in the neighborhood. An action statement in support of the housing preservation objective recommended the enactment of a "No Net Loss" policy in the neighborhood to prevent the "loss of housing units due to land use changes, etc." Landscape Issues: No comment. Building Codes: No comment received. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 6, 2001) Graham Smith was present representing the application. Staff briefly described the PD -R, noting additions, which were needed on the site plan. Staff questioned the 17 -foot temporary construction easement adjacent to the east property line. Mr. Smith stated this was a wastewater easement, which was to expire in January of 2002. 3 January 3, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7116 Public Works stated since the project did not involve any construction, these were suggestions and not a requirement until such time there was construction on the site. Staff also brought attention to the comments submitted by Central Arkansas Water. Staff suggested Mr. Smith contact the utility for additional details. Mr. Smith stated, he would revise his site plan to include the comments and recommendations and resubmit to staff. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PD -R to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff noting the concerns raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The applicant submitted a copy of the temporary construction easement from the wastewater utility company indicating the easement would be in effect for one year or when the work is completed which ever is earlier. The right-of-way easement was executed January 28th 2001. The rezoning request is to establish setbacks and divide the lot into two individual lots, Lot A and Lot B. The dimensions for Lot A are approximately 48.96 -feet wide by 84 -feet long and Lot B will be approximately 49.02 -feet wide by 42.50 -feet long. The setbacks for Lot A will be 13 -feet along the west property line, 11.8 -feet along the south property line, 8.1 -feet along the north property line and 16 -feet along the east property line. The setbacks for Lot B will be 7.5 -feet along the north property line from the porch extension, 14 -feet along the east property line, 5.9 -feet along the south property line and 8.5 -feet along the west property line. The existing 8 -foot by 8 -foot storage shed will be located on the northwest property line of Lot A. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this PD -R. The proposed PD -R zoning request for Smith Short -Form PD -R should have no adverse impact on the general area. 4 January 3, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FILE NO.: Z-7116 Staff recommends approval of the PD -R subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2002) Mr. Graham Smith was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the consent agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The vote passed by 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. A 9 . 1 1 Item No. 9. Smith Short -Form PD -R (Z-7116) Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide a certified list of abutting property owners along with notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Indicate the dimension setbacks from the porches. 3. Show the dimension of the proposed lots and indicate from all property lines including new property lines. 4. What is the purpose of the 17' temporary construction easement. If no longer valid remove. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected, ENTERGY: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Water: A water main extension will be required to provide water service to the easterly lot. Contact Marie Dugan at 992-243 8 for details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: Project site is located near Bus Routes #5 and #8 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. i A . Page 2 Smith Short -Form PD -R (Z-7116) Planning Division: This request is located in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single - Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Short -Form Planned Development - Residential to subdivide a single lot with two existing houses into two lots to be sold separately. This action would not result in additional housing. Even though the density of the PD -R as it is currently shown would be greater than the Single -Family, there would be no change in the existing conditions. The PD -R would appear to be Single -Family for all practical purposes. The property is currently zoned R-3 Single -Family. Staff feels that a Land Use Plan amendment is not necessary for this site. Landscape: No comment. Submit 4 copies of the revised site plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff no later than Wednesday, December 12, 2001.