HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7283 Staff AnalysisOctober 3, 2002
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-7283
NAME Dempsey Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION: 55 Scenic Blvd.
OWNER/APPLICANT: Demp and Paula Dempsey/Chuck Hamilton
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow an
accessory dwelling to be placed above the existing,
detached garage structure located on this R-2 zoned,
13 acre site.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. SITE LOCATION:
The property is located at the end of Scenic Blvd., west of the Little Rock
Country Club.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This 13 acre tract is comprised of a former quarry, situated between the
Little Rock Country Club and the adjacent residential neighborhood. The
Country Club is adjacent to the east. Single Family homes are located
above the quarry site, to the west. Single family homes are located north
and to the south of the site. The site is not readily visible from any of the
nearby homes. Allowing the proposed accessory dwelling will have no
impact on the neighborhood.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the Heights Neighborhood
Association were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The existing single family residence and proposed accessory dwelling
require one parking space each. There is more than adequate area
available on the site to accommodate the required parking. The site is
accessed via a private driveway off of the end of Scenic Road.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No issues.
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ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7283
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS -
No Comments.
6, UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is
required for project.
Entergy: No Comments received.
Reliant: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: Approved, as submitted.
Water: If a second water meter is needed, it would be placed next to the
meter for the existing residence.
Fire Department: Approved, as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 12, 2002)
Chuck Hamilton was present representing the application. Staff presented the
item and noted there were very few comments on the issue. Staff did ask that
the applicant more clearly define the portion of the accessory structure to be
used as accessory dwelling. In response to a question from staff, Mr. Hamilton
stated separate utility meters would be requested. He explained the layout of the
various utilities and offered justification for the separation of utilities.
The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues no later than noon,
Wednesday September 18, 2002. The Committee determined there were no
other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission.
AFF ANALYSIS:
The R-2 zoned, 13 acre tract located at 55 Scenic Blvd. is occupied by a large,
single family residence and an accessory building containing a three -car garage.
Both structures are currently being extensively remodeled by the new property
owners. The applicants are constructing a second floor above the garage
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October 3, 2002
ITEM NO.: 11 Cont, FILE NO.: Z-7283
(accessory) structure. The addition will contain a small accessory dwelling for
visiting family members and guests and a larger, music room to house the
applicant's collection of vintage instruments. The accessory dwelling, consisting
of a bedroom/sitting room, bath and kitchen occupies approximately 460 square
feet of the 1,488 square foot accessory structure. The music room contains 560
square feet. The remaining area is devoted to terrace and balconies. Due to the
large size of the property and the separation between structures, the applicants
are requesting separate utilities for the accessory structure.
On September 16, 2002, the applicants submitted an addendum to their cover
letter addressing the issues raised at Subdivision Committee and noted in the
analysis above. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Allowing
the proposed accessory dwelling over the existing garage on this 13 acre tract
should have no effect on surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to
compliance with comments and conditions noted in the staff analysis and
Sections 4, 5 and 6 of this report.
Staff recommends approval of the request to allow separate utilities for the
accessory structure.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 3, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended
by staff, including the request to have separate utilities. The vote was 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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