HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7314 Staff AnalysisNovember 14, 2002
ITEM NO.- 12 FILE NO.: Z-7314
NAME: Bass Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 489 Ridgeway Avenue
OWN ER/AP PLI CANT: Logan Bass
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of an accessory dwelling on this, R-3
zoned property.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
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SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the east side of Ridgeway, one lot south of Lee
Avenue.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHO.OD*
There are several other accessory dwellings and detached guesthouses in
this neighborhood. The alley is lined with fences and accessory
structures. Allowing an accessory dwelling of this nature would not seem
incompatible with the neighborhood.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the Hillcrest Residents
Association were notified of this request.
3� ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The principal dwelling and accessory dwelling require one on-site parking
space each. The proposed accessory building contains two parking
spaces in a carport taking access off of the alley.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No issues.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
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6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No Comments received.
Reliant: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments received.
CATA: No Comments received.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 24, 2002)
The applicant, Logan Bass, was present. Staff presented the item and advised
the Committee that an area coverage variance would be needed since the
structure was proposed to cover more than 30% of the required rear yard. Mr.
Bass was asked if separates utilities were requested. He responded that
separate electric service was needed. In response to questions from staff, Mr.
Bass presented plans for the structure. The plan showed two parking spaces in
the carport and an internal stairway providing access to the upstairs accessory
dwelling. There were no other staff comments.
The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues no later than noon,
Wednesday October 30, 2002. The Committee determined there were no other
issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The R-3 zoned property located at 489 Ridgeway Drive is currently occupied by
a one-story, stucco, single-family residence and a 392 square foot accessory
building that, at one time, served as.,an accessory dwelling. The applicant
proposes to remove the old accessory building and build in its place a two-story,
16'X 44' accessory building. The lower floor of the structure will contain a
two -car carport and a storage room. The upper floor will contain a 645 square
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November 14, 2002
ITEM NO.- 12 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-7314
foot accessory dwelling. The accessory structure does meet required setbacks
but exceeds the allowable 30% rear yard area coverage of 375 square feet for
this lot. The applicant is requesting separate electric service for the structure.
Staff is supportive of the request. Accessory dwellings are not uncommon in this
area. Although the structure exceeds the allowable rear yard coverage, it does
not seem out of character with other development surrounding the site. The
required parking is being provided.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION -
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to
compliance with the approved site plan. Staff recommends approval of the
request to have a separate electric meter for the accessory building.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 14,2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
approved site plan. Staff recommehded approval of the request to have a
separate electric meter.
There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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