HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7322 Staff AnalysisNovember 25, 2002
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z-7322
Owner: Manuel L. Jones
Address: 2715 S. Broadway
Description: East side of S. Broadway, south of W.
Roosevelt Road
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: An appeal is requested from staff's
administrative determination that the
proposed use of the property does not
conform to all of the home occupation
standards.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential with Home Office
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues;
No issues.
B. Staff Anal:
The property at 2715 S. Broadway is zoned R-3 and contains a one-story
brick and frame single residence. There is a two-story frame garage -
apartment structure within the rear yard, near the east property line.
There is a one -car driveway from S. Broadway which serves an access to
the property.
The property owner, Manuel L. Jones, recently inquired of staff the
possibility of moving his business office from the principal structure to the
accessory structure. Staff informed Mr. Jones that a new home
occupation permit could not be administratively approval, based on the
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fact that an accessory building would be utilized for the home-based
business.
According to the City's Zoning Ordinance Section 36-253(b)(6):
"a. Home occupations shall be permitted that will not:
1. Change the outside appearance of the dwelling or
provide product display visible from the street.
2. Generate traffic, parking, sewage or water use in
excess of what is normal in the residential
neighborhood.
3. Create a hazard to persons or property, result in
electric interference or become a nuisance.
4. Result in outside storage or display of any material or
product.
5. Involve accessory buildings.
6. Result in signage beyond that which may be required
by other government agencies.
7. Limited to five hundred (500) square feet in area, but in
no case more than forty-nine (49) percent of the floor
area in a dwelling.
8. Stock in trade shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the
floor area of the accessory use.
9. Require the construction of, or the addition to, the
residence of duplicate kitchens.
10. Requirement or cause the use or consumption on the
premises of any food product produced thereon.
11. Provide medical treatment, therapeutic massage or
similar activities."
Mr. Jones asks that he be granted a home occupation permit to allow his
office use to be located within the existing accessory structure. He notes
in the attached letter:
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"I am a consultant that has three clients who are not located in the City of
Little Rock. I will not receive any clients or need to see any clients at my
home office."
To staff's knowledge, the issue related to use of the accessory structure is
the only outstanding issue associated with the proposed home
occupation. All other aspects of the proposed home occupation will
conform with the ordinance standards. The Board is asked to determine if
the proposed home occupation, to be operated out of an accessory
building, is an appropriate home occupation.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 25, 2002)
Manuel L. Jones was present, representing the application. There were no
objectors present. Staff explained the requested appeal to the Board, noting that
the Board had to determine if the home occupation (operating from an accessory
building) was appropriate.
Manuel L. Jones addressed the Board in support of the application. He
explained the reasons for requesting to locate his home occupation in the
accessory building. He also gave a brief explanation of the type of business that
he is involved in. He noted that there would be no customer/client traffic at his
proposed home office location.
Chairman Ruck asked if the home occupation would be for office use only.
Mr. Jones noted that it would only be an office use and explained further.
There was a motion to approve the requested appeal, as filed, and allow the
home occupation to be operated from an accessory building. The motion
passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The appeal was granted.
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