HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7324 Staff AnalysisJanuary 9, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-7324
NAME: Harris Duplex — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3223 Cobb Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Carson and Gregory Harris
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of a two-family residence (duplex) on this
vacant, R-3 zoned lot.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located at the northeast corner of Cobb Street and West
33rd Street, in the John Barrow neighborhood.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
This older residential neighborhood is characterized primarily by small,
single family homes on smaller lots and numerous vacant lots. The
subject property is a lot and a half, larger than most of the surrounding
properties. Each unit of the duplex contains two bedrooms. The slight
increase in density proposed by this application should be compatible 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 John Barrow
Neighborhood Association were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
A duplex is required to have three on-site parking spaces; 1.5 per unit.
The applicant is proposing a two -car driveway off of Cobb Street and a
single car driveway at the rear of the site off of West 33'd Street. The
proposed parking complies with ordinance requirements. The parking
pads will be paved.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
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5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
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: (DECEMBER 12, 2002)
Roshawn Harris was present, representing the application. Staff briefly
described the proposed duplex, noting that some additional information was
needed (building height, exterior treatment, roof pitch and fencing). Mr. Harris
indicated that the requested information would be provided.
Staff noted that three (3) parking spaces would be required for the proposed
duplex. Staff suggested providing a parking pad off of 33rd Street at the rear of
the residence. This issue was briefly discussed.
There being no further issue for discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue
to the full Commission for final action.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Harris Development Company, proposes to construct a two-family
residence (duplex) on the vacant, R-3 zoned lot located at 3223 Cobb Street. A
residence was previously located on the lot but was removed some years ago.
The structure will be one-story in height and will have a vinyl siding exterior. The
roof will be built on a 6:12 pitch and roofing material will consist of asphalt
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7324
shingles. Each unit will contain two bedrooms. A two -car driveway will be
located off of Cobb Street and a single -car driveway will be located off of West
33rd Street. The property consists of a lot and a half, making it larger than many
of the properties in the surrounding neighborhood.
On December 18, 2002, the applicant submitted a revised site plan and an
addendum to his cover letter that addressed the issues raised at Subdivision
Committee. Those issues are delineated in the analysis above.
In staff's opinion, the proposed duplex should be compatible with the
neighborhood. The slight increase in density should not negatively impact the
surrounding neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to
compliance with the staff comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and
6 of this report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 9, 2003)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the
Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect
was made. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The
application was approved.
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