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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7499 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7499 NAME: Garcia Short -form PD -R LOCATION: 17114 Devin Read Lane DEVELOPER: Pablo Garcia Campos 17114 Devin Read Lane Little Rock, AR 72210 ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 8.78 Acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family Single-family residential Not FT. NEW STREET: 0 PROPOSED USE: Three single-family residences on one tract; one site built and two single -wide manufactured VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The site currently contains three homes. The applicant has recently placed two manufactured homes on this 8.78 -acre tract of land along with a stick built home. The new homes will be accessed by a shared driveway from Devin Read Lane. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to PD -R to allow the uses to become conforming. FILE NO.: Z-7499 (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing site built single-family home and two manufactured homes. The homes have been placed along the western property line with a single driveway accessing both homes. There is large pond located near the entrance to the applicant's property and Devin Read Lane ends at the applicant's property line. The area to the south of the site is vacant and wooded with single- family homes located along Shaner Circle both site built and manufactured. The area to the north and east of the site is vacant and tree covered. There appears to be a driveway located at Devin Read Lane extending to the east. Staff is unsure if a home is located at the end of the drive. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: X Southwest Little Rock United for Progress, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main will be required in order to provide water service to this property. The Fire Department having jurisdiction needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. 2 FILE NO.: Z-7499 Cont. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Crystal Valley Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Residential for a new house and two manufactured homes. The residential density proposed is consistent with single-family density. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: No comment received. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 25, 2003) The applicant was not present. Staff stated the request was to allow the placement of three homes on a single tract of land. Staff noted the request was the result of an enforcement action. Staff noted they would contact the applicant and resolve any outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. There being no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant has placed two manufactured homes on the site in addition to an existing stick built home. All the homes have separate septic systems in place. The applicant has submitted approval of the existing septic system located on the site from the Arkansas Department of Health. (There were previously two homes located on the site where the manufactured homes were placed. The applicant connected the two new homes to the existing tanks.) The site is accessed by a drive from Devin Read Lane. Currently Devin Read Lane ends at the applicant's property although the survey indicates right-of-way is in place to extend the road to the north along the applicant's eastern property line. The applicant has indicated there is not a Bill of Assurance in effect for the property. FILE NO.: Z-7499 Cont. To Staff s knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The site contains 8± acres and would result in a density of 2.66 units per acre. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request and the style of housing is not inconsistent with homes in the area. Along Shaner Circle there is a mixture of stick built homes and manufactured homes. Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the site PD -R to allow the existing three homes to remain on the site. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 16, 2003) Ms. Alison Garcia was present representing the request. Staff noted the site was located outside the City Limits but within the City's Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Mr. Jason Redditt was a registered objector but was not present at the time the item was hear. Mr. Velez read a statement of opposition to the proposed request into the record. Mr. Sam Velez addressed the Commission in opposition of the proposed request. He stated his property boarded the Garcia property to the west and his primary concern was screening. He also questioned if the applicant was willing to limit the occupancy to family members only. Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, questioned Ms. Garcia if she would commit to not clearing of any trees along the western property line. Ms. Garcia stated this was not an issue and was more than willing to the stipulation to not be allowed to clear the western property line. Ms. Garcia stated the homes were sitting near where two previous homes stood. She stated the old homes were demolished prior to moving the manufactured homes on the site. Mr. Lawson also asked Ms. Garcia if she was willing to limit the occupancy to family members. She stated this was an acceptable condition. There was a general discussion concerning the screening along the western perimeter. Commission Rector suggested the applicant work with Mr. Velez prior to the item being considered by the Board of Directors to resolve any concerns. A motion was made to approve the request as amended to include limiting the occupancy of the units to family members and not clear the existing vegetation along the western property line. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstain. 4 October 16, 2003 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-7499 NAME: Garcia Short -form PD -R LOCATION: 17114 Devin Read Lane DEVELOPER: Pablo Garcia Campos 17114 Devin Read Lane Little Rock, AR 72210 ENGINEER: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 8.78 Acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family Single-family residential FT. NEW STREET: 0 PROPOSED USE: Three single-family residences on one tract; one site built and two single -wide manufactured VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The site currently contains three homes. The applicant has recently placed two manufactured homes on this 8.78 -acre tract of land along with a stick built home. The new homes will be accessed by a shared driveway from Devin Read Lane. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to PD -R to allow the uses to become conforming. October 16, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7499 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing site built single-family home and two manufactured homes. The homes have been placed along the western property line with a single driveway accessing both homes. There is large pond located near the entrance to the applicant's property and Devin Read Lane ends at the applicant's property line. The area to the south of the site is vacant and wooded with single- family homes located along Shaner Circle both site built and manufactured. The area to the north and east of the site is vacant and tree covered. There appears to be a driveway located at Devin Read Lane extending to the east. Staff is unsure if a home is located at the end of the drive. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Southwest Little Rock United for Progress, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTICOUNTYPLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main will be required in order to provide water service to this property. The Fire Department having jurisdiction needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate 2 October 16, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-799 pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISS U ESITEC H N I CALIDES I G N: Planning Division: This request is located in the Crystal Valley Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Residential for a new house and two manufactured homes. The residential density proposed is consistent with single-family density. City Reco nized Neighborhood _Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: No comment received. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE CQMMENT: (September 25, 2003) The applicant was not present. Staff stated the request was to allow the placement of three homes on a single tract of land. Staff noted the request was the result of an enforcement action. Staff noted they would contact the applicant and resolve any outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. There being no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant has placed two manufactured homes on the site in addition to an existing stick built home. All the homes have separate septic systems in place. The applicant has submitted approval of the existing septic system located on the site from the Arkansas Department of Health. (There were previously two homes located on the site where the manufactured homes were placed. The applicant connected the two new homes to the existing tanks.) The site is accessed by a drive from Devin Read Lane. Currently Devin Read Lane ends at the applicant's property although the survey indicates right-of-way is in place to extend the road to the north along the applicant's eastern property line. 3 October 16, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7499 The applicant has indicated there is not a Bill of Assurance in effect for the property. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The site contains 8± acres and would result in a density of 2.66 units per acre. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request and the style of housing is not inconsistent with homes in the area. Along Shaner Circle there is a mixture of stick built homes and manufactured homes. Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the site PD -R to allow the existing three homes to remain on the site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 16, 2003) Ms. Alison Garcia was present representing the request. Staff noted the site was located outside the City Limits but within the City's Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Mr. Jason Redditt was a registered objector but was not present at the time the item was hear. Mr. Velez read a statement of opposition to the proposed request into the record. Mr. Sam Velez addressed the Commission in opposition of the proposed request. He stated his property boarded the Garcia property to the west and his primary concern was screening. He also questioned if the applicant was willing to limit the occupancy to family members only. Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, questioned Ms. Garcia if she would commit to not clearing of any trees along the western property line. Ms. Garcia stated this was not an issue and was more than willing to the stipulation to not be allowed to clear the western property line. Ms. Garcia stated the homes were sitting near where two previous homes stood. She stated the old homes were demolished prior to moving the manufactured homes on the site. Mr. Lawson also asked Ms. Garcia if she was willing to limit the occupancy to family members. She stated this was an acceptable condition. 4 October 16, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Coni. FILE NO.: Z-7499 There was a general discussion concerning the screening along the western perimeter. Commission Rector suggested the applicant work with Mr. Velez prior to the item being considered by the Board of Directors to resolve any concerns. A motion was made to approve the request as amended to include limiting the occupancy of the units to family members and not clear the existing vegetation along the western property line. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstain. y u ITEM NO.: 17 NAME: Garcia Short -form PD -R LOCATION: 17114 Devin Read Lane Planning Staff Comments_ FILE NO.: Z-7499 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Provide documentation from the Arkansas Department of Health of approval of the septic systems on the site. Variance/Waivers: 1. None requested. Public Works: No comment. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. No comment. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main will be required in order to provide water service to this property. The Fire Department having jurisdiction needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire �epament: Approved as submitted County Planning: No comment received. CATH: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the Crystal Valley Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Residential for a new house and two manufactured homes. The residential density proposed is consistent with single-family density. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landsca e: No comment received. Revised pI Wplan- Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, October 1, 2003.