HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7552 Staff AnalysisJanuary 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 14 PILE NO.: Z-7522
NAME: Dovers Manufactured Home — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 1021 Kirby Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Merthyne Dovers
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the
placement of a 28' X 48' multisectional manufactured
home on this R-2 zoned, 1.73 acre site.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the east side of Kirby Road, four lots north of
Kanis Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The site is located at the fringe of the City where uses transition from
developed residential neighborhoods to rural uses and undeveloped
tracts. The properties across Kirby Road, to the west, are outside of the
city limits. Uses immediately around this site include two single -wide
mobile homes, to the south; undeveloped and wooded properties, to the
west; and site built single family homes on larger tracts to the north and
east. Three churches are located farther north, towards Markham Street.
Two single family subdivisions are located. -to the north and east. Staff
believes this proposed multisectional manufactured home on a 1.73 acre
site is compatible with uses in the area.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the Parkway Place
Neighborhood Association were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
An existing driveway provides access to parking on the site. The
proposed home requires one on-site parking space. There is more than
sufficient parking available on-site.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
January 29, 2004
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7522
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: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments received.
Water: No objection,
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: No Comments received:
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 8, 2004)
The applicant, Merthyne Dovers, was present. Staff presented the item and
noted there were no issues. It was noted that the -Only comment of consequence
received from outside agencies was that from Wastewater in which it was noted
that a sewer main extension with easements would be required of service was
required. Staff noted the siting criteria for manufactured homes outlined in
Section 36-254(d)(5) of the Code.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for
placement of a new, 28' X 48', multisectional manufactured home on this R-2
zoned, 1.73 acre tract. The home which had previously been located on the site
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January 29, 2004
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-7522
was destroyed by fire in October 2003. Several outbuildings are located on the
site. The rear portion of the property is fenced where the applicant keeps
chickens. The applicant has lived at this location for 58 years.
While the larger area around the applicant's property has started to urbanize,
with the development of residential subdivisions and new commercial
development; the nature of this immediate area is still rural. The property is
located on the edge of the city limits. There are two, single -wide mobile homes
located to the south and a multisectional manufactured home is located around
the corner, on Kanis Road. The site -built residences near the site are also
located on larger tracts. There is no established housing style, material or design
on the residential properties around the site. The proposed home will have vinyl
siding and a shingled roof. Porches will be added.
Staff believes that allowing placement of a new, multisectional manufactured
home on this 1.73 acre tract, in compliance with the ordinance siting criteria, is
an appropriate use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to
compliance with the following minimum siting criteria from Section 36-254(d)(5):
a. A pitched roof of three (3) in twelve (12) or fourteen (14) degrees or greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
c. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. All homes shall be multisectional.
h. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 29, 2004)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. A letter had been
received from the Parkway Place Neighborhood Association in which the
Association stated its support for the application subject to occupancy of the
home being limited to Ms. Dovers and the home being removed from the
property once Ms. Dovers no longer occupies it.
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January 29, 2004
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-7522
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the siting criteria of Section 36-254(d)(5).
2. Occupancy of the manufactured home is to be limited to Ms. Dovers. Once
she no longer occupies the home, it is to be removed from the property.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda
and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.
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