HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7679 Staff AnalysisJuly 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-7679
NAME: Davie Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 4714 Westwood Avenue
OWNER/APPLICANT: Eva and Jorden Davie
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of an accessory dwelling on this R-2
zoned, 2.3t acre lot.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the west side of Westwood Avenue, one block
south of Colonel Glenn Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located near the northern fringe of the residential
subdivision. The properties along the outside of Westwood Avenue are
similar to this site; deep and 2+ acres in size. The property is large
enough to support a second dwelling. The proposed accessory dwelling
is to be occupied by a family member. Allowing the proposed accessory
dwelling should not impact other properties 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 Westwood and SWLR
United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified of this
request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The existing residence and proposed accessory dwelling require one on-
site parking space each. The property has a circular driveway off of
Westwood Avenue and more than enough on-site parking to satisfy the
ordinance requirement.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
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6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: No Comments.
BDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 8, 2004)
The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and asked the applicants
to provide additional details on the design of the proposed building. Staff also
asked if separate utilities would be requested. Mr. Davie responded that the
structure would be wood frame with vinyl siding and separate utilities were
requested. In response to questions, Mr. Davie stated the accessory dwelling
would never be rented; that it would be used for relatives and guests only.
There were no other comments. The Committee determined there were no other
issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The R-2 zoned, 2.3 acre lot located at 4714 Westwood Avenue is currently
occupied by a one-story, brick (rock) and frame, single-family residence. The
property is 124 feet wide and 890 feet deep. The residence is located over 100
feet from the street. The applicants are requesting approval of a conditional use
permit to allow for construction of a 600 square foot, one-story accessory
dwelling behind the existing house. The new structure will be of wood frame with
siding and will be occupied only by family members. The accessory dwelling will
not be rented. Due to the age of the existing house and the separation between
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the two structures, separate utilities are requested. The existing driveway and
parking area is sufficient to accommodate both structures. The 1924 bill of
assurance does not address use issues.
Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit. The 2.3 acre site is
more than large enough to accommodate the two structures. The area of the
accessory dwelling is substantially less than that of the principal dwelling. The
property owners occupy the principal dwelling and the accessory dwelling will be
occupied by family members. It will not be rented. The proposed accessory
dwelling should have no impact on adjacent properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit to allow an
accessory dwelling subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. The property owners are to occupy the property.
2. The accessory dwelling is to only be occupied by family members and
guests of the property owners and is to not be rented.
Staff recommends approval of the request to have separate utilities.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 29, 2004)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above, including the request
to have separate utilities. 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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