HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7748 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7748
Owner: Homer Lee Doyle, Jr.
Applicant: Homer Lee Doyle, Jr.
Location: Northwest corner of West 23 Id and Cedar Streets
Area: Approximately 0. 161 Acre
Request: Rezone from C-3 to R-3
Purpose: Construction of a new single family residence
Existing Use: Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Single family residences; zoned R-3
South — Single family residences (across West 23rd Street);
zoned C-3 and R-3
East — Single family residences and two (2) commercial buildings
(across Cedar Street); zoned C-3 and R-3
West — Single family residences; zoned C-3 and R-3
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. Route #16 (UALR Route)
runs along W. 20th Street to the north.
C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified, and the Stephens Area Faith,
LOVE, Midway and Hope Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
public hearing.
FILE NO.: Z-7748 (Cont.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a
change from C-3 General Commercial District to R-3 Single Family District
for construction of a new home.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan:
Cedar Street is shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan and is the
southbound leg of the Pine/Cedar couplet. West 23rd Street is shown as a
Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a
Collector Street is to provide a connection from local streets to arterials.
These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require
street improvements.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Stephens
Neighborhood Action Plan. The Housing goal listed one objective relevant
to this case, "create a positive living environment for the residents and
visitors of the Stephens Area." An action statement supporting this goal is
to "Enhance neighborhood beautification (trees, etc.)." Also, both the
infrastructure and Neighborhood Revitalization goals mention, "repair
existing sidewalks." In order for this site's development to be consistent
with the Neighborhood Action Plan, attention must be made to incorporate
adequate landscaping and repair existing sidewalks throughout the
construction process.
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
Homer Lee Doyle, Jr. owner of the 50 foot by 140 foot property at the
northwest corner of West 23rd and Cedar Streets, is requesting to rezone
the property from "C-3" General Commercial District to "R-3" Single Family
District. The rezoning is proposed in order to construct a single family
residence on the property. The lot is currently vacant and grass covered.
The general area is primarily occupied by single family residences. There
are two (2) commercial buildings to the east, at the northeast and
southeast corners of West 23 and Cedar Streets. There are also a few
scattered duplex structures in the area.
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FILE NO.: Z-7748 (Cont.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Mixed Use.
The requested zoning change to R-3 for this one (1) lot does not require a
change to the Land Use Plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested down zoning of this property to R-3.
Staff feels the rezoning request is reasonable. The construction of a new
single family residence on this property should prove to be a good in -fill
development for the area. Staff believes the proposed rezoning will have
no adverse impact on the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-3 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 16, 2004)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant mailed the required notices to
surrounding property owners two (2) days late. With a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and
3 absent, the Commission voted to waive their bylaws and accept the notification
as completed by the applicant.
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 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent. The
application was approved.
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December 16, 2004
ITEM NO.: 5
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Area:
Request:
Purpose:
Existing Use:
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Homer Lee Doyle, Jr.
Homer Lee Doyle, Jr.
Northwest corner of West 23`d and Cedar
Streets
Approximately 0. 161 Acre
Rezone from C-3 to R-3
Construction of a new single family residence
Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Single family residences; zoned R-3
South — Single family residences (across West 23'd Street);
zoned C-3 and R-3
East — Single family residences and two (2) commercial buildings
(across Cedar Street); zoned C-3 and R-3
West — Single family residences; zoned C-3 and R-3
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. Route #16 (UALR Route)
runs along W. 20th Street to the north.
C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified, and the Stephens Area Faith,
LOVE, Midway and Hope Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
public hearing.
December 16, 2004
ITEM NO.: 5 [Cont.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
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This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a
change from C-3 General Commercial District to R-3 Single Family District
for construction of a new home.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan:
Cedar Street is shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan and is the
southbound leg of the Pine/Cedar couplet. West 23rd Street is shown as a
Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a
Collector Street is to provide a connection from local streets to arterials.
These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require
street improvements.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Stephens
Neighborhood Action Plan. The Housing goal listed one objective
relevant to this case, "create a positive living environment for the residents
and visitors of the Stephens Area." An action statement supporting this
goal is to "Enhance neighborhood beautification (trees, etc.)." Also, both
the infrastructure and Neighborhood Revitalization goals mention, "repair
existing sidewalks." In order for this site's development to be consistent
with the Neighborhood Action Plan, attention must be made to incorporate
adequate landscaping and repair existing sidewalks throughout the
construction process.
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
Homer Lee Doyle, Jr. owner of the 50 foot by 140 foot property at the
northwest corner of West 23rd and Cedar Streets, is requesting to rezone
the property from "C-3" General Commercial District to "R-3" Single Family
District. The rezoning is proposed in order to construct a single family
residence on the property. The lot is currently vacant and grass covered.
The general area is primarily occupied by single family residences. There
are two (2) commercial buildings to the east, at the northeast and
southeast corners of West 23` and Cedar Streets. There are also a few
scattered duplex structures in the area.
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December 16, 2004
TEM NO.: 5 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-7748
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Mixed Use.
The requested zoning change to R-3 for this one (1) lot does not require a
change to the Land Use Plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested down zoning of this property to R-3.
Staff feels the rezoning request is reasonable. The construction of a new
single family residence on this property should prove to be a good in -fill
development for the area. Staff believes the proposed rezoning will have
no adverse impact on the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested R-3 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 16, 2004)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant mailed the required notices to
surrounding property owners two (2) days late. With a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays
and 3 absent, the Commission voted to waive their bylaws and accept the
notification as completed by the applicant.
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 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent. The
application was approved.
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