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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7814 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7814 NAME: Winstead Long -form PD -R LOCATION: Located at 6 River Mountain Road DEVELOPER: Professional Leasing Company P.O. Box 55092 Little Rock, AR 72215 ENGINEER: 011en Dee Wilson P.O. Box 604 North Little Rock, AR 72115-0604 AREA: 9.28 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF R-2, Single-family residential Single-family residential PROPOSED USE: Two residences along with a pool house with a kitchen facility VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: None requested. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to PD -R to allow the construction of a new home on this 9+ acre tract. The site currently contains a single-family residence, a pool house with kitchen facilities and storage barn. The applicant has indicated the new home will be constructed approximately 300 -feet from the rear property line and approximately 50 -feet from the western property line. The applicant has indicated the existing home will be retained as a care taker's residence or remain vacant. ILE NO.: Z-7814 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a single-family home located on acreage just off River Mountain Road. There are similar lot configurations located in the area with homes located on 5 plus acres. There is a traffic signal located at the River Mountain/Cantrell Road/Rodney Parham Road intersection located just west of the site. There is a church located on the northwest corner of this intersection and an office building located at the southwest corner. Vacant lands are located on the southeast corner of the intersection. River Mountain Road is a two lane roadway which provides access to the Arkansas River. Once at the river, connecting trails are available to allow bicyclists and residents access to Murray Park and Rebsamen Park. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The River Valley Property Owners Association, all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents who could be identified located within 300 - feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: No comment on the addition of a residence to the site. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easement, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 if larger and/or additional meter(s) is required. Fire_ Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. Counly Planning: No comment. 2 FILE NO.: Z-7814 [Cont. CATA: The site is located near CATA bus route #25, the Highway 10 Express Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a PDR (Planned Development Residential) for construction of a third home on a nine -acre lot. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: River Mountain Road is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. River Mountain Road may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: A Class III bikeway is shown on River Mountain Road. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. 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. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT- (March 24, 2005) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff stated they would contact the applicant directly to complete the technical review. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant has provided responses to the outstanding issues raised at the March 24, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the existing home will be left vacant or be used as a caretaker's residence for the property. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request to rezone the site to PD -R to allow the construction of a new home on this 9+ acre tract. The site currently contains a single-family residence, pool house with kitchen facilities and storage barn. The addition of a second residence on the site (along with the pool house with kitchen facilities) necessitates a rezoning request. The ordinance typically only allows a single-family residence on an individual lot or tract. In staff's opinion a 3 FILE NO.: Z-7814 (Cont. structure with kitchen facilities is a dwelling unit, therefore, the current request would increase the number of potential dwelling units to three. The applicant has indicated the new home will be constructed approximately 300 -feet from the rear property line and approximately 50 -feet from the western property line. The indicated setbacks are more than adequate to meet the typical ordinance setback requirements. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. Staff feels the addition of a new home on the site will have minimum impact on the adjoining properties. Staff would recommend the property owner reside in one of the structures. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. Staff recommends the property owner reside in one of the structures. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff also presented a recommendation the property owner reside in one of the structures and the existing structure only be utilized as a guesthouse or a caretaker's residence. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 4 April 14, 2005 ITEM NO.: 12 NAME: Winstead Long -form PD -R LOCATION: Located at 6 River Mountain Road DEVELOPER: Professional Leasing Company P.O. Box 55092 Little Rock, AR 72215 ENGINEER: 011en Dee Wilson P.O. Box 604 North Little Rock, AR 72115-0604 AREA: 9.28 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS:.1 FILE NO.: Z - FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF R-2, Single-family residential Single-family residential PROPOSED USE: Two residences along with a pool house with a kitchen facility VARIANCESNIIAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is requesting a rezoning to PD -R to allow the construction of a new home on this 9+ acre tract. The site currently contains a single-family residence; a pool house with kitchen facilities and storage barn. The applicant has indicated the new home will be constructed approximately 300 -feet from the rear property line and approximately 50 -feet from the western property line. The applicant has indicated the existing home will be retained as a care taker's residence or remain vacant. April 14, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.- z-7814 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a single-family home located on acreage just off River Mountain Road. There are similar lot configurations located in the area with homes located on 5 plus acres. There is a traffic signal located at the River Mountain/Cantrell Road/Rodney Parham Road intersection located just west of the site. There is a church located on the northwest corner of this intersection and an office building located at the southwest corner. Vacant lands are located on the southeast corner of the intersection. River Mountain Road is a two lane roadway which provides access to the Arkansas River. Once at the river, connecting trails are available to allow bicyclists and residents access to Murray Park and Rebsamen Park. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The River Valley Property Owners Association, all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents who could be identified located within 300 - feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: No comment on the addition of a residence to the site. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easement, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 if larger and/or additional meter(s) is required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. K April 14, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7814 County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA bus route #25, the Highway 10 Express Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a PDR (Planned Development Residential) for construction of a third home on a nine -acre lot. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: River Mountain Road is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. River Mountain Road may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle -Plan: A Class III bikeway is shown on River Mountain Road. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. 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. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 24, 2005) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff stated they would contact the applicant directly to complete the technical review. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant has provided responses to the outstanding issues raised at the March 24, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. - The applicant has indicated the existing home will be left vacant or be used as a caretaker's residence for the property. 3 April 14, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7814 Staff is supportive of the applicant's request to rezone the site to PD -R to allow the construction of a new home on this 9+ acre tract. The site currently contains a single-family residence, pool house with kitchen facilities and storage barn. The addition of a second residence on the site (along with the pool house with kitchen facilities) necessitates a rezoning request. The ordinance typically only allows a single-family residence on an individual lot or tract. In staff's opinion a structure with kitchen facilities is a dwelling unit, therefore, the current request would increase the number of potential dwelling units to three. The applicant has indicated the new home will be constructed approximately 300 -feet from the rear property line and approximately 50 -feet from the western property line. The indicated setbacks are more than adequate to meet the typical ordinance setback requirements. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. Staff feels the addition of a new home on the site will have minimum impact on the adjoining properties. Staff would recommend the property owner reside in one of the structures. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. Staff recommends the property owner reside in one of the structures. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff also presented a recommendation the property owner reside in one of the structures and the existing structure only be utilized as a guesthouse or a caretaker's residence. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 4 ITEM NO.: 12 NAME: Winstead Long -form PD -R LOCATION: located at 6 River Mountain Road Planning Staff Comments: FILE NO.: Z-7814 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. Who will live in the existing house? Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: No comment on the addition of a third home to the site. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easement, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact CAW if larger and/or additional meter(s) is required_ Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA bus route #25, the Highway 10 Express Bus Route. Planning Division: Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.