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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7822 Staff AnalysisApril 28, 2005 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z-7822 NAME: Strong Multisectional Manufactured Home — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 6803 Shaner Circle OWNER/APPLICANT: David Strong PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for placement of a multisectional manufactured home on this R-2 zoned 1.18 acre lot. SITE LOCATION: The property is located at the southern end of Shaner Circle, north of Raines Road. The property is not located in the city limits but is within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in a rural residential area. Uses include site built homes, multisectional manufactured homes, single -wide manufactured homes and mobile homes. The property to the north was rezoned to AF several years ago to allow that property owner to operate a greenhouse. The proposed multisectional manufactured home is compatible with uses in the area. All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site; all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and SWLR United for Progress were notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The home is required to have one on-site parking space. The applicant proposes to construct a single driveway with a parking and that will accommodate two or more vehicles. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments. April 28, 2005 ITEM NO.: 14 (Cant. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No Comment. Entergy: No Comments received. CenterPoint Energy: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted. Water: No Comments received. FILE NO.: Z-7822 Fire Department: Provide statement from local Volunteer Fire Department indicating approval of plans and ability to provide service. County Planning: No Comments received. CATA: This site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 17, 2005) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted there were few outstanding issues. Staff asked that the applicant provide more information on the proposed home; including size, year model and external finish. Staff also asked that the applicant provide approval from the local volunteer fire department. There were no other comments. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission after directing the applicant to respond to staff issues by April 13, 2005. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for placement of a multisectional manufactured home on this R-2 zoned, 1.18 acre lot. The property is located outside of the city limits but within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The site is located in an area that is characterized by a variety of housing types; including site built homes, single wide and multisectional manufactured homes and mobile homes. The proposed home is to be a 2000 model or newer. The home contains approximately 1,100 square feet and has two bedrooms. Health Department approval for the septic system has been provided as has approval from the 2 April 28, 2005 LE NO.: Z-7822 Crystal Fire Department. A new driveway will be installed off of the west side of Shaner Circle. The proposed new home has setbacks of 56 feet on the north, 70 feet on the west, 100 feet on the east and 120 feet on the south. Placement of the home must comply with the siting criteria of Section 36-254.(d)(5) of the code. The home is to have a masonite exterior. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following siting criteria of Section 36-254.(d)(5) of the Code: 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: (APRIL 28, 2005) 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. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. W