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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7869 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7869 NAME: Hood Short -form PD -R LOCATION: Located at 1009 Cross Street DEVELOPER: Betty Hood 1301 South Harrison Street Little Rock, AR 72204-2748 ENGINEER: Richardson Surveying, PLLC P.O. Box 6865 Sherwood, AR 72124-6865 AREA: 0.14 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 0-3, General Office District General Office District uses . P .J Single-family VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from 0-3, General Office District to PD -R to allow the construction of a new single-family home. The applicant has indicated the home will contain approximately 2,191 square feet and be constructed as a two story structure. The applicant has indicated a front yard building line of ten feet, a rear yard setback of fifteen feet and a side yard setback of four and one-half feet. The applicant has indicated a single drive to access the site from Cross Street. FILE NO.: Z-7869 Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant. There are residential and non-residential uses located in the area. To the northwest is a church and to the east there is a commercial business. South of the site are single-family homes and duplex structures. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Downtown Neighborhood Association, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Contact Public Works (501) 918-5217 for construction inspection. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 regarding your water requirements. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA bus route but is located near CATA Bus Route #15, which is two block east of the site and runs along Chester Street, the 65th Street Bus Route. K FILE NO.: Z-7869 (Cont.) F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional and Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a change from 0-3 (General Office District) to PRD (Planned Residential Development) to allow construction of a single family home on the lot with reduced setbacks. Since the Land Use Plan is general in nature and this is a minor change for the area staff will recognize this proposed development as completely within the Single Family area, so a Land Use Plan Amendment is not necessary. Master Street Plan: Cross and 10th Streets are shown as Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Cross Street may require dedication of right-of-way and half -street improvements. Bicycle: Pian: Existing or proposed Class I, Il, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is located in an -area covered -by the "Downtown Neighborhoods Plan for the Future" neighborhood action plan. The Historic Preservation Goal has on objective related to this case: "Ensure that infill construction is compatible with the historic architecture of the Downtown Neighborhoods." The Housing Goal indicates a desire to "Promote downtown living." Construction of a new residence in this area should be compatible with surrounding historic properties and will represent new single family construction downtown. A PRD should include design requirements to assure compatibility with nearby residences. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 16, 2005) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff stated they would meet with the applicant individually to clarify any issues remaining. There was no further discussion of the item. The committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding issues to be addressed from the June 16, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from 0-3, General Office District to PD -R to allow the construction of a new 3 FILE NO.: Z-7869 (Cont. single-family home on this existing lot. The applicant has indicated the home will contain approximately 2,191 square feet and be constructed as a two story structure. The applicant has indicated a single drive to access the site from Cross Street. The applicant has indicated the proposed building design will be compatible with surrounding single-family homes. The applicant has indicated a front yard building line of ten feet, a rear yard setback of fifteen feet and a side yard setback of four and one-half feet. The ordinance would typically require a minimum front yard setback of 25 -feet, a rear yard setback of 25 -feet and side yard setbacks of 6 -feet. Staff is supportive of the reduced setbacks on this relatively small lot. Several of the homes in the area have been constructed nearer the street than the typical 25 -foot setback. As indicated the site is a relatively small site which does not allow for the typical setbacks. In addition the site is located adjacent to non-residential uses to the north and east, which should not be impacted by the construction of the new home with reduced setbacks. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request for a rezoning of the site from 0-3 to PD -R to allow this site to develop with a new single-family home: Staff feels the indicated setbacks sufficient to allow for livability space and feels the new home will have limited impact on the adjoining properties. To- staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 7, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 4 July 7, 2005 ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO.: Z-7869 NAME: Hood Short -form PD -R LOCATION: Located at 1009 Cross Street DEVELOPER: Betty Hood 1301 South Harrison Street Little Rock, AR 72204-2748 ENGINEER: Richardson Surveying, PLLC P.O. Box 6865 Sherwood, AR 72124-6865 AREA: 0.14 acres CURRENT ZONING: LLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 0-3, General Office District General Office District uses .m Single-family VARIAN C ESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from 0-3, General Office District to PD -R to allow the construction of a new single-family home. The applicant has indicated the home will contain approximately 2,191 square feet and be constructed as a two story structure. The applicant has indicated a front yard building line of ten feet, a rear yard setback of fifteen feet and a side yard setback of four and one-half feet. The applicant has indicated a single drive to access the site from Cross Street. July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7869 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant. There are residential and non-residential uses located in the area. To the northwest is a church and to the east there is a commercial business. South of the site are single-family homes and duplex structures. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Downtown Neighborhood Association, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Contact Public Works (501) 918-5217 for construction inspection. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 regarding your water requirements. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA bus route but is located near CATA Bus Route #15, which is two block east of the site and runs along Chester Street, the 65th Street Bus Route. 2 July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-7869 F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional and Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a change from 0-3 (General Office District) to PRD (Planned Residential Development) to allow construction of a single family home on the lot with reduced setbacks. Since the Land Use Plan is general in nature and this is a minor change for the area staff will recognize this proposed development as completely within the Single Family area, so a Land Use Plan Amendment is not necessary. Master Street Plan: Cross and 10th Streets are shown as Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Cross Street may require dedication of right-of-way and half -street improvements. Bicycle: Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. Ci Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is located in an area covered by the "Downtown Neighborhoods Plan for the Future" neighborhood action plan. The Historic Preservation Goal has on objective related to this case: Ensure that infill construction is compatible with the historic architecture of the Downtown Neighborhoods." The Housing Goal indicates a desire to "Promote downtown living." Construction of a new residence in this area should be compatible with surrounding historic properties and will represent new single family construction downtown. A PRD should include design requirements to assure compatibility with nearby residences. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 16, 2005) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff stated they would meet with the applicant individually to clarify any issues remaining. There was no further discussion of the item. The committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 3 July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont. H. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: Z-7869 There were no outstanding issues to be addressed from the June 16, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from 0-3, General Office District to PD -R to allow the construction of a new single-family home on this existing lot. The applicant has indicated the home will contain approximately 2,191 square feet and be constructed as a two story structure. The applicant ,has indicated a single drive to access the site from Cross Street. The applicant has indicated the proposed building design will be compatible with surrounding single-family homes. The applicant has indicated a front yard building line of ten feet, a rear yard setback of fifteen feet and a side yard setback of four and one-half feet. The ordinance would typically require a minimum front yard setback of 25 -feet, a rear yard setback of 25 -feet and side yard setbacks of 6 -feet. Staff is supportive of the reduced setbacks on this relatively small lot. Several of the homes in the area have been constructed nearer the street than the typical 25 -foot setback. As indicated the site is a relatively small site which does not allow for the typical setbacks. In addition the site is located adjacent to non-residential uses to the north and east, which should not be impacted by the construction of the new home with reduced setbacks. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request for a rezoning of the site from 0-3 to PD -R to allow this site to develop with a new single-family home. Staff feels the indicated setbacks sufficient to allow for livability space and feels the new home will have limited impact on the adjoining properties. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 7, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 0 ITEM NO.: 22 NAME: Hood Short -form PD -R LOCATION: located at 1009 Cross Street Planning Staff Comments: FILE NO.: Z-7869 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. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Call Public Works (501) 918-5217 for construction inspection. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 regarding your water requirements. Fire Department: Approved as submitted_ County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated bus route but is located near CATA Bus Route #15, which is two block east of the site and runs along Chester Street, the 65th Street Bus Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional and Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a change from 0-3 (General Office District) to PRD (Planned Residential Development) to allow construction of a single family home on the lot with reduced setbacks. Since the Land Use Plan is general in nature and this is a minor change for the area staff will recognize this proposed development as completely within the Single Family area, so a Land Use Plan Amendment is not necessary. Master Street Plan: Master Street Plan adjacent properties. improvements. Cross and 10th Streets are shown as Local Streets on the The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to Cross Street may require dedication of right-of-way and half -street Bicvcle: Plan_ Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan. The property under review is located in an area covered by the "Downtown Neighborhoods Plan for the Future " neighborhood action plan. The Historic Preservation Goal has on objective related to this case: "Ensure that infill construction is compatible with the historic architecture of the Downtown Neighborhoods." The Housing Goal indicates a desire to "Promote downtown living." Construction of a new residence in this area should be compatible with surrounding historic properties and will represent new single family construction downtown. A PRD should include design requirements to assure compatibility with nearby residences. 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, June 22, 2005.