HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7936 Staff AnalysisOctober 13, 2005
ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-7936
NAME: Claghorn Accessory Dwelling —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 12806 Lawson Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: James Claghorn
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
placement of a manufactured home on this R-2
zoned, 1.81± acre tract to serve as an accessory
dwelling.
SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the north side of Lawson Road, 600± feet west of
David O Dodd Road. The property is outside of the city limits but within
the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The site is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses just outside of the
city limits. The area still retains a rural character. A large area of
developing office and commercial zoned properties extends to the east.
An industrial contractor's office and yard is located to the west. Other
uses in the area include a variety of single family residences and a high
school. The proposed use is temporary and the manufactured home will
be removed once the applicants no longer occupy it. The use appears to
be compatible with uses and zoning in the area.
All owners of property within 200 feet, all residents within 300 feet who
could be identified and the SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood
Associations were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The existing residence and proposed accessory dwelling each require one
on-site parking space. There is more than adequate area on this 1.81±
acre tract to accommodate the required parking.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
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5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No comment.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water
meter(s) are required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size
of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to
normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required. Contact
the Fire Department having jurisdiction to obtain information regard
hydrant requirements and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Outside service area; provide statement from area
volunteer Fire Department indicating approval and ability to provide
County Planning: Approved as submitted.
CATH: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 22, 2005)
The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and noted additional
information was needed on the proposed manufactured home. The applicants
responded that they had not picked out which home they wanted. They stated it
would be a new model and most likely a double -wide home. In response to a
question from staff, the applicants confirmed that occupancy of the home would
be limited to them and the home would be removed once they no longer
occupied it. Staff asked if separate utilities were requested. The applicants
responded that they were.
Utility and Fire Department Comments were noted. The applicants were advised
to contact those individual agencies if there were questions.
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7936
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The R-2 zoned, 1.81 acre tract located at 12806 Lawson Road is currently
occupied by a single family residence. The property owner's (applicants)
daughter occupies the house. The applicants are proposing to place a
manufactured home on the site where they will live. Due to the applicants' age
and health, they desire to live near their daughter so that she may help them with
their needs. The applicants are not certain if the manufactured home will be a
single -wide or multisectional home although they anticipate it being
multisectional. Separate utilities are requested. Occupancy of the home will be
limited to the applicants. The manufactured home will be removed from the
property once the applicants no longer occupy it.
Staff is supportive if the proposed accessory dwelling. The structure is not out of
character with development in the general area. The home will be located over .
200 feet off of the street, near the middle of the 1.81 acre tract. Placement of
the home must comply with Ordinance Siting Standards. There is no bill of
assurance for this unplatted, acreage tract. Approval has not yet been submitted
by the area volunteer fire department. This must be provided prior to placing the
home on the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the C.U.P. subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the staff comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5
and 6 of the agenda staff report.
2. Occupancy of the manufactured home is to be limited to the applicants. The
home is to be removed from the property once the applicants no longer
occupy it.
3. Placement of the home must comply with the siting criteria established in
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.
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e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. Off-street parking per single-family dwelling standard.
4. A statement must be provided from the area volunteer fire department
indicating approval and ability to provide service.
Staff recommends approval of the request to have separate utilities.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 13, 2005)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional
comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 11 ayes and 0 nays.
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