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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7953-A Staff AnalysisJuly 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: B NAME: LOCATION- OWNER/APPLICANT FILE NO.: Z -7953-A Akins Duplex — Conditional Use Permit 3004 State Street Travoris Akins PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a duplex residence on this vacant, R-3 zoned lot. SITE LOCATION The lot is located on the west side of S. State Street; south of West 30th Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area that is principally single family in zoning and use. Although there likely are a few duplexes scattered around the general area, none were immediately evident to staff when site inspections were made. Single family dwellings are adjacent to the north, south, east and west. An area of R-4, Two -Family Residential, zoning is located just to the east. Staff believes a duplex use could be compatible with the overall neighborhood. The applicant has submitted plans for a two-story structure that staff believes fits the architectural style of the area. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the MLK Neighborhood Association were notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKIN A duplex requires 3 on-site parking spaces; 1 '/2 per unit. The applicant proposes to construct 4 paved parking spaces in the rear yard taking access off of a single driveway that extends from State Street. The proposed driveway design is compatible with the other driveways in the neighborhood. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: A six-foot wood fence should be installed along the north property line, adjacent to the driveway and parking area. July 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7953-A 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. After clearing the proposed structure, the driveway must jog to the south at least 5 feet from property line to allow for 5 ft. radius on driveway. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No Comments received. CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received. Southwestern Bell: No Comments received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Install fire hydrant per code; contract Fire Marshall at 918-3752 (Dennis Free). County Planning: No Comments. CATA: A CATA bus route is located one block to the east and two blocks to the north. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 23, 2006) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and noted there was little additional information needed. Staff presented the plan for the proposed structure. The Committee agreed this proposed design was much more compatible with the architecture of the neighborhood than the applicant's previous proposal. Public Works Comment was noted. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. 0 July 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE .NO.: Z -7953-A STAFF ANALYSIS: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for construction of a duplex residence on this vacant, R-3 zoned lot. The proposed 36'X 43', two-story structure is to have one dwelling unit on each floor. The first floor unit contains 1,453 square feet and the second floor unit contains 1,438 square feet. Each unit is to contain three bedrooms, living -dining room, two bathrooms and a kitchen. The applicant proposes to construct a single wide drive off of State Street. The driveway is to extend beside the house to a four -space paved parking lot in the rear yard. The applicant has submitted a specific plan for the structure to be built on the lot. The proposed two-story structure is compatible with the architecture of existing homes in the general area. Staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal. The proposed building and driveway design is much more compatible with the neighborhood. Staff has previously stated their opinion that a duplex could be compatible with the neighborhood, if the right design were submitted. Staff believes the applicant has met that requirement. The applicant has previously stated he was unable to obtain a copy of the bill of assurance for the Ebendale Addition. It is likely the bill of assurance does not address use issues, due to the age of the subdivision. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. Three copies of a revised/final site plan showing the fence and driveway modifications must be submitted prior to a request for a building permit. 3. The duplex to be constructed on this lot must be the specific design proposed by the applicant with this application. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION. (APRIL 13, 2006) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had failed to complete the required notification. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the 3 July 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: B Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7953-A Consent Agenda and deferred to the May 25, 2006 agenda by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 25, 2006) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had failed to complete the required notification. Staff stated they would support one last deferral. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the July 6, 2006 meeting by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 6, 2006) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that the applicant had again failed to send the required notices or to respond to staff inquiries. Staff recommended withdrawal of the item. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved for withdrawal by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 4