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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8242 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8242 NAME: Stuber Short -form PD-R LOCATION: Located near 600 Gamble Road DEVELOPER: Mei Chin Chuang/David Stuber 601 Brookside, Unit #4 Little Rock, AR 72205 SURVEYOR: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.32 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 R-2, Single-family Single-family Residential -M FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Single-family Residential - 2 homes on a lot VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow two homes to be constructed on a single zoning lot. There is presently a single-family home located on Lots 4 and 5 Block 11, Gibralter Heights Subdivision. The existing home was constructed across the lot line approximately five feet along the eastern side. The new home will be constructed with a 25-foot front yard setback and side and rear yard setbacks as typically required per the zoning ordinance. The site plan indicates a 10-foot separation between the proposed new residence and the existing home. FILE NO.: Z-8242 (Cont.) B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing residence located on the site proposed for rezoning. A number of new homes have been constructed in the area along Atkins, Arthur and Gamble Roads. These homes have been constructed utilizing an "old paper plat" and the area has developed without curb, gutter or sidewalk. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the proposed site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300-feet of the site and the Gibralter Height/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Arthur Lane is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Dedication of right-of-way is required to 10 feet from centerline of alley. 3. With site development, Arthur Lane must be widened across the property frontage to provide at least 20 feet of pavement. 4. For building permits to be pulled on the new structure the address must be changed to 13015 Arthur Lane. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener y: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding size and location of water meters. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Fire hydrants maybe required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. 2 FILE NO.: Z-8242 (Cont. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIG Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Residential Development to allow the development of a second home on this site containing an existing home on two lots with the existing home encroaching onto the second lot proposed for new construction. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Gamble Road is shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. Bicycle 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 applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential Development goal states: "Encourage large lot single family development in the area." Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (July 26, 2007) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Arthur Lane was indicated on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. Staff stated a right of way dedication of 25-feet from centerline would be required. Staff also stated additional paving to 20-feet would be required along the property frontage. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and clarification. 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 technical issues associated with the request remaining from the July 26, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is seeking a rezoning to PD-R to allow the construction of a second home on this site. The 3 FILE NO.: Z-8242 (C site contains two lots and a single home has been constructed over the lot line. The existing single story home was constructed approximately five feet over the lot line a number of years ago. The applicant has indicated the existing home will be removed at some point in the future but desires to construct a new home on the site in the short-term. To allow this to occur the applicant must rezone the property to PD-R to allow for the two homes to be located on the same zoning lot until the existing home is removed. Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant has indicated building setbacks per the typical minimum standard for the proposed new residence. The applicant has indicated a 10-foot separation between the proposed new home and the existing residence which is typical separation between homes per the R-2, Single-family zoning district based on the lot widths. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow the construction of the new home on the site will significantly impact the development or the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 16, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as 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 on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. rd August 16, 2007 ITEM NO.: 14 NAME: Stuber Short -form PD-R LOCATION: Located near 600 Gamble Road DEVELOPER: Mei Chin Chuang/David Stuber 601 Brookside, Unit #4 Little Rock, AR 72205 RI IR\/FynR- Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.32 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 R-2, Single-family Single-family Residential .M FILE NO.: Z-8242 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Single-family Residential - 2 homes on a lot VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow two homes to be constructed on a single zoning lot. There is presently a single-family home located on Lots 4 and 5 Block 11, Gibralter Heights Subdivision. The existing home was constructed across the lot line approximately five feet along the eastern side. The new home will be constructed with a 25-foot front yard setback and side and rear yard setbacks as typically required per the zoning ordinance. The site plan indicates a 10-foot separation between the proposed new residence and the existing home. August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8242 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing residence located on the site proposed for rezoning. A number of new homes have been constructed in the area along Atkins, Arthur and Gamble Roads. These homes have been constructed utilizing an "old paper plat" and the area has developed without curb, gutter or sidewalk. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the proposed site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300-feet of the site and the Gibralter Height/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Arthur Lane is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Dedication of right-of-way is required to 10 feet from centerline of alley. 3. With site development, Arthur Lane must be widened across the property frontage to provide at least 20 feet of pavement. 4. For building permits to be pulled on the new structure the address must be changed to 13015 Arthur Lane. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding size and location of water meters. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Fire hydrants maybe required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. FA August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8242 County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Residential Development to allow the development of a second home on this site containing an existing home on two lots with the existing home encroaching onto the second lot proposed for new construction. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan Master Street Plan: Gamble Road is shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. Cit�ognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential Development goal states: "Encourage large lot single family development in the area." Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (July 26, 2007) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Arthur Lane was indicated on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. Staff stated a right of way dedication of 25-feet from centerline would be required. Staff also stated additional paving to 20-feet would be required along the property frontage. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 3 August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont. H. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: There were no technical issues associated with the request remaining from the July 26, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is seeking a rezoning to PD-R to allow the construction of a second home on this site. The site contains two lots and a single home has been constructed over the lot line. The existing single story home was constructed approximately five feet over the lot line a number of years ago. The applicant has indicated the existing home will be removed at some point in the future but desires to construct a new home on the site in the short-term. To allow this to occur the applicant must rezone the property to PD-R to allow for the two homes to be located on the same zoning lot until the existing home is removed. Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant has indicated building setbacks per the typical minimum standard for the proposed new residence. The applicant has indicated a 10-foot separation between the proposed new home and the existing residence which is typical separation between homes per the R-2, Single-family zoning district based on the lot widths. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow the construction of the new home on the site will significantly impact the development or the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 16, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as 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 on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. rd