HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8281 Staff AnalysisDecember 6, 2007
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-8281
NAME: Martin Multisectional Manufactured Home —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8900 "A" Johnson Lane
OWNER/APPLICANT: Carolyn Martin
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
placement of a multisectional manufactured home on
this R-2 zoned tract.
1. SITE LOCATION:
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The property is located at the end of Johnson Lane, off of Johnson Road,
east of Heinke Road.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area of the southwest corner of the City that
is still relatively rural in character. The site is: approximately'/ mile north
of the city limits line. Uses in the area are principally residential. Housing
types range from single -wide mobile homes and manufactured homes to
multisectional manufactured homes and site, built homes of varying size
and quality. An OS zoned golf course property is adjacent to the east.
The proposed use is, in staffs opinion, 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 the SWLR United for Progress
were notified of this proposal.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The site is served with an existing driveway off of Johnson Lane. There is
sufficient space for parking on the site.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
The applicant needs to be aware that the proposed South Loop appears
to cross the northeast corner of this site. It appears that the proposed
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location of the manufactured home is not within the route of the South
Loop. No right-of-way dedication is required under this single family
residential proposal.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to 8900 Johnson Road.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional
meter(s) are required.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: No Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER_ 1, 2007)
The,applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted there were no
outstanding issues.
Public Works staff discussed the requirement of right-of-way dedication for the
South Loop. It was noted that the path of the road crossed the northeast corner
of ,the site. The applicant was advised to contact Public Works staff to further
discuss the issue.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow
placement of a multisectional manufactured home on an R-2 zoned, 2.5± acre
tract located at the end of Johnson Lane. The property currently contains an
older single family residence and an accessory building. The applicant proposes
to remove the existing residence since it is in a state of disrepair.
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The proposed multisectional manufactured home is a new (2007) model, with
vinyl siding and a pitched, shingled roof. Porches will be added to the front and
rear of the structure. The proposed home measures 32' X 80' (2,560 square
feet) in area. The existing driveway will provide access to the site.
Staff is supportive of the requested C.U.P. The proposed home will not be out of
character with existing homes and development in the general area. Placement
of the home must comply with the siting criteria established by the Code. There
is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. The applicant has been made
aware that the proposed route of the future South Loop appears to cross the
northeast corner of the 2.5± acre tract. No right-of-way dedication is required
through this single family C.U.P. application. Placement of the home as
proposed will not be affected by the apparent route of the road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
the following conditions:
1. Placement of the home must comply with the following siting criteria from
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.
2. Appropriate tie -downs and anchors must be installed as recommended by the
manufacturer.
3. The existing residential structure is to be removed from the property within
6 months of placement of multisectional manufactured home.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 6, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation"
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above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes
and 0 absent.
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