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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8299 Staff AnalysisJanuary' 17, 2008 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-8299 NAME: Taylor Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 15706 Taylor Loop Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Steve Taylor/Rick Breshears PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for construction of an accessory dwelling (pool/guest house) on this R-2 zoned tract. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the north side of Taylor Loop Road, east of Carter Lane. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area that is principally single family in zoning and use. All surrounding properties are occupied by single-family residences. The homes in the area range in a variety of sizes and ages. A Montessori School is located across Taylor Loop Road to the south. The applicant's property contains 1.25 Acres and the proposed accessory dwelling (pool/guest house) is to be located behind the house. Allowing the proposed use should have no impact on surrounding properties. All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the Westchester-Heatherbrae Neighborhood Associations were notified of the request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The single-family residence and proposed accessory dwelling each require one on -site parking space. There is parking space on the site, utilizing existing driveways, for multiple vehicles. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments. January' 17, 2008 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. FILE NO.: Z Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT (DECEMBER 27, 2007) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional information was needed. Staff asked the applicant to provide information on building design and whether separate utilities were requested. The applicant responded that the accessory structure would be one-story in height with a brick - exterior to match the house. He stated the structure would have a 7/12 pitch, shingled roof and separate utilities were not requested. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The R-2 zoned, 1.25 acre tract located at 15706 Taylor Loop Road is occupied by a single family residence. The house is located 350+ feet off of the road. The applicants are requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for construction of an accessory dwelling behind the house. The proposed accessory dwelling will serve as a pool house and as a guest house when friends and family come to visit. It will not be rented out as a separate dwelling. The structure will be one-story in height and will be built of 2 January' 17, 2008 ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8299 brick to closely match the existing house. It will have a 7/12 pitched roof with architectural shingles. No separate utilities are requested. The accessory building will contain a total of 810 square feet. 660 square feet will be occupied by the accessory dwelling and 150 square feet will be used for storage. A 6-foot deep porch will be placed on the front of the structure. The structure will contain one bath, one bedroom and a combined living -kitchen area. Placement of the structure exceeds all required setbacks. The area of the structure is well below that of the residence. Staff is supportive of the requested Conditional Use Permit. The property is large enough to accommodate the proposed pool house/guest house without impacting any adjacent properties. The structure will serve as a changing room and entertainment area in association with the pool and as a guest house for visiting friends and family. There is no bill of assurance covering this acreage tract. To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit to allow the accessory dwelling subject to the dwelling not being rented out as a separate dwelling (as proposed by the applicant). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 17, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 3 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS DECEMBER 27, 2007 ITEM NO.: 13, TAYLOR ACCESSORY DWELLING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Z-8299) Planning Staff Comments: )✓Submit cover letter detailing proposal, including specifics on the use of the structure, 2. Submit information on building de� hex oUto ;, ui din materials, roofing, etc... e separate utilities requested. �w m Submit completed authorization affidavit. -%/Fhere is no Bill of Assurance for this acreage tract. Variance/Waivers: • None requested. 1. No Comments. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Centerpoint Energy: Approved as submitted. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. °� t C Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: No Comments. Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of revised site plan no later than Wednesday January 2, 2008. Required notices must be sent no later than January 2, 2008 and proof of notice returned to staff by January 11, 2008.