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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8440 Staff AnalysisApril 2, 2009 ITEM NO.: 6 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: SITE LOCATION: FILE NO.: Z Doyne Duplexes — Conditional Use Permit 4703, 4707 and 4711 Frazier Pike D. and A. Doyne Family Limited Partnership/ Dexter Doyne A conditional use permit is requested to allow for construction of a duplex residence on each of these R-3 zoned lots. The properties are located on the north side of Frazier Pike, one lot west of Jones Street. The properties are located outside of the Little Rock city limits, but within the City's zoning jurisdiction. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The properties front on an arterial street in an area of mixed uses. A day care center is adjacent to the east. An elementary school is located across Frazier Pike to the south. The lots to the west and north are either vacant or occupied by site built or manufactured homes. Other uses in the general area are churches and a few nonconforming non-residential uses. The proposed duplexes are compatible with the area. Notices were sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the College Station Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Each duplex requires 1 '/2 parking spaces; 3 per duplex structure. The applicant has proposed a parking lot to be located in front of the 3 duplexes. A one-way entrance and exit driveway will provide access to 9 parking spaces. The proposed parking has been designed and located so as to be located out of the Master Street Plan required right-of-way for Frazier Pike. The proposed parking complies with Ordinance requirements. April 2, 2009 ITEM NO.: 6 [Cont. 0 SCREENING AND BUFFERS: FILE NO.: Z-8440 A franchise agreement with the City of Little Rock is required for landscaping located within the public right-of-way prior to the issuance of a building permit. Contact Ms. Bennie Nicolo at 501-371-4818. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Frazier Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way forty-five (45) feet from centerline will be required. With this dedication, the front of the proposed duplexes should be moved to the north. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Approved as submitted. CenterPoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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: This site is served by the Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Department and the LRFD. No comment was received from LRFD. The Sweet Fire Department did not voice any objection. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 12, 2009) Dexter Doyne was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and requested additional information on building design, fencing and phasing. 2 April 2, 2009 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z Public Works and Utility Comments were discussed. There was a lengthy discussion of the Master Street Plan designation for Frazier Pike. Staff stated they would meet with the applicant to determine what options were available. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission after instructing the applicant to respond to staff issues by March 18, 2009. STAFF ANALYSIS: The three R-3 zoned lots located at 4703, 4707 and 4711 Frazier Pike are currently vacant. They are located outside of the city limits but within the City's zoning jurisdiction. The applicant proposes to construct a duplex structure on each of three lots. A 9-space parking lot will be built in front of the buildings. The buildings will be single story wood frame construction with a 6/12 pitch shingled roof. The exterior finish will be vinyl siding. Each unit of the duplexes will contain 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen and living area. The units will be approximately 767 square feet in area. A 6-foot tall wood privacy fence will be installed on the north and west perimeters of the overall site. A 6-foot tall chain link fence exists on the east perimeter, separating this site from an adjacent day care center. The 1908 Bill of Assurance for the College Park Addition does not address use issues. Staff met with the applicant subsequent to the Subdivision Committee meeting and jointly devised a site plan that addresses the issue of right-of-way requirement. The buildings have been moved back slightly to a 20-foot rear yard setback. The parking lot in front of the buildings has been redesigned for angled parking. The result being that all parking and required maneuvering area is now located out of the Master Street Plan required right-of-way for Frazier Pike. The parking lot will be served by one-way entrance and exit driveways. Staff is supportive of the modified site plan. The applicant will dedicate the required right-of-way. Even with a slightly reduced rear yard, there is still good yard space available for each dwelling which staff believes is important for "livability". To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 3 April 2, 2009 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8440 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 2, 2009) 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 by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. M SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS MARCH 12, 2009 ITEM NO.: 6. DOYNE DUPLEXES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4703 4707 and 4711 FRAZIER PIKE (Z-8440 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide information on building design, materials, height, number of stories, number of bedrooms, etc... 2. Clearly label extent of new wood fence. 3. Provide phasing plan. 4. Locate and describe any proposed site lighting. Lighting should be shielded downward on to the site. 5. Consider modifying building design and rear setback to accommodate required right-of-way dedication. Variance/Waivers: • Variance to allow parking and landscaping in area of new right-of-way. Public Works: 1. Frazier Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way forty- five (45) feet from centerline will be required. With this dedication, the front of the proposed duplexes should be moved to the north. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning_: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comment received. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 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: No comment received. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments, Landscape: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. A franchise agreement with the City of Little Rock is required for anything located within the public right-of-way prior to the issuance of a building permit. Contact Ms. Bennie Nicolo at 501-371-4818. Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan no later than Wednesday March 18, 2009. Required notices must be sent via certified mail no later than March 18, 2009 and proof of notice returned to staff by March 27, 2009.