HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8478-A Staff AnalysisDecember 5, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-8478-A
NAME: 1519 S. Commerce Revised - Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 1519 S. Commerce Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Moore Melton Properties, LLC/Owner and Applicant
PROPOSAL- A conditional use permit is requested to allow a site -
built two-story addition onto an existing modular home
on this R-4 zoned property.
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SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the northeast corner of S. Commerce and East
16th Streets in the SoMa/Pettaway Neighborhood.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in what is primarily a residential neighborhood
consisting of single family, two family and multifamily homes. Other uses
include neighborhood churches and an LRSD elementary school campus.
Allowing the addition onto this existing single family home will not affect
the property's compatibility with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the MacArthur Park, Pettaway and
Downtown Neighborhood Associations.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The site currently has a two -vehicle parking pad at the rear of the property.
The proposed addition contains a two -car garage which will maintain
access from the rear of the property.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS:
No comments.
December 5, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8478-A
6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this Site.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any
conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy
in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to
existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
tral Arkansas Water:
NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met.
Fire Department: No comments.
Building Codes: No comments.
7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING-
County Planning: No comments.
Rock Region METRO: No comments received.
Plannina Division: No comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 13, 2019)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted no additional
information was needed. Comments from the other reviewing agencies and
departments were noted. The committee determined there were no issues and
forwarded the item to the full commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On August 6, 2009, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit
to allow for construction of a single family residence on this R-4 zoned property
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December 5, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8478-A
utilizing modules joined together for construction of the home. The applicant is
now proposing the construction of a two-story, frame addition onto the existing
home. The addition will allow a two -car garage and will increase the size of the
home from a two -bedroom, one -bath home to a three -bedroom, two -bath home.
The addition is proposed to have a rear yard setback of 19'8". The code typically
requires a rear yard setback of 25'. All other required setbacks will be met or
exceeded.
To staff's knowledge, there are no issues. If the proposed addition did not result
in a rear yard setback variance, it would have been approved at staff level. The
variance is relatively minor and should not impact any adjacent properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the revised conditional use permit subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of
the agenda staff report.
Staff recommends approval of the rear yard setback variance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 5, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in support
or opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as
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, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes
and 2 absent.
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