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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8573 Staff AnalysisNovember 4, 2010 IN NAME: Wilson Short -form PD-R LOCATION- Located at 66 — 70 Avignon Court DEVELOPER: Robert M. Wilson, Jr. c/o Stephen R. Giles, PA 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 3200 Little Rock, AR 72201 FNGINFFR, White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 FILE NO.: Z-8573 AREA: 0.75 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 — 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: MF-6 ALLOWED USES: Residential — 6 units per acre PROPOSED ZONING: PD-R PROPOSED USE: Allow to existing homes to be connected via a covered heated and cooled walkup with both structures retaining full kitchens thus per the zoning ordinance creating a duplex VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. The applicant submitted a request dated July 29, 2010, requesting a deferral of this item to the September 23, 2010, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 12, 2010) Mr. Stephen Giles was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated July 29, 2010, requesting a deferral of this item to the September 23, 2010, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8573 There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated September 10, 2010, requesting a deferral of this item to the November 4, 2010, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 23, 2010) Mr. Steve Giles was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated September 10, 2010, requesting a deferral of this item to the November 4, 2010, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion of approval of the item on the consent agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDAT The applicant submitted a request dated October 15, 2010, requesting withdrawal of the item without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION; (NOVEMBR 4, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated October 15, 2010, requesting withdrawal of the item without prejudice. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement on the Consent Agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. 2 ITEM NO.: 13. NAME: Wilson Short -form PD-R LOCATION: located at 66 — 70 Avignon Court Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than July 28, 2010. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 6, 2010. 2. The Bill of Assurance states only a single-family structure can be constructed on a lot. The Bill of Assurance also regulates the minimum square footage of heated and cooled space to be located on a building site. 3. The BOA also states approval must be received by the Architectural Review Committee prior to construction. Provide approval from the Chenal Architectural Review Committee. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: No comment. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enterqy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection_ Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Building Codes: The required fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the building code terminates at five (5) feet. Buildings are allowed to be closer than five (5) feet if they have properly constructed firewalls which provide the Item # 13. requisite one (1) hour fire resistance rating. When buildings are five (5) feet or more from the property line, the requirement no longer applies to the wall itself, only the projections such as eaves or overhangs. Openings such as doors and windows are limited when the exterior wall is three (3) feet from the property line, and are prohibited when the exterior wall is less than three (3) feet from the line. There is no restriction on openings when the exterior wall is more than three (3) feet from the property line. Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2 to PRD to allow a covered walkway between two existing homes. This is not a usage type issue, however each Planned Zoning District is to be reviewed on its own merits with consideration of the Land Use Plan for the site and surrounding areas. This area is not covered by a Neighborhood Plan. Master Street Plan: Avignon Court is a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: No comment. Revised plat/olan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Item # 13.