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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8618 Staff AnalysisJanuary 6, 2011 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO., Z-8613 NAME: Courtney Single -Wide Manufactured Home Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 14115 Lawson Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Bobbie Courtney PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the placement of a single -wide manufactured home on the rear of this R-2 zoned, .75 acre tract as an accessory dwelling for a family member. 2 SITE LOCATION: The property is located outside of the city limits, within the City's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. The site is located on the south side of Lawson Road, approximately % mile west of David O'Dodd Road. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in a rural area outside of the city limits. Uses include a variety of residential structures on larger tracts and large areas of undeveloped properties. Previous C.U.P.'s have been approved in the general area for multisectional manufactured homes, a church and a utility substation. This site previously contained a mobile home. This proposed manufactured home is to be placed on the existing concrete footings remaining from where the mobile home previously sat. The proposed use is compatible with uses in the area. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and SWLR United for Progress. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The existing principal dwelling and the proposed accessory dwelling each require one on -site parking space. The site contains an asphalt paved driveway with sufficient space to park 4-5 vehicles. A single -wide, gravel driveway will be extended off of the asphalt driveway to provide additional access to and parking for the manufactured home. The gravel driveway complies with code since it is located behind the house. November 18, 2010 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS No Comments. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: ILE NO.: Z-8618 1. Lawson Road 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. 6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT, AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Outside service boundary, no comment. Entergy: No comments received. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: NO OBJECTION; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required or regarding the size and location of the water meter. Accessory Dwelling if metered separately must have a private service line agreement in place, contact CAW new service for more information. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) MAY BE required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted by Crystal Volunteer Fire Department. County Planning: Provide proof of septic approval. 2 November 18, 2010 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8618 CATA: Outside service boundary. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 9, 2010) The applicant, Bobbie Courtney, and her daughter were present. Staff presented the item and noted some additional information was needed on the proposed home; exterior materials, roof materials. Staff asked if separate utilities were requested. The applicant responded that they were. Staff noted the proposed use was temporary and would be removed when the daughter relocated. Staff noted the proposed home would need to be underpinned and the transport elements removed. Staff stated proof of acceptable septic service would be required prior to placement of the home on the site. Public Works and Utility Comments were discussed. The applicant was advised to get with her surveyor on the issue of right-of-way dedication. The applicant was advised to respond to any staff issues by December 15, 2010. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS' The R-2 zoned, .75 acre tract located at 14115 Lawson Road contains an existing, one-story, brick and frame, single family residence. A double -wide mobile home was previously located behind the house. The applicant has recently purchased the property and is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow her daughter to move a single -wide manufactured home onto the property as an accessory dwelling. The manufactured home will be located behind the house and will be placed on the concrete footings, which remain from the previously removed mobile home. The manufactured home will be occupied by the daughter and should she move out some time in the future, she will move it with her. The proposed home has white metal siding and a pitched, metal roof. Placement of the home will exceed required setbacks for accessory buildings. A driveway extension will be constructed to provide additional access through the rear yard to the manufactured home. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The proposed use is compatible with development in the area. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. A revised survey has been submitted showing proposed right-of- way dedication as called in Public Works' Comments. Separate utilities are requested. 3 November 18, 2010 ITEM Na.: 7 (Copt. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FILE NO.: Z-8618 Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Occupancy of the manufactured home is to be by the property owner's daughter and should she move, the home is to be removed or additional approval is required from the Planning Commission. 2. The proposed manufactured home must be underpinned and the transparent elements must be removed. 3. Proof of acceptable septic service must be provided to staff prior to placement of the home on the site. 4. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of separate utilities. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 6, 2011) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. 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 by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions. 12 SUBDIVISION COMIVIITTEE COMMENTS DECEMBER 9, 2010 ITEM NO.: 7. COURTNEY SINGLE WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME ACCESSORY DWELLING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — 14115 LAWSON ROAD Z-8618 Planning Staff' Comments: 1. The property is not within a subdivision. There is no Bill of Assurance. 2. Proposed use is temporary. 3. Proposed home must be underpinned and transport elements must be removed. 4. Provide more information on proposed home; exterior materials, roof materials. 5. Are separate utilities requested? 6. Must provide proof of acceptable septic service prior to placement of home on the site. Variance/Waivers: • None requested. Public Works: 1. Lawson Road 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. Utilities and Fire Department/County Plannin Wastewater: Outside service boundary, no comment. Entergy: No comments received. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: NO OBJECTION; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required or regarding the size and location of the water meter. Accessory Dwelling if metered separately must have a private service line agreement in place, contact CAW new service for more information. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) MAY BE required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certfiied Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted by Crystal Volunteer Fire Department. County Planning: Provide proof of septic approval. CATA: Outside service boundary. ITEM NO.: 7, CON'T Z-8618 Plannin Division: No Comments. Landscape. No Comments. Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan, (if required), no later than Wednesday December 15, 2010. Required notices must be sent via certified mail not later than Wednesday December 22, 2010 and proof of notification returned to staff by December 30, 2010.