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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8686 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8686 NAME: Elmwood Condominiums Short -form PD-R LOCATION: 600 North Elm Street DEVELOPER: Tim Heiple 319 President Clinton #210 Little Rock, AR 72201 FNr,INFFR- Central Arkansas Engineering 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 2 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 0.189 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family Single-family residential 60HIM PROPOSED USE: 3-unit condominium building VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF The property was renovated in 2008 converting a five (5) unit apartment building into a three (3) unit condominium. The property is zoned R-2, Single-family with a non -conforming use of R-5. The renovation of the structure was completed and all the units have sold or have a sale pending. The property owner is now requesting to remove the non -conforming zoning classification for the property and rezone the property to PD-R to recognize the three unit use which currently exists. There are no changes to the exterior of the buildings, parking or landscaping. FILE NO.: Z-8686 (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is a three unit condominium building located on the northwest corner of Woodlawn and Elm Streets. The area contains a number of uses including multi -family, single-family churches and a City of Little Rock park. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the Hillcrest Residents Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Elm Street. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. The sidewalk along Woodlawn Avenue is damaged and should be repaired. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. ON FILE NO.: Z-8686(Cont.) F. I SS U ES/TECH N I CAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density for this property. Residential Low Density is for single family homes at densities no greater than six dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to PDR to recognize existing use as a three -unit residential condominium. Master Street Plan: Lee Avenue is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. North Elm Street 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. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: 1. No comments; existing no changes. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 4, 2011) The applicant, Tim Heiple, was present. Staff presented the item and noted there were no issues. Public Works staff noted the right-of-way dedication for the radius at the intersection and commented that there was an area of the sidewalk that needed repair. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing raised at the August 4, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided in writing an agreement to dedicate right of way, and repair the sidewalk as requested by Public Works staff. The request is a rezoning from the current R-2, Single-family zoning classification to PD-R to recognize an existing three (3) unit condominium development. The property was previously five (5) units with a non -conforming R-5 status. The applicant began renovations in 2008 reducing the number to three (3). 3 FILE NO.: Z-8686 (Cont. The site is a developed site. There are no changes to the exterior of the buildings, parking or landscaping. The site as presently developed works for the tenants of the building. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the rezoning to PD-R to recognize this existing use will significantly impact the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 25, 2011) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. 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 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 12 August 25, 2011 ITEM NO.: 6 NAME: Elmwood Condominiums Short -form PD-R LOCATION: 600 North Elm Street DEVELOPER: Tim Heiple 319 President Clinton #210 Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER: Central Arkansas Engineering 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 2 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 0.189 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family Single-family residential -m 3-unit condominium building VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL IREOUESTIAPPLICANTS STATEMENT: FILE NO.: Z-8686 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF The property was renovated in 2008 converting a five (5) unit apartment building into a three (3) unit condominium. The property is zoned R-2, Single-family with a non -conforming use of R-5. The renovation of the structure was completed and all the units have sold or have a sale pending. The property owner is now requesting to remove the non -conforming zoning classification for the property and rezone the property to PD-R to recognize the three unit use which currently exists. There are no changes to the exterior of the buildings, parking or landscaping. August 25, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: FILE NO.: Z- The property is a three unit condominium building located on the northwest corner of Woodlawn and Elm Streets. The area contains a number of uses including multi -family, single-family churches and a City of Little Rock park. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the Hillcrest Residents Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Elm Street. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. The sidewalk along Woodlawn Avenue is damaged and should be repaired. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. 2 August 25, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8686 CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density for this property. Residential Low Density is for single family homes at densities no greater than six dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to PDR to recognize existing use as a three -unit residential condominium. Master Street Plan: Lee Avenue is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. North Elm Street 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 Street'. These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: 1. No comments; existing no changes- G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 4, 2011) The applicant, Tim Heiple, was present. Staff presented the item and noted there were no issues. Public Works staff noted the right-of-way dedication for the radius at the intersection and commented that there was an area of the sidewalk that needed repair. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing raised at the August 4, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided in 3 August 25, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8686 writing an agreement to dedicate right of way, and repair the sidewalk as requested by Public Works staff. The request is a rezoning from the current R-2, Single-family zoning classification to PD-R to recognize an existing three (3) unit condominium development. The property was previously five (5) units with a non -conforming R-5 status. The applicant began renovations in 2008 reducing the number to three (3). The site is a developed site. There are no changes to the exterior of the buildings, parking or landscaping. The site as presently developed works for the tenants of the building. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the rezoning to PD-R to recognize this existing use will significantly impact the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 25, 2011) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. 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 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. NO.: 6. Z-8686 NAME: Elmwood Condominiums Short -form PD-R LOCATION: 600 North Elm street 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 August 10, 2011. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 19, 2011. Variance/Waivers: Public Works Conditions: 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Elm Street. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. The sidewalk along Woodlawn Avenue is damaged and should be repaired. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Item # 6. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planninq Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density for this property. Residential Low Density is for single family homes at densities no greater than six dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to PDR to recognize existing use as a three -unit residential condominium. Master Street Plan: Lee Avenue is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. North Elm Street 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. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity - Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. No comments; existing no changes. 3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Revised plat/plan. Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Item # 6.