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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8697 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8697 NAME: 2601 West 13th Street Short -form PD-R LOCATION: Located at 2601 West 13th Street DEVELOPER: City of Little Rock Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs 500 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 SURVEYOR: Edward Lofton Engineering and Surveying 15415 Oakcrest Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: 0.25 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-4, Two-family FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Single-family and Two-family residences Single-family residence — Central High DOD, Rear setback VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT - The request is a rezoning from R-4, Two-family to PD-R to allow the construction of a new single-family home on this existing lot. The lot is located within the Central High Design Overlay District. The home is proposed with front and side setbacks in compliance with the typical standards of the DOD. The rear yard setback is indicated at 19-feet. The ordinance typically requires the placement of a 25-foot rear yard setback. FILE NO.: Z-8697 (Cont.) _ B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant. The primary uses on this block are single-family. The broader area contains a number of residential uses including single-family and two-family residences. To the southeast is Central High School. Southwest of the site is an automobile repair/body shop. To the north, along West 12th Street are a number of commercial uses, office and residential uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area property owners. 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 Central High 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 13th Street and Jones Street. 2. No curb exists along Jones Street and the sidewalk is in need of repair in several locations. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to provide service to this project. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Enter : Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire De artment: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. 2 FILE NO.: Z-8697 CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located near CATA Bus Route #3, the Baptist Medical Center Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning to Planned Development Residential to allow the encroachment of the proposed new home into the rear yard setback. The property is located within the Central High Design Overlay District, which requires the applicant to rezone the property due to the non-compliance with the rear yard setback. Master Street Plan: West 13th 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: A Class II Bikeway is shown along West 13th Street. A Class II Bikeway is located on the street as either a five-foot (5') shoulder or six foot (6) marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Landscape: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (September 15, 2011) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned the location of the mechanical for the home. Staff also stated the DOD had specific design guidelines with regard to materials, facade treatments and setback. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a radial dedication of right of way was required at the intersection of the abutting streets. Staff stated no curb existed along Jones Street and the sidewalk was in need of repair in several locations. Staff stated these repairs were required with the construction of the new home. Staff questioned if there were any trees located on the site, which were 14-inches in diameter or greater. The applicant stated there was one tree on the site, which would be retained with the new constriction. 9 FILE NO.: Z-8697 (Cont. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by September 21, 2011. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised cover letter addressing responses to the September 15, 2011, Subdivision Committee comments. The revised cover letter indicates all aspects of the development will comply with the Central High Design Overlay District except the rear yard setback. The rear yard setback is indicated at 19-feet. The zoning ordinance would typically require the rear yard to be 25-feet. The lot is a shallow lot with an 86-foot depth. The typical lot depth in this area is 140-feet. The front and side yard setbacks are indicated adequate to meet the Central High Design Overlay District. The applicant has located the mechanical within the rear yard area. The site contains one tree, which the applicant has indicated will be retained with the new construction. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the rezoning of this lot to PD-R to allow construction of a new single-family home on the site with a reduced rear yard setback will not adversely impact the development. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comment and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 6, 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 on the consent agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 0 ITEM NO.: 14. NAME: 2601 West 13th Street Short -form PD-R LOCATION: located at 2601 West 13th Street Plannina 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 September 21, 2011. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 30, 2011. 2. The site is located within the Central High Design Overlay District. There are specific requirements that must be met to comply with the DOD standards. The request includes a variance from the DOD to allow a reduced rear yard setback. 3. Locate on the site plan any trees greater than 14-inches in diameter. Approval from the City's Urban Forester must be secured to allow the removal of any trees from the site greater than 14-inches in diameter. 4. Provide the maximum building height proposed for the structure. 5. Provide the location for the mechanical equipment. 6. Provide the location for the driveway on the proposed site plan. 7. Per conversations with City staff there are no steps or porches which extend beyond the 15-foot front or 15-foot rear yard setback. Any thing over 12-inches from grade must be considered when determining setbacks. 8. This lot does not have access to the City sewer system without a sewer main extension. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility to determine the extent of the sewer main extension requirements. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 13th Street and Jones Street. 2. No curb exists along Jones Street and the sidewalk is in need of repair in several locations. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to provide service to this project. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Enemy: No comment received. Item # 14. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located near CATA Bus Route #3, the Baptist Medical Center Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning to Planned Development Residential to allow the encroachment of the proposed new home into the rear yard setback. The property is located within the Central High Design Overlay District which requires the applicant to rezone the property due to the non-compliance with the rear yard setback. Master Street Plan: West 13th 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: A Class II Bikeway is shown along West 13th Street. A Class II Bikeway is located on the street as either a five foot (F) shoulder or six foot (6) marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Landscape: No comment. 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, September 21, 2011. Item # 14. ITEM NO.: 14. NAME: 2601 West 13th Street Short -form PD-R LOCATION: located at 2601 West 13th Street Planning Staff Comments: Z-8697 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 September 21, 2011. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 30, 2011. 2. The site is located within the Central High Design Overlay District. There are specific requirements that must be met to comply with the DOD standards. The request includes a variance from the DOD to allow a reduced rear yard setback. 3. Locate on the site plan any trees greater than 14-inches in diameter. Approval from the City's Urban Forester must be secured to allow the removal of any trees from the site greater than 14-inches in diameter. 4. Provide the maximum building height proposed for the structure. 5. Provide the location for the mechanical equipment. 6. Provide the location for the driveway on the proposed site plan. 7. Per conversations with City staff there are no steps or porches which extend beyond the 15-foot front or 15-foot rear yard setback. Any thing over 12-inches from grade must be considered when determining setbacks. 8. This lot does not have access to the City sewer system without a sewer main extension. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility to determine the extent of the sewer main extension requirements. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions- 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 13th Street and Jones Street. 2. No curb exists along Jones Street and the sidewalk is in need of repair in several locations. Utilities and Fire Department[County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to provide service to this project. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Enter : Approved as submitted. Center -Point Enemy: No comment received. Item # 14. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is located near CATA Bus Route #3, the Baptist Medical Center Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning to Planned Development Residential to allow the encroachment of the proposed new home into the rear yard setback. The property is located within the Central High Design Overlay District which requires the applicant to rezone the property due to the non-compliance with the rear yard setback. Master Street Plan: West 13th is a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access tc residential zoning/use "Commercial Streets". adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non - or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bikeway is shown along West 13th Street. A Class II Bikeway is located on the street as either a five foot (F) shoulder or six foot (6') marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Landscape: No comment. 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, September 21, 2011. Item # 14.