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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8870 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8870 NAME: Haskins Short -form PD-R LOCATION: Located at 4001 N. Lookout Street DEVELOPER: James and Nancy Haskins c/o Concept Dwellings LLC 12 Blue Green Bellaire, TX 77401 SURVEYOR: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.14 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE R-2, Single-family Single-family residential .l . FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Single-family — Hillcrest DOD VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is proposing the rezoning of the property located at 4001 N. Lookout from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow the placement of an open carport and covered deck within the front yard as a part of the remodeling of the residence. The property is located on a corner, triangular shaped site within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The original structure sits on the site parallel to N. Lookout approximately 36-feet from the street. The overlay allows the front setback to be within 10-percent variation of the adjoining principal structure. The current structure is set closer to the street than the adjacent neighbor. FILE NO.: Z-8870 (Cont.) The proposed carport/deck addition will extend toward N. Lookout by approximately 11-feet. The original structure has a single carport. The request would allow an addition to the existing carport to accommodate two vehicles. The carport will be open on three sides. The roof of the carport extension will be used a deck. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: This area of North Lookout is single-family. Located across North Lookout to the west is Alsop Park. The site is abutted by three (3) streets, North Lookout, Read and North Elm Streets. The abutting streets have not been constructed with curb, gutter or sidewalk. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Hillcrest Residents Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: UBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No comments. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING. - Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No objection. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. No objections. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 3. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Fire Department- Approved as submitted. 6 County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located in proximity to CATA Bus Route #21. 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 (RL) 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-3 (Single -Family District) to PDR (Planned District Residential) to allow for the development of a single-family home within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Read and Elm Streets are both Local Streets and North Lookout is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 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: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 20, 2013) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing associated with the request. Staff stated the site was located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Staff stated the applicant was proposing an addition to the home to extend the existing carport to accommodate two (2) cars. Staff stated with the addition the structure did not comply with the typical setbacks of the DOD. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 3 FILE NO.: Z-8870 (Cont. H. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing raised at the June 20, 2013, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to PD-R to allow a carport addition to the existing structure. The roof of the carport will be used as an outdoor deck. The property is located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District which has established criteria for development of residential lots. The approval will allow the placement of an open carport and covered deck within the front yard on North Lookout. The existing residence has a single carport and with the remodeling of the residence the applicant is requesting to add space for a second vehicle. The property is located on a corner, triangular shaped site with street frontages on Elm, Read and North Lookout Streets. The home as originally constructed sits on the site parallel to North Lookout approximately 36-feet from the street. The carport will be open on three sides. The overlay allows the front setback to be within 10-percent variation of the adjoining principal structure. The current structure is set closer to the street than the adjacent neighbor. The adjacent structure is located 70.6-feet from the front property line. The proposed carport/deck addition will extend toward North Lookout by approximately 11-feet resulting in a 25-f6ot front yard setback. All other aspects of the development will comply with the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel the allowance of the setback along North Lookout as proposed will adversely impact the area. The renovation and addition will comply with all other standards of the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. 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: (JULY 11, 2013) 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. 4 ITEM NO.: 12. Z-8870 NAME: Haskins Short -form PD-R LOCATION: located at 4001 N. Lookout Street Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200-feet of the site, including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than June 26, 2013. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than July 5, 2013. 2. The property is located within the Hillcrest DOD. The request for rezoning is required due to the setback, aligning with adjacent structures, for the proposed carport addition. 3. Is any fencing proposed for the site? Initially or long-term. If so provide the total height, location and construction material. 4. Are any out -buildings, swimming pools or accessory structures proposed for the site? If so provide the location on the proposed site plan. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: No comments. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No objection. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. No objections. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 3. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Item # 12. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located in proximity to CATA Bus Route #21 Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) 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-3 (Single -Family District) to PDR (Planned District Residential) to allow for the development of a single-family home within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Read and Elm Streets are both Local Streets and North Lookout is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 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: 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, June 26, 2013. Item # 12.