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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8898 Staff AnalysisDecember 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.- Z-8898 NAME: 34th and Longcoy Duplexes Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: NW corner of W. 34th and Longcoy Streets OWNER/APPLICANT: Allen Trammell under contract to Stanley Phillips/Kwendeche, Architect PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for construction of two duplex residential structures on these R-3 zoned lots (1 duplex per lot). SITE LOCATION: The site is located at the northwest corner of W. 34th and Longcoy Streets, one block east of John Barrow Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is adjacent to a commercial area containing various C-1 and C-3 uses. A restaurant —catering business is adjacent to the west. The properties in the general residential area around the site contain a variety of residential homes; primarily older single family. New duplexes have recently been approved and constructed on properties approximately 1 1/2 blocks to the northeast and northwest of the site. The proposed duplexes will result in a net gain of one residence since the applicant proposes to replat 3 lots into 2 with a duplex on each of the 2 lots. The proposed duplexes appear to be 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 and the John Barrow Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Each duplex requires 3 parking spaces (1 '/2 per unit). The applicant is proposing a single, shared driveway off of Longcoy Street. Three parking spaces will be placed on each lot, perpendicular to the driveway. There is also on -street parking available. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments_ December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. 5 n PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: FILE NO.: Z-889 34th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline will be required. 2. Longcoy Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline will be required. 3. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 34th and Longcoy Street. 4. The proposed driveways cannot exceed twenty (20) feet in width. Consideration should be given to taken access off 34th Street within the alley. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy has no existing facilities on this property. Contact Entergy when service is required. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment 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 regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Fire hydrants (per Code), maintain access. County Planning: No Comments. r December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8898 CATA: CATA Route # 9 serves Barrow and 34th. Route # 14 serves Barrow and 36th. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 21, 2013) Stanley Phillips and Kwendeche were present representing the application. Staff presented the item and noted there were few outstanding issues. Most of the discussion centered around redesigning the proposed parking. Staff suggested placing the parking at the rear of the site. The applicants responded that it would be difficult to do so due to site constraints. It was ultimately suggested to do a single, shared driveway on Longcoy with parking for the units off of the single driveway. Kwendeche stated he would make the changes. The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The vacant, R-3 zoned property located at the northwest corner of 34th and Longcoy Streets consists of three lots; each measuring 47.79' x 138'. The applicant proposes to recombine the lots into two lots measuring 69.6' x 138'. A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a duplex structure on each of the two new lots (4 units total). The planned buildings are one-story, wood framed, vinylsiding with a gabled end asphalt shingled roof profile. Each unit will contain 3 bedrooms. Each unit will have a concrete patio at the rear with a covered, concrete porch on the front. Three parking spaces will be built on each lot, with access off of a shared driveway off of Longcoy Street. The placement of the buildings will meet or exceed the setback requirements of the R-3 district. To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff believes the proposed use is appropriate for the site as the uses transition from the commercial zoning along John Barrow Road into the neighborhood. The 1907 Plat -Bill of Assurance for John Barrow Addition does not address use issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: 3 December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8898 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. The driveway and parking spaces are to be paved with asphalt or concrete. 3. A shared access easement is to be created and recorded for the shared driveway off of Longcoy Street prior to issuance of a building permit. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2013) 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, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position. 0 1U1N UUMN11 1 1 Lr- U, , NOVEMBER 21, 2013 ITEM NO.: 5. 34TH AND LONGCDY DUPLEXES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — NW COR OF W. 34TH AND LONGCOY STREETS Z-8898 Planning Staff Comments: 1. The 1907 Bill of Assurance for John Barrow Addition does not address use issues. Variance/Waivers: ■ None requested Public Works: 1. 34th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline will be required. 2. Longcoy Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline will be required. 3. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 34th and Longcoy Street. 4. The proposed driveways cannot exceed twenty (20) feet in width. Consideration should be given to taken access off 341h Street within the alley. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning_ Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy has no existing facilities on this property. Contact Entergy when service is required. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment 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 regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Fire hydrants (per Code), maintain access. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: CATA Route # 9 serves Barrow and 34th. Route # 14 serves Barrow and 36tn Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: 1. No Comments. ITEM NO.: S. (CON'T) (/ Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday November 27, 2013. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday November 27, 2013. The City -provided notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than December 6, 2013.