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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8900 Staff AnalysisDecember 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-8900 NAME: Walker Duplex Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 901 Abigail Street OWNER/APPLICANT: WLM, Inc./Curtis Walker PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a duplex residential structure on this R-3 zoned lot. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the southeast corner of Abigail Street and Maryland Avenue; three blocks west of Cedar Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOO The site is located in a neighborhood of mixed R-3 (Single-family) and R-4 (Two-family) zoning. The entire neighborhood was zoned R-4 until 1993. At that time, as the result of a neighborhood action plan study, many of the properties were rezoned to R-3. In cases where the property was occupied by a duplex or if the property owner desired that no change be made, the property was left as R-4. The area does contain a mixture of one and two family residential uses. Housing types vary in design and conditions. The proposed duplex is not out of character with uses and zoning in the area. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Forest Hills Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Each duplex unit requires 1.5 parking spaces (3 total). The applicant is proposing to construct four parking spaces off of the alley at the rear of the property. The spaces are proposed as asphalt with a concrete walkway extending from the parking to the dwellings. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 7 Cant. FILE NO.: Z-8900 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. No parking is allowed within public alleys. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy has a power line along the northern edge of the property and in the alley on the east side, but neither should impact the construction of the duplex. 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. Maintain access, Fire hydrants per code. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is located three (3) blocks from CATA Bus Route # 3. # 5 Route serves UAMS, across 1-630. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT (NOVEMBER 21, 2013) The applicant, Curtis Walker, was present. Staff presented the item and noted there was little additional information needed. The applicant was asked to provide some more information on the proposed building construction; including exterior finish, materials, number of bedrooms and baths, etc... 2 December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8900 The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a two-story, duplex residence on the vacant lot located at 901 Abigail Street. The structure will be built in townhouse style, with each unit being two stories. A single covered porch will provide access to two front doors. The first floor of each unit will contain a living room, utility/bathroom and kitchen/dining room. The second floor will contain two bedrooms and a bathroom. Each unit will contain 1,962 square feet. The exterior will be hardi-siding with a hip -style, shingled roof. Four asphalt -paved parking spaces will be located off of the alley at the rear of the site. A concrete walk will extend from the parking to the rear of the structure. The concrete walk will tie into a concrete walk that extends around either side of the structure and continues to Abigail Street at the front of the site. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The proposed townhouse style duplex appears to represent a quality infill development for the neighborhood. The use is compatible with uses and zoning in the area. The 1892 Plat -Bill of Assurance for Jansen's Addition does not address use issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit subject to compliance the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 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. K, SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS NOVEMBER 21, 2013 ITEM NO.: 7. WALKER DUPLEX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 901 ABIGAIL STREET _ (Z-8900) Planning Staff Comments: 1. The 1892 Plat -Bill of Assurance for Jansen's Addition does not address use issues. 2. Provide details on the proposed building construction; materials, exterior finish, bedrooms and baths, etc... Variance/Waivers: 6 None requested Public Works: 1. No parking is allowed within public alleys. Utilities and Fire Department/Countp Planning` Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy has a power line along the northern edge of the property and in the alley on the east side, but neither should impact the construction of the duplex. 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. Maintain access, Fire hydrants per code. County Planning: No comments. CATA: The site is located three (3) blocks from CATA Bus Route # 3. # 5 Route serves UAMS, across I-630. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: No Comments, 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.