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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9000 Staff AnalysisJanuary 15, 2015 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-9000 NAME: J & R Properties Duplex — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 4217 "C" Street OWNER/APPLICANT: J & R Properties PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for constructing an addition onto the rear of this existing single family residence and conversion of the structure into a duplex. The property is zoned R-3. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the south side of "C" Street, one lot east of Rose Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed residential densities. In addition to single family homes, there are numerous duplexes in the several blocks immediately around the site. A tri-plex is adjacent to the west. One block south of the site are an 8 unit, R-5 zoned apartment building and a 3 unit PD-R zoned property. Staff believes the proposed duplex is compatible 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 Hillcrest Residents Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Each unit of the duplex requires 1 '/2 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to construct 4 paved parking spaces, taking access directly off of the alley to the rear of the lot. Landscaped planting beds will be installed on each side of the parking spaces. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. January 15, 2015 ITEM NO.: 5(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-9000 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS- 1. C Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. The surveyor does not show the centerline of the right-of-way. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: No objection. Entergy: Does not object to this proposal. However, electrical service to this house is from the rear of the property. Construction is likely to involve relocation of the existing service line. Contact Entergy as the process continues so the electrical lines can be discussed and adjusted if required. CenterPoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Fire hydrant as per code. Road access. Building Code: No Comment County Planning: No Comments. CATA: Bus routes are located along Lee Avenue one block to the north and Markham Street, two blocks to the south. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 23, 2014) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted no additional information was needed. Staff informed the Committee that the proposed construction complied with the standards of the Hillcrest Design Overlay District so it was possible to review the request as a conditional use permit and not required to rezone as a Planned Development. Public Works and Other Agency Comments were reviewed. It was noted that "C" Street had 40 feet of right-of-way according to the Bagley Maps and a dedication of 5 feet would be required. The Committee determined there were no issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. K January 15, 2015 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9000 STAFF ANALYSIS: The R-3 zoned lot located at 4217 "C" Street is occupied by a one-story, frame, single family residence. Until February 1991, this property was zoned R-4, two- family. As part of the Hillcrest rezoning, this property was one of many that were down -zoned from R-4, two-family to R-3, single-family. The properties that were occupied by duplexes were left R-4, resulting in a patch -work of R-3 and R-4 zoning in the area. Additional properties were rezoned from R-5 Urban Residence and C-3 General Commercial to R-3. The applicants are proposing to build an addition to the rear of the existing single family structure, leaving the existing structure as -is. The proposed two-story addition will contain a second dwelling. The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the proposed duplex. The existing dwelling contains 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The first floor of the proposed addition will contain living/kitchen area and '/2 bath. The second floor will contain two bedrooms with baths and walk-in closets. Due to the slope of the property downward from the street to the rear of the lot, the roof line of the proposed addition will not be higher than the existing structure. Paved parking for 4 vehicles will be located at the rear of the lot, taking access off of the alley The project has been reviewed by staff for compliance with the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The project complies with all of the DOD criteria; including setbacks, lot coverage, building height and floor area ratio. To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The proposed duplex is compatible with uses and zoning in the area. Off street parking is provided. The 1923 bill of assurance for Pinehurst Addition does not address use issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 15, 2015) 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 by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 3 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS DECEMBER 23, 2014 ITEM NO.: 5 J & R PROPERIES DUPLEX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4217 "C" STREET Z-9000 Planning Staff Comments: 1. The 1923 Bill of Assurance for Pinehurst Addition does not address use issues. 2. The proposed development complies with the standards of the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. ariance/Waivers: None requested Public Works: 1. Show the proposed parking configuration and driveway configuration. Curb cut width is limited to 24 ft. 2. C Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. The surveyor does not show the centerline of the right-of- way. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: No objection. Entergy: Does not object to this proposal. However, electrical service to this house is from the rear of the property. Construction is likely to involve relocation of the existing service line. Contact Entergy as the process continues so the electrical lines can be discussed and adjusted if required. CenterPoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Fire hydrant as per code. Road access. Building Code: No Comment County Planning: No Comments. CATA: Bus routes are located along Lee Avenue one block to the north and Markham Street, two blocks to the south. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscaye: No Comments. ITEM NOJ CON' T Z-9000 Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Tuesday, December 30, 2014. 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 December 31, 2014. The City - provided notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than January 9, 2015. Building Code: No comments received. December 18, 1990 PLANNING Item No. 1• Subject: STAFF COMMENT• Hillcrest Rezoning At the request of the Hillcrest Residents Association, Staff reviewed the Hillcrest area for possible rezoning to lesser intensity. Areas suggested by the Association were reviewed. If the parcels were used as zoned, the parcel was removed from consideration. Of the remaining parcels, if the adopted land use plan called for a less intense use than the zoning and was consistent with the use, then staff proceeded. The reduced group of some 25❑ plus parcels were shown on the plan are currently used for a less intense use than the zoning. Staff next mailed a letter to each -of these property owners telling them what their new zoning would be and inviting them to a meeting at Pulaski Presbyterian Church. Between phone calls and attenders, ❑ver a hundred individuals contacted the department. Only about a dozen asked the Staff not to rezone their property. These parcels have been removed. Staff meet with the community (Hillcrest Area Residents) to discuss this issue and now presents this zone change to the Commissioners for your review and comment. 1