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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9173 Staff AnalysisNovember 3, 2016 ITEM NO.: 9 NAME: Holmstrom Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1905 West 2nd Street DEVELOPER: Capitol Properties of Arkansas Gabriel Holmstrom 2102 Louisiana Street Little Rock, AR 72206 SURVEYOR: Bond Consulting Engineers 2601 T.P. White Drive Jackson Ville, AR 72076 AREA: 0.16 acres FILE NO.: Z-9173 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 — Heights Hillcrest CENSUS TRACT: 48 PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of an existing structure into a duplex on an R-3, Single-family zoned lot. VARIANCEM/AIVERS: None requested- 1 . SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the South side of West 2nd Street at 1905 West 2nd Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses. There are single- family homes located to the north of West 2nd Street and non-residential uses located to the south of this site along West Markham Street. Along West Markham Street is a contractor's office and storage yard, a daycare, a liquor store and an office use. Further east on the south side of West Markham Street is the Arkansas State Capitol Complex. West of this site is a duplex, a November 3, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (ContJ FILE NO.: Z-9173 four (4) unit apartment building and an attorney's office. Further west is a multi -story office building. This lot is the last lot in this area zoned R-3, Single-family with the remaining property on the south side of West 2"d Street being zoned C-3, General Commercial District or PCD, Planned Commercial Development District. North of West 2"d Street is a mix of zoning including R-5, High rise multi -family, R-4, Two-family District, R-3, Single-family District and 0-3, General Office District. There are also spots of 1-2, Light Industrial District zoned properties in the area. The proposal to convert this existing structure to a duplex appears to be compatible with the neighborhood. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Capitol View Stifft Station Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Parking per the zoning ordinance for two (1 1/2) spaces per unit. Based on this typically be required for the two (2) units. of two (2) parking spaces located within front yard area. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No comment. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No comment. (2) family dwellings is one and one-half requirement three (3) spaces would The site plan indicates the placement a 20-foot by 20-foot parking pad in the 6. UTILITY/FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING/CATA/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: It is unclear from the drawing received by Entergy what is being requested at this property. The location and use of the existing structure at this site does not cause any concern to Entergy. However, there is a power line on the south side of West 2"d Street in front of this property. Any extension added to the structure toward the street will need to be discussed with Entergy prior to construction to ensure that proper clearances are maintained for the safety of all concerned. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss future service requirements, new facilities locations and adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. 2 November 3, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9173 AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas plater: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. CountV Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: The site is located near Rock Region Metro Routes #1 — Pulaski Height Route and #8 - the Rodney Parham Route. 7. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 12, 2016) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were no additional technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing related to the site plan. Staff stated the applicant was seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of an existing structure into a duplex. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 8. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the remodeling of an existing structure to be used as a duplex. The property is zoned R-3, Single-family which allows for duplex units if approved by the Commission as a CUP. The applicant states the house was previously used as a duplex. The building currently contains two (2) exterior doors on the front and rear of the building. Two (2) parking spaces are proposed to serve the duplex. The ordinance would typically require the placement of one and one-half (1 Y2) parking spaces per unit. The parking is proposed via a parking pad located in the front yard area along West 2"d Street. Although the ordinance would typically require the placement of three (3) parking spaces to serve the duplex staff is supportive of the parking as proposed. The site plan indicates the placement of landscaping along the eastern and western perimeter of the proposed parking pad to soften the appearance of the new parking pad. The applicant has indicated there will not be any fencing at this November 3, 2016 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-9173 time but is requesting the allowance of fencing in the future as typically allowed in the residential zoning districts. The applicant has indicated a new deck may be added within the rear yard area of the existing structure which will comply with the typical setbacks of the R-3, Single-family zoning district. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues. The proposed duplex appears to be compatible with uses and zoning in the area. This is a remodel of an existing structure which was previously used as a duplex which staff feels is a positive redevelopment for the neighborhood. 9. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the parking for the duplex as proposed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 3, 2016) 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 Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the staff report. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the parking for the duplex as proposed. 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, 2 absent and 1 open position. 12 ITEM NO.: 9. NAME: Holmstrom Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1905 West 2"d Street Planning Staff Comments: Z-9173 1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200-feet of the development including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than October 19, 2016. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than October 28, 2016. 2. Note on the site plan any future storage buildings, covered porches or patios. The approval of the PD-R zoning without allowances for these items will require the future homeowner to return to the Commission for a modification to the approved site plan. Will accessory structures be allowed within the rear yard building setback? 3. Provide details of any proposed fencing, walls the purpose of these elements. Provide the construction materials, total height and location. 4. Concern has been raised by area residents concerning the placement of the parking pad as proposed. Suggestions have been made to provide a circular drive for the parking. Is this an option? Can parking be provided from the rear of the structure accessed from the alley? Variance/Waivers: none requested. Public Works Conditions: No comment. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: It is unclear from the drawing received by Entergy what is being requested at this property. The location and use of the existing structure at this site does not cause any concern to Entergy. However, there is a power line on the south side of West 2"d Street in front of this property. Any extension added to the structure toward the street will need to be discussed with Entergy prior to construction to ensure that proper clearances are maintained for the safety of all concerned. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss future service requirements, new facilities locations and adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comment. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Rock Region Metro: The site is located near Rock Region Metro Routes #1 — Pulaski Height Route and #8 - the Rodney Parham Route. 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, October 19, 2016.