HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9254 Staff AnalysisSeptember 14, 2017
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-9254
NAME: Lucie's Place Homeless Shelter — Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION: 7916 Harmon Drive
OWNER/APPLICANT: Sarah Ball/Lucie's Place
PROPOSAL. A conditional use permit is requested to allow for use
of the existing residence on this R-2 zoned property
as a homeless shelter.
STAFF REPORT:
On August 23, 2017, the applicant requested withdrawal of this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 14, 2017)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed
the commission that the applicant had requested withdrawal of the item on
August 23, 2017. Staff recommended approval of the withdrawal request. There
was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved for withdrawal by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
AUGUST 23, 2017
ITEM NO.: 5. LUCIE'S PLACE HOMELESS SHELTER
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
7916 HARMON DRIVE Q-92541
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide a copy of the bill of assurance for Killarney Addition. Plat references Deed Record Book
653 page 458.
2. Will any of the residents drive? If so, where will parking occur? If not, what transportation is
available?
3. The cover letter indicates a "live-in resident advisor." Is that person counted toward the occupancy
of 7 persons?
4. Section 8-406(a) of the City's Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance (minimum area per
dwellings unit) requires 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional
occupant. Therefore, the minimum area for a residence occupied by 7 persons is 750 square feet.
The residential structure contains 2,528 square feet.
Section 8-406(b) (minimum area per bedroom) requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50
square feet for each additional occupant. According to Section 8-406 of City Code, following is the
minimum required area for each bedroom with the occupancy as proposed:
Square
Feet
Beds
Bdrm 1
155
2
Bdrm 2
137
2
Bdrm 3
90
1
Bdrm 4
130
2
7
Separation, spacing and procedural requirements for homeless shelters will be determined by the
planning commission so as not to adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood.
Unless the commission determines that a different area is more appropriate, a neighborhood shall
be defined as an area incorporating all properties lying within one thousand five hundred (1,500)
feet of the site for which the permit is requested. In addition to the development standards and review
guidelines established in section 36-107 of this chapter, issues that the planning commission will
consider during its review of such facilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Spacing of existing similar facilities.
b. Existing zoning and land use pattern.
c. The maximum number of individuals proposed to the served, the number of employees
proposed and type of services being proposed
d. Provisions for readily accessible public or quasi -public transportation.
e. Access to support services such as social services agencies, employment agencies and
medical service providers.
ITEM NO.: 5. (CON'T) _ (Z-9254)
Variance/Waivers:
• None requested
Public Works: No comments
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Capacity Fee Analysis Required
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already being provided in the rear of this
property with no apparent conflicts with existing facilities. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
any changes to electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this
proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received
AT&T: No comments received
Central Arkansas Water: CAW has no objection to the Conditional Use Permits for the subject meeting.
Fire Department: No comment received. Contact Fire Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757
or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754).
Building Codes: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code
requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes
place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.org or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; maldeder@ ittlerock.org.
County Planning: No comments
ITEM NO.: 5. CON'T Z-9234
Rock Region METRO:
a) Location is nearby served by METRO on route 1 Pulaski Heights and route 8 Rodney Parham.
METRO has no objections to providing transitional housing in this area which is served by transit.
However, we feel the choice of location could be closer in order to provide access to transportation
for jobs and services. The closest bus stop is .58 miles from this location which could present a
barrier for those with disabilities.
Plaiming Division: No comments.
LandscUe: No comments.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than
Wednesday, August 30, 2017. 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 August 30, 2017. The City
provided notice form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than September 8,
2017.