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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9446 Staff AnalysisSUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS AUGUST 21, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6. LAMBERT DUPLEX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4121/4123 "B" STREET Z-9446 Planninq Staff Comments: 1. Three (3) off-street parking spaces are required for a duplex use. Discuss existing on -site parking. 2. The existing structure was constructed as a duplex in 1960. Variance/Waivers. None requested. Public Works: 1. B St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right- of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. No new structures allowed over existing sewer main. Retain existing sewer easements, if any. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. ITEM NO.:6. (CON'T) (Z-9446) Building Codes: No comments. County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No comments received. Plannina 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, August 28, 2019. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail no later than Wednesday, August 28, 2019. The City provided notice form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than September 6, 2019. September 12, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO • Z-9446 NAME: Lambert Duplex — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 4121/4123 "B" Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Ronnie C. and Pamela B. Lambert PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a duplex as a continued use of the R-3 zoned property located at 4121 /4123 "B" Street. 2. 3 SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the south side of "B" Street, between N. Rose and N. Elm Streets. PATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed residential zoning. The base zoning in this general residential area is R-3. There are a number of lots which are zoned R-4, R-5 and PD-R. There are several duplex structures in this immediate and general area. The proposed continuation of the existing duplex use should be compatible with the area. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the Hillcrest Residents Association were notified of the public hearing. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: An alley right-of-way is located along the rear (south) property line. There are two (2) parking spaces in the rear yard area, accessed from the alley. Parking is allowed on the south side of "B" Street. Therefore, there are two (2) parking spaces in front of this lot. Section 36-502 (b) (1) c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires at least three (3) on -site parking spaces for a duplex use. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow one (1) fewer on -site parking space. The existing parking will be adequate for the continued duplex use of the property. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No comments. September 12, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9446 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. B St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Reclamation, Authority: Sewer Available to this site. No new structures allowed over existing sewer main. Retain existing sewer easements, if any. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS, All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: No comments. Building Codes: No comments. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE CQMMENT: (AUGUST 21, 2019) Ronnie and Pamela Lambert were present, representing the application. Staff presented the application. It was noted that two (2) parking spaces existed in the 2 September 12, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9446 rear yard area, accessed from the alley right-of-way along the south (rear) property. It was also noted that on -street parking along the south side of "B" Street was allowed and that there were two (2) on -street parking spaces in front of the duplex structure. The applicants requested a variance to allow one (1) less on -site parking space than required by ordinance. The right-of-way dedication requirement was briefly discussed. After the discussion, the committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. STAFF ANALYSIS: The R-3 zoned property at 4121/4123 "B" Street is occupied by a one-story brick and frame duplex structure. The property is located on the south side of "B" Street, between N. Rose and N. Elm Streets. The duplex structure was constructed in 1960 and has been used as a duplex since that time. The current R-3 zoning does not allow a duplex use by right. Therefore, the current duplex use is nonconforming. The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to recognize and legitimize the use of the property for a duplex. No changes are proposed for the property. The duplex use will continue to operate as it has for almost 60 years. There is an alley right-of-way along the rear (south) property line. Two (2) parking spaces exist in the rear yard area. There are also two (2) on -street parking spaces along the south side of "B" Street in front of the duplex structure. Staff believes the existing on -site and on -street parking will continue to be adequate to serve the duplex use. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The applicant is proposing to continue the duplex use which has existed on the site since 1960. The existing use is compatible with uses and zoning in the area. There are a number of duplex structures and R-4 zoned lots throughout oiexwill 11 hageborhood. Staff no adverse impaclieves t on the e far a continued use of the property io adjacent properties or the general area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP and parking variance subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 3 September 12, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 12, 2019) 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 for approval, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 6 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent and 1 open position. 4