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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9486 Staff AnalysisITEM NO. 8 r]LC NU.. L--z7'+ov NAME: Scott Accessory Dwelling — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 5312 "B" Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Steven and Shirley Scott/Owners and Applicants PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for conversion of an existing accessory structure into an accessory dwelling. The property is zoned R-3. 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the north side of "B" Street, between Harrison and Tyler Streets. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located at the southern edge of a residential neighborhood which contains a mixture of dwelling types, single family and duplex. There are other accessory dwellings in the area as well. The property is well located to provide housing for students and employees at St. Vincent's, UAMS and the VA Hospital. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Hillcrest and Save Hillcrest Neighborhood associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Each dwelling unit is required to have one one -site parking space. The site contains a paved driveway and parking area off of the street as well as a two -car gravel parking pad off of the alley. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No comments. 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Reservoir Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial with special design standards. Verify right-of-way has been dedicated to 45 feet from centerline. If right-of-way is insufficient, dedication should be provided. January 30, 2020 ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9486 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this Site. 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 comment. ATU: No comments received. tral 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 comment. Building Codes. NOTE: Garage area must have separation via fire wall/smoke wall from dwelling unit. Smoke Detector / Carbon Monoxide detector / Fire Extinguisher required. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No comments received. Planning Division: No comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 23, 2019) The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional information was needed. The applicants were advised to provide a parking plan. They stated there was a parking pad accessed off of the alley as well as a driveway and parking area off of the street. In response to a question, the applicants stated it was their desire to not do separate utilities, if it was possible. 2 January 30, 2020 ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z- Staff made note of the variance to allow neither dwelling to be occupied by the property owners, as they will both be rental units. The comments from the other departments and reviewing agencies were noted. The committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The R-3 zoned lot located at 5312 B Street is occupied by a one-story, frame, single family dwelling and a detached one-story, frame garage structure. The applicants are requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for conversion of the detached garage structure into a studio apartment (accessory dwelling). Once renovated, the structure will contain an open living/ bedroom area, compact kitchen and a bathroom. Both the principal dwelling and the proposed accessory dwelling are to be rental units. Section 36-252. (a) (3) states, in the R-2 and R-3 districts, one of the dwelling units is to be occupied by the property owner. A variance is requested to allow both units to be rental. Staff is supportive of this request. The property is well situated to provide dwellings for staff and students at St. Vincent, UAMS and the VA Hospital. The neighborhood around the site contains a mixture of single family and two family dwellings. There are other accessory dwelling in the area as well. Parking is provided for both units, including a paved driveway and a parking area off of the street and a gravel parking pad off of the alley. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The 1921 plat/bill of assurance for Pfeifer's Addition does not address use issues. Approval of this CUP will not allow either dwelling unit to be utilized for short-term rental (Airbnb type use). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the CUP subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of a variance to allow neither dwelling to be occupied by the property owners. 3 January 30, 2020 ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9486 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2020) The applicant was present. There were no other persons registered in attendance. 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 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 4 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS DECEMBER 23, 2019 ITEM NO.: 8. SCOTT ACCESSORY DWELLING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Z-9486 Planning Staff Comments: 1. The 1921 plat/bill of assurance for Pfeifer's Addition does not address use issues. 2. Provide a parking plan. One (1) parking space is required for each dwelling unit 3. Neither dwelling unit is proposed for use for short-term rental (Airbnb) 4. Are separate utilities requested? Variance/Waivers: • Variance to allow both the principal dwelling and accessory dwelling to be rental. The property owner will not reside on site. Public Works: No comments Utilities and Fire Department/CountyDepartment/County Planning Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this Site 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 comment. AT&T: No comments 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 comment. ITEM NOA. CON'T Z-9486 Building Codes: NOTE: Garage area must have separation via fire wall/smoke wall from dwelling unit. Smoke Detector / Carbon Monoxide detector / Fire Extinguisher required. County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No comments received. 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, January 8, 2020. Required notice are to be sent via certified mail no later than Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The City provided notices form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than January 24, 2020.