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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0968 Staff AnalysisApril 9, 1991 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B Other Matters APPLICANT: Conrad Mitchell LOCATION: 808 Dreher Cut-off, Southwest Little Rock PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Mr. Conrad Mitchell, the owner of 11.9 ac. at 808 Dreher Cut-off requested that the Planning Commission grant him relief of subdivision ordinance plat and plan requirements. The owner had recently placed three mobile homes on the property. There was already an existing house and mobile home on the property. The mobile homes are occupied by the owner's mother-in-law, brother-in-law, wife, and Thomas Van Bibber. The owner did not.intend to subdivide the property or sell any of the land, or put any more mobile homes there. He may decide rent his mobile home in the future. STAFF REPORT: We included resolution #91 of the Little Rock Planning Commission establishing a policy and procedure for extraterritorial subdivisions for review to determine if waiver of subdivision plat and plan should be granted. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (March 14, 1991) The applicant was present. Mr. Mitchell described the site and various elements of the existing situation. He indicated that he does not intend to subdivide or sell any of the land or the mobile homes. A general discussion followed involving the applicant, staff, and committee members. Several options were discussed. It was determined that the staff and committee would accept the present conditions without requiring a plat at this time. Any further expansion or addition will require plat and all physical improvements. There being no further discussion, the matter was forwarded to the full Commission for final resolution. 1 April 9, 1991 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) other. Matters PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (March 26, 1991) The applicant was not present nor was he represented. The Planning Staff reported that the reason for Planning Commission review was the enforcement action created by placing five structures on one tract of land. A lengthy discussion of the matter followed with several Commissioners asking questions concerning the acreage, number of mobile homes and reasons for placement of mobile homes on the property. Mr. Wood offered a lengthy history and explanation of this case. He pointed out that a family conflict created the situation and that everyone must have their own mobile home when taking care of the sick person living in the principal structure. He also stated that the Planning Commission can ask the applicant to subdivide the property, create a mobile home park, remove the mobile homes, or ignore the existing situation. Commissioner McDaniel asked to allow sufficient time for discuss the above options. ayes, 0 nays, and 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION to defer this item for two weeks the applicant and Staff to The motion passed by a vote of 8 (April 9, 1991) The applicant was present. Staff recommended that applicant remove all mobile homes except one or subdivide the property. Mr. Mitchell, the owner, then addressed the Commission. He indicated that 3 mobile homes belong to his family and the fourth one to the Little Rock Plumber. He also stated that one of the mobile homes will be removed soon, other ones he would like to keep. He also stated that the person living in the main structure is a 66 year old woman who had a stroke several months ago and requires a lot of care from family members. A brief discussion then followed asking questions concerning the of the mobile homes and possible property. The different options with several Commissioners size of the tract, location ways of subdividing the were discussed. 2 April 9, 1991 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) Other Matters The Commission determined that Mr. Mitchell will remove two mobile homes in 90 days and leave two mobile homes. He also will not sell any mobile home or any part of the 12 acre tract in the future. A motion, was made to that effect and passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, and 4 absent. 3