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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report for Z-10037September 12, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-10037 NAME: Nunn Duplex – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1001 Dennison Street OWNER: Johnathan Nunn (Owner) 14217 Westbury Dr. Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER/SURVEYOR: Edward Lofton 15415 Oakcrest Little Rock, AR 72206 AREA: .17-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 45 CURRENT ZONING: R-3 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a duplex structure on R-3 zoned property. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a 7,000 square foot vacant lot. The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 300 feet of the site and all neighborhood associations registered with the City of Little Rock were notified of the public hearing. September 12, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10037 2 D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No comments. E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments. Entergy: No comments received. Summit Utilities: No comments. AT & T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments. Fire Department: No comments Parks and Recreation: No comments received. County Planning: No comments. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: No comments received. Landscape: No comments. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: No comments received. Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remains less than 6 units per acre. September 12, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10037 3 Surrounding the application area are single family residences and duplexes in Residential Low Density use area. This site is not located in an Overlay District. Master Street Plan: Dennison Street is a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. Local Streets are roads designed to provide access to adjacent property with the movement of traffic being a secondary purpose. The standard Right-of-way is 50’. Sidewalks are required on one side. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Dennison Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed facilities in this area. September 12, 2024 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-10037 4 Historic Preservation Plan: This property is not located in a Historic District. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a duplex structure on R-3 zoned property. The site contains a 7,000 square foot vacant lot. An alley right-of-way is located along the east property line. The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The proposed duplex structure will be approximately 1,250 square feet in area (625 square feet per unit) and one story in height. The exterior of the structure will be vinal siding. The proposed structure complies with all ordinances required minimum setbacks from property lines. There will be three (3) concrete paved parking places at the rear of the property, which will be accessed by the alley. The alley will be improved along this property boundary. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. There is no bill of assurance for this property. Staff is in support the requested Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting no variances. Staff believes the request is reasonable and that the proposed duplex is appropriate for this location. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, subject to compliance with the staff analysis of the agenda staff report.