HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report for Z-10039September 12, 2024
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-10039
NAME: Phillips Duplexes – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3222 Bishop Street
OWNER:
Stanley Phillips
6204 Sandy Lane
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER/SURVEYOR:
Harbor
3800 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
AREA: .32-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 8 CENSUS TRACT: 11
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
two duplex structures on R-3 zoned property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains two (2) 7,000 square foot vacant lots. 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.
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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: FULL PLAN REVIEW
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.
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Surrounding the application area are single family residences and duplexes in
Residential Low Density area and two faith based institutions in Public/Institutional
use areas.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
Bishop 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:
Bishop Street is not shown on the Master Bike Plan with existing or proposed
facilities in this area.
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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
two duplex structures on R-3 zoned property.
The site contains two (2) 7,000 square foot vacant lots. 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 structures will be approximately 2,348 square feet in area
(1,174 square feet per unit) and two stories in height. The exterior of the structures
will be thermal insulated wood-framed structure, which will be clad with vinal siding.
The proposed structures comply with all ordinances required minimum setbacks
from property lines.
There will be eight (8) concrete paved off-street parking spaces (four (4) per lot),
with a shared access drive from Bishop Street.
Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
The applicant notes that Pulaski County Public Records shows a bill of assurance
that is dated in the early 1900s, which does not prohibit duplexes.
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 duplexes are appropriate for this location.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, subject to
compliance with comments and conditions noted in paragraph E and the staff
analysis of the agenda staff report.