HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes for Z-10040 091224September 12, 2024
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-10040
NAME: Phillips Duplex – Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 2113 S. Martin Street
OWNER:
Stanley Phillips
6204 Sandy Lane
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER/SURVEYOR:
Harbor
3800 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
AREA: .23-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 9 CENSUS TRACT: 12
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 10,125 square foot vacant lot. The request is in the I-630
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 I-630 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 a few duplexes
in Residential Low-Density area.
This site is not located in an Overlay District.
Master Street Plan:
S Martin 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:
S Martin 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
a duplex structure on R-3 zoned property.
The site contains a 10,125 square foot vacant lot. The request is in the I-630
Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the
requested area.
The proposed duplex structure will be approximately 2,348 square feet in area
(1,174 square feet per unit) and two stories 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 four (4) concrete paved off-street parking spaces in the front yard
area, with an access drive from South Martin 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 duplex is 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 12, 2024)
The item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.