HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1189 Staff AnalysisApril 30, 1998
ITEM NO.: 25A FILE NO.: S-1189
NAME: Hansen - Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: 820 N. Spruce Street
DEVELOPER:
Valentine Hansen
8201 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR
AREA• 0.16 Acre
ZONING• R-5
ENGINEER•
None
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Multifamily
PROPOSED USE: Two Single -Family Residences
VARIANCES WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Variance for reduced side yard setback
2. Variance for reduced rear yard setback
The property is zoned R-5 (Urban Residence District) and allows
multifamily residential structures not to exceed 36 units per
gross acre. The two (2) single-family residential units proposed
by the applicant conforms to the R-5 zoning.
The issues is before the Planning Commission due to the fact that
more than one building is proposed on the site - Subdivision Site
Plan Review.
A. PROPOSAL RE VEST:
The applicant proposes to construct a two-story, 800 square
foot structure utilizing the same foundation where a garage
structure (which is beyond repair) is currently standing.
The new structure will be used as a single-family dwelling
by an elderly relative of the occupant of the main structure
on the property. The main structure is also used as a
single-family dwelling.
The applicant also proposes to add a concrete parking pad
for two vehicles, which will be accessed from the alley.
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Parking is also available on a concrete drive which is
accessible from North Spruce Street.
The proposed two-story frame structure will have an exterior
of siding and stucco which will match the main structure.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing 2,900 square foot single-
family structure and a frame garage which is in a state of
disrepair.
The general area contains a mixture of residential (single-
family and multifamily), office and commercial uses. There
is a mix of office and commercial uses to the south, along
the north side of Kavanaugh and a commercial parking lot to
the west, across the alley. There is a multifamily
structure to the north and single-family and multifamily
uses to the east, across Spruce Street.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners within 200 feet of the site as well as
the Hillcrest Neighborhood Association were notified of the
public hearing. Staff has received no negative comments
relating to this issue.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
No issues.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: No Comment.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: Contact the Water Works if additional water
meter(s) will be required.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: The site is within one block of Central Arkansas
Transit's bus routes #1 (Pulaski Heights Route) and #22
(Pleasant Valley Route).
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F. ISSUESZTECHNICALIDESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant is requesting two variances for the proposed
building. A variance is requested for a reduced side yard
setback (5 feet required, 1.5 feet proposed) and a variance
is requested for a reduced rear yard setback (25 feet
required, 1 foot proposed).
The applicant is requesting the variances due to the fact
that he would like to use the foundation of the existing
garage structure which has existed on the site for a number
of years and due to the fact that the property was developed
as single-family with single family setbacks. The proposed
location of the new building should have no adverse effect
on the surrounding property.
Otherwise, there are no outstanding issues left to be
resolved. The applicant submitted a revised site plan which
addresses all staff concerns.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan as proposed and
of the variances as requested. The side of the proposed
building should allow for roof drainage so as to avoid
discharge onto the neighboring lot.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(APRIL 9, 1998)
Mark Stodola was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the site plan. Staff noted that a
revised site plan was needed showing the concrete parking
accessed from the alley as proposed.
Mr. Stodola noted that the exterior of the new structure would be
constructed of siding and stucco and would match the larger
structure.
Staff explained the variances as requested.
There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee
forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of
11 ayes and 0 nays.
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