HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2009-024 Staff Analysis And Staff Recommendation 06/25/2009June 25, 2009
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-8061-A
NAME: Reddig Counselors' Office — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 1301 Cumberland
OWNER/APPLICANT-. Karen Reddig
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for use
of the existing structures on this R-4A zoned lot as
offices for psychological counselors.
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SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the southeast corner of East 13th Street and
Cumberland; just south of 1-630.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area that contains a variety of uses; both
residential and nonresidential. The properties in this block of Cumberland
are occupied by single-family residences, duplexes and multifamily.
Within the broader area, there are office uses, a nursing home, a day
care, vacant lots and additional multifamily. The 1-630 right-of-way is
located across East 13th Street, to the north. This quiet office use appears
to be compatible with uses in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be
identified and the MacArthur Park, Downtown and Pettaway Neighborhood
Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Including both the 1,400+ square foot residence and 775 square foot
accessory building, the site contains 2,175 square feet of space that will
be uses for the counselors' offices. At a ratio of one parking space per
400 square feet of floor area, 5 parking spaces are required. The site
contains a two -car garage and 2 paved spaces outside the garage. On
street parking is available in front of the property and along the sides of
East 13th Street. There are no other developable properties north of the
site, which might compete for on -street parking. Utilizing both on -site and
on -street parking. There should be sufficient parking for this quiet office
use.
June 25, 2009
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.
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SCREENING AND BUFFERS.
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
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No Comments.
UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS
FILE NO.: Z-8061-A
Wastewater: Existing sewer main located on property. No permanent
building construction allowed within five foot of existing sewer main.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater for details.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water
meter(s) are required.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: A CATA bus route is located one (1) block to the southeast, at
Daisy Bates and Rock Street.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 4, 2009)
Karen Reddig was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional
information was needed. Staff asked the applicant to provide the proposed use
of the structure at the rear of the lot and to provide a signage plan. Staff noted
the property was located in the MacArthur Park Historic District and any signage
would have to be approved by the Historic District Commission.
Public Works Comments were noted.
The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by Wednesday, June 10,
2009. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission.
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June 25, 2009
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont )
STAFF ANALYSIS:
FILE NO.: Z-8061-A
The R-4A zoned lot located at 1301 Cumberland Street contains a one-story,
brick and frame residence and a separate, two-story accessory building. The
accessory building contains a two -car garage on the ground floor and an
accessory dwelling on the second floor. Use of the second floor of the structure
as an accessory dwelling was approved by the Planning Commission on July 6,
2006.
The applicants are requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow use of
the structures as offices for a husband and wife team of psychological
counselors. The office will operate from 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Clients are seen generally two days a week. On those days, the
counselors generally schedule a total of 12 appointments between the two
counselors throughout the day. Two clients are seen at a time. The office will
serve as the business/billing center for the practice as both counselors also work
in Morrilton, Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Conway and Pine Bluff. The center will
employ one full-time office coordinator and one part-time test scoring/filing
person. On the two days a week that clients are seen, traffic to the site will
consist of 2 to 3 employee cars and 2 to 4 clients at a time (due to overlap of
appointment tines). The other 3 days a week, 1 to 2 employee cars will be at the
site. The principal activities will occur in the front (principal) structure. The rear
structure will be used for parking, additional office space and storage, and no
signage is planned at this time. However a small ground sign may be added
later. The applicants state they are aware of the requirement to comply with
Historic District guidelines and to receive Historic District Commission approval of
any signage.
Staff is supportive of the proposed use as presented by these applicants. The
level of proposed activity is a quiet office use that should be compatible with the
neighborhood. The site is located at the northern edge of the neighborhood, with
the 1-630 right-of-way to the north. There is adequate parking available utilizing
on -site and off -site parking. Directly across the intersection to the northwest, the
zoning changes to UU Urban Use, which would have no requirement for on -site
parking. The property is located in the Original City of Little Rock and there is no
bill of assurance. Staffs support is predicated on the site being occupied as
offices for these applicants only. The level of activity throughout the week as
presented by these applicants contributes to the compatibility of the use with the
neighborhood.
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June 25, 2009
NO.: 11 (Cont.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
FILE NO.: Z-8061-A
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. to allow this R-4A zoned
property to be used as offices for Psychological Care Center, as proposed by
these applicants.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 25, 2009)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval, subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There
was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent.
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