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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2004-005 Staff Analysis, Maps Of 913 S. Rock Street 05/15/1997May 15, 1997 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: Z-6299 NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT• PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Mackey - Conditional Use Permit 913 S. Rock Street Carlos Crisp c/o Stephens and Company/ Stacy N. Mackey A conditional use permit is requested to convert the existing structure to a community arts center. The property is zoned HDR (High Density Residential). The site is located on the east side of S. Rock Street, approximately 1/2 block South of East 9th Street. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: The general area is made up of a mixture of uses. The properties to the west, south and the east half of this block are multifamily and single family in nature. MacArthur Park/Arts Center is located one (1) block to the east. There is a high-rise multifamily structure located to the northwest, across East 9th Street. There are commercial and office uses located immediately north and north across East 9th Street. The use of this property as a community/arts center should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. The MacArthur Park Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin : Access to the site is gained by utilizing an existing brick driveway from South Rock Street. The proposed use requires six (6) off-street parking spaces. One (1) parking space can be provided on the existing brick driveway. May 15, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO • 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6299 4. Screening and Buffers: No Comments. 5. Public Works Comments: Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards with any planned construction. 6. utility and Fire Department Comments: L.R. Wastewater - Location of sewer service unknown. Contact L.R. Wastewater Utility for details. 6A. CATA This site is on a Central Arkansas Transit Authority bus route (East 9th Street and Rock Street). 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to convert the existing structure at 913 S. Rock Street to a community arts center. The property is zoned HDR (High Density Residential). The existing two-story brick structure has been used as a residence in the past. It has been vacant for the past 8-10 years. The structure has no exterior windows and will require extensive interior remodeling. After remodeling, the applicant proposes to convert the structure to a community arts center for the production and presentation of art. There will be an art gallery and a small amateur performance space (poetry reading, music presentation, etc.) for local and invited artists located on the first floor of the structure. A semi- private rehearsal space for musicians and an office space/storage space for art supplies will also be located on the first floor. A community library of original writings and donated reference books will be located on the second floor. Artist studio space will also be located on the second floor. The art studio will be available upon request. There will be bi-monthly performances of music, poetry reading, etc. All operating hours will comply with the Little Rock curfew law, as many of the activities will be oriented toward the youth. 2 May 15, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6299 Six (6) off-street parking spaces are required by ordinance to serve the proposed use. One (1) parking space can be provided on the existing brick driveway. The applicant has indicated that a_lease/use agreement may be worked out with the property owner to the north for the use of 5 to 6 parking spaces. On -street parking is allowed on Rock Street, but with the existing single-family and multifamily uses in this area, parking on Rock Street is often congested. Staff recommends that the applicant provide an off-street parking plan before the proposed use can be supported. The property is located within the MacArthur Park Historic District. Any exterior remodeling or additions to the existing structure or any new off- street parking areas must receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the MacArthur Park Historic District Commission. The applicant can contact Anne Guthrie at 244-5420 for additional details. One wall sign is also proposed which will comply with city ordinance. The use of the existing structure as proposed should prove to be a quiet nonresidential use which should be compatible with the surrounding uses, providing that an off-street parking plan can be achieved. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant must provide an adequate off-street parking plan for at least six (6) parking spaces. 2. Compliance with the Public Works Comment 3. Compliance with the L.R. Wastewater Comment 4. Any exterior remodeling or additions to the existing structure or any new off-street parking areas must be approved by the MacArthur_ Park Historic District. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) Stacy Mackey was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. David Scherer, of Public works, reviewed his comments with the Committee. 3 May 15, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5299 Staff addressed the parking issues associated with this proposed use, and they were briefly discussed. Stacy Mackey offered the hours of operation, which are reflected in the "Staff Analysis". After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the application and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 4 r. NR Vicinity M Ed W1 M Area Zoning P1 Z-6299 913 S. ROCK STREET C.U.P. 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