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Planning commission approves accessory dwelling at 406 West Fifth Street
Summary
The North Little Rock Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit (a two-car garage apartment) at 406 West Fifth Street after applicants accepted staff conditions. Commissioner Phillips abstained from the final vote.
The North Little Rock Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 406 West Fifth Street on a voice/roll-call vote after applicants said they agreed to staff conditions.
The applicants, Carrie Welch and Sean Welch, told the commission they planned “to do a 2 car garage apartment,” and said they had read and accepted the conditions staff included with the request. Planning staff noted that the city ordinance requires accessory dwelling units to be approved as a conditional use and listed the conditions that apply.
Commissioners asked about site-specific issues, including an alley that appeared on the survey to be vacated; Carrie Welch said the alley is “an open alley” used by the apartment complex behind the property. Commissioner Chambers asked whether the accessory dwelling would be separately metered; staff confirmed it would not be separately metered.
At roll call, commissioners Banks, Foster, Pierce, Robinson, Chambers, Blasco and Chairman White voted in favor; Commissioner Phillips abstained. The chair told the applicants to meet later with staff to complete the next steps.
The commission’s approval allows the applicants to proceed with the conditional-use process under the city’s regulatory framework; any building permits or additional approvals required under city code remain subject to staff review.
