boa_01 26 2015LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
JANUARY 26, 2015
2:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being four (4) in number.
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings
The Minutes of the December 15, 2014 meeting were
approved.
Members Present
Members Absent:
Jeff Yates, Chairman
Rajesh Mehta
Carolyn Lindsey Polk
Robert Winchester
Brad Wingfield, Vice Chairman
City Attorney Present: Cindy Dawson
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
JANUARY 26, 2015
2:00 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
NEW BUSINESS:
Z -5667-C 12103 Interstate 30
2. Z-9001 307 N. Jackson Street
3. Z-9002 464 Ridgeway Drive
JANUARY 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z -5667-C
Owner: T -Bar Properties, LLC
Applicant: Ace signs of Arkansas, Nikki Hughes
Address: 12103 Interstate 30
Description: South side of 1-30, between Otter Creek South Road and Vimy
Ridge Road
Zoned: 1-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section
36-554 to allow a ground -mounted sign with increased height
and area.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Cal Ark Trucking Facility
Proposed Use of Property: Cal Ark Trucking Facility
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The 1-2 zoned property located at 12103 Interstate 30 is occupied by a large
warehouse building previously occupied by Affiliated Foods. Cal Ark Trucking is
now occupying the site, moving from its property across 1-30 to the north. Paved
drives and parking are located on all sides of the existing building.
The applicant is currently proposing to install a ground -mounted sign within the
front portion of the property, along 1-30, as noted on the attached site plan. The
proposed sign will have a height of 35 feet and an area of 160 square feet (10 feet
by 16 feet). The sign will contain graphics for "Cal Ark" trucking, as shown on the
attached sketch.
Section 36-554(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum sign height
of 30 feet and a maximum sign area of 72 square feet for signs in industrial zoning.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from this section to allow the
proposed ground sign with increased sign height and area.
JANUARY 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.)
Staff is supportive of the requested sign variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. Staff's support is based primarily on the fact that the sign will be
located along a major interstate and not in the interior of an industrial park
development. The property further to the north is zoned C-3, which allows 160
square foot ground signs. There are numerous other signs with heights and areas
of commercial nature and larger in this area along 1-30. Existing commercial signs
are located to the north, within the commercial development at 1-30 and Mabelvale
West Road. Billboards are also located in this general area. The proposed sign
area will not be out of character with other signs in this general area. Staff
believes the proposed sign will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties
or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The ground -mounted sign will have a maximum area of 160 square feet
and a maximum height of 35 feet.
2. A sign permit must be obtained for the sign.
3. The sign must be located at least five (5) feet back from any property line.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(January 26, 2015)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.
To whom it may concern:
We are applying for a variance for our new pole sign that we would like to have on our
Interstate property. We would like to obtain this new pole sign for the following reasons.
1. We have interstate property and we would like to have a sign that has more visibility for our
clients to find us.
2. Our neighbors have bigger signs and We would like our sign to match the surrounding
signage.
Our neighbors have all had variances for their signs as well.
We appreciate you for your time and thoughts on this matter.
JANUARY 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested
Justification
Z-9001
Steve Hollowell
307 N. Jackson Street
East side of N. Jackson Street, at "B" Street
R-3
Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
255 to allow a deck addition which creates reduced side and rear
setbacks.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. The R-3 zoned property located at 307 N. Jackson Street is occupied by a two-
story frame single family residence, which is in the process of being remodeled.
The property is located on the east side of N. Jackson Street, at "B" Street. A one -
car wide driveway is located at the southwest corner of the lot. The driveway
extends along the south side of the house and leads to a detached garage in the
rear yard area. The detached garage was recently constructed and has a three (3)
foot setback from the north side property line and a 23 foot setback from the rear
(east) property line.
The applicant is proposing to construct a covered deck (one-story roof line) on the
rear of the house, which will attach the house to the accessory garage, as noted on
the attached site plan. The proposed deck will be seven (7) feet by 26 feet in size,
and will be located over ten (10) feet back from each side property line. The
project will also include a four (4) by eight (8) foot covered balcony at the southeast
corner of the house, over the proposed first floor covered deck.
Section 36-255(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of five (5) feet for this R-3 zoned lot. Section 36-255(d)(3) requires a
minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Once the connection between the house
(principal structure) and accessory garage is made, the accessory garage
becomes part of the principal structure. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
JANUARY 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.)
variances from the above setback standards to allow the garage as part of the
principal structure with reduced side and rear setbacks as exists. All proposed
new construction will comply with ordinance standards.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The two (2) requested variances are very minimal in nature. The
requested rear setback is less than a ten (10) percent encroachment, and could be
approved at staff level. The proposed deck connection will not change the overall
building massing on this site. As noted previously, the garage structure is existing
and was constructed in compliance with ordinance standards. Staff has reviewed
the proposed deck construction with respect to the Hillcrest Design Overlay District
Standards. The proposal complies with all the DOD standards. Staff believes the
proposed deck construction and connection between the principal and accessory
structures will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side and rear setback variances, as
filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(January 26, 2015)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.
Steve Hollowell
11260 Bainbridge Drive`
Little Rock AR 72212-1814
(501) 413-1015 (501) 217-8604
shollowell@aristotle.net
December 1, 2014
Board of Adjustment
City of Little Rock
West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Request for Variance - 307 North Jackson Street
Dear Members,
We have owned the house on 307 North Jackson since 1985. My wife and I have recently begain on a
renovation and addittiion project to the house, in anticipation of moving back to the house this Spring.
The project consists of adding on to the existing house and building a new detached garage. The house sits
2 ' 10" off the ground(crawl space) and is seven feet from the garage. As can be seen on the survey a
drainage ditch or small creek is located at the rear of the lot. This creek occasionally overflows its banks
and spills into the back grad and drains onto Jackson Street. Taking this into consideration we built the
detached garage 20 inches above the grade. This also makes it more or less level with the house.
We are requesting a variance of the side yard and rear yard set -backs in order to build a deck and some
sort of roof to conect the structures. In addition I would like to incorporate a deck on the second story to
be used as the roof.
Reasons for variance:
• to provide a safe and level passage to and from the house and garage with no stairs or steps
• to provide shelter from the elements when going to and from the garage
• to provide ingress and egress from the second story in case of an emergency
Thank you for your consideration in this matter and if I can provide any additional information please let
me know.
JANUARY 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9002
Steven and Margaret Strickland
464 Ridgeway Drive
West side of Ridgeway Drive, South of Lee Avenue
R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
156 to allow construction of a detached carport with reduced front
setback and building separation.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 464 Ridgeway Drive is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the west side of
Ridgeway Drive, south of Lee Ave. A one -car wide driveway is located at the
northwest corner of the lot. The property is comprised of two (2) platted lots; Lots
6 and 7, Block 15, Midland Hills Addition.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story detached carport on the north side
of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The carport will be 22 feet by
24 feet in area, and will be unenclosed on all sides. The carport will be located
approximately 43.5 feet back from the front property line and 5.75 feet back from
the northern side property line. It will be separated from the house by
approximately three (3) feet. The proposed carport will be constructed to match
the existing house.
Section 36-156(a)(2)(c ) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 60 feet for accessory structures in residential zoning. Section 36-
156(a)(2)(b) requires a minimum separation of six (6) feet between accessory and
principal structures. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these
JANUARY 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.)
ordinance requirements to allow the proposed detached carport with reduced front
setback and separation.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The two (2) requested variances are very minimal in nature. As noted
above, the property is comprised of two (2) platted lots. The proposed carport will
be located several feet back from the front of the house, as well as the other
homes along the west side of Ridgeway Drive. Staff has reviewed the proposed
carport construction with request to the Hillcrest Design Overlay District standards.
The proposed complies with all the DOD standards. Staff believes the proposed
detached carport with reduced front setback and separation will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation.-
Staff
ecommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback and separation
variances, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(January 26, 2015)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.
Steve Strickland
464 Ridgeway Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
December IJ6�2014
Mr. Monte Moore
Zoning and Enforcement Administrator
Department of Planning & Development
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham Street, 1St Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Mr. Moore,
This letter supports my application to allow the setbacks needed to build an open
carport at 464 Ridgeway Drive. The footprint of the structure and distances from
the house and pertinent property lines are shown on the enclosed survey. In
addition, I have enclosed elevation drawings that show how the carport would
appear from the front (east) and north side in relation to the elevation drawings
from the original house plans. The structure is designed to blend with the
architecture of the house, which was designed by Little Rock architect Theo
Sanders and was built in 1922. The carport is designed to be freestanding to
maintain the structural integrity of the house.
Construction of the carport would allow more off-street parking, which would
reduce the need to park cars on the street. Off-street parking is a continuing
issue in Hillcrest.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Very truly yours,
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JANUARY 26, 2015
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:03
p.m.
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