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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, 0 U W w W F- 0 F - z W F- d a LL V, 0 a 0 m W r - r. I .41 ro F9 w Q Z Ll LU Q w W Z J Q' Q J O�OOLL } wQwu- _0 N w5. UJU m a m w z U - UJ -n u� Q W r - r. I .41 ro F9 w Q Z Ll LU Q �Z D 00 W _2 F- 0 z �_ J v Y J } Lli _z w w w W CO Ou- Y U m O i (D w Z_ LL LU < W r - r. I .41 ro F9 w Q Z Ll LU Q JANUARY 26, 2015 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:03 p.m. Date: ' 9 C _ Chair n `