boa_12 15 2014LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 2014
2:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being five (5) in number.
II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings
The Minutes of the October 27, 2014 meeting were
approved.
III. Members Present: Jeff Yates, Chairman
Brad Wingfield, Vice Chairman
Rajesh Mehta
Carolyn Lindsey Polk
Robert Winchester
Members Absent: None
City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
DECEMBER 15, 2014
2:00 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Z -3573-B
7400 Kanis Road
2.
Z -7514-B
11309 Otter Creek East Blvd.
3.
Z -8712-A
2800 Crouchwood Road
4.
Z-8990
901 Main Street
5.
Z-8991
3809 S. Lookout
6.
Z-8992
2421 N. Jackson Street
7.
Z-8993
19419 Summershade Drive
8.
Z-8994
2108 Lloyd Court
9.
Z-8995
401 S. Scott Street
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z -3573-B
Owner: Richard Toll
Applicant: Mark Bridges/Greg Kirtman
Address: 7400 Kanis Road
Description: North side of Kanis Road, west of S. Rodney Parham Road
Zoned: 1-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section
36-557 to allow a wall sign without direct street frontage.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Datamax
Proposed Use of Property: Datamax
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The 1-2 zoned property at 7400 Kanis Road is occupied by a one-story commercial
building which houses Datamax office products. The property is located on the
north side of Kanis Road, just west of S. Rodney Parham Road. Paved parking is
located on the north, east and west sides of the building. An access drive from
Kanis Road serves the site. The existing building front fagade is situated at an
angle with the Kanis Road frontage, as is the south side of the structure. One (1)
wall sign exists on the east (front) fagade.
The applicant is requesting to install a second wall sign on the south side facade,
as noted on the attached sketch plan. The wall sign will be approximately 70
square feet in area. It will be located near the front corner of the building. The
proposed sign will not be lighted. The property contains no ground -mounted sign.
Section 36-557(a) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that all wall signage face
required street frontage. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow
a wall sign on the south side of the building. The eastern fagade has been
established as the front, street facing, fagade.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.�
Staff is supportive of the requested sign variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. Both the eastern (front) and southern (side) building facades are
located at an angle with Kanis Road. The existing sign on the front of the building
is visible to west bound traffic, but cannot be seen by east bound traffic. The
proposed wall sign will provide the needed visibility to east bound traffic. There is
space to add signage to the front (eastern) fagade. Therefore, staff's support of
the additional sign on the building's side wall will be in -lieu of any additional
signage on the front fagade. Staff believes the proposed wall sign without street
frontage 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 no additional
wall signage being requested for the existing building.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
datamax@
Relevant Technology- Raving Results TM
Oct 23, 2014
Datamax would like to place a sign on the side of our building (7400 Kanis Rd) that.
faces south/southwest. The sign would display our company name/logo and
tagline as shown below.
datamax®
Relevant Technology- Raving Results'
This sign would help identify our building as it would be seen by traffic headed
eastbound on Kanis Road as it approaches the intersection of Kanis Rd, Rodney
Parham and 12th St. That side of the building and sign placement would only be
seen by 2 businesses, U -Haul at 7618 Kanis Rd and a warehouse building located
at 7497 Kanis Rd. There are no residential buildings or homes on Kanis Road in
that area. The sign WILL NOT be lighted, therefore it would not have any impact
or affect any traffic during nighttime.
If any other questions, please contact Greg Kirtman at 501-603-3012.
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Greg Kirtman
VP of Operations
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z -7514-B
Owner: Locust Bayou, LLC
Applicant: Andrew Rike
Address: 11309 Otter Creek East Blvd.
Description: South end of Otter Creek East Blvd.
Zoned: 1-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the development provisions of
Section 36-320 and the paving provisions of Section 36-508 to
allow a non -paved vehicular use area and the use of non-opaque
fencing materials.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Equipment and Material Storage
STAFF REPORT
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Landscape and Buffer Issues:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
A street buffer shall be provided at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot.
The average depth of the lot is approximately two hundred and eighty (280) feet. A
nine (9) foot street buffer is required at Otter Creek East Blvd.
Staff Analysis:
The 1-2 zoned property at 11309 Otter Creek East Blvd. is currently undeveloped.
The property is owned by Locust Bayou, LLC. Locust Bayou, LLC is a natural
resource service company and is located in the building immediately to the east.
Locust Bayou also owns the lot immediately to the north. On March 31, 2014 the
Board of Adjustment approved screening and paving variances to allow use of the
lot for equipment and material storage.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.)
Locust Bayou proposes to also gravel and fence the undeveloped lot at 11309
Otter Creek East Blvd., as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant proposes
to utilize the fenced gravel area for equipment and material storage. A gated entry
drive will be located at the northwest corner of the site. Six (6) foot high chain link
fencing with barbed wire will be located along the west side property line, and ten
(10) feet inside the south (rear) property line. A six (6) foot high opaque wood
fence with barbed wire will run along the west (front) property line, nine (9) feet
inside the property line. Gates which cross the driveway will open to the interior of
the site.
Section 36-320(b)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that outdoor storage
of equipment and materials in the 1-2 zoning district be screened by a six (6) foot
high opaque barrier. Section 36-508 requires that all vehicular use areas be
paved. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance
requirements to allow the equipment and material storage area without opaque
screening on its south and west sides, and the vehicular use portion of the overall
area to be gravel.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The gravel, unscreened equipment and material storage area will not
be out of character with other properties within this industrial subdivision. Other
properties maintain gravel vehicular use areas and have outdoor storage of
materials and equipment with chain link fencing. This lot abuts lots with the same
ownership to the north and west. Railroad right-of-way is located to the south.
Mature trees are located within the railroad right-of-way. Staff believes that the
gravel equipment and material storage area with chain link fencing on the south
and west sides will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested paving and screening variances,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The variances are approved for the property owner, Locust Bayou, LLC,
only. If ownership of the property changes the variances must be brought
back to the Board of Adjustment for review.
2. The gravel area must be maintained and hard -packed in a manner that does
not result in the creation of dust, mud, silt or standing water.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
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Environmental I Safety I Engineering
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October 28, 2014
Mr. Dana Carney
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Re: Application for a Non -Residential Zoning Variance
Locust Bayou, LLC
Site Development — Lot 10-A, Area 101, Tract "A", Otter Creek Industrial Park
Dear Mr. Carney:
On behalf of Locust Bayou, LLC (Locust Bayou), please accept for review this application for
non-residential zoning variance, which includes the following:
• Six (6) sets of the stamped drawings
• Six (6) copies of the legal survey
• One (1) completed affidavit
• One (1) completed application for zoning variance
Locust Bayou respectfully requests from the City zoning variances for development of Lot 10-A,
Area 101, Tract "A" in the Otter Creek Industrial Park. The site is to be developed from a vacant lot
into an equipment and materials laydown yard for a natural resource service company. Locust
Bayou is applying for the following zoning variances:
1. The Development Criteria provisions of Section 36-320 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
to permit the use of 6' chain linked fencing or welded wire fencing with 3 -strand barbed
wire around the property except for the fencing fronting on Otter Creek E. Blvd., which
would be 6' opaque privacy fencing and privacy gates.
2. The Development Criteria provisions of Section 36-320 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
to permit the absence of fencing on the east property boundary, as Lots 10-A & 10-B will be
used as common areas, Lot 10-A fencing will tie to the fencing of Lot -B, and Lot 10-B will be
fenced as previously approved by the City.
3. The Pavement Requirements provisions of Section 36-508 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit the use of gravel surfacing within the fenced area.
8114 Cantrell Road, Suite 350 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72227 • Phone 501.663.8800 • Facsimile 501.588.0123
www.HarborEnv.com
Mr. Dana Carney
City of Little Rock
October 28, 2014
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Locust Bayou believes that strict enforcement of these provisions would be a hardship and is
requesting variances in this case because neighboring facilities are not being required to meet these
provisions as detailed in the application for zoning variance.
We appreciate the City's review of this zoning variance application. Should you have any questions
or need any additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
HARBOR ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY
Andrew Rike, P.E.
Vice President, Engineering
cc: Brad Howland, Locust Bayou, LLC
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z -8712-A
Owner/Applicant: Steve Blair
Address: 2800 Crouchwood Road
Description: Lot 37, Kingwood Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a carport addition with reduced side setback.
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
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C.
Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Building Codes Comments:
The required fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the
building code terminates at five (5) feet. Buildings are allowed to be closer than
five (5) feet if they have properly constructed fire walls which provide the requisite
one (1) hour fire resistance rating. When building are five (5) feet or more from the
property line, the requirement no longer applies to the wall itself, only the
projections such as eaves or overhangs.
Openings such as doors and windows are limited when the exterior wall is three (3)
feet from the property line, and are prohibited when the exterior wall is less than
three (3) feet from the line. There is no restriction on openings when the exterior
wall is more than three (3) feet from the property line.
Contact the City of Little Rock Building Codes at 371-4832 for additional details.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2800 Crouchwood Road is occupied by a two-story
frame single family residence. The property is located on the west side of
Crouchwood Road, at Brentwood Road. A two -car wide driveway from
Crouchwood Road is located at the northeast corner of the property. The lot
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.)
contains a 30 foot front platted building line. The main front wall of the residence is
located over 57 feet back from the front property line. The property slopes
downward from front to back (east to west).
The applicant proposes to construct a carport addition at the north end of the
residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The addition will have the
appearance of a one-story structure, with living space (master bath and closet)
within the roof line. The roof line will match the roof pitch at the north end of the
house. The overall height will be approximately 25 feet to the roof peak. The
proposed carport addition will be unenclosed on its north, east and west sides, with
the exception of a small closet area along the back (west side) of the carport. The
carport addition is proposed to be located two (2) feet back from the north side
property line, maintaining the same front setback as the main front wall of the
residence.
Section 31-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of 7.2 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the carport addition with a reduced side setback.
The requested side setback variance for this specific carport project was approved
by the Board of Adjustment on October 31, 2011. The approval expired after two
(2) years, as a building permit was not issued for the construction. The applicant is
now ready to proceed with the project as originally requested.
Staff continues to be supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. In the past, staff has supported side setbacks of 18 inches to two
(2) feet for unenclosed carport additions, with minimal roof overhang. The
proposed carport addition will not be out of character with the area. The Board of
Adjustment approved a similar carport addition for a residence to the north, also
along Crouchwood Road, several years ago. Staff believes the proposed carport
addition will have no negative impact on the adjacent residences or the general
area. Adequate separation should exist between the proposed carport addition
and adjacent residence to the north.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Building Codes requirements as noted in Paragraph
B. of the staff report.
2. The roof overhang on the north side of the carport addition must not
exceed one (1) foot.
3. The carport addition must remain unenclosed on its north, east and west
sides, with the exception of the closet area.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR
Re: Application for Residential Zoning Variance
Steve Blair
2800 Crouchwood Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72207
October 27, 2014
3
- 712- A
Please consider our request to allow a two feet setback for construction of an open carport at
our residence. The setback variance will provide the carport to be 20'9" wide including the
width of the supporting column, giving us a small double carport.
The carport will be covered, and built over what is now an open concrete driveway. Our plans
are to build a two story structure, the bottom section being the open carport and the top
section enclosed and connecting to the existing second floor of the home. The new second floor
addition will be a master closet and bath.
Allison Architects has designed an attractive plan for the new structure which we believe will
enhance our property and be positive for our neighbor's property values. We have lived in the
home for 30 years and do not have plans to move.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Steve Blair
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8990
Owner: Greg Hatcher
Applicant: Chris Samuel
Address: 901 Main Street
Description: Northeast corner of Main Street and E. 10th Street
Zoned: UU
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-
342.1 and 36-553 to allow a ground -mounted sign with reduced
setback in the UU zoning district.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Limousine Business
Proposed Use of Property: Limousine Business
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The UU zoned property at 901 Main
building within the north half of the
southeast corner of Main Street and E
City Limousine. There is a paved
property, extending to E. 10th Street.
Street and E. 10th Street frontages.
Street is occupied by a one-story commercial
property. The property is located at the
9th Street. The building is occupied by Twin
parking lot within the south portion of the
Access drives are located along the Main
The applicant recently constructed a six (6) foot high metal fence along the south,
east and west boundaries of the existing parking lot. The fence includes seven (7)
foot brick columns. As part of the fence project, an angled brick wall section was
constructed at the southwest corner of the parking lot. The brick wall is
approximately 5.75 feet high and 14 feet long (80 square feet), and contains a sign
for " Twin City Limousine". The sign occupies approximately 30 square feet of the
overall masonry structure. The ends of the masonry sign structure are located on
the west and south property lines.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.)
Section 36-342.1(c)(11) of the City's Zoning Ordinance notes that ground -mounted
signs are discouraged in the UU zoning district and may only be permitted as a
variance by the Board of Adjustment. Section 36-553(b) requires that ground -
mounted signs have a minimum setback of five (5) feet from property lines.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the ground -mounted sign
in the UU zoning district, with decreased setbacks from property lines.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances to allow a ground -mounted sign with
reduced setback on the UU zoned property at 901 Main Street. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The proposed sign will not be out of character with other
monument -style ground signs throughout the UU zoning district. Monument -style
ground signs have recently been approved along W. 3rd Street and further south on
Main Street. Staff feels that the proposed sign is relatively minor in size, and
believes the sign will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area. The Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed sign
request and had no comments. Public Works will need to sign off on the sign
permit prior to issuance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, subject to Public
Works signing -off on the required sign permit prior to it being issued.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
10/15/14
Dear City of Little Rock,
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. We have placed a monument sign on the corner
of Main & 9"' street. As you have seen, the fence and monument sign have upgraded the aesthetics of
the property and in our opinion, looks outstanding. The specific reason for the signage is not only to
provide substance to an otherwise blank wall. It is also a way to notify the public that Twin City Limo is
located on the property. The overall monument sign itself if 14 feet (14') wide by 5 feet 9 inches (5'9")
tall. The owner requests the city allow the upgrade as he has continually worked to improve this portion
of Main Street. He will also be vigilant in his efforts to further improve the aesthetics of the area.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Thank you.
501-519-0476
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-8991
Owner: Perry Lee Wilson Revocable Trust
Applicant: Perry L. Wilson
Address: 3809 S. Lookout
Description: Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Doyle Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow covering of an existing porch with reduced side
setback.
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
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 3809 S. Lookout Road is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is comprised of two (2) platted
lots. The residence is located within the east half of the overall property. The
house is located over 110 feet back from the front (north) property line. An
uncovered, unenclosed porch is located across the front of the residence. A one -
car wide driveway from S. Lookout Road is located near the center of the site.
The applicant proposes to construct a roof over the existing front porch area, as
noted on the attached site plan. The front porch will remain unenclosed. The
existing porch is located five (5) feet to 5.6 feet from the east side property line.
The existing porch is approximately nine (9) feet wide.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the covered porch with a side setback of five (5) to
5.6 feet.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.)
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The existing house is located five (5) feet to 6.8 feet back from the
east side property line. The proposed roof over the existing porch area will
maintain the same side setback as the existing residence. Staff feels that covering
the existing porch will not increase the intensity of the existing reduced side
setback. Staff believes the proposed covered porch with reduced side setback will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. Adequate
separation will exist between the subject residence and the residence immediately
to the east.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, subject to the
front porch area remaining unenclosed on its north, east and west sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
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B A R B E R L A W E I R M
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Little Rock, AR 72201
2700 Regions Center
Re: Perry L. Wilson
400 West Capitol Avenue
3809 S. Lookout, Little Rock, AR 72205
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Variance Application
P 501.372.6175
F 501.375.2802
Dear Sir or Madame:
www.barberlawfirm.com
I write to you in support of my application for a variance to allow me to add
PERRY L. WILSON
an unenclosed covering to the existing front porch on my home at 3809 S.
DIRECT 501.707.6102
Lookout in Little Rock as illustrated on the attached survey.
pwilson@barberlawfirm.com
My home was built in 1940. The existing front porch is uncovered. The
existing porch is part of the original house construction, and it runs the
length of front of the house. As part of my current construction project,
which is being conducted under permit, I want to improve the property by
covering the front porch. I do not intend to alter or expand the existing
footprint of the house with the porch covering.
My understanding is that the current residential zoning regulations require a
side setback of 8 feet due to the fact that my house is situated on 2 lots.
The existing front east corner of my house sits 5.6 feet from the side
property line, and it is compliant due to the fact that it was built in 1940.
The porch covering that I seek to construct will not alter the existing
footprint of the house in any way, and it will not create any further
encroachment upon the side setback of the house.
I respectfully request that my application for variance be granted so that I
may proceed with constructing an unenclosed cover over my front porch.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this application.
Sincerely, \
Perry L. ilson
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-8992
Owner: James and Linda Landers
Applicant: James R. Williams
Address: 2421 N. Jackson Street
Description: The east Y2 of the north Y2 of Block 1, Newton's Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow construction of a new residence with reduced
building setback along the south perimeter of the property.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
0
Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2421 N. Jackson Street is currently undeveloped. A
house which previously existed was recently removed from the site. Some site
work has taken place in preparation for new home construction. The lot is
accessed by way of a "pipestem" from N. Jackson Street which extends to the
southwest corner of the lot. Otherwise, the lot has no street frontage, with no clear
front, side and rear property lines. Single family residences/yards are located
adjacent to the site, with Little Rock Country Club property to the northeast. The
lot contains no platted building lines.
The applicant proposes to construct a new one-story single family residence on the
lot, as noted on the attached site plan. A second floor will be located over a
portion of the residence. The proposed residence will be located 25 feet back from
the north property line, 10 feet from the south property line and eight (8) feet from
the east and west property lines. Access will be from the private drive from N.
Jackson Street. A garage will be located within the southwest portion of the
residence.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.)
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet. Section 36-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25
feet. Section 36-254(d)(2) requires minimum side setbacks of eight (8) feet. The
applicant is providing a 25 foot setback from the north property line and eight (8)
foot setbacks from the east and west property lines. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the reduced setback of 10 feet from the south
property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested reduced setback. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The applicant is providing a 25 foot setback from the north property
line, establishing the north and south property lines as front/rear. The proposed
house placement is very similar to the residence which previously occupied the
site. Only approximately 32 feet of the overall 90 foot length of the residence
encroaches into the minimum 25 foot setback from the south property line. The
residence will have a similar setback from the south property line as was approved
by the Board of Adjustment for the residence currently under construction
immediately to the south. Additionally, both the lot width and depth are only
slightly over 100 feet each (103 and 107). The typical single family lot has a depth
of 140 feet to 150 feet. This makes it slightly more difficult to meet the minimum 25
foot front and rear setbacks. Staff believes the proposed residence with reduced
setback from the south property line will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
FA
WILLIAMS & DEAN
ARCHITECTURE I INTERIOR DESIGN
October 22, 2014
Re: Letter of Justification for Setback Variance
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The owners have an unusual lot that has no street frontage. It is accessible from
one corner of the site via a 12' access easement from N. Jackson street, The
designated 25' front and rear yard has to be on the North and South lot lines as
shown in order to navigate into a 2 -car garage. A great deal of the buildable
area of the lot is taken into driveway to accomplish this.
The owners desire to construct the major portion of their residence on the
ground level due to their personal mobility requirements and that of a parent
who may be in their care. Additionally they are attempting to reduce the scale
of their residence and the impact on the surrounding homes by having a small
second floor (less than 1000sf) in a dormer type construction.
In order to accomplish the above the owners are requesting a decrease in the
front yard setback from 25' to 10' for approximately 43' from the SE corner of
their lot. About 33' of the residence would encroach into this 25' setback. The
area of encroachment will abut the rear yard of the adjacent residence to the
south (see site plan exhibit).
James H and Linda J Landers
by James R. Williams, Agent for Owner
18 Corporate Hill Drive, Suite 210, Little Rock, AR 72205 1 T 501.224.1900 1 F 501.224.0873 1 www.williamsdean.com
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-8993
Owner: Wildwood Partners, LLC
Applicant: Thomas Pownall
Address: 19419 Summershade Drive
Description: Lot 29, Block 4, Wildwood Ridge Addition, Phase II
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow
construction of a new residence with reduced front setback and
front platted building line encroachment.
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-2 zoned property at 19419 Summershade Drive is currently an undeveloped
single family lot. The property is located on the south side of Summershade Drive
at Flint Creek Court. The lot is mostly tree covered. The property has excessive
slope from front to back (north to south). There is approximately 50 feet of slope
downward from the front (north) property line to the rear (south) property line. The
lot contains a 25 foot front platted building line.
The applicant proposes to construct a new single family residence on the property,
as noted on the attached site plan. The residence will be one (1) story in height
with a basement. Covered porches will be located on the front and rear of the
residence. A two -car wide driveway is proposed near the northeast corner of the
lot, leading to a garage on the east side of the residence. The front wall of the
proposed residence will be located 19.41 feet to 22.39 feet back from the front
(north) property line. The covered front porch area will be located 15.35 feet to
16.36 feet back from the front property line. The overall residence will cross the
front platted building line by 2.61 feet to 9.65 feet.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.)
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12( c) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that
building line encroachments be reviewed and approved by the Board of
Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance
standards to allow the new residence with a reduced front setback and which
crosses a front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the front setback and building line variances. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The variances are requested due to the excessive slope
downward from the front of the lot to the rear. As noted previously, there is
approximately 50 feet of drop from front to back. There will be approximately 16
feet of downward slope from the front of the residence to the rear of the structure.
The lot has over 30 percent of downward slope. The lot appears to qualify for the
hillside standards as per the City's Subdivision Ordinance and could have been
platted with a 15 foot front setback at the time the subdivision was created. Staff
feels that because of the curvature of the street the proposed residence will not
appear to be out of alignment with future structures along the south side of
Summershade Drive. Staff believes the reduced front setback will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to complete
a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front building line for the
proposed residence. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the
Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line variances,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The front porch area must remain unenclosed on its north, east and west
sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
THOMAS ENGINEERING COMPANY
3810 LOOKOUT RD NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72116 (501) 753-4463 FAX (501) 753-6814
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
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October 13, 2014
Mr. Monty Moore
Zoning Administrator
City of Little Rock Planning Department
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Variance Request — Front Building Setback
Lot 29, Block 4, Wildwood Ridge Addition
Dear Mr. Moore:
We would like to be placed on the December 8th, 2014 Board of Adjustment agenda in order to request
a variance of the front building setback for Lot 29, Block 4, Wildwood Ridge Addition. The existing front
setback is 25 feet, and we would like to request a variance of 10 feet to allow a 15 foot front setback.
Justification for this request is as follows:
1. Excessive slopes. The lot slopes away from the street and exceeds 30%. Permitting a 15 foot
building setback would allow for home construction more typical to the development.
1 have included the plot plan with topographic information and the home's elevation plans.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Thomas R. Pownall, P.E.
Project Engineer
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.: Z-8994
Owner/Applicant: Christopher Randolph
Address: 2108 Lloyd Court
Description: Lot 15, Bodman's Replat of Block 8, Worthen's Addition
Zoned: O-1
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-279 to allow a detached carport with reduced setback.
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 0-1 zoned property at 2108 Lloyd Court is occupied by a one-story frame
single family residence. The property is located on the north side of Lloyd Court
and backs up to North Street. North Street is a paved roadway which essentially
functions as an alley, running from N. Summit Street to N. Park Street. The east
half of North Street is narrow, having a width for one (1) vehicle. The west portion
has a two (2) car width. The subject lot slopes upward from front to back (south to
north). The lot has a zoning of 0-1, with the surrounding residential lots being
zoned R-3.
The applicant recently constructed a two (2) car wide carport within the rear yard
area, as noted on the attached site plan. The carport is 18 feet by 18 feet in size.
A new concrete parking pad, with access from North Street, was also constructed
as part of the carport project. The new carport is located approximately six (6) to
seven (7) feet back from the rear (north) property line, and over 13 feet from the
east and west side property lines.
Section 36-279(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for structures in 0-1 zones. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the proposed carport structure with a reduced rear
setback.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.)
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed accessory carport structure will not be out of character
with other properties in this neighborhood. There are several other accessory
structures located along the south side of North Street between N. Summit and N.
Park Streets. Additionally, accessory structures are located along the north/south
alley to the north. As noted previously, North Street essentially functions as an
alley. None of the residences along the north or south sides of North Street have a
front yard relation to the roadway. Staff believes the proposed carport with
reduced rear setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
carport structure remaining unenclosed on all sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
To whom it may concern,
Regarding the property, parcel # 341-0360001500, located at 2108 Lloyd Ct. This property is dual
frontage, 6000 sq. ft., with the front yard facing Lloyd Ct. and the rear yard facing North St.
I am requesting a zoning variance of the required 60 foot setback from frontage be reduced to five feet
from rear frontage for the unenclosed timber frame carport, 324 sq. ft. facing North St., constructed in
the back yard near the rear property line. This projects building permit was sought in earnest and
approved on Aug. 7, prior to construction. Notification of variance requirement was not until Aug. 28 at
which point the structure was practically complete.
I believe a variance is reasonable based upon the following:
A. Exceptional circumstances apply to the property which does not apply generally to other properties
zoned R-3. These result from a small lot size with dual frontage and a hillside fall rate of approximately
12 feet per the 60 ft. requirement.
B. This variance would allow me a property right substantially the same as possessed by owners of other
property in the same vicinity. Specifically, dual frontage property with parking structures and/or out
buildings greater than 250 sq. ft. (est.) and less than 20 ft. from rear or side frontage can be seen at
2120, 2112, 2024, 2021, 2012 Lloyd ct., 300 N. Schiller and 300 N. Summit.
C. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship and would not
be materially detrimental to the purposes of this ordinance, or to property in the zone or vicinity in
which the property is located. Furthermore, this variance would allow continued existence of covered
off street parking thereby reducing the parking and traffic congestion of both Lloyd Ct. and North St.
Thank you for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Christopher E. Randolph
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.: Z-8995
Owner: Junior League of Little Rock
Applicant: Patty Opitz
Address: 401 S. Scott Street
Description: Southwest corner of E. 4th and Cumberland Streets
Zoned: UU
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section
36-342.1 to allow placement of a ground -mounted sign in the UU
zoning district.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Parking Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Parking Lot
STAFF REPORT
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Staff Analysis:
The UU zoned property at 401 S. Scott Street is occupied by a four (4) story office
building within the west half of the property. The property is located at the
southeast corner of Scott Street and E. 4th Street. The building is occupied by the
Junior League of Little rock. There is a paved parking lot within the east portion of
the property, extending to Cumberland Street. Access drives are located along the
E. 4th Street and Cumberland Street frontages.
The applicant recently began reconstruction of the existing parking lot. The lot will
be re -paved with curb and gutter and landscaping. The project will also include a
new six (6) foot high metal fence with brick columns. The fence will be located
along the north, south and east property lines, and along a portion of the west
property line at the southeast corner of the existing building. A angled monument -
style ground sign is proposed at the northeast corner of the property in conjunction
with the fence construction. The monument sign will be approximately four (4) feet
high and 12.33 feet long. The ends of the sign will be located five (5) to six (6) feet
back from the north and east property lines. The sign will be for the "Junior League
of Little Rock" with their logo.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
ITEM NO.: 9 (CON'T.)
Section 36-342.1(c)(11) of the City's Zoning Ordinance notes that ground -mounted
signs are discouraged in the UU zoning district and may only be permitted as a
variance by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the ground -mounted sign in the UU zoning district.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a ground -mounted sign on
the UU zoned property at 401 S. Scott Street. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed sign will not be out of character with other monument -
style ground signs throughout the UU zoning district. Monument -style ground
signs have recently been approved along W. 3rd Street and south on Main Street.
Staff feels that the proposed sign is relatively minor in size, and believes the sign
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The
Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed sign request and had no
comments. Public Works will need to sign off on the sign permit prior to issuance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, subject to Public works
signing -off on the required sign permit prior to it being issued.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 15, 2014)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LITTLE ROCK
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October 28, 2014
Mr. Monte Moore
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Signage at Junior League of Little Rock
Dear Monte:
The Junior League of Little Rock is currently in the process of making improvements to its
existing parking lot located on the southwest corner of 4th Street and Cumberland Street. We
have recently acquired the permit to begin the work, and the improvements will begin this week.
A new, decorative, metal fence with brick columns will enclose the parking lot, and we feel that
the corner of the 4th and Cumberland is an excellent location and opportunity for a new sign to be
installed to identify the Junior League for our numerous rentals that we have within our building
for all who attend and utilize our parking lot.
We intend to build a low brick wall between two brick columns, where stainless steel standoff
lettering, along with our logo, will be mounted to the brick face. The letters will read "Junior
League of Little Rock."
Please refer to the attached images of what we are proposing.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Patty Opitz, AIA
Administrative Vice President, JLLR 2014-2015
401 South Scott Street * Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Office (501) 375-JLLR (5557) * Fax (501) 907-5296 * wwww.JLLR.org
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