boa_03 25 2013LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
MARCH 25,2013
2:00 P.M.
I. 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 February 25, 2013 meeting were
approved as revised by unanimous vote.
III. Members Present:
Members Absent:
City Attorney Present:
Jeff Yates, Chairman
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Scott S-111
Vice Chairman
Rajesh Mehta
Robert Winchester
Brad Wingfield
None
Debra Weldon
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LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
MARCH 25, 2013
29900 P.M.
I. OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
II. NEW BUSINESS:
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1. ZSW4165-B 9401 Interstate 30
2. Z-8847 32 Bella Rosa Court
3. Z-8848 2100 N. Polk Street / 5500 Stonewall Road
MARCH 25,2013
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z -4165-B
John E. Lair
David Ashley, Arkansas Sign & Neon
9401 Interstate 30
Southwest Corner of I-30 and Distribution Drive
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Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-554 to
allow aground-mounted sign with increased sign area.
Justification:
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:
Engine Sales and Repair
Proposed Use of Property: Engine Sales and Repair
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The I-2 zoned property at 9401 Interstate 30 is occupied by a one-story
commercial building. The building houses "United Engines", an engine sales and
repair business. The property is located at the southwest corner of I-30 and
Distribution Drive. Paved parking/access is located on all sides of the building,
with access drives from I-30 and Distribution Drive. Aground-mounted sign is
located near the northeast corner of the property, along the I-30 frontage. The sign
is approximately 24 feet in height and 76 square feet in area.
The applicant proposes to replace the existing sign with a larger sign. The
proposed sign will t e 12 feet t y 12 feet (144 square feet) in area and will not
exceed a height of 30 feet.
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i ne new sic n will i e iocaTeC in approximately the
same spot as the existing sign.
Section 36-554(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum sign area
of 72 square feet for ground -mounted signs in industrial zoning. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the new sign with increased sign area.
MARCH 25,2013
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.
Staff iS supportive nf the requested sign variance.
Staff feels that the request is
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reasonable,, The sign will not be out of character with other existing ground -
mounted signs in this general area along
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properties east and west of this property
Interstate 30. There are numerous
(both sides of I-30) with ground -mounted
signs, including billboards, in excess of 144 square feet in area and 30 feet in
heiqht. Commercial zoned property is located west and north of the subject
property. The commercial zoning allows a sign area up to 160 square feet. Staff
believes the r ror osec sign will be a c ontinuation of the c ommercial sized signs in
this I-30 corridor, and will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign area variance, subject to the
following conditions
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The sign must not
The sign must not
The sign must be
exceed an area of 144 square feet.
exceed a height of 30 feet,,
ocated at least five (5) feet
(measured from the closest edge of the sign
back from any property line
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A sign permit must be obtained for the new sign.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(March 25, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were n
o objectors present.
with a recommendation of approval, with conditions.
The item was placed on the Consent
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 absent.
Staff P
resented the application
Agenda and approved, as recommended by staff with a
A R K A N S A S
SIGN NEoN
March 8, 2013
City of Little Rock
Planning Commission
Attn: Monty Moore
moore@1'1'ft1er0Ck-org
$525 DISTRIBUTION DR.
LITTLE ROCK, AR 722x9
501-562-3942 FAX 501-5b2-6651
RE: Variance application for signage for United Engines
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ed Engines, located at 9401 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72209,, request a size
once for a freemstandi'na sign
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We are requesting a 12'x 12' pylon sign,, United Engines represents several
manufacturers in many aspects of truck repair. We feel to advertise their
products and to compete with near -by neighbors J.A. Riggs, Hydrad*ine and
United Rentals, the additional square footagei's needed to be readable from
Interstate 30.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely
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David Ashley
MARCH 25, 2013
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8847
Brian and Amy Eble
32 Bella Rosa Court
Lots 14 and 15, Bel la Rosa Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from
to allow a fence which exceeds the maximum heigh
Justification:
the fence provisions of Section 36-516
t allowed.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:
Single Family Residence Under Construction
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 32 Bella Rosa Court
is occupied by a two-story rock
anc DriCK sinc ie Tamiiv resjaence wnic n is unc er construe
located at the northwest corner
situated on two (2) r latted lots.
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side of the residence.
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The property is
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There is a two -car wide driveway from Bella Rosa
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The applicant is proposing to enclose a portion of the yard area with eight (8) foot
high fencing, as noted on the attached site plan. Eight (8) foot high wrought iron
fencing is r roposed on the south and east sides of the residence, along the street
he west (rear)
frontages. Eight (8) foot high wood fencing is p ror osed along t
property line.
property line.
An existing eight (8) foot wood fence is located along the north side
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet in residential zoning, unless the fence meets the minimum
required building setbacks. In that case, a fence can be built to the height allowed
for buildings (35 feet). Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance for the
MARCH 25,2013
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.
fence sections along the north and west property lines and within eight (8) feet of
the north and west property lines.
Staff supports the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fencing will not be out of character
with this general area. There are other fences of similar height within this
subdivision and surrounding residential areas. Only slightly over half of the overall
proposed fencing requires a height variance
Staff believes the r ror osed eiah
foot nich fencing will have no adverse impact on t
area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
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ne ac jacenT properties or general
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, subject to a
building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (March 25, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application
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with a recommendation of approval, with conditions.
The item was placed on the Consent
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 absent.,
Agenda and approved, as recommended by staff with a
February 22, 2013
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock,, AR
Dear Sir,,
am applying for a residential zoning variance. I am building a house in Bella Rosa Court (#32) and
wanting to obtain permission to use an eight foot fence rather than a six foot fence.. My lot i*s on the
islandP ortion of the subdivision and will have exposure from all sides in the neighborhood. An eight
foot fence would improve privacy of the entire lot and allow such for the backyard which includes a
swimming pool. Five of the seven currently built homes have eight foot fences including my next door
neighbor that would abut my fence/property. I have enclosed a Proposed landscaping plan and the
required surveys. Thank you for your consideration.
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MARCH 25
7 2013
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Ted Goodloe
Applicant: Leighton Weeks
Address: 2100 N. Polk Street/5500 Stonewall Road
Description: South 70 feet of Lots 13 and 14, Block 21, 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 residence with a reduced rear setback,,
Justification0
: 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 Comment.
6. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2100 N. Polk Street is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The residence is located at the northwest
corner of N. Polk Street and Stonewall Road. On -street parking along Stonewall
Road is utilized by the residents. The existing house has a front setback from N.
Polk Street and side setback from Stonewall Road. The property is comprised of
the south 70 feet of two (2) platted lots. The lots were originally platted with front
setbacks along Stonewall Road.
The applicant is proposing to remove the existing house from the property and
construct a new residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The residence will
be a two-story brick and stucco structure. The new residence will front Stonewall
Road, with a front setback of 25 feet from the south (front) property line. An eight
(8) foot setback i's proposed along the east side property line, with a 12 foot west
side setback. A rear setback of seven (7) feet is proposed from the north (rear)
property line. A two -car wide driveway is proposed from N. Polk Street, with a
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ITEM NO
CONT.
garage on the east end of the residence. Open (unenclosed) porches are located
on the west and south sides of the overall structure.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requ
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore
variance from
fires a minimum rear
the appli
cant is requesting a
this ordinance standard to e 11ow the new residence with a reduced
rear setback of seven (7) feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variance. Staff v iews the request as
reasonable. The applicant is proposing to re -orient the new house with a front
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both sides) to the eas
Stonewall Road
isubdivision ntended for t
he front
ill be compatible with t
t and west. The origin
he other homes along
1 plat of this
setback to be along Stonewall Road. A similar
situation previously existed across Stonewall Road to the south (southwest corner
of Stonewa
LI Road and N. Polk Street). When thenew housewasconstructed.0.0
few years ago, it was re -oriented with the front setback from Stonewa
not N. Polk Street. Variances were granted for that property. Staff believes the
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proposed new residence with a reduced rear setback will have no adverse impact
on the adjacent properties or the general area. The proposed overall lot coverage
for the proposed house (with open porches) is only approximately 39.6 percent.,
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, as failed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. -1
(March 25, 2013)
Staff informed the Board that on March 19, 2013 the applicant submitted a letter requesting
the application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supported the withdrawal request.,
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and withdrawn, without prejudice with a vote of
5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 absent.
Mr. Monte Moore
Department of Neighborhoods and Planning
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Zoning Variance Application for
(currently 2100 N. Polk St.)
Dear Monte,
February 26, 2013
Weeks Residence at 5500 Stonewall Road
We are requesting a zoning variance at 5500 Stonewall Rd., a 7,000 SF corner lot, to allow an
encroachment of 18' into the 25' rear yard setback reducing it to 7for the purpose of constructing a
new approximately 4,000 square foot two-story house. The remaining setbacks would be side yard
setbacks of 8'to the east and west and a 25 front yard setback.
The house will be Tudor in style wit
on the second floor in keeping with many o
h painted brick on the first floor and pa inted stucco exterior
f the houses in the Heights,, The new house will fronton
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Stonewall and have aside-loading garage off of N. Polk St. We propose a one-story sunroom at the
southwest corner of the house with cone-story covered porch just north [...f that and a DlieIIIIIIIIIIIIII!story side
porch at the southeast corner between the main house and t
oft area on Stonewall as shown on the plot plan..
he garage., We also propose a paved pull
The existing house, which will be torn down, currently fronts on N. Polk St. causing the side yard
to be on Stonewall. The position of the existing house, 8'fro the Stonewall property line, disrupts the
fabric ot Stonewall as all of the remaining houses on the block are 25'off the property Rine. Our
repositioning of the new house tn front Stonewall with a 9-q'frnnt setback will strengthen this block.
Traditionally, the streets running north/south in this part of the Heights have side yards only. In
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this block the house on Country Club Blvd. has aside-loading garage on N. Polk and a side yard
setback that appears to be in the l'--5' range., The two houses across N. Polk St. have their side yards
on this street. The house directly behind our proposed house does front N. Polk with what appears to
be a 25 ' setback.
The rear of the new house would sit no closer to the northern property line than the side of the
existing house does now and the new house including covered porches covers only 40% of the lot. The
atypical lot width and depth caused by splitting the two lots opposite of the way they were platted,
creates a situation that would only allow a 211D' deep house fronting Stonewall if you maintained a 25'
front and rear setback
We feel the repositioning of the new house to face Stonewall Road reinforces the character of
the street that was disturbed when the original owner split the two lots into a south lot and a north lot
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and is in keeping with the existing density of the neighborhood. We also note that no accessory
structures will be located on the property.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Ibwa�L,L
Leighton Weeks
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