boa_05 21 2012LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
MAY 21,2012
2:00 P.M.
I.Roll Cail and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being four (4)in number.
II.Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings
The Minutes of the April 30,2012 meeting were
approved as mailed by unanimous vote.
III.Members Present:Scott Smith,Vice Chairman
Rajesh Mehta
Robert Winchester
Brad Wingfield
Members Absent:Jeff Yates,Chairman
City Attorney Present:Debra Weldon
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
MAY 21,2012
2:00 P.M.
I.OLD BUSINESS:
A.Z-8674-A 207 W.3'treet
II.NEW BUSINESS:
1.Z-8768 13200 Grassy Drive/5106 Roble Drive
2.Z-8769 8200 Frazier Pike
3.Z-8770 8405 Interstate 30
4.Z-8771 4 Elrod Drive
5.Z-8772 35 Mountain Vista Drive
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:A
File No.:Z-8674-A
Owner:207 West 3"'evelopment LLC
Applicant:Ben Cox
Address:207 W.3"Street
Description:South side of W.3"'treet,between Center and Louisiana Streets
Zoned:UU
Variance Requested:A variance is requested from the development provisions of
Section 36-342.1 to allow the planting of street trees in above ground planters along all
street frontages.
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
A.Public Works Issues:
1.A 3 foot wide space must remain unobstructed to comply with ADA
requirements.
2.Tree planters shall not be within 2 feet from back of curb.
3.A franchise permit is required for tree planters in the right-of-way.
Contact Bennie Nicolo at 501-371-4818 for permit.
B.Landscape and Buffer Comments by:
Chris Marvel Plans Develo ment Administrator
1.All the prior variances proposed the addition of the street trees per the UU
District Standards.These UU district standards are created to specify
standards for the safe addition of landscaping within Urban (high pedestrian
areas).This particular site is in an Urban environment and thus highly
pedestrian.
2.The City of Little Rocks Urban Forester has given feedback noting the
unlikelihood of tree survival in a planter.He highly discourages their use and
once located within the public right-of-way the trees become his to care for,
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:A CON'T.
maintain,and remove when they become hazards to the public.Mr.Robbie
Hudson,Urban Forester for the City of Little Rock recommends denial.
3.The UU district standards have been lined out with perimeters and I feel the
standards need to be followed.In my professional opinion,trees will not
survive in a planter located within such a hot,urban,metropolitan area.The
trees would certainly not thrive in such a contained area.The planters also
don't allow for proper drainage nor containment;making the plant saturate and
ultimately die.The tree wells allow more soil,space,i.e.growing area for the
trees root systems;thus the trees are more stable;less likely to fall.Tree wells
also allow for more nutrients,water retention and water percolation.
4.The planters are also a pedestrian hazard.The requirement for the trees being
put into the sidewalks,flush with the sidewalk,is due to the trip hazards
associated with additional objects being located on city sidewalks.They also
take up much more space,create an obstacle on the sidewalk,and become a
safety issue in addition to the other issues denoted above.I recommend denial
of the application.
5.It would also set precedent for other objects/obstructions within our public
rights-of-way.
S.~Staff Anat ata:
The UU zoned property at 207 W.3"Street contains a newly constructed surface
parking lot.The property is located on the south side of W.3"Street,between
Center and Louisiana Streets.The parking area on the east side of the alley serves
The Hatcher Agency and the lot west of the alley is used by Vratsinas Construction
Company.On July 25,2011,the Board of Adjustment granted several variances
for the new parking lot.The variances were from the development provisions of
Section 36-342.1,the parking provisions of Section 36-511 and the buffer
provisions of Section 36-522.
Section 36-342.1(c )(5)b.of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires street trees in the
UU zoning district as follows:
b.Street trees a minimum of three-inch caliper shall be required (type of
trees as listed in landscape ordinance [chapter 15]).The trees shall be
located a minimum of two (2)feet off the back of a curb and shall be
thirty (30)feet on center and no closer than thirty (30)feet to a street
intersection with a water source provided.The tree canopy shall be
maintained at least eight (8)feet above the sidewalk.
On July 25,2011,the Board approved a variance to allow a reduced number of
street trees to be planted due to existing utility lines.One (1)tree at the northeast
corner of the lot west of the alley,and two (2)trees at the southwest corner of this
lot were approved to be eliminated.Otherwise,all of the other required street trees
were shown on the approved site plan.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO 'CON'T.
The applicant is now back before the Board of Adjustment requesting another
variance with respect to the street trees.The applicant is proposing to plant the
required street trees in above ground planters rather than the in-ground tree wells
as required.The applicant proposes to construct 36-inch diameter concrete
planters on the sidewalk at the required street tree locations.The planters will be
36 inches in height.The applicant notes that the variety of tree for each planter will
be an approved variety by the City.Therefore,the applicant is requesting a
variance from Section 36-342.1(c )(5)to allow above ground planters rather than
the required in-ground tree wells.
Staff is not supportive of the requested variance.As noted in paragraph B.of the
staff report,Robbie Hudson (City of Little Rock Urban Forester)nor Christy Marvel
(Plans Development Administrator)believe trees will survive in above-ground
planters as proposed by the applicant.The above-ground planters will not provide
an environment suitable for street trees as required by the ordinance.As such,
staff believes the applicant should construct the in-ground tree wells as required.
D.Staff Recommendation.
Staff recommends denial of the variance to allow above-ground planters for street
trees at 207 W.3'"Street.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(April 30,2012)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter on April 26,2012
requesting this application be deferred to the May 21,2012 agenda,so that additional
information could be submitted to staff and the Board.Staff supported the deferral
request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the May 21,2012 agenda
with a vote of 4 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(May 21,2012)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter on May 16,2012
requesting this application be deferred to the June 25,2012 agenda,so that additional
information could be submitted to staff and the Board.Staff supported the deferral
request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the June 25,2012 agenda
with a vote of 4 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
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207 West 3"Development LLC
City of little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock,AR
Telephone:501-371-4790
Property Address:
207 West
3'ittleRock Ar 72201
To whom it may concern,
207 West 3'evelopment LLC is requesting a variance to put 11 Willow Oak trees
called out in the attached site plan in the green space in lieu ofgutting them in the steel
grates in the sidewalk areas.In lieu of this change 207 west 3'ill install 11 planters on
the sidewalk vdth an approved tree by the City of Little Rock in each planter.The
concrete planters (36"Dia x 36"H)will be above ground in locations based on the plan
approved by the board of adjustment.We are providing more than the original plans
show.
The reason for the change is the Lot west of us was not required to install trees in the
sidewalk;this will also create a trip hazard since this is a major intersection with the
school being across the street.Last but not least there are utilities below ground in the
proposed sidewalk.The utilities would have to be relocated if the tree grates were to be
installed at the locations noted on approved plans.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me 501-658-5796
Sincerely,
aitham Alley
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:1
File No.:Z-8768
Owner:Centennial Bank /Mary Henson Revocable Living Trust
Applicant:William Allen Smith /Smith and Goodson,PLLC
Address:13200 Grassy Drive /5106 Roble Drive
Description:Lots 69-71,Rolling Meadows Addition
Zoned:R-2
Variance Requested:Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
156,the building line provisions of Section 31-12 and the easement provisions of Section
36-11 to allow setback,easement and building line encroachments for existing structures
in conjunction with a proposed replat of the properties.
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.Utilit /Count Issues:
Central Arkansas Water —No objection to easement encroachment.
L.R.Wastewater —Outside City limits.No sewer service.
Entergy —No objection to existing easement encroachment.
CenterPoint Energy —No objection to easement encroachment.
AT8T —No comment received as of this writing.
Pulaski County —No objection to easement encroachment.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO 'CON'T.
C.~StaffAnal ss:
The R-2 zoned property at 13200 Grassy Drive/5106 Roble Drive is comprised of
three (3)platted lots and contains two (2)single family residences and several
accessory structures as noted below and on the attached site plan:
~13200 Grass Drive —one (1)story frame single family residence,with a
two (2)car wide driveway from Grassy Drive.One (1)story frame
accessory building at the southwest corner of the residence.In-ground
pool on the south side of the residence.One (1)story accessory structure
on the south side of the pool.Small metal storage building on the east
side of the pool.
~5106 Roble Drive -One (1)story frame single family residence,with a
gravel drive from Roble Drive.One (1)story frame accessory building at
the northwest corner of the house,with two (2)small frame accessory
buildings to the north.One (1)story frame accessory building on the
south side of the house.Two (2)one (1)story frame accessory buildings
at the southwest corner of the property.
The property is located at the southwest corner of Grassy Drive and Roble Drive.
The property is located outside the city limits,but within the City's extraterritorial
zoning jurisdiction.As noted above,the property is comprised of three (3)platted
single family lots.All of the structures as described are existing and no new
construction is planned.
The applicant is proposing to replat the three (3)lots into two (2)lots,as noted on
the attached site plan.The replat is planned in order to split the three (3)lots
between the owners of the two (2)residences.Typically a replat of this type is a
staff-level procedure.However,several of the accessory buildings are
nonconforming with respect to reduced building setbacks and easement
encroachment.The replat will label 13200 Grassy Drive as Lot 70A and 5106
Roble Drive as 70B.Before staff can address the replat,the variances for the
existing buildings must be confirmed by the Board of Adjustment.The variances
needed are as follows:
Pro osed Lot 70A (13200 Grassy Drive)
Section 36-156(a)(2)c,of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 60 feet for accessory buildings,and Section 31-12(b)of the Subdivision
Ordinance requires that encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed
and approved by the Board of Adjustment.The pool located south of the
residence is located 47 feet back from the front (east)property line.The pool
house is located 38 feet back from the front property line.The small metal storage
building is located approximately 20 feet back from the front property line,crossing
the 25 foot front platted building line by approximately five (5)feet.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:1 CON'T.
Pro osed Lot 70B (5106 Roble Drive)
Section 36-156(a)(2)b.requires a minimum separation of six (6)feet between an
accessory building and principal structure.Section 36-11(f)requires that
easement encroachments be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment.
The accessory structure on the south side of the residence is located
approximately two (2)feet away from the home.The two (2)accessory structures
at the southwest corner of the property are located within a 20 foot wide drainage
and utility easement located along the rear (west)property line.The smaller of the
two (2)structures also crosses the south property line by approximately three (3)
feet.This will tie the two (2)lots (proposed Lot 70B and Lot 68)together,as they
have the same ownership,until such a time that the lots are sold separately.At
that time,the accessory building must be removed,or a replat to move the south
lot line must be completed.Additionally,the accessory building on south side of
the residence is located 42 feet from the front (east)property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances in order to recognize the existing
building setback and easement encroachments.Staff views the request as a
reasonable.No new building construction is planned.The variances will address
issues which have existed on the site for many years,very possibly prior to the
City's zoning jurisdiction in this area.The property is located in an area of single
family residences on large lots/tracts.Many of the lots contain multiple accessory
structures similar to the property in question.The proposed replat will address the
existing building line encroachment on Lot 70A,by adjusting the building line to go
around the small metal storage structure.Staff believes that confirming the
existing setback and easement encroachments will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances associated with the existing
accessory buildings,subject to providing written approval of the easement
encroachment from ATIf T prior to the replat being submitted to staff.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(May 21,2012)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval,as filed.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved,as recommended by staff,
with a vote of 4 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
SMITH AND GO(")SON,PLLC
Civil Engineering and Land Surveying
7509 Cantrelt Road,Suite 227—Little Rock,Arkansas 72207—www.smithandgoodson.corn
Telephone (501)615-5566 or (501)749-2850 —Fax (501)603-2104
p-g yah'r.
Monte Moore
City of Little Rock
Department of Neighborhoods and Planning
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock,Arkansas 72201
Re-Platting of Lots 69,70 g 71,Rolling Meadows Subdivision
Dear Mr.Moore,
We are submitting herewith,our package for re-platting of Lots 69,70 &71,Rolling Meadows Subdivision.The
subdivision was platted October,1957.The property is located on Roble Street at Grassy Drive in Pulaski County,
and within the extraterritorial planning area of the City of Little Rock.Roble Road and Grassy Drive both dead end
at the subdivision boundaries,as shown on the attached final plat and aerial photo.The property to the south of
the proposed re-plat is wooded and un-developed.The property to the west is a large acreage rural tract with a
residence and out-buildings.
The subject property currently exists as three separate lots (69,70 and 71).There are currently two separate
owners.Lot 69 is currently owned by Mary C.Henson.Lots 70 and 71 are currently owned by Centennial Bank.
Both owners desire to re-plat the property to divide the existing Lot 70 equally between the two owners.Whereas,
the South Y*of Lot 70 would be added to Lot 69 and become Lot 70$.The North Y*of Lot 70 would be added to Lot
71 and become Lot 70A.
We were told the re-platting would require Board of Adjustment action for approval.We'e submitting to be
Included on the May 21,2012 agenda.We'e ordered ownership information from Beach Abstract Ik Guaranty
Company and will notify the surrounding property owners (within 200')as required.We will also erect the re-
zoning notice sign as required.
Our purpose for submitting to the Board of Adjustment is due to the existing out-buildings and fountain extending
into the required building setback lines.The buildings are existing and have been in place for quite some time and
have posed no problems to date.The Barn that is located on the South line of Lot 69 would at first appear to be an
encroachment,however Mary Henson also owns the adjacent property to the south of Lot 69,which will be
evidenced by the Ownership search.The buildings are in good condition,and considered good assets to the subject
property and surrounding community.
We request you consider approval of the building setback line variances as shown on the proposed re-plat.
Respectfully,
Wm.Allen Smith,P.S.
Managing Member
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:2
File No.:Z-8769
Owner:Welspun Tubular,LLC.
Applicant:Terry Watson/Cromwell Architects Engineers
Address:8200 Frazier Pike
Description:South side of Frazier Pike,east of Thibault Road
Zoned:I-3
Variance Requested:A variance is requested from the buffer provisions of Section 36-
522 to allow a building addition with reduced street buffer.
Justification:The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:Vacant Industrial Buildings
Proposed Use of Property:Pipe Manufacturing
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Landsca e and Buffer Issues:
1.The zoning street buffer requires an average fifty foot (50')wide,and in no
case to be less than half,street buffer along Frazier Pike Road.The site
plan proposed doesn't meet this minimal ordinance requirement.
2.An automatic irrigation system is required for all the newly landscaped
areas.
3.A landscape plan with the Seal of a Registered Landscape Architect from
the State of Arkansas per Chapter 15,the Landscape Ordinance,is
required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
4.The City of Little Rock and the City Beautiful Commission recommend and
appreciate any/all additional trees being planted on the site.
5.The site plan appears to meet the minimal green space areas to meet
Chapter 15,the Landscape Ordinance.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:2 CON'T.
C.~fftaff Anal ala:
The I-3 zoned property at 8200 Frazier Pike is occupied by a multi-building
industrial development.A large industrial building is located within the west half of
the property,with paved vehicular use/parking areas on all sides of the structure.
Smaller buildings are located northeast,southeast and west of the large industrial
building.Access drives from Frazier Pike serve the site.
The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the south side of the large
industrial building,as noted on the attached site plan.As part of the project,the
storage building at the southeast corner of the large industrial building will slightly
be reduced in size.A small equipment building will be relocated to the west side of
the large industrial building.Additionally,a gravel storage yard will be created
within the east half of the property.
Section 36-522(b)(4)b,of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a 50 foot wide
average street buffer along the north,Frazier Pike,property line based on the
proposed building expansion project.The minimum street buffer width is 25 feet.
The existing and proposed street buffer ranges in width from 10 feet (adjacent to
the employee parking lot)to 35 feet (adjacent to the new gravel storage yard and
at the northwest corner of the site)as noted on the attached site plan.The
applicant has noted that the average street buffer as proposed is 25 feet.
Therefore,the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the reduced street buffer
as proposed in conjunction with the building expansion and redevelopment project.
Staff is supportive of the requested buffer variance.Staff views the request as
reasonable.Except for the new gravel storage yard,no new elements of the
redevelopment project will be located along the street frontage.A new landscaped
area will be located at the northwest corner of the site as well as additional interior
landscaping to be installed within the existing employee parking lot.The applicant
will install the required number of plantings within the proposed/existing street
buffer areas.The site is completely surrounded by industrial uses and zoning.As
such,no land use buffers are required along the interior property lines.Staff
believes the redevelopment plan for the property,as proposed with decreased
street buffer will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested street buffer variance,subject to the
following conditions:
1.Compliance with the City's Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 15)with
respect to the number and size of plantings required within the
existing/proposed street buffer area.
2.Compliance with the Landscape comments as noted in paragraph B.of
the staff report.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO 'CON'T
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(May 21,2012)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval,with conditions.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved,as recommended by staff,
with a vote of 4 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
CROVesti
April 24,2012
o Mr.Monte Moore0
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 W.Markham Street
Little Rock,AR 72201
o Re:Welspun Tubular
CLI
8200 Frazier Pike
A/E Project No.2012 019
Dear Monte:
The attached is my submittal on behalf of Welspun for consideration for the Board of
Adjustment.We are requesting a variance from the 50'andscape buffer along Frazier Pike.
Welspun is in the process of renovating and expanding an existing warehouse for the
purpose of manufacturing steel pipe.When Welspun analyzed this site for this purpose,they
determined that all of the available open area between the existing building and the existing
landscaping is necessary for their manufacturing and staging process.We are proposing a
25'verage landscape buffer along Frazier Pike.In addition we are requesting that the
landscape that is required to be adjacent to the existing building be dispersed along the
frontage and existing employee parking lot.Please accept this proposal for your
consideration.
Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Terry Watson,IA,LEED-AP
TW/dm
cc:Mr.Ron Craig,Welspun Tubular LLC
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:3
File No.:Z-8770
Owner:United Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Applicant:Bill Sims/Sign Systems,Inc.
Address:8405 Interstate 30
Description:South side of 1-30,approximately 600 feet east of Geyer Springs Road
Zoned:C-3
Variance Requested:A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-557
to allow a wall sign without street frontage.
Justification:The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:Branch Bank
Proposed Use of Property:Branch Bank
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comment
B.~fftaff Anal ala:
The C-3 zoned property at 8405 Interstate 30 is occupied by a one-story branch
bank building which is in the process of being remodeled.A drive through facility is
located on the south side of the bank building.Paved parking is located on the
north,south and east sides of the building.Access drives are located along the
south property line.A ground sign is located at the northwest corner of the
building.The bank building is part of a large,multi-building development.
As part of the remodeling project,new signs will be installed on the building.The
applicant is proposing wall signs on the north and south building facades,and has
obtained a sign permit for the north wall sign.The sign on the south wall will be
approximately 13 square feet in area and located on the south wall,east of the
drive-thru canopy,as noted in the attached sketches.The applicant notes that the
proposed sign on the south facade will replace a sign of similar size which existed
at this location on the building for several years.The new sign will contain updated
graphics for the business.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:3 CON'T.
Section 36-557(a)of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires all wall signs to face a
street frontage.Therefore,the applicant is requesting a variance from this
ordinance standard to allow the sign on the south building facade with no direct
street frontage.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance.Staff views the request as
reasonable.Staff was unable to locate a sign permit for the wall sign which
previously existed on the south building facade.If a permit could have been
located,the new sign would have been allowed administratively under the old
permit number.Staff believes a wall sign on the south wall of the building will aid
in identifying the building to bank customers who enter the site from the south.The
bank is part of a multiple building development containing over ten (10)total
buildings.There is cross-access between all of the building sites within this
development.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 a permit
being obtained for the sign.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(May 21,2012)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval,with conditions.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved,as recommended by staff,
with a vote of 4 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
UPCITKAAKKAPiSAS
April I 2,2012
Board of Adjustment g'/6IDepartmentofPlanningandDevelopment
723 West Markham
Uttle Rock,AR 72201
SO I-37l-4790
Fax:371-6863
United Arkansas Federal Credit Union is requesting a zoning variance to Little Rock Code 36-555 for
property located at 8405 Interstate 30 owned by United Arkansas Federal Credit Union.
This sign exceeds the ordinance's allowance for the quantity of wall signs for this property.The sign in
question is in compliance of ordinances for commercial zones.
The primary reason for the variance request is the need for visibility of the sign for identification from
directly behind the credit union;the only egress and exits from the property.
Adhering to the ordinance's current stipulations would result in the loss of needed additional visibility of
applicant in question and would deny the applicant the possible business of drive-by impulse credit
union and non credit union ATM customers.This lack of visibility has the potential of not only creating
undue hardship finandal loss upon the applicant/property owner,but also to create frustration to the
customers and clients attempting to locate the business for the grat time.
United Arkansas Federal Credit Union respectfully extends its appreciation to the Board of Adjustment
for their consideration of this variance request.
Sincerely,'ey
H.Weinsinger
President
www.uni ted arkansas.org
8405 Interstate 50 +Little Rock,AR 72209
Phone (501)S65-8500 4 Pax (SO1)565-8546
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:4
File No.:Z-8771
Owner:Florinda Martin
Applicant:Ed Lofton
Address:4 Elrod Drive
Description:Lot 4,Section BA",Geyer Springs Shopping Center Addition
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 a porch addition with a
reduced front setback and which crosses a front platted building line.
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.~fftaff Anal ata:
The R-2 zoned property at 4 Elrod Drive is occupied by a one-story frame single
family residence.The property is located on the west side of Elrod Drive at the
road's terminus.There is a one-car wide driveway at the northeast corner of the
property,which leads to a carport at the north end of the residence.The lot
contains a 25 foot platted front building line.A small uncovered/unenclosed porch
extends approximately six (6)feet across the building line.
The applicant proposes to construct a new covered front porch,as noted on the
attached site plan.The new porch will be 10 feet by 27 feet in size and extend
across the front platted building line by approximately 10 feet,resulting in a front
setback of approximately 15 feet.The proposed porch addition will be unenclosed
on its north,south and east sides.The applicant is proposing the covered porch
addition to help prevent water problems which have apparently been occurring in
the past during rain showers.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:4 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 porch addition with a reduced front setback and which
crosses a front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested front setback and building line variances.Staff
views the request as a reasonable.The residence is one (1)of three (3)homes
located along a short dead-end street,and has a large commercial retail building
located along its west and north sides.Elrod Drive is a very narrow,one-car wide
roadway.The carport portion (overhang)of the home immediately to the south
extends slightly closer to the roadway than the existing porch on the house in
question.Also,there is an undeveloped,wooded property across Elrod Drive to
the east.Staff believes the proposed porch addition will have no adverse impact
on the adjacent residences to the south,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
addition.The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk'
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 building addition must be constructed to match the existing residence.
3.The porch must remain unenclosed on its north,south and east sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(May 21,2012)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval,with conditions.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved,as recommended by staff,
with a vote of 4 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
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LiNe Rock,Planning Commission 24 April 2012
Little Rock,Arkansas
Attached Is a plot plan for a proposed variance In the building set back
requirement for Lot 4,Section "A",Qeyer Springs Shopping Center
Subdivision.The current set back is 25 ft,however,I propose extending
the existing overhang on the front of my house to prevent rain water from
entering my house «t the front door during inclement weather.The
proposed overhang would be open on the North,South and East sides.Lot
4 Is at the end of Elrod Drive in southwest LINe Rock and will not Impact
any other residence in the area.
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0 4 Elrod Drive
Little Rock,Arkansas
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.'
File No.:Z-8772
Owner:Hometex-Pulaski,LLC/Doug Loftin
Applicant:Jonathan Hope
Address:35 Mountain Vista Drive
Description:Lot 42,Vista Pointe Addition
Zoned:R-2
Variance Requested:A variance is requested from the building line provisions of Section
31-12 to allow the porch of a residence to cross a side platted building line.
Justification: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 Comments
B.~Staff Anal ata:
The R-2 zoned property at 35 Mountain Vista Drive is occupied by a one-story
single family residence which is under construction.The property is at the
southeast corner of Mountain Vista Drive and Summit View Drive.At the time of
staffs inspection of the property,the residence had been framed and roofed.
There is a three-car wide driveway from Summit View Drive,which extends to a
garage on the north end of the residence.
The single family lot is platted front to back from north to south.There is a 25 foot
platted front building line along the Summit View Drive frontage and a 25 foot
platted side building line along the Mountain Vista Drive frontage.The new
residence contains an unenclosed porch which extends across the 25 foot side
platted building line by approximately 3.7 feet,resulting in a setback of 21.3 feet
from the west side property line.The porch is unenclosed on its north,south and
west sides.
MAY 21,2012
ITEM NO.:5 CON'T.
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 a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the
unenclosed porch which crosses a side platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested building line variance.Staff views the request
as a reasonable.A mistake was made when the house was layed out on the site,
with the porch left off the building plans.When the porch was added to the
building footprint,it was realized that a building line encroachment had been
created.All surrounding single family lots are undeveloped and wooded.These
lots will be developed in the future with the requested building line encroachment in
place.Staff feels that the building line encroachment is a relatively minor
encroachment,and that the encroachment will have no adverse impact on the
surrounding 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 side building line for the
addition.The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk'
office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance.
C.Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the requested building line variance,subject to the
following conditions:
1.Completion of a one-lot replat reflecting the change in the side platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2.The porch on the west side of the residence must remain unenclosed on
its north,south and west sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(May 21,2012)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval,with conditions.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved,as recommended by staff,
with a vote of 4 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
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117 S Market St 'enton,AR 72015 Office *501-315-2626 *501-315-0024
Monday,April 23,2012 2-F77~
Board of Adjustment
Planning and Development Department
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock,AR 72201
Re:Lot 42 of Vista Point Subdivision
City of Little Rock,Arkansas
Hope Project No.12-0144
Dear Board Members:
Please find enclosed an application for a variance from the City of Little Rock's Zoning
Ordinance,Section 31-12.
When a plot plan was prepared for this lot,a building footprint was drawn up based on the
architectural plans for the proposed residence.The building foot print was placed near the
building setbacks along both streets,but was set back inside by approximately a foot in each
direction.The plot plan was approved and construction began.Later in the construction
process,it was realized that a proposed porch had been missed in drawing the building
footprint.The porch is a typical,open-air porch.It protrudes approximately four feet into the 25-
foot building setback along Mountain Vista Drive.
The building setbacks on the filed Vista Point plat were in excess of those required by the
Zoning Ordinance for an R2 zoning.An R2 zoning allows for one 25-foot and one 15-foot
building setback on corner lots,but the plat depicted 25-foot building setbacks along both sides.
In behalf of the owner of this property,Hometex,LLC,we are requesting that a variance be
granted in the building set-back along Mountain Vista Drive to permit a 20-foot building setback.
We are hereby requesting your approval of this variance.Please fee free to contact either
Jonathan Hope or me at the numbers indicated above if there are any questions or concerns.
Jacob Gillip,P.E.
Project Engineer
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There being no further business before the Board,the meeting was adjourned at 2:04 p.m.
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