boa_10 31 2011LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
OCTOBER 31,2011
2:00 P.M.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being three (3)in number.
II.Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings
The Minutes of the September 26,2011 meeting were
approved as mailed by unanimous vote.
III.Members Present:Scott Smith,Vice Chairman
Rajesh Mehta
Jeff Yates
Members Absent:Robert Winchester,Chairman
Brad Wingfield
City Attorney Present:Debra Weldon
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
OCTOBER 31,2011
2:00 P.M.
1.OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
II.NEW BUSINESS:
1.Z-3052-A 503 E.6"Street
2.Z-3961-B 4610 Sam Peck Road
3.Z-8711 5409 Hawthorne Road
4.Z-8712 2800 Crouchwood Road
5.Z-8713 6213 Father Tribou Street
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:1
File No.:Z-3052-A
Owner:HMF,LLC
Applicant:Tim Heiple,Heiple Wiedower Architects
Address:503 E,O'"Street
Description:South side of E.6rB Street and North side of E.7"Street,between
Sherman and Rock Streets.
Zoned:R-4A
Variance Requested:A variance is requested from the fence provisions of Section 36-
516 to allow a fence which exceeds the maximum height allowed.
Justification:The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:Apartment Complex
Proposed Use of Property:Apartment Complex
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comment
B.~fftaff Anal sts:
The R-4A zoned property at 503 E.6rff Street is occupied by the Fowler Square
Apartment Complex.The property is located along the south side of E.6"Street,
between Sherman and Rock Streets.The property extends southward to E.7rff
Street.The development consists of nine (9)total buildings situated throughout
the site.Paved parking is located within the development,between the buildings.
There are two (2)access drives from E.6rff Street and one (1)drive from E.7"
Street.A three (3)foot high wrought iron fence is located along the south (E.7rff
Street)property line.A wrought iron fence,ranging in height from three (3)to four
(4)feet is located along portions of the north (E.6'treet)property line.A
temporary chain-link construction fence is located along a portion of the south
property line,as some of the apartment buildings are in the process of being
remodeled.
The applicant proposes to install new six (6)foot high decorative metal fencing
along both the E.6'"and E.7'"Street frontages.The fence along the E.7'"Street
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:1 CON'T.
frontage will be located approximately 3.5 feet inside the existing wrought iron
fence.A gated entry with keypad will be installed at the access drive from E.7"
Street.A pedestrian gate will be located on the west side of the driveway.The
new six (6)foot high fencing along the E.6'"Street frontage will be located at five
(5)points to fill in the gaps of the existing fence,as noted on the attached site plan.
The new fencing will include a gated entry with key pad for the western drive from
E.6'"Street.The east drive will be removed.A pedestrian gate will be added on
the east side of the gated entry drive.The applicant is also proposing to install a
new monument sign located where the eastern drive along E.6'"Street currently
exists.The proposed sign will be six (6)feet by two (2)feet in area and located on
a 1.5 foot high brick base.The sign will have a height of 3.5 feet.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a.of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of four (4)feet for fences constructed between a building setback line and
street right-of-way.R-4A zoning requires a minimum front setback of 15 feet.
Therefore,the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the six (6)foot high
decorative metal fencing to be located between the front building setback line and
the E.6'"and E.7'"Street rights-of-way.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance.Staff views the request
as reasonable.The proposed fence will not be out of character with the area,as
there are other six (6)foot high metal fences in the neighborhood.The property is
not located at an intersection,so there are no sight-distance issues.The Little
Rock Historic District Commission reviewed and approved the proposed fencing at
its October 10,2011 meeting.The application was approved as submitted.Staff
feels the proposed fencing will be an attractive addition to the property and aid in
the security problems the property owners have recently experienced.Staff
believes the proposed fencing will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance,as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(October 31,2011)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved,as recommended by staff,
with a vote of 3 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
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FOWLER SQUARE APARTMENTS AKA THE RESIDENCES AT GRACIE MANSION
Historic District Commission/LR Board of Adjustment
September 9,2011
Heiple+Wiedower Architects,Agent for
HMF,LLC
Since our acquisition of the Fowler Square property in March this property has
seen numerous shootings,multiple thefts of property approaching $100,000 in
value and almost daily apparent drug deals and acts of prostitution.The existing
tenants are slowly being removed but the free access to the property has
allowed the criminal activity to continue.
As a direct result,the owners of Fowler Square Apartments,HMF,LLC hereby
apply for Certificate of Appropriateness and Application for Zoning Variance for
installing fencing and gates on 6»and 7»streets and installing a new Gracie
Mansion sign on 6»Street.The fencing application on 6»Street will be for a 6'all
steel fence matching the fence across 6»street at Rainwater Flats and will be
located in an offset location,setting it approximately 3'-5'ehind the line of the
historic fencing.These fences and gates will occur only at existing openings in
the historic iron fencing to close openings for security purposes,providing one
vehicular gate and one pedestrian gate,both with security code operation.The
existing historic iron fence will be straightened,repaired and painted and there
will be new intrusion resistant landscaping installed behind it to provide added
security.Other than repairs the historic fencing will remain unaltered.
The Gracie Mansion sign,with the new property name,will be a ground
mounted monument sign closing the easternmost vehicular entrance into the
complex.Plans and details are attached.
The fencing on 7»Street,which will match the 6»Street fence in height and
design,will be continuous from the east to the west end of the property and
have one vehicular and one pedestrian gate for access.The new fencing will be
located as far behind the existing historic fence as practical (approx 3'-5'j
because of limited distance to the building stairs.Some landscaping will be
added behind the historic iron fence,which will be repaired,straightened and
painted.The precise location of the new fencing and gates are shown on the
attached drawings.
As a part of the security and the aesthetic improvements undertaken on the
property,we are proposing to install wooden 3'all screens around the existing
hvac condensing units.One of these has been installed on an emergency basis
because of a recent theft of 4 condensers and copper piping.These condenser
screens will typically be the same,at least as seen from the street.
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OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:2
File No.:Z-3961 -B
Owner:Riley's Health and Fitness Centers,Inc.
Applicant:Pat M.Riley,Jr.
Address:4610 Sam Peck Road
Description:Northwest corner of Sam Peck Road and Peckerwood Road
Zoned:AF
Variance Requested:Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
338 and the easement provisions of Section 36-11 to allow a building addition with
reduced side setback and which encroaches into an access easement.
Justification:The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:Little Rock Athletic Club
Proposed Use of Property:Little Rock Athletic Club
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comment
B.Landsca e and Buffer Issues:
If the cost of remodeling the existing structure exceeds fifty (50)percent of the
current replacement cost of the structure,a corresponding percent of the existing
vehicular use area is to be brought into compliance with the City's Landscaping
Ordinance.
C.Buildin 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 buildings 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
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:2 CON'T.
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.
D.~Staff Anal ala:
The AF zoned property at 4610 Sam Peck Road is occupied by the Little Rock
Athletic Club facilities.The property is located at the northwest corner of Sam
Peck Road and Peckerwood Road.The development includes one (1)building
with covered swimming pool area located along the south property line.Paved
parking is located on the north and west sides of the building.Access drives from
Sam Peck Road and Peckerwood Road serve the property.
The property owner is proposing to construct a 14 foot by 120 foot building addition
at the southwest corner of the existing building,as noted on the attached site plan.
The proposed addition will be located on the south property line (zero setback)and
extend approximately five (5)feet into an old ingress/egress easement which was
part of the original multi-lot plat for this property.The area where the addition will
be located is several feet below the grade of Peckerwood Road.The height of the
building addition will be only approximately eight (8)feet above the existing grade
of the roadway.
Section 36-338(f)(2)of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback
of 30 feet for non-single family structures in AF zoning.Section 36-11(f)requires that
the Board of Adjustment review and approve easement encroachments.Therefore,
the applicant is requesting variances to allow the proposed building addition with a
reduced side setback along Peckerwood Road,and to extend into the existing
ingress/egress easement.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback and easement variances.Staff views
the request as reasonable.The property owner has dedicated approximately 25
feet of right-of-way along Peckerwood Road within the last 10 years which has
pushed the property line back to within 14 feet of the existing building.In addition
the ingress/egress easement which the proposed addition encroaches into is an
old access easement which was part of a multi-lot plat.The property never
developed as platted,which eliminates the need for any access easements.The
owner of the Little Rock Athletic Club also owns all of the property on the south
side of Peckerwood Road,with the exception of one (1)property.It is very
possible that future expansion of the facilities could include abandonment of the
street right-of-way and existing easements.Staff believes the proposed building
addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area.There is one (1)residential property on the south side of Peckerwood Road.
The other properties are either vacant or undeveloped.
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:2 CON'T.
E.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and easement variances,
subject to the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in
Paragraph B.of the staff report.
2.Compliance with the Building Codes requirements as noted in Paragraph
C.of the staff report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(October 31,201 t)
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 3 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
September 26,2011 LITTLE
ROCK
ATHLETIC
Little Rock Deparlment of Planning and Development CLUB ~&~~,/
723 West Markham
Little Rock,Arkansas 72201
Re:
Request of Variance:
Little Rock Athletic Club
4610 Sam Peck Road
Little Rock,Arkansas 72223
The Little Rock Athletic Club is seeking two variances allow the expansion of its existing
structure along a portion of the building's southern edge.The variances would permit the
building to extend out the 14'istance to the southern property line for a length of 120'.
The present building is already non-conforming with regard to the 30'ideyard setback
requirement of its AF Zoning classification (Sect.36-338(fl(2)for which a variance is requested.
The Owners previously granted the City a 25'ight-of-way easeinent for Peckerwood Road
which placed the building 14'om the adjusted property line.
A 30'ccess easement along the southern edge of Lots 13 and 14 bordering Peckerwood Road
was not abandoned when the property was re-platted for the construction of the present facility.
The easement now has no functional basis since the the previous parcels have been combined
under a single ownership and single development.The owners seek a variance to Sect.36-Ll(fl
to allow the building expansion to encroach 5'nto the easement.
The proposed addition is 14'120'1680 square feet)and involves an extension of the existing
floor and roof suuctures south toward Peckerwood Road.The land alongside the street at this
location slopes sharply down toward the building from a height of four to eight feet.The addition
would extend a maximum of 8*above the roadway at its highest point.
This proposal should have no impact on street traffic,parking,utilities,or any other public
functions occurring on Peckerwood Road.We respectfully request your approval of these
variance s.
Sincerely,
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Little Rock Athletic Clu
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OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:3
File No.:Z-8711
Owner/Applicant:Jay and Jane Rogers
Address:5409 Hawthorne Road
Description:Lot 3,Block 9,Newton's Addition
Zoned:R-2
Variance Requested:Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow construction of a new residence with reduced front and side setbacks.
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
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Buildin 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 buildings 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.
C.~Staff Anal ala:
The R-2 zoned property at 5409 Hawthorne Road is currently a vacant grass-
covered lot.A house which previously existed on the site was removed.An old
one-car wide driveway is located at the northeast corner of the lot.
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:3 CON'T.
The applicants propose to construct a 1 1/2 story single family residence and one-
story detached carport on the lot,as noted on the attached site plan.The
residence will have the appearance of a one-story structure,with living space
within the roof area.The second level living space will contain dormers.The main
front wall of the residence will be located 25 feet back from the front (north)
property line.A covered porch will be located on the front of the house,with a front
setback of 20.3 feet.The porch will be unenclosed on its north,east and west
sides.Steps to the porch will be located approximately 17 feet back from the front
property line.The applicants are proposing to locate the house three (3)feet from
the east side property line in order to provide a driveway along the west side of the
house to access the carport within the rear yard area.The proposed one-story
carport will also be located three (3)feet from the east side property line.It will be
unenclosed on all sides.
Section 36-254(d)(1)of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots.Section 36-254(d)(2)requires a minimum
side setback of five (5)feet.Therefore,the applicant is requesting variances from
these ordinance standards to allow the residence with reduced front and side
setbacks.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variances.Staff views the request as
reasonable.The proposed residence and accessory carport will not be out of
character with other structures in the area.Only the porch and steps will encroach
into the front setback area.Hawthorne Road has a rather wide right-of-way
(approximately 80 feet),with the front property line being located approximately 23
feet inside the edge of pavement.With respect to the reduced side setback,the
applicant is proposing the setback in order to provide a 10 foot west side setback
to accommodate a driveway to serve the accessory carport structure.The carport
complies with all setback requirements.The overall lot coverage will be only
approximately 42 percent (principal and accessory structures).Staff believes the
proposed new residence will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or
the general area.Adequate separation should exist between the proposed
residence and the adjacent residences.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances,subject to the following
conditions:
1.Compliance with the building codes requirements as noted in Paragraph
B.of the staff report.
2.Guttering must be provided,if applicable,to prevent water run-off onto the
adjacent property to the east.
3.The front porch must remain unenclosed on its north,east and west sides.
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:3 CON'T.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(October 31,2011)
Jay Rogers was present,representing the application.There were no objectors
present.Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval.
Jay Rogers addressed the Board in support of the application.Vice-Chairman Smith
asked about the proposed side setback and the reasons for the request.He noted
support of the front setback variance.Mr.Rogers explained that he needed a driveway
on the west side of the residence to access a garage in the rear yard area.He
explained that the driveway needed to be at least 10 feet in width.Vice-Chairman
Smith asked if the house could be reduced in width to provide a five (5)foot setback on
the north side.Mr.Rogers explained that his architect advised him to have the house
designed and request a variance.
Jeff Yates asked if a contractor had been hired.Mr.Rogers stated that he had talked
with a contractor and was awaiting an answer.Mr.Rogers also explained that the
neighbor immediately to the east supported the variance request.
Vice-Chair Smith explained that the variance request was based on advice given to Mr.
Rogers by his architect.He noted that Mr.Rogers was not directly at fault and that he
would support the application.
There was a motion to approve the application,as recommended by staff.The motion
passed with a vote of 3 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.The application was approved.
Mr.R Mrs.Jay Rogers
5315 Hawthorne
Little Rock,AR 72207
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September 26,mon
Mr.Monte Moore
Little Rock Department of Planning 8r Development
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock,AR 72201
Re:Jane &Jay Rogers
64o9 Hawthorne Road
Little Rock,AR 722o7
Dear Mr.Moore:
Mr.lk Mrs.Jay Rogers are requesting two building variances for our new residence at
S4o9 Hawthorne Road.
Our home will be built on a So'ot and our home has been designed to be 37'ide.We
are allowing io-o"on the west side of our property for a drive to the rear of our
property.We are requesting a side yard setback variance on the east side of our
property from the allowed 5'-o"to a proposed 3 -0".
Additionally,we are requesting permission to build a small Entry Porch on the front of
the house.The front wall of the house is located on the 26'ront yard building setback
on the north side of the property.The Porch extends into the required building setback
4'-8"and due to the designed crawlspace under the house;we will also have steps that
extend into the building setback.We have designed S risers and 4 treads which will
extend an additional 4'-o".The combined Entry Porch and steps will extend a total of
8'-8"into the setback.We are requesting a building variance for this item as well.
Please refer to the attached survey,which shows all proposed requests.Should you have
any questions,please feel free to contact me at 664-626t.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
~hl.4P
J W.Rogers Jay W.Rogers
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:4
File No.:Z-8712
Owner:Steve and Susan Blair
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
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comment
B.Buildin 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 buildings 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.
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:4 CON'T.
C.~Staff Anal afa:
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
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 36-254(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.
Staff is 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.
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:4 CON'T.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(October 31,201 1)
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 3 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.
Steve Blair
2800 Crouchwood
Little Rock,AR 72207
September 16,2011
Department of Planning and Development 2-P7/~
723 West Markham
Little Rock,AR
Re:Application for Residential Zoning Variance
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 27 years and do not have plans to move.
Thank you for your consideration.
Steve Blair
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:5
File No.:Z-8713
Owner:Arthritis Foundation
Applicant:John McMorran,Lewis Elliott McMorran Vaden Architects 8 Engineers
Address:6213 Father Tribou Street
Description:South side of Father Tribou Street,approximately 500 feet west of
N.University Avenue
Zoned:0-3
Variance Requested:A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-281
to allow a building addition with reduced front setback.
Justification:The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:Office
Proposed Use of Property:Office
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Landsca e and Bufferlssues:
If the cost of remodeling the existing structure exceeds fifty (50)percent of the
current replacement cost of the structure,a corresponding percent of the existing
vehicular use area is to be brought into compliance with the City's Landscaping
Ordinance.
C.~Staff Anal ala:
The 0-3 zoned property at 6213 Father Tribou Street is occupied by a two-story
brick office building.Paved parking is located on the east and south sides of the
building.Two (2)drives from Father Tribou Street serve the property.A paved
access drive is located along the west side of the building.The building is one-
story in height as viewed from the street,with a two-story height in the rear.The
property slopes downward from front to back (north to south).
The applicant proposes to construct a new front entry to the existing building.The
new front entry area will include a porch area with steps and a wheelchair ramp at
OCTOBER 31,2011
ITEM NO.:5 CON'T.
the northeast corner of the building.The front porch area will be covered with a
canopy roof with a narrow wing wall at the west side of the porch.The front edge
of the canopy will be located nine (9)feet back from the front (north)property line.
The front edge of the wheelchair ramp will be 13 feet back from the front property
line.The front wall of the existing building is approximately 'I 9 feet back from the
front property line.
Section 36-281(d)(1)of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for 0-3 zoned property.Therefore,the applicant is requesting a
variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the new covered entry area and
wheelchair ramp with a reduced front setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested front setback variance.Staff views the request
as reasonable.The proposed entry area will be a much more functional entry than
what exists currently on the northeast corner of the building.It will also add to the
building's street appeal,as viewed from Father Tribou Street.The proposed new
canopy area will approximately align with the front wall of the existing multifamily
structure immediately to the west.Additionally,the front corner of the existing
building immediately west of the multifamily structure has a front setback of less
than 25 feet.Therefore,the reduced front setback will not be out of character with
the area.Staff believes the proposed new covered entry area and wheelchair
access ramp will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback variance,subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in
Paragraph B.of the staff report.
2.The covered entry area must remain unenclosed on its north,east and
west sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:(October 31,2011)
John McMorran and David Lewis were present,representing the application.There
were no objectors present.There were three (3)Board members present.Jeff Yates
announced that he would recuse on the issue,based on the fact his company was
involved in the sale of the property.Staff noted that the application needed to be
deferred to the November 28,2011 agenda because there were not enough members
left to take action on the matter.
There was a motion to defer the application to the November 28,2011 agenda.The
motion passed by a vote of 3 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.The application was deferred.
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September 27,2011 -F7/5
Mr.Dana Camey
City of Little Rock
Dept of Neighborhoods &Planning
723 W.Markham
Little Rock,AR 72201
Re:6213 Father Tribou Street
Dear Mr.Camey,
The potential buyers of the office building located at 6213 Father Tribou Street want to improve
the overall functionality and aesthetics of the building.The existing building (see photo)is old
and slightly worn.The site is very small and sloped which limits the space allowed to park and
create viable parking for accessible needs.The intent for the building is to add an exterior
entrance structure on the north facade that will allow the building to have a clear point of entry.
The relocation of the front entrance will also allow more space to improve accessibility in both
parking and travel path to the building.This design will also allow for a clear path of travel for
pedestrians using the sidewalk along Father Tribou Street.We have a proposed plan and
rendering included with this letter.
The current building is setback from the street approximately 25',Our request is for the Board
of Adjustment to allow the construction of the proposed entrance structure to encroach into the
25'ront setback along Father Tribou Street.
Should you have any questions concerning the proposed changes,please feel free to call me.
Sincerely
John cMorran,AIA LEED AP
JM/ag
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There being no further business before the Board,the meeting was adjourned at 2:16 p.m.
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Chairman Secreta