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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. H+W Qj Heiple Wiedower z-z.gz -3 Architects Planners 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. 319 President clinton Aves ste 201+Little Rock,Arkansas 72201+(1)501-707 0115+(fl 501-70701 18 Page 1 of I 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, I~X . Pat Riley,Jr.,Owner Little Rock Athletic Clu :7;.'.":!'';VS'i- C'h'iJ!C-'610 Sam Peck Road ~Little Rock,AR 72223 ~501-225-3600 ~Fax:501-221-2697 www.Iree.corn 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 +z 2-P7/( 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. LEWIS ELLIQTT ~MCMQRRAN 'AQENARCHITECTSRAGSQALE'OQQWARQ 'iNOQRPQRATEOENGINEERS5012239302EEX5111,223,9909 VVVVVV LEMVELVCCM 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 Enclosures IIIIN IIIIIIIINIE IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII . I IIIIIIIIIIII:. II Illlllllllll . 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