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boa_04 26 2010LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY OF MINUTES APRIL 26, 2010 2:00 P.M. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being five (5) in number. II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings The Minutes of the March 29, 2010 meeting were approved as mailed by unanimous vote. III. Members Present: Robert Winchester, Chairman Scott Smith, Vice Chairman Leslie Greenwood Rajesh Mehta Brad Wingfield Members Absent: None City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT I. OLD BUSINESS: A. Z-8520 II. NEW BUSINESS: 1 2 3. 4. 5 6 Z -6459-A Z -7407-B Z-8537 Z-8538 Z-8539 Z-8540 Z-8541 Z-8542 Z-8543 AGENDA APRIL 26, 2010 2:00 P.M. 49 DuClair Court 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. 9211 Chicot Road 4712 Kavanaugh Blvd. 5224 Country Club Blvd. 8617 Crofton Circle 5909 N. 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Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 49 Duclair Court is occupied by a one-story brick single family residence. There is a paved alley located along the rear property line. A driveway from the alley serves as access to a garage on the rear of the residence. The applicant recently began construction of a six (6) foot — nine (9) inch tall wood fence to enclose a portion of the rear yard area, as noted on the attached site plan. The new fence consists of standard six (6) foot high (1 inch by 4 inch) wood pickets (dog -eased), on top of two (2) 2 X 6 timbers running horizontally on end. A portion of the fence along the south property line has not been completed, as the applicant stopped work when he was informed of the need for a variance. Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence height of six (6) feet for fences in R-2 zoned areas. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the newly constructed fence with an overall height of approximately six (6) feet — nine (9) inches. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: A (Con't. Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff views the issue as a relatively minor increase in fence height. There are several six (6) foot tall fences located along the alley. Several of the fences have decorative posts with heights near seven (7) feet. When viewing the new fence from one end of the alley or the other, it does not have the appearance of being out of character, height -wise, with the other fences along the alley. Staff believes the fence, as constructed, will have no negative impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The applicant should be aware that there may be an architectural review committee for this neighborhood which could include fence construction. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 22, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Board that the item needed to be deferred to the March 29, 2010 Agenda. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the March 29, 2010 meeting by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 29, 2010) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Board that the item needed to be deferred to the April 26, 2010 Agenda. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the April 26, 2010 meeting by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) Turag Ronaghi was present, representing the application. There was one (1) registered objector present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. Staff noted that the recommendation of approval included the condition that a permit be obtained for the fence construction. Turag Ronaghi addressed the Board in support of the application. He noted that his neighbors had no problem with his fence, other than one (1) neighbor. He explained that the fence enhanced the neighborhood. Melanie Orintas addressed the Board in opposition. She noted that there was an architectural review committee for the neighborhood which reviewed fence construction. She stated that the quality of the fence is not the same as other fences APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: A (Con't.) in the neighborhood. She presented photos of other properties in the neighborhood. She also stated that the neighborhood association president was opposed to the proposed fence. There was a brief discussion of the issue of bills of assurance and architectural review committees. Mr. Ronaghi explained that the horizontal lumber at the base of the fence was installed because of water run-off which would rot the fence pickets if they were on the ground. There was a motion to approve the fence variance as recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 1 File No.: 6459-A Owner: Satellite Heights Real Estate, LLC Applicant: Jennifer Herron, Herron Horton Architects Address: 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. Description: Part of Lots 10-12, Block 8, Mountain Park Addition Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 301 and the parking provisions of Section 36-502 to allow a building addition with reduced front setback and a reduced number of parking spaces. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Restaurant Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. is currently occupied by a split level brick commercial building which is currently vacant. The property is located at the southeast corner of Kavanaugh Blvd. and University Avenue. There is an access drive from University Avenue, with paved parking on the south and east sides of the building. There are ten (10) parking spaces on the site, with an exit drive onto Kavanaugh Blvd. at the northeast corner of the property. There is an existing outdoor restaurant seating area (with three foot high railing) on the north side of the building, between the building and the sidewalk along Kavanaugh Blvd. On March 9, 1998 the Board of Adjustment approved a parking variance to allow a restaurant, Satellite Cafe, to occupy the building. Satellite Cafe recently closed in order to remodel the building and re -open. As part of the remodeling project, the applicant proposes to add a nine (9) foot by ten (10) foot entry area on the north side of the building and an additional 342 square feet of outdoor seating area at the northwest corner of the building, both noted on the attached site plan. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 1 (Con't.) The applicant is requesting two (2) variances with the proposed remodeling project. The proposed front entry addition will be located 9.8 feet back from the front (north) property line. Section 36-301(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet for C-3 zoned property. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed 9.8 foot front setback. Section 36-502(b)(3)c. requires a minimum of three (3) additional off-street parking spaces for the 342 square feet of additional outdoor dining space as proposed. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this requirement also. There are ten (10) paved parking spaces on the site. The restaurant use which occupied and will re -occupy the building would typically be required a minimum of 36 off- street parking spaces. Staff is supportive of the requested setback and parking variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. With respect to the front setback variance, most of the other commercial buildings, along the south side of Kavanaugh Blvd., to the east are located on their front property lines adjacent to the sidewalk along Kavanaugh Blvd. The requested front setback for the new front entry area will not be out of character with other commercial buildings to the east. Additionally, staff views the parking variance as a minor issue. The remodeling of the existing restaurant space will not change the amount of available seating for the restaurant use, with the exception of the new 342 square feet outdoor seating area. This is a very small area of additional seating which requires an additional three (3) off-street parking spaces. As noted previously, the site contains ten (10) existing off-street parking spaces. The majority of the commercial uses along the south side of Kavanaugh Blvd. have no off-street parking spaces. Therefore, this site has a slight parking advantage over those other commercial uses, including other restaurants. Staff believes there is ample parking, including on -street parking, in this general area and that the requested variances will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and parking variances, subject to providing railing to delineate the area of outdoor seating. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Board that the item needed to be deferred to the May 24, 2010 Agenda. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the May 24, 2010 meeting by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. March 25, 2010 Mr. Monte Moore City of Little Rock 725 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Monte: On behalf of our client, Keith Holland, owner of Satellite Caf6, we are requesting a variance for the new entry addition because it is within the 25'-0" front setback and a variance for the number of parking spaces due to the additional exterior caf6 seating along Kavanaugh Boulevard. The existing building, known as Satellite Caf6, is being remodeled and will re -open as Satellite Caf6. The total gross square footage of the building is 3,314 square feet. The square footage of the existing outdoor seating area is 377 square feet. The proposed exterior seating area is 342 square feet. The new entry vestibule located on the north wall is 90 square feet and reduces the existing patio square footage to 206 square feet. The new entry is proposed to provide a more comfortable air -lock entry for the patrons of the restaurant. The proposed interior restaurant seating capacity is 97 seats. The proposed exterior seating at the new patio area is 24 seats. There are 10 existing off street parking spaces plus one handicap parking space off of Kavanaugh Boulevard. The existing dumpster location is at the southeast corner of the property. If there are any questions, please call me at 975-0052. Sincerely, Jennifer Herron, ATA herron porton :=:;-c ' - :._":`: 1219 South Spring St. Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone 501.975.0052 Fax 501.372.7931 hh-architects_com APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Z -7407-B Owner: Kil Joone Kim Applicant: Andrew Hicks Address: 9211 Chicot Road Description: Northeast Corner of Chicot Road and Preston Drive (recently changed to Vernon Estates Drive) Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 301 to allow construction of a new building with reduced side and rear setbacks. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Undeveloped Proposed Use of Property: Neighborhood Grocery/Takeout Restaurant STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: The proposed site plan must comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. C. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 9211 Chicot Road is currently undeveloped. The property is located at the northeast corner of Chicot Road and Preston Drive. Existing driveways from Chicot Road and Preston Drive serve the property. Portions of the property are paved, with the remainder being grass -covered. There is a 40 foot platted building line along both street frontages. The applicant proposes to construct a 4,620 square foot (one-story) commercial building near the northeast corner of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. Driveways will be located at the northwest (from Chicot Road) and southeast (from Preston Drive) corners of the site. A total of 20 paved parking spaces will be APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 2 (Con't.) located on the south and west sides of the proposed building. The building will be located ten (10) feet back from the east side and rear (north) property lines, with a setback of 60 feet from the front (south) property line and 68 feet from the west street side property line. The applicant notes that 3,318 square feet of the proposed structure will be used for a grocery, with 1,302 square feet being a takeout restaurant. Wood screening fences will be located along the east side and rear (north) property lines. Section 36-301(e)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of 15 feet along the east side property line. Section 36-301(e)(3)also requires a 15 foot minimum setback along the north (rear) property line. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the new commercial building with an east side setback of 10 feet and a rear (north) setback of 10 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested setback variances. On July 31, 2006, the Board of Adjustment approved similar 10 foot side and rear setbacks for a proposed convenience store with gas pumps, as well as front and street side building line variances. The convenience store development never materialized. Staff feels the request is reasonable, and the proposed commercial building will represent a quality in -fill development within this area of Southwest Little Rock. With respect to the reduced side and rear setbacks for the commercial building, the property abuts commercial developments to the north and east which are still zoned R-2. If the adjacent property were zoned commercial to recognize the existing use, no side setback would be required. Therefore, staff views these requested variances as very minor issues. Staff believes the proposed commercial building with reduced side and rear setbacks will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, subject to no portion of the new building be utilized as a full service restaurant. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. andrew hicks Andrew Nicks, Architect voice 501.219.1614 PO Box 25971 fax 501 .215.1614 Little Rock Arkansas, 72221 andrewe_andrev✓hicksarchitact.com Mr Monte Moore Planning Commission Staff City Of Little Bock March 25, 2010 RE: 9203 Chicot Road, a non-residential building setback variance request for small strip shopping center to be located on the North East corner of Chicot Road and Preston Drive in the city limits of Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Moore, We present to you a small development on approximately '/2 of an acre tract of land. This Development is proposed by Mr. Kil Kim and his son Mr. Jai Kim who will own and operate a small neighborhood 3,318 sf grocery and a separate 1,302 takeout restaurant (no interior dining). The Kims also operate another similar store in the Little Flock area. This location will sell grocery items and takeout fast food but NO gasoline. The building will have a total of 4,620 sf contained in one building. We request: 1. A variance to the existing setback requirements to allow for a ten foot (10') building setback on the east (rear) and north(side) property lines, away from the corner. This variance will allow the store to be constructed with an efficient 50' depth and also allow greater area in front of the stores for vehicle movement by providing a 25' wide driveway. This site was granted a similar variance in the past for a project that was not constructed. The old application was under # z -7407a, I believe. The applicants were the same on the previous project but the building type at that time had a fuel canopy component that this application does NOT have. Since the fuel canopy component has been eliminated the building footprint is now larger and has an additional lease space. Since the fuel canopy has been eliminated from the design there is no need for a front yard setback variance in this application. Mr Kil Kim is the owner of this property. He is developing this store and lease space to better serve the residents of this area. Small retail space is lagging in this area of Chicot Road and the benefit to Little Rock citizens, local to this area, is obvious. The Kims are interested in making an investment in this part of the city where they will be a viable part of the community. If you have any questions about this application, please call me and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, rew Hicks,/AIA N DSCNI roill,K)l S-7-01R-kfsa: C�IIICOT " i I,- f C)T APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Owner: Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Z-8537 Jeffrey and Susan Harper Carolyn Lindsey, Yeary Lindsey Architects 4712 Kavanaugh Blvd. Lot 81, Cliffewood Addition R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow construction of an accessory carport/storage structure 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 Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 4712 Kavanaugh Blvd. is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway from Kavanaugh Blvd. which runs along the south side of the residence to a garage/storage accessory building within the rear yard area. There is a parking pad in the front yard area for three (3) cars. The existing accessory structure is 487 square feet in area, and is a one-story structure. The structure is located 1.3 feet from the south side property line. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing accessory structure and replace it with a new carport/storage structure. The new structure will be one-story in height and 510 square feet in area. The carport portion of the structure will occupy 360 square feet, with the remaining 150 square feet being a work shop/storage area. The new structure will maintain the same 1.3 foot south side setback as the previous structure, and will be located three (3) feet from the rear (east) property line. It will have six (6) inch overhangs and guttering. The carport portion of the structure will be unenclosed. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 3 (Con't.) Section 36-156(a)(2)f. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of three (3) feet for accessory structures in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the new accessory structure to maintain the same 1.3 foot side (south) setback on the existing accessory structure. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as reasonable, given the fact that the lot width narrows from front to back, with the rear property line being 43.6 feet. This reduces the amount of buildable space within the rear yard area. Additionally, the new structure being mostly unenclosed carport space will have a lesser visual impact on the surrounding properties than the existing structure. The proposed accessory building will not be out of character (size or setbacks) with other accessory structures in this general area. Staff believes the new accessory carport structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the south. 2. The accessory structure must be constructed to match the existing residence. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. t. ,eary Lindsey Architects Mr. Monte Moore March 25, 2010 Department of Neighborhoods and Planning 723 W. Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Re: Zoning Variance Application for Hamer Residence, 4712 Kavanaugh Blvd. Dear Monte, This property is on Kavanaugh Blvd. near the intersection of Kavanaugh and Cantrell. A parking pad currently exists in the right-of-way at the front of the house. Our proposed plan includes a one-story expansion with a Covered Porch at the rear of the house and a freestanding Carport Addition with a 10 ft. x 15 ft. Workshop to the east. We are requesting a zoning variance to allow the following: 1) Reduced south side yard setback to allow new one -car Carport and Workshop to encroach 3.5 ft. into the 4.8 ft. setback reducing it to 1.3 ft (current setback at existing Garage). The existing Garage and Studio suffers from below grade leaking and the owners have been advised that the best way to deal with that, as well as onsite drainage issues from neighboring properties, would be to remove the Garage and reconstruct the Carport / Workshop properly redirecting the drainage away from beneath the main house. We are requesting the side yard setback reduction to allow for ease in backing down the narrow drive along side the house. If we were to move the Carport / Workshop further to the north, they would have to really cut their wheels so as not to back into the southeast corner of the house. Because the neighbor to the south fronts onto Crestwood, our reduced side yard is adjacent to their rear yard. We feel that this relationship is an advantage in this variance request. The portion of the new Carport / Workshop that sits within the rear setback is 330 square feet which covers 30% of the rear yard. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, C"gr_ �• L Carolyn A.' dsey, AIA 3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-372-5940 Fax: 501-663-0043 APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z-8538 Owner: Chris and Julie Keller Applicant: Frank Riggins Address: 5224 Country Club Blvd. Description: Lot 7, Block 11, Newton's Addition Zoned: R-2 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: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 5224 Country Club Blvd. is occupied by a two-story brick, rock and frame single family residence which is in the process of being remodeled. The property is located at the northeast corner of Country Club Blvd. and Harrison Street. There is a two -car wide driveway from Harrison Street which serves as access to a garage on the west side of the residence. The rear yard area is in the process of being landscaped. As part of the landscaping project, the applicant proposes to construct an eight (8) foot high fence/wall along a portion of the east (side) property line, as noted on the attached site plan. The fence/wall will run for approximately 60 feet and be constructed of stone and wood. The fence/wall will have stone columns and a stone base, with wood panels between the stone columns. The applicant notes that the eight (8) foot high fence is needed to provide adequate privacy, due to the change in grade between the property at 5224 Country Club Blvd. and the property immediately to the east. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 4 (Con't.) Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence/wall height of six (6) feet for single family properties. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the fence/wall with a height of eight (8) feet. Staff is supportive of the fence height variance. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fence will not be out of character with other residential fences in this neighborhood. As noted previously, the applicant is requesting the eight (8) foot tall fence due to the difference in grade between the two properties. The proposed fence/wall will run for only approximately 60 feet within the rear yard area, and staff believes it will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested fence variance, subject to a permit being obtained for the fence construction. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. Crafton, iull, Sparks & Associates, Inc..__..._.._._..__._._...___. government °. March 23, 2010 Mr. Monty Moore Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 pu6ticworks _ rks & recreation residential commercial C transportation industrial sports •° spiritual J education health Re: Fence Height Variance Request for 5224 Country Club Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72207 Dear Mr. Moore, Attached is an application for a variance of the fence height restrictions of Section 36516 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. The applicant is requesting permission to construct an eight foot maximum privacy fence along a portion of the east property line of the subject property. The fence will be constructed of stone columns and base and wood panels. The applicant is asking for the variance to allow the greater fence height due to difference in elevation between the finished floor of the subject property and the finished grade of the house next door. A fence conforming to the restrictions in the code of ordinances does not provide adequate privacy for either property, therefore, the reason for this request. The enclosed survey shows the extent of the fence. I have also enclosed an elevation of the proposed fence for your review. Please let me know if you need any additional information on this matter. ure vvww.craftort,Ilsparks.col7- _ APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 5 File No.: Z-8539 Owner/Applicant: Jane S. Harrison Address: 8617 Crofton Circle Description: Lot 116, Merrivale 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 enclosure of a carport with reduced front setback and which crosses a 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. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 8617 Crofton Circle is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of Crofton Circle and Crofton Drive. A two -car wide driveway from Crofton Circle serves as access to the property. A 25 foot platted building line is located along both street frontages. A carport which existed at the northwest corner of the residence was recently removed due to damage by heavy ice accumulation over the winter. The carport extended approximately 20.6 feet across the front (west) platted building line, with a 4.4 foot setback from the front (west) property line. An enclosed storage portion of the carport structure still exists, as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant proposes to construct a garage addition to replace the carport which was damaged and removed. The garage addition would occupy the same foot print as the previous carport, extending across the front (west) building line by 20.6 feet with a 4.4 foot front setback. The applicant, Jane Harrison, is requesting the garage addition for security reasons, as she lives alone at the residence and has medical conditions. Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front (west) setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. 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 APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 5 (Con't.) ordinance standards to allow the garage addition with a reduced front setback and which crosses a platted building line. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as reasonable, as the applicant is proposing to replace a carport structure which existed on the site for a number of years with a garage with the same building foot print. The proposed front setback for the garage will not be totally out of character with the neighborhood,. The residence directly across Crofton Circle to the north has a similar setback from its front (west) property line, with a building foot print which is almost a mirror image of the residence in question. As noted previously, the applicant is requesting the garage addition for security reasons which staff is sensitive to. Staff believes the proposed garage addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front building line for the garage addition. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted building line as approved by the Board. 2. The building addition must be constructed to match the existing residence. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) Jane Harrison was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. Scott Smith asked Ms. Harrison what her need was for a two -car garage as opposed to a one -car garage. Ms. Harrison explained that she needed the two -car garage for added security and that she had medical reasons. She stated that she just wanted to replace the carport structure which was damaged by an ice storm. She explained that the proposed garage addition would occupy the same footprint as the carport which was removed. There was a motion to approve the application as recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved. .. -G L i 9,20 - -- -- A'75" 1 �4-14- -� - - i APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 6 File No.: Z-8540 Owner: Michael and Leah Wachowaik Applicant: Chris Milligan Address: 5909 N. Country Club Blvd. Description: Lot 74, Forest Heights Place 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/stoop addition with reduced front setback and which crosses a 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. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 5909 N. Country Club Blvd. is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. The house is in the process of being remodeled, including the addition of a second floor over a portion of the structure. There is a three (3) car parking pad in the front yard area accessed from N. Country Blvd. The lot has a 25 foot front platted building line. As part of the construction project, the applicant plans to enclose the existing porch area at the northwest corner of the residence and construct a three (3) foot by six (6) foot covered porch/stoop on the front of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The covered porch/stoop will be unenclosed and extend across the front platted building line by two (2) to 2.5 feet, with a front setback of 22.5 to 23 feet. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO • 6 (Coni ) Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. 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/stoop addition with a reduced front setback and which crosses the front platted building line. Staff supports the requested front setback and building line variances. Staff views the proposed front porch/stoop as a relatively minor issue. If the lot did not contain a front building line, staff could approve the 22.5 to 23 foot front setback administratively. The front porch/stoop will not be out of character with other similar structural "bump -outs" in this general area. The house immediately to the east has a front porch/stoop with a front setback similar to the one in question. The proposed front porch/stoop will not have the appearance of being out of alignment with the other houses along the south side of N. Country Club Blvd. Staff believes the proposed porch/stoop addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or 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 porch/stoop addition. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted building line as approved by the Board. 2. The front porch/stoop addition must be constructed to match the existing residence and remain unenclosed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. Michael Wachowiak 5909 N. Country Club Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72207 501.658.6118 March 3, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: C, I am writing to you in reference to my family's house located at 5909 N. Country Club Blvd., in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock, AR 72207. We are currently under construction, adding a second floor to our existing house, and are requesting a variance to the Zoning Ordinance of our neighborhood plat. As shown on our current survey, the house is located directly on the 25 -foot front set back line. We are enclosing the front porch to create a more welcoming foyer and would like to add a small entry portico to enter the house. This would give a small area of protection from the rain and elements, as well as adding dimension to the front elevation. The new portico would create a more functional and attractive entrance, helping to create curb appeal and connection to the streetscape. To accomplish this, we would like to encroach into the front set back line by 3 feet with the addition of columns and a front dormer. I appreciate your consideration for this variance and look forward to your help in creating our dream home. Sincerely, Michael Wachowiak APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 7 File No.: Z-8541 Owner: R.L. Jones Construction Co. Applicant: Rick Jones Address: 11024 Shenandoah Drive Description: Lot 15, Shenandoah Addition, Phase II Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow porch and deck additions with reduced front and rear setbacks and a porch/step addition which crosses a 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. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 11024 Shenandoah Drive is occupied by a two-story brick and frame single family residence which was recently constructed. There is a two -car wide driveway from Shenandoah Drive which serves as access. The lot contains a 25 foot front platted building line. When the house was constructed, the two-story front porch/balcony portion of the structure was built approximately three (3) feet across the front platted building line, with a front setback of approximately 22 feet. The porch/balcony portion is covered and unenclosed. An uncovered/unenclosed step structure extends from the porch, with a front setback of approximately 18 feet. There is also a small six (6) foot wide wood deck (uncovered and unenclosed) which is located approximately 19 feet back from the rear (west) property line. The deck structure is approximately two (2) feet above grade. The rear wall of the house is 25 feet back from the rear property line. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM: NO,: 7 (Con't.) Section 36-254(d)(1) and (3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet and a minimum rear 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 wood deck with a reduced rear setback and the front porch/balcony with a reduced front setback and which crosses the platted building line. The applicant, Rick Jones, notes that the property had been foreclosed on, and that he purchased the property from the bank unaware of the existing encroachments. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as relatively minor. The front encroachment is minimal enough that the structure does not have the appearance of being that much out of alignment with the fronts of other structures along Shenandoah Drive to the north. The lots immediately to the south are undeveloped. The deck on the rear of the house is a small structure (6 feet by 11 feet) which is not visible from the adjacent property to the west due to a screening fence. Both structures are unenclosed which will help lessen the impact of the encroachments on adjacent properties. Staff believes the existing encroachments will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front building line for the porch/balcony addition. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted building line as approved by the Board. 2. The front porch/balcony section of the residence must remain unenclosed. 3. The rear deck section of the residence must remain uncovered and unenclosed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. R.L. Jones Construction Company 1110 West 1011 Street Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone(501)375-5560 Fax (501)374-8849 March 17, 2010 City of Little Rock Board of Adjustments Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: 11024 Shenandoah Mabelvale, AR Dear Sir, I, Rick Jones, am requesting a variance for the property located at 11024 Shenandoah, Mabelvale, AR. The original builder almost completed the home. The outside was 100% complete the inside was 90% complete. Simmons Bank foreclosed on the property. I purchased the property from Simmons Bank unaware that the front porch and back deck was over the set back line. So therefore I am requesting an variance for these items, in order to get an Certificate of Occupancy. If you have questions regarding this matter, please feel free to call me at 960-5560. R.L. Jones Construction Company Rick Jones APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 8 File No.: Z-8542 Owner: Deltic Timber Corporation Applicant: Tim Daters, White-Daters and Associates Address: 32-50 Tournay Circle Description: Lots 15-23, Block 82, Chenal Valley Addition Zoned: R-2 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: Undeveloped Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 32-50 Tournay Circle is currently undeveloped and tree covered. The property is comprised of nine (9) platted single family lots. The property slopes generally downward from south to north, and front to back (west to east). The single family lots back up to the Joe T. Robinson school campus. The westernmost school building is located approximately 70 feet back from the rear lot lines of the single family lots. Drives, parking and loading areas are located on the west end of the school building. The applicant is proposing to construct an 8.5 foot high wood fence, with 9.5 foot columns, along the rear (east) property line of the nine (9) single family lots, as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant notes that the fences are needed to provide screening of the school building to the east. Section 36-516(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence height of six (6) feet for fences in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the taller fence construction. The applicant notes APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM: NO,: 8 (Con't.) that a six (6) foot high fence would not adequately screen the single family lots from the school property due to the downward slope from front to back of the residential lots. Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff views the request as reasonable. Staff agrees with the applicant that a taller fence is needed to provide additional screening of the school facilities, which are in relatively close proximity to the rear property lines of the single family lots. Due to the slope of the property, the new single family homes, when constructed, will be at a slightly higher elevation than the rear property line where the fence will be located. Additionally, the proposed fence height will not be out of character with other subdivision fences (in the 8 foot tall range) in this general area. Staff believes the increased fence height will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested fence variance, subject to a building permit being obtained for the fence construction. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 7f� Transmittal To: Mr. Dana Carney From: Tim Daters CC: Date: 3/26/2010 Re: Zoning Variance — Lots 15-23, Block 82, Chenal Valley Attached are six copies of the survey for these lots showing the location of the fence on the eastern property line. The Owner would like a variance of the maximum fence height to screen the drives, parking and loading areas on the adjacent school property. Since the lots slope down to the property line a six foot tall fence will provide very little screening. Please place this item on the agenda for the April 26th, 2010 Board of Adjustment Meeting. I have attached a sketch of the typical fence section. The fence will be constructed of wood with wooden box posts. The fence will be 8 Y2 feet tall and the posts will project one foot above the top of the fence as shown. Please call me if you need any additional information. Thank you for your assistance. Tim Daters • Page 1 CADocuments and Settings\tdaters\My Documents\danacarneytournayfenceheight.doc 24 Rahling Circle, Little Rock, Ar 72223 501-821-1667 501-821-1668 fax APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 9 File No.: Z-8543 Owner/Applicant: Radhakrishnan Nagarajan Address: 4213 Wait Street Description: Lot 11, Block 23, Hillcrest Addition Zoned: R-2 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: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 4213 Wait Street is occupied by a two-story frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Wait Street which serves as access to the property. The property slopes downward from back to front. A paved access drive is located within an access/utility easement along the rear (east) property line. The applicant recently constructed new wood fencing along the north and south side property lines and near the rear (east) property line. The new fence along the north side property line steps down from back to front with the slope of the property. It ranges in height from 5.5 feet to eight (8) feet. The top two (2) feet of the fence is lattice/trim. The fence along the south side property line within the front yard area is approximately 6.5 feet in height and solid wood panels. The fence along the south side property line within the rear yard area ranges in height from five (5) feet to eight (8) feet, with the top two (2) feet being lattice/trim. The fence in the rear yard area along the access/utility easement is a four (4) foot high solid wood fence. The applicant notes that the fence was constructed for privacy and security reasons. APRIL 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: 9 (Coni ) Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum residential fence height of four (4) feet for fences located between a building setback and street property line. Section 36-516(e)(1)a. also allows a maximum fence height of six (6) feet for fences elsewhere on residential property. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow sections of the new fence along the north and south side property lines which exceed the maximum heights allowed. Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff's support is based primarily on the fact that this small pocket of residential lots south of S. Lookout Road is very unique in its lot configurations, building orientations and street functions, especially Wait Street. The lot in question at 4213 Wait Street has a platted front property line along Wait Street, but the physical front of the house faces a private drive along its east property line, as do other houses in this area. The west portion of the lot where the majority of the new fence is located functions as a rear yard area. Additionally, Wait Street functions essentially as an alley with most of the homes backing up to the roadway. The homes east and west of the subject property back up to this property and face Fairview Road. Wait Street appears to handle very little traffic. For these reasons and the fact that the highest sections of the fence contain two (2) feet of lattice/trim, staff believes the increased fence height will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The fence does not have the appearance of overshadowing the adjacent I roperties. The property owner immediately to the north as well as one (1) other nearby owner have submitted letters of support that are attached for Board review. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. A permit must be obtained for the fence construction. 2. The portions of the fence which are constructed of lattice and trim must remain as such. 3. A franchise permit must be obtained for the portions of the fence which extend into the Wait Street right-of-way. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 03/25/;010 The Department Planning Development -� 732 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 A Subject: Requesting a Fence Height Variance to construct a fence up to eight feet on the sides of the single-family home on 4213 Wait Street. Dear Sir/Madam, We had received a notice from the Department of Planning and Commission, Little Rock on March 17th, 2010 with regards (i) constructing a fence whose height violates the Little Rock code of ordinance sections 36-516 E,la and 36-516 E. The notice indicated the following, (i) Reduce the fence to 6 ft on sides (ii) Reduce the fence to 4ft in areas within the front setback. (iii) Apply for the fence permit Upon receiving the notice met with the authorities on March 19th, 2010 and discussed the contents of the notice issued to us. We are enclosing below the primary reasons behind the fence construction and request for a fence height variance (8 feet). We also promise to complete all the necessary formalities permit within the stipulated time. 1. 4213 Wait Street was initially an integral part of the Allsopp mansion property. The entire acreage was sub -divided in such a fashion that both the front and back yards of all the properties with Wait Street addresses abutted the backyards of the neighbors both to the east and west. My property also adjoins the backyard on the north side of my neighbor at 4223 S. Lookout. We should also mention that the front and back yards of our property do not face the front yard of any of the adjacent properties. 2. The landscape has a falling slope from east to west and consequently the houses in the immediate vicinity are higher being elevated over garages and afford little privacy with a standard fence; further such a low fence would be unsuitable for the neighboring structures. 3. Recently our survey markers were removed by one of our neighbors. This was a major concern especially since the neighbor practices a form of container gardening which resulted in encroachments into our area knowingly or unknowingly. Further, we were concerned that our 4 year old child would venture into this gardening area. 4. The height of the fence was decided after consultation with all the neighbors and confirming that it did not obstruct their views of any natural landscape. The neighbors were consulted through the construction process at every step as a mark of good faith. We have also come across similar height fences in the Hillcrest areas including Kenyon Drive, Fairview Road and properties within our vicinity that have constructed fences in order to clearly delineate the boundaries. Please find enclosed letters of support from our immediate neighbors. Given the above reasons and inherent complex terrain with unclear boundaries we believe the constructed fence will be in the best interest of our family and our neighbors. We request you to kindly consider our request for the fence height variance. Sincerely Radhakrishnan Nagarajan Owner 4213 Wait Street Little Rock AR 72205 March 26, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: Our property adjoins that of our neighbor Rhadakrishnan Nagarajan and we whole heartedly support the granting of a fence variance at 4312 Wait Street. Prior to constructing his fence, Mr. Nagarajan consulted with us to insure that its style, size and design elements conformed to existing structures in the neighborhood. In fact the design details of his six foot privacy fence topped with an additional foot and % of lattice (total 7'5") were so desirable that we shared in the expense of the fence along the north side of his property which also serves as our backyard fence. Mr. Nagarajan's home is built in a Japanese modern style above his garage. Our home is a turn of the century Colonial Revival which because of the falling slope of our lot appears to be three stories at the rear. The new fence blends the two elevated properties in a more pleasing manner. Further, a taller fence is required for either family to enjoy the privacy of our yards. We have no objections to Mr. Nagarajan's fencing and believe it has added immeasurably to the beauty of the neighborhood. Sincerely, Graing4r' Ledbetter and Sh 4223 South Lookout Little Rock, AR 72205 0 rry Currerry Curry March 23, 2010 To whom it may concern: A neighbor recently informed me the new fence built directly to the rear of my property, at 4213 Wait Street was recently issued a COURTESY NOTICE stating parts of the fence did not conform to certain aspects of LR Code, We think the fence is very attractive and prefer to see it left the way it is, I know the needless alterations will only delay their young child's opportunity to play in their new and nicely secured yard, David Spencer 4214 Fairview Road Little Rock AR 72205 N� Ii O U W w W F- 0 O H z LU H cn a LL O Q O m (10 I 0 w_ D 0 J N V eL J = m w W Q' m z J <OU m J = (f) CO < 0 0 � 0 OU W m Llj� < � z mala==� Z U C� W = Z Z I 0 w_ D 0 J m eL J = m W Q' m z 0 <OU � z (f) Q _ Llj� W z Z I 0 April 26, 2010 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:23 p.m. Date: Vice -Chairman