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boa_06 30 2008LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY OF MINUTES JUNE 30, 2008 2:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being four (4) in number. II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings The Minutes of the May 19, 2008 meeting were approved as mailed by unanimous vote. III. Members Present: Terry Burruss, Chairman Scott Smith James Van Dover Robert Winchester Members Absent: David Wilbourn, Vice Chairman City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA JUNE 30, 2008 2:00 P.M. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Z-8352 6 Markbrook Lane 2. Z-8353 1321 W. 10th Street 3. Z-8354 419 E. 10th Street 4. Z-8355 18 Woodstream Cove 5. Z-8356 1716-1818 S. University Avenue 6. Z-8357 5612 Hawthorne Road 7. Z-8358 2918 Izard Street 8. Z-8359 8200 Cantrell Road 9. Z-8360 3307/3309 Fair Park Blvd. 10. 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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: 1. Measures for additional stormwater drainage should be implemented to not cause damage from increased runoff onto adjacent property from the increased impervious surface. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 6 Markbrook Lane is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway from Markbrook Lane which serves as access. The residential lot contains a 22 foot platted front building line. The applicant proposes to cover an existing 7.5 foot by 26 foot front porch area along the front of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The porch area is currently a concrete slab which is uncovered and unenclosed. The applicant proposes to pour new concrete within the existing footprint of the existing porch and driveway areas. The porch area will be covered with a low - profile gable extension. The porch area will be unenclosed. The covered JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.) porch will be located approximately 16 to 17 feet from the front (east) property line, extending across the front platted building line by approximately five (5) to six (6) feet. 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 31-12(c ) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed porch addition with a reduced front setback and which crosses a front platted building line. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Given the fact that the applicant proposes to cover an area which has been used as a front porch area for a number of years, staff views the request as reasonable. Although there are no similar encroachments to the north or south along Markbrook Lane, the proposed covered porch will extend only 7.5 feet from the existing residence, crossing the front platted building line by only five (5) to six (6) feet. Staff believes the proposed porch addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area, and will add to the street appeal of the property. 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 new covered porch 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 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 addition must remain unenclosed on its east, north and south sides. 3. Compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A. of the agenda staff report. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. May 16, 2008 Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas RE: Variance request To Whom It May Concern: This letter serves as our request for a variance for our property located at #6 Markbrook Lane, Brookfield Subdivision, Little Rock, Arkansas. We are the owners of our home and have been here for 31 years. We have made many improvements over the years and now would like to have a nice covered porch on the front. We have a professional builder doing the work and the porch would still be on the footprint of the existing sidewalk (see attached pictures). The front of our home is very flat, does not have any protection from rain and the living room windows take direct sun in the summer. In conclusion, I submit that this addition would greatly improve the face of our home, provide protection and be a compliment to our neighborhood. Thank you for considering our application. 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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 1321 W. 10th Street is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of W. 10th Street and S. Victory Street. The residential lot is relatively small in size being 37 feet by 50 feet in area. The front and side yard areas are enclosed by a four (4) foot high chain-link fence which has existed for a number of years. A short portion of the chain- link fence along the west (Victory Street) property line is approximately five (5) feet in height. The applicant recently removed a six (6) foot high chain-link fence which enclosed the rear yard area, and replaced it with a six (6) foot high wood privacy fence, as noted on the attached site plan. The wood fence encloses the rear yard area of approximately 10 feet by 37 feet. Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows fences in residential zones located between building setback lines and street rights-of- way to have a maximum height of four (4) feet. Six (6) foot high fences are JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T. allowed elsewhere on residential lots. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the six (6) foot high fence between the 3.7 foot street side setback and the west property line along S. Victory Street. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as reasonable. The variance request is only for that portion of the fence located within the west 3.7 feet of the property (approximately 17 linear feet of fencing). The fence is located approximately eight (8) feet back from the curb of S. Victory Street and will create no sight -distance problem for the adjacent properties or the intersection of W. 10th Street and S. Victory Street. Staff believes the six (6) foot wood fence 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, subject to a building permit being obtained for the fence construction. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) Staff informed the Board that the application needed to be deferred to the July 28, 2008 Agenda based on the fact that the applicant failed to complete the notifications to surrounding property owners as required. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the July 28, 2008 Agenda as recommended by staff with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. e4 PIA 4?4 3 53 JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Z-8354 Owner/Applicant: Elaine Potter Address: 419 E. 10th Street Description: Part of Lots 11 and 12, Block 58, Original City of Little Rock Zoned: R -4A Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 156 to allow an accessory building with reduced setbacks. 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 -4A zoned property at 419 E. 10th Street is occupied by a one-story frame single family structure. The property is located at the southwest corner of E. 10th and Commerce Streets. There is a one -car wide driveway from Commerce Street, with a parking pad at the southeast corner of the residence. The applicant proposes to place a pre -fabricated wood accessory building at the southwest corner of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The accessory structure will be six (6) feet by eight (8) feet in area and located two (2) feet from the south side property line and three (3) feet from the rear (west) property line. It will be located 49 feet back from the front (east) property line and 45 feet from the north street side property line. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 60 foot setback from front property lines for accessory buildings in the R -4A zoning district. Section 36-156(a)(2)f. requires a minimum side setback of three (3) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.) accessory structure with a reduced south side setback of two (2) feet and a reduced front setback of 49 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Given the small size of this lot (55 feet by 58 feet), staff views the request as reasonable. The lot being only 58 feet deep does not allow for the 60 foot front setback as required for accessory buildings. Additionally, there is very little rear yard space for placement of an accessory building. The applicant is proposing to tuck the building into the southwest corner of the property, which in staff's opinion is the most appropriate location. The house immediately to the west is located five (5) to six (6) feet back from the dividing side property line, so adequate separation should exist between it and the proposed accessory structure. The site is located within the MacArthur Park Historic District, and on June 9, 2008 the Little Rock Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed storage building (see attached letter). Staff believes the proposed storage building will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to compliance with the approval granted by the Little Rock Historic District Commission. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. May 9, 2008 Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock AR 72201-1334 Dear Sir/Madam: I am requesting a one (1) foot variance in the distance from an existing fenced property line. I am requesting the requirement be reduced from three (3) feet down to two (2) feet. I need to add a 6 x 8 storage shed to my property at 419 E. 10th St. My corner lot is 58' x 55' and is smaller than the city requirement for an additional building. I understand the set back requirements are a T distance between property lines and 6' distance from the house. Because of the small lot size, I am requesting a 2' distance variance from an existing fenced property line on the South side of my lot, but all other sides remain the standard 3' from the property line and 6' from the houses. This one (1) foot variance will allow me to build nearer to the fence, will balance the shed on the lot, and eliminate the need to remove a very large tree. This positioning will: • Allow space to better maintain the yard with room for landscaping around the new building. e Add privacy between houses since it will block the direct view of my neighbor's back porch from my back door. ® Add value to my home ® Provide a secure, neat solution to external clutter. It is critical to the enjoyment of my small historic home (weedeater and other garden tools currently must be stored in my bedroom) and will provide a secure area for those tools as well as my bike and lawnmower. Thank you for your consideration. Elaine Potter 419 East 10th Street Little Rock, Arkansas �p�ooeo�r LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC �, ep DISTRICT COMMISSION June 10, 2008 Elaine Potter 419 E 10th Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 Re: Install storage shed Dear Ms. Potter, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, .Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 The Little Rock Historic District Commission has reviewed the proposed storage shed at the June 9, 2008 meeting. The Little Rock Historic District Commission has approved your Certificate of Appropriateness of the storage shed. The final vote was 5 ayes and 0 noes. You will need to attend the Board of Adjustment hearing later this month. Please check with Monte Moore in my office for any questions or particulars concerning your application. Thank you, 6U411— P xxk Brian Minyard Planner II cc: Board of Adjustment 11 JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z-8355 Owner: Ronnie and Susan Gage Applicant: Ronnie Gage Address: 18 Woodstream Cove Description: Lot 17, Block 10, Woodlands Edge 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 steps with a reduced front setback and which cross 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 18 Woodstream Cove is occupied by a two-story brick single family residence which was recently constructed. The property is located at the southeast corner of Woodstream Cove and Sweetfern Cove. There is a three -car wide driveway from Sweetfern Cove which serves as access. The lot contains a 25 foot platted building line along both street frontages (north and west property lines). When the house was constructed, the applicant constructed a front brick step structure extending from the front (north) of the structure, crossing the 25 foot front platted building line by six (6) to 6'/2 feet. The steps are located approximately 19 feet back from the front (north) property line. The steps are uncovered and unenclosed. The portion of the steps which cross the front platted building line are 2.5 to 5 feet above grade. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.) Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12(c ) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the step structure with a reduced front setback and to cross the front platted building line. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as relatively minor. The front steps are not out of character with other similar step/landing structures throughout this neighborhood. The house immediately to the west (across Sweetfern Cover) has a similar type of front step structure. The neighborhood has varying degrees of topography, with some lots located at much higher elevations than others, and thus requiring more elaborate front step structures. As long as the step structure remains unenclosed and uncovered, it should have no adverse visual 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 new step structure. 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 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 step structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. RON GAGE CONSTRUCTION 12317 BRODIE CREEK TRAIL, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211 501-765-2755 ' MAY 20,2008 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 723 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK AR 72201 REFERENCE: 18 WOODSTREAM COVE LOT 17 BLOCK 17 WOODLANDS EDGE GENTLEMEN - s.? 15-5 I AM REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR FRONT STEPS TO GO INTO THE 25' BUILDING SET BACK. THE LOT SLOPES DOWN HILL FROM BACK TO FRONT. I HAD ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO CUT THE BACK OF THE LOT MORE TO MC* B= THE FRONT STEPS. WHEN WE HIT SOLID ROCK, THAT DEEP OF A CUT WAS NOT REASONABLE. THE NEED FOR MORE FRONT STEPS MAKES THEM GO INTO THE 25' SET BACK. I HAVE PRESENTED THIS REQUEST TO THE DEVELOPER, ROCKET PROPERTIES. THEY SEE NO PROBLEMS FROM THEIR STANDPOINT. ROCKET PROPERTIES SAID THEY WILL BE GLAD TO WRITE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT. THE STEPS DO NOT ENCROACH ON ANY UTILITY EASEMENTS. THANKS 110 RON GAGE JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 5 File No.: Z-8356 Owner: Phyllis T. Billingsley, Tri -B Realty, Baird Inc., Barnes Revocable Trust Applicant: Dickson Flake, Colliers International Address: 1716-1818 S. University Avenue Description: Northwest Corner of S. University Ave. and Boyle Park Road (W. 19th Street) Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-301 and the buffer provisions of Section 36-522 to allow a bank development with reduced setbacks and buffers. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Branch Bank STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: 1. Boyle Park Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. At time of development, a dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 2. University Ave. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. At time of development, dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 3. At time of development, a 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of University Ave. and Boyle Park Road. 4. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. At time of development, the island in the driveway on Boyle Park Road must be removed and the width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. 5. At time of development, sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan shall be installed on Boyle Park Road at the property line. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T) 6. At time of development, a new driveway apron should be installed on Boyle Park Road per city standard detail. 7. At time of development, repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 8. The northern most angled parking space is not maneuverable for vehicles to access successfully. 9. Stormwater from the adjacent subdivision currently drains across this property. At time of development, a drainage easement should be provided and this open ditch piped to the University Ave. drainage system. 10. Public Works has no comments on the building setback and the parking in the buffer. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Currently, the dumpster is located within both the required landscape perimeter strip and the zoning buffer land use strip. This dumpster needs to be moved east allowing for a six foot nine inch wide (6'-9") landscape strip. A variance must be obtained from both the Board of Adjustment and the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. The zoning buffer ordinance and the landscape ordinance require a six foot nine inch wide landscape strip along the western perimeter of the site, next to the residentially zoned properties. Currently, the parking lot shown in located within the minimal landscape strip. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. The reduction of the backup area for the parking lot along Boyle Park Road will result in additional landscape and buffer area long the western perimeter of the site, next to the residentially zoned property. This is a requirement of both the landscape ordinance and the zoning buffer ordinance. The minimal amount allowed by ordinance is six foot nine inches (6-9"). A variance must be obtained from both the Board of Adjustment and the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. The zoning buffer ordinance requires an average 23 foot wide street buffer along Boyle Park Road. Currently, the site plan does not meet this minimal amount. The zoning buffer ordinance and the landscape ordinance require a six foot nine inch wide (6-9") street buffer along University Avenue. It appears that a portion of the middle parking lot falls below this minimal amount. A variance must be obtained from both the Board of Adjustment and the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) C. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 1716-1818 S. University Avenue is occupied by three (3) one-story commercial buildings. The property is located at the northwest corner of S. University Avenue and Boyle Park Road (W. 19th Street). There are existing driveways from S. University Avenue and Boyle Park Road which serve as access to the commercial buildings. There is paved parking along all sides of the two (2) southernmost commercial buildings and on the east side of the north building. The overall property is comprised of several platted lots within Blocks 6 and 7, Cox's Subdivision of Taylor and Bodeman Subdivision. There are no platted building lines. The applicant proposes to remove the existing buildings and parking and redevelop the site for a branch bank facility as shown on the attached site plan. The development includes a 4,000 square foot branch bank building located within the south half of the property with a future expansion on its east side as shown. Drive through lanes with a covered canopy are located on the north side of the building. A customer parking lot is located on the south side of the building with an access drive from Boyle Park Road. An employee parking lot and dumpster area are located within the north portion of the property, with an access drive from S. University Avenue. A circular driveway will serve the drive through area from S. University Avenue. A screening fence will be located along the west property line. The proposed building will be located six (6) feet from the front (east) property line (after expansion), 8.5 feet from the rear (west) property line, 68 feet from the south side property line and over 180 feet from the north side property line. A billboard which exists within the north half of the property will remain. The applicant is requesting two (2) variances with the proposed redevelopment plan. The first is from the buffer provisions of Sections 36-522(b)(3)a. and 36- 522(b)(3)b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance. These sections require minimum street and land use buffers along the east and west property lines of nine (9) feet, and an average buffer width of 23 feet (at no point less than 11.5 feet) along the Boyle Park Road frontage. The parking area near the center of the property along S. University (adjacent to the drive through area) has a street buffer ranging from zero (0) feet to six (6) feet. The land use buffer along the west property line drops to less than nine (9) feet at two (2) points; the dumpster area adjacent to the northernmost parking area (6'-9") and along the west side of the southernmost parking area (6-9"). The street buffer along Boyle Park Road is 13 feet in width, averaging less than the 23 feet as required. The second variance is from the area provisions of Sections 36-301(e)(1) and 36-301(e)(3). These sections require minimum front and rear building setbacks of 25 feet. As noted previously, the proposed building will have a six (6) foot setback from the front (east) property line (after future extension) and an 8.5 foot setback from the west (rear) property line. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels the proposed redevelopment plan for the property will be quality improvement within this corridor of S. University Avenue. The shallow depth of the property, being only approximately 110 feet, makes redevelopment with minimum building setbacks and buffers being met very difficult. The existing northernmost and southernmost commercial buildings on the site do not conform to the minimum front and rear setback requirements. Any future redevelopment of the site would likely face the same issues as this proposed development. With respect to the requested front setback of six (6) feet, staff will support the requested front setback after dedication of any additional right-of-way along S. University Avenue. Additionally, any variances from the City's Landscape Ordinance will require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. Staff feels the proposed redevelopment plan for this property will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and buffer variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A. of the Agenda staff report, including any variances which may be granted by the City's Board of Directors. 2. Compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in paragraph B. of the Agenda staff report. Variances from the Landscape Ordinance must be approved by the City Beautiful Commission. 3. Staff supports the requested reduced front building setback after dedication of any additional right-of-way along the S. University Avenue frontage. 4. The dumpster area must be screened as per ordinance requirements. 5. Any signage must conform to ordinance standards. The ground sign at the southeast corner of the property must meet the minimum sign setback requirements after any additional right-of-way dedication. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. May 23, 2008 Little Rock Board of Zoning Adjustment c/o Mr. Monte Moore Planning and Development Commission Little Rock City Hall 500 West Markham Little.Rock, AR 72201 Gentlepersons: Commercial Real Estate Services 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1200 Post Office Box 3546 Little Rock,AR 72203 Phone 501.372.6161 FAX 501.372.0671 www.colliers.com -J-4, 4- 5 Enclosed for your consideration is an application for zoning variance for redevelopment of the property at 1716-1818 South University Avenue, the northwest corner of University Avenue and Boyle Park Road (19th Street). The commercial lots along this section of the University corridor were shallow even when University was a two-lane street. This major arterial has been expanded several times, and the lot depth has been reduced for each expansion. Arvest Bank proposes to redevelop this corner for a retail bank branch. In order to overcome the lack of depth, the bank's architect has "stretched" the plan along University Avenue. Even with the extensive frontage, the short depth requires a variance for building setback lines and for buffers. The proposed plan will be a significant improvement to the University Avenue streetscape. The hardship is obvious — the shallow depth of the remaining property following multiple expansions of the University Avenue right-of-way. We request your approval. Sincerely, L. Dickson Flake Colliers International is a worldwide affiliation of independently owned and operated companies. Serving Arkansas since 1971 with offices in Bentonville and Little Rock. JUNE 30, 2008 .TEM NO.: 6 File No.: Z-8357 Owner: Barnett Grace Applicant: Harry Bates, Tri -Core Custom Homes Address: 5612 Hawthorne Road Description: Lot 16 and the West 1/2 of Lot 17, Forest Heights Place Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254/36-156 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a new residence with reduced setbacks and which crosses a platted building line. 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: 1. Measures for additional stormwater drainage should be implemented to not cause damage from increased runoff onto adjacent property from the increased impervious surface. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 5612 Hawthorne Road is currently vacant, grass - covered lot. A single family residence which previously existed on the site has been removed. "V" Street runs along the rear (north) property line. The lot contains a 25 foot front platted building line along the Hawthorne Road frontage. The applicant proposes to construct a new one-story single family residence on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed house will be located behind the 25 foot front platted building line and 25 feet back from the rear (north) property line. The structure will be located eight (8) feet back JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T. from the east and west side property lines. The proposed residence will have a five (5) foot wide overhang around its perimeter. The overhang will cross the front platted building line by five (5) feet at the southwest corner of the structure. The overhang at the southeast corner of the house will be behind the front building line. The overhang will be located 20 feet from the rear (north) property line and three (3) feet from the east and west side property lines. The applicant notes that the house has been designed with five (5) foot eave overhang, instead of the normal 30 inch-eave, to allow for a covered walk that has been designed around the exterior of the house. Section 36-156(a)(2)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows roof overhangs to encroach into required side setbacks up to 30 inches. Section 36-254(d)(1) through (4) requires minimum front and rear setbacks of 25 feet and side setbacks of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed residence to have a five (5) foot wide overhang which does not meet the minimum setbacks from property lines and which crosses the front platted building line. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. The footprint of the house (exterior walls) conforms to all minimum setback requirements. The applicant is only asking to extend two (2) to five (5) feet closer to property lines than what is typically allowed with a roof overhang. Staff believes the unique design of the building will be a quality addition to this neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed residence with increased roof overhangs 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 new residence. 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 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. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto adjacent property. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. b 71. Custom. Homes Attention to quality, detail and performance. May 23, 2008 Department of Planning and Development 723 W. Markham, Ste 1 Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: 4-e-,44 —2—d35-7 We are requesting a variance on the proposed residence at 5612 Hawthorne Street to be constructed by Tri -Core Custom Homes for Barnett and Greer Grace. The request for variance is with regard to the eave overhangs that extend beyond the limits on the east and west side of the lot. The structure itself does reside within the building setbacks, thus it is only the eave overhangs that require a variance for the home. The home has been designed with five foot eave overhangs, instead of the normal thirty inch eave, to allow for a covered walk that has been designed around the exterior of the home. We respectfully thank you for your consideration in this matter. 4Harry at Chie erating Officer Stephens Building, Suite 1600. 111 Center Street • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Telephone 501.376.6959 • Facsimile 501.376.7539 JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 7 File No.: Z-8358 Owner/Applicant: Harold Evans Address: 2918 Izard Street Description: Lot 8, Block 28, Kimball's South Park Addition Zoned: R-3 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow an accessory building with increased rear yard coverage. 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: 1. Measures for additional stormwater drainage should be implemented to not cause damage from increased runoff onto adjacent property from the increased impervious surface. Staff Update After thorough inspection of the site, staff determined that additional variances are needed which were not shown on the survey submitted by the applicant. These additional variances must be noted in a legal advertisement. Therefore, staff recommends this application be deferred to the July 28, 2008 Agenda to allow time for the additional variances to be shown in a legal ad and for additional staff review. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) Staff informed the Board that the application needed to be deferred to the July 28, 2008 Agenda in order to legal ad additional variances associated with the request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 05/23/2008 13:00 5017917121 FULL COUNSEL METRO PAGE 01/01 N ay 23, 2048 We are requesting variance for building a garage. We need to build the garage large ei .ough for a car or van. Also requesting extra space to accommodate vehicles and other ax cessories such as sporting equipment (i.e. boat, motorcycle, and 4 -wheeler). H irold & Cynthia Evans 0 wners 2'.'18 Izard Street L; the Rock, AR. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 8 File No.: Z-8359 Owner: Cantrell Heights Real Estate Co. Applicant: Barry Williams, Crafton Tull Sparks Address: 8200 Cantrell Road Description: North side of Cantrell Road, at Andover Court Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the outdoor dining provisions of Section 36-298 to allow an area of outdoor dining adjacent to a residential zoned property. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Commercial with outdoor dining area STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments on outdoor dining variance. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. All the upgrades for the parking lot are voluntary; thus any improvement is appreciated. A franchise agreement must be obtained for the landscaping and any parking to be within the public right-of-way. Contact Bennie Nicolo at 501-371-4818 for approval. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.) C. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 8200 Cantrell Road contains two (2) one-story commercial buildings. Driveways from Cantrell Road serve as access to the property. There is paved parking located on the north and south sides of the commercial buildings. The westernmost (larger) commercial building contains a variety of commercial uses, with the east building containing a liquor store. A driveway along the east side of the east building leads to the parking area on the north side of the buildings. The applicant proposes to construct a 25 foot by 20 foot deck on the rear of the west commercial building, as noted on the attached site plan. The deck will serve as an outdoor dining area for a restaurant which will be located within one (1) of the bays of the commercial strip building. The applicant is also proposing to upgrade the rear (north) parking area, including an enclosed dumpster area. The applicant is requesting one (1) variance with the proposed project. Section 36-298(8)e. of the City's Zoning Ordinance states that areas of outdoor dining shall not be located between the building occupied by the restaurant and adjacent residentially zoned or used properties. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the outdoor dining deck to be located between the building and the multifamily development on the MF -18 zoned property to the north. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed deck will be located 100 feet plus back from the multifamily development (Foxglen Apartments). There is existing vegetation between this property and the apartment property which will greatly limit visibility of the deck structure from the multifamily property. The applicant has submitted a letter from the Foxglen Apartment ownership stating no objection to the proposed area of outdoor dining, subject to the conditions noted in the following staff recommendation. Staff believes the proposed outdoor dining area will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested outdoor dining variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The restaurant hours of operation must not extend past 10:00 P.M. on any night. 2. There shall be no live music or live entertainment within the outdoor deck area at anytime. 3. Compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in paragraph B. of the Agenda staff report. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (J U N E 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. f 501.664.3245 t 501.664.6704 f / l www.craftontullsparks.com May 23, 2008 C,J Craft®n Tull Sparks we Dana Carney, engineering Birmingham Conway Zoning Administrator City of Little Rock Little Rock City_ 97 Rogersma d 723 West Markham Russellville Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Tulsa Wichita RE: Taziki's Zoning Variance Request for a deck and outdoor dining area adjacent to MF -18 multi -family property. Dana: Please find attached the Board of Adjustment Zoning Variance Application and other associated Items. This application includes the following information: 1 copy of the application I copy of the Affidavit of property owner's authorization 3 copies of the boundary survey 3 copies of the overall site plan 1 copy of a letter from the MF -18 property owner 1 copy of letter of thanks from Taziki's owner to adjacent MF -18 owner 1 copy of the Taziki's Planning Presentation The new deck will be located along the back or rear of the existing shopping center building as indicated on the overall site plan. The outdoor dining experience is an integral part of the Taziki's theme and ambiance. This would allow them to provide additional outdoor dining space that would be separated from the noise and congestion of Cantrell Road. This will ultimately provide the customer with a more comfortable, peaceful and satisfying dining experience. With the large number of temperate days here in Little Rock this will give the customer an added option for their dining pleasure. The hours of operation for the deck have been set to be 11:00 am — 8:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, 11:00 am —10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 11:00 am — 3:00 pm on Sunday. The owners of Taziki's have made a commitment to maintain a good neighbor policy of having no live bands or loud music on the deck. Also, the lighting will be subtle and unobtrusive. If you need any additional information or have any question please give me a call. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this variance request. Sincerely, /Barry.Williams, ASLA FIRST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP., INC. May 22, 2008 Jim Keet Tommy Keet �- 2200 Cantrell Road_ Little Rock, AR 72227 D RE: Restaurant Installation Cantrell Heights Shopping Center Dear Tommy, I have discussed your proposal for the conversion of space at Cantrell Heights Shopping Center into a restaurant space with outdoor seating with the Foxglen partnership. Please be advised the partnership owning Foxglen Apartments has no objections to this development provided that the restaurant commit to and maintain the following policies: Regular restaurant hours will be adhered to and in no event shall the establishment be open past 10:00 PM on any night. 2. No live music or live entertainment will be provided outdoors or on the deck at anytime. If you are in agreement and will provide in writing (on the restaurants legal entity letterhead) a letter so stating, then Foxglen Associates, Ltd will support your request for a zoning variance. The letter can be mailed to my attention: John D. Shiver First Capital Residential, LLC 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 370 Little Rock, AR 72201 Sincerely, FIRST CAPITAL MANAGEMEN GROUP, INC. /1 GSR orrF� Z2. SIN John D. Shiver, CPM President 425 W. CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 370 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 TELEPHONE (501) 374-1603 FAX (501) 374-1632 E"i _ {f.A �i��1�'�.(_7.`.' � EN - fix. g ,. 1, ,, } , g Thursday, May 22, 2008 John Shiver First Capital Management Group 10025 West Markham Street Saute 210 Little stock, AR 72205 Deal' John, T -T 43 -2-9-3151 Thank you for your letter expressing no objection to the proposed deck on our Tazild's Restaurant at 8200 Cantrell Road. Per our previous understanding and agreement, Tazild's will not be open past io P.M. and will not have live entertainment on the deck. Furthermore, we intend to be good neighbors and look forward to serving your residents excellent food in our beautiful new facility. Please express our appreciation to Becki Kerr, John Flake, and Max Mehlberger for their support as well. Best wishes. We look forward to seeing you at Tazild's! Sincerely, r , jiim. Keet JTl Restaurants LI.0 cc: John Make, Mike Gilbert, Barry Williams, Totem' Keet, Jake Keet, Levis Bunch ST_1TE. OF FLORID3 COUNTYOF rn to affirmed) subseri ore me this -c2�1da. >f i ,,+►� �g *Sic a e o 3 o r c- State of Florida) _� �' �ap1°"'ya Z�► ge +�r+� eau s SAWS .T4 v i{.:�i (Print, Type, or Stam ornmissioued Name of N`�ub'r�N.►\0~,'`• Personally Known _ _ OR Produced Identificatioi�il�'fate Oil ,�s�` Tvpe of Idesstifica n Produced-°l1111110A% JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 9 File No.: Z-8360 Owner: Jerry Meyer Agency Applicant: Joe White, White-Daters and Associates Address: 3307/3309 Fair Park Blvd. Description: Lots 8-11, Block 20, C.O. Brack's Addition Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the parking provisions of Section 36- 502298 to allow a restaurant use with reduced off-street parking. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Vacant Residential Structures Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant with Outdoor Dining STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments on reduced parking variance. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The zoning buffer ordinance and the landscape ordinance require a minimum of six foot nine inches (6-9") for the landscape perimeter strip along the northern and the southern property lines. This site is located within the mature area of the city; therefore, these calculations take into account this factor and the minimal amounts are reflected as such. Both the City of Little Rock and the City Beautiful Commission commend the applicants effort to save on site existing trees. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 9 (CON'T.) C. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 3307/3309 Fair Park Blvd. contains two (2) one- story frame single family residential structures within the west half of the property. There is a one-story block shop building and a one-story metal garage structure within the east half of the property. There are three (3) driveways from Fair Park Blvd. which serve as access. There are several large trees on the site. The applicant proposes to combine the two (2) residential structures into one (1) structure by way of a building addition which attaches the two (2) structures. The applicant proposes to use the single building as a restaurant. The two (2) accessory buildings within the east half of the property will be removed, with a parking lot constructed to serve the restaurant, as noted on the attached site plan. The northernmost driveway from Fair Park Blvd. will be used to access the new parking lot. The other two (2) driveways will be closed. The main entrance to the restaurant will be on the east side of the building from the new parking lot. The front porch at the southwest corner of the structure, along with an area on the south side of the building, will be used for outdoor dining within an area of approximately 2,000 square feet. The exact configuration of this area will be determined based on the preservation of a large oak tree on the south side of the building. The applicant will also preserve several other trees on the site, including within the new parking area. A six (6) foot decorative metal fence will be placed along the front (west) property line. The building area for the restaurant (3,350 square feet) along with the area for outdoor dining (2,000 square feet) requires a minimum of 53 off-street parking spaces as per section 36-502(b)(3)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the proposed restaurant use with a total of 46 parking spaces. Staff is supportive of the requested variance for reduced number of parking spaces. Staff views the applicant's plan for the property as a quality redevelopment plan along Fair Park Blvd. near the UALR campus. Staff feels that a percentage of the restaurant's business will be persons who will walk to the restaurant from the UALR campus, dorm areas and surrounding neighborhood. Staff believes the number of parking spaces provided by the applicant will be adequate to serve the restaurant use, and that the use with reduced parking will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested parking variance, subject to compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in paragraph B. of the Agenda staff report. JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 9 (CON'T.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. ® WHITE - DATERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 24 Rahling Circle ElLittle Rock, Arkansas 72223 im Phone: 501-821-1667 Fax: 501-821-1668 May 22, 2008 Mr. Monte Moore, Zoning Administrator City of Little Rock Neighborhoods and Planning 723 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Jerry Meyer Agency Restaurant Mr. Moore, Please find attached three copies of the survey for the above referenced project. Currently, the property has two residential type homes located near Fair Park Boulevard. The property is zoned C-3 which allows the restaurant use the developer is considering. The houses will be remodeled and connected to create one structure. The developer will construct an outdoor seating area on the south side of the existing structure. Parking for the restaurant will be constructed in the rear of the property as shown on the survey. With the size of the existing structure, the proposed addition and the outdoor deck, the City requirements for parking will not be met. The developer would like to request a parking variance to allow 20 parking spaces below code for the property. This variance would allow future expansion of the facility up to 6,600 sq. ft. of total floor space including the outdoor deck. The developer feels the proximity to the UALR campus and more importantly the student dorms will create an opportunity to capture pedestrian traffic at this location. We believe the indicated parking will be more than adequate for the proposed restaurant. The developer is also requesting a franchise permit in order to landscape the existing right-of-way along Fair Park Boulevard. Please place this item on the next available Board of Adjustments docket. Do not hesitate to call should you have any questions or require additional information. Respectfully submitted, /Joe D. White Cc: Jerry Meyer, Jerry Meyer Agency CIVIL ENGINEERING, LAND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, SURVEYING JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 10 File No.: Z-8361 Owner: Higher Ground Electric Co. Applicant: Ron Woods, Woods Group Architects, Inc. Address: 2615 W. 16th Street Description: Lots 1-5 and 12-15, Block 14, Worthen and Browns Addition Zoned: 1-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-320 to allow a new building with reduced rear setback. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Utility Vehicle Storage Proposed Use of Property: Office and Utility Vehicle Storage STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments on reduced rear setback and decreased parking variances. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: Site plan must comply with the city's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. C. Staff Analysis: The 1-2 zoned property at 2615 W. 16th Street contains a one-story modular office building at the northeast corner of the property. The property is located at the southwest corner of W. 16th and Jones Streets. A driveway from W. 16th Street serves as access to the property. There is a storage building/storage area at the northwest corner of the property. Part of the property contains concrete areas with portions being gravel covered. The rear (south) portion of the property is being used for storage/parking of utility vehicles. The site is JUNE 30, 2008 ITEM NO.: 10 (CON'T.) fenced with chain-link fencing. There is a 20 foot wide platted alley which runs through the center of the property. The applicant proposes to construct a one-story office/storage building on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The new building will be approximately 6,000 square feet in area and contain the Higher Ground Electric Company offices. The driveway from W. 16th Street will be reconstructed and lead to a new paved and landscaped parking area (11 spaces) on the west side of the proposed building. Service doors will be located on the north and west sides of the building. The storage building at the northwest corner of the property will remain. The rear (south) portion of the property will continue to be used as a utility vehicle storage yard. The applicant is requesting one (1) variance with the proposed development. Section 36-320(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet for 1-2 zoned properties. Based on the fact that there is a platted alley running through the property (lots on each side of the alley), the rear setback has to be measured from the alley. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed building to be located adjacent to the alley right-of-way with technically no rear setback. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as reasonable and feels the proposed development will be a quality in -fill development within this neighborhood surrounding the Central High School campus. The property owner owns the lots on the north and south sides of the alley right-of-way, and they will be combined into a common development. If the alley did not exist, the proposed building would meet all setback requirements. Staff suggests that the applicant follow-up in the future with an application to abandon the alley right-of-way. Staff believes the proposed development plan for the property with reduced rear setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in paragraph B. of the Agenda Staff report. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 30, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. May 23, 2008 Dana Carney Zoning and Subdivision Manager CITY OF LITTLE ROCK Planning & Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 RE: HIGHER GROUND ELECTRIC CO. 2615 WEST 16TH STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Dear Mr. Carney: We are requesting a rear yard setback variance for the above referenced project. The project is on a single piece of property made from nine (9) individual lots. The property is completely fenced along all property lines. We are having to seek a variance from the 25' rear yard setback due to the fact that a platted alley remains as part of the property description; even though on physical alley exist'. If we had to have a 50' front yard building setback and a 25' rear yard setback from the alley, the site would be virtually unbuildable. We are requesting a 0 ft. set back the alley as indicated on the attached site plan. Should you have any questions, please contact me at 501.372.2230. Sincerely, WOODS GROUP ARCHITE TS Ron Bene Woods, AIA, NOMA, LEEP • : •r_n Enclosure: Site Plan ��w 2200 MAIN STRI i;T + LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 + PL1(501) 372-2230 + FAX (501) 372-2261 + www.woodsozI.com �!_': W a - V W, Is r t1 •1 C LU Q z U LU Q tC O LLJ M O !� 1� 1� In J Q � F— O > W a � O � = w �r g QO Q z Pm co> m m w 0 ~ Z O w Lu F— LU co U � 0 U) O m w ��m_f=zz a - V W, Is r t1 •1 C LU Q z U LU Q O LLJ M O !� In J Q � F— O > W z � O � = w m g QO Q z Pm co> a - V W, Is r t1 •1 C LU Q z U LU Q June 30, 2008 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. Date: Chairman