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boa_01 30 2006LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY OF MINUTES JANUARY 30, 2006 2:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being five (5) in number. II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting The Minutes of the December 19, 2005 meeting were approved as mailed by unanimous vote. III. Members Present: Members Absent: Andrew Francis, Chairman Terry Burruss, Vice Chairman Fletcher Hanson Debra Harris David Wilbourn None City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA JANUARY 30, 2006 2:00 P.M. OLD BUSINESS: ITEM NO.: FILE NO.: LOCATION: A. Z -6599-B 10425 Stagecoach Road B. Z-7929 305 President Clinton Avenue NEW BUSINESS: ITEM NO.: FILE NO.: LOCATION: 1. Z -6524-B 511 President Clinton Avenue 2. Z-7977 1812 Beechwood Road 3. Z-7984 2 Castle Rock Cove 4. Z-7985 6602 Granada Drive O O 3NId N 83RVdd 1TV81H1 ^ IM W �y vy as n CE I m W Naw839 U / NItlW AtlMpVD89 H08V NDINp d- 8 153H0 83H380 't o _ ONIN lW s \RONtON MopODM 3NId 33 Wdto o 8tl030� a • NOITAV HODS s SJN/ �dS NBVd HIV! .-. A11SN3AINf. : A-Ma3AINn �' J 59N18d5 83A39 S3HOnH �x Idd155 IW N yss a 1001HD 810A83538 M088V8 NHOf 3 2 3AN13H p8033lNOVHS v r S108V5 08 31 OV 5 o� "VHBVd A3N008 – Q s � Nd oa — * S11WIl A110 U Y — HJbpJ3j�1S 3')018 AWN OR01 E r v ti� ��P GR�51P� V V NVAIIIOS v 70 18tlMIS / HSd'b h H- 0 O S11WIl Allo,y �v-\ 0J� �C ldOrn0 31VON83d O m JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: A File No.: Z -6599-B Owner: Metropolitan National Bank Address: 10425 Stagecoach Road Description: Lot 1, Otter Creek Plaza Addition Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36- 557 to allow wall signs without street frontage. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Branch Bank Proposed Use of Property: Branch Bank STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 10425 Stagecoach Road is occupied by a branch bank facility which was recently constructed. The property is located at the northeast corner of Stagecoach Road and Otter Creek Road. There are subdivision access roads located along the north and east property lines. Access to the branch bank facility is from the subdivision access roads. As part of the bank development, the applicant is proposing wall signs on all four (4) sides of the building. There are currently wall signs on the north, south and west building facades. The sign on the north facade consists of the Metropolitan Bank eagle logo. The applicant also proposes to place a sign on the east building fagade which will match the existing sign on the west (front) JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.) fagade. All of the wall signs are under 10 percent of the building fagade area for each side of the structure. Section 36-557(a) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that all on -premise wall signs face required street frontage except in complexes where a sign without street frontage would be the only means of identification. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the wall signs on the east and north building facades with no public street frontage. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels the request is reasonable. Although there are not public streets along the north and east property lines, there are access drives along these property lines which will serve the remainder of the subdivision. These drives will essentially function as public streets. Therefore, staff feels that it will be appropriate to have wall signs on the east and north facades, and that these signs will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the overall subdivision. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, subject to permits being obtained for all signs. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 28, 2005) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the application be deferred to the December 19, 2005 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the December 19, 2005 Agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 19, 2005) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the application be deferred to the January 30, 2006 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the January 30, 2006 Agenda by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 2 JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 30, 2006) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the application be deferred to the February 27, 2006 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the February 27, 2006 Agenda by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 0 ARCHITECTURAL SIGNS 2 POINT CIRCLE LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205 PHONE: 501.352.1796 FAX: 501.851.8840 - 1�-I� -4-A 2- G595'-5 To: Little Rock Board of Adjustment Date: 10.27.05 From: Charles Aitkens RE: Metropolitan National Bank sign variance request CC: To Whom It May Concern: Metropolitan National Bank would like to add their logo and letters to the EAST side of the drive through canopy at their branch bank located at 10425 Stagecoach Road. The logo and letters will be the same size as the letters and logo on the front of the building. The east facade of the drive roug�nopy-providesfioroptimum-visibility-to-tr-affic-moving-west on-Otter-C-reek-Road-frorn Interstate 30. A similar variance has already been obtained for the branch location at 23816 Chenal Parkway, near the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Hwy. 10. Attached are photos of the signage on the front and back of the Chenal/Hwy. 10 branch which illustrates that the signage will be in good taste and will not detract from any of its surroundings. Sincerely, Charles Aitkens President DFI Architectural Signs, Inc. JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: B File No.: Z-7929 Owner: Melton Properties Applicant: Jamie Garrett, Big Impressions Address: 305 President Clinton Avenue Description: South side of President Clinton Avenue, between Cumberland Street and Ottenheimer Plaza Zoned: UU Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section 36- 553 to allow additional commercial signage. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Commercial STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The UU zoned property at 305 President Clinton Avenue is occupied by a two- story commercial building. The ground floor of the building is occupied by Ten Thousand Villages, a commercial business. Ten Thousand Villages went before the River Market Design Review Committee (DRC) in May of this year and received approval of awnings with signage, a sandwich board sign and a sign on the window glass. None of these signs required any variances. The business is now before the Board of Adjustment requesting variances for two (2) additional signs. The applicant recently placed a projecting sign on the second level of the building and a sign on the glass portion of the front door to the business, as noted in the attached photos. JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: B (CON'T.) The first requested variance is from Section 36-353(c)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance (River Market Design Overlay District guidelines). This section allows a maximum of three (3) signs per business in the River Market District. The two (2) additional signs proposed will bring the total number of signs to five (5). The second requested variance is from Section 36-353(e)(1)b. This section states the "Height of projecting signs shall not extend past the sill of the second story windows." The projecting sign which was recently placed on the building is located entirely above the sills of the second story windows, and was placed on existing brackets. The final requested variance is from Section 36-353(e)(2)a., and also involves the projecting sign. This section states that "Projecting signs shall have a maximum of twelve (12) square feet of sign face per sign." The projecting sign in question has an area of approximately 13.6 square feet. The applicant proposes to illuminate this sign with lighting that will be compatible with existing lighting on other projecting signs in the district. The River Market Design Review Committee reviewed this request for additional signage on October 11, 2005. The DRC voted to deny the request for the projecting sign and the sign on the door. See the attached letter from River Market DRC staff for additional information. It has been staff's past practice to support the River Market Design Review Committee in their review and recommendations for variances in the River Market District. Therefore, staff cannot support the requested variances, as filed. As noted in the attached DRC letter, the DRC suggested that the applicant meet with the business owner, prioritize the signage needs and submit an amended application to the Board of Adjustment. To staff's knowledge, this has not taken place, as no amendments to the application have been requested. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff cannot support the requested sign variances, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 26, 2005) Staff informed the Board that the River Market Design Review Committee was scheduled to review this application at its September 13, 2005 meeting. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 CON'T.) The applicant was not present at that meeting. Therefore, the DRC will re -hear the item on October 11, 2005 as per their bylaws. Staff recommended this application be 2 JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: B (CON'T.) deferred to the October 31, 2005 Board of Adjustment Agenda to allow time for the DRC review and recommendation. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the October 31, 2005 Agenda by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 31, 2005) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the application be deferred to the November 28, 2005 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the November 28, 2005 Agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 28, 2005) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the application be deferred to the January 30, 2006 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the January 30, 2006 Agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 30, 2006) Staff informed the Board that the applicant had revised the application, eliminating the proposed projecting sign from the request. Staff noted that only one (1) variance remained, being the total number of signs at four (4). Staff recommended approval of the revised application, subject to the following conditions: 1. A sign permit must be obtained for each sign. 2. A franchise permit must be obtained for the sandwich board sign. 3. The projecting sign, including brackets, must be removed within 30 days. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the consent Agenda and approved as amended and recommended by staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. bi i�pr�ssi®ns 08/26/2005 City of Little Rock Board of Adjustment & Design Review Committee 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Attention: Monte Moore & Brian Minyard 1823 South Scott Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501-301-9031 ph. 501-301-9032 fax http://www.big4mpressions.biz swallace@big-impressions.biz jgarreft.@big-impressions.biz Re: - Ten Thousand Villages Zoning Variance On behalf of Ten Thousand Villages we respectfully request that a variance for a blade sign & an additional window sign be granted. Carrying out the strict letter of the zoning regulation in this instance would not be a reasonable use of this property. To avoid the hardship created by lack of visibility of the.business front signage due to the existing landscape granting a variance from the regulation would be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance .and preserves its spirit, and granting the variance would assure the public safety and welfare and produce substantial justice. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Jamie Garrett Big Impressions, LLC 1823 Scott Street . Little Rock, AR 72206 501-301-9031 r Olt River Market Q�l Design Review -----� Committee Tim Heiple, Member Shannon Jeffery -Light, Member Frank Porbeck, Member Ann Wait, Member Millie Ward, Member Planning and Development • 723 W. Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 •501-371-4790 • fax 501-399-3435 October 12, 2005 . Board of Adjustment i 20 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: 10000 Villages / October 31, 2005 agenda Chairman and Members, The River Market DRC has reviewed the Ten Thousand Villages additional signage at the October 11, 2005 meeting. The DRC has denied your submittal of the Projecting- Sign and Sign on door. The final vote was 1 aye, 2 noes 1 recusal and 1 open position. The item failed for lack of three positive votes. The summary of the item heard was that the number of signs was too great in addition to the two variances associated with the projecting sign. If the representative present at the meeting would have been able to speak for the business and had the authority to reduce the number of the signs, a different result could have taken place. The committee and Staff suggested that the applicant get with the business owner prior to the BOA hearing and prioritize the signage so that an amended application could be taken to the BOA. Thank you, 445":�c Brian Minyard River Market DRC Staff JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 1 File No.: Z -6524-B Owner: Torrent Fire Company No. 4, LLC Applicant: Jimmy Moses Address: 511 President Clinton Avenue Description: Part of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 7, Pope's Addition Zoned: UU Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section 36- 553 to allow a new projecting sign. 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 UU zoned property at 305 President Clinton Avenue is occupied by.a two- story commercial building. The first floor of the building is occupied by the Flying Fish Restaurant. The restaurant is proposing to add a new projecting sign on the northwest corner of the building facing Clinton Avenue. The restaurant also has two (2) door signs and a sandwich board sign. The awning sign "Flying Fish" will be removed as part of the new sign proposal. Other wording on the awning is informational only. The fish above the front door and the boat motors on the west side of the building are considered art work and not signage. The fish artwork above the door will also be removed as part of the new sign proposal. JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.) The proposed sign will extend upward from the second floor window sill, as noted on the attached sketch. The sign will be approximately 30 square feet in area and have 19.5 feet of clearance above the sidewalk. The applicant is requesting the following variances from the City's Zoning Ordinance (River Market Design Overlay District) for the proposed projecting sign: • Section 36-353(c )(1)b. allows a maximum of three (3) signs per business. The proposed projecting sign will bring the total signs to four (4). The existing awning sign will be removed. • Section 36-353(e)(1)b. states that projecting signs shall not extend above the sill of second floor windows. As noted previously, the projecting sign will extend above the second floor window sills. • Section 36-353 (e)(1)c. allows projecting signs to extend a maximum of three (3) feet from the face of the building. The proposed sign projects six (6) feet from the building fagade. • Section 36-353(e)(2)a. allows projecting signs to have a maximum area of 12 square feet. As noted previously, the sign has an area of approximately 30 square feet. • Section 36-353(e)(2)b. allows a projecting sign to have a maximum thickness of five (5) inches. The proposed projecting signs has a thickness of 12 inches, with the wingspan of the fish being 36 inches. The River Market Design Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the proposed projecting sign, including variances, at their January 10, 2006 meeting. The DRC approved the projecting sign and variances, subject to the following conditions (see attached letter): 1. Awning signage with the words "Flying Fish" that have been previously installed will be removed. 2. Sandwich Board will be modified to fit current ordinance standards. 3. Existing First door sign will remain. 4. Existing Second door sign will remain 5. Proposed Projecting Sign as submitted 6. Existing Trolling motors on west fagade to stay. 7. Existing 3-D Flying fish over doorway is to be removed. Staff is supportive of the requested variances associated with the proposed projecting sign, as approved by the River Market DRC. Variances for several other projecting signs in the River Market District (Ernie Biggs, Bosco's and Underground Pub) have been approved during the past few years. The proposed sign will not be out of character with other signs in the River Market District and should enhance this entertainment district. Staff views the variance requests as reasonable, and feels the proposed projecting sign will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. K JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.) C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances associated with the proposed projecting sign, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the conditions as required by the River Market DRC, as noted in paragraph B. of the staff report and the DRC letter dated January 13, 2006. 2. A sign permit must be obtained for the projecting sign and any other existing signs which have no permits. 3. A franchise permit must be obtained from the City's Public Works Department. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 30, 2006) 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 5 ayes and 0 nays. 3 12/21/2005 Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas Variance Request for Signage: The Flying Fish restaurant, located at 511 President Clinton Avenue requests permission to install a new sign (see attached). We believe the new signage is necessary to maintain and increase the visibility of our restaurant in the River Market District. This visibility is especially crucial for the pedestrian base generated by the convention center, downtown office mix and hotels. These groups are largely unfamiliar with the District and the opportunities on the east end. We believe the new signage with it's mix of color, neon, scale and character will address this need and add to the unique flavor and character of the River Market District. The Flying Fish has the full support of our landlord and neighbors in the district. We would also like to remind the Board of Adjustment that the Underground Pub and Bosco's restaurants have had similar requests granted in order to install neon signs above the first level of their respective buildings. We wish to thank the River Market Design Review Committee and the Board of Adjustment for their time in reviewing our application. Flying Fish Restaurant �► © ` River s Market v~l Design L Review r=te+! Committee Tim Heiple, Member Shannon Jeffery -Light, Member Frank Porbeck, Member Ann Wait, Member Millie Ward, Member Planning and Development • 723 W. Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 •501-371-4790 - fax 501-399-3435 January 13, 2006 Board of Adjustment 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: Flying Fish Chairman and Members, The River Market DRC met on January 10, 2006 and reviewed the signage at 511 President Clinton Ave. for Flying Fish Sign Package. The DRC did approve the submittal as amended. The summary of the signage as amended in the meeting is as follows: 1. Awning signage with the words "Flying Fish" that have been previously installed will be removed. 2. Sandwich Board will be modified to fit current ordinance standards. 3. Existing First door signs will remain. 4. Existing Second door sign will remain 5. Proposed Projecting Sign as submitted 6. Existing Trolling motors on west fagade to stay. 7. Existing 3-D Flying fish over doorway is to be removed. The final vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position. Thank you, / ��A " / Brian Minyard River Market DRC Staff JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Z-7977 Owner: Allan and Joanne Meadors Address: 1812 Beechwood Road Description: Part of Lots 140 and 141, Shadowlawn Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a building addition with a 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 Update On January 13, 2006 the applicant requested this application be withdrawn, without prejudice. He has decided not to proceed with the project at this time. Staff supports the withdrawal request. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 30, 2006) Staff informed the Board that on January 13, 2006 the applicant requested this application be withdrawn, without prejudice. Staff supported the withdrawal request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and withdrawn, without prejudice. The vote was 5 ayes and 0 nays. Allan E. and Joanne B. Meadors 1812 Beechwood Road Little Rock, AR 72207 December 1, 2005 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Allan E. Meadors and Joanne B. Meadors 1812 Beechwood Rd., Little Rock, AR Parts of Plats 140 and 141, Shadowlawn, an Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas Bedroom Addition Gentlemen: I am enclosing my application for zoning variance along with all attachments including land survey dated November 21, 2005 along with a letter from my next door neighbor, Jack and Rhonda Lessenberry, whose property line is adjacent to our bedroom addition. As you can see, the Lessenberrys have approved our application. As you can see, the lot has an unusual configuration, whereby the property line slants and as the room addition goes back, it gets closer to the property line. However, at that point, we are at the rear of the property, which reduces undesirability. My personal reason for doing this is to obtain a downstairs bedroom because it is becoming more and more difficult for my wife to walk upstairs and we do not want to move to another location since we have owned the property and lived there since July 1, 1964. We sincerely hope you will see fit to accommodate us under these overall conditions and thank you in advance for your cooperation in these matters. e, ( '6' 1-'�eAa4�7 OAA o Le— I Allan E. Meadors anne B. Meadors AEM/JBM/cjp JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Z-7984 Owner: Robert Haws Address: 2 Castle Rock Cove Description: Lot 37, Pebble Beach Woods Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a deck addition with a reduced rear setback. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT Single Family Residential A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 2 Castle Rock Cove is occupied by a two-story brick single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Castle Rock Cove which serves as access. The property slopes downward from front to back and side to side (west to east). The lot has street frontage on the south, west and portion of the east property lines. There is also a 25 foot platted building line along the south, west and east property lines. Approximately two (2) years ago an uncovered, unenclosed deck was constructed on the rear northeast corner of the residential structure. The deck is approximately 11 feet by 24 feet and is approximately 10 feet above grade at its highest point. The deck is also located adjacent to a wood fence which is located on the rear (north) property line. JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.) Section 36-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned corner lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the existing deck with a reduced rear setback. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Although staff typically does not support structures with no rear setback, the deck is unenclosed and uncovered, and has existed for two (2) years. Staff became aware of the deck structure when a City building inspector questioned its setback while making a footing inspection on the single family residence under construction on the adjacent property to the north. Since the time the deck was constructed no complaints have been received from the neighbors. Given the existing circumstances, including the slope of the property and the reduced buildable area because of the three (3) street frontages and platted building lines, staff will support the setback variance to allow the deck to remain. If this deck structure is ever removed, staff recommends it be replaced with a new deck structure which conforms to ordinance standards. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The deck structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed. 2. If the deck structure is ever removed, it must be replaced with a deck which conforms to ordinance standards. 3. A building permit (triple fee) must be obtained for the deck structure. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 30, 2006) 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 5 ayes and 0 nays. i• December 22, 2005 Department of Planning and Development 723 W. Markham Little Rock, AR Dear Sir or Madam: Approximately 2 years ago, I had a contractor build a deck off of my existing home. The only "backyard" at my residence is actually on the right side of the home. From the existing concrete slab to the side yard, the slope is relatively great. I had fallen several times before the deck was built. This was my primary reason for building the deck. Being a first time home owner, I was not aware that I was violating the 8' required rear yard set back ordinance (36-254-C-3). The contractor that was building the deck failed to inform me of my obvious neglect to the code violation. However this is no excuse, I fully understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I am complying with the city ordinances as a property owner. The surrounding fence and original concrete slab existed when I purchased the home. I am requesting that the board issue a residential variance to allow the deck to stay as built. I feel that removing the deck would permanently scar the brick, and would be visible to the surrounding neighbors, thus diminishing our beautiful neighborhood. If the surrounding residents object to the deck, and the members of this board finds it necessary to uphold this ordinance. I will be more than happy to remove the deck and comply with the ordinance, as it is obviously designed for the good of the community as a whole. Sincerely, / Robert H Haws 2CASTLE ROCK CV - LITTLE ROCK/AR - 72212 PHONE: 501-940-1852 JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z-7985 Owner: Renee Rutherford Address: 6602 Granada Drive Description: Lot 67, Plaza Heights 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 building additions with reduced front setbacks and which cross a platted building line. A variance is also 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 6602 Granada Drive is occupied by a 1 Y2 story, split-level single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Granada Drive which serves as access. There is a single car carport at the southeast corner of the structure. Additionally, a new wood fence has been constructed enclosing the rear yard. The fence ranges in height from 8 feet to 8.5 feet. A 25 foot front platted building line is located on the lot. The applicant proposes to construct two (2) small additions on the front of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The first addition is an eight (8) JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.) foot wide covered porch near the center of the structure. The proposed porch extends 5.5 feet from the house and across the front platted building line. The second addition is a ten (10) foot wide addition to the carport to allow it to be enclosed as a garage. The carport addition also extends 5.5 feet from the house and across the front platted building line. The additions will have a front setback of 19.5 feet. 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 encroachments across platted building lines to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Additionally, Section 36-516(e)(1)a. allows a maximum fence height of six (6) feet in residential zones. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the two (2) building additions with a reduced front setback and which cross the front platted building line, and the newly constructed fence to exceed the maximum height allowed. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels the request is reasonable. Staff noticed no similar front setback/building line encroachments in this general area along Granada Drive. However, the encroachments proposed are very minor, extending only 5.5 feet across the front platted building line, and should have no adverse visual impact on the neighborhood. The applicant is requesting the increased fence height for security purposes, given the fact the single family lot backs up to a major Entergy sub -station and access drive to the facility. There is also excessive slope within the rear portion of the lot which dictates the fence height calculations. Staff believes the proposed building additions and new fence 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 and garage additions. 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 porch addition must remain unenclosed on the south, east and west sides. 3. A building permit must be obtained for all construction, including the fence. K JANUARY 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 30, 2006) 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 5 ayes and 0 nays. 3 December 23, 2005 Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR RE: Proposal for Zoning Variance Dear Sirs or Madam: I am requesting a residential zoning variance in order to enclose my carport and have a gable added to the front porch. I have had -several instances of theft from the carport, having an enclosed garage will provide additional security to my family and possessions. The existing carport is not deep enough to simply enclose. It must be extended past the building set back line in order to allow ample space to pull into the garage while leaving sufficient room for the door to close and to be able to move about. The gable over the front porch is necessary to preserve the visual continuity of the house because there will be a gable built over the garage as well. I am also requesting a fence variance. I have had an eight foot privacy fence built to secure my property. There are many reasons I felt this was necessary. There is a non- residence Entergy Substation behind my home with alley access. I did this to control access onto my property. In addition to legitimate substation traffic there are numerous teenagers from the 2 nearby high schools that walk, drive & hangout in this area. I have had several incidents that I felt it was necessary to call 911. My intentions are to protect my 9 year old daughter. The total project will be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, which will beautify the neighborhood. I have talked with the neighbors and they are all in agreement with me on the project. I hope after viewing my proposal you will agree as well. Thank you for your time and attention. Rei : ectfully submitted_ r t r Renee Rutherfor O U LU w H O I— Z F— CO D Q LL O Q O m I M I� WW �- = D�fW—Wm0 fi ul _ a¢C6 W U ¢ > Z ¢ W UJ Lei.. m W D �cf)cnz co ly oOU�o�O z[cnQm m = of 2 �Q�Z�.� ILL, 2 LL m 2 2 F— WW �- = D�fW—Wm0 a¢C6 W cr- Z U p U) D LJZCKcorym ¢(IfZ LL m = of 2 19 ou CO m 11 H z W U) m q January 30, 2006 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. Date: Chairman Secretary