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boa_02 26 2007LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2007 2:00 P.M. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being five (5) in number. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings The Minutes of the January 29, 2007 meeting were approved as mailed by unanimous vote, with one (1) abstention. Members Present Members Absent: City Attorney Present: Andrew Francis, Chairman Terry Burruss, Vice Chairman James Van Dover David Wilbourn Robert Winchester None Debra Weldon LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA FEBRUARY 26, 2007 2:00 P.M. I. OLD BUSINESS: ITEM NO.: FILE NO.: LOCATION: A. Z-8150 21 Dellwood Drive B. Z-8125 5130 "P" Street II. NEW BUSINESS: ITEM NO.: FILE NO.: LOCATION: 1. Z -5639-A 5123 Edgewood Road 2. Z -7573-D 6801 West 12th Street 3. Z -7765-A 917 S. Broadway 4. Z-8171 5105 Edgewood Road 5. Z-8172 44 Valley Club Circle 6. Z-8173 11220 Rodney Parham Road O 0N ■ � 3NId — 2131Ztlilj � FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: A File No.: Z-8150 Owner/Applicant: Eddie Smith Address: 21 Dellwood Drive Description: Lot 43, Eastwood Heights Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow an accessory building 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: 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 21 Dellwood Drive is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Dellwood Drive which serves as access. There is a small metal storage building in the rear yard area. The lot contains a 25 foot front and street side platted building line along Dellwood Drive. The applicant proposes to construct an 8 foot by 16 foot accessory storage building near the southeast corner of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The accessory building will be located approximately seven (7) feet to 10 feet from the street side property line. The structure will be located approximately 7.5 feet from the east (rear) property line and 9.8 feet from the south side property line. All but a very small sliver of the building will be located between the 25 foot side platted building line and the street side property line. FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that accessory buildings in R-2 zoning have a minimum street side setback of 15 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 new accessory building with a reduced street side setback and which crosses the side platted building line. Staff is not supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels the proposed accessory building will be out of character with neighborhood. All of the structures along Dellwood Drive maintain similar setbacks behind the platted building lines as established by the original plat of the subdivision. The proposed accessory building will have the appearance of being in the front yard of the property immediately to the south. Additionally, staff believes there is adequate space in the rear yard, near the existing accessory building where the new proposed building could be placed without variances. Although the owner of the property immediately to the south agrees with the placement of the proposed accessory building, staff believes the placement will have an adverse visual impact on the adjacent property and 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 side building line for the new accessory building. 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 denial of the requested setback and building line variances. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 18, 2006) Eddie Smith was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial. Eddie Smith addressed the Board in support of the application. He explained that the proposed accessory building would be constructed to match the existing residence. He noted that there were fruit trees in the rear yard which he was trying to preserve. Chairman Francis noted that the shape of the lot was unique. He explained that the proposed location of the accessory building would have an adverse visual impact on the property next door, and that the current owner may not always occupy that residence. FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T. There was discussion of moving the structure to another location within the rear yard. Mr. Smith noted that an overhead power line dictated the placement of the structure within the rear yard. Staff noted that if the item were deferred, staff could make a site visit and locate the overhead power line and trees on the survey. Mr. Smith indicated that he did not want a deferral. There was a lengthy discussion between the Board, Mr. Smith and staff. During the discussion several alternate locations for the accessory building were discussed. The issue of private utility lines with respect to the placement of the accessory structure was also discussed. Chairman Francis and Chris Wilbourn indicated that they did not support the application as filed. There was additional discussion of deferring the application. A motion was made to defer the application to the January 29, 2007 Agenda to allow time for staff to meet with Mr. Smith on the property and discuss alternate locations for the accessory structure. The motion passed by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. The application was deferred. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 29, 2007) Staff informed the Board that the application needed to be deferred to the February 26, 2007 Agenda, as the applicant had placed a new accessory building on the property and staff needed time to verify it meeting setback requirements. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) Staff informed the Board that the applicant contacted staff on February 23, 2007 and requested the application be withdrawn. Staff supported the withdrawal request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and withdrawn by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. To whom it may concern, My name is Eddie Smith owner and resident of 21 Dellwood drive I am submitting this paperwork in order to permit me to place a storage shelter on my property. In order to place this storage building, I come before the board of adjustment in hopes that I can place a storage 5 feet off the back fence line south side, 13 feet from the curb" fence line east side, and 16 feet in from the fence on the Westside. It will place my storage approximately in the area shown in the diagram below. By placing the storage in this area it will save my pecan tree from being cut down and be an asset to the beautification of the property. 11%22%08 NEL 15:38 FAY $41 257 3182 November 20, 2006 City of Little Rock Play ing and Development 723 W. Markham Little Rook, AR 72201 Tv Whom It May Concern: Z001 rl Tbis letter is to inform the Board of Adjustment that MY. Eadie C. Smith, owner of the property at 21 Dell -wood Drive; has talked to me about the placement of a. storage building on his property. lie has made me aware of the location, and 1 agree that the location is not an issue. This statement is in lieu of me signing the petition of agreement that Mr. Smith sent before the Board. Sincerely, Wit; (wot� i�� -�►'7? FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: B File No.: Z-8125 Owner: Todd Wilson George Applicant: Todd Wilson George Address: 5130 "P" Street Description: Lot 17, Block 3, McGehee's Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a carport 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 REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property located at 5130 "P" Street is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one car wide driveway from "P" Street at the southwest corner of the property. The driveway extends along the west side of the house. There is a small accessory storage building in the rear yard, with an alley running along the north (rear) property line. The applicant proposes to construct a 10 foot by 25 foot carport structure on the west side of the existing residence, over the existing driveway. The proposed carport addition will be unenclosed on its south, west and a portion of the north sides. The carport structure is proposed to be located one (1) foot from the west side property line, and 42 feet back from the front (south) property line. FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: B (CON'T.) Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of five (5) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the reduced side setback. The applicant is also proposing room and deck additions to the rear of the residence. These proposed additions conform to ordinance standards and are in the process of being constructed. Staff does not support the requested side setback variance. It has been staff's past policy to support setbacks of no less than 18 inches for this type of unenclosed structure. Staff views an 18 inch side setback as a minimum area needed to construct and maintain the carport structure without encroaching onto the adjacent property to the est. If the applicant were willing to provide an 18 inch side setback, including overhang, staff could support the application. The application would have to install guttering to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the west. The guttering could be within the 18 inch side setback. With these changes, staff would view the carport structure as having no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested side setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 27, 2006) Staff informed the Board that the application needed to be deferred to the December 18, 2006 Agenda due to the fact that the applicant failed to complete the required notification to surrounding property owners as required. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the December 18, 2006 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 18, 2006) Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested the application be deferred to the January 29, 2007 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: B (CON'T.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 29, 2007) Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested the application be deferred to the February 26, 2007 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) Staff informed the Board that the applicant contacted staff on February 23, 2007 and requested the application be deferred to the March 26, 2007 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred by a vote of 5 ayes and o nays. 11. ±.31L�J�b 1!:3� f/ tf!t�CubGb-'•4 APT.: PAGE 021 Todd George 5130 P Street .Little Rock, AR. 72207 November 13, 2006 �? - �'/'1 Mr. Mon' Moore Little Rock Plartrting & Development Board of Adjustments 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR.. 72201 Re: Request for variance at 5130 P Street, Little Rock; AR. 72207 :Dear Members of the Board: This .letter is to respectfully request a variance in order to place an open -sided carport within the boundaries previously established. As mentioned, this open -sided carport would have gutteri;xg and no sides within the boundary. The neighbors to die Vilest, Michael & Dina Fates have given their consent to this project. Should you require any additional information please feel free to contact the at 501-425-2340. Sincerely, Todd. Creersie TG:jh FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 1 File No.: Z -5639-A Owner: Miriam May Hundley Applicant: Carolyn Lindsey Address: 5123 Edgewood Road Description: Lot 57, Prospect Terrace 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 REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 5123 Edgewood Road is occupied by a two-story stucco single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Edgewood Road which serves as access. The property is located on the south side of Edgewood Road, east of N. Harrison Street. The applicant proposes to construct a one-story porch addition, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed porch will be partially covered and partially screened in. The porch addition will have a setback from the west side property line ranging from 4.5 feet (steps) to 6.5 feet. The porch will be located 17 feet to 18.5 feet from the east side property line, and over 30 feet from the rear (south) property line. A covered walkway will extend from the porch addition to an existing accessory building at the southeast corner of the property. FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.) Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of 6.7 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the porch addition with a setback along the west side property line ranging from 4.5 to 6.5 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested side setback variance. Staff views the proposed side setback ranging from 4.5 to 6.5 feet as being a relatively minor encroachment into the required 6.7 foot side yard. The residence immediately to the west is located over 10 feet from the dividing side property line. Therefore, there should be no issue with separation between the residence and proposed addition. Also, the southwest corner of the existing residence at 5123 Edgewood Road is five (5) feet from the west side property line. Staff believes the proposed addition will not be out of character with the neighborhood, and 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 covered walkway between the addition and accessory building remaining unenclosed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. Staff added the following condition of approval as requested by the Board: There is to be no additional water run-off onto adjacent properties as a result of the proposed building addition. 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. Yeary Lindsey Architects January 25, 2007 Mr. Monte Moore Department of Neighborhoods and Planning 723 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Zoning Variance Application for Hundley Residence, 5123 Edgewood Rd. Dear Monte, We are requesting a zoning variance at 5123 Edgewood Road to allow an encroachment into the west side yard setback of 6.7 feet. Our proposed plan includes a one-story partially covered / partially screened porch that wraps around the previous two story Den addition. The covered portion encroaches 1.7 feet into the west side yard setback with the steps encroaching 2.2 feet to provide all 0.65 feet clear depth of porch symmetrically around the Den. We would like to note that the southwest corner of the original house is five feet from the property line, so the property in its original state encroaches 1.7 feet, not complying with the side yard setback requirements. Also, the neighboring house sits further than the required setback from this shared property line. It is our opinion that since the proposed porch encroaches no further than the original two-story residence, such a minor one-story open covered porch encroachment would be inconsequential to the overall scale and character of Edgewood Road. We would also like to note that to narrow the porch on this side would cause a change in slope of the roof at that location only which is not only structurally complicated but aesthetically unpleasing. The Screened Porch is connected to the existing Guest House with an unenclosed but covered walkway. As the porch is twelve feet from the Guest House, it is our understanding that this complies with the code. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, C"&r b rldW6- Carolyn Lindsey, AIA 319 President Clinton Ave., Suite 201 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-5940 FX: 501-707-0118 FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Z -7573-D Owner: Danny Thomas Properties V Limited Partnership Applicant: Kathy Johnson Address: 6801 W. 12th Street Description: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Robert's Replat Zoned: 1-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-554 to allow a ground sign with increased area. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Mixed Office/Warehouse and Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Mixed Office/Warehouse and Commercial STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The 1-2 zoned property at 6801 W. 12th Street is occupied by three (3) office/warehouse type buildings, as noted on the attached site plan. The property is located at the southwest corner of W. 12th Street and Caruth Street. Driveways from W. 12th Street and Caruth Street serve as access to the property. There is a small ground -mounted sign at the northeast corner of the property. There is also a set of old sign poles approximately 50 feet west of the existing sign. The applicant proposes to remove the existing sign at the northeast corner of the property and place new signage on the existing set of sign poles, to advertise tenants within the complex. The new sign will be 21 feet in height, with an area of 100 square feet. It appears that the sign will be approximately 10 feet back from the front (north) property line. FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.) Section 36-554(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum sign height of 30 feet and a maximum area of 72 square feet for ground -mounted signs in industrial zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow 100 square feet of sign area for the proposed ground -mounted sign. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed sign is only 28 square feet over the maximum allowed area, with the proposed height being well under the 30 foot height allowed. The proposed sign will not be out of character with other signage in this area along W. 12th Street. The proposed sign will provide needed visibility for the businesses in the southernmost two (2) buildings within this development. Staff believes the proposed sign will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The existing ground -mounted sign at the northeast corner of the property must be removed. 2. A sign permit must be obtained for the new sign. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) 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. January 24, 2007 Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Sign Variance Parkwood Center 6801 West 12'' Street Little Rock, AR 72207 Dear Board of Adjustment: We would like to request a sign variance at Parkwood Center located at 6801 West 12`h Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our property is currently zoned I-2, but over 34% of our current tenants have Retail as a conditional use. Signage, as you know is very important to a retail business. Our current sign, which has deteriorated and fallen apart, was 100 sq. ft., the topper was 8' X 8', and the poles and cabinet were 4' X 12'. This sign was not large enough to house all of our tenants. In addition, our tenant's individual signs were so small that passing cars could not read them. Therefore, the current sign has not been beneficial to our tenants. The sign we are proposing will be a lighted sign, to benefit our tenants that are open at night time. It will be placed on two existing poles that originally had a lighted sign on them many years ago. The electricity is already run to the poles. The proposed topper will be 4' X 10', since the existing poles are further apart than the ones we have on our current sign. The cabinet itself is 10' X 6' with legs that extend for another 7'. Because of the position of the sign to the parking lot, we can not start the bottom rung of the cabinet any lower or it would be hidden behind parked vehicles. This property was in grave need of repair. In October of 2005, we began an exterior renovation of this property that has greatly improved the look of not only our property, but of the community around us. The new signage is our last phase of this exterior renovation. Please help us to continue to make this property a site that the city can be proud of. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, DANNY THOMAS MANAGEMENT, INC. 4M �C�t� Kathy Johnson Managing Director 400 Centre Place, 212 Center Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 374-2231 FAX (501) 374-8990 FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: File No.: Z -7765-A Owner: Dan Johnson Applicant: Coleman Alexander, Tri -Sign Address: 917 S. Broadway Description: Northeast corner of Broadway and 1-630 Zoned: UU Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section 36- 342.1 and 36-557 to allow a ground -mounted sign in the UU Zoning District, and wall signs without street frontage. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Restaurant ( under construction) Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The UU zoned property at 917 S. Broadway contains a Starbucks restaurant which is in the process of construction. The building is located within the north half of the property, with a drive-thru window on its north wall. There are access drives from Broadway and an alley right-of-way along the east property line. There is paved parking on the south side of the building. In conjunction with the restaurant development, the applicant proposes to place a ground -mounted sign at the northwest corner of the property. The sign will have a height of 35 feet and an area of approximately 108.5 square feet. The applicant is also proposing to place wall signs on all four (4) walls of the building. The north and east walls of the building do not have direct street FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.) frontage. The applicant is proposing a 48 inch round logo sign on the north and east walls. Section 36-342.1(c)(11) of the City's Zoning Ordinance prohibits ground - mounted signs in the UU (Urban Use) Zoning District. Section 36-557(a) requires that all wall signage face required street frontage. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow a ground -mounted sign in the UU zoning district and two (2) wall signs (north and east building facades) without direct street frontage. Staff is supportive of the variances associated with the proposed ground - mounted sign and wall sign on the north building facade. Staff believes these signs will provide needed visibility to the new restaurant building. With respect to the ground -mounted sign, this area along Broadway, south of Capitol Avenue, is a vehicular oriented area of Downtown Little Rock with several fast food type businesses. These businesses, including a tire shop and hotel, have commercial type pole signs. Staff feels the proposed ground sign and wall sign (north facade) will not be out of character with the general area. With respect to the wall sign on the east (rear) building fagade, staff feels this sign serves no purpose, as it will face another building and alley. Staff feels this sign should be eliminated from the signage proposal for the property. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the sign variance application, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 23, 2007 revising the application to eliminate the proposed wall sign on the east side of the building, as suggested by staff. Staff recommended approval of the revised application, subject to permits being obtained for all signage. 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 and 1 nay. James Van Dover voted nay with respect to the variance to allow a ground -mounted sign 3 7-745`4 (FAYETTEVILLE, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, FORT SMITH & CENTRAL ARKANSAS) SINCE 1973 P.O. BOX 23279 / HWY 22 / BARLING, AR 72923 / TELEPHONE (479)452-4850 / FAX (479)452-4851 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to request some signage at 917 South Broadway that is in the UU area. This is a Starbucks location that is being erected on the service exit ramp and Broadway. There have been some restrictions applied recently that prohibit pylon signage. There is one other variance being asked for on the same property. First, the pylon sign would be 35 feet OAH and would set where an existing sign was. Due to the location is would stand about the same height as the other signage up and down the road. However, the old pole would need to be removed and the new one erected. The sign would be very visible from. I 630 which is the desired response. While Starbucks understands that it is a special area it feels that the signage would be in line with all others in the area and that this location will bring business to the area. Proper signage car. help achieve this. The building faces Broadway and Monty has agreed that the access ramp borders the property so that two building signs are allowed. This only leaves one other sign in question. The Logo on the NW corner of the building which could be seen as traffic flows from the downtown area. Again, this seems to be within the same guidelines as in the past but has simply come along at an in -opportune time. While Starbucks isn't trying to rock the boat it has some legitimate concerns about the signage here and would appreciate your careful consideration. All signage is tasteful and attractive and would aid in the identity of the services offered. Thank you for your time and consideration and if I may be of assistance please feel free to call me at 479- 452-4850 wk or 479-263-7446 cell. Sincerely, Coleman Alexander Tri -Sign, Inc FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z-8171 Owner: Anne Hickman Applicant: Justin Couch, Allison Architects Address: 5105 Edgewood Road Description: Lot 60 and the east half of Lot 59, , Prospect Terrace Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a building addition with reduced side and rear 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-2 zoned property at 5105 Edgewood Road is occupied by a two-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Edgewood Road which serves as access. The property is located on the south side of Edgewood Road, east of N. Harrison Street and one block southwest of Kavanaugh Blvd. There is an attached carport on the west side of the house, and an accessory dwelling (detached) within the rear yard along the rear (south) property line. The accessory dwelling is brick and frame and one-story in height. It is located 3.5 to 5 feet from the rear (south) property line, partially within a four -foot wide easement along the rear property line. The applicant proposes to remove the accessory dwelling and carport structures from the property, and construct a one-story addition on the rear of the home as noted on the attached site plan. The addition will be a master FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.) bedroom/bath with sitting area. The addition will be located 7'-8" to 11'-6" from the rear (south) property line and 4'-11" to 7'-6" from the side (west) property line. Additionally, an attached canvas carport structure will be constructed on the west side of the house shifted slightly to the north from the existing carport location. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 36-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the proposed building addition with reduced side (west) and rear (south) setbacks. The applicant notes that the proposed addition is located within the footprint of existing structures to leave the mature trees on the site undisturbed. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels the proposed building addition will not be out of character with other residential structures in this neighborhood. The proposed building addition will be located further back from the rear (south) property line than the existing accessory dwelling, and therefore should have a lesser impact on the adjacent property to the south. The applicant has designed the building addition to preserve existing trees and landscaped areas within the rear yard of this lot. The overall massing of the residence with new addition is a very minor increase in the building massing that currently exists on the property. Staff believes the proposed building addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, subject to the building addition being constructed to match the existing residence. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) 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. A L L I S O N ME ARCHITECTS January 24, 2007 Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Addition at 5105 Edgewood Road Dear Members of the Board of Adjustments: Please find enclosed our application for a variance allowing the addition of a master bedroom on the first floor of the existing house at 5105 Edgewood Rd. There is currently a guesthouse on the site that we plan to demolish. The guesthouse is located within the forty -foot setback described in the Bill of Assurance for this.property. In order to leave the mature trees on site undisturbed, it is our intention to locate the new addition primarily within the old footprint of the guesthouse. By using the site of the old guesthouse, we will build within the twenty-five foot, rear -yard setback and the eight - foot, side -yard setback. We are requesting a variance for these two setbacks. Sincerely, ustin K. Couch Allison Architects ALLISON ARCHITECTS, Inc. 200 West Capitol, Suite 1400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Tel 501 376 0717 Fax 501 376 1766 FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 5 File No.: Z-8172 Owner: A.L. S. Management, LLC Applicant: David Underwood Address: 44 Valley Club Circle Description: Lot 7R, Block 20, Pleasant Valley Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 and the easement provisions of Section 36-11 to allow accessory buildings with reduced side setback and which extend into a utility easement. 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. Utility Comments: Entergy — No objection to encroachment into 10 foot easement. Entergy's facilities are along the front property line. AT & T - No objection to encroachment. Central Arkansas Water — No objection to encroachment. All facilities located within public right-of-way along front property line. Little Rock Wastewater — No objection to encroachment. Sewer main located in the right-of-way of Valley Club Circle. Centerpoint Energy — No objection to encroachment. FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) C. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 44 Valley Club Circle is occupied by a two-story brick, rock and frame single family residence which is in the process of being remodeled. There is a two -car driveway from Valley Club Circle which serves as access. A circular drive is located in the front yard area, extending along the south side of the house. There is a 10 foot wide utility easement located along the rear (west) property line. The property backs up to the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. The applicant proposes to construct two (2) accessory structures on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The first is an in -ground pool located within the south half of the rear yard area. The pool will be approximately 40 feet along and located 8.5 feet back from the rear (west) property line, extending approximately 1.5 feet into the 10 foot utility easement. The pool will be located over six (6) feet back from the principal structure. The second proposed accessory structure is a carport/pool house structure (one-story) located at the southwest corner of the property. The carport portion of the structure is approximately 20.4 feet by 27.9 feet in size, with the pool house portion being 20.7 feet by 12.5 feet. The carport/pool house structure will be located two (2) feet to 4.5 feet from the side (south) property line and four (4) feet from the rear (west) property line. This structure extends approximately six (6) feet into the 10 foot utility easement. The two (2) accessory structures will occupy approximately 20 percent of the required rear yard (rear 25 feet of the lot). An open trellis will connect the carport structure to the house. Section 36-11(f) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires the Board of Adjustment review and approve requests for building construction to encroach into utility easements. Section 36-156(a)(2)f. requires accessory buildings to be located at least three (3) feet back from side and rear property lines. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the accessory structures to encroach 1.5 to 6 feet into the utility easement along the rear property line, and a variance to allow the carport/pool house structure to have a side setback (south) ranging from two (2) feet to 4.5 feet. Staff does not support the requested variances, as filed. Although staff has no problem with construction of the two (2) accessory structures on the property, staff feels there is adequate rear yard area to provide the minimum required three (3) foot side setback. Only one (1) additional foot of setback needs to be provided along the south (side) property line to eliminate that requested variance. Staff believes the proposed carport/pool house building and pool should be shifted slightly to the north to provide the minimum required side setback and separation between structures. Staff has no problem with the requested easement variance, as none of the public utility companies object to the encroachment. Staff believes the proposed accessory buildings will have FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T. no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area, subject to the required side setback being provided. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested setback and easement variances, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 23, 2007 revising the application to provide the required three (3) foot side setback from the south (side) property line. The revised application eliminated the side setback variance. Staff recommended approval of the revised application, subject to the carport/pool house structure being constructed to match the principal structure. 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. January 1? 2001 City of Little Rock Planning &- Development Atte: Monte Worc 723 ti'Jest..Marhdmn Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 RE: Application for Zoning Variance 44 Valley Club Circle, Litd-e Ruck, Alt 72223 Dear Vlr. Mo=: wduut Enclosed you will find rhe Application for a Residential Zoning Variance with supporting materials for the property fixated at 441'alley Chub Circle Little Rock, Aft 71223 A.L.S. Management, LLC ("ALS") is regtw% ing the following variances to allow the addition of a msiciential swir ening pool, pool house and new carport: 1. Along the r= of the property to eonsttwr. a residential swimming; pcx)l and pool house which will extend approximately six (6) to eight (8) feet vtto the platted 1.0' utility easement; and 2. Along the rear of the property to construct a residential swinining pool and gaol house which will extend approximately six (6) to eight (8) fou into the platted l0' utility easement; and 3. Alor)g the south gids of the property to allow for the constriction of the pool house and new carport in Elie 3' building set. back line. Edwards Engineering, PA. he, identified the easement and setback line 'Aih Ovse improvements ori the six (6) copies of the survey delivered with this letter. ALS has =i,,ed clearance lemrs from each of the utilibes provided to the Pleasant Valley Subdivision. It is with these supporting documents, we are requesting a variance from thw requirements of the Zoning O.rdinalice. 1ZecpeC lly, " I"e J' David,W. . l,Jndenvood Authorized Agent for A.L.S. Management, LLC FEBRUARY 26, 2007 ITEM NO.: 6 File No.: Z-8173 Owner: Pleasant Valley Plaza, LLC. Applicant: Daryl Peeples, Flake & Kelley Address: 11220 Rodney Parham Road Description: Lot 1-D, Pleasant Valley Place Commercial Subdivision Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-355 to allow an off -premise sign with increased area. 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 Staff Update: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 13, 2007 requesting the application be deferred to the March 26, 2007 Agenda. The applicant is continuing to work out details regarding the proposed sign. Staff supports the deferral request. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 2007) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on February 13, 2007 requesting the application be deferred to the March 26, 2007 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. V%- COMMERCIAL Specialists in Brokerage, Development and Property Management www.flake-kelley.com MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Adjustm nt FROM: Daryl Peeples Q DATE: January 25, 2007 RE: Pleasant Valley Plaza Sign Upgrade I represent the owners of Pleasant Valley Plaza which is a 32,000 square foot strip retail center located on Rodney Parham Road in West Little Rock. The shopping center was built in the 1980's. Our current tenant mix includes The Toggery, Reflections, Delicious Temptations and other soft good retailers. The retail center is located on Lot 1D and does not have frontage on Rodney Parham Road. I have included an aerial with the shopping center outlined in yellow. In September of 1996 we executed sign easement agreement with the owner of the lot currently occupied by the Bank of Ozarks (Lot 1B). This easement agreement allowed us to place a monument sign on Rodney Parham Road. A photo of the sign is attached for your review. Because of the lack of visibility on Rodney Parham and lack of sign exposure the tenants of Pleasant Valley Plaza desire to modify the monument sign. We are requesting a modification of the monument sign to a marquee sign which will allow the tenants to put sign panels on sign to identify their business and increase their exposure to the traffic on Rodney Parham. We also desire a modification of the sign to enhance the marketability of the vacant space in the shopping center. We currently have four 2,000 foot bays that are vacant (25% vacancy). Please review the information included and if you have any questions or need additional items please let me know. Included is the following: Exhibit "A" — Aerial photo of property Exhibit `B" — Plat plan Exhibit "C" — Photo of current monument sign Exhibit "D" — Sketch of proposed new sign Exhibit "E" — Photos of shopping center Exhibit "F" — Sign easement agreement Thanks for your consideration of this request. Enclosures Q A ® 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 300 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 MAIL ADVVISORSISORS AC''i1�11~1�1T1mpany (501) 375-3200 • (501) 374-9537 O 0 U W a: W N 0 1— Z W H cl Q LL 0 0 Q 0 m a. (i c 0 Q c a� CD Z Q C!] Q Z W U) m Q W Q Z H LU p 0 �_� > m O Q W 0 W Q � W W Z Uu) p 0= Q W Q Z m z Lj- m > February 26, 2007 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m. Chairman