boa_10 29 2007LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
OCTOBER 29, 2007
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 Meetings
The Minutes of the September 24, 2007 meeting were
approved as mailed by unanimous vote.
III. Members Present:
Members Absent:
Andrew Francis, Chairman
Terry Burruss, Vice Chairman
James Van Dover
David Wilbourn
Robert Winchester
None
City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
OCTOBER 29, 2007
2:00 P.M.
I. OLD BUSINESS:
ITEM NO.: FILE NO.: LOCATION:
A. Z-8251 17 Hickory Hills Circle
II. NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Z -6979-A
26 Edgehill Road
2.
Z-8274
10018 Suffolk Drive
3.
Z-8275
13200 Vimy Ridge Road
4.
Z-8276
1 Cooperative Way
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ITEM NO.: A
File No.: Z-8251
Owner: Donald M. and Gerry Nell Spears Revocable Trust
Applicant: Lisa R. Taylor
Address: 17 Hickory Hills Circle
Description: Lot 8, Hickory Hills Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence/wall provisions of
Section 36-516 to allow a wall 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 17 Hickory Hills Circle is occupied by a two-story
frame single family residence. There is a circular driveway from Hickory Hills
Circle which serves as access. The property slopes upward from front to back
(north to south). There is about 25 feet of rise from the front property line to
the front of the house.
The applicant is in the process of refurbishing the landscaped areas between
the residential structure and the street. The project includes refacing and
capping existing brick walls in front of the house and in the west side yard. As
part of the construction, a new masonry wall was built, extending from the east
wall of the house to the east side property line. The wall is approximately eight
(8) feet high at its connection to the house. As it runs east to the east side
property line, the height increases to approximately 14 to 16 feet. The wall
turns and runs for only a few feet southward along the east property line.
OCTOBER 29, 2007 i
ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence/wall height of four (4) feet for fences/walls located between building
setback and a street right-of-way. Other fences/walls can be constructed to a
height of six (6) feet. Fences/walls which meet all principal setback
requirements can be constructed to the height allowed in the base zoning (35
feet in R-2 zoning). Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow
only the eight (8) foot long section of fence extending from the east property
line toward the house.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable, given the fact that only an eight (8) foot long section of the fence
requires a height variance. Additionally, this section of the wall is not that
visible from the street. The wall is located over 90 feet back from the front
property line and there is a small stand of trees between the wall and street.
Additionally, the residence immediately to the east is located 50 plus feet back
from the common side property line. Staff believes the proposed fence will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested wall height variance, subject to a
building permit being obtained for the wall construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(AUGUST 27, 2007)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant failed to complete the required
notification of surrounding property owners. Staff recommended the application be
deferred to the September 24, 2007 Agenda.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the September 24,
2007 Agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(SEPTEMBER 24, 2007)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant failed to complete the required
notification of surrounding property owners. Staff recommended the application be
deferred to the October 29, 2007 Agenda.
The item was plalced on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the October 29, 2007
Agenda by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 29, 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.
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July 10, 2007
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning & Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Application for a Residential Zoning Variance. at 17 Hickory Hills Circle
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to detail the circumstances for our request for a Residential ZoningVariance
concerning the location and height of a screen wall constructed at 17 Hickory Hills Circle
located in the Hickory Hills Subdivision in the city of Little Rock. The screen wall is
constructed of a concrete block core with a standard brick and rock veneer. The said
structure was originally designed as an attachmem to an existing structure in which the 6
feet height regulation did not apply. however, during actual construction, there was
some miscommunication concerning where the wall was to be stopped. The wall now
extends to within 6 inched of the property line crossing the City of Little Rock's
minimum setback requirement of 8 feet from the side property lines.
Additionally, the subject property slopes with approximately 7 feet of drop in elevation
from the location of the beginning of the wall where it attaches to the existing house and
the end of the wall near the property line. This drop in ground elevation causes the wall
to be 7 feet higher at the end in order to maintain a level line across the top. The result is
the overall height of the wall at the end is 16 feet. Therefore, we are requesting a
variance to the height limitation also.
Sincere ,
Lisa R. Taylor
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August 24, 2007
Mr. Monty Moore
Department of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Subject: Violation of Zoning; Donald Spears 17 Hickory Hills Circle
Dear Mr. Moore:
I understand that the Planning Commission will hold a hearing on August 27, 2007 regarding the
stone wall built to the Property line on the east side of Donald Spear's property at 17 Hickory
Hills Circle. This letter is to register a complaint regarding Mr. Spear's stone wall.
I reside at 15 Hickory Hills Circle, next door to the Spears. The stone structure built by Mr.
Spears is unsightly and significantly exceeds the height limitations for walls and fences at or near
property Iines. The attached photographs depict the stone structure, which is immediately
adjacent to, if not encroaching upon the line between our two properties.
I request that the Planning Commission order Mr. Spears to comply with the limitations imposed
by the Planning and Development Department and remove and/or reconstruct his wall to be in
compliance.
15 HICKORY HILLS CIRCLE • UFTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS • 72212-2766
PHONE: (501) 228-22229 • FAX: (501) 225-8763
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ITEM NO.:
File No.: Z -6979-A
Owner: Lynn and Frances Mayhan
Applicant: Rodney Parham
Address: 26 Edgehill Road
Description: Lot 37, Edgehill 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 26 Edgehill Road is occupied by a one-story, brick
and frame, single-family residence. The house has no covered parking. It
appears that the garage on the east end of the house may have been
enclosed some years ago. The site has a circular drive and a parking pad
located east of the house. The house and parking pad are slightly below street
grade. The rear portion of the lot falls off steeply to Allsop Park, which is
located behind this site.
The applicant proposes to construct a two-story 30.33 foot by 30.2 foot
addition on the east end of the existing residence, as noted on the attached
site plan. The first floor of the addition will include a garage, with additional
bedroom space on the second floor. The roofline will run north/south, with a
gable end facing Edgehill Road. The addition is proposed to be located 3.25
OCTOBER 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.
feet from the east side property line. The proposed addition will be located
almost 100 feet back from both the front and rear property lines.
On February 26, 2001 the Board of Adjustment approved a minor separation
variance for a one-story detached carport within this same area on the east
end of the residence. The approved accessory carport had a three (3) foot
side setback from the east property line. The carport was never constructed
and the approved variance expired after two (2) years.
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. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the proposed addition with a 3.25 -foot side
setback from the east property line.
Staff does not support the application, as filed. Staff believes the proposed
structure, being two (2) stories in height, is located slightly too close to the east
side property line. Staff believes that with the type of building massing
proposed, the addition should be at least five (5) feet back from the side
property line. That setback, combined with appropriate measures to address
water run-off, would be the least that could be supported by staff. The nearest
structure on the adjacent property is located approximately 20 feet from the
side property line, providing adequate separation.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the requested variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 29, 2007)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter on October 25, 2007
requesting the application be deferred to the November 26, 2007 agenda. Staff
supported the deferral request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the November 26,
2007 agenda by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Subj: (no subject)
Date: 9/21/2007 10:11:40 AM Central Daylight Time
From: RParh@mQpolkstanlev.com
To: mayhanla-aol.com
September 21, 2007
City of Little Rock
Board of Adjustment
Re: Zoning Variance Application
To whom it may concern:
Page 1 of 1
We are proposing an addition to our home at 26 Edgehill Road in the Heights area of Little Rock. The
addition will include a two car Garage on the lower level with a Stair to both levels and two Bedrooms
and a Bath on the upper level. Our existing residence is linear in design and the addition will be added
to the left side of our home where we currently have a parking area. The addition will extend our home
30'-4" in width and will leave 3'-3" to the property line. The depth will match our current home.
The reason we are adding this addition is that we currently do not have a Garage or Carport to park
under to protect our car and to protect us in inclement weather and hot weather in the summer and cold
weather in the winter. We applied for a variance back in 2001 for a detached Garage and were
successful in our attempt but after reflection decided we needed the personal security of parking in a
Garage and being able to enter our home in a secure connection. The location of that addition in 2001 is
in the exact location of our proposed addition we are applying for today.
Our existing site at 26 Edgehill slopes down from our street under our house to the back of our
property. Our current home is a one level structure and the existing grade is 44" below the finish floor
where our proposed addition is planned. We decided to keep the proposed addition at grade level so as
to keep the addition in scale with our current home.
We are adding Bedrooms and Baths above the Garage for children and grandchildren when they visit.
We have purposely not added windows to the side of the Bedrooms so they do not look into our
neighbor's property on the left side. Our neighbor's property on the left side has a row of shrubs with a
drive and a detached building so the main structure of their house is away from our proposed addition.
We would also like the Board to know that we will create and maintain a new row of shrubs between our
proposed addition and our property line.
We appreciate the Board's consideration of our application and we are open to any of your questions
regarding this matter.
Respectfully yours,
eL Mayha Frances Mayhan
Friday, September 21, 2007 America Online: MayhanL
OCTOBER 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-8274
Owner/Applicant: Lynton Egbosimba
Address: 10018 Suffolk Drive
Description: Lot 162, Kensington Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a new residence with
reduced rear setback, front setback (steps), and which crosses a front platted building
line (steps).
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residence, recently constructed
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residence
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Iss
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 10018 Suffolk Drive is occupied by a two-story brick
single-family residence, which was recently constructed. There is a circular
driveway from Suffolk Drive, which serves as access. The lot slopes
downward from back to front (north to south). The front porch of the residence
is approximately 3.5 to 4 feet above grade (at the base of steps), and
approximately seven (7) feet above the grade of the street. The lot contains a
25 -foot platted front building line.
There is a front brick step structure which is uncovered and unenclosed, and
extends toward the front property line, as noted on the attached site plan. The
step structure is located 17.5 to 18.5 feet back from the front (south) property
line. The steps extend across the front platted building line by 6.5 to 7.5 feet.
The rear wall of the structure is located 23.5 feet back from the rear (north)
OCTOBER 29, 2007 (
ITEM NO.: 2 (CO
property line, with the steps at the northwest corner of the house being
approximately 20 feet back from the rear property line.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet. Section 36-254(d)(3) also requires a minimum rear 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 from
these ordinance standards to allow the new single-family residence with a
reduced rear setback, with a front step structure with a reduced front setback
and which extends across the front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff believes the step structure
is not out character with the neighborhood. The Kensington Place Subdivision
is a very hilly subdivision, with varying degrees of slope throughout. On a
short loop through the south part of this subdivision, staff observed several
similar front encroachments:
3300 Dorset Drive
® 9915 Suffolk Drive
® 10014 Suffolk Drive
® 65 Dartmouth Drive
• 10100 W. 36th Street
® 3316 Dorset Drive
® 3410 Sussex Drive
Given the slope of the property, with the front door of the residence being 3.5
to 4 feet above grade, staff feels the proposed variances are reasonable. Staff
believes the new porch structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the neighborhood.
With respect to the rear setback variance, staff also views this request as
reasonable. There is no single-family structure immediately north of this lot.
The area is fenced in on a double lot with the residence immediately to its
east. The requested rear setback to the main wall of the structure is less than
a 10 percent encroachment.
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 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.
OCTOBER 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.
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 and rear step structures must remain uncovered and
unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(OCTOBER 29, 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.
Little Rock Board of Adjustment
Dear Sir or Madam,
Request for Variance
Lynton Egbosimba
100 1 S Sulfolk Dry.
Little Reck, A.R. 72204
I hear by request a variance to accommodate steps_ The lot has a big slog and unusual
configuration_
The excessive slop especially in the (tont makes it difficult to climb even with a car. Your
approval will be a big help.
i lianks.
Lynton. Egbosimba
OCTOBER 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-8275
Owner/Applicant: Janice M. Clements
Address: 13200 Vimy Ridge Road
Description: East side of Vimy Ridge Road, just south of
Sherri Marie Drive
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
156 to allow an accessory building with a reduced front 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:
The Master Street Plan shows the future right-of-way of Vimy Ridge Road
to be located 45 ft. from centerline. The plan provided is not drawn to
scale and the marked dimension are inaccurate. The proposed accessory
building must be located out of the future right-of-way.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 13200 Vimy Ridge Road is comprised of 10 acres.
There is a one-story log and frame single family residence within the northwest
portion of the property. There is a metal, two -car carport structure in front of
the residence, with an older one-story accessory building (garage) immediately
south of the carport structure. The front portion of the property is
approximately six (6) feet above the street elevation. The older garage
structure is located approximately 20.5 feet back from the front (west) property
line.
OCTOBER 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.)
The applicant proposes to construct a new one-story metal (pre -fabricated)
garage structure immediately south of the existing garage structure, as noted
on the attached site plan. The new garage will be 24 feet by 42 feet in size
and located 8.5 feet further back than the existing garage. The new garage
will be approximately 29 feet back from the front property line and 54 feet back
from the centerline of Vimy Ridge Road. The applicant proposes to remove
the existing carport and garage structures from the property after construction
of the new garage structure.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front setback of 60 feet for accessory structures in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the new garage structure with a
reduced front setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Although there are 10 acres of
property, the area where the new garage can be located, and be of
convenience to the single family home, is limited. There is a low drainage area
along the north side of the residence with a pond off the northeast corner of
the structure. Additionally, there are septic field lines which run southward
from the residence. Therefore, the best location for the structure is in the
vicinity of the old garage structure. The future right-of-way for Vimy Ridge
Road is 45 feet from the current street centerline. The applicant has worked to
locate the structure as far back from the future right-of-way as possible and
maintain adequate separation from the existing septic field lines. As noted
previously, the new structure will be 54 feet back from the existing street
centerline, nine (9) feet back from the future right-of-way line. The proposed
front setback for the accessory structure will not be out of character with the
area and essentially align with many of the structures to the north along the
east side of Vimy Ridge Road. Staff believes the proposed accessory garage
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback variance, subject to
removal of the existing carport and garage structures within 90 days of
completion of the new garage structure.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(OCTOBER 29, 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.
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September 21, 2007
Department of Planning and Development
I would like to apply for a variance to build a 36'X24' pre -fabricated garage with a 6' lean-to on
a 42'X24' concrete slab at my residence located at 13200 Vimy Ridge Rd., Alexander, AR. I am
requesting this variance because the location which I need to construct the garage is
approximately 21 feet from my property line which runs parallel to Vimy Ridge Rd. I
understand the building code states the garage must be 60 feet from the property line if running
parallel to the road. This is the reason I am requesting a construction variance.
Currently, there is a 72 year old building which I am using for storage located directly adjacent
to the area which I want to build the new garage. The current building has no utilities and is not
structurally sound. It's current footprint is 36.5'X18.2' which includes a 10' overhang on the
West side and a 10' overhang on the East side. I would like to keep this building erect until the
new garage is completed. Once the new garage is built, I plan to remove the original structure.
The new garage will accommodate my car, truck, tractor, riding lawn mower, various tools,
garden implements and will also be used for storage. The garage will have three overhead doors
on the North side and a side entry door on the East side. The metal garage will be electrically
wired. (See attached document).
The location of the proposed garage was chosen due to the location of existing septic tank field
lines being located to the East side of the proposed building site, the proximity of my home
being to the North and being unable to build to the East of my home due to a half acre pond and
easy access to both of my driveways to the west.
My urgency for secured storage stems from an occurrence of recent vandalism to my tractor and
riding lawn mower stored in the existing structure. This new garage will keep my property from
being viewable from the street and will provide secured storage.
Thank you for considering the above listed points regarding the requested variance. Please
contact me (837-7477) if you have any questions or suggestions pertaining to the requested
variance.
Sincerely,
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OCTOBER 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8276
Owner: Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Applicant: Howard B. Patterson, Jr., AECC/AECI
Address: 1 Cooperative Way
Description: South side of Interstate 30, 700+ feet west of
Scott Hamilton Drive
Zoned: 1-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the height provisions of Section
36-201 to allow a communication tower, which exceeds the maximum height allowed.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Arkansas Electric Coop Campus
Proposed Use of Property: Arkansas Electric Coop Campus
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The 1-2 zoned property at 1 Cooperative Way is occupied by the Arkansas
Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) campus. The AECC property fronts
on the Interstate 30 frontage road and extends south to Baseline Road. The
campus consists of a multi -building development within the north half of the
property. The main office buildings for AECC are located near the northeast
corner of the development. There are access drives from the 1-30 frontage
road and Cooperative Way, which extends to the campus from Scott Hamilton
Drive. The western and southern portions of the property are undeveloped
and wooded.
OCTOBER 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.)
AECC proposes to construct a 190 foot tall, self-supporting, communications
tower near the center of the northern half of the property, just south of AECC's
main office building. The tower will be lattice type metal construction (three -
sided). The tower will support a radio link between AECC headquarters at 1
Cooperative Way and AECC's new Disaster Recovery Data Center at 17420
Hwy. 365 S. Please see the applicant's attached cover letter for further
details.
Section 36-201(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows steel or other
metal ground -mounted radio towers with a maximum height of 75 feet.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed
communications tower with a height of 190 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Given the overall size of the
property, staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed tower will be
located approximately 750 feet from the east property line, 590 feet from the
west property line and over 750 feet from the nearest residential structure
along Orchard Drive. The tower will be located over 1,200 feet from the
nearest manufactured home along Community Lane, and over one-quarter
mile from the nearest residential structure along Dowan Drive to the
southwest. Given the fact that the west and south portions of the overall
property are wooded, the proposed tower will go fairly unnoticed from the
surrounding residential properties. Additionally, the tower will not be out of
character with the area. There are two (2) monopole towers immediately to
the west within an office/warehouse development and a communications tower
within the school property across Scott Hamilton Drive further to the west.
Staff believes the proposed radio communications tower will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested tower height variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(OCTOBER 29, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval.
Staff added the following condition to the recommendation of approval:
• The applicant must submit a letter from the FAA approving the tower height
prior to its construction.
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 recusal (Winchester)..
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Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Proposed radio tower at 1 Cooperative Way, Little Rock, AR
The proposed tower will be 190 ft. tall, of the self-supporting type. The proposed tower
site meets all setback requirements.
The tower will support a radio link between Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
(AECC) headquarters at 1 Cooperative Way, Little Rock and AECC's new Disaster
Recovery Data Center at 17420 Hwy 365 S. This high-capacity radio link is necessary to
provide continuous realtime updates to the backup equipment at the Disaster Recovery
Data Center. The radio link will be in the 5.8 GHz unlicensed microwave band. The
tower site is located on the grounds of AECC's Little Rock headquarters.
Contact Justin Nowlin Onowlin@aecc.com, 570-2636) or Pat Patterson
(ppatterson@aecc.com, 570-2256) with questions.
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12-19-08
ADOPTED: October 29, 2007
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CALENDAR OF MEETING DATES
2008
NOTICE DEADLINE
01-18-08
02-15-08
03-21-08
04-18-08
05-09-08
06-20-08
07-18-08
08-15-08
09-19-08
10-17-08
11-14-08
12-12-08
01-16-09
MEETING DATE
01-28-08
02-25-08
03-31-08
04-28-08
05-19-08
06-30-08
07-28-08
08-25-08
09-29-08
10-27-08
11-24-08
12-22-08
01-26-09
NOTE: (1) All Board meetings to be held at 2:00 P.M. unless otherwise changed by
the Board.
(2) Agenda meeting to be held at 1:30 P.M. in the Board Conference Room on
meeting date.
NOTICE: AN INTERPRETER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
UPON REQUEST. REQUEST SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AT LEAST TWO WORKING DAYS
PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING DATE.
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October 29, 2007
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:04 p.m.
Chairman