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boa_03 26 2018LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY OF MINUTES MARCH 26, 2018 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 February 26, 2018 meeting were approved. Members Present: Christopher Smith, Chairman Carolyn Lindsey Polk, Vice Chair Frank Allison Richard Bertram Jeff Yates Members Absent: None City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA MARCH 26, 2018 2:00 P.M. OLD BUSINESS: A. Z- 8853 -A 315 Main Street B. Z -9289 23 Windsor Drive C. Z- 4862 -A 5124 Country Club Blvd. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Z- 6315 -B 5005 Stonewall Road 2. Z- 7149 -A 124 W. Capitol Avenue 3. Z -9306 1800 N. Tyler Street 4. Z -9307 1815 E. 6th Street 5. Z -9308 3723 W. 98th Street 6. Z -9309 4315 South Lookout Street 7. Z -9310 3816 Patrick Henry Drive 8. Z -9311 625 W. Capitol Avenue MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: A File No.: Z- 8853 -A Owner: K -Lofts, LLC Applicant: Rett Tucker, Moses Tucker Real Estate Address: 315 Main Street Description: East side of Main Street, between E. 3rd and E. 4th Streets. Zoned: UU 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: Mixed Use (Apartments and Restaurant) Proposed Use of Property: Mixed Use (Apartments and Restaurant) STAFF REPORT V, Public Works Issues: No Comments. Staff Analysis: The UU zoned property at 315 Main Street is occupied by a five (5) story mixed use building. The property is located on the east side of Main Street, between E. 3rd and E. 4th Streets. A portion of the first floor is occupied by a restaurant, Brewski's Pub. The upper floors are occupied by the Mulberry Flats apartment complex. The building is approximately 71 feet tall and 50 feet wide. The building is 140 feet deep. The remainder of the first floor is occupied by the entry area for the apartments. The applicant recently had wall signs painted on the north and south building facades, near the top front corners of the building, as noted in the attached sketches /photos. Each wall sign is approximately 20 feet by 20 feet in area; 15 feet by 20 feet for "Mulberry Flats" and 5 feet by 20 feet for " Brewski's Pub ". Each wall sign occupies approximately four (4) percent of the north and south building fagade areas. There were previously painted wall signs for "K- Lofts" apartments at these same locations on the building's north and south facades. However, staff can find no permit history for the signs. The sign on the north fagade replaced a rather large mural which previously existed and occupied the majority of the north fagade area. There is also a small amount of wall signage (window signage) for Brewski's Pub on MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.) Z- 8853 -A the front (west) building fagade. The Brewski's Pub wall sign is approximately 16 square feet in area. Section 36- 557(a) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that all on- premise wall signs face required street frontage. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the wall signs on the north and south building facades with no direct street frontage. Staff does not support the requested variance to allow wall signs without direct street frontage. Staff does not view the request as reasonable. The applicant is proposing a very large amount of wall signage (800 square feet) for the north and south building facades, which have no direct street frontage. The front building fagade (west side) allows a total of 355 square feet of wall signage for that fagade. Therefore, the applicant does not have enough allowed wall signage on the front fagade to "trade- off" for even one (1) of the two (2) wall signs without street frontage. Staff has been consistent in the past in not supporting large wall signs without direct street frontage in the downtown area. Staff believes that there is more than adequate allowed signage on the front fagade of the building to identify the uses within the building, without the need for signs on the north and south facades. In addition to wall signage, projecting signage is also allowed on the front building fagade. Staff believes that the proposed wall signs without street frontage (north and south facades) are not needed and that they represent an adverse visual impact on the adjacent properties and the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested variance to allow wall signs without direct street frontage. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (January 29, 2018) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the board that the applicant had requested deferral of the item on January 26, 2018. Staff recommended approval of the deferral of the item to the February 26, 2018 agenda. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved for deferral by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (February 26, 2018) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter on February 9, 2018 requesting this application be deferred to the March 26, 2018 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The application was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the March 26, 2018 agenda by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 2 MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.) Z -8853 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter on March 26, 2018 requesting this application be deferred to the April 30, 2018 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The application was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the April 30, 2018 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 recusal. (Allison). 3 Rett Tucker Subject: No MOSES TUCKER REAL ESTATE Sign Variance Request - 315 Main Street Rett Tucker 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 501 Little Rock, AR 72201 p: 501 - 376 -6555 www.mosestucker.com Mr. Monte Moore Department of Zoning and Planning City of Little Rock 723 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Moore December 12, 2017 -r 4,,-L� =4 A Z PAS The project formerly known as the K -Lofts was completed in October of this year. Because of the prior issues related to completing the project, resulting in numerous delays over several years, the apartments were re -named the Mulberry Flats and the food and beverage operation, formerly a somewhat troublesome night club, was re- purposed as a neighborhood restaurant called Brewski's Pub. Both of these changes signaled good news for Main Street and the Creative Corridor. Moses Tucker Real Estate was hired to lease and manage the property, recommended the name change and helped to finalize the new lease with the restaurant. The apartments are now over 50% leased. The K -Lofts sign at the top of the building (15' X20') on both sides has been in place for several years with proper permits in hand. It was re- painted with the Mulberry Flats logo. A 5' X 20' sign for Brewski's was added by the out of state owner, thinking that it had already been approved. The 2 signs, which appear as one, add life and color to Main Street and downtown. They demonstrate a vibrancy to what was once a moribund and largely deserted corridor. The side of the building measures an average of 71 feet by 140 feet or 9,940 square feet. As stated above, the signs are 20 feet X 20 feet or 400 square feet. Consequently, they represent 4.02% of both the north and south elevation of the building. 1 The owners respectfully request approval of the application. Thank you. Sincerely, ►�-- u dW- Rett Tucker MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: B File No.: Owner /Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested Justification: Z -9289 Isaac Akins 23 Windsor Drive East side of Windsor Drive, north of Southmont Drive R -2 A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36 -156 to allow a satellite dish with reduced front setback. 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 /_l Public Works Issues: No Comments Staff Analysis: The R -2 zoned property located at 23 Windsor Drive is occupied by a one -story frame single family residence. The property is located on the east side of Windsor Drive, north of Southmont Drive and Hindman Park Way. A two -car wide driveway is located at the southwest corner of the property. The property slopes downward from south to north. A small satellite dish on a pole is located in the front yard area, as noted on the attached site plan. The dish was recently installed by the applicant for television service. The satellite dish with pole is approximately seven (7) feet tall. The satellite dish is located approximately 20 feet back from the front (west) property line and 13 feet back from the north side property line. Section 36 -2 of the City's Zoning Ordinance defines "satellite, television, signal receiving dishes, ground- mounted" as accessory structures. Section 36- 156(a)(2)c. 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 satellite dish with a reduced front setback. The City's enforcement staff recently issued a notice of violation to the applicant as a result of a citizen complaint. MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: B CON'T. Z -9289 Staff does not support the requested front setback variance for the satellite dish. Staff does not view the request as reasonable. The requested front setback variance is fairly significant, representing a 67 percent encroachment into the required 60 foot front setback for accessory structures. Staff believes that it is possible to move the satellite dish and pole back to the front wall of the house, with the pole attached to the residence's front facia, and still maintain reception. If this is done, the satellite dish would be considered part of the principal structure, and no setback variance would be required. Staff feels that the applicant should explore this option. Otherwise, staff believes that the satellite dish located within the front setback for accessory structures (and principal structures) creates an adverse visual impact for the adjacent properties. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested front setback variance for the proposed satellite dish. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (January 29, 2018) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the board that the item needed to be deferred since the applicant did not complete the required notification. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved for deferral to the February 26, 2018 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (February 26, 2018) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter on February 20, 2018 requesting this application be deferred to the March 26, 2018 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The application was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the March 26, 2018 agenda by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) Isaac Akins was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial. PJ MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: B Z -9289 Isaac Akins addressed the Board in support of the application. He explained that service technicians had been to his property on two (2) occasions and found that the current location of the satellite dish was the only spot where reception could be obtained. He noted that the technicians had looked at the entire property, and found that the dish could not be located anywhere else, including attached to the house. Frank Allison asked if the findings of the technicians would change staff's recommendation. Staff noted that the recommendation would not change, based primarily on the fact that other options are available for television service that do not involve satellite dishes. The issue was further discussed. Vice -Chair Lindsey Polk noted that there was a problem with technicians who install satellite dishes without respect to the City's ordinance requirements. There was further discussion regarding the City's enforcement procedures. Jeff Yates noted that AT &T Uverse service was available to Mr. Akins' property. 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Sincere�y, Tsaa,c AMns, Sr. HenTeo►meT MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: C File No.: Z- 4862 -A Owner: The Strother Living Trust Applicant: David Munsey Address: 5124 Country Club Blvd. Description: Lot 8, Block 12, Newton Addition Zoned: R -2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36 -156 to allow an addition to an existing accessory structure with an increased rear yard coverage. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R -2 zoned property located at 5124 Country Club Blvd. is occupied by a two - story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the northeast corner of Country Club Blvd. and Newton Street. A one -story detached garage is located at the northwest corner of the property. A two -car wide driveway from Newton Street serves as access to the garage structure. The existing accessory garage structure occupies approximately 47.5 percent of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the property), and was allowed by a previously approved variance. The property is owned by The Strother Living Trust. Staff has an executed affidavit on file authorizing David Munsey as agent of the property owner. The applicant proposes to construct a covered patio addition to the east end of the existing accessory garage structure, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed patio addition will be 14 feet by 21 feet in area. The proposed covered patio addition will be unenclosed on its north, south and east sides. Brick columns and an outdoor fireplace will be located along the east side of the covered patio area. An outdoor kitchen /grill area will be located at the southeast corner of the proposed MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: C (CON' Z- 4862 -A addition. The proposed addition will be located four (4) feet from the rear (north) property line and three (3) feet from the east side property line. It will be separated from the principal structure by over six (6) feet. The addition will increase the rear yard coverage from 47.5 percent to approximately 70.5 percent. Section 36- 156(a)(2)C. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard coverage of 30 percent (rear 25 feet of a lot) for accessory structures in R -2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the addition to the existing accessory garage structure, resulting in a rear yard coverage of approximately 70.5 percent. Staff does not support the request for a variance to allow an increased rear yard coverage. Staff does not view the request as reasonable. Staff feels that the proposed 70.5 percent rear yard coverage goes beyond what should be approved for single family zoning. Staff typically supports variances for increased rear yard coverage in the 50 percent range, which is a typical rear yard coverage for this neighborhood. The existing accessory garage structure currently has a rear yard coverage of 47.5 percent. The proposed rear yard coverage is 2.35 times more than the ordinance allows. Staff believes this is too excessive and goes very much beyond what the zoning ordinance intends for accessory building coverage in single family zoning. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested variance to allow increased rear yard coverage. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (February 26, 2018) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter on February 23, 2018 requesting this application be deferred to the March 26, 2018 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The application was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the March 26, 2018 agenda by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) David Munsey was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of denial. David Munsey addressed the Board in support of the application. He noted that several surrounding property owners supported the application, and presented a petition of support and photos to the Board. He noted that his proposed addition would not be out of character with the general area. 2 MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: C (CON'T. Z- 4862 -A There was no further discussion. There was a motion to approve the application. The motion failed by a vote of 1 aye, 4 nays and 0 absent. The application was denied. 3 Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Strother Residence Variance Request To whom it may concern, We are writing to request a variance for at 5124 Country Club Blvd. The area being affected is on the northeast corner of the property behind the detached garage. There is currently a sloped yard that does not grow grass well due to the shade and the small area that is affected by compaction from foot traffic. We are requesting a variance to fill this area level and construct an open air covered structure over it with an outdoor fireplace so that the area can be more usable for the family. The variance is being requested due to the fact it would take up space beyond what is allowed within the setback. We will still maintain the 3 foot barrier off of all property lines. The roof line will match the existing garage that we will be connecting to and all water will be taken underground working to prevent any erosion. The structure being proposed will be 21 x 14 and attach to the existing garage. The fireplace on the east end of the structure will be approximately 6 feet wide and extend a minimum of 2 feet through he ridge of the structure. The fireplace and columns on the structure are to be constructed with brick that will be painted to match the house. The roof will match the same lines and materials that are on the garage that is existing that we will connect to. All paving below will be decorative concrete pavers. MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 1 File No.: Owner /Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested Justification: Z- 6315 -B Anthony W. Black 5005 Stonewall Road Lot 2, Block 27, Newton's Addition R -2 Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36 -254 to allow construction of a new residence with reduced setbacks. 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: L'? C No Comments Building Codes Comments: The required fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the building code terminates at five (5) feet. Buildings are allowed to be closer than five (5) feet if they have properly constructed fire walls which provide the requisite one (1) hour fire resistance rating. When buildings are five (5) feet or more from the property line, the requirement no longer applies to the wall itself, only the projections such as eaves or overhangs. Openings such as doors and windows are limited when the exterior wall is three (3) feet from the property line, and are prohibited when the exterior wall is less than three (3) feet from the line. There is no restriction on openings when the exterior wall is more than three (3) feet from the property line. Contact the City of Little Rock Building Codes at 371 -4832 for additional details. Staff Analysis: The R -2 zoned property located at 5005 Stonewall Road is currently occupied by a one -story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side of Stonewall Road, between N. Jackson and N. Van Buren Streets. A one -car wide driveway from Stonewall Road is located at the northwest corner of the MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.)_ Z- 6315 -B lot. The driveway extends along the west side of the residence. The property owner and applicant is Anthony W. Black. The applicant proposes to remove the existing residence from the property and construct a new two -story brick and frame single family structure on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed residence will be located 25 feet back from the front (north) property line and three (3) feet from the rear (south) property line. The structure will be 11 feet back from the west side property line and three (3) to five (5) feet from the east side property line. A new one -car wide driveway will be located at the northwest corner of the lot, and will extend along the west side of the proposed residence to the garage portion of the residence, within the rear yard area. A short retaining wall will be constructed within the front yard area, with the landing, walkway and steps in the front yard area being constructed at finished grade or below grade. 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. Section 36- 254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the new residence with reduced side and rear setbacks. Staff is supportive of the requested side and rear setback variances for the proposed residence. Staff views the request as reasonable, primarily based on the fact that the overall size of the proposed residence will not be out of character with other homes within this block and within the overall neighborhood. The proposed overall massing of the structure on this lot will be very similar to the allowed massing if the garage portion of the residence were detached. If the garage portion were detached, three (3) foot side and rear setbacks would be allowed for an accessory structure. If the garage portion of the proposed structure were detached, it would represent a rear yard coverage of approximately 45 percent (rear 25 feet of the lot), which is not out of character with many other properties in this neighborhood. The setbacks and massing for the proposed residence will be very similar to the two (2) existing residences immediately east and southeast, within this same block. Staff believes the proposed new residence with reduced side and rear setbacks will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side and rear setback variances for the new residence, subject to compliance with the Building Codes requirements as noted in Paragraph B. of the Staff Report. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. 2 MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T. 01rd -19 FE:1 The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The Consent Agenda passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was approved. 3 J¢e, -A 5005 STONEWALL ROAD // LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72207 - 4 31,5 -.6 February 26, 2018 City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Attention: Mr. Monte Moore Re: Application for a Residential Zoning Variance Dear Mr. Moore: Pursuant to the application process for requesting a residential zoning variance, enclosed please find six copies of a survey with proposed improvements. Due to the configuration and natural features of my residential lot, I propose to construct a garage three (3) feet from the rear and east property lines. The rationale for my request is based on the following: 1. The lot is very narrow; 2. The additional two (2) feet that I am requesting for the construction of the garage will greatly improve facilitating a car's turning radius and the required clearance into the garage; and 3. The site has a significant slope, a 16 foot downward differential from the rear of the lot to the front of the lot, and placement of the garage at the rear of the site will allow a more level and safer approach into the garage. I have also enclosed the filing fee in support of the application. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may provide additional information; thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, tu &,VL Anthony W. lack Enclosures MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Z- 7149 -A Owner: Little Rock Union Plaza, LLC Applicant: Jennifer Lester, Union Plaza Building Address: 124 W. Capitol Avenue Description: Northeast corner of W. Capitol Avenue and S. Louisiana Street Zoned: UU Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36 -342.1 to allow a ground- mounted sign in the UU zoning district. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Office Proposed Use of Property: Office STAFF REPORT 0 Public Works Issues: No Comments Staff Analysis: The UU zoned property located at 124 W. Capitol Avenue is occupied by a 20 story office building within the south half of the property. The property is located at the northeast corner of W. Capitol Avenue and S. Louisiana Street. A three -story annex addition and a five -story parking deck are located within the north half of the property. An outdoor plaza area, including large above ground planters, is located on the south side of the office building, between the building and the W. Capitol Avenue right -of -way. Jennifer Lester of Union Plaza Commercial Real Estate is the authorized applicant for the property owner, Little Rock Union Plaza, LLC. The applicant is proposing to install a ground- mounted sign within the plaza area, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed ground- mounted sign will be 5.58 feet in height, with a sign area of approximately 60 square feet. The proposed sign will be located on the west side of the large planters within the plaza area, and between the building's main entrance and the W. Capitol Avenue right -of -way. The proposed sign will be for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery which has office space within the high -rise building. MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.) Z- 7149 -A Section 36- 342.1(c)(11) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that ground - mounted signs in the UU zoning district be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the ground - mounted sign within the outdoor plaza area at 124 W. Capitol Avenue. Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a ground- mounted sign at 124 W. Capitol Avenue. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed sign will be located within a plaza area on the south side of a high -rise office building. The plaza area is a pedestrian use area, and the proposed sign will be similar to art work which will add to the pedestrian experience. Additionally, the proposed sign is relatively small, with a height of 5.58 feet and an area of approximately 60 square feet, which is compatible to signage typically allowed in office zones. Staff believes the proposed ground- mounted sign at 124 W. Capitol Avenue will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow this specific ground - mounted sign in the UU zoning district, subject to the sign being located at least five (5) feet back from any property line. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The Consent Agenda passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was approved. iN Union Plaza Building 124 West Capitol, Suite 705 Little Rock, AR. 72201 February 27, 2018 Little Rock Board of Adjustment Planning and Development Department 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Board Members and Staff: _T4, 4 Z Z-- 7146 -,- The Union Plaza Building is requesting a sign zoning variance to install a stationary interactive art installation on behalf of our long -time tenant and state agency, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The sign would be placed on Union Plaza property near the Lottery's first floor Claim Center facing Capitol Avenue. The sign will include the following three - dimensional letters: This is W INNING. Individuals will be encouraged to interact with the sign and stand as the "I" in "WINNING." "This is Winning" is a theme of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery which represents their vast contributions to the state of Arkansas and higher education. The Lottery helps create winning people, winning futures and winning moments. Since 2009, there have been more than 275,000 college scholarships awarded worth more than $724 million. Adding to that is $2.4 billion in prizes, $206 million in retailer commissions and millions in state tax revenue. We believe the sign will bring tremendous value to both city residents and visitors who frequent our area, promoting positive and fun community engagement. The sign stands adjacent to the Main Street Creative Corridor, an area which serves as a cross - section of business, arts and culture. The art installation will also inspire sharable digital content through personal photography that is uploaded on social media, thus promoting downtown Little Rock as a destination. Our request for variance on behalf of our tenant, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, is due to the permanent nature of the sign in the downtown Little Rock area on Union Plaza building property. The sign specifications are as follows: 48" tall on left side, 67" tall on right side and 180" wide. Letters will be 4 -6" in depth, and the sign will be permanently fixated to the ground and include a base that is 36" deep. Please review the enclosed proposal and design for additional details. We appreciate your service to the city and consideration of this project. Sincerely, Jen ' r Les r, CPM° Senior Property Manager, Union Plaza Building MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Z -9306 Owner: Gordon and Rebecca Floyd Applicant: Jim Yeary Address: 1800 N. Tyler Street Description: Northwest corner of N. Tyler Street and Cantrell Road Zoned: R -2 Variance Requested- Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36 -156 to allow an addition to an existing accessory structure with increased rear yard coverage, and a pool with reduced side setback and separation. 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 Q Public Works Issues: No Comments. Staff Analysis: The R -2 zoned property located at 1800 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a one -story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the northwest corner of N. Tyler Street and Cantrell Road. A paved alley right -of -way runs along the rear (west) property line. A one -story accessory carport/storage structure is located within the rear yard area, at the southwest corner of the lot. The south portion of the accessory structure is an unenclosed carport, with the north portion being enclosed storage. A driveway from the alley serves the carport portion of the accessory structure. The property is owned by Gordon and Rebecca Floyd who have authorized Jim Yeary to be the applicant. The applicant proposes to make building additions to the principal structure and accessory structure, as well as construct a new in- ground pool. A large addition is proposed at the northwest corner of the principal structure, as noted on the attached site plan. The addition will be located seven (7) feet back from the north side property line and over 25 feet back from the front (east) and rear (west) property lines. A small porch extension is proposed for the front of the residence. The porch extension will be located 25 feet back from the front (east) property line and over 15 MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 3 (Con't. Z -9306 feet from the north and south side property lines. The applicant is also proposing a 12.75 foot by 19 foot carport addition to the north end of the existing accessory structure, also noted on the attached site plan. The proposed carport addition will be located 5.5 feet back from the rear (west) property line, with six (6) feet of separation from the proposed addition to the northwest corner of the principal structure. The existing accessory structure has a rear yard coverage of 24.9 percent (rear 25 feet of the lot). The addition increases the rear yard coverage to 39.5 percent. In addition, an in- ground pool is proposed to be constructed within the rear yard area, at the southwest corner of the residence. The pool will be located approximately 8.5 feet back from the south street side property line and separated from the existing principal structure by five (5) feet and the proposed principal structure addition by six (6) feet. Section 36- 156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard coverage of 30 percent (rear 25 feet of the lot) for accessory structures in R -2 zoning. This section also requires a minimum street side setback of 15 feet for accessory structures. Section 36- 156(a)(2)b. requires that accessory structures be separated from principal structures by at least six (6) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the addition to the existing accessory structure with an increased rear yard coverage of 39.5 percent, and the proposed accessory pool structure with a reduced street side setback and separation from the principal structure. The proposed additions to the principal structure comply with all setback requirements. Staff is supportive of the requested coverage, setback and separation variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. All of the requested variances are very minor in nature. The proposed 39.5 percent rear yard coverage will not be out of character with many other lots within this neighborhood. The proposed carport addition will be unenclosed on its north, east and west sides. The proposed pool will have a street side setback of 8.5 feet which is greater than the minimum 6.6 foot setback as required for the principal structure. The proposed reduced separation should not be an issue as the pool will be an in- ground structure. Staff believes the proposed additions to the property will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances for the accessory structures subject to the carport addition to the existing accessory structure remaining unenclosed on its north, east and west sides. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. K MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 3 (Con't. Z -9306 The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The Consent Agenda passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was approved. Y"eary Lindsey Architects February 8, 2018 Mr. Monte Moore Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: Gordon and Rebecca Floyd Variance Request 1800 North Tyler Street Little Rock, AR Dear Monte, 1-4 .43 -C�30( Please find attached our submittal to the Little Rock Board of Adjustments requesting a variance regarding the property at 1800 N. Tyler Street. Our clients are requesting a variance to the lot coverage regulations in order to extend the existing carport. The lot is located at the corner of N. Tyler Street and Cantrell Road, and is serviced by an alley adjacent to the west side of the lot, which feeds into Cantrell Road. The existing carport and attached storage shed are accessed by this alley at the southwest corner of the lot. The interior dimensions of the carport and maneuvering space in the alley are sufficient only for one small vehicle with a tight turning radius. Additionally, the carport's proximity to the traffic on Cantrell road coupled with the difficulty of maneuverability upon approach prove hazardous to our clients. They are requesting the construction of an additional covered parking space attached to the north side of the storage shed. It will be no deeper than the existing carport, and extend approximately 12' -9" to the north of the storage shed. This will allow for covered parking of a larger car at a safer distance from the heavy traffic on Cantrell Road. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me. We appreciate your consideration of our request. Thank you. Sincerely, Jim Yeary, AIA 3416 Old Cantrell Road T itde Rock, Arkansas 72202 501 - 372 -5940 Fax: 501 - 663 -0043 MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z -9307 Owner /Applicant: Edward and Angella Weber Address: 1815 E. 6th Street Description: Lot 4, Block 29, C. L. Schafer Addition Zoned: R -4 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36 -156 to allow an addition to an existing accessory structure with an increased rear yard coverage. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis; The R -4 zoned property located at 1815 E. 6th Street is occupied by a two -story frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side of E. 6th Street, between Bender and Reichardt Streets. A gravel driveway is located at the northwest corner of the lot, and is a shared driveway between this property and the R -4 zoned lot immediately to the west. The driveway serves a one -story frame garage located near the rear (south) property line of the lot. The detached garage is 20 feet by 45 feet in area. Approximately 11 feet (11 feet by 20 feet) of the existing structure extends across the west side property line and onto the lot to the west. The existing garage is located approximately 8.5 feet back from the rear (south) property line. The property owners and applicants are Edward and Angella Weber. The subject property at 1815 E. 6th Street and the lot immediately to the west were once part of the same family ownership. The lot immediately to the west was recently deeded to a separate family member. As the result of a recent lawsuit, a court ordered that the portion of the accessory structure which encroaches onto the lot to the west be removed from that lot. The applicants are proposing to remove the west 11 feet of the existing accessory garage structure and construct a 12 foot by 20 foot addition to the east end of the accessory structure, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed addition will MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T. rFAOXIIYA be located four (4) feet from the east side property line and maintain the 8.5 foot setback from the rear (south) property line. The existing accessory structure with addition will have a rear yard coverage of approximately 60.9 percent (rear 25 feet of the lot). Section 36- 156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard coverage of 30 percent for single family lots. Therefore, the applicants are requesting a variance to allow an increased rear yard coverage for the existing accessory structure with addition. Staff is supportive of the requested rear yard coverage variance. Staff views the request as reasonable. The existing accessory garage structure was previously located on a larger zoning lot (group of lots) which had the same family ownership. The lot to the west was given to a separate family member which created an encroachment issue. With the addition, the accessory structure will be approximately the same size as has existed on the property for many years. Additionally, the site is located in an area which is not indicative of a typical single family neighborhood. The property immediately to the east is zoned C -3, with an I- 2 zoned auto repair garage to the west. Additionally 1 -2 zoned uses are located further west, with a large undeveloped area to the south. A warehouse facility for the Little Rock School District occupies the entire block across E. 6th Street to the north. Staff believes the addition to the existing accessory structure with increased rear yard coverage will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance, subject to the addition to the existing accessory structure not being started until the west portion has been removed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The Consent Agenda passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was approved. 2 February 20, 2018 z *4v,6- A- 4' �v- 93o-7 Two lots: Lot 4, C.L. Schafer's Subdivision of Block 29, Garland's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas and Lot 3, C.L. Schafer's Subdivision of Block 29, Garland's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas have recently been the topic of a lawsuit. The Judgment went in favor of my aunt ordering the reconfiguration of an encroachment from her lot 3 to our lot 4. We are applying for this variance to reconfigure the moved garage bay from my aunt's lot to our lot, taking it from the West side to the East side of the garage building. We own the lot to our East and the lot behind us has not been developed since the houses were moved from Bender St. to 6th Street by my grandfather in the early 1930's. My grandfather was the farmer / builder who sold his lettuce farm to the L.R.S.D. for what was the Pfeifer Elementary School at that time. It is now the L.R.S.D. School Supply Warehouse. He moved my aunt's house and our house to 6th Street at the time of the sale of his farm to the city. The garage structure was first his wood shop, then turned garages as automobiles began to gain prominence. We have an antique van that has resided in the garage, that we have been ordered to reconfigure, for the past fifteen years. This variance will resolve a long inherited issue for both parties in that my aunt has razed her house that resided at 1811 East 6th Street and she gets the garage moved off of her lot. She will now have her lot free and clear to sell. The variance allows the garage be placed on the East side while leaving no change in 1815's property taxes for the garage structure size of the actual building. The committee's attention and approval to this agenda item will bring closure to a long standing family topic. Regards, Edward Weber Angella Weber MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 5 File No.: Owner /Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Property: Z -9308 Yajaira Martinez 3723 W. 98th Street Southwest corner of W. 98th Street and Hilaro Springs Road Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36 -156 to allow an accessory structure with reduced front setback and separation. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Mobile Home Park Proposed Use of Property: Mobile Home Park with Storage Building STAFF REPORT "TA Public Works Issues: No Comments Staff Analysis:. The R -2 zoned property located at 3723 W. 98th Street is occupied by a non- conforming mobile home park which has existed a number of years. The property is located at the southwest corner of W. 98th Street and Hilaro Springs Road. The property has a nonconforming status for a seven (7) space mobile home park. Several driveways from W. 98th Street serve the mobile homes within the property. Yajaira Martinez is the property owner and applicant. The applicant recently removed one (1) of the mobile homes from the property and constructed a one -story frame and stucco storage building on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The newly constructed accessory building is 30.25 feet by 36.5 feet in area. The structure is located 37.88 feet to 42 feet back from the front (north) property line and over 70 feet from the rear (south) property line. The accessory structure is separated from the carport portion of the mobile home to the west by 2.5 to 3.5 feet, and 8.3 feet from the mobile home to the east. The applicant notes that the accessory structure will be used to store equipment used for the maintenance of the overall mobile home park and for personal storage. 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. Section 36- 156(a)(2)b. MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) Z -9308 requires that accessory structures be separated from single family homes by at least six (6) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the accessory structure with a reduced front setback and separation. Staff is supportive of the requested front setback and separation variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed accessory structure will maintain approximately the same front setback as the mobile home structures within this property. The accessory structure is located less than six (6) feet from the mobile home immediately to the west. However, the reduced separation is between the accessory structure and the unenclosed carport portion of the mobile home. The accessory structure will be located over 20 feet from the enclosed portion of the mobile home to the west. Staff believes the proposed accessory structure with reduced front setback and separation have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback and separation variances associated with the accessory structure, subject to the accessory structure not being utilized in conjunction with any business activity. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The Consent Agenda passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was approved. 2 �T4-e .- 5 97ad Owner Of PropertV. And Address Yajaira Martinez 3723 W. 9e St Little Rock, Ar 72209 February 6, 2018 To whom it maV concern: This letter is to explain the reason and purpose of the Storage building we have built. As owner of this land I have a duty to maintain the grass cut and fix any problems that occur on the property so this building will be used for storing equipment that I need for maintenance of the land such as lawnmowers, saws, digging tools and many other items such as these that need to be kept under a roof. I also have a lot of house hold items that need to store away to make more space in my house. The reason for the size and building shape is because my relatives work in construction and are familiar with constructing a building of this shape. I do apologize for not getting any permits before starting to build but this was my first time building something on my property and I was very naive and clueless to the procedure of building on the land. My sincere apologies and I will make sure this never happens again. Sincerely : I -v CAVO Please let me know if you have any questions 591 - 687 -7599. MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 6 File No.: Z -9309 Owner: Magalene Hogan and Donald Pfeifer Applicant: Ellen Yeary Address: 4315 South Lookout Road Description: Lot 3, Block 22, Hillcrest Addition Zoned: R -2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36 -254 to allow construction of a new residence with reduced setbacks. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT G`1 Public Works Issues: No Comments Building Codes Comments: The required fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the building code terminates at five (5) feet. Buildings are allowed to be closer than five (5) feet if they have properly constructed fire walls which provide the requisite one (1) hour fire resistance rating. When buildings are five (5) feet or more from the property line, the requirement no longer applies to the wall itself, only the projections such as eaves or overhangs. Openings such as doors and windows are limited when the exterior wall is three (3) feet from the property line, and are prohibited when the exterior wall is less than three (3) feet from the line. There is no restriction on openings when the exterior wall is more than three (3) feet from the property line. Contact the City of Little Rock Building Codes at 371 -4832 for additional details. MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.) Z -9309 C. Staff Analysis: The R -2 zoned property located at 4315 South Lookout Road is currently a vacant grass- covered lot. The property is located on the south side of South Lookout Road, between Wait Street and Fairview Road. The property slopes downward from front to back (north to south). The remainder of an old concrete driveway is located at the northwest corner of the lot. The property is located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Ellen Yeary is the authorized agent for the property owners, Magalene Hogan and Donald Pfeifer. The applicant proposes to construct a one -story frame single - family residence on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed residence will have additional living space in the attic area, within the roofline of the structure. The proposed residence will be located 31.75 feet to 34 feet back from the front (north) property line, and 17 feet -2 inches to 22.5 feet back from the rear (south) property line. The residence will be located 3.67 feet to four (4) feet back from the west side property line. The main body of the residence will be located 5.5 feet back from the east side property line. An elevated walkway with steps will be located on the east side of the residence, and will be set back 1.5 feet from the east side property line. The elevated walkway will be unenclosed on its north, south and east sides. A cantilevered cover will be located over the north half of the elevated walkway. The applicant is also proposing a small swimming pool at the southeast corner of the lot, also noted on the attached site plan. 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. Section 36- 254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed residence with reduced side and rear setbacks. The proposed pool conforms to ordinance requirements. Staff is supportive of the requested rear and side setback variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. The requested variances are from the R -2 zoning setback standards. The proposed residence conforms with the Hillcrest Design Overlay District standards. In conforming with the Hillcrest DOD standards, the proposed residence is required to be located further back on the lot from the front property line, based on the front setbacks of the adjacent structures. The required front setback ranges from 31.75 feet to 34 feet, instead of the 25 foot minimum front setback as typically required by the zoning ordinance. This, in combination with a substandard sized lot, creates the need for a reduced rear setback for the proposed residence. The lot has an overage depth of approximately 118 feet, with a typical R -2 zoned lot (with a 50 foot width) having a depth of 140 to 150 feet. The sub- standard lot and DOD requirements leaves a relatively small buildable area for the lot, resulting in the request for reduced side and rear setbacks. Staff believes the proposed residence with reduced side and rear setbacks will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. 2 MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T. ) Z -9300 D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side and rear setback variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Building Codes requirements as noted in Paragraph B. of the Staff ROport. 2. Compliance with all Hillcrest Design Overlay District standards. 3. The elevated walkway along the east side of the residence must remain unenclosed on its north, south and east sides. 4. The rear stairway portion of the residence must remain uncovered and unenclosed on its south and west sides. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) Magalene Hogan and Ellen Yeary were present, representing the application. There was one (1) objector present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. Magalene Hogan addressed the Board in support of the application. She explained that the proposed house was pushed further back on the lot than typically required, based on the Hillcrest DOD standards. She presented elevations of the proposed house to the Board. She noted that ample separation would exist between the proposed structure and the adjacent structures. Ellen Yeary also addressed the Board in support. She noted that one (1) neighbor had initial concerns, but withdrew their concerns after reviewing the proposed plans for the house. Scott Smith addressed the Board in opposition. He discussed the Hillcrest DOD standards and the process involved in establishing the DOD. He noted concern with the size of the proposed residence with respect to adjacent structures and explained. There was general discussion regarding variances from the Hillcrest DOD standards. Staff explained that variances from the Hillcrest DOD standards had to be addressed via a PD- R rezoning by the Planning Commission and Board of Directors. This issue was further discussed, including staff's recommendation on this application. Ms. Hogan explained that other lots in the immediate area were larger than the subject property. She noted that the proposed footprint of the house was only approximately 2,000 square feet. Mr. Smith made additional comments regarding the proposed side setbacks for the residence. Ms. Yeary explained that the proposed side setback variance along the east property line was only for an elevated walkway to the rear yard area, and that the main body of the house conformed with the side setback requirement. Jeff Yates asked about the required and proposed building setbacks. Staff explained the requirements. There was a motion to approve the application, as recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.) Z -9309 approved. Vice -Chair Lindsey Polk noted for the record that she had no financial interest in the proposed residential project. 'Peary Lindsey Architects February 26, 2018 Mr. Monte Moore Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Re. Magalene Hogan and Donald Pfeifer Variance Request 4315 South Lookout Road Little Rock, AR Dear Monte, T+, Please find attached our submittal to the Little Rock Board of Adjustments requesting variances regarding the property at 4315 South Lookout Road. Our clients are requesting a variance to the lot coverage regulations in order to reduce both side -yard and rear -year setbacks for the construction of a new house on a currently vacant lot, in the Hillcrest neighborhood. At the east side yard, they are requesting to build a 4' -0" wide exterior walkway connecting the kitchen and the back yard, which will be V -6" from the property line. The east side of the house will be at 5' -6" off the property line, within the existing setback. To accommodate this walkway, at 1' -6" from the property line, our clients are also requesting a reduction of the west side yard setback. At its narrowest, the setback will be 3' -8" from the property line at the northwest corner of the house (the southwest corner of the carport), and at its widest, it will be 3' -9" from the southwest corner of the house. The discrepancy in setback distances is due to the fact the east and west property lines are not parallel, and the house is aligned with east property line. Our clients are also requesting a reduction of the rear yard setback to accommodate part of a covered porch, part of the master bathroom, and an exterior stair connecting the covered porch and the back yard. They are requesting this variance because the front yard setback is 31' -9 ", which is 6' -9" larger than the usual 25', due to the Hillcrest Design Overlay District regulations. The proposed rear yard setback will be 19' -9 ", only 5' -3" past the existing setback. The lot is also smaller than typical, measuring at 50' wide by 119' deep, as opposed to the typical 140' depth. These variances will allow for additional egress points from the house beyond the front entrance, which will improve the safety and functionality of our clients' new house. 3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501 - 372 -5940 Fax: 501- 663 -0043 Yeary Lindsey Architects If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me. We appreciate your consideration of our request. Thank you. Sincerely, $A e Ellen Yeary, AM 3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501 - 372 -5940 Fax: 501 -663 -0043 MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 7 File No.: Z -9310 Owner: Stephen D. Bryant Applicant: Joe White, White - Daters and Associates Address: 3816 Patrick Henry Drive Description: Lot 16, American Manor Addition Zoned: R -2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the fence provisions of Section 36 -516 and the easement provisions of Section 36 -11 to allow a fence with increased height and an accessory structure which encroaches 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 0 C Public Works Issues: No Comments Utility Issues: AT &T: AT &T has no conflict with the placement of the accessory structure. Centerpoint Energy: No conflict with placement of accessory structure. Central Arkansas Water: No objection to easement encroachment. Entergy: Entergy will allow the shed to remain in the easement since it does not block access to the pole, nor does it cause a code violation at its current height. Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No objection to easement encroachment. Staff Analysis: The R -2 zoned property located at 3816 Patrick Henry Drive is occupied by a one - story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the north side of Patrick Henry Drive, east of Ithica Drive. A concrete driveway at the MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.) Z -9310 southeast corner of the lot serves as access to the property. The lot contains a five (5) foot wide utility easement along the west side property line and a 10 foot wide utility easement along the rear (north) property line. The property is owned by Stephen D. Bryant. Joe White is the authorized applicant. The property resident, Jose Reyen, recently constructed a 16 foot by 16 foot accessory storage building within the rear yard area, as noted on the attached site plan. The accessory structure is located 10 feet back from the east side property line and 6.7 feet to 7.3 feet back from the rear (north) property line. The accessory structure extends into the rear easement by 2.7 to 3.3 feet. The accessory structure occupies 17 percent of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot). The property resident also recently constructed an eight (8) foot high wood fence enclosing the rear yard area, also noted on the attached site plan. Section 36 -11(f) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that utility easement encroachments be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Section 36- 516(e)(1)a. allows a maximum fence height of six (6) feet for interior fences in residential zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the accessory structure to encroach into the rear 10 foot utility easement, and the eight (8) foot high wood fence which encloses the rear yard area. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. All of the public utility companies have approved the easement encroachment for the accessory structure. The accessory structure complies with all other setback and coverage requirements. Additionally, there are other accessory structures on the lots to the east and west which encroach into the rear utility easement. With respect to the proposed eight (8) foot high fence, the applicant is requesting the additional fence height to provide additional privacy for the rear yard area. Eight (8) foot high fences have become increasingly popular in single family areas throughout Little Rock. Staff believes the existing accessory structure which encroaches into the rear utility easement and the eight (8) foot high fence will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested easement and fence variances, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The Consent Agenda passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was approved 2 ® WHITE - DATERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 24 Rahling Circle 0 Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 Phone: 501 - 821 -1667 www.whitedaters.com T4-, -* 7 F --9310 February 27, 2018 Mr. Monte Moore City of Little Rock Neighborhoods and Planning 723 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: 3816 Patrick Henry Drive Mr. Moore, Attached please find the zoning variance application for Lot 16, American Manor Subdivision. The property address is 3816 Patrick Henry Drive. The property owner is requesting a variance to allow a structure in an easement along with a variance to allow an 8 ft. fence which is also in the easement. Attached please find correspondence from the utility companies with no objections to either the fence or structure. Please place this item on the next available docket. Do not hesitate to call should you have any questions or require additional information. CIVIL ENGINEERING - LAND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - SURVEYING - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.:8 File No.: Z -9311 Owner: SHG Management, LLC Applicant: Bhavin Patel Address: 625 W. Capitol Avenue Description: Southeast corner of W. Capitol Avenue and S. Gaines Street Zoned: UU Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Sections 36 -342.1 / 36 -553 to allow an increased number of projecting/ under canopy signs and projecting /under canopy signs which exceed the maximum area allowed. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Hotel Proposed Use of Property: Hotel STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: The signage appears to be within the right -of -way. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works, Civil Engineering, Bennie Nicolo (501- 371 -4818) for the private improvements located in the public right -of -way. The application fee is $75.00. A franchise agreement application can be found at https: / /www.Iittlerock.gov /city - administration /city- departments /public- works /. B. Staff Analysis: The UU zoned property at 625 W. Capitol Avenue is occupied by the Frederica Hotel, a five (5) story hotel building. The property is located at the southeast corner of W. Capitol Avenue and S. Gaines Street. The property has three (3) street frontages; W. Capitol Avenue, S. Gaines Street and W. 6th Street. A paved parking lot is located on the east side of the building, with access drives from W. Capitol Avenue and W. 6th Street. The hotel building and parking occupy an entire half block area. The property owner is SHG Management, LLC, represented by Bhavin Patel. The applicant recently placed two (2) projecting signs and three (3) under - canopy signs on the north (W. Capitol Avenue) building facade, as noted on the attached site plan and photos. The two (2) projecting signs are located at the northeast and northwest corners of the hotel building. The under - canopy signs are attached to an existing covered entry area on the north side of the building, which extends over the MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 8 C� ON'T.) _ Z -9311 sidewalk along W. Capitol Avenue. The two (2) projecting signs each have a sign area of approximately 62.5 square feet. The projecting signs are located approximately 17 feet above the sidewalk area. The two (2) under canopy signs on the east and west sides of the covered entry area each have a sign area of approximately 17 square feet. The under - canopy sign on the north side of the covered entry area has a sign area of approximately 25 square feet. The under - canopy signs are located approximately nine (9) feet above the sidewalk along W. Capitol Avenue. The property also contains a small ground- mounted sign at the north entry driveway. The ground sign has existed on the property for a number of years. Section 36- 342.1(c)(11) of the City's Zoning Ordinance (UU zoning district standards) allows signage as per Section 36 -553. Section 36- 553(a)(2)b. allows one (1) under - canopy or projecting sign per occupancy, not to exceed 12 square feet in sign area. The UU district standards allow signage to project into the public right -of -way. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from Section 36 -553 to allow five (5) projecting /under - canopy signs for this property, and the signage to exceed the maximum area allowed. The applicant is requesting the proposed signage in -lieu of any wall signage on the three (3) street - fronting sides of the building. Staff is supportive of the variances to allow the projecting and under - canopy signage as proposed. Staff views the request as reasonable. The applicant is proposing approximately 184 square feet of projecting and under - canopy signage for the north fagade of the existing hotel building. As per Section 36 -553, wall signage is allowed on the north, south and west building facades, as these facades have street frontage. A total of approximately 3, 000 square feet of wall signage would typically be allowed for the three (3) building facades. The applicant is proposing to have no wall signage at any time on any fagade of the building, in -lieu of the proposed projecting and under - canopy signs. Staff believes that this proposal is a very reasonable trade -off, and that the proposed projecting and under- canopy signs will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances to allow an increased number of projecting and under - canopy signs with increased sign area, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Public works requirement as noted in Paragraph A. of the Staff Report. 2. There shall be no wall signage placed on the north, south and west building facades at any time. 3. A sign permit must be obtained for each projecting and under - canopy sign. PJ MARCH 26, 2018 ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.) Z -9311 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 26, 2018) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The Consent Agenda passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Allison). The application was approved 3 Hotel Frederica 625 W Capital Little Rock, AR 72201 Zoning board of appeals: v :7` 0 I am writing to get a sign variance for the Hotel Frederica located on 625 W capital Little Rock, AR 72019. Current zoning would not allow the signs to be put up. This building used to be the Legacy hotel, and we have undergone a cosmetic renovation to the property to convert it from being the eyesore that it was to downtown community. The building itself is on the historical registrar. Before we started any kind of renovation at the property we brought in Tom Marr part of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to do a walk- through of the said property. Originally there were two wall signs on the building one in the back side on the brick with each letter spelled out and one on top of the building. He stated if we were to change the face plate of the signs to the new logo it would not be allowed. We discussed further what would be allowed by the historical registrar which were signs that were not powered electrically because signs back in 1918 did not have power to them. Therefore we will not have any wall signage on the building at any time. We propose this new signage in lieu of the wall signage which would include the proposed signage under the canopy and the signage projected off the side of the building. If we were to take down those signs we would have no signage on the building. March 26, 2018 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:51 p.m. Date: Chairman Secretary