boa_05 21 2018LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
MAY 21, 2018
2:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being four (4) in number.
II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings
The Minutes of the April 30, 2018 meeting were
approved.
Members Present: Christopher Smith, Chairman
Carolyn Lindsey Polk, Vice Chair
Frank Allison
Richard Bertram
Members Absent: Jeff Yates
City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon
MAY 21, 2018
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z-8141-A
Owner: Greg Cunningham
Applicant: Chad Young
Address: 11701 W. 36th Street
Description: South side of W. 36th Street, west of Interstate 430
Zoned: O-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the buffer provisions of Section
36-522 to allow a building addition and parking /driveway
additions with reduced land use buffers.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Office
Proposed Use of Property: Office
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
1. The Public works staff has no comment on the variance sought for Little Rock
Code Section 36-522.
2. Proposed finished floor elevations must be one (1) foot above the base flood
elevation at the time of application for a building permit.
3. At the time of application for a building permit, provide a stormwater management
and drainage plan subject to the approval of the Public Works in accordance with
Little Rock Code Section 29-61.
B. Landscape and Buffer Issues:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to
street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not
less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an
average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that
abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least
nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for
every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. The south perimeter planting
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strip is deficient, a variance from the CBC will be required to develop the site as
shown.
Eight percent (8 %) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space;
this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The
minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square
feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior
islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall
be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve
(12) parking spaces.
Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for
public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at
the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area.
One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas
for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required
when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The
properties to the south, east, and west are zoned R2. As a component of all land
use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a
minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the
buffer. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate
of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet.
All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape
Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Wheel stops, and /or concrete curb and gutter will be
required between vehicular use areas and any turf or planting area.
The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can
be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
C. Staff Analysis:
The 0-3 zoned property located at 11701 W. 36th Street is occupied by a one-story
office building located within the south half of the property. The property is located
on the south side of W. 36th Street, between I-430 and Bowman Road, and is
comprised of 2.04 acres. A paved driveway from W. 36th Street is located near the
center of the property. The driveway leads to a paved parking lot on the east side
of the building. A concrete driveway extends from the south side of the paved
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parking lot to the rear of the office building. The existing building is 2,574 square
feet in area.
The applicant proposes to construct a 6,220 square foot addition (one -story) to the
rear (south) of the existing office building, as noted on the attached plan. A 292
square foot lobby addition will be constructed at the front of the building. A new
driveway from W. 36th Street will be located at the northeast corner of the property.
The new driveway will extend along the east side property line, along the rear (south)
property line and a portion of the west side property line at the southwest corner of
the property. The driveway will extend to the rear of the existing building and
proposed addition. A new paved parking area with 34 spaces will be located on the
north side of the building.
The new proposed driveway will be located 8.5 feet to over 30 feet back from the
east side property line, and 3.5 feet to five (5) feet back from the rear (south) property
line. The proposed driveway and parking will be located two (2) feet to 11 feet back
from the west side property line. Sections 36-522(b)(2)a.1. and 2. of the City's
Zoning Ordinance requires a land use buffer width (between a new vehicular use
area and property line) of 12.85 feet along the east and west side property lines, and
24.9 feet along the rear (south) property line. The buffer requirement is six (6)
percent of the average width and depth of the property. Section 36-522(b)(2)a.3.
requires a minimum buffer width of nine (9) feet in all instances. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance form these ordinance standards to allow the new
driveway and parking with reduced land use buffers along the east, west and south
property lines. All other aspects of the proposed plan conform to zoning ordinance
requirements.
Staff could support reduced land use buffers along the east, west and south property
lines based on the fact that the surrounding R-2 zoned properties are designated
MOC Mixed Office Commercial on the City's Future Land Use Plan and will likely be
redeveloped in the future. Additionally, large portions of the adjacent properties,
where the reduced buffers are proposed, are mostly undeveloped and tree covered.
However, staff will support a reduced land use buffer along the subject property lines
of no less than nine (9) feet. The City's Landscape Ordinance also requires a
minimum nine (9) foot wide landscape strip along these property lines. This
minimum requirement would be in effect even if the adjacent properties were zoned
commercial. Staff believes there is adequate area along the east, west and south
property lines to provide minimum nine (9) foot buffers, and that the applicant should
revise the plan accordingly.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the requested buffer variance, as filed.
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ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.) Z-8141-A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(May 21, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Frank Allison stated he
wished to recuse on the item. Staff announced the item. Chairman Smith noted that
there were only three (3) Board members present, since one was absent and one was
recusing. He asked the applicant if he wished to proceed or defer to a later date. The
applicant stated he wished to proceed. He then stated he wished to amend his application
to comply with staff's recommendation that the land use buffers on the west, east and
south perimeters be no less than nine (9) feet in width. In response to a question, the
applicant stated he was formally amending his application. Dana Carney, of the planning
staff, stated staff's recommendation would be revised in light of the amended application.
Staff recommended approval of the application as amended to provide for a land use
buffer of no less than nine (9) feet on the west, east and south perimeters subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in sections A and B of the
agenda staff report. A motion was made to approve the application as amended, including
all staff comments and conditions. The motion was seconded and approved by a vote of
3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 recusal (Allison).
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WITTENBERG DELONY & DAVIDSON ARCHITECTS
April 20, 2018
Donna James, Plans Development Administrator
Planning & Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
RE: Variance Request from the Zoning Ordinance
CGi Project 11701 West 36th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas WD &D project 17-087
Dear Donna James,
We are the architect and agent for the owner in this petition to ask for a zoning variance.
We are designing an addition for the existing structure located at 11701 West 36th Street. The
project is in an office zoning and located adjacent to other residential zones and houses. The
existing structure is a previous house converted to an office use and we are adding a 6,200sf
addition to the rear of the structure and it will be designed to blend with the look of this and
adjacent residential structures. We are adding additional parking in the front to be screened
and landscaped around. Based on the current zoning, we are required to have a 6% of the
width and depth as a landscape buffer adjacent to all three sides of the property.
This results in a 13' buffer on the sides and a 25' buffer to the rear. This would prohibit the
access to the rear of the property and would be only buffering an undevelopable wooded flood
plain area on the south and natural areas on the east and west of the adjacent properties.
This buffer would prohibit the construction of the new addition and deny access to the back of
the new addition and the existing house structure.
We are proposing to provide an evergreen landscape buffer adjacent to the entire property and
would like to propose we stop this buffer 40' before the street, so the front yard, which will be
landscaped and sodded, will match adjacent properties and not create an odd looking green
barrier on each side of the property. This would blend better with the look and feel of the
existing semi -open sodded yard neighborhood.
We have met with staff and they said they would support a variance request for this project.
Please see attached Site Plan and Survey for your review and let me know if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Wittenberg, Delony & Davidson, Inc.
Chad T. Young, AIA
Principal in Charge
c: Greg Cunningham
MAY 21, 2018
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-9325
Owner: Airport Hotels, LLC
Applicant: John Rogers
Address: 4201 E. Roosevelt Road
Description: South side of E. Roosevelt Road, west of Airport Road
Zoned: C-4
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the height provisions of Section
36-302 to allow a new hotel structure with increased building
height.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Hotel
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Landscape and Buffer Issues:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape / buffer ordinance
requirements.
Signage is to be reviewed and permitted separately.
Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to
street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not
less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an
average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that
abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least
nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for
every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
For parking areas with twelve or more spaces eight percent (8 %) of the vehicular
use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly
distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior
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ITEM NO.: 2 Z-9325
landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one
hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces.
Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for
public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the rate
equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree
and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40)
linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
A landscape irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger.
The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped
with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be
given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
C. Staff Analysis:
The C-4 zoned property located at 4201 E. Roosevelt Road is currently undeveloped and
mostly grass covered. A few trees exist within the north portion of the property. A
remnant of the old Fourche Creek also exists within the north portion of the overall
property. An old access drive from E. Roosevelt Road is located near the center of the
property. The property is located on the south side of E. Roosevelt Road, west of Airport
Road.
The applicant proposes to construct a new four (4) story hotel structure on the property,
as noted on the attached site plan and elevations. The new hotel building will be located
near the center of the overall property, with an access driveway from E. Roosevelt Road
near the center of the overall property frontage. Paved parking will be located on all sides
of the proposed hotel, with a covered main entry area on the building's east side. The
proposed hotel structure will have a building height of 38 feet — 6.75 inches, as measured
from the lowest finished floor to the ceiling of the top story. The majority of the flat roof
structure will be 43 feet - 1.75 inches above the property's finished grade. A small parapet
portion of the building will extend to a height of 51 feet — 7 inches. The proposed hotel
will consist of 114 guest rooms and 127 paved parking spaces.
Section 36- 302(d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum building height of 35
feet for this C-4 zoned property. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow
the new hotel structure with a building height of 38 feet — 6.75 inches.
Staff is supportive of the requested building height variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed building height will be less than four (4) feet over the allowed
35 foot building height. The proposed four (4) story building will not be out of character
with the immediate area. There is a five (5) story hotel building located immediately to
the east and a five (5) level parking deck immediately east of the existing hotel building.
Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reviewed the property and
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.) Z-9325
approved a building height of 53 feet above finished grade. As noted previously, a small
parapet area of the building will extend to 51 feet — 7 inches. Staff believes that the
proposed hotel structure with increased building height will have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or the general area.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building height variance, subject to
compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in paragraph B. of the
staff report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(May 21, 2018)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Board
that the item needed to be deferred as the applicant failed to complete the required
notices. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved for deferral to the June 25, 2018 meeting by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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April 19, 2018
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
ATTN: Mr. Monte Moore
Zoning and Enforcement Administrator
RE: Airport Hotels, LLC
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Little Rock, Arkansas
B & F No. 7-4154-0201
Dear Mr. Collins:
Z-93Z5
On behalf of Airport Hotels, LLC and pursuant to the Little Rock Code of Ordinances, we are
requesting a variance regarding the maximum height of a proposed building.
Chapter 36, Article V, Division 4, Section 36-302(d) limits the maximum height of a structure in a
C-4 zone to thirty-five (35) feet.
Airport Hotels, LLC would like to construct a hotel of height 51'-7" above finished floor, as shown
in the plans provided. We believe that our request for a variance is justified, as the neighboring
Comfort Inn & Suites is five (5) stories in height; additionally, the Holiday Inn located at
Bankhead Drive and Interstate 440 is also four (4) stories.
Attached for your review are six (6) copies each of the Civil Site Layout Plan, Architectural
Exterior Elevation Plan sheet, and Carole's Addition Lot 1 replat survey. Additionally, the
application affidavit and a $205 check to satisfy the application filing fee, as well as an FAA
Permit, are enclosed.
Please advise if you need any further information in advance of the Board of Adjustment May
21, 2018 meeting regarding this variance.
JWR /sjb
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Jack D. Grundfest w /encl. via email
Mr. Rajesh Mehta w /encl. via email
Respectfully submitted,
B & F ENGINEERING, INC.
John W. Rogers, E..E.
Hot Springs Office: 928 Airport Road - Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913 - Phone: 501-767-2366 - Fax: 501-767-6859
Web Site: www.bnfeng.com
MAY 21, 2018
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-9326
Owner: Bemberg Joint Trust
Applicant: Robert and Lydia Bemberg
Address: 2200 N. Arthur Street
Description: Northwest corner of N. Arthur Street and Beacon Street
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory structure with increased rear
yard coverage.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
1. Public Works Staff has no comment on the variance sought for Little Rock Code
Section 36-156.
2. Residential driveways must not be wider than twenty (20) feet.
3. City of Little Rock Code, Section 30-5 prohibits blocking of the right-of-way.
Vehicles should not be parked in the right-of-way.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R -2 zoned property located at 2200 N. Arthur Street is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the northwest
corner of N. Arthur Street and Beacon Street. A paved alley is located along the
rear (west) property line.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing house from the property and
construct a new two-story single family residence, as noted on the attached site plan
and elevations. The proposed residence will be located near the center of the lot
and will comply with all building setback requirements. The applicant also proposes
to construct a one-story detached garage within the rear yard area. The proposed
garage will be located 0.5 to 0.9 foot from the rear (west) property line, 15.3 feet
from the south street side property line and 5.5 feet from the north side property line.
The accessory garage structure will be separated from the principal structure by over
10 feet. The proposed accessory garage structure will occupy 57.5 percent of the
MAY 21, 2018
ITEM NO.: 3
Z-9326
required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot.) A two-car wide driveway from
Beacon Street will serve the garage structure.
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 accessory garage
structure with a rear yard coverage of 57.5 percent.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear yard coverage variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The overall size of the proposed accessory structure will not
be out of character with other accessory structures throughout this neighborhood.
The proposed accessory garage structure conforms with the required building
setbacks from all property lines. Staff feels that the applicant has submitted a quality
plan for the redevelopment of this single family lot. Staff believes that the proposed
accessory structure with increased rear yard coverage will have no adverse impact
on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance, subject
to compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A. of the
Staff Report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(May 21, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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Robert (Bobby) & Lydia Bemberg
608 McAdoo Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
501- 912-6565
bbemberg @bembergiron.com
RE: Variance Request for 2200 North Arthur, Little Rock, 72207
Dear Board of Adjustment
This letter is to serve as a variance request for the property located at 2200 North Arthur, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72207. The variance request is to build an enclosed garage on the back of the house which
would impede on the west side setback. We have hired a contractor to tear down the existing house
and build a new one for my wife and me. During the planning process we chose a plan and design that
would not have a garage on the front of the property to maintain the consistency of the other houses in
the area and on the street. The final design was selected based on elements that we believe will greatly
complement the street and the neighborhood, but the width of the lot does not allow for any covered
parking. However, we believe this is an important feature for a house of this size and quality.
It is our hope that you will consider allowing us to build a detached garage that will extend over the west
set back that is adjacent to a rear alley. This will be an enclosed garage providing cover, protection and
storage for two vehicles with enough space for some lawn equipment in front of the vehicles. Gutters
will also be installed so that it does not shed water onto the property next door. This garage will provide
us shelter from the elements while entering and exiting the house via a covered crosswalk.
We are attaching a copy of the proposed plot plan showing the garage, crosswalk and home we desire
to build.
Thank you for your consideration,
Robert L. Bemberg, Sr.
Lydia B. Bemberg
MAY 21, 2018
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-9327
Owner /Applicant: Jim Garrett and Ruthanne Murphy
Address: 609 S. Michael Place
Description: East side of St. Michael Place, north of St. Michael Drive
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow a storage building with reduced rear (street fronting)
setback and which crosses a rear platted building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R -2 zoned property located at 609 St. Michael Place is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. The property is located on the east side of St. Michael
Place, north of St. Michael Drive. The lot backs up to Loyola Drive, which is located
along the rear (east) property line. A two-car wide driveway is located at the
southwest corner of the lot. The lot contains 25 foot front and rear platted building
lines.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story 12 foot by 20 foot detached storage
building within the rear yard area, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
accessory structure will be located at the northeast corner of the lot. The accessory
structure will be located six (6) to eight (8) feet back from the rear (west) property
line and five (5) feet back from the north side property line. It will be separated from
the principal structure by approximately 20 feet. The majority of the proposed
accessory structure will be located between the 25 foot platted rear building line and
the rear (west) property line.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
(street fronting) setback of 60 feet for accessory structures on double-frontage lots.
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ITEM NO.: 4 Z-9327
Section 31-12(c) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that building line
encroachments be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to
allow the accessory storage building with a reduced rear (street fronting) setback
and which crosses a rear platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback and building line variances. Staff
views the request as reasonable. The proposed accessory structure within the rear
yard area will not be out of character with many other similar structures throughout
this neighborhood. The rear property line of the subject property is located along a
street right-of-way which requires that an accessory structure have a 60 foot front
and a 60 foot rear setback. This requirement would locate an accessory structure
within the side yard of this lot which is only 118 to 131 feet deep. An accessory
structure within a side yard would be out of character with the neighborhood. A six
(6) foot high wood fence is located along the rear (west) property line of this lot. The
fence will hide a large portion of the proposed accessory structure, as viewed from
Loyola Drive. Staff believes the proposed accessory storage building with reduced
rear (street fronting) setback and which crosses a rear platted building line will have
no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to complete
a one-lot replat reflecting the change in the platted rear building line for the
accessory structure. The applicant should review the filling procedure with the
Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance.
Staff believes that the rear platted building line on this lot could be for principal
structures only. The applicant needs to review the Bill of Assurance for this
subdivision to determine the purpose of the rear platted building line. If it is
determined that the rear platted building line is for principal structures only, a replat
of the lot will not be required, and the variance granted by the Board of Adjustment
will be for the reduced rear setback only.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line variances,
subject to the completion of a one-lot replat reflecting the change in the rear platted
building line as approved by the Board, if it is determined that the rear platted
building line applies to accessory structures.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(May 21, 2018)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Board
that the item needed to be deferred as the applicant failed to complete the required
notices. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved for deferral to the June 25, 2018 meeting by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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April 22, 2018 Z-9327
Little Rock Zoning Commission
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
Dear Members:
We recently purchased a home at 609 St. Michaels Place, Little Rock AR 72211.
We are seeking to install a non-permanent storage building in our back yard. As you
will note per the enclosed land survey prepared at the time of our purchase of the
property, we have a couple of unusual item showing on the survey. First, in the far
upper left corner, a 10' by 28' jag in the property line. I am told this belongs to the
city.) should interject here, that if this were not so, I would not have to encroach on
the easement. Also, because our property backs up to Loyola Drive, we have not only
a 10' easement, but another 15' building line for a total of 25'. As you know that is
not use-able property to us, but we must maintain it. In all, of our 10,000 sq. Ft. Lot,
more than 4000 sq. ft. Is unusable.
You will notice as well, there is a brick retaining wall running across the yard which is
approx. 6' tall, and essentially separates our yard into 2 distinct pieces. The building
would be located in the upper left section located 5' from the wall and 5' from my
neighbors fence. There are several rather large pine trees located within this corner,
and by positioning the building as proposed in the drawing we would not have to
remove them. You will notice we would however have to cross the easement as well
as the building line, thus this application.
The building itself would be 12' wide by 20' long, and will house my lawn equipment,
power washer, as well as lawn furniture during the winter months. As a retired
person, I enjoy tinkering with projects, as I have some woodworking tools, this would
allow me to have a small space for a bench and tools. As stated above, it will be site
built by a professional contractor, on runners so it could be moved, wood frame
construction with a shingle roof.
Thank you for considering our application, and thank you for your time!
RespectfuIly,
Jim Garrett
Ruthanne Murphy
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VOTE RECORD
DATE:
MEMBER
ALLISON, FRANK
BERTRAM, JAMES
✓
LINDSEY POLK, CAROLYN
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✓
SMITH, CHRISTOPHER
YATES, JEFF
TIME IN AND TIME OUT
ALLISON, FRANK
BERTRAM, JAMES
LINDSEY POLK, CAROLYN
SMITH, CHRISTOPHER
YATES, JEFF
AYE NAYE ABSENT - ABSTAIN Meeting Adjourned '' P.M.
May 21, 2018
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:06
p.m.
Date
Chairman Secretary