boa_09 24 2018LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
2:00 P.M.
I.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 August 27, 2018 meeting were
approved.
Members Present: Carolyn Lindsey Polk, Vice Chair
Frank Allison
Richard Bertram
Austin Grinder
Members Absent: Open Position
City Attorney Present: Sherri Latimer
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
2:00 P.M.
I. NEW BUSINESS:
1.Z-9046-A 4308 Asher Avenue
2.Z-9334-A 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road
3.Z-9360 565 Valley Club Circle
4.Z-9361 1622 Commerce Street
5.Z-9362 216 N. Woodrow Street
6.Proposed Amendment to Board of Adjustment Bylaws
II.OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z-9046-A
Owner/Applicant: Tracy L. Johnson
Address: 4308 Asher Avenue
Description: North side of Asher Avenue, between Peyton and Lewis Streets.
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the parking provisions of Section
36-502 to allow use of a building as a restaurant with reduced
off-street parking.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant Commercial Building
Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property located at 4308 Asher Avenue is occupied by a one-story
commercial building. The property is located on the north side of Asher Avenue,
east of Peyton Street. The existing commercial building has an area of
approximately 2,327 square feet (25 feet by 93.1 feet). The commercial lot is 25 feet
wide, with a depth of 146 feet. A small fenced asphalt area is located at the rear
(north) of the building. This area will allow for the parking of the two (2) vehicles,
with access from a paved alley which runs along the rear (north) property line. The
property has a history of general retail-type use, with a nonconforming parking
status. Past use of the property requires a minimum of seven (7) on-site parking
spaces. Therefore, the nonconforming parking status is for a shortage of five (5)
spaces.
Tracy Johnson, the property owner/applicant, also owns the property two (2) doors
to the west at 4314 Asher Avenue. This property contains a 3,700 square foot
building which is occupied by a private club type use. The property contains 17
paved parking spaces. The club has hours of operation from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
The applicant is proposing to occupy the existing building at 4308 Asher Avenue
with a restaurant use. The applicant notes that the restaurant will be open from
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The applicant also notes that restaurant seating will be
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 1 (CONT.) Z-9046-A
limited, probably no more than about 24 seats. A large portion of the business will
be carryout orders. As part of the proposal, the applicant plans to utilize the parking
lot at 4314 Asher Avenue to serve the restaurant use. There will be a one (1) hour
overlap in the hours of operation for the two (2) businesses, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
Section 36-502(b)(3)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of 23 on-
site parking spaces for the proposed restaurant use. The property has a
nonconforming status/credit for five (5) parking spaces. Therefore, 18 on-site
parking spaces are required. As noted previously, there are two (2) paved parking
spaces at the north end of the existing building. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to utilize the existing building for a restaurant use with a
reduced number of on-site parking spaces.
Staff does not support the requested parking variance, as filed. Staff's main
objection is to the overlap in hours of operation for the two (2) businesses. Staff
does not feel that there is sufficient off-street parking for the two (2) businesses to
be open at the same time. Additionally, if the two (2) businesses are open at the
same time, additional handicap parking may be required. If the applicant were willing
to adjust the hours of operation for one (1) or both businesses so as to have no
overlap, staff could support the parking variance.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the requested parking variance.
Board of Adjustment (September 24, 2018)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant revised the application by adjusting the
hours of operation for both businesses, so as to have no overlap in business hours.
The proposed restaurant use at 4308 Asher Avenue will close at 8:30 p.m., and the
Club use at 4314 Asher Avenue will not open until 8:30 p.m. Staff supported the
application, as revised, with the following conditions:
1.The two (2) businesses at 4308 and 4314 Asher Avenue are to never be in
operation at the same time.
2.The parking lot at 4314 Asher Avenue must always remain available for the
restaurant use at 4308 Asher Avenue.
The revised application 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, 0 absent and 1 open position.
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9/4/2018
Board of Adjustment Chair
Little Rock Planning and Development Department
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Amended Letter to Request for Parking Variance
Dear Board of Adjustment Chair:
This letter is written in regards to an application requesting a zoning variance for 4308 Asher
Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. This property is currently zoned C3 and is vacant. I am
proposing to use this property as a restaurant. At present, the existing building has no
provisions for customer parking. I am requesting a variance of the off street parking provisions
of Section 36-502(3) of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances to permit shared parking of 4314
Asher Avenue in off peak demand hours.
Hours of operation for the restaurant are scheduled to be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. While patrons will
have the option to dine in or carry out, seating will be limited to encourage patrons to order for
carry out. The business at 4314 Asher Avenue, of which I am the owner, is open from 8 p.m.-5
a.m. There would be a one hour overlap of business hours; however, patrons typically do not
arrive at 4314 Asher Avenue until after 10 p.m. Utilizing the parking of 4314 Asher Avenue
ensures adequate parking and promotes the safety and welfare of patrons being that they do
not have to cross Asher Avenue to access the restaurant.
Please find attached the Application for Zoning Variance and recommended copies of site
plan/survey. I look forward to working with you in regards to this request.
Sincerely,
Tracy Johnson
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-9334-A
Owner: Kelley Commercial Realty, LLC, The Village at Pleasant
Valley, LLC, and VPV Properties, LLC
Applicant: Hank Kelley
Address: 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road
Description: Northwest corner of N. Rodney Parham Road and Interstate 430
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the building line provisions of
Section 31-12 to allow a building addition which crosses a
side platted building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Commercial Shopping Center
Proposed Use of Property: Commercial Shopping Center
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.
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.
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. Pr4ovide trees with
an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.) Z-9334-A
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
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.
Any exiting landscape or irrigation disturbed by construction shall be repaired or
replaced before completion and final acceptance of the project.
If any of the landscape code requirements cannot be met a variance from the City
Beautiful Commission may be required before a building permit is issued.
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-3 zoned property located at 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road is occupied by
a commercial shopping center, The Village at Pleasant Valley. The property is
located at the northwest corner of N. Rodney Parham Road and Interstate 430, and
is comprised of 8.821 acres. The existing shopping center development contains
three (3) buildings with a total area of 89,415 square feet. The site contains over
500 paved parking spaces. Battle Street is located along the west property line.
Four (4) driveways from Battle Street serve as access to the development. The
overall property contains a 45 foot platted building line along the east, west and
south property lines.
The applicant proposes to construct a 42 foot by 185 foot addition (7,770 square
feet) to the west end of the northernmost building, as noted on the attached site plan.
The applicant also proposes a 42 foot by 55 foot (2310 square feet) addition to the
building's south side. The proposed addition to the west end of the northernmost
building will be located 25 feet back from the west side property line, crossing the
45 foot side platted building line by 20 feet. The additions will be located well over
25 feet from all other property lines. Both additions will be one (1) story in height.
Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that building line
encroachments be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the
building addition which crosses a side platted building line.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.) Z-9334-A
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow the proposed addition to cross
the side platted building line. , Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed
addition will cross the 45 foot side platted building line by 20 feet, resulting in a 25
foot building setback from the west side property line. Section 36-301 (e)(2) of the
City's Zoning Ordinance would typically require a minimum street side setback of 25
feet for this C-3 zoned property. The proposed street side setback for the building
addition will not be out of character with other commercial buildings in this general
area, including the commercial buildings across Battle Street to the west. Staff
believes the proposed building additions 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 side building line for the addition.
The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to
determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building line variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1.Completion of a one-lot replat reflecting the change in the side platted building
line as approved by the Board.
2.Compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in
paragraph B. of the staff report.
Board of Adjustment (September 24, 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, 0 absent and 1 open position.
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FLAKE & KELLEY COMMERCIAL Z-9334-A
Specialists in Brokerage, Development and Property Management
www .flakeandkelley.com
August 28, 2018
Board of Adjustment
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Board of Adjustment,
Flake & Kelley Commercial is representing the owners of the Village at Pleasant Valley, located at 10700
N.Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock, AR. We are requesting a variance to allow the set back of the
building at the north of the property to be reduced from forty-five feet to twenty-five feet along Battle
Street. Battle Street is a dead-end street ending between the area where we are requesting the
variance and the service drive of the Trellis Square Shopping Center. This setback will allow us to
expand the west side of the building by 7,774 square feet to accommodate a prospective tenant.
Sincerely, £-l£---
Eric Varner
Property Manager
@ C H AINLINKS
RETAIL ADVISORS
425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 300 •Little Rock, Arkansas 72201(501)375-3200 •(501) 374-9537
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-9360
Owner/ Applicant: Alex and Angela Orsini
Address: 565 Valley Club Circle
Description: South side of Valley Club Circle, between Greenbrier Drive and
Wendy Lane
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence provisions of Section
36-516 to allow a fence which exceeds the maximum height
allowed.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 565 Valley Club Circle is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single-family residence. The property is located on the south side
of Valley Club Circle, between Greenbrier Drive and Wendy Lane. The property
backs up to Hinson Road. The rear yard is currently fenced with a six (6) foot high
wood fence.
The applicant proposes to construct an eight (8) foot high wood fence along the rear
(south) property line, along the Hinson Road frontage, as noted on the attached site
plan. The existing six (6) foot high fence is deteriorating and in need of replacement.
The applicants note that an increased fence height of eight (8) feet will help reduce
the noise generated by traffic along Hinson Road.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 3 (CONT.) Z-9360
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of four (4) feet for fences located between a street fronting property line and
building setback line on R-2 zoned property. Fences with a maximum height of six
(6)feet are allowed elsewhere on residential lots. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the fence with a height of eight (8) feet along the rear
(south) property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot fence height has become an increasingly
popular fence height in single family neighborhoods. In this specific case, the
property back up to Hinson Road, a minor arterial roadway which carries a large
amount of traffic. The higher fence should help reduce some of the noise generated
by the roadway. Additionally, the proposed eight (8) foot fence will not be out of
character with the neighborhood, as other fences with increased height exist
throughout the neighborhood and along Hinson Road. Staff believes the proposed
residential fence with increased height will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, as filed.
Board of Adjustment (September 24, 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, O noes, O absent and 1 open position.
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Alex and Angela Orsini
565 Valley Club Circle
Little Rock, AR 72212
Board of Adjustment: 1 .;v'
We are requesting a residential zoning ordinance to replace an existing deteriorating 6
foot wood privacy fence. The fence location is along the south side of our property at 565
Valley Club Circle. The fence is approximately . �feet in length. The property backs up to
Hinson between the cross streets of Wendy and Greenbriar. We would like to take
this opportunity to replace the fence with an 8 foot high wood privacy fence instead of the
acceptable 6 foot. The increase in height would help reduce noise we experience from the
abundance of traffic on Hinson, help limit our view of the commercial and emergency vehicle
traffic and increase our privacy.
Sincerely,
l I �·lf'W
Alex Orsini
Angela Orsini
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-9361
Owner: Greg Smith and Don Johnson
Applicant: James B. Mullins
Address: 1622 Commerce Street
Description: Northwest corner of Commerce Street and E. 17th Street.
Zoned: R-4
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the design provIsIons of
Section 36-370 to allow a new residence with roof lines of less
than 4:12 pitch and partial metal panel exterior.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Staff Analysis:
The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story single family residence on
the vacant, R-4 zoned lot located at 1622 Commerce Street, as noted on the
attached site plan and elevation sketches. The property is located at the northwest
corner of Commerce Street and E. 17th Street. A paved alley is located along the
rear (west) property line. The applicant also proposes to construct a two-story
garage structure within the rear yard area. Vehicular access to the garage will be
from the alley right-of-way. The exterior of the proposed single family residence will
contain a mixture of brick, cement clapboard siding and vertical seamed metal
panels. The proposed roof pitches will range from 3:12 to 4.5:12.
The property is located within the Central City Redevelopment Corridor Design
Overlay District. Subsequent to the January 21, 1999 tornado which passed through
the central part of the city, the Board passed Ordinance #18,064 establishing the
DOD. The DOD established some minor architectural criteria to endure that new
construction would be compatible with the established neighborhood as the
properties were redeveloped. The DOD was codified in the Zoning Ordinance as
Sections 36-368 through 36-372. Exceptions were made for properties lying in the
Capitol Zoning District and MacArthur Park Historic District.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.) Z-9361
The criteria relating to residential construction are as follow:
(1)Roofline. A roof pitch of less than 4:12 shall be prohibited.
(2)Materials. The materials of the exterior shell shall be wood, brick or a material
that resembles wood.
(3)Orientation. The orientation shall be consistent with that of other structures
on the developed block face.
(4)Entrances. The primary entrance shall be consistent with that of other
structures on the developed bock face.
(5)Parking. Parking shall be prohibited in the front yard setback.
The residence proposed by the applicant complies with all of the criteria, with two
(2)exceptions. They are requesting a variance to be permitted to utilize metal on
the exterior of the structure, and a roof pitch of less than 4:12.
Staff is supportive of the request. Only two small areas of the DOD remain; a small
area west of Capitol Zoning north of Roosevelt and this area east of Capitol Zoning
south of 1-630. This area east of Capitol Zoning has been developing with a variety
of structural designs; some family traditional and some more modern. Several new
residences with more modern designs (flat roofs, ribbed metal, etc.) have been
constructed in this general area, both inside and outside the DOD boundaries. On
October 30, 2017, the Board approved variances to allow construction of a new
residence on the lot at 1606 Commerce Street with a flat roof, metal siding and a
concrete driveway in the front yard area. That residence is now under construction.
On June 25, 2018, the Board approved a variance for a proposed residence at 1612
Commerce Street with a metal exterior.
Staff believes this proposed new residence will not be out of character with other
newer construction in the area. The new residence will be a quality in-fill
development. The CCRC-DOD was established as an immediate reaction to the
tornado which impacted this area 17 years ago. Any reconstruction of structures
destroyed by the tornado has long since occurred. Staff believes the requested
variances will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties or the general
area.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances from the Central City
Redevelopment Corridor Design Overlay District standards, as filed.
Board of Adjustment (September 24, 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, 0 absent and 1 open position.
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City of Little Rock
Board of Adjustments
August 28th, 2018
James B. Mullins
1600 S Gaines
Little Rock, AR 72206
Re: Variance Request, 1622 Commerce St.
To Whom It May Concern,
The purpose of this cover letter is to outline the requested design variances for the Central City
Overlay District, Section 36-370. With the prevalence of more contemporary homes that have
been recently built and are currently being constructed, the proposed design aims to link older
homes with newer construction in the neighborhood. The proposal incorporates some roofs
that are less than the prescribed 4: 12 pitch to blend in with lower slope and flat roof structures
in the area and therefore would need a variance. The design also plans to use some vertical
seamed metal panels along with brick and fiber cement clapboard siding. The metal panels do
somewhat resemble board and batten type siding, although a variance is also requested for
the material limitations. The proposed metal panels also relate to the newer metal clad homes
in the adjacent area. The proposed design meets all other guidelines in terms of orientation,
entrances, parking, and setbacks.
Thank you,
James B. Mullins
jmullins@polkstanleywilcox.com
501.626.8368
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-9362
Owner/Applicant: Scott and Dana Daniel
Address: 216 N. Woodrow Street
Description: West side of N. Woodrow Street, between W. Markham Street
and Little Street
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow a detached covered patio with a reduced side
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.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.
C.Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 216 N. Woodrow Street is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single-family residence. The property is located on the west side of N.
Woodrow Street, north of W. Markham Street. A one-car wide driveway is located
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 5 (CONT.) Z-9362
at the northeast corner of the property. The driveway extends along the north side
of the residence and serves a two-story garage structure in the rear yard area, at
the northwest corner of the property. There is a masonry wall along a portion of the
south side property line, within the rear yard area. There is an existing rock patio
area along a portion of the wall. The patio area contains an outdoor kitchen and
fireplace at the base of the wall. The outdoor patio area is approximately 18 feet by
17.75 feet in area.
The applicant proposes to cover the outdoor patio area with an unenclosed structure,
as noted on the attached site plan. The outdoor patio cover will be approximately
18 feet by 17. 75 feet in area. Rock columns will be located at the northeast and
northwest corners of the structure. Wood columns, part of the framing, will sit directly
on top of the existing masonry wall at the southeast and southwest corners of the
covered patio structure, with a zero (0) setback from the south side property line.
There will be no roof overhang on the structure's south side. There will be a one (1)
foot overhang on the structure's north, east and west sides. The roof slope will run
east/west, with guttering and downspouts provided on the east and west sides.
Section 36-156(a)(2)f. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of three (3) feet for accessory structures in residential zoning. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting a variance to allow construction of the covered patio area
with a reduced side setback of zero (0) feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a reduced side setback for the
covered patio structure. Staff views the request as reasonable. Although staff
typically requires a minimum side setback of 18 inches for an unenclosed accessory
structure, the proposed patio cover will be located on top of an existing masonry
wall, with no roof overhang on the structure's south side. Additionally, the roof pitch
will run east/west and will not slope toward the property to the south. Staff has
received a letter from the owners of the property immediately to the south,
expressing no objection to the proposed reduced side setback for the covered patio
structure. Staff believes the proposed covered patio structure with reduced side
setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, subject to the
following conditions:
(1)Compliance with the Building Codes requirements as noted in paragraph
B.of the staff report.
(2)Measures shall be taken to prohibit any water run-off onto the property
immediately to the south.
(3)No portion of the structure shall extend across the south side property
line.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 5 (CONT.) Z-9362
Board of Adjustment (September 24, 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, 0 absent and 1 open position.
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City of Little Rock
Board of Adjustment
RE: Proposed covered patio structure
216 North Woodrow Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
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We are requesting the approval of plans to build a roof to cover my current rock outdoor cooking patio
area. ( see attachments)
One major reason for wanting the area covered is to allow my 11 year old son Dutch, who has Muscular
Dystrophy, the ability to take better advantage of being outside during all-weather elements; especially
during full sun hot summer months. Dutch is full time wheelchair. He requires daily therapy from using a
standing frame, stretching, OT, and other physical therapy events. All is greatly enhanced with more access
to being outside. He wants to be outside more but is limited to weather conditions like rain or full sun.
I have spoken with my next-door neighbors and they welcome the roof and will also enjoy their extra
privacy.
The roof will be:
•Flush on south wall
•1" overhang on North, East and West
•18x 17.9 structure covering the rock patio cooking area.
Thank you for your support.
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Scott and Dana Daniel
216 North Woodrow Street �u.{)
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-351-5565
scott@wealthpath.net
Baker and Ashley Cunningham
210 North Woodrow Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-993-5413
August 28, 2018
RE: 216 North Woodrow Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Roof cover over cooking rock patio area
To whom it may concern:
I have spoken with my neighbors, Scott and Dana Daniel, regarding building a roof over
the outdoor cooking area in their back yard.
I have seen the architectural plans. I approve the project and usage of the wall for the roof
to cover the outside cooking patio area.
Thank you and call me with any questions.
Baker Cunningham
Ashley Cunningham
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 6
Issue: Proposed amendment to the Little Rock Board of Adjustment Bylaws
Article XI, Order of Business at Regular Meetings
Staff Report:
Article XI, Order of Business at Regular Meetings, of the Little Rock Board of Adjustment
Bylaws currently reads as follows:
ARTICLE XI.
Order of Business at Regular Meetings
Section 1. The order of business at all regular meetings of the Board shall be as follows:
(a)Roll Call
(b)Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
(c)Report of Committees
(d)New Business
(e)Unfinished Business
(f)Adjourn
Traditionally, staff has arranged the agenda by presenting "Unfinished Business"
(deferred items) ahead of "New Business". More recently staff has changed the term
"Unfinished Business" to "Old Business". It was recently brought to staff's attention by
the City Attorney's counsel to the Board of Adjustment that the Bylaws needed to be
amended to continue with this past procedure. Therefore, staff is proposing to amend
the Board of Adjustment Bylaws by changing the term "Unfinished Business" to "Old
Business", and rearranging the order of business as follows:
ARTICLE XI.
Order of Business at Regular Meetings
Section 1. The order of business at all regular meetings of the Board shall be as follows:
(a)Roll Call
(b)Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
(c)Old Business
(d)New Business
(e)Report of Committees
(f)Adjourn
According to the Little Rock Board of Adjustment Bylaws Article XII, Amendments, the
bylaws may be amended as follows:
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ITEM NO.: 6 (CONT.)
ARTICLE XII.
Amendments
Section 1. These rules may be amended or modified by an affirmative vote of not less
than three (3) members of the Board, provided that such amendment be presented in
writing at a regular meeting and action taken thereon at a subsequent regular meeting.
Therefore, staff is presenting the proposed bylaw amendments at the September 24,
2018 Board of Adjustment regular meeting for the Board to review and consider. The
proposed bylaw amendments will then be placed on the Board's October 29, 2018
regular meeting agenda for official Board action.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the Little Rock Board of
Adjustment Bylaws, as presented.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VOTE RECORD
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MEMBER ' ALLISON, FRANK
BERTRAM, JAMES
GRINDER, AUSTIN
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:05
p.m.
Date:
Chairman Secretary