boa_02 24 2020LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
2:00 P.M.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being five (5) in number.
II.Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings
The Minutes of the January 27, 2020 meeting were
approved.
Members Present: Frank Allison -Chairman
Richard Bertram-Vice Chair
Austin Grinder
Joe Justus
Carolyn Lindsey Polk
Members Absent: None
City Attorney Present: Sherri Latimer
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
2:00 P.M.
I.OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
II.NEW BUSINESS:
1.Z-4305-E 2300 Cottondale Lane
2.Z-4603-A 8703 Geyer Springs Road
3.Z-5781-A 1900 N. Jackson Street
4.Z-9497 5324 Grandview Street
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z-4305-E
Owner: Windriver HPR -Control Card
Applicant: Drew McGraw, V2 Sign Co.
Address: 2300 Cottondale Lane
Description: Lot CC, Windriver HPR Addition
Zoned: O-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section
36-553 to allow a ground sign with increased height and area
and decreased setback from a property line.
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.Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for
the private improvements such as a sign located in the right-of-way.
2.The proposed sign should be located to not obstruct a future sidewalk.
Sidewalk placed at the back of curb is required to be 6 ft. in width.
B.Staff Analysis:
The 0-2 zoned property at 2300 Cottondale Lane is occupied by a three-story office
building. The property is located on the east side of Cottondale Lane, north of
Cottondale Drive. The property backs up to the Arkansas River. Paved parking is
located on the west side of the office building. One (1) driveway from Cottondale
Lane, at the northwest corner of the property, serves as access to the property. An
existing ground-mounted sign is located east of the driveway, within the parking
area.
The applicant proposes to relocate the existing ground-mounted sign to the north
side of the existing driveway. The proposed sign will be 6.67 feet in height and
approximately 67 square feet in area. The proposed sign will be at a 45 degree
angle with the front property line, and will extend approximately five (5) feet across
the front property line. The sign will be located eight (8) feet back from the curb of
Cottondale Lane. The applicant is proposing to relocate the ground sign to provide
increased visibility to motorists looking for the property.
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 1 Z-4305-E
Section 36-553(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows ground signs in office
zones with maximum heights of six (6) feet and maximum areas of 64 square feet.
Section 36-553(b) requires that ground signs be located at least five (5) feet back
from property lines. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these
ordinance requirements to allow the ground-mounted sign with increased height and
area, and to extend across the front property line and into the Cottondale Lane right-
of-way.
Staff is supportive of the requested sign variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed sign height and area represent only minor increases in
the maximum height and area allowed by the ordinance. The applicant has worked
with Public Works in locating the sign far enough back from the curb of Cottondale
Lane as to provide area for a future sidewalk along the roadway. The applicant will
need to obtain a franchise permit for the location of the sign in the right-of-way. Staff
believes the proposed ground sign location will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variances, subject to compliance
with Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A. of the staff report.
Board of Adjustment (February 24, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, as recommended by
staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and O absent.
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V2 SIGN COMPANY
813 S Spring St, Little Rock, AR 72201 501-213-0663 I drew@v2sign.com
1-8-2020
To: Board of Adjustments
Dear To: Board of A djustments:
V2 Sign Company is requesting a sign setback variance for 2300 cottondale LN. The armor
Bank monument is which is 6' x l 0' as shown on art is not visible at the location of existing
sign. Customers repeatedly drive by and have to call to find the location due to the limited
visibility. The current code has the sign sitting at 5' behind property line. We would like to
move sign directly on the property line to create more visibility for the customers looking to
visit the location.
Sincerely,
V2 Sign Company
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-4603-A
Owner: Gallos Taqueria, Inc.
Applicant: Javier Atilano
Address: 8703 Geyer Springs Road
Description: Lot 1, Hamra Subdivision
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section
36-555 and 36-557 to allow two (2) additional awning signs
without direct street frontage.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Restaurant
Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property located at 8703 Geyer Springs Road is occupied by a one
story commercial restaurant building. The property is located on the east side of
Geyer Springs Road, north of Baseline Road. Paved parking is located on the north,
south and east sides of the building. Two (2) access drives from Geyer Springs
Road serve as access to the property. Cross access is located along the rear (east)
property line, between this property and the shopping center buildings to the north
and southeast.
The applicant proposes to place three (3) small awnings with signs on the north,
south and west building facades. The two (2) awnings with signs on the north and
south facades will be located near the front corners of the building. The other awning
with sign will be located on the front (west) of the structure. The awning signs are
proposed to help identify the restaurant use to pedestrians and vehicles in the area.
Section 36-555(a)(2)b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows one (1) awning sign
per occupancy within commercial zones. Section 36-557(a) requires that all signs
be located on building facades which face public streets. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting variances from these ordinance requirements to allow three (3) awning
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.) Z-4603-A
signs on the property, two (2) of which will not have direct street frontage (north and
south building facades).
Staff is supportive of the requested sign variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed signs without direct street frontage will not be out of
character with other commercial buildings along Geyer Springs Road. The express
oil change business immediately to the south received a variance several years ago
which allowed signage on the building's north and south facades, without direct
street frontage. The proposed signs on the north and south facades will help in
identifying the business and the entrances to the facility. Staff believes the proposed
signage plan to have three (3) awning signs, two (2) without direct street frontage,
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variances, as filed.
Board of Adjustment (February 24, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, as recommended by
staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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Department of Planning and Development
RE: Los Gallos Taqueria Restaurant
8703 Geyer Spring Road
LR, AR 72209
I am requesting a variance for the proposed pole sign for Los Gallos restaurant.
Please see picture.
I also am requesting a variance for the three building signs.
The lot where the restaurant is located is not visible from the street and is blocked by other structures.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Javier Atilano
Owner
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-5781-A
Owner: Linda and Fredrick Bennett
Applicant: Linda Bennett
Address: 1900 N. Jackson Street
Description: Lot 32 and part of Lot 31, Shadowlawn Addition
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:
1.The proposed fence should be placed on the subject property.
B.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 2900 N. Jackson Street is occupied by a one-
story brick single family residence. The property is located on the west side of N.
Jackson Street, south of Club Road. A one-car wide driveway from N. Jackson
Street is located at the northeast corner of the property. The driveway extends along
the north side of the residence and leads to a one-story frame garage within the rear
yard area, at the northwest corner of the property. The rear yard is enclosed with
six (6) foot high wood fencing. The fence along the rear (west) property line is on
top of an existing retaining wall. The property backs up to commercial zoned
property along Kavanaugh Blvd.
The applicant proposes to construct an eight (8) foot high wood fence along the north
and south side property lines, within the rear yard area, as noted on the attached
site plan. The existing six (6) foot high wood fence along the rear (west) property
line will remain. The applicant is proposing the eight (8) foot high fence for privacy.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allow a maximum fence height
of six (6) feet within the rear yard area of this residential lot. Therefore, the applicant
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 3 (CONT.) Z-5781-A
is requesting a variance to allow an eight (8) foot high wood fence along the north
and south side property lines within the rear yard area.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. Eight (8) foot high fencing has increasingly become a popular fence
height in single family areas. Eight (8) foot high fences provide an increased level
of screening and privacy over the typical six (6) foot fence height. Additionally, only
approximately 170 linear feet of new fencing is proposed for this residential lot. Staff
believes the requested eight (8) foot high wood fencing along the two (2) side
property lines 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, subject to
compliance with the Public Works requirement as noted in paragraph A of the
agenda staff report.
Board of Adjustment (February 24, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, as recommended by
staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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January 20, 2020
To Whom it May Concern:
Proposal for FENCE ADDITION to 1900 North Jackson Street, 72207
We are requesting a variance to allow installation of an eight-foot fence on both sides of our
property at 1900 North Jackson Street (72207). The fence would be an attractive wooden style
in keeping with the neighborhood and installed by Ingle Fence Co. of Little Rock.
An old six-foot wooden fence on one side actually sits on the adjacent lot and is in very poor
repair. We would like to install our own fence and make it eight feet tall in order to provide more
privacy for our back and side yards. As you can see from the survey, the fence we are
requesting would not compromise the view of our 1920s home from the street.
Thank you for your consideration.
Homeowners:
Linda Anthony Bennett, 501-951-0233
Fredrick Anthony Bennett, 501-993-5982
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-9497
Owner: James and Sara Mitchell
Applicant: Tom Fennell
Address: 5324 Grandview Street
Description: Part of Lots 28 and 29, Grandview Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow a front stoop addition with a reduced front setback and
which crosses a front 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 5324 N. Grandview Street is occupied by a one-
story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the north
side of N. Grandview Street, east of N. Taylor Street. A two-car wide
driveway/parking pad from N. Grandview Street is located at the southeast corner of
the property. A walkway extends from the parking pad to the front of the residence.
The lot contains a 30 foot front platted building line.
The applicant proposes to construct a new front stoop on the front of the residence,
as noted on the attached site plan. The stoop will be approximately 7.5 feet by 30.2
feet in area. It will be located approximately 18 to 24 inches above the existing
grade. The proposed stoop will cross the front platted building line by approximately
five (5) to 5.5 feet, resulting in a front setback of 24.5 to 25 feet. The proposed stoop
area will be uncovered and unenclosed. The applicant also proposes to construct a
small canopy over a front door of the residence, also noted on the attached site plan.
The canopy will be approximately 2.5 feet by six (6) feet in area. It will extend across
the front platted building line by approximately 1.5 feet, resulting in a front setback
of 28.5 feet.
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 4 (CONT.) Z-9497
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12(b) 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 stoop/canopy addition with reduced front setback and which crosses a front
platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested front setback and building line variances. Staff
views the request as reasonable. With the curvature of the N. Grandview roadway
in this area, the proposed stoop addition will not have the appearance of being out
of alignment with other structures along the roadway. Additionally, with the applicant
being required to complete a replat for the stoop encroachment, staff has no
concerns with the applicant covering or enclosing the stoop area in the future, as
long as it stays within the stoop's footprint. The stoop structure will only encroach
approximately 0.5 foot into the typical required 25 foot front setback in R-2 zoning.
As such, staff believes the proposed stoop structure 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 front 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.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line variances,
subject to completion of a one-lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
Board of Adjustment (February 24, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, as recommended by
staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and O absent.
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FENNELL | PURIFOY
ARCHITECTS
100 Morgan Keegan Drive, Suite 320 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
T 501.372.6734 , F 501.372.6736 , www.fennellpurifoy.com
January 27, 2020
Little Rock Board of Adjustment
Department of Planning and Development
723 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Re: Application for Variance from the Board of Adjustment
5324 Grandview Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
Dear Staff:
The owner of 5324 Grandview Street wishes to apply for a variance to construct a raised
stoop with steps in the front yard setback that crosses the platted building line by
approximately 5 feet. The slope of the front yard falls away to the street making entry to
the house difficult without a landing. They currently have steep steps right at the door. The
variance would allow for a level entry with steps at the end of the landing down to the
parking area. The owner would also like to construct a canopy over the doors to protect
them from the weather. This canopy would extend approximately 2 feet into the setback.
We appreciate your consideration for this request.
Thank yov,
Tom Fennell AIA
Fennell Purifoy Architects
Owner's Agent for John and Sara Mitchell
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VOTE RECORD
DATE:
ALLISON, FRANK
BERTRAM, JAMES
GRINDER, AUSTIN
JUSTUS, JOE
LINDSEY POLK. CAROLYN
TIME IN AND TIME OUT
ALLISON, FRANK
BERTRAM, JAMES
GRINDER, AUSTIN
JUSTUS, JOE
LINDSEY POLK, CAROLYN
✓AYE � NAYE ABSENT t�ABSTAIN
Meeting Adjourned _� 43 P.M.
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:03
p.m.
Date:
Chairman Secretary