boa_05 21 2020LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
MAY 21, 2020
4:00 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 February 24, 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
MAY 21, 2020
4:00 P.M.
I.OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
11.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Z-3371-EEE 301 Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop
2. Z-5796-B 5719 Kavanaugh Blvd.
3. Z-8745-A 5415 Sherwood Road
4. Z-9506 8620 Cunningham Lake Road
5. Z-9507 7117 Rockwood Road
6. Z-6007-A 8801 Frazier Pike
7. Z-8920-B 1824 N. Jackson Street
8. Z-9267-A 212 S. Broadway Street
9. Z-9511 2020 Country Club Lane
10. Z-9512 4713 Kavanaugh Blvd.
11. Z-9513 1723 Beechwood Street
12. Z-9515 14 Inverness Circle
13. Z-9516 412 E. 16th Street
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z-3371-EEE
Owner: LL ARK Properties, LLC
Applicant: Brian Carney, ITR Construction
Address: 301 Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop
Description: West side of Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop, south of Colonel Glenn
Plaza Drive
Zoned: C-4
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the paving provisions of Section
36-508 to allow a temporary gravel parking lot.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Temporary Gravel Vehicle Storage Lot
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
1.The berm must be vegetated and permanently stabilized following construction.
2.Provide detail of how parking lot will drain through berm.
B.Landscape and Buffer Issues:
1.Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape
and buffer ordinance requirements.
2.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 maximum width of the required buffer is fifty (50) feet. A minimum
of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed.
Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement.
The average width of the property is 360 feet. A minimum twenty-two
(22)foot buffer is required to be protected and maintained adjacent to
the OS zoned property to the west.
3.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.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 1 (CONT.) Z-3371-EEE
4.An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
5.The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
6.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 301 Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop is currently
undeveloped. The property is comprised of 8.55 acres. Site work and tree clearing
has taken place in the past in preparation for permanent development of the site.
The south 50 feet and the west 50 feet of the overall property is zoned OS (Open
Space) to serve as an undisturbed buffer between this commercial property and the
R-2 zoned property to the south and the school to the west.
The applicant is proposing to construct a temporary gravel parking lot on the
property, as noted on the attached site plan. The temporary gravel parking lot will
be a vehicle storage lot for the Steve Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram auto
dealership which is located across Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop to the east. The
applicant notes that the temporary gravel parking lot will not be used to store retail
vehicles. It will only be used to store vehicles which are not available for sale. The
applicant also notes the following with respect to the proposed temporary gravel
parking lot:
"With this improvement, there will be permanent lighting, pipe rail fence and sidewalk
installed along the frontage along with an earthen berm to limit visibility to the rear
of the lot as well as security fencing and temporary lighting as needed on the interior
of the lot and along the rear perimeter. Storm water control will be designed,
approved and installed under the guidance of the City Engineer.
This temporary lot as proposed will remain in this temporary condition for no more
than three (3) years. If at the end of this period, no further development of the
property has occurred, the parking lot will be either vacated or improved to meet all
zoning requirements."
Section 36-508 of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that all veh°icular use areas
be paved where subject to wheeled traffic. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the temporary gravel parking
lot/vehicle storage lot.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to have a temporary gravel parking
lot/vehicle storage lot at 301 Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The use should prove to be an acceptable holding use for the property
until permanent development occurs. The gravel parking lot, including fencing, berm
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.) Z-3371-EEE
and all erosion control must be located at least 72 feet back from the west property
line and 93 feet back from the south property line. These setbacks will recognize
and protect the existing 50 foot wide OS zoned strips and the required land use
buffers located inside the OS zoning. Otherwise, staff believes that the proposed
gravel parking area will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested temporary paving variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public Works and Landscape /Buffer requirements as noted
in paragraphs A. and B. of the staff report.
2. All components of the gravel parking area, including fencing, berm and all
erosion control must be located at least 93 feet back from the south property line
and at least 72 feet back from the west property line.
3. The temporary gravel parking lot is to remain for no more than three (3) years
from the date of approval. At the end of this time, the lot must be vacated or
improved to comply with all ordinance requirements.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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.
ITR
CONSTRUCTION
Integrity I Teamwork I Reliability
February 25, 2020
Dana Camey
City of Little Rock Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Steve Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram-Vehicle Storage Lot
Dear Mr. Camey,
We are writing to request a Zoning Requirement Variance for the construction of a
Temporary Lot on the undeveloped property to the west of Steve Landers Dodge. The
front portion ofthis proposed lot, most adjacent to Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop, will be
constructed per all city zoning requirements. We are also requesting that the
requirements for impervious paving and landscape islands be temporarily waived for the
balance of the lot. This temporary lot will not impede the further development of the
property for its intended commercial use as the location of a future dealership and will
not be used for retail vehicles, it will only be used for vehicles not available for sale.
With this improvement, there will be permanent lighting, pipe rail fence and sidewalk
installed along the frontage along with an earthen berm to limit visibility to the rear of the
lot as well as security fencing and temporary lighting as needed on the interior of the lot
and along the rear perimeter. Storm water control will be designed, approved and
installed under the guidance of the City Engineer
This temporary lot as proposed will remain in this temporary condition for no more than
Three (3) years. If at the end of this period, no further development of the property has
occurred, the parking lot will be either vacated or improved to meet all zoning
requirements.
We appreciate your consideration of this matter. Please don't hesitate to contact us if any
further clarification is required.
�c
Brian Carney
5104 Sarna, North Little Rock, AR. 72118 I 501-650-0562 I bcarney@itrconst.com
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-5796-B
Owner: Louis E. Schickel Revocable Trust
Applicant: Terry Burruss
Address: 5719 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Description: Southeast corner of Kavanaugh Blvd. and N. Pierce Street
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the parking provisions of Section
36-502 and the outdoor seating provisions of Section 36-298
to allow expansion of an outdoor dining area with reduced
parking and increased number of seats.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Restaurant with Outdoor Dining
Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant with Outdoor Dining
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Landscape and Buffer Issues:
1.Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape
and buffer ordinance requirements.
C.Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property located at 5719 Kavanaugh Blvd. is occupied by a one-story
commercial building. The property is located at the southeast corner of Kavanaugh
Blvd. and Pierce Street. The building is approximately 6,600 square feet in area.
There is paved parking on the west and south sides of the building. There is a metal
awning on the north building fa9ade which covers a portion of the sidewalk.
A Starbucks Coffee shop recently occupied 1,800 square feet of the existing
building. As part of the coffee shop use, there were two (2) areas of outdoor dining,
totaling approximately 250 square feet. On February 27, 2006 the Board of
Adjustment granted a parking variance to allow the restaurant-type use with outdoor
seating, and a second variance to allow the number of seats within the outdoor
dining area (16) to exceed 50 percent of the number of seats within the indoor portion
of the coffee shop (20).
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.) Z-5796-B
The applicant proposes to replace the Starbucks Coffee shop with a new restaurant
type use, Mug's Cafe. Mug's Cafe will occupy the same 1,800 square feet of the
existing building, with 46 seats inside the restaurant. The applicant also proposes
to enlarge the existing outdoor dining area, as noted on the attached site plan. The
outdoor dining area will be approximately 300 square feet larger than the previous
outdoor dining area and will have seating for 30 persons. The overall outdoor dining
area will be enclosed with metal fencing and gates. The applicant notes that the
main reason for increasing the outdoor dining area is as follows:
"The main reason for this request is to increase the "fence/gated" area to include the
entry door so that the Owner may serve beer and wine in the outdoor area. The
Arkansas ABC has a requirement that an area where beer/wine are served outdoors
be "connected" to the subject building."
The first variance is from the parking provisions of Section 36-502 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance. Section 36-502(b)(3)c. requires a minimum of 23 off-street
parking spaces for this restaurant-type use with increased outdoor dining area, and
16 spaces for the remainder of the building to be used for retail space. A total of 14
off-street spaces exists on the property. There is also on-street parking in front of
the building and in the general area.
The second variance is from the outdoor dining provIsIons of Section 36-298.
Section 36-298(8)b. states that the number of seats in an area of outdoor dining
shall not exceed 50 percent of the number of seats within the restaurant. There will
be approximately 30 seats within the proposed outdoor dining area. The interior of
the cafe will have approximately 46 seats.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Variances for reduced parking for
restaurant uses have been approved for restaurants along Kavanaugh Blvd. a
number of times in the past. This area along Kavanaugh Blvd. is a pedestrian
oriented commercial area. Staff expects a large percentage of the traffic to this cafe
to be pedestrian traffic from the nearby neighborhoods and shoppers who will park
at other locations in this commercial district. With respect to the increased outdoor
seating area, staff believes it will have no adverse impact on pedestrian or vehicular
traffic and will be a good addition to the commercial area. Staff believes a restaurant
use at this location will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances associated with the
restaurant-type use, subject to the following conditions:
1.The restaurant-type use is limited to 1,800 square feet of the building, with the
remainder of the building being used for retail.
2.Any new signage must conform to ordinance standards.
3.Outdoor seating is limited to the areas shown on the approved site plan.
4.Compliance with the Landscape/Buffer requirement as noted in paragraph B. of
the staff report.
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MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2 (CONT.) Z-5796-B
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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Terry Burruss Architect
11912 KANIS ROAD, SUITE F-8
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72211
501-376-3676 FAX 376-3766
design, planning and interiors
February 25, 2020
Mr. Monte Moore
Zoning & Enforcement Administrator
Department of Planning & Development
City of Little Rock
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: BOA - Mug's Cafe - Heights
5719 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Little Rock, Arkansas
Dear Mr. Moore:
Attached please find 6 copies of the Site Plan and 6 copies of the Survey on the above
referenced project. We are requesting a BOA modification of this site to allow the
additional Outdoor Dining Area. The main reason for this request is to increase the
"fenced/gated" area to include the entry door so that the Owner may serve beer and
wine in the outdoor area. The Arkansas ABC has a requirement that an area where
beer/wine are served outdoors be "connected" to the subject building.
We appreciate your consideration on this request. If there are any questions or additional
information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact us at 376-3676. We can also be
reached by email at tbadesignplanning@sbcglobal.net.
Yours very truly,
Terry G. Burruss, AIA
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-8745-A
Owner: James W. Hugg
Applicant: Phil Purifoy, Fennel Purifoy Architects
Address: 5415 Sherwood Road
Description: Lot 1, Villa Real's Replat of Lot 188 and part of Lot 187
Prospect Terrace No. 3 Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced side
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 5415 Sherwood Road is occupied by a three
story frame single family residence. The property slopes downward from front to
back (north to south). The house has the appearance of being two (2) stories in
height from the street level. There is a two-car wide driveway from Sherwood Road
at the northwest corner of the lot. There is a two-car wide garage at the west end of
the residence. The lot contains a 20 foot front platted building line.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing garage portion of the residence and
construct an addition at the west end of the house and along the rear of the home,
as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed addition will include a new garage
at the west end of the residence. The addition will be located well behind the front
platted building line, approximately 34 feet back from the front (north) property line.
The proposed addition will be located 4'-1" to 8'-3" back from the west side property
line and 13 feet to 15 feet back from the east side property line. The addition will be
located over 40 feet back from the rear (south) property line. The proposed addition
will be one (1) story as viewed from the front and two (2) stories in the rear.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 3 (CONT.) Z-8745-A
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
a variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the addition with a side (west)
setback ranging from four 4'-1" to 8'-3".
Staff is supportive of the requested side setback variance. Staff views the request
as r�asonable. The slope of the property limits the amount of available buildable
area on the lot. The applicant is proposing to construct the garage portion of the
addition slightly wider than the existing garage to accommodate today's vehicular
widths. The proposed side setback will allow more than adequate separation
between the addition and the residence to the west. The residence to the west is
set back over 20 feet from the dividing side property line, with a very wide
driveway/parking area separating the two (2) structures. Staff believes the proposed
side setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area. A similar side setback variance (4 feet) was approved by the Board of
Adjustment on February 27, 2012 for a garage addition to the west end of this
residence, but the addition with reduced side setback was never constructed.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, as filed.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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. 2
FENNELL I PURIFOY
ARCHITECTS
100 River Bluff Drive, Suite 320 · Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
T 501.372.6734 · F 501.372.6736 • www.fennellpurifoy.com
February 25th, 2020,
Attn: Monte Moore
Department of Planning & Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 7220 l
RE: 5415 Sherwood Road Side Setback Variance Request
Mr. Moore;
Please accept this letter to serve as our application for the above reference
submittal. We wish to be placed on the March 30, 2020 Board of Adjustment
Meeting agenda. We are requesting a side yard setback variance.
The owner wishes to remodel and build an addition to the existing house at 5415
Sherwood Drive. Plans include an expansion to the south and another expansion
of the garage to the west. The existing garage is non-conforming to the nine foot
(9') side yard setback and is within eight feet and three inches (8'-3") of the
property line. The existing garage that was built in the 1970s is too small
considering contemporary larger car sizes. The new construction of a garage and
a den to west will be one story on the ground level and step down to a two stories
towards the south to allow for a basement. At the closest dimension this addition
will be within four feet and one inch (4'-1 ") of the west property line. The angled
property line makes this circumstance difficult, so the den portion steps back to
be within five feet and nine inches (5'-9"). The neighboring house to the west is
approximately 50 feet from the property line and is separated by a wide driveway
and a landscaped buffer area. There will be no adverse effects to the neighbor or
neighborhood because there are no significant factors affecting light, air, or
visibility. A previous zoning variance for expanding and enclosing the garage to
within four feet (4') of the west property line was approved in 2012.
Enclosed please find a check for the review fee in the amount of $105.00.
If any additional information is desired, please let us know. We thank you for your
consideration and look forward to the possibility of presenting our team to you.
Sincerely,_
Phil Purifoy, AIA
Fennell Purifoy Architects
Owner Agent for Jim and Mimi Hugg
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-9506
Owner: Duncan Miller Gallery, Inc.
Applicant: Pat McGetrick
Address: 8620 Cunningham Lake Road
Description: North side of Cunningham Lake Road, South of W. Markham
Street
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-301 to allow a building addition with a reduced rear
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Commercial
Proposed Use of Property: Office with Storage
STAFF REPORT
A Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Landscape and Buffer Issues:
1.Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2.Any existing landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock
Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Any trees or vegetation located in close
proximity to construction shall have the area within the dripline fenced and
protected from development activities. Any exiting landscape or irrigation
disturbed by construction shall be repaired or replaced before completion and
final acceptance of the project.
3.Existing vehicular use areas may continue as nonconforming until such time as
a building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property
exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten
(10) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance
with the landscape ordinance and shall continue to full compliance on a
graduated scale.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 4 Z-9506
The addition of 1,104 square feet to the existing 3,775 square foot building
will require that a minimum of twenty-nine (29) percent of the parking area
be brought into compliance with the current landscape code.
4.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 8620 Cunningham Lake Road is occupied by a
one-story metal commercial building. The existing building is approximately 3,775
square feet in area. A driveway from Cunningham Lake Road serves as access to
the property. A paved parking lot is located on the south side of the building. The
parking lot contains 13 spaces.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story addition to the rear (north) of the
existing structure, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed addition will be
1,104 square feet in area. The addition will be located 10.5 feet to 21.3 feet back
from the rear (north) property line, 9.1 feet from the west side property line and 10.6
feet from the east side property line.
The building, with addition, will be used as office space with storage. The use will
require 10 to 11 parking spaces. The existing lot contains 13 parking spaces which
will comply with ordinance standards.
Section 36-301 (e)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for C-3 zoned lots. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the building addition with a rear
setback ranging from 10.5 feet to 21.3 feet. All other building setbacks comply with
ordinance standards.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed reduced rear setback will not be out of character with
the commercial properties/buildings to the east along Cunningham Lake Road. The
building immediately to the east which contains a plumbing contractor business has
a reduced rear setback, as do the mini-warehouse buildings further east. The
property backs up to commercial uses along W. Markham Street, specifically a
parking lot for an auto parts business. Adequate separation should exist between
the proposed building addition and the nearest commercial building. The proposed
building addition should have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
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MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.) Z-9506
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to
compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in paragraph B.
of the staff report.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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McGETRICK AND McGETRICK, INC.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
February 18, 2020
Monte Moore
City of Little Rock, Arkansas
Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201-1334
Re: Request to Board of Adjustment Action on 8620 Cunningham Lake Road
Dear Mr. Moore:
We are herewith submitting a Request for Board of Adjustment Action on 8620 Cunningham Lake Road.
The property is currently zoned C-3 as is the surrounding property. We have attached the survey
showing the existing building and the proposed addition to the rear of the building. This addition will
reduce the rear setback on the east side to 10.5 feet and the west side to 21.3 feet. The adjacent
property to the rear of the building is wooded and undeveloped for approximately 100 feet in depth.
The addition is being requested so expansion of the interior can be undertaken to provide the area
needed to accommodate the growth of the business. I would request that the BOA approve the
variance submitted.
If you have any questions regarding the information provided, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
McGetrick & McGetrick, Inc.
Patrick M. McGetrick, P.E.
PM:cmc
11601 Bass Pro P�rkway
P .0. Box 30441
Little Rock, AR 72210
(p)i501) 455-8899/ (f) (501) 455-0525
rncgetrick2@sbcglobal.net
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-9507
Owner: Murray A. Benton JR. Family Trust
Applicant: Matt Farris
Address: 7117 Rockwood Road
Description: Lots 285 and 285C, Kingwood Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced rear
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 7117 Rockwood Road is occupied by a two-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side
of Rockwood Road, west of Pine Valley Road. A two-car wide driveway is located
at the northwest corner of the property. The driveway extends along the west side
of the residence and leads to a one-story detached garage at the southwest corner
of the property. The existing residence is located 57.6 feet back from the front
(north) property line.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story addition to the rear, southeast
corner of the existing residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
addition will be approximately 372 square feet in area. The proposed addition will
be located eight (8) feet back from the east side property line and 18 feet back from
the rear (south) property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for residential structures in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant
is requesting a variance to allow the building addition with a rear setback of 18 feet.
All other setbacks comply with ordinance standards.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) Z-9507
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. Because of the existing topography of the lot, the residence was
placed 57 feet back from the front (north) property line and within the rear half of the
property. The location of the residence on the lot is consistent with other structures
along the roadway, as the property slopes upward from front to back (north to south).
The placement of the residence greatly limits the amount of buildable area for the
principal structure. The proposed reduced rear setback is consistent with other
structures in this immediate area. The proposed addition will not be out of character
with the neighborhood and should have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, as filed.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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. 2
2/19/20
Farris Custom Homes
501-580-2085
farriscustomhomes@gmail.com
Variance Request for 7117 Rockwood Rd. Little Rock, AR
Good Morning,
We are requesting a variance on the rear building set back line for a proposed addition to the
existing structure. Because of the sloping topography of the lot, the original structure was
placed on the rear 1/3 of the lot roughly 32' from the rear property line. We are proposing an
addition that would come off the rear of the house 14' and would require a variance of 7'-
bringing the addition to 18' from the rear property line. There is currently an original to the
house detached single car garage also in the rear that comes to 5.5' from the property line at
the South West corner of the property. It's not feasible to put the addition anywhere else on
the property because of the grade changes and for aesthetic reasons, and because of how the
building was originally placed on the lot, we didn't start out with substantial room for
expansion on the rear-thus necessitating the variance.
Please let me know if you have any follow up questions or need any additional information in
the interim.
Thanks for you time & consideration,
Matt Farris
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-6007-A
Owner: Delta Plastics of the South, LLC
Applicant: Thomas Pownall, Thomas Engineering Co.
Address: 8801 Frazier Pike
Description: Tract E-2, Area 103, Little Rock Port
Zoned: I-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the height provisions of Section
36-321 and the parking provisions of Section 36-502 to allow
a building addition with increased height and a decreased
number of parking spaces.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Plastics Manufacturing
Proposed Use of Property: Plastics Manufacturing
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B.Landscape and Buffer Issues:
1.Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements.
2.Any existing landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock
Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Any trees or vegetation located in close
proximity to construction shall have the area within the dripline fenced and
protected from development activities. Any exiting landscape or irrigation
disturbed by construction shall be repaired or replaced before completion and
final acceptance of the project.
3.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.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 6 (CONT.) Z-6007-A
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.
4.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 1-3 zoned property located at 8801 Frazier Pike is occupied by a multi-story
industrial building which houses Delta Plastics, a manufacturing use. The property
is located on the southwest corner of Frazier Pike and Slackwater Harbor Drive.
Driveways from both streets serve as access to the property. A paved parking lot
for employees is located at the northwest corner of the site. A smaller accessory
structure is located at the southwest corner of the property. Rail service is located
along the south and east sides of the building.
The applicant proposes to construct a 60,000 square foot addition to the south side
of the building to expand the plastics manufacturing facility. The proposed addition
will be located well over 100 feet from any property line. The majority of the building
will have a height of approximately 33 feet. Approximately 1,600 square feet of the
addition's footprint will include a taller portion which will have tower-like
manufacturing equipment inside. This portion of the building addition will be
approximately 80 feet by 80 feet, with a building height of 155 feet. As part of the
project, the existing employee parking area will be re-striped and enlarged from 85
spaces to 134 spaces (58% increase). The applicant is requesting two (2) variances
with the proposed building addition project.
The first variance is from the height provisions of Section 36-321 (d) of the City's
Zoning Ordinance. This section allows a maximum building height of 60 feet in the
1-3 zoning district. A portion of the proposed building addition will have a height of
155 feet, with the majority of the addition having a height of 33 feet.
The second variance is from the parking provisions of Section 36-502(b)(4). This
section requires approximately 200 parking spaces for this industrial use, which has
a combination of manufacturing and warehouse/storage use. There are currently
85 paved parking spaces on the site. The existing parking area will be re-striped
and expanded, with the parking being increased to 134 spaces.
Staff is supportive of the requested building height and parking variances. Staff
views the request as reasonable. The property is located in the port industrial area,
with all surrounding properties being zoned 1-3, heavy industrial. There are other
structures throughout this area which have a height in excess of 60 feet, including
silo-type structures on this property and the property to the east. The proposed
increased building height for a portion of the addition will not be out of character with
the overall area. With respect to the parking variance, this type of industrial use only
needs enough parking to accommodate the number of employees which will report
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MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 6 (CONT.) Z-6007-A
to the facility. This type of facility has no other significant parking needs. While staff
knows of no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area by the
requested variance, approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall be
required, due to proximity to the Municipal Airport.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building height and parking variances,
subject to the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the Landscape and Buffer requirements as noted in
paragraph B. of the staff report.
2.Applicant must complete and file FAA form 7460-1 and receive approval by
the Federal Aviation Administration prior to issuance of a building permit.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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THOMAS ENGINEERING COMPANY
3810 LOOKOUT RD NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72116 (501) 753-4463
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
March 31st, 2020
Mr. Monte Moore
Zoning Administrator
Little Rock Planning Department
&
Little Rock Board of Adjustment Members
500 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Variance of Building Height Regulations
& Parking Requirements
Revolutions Plastics -Facility Expansion
8801 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas
Dear Mr. Moore & Board Members:
Please let this letter serve as our application to the Board of Adjustment to request a variance of the building height
regulations and parking requirements to allow For the expansion of the Revolution Plastics facility located at 8801 Frazier
Pike. We would like to placed on the April 27th, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting agenda.
Revolution Plastics' headquarters is located at this site in Little Rock and has been successfully operating since 2009.
Hoping to continue this success, we are proposing to expand the facility as shown on the included site plan. Most critical to
the expansion and manufacture of products is a proposed 155 foot tower. The new equipment to be installed within the
building addition requires the proposed tower height as shown on the included elevation drawing. Without this tower, the
project cannot move Forward. We are also requesting a variance of the parking requirements for this 60,000 square foot
expansion. Currently, the facility has 85 parking spaces. As shown on the Site Plan, we proposed to increase the parking
by 49 spaces to a total of 134 spaces.
We respectfully request the height variance be granted based on the following hardships:
1. The new manufacturing equipment required for this expansion can only operate with a tower as proposed at 155
feet.
2.No provision in the zoning code allows for a tower in excess of 120 feet.
We respectfully request the parking variance based on the following hardship:
1.The current parking code requirements does not match the operation of this facility. The number of employees
present at one time is limited by the work shilts. Additionally, the warehouse is used as inside storage, which
requires little to no employees compared to that of the manufacturing processes. We are confident the proposed
increase of 49 spaces will easily meet our needs of operation.
If you have any questions, please give me a call
Sincerely,
Thomas R. Pownall, P.E.
Vice President
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-8920-B
Owner: Dan C. Young
Applicant: Stephen R. Giles
Address: 1824 N. Jackson Street
Description: Part of Lot 31, Shadowlawn Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a residence with a reduced side setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 1824 N. Jackson Street is occupied by a two
story brick single family residence which was recently constructed. The property is
located on the west side of N. Jackson Street, between Cantrell Road and Club
Road. A two-car wide driveway from N., Jackson Street is located at the northeast
corner of the property. The lot contains a 25 foot front platted building line.
On December 10, 2018, the Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow
reduced side setbacks for the newly constructed residence. The side setbacks were
approved at 5.42 to 5.49 feet. When the house was constructed on the lot, a mistake
was made in laying the structure out as was previously approved. The mistake
resulted in side setbacks of 6.41 feet and 4.42 feet as currently exists. The applicant
is now back before the Board of Adjustment asking for the side setback variance to
be re-approved for the 4.42 side setback (north side) resulting from the mistake that
was made. The south side setback of 6.41 feet now conforms to ordinance
requirements and does not need a variance.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires minimum side
setbacks of 6.2 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting re-
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.) Z-8920-B
approval of the previously approved side setback variance for the resulting 4.42 foot
side setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a reduced side setback for the
proposed single family residence. Staff views the request as reasonable. The
proposed side setback of 4.42 feet will not be out of character with this overall
neighborhood. There are a number of 50 foot wide lots in this neighborhood with
side setbacks of five (5) feet or less being very common. All other proposed building
setbacks will conform to ordinance requirements. Staff believes the proposed
residence with reduced side setbacks 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 a reduced side
setback, as filed.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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The Board of Zoning Adjustment
City of Little Rock Planning and Development Department
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Re: Dan C. Young Variance Request
Dear Board of Adjustment:
We represent the owner of a single-family residence and lot located at 1824 North Jackson
Street in Little Rock. An Affidavit authorizing me to represent the applicant for the purposes of
thi s variance request has been submitted to Planning staff.
The owner/applicant built a new home on this lot last year and moved into it after receiving
a Certificate of Occupancy. When the owner ordered a new survey dated October 24, 2019, it was
discovered that the northeast comer of the home was mistakenly built inside the north side yard
setback established in a previous variance granted by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on
December 10, 2018. The encroachment reduced the approved setback 5.42, leaving the current
setback 4.42 feet from the north property line.
Since the applicant, through no fault of his own, has moved into the new two-story home
with his family prior to discovering the construction error, we believe that any remedy that would
involve demolition and reconstruction of the north wall of the home would cause substantial
hardship to the applicant. Further, we feel that the resulting encroachment, being only one foot
into the established setback at the northeast comer of the house, is a minor error such that the
granting of this variance request would not violate the purposes and intent of the Zoning Code
provisions relating to granting of variances.
Therefore, we respectfully request that this Board of Adjustment grant re-approval of the
previous variance (December 10, 2018) in order to allow for the resulting setback ( 4.42) on the
northeast side of the home as it currently exists.
Thank you for your consideration and we'll see you when the meeting is set on this
application.
Sincerely,
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MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.: Z-9267-A
Owner: Griffin Sellers, LLC
Applicant: Matthew Beachboard
Address: 212 S. Broadway Street
Description: Lots 7-9, Block 119, Original City of Little Rock
Zoned: UU
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section
36-342.1 to allow a ground sign in the UU zoning district.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Commercial
Proposed Use of Property: Commercial
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The UU zoned property located at 212 S. Broadway is occupied by a one (1) story
commercial building. The property is located at the northwest corner of S. Broadway
and W. 3rd Street. Paved parking is located on the east and south sides of the
building. Access drives from S. Broadway and W. 3rd Street serve the site. An
existing sign pole is located near the southeast corner of the property where a
ground-mounted sign once existed.
On October 30, 2017, the Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow a new
ground-mounted sign to be placed at the southeast corner of the property. The
variance approval expired after two (2) years, as the sign was not placed on the site.
The applicant is now back before the Board of Adjustment asking for re-approval of
the exact same sign in the exact same location on the site.
The applicant is proposing to install the new ground-mounted sign at the location
where the previous sign was approved in 2017. The proposed sign will be a
monument-type sign, with a height of approximately six (6) feet and an area of
approximately 60 square feet (including the base). The sign will be located at least
five (5) feet back from the east and south property lines. The sign will contain the
names of the individual property tenants.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.) Z-9267-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 new
ground-mounted sign.
Staff continues to be supportive of the requested sign variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The proposed ground sign will replace a sign which existed
on the site for a number of years. The previous sign was a commercial style pole
sign with a height of approximately 16 feet. The proposed sign will be an office size
monument-type sign with a maximum height of six (6) feet and an area of 60 square
feet. Additionally, the site is more of a suburban type development, with parking
between the building and the street. Similar developments throughout the downtown
area have ground signage. Staff believes the proposed ground-mounted sign will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, as filed.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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September 25, 2017
MOSES
TUCKER
REAL ESTATE
Mr. Monty Moore
City of Little Rock
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: 212 S. Broadway Street
Zoning Variance
Dear Monty:
The purpose of this letter is to provide a zoning variance application for the installation of a monument
sign to be located at the corner of 3rd Street and Broadway at the property located at 212 S. Broadway
Street. The reason this application is being made is because that the property is zoned Urban Use and
the proposed monument sign is not permitted. The proposed monument sign would be located in the
same place as the previous pole sign, however it would be cut down in size and repurposed as a part of
the internal structure of a new sign, as shown on the attached illustrations. We believe the proposed
application and installation of the monument is appropriate as it utilizes an existing structure and
replaces an unsightly pole within the boundaries of the property and does not place the monument sign
in an elevated position above the ground. Additionally, unlike many of the properties downtown, the
building is setback significantly from the road and, withoutadequate signage, adds an additional
hardship to the commercial functions of the business.
The proposed monument sign will attach to the existing metal pole and will consist of a base made from
rock or brick, a cabinet made out of aluminum and the faces panels made of acrylic with backlit LEDs.
The sign will be two sided, one facing each direction of Broadway. Each panel will have three individual
sign panels for company names. The sign frame will be 71.9" tall by 120" long in total, or approximately
sixty (60) square feet. The proposed monument sign will also include the building address along the
bottom portion.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Matthew Beachboard
Moses Tucker Real Estate
Agent for Owner
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.: Z-9511
Owner: Michael and Marcia Pollock
Applicant: Ellen Yeary
Address: 2020 Country Club Lane
Description: Lots 19-21, Block 2, Country Club Heights Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced rear
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 minimum fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the
building code is 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)
to five (5) 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 501-371-4832 for additional details.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 9 (CONT.) Z-9511
C.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 2020 Country Club Lane is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the
southwest corner of Country Club Lane and Stonewall Road. A two-car wide
driveway from Stonewall Road is located at the northwest corner of the property.
The driveway leads to a carport at the northwest corner of the residence.
The applicant proposes to construct a 12.9 foot by 28.9 foot covered porch on the
rear (west) of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
covered patio addition will be unenclosed on all sides and will attach to the house
with a small covered link. The roof structure will attach to a large outdoor fireplace
which is located along the rear property line. The proposed covered patio will be
located three (3) feet back from the rear (west) property line and over 50 feet back
from the north and south side property lines. The construction project also includes
a small in-ground pool at the southwest corner of the lot.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the covered porch addition with a reduced rear setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. When this residence was constructed it was located over 80 feet
back from the front (east) property line. This front setback greatly limits the amount
of rear yard space. In covering the patio area, the applicant is creating a usable rear
yard space. The covered patio area being unenclosed on all sides should have a
minimal impact on the adjacent properties. Similar setbacks for unenclosed
structures exist throughout the Heights neighborhood area.
D.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1.Compliance with the Building Codes requirements as noted in paragraph B. of
the staff report.
2.The covered porch addition must remain unenclosed on all sides.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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Yeary Lindsey Architects
March 23, 2020
Mr. Monte Moore
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Michael and Marcia Pollock Variance Request
2020 Country Club Lane
Little Rock, AR 72207
Dear Monte,
Please find attached our submittal to the Little Rock Board of Adjustments requesting a rear
yard setback variance for the property at 2020 Country Club Lane.
Our clients are asking to be allowed to reduce the rear yard setback for an addition to provide
an unenclosed covered porch that will attach to an existing outdoor fireplace mass.
As you will see from the plot plan this house is pushed very far back from the front property
line which is why a variance is necessary to allow for adequate rear yard development.
This addition to the west side of the house would reduce the rear yard setback from 25' to 3'
from the west property line. This new porch will be 12.9' deep and 28.9' wide and will attach to
the rear of the house with a small covered link.
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,
Ellen Yeary, AIA
3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-372-5940 Fax: 501-663-0043
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.: Z-9512
Owner: Vincent and Vesna Foster
Applicant: Ellen Yeary
Address: 4713 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Description: Lot 3, Block 5, McGehee's 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:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 4713 Kavanaugh Blvd. is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the west side of
Kavanaugh Blvd., between "P" and "O" Streets. A one-car wide driveway from
Kavanaugh Blvd. is located at the southeast corner of the property. A paved alley
is located along the rear (west) property line.
The applicant is proposing to enclose the rear yard area with an eight (8) foot high
wood fence, as noted on the attached site plan. A six (6) foot high fence with gate
will be located on the south side of the residence, with the fence transitioning to an
eight (8) foot height along the majority of the south side property line. Eight (8) foot
high wood fencing will be located along the rear (west) property line and tie into a
detached carport which is under construction. Eight (8) foot high wood fencing will
also be located along the north side property line, tying into the north side of the
residence.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet for interior fences in residential zoning. Therefore the applicant
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 10 (CON'T.) Z-9512
is requesting a variance to allow the wood fencing within the rear yard area with a
height of eight (8) feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fence will not be out of character
with other fences in the area. Eight (8) foot high fences have become increasingly
popular in single family areas throughout Little Rock. Staff believes the proposed
eight (8) foot high fence along the rear property line 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 (May 21, 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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Yeary Lindsey Architects
March 27, 2020
Mr. Monte Moore
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Vincent and Vesna Foster Variance Request
4713 Kavanaugh Boulevard
Little Rock, AR 72207
Dear Monte,
Please find attached our submittal to the Little Rock Board of Adjustments requesting a fence
height variance for the property at 4713 Kavanaugh Boulevard.
Our clients are asking to be allowed to construct an 8' wood privacy fence around their
backyard area.
As you will see on the plot plan, this fence would surround the rear yard and run along the
property line parallel to the house and attach with gates at the north and south side yards.
At the south side the fence will attach to the side of the house approximately 88' westward
from the southeast corner of the property. The fence at this side will be 6' high and 21'-6" back
toward the west the fence will curve up to 8' high. The remainder of the fenced area would be
at the 8' height along the south, west and north property lines.
The fence will die into a carport structure at the west as shown on the plot plan. The carport
has 6"x6" lattice work on its' east and south sides to complete the yard enclosure with a door
opening in the lattice to the south.
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,
Ellen Yeary
AIA, LEED AP
3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-372-5940 Fax: 501-663-0043
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 11
File No.: Z-9513
Owner/Applicant: Meredith Pelton
Address: 1723 Beechwood Street
Description: Lots 1 and 2 and part of Lot 3, Pine View Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a carport addition with a reduced side setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Building Codes Comments:
The minimum fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the
building code is 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)
to five (5) 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 501-371-4832 for additional details.
C.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 1723 Beechwood Street is occupied by a two
story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the
southeast corner of Beechwood Street and Cantrell Road. A one-car wide driveway
from Beechwood Street is located at the southwest corner of the property. A small
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 11 (CONT.) Z-9513
accessory structure is located within the rear yard area at the northeast corner of
the residence.
The applicant proposes to construct a 12 foot by 26.5 foot carport addition on the
south side of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
carport addition will be unenclosed on its east, west and south sides. The addition
will be located 1.5 feet back (to the face of the support columns) from the south side
property line. Guttering will be provided on the south side of the addition. The
overhang and guttering will be located six (6) inches back from the south side
property line.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
a variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the carport addition with a
reduced side setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested side setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. This type of reduced side setback for an unenclosed carport structure
is typical throughout the Heights neighborhood area. Staff will typically support an
18 inch side setback for this type of open structure, which allows a minimum amount
of space for the structure to be constructed and maintained without encroaching onto
the adjacent property to the south. The applicant has submitted a letter of support
from the property owners immediately to the south. Staff believes the proposed
carport addition 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.The carport addition must remain unenclosed on its east, west and south sides.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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March 27, 2020
To the Board of Adjustment,
This cover letter is to explain the single-car car port project requested at 1723 Beechwood Street, Little
Rock, AR 72207. The carport will be open on three sides and attached to the house on the fourth side.
It will be large enough for one SUV only.
The columns on the right side (when looking toward the proposed carport area) will be set back 18"
from the south property line, and the end of the roofline and guttering will be set back 6" from the
south property line. Please refer to the detailed survey complete with a site plan and measurements for
further information.
Attached you will find a letter of agreement signed by the neighbors to the south of our home; they
have reviewed the site plan, survey, and we have discussed this plan thoroughly with them.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration in this matter as we request whatever variance may be
needed to proceed with our plans.
Sincerely,
Meredith and Colin Pelton
March 27, 2020
To the Board of Adjustment,
We are the neighbors to the south of the Pelton home, at 1715 Beech wood Street. We have discussed
the proposed carport plans with the Peltons and have reviewed the site plan and survey. We
understand that the plan states there will be 6" from the carport roof and gutter line to the property
line dividing our lots.
We do not have an objection to this carport project.
Sincerely,
Meredith and Chad Causey
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.: Z-9515
Owner: James & Kerry Lareau
Applicant: Yeary Lindsey Architects, Attn. Ellen Yeary
Address: 14 Inverness Circle, Little Rock, AR 72212
Legal Description: Lot 28, Block 11, Pleasant Valley Subdivision
Zoned: R-2
Present Use: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use: Single Family Residential
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the building line provisions of
Section 31-12 to allow a building addition which crosses a
front platted building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in attached letter
dated April 20, 2020.
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 14 Inverness Circle is occupied by a one-story,
predominantly stone construction single-family residence. The floor elevation rests
approximately four feet below the street elevation. A concrete driveway of varying
widths exists along the eastern lot boundary, from the street to an existing two-car
garage on the home's east end. The lot contains a 35-foot platted front building line.
The applicant proposes to expand the existing garage eastward (while remaining
within the required east side setback,) as well as improve the existing driveway by
introducing a covered canopy or "porte cochere" centered upon the front house
facade, to be accessed by a loop driveway addition approximately 13 feet in width.
By constructing the proposed driveway canopy, the building distance will be reduced
from 46.5 feet to 28 feet from the Inverness Circle right-of-way line. Because the
platted setback line is 35 feet, the proposed expansion will encroach said setback
by a total of seven feet.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 12 (CON'T.) Z-9515
Section 31-12(b) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance states, "In those instances
where a recorded subdivision plat has established building setback lines in
accordance with this chapter variances of those lines shall only be granted by the
board of adjustment." The platted front building setback for the subject property is
35 feet, and the requested setback is 28 feet.
Staff views the request as reasonable and is supportive of the requested platted
front setback line variance for the following reasons: Front setbacks in R-2 zoning
districts are typically 25', while the proposed setback [in the location of the overhead
carport canopy] is three feet greater, at 28 feet. The proposed overhead canopy will
be supported by corner columns, rather than by opaque enclosed walls, compatible
with similar structures in the neighborhood. Similarly, loop drives are common in the
Pleasant Valley neighborhood. The additions as described will consist of stone and
mortar materials generally identical to those of the existing structure, with roofing to
match the existing composite roof. The floor elevation, associated front entrance
and driveway canopy, will lie four feet below the Inverness Circle street elevation,
further reducing potential visibility from adjacent public and private property.
The applicant proposes to construct the driveway and canopy addition to enhance
the quality and value of the existing residence, conforming with numerous other loop
driveways in the vicinity. In staff's opinion, described changes to the existing
structure will pose no negative effect upon the health, safety or welfare of the general
public, and will not detract from the value or aesthetic of the neighborhood or
surrounding properties.
If the Board approves the requested front setback line variance, the applicant must
then produce a one-lot replat reflecting the approved change. As such, the applicant
must also review filing procedures with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the
replat will require a revised Bill of Assurance and respond as necessary and
appropriate, as part of said replat.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested platted front setback line variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1.Completion of a replat reflecting the above-described building line change.
2.Construction of the proposed driveway canopy to match the existing residence.
Board of Adjustment (May 21, 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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Yeary Lindsey Architects
April 20, 2020
Mr. Monte Moore
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: James and Kerry Larue Variance Request 14 Inverness Circle
Little Rock, AR 72212
Dear Monte,
Please find attached our submittal to the Little Rock Board of Adjustments requesting a front
building line encroachment variance for the property at 14 Inverness Circle.
Our clients are asking to be allowed to encroach 7' into the front yard building line setback to
allow for a new covered porte-cochere over a new circle drive.
This house is currently set 46' -6" back from the front (south) property line. They hope to re-
orient the entrance to the center of the house and extend the center roof line towards the
south an additional 18' -6" to allow for a covered drive-thru carport at the entry. This would
encroach 7' into the platted 35' setback line and would result in a new setback 28' from the
south property line.
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,
Ellen Yeary, AIA
LEED AP
3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-372-5940 Fax: 501-663-0043
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 13
File No.: Z-9516
Owner: Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corp. (DLRCDC)
Applicant: Attn. Adam Fogleman, President
DLRCDC
Address: 412 E. 16th Street
Legal Description: West 50 Feet of Lot 7, Block 53, City of Little Rock, Pulaski
County, Arkansas
Zoned: R-5
Present Use: Vacant/undeveloped
Proposed Use: Single Family Residential
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the building line provisions of
Sec. 36-259(d)(1) to reduce the required front yard (south)
setback from 25 feet to 8 feet; and, from the building line
provision of Sec. 36-259(d)(3) to reduce the required rear yard
(north) setback from 25 feet to 12 feet (for exterior wall) and
to eight 8 feet (for exterior stair and landing.)
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in letter dated April
20, 2020 (attached.)
STAFF REPORT
A.Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B.Staff Analysis:
The subject site is a "lot of record," consisting of the western 50' (2,500 sf) portion
of Lot 7, Block 53, Original City of Little Rock, as evidenced by a Warranty Deed
referencing same, dated September 25, 1968, recorded Bk. 1050, Pp. 557, 558.
This is an existing condition, not of the making of the owner/applicant.
Presently vacant, 412 E. 16th Street is zoned R-5 which allows numerous residential
uses, including single-family residential (proposed.)
Per Sec. 36-259, existing R-5 zoning requires 25-foot front and rear yards, and 5-
foot side yards. The applicant proposes to construct an approximately 2,400 sf two-
story home within the required 5-foot side setbacks. However, the typically required
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 13 (CONT.) Z-9516
25-foot front and rear setbacks would prevent any structure from being constructed
on the property, resulting in this variance request by the applicant.
By constructing the home as proposed, the building distance will be reduced from
25 feet to 8 feet from the E. 16th Street right-of-way line to the south, and reduced
from 25 feet to 12 feet for the wall and to 8' for stairs and landing to the north.
The subject property lies within the Central City Redevelopment Corridor (CCRD.)
Sec. 36-370(1) through (6) stipulate guidelines for new construction in the CCRD as
follows:
"In order to be compatible with the established neighborhood, new construction
shall comply with the following criteria. In the case of an undeveloped block
face, the requirements shall relate to the adjacent block faces.
(1)Roof/ine. 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 block face.
(5)Parking. Parking shall be prohibited in the front yard setback.
(6)Nonresidential setbacks. Nonresidential new construction shall be sited at
the front property line of the block face."
Staff views the request as reasonable and is supportive of the requested front and
rear setback line variance for the following reasons: This lot of record is only 50 feet
deep and is oriented southward to E. 16th Street; its depth and orientation is not
conducive to the setbacks typically required or the east-west lot orientation
commonly found in the area. Numerous properties in the downtown and CCRD
environs feature reduced setbacks. In staff's opinion, the proposed structure and
use will pose no negative effect upon the health, safety or welfare of the general
public, and will not detract from the value or aesthetic of the neighborhood or
surrounding properties.
C.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the variances as submitted, and in accordance with
CCRD stipulations.
Board of Adjustment (May 21 , 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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April 20, 2020
DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Members of the
Board of Adjustment
500 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: 412 East 16th Street
Dear Members of the Board:
The parcel at 412 East 16th Street measures fifty (50) feet by fifty (50) feet and is
bounded by 16 th Street on its southern boundary and an alley on its western boundary. The
standard city lot in the area is typically fifty (50) feet wide by one hundred and forty (140) feet
deep. City code for this lot requires a twenty-five (25) foot front and rear setback. This shallow
depth provides no developable area if the area provisions (setbacks) of city code are strictly
enforced. This lot is show on the 1913 Sanborn Fire Insurance map, page 202 and is reflected in
the enclosed deed.
We are requesting a reduced front setback of eight (8) feet and a rear setback of eight (8)
feet -twelve (12) feet to the exterior wall and eight (8) to an exterior staircase -to allow for the
construction of a modest single family home with a total depth of thirty (30) feet -thirty-four
when including the exterior stair. The home will be forty ( 40) feet wide. The attached plot plan
depicts the footprint of the proposed residence. The home will include an alley-loaded single-car
garage in the proposed footprint to accommodate off-street parking, as required by code. The
remainder of the downstairs will provide for living space and a bedroom. Additional bedrooms
will be located upstairs. The rear setback will also provide a five (5) foot sewer line easement to
provide a means of sewer main connection for the lot to the east, as depicted.
Without the grant of a variance the parcel is rendered undevelopable. We appreciate your
cons ideration to this matter.
Adam Fogleman, President
Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corp.
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Meeting Adjourned f=: 07 P.M.
MAY 21, 2020
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
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