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boa_06 17 1974v W IV dL r� MINUTES OF LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING JUNE 17, 1974 2:00 P.M. There was a quorum present and minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Members present• • L. Dickson Flake M. R. Godwin William L. Moore Walter E. Vroman David Henry, City Attorney representative T t o.n TT^ 1 Case Number: Z-2800=A Applicant: Mary Ann Phillips Location: 8424 Kanis Road Description: Lot 3, Michaels Subdivision Present Classification: "E-l" Quiet Business District Variance: Requests a variance from the Sign Area provisions of Sec. 43-6 of the Code of Ordinances to permit signs on premises in excess of permitted -- one ground mounted sign at 20 sq. ft. + and one wall sign at a total of 12.3 sq. ft. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THIS VARIANCE REQUEST. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent) Staff Recommendation: This application was filed as the result of a zoning violation investigation. The Staff recommends the approval of this variance request. The request is for two signs, one building mounted and one ground mounted and is in line with the provisions of the proposed sign ordinance now under development. The sign height and areas are both within the allowable under the proposed ordinance. There were no objectors present. - 1 - Case Number: Z-2853 Applicant: Glenn Ledbetter Location: #79 Lakeshore Drive Description: Lot 91, Broadmoor Addition Present Classification: "A" One -family District Variance: Requests a variance from the rear yard setback provisions of Sec. 43-12 of the Code of Ord. to permit addition of open patio cover to existing residence BOARD OF ADJUST LNT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE AS REQUESTED. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent) Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends the approval of this variance request. The applicant proposes to construct an open canopy over an existing concrete patio. The terrain is such that a 5 ft. intrusion into the rear yard would not affect adjacent property owners. The owner indicated the canopy would help solve a drainage problem at the rear of his residence. There were no objectors present. - 2 - Al- 'l Case Number: Z-1859-D Applicant: Rector, Phillips, Morse, Inc. Location: 1421 North University Ave. Description: Long legal Present Classification: "E-1" Quiet Business and "MF 12" Multi -family District Variance: Requests a variance from the Sign Area provisions of Sec. 43-4.5 and 43-6 of the Code of Ord. to permit erection of a sign larger than permitted BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO DENY THE VARIANCE REQUEST. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent) Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of the requested variance. The Staff in reviewing this issue has determined that the proposed sign will in the future be located in public right-of-way as the access drive to this development is to be dedicated. The Staff takes no issue with the sign location or its size or design, only that some provision should be made to guarantee the maintenance of the structure and traffic island after dedication. Applicant should work with the City Attorney to draw up a satisfactory maintenance agreement. The Traffic Engineer's office has indicated that the proposed location should not present site distance problems. There were several objectors present. - 3 - Item No. 4 Case No. Applicant: Location: Description: Present Classification: Z-1859-B Union National Bank 1500 Block No. University Long legal "E-l" Quiet Business District Variance: Requests a variance from the Sign Area provisions of Sec. 43-6 of the Code of Ordinances to permit erection of signs in excess of permitted -- one pole sign at 69.3 sq. ft. per face and double face at 15' high, one building sign at 62 sq. ft. + BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE (NON_ ILLUMINATED) BUILDING MOUNTED SIGN AND DENY THE FREE STANDING SIGN. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent) Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of requested variance. The two signs as proposed would be in line with the proposed sign ordinance as to area and height. It has been indicated by the persons involved in this request that these are the only signs to be allowed on subject property. The Staff feels that with one tenant occupying all allowable sign spaces, additional variances may be requested in the future. Although we cannot deal with sign copy, it should be noted that the new ordinance will allow no additional signing on this tract except for "0" Street frontage (one free standing sign). The appli- cant should consider this in committing their entire sign copy to one tenant. There were 5 persons who spoke in opposition and a petition containing 57 signatures of objectors was placed on file. - 4 - DEFERRED MATTERS: Item No. 1 Case Number: Applicant: Location: Description: Z-2831-A J. Swaffar and Bill Donkum 914 Garland and 901-913 North St. Lots 1,3,11 of Block 252, Original City Present Classification: "D" Apartment District Variance: Requests a variance from the Setback provisions of Sec. 43-14 of the Code of Ord. to permit less than required set- back on side and rear BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO WITHDRAW THE VARIANCE REQUEST BECAUSE THE APPLICANT FAILED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING OR THE PREVIOUS MEETING. THE APPLICANT MUST REFILE HIS APPLICATION IF HE DESIRES TO PURSUE THE MATTER FURTHER. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent) Staff Recommendation: This application was deferred from May 20th meeting due to applicant's failure to have representa- tion at the meeting. This application is the result of a rezoning application for "H" Business on these lots. The Staff recommended "E-l" as office uses were to be developed and the area in general is being developed in that manner. The Staff recommended that the Planning Commission defer the case to provide the applicant an opportunity to file for Board of Adjustment review of his proposal prior to the Planning Commission recommendation on the zoning. The Staff feels that the proposal as presented is in line with development in this block and recommends approval of the variance as applied to Lots 1 and 11. The 3rd lot in this request is owned separately and the proposal is to add to the building on the lot to the west. The Staff recognizes that whatever disposition is made of this 3rd lot, waivers are probably going to be necessary, but we would suggest that since there is almost no additional parking available, no waiver should be granted this lot until a specific proposal with parking can be submitted. The Staff suggests however that if the Board decides to deal with this lot at this time, that the maximum floor area be limited to that which on site parking will support, as the existing build- ing has minimum parking provided. There were no objectors present. - 5 - OTHER MATTERS: Ttam Nn_ 1 Designation of Jim Finch as secretary to the Board of Adjustment. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Finch as secretary. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:32 P.M. ,Tames A. Finch Secretary L. Dickson Flake Chairman