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boa_12 17 1973;.4 LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT M I N U T E S DECEMBER 17, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT Lawrence S. Woolsey, Chairman L. Dickson Flake, Vice Chairman S. Spencer Compton M. R. Godwin Walter E. Vroman MEMBERS ABSENT NONE STAFF PRESENT Don R. Venhaus John L. Taylor James A. Finch Richard W. Wood W. Mike Dooley James C. Lawson, Jr. Dorothy Light OTHERS PRESENT F. Fulton, Gazette Reporter R. Armbrust, Democrat Reporter David Henry, City Attorney 9.nn P M There being all members present, the meeting was called to order by the chairman. A motion was made for approval of the minutes of the last meeting, which was seconded and passed. Action was taken on the following advertised items: Item No. 1 - Z-2785 Applicant: Arkansas Power & Light Location: 9200 West on Lanehart Road T Description: Long legal �. Present Classification: "A" One -family District Variance: Requests permission under the pro- visions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(I) of the Code of Ordinances to permit location of public utility Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of this application _ provided that the foliage is left in its natural state from the property line at least 50 ft. to 100 ft. around the perimeter of the site. It should be noted that a subdivision plat will be required on this property. s There were no objectors present at the meeting. Little Rock Board of Adjustment Minutes December 17. 1973 Mr. Dale Booth was present to represent the applicant and stated that they were in the process of having the property platted. In our original plans, we proposed to keep a green belt around the property but rot to the extent as stated by the Staff. We propose to construct a utility substation with a green area of 20 to 30 ft. around the property. We do not own the road leading into the site, but have acquired right-of-way easement. We could leave a 50 ft. green belt on the west side, about 30 ft. on the south, but we would not have room to leave as much as the Staff would like on the north, and the east will have to be cleared for a road. We acquired the land prior to its being in the city limits. Our plans are to put climbing type roses along the fence. We have an immediate need for a substation in the area because of the development in the area. No site preparation has been done as yet. The Board approved the application subject to the + 30 ft. setback shown on the site plan being maintained in its natural state and supplemented with additional plantings to provide a visual buffer. Item No. 2 - Z-2786 Applicant: Arkansas Power & Light Location: 12400 Block of West Markham Street Description: Long legal Present Classification: "A" One -family District 2. Variance: Requests permission under the pro- visions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(I) of the Code of Ordinances to permit location of public utility Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of application provided a setback of 50-100 ft. is retained along the perimeter of the site. It is further recommended that this strip be retained in its natural state of heavy foliage and that it be supplemented with additional plantings to provide cover for those areas now open. This would provide an excellent live screening relationship to the existing vacant properties adjacent to the tract by the time of their develop- ment. The structures for storage purposes proposed for this site would be enclosed. It should be noted that a subdivision plat will be required on this property. There were no objectors present at the meeting. Mr. Dale Booth was present to represent the applicant and stated that they were in the process of having the property platted. We acquired the property prior to the time of the proposed annexation. We plan to build a sub -office facility similar to a bank drive-in with a service center at the rear. We have fenced the property, leaving a 15 ft. strip all the way around except at the front. The building will sit quite a ways back off of Markham Street. We have already fenced the south, east and west sides, leaving 15 feet outside the fence that is in trees at the present time. Just immediately inside the fence, we cleared about Little Rock Board of Adjustment Minutes December 17. 1973 10 feet to be able to go in and construct the fence. This is the condition of the property at the present time. As shown by the sketch, the front of the building on the north side of the prop- erty would be no problem in setting back as recommended by the Staff, but the rear one-half of the property would present a real problem if we were required to set back 50 feet. I see no way that we could build the facility we plan and set back that far. This is about a 10-acre tract and we are asked to leave about one- half (5 acres) as a green belt. This property is 445 ft. wide and if we set back 100 ft. on each side, we are losing about one-third of our property. At the north we are planning to set back and leave trees. The remainder will be taken up in roads and parking areas. We had planned a 40 ft. setback from the south and about 27 feet from the property lines on the east and west. We pro- pose a service center with storage and parking areas. We will have a pole yard almost in the middle of the property. The Board approved the application and required the applicant to replace all trees within the setback shown on the site plan which are removed or destroyed during site work. An additional 10 ft. setback on the south side of the lot was required, making it 50 ft. +. Item No. 3 - Z-2787 Applicant: Arkansas Power & Light Company Location: 7800 Block east on Frazier Pike (south side) Description: Long legal Present Classification: "K" Heavy Industrial District Variance: Requests permission under the provisions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(I) of the Code of Ordinances to permit location of public utility Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of this appli- cation. There were no objectors present at the meeting. Mr. Dale Booth was present to represent the applicant. This property was acquired from the Little Rock Port Authority. There are no trees on the property at the present time. The land is being used for agriculture. There is a pipe line easement on one side. We will landscape the site as pretty as we can. A motion was made to approve the application, which was seconded and passed. 3. Little Rock Board of Adjustment Minutes 4. December 17 1973 Item No. 4 - Z-2727-A Applicant: Skaggs Albertson's Properties, Inc. Location: 100 Block South Rodney Parham Road Description: Long legal Present Classification: "E-l" Quiet Business District Variance: Requests permission under the provisions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(D) of the Code of Ordinances to permit parking lot and access drives Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of this appli- cation subject to: 1. Only one access point to Rodney Parham Road. 2. No access to that tract to the east that is in an "E-l" Quiet Business zoning classification. 3. A 6 ft. masonry wall to be constructed on the south property line. This wall should be above and not part of any retaining wall. 4. Traffic Dept. to review entrance drive and parking arrangement. 5. Landscape all parking areas per ordinance requirements. 6. The Public Works approval for the construction of the drainage plans prior to the issuance of a building permit. Mr. Flake abstained from any discussion or voting. One letter of objection from T.H. and Nicholas Mayer was read. Mr. J. W. Davis was present to represent the applicant. He stated that the proposal is for a combined drug store and foods building. The western section will be the largest part of the building. All parking facilities are to be put in. The property is being purchased in three parcels. "E-1" zoning fronts on Rodney Parham Road. They need an entrance on Rodney Parham Road. Without a circulation pattern through there, they can not use the property. The Board voted to approve the variance as recommended by the Staff and also that there be only ingress and egress signs (no commercial identification) on the "E-l" portion of Rodney Parham Road. OTHER MATTERS: Item No. 1 - Officers for 1974 were elected as follows: L. Dickson Flake - Chairman M. R. Godwin - Vice Chairman 5, Little Rock Board of Adjustment Minutes December 17, 1973 Item No. 2 - The Board voted to approve the 1974 Calendar as submitted. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 P.M. Don R. Venhaus, Secretary 14ee-znlcz��e S. Woo sey, Chairman