Z-3777-A Staff AnalysisOctober 18, 1982
Item No. 1 - Z -3777-A
Owner:
Nancy
Van
Hoye - By: Tom Colford
Address:
3623
Hill
Road
Description:
N 1/2
Lot
10 and all of Lot 11, Block 5
Auten
and
Moss Addition
Zoned:
"R-5"
Urban Residence
Variance
Requested: 1. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit less than 10' of separation
between structures.
2. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit a 6' front yard for an
accessory building.
Present Use of
Property: Multifamily
Proposed Use of
Property: Same
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
In November 1981, the Board of Adjustment approved a 9'
front yard setback for an attached garage on this property.
Since then, other considerations have forced the applicant
to consider building a detached garage. The ordinance
requires in the "R-5" district that all structures meet the
setbacks and detached structures be located at least 10'
apart.
This request is for a waiver of both requirements. Staff
had recommended denial of the earlier variance and does not
make a recommendation on this request.
BOARD ACTION (9-20-82):
The applicant was present, and there were no objectors.
After a lengthy discussion, the Board moved to deny the
application. That motion failed on a vote of 3 ayes, 2 noes
and 2 absent. Then the Board made a motion to defer the
item for one month so that the owner could provide
additional information and justification for the variance
requested. The motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
October 18, 1982
Item No. 1 - Continued
BOARD ACTION:
The applicant was present and brought with him Tom Johnson,
Architect, who showed a new site plan on this property
attaching the carport to the house, which changed the
variance issues in their entirety. The Board reviewed the
site plan which showed the carport having a 16' front yard
from Oak Street and having a 4.6' side yard on the south
side next to the apartment project.
After a lengthy discussion of the drawing and the issues at
hand, the Board moved to approve a variance permitting a 15'
front yard for the attached carport, and based their
approval on Mr. Johnson's drawing and the discussion. The
4.6' side yard is not a factor. The setback will be 5' as
required by ordinance. This modifies the variance of a 9'
front yard which was granted in the November 1981 meeting.
The motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
October 180 1982
Item No. 1 - Z -3777-A
Owner: Nancy Van Hoye - By:
Address: 3623 Hill Road
Tom Colford
Description: N 1/2 Lot 10 and all of Lot 11, Block 5
Auten and Moss Addition
Zoned: "R-5* Urban Residence
Y
Variance
Requested: 1. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit less than 10' of separation
between structures.
2. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit a 6' front yard for an
accessory building.
Present Use of
Property: Multifamily
Proposed Use of
Property: Same
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
In November 1981, the Board of Adjustment approved a 9'
front yard setback for an attached garage on this property.
Since then, other considerations have forced the applicant
to consider building a detached garage. The ordinance
requires in the "R-5" district that all structures meet the
setbacks and detached structures be located at least 10'
apart.
This request is for a waiver of both requirements. Staff
had recommended denial of the earlier variance and does not
make a recommendation on this request.
BOARD ACTION
The applicant was present, and there were no objectors.
After a lengthy discussion, the Board moved to deny the
application. That motion failed on a vote of 3 ayes, 2 noes
and 2 absent. Then the Board made a motion to defer the
item for one month so that the owner could provide
additional information and justification for the variance
requested. The motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
September 20, 1982
Item No. 8 - Z -3777-A
Owner: Nancy Van Hoye - By: Tom Colford
Address: 3623 Hill Road
Description: N 1/2 Lot 10 and all of Lot 11, Block 5
Auten and Moss Addition
Zoned: "R-5" Urban Residence
Variance
Requested: 1. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit less than 10' of separation
between structures.
2. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit a 6' front yard for an
accessory building.
Present Use of
Property: Multifamily
Proposed Use of
Property: Same
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
In November 1981, the Board of Adjustment approved a 9'
front yard setback for an attached garage on this property.
Since then, other considerations have forced the applicant
to consider building a detached garage. The ordinance
requires in the "R-5" district that all structures meet the
setbacks and detached structures be located at least 10'
apart.
This request is for a waiver of both requirements. Staff
had recommended denial of the earlier variance and does not
make a recommendation on this request.
BOARD ACTION
The applicant was present, and there were no objectors.
After a lengthy discussion, the Board moved to deny the
application. That motion failed on a vote of 3 ayes, 2 noes
and 2 absent. Then the Board made a motion to defer the
item for one month so that th. owner could provide
additional information and justification for the variance
requested. The motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
September 20, 1982
Item No. 9 - Zoning Interpretation
PROBLEM:
Periodically, a contractor who has been working for the City
of Little Rock or is performing construction which will
result in public facilities such as water and sewer lines,
streets and drainage, etc., works in an area which is some
distance from his office or storage area. The City gets a
request from such contractor for authorization to park his
vehicles, equipment and materials on the site which is
adjacent to the work area.
The Zoning Ordinance plainly states that "Contractor Storage
Yards" must be zoned for industrial uses. Obviously, this
makes it impossible for a contractor to find a suitable
location in all parts of the City. Since his uses are
temporary in nature, it is not reasonable to seek zoning on
a piece of property in such areas. Where the contractor
must move his equipment back and forth each day to the
jobsite, this cost must be included in the overall cost of
the project. This ultimately can be expected to cost the
taxpayers more for public improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Paragraph 1-c of Section 3-101-C of the Zoning Ordinance
empowers the Planning Director to allow temporary buildings
for commerce or industry for periods not to exceed one year.
Staff recommends that the Board of Adjustment expand this
paragraph to include temporary storage yards under the same
criteria.
BOARD ACTION:
After a brief discussion, the Board moved to follow the
staff recommendation, interpreting Paragraph 1-c of Section
3-11-C of the Ordinance -to include the temporary storage
yards as outlined in the staff write-up above. The motion
passed: 5 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
September 20, 1982
Item No. 8 - Z -3777-A
Owner: Nancy Van Hoye - By: Tom Colford
Address: 3623 Mill Road
Description: N 1/2 Lot 10 and all of Lot 11, Block 5
Auten and Moss Addition
Zoned: "R-5" Urban Residence
Variance
Requested: 1. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit _less than 10' of separation
between structures.
2. Relief from Section 7-101.7D to
permit a 6' front yard for an
accessory building.
Present Use of
Property: Multifamily
Proposed Use of
Property: Same
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
In November 1981, the Board of Adjustment approved a 9'
front yard setback for an attached garage on this property.
Since then, other considerations have forced the applicant
to consider building a detached garage. The ordinance
requires in the "R-5" district that all structures meet the
setbacks and detached structures be located at least 10'
apart.
This request is for a waiver of both requirements. Staff
had recommended denial of the earlier variance and does not
make a recommendation on this request.