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HomeMy WebLinkAboutboa_12 21 2009e LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY OF MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2009 2:00 P.M. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being five (5) in number. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings The Minutes of the November 30, 2009 meeting were approved as mailed by unanimous vote. III. Members Present: Members Absent David Wilbourn, Chairman Robert Winchester, Vice Chairman Leslie Greenwood Scott Smith James Van Dover None City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA DECEMBER 21, 2009 2:00 P.M. I. OLD BUSINESS: A. Z-8507 814 West 7th Street II. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Z -3328-B 5419 Edgewood Road 2. Z -7903-B 1020 Rock Street 3. Z-8509 111 Hickory Creek Circle 4. Z-8510 1601 N. 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I � m .• 0 a WM 8 S — i �— oc ��� z ° H 1 �1 r•� OZJ � ` j LU ti oa NVAITr a rp a latlM3ls Hsa J OOE AVMHOIH 1 1••!..!•.�•• Q .� 0 1 F y U °— StlW�H1 NV0 N .., o Q 33 UES Ni d y0 °a I°a No1NOW' F ARCH ST 1 z uj ONIadS atl71H W co C m `•• z� Oa SONIad a3A3O • �l OLL V !i w ON SIOaV w i � w w b31�. Sa31N1 m ¢ W °a sNatldS DECEMBER 21, 2009 ITEM NO.: File No.: Z-8507 Owner: Robert Berry Applicant: Terry Burruss Address: 814 West 7th Street Description: North side of West 7th Street, between State and Izard Streets. Zoned: UU Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-553 to allow a projecting sign which exceeds the maximum area allowed. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Vacant Commercial Building Proposed Use of Property: Tattoo Shop Staff Note: The sign as proposed by the applicant is considered a "roof sign" by ordinance definition based on the fact that it extends above the roofline of the building. According to ordinance, a "roof sign" is a prohibited sign type. As such, the applicant cannot request a variance for the proposed sign. Staff suggests that the applicant develop an alternate signage plan and present it to the Board of Adjustment at the December 21, 2009 meeting. Therefore, staff recommends this application be deferred to the December 21, 2009 Agenda. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 30, 2009) The applicant was not present. Staff recommended the application be deferred to the December 21, 2009 agenda, to allow the applicant time to address the "roof sign" issue. The Chairman placed the item on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the December 21, 2009 agenda. The Consent Agenda was approved with a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was deferred. DECEMBER 21, 2009 ( ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.) Staff Note: The applicant submitted a letter on December 9, 2009 requesting the application be deferred to the January 25, 2010 Agenda. Staff supports the deferral request. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 21, 2009) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Board that the applicant had requested deferral of the item to the January 25, 2010 meeting. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the January 25, 2010 meeting by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 614 A ST. LITTLL ..00K, AR 72201 17rteur% 501-376-3676 FAX 376-3766 uss Architect design, planning and interiors r� October 23, 2009 Mr. Monte Moore Zoning and Enforcement Administrator Department of Planning & Development City of Little Rock 723 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Seventh Street Sign Variance 8147 th Street Little Rock, Arkansas A/E # 0933 Dear Mr. Moore: Attached please find 6 copies of the Site Plan on the above referenced project. We are proposing to install a projecting sign above the existing canopy. Overall sign dimensions will be approximately be 5' wide by 12' tall "(60 square feet). The ordinance would allow us to have wall signage of approximately 82 square feet. We are requesting permission to install the projected sign in lieu of larger wall signage. We appreciate your consideration on this request. If there are any questions or additional information is needed, please call. We can also be reached by email at tbadesignplanning@sbcglobal.net. Yours very truly, Terry G. Burruss, AIA DECEMBER 21, 2009 ITEM NO.: 1 File No.: Z -3328-B Owner: Glenn and Paige Ballard Applicant: Glenn Ballard Address: 5419 Edgewood Road Description: Lot 146 and part of Lot 145, Prospect Terrace No. 2 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 yard 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 at 5419 Edgewood Road is occupied by a two story brick and frame single family residence. The rear (south) portion of the residence is one-story in height. There is a one -car wide driveway from Edgewood Road which accesses a two -car wide carport on the east side of the residence. The residence is approximately 16 feet back from the rear (south) property line. An accessory building is butted up to the rear of the residence, approximately eight (8) feet back from the rear (south) property line. The applicant is proposing to remove the rear portion of the residence and construct a new one-story addition in its place, as noted on the attached site plan. The new addition will include a master bed/bath and laundry room and be slightly wider than the existing rear portion of the house. The addition is proposed with a 13 foot rear (south) setback. The applicant notes that the existing accessory building will be removed from the site, or moved to conform with setback requirements. The proposed addition will have a small deck area at its southwest corner. The deck will be covered, but not enclosed. The proposed addition will conform with the minimum side yard setbacks. DECEMBER 21, 2009 ( ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.) Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum setback of 25 feet from the rear (south) property line. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this requirement to allow the new building addition with a reduced rear setback. The existing reduced rear setback was approved by the Board of Adjustment in 1979. In 2004 the Board of Adjustment approved plans for a rear addition with reduced rear setback very similar to what is now proposed. That approval expired based on the fact the addition was not constructed within two (2) years of the approval. The applicant is also proposing a garage addition on the east side of the residence which will conform to ordinance standards. Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff feels that the proposed building addition will not be out of character with the neighborhood. Several building additions with similar massing have been approved in this general area. As noted previously, the existing house is located 16 feet from the rear property line, with an accessory building between the house and the rear line. The addition is proposed to go slightly closer to the rear property line (13 feet), with removal of the accessory building. Although the proposed building addition is wider than the portion of the house to be removed, staff feels that the proposed building addition will be compatible with the neighborhood, and have no negative impact on the adjacent properties. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The addition must be constructed to match the existing residence. 2. The deck portion of the proposed addition must remain unenclosed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 21, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. In addition to the conditions proposed by staff in the "staff recommendation: above, staff recommended that the trees referred to in the applicant's letter as justification for the variance be preserved. The applicant did not object to the additional condition. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. Memorandum 4,41 Z- 33 Z 8 3 TO: Board of Adjustment Department of Planning and Development FROM: Glenn and Paige Ballard 5419 Edgewood Road Owners DATE: November 19, 2009 RE: Residential Zoning Variance Requesting the Board approve the attached plan to rebuild and add onto the main house for a reduced rear yard setback. We understand the minimum setback is 25 feet of the rear property line. This plan saves three large oak trees on the property. History: My wife and I purchased property in July, 2005 because of the size and style of the 1936 Craftsman with an oversized lot in Prospect Terrace. The house was originally built on plot 146; the owners later added a carport on the east side of the home that extended onto plot 145 which they owned. Twenty feet of plot 145 was sold to the neighbor allowing them room to add onto their home about ten years ago. Previous owners added a family room onto the back of the home and connected it to the guest/maid's quarters that were originally separated. It is currently one home with approximately 2906 square feet, to include the guest quarters. Plan: We are most interested in adding onto the home and updating the current floor plan. We were challenged in developing a plan because of three (3) large oak trees located on the east boundary of plot 146 next to the house. The open space to build, plot 145, is blocked by these trees. The attached plan/foot print is replacing the guest house and adding a master bedroom, laundry room and half bath onto the rear of the house. This plan protects these trees. All the additions and upgrades are attached to the main house/structure. Nothing is being built detached. Thank you. DECEMBER 21, 2009 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Z -7903-B Owner: Barbara Core Applicant: Adam Melton Address: 1020 Rock Street Description: Lot 7, Block 45, Original City of Little Rock Zoned: R -4A Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 342.2 to allow construction of a new residence with reduced front and side setbacks. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Vacant Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R -4A zoned property at 1020 Rock Street is currently occupied by a one story brick building within the west half of the property. The property is located at the northwest corner of Rock Street and East 11 t" Street. An older commercial building (one story) which was converted to a residence recently burned and was removed from the site. The older building occupied the east half of the lot, which is currently grass covered. There is a wood fence with brick columns within the center of the property which was previously approved by the Board of Adjustment. The older building was previously located within the east half of the property and constructed on the front (east), north (side) and south (side) property lines, with no setback from these property lines. The applicant is proposing to construct a new one-story single family residence on the site, within the same footprint as the previous building, and noted on the attached site plan. The new building will be approximately 3,400 square feet in area, and be located with zero (0) setbacks from front (east), north (side) and south (side) property lines. The new building will be constructed of similar materials as the building within the west half of the property. The new building will DECEMBER 21, 2009 ( ITEM NO.: 2 (Con't.) have a design similar to the previous building and the old fire station building at the corner of Daisy Bates Drive and S. Pulaski Street, which is now a residence. The applicant submitted photos of both buildings for Board review. The new structure will have two (2) garage doors at its northeast corner which will be accessed from Rock Street. An entrance on the south side of the structure will have a small awning over it which will extend approximately two (2) feet into the East 11th Street right-of-way. Section 36-342.2(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 15 feet, but further notes that if there is an adjacent structure closer to the front property line than 15 feet, a new structure may be built utilizing the same front setback as the adjacent structure. The residence immediately to the north is located approximately four (4) feet (steps) to six (6) feet (porch) back from the front property line. Section 36-342.2(d)(2) requires minimum side setbacks of five (5) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow construction of a new residential structure with reduced front and side setbacks. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as reasonable, as the applicant is requesting to rebuild on the same footprint as a structure which previously existed on the site and recently burned. The proposed reduced front and side setbacks will not be out of character with other structures in this neighborhood. The residence immediately to the north is located four (4) to six (6) feet back from its front property line, as noted previously. The multifamily structure to the south (across East 11th Street) is located approximately four (4) feet back from its front and street side property lines. Also, there is an existing commercial building across East 11th Street to the southwest which is constructed on its front and street side property lines. The residence to the north is located 10 to 12 feet back from the dividing side property line, so adequate separation will exist between it and the proposed structure. Staff believes the proposed residential structure with reduced setback will be a nice addition to the neighborhood and have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The Little Rock Historic District Commission will review an application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed structure on December 14, 2009. Staff will inform the Board of their action on December 21, 2009. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all conditions required by the Little Rock Historic District Commission. 2. A franchise permit must be obtained for the awning which extends into the East 11th Street right-of-way. DECEMBER 21, 2009 ( ITEM NO.: 2 (Con't.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 21, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation " above. Staff noted that the Historic District Commission had approved the item at their December 14, 2009 meeting. Scott Smith noted the building had a proposed setback of 0 feet on the north side. He asked the applicant if he was aware of the specific building code requirements for building a structure within 3 feet of a property line. Mr. Smith stated there were additional requirements for structures in such cases. Mr. Melton replied that he was working with an architect on the project and he would do whatever was required to comply with the code. Mr. Smith asked if the proposed floor plan would allow the structure to be reduced in width by 3 feet if it was determined that the building code requirements could not be met. Mr. Melton responded that it could. A motion was mad to approve the application, including all staff comments and conditions. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. Adam Melton 501-519-6803 700 Cherry Hill Drive, No. Little Rock, AR 72116 November 17, 2009 Dear members of the Board of Adjustment: I am writing to request approval for the attached application for Zoning Variance for construction at the corner of Rock and 11th Streets (1020 Rock Street). My intent is to build a residence on the vacant portion of 1020 Rock Street where once a 19th Century commercial building (Baer's Grocery constructed in approximately 1866) once stood. On the west portion of the property currently stands an 1890's commercial building once used as a blacksmith shop. This current structure will remain and sits on the South and West property lines of the lot. Once the new structure is completed, there will be a large space between the two structures that will be a courtyard that will allow for plants. The previous structure was torn down after a fire a few years ago and what I'm asking is to be allowed to construct a new building in the same footprint that the 1866 structure was approved for. Like the prior structure, this would allow construction up to the property lines. The new building will be a freestanding, one-story, single-family residence and will face 11th Street. I will use similar materials to those currently found on the property to construct the new building (i.e. similar color and style of brick and mortar, etc.). I have used design details from the previous building and styles from a current freestanding former firehouse at the corner of Daisy Bates Drive and South Pulaski as my inspiration for the design of my proposed building. (See attached pages for pictures of both of these structures). Also attached are photos taken of the structure at 1020 Rock prior to the fire. You will notice that building sat on the property lines. My goal is to invest between $2504300k in the property with the intent to have the property reflect styles that complement existing neighboring structures. Current Neighboring Structures: • North of Property: Residential Home • East of Property: Vacant lot • South East of Property: Multi -story high-rise apartment building • South of property: Apartment Building and a former dry cleaners • West of property: Residential Home Thank for your consideration, Adam Melton Former Firehouse ocated at Daisy Bates Drivt and South Pulaski West elevation (above) North elevation (above and below) APO I dt III 1I w nP L. 19"H CENTURY CUNINIERCI AL Commercial buildings in the late 191h Century were usually two or three stories tall, of brick, with some Italianate detailing. Most had flat roofs, with parapets, finials, or decorative panels accenting the facade. Some facades were made of cast iron with ornate detailing. Single storefronts (about 25 feet wide) had one entrance; double storefronts (50 feet or wider) had two or three entrances. Commercial, blocks, covering a large area, had multiple entrances. Corner buildings sometimes bad diagonal entrances. The entrances were recessed, flanked by large display windows. Other details included kickplates or bulkhead panels, clerestory and transom windows. Second story windows were more smaller, traditional, double -hung with molded surrounds. Examples: • 1020 Rock ffjjP Other examples in Little Rock 301 E. President Clinton Ave. 1200 S. A4fain Street 46 A L� L. 19"H CENTURY CUNINIERCI AL Commercial buildings in the late 191h Century were usually two or three stories tall, of brick, with some Italianate detailing. Most had flat roofs, with parapets, finials, or decorative panels accenting the facade. Some facades were made of cast iron with ornate detailing. Single storefronts (about 25 feet wide) had one entrance; double storefronts (50 feet or wider) had two or three entrances. Commercial, blocks, covering a large area, had multiple entrances. Corner buildings sometimes bad diagonal entrances. The entrances were recessed, flanked by large display windows. Other details included kickplates or bulkhead panels, clerestory and transom windows. Second story windows were more smaller, traditional, double -hung with molded surrounds. Examples: • 1020 Rock ffjjP Other examples in Little Rock 301 E. President Clinton Ave. 1200 S. A4fain Street 46 DECEMBER 21, 2009 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Z-8509 Owner: Laura and Kyle Winning Applicant: Burt Taggart Address: 111 Hickory Creek Circle Description: Lot 68, Phase I, Hickory Creek Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a raised slab/porch area 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 at 111 Hickory Creek Circle is occupied by a two story brick single family residence. A circular driveway from Hickory Creek Circle serves as access to the property. A neighborhood common area which includes a pond water feature is located immediately east (southeast) of the residence. The east side yard of the lot slopes downward approximately three (3) feet to the water feature. The applicant is planning to remodel the existing residence. As part of the remodeling project, a front/side terrace area will be added at the northeast corner of the residence. The terrace area will consist of a short retaining wall, as noted on the attached site plan. The retaining wall will be located four (4) feet to 13 feet back from the east side property line. The wall will be approximately two (2) to three (3) feet high at its highest point. A concrete slab/patio will be constructed inside the wall, between the residence and the wall. DECEMBER 21, 2009( ITEM NO.: 3 (Con't.) 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 to allow the concrete patio/terrace area with a reduced side setback, as part of it is located more than one (1) foot above grade and considered part of the residential structure. The patio/terrace area will be uncovered and unenclosed. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as a very minor issue. If the yard space were level, the patio/terrace slab would be less than a foot above grade and not considered a structure. Because of the slight slope within the east side yard, the patio/terrace slab will be located approximately two (2) to three (3) feet above the grade of the adjacent property. It will have the appearance as only a raised yard area as viewed from the adjacent property. Stafi believes the requested patio/.terrace area with reduced side setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or general area. The applicant has submitted letters of approval from the Hickory Creek Property Owners Association and two (2) neighboring property owners. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 21, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. 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. ARCHITECTURE 20 Patricia Lane I Little Rock, AR 1 72205 www.taggartarchitecture.com Dear Little Rock Board Of Adjustments: I'm writing on behalf of Kyle & Laura Winning at #111 Hickory Creek Circle. Together we are requesting a variance from the City of Little Rock for a small addition to the side of their residence that would slightly encroach upon the building setback. The encroachment is for a side terrace to this residence and - as proposed - would enter into the setback line by no more than three feet [3']. Thank you for your kind consideration of this matter. Best Regards, Burt Taggart Hickory Creek - e Property Owners Association Property Management Company Rector Phillips Morse Ron Goss, Managing Agent 1501 North University, Suite 930 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 (501)664-7807 November Z, 2009 City of Little Rock Building & Zoning 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 To Whom It May Concern: The Board has been asked by Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Winning, owner of 111 Hickory Creek Circle, to review their preliminary plans to renovate their home. This plan includes an open porch that would intrude into the eight foot setback easement on the south side of their home. Their side yard abuts common area, owned by the association. Recognizing that a variance would need to be obtained from the City of Little Rock, we would like to encourage the City to grant this variance. We feel that this variance would allow the Winnings to improve not only their home but the surrounding area. Should you have any questions or need additional documentation from the Hickory Creek Property Owners Association, please feel free to contact us. Thank you, in advance, for considering this variance. Sincerely, o" Jon Underhill President 4km - /tkc2,�, DECEMBER 21, 2009 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z-8510 Owner/Applicant: Michael Phillips Address: 1601 N. Grant Street Description: Lot 6, Block 26, Mountain Park Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a porch addition with reduced front and side setbacks. 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 at 1601 N. Grant Street is occupied by a one story frame single family residence which is currently being remodeled. The property is located at the northeast corner of N. Grant and "O" Streets. As part of the remodeling project, the applicant proposes to construct an unenclosed porch on the front of the residence at its southwest corner, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed porch will be six (6) feet by 18 feet in size, extending into the front yard six (6) feet. The proposed porch will have a front setback of 20 feet. Additionally, the proposed porch will maintain the same 3.5 foot side (south) setback on the existing residence. Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet. Section 36-254(d)(2) requires a minimum side setback of 5.5 feet for the R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the porch addition with reduced front and side setbacks. DECEMBER 21, 200q ITEM NO.: 4 (Con't.) Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as a very minor issue. The proposed front porch will not be out of character with other residences in this area. In fact, staff could approve the front setback administratively if the side setback complied, based on the fact that the three (3) residences immediately north are located closer than 25 feet to the front property lines. Additionally, the street side setback is similar to other residential structures found throughout the Heights neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed front porch will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, subject to the porch addition remaining unenclosed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 21, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. 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. MOFFITT & PHILLIPS, PLLC�� ATTORNEYS AT LAW 300 Spring St., Suite 500 Brandon K. Moffitt, Attorney* Little Rock, AR 72201 bmoffitt@moffittandphillips.com Tel: (501) 255-7406 Michael B. Phillips, Attorney Fax: (866) 557-3052 mphilHps@moffittandphilEps.com *Licensed in AR and TN November 20, 2009 City of LR Planning & Development 723 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Residential Application for Zoning Variance To whom it may concern: Please see the attached Application for Zoning Variance. I recently purchased the property located at 1601 N. Grant St. I am currently remodeling the property. I am requesting the variance to allow me to construct an 18' x 6' covered front entry and porch. I believe that this new front entry and porch will dramatically improve the appearance of the property and conform the property with nearly every other house in the area. If my request in granted, my proposed front entry and porch will in no way negatively impact the area or any of the surrounding property owners. Sincerely;�� Michael B hillips www.moffittandphilhps.com u 6q.,m 09 ON Q v� m Q I W Q Z 0 W �a 1' 1 (� .J v - ~ w_ J 0 m Lij J > m 0 z Ow U LLJ �3:� cn >LU w [D W w O m = F-- C) Z U z Z Cn-�'S D > w 6q.,m 09 ON Q v� m Q I W Q Z 0 W �a .J G - ~ _w Lij J > m Q W— z 0 Z LLJ Z z D OLLJ w _ w O m = U ; <Z> z F— C� cu 6q.,m 09 ON Q v� m Q I W Q Z 0 W �a December 21, 2009 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m. Date: 2 S'— (/<O Vice -Chairman 84rtary