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Mr. Holbert,
Per your request to review the findings of the Little Rock Board of Adjustment staff regarding case file Z-
6986-A to allow a mobile canteen to remain at 1800 North Grant Street overnight.
Your application proposes to locate a mobile canteen unit on the parcel west of the alley. The truck is
described as a full-service vehicle that will operate 6-days a week from the hours of 11-9. You have further
stated that the truck will not be permanently connected to utilities but are requesting that it be allowed
to remain at this location on a permanent basis.
Section 36-281 (b) (1) t states that: “Mobile canteen units” (are allowable on an O-3 property) “when
operated in compliance with current planning department regulations for such vehicles.”
Furthermore, the restrictions for Mobile Canteen Units are outlined in the attached Memorandum
issued by the city regarding operation procedures. This form is given to all peddlers when a privilege
license is approved. The concession trailer you are proposing can conform to all the restrictions for
displaying and selling of items from a transient location, except for restriction # 17 which reads as
follows:
“At the end of each day, all equipment, vehicles and related materials must be removed from the site.”
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from the code requirement referring to the
Department of Planning Development Mobile Canteen Unit Regulations to allow overnight parking of a
mobile canteen unit on an O-3 zoned property.
The Department of Planning and Development does not allow for mobile canteen units to be
permanently located on any parcel. Additionally, a food truck permanently located on this property is
out of character with the surrounding properties.
This application has been on file with our department since October 11, 2021 and has been given due
consideration as to its appropriateness according to the City of Little Rock ordinances regarding this type
of use. The meeting agenda and reports have already been issued to the board members for
consideration at this time. Thus, any modifications to the reports are no longer possible.
The application will be allotted time for discussion and review during the public hearing on January 20,
2022 with the commission which will provide you an opportunity to articulate your submission.
Respectfully,
Romie Price | Development Specialist
City of Little Rock | Planning and Development
723 W. Markham | Little Rock, AR 72201-1334
Main: 501-371-4790 | Direct: 501-371-6821
Email: rprice@littlerock.gov
Website: https://www.littlerock.gov