HomeMy WebLinkAboutboa_03 15 1982LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
MARCH 15, 1982
2 :00 P.M.
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum.
A Quorum was present being seven in number.
II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as
mailed out.
III. Members Present: Richard Yada
Ellis Walton
Marcelline Giroir
Jim Summerlin
George Wells
Joe Norcross
B.L. Murphree
March 15, 1982
Item No. 1 - Z-3817
Owner: John and Florence Schmelzer
Address: 701 North Jackson Street
Description: Lot 8, except the north 45 feet thereof,
Block 39, Pulaski Heights Addition
Zoned: "R-2" Single Family
Variance
Requested: Relief from Section 5-101-F2D to permit
an accessory building without rear and
side yard setbacks
Present Use of
Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of
Property: Single Family
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant proposes to add three feet to an existing
garage, lengthening it to 20 feet. The entrance to this
garage shows a common drive entrance with another garage
immediately to the east, and there is a possibility of two
cars colliding in the backing motion. An on -site inspection
indicates that this is unlikely to happen because of
available sight distance and proximity of the two
structures. It would be possible, of course, were one owner
to come out and not realize the other owner was also in the
process of removing his car. It is the staff's opinion that
the addition proposed will have no positive or negative
bearing on the risk of collision. There appear to be no
other difficulties from a structural standpoint. Staff
recommends approval of the variance requested.
BOARD ACTION:
The applicant was present, and there were no objectors.
After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the
application as filed. The motion was passed - 7 ayes,
0 noes and 0 absent.
March 15, 1982
Item No. 2 - Z-3818
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
variance
Requested:
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed Use of
Property:
E-Z Mart - by Jim Huff
1624 South University Avenue
Lots 4, 5 and 6, Cox Subdivision of
Taylor and Bodemann's Addition
"C-3" General Commercial
Relief from Section 7-103.3D1 to permit
a canopy within 1.8 feet of the property
line
Convenience food store
Same
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant proposes to construct a new canopy over both
the existing pump island and a new pump island being
installed on the property. The proposed canopy would be
located 1.8 feet from the front property line and about 15
feet from the curb line on University Avenue. The height of
the canopy proposed is 14 feet.
Staff has supported several canopy encroachments in the
past, but has limited that support to those encroachments
which remained 15 feet from the property line. In this
case, the existing pump island was approved about four years
ago according to the applicant, apparently ignoring the
proximity of the right-of-way. The deed which the applicant
holds shows ownership of an additional 10 feet of land in
accordance with the original platting.
On -site inspection reveals that people must apparently have
to park in the right-of-way in order to fill their tanks in
the existing pump island, at least on the east side of the
island.
Staff regrets that this situation exists and would like to
see abandonment of the existing island in favor of the new
island, rather than merely the addition of the second
island. A reasonably placed canopy could then span from the
building out over the island with plenty of setback from
University Avenue. This alternative is not likely feasible
at this time because of economic considerations, but Staff
cannot support any other course. Staff recommends denial.
March 15, 1982
Item No. 2 - Continued
The applicant was present, and there were no objectors.
There was a lengthy discussion of the proposal, and it was
decided that more information was needed, both as to the
owner's position on a possible compromise and as to
documentation of the existing right-of-way to solve the
conflict apparent between what the owner of the property
believes is his property and what is shown as right-of-way.
In order to accommodate these additional inquiries, the
Board moved to defer this application to the April 19th
Board of Adjustment meeting. The motion passed - 7 ayes,
0 noes, and 0 absent.
March 15, 1982
OTHER BUSINESS:
The Board elected new officers for 1982. They are
Richard Yada, Chairperson and Ellis Walton,
Vice -Chairperson.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:30 p.m.
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