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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3420 Staff AnalysisNovember 19, 1979 Item No. 3 - Z-3420 Owner: Little Rock Public School District by H. Terry Rasco Address: Fair Park Elementary School, Woodlawn at Harrison Description: Block 17, Lincoln Park Addition Zoned: "B" Residence District Variances: Requests a variance from Section 43-12, of the Code of Ordinances, to permit an expansion of, and an addition to, the existing structure on the "F" Street side Present Use of Property: Public elementary school Proposed Use of Property: Remain the same, with expansion Staff Recommendation: The staff review of this proposal reflects little to support a hardship circumstance as required by ordinance. It appears that over a lengthy period of time the School Board has haphazardly expanded this facility and, in fact, encroached onto a public street right-of-way. We are, at this time, dealing with what may be the initial step in correcting several deficiencies,,both in structure and of site use. The plan as filed illustrates that considerable time and thought has been given to corrective actions. The staff view and recommendation is that the proposal contains more pluses than minuses, and that the public interest would be served if the variance is approved. We do feel that some attention should be given to the issue of encroachment into "F" Street. If at all possible, this street should be closed. We realize this would be difficult, due to the adjoining owners to the north taking access to "F" Street. It was also observed that the alley to the north is open and in use. However, if the Board and applicant do not feel that closure action is warranted, then a franchise will have to be obtained from the Board of Directors prior to issuance of building permits. f November 19, 1979 Item No. 3 - Z-3420 Owner: Little Rock Public School District /} by H. Terry Rasco 'f Address: Fair Park Elementary School, Woodlawn at Harrison Description: Block 17, Lincoln Park Addition Zoned: "B" Residence District Variances: Requests a variance from Section 43-12, of the Code of Ordinances, to permit an expansion of, and an addition to, the existing structure on the "F" Street side Present Use of Property: Public elementary school Proposed Use of Property: Remain the same, with expansion Staff Recommendation: The staff review of this proposal reflects little to support a hardship circumstance as required by ordinance. It appears that over a lengthy period of time the School Board has haphazardly expanded this facility and, in fact, encroached onto a public street right-of-way. We are, at this time, dealing with what may be the initial step in correcting several deficiencies, both in structure and of site use. The plan as filed illustrates that considerable time and thought has been given to corrective actions. The staff view and recommendation is that the proposal contains more pluses than minuses, and that the public interest would be served if the variance is approved. We do feel that some attention should be given to the issue of encroachment into "F" Street. If at all possible, this street should be closed. We realize this would be difficult, due to the adjoining owners to the north taking access to "F" Street. It was also observed that the alley to the north is open and in use. However, if the Board and applicant do not feel that closure action is warranted, then a franchise will have to be obtained from the Board of Directors prior to issuance of building permits.