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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3961-A Staff AnalsyisNovember 19, 1984 Item No. 10 - Z -3961-A Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: Indoor Tennis Center of Little Rock By: Ed Scharff 4700 Block of Sam Peck Road West side of street Long Legal "AF" Agriculture and Forestry From the lot area coverage of Section 43/7-105.1/F.4 to permit erection of a pavilion (tennis facility) in authorizing multiple structures. The use conflict in "AF" district with a commercial recreation use in a zone designated for agricultural and forestry activity which has a less involved structural relationship. Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT Tennis Center Remain the same with new pavilion A. Engineering Issues Engineering reports that boundary street improvements will be required for Peckerwood Road. B. Staff Analvsis The issue at hand is the amount of lot coverage permitted in the "AF" Agriculture and Forestry District. In the "AF" zone, the main building and all accessory structures shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total area of the tract. The West Side Tennis Center on Sam Peck Road is proposing to cover four existing tennis courts with a free-standing pavilion that is open sided and unheated. The addition of the pavilion if the variance is approved will increase the lot coverage to 33.5 percent. This does November 19, 1984 Item No. 10 - Continued not appear to be a significant increase since the tennis courts are in place and the structure is an open pavilion. The complex existed prior to being annexed into the City, and because the tennis courts are permitted in "AF," the City determined that would be a more appropriate classification than a commercial district. The problem is the "AF" district does have - some limitations, lot coverage, and that does create a hardship for a facility such as the tennis center. A secondary issue is that the pavilion will create multiple structures and the Board of Adjustment must act to authorize that. Staff feels that the variance is justified and supports the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the variance as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant was present and represented by Chris Barrier. Also in attendance were Ed Scharff and Phil Wiggins. There were no objectors. Mr. Barrier discussed the various issues, including the necessary street improvements for Peckerwood. He said that the West Side Tennis Center would be willing to do improvements when parking is upgraded or when other improvements are made to Peckerwood to the west. Mike Batie of the City Engineering staff addressed the street improvement issue and said that the improvements could be tied to the next building permit requirement or possibly a plat approval. There was additional discussion on the various issues. A motion was made to approve the variance with the condition that the street improvements be undertaken at the next stage of improvements or with development of the adjacent property/street improvements to the west. The vote: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 abstention (Joe Norcross). November 19, 1984 Item No. 10 - Z -3961-A Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: Indoor Tennis Center of Little Rock By: Ed Scharff 4700 Block of Sam Peck Road West side of street Long Legal "AF" Agriculture and Forestry From the lot area coverage of Section 43/7-105.1/F.4 to permit erection of a pavilion (tennis facility) in authorizing multiple structures. The use conflict in "AF" district with a commercial recreation use in a zone designated for agricultural and forestry activity which has a less involved structural relationship. Present Use of Property: Tennis Center Proposed Use of Property: Remain the same with new pavilion STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues Engineering reports that boundary street improvements will be required for Peckerwood Road. B. Staff Analysis The issue at hand is the amount of lot coverage permitted in the "AF" Agriculture and Forestry District. In the "AF" zone, the main building and all accessory structures shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total area of the tract. The West Side Tennis Center on Sam Peck Road is proposing to cover four existing tennis courts with a free-standing pavilion that is open sided and unheated. The addition of the pavilion if the variance is approved will increase the lot coverage to 33.5 percent. This does November 19, 1984 Item No. 10 - Continued not appear to be a significant increase since the tennis courts are in place and the structure is an open pavilion. The complex existed prior to being annexed into the City, and because the tennis courts are permitted in "AF," the City determined that would be a more appropriate classification than a commercial district. The problem is the "AF" district does have some limitations, lot coverage, and that does create a hardship for a facility such as the tennis center. A secondary issue is that the pavilion will create multiple structures and the Board of Adjustment must act to authorize that. Staff feels that the variance is justified and supports the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the variance as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant was present and represented by Chris Barrier. Also in attendance were Ed Scharff and Phil Wiggins. There were no objectors. Mr. Barrier discussed the various issues, including the necessary street improvements for Peckerwood. He said that the West Side Tennis Center would be willing to do improvements when parking is upgraded or when other improvements are made to Peckerwood to the west. Mike Batie of the City Engineering staff addressed the street improvement issue and said that the improvements could be tied to the next building permit requirement or possibly a plat approval. There was additional discussion on the various issues. A motion was made to approve the variance with the condition that the street improvements be undertaken at the next stage of improvements or with development of the adjacent property/street improvements to the west. The vote: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 abstention (Joe Norcross).