HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4139 Staff AnalysisDecember 19, 1983
Item No. 7 - Z-4139
Owner: Little Rock Municipal Water Works
By: Dale Russom
Address: 10400 Block of Kanis Road on the
North Side of the Street
Description: Long Legal
Zoned: "C-3" General Commercial District
Variance
Requested: From the height provisions of
Section 43/7-103.3 of the Code of
Ordinances to permit erection of a water
storage tank to a height of 160 feet in
a 35 -foot zone.
JUSTIFICATION
1. Provide for service to the intermediate system during
periods of power outage. The tank will: (1) reduce
pressure changes which can reduce pipe breakage during
power outage, (2) provide water during outage,
(3) increase fire flows, (4) reduce reverse flow and
(5) reduce costs at certain times.
Present Use
of the Property: Vacant
Proposed Use
of the Property: Erection of 2 million gallon elevated
water storage tank to a height of 160'
above the existing grade.
STAFF REPORT
A. Engineering Issues
There were no adverse comments received at this
writing.
B. Staff Analysis
The staff has discussed with Mr. Russom of the Water
Works the siting of an elevated tank for some period of
time. Since the refusal of the use of the Walnut
Valley site, the Water Works staff has sought to locate
property in this general area with sufficient elevation
to serve their requirement. After dealing with the
Baptist Medical Center on several sites, the site at
December 19, 1983
Item No. 7 - Continued
issue was chosen. The Planning staff advised
Mr. Russom of the several approvals required which are:
(1) platting the lot and access easement to provide for
permanent legal identity, (2) obtain a height variance
for the structure and (3) obtain -a conditional use
permit for the use of the site as a utility storage and
distribution facility.
C. Staff Recommendation
We find no problems with the proposal. It is apparent
from our limited involvement that the facility is
needed. We recommend its approval.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
Dale Russom of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works was
present and represented the request. Mr. Russom presented
supporting information as to the need of the tower height
proposed. There were no objectors present. A lengthy
discussion of the proposal followed. A motion was made to
approve the height variance as filed, subject to provision
of a 25 -foot green strip lying along the west property line
left in its natural undisturbed state, except for a
25 x 25 foot area in the southwest corner of the lot which
may be utilized as access easement for the water line and
service vehicles. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes,
0 noes, 1 absent, 1 abstention (Joe Norcross) and 1 open
position.