HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4603-A Staff AnalysisFEBRUARY 24, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
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Gallos Taqueria, Inc.
Javier Atilano
8703 Geyer Springs Road
Lot 1, Hamra Subdivision
C-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign provisions of Section
36-555 and 36-557 to allow two (2) additional awning signs
without direct street frontage.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Restaurant
Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant
STAFF REPORT
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property located at 8703 Geyer Springs Road is occupied by a one-
story commercial restaurant building. The property is located on the east side of
Geyer Springs Road, north of Baseline Road. Paved parking is located on the north,
south and east sides of the building. Two (2) access drives from Geyer Springs
Road serve as access to the property. Cross access is located along the rear (east)
property line, between this property and the shopping center buildings to the north
and southeast.
The applicant proposes to place three (3) small awnings with signs on the north,
south and west building facades. The two (2) awnings with signs on the north and
south facades will be located near the front corners of the building. The other awning
with sign will be located on the front (west) of the structure. The awning signs are
proposed to help identify the restaurant use to pedestrians and vehicles in the area.
Section 36-555(a)(2)b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows one (1) awning sign
per occupancy within commercial zones. Section 36-557(a) requires that all signs
be located on building facades which face public streets. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting variances from these ordinance requirements to allow three (3) awning
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.) Z -4603-A
signs on the property, two (2) of which will not have direct street frontage (north and
south building facades).
Staff is supportive of the requested sign variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed signs without direct street frontage will not be out of
character with other commercial buildings along Geyer Springs Road. The express
oil change business immediately to the south received a variance several years ago
which allowed signage on the building's north and south facades, without direct
street frontage. The proposed signs on the north and south facades will help in
identifying the business and the entrances to the facility. Staff believes the proposed
signage plan to have three (3) awning signs, two (2) without direct street frontage,
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variances, as filed.
Board of Adjustment
(February 24, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, as recommended by
staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
PJ
Department of Planning and Development
RE: Los Gallos Taqueria Restaurant
8703 Geyer Spring Road
LR, AR 72209
1 am requesting a variance for the proposed pole sign for Los Gallos restaurant.
Please see picture.
I also am requesting a variance for the three building signs.
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The lot where the restaurant is located is not visible from the street and is blocked by other structures.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Javier Atilano
Owner
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City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
Los Gallo Ta ueria
Javier Atilano
8703 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock AR 72209
Date: Februa 27 2020
Dear Mr. Atilano:
Re: Case No. Z -4603-A
Location: 8703 Geyer Springs Road
Issue: Sign Variances
Planning
Zoning and
Subdivision
This is to advise you that in connection with your application case no. Z -4603-A, the following action was
taken by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on Februa 24 2020
(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Approved the application as filed.
Approved the application with conditions. As Revised
Denied the application.
Deferred the application to the meeting.
Withdrew the application.
See attached Board of Adjustment minute record for conditions.
Other:
If a variance application is approved by the Board of Adjustment, all permits necessary for the
initiation of work shall be obtained within two (2) years from the date of approval, unless an extension of time
is granted by the Board. Otherwise, the Board approval of the application shall be considered void.
According to the City's Zoning Ordinance Section 36-70:
"Appeals from the decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be filed with the appropriate court of
jurisdiction. This filing must occur within thirty (30) calendar days of the action by the Board of
Adjustment."
If you have any questions, please call me at 371-4792.
Sincerely,.
Monte Moore, Zoning and Code Enforcement Administrator
Department of Planning and Development
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