HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4746-C Staff AnalysisJUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.: 13
File No.: Z -4746-C
Owner: Little Rock Surgery Center
Applicant: Jason Offutt
Address: 8820 Knoedl Court
Description: Northwest corner of Interstate 630 and Knoedl Court
Zoned: O-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-
553 to allow a ground -mounted sign with increased height.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Medical Clinic
Proposed Use of Property: Medical Clinic
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The 0-3 zoned property at 8820 Knoedl Court is occupied by a one-story
medical clinic building. The property is located on the northwest corner of
Barrow Road and Interstate 630. There is a drive from Knoedl Court which
serves as access. There is paved parking along the north, east and west
sides of the building.
The applicant is proposing to place a ground -mounted sign near the southeast
corner of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The sign will have
an overall height of 19 feet, with an area of approximately 61.75 square feet.
The copy/wording on the sign will be approximately 16 feet in height, with an
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ITEM NO-- 13
arched ornamental feature on top of the copy/wording. The sign will be
located within a grass -covered landscaped area.
Section 36-553(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows ground -mounted
signs in the office districts to have maximum heights of six (6) feet and
maximum areas of 64 square feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the increased sign height.
Staff is supportive of the variance. Staff feels the request is reasonable, given
the location of the property. The property takes access from the end of Knoedl
Court, which runs off of Barrow Road. There is no direct access to the
property from Barrow Road or 1-630. Therefore the sign will aid in identifying
the building to persons trying to find the property. Additionally, the sign will be
located back approximately 300 feet from the main lanes of 1-630 and 175 feet
from Barrow Road. Staff believes the proposed sign will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. A sign permit must be obtained for the sign.
2. The sign must be located at least five (5) feet back from any property line.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 26, 2006)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff
by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position.
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