HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5430-C Staff AmalysisJanuary 27, 2003
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
Z -5430-C
Little Rock School District
2501 Barrow Road
East side of Bowman Road, at Tanya Drive
R-2
A variance is requested from Section 36-
543 to allow the permanent placement of
banner signs.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
High School
High School
Hanging of signs and banners on traffic control poles is prohibited under
City code and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control. No banners can be
hung on the three poles that hold signal and warning devices on Barrow
Road. Banners are allowed at all other locations within the property.
Entergy approval may be required if the poles are not owned by the
School District.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2501 Barrow Road is occupied by the Parkview
High School campus. The school is requesting to permanently install
banner signs to 19 utility/light poles to enhance and identify the campus.
Three (3) of the poles are located in the Barrow Road right-of-way and
contain City of Little Rock traffic control and warning equipment. Two (2)
of the poles are utility poles located along the north property line. The
remaining poles are light poles or utility poles located within the interior
school parking lots. The school proposes to place one (1) banner (30" X
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60") near the top of each pole. Attached is a photo showing the proposed
typical banner placement and design.
Section 36-543(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance prohibits the use of
banner signs, except for the temporary placement as allowed with a
special event permit as noted in Section 36-557 of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the school is requesting a variance from these sections to
allow the permanent placement of the banner signs.
Staff supports the variance for the banner signs to be placed on the 16
light poles and utility poles within the interior of the site. However, as
noted in paragraph A. of this report, placement of banner signs on traffic
control poles is strictly prohibited under City code and the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control. Therefore, staff cannot support the placement of
the banner signs on the three (3) poles within the right-of-way.
Additionally, if banners are to be placed on the two (2) utility poles along
the north property line, the school must verify that the poles are on their
property and have permission from the utility company (Entergy). This
also applies to any other interior poles which may be owned by the utility.
Otherwise, staff feels that the banner signs located within the interior of
the site will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance subject to the
following conditions:
1. No banner signs will be allowed on the traffic control poles within the
Barrow Road right-of-way.
2. The applicant must verify that the two (2) utility poles along the north
property line are on school property.
3. The applicant must have permission from Entergy for banner
placement on any of the poles owned by the utility.
4. The wording on the banner signs will be limited to that as shown on
the graphic design submitted.
5. If any of the banner signs become torn or damaged, they must be
removed or replaced immediately.
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January 27, 2003
Item No.: 3
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 27, 2003)
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 absent.
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