HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6655-B Staff AnalysisAUGUST 30, 2004
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z -6655-B
Owner: Charles and Susie Morgan
Address: 3421 Old Cantrell Road
Description: Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12, Block 1, West Rock Addition
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-301 to allow a new building with a reduced front setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Commercial
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in
the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Otherwise, site plan
acceptable as submitted.
B. Landscape and Buffer Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance
requirements with the reductions allowed within the designated mature
area of the City.
C. Little Rock Fire Department Issues:
1. Building must be built of non combustible material because of the
close distance between new building and existing building on
adjacent property.
2. Place fire hydrants per code.
AUGUST 30, 2004
ITEM NO.: 4 (CO
D. Staff Analysis:
The C —3 zoned property at 3421 Old Cantrell Road is currently
undeveloped and grass covered. The property is located at the
southeast corner of Old Cantrell Road and Mart Drive. The property is
located within an area of mixed office, commercial and residential uses.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story 4,185 square foot
commercial building on the property. Paved parking (13 spaces) is
proposed along the north and east sides of the building, with a single
access drive from Old Cantrell Road. The building will be located 6.75
feet from the front (west) property line, 5 feet from the side (south)
property line and a minimum of 27 feet from the street side (north)
property line. Although the building will face Old Cantrell Road, the lots
are platted east west which results in the west property line being
considered the front.
Section 36-301(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum front setback of 25 feet for C-3 zoned property. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed 6.75 foot
setback from the front (west) property line. All of the other setbacks
conform to the minimum ordinance requirements. There are no platted
building lines on this property. Additionally, the 13 parking spaces as
proposed conform to the ordinance required minimum number to serve
the proposed commercial building.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
requested front setback is reasonable. The property has an unusual
triangular shape which prohibits the proposed building from being
pushed further to the east and allowing the appropriate number of
parking spaces to be provided. Staff feels that the applicant has done a
good job in designing a plan which fits the property's shape. Staff feels
that the proposed plan represents a quality in -fill development, which
should have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area. The applicant has submitted several letters of support for
the project from surrounding business and property owners. These
letters are attached for Board of Adjustment review.
E. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject
to the following conditions:
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AUGUST 30, 2004
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.
1. Compliance with the Public Works requirement as noted in
paragraph A. of this report.
2. Compliance with the Fire Department requirements as noted in
paragraph C. of this report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 30, 2004)
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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