HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7039 Staff AnalysisMay 21,° 2001
Item No.: 13
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Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Pro -Pert
Proposed Use of Proper
Staff Re ort:
A. Public Works Issues:
Z-7039
Arkansas Banker's Bank
1008-1012 West 2nd Street
East 1/3 of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block
257 and West 1/3 of Lots 7, 8 and
9, Block 257, Original City. ,
WIN
A variance is requested from the
"Build -to -line" provisions of the
development criteria of Article V,
Division 6, Chapter 36.
The applicant's explanation is
presented in an attached letter.
Two, historic office buildings
Two, historic office buildings,
tied together to create one
building.
With Building Permit:
1. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work.
B. Landscape Review:
A landscaping upgrade toward compliance with the Landscape
Ordinance will be required equal to the expansion proposed.
May 21; 2001
Item No.: 13 (Cont.)
C. Staff Analysis:
The W zoned lots located at 1008 and 1012 West 2nd Street
are each occupied by an historic, two-story, brick and frame
structure. Each building was previously a residence but was
converted many years ago into offices. The applicant
proposes to tie the two structures together with an
addition, creating one building. The addition is to be
built at the rear of the buildings so as not to negatively
affect the historic appearance of the structures. The new
W Zoning District has a "build -to -line" provision, that
requires new construction to be built to the front building
line.
Staff is very supportive of the requested variance. The W
standards are more appropriately applied when a new building
is being constructed on a vacant site. It was never the
intent of the district standards to impose development
criteria that would negatively impact historically
significant structures. These two former residential
structures have large, sweeping porches with tall columns on
the front. Both structures currently sit 9-11 feet back of
the front property line. Requiring an addition between the
two to be built to the front property line is, in staff's
opinion, out of the question. It is best that any such
addition be located as proposed, nearer the rear of the
structures. Staff hopes that the addition is designed so as
to be compatible with the style of the existing structures.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance subject
to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with Public Works Comments including any
variance or waiver as may be granted by the Director of
Public Works or the Board of Directors.
2. Compliance with the City's Landscape Ordinance
including any variance or waiver as may be granted by
the City Beautiful Commission.
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May 21, 2001
Item No.: 13 (Cont.)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 21, 2001)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Board that the required notices had been sent
6 days prior to the hearing, not 10 days as required by the
Board's Bylaws. It was noted that all other notice requirements
were met. After a brief discussion, a motion was made to waive
the Board's Bylaws and to accept the notices. The motion was
approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
Staff then presented the item and a recommendation of approval
subject to compliance with the conditions outline in the "Staff
Recommendation".
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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