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ORDINANCE NO. 18,522
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTION 36-342.1 (C)(11) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS TO PERMIT A
GROUND -MOUNTED SIGN TO BE INSTALLED
ON THE ,URBAN USE ZONED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 708 WEST 2"D STREET IN THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2000, the Board of Directors of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas passed Ordinance No.
18,-228 which created a new zoning district titled "UU"
Urban Use District and which also rezoned the urban core of
downtown Little Rock from Various Zoning Districts to "UU"
Urban Use, and
WHEREAS, Section 36-342.1 (c)(11) of the Urban Use
District Development Criteria prohibits pole and monument
signs on "UU" Urban Use zoned properties, and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Gary Eubanks and Associates
desires to install a ground -mounted sign on its "UU" Urban
Use zoned property located at 708 West 2nd Street, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the City of Little
Rock has determined that request to be appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The provisions of Section 36-342.1 (c)(11)
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas are hereby waived to permit a ground -mounted sign
to be installed on the "UU" Urban Use zoned property
located at 708 West 2nd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.
SECTION 2. That the Ordinance shall take effect and be
in full force 30 days after the date of its passage and
approval.
SECTION 3. Severability. In the event any title,
section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall
not affect the remaining portions of the ordinance which
shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so
declared to adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not
originally a part of the ordinance.
SECTION 4. Repealer. All laws, ordinances,
resolutions, or parts of the same, that are inconsistent
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed
to the extent of such inconsistency.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
s/Nancy Wood
City Clerk
July 3, 2001
APPROVED:
s/Jim Dailey
Mayor
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
JULY 3, 2001 AGENDA
Subject
Ordinance waiving the
provisions of Section 36-342.1
(c)(11) to permit a ground -
mounted sign at 708 West 2nd
Street.
FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION
BACKGROUND
Action Required
Ordinance
Resolution
Approval
Information Report
Submitted By
Cy Carney
City Manager
Gary EE Ubanks and Associates Law Firm is requesting a waiver of
Section 36-342.1 (c)(11) to permit placement of a ground -mounted
sign on the UU, Urban Use, zoned property at 708 West 2nd Street.
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Staff recommends denial of the waiver request, as filed.
This waiver request is to be heard directly by the Board of
Directors. There is no other public hearing. There is no provision
for notification associated with this type of request. Staff has
notified the Downtown Neighborhood Association of the request.
The law firm of Gary Eubanks and Associates is requesting that
the provisions of Section 36-342.1 (c)(11) be waived to permit
installation of a ground -mounted sign on the UU Urban Use zoned
property located at 708 West 2nd Street.
On March 7, 2000, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
18,228 which created the new Urban Use zoning classification and
also rezoned the urban core of downtown Little Rock to UU,
Urban Use district. The ordinance had a provision whereby it
would become effective on September 7, 2000. The Urban Use
district development criteria include provisions designed to help
create a compact, dense, distinguishable core area. Section 36-
342.1 (c)(11) of the development criteria states:
"Off premise, pole and monument signs are not
allowed; otherwise, permitted signs shall be as in
Section 36-553, signs permitted in institutional and
office zones of this chapter."
BACKGROUND Eubanks and Associates now proposes to install a 13'9" ground -
CONTINUED mounted sign nt the Gaines Street and West 2nd Street corner of
their property. The sign consists of an analog clock and
identification panel mounted on 9' tall pedestal.
The Urban Use district area regulations include a "build -to line"
requiring new buildings to be constructed at the front property
line. The rationale behind not permitting ground -mounted signs is
that there should, ideally, be no room between the building and the
property line to place such a sign. In this instance, there is an
existing building that has an adequate front yard large enough to
allow for placement of a ground -mounted sign.
Even so, staff believes the proposed sign does not meet the spirit
and intent of the UU District. Clearly, ground -mounted signs are
not permitted at all. Otherwise, signs are to conform to the
standards for the office and institutional zoned of the City. Within
the office zones, ground -mounted signs are not to exceed 6 feet in
height and 64 square feet in area. If a sign meeting that standard
was proposed, staff would be supportive of a waiver for this site.
Since ground -mounted signs are not permitted in the UU district,
the Board of Adjustment cannot grant a variance to permit the
requested sign. Only the Board of Directors may waive the
Ordinance provisions to allow the sign.
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Area Zoning
708 WEST 2ND. STREET
CT: 9
TRS: TINR12)7V3 0 300 600 Feet
PD: 5
Ward: I
June 5, 2001
City of Little Rock
Attn: Dana Carney & Staff
Variance request for Gary Eubanks & Associates located at 708 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR.
We are requesting a variance from the city code that restricts pole signs in the Little Rock Metro
area. Trees just in front of the building block the view of the existing wall sign, you are able to
read the sign within a 30 ft. area. There are other (ground mounted/pole) signs within a 4 block
area that relate to the type sign we are requesting.
We realize the importance of aesthetics, color and quality for this area and hope that the board
will approve our request based upon our presentation.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Re ie Adams Signs
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(Attachments)
City of Little Rock
Department of Manning and DevelopmentPlanning
Zoning and
723 West Markham Subdivision
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
13 (501) 371-4790
June 06, 2001
Downtown Neighborhood Association
Sharon Welch -Blair
P. O. Box 164485
Little Rock, AR 72216
Re: Sign Waiver, 708 W. 2nd Street
Dear Ms. Welch -Blair:
The Law Firm of Gary Eubanks and Associates, located at 708 W. 2nd Street, has
requested a waiver of Section 36-342.1 (c) (11) of the Code of Ordinances to permit
installation of a ground -mounted sign. The property is zoned "UU Urban Use District
which prohibits ground -mounted signs. A drawing of the proposed sign is attached for
your information.
The waiver request will be heard by the Board of Directors at their July 3, 2001 meeting.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Board Chambers
located on the 2nd Moor of City Hall at 500 W. Markham Street.
This notice is being sent to advise you of the waiver request.
If you have any questions, please call me at 371-6817.
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rely,
Dana Carney
Zoning and Subdivi