HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7359 Staff AnalysisFebruary 24, 2003
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File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-7359
Goldcrest Holdings, LLC
1014 West 3rd Street
Part of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 258,
Original City of Little Rock
UU
A variance is requested from the sign
provisions of Section 36-342.1 to allow a
ground -mounted sign.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Office
Office
The UU zoned property at 1014 West 3 I Street is occupied by a two-story
office building. The applicant, Southern Barter Exchange, proposes to
construct a monument -type ground -mounted sign within the front yard
area of the property, between the office building and West 3rd Street. The
proposed sign would have two (2) brick columns and be painted to match
the building. The sign would have an overall height of 49 inches and an
area of approximately nine (9) square feet.
Section 36-342.1(c)(11) of the City's Zoning Ordinance prohibits ground -
mounted signs in the UU Zoning District. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the proposed sign.
February 24, 2003
Item No.: 5 (Cont.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. The intent of the UU Zoning is
for the development of a pedestrian -friendly district, with buildings placed
on front building lines and signage located on the building fagade (wall or
awning -mounted). Given the fact that this property is located further west
of the more intense pedestrian use areas of downtown, and that the
existing office building is not located on the front property line, staff feels
that the requested variance is reasonable. The proposed sign will be of
similar size and type to other signs in this general area, and should have
no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. Additionally, the sign is
well under the maximum height (6 feet) and maximum area (64 square
feet) typically allowed in office zoning.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The sign must be located at least five (5) feet back from any property
line.
2. The sign must not exceed the height and area as proposed.
3. A sign permit must be obtained.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 24, 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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