HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7863 Staff AnalysisJUNE 27, 2005
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7863
Margaret Stevens
Redgie Adams, Adams Signs
Northeast Corner of West 6th and Arch Streets
Lots 4-6, Block 116, Original City of Little Rock
UU
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-
342.1 to allow a ground sign.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Parking Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Parking Lot
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The UU zoned property at the northeast corner of West 6th and Arch Streets is
occupied by a paved parking lot which serves the Arvest Bank located at the
southwest corner of Capitol Avenue and Broadway Street. One (1) existing
driveway from West 6th Street and three (3) from Arch Street serve as access
to the parking lot. There are commercial parking lots located across Arch
Street to the west and West 6th Street to the south and southwest. There is an
existing sign pole at the southwest corner of the parking lot, as noted on the
attached sketch. The sign pole has an overall height of approximately 14 feet,
with the cross bar being approximately 12 feet above grade. The sign pole is
located just inside the south and west property lines.
The applicant proposes to place a three (3) foot by four (4) sign on the existing
pole, extending down from the existing cross bar. The sign will be located
approximately nine (9) feet above grade.
JUNE 27, 2005
NO.: 12 (CON'T.
Section 36-342.1(c )(11) of the City's Zoning Ordinance prohibits ground -
mounted signs in the urban use zoning district. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to utilize the existing sign pole by placing signage on it.
The sign pole has existed for a number of years and was probably erected
when the property was used as a commercial parking lot.
Staff supports the requested variance. Staff feels that the proposed sign will
not be out of character with the general area. As noted earlier there are
existing commercial parking lots to the west and south. There are several
existing ground -mounted signs associated with these parking lots. Staff feels
that it is appropriate to allow a ground -mounted sign at this location
designating the lot as employee parking for Arvest Bank, and the re -use of the
existing sign pole is the best alternative for signage.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a ground -
mounted sign subject to the following conditions:
1. The sign must be secured to the pole as to not move in the wind.
2. A sign permit must be obtained for the new sign.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 27, 2005)
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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