HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7886 Staff AnalysisJULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner:
Alan Nussbaum
Applicant: Tim Yelvington
Address: 119 S. Izard Street
Description: Northeast corner of West 2nd and Izard Streets
Zoned: UU
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the development 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: Office
Proposed Use of Property: Office
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The U zoned property at 119 South Izard Street is occupied by a one-story
office building which was recently constructed. The property is located at the
northeast corner of West 2nd and Izard Streets. There is a paved alley along
the north property line. A paved parking area is located on the east side of the
building, with access drives from West 2nd Street and the alley.
As part of the property's development, a ground -mounted sign was
constructed at the southwest corner of the property. The sign is located 6'-8"
from the south property line and 13'-6" from the west property line. The sign is
a monument -style sign with a height of four (4) feet and an area of 32 square
feet.
JULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 2 (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 allow the existing ground -mounted sign.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels it is reasonable to
allow the ground -mounted sign. The property is located in an area of
Downtown Little Rock where the existing buildings are set back from the front
property lines and front yards exist. Many of the structures are old single
family homes which have been converted to offices. Most of these properties
have small ground -mounted signs. Therefore, the proposed sign would not be
out of character with the general area. Additionally, the over all size of the
proposed sign is well under the maximum height (6feet) and area (64 square
feet) typically allowed for ground -mounted signs in office zoning districts. Staff
believes the proposed ground sign will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a ground -
mounted sign in the UU Zoning District, subject to the following conditions:
1. The variance is approved for this specific business (Nussbaum,
Hendrix, Trussell & Cockrill, P.A.) only. If this business vacates the
building, the sign must be removed from the property.
2. A sign permit must be obtained for the sign (double fee).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 25, 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 open position.