HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9125 Staff AnalysisMARCH 28, 2016
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-9125
Owner: Community Living, Inc.
Applicant-, Georganna Huddleston, Arkansas Enterprises for the
Developmentally Disabled, Inc.
Address: 6 Production Drive
Description: Southwest corner of Production Drive and Distribution Drive
Zoned: 1-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-320 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow an awning addition with
a reduced front setback and which crosses a platted building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Skills Training Center for Adults with Developmental
Disabilities
Proposed Use of Property: Skills Training Center for Adults with Developmental
Disabilities
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The 1-2 zoned property at 6 Production Drive is occupied by a one-story
commercial building. The property is located at the southwest corner of Production
Drive and Distribution Drive. The property is occupied by the Arkansas Enterprises
for the Developmentally Disabled's (AEDD) Lacy Landers Adult Skills Training
Center. Approximately 200 adults with developmental disabilities attend the adult
skills training center. Paved parking is located along the east and north sides of
the building, with driveways from Production Drive and Distribution Drive. There is
an existing outdoor seating/patio area with picnic tables and benches along the
north side of the building, at its northeast corner. The lot contains a 40 foot platted
building line along the front (east) property line and the street side (north) property
line.
The applicant proposes to construct an awning over the existing patio area, as
noted on the attached site plan. The covered patio will run 91 feet along the side
MARCH 28, 2016
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.) _
of the building, and extend from the building 14' — 4" to 24' — 2", encroaching
across the street side platted building line. This will result in a setback from the
north side property line of approximately 15' — 10" to 25' — 8". The proposed
covered patio will be unenclosed on its east, west and north sides.
Section 36-320(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 50 feet (from the east property line) for this 1-2 zoned lot. Section 31-
12(c ) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that building line encroachments be
reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the awning addition
with reduced front setback and which crosses a street side platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed awning will cover an existing patio area with benches
and picnic tables at the northeast corner of the building. The covered patio area
will be unenclosed on its east, west and north sides. This will help eliminate any
visual impact the addition might have on the neighboring properties to the east and
west. The proposed awning cover does exceed the minimum requested 15 foot
side setback from the north property. Staff believes the proposed awning patio
cover with reduced front setback and platted building line encroachment will have
no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to complete
a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted side building line for the
addition. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's
office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line variances,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the side platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The building addition must remain unenclosed on its east, west and north
sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (March 28, 2016)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by the vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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