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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MAY 9, 2005 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting
April 11, 2005 1-4
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
Building line Setback Variance
1000 West Main
Petitioner: Arkansas Carwash
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ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: May 9, 2005 6:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Mike Traylor, Bart Gray, Jr.
and Mark Perry
Chairman Keaton, and City Engineer Whisker
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Keaton declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Traylor to approve the
minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting of April
11, 2005. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): Building line Setback Variance at 1000 West Main
Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Mr. Charles Thomas stated that he is the representative for Arkansas Carwash
Systems. He related a long-term interest in the site for a carwash, adding
that the only hindrance is the amount of room for locating a carwash with
vacuums. He explained that the setback is too close to the building in
order to have room for the vacuums. He stated that the variance request
is to move the vacuums closer to the road, adding that there would still
be approximately 15’ of green area between the vacuums and the road.
City Engineer Whisker conjectured that there would be approximately 25’
from the centerline of the road. He answered that while the vacuums are
not a large structure it would require a variance.
Chairman Keaton noted that the proposed development would be located
directly across the street from Double R Florist.
Chris and Bill Stroud announced their attendance as representing the
interest of Double R Florist.
Discussion ensued regarding the current building being located within the
25’ setback. Regarding the location of the current building, Mr. Thomas
was not able to decipher if the vacuums would be closer to the street than
the current building.
Mr. Thomas then answered that there would be two accesses one from Main
Street and one from Jeff Davis Avenue.
Mr. Bill Stroud related drainage issues regarding heavy rains and flooding
of the building where Double R Florist is located. Consideration for
rebuilding the ditch was discussed.
City Engineer Whisker clarified that the water flow comes down Main Street,
adding that the City has helped by digging a ditch upstream and noting an
inlet at the corner. He stated that he has spoken with the developer
regarding drainage issues that would have to be contained to his property,
pointing out that an inlet is available on the property. He related that
the water moves south directly under Hastings, explaining that there is
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a 36” pipe underneath Hastings, which is where all the water flows.
Commissioner Gray noted that there is access to the drain regarding the
property being presented for development.
It was noted that it would be a matter of making sure that the water on
the development collects and drains into the inlet.
Mr. Thomas then answered that he would be willing to put sidewalks along
the curb if so required by the City. He also answered that he is not sure
how much noise the vacuums would make, adding that there have not been any
complaints or problems. He then related that his firm recommends strongly
that an attendant be made available on site.
Discussion ensued regarding the clean, well-maintained appearance of
Splash Carwash sites.
Mr. Thomas stated that a great deal of effort is put into the design of
the carwash to make it safe for women. He noted the open design and placement
of the vacuums to the front of the development.
In response to a question from Mrs. Stroud, Mr. Thomas stated that he is
not sure what buildings would be removed, noting that the owner of the
property is responsible for removing all the buildings located on the two
lots being purchased.
Mrs. Stroud went on to relate that her concern as a retail merchant would
be aesthetics, drainage, and traffic congestion. She added that she is
not so worried about the traffic congestion, now that Mr. Thomas has
explained that the vacuums would not have vehicle drive-through access onto
the street.
Discussion ensued regarding the enhanced aesthetics for Splash carwash
sites and Mr. Mike Burk related that 60% of the customer base for automatic
carwashes is female, which would be complimentary for the florist shop
across the street.
Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Gray to approve a
building line setback variance for installation of vacuums at 1000 West
Main. MOTION CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Traylor to adjourn the
meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Glen Keaton
CITY CLERK - TREASURER
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