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A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MARCH 9, 2015
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting of
January 12, 2015 1-2
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S): a. Sign Variance
1701 T.P. White Drive
Gwatzilla Wash & Lube
Petitioner: Gwatney Auto Group
Representative: Little Rock &
Conway Sign 3-4
b. Rear Yard Setback
507 Jessica Court
Petitioner: Tahji & Takka Robinson 5-6
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 9, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 6:44 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Vergil Healey, Alderman Howard, and
Chairman Moore were present. City Attorney Bamburg
and City Engineer Whisker were present.
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Moore declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Healey to approve the
regularly scheduled meeting minutes of January 12, 2015. MOTION CARRIED
with Chair voting AYE.
VARIANCE(S): a. Sign Variance 1701 T.P. White Drive for Gwatzilla Wash
& Lube
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Mr. Bradley West, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Gwatney
Chevrolet explained the request is for a sign package being proposed for
the wash and lube facility they are currently constructing at 1701 T.P.
White Drive.
In response to a question from Chairman Moore, Mr. West answered that it
would not be a flashing sign, but would be neon backlit with high efficiency
lighting on both the front and side building signs.
City Engineer Whisker informed the Board that the sign is larger than what
is allowed by Code. He explained that Code allows 200 square foot per street
frontage, pointing out that the building has two street frontages so they
are allowed two signs and both are over 200 square feet.
He concurred with Chairman Moore that the sign on the west wall is 295 square
feet over the allowance and the one on the other wall is approximately 104
square feet over.
With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Moore closed the public hearing
at approximately 6:34 p.m.
Commissioner Healey moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the sign
package variance as requested for Gwatney Chevrolet Gwatzilla Wash and Lube
at 1701 T.P. White Drive. MOTION CARRIED with Chair voting AYE.
b. Rear Yard Setback Variance at 507 Jessica Court
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:35 p.m.
Homeowner Tahji Robinson explained that he is requesting a rear yard setback
variance to 9’ instead of the regular setback of 25’ so he could add a den
to the rear of his home.
Chairman Moore questioned and Mr. Robinson concurred that there is an
enclosed porch on the rear of the home. Chairman Moore presented a diagram
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of the home he obtained from Pulaski County records, which is different
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 9, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 6:44 p.m.
from the original drawing. He pointed out that the diagram from Pulaski
County shows an 18’ X 8’ enclosed porch. He then confirmed with the
petitioner that he proposing to construct an 18’ X 27’ addition for a den.
City Engineer Whisker stated that the structure itself has just been built
out of the flood plain, adding that any further construction will have to
be built up with fill and then obtain a letter of map revision from the
government so they would not have to pay flood insurance. He stated that
Mr. Robinson is aware of the things that he will have to do if the variance
is granted.
Chairman Moore clarified that the patio is a screened enclosed porch. Mr.
Robinson added that the roof is tied into the porch. He then clarified with
Mr. Robinson that the enclosed porch has 4’ permanent walls.
In response to a question from Chairman Moore, City Engineer Whisker
explained that the setback is 25’ and the proposed construction would end
9’ from the rear of the property in a direct line. He clarified that the
petitioner is requesting a 16’ variance. He then answered Chairman Moore
that the easement is 7.5’ on the rear of the property. He calculated that
currently the primary structure is 43’ from the back line and the additional
27’ would leave them 16’ from the back line. He then corrected that the
request would be to intrude 9’ into the 25’ rear yard setback.
With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Moore closed the public hearing
at approximately 6:40 p.m.
Chairman Moore questioned if Mr. Robinson would be amenable to changing
the proposed 27’ out from the primary structure to the 18’ he has proposed
for the width of the structure, which would cut down the amount of
encroachment. He then noted that reorientation of the proposed
construction would cut down on the amount of fill needed to bring the
structure out of the flood plain.
Mr. Robison conferred with City Engineer Whisker regarding the
ramifications of changing the orientation of the addition and the location
of the original patio.
Commissioner Healey noted that when he visited the property he noted that
there is approximately 18’ from the side of the house to where the enclosed
structure begins. He pointed out that the drawing provided is somewhat
inaccurate.
Commissioner Healey moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the rear
yard setback variance of 9’ at 507 Jessica Court as requested. MOTION
CARRIED with Chair voting AYE.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 9, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 6:44 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Moore adjourned the meeting at approximately
6:44 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Jim Moore
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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