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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-04 - Agendas • Tae;ile ARKANSAS THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS 113 W.Mountain St. Fayetteville,AR 72701 Telephone: (479)575-8267 AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. Room 111, City Administration Building The following items will be considered: 1. Approval of the minutes from the September 13, 2010 meeting. New Business: 2. BOA 10-3674 (PAUL REGAN / 531 E. MAPLE ST., 485): Submitted by ALAN REID for property located at 531 E. MAPLE STREET. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.90 acres. The request is for lot width, lot area, and side setback variances in order to subdivide an existing developed lot into two lots. Planner: Andrew Garner All interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed amendments and other pertinent data are open and available for inspection in the office of City Planning (479-575-8267), 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. All interested parties are invited to review the petitions. Interpreters or TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) are available for all public hearings; 72 hour notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter,please call 479-575-8330. • Taye evl e ARKANSAS ORDER OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING A. Introduction of agenda item—Chairman B. Presentation of Staff Report C. Presentation of request—Applicant D. Public Comment E. Response by Applicant/Questions & Answer with Board F. Action of the Board of Adjustment (Discussion & Vote) NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE If you wish to address the Board of Adjustment on an agenda item raise your hand when the Chairman asks for public comment. He will do this after he has given Board members the opportunity to speak and before a final vote is taken. Public comment will only be permitted during this part of the hearing for each item. Once the Chairman recognizes you, go to the podium at the front of the room and give your name and address. Address your comments to the Chairman, who is the presiding officer. He will direct them to the appropriate appointed official, staff member or others for response. Please keep your comments brief, to the point, and relevant to the agenda item being considered so that everyone has a chance to speak. Please, as a matter of courtesy, refrain from applauding or booing any speakers or actions of the Board of Adjustment. 2010 Board of Adjustment Members Robert Kohler (Chairman) Sheree Alt Mark Waller Steven Bandy Evan Niehues Kristen Knight Board of Adjustment Meeting September 13, 2010 Page 1 of 5 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on September 13, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ITEMS DISCUSSED ACTION TAKEN MINUTES: June 14, 2010 Approved BOA 10-3643 (Pomoransky,324) Denied Page 2 BOA 10-3644 (Kilpatrick, 398) Approved Page 4 BOA 10-3645 (W-One Investments, 445) Approved Page 5 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Sheree Alt Steven Bandy Robert Kohler Mark Waller Kristen Knight Evan Niehues STAFF PRESENT STAFF ABSENT Jesse Fulcher Andrew Garner Data Sanders Jason Kelley Jeremy Pate Board of Adjustment Chair Bob Kohler called the meeting to order at 3:45 PM. October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA Minutes 9/13/10 Agenda Item 1 Page 1 of 6 Board of Adjustment Meeting September 13, 2010 Page 2 of 5 BOA 10-3643 (POMORANSKY 2732 MEADOWLARK, 324): Submitted by JOHN POROMANSKY for property located at 2732 MEADOWLARK. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.29 acre. The request is for a side setback variance for a parking cover. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report discussing the request for an RV parking cover and staff's discussions and site visits with the applicant. Board Member Kohler asked about angling the parking cover. Garner discussed that the parking cover could be angled and that the cover would extend further into the applicant's yard if it were angled. Board Member Knight referred to photos in the packet showing the RV parked greater than five feet from the side property line. John Pomoransky, applicant, gave the background for the request, his owned the property for several decades, and the improvements he has made to it. He discussed the metal sheds that had been removed from this area of the yard. He discussed the process that he went through to obtain permission to place the structure in the easement and installing gravel for the cover. He referred to photos and a petition signed by neighbors stating they were okay with his proposal. Board Member Kohler asked if the applicant has any plans to attach any other structures to the RV cover. John Pomoransky, applicant, stated that he would not attach anything to the cover. Board Member Knight asked when the base for the RV cover was installed. John Pomoransky, applicant, discussed that there had been gravel there for many years, but that in spring 2010 he installed additional base and timbers to contain and define the parking pad. Board Member Kohler discussed that he was having trouble with this request due to lack of a hardship. John Pomoransky, applicant, discussed that he feels like he was misled by the City. No public comment was presented. Board Member Nieheus asked whether or not the side panels could be pulled out under the RV cover. John Pomoransky, applicant, discussed that with his proposed 18-foot cover they could be pulled out, but with the 15-foot cover they would not be able to be pulled out the October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA Minutes 9/13/10 Agenda Item 1 Page 2 of 6 Board of Adjustment Meeting September 13, 2010 Page 3 of 5 entire width, unless the vehicle were centered perfectly, and even then they would probably not be able to be pulled out all the way. He discussed that he owns the property and lived there for 29 years, made improvements to the property, and had the neighbor's support for his proposed cover. Board Member Alt asked when the home was build. John Pomoransky discussed that he moved into the property in the late 197O's. Board Member Knight referred to a note in the report that the home was built in 1967. Motion: Board Member Alt discussed that she did not see any hardship that justifies a variance and made a motion to deny the request. Board Member Knight seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed with a vote of 4-0-0. October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA Minutes 9/13/10 Agenda Item 1 Page 3 of 6 Board of Adjustment Meeting September 13, 2010 Page 4 of 5 BOA 10-3644 (KILPATRICK 4910 WEDINGTON, 398): Submitted by SARAH KILPATRICK for property located at 4910 W. WEDINGTON DRIVE. The property is zoned R-A, RESIDENTIAL-AGRICULTURAL and contains approximately 1.95 acres. The request is for a variance of lot width and lot area to bring a nonconforming lot into compliance. Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report. Sarah Kilpatrick, applicant, discussed that she was here for any questions. Derrick Kilpatrck, applicant's husband, gave positive comments for his wife's existing business that was moving to the subject property. No additional public comment was presented. Motion: Board Member Alt made a motion to approve the request. Board Member Knight seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed with a vote of 4-0-0. October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA Minutes 9/13/10 Agenda Item 1 Page 4 of 6 Board of Adjustment Meeting September 13, 2010 Page 5 of 5 BOA 10-3645 (W-ONE INVESTMENTS 38 W. TRENTON, 445): Submitted by PAUL MORTENSON for property located at 38 W. TRENTON BLVD. The property is zoned R-O, RESIDENTIAL OFFICE and contains approximately 0.91 acre. The request is to bring an existing structure into compliance for remodeling. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report discussing the existing buildings and the proposed renovation that requires a variance. Board Member Alt asked about the use in the building. Paul Mortensen, applicant, discussed that the building is anticipated on being utilized for professional offices. Constance Clark, property owner at 27 Trenton Boulevard, discussed that she owns the property across the street and is not opposed to the project. She also discussed that she was on the Board of Adjustment many decades ago. No additional public comment was presented. Paul Mortensen, applicant, discussed the potential uses and tenants of the building including a dentist that is evaluating going into the southern building. Motion: Board Member Alt made a motion to approve the request. Board Member Knight seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed with a vote of 4-0-0. All business being concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45p.m. October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA Minutes 9/13/10 Agenda Item 1 Page 5 of 6 October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA Minutes 9/13/10 Agenda Item 1 Page 6 of 6 T'0'2 aye �j1® V 1 BOA Meeting of October 4, 2010 AFKFlNSAS THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville,AR 72701 PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE Telephone:(479)575-8267 TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: Andrew Garner, Senior Planner THRU: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director DATE: September 29, 2010 BOA 10-3674 (PAUL REGAN / 531 E. MAPLE ST., 485): Submitted by ALAN REID for property located at 531 E. MAPLE STREET. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.90 acres. The request is for lot width, lot area, and side setback variances in order to subdivide an existing developed lot into two lots. Planner: Andrew Garner BACKGROUND: Property Description: The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Maple Street and Mission Boulevard in the Washington-Willow Neighborhood in an area with a variety of dwelling types and lot sizes. The property contains approximately 0.90 acres and is zoned RSF-4 Residential Single Family Four Units Per Acre. The eastern portion of the property contains-a two-story house at 533 Maple Street that was constructed in 1947*, along with an accessory dwelling unit located directly behind this house that was constructed in 1946*. The western portion of the property contains a two-story duplex constructed in 1936*. The property has two separate parcel numbers, however, because a carport and dwelling are constructed over the property line, it is considered to be one legal lot of record, according to City of Fayetteville policy. Proposal: The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into two lots, separating the duplex at 531 Maple Street onto its own lot. However, Tract A, the duplex lot, would not be able to comply with the minimum requirements for lot width, lot area, or side building setback. The proposed variances are listed in Table 1. Table 1 Variance Request Variance Issue Ordinance Requirement I Applicant's Request Tract A Lot Width 70 feet 142 feet 28-foot variance Lot Area 8,000 sq. ft. 6,592 s . ft. 1,408 sq. ft. Side Setback east 5 feet 4 feet 1-foot variance Public Comment: Staff has not received public comment. *According to Washington County Parcel Records O.'IETCI Development Services Review120101Developmenl Review110-3674 BOA 531 E.Maple St101-BOA110-04-101Comments& Redlines October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA 10-3674 Paul Regan Agenda Item 2 Page 1 of 10 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances to allow for the proposed lot split as indicated on the submitted survey and site plan, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. A lot split application will be required to be submitted for review in accordance with Fayetteville Unified Development Code requirements. 2. The existing driveway that is shared between 531 and 533 Maple Street shall be placed within an access casement on the lot split plat. Additional Conditions/Comments: $b'ARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION'; Appxoved" 11 Denied Date.<.October 412010Motion:- Second CITY PLAN 2025 LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION: Residential Area FINDINGS: City of Fayetteville Unified Development Code Section 156.02 ZONING REGULATIONS. Certain variances of the zoning regulations may be applied for as follows: A. General Regulations/Application. A variance shall not be granted unless and until an application demonstrates: 1. Special Conditions. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. Finding: It is a special condition unique to property was developed over 50 years ago, prior to current zoning and development regulations. The property was originally platted with two lots; however, a current survey reveals that portions of some of the structures were built over the lot line. Therefore, according to Fayetteville Unified Development Code Section 164.12(B)(2) the lot line has been eliminated. The applicant desires to place a lot line in the logical location between the existing structures, a few feet to the west of the original lot line. Staff finds that the historic nature and development pattern on this property and the neighborhood are unique conditions that warrant granting the variances. G:IETCIDevelopment Services Review120101Development ReviewV 0-3674 BOA 531 E.Maple Streeill-Board ofAdjustment110- 04-101Comments&Redlines October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA 10-3674 Paul Regan Agenda Item 2 Page 2 of 10 2. Deprivation of Rights. That literal interpretation of the provisions of the zoning regulations would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of the zoning regulations. Finding: In its current configuration, the property may continue to be utilized with four dwelling units on one lot. However, unless variances are granted the property would not be able to be subdivided and the duplex apartment would not be able to be sold on its own legal lot. Subdividing the property allows for a more economical lot size, consistent with the rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the RSF-4 zoning district. 3. Resulting Actions. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. Finding: The special condition requiring the variance is that the site was developed prior to current zoning and development regulations. This condition is not a result of the applicant, but rather a result of new regulations enacted by the City of Fayetteville. 4. No Special Privileges. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by Zoning, Chapters 160-165, to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. Finding: Granting the requested variances will not confer special privileges on this applicant as the existing property will simply be allowed to be subdivided with the dwelling units remaining on a separate lot for ownership purposes. Additional density or development rights will not be granted by these variances. 5. Nonconforming Uses. No nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same district, and no permitted or nonconforming use of lands, structures, or buildings in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. Finding: Existing nonconformities were not considered as a basis of the findings stated in this staff report. Section 156.02 C. Consideration by the Board of Adjustment. 1. Bulk and Area. Applications for variances of bulk and area requirements shall be considered by and may be approved by the Board of Adjustment. 2. Public Hearing. A public hearing shall be held. G:IETCIDevelopmeni Services Review120101Developmenl Review110-3674 BOA 531 E.Maple Streeill-Board ofAdjustmen1110- 04-101Comments&Redlines October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA 10-3674 Paul Regan Agenda Item 2 Page 3 of 10 Finding: A public bearing is scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2010. 3. Findings. The Board of Adjustment shall make the following findings: a. Minimum Variance. That the reasons set forth in the application justify the granting of the variance, and that the variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or structure. Finding: Reasons are provided throughout this report that discuss the justification for granting the variances. The variances are the minimum needed to make possible the subdivision of the property. b. Harmony with General Purpose. The Board of Adjustment shall further make a finding that the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of Zoning, Chapters 160-165, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. Finding: The proposed lot split will not create new developable area, or the opportunity for new development, it will simply create a new legal lot of record. The variances will not change the character or appearance of the neighborhood. In addition, the proposed lot split would result in a fewer number of dwelling units per lot than the existing situation, and would be more consistent with the intent of the RSF-4 zoning code for one primary residence and an accessory residence on one lot. Additionally, staff has recommended that no change in access to the properties be permitted so that the properties continue to utilize a shared driveway, similar to other properties in the neighborhood. C. Conditions and Safeguards. In granting any variance, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with the zoning regulations. Finding: Staff has recommended approval, with conditions listed on page 2 of this staff report. d. No Variance Allowed. Under no circumstances shall the Board of Adjustment grant a variance to allow a use not permissible under Zoning in the district involved, or any use expressly or by implication prohibited by the terms of the zoning regulations in said district. 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The property was developed by Monroe Laner (Laner Shoe store, which used to be on the Square). 531 and 533 East Maple were transferred as one property. At the time of the purchase (early 1990s) a lot split was not possible under the then extant zoning. Monroe and his wife lived in the house at 533 E. Maple. There is a "mother-in-law" apartment attached to the house by a roof line. West of that apartment is a two-story apartment building. It appears to me that Monroe developed three apartments on the two lots as an income stream. The trust would like to separate the two story apartment building from the house and the mother-in-law apartment, in order to sell the two-story building and the lot. While the proposed size of the lot (40' x 157') does not meet the city's standards, as it currently is, and historically,the lot is 50' x 157', or below current standards. The trust is aching fnr n unrinnre down to 40' width in nrdPr to still the two story apartment building. One prospective buyer wanted to live in one apartment and rent the other. Neither prospective buyer was interested in purchasing the whole property consisting of a house and three apartments. Were the variance granted the trust would move the entrance to the mother-in-law apartment from the west side (facing 531 E Maple)to the east or north side of that building, thus disinclining any occupant of the mother-in-law apartment from crossing the lot at 531 E. Maple. There are three parking spaces for the 531 E. Maple lot. That would not change. I look forward to answering any questions you may have. Paul Reagan Juniper Trust, Manager October 4,2010 Board of Adjustment BOA 10-3674 Paul Regan Agenda Item 2 Page 7 of 10 BOA10-3674 PAUL REGAN/531 E. MAPLE Close Up View I > r�l I �Y UTyS 5 1 GUNTERST- I � r I Iii � � SUBJECT PROPERTY Z 51 41 i ItI �� ��ay 14 � • F r` s�z N I - MAPLE ST— . LP It a i Z b I i J I I J ! C,. 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