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Kelly & Michael McQueen
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
(501) 580-3291 �33
June 22, 2012
Little Rock Board of Adjustment
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Cover Letter to Application for Variance - 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72207
To Whom It May Concern:
Attached please find the completed Application for Zoning Variance for 7
Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas, requesting the Board of Adjustment grant
variances to allow the construction of a two car garage, master bedroom
addition, a series of patios and steps in the front of the home, a retaining wall
and fence; all of which are associated with a remodel of the home located on
the property, which is zone R2 and subject to platted restrictions. Also
attached, as part of the application, are:
(a) Six copies of a recent survey prepared and stamped by a
professional surveyor showing the existing and proposed
improvements;
(b) Six copies of a survey by the same surveyor showing just the
existing improvements;
(c) Six copies of the site plan showing the proposed improvements;
and
(d) Our neighbors' statements of support for our variance application.
We request variances to the platted front building line, the zoned side
setback, and zoned fence height restriction. The requested variances are
necessary and warranted for the following reasons:
Garage Addition with associated concrete drivewa :
1. The current property does not have a carport or garage; thus
requiring vehicles to be parked, without cover, on the driveway or
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on the street. Due to the relatively narrow lot configuration, it is
not possible to locate a garage in the rear of the home.
2. The platted front building line is excessively deep, exceeding 50
feet in the area of the proposed garage addition. City ordinance
(Section 36-254(d)(1)) typically requires only a 25 foot front setback
for single family residential structures. As shown on the survey
and site plan, the proposed garage addition would be built greater
than 25 feet from the front property boundary and street.
3. The associated new concrete driveway would merely replace the
existing concrete driveway.
4. The distance between the street and the proposed garage addition
would be consistent with or greater than that for other homes on
the Ken Circle cul-de-sac as well as those in the Normandy
neighborhood.
Master Bedroom and Bath Addition:
1. As our family has grown, it became apparent that an additional
bedroom and bath would be necessary for us to stay in the home.
A particularly large and beautiful oak tree in the back yard, which
would likely not survive extensive subsurface disruption in the
backyard, prevents us from adding a bedroom/ bath addition to the
rear of the home.
2. The proposed bedroom/bath addition only crosses the platted
building setback by a few inches.
Patios and Entrance Steps:
To accommodate the sloping lot and integrate the new garage and
bedroom/bath additions into the existing home, a series of concrete
steps and patios are necessary to provide an aesthetically -pleasing
approach and entrance to the home. These exterior features would
encroach in part on the platted building setback line; however, these
features would be, except for a low wall and planter, more than 25 feet
from the street.
Left Side Retaining Wall and Fence:
1. On the left side of the home (along the left interior property line),
there is an existing loose rock retaining wall that is neither
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functional nor aesthetically -pleasing. We propose to replace that
wall with an excavated block wall that will provide greater access
to the side of the home, improve the appearance of that area, and
allow enhanced use of that side of the property.
2. At the top of the existing retaining wall on the interior left property
line and extending for the length of the property commiserate to
the home is an 8 foot wooden fence. Due to the topography, it
appears to be only 6 foot high as viewed from the adjacent
neighbor's property. We propose to remove the existing fence and
either reuse it or replace it with a similar structure.
We ask that the Board grant the requested variances to provide
enhanced, but reasonable, use of our property and existing home. The
proposed improvements will not be out of character with other similar
structures in the area nor will they have any adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area. As evidenced by the attached signed
statements, all of the neighboring property owners who can view the proposed
additions from their property (even those with property greater than 200 feet of
our property) have been advised of and are supportive of our variance
application.
We understand that if the Board approves the building line variance, we
will have to complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front
building line for the addition and will review the filing procedure with the
Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
Thank you for your consideration of our request. Please do not hesitate
to contact us should you have any questions or concerns or require further
information.
Sincerely,
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Kelly McQueen
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City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning and
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863
Kelly and Michael McQueen
7 Ken Circle
Little Rock, AR 72207
Date: August 01 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. McQueen:
Re: Case No. Z-8785
Location: 7 Ken Circle
Issue: Building Line and Fence Variances
This is to advise you that in connection with your application case no. Z-8785. the following action was
taken by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on July 30 2012 .
(a)
(b)
X
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
X
(g)
Approved the application as filed.
Approved the application with conditions.
Denied the application.
Deferred the application to the _ Meeting.
Withdrew the application.
See attached Board of Adjustment minute record for conditions.
Other:
If a variance application is approved by the Board of Adjustment, all permits necessary for the
initiation of work shall be obtained within two (2) years from the date of approval, unless an extension of
time is granted by the Board. Otherwise, the Board approval of the application shall be considered void.
According to the City's Zoning Ordinance Section 36-70:
"Appeals from the decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be filed with the appropriate court
of jurisdiction. This filing must occur within thirty (30) calendar days of the action by the Board
of Adjustment."
If you have any questions, please call me at 371-4792.
Sincerely,
MoKte� Mobre, Zoning and Code Enforcement Administrator
Department of Planning and Development
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Area Zoning
Case: Z-8785 N
Location: 7 Ken Circle
Ward: 3
PD: 3 0 100200 400 Feet
CT: 22.03
TRS: T2N R13W36
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Z-8785 7 KEN CIRCLE VARIANCE
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APPLICATION FOR ZONING VARIANCE
ZONING CASE FILE NO. Z- "7 s4_
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING DATE DOCKET FOR: 74, 20 / 2-AT GPM.
Application is hereby made to the Little Rock Board of Adjustment pursuant to Act 186 of 1957, Acts of
Arkansas, as amended, and Chapter 36 of the Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code (1988), as amended, requesting a
zoning variance(s) on the following described property:
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Subject property is currently zoned: ►l� District and
variances as follows are requested:
(1) The r.t�d.>!,tlto,et'� provisions of Section 31- IoVC)f the Little Rock Code
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(There are) (there are no) private restrictions pertaining to the proposed use/development of this property.
The applicant feels that strict enforcement of these provisions would be a hardship and is requesting variance(s)
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accomplished as required.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE
THE LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ON AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONING VARIANCE
To all owners of lands lying within 200 feet of the boundary of property at:
Address:
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for zoning variance(s) on the above property has been
filed with the Department of Planning and Development, 723 West Markham, requesting variance(s) from:
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A public hearing on said app [cation w' held by the Little Rock Board a4 Adjustment in
Board of Directors Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 500 W. Markham, Little Rock,
2012— at :" P.M.
The. provisions of Section �'1—p�f the Little Rock Code
of Ordinances to permit:
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All parties in interest may appear and be heard at said time and place or may notify the Board of Adjustment
of their views on this matter by letter. All persons interested in this request are invited to call or visit the
Department of Planning and Development, 723 West Markham, 1st Floor to review the application and
discuss same with the Zoning Administrator at 371-4790.
The signing of this form shall not be considered as approval or disapproval of the request set out above. A
signature indicates for the record that you have been advised of the requested action and have read the notice.
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7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas F 7�
(501) 580-3291 3 n 3
June 22, 2012
Little Rock Board of Adjustment
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Cover Letter to Application for Variance - 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas72207
To Whom It May Concern:
Attached please find the completed Application for Zoning Variance for 7
Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas, requesting the Board of Adjustment grant
variances to allow the construction of a two car garage, master bedroom
addition, a series of patios and steps in the front of the home, a retaining wall
and fence; all of which are associated with a remodel of the home located on
the property, which is zone R2 and subject to platted restrictions. Also
attached, as part of the application, are:
(a) Six copies of a recent survey prepared and stamped by a
professional surveyor showing the existing and proposed
improvements;
(b) Six copies of a survey by the same surveyor showing just the
existing improvements;
(c) Six copies of the site plan showing the proposed improvements;
and
(d) Our neighbors' statements of support for our variance application.
We request variances to the platted front building line, the zoned side
setback, and zoned fence height restriction. The requested variances are
necessary and warranted for the following reasons:
Garage Addition (with associated concrete driveway):
1. The current property does not have a carport or garage; thus
requiring vehicles to be parked, without cover, on the driveway or
1
on the street. Due to the relatively narrow lot configuration, it is
not possible to locate a garage in the rear of the home.
2. The platted front building line is excessively deep, exceeding 50
feet in the area of the proposed garage addition. City ordinance
(Section 36-254(d)(1)) typically requires only a 25 foot front setback
for single family residential structures. As shown on the survey
and site plan, the proposed garage addition would be built greater
than 25 feet from the front property boundary and street.
3. The associated new concrete driveway would merely replace the
existing concrete driveway.
4. The distance between the street and the proposed garage addition
would be consistent with or greater than that for other homes on
the Ken Circle cul-de-sac as well as those in the Normandy
neighborhood.
Master Bedroom and Bath Addition:
1. As our family has grown, it became apparent that an additional
bedroom and bath would be necessary for us to stay in the home.
A particularly large and beautiful oak tree in the back yard, which
would likely not survive extensive subsurface disruption in the
backyard, prevents us from adding a bedroom/bath addition to the
rear of the home.
2. The proposed bedroom/bath addition only crosses the platted
building setback by a few inches.
Patios and Entrance Ste -Ds:
To accommodate the sloping lot and integrate the new garage and
bedroom/bath additions into the existing home, a series of concrete
steps and patios are necessary to provide an aesthetically -pleasing
approach and entrance to the home. These exterior features would
encroach in part on the platted building setback line; however, these
features would be, except for a low wall and planter, more than 25 feet
from the street.
Left Side Retaining Wall and Fence:
1. On the left side of the home (along the left interior property line),
there is an existing loose rock retaining wall that is neither
2
functional nor aesthetically -pleasing. We propose to replace that
wall with an excavated block wall that will provide greater access
to the side of the home, improve the appearance of that area, and
allow enhanced use of that side of the property.
2. At the top of the existing retaining wall on the interior left property
line and extending for the length of the property commiserate to
the home is an S foot wooden fence. Due to the topography, it
appears to be only 6 foot high as viewed from the adjacent
neighbor's property. We propose to remove the existing fence and
either reuse it or replace it with a similar structure.
We ask that the Board grant the requested variances to provide
enhanced, but reasonable, use of our property and existing home. The
proposed improvements will not be out of character with other similar
structures in the area nor will they have any adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area. As evidenced by the attached signed
statements, all of the neighboring property owners who can view the proposed
additions from their property (even those with property greater than 200 feet of
our property) have been advised of and are supportive of our variance
application.
We understand that if the Board approves the building line variance, we
will have to complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front
building line for the addition and will review the filing procedure with the
Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
Thank you for your consideration of our request. Please do not hesitate
to contact us should you have any questions or concerns or require further
information.
Sincerely,
Oie Jn
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Kelly McQueen
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Item # 7
Z-8785
7 Ken Circle
Letters of Support
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
For
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
For
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
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KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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Date
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STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
For
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
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KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
Name Date
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Name
Signature
Name
Signature
Date
Date
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
For
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
For
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
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KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
For
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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KELL'Y and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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KELLY and MICHAEL McQUEEN
7 Ken Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned, a property owner of record in the Normandy
neighborhood and in the immediate (visual) vicinity of 7 Ken Circle, Little Rock,
Arkansas, do hereby state that I / we have been notified of the Application for
Variance by Kelly and Michael McQueen, have reviewed the site plan of the
proposed improvements as well as the Notice of Public Hearing, and support
approval of the requested variances by the Board of Adjustment.
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