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LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
OCTOBER 25, 2010
2:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being three (3) in number.
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meetings
The Minutes of the September 27, 2010 meeting were
approved as mailed by unanimous vote.
III. Members Present:
Members Absent:
Robert Winchester, Chairman
Scott Smith, Vice Chairman
Brad Wingfield
Open Position
Rajesh Mehta
City Attorney Present: Debra Weldon
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
OCTOBER 25, 2010
2:00 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Z-8602 5905 N. Country Club Blvd.
2. 2011 Board of Adjustment Calendar
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OCTOBER 25, 2010
ITEM NO.:
File No.: Z-8602
Owner: Brian L. Lasley
Applicant: Brian L. Lasley
Address: 5905 N. Country Club Blvd.
Description: Lot 73, Forest Heights Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow construction of a new residence with reduced rear setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
1. Measures to control the increase in stormwater runoff from the increased
impervious surface should be implemented to not damage adjacent property.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 5905 N. Country Club Blvd. is comprised of a 60 foot
wide vacant single family residential lot. The house which previously existed on
the site has been removed. Site work has taken place in preparation for new home
construction.
The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story single family residence on
the site, as noted on the attached site plan. A one-story garage will be located in
the rear yard area, near the southeast corner of the lot. The garage will be
connected to the residence with a one-story veranda (covered patio area) which
will be unenclosed on its east and west sides. A one -car wide driveway at the
northwest corner of the lot will run along the west side of the residence and serve
the garage structure. Because the garage portion is attached to the main
(principal) structure, it is considered part of that structure and not an accessory
structure. The garage portion will be located five (5) feet back from the rear
(south) property line. The main portion of the residence will be located behind the
OCTOBER 25, 2010
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.)
25 foot front platted building line, with side setbacks ranging from 7.6 feet to 15.2
feet.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the garage portion of the residence with a rear setback of five (5)
feet. All other building setbacks conform with ordinance standards.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. If the garage were not connected to the principal structure by way
of the proposed veranda, all proposed setbacks would conform to ordinance
standards, with only a possible minor rear yard coverage variance. Therefore, the
overall building massing on the lot as proposed is just slightly over what could be
permitted by right. The proposed garage will have the appearance of being an
accessory structure. Additionally, the nearest structures (accessory structures) on
the lots immediately to the east and south will be located over nine (9) feet from
the proposed garage structure. Staff feels there will be no issues with building
separation. Staff believes the proposed residence, with reduced rear setback for
its garage portion, will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area. The overall building massing as proposed is not out of character
with other properties in this neighborhood.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The veranda portion of the residence must remain unenclosed on its east
and west sides.
2. There are to be no accessory buildings constructed on the site.
3. Compliance with the Public Works requirement as noted in paragraph A.
of the staff report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 25, 2010)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff noted that the
applicant had agreed to defer the application to the November 29, 2010 agenda, based
on the fact there were only three (3) Board members present. Staff supported deferral
of the application
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the November 29, 2010
agenda with a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. The applicant left
the meeting prior to the Consent Agenda vote.
Department of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Madam and Sirs:
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My name is Brian Lasley. I own property at 5905 North Country Club. My wife Jessica and I would like to
build a 3,260 two- story brick home on this lot. According to our survey, our lot has 60 of frontage on
the southern right of way of North Country Club. The depth of our lot is 135 feet. The lot is mostly level
but has a slight slope towards the rear. As you are aware, lots in Forest Heights Addition are small and
building a home with modern features while achieving an historic style is often difficult. Copies of the
survey are provided.
Robin Halbert -Petty, at Williams and Dean drew up plans for us for our house. According to her
measurements, the total area of the heated and cooled space is 3,260 square feet. On the back of the
house, we have plans for a 14.8" x 16.5" veranda that will link the house with the detached garage. The
veranda will serve two purposes.
• It will link the house and the detached garage
• It will serve as additional outdoor living space.
The plans were drawn this way to insure that we are able to see our 5 -year old daughter playing in the
backyard at all times. The detached garage sits within the 5 -foot setback requirement for the rear yard.
We are seeking a variance for the following item:
1. The Veranda connecting the house and the detached garage is 14.8' x 16.5'.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely:
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Brian L. Lasley
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ADOPTED: DRAFT
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CALENDAR OF MEETING DATES
2011
FILING DATE NOTICE DEADLINE MEETING DATE
11-19-10
12-10-10
12-20-10
12-21-10
01-21-11
01-31-11
02-01-11
02-18-11
02-28-11
03-01-11
03-18-11
03-28-11
03-29-11
04-15-11
04-25-11
04-26-11
05-13-11
05-23-11
05-24-11
06-17-11
06-27-11
06-28-11
07-15-11
07-25-11
07-26-11
08-19-11
08-29-11
08-30-11
09-16-11
09-26-11
09-27-11
10-21-11
10-31-11
11-01-11
11-18-11
11-28-11
11-22-11
12-09-11
12-19-11
NOTE:
(1) All Board meetings to be held at 2:00
P.M. unless otherwise changed by
the Board.
(2) Agenda meeting to be held at 1:30 P.M.
in the Board Conference Room on
meeting date.
NOTICE: AN INTERPRETER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
UPON REQUEST. REQUEST SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AT LEAST TWO WORKING DAYS
PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING DATE.
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October 25, 2010
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m.
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