HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA Action Letter 070220 Approved with ConditionsCity 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 371-6663
Ellen Year
Yearn Lindsey Architects
3416 Old Cantrell Road
Little Rock. AR 72202
Date: July 06, 2020
Dear Ms. Yearn:
Re: Case No. Z-9522
Location: 2322 N. Arthur Street
Issue: Setback Variance
This is to advise you that in connection with your application case no. Z-9522, the following action was taken
by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on July 02, 2020
(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, ,
Tim Herndon, Development Manager
Department of Planning and Development
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JULY 2, 2020
ITEM NO. 8
File No.: Z-9522
Owner: Sarah Henry (listed as "Presidential Properties, LLC")
Applicant: Ellen Yeary, Yeary Lindsey Architects
Address: 2322 N. Arthur Street
Description: Lot 12, Block 6, Altheimer Addition
Zoned: R-2
PA
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow a residence with a reduced rear yard setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter, dated May 18,
2020.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Engineering Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 2322 N. Arthur Street is occupied by a one-
story single family residence, situated at the southwest corner of N. Arthur Street and
Hawthorne Road. A small one-story accessory garage is
located approximately one foot from the rear (west) property line and an immediately
adjacent 12-foot paved alley right-of-way. An existing two -car -width concrete parking
pad on the north side of the residence, partially within the Hawthorne Road right-of-way,
will be removed.
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing house and accessory building and
construct a two-story single family residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The
proposed residential structure is to be located 25 feet from the front (east) property line,
five feet from the interior side (south) property line, and varying distances from
the Hawthorne Road (north) property line (6.5 feet at its nearest point.) The new
residence is proposed to be located three feet from the rear (west) property line. The
western portion of the residence will contain a two -car garage, to be accessed via
the aforementioned paved alley along the west property line.
JULY 2, 2020
ITEM NO. 8 (CON
Z-9522
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, and the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a rear
yard setback reduction to three feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a reduced rear setback for the
proposed residential structure. The proposed lot coverage is compatible with other lots
throughout the Heights neighborhood where new homes or large additions to existing
homes have been constructed. The proposed lot massing resembles nearby properties
with attached garages as well as detached accessory structures. Notably, if an
accessory (detached) garage structure were proposed upon the subject site, a zero
setback from the rear property line would be permitted due to the presence of the alley
right-of-way. The proposed residence and reduced rear setback will likely have no
adverse impact on adjacent properties or the overall neighborhood.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, with the condition
that no accessory structures be located on the subject property.
Board of Adjustment
(July 02, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no persons registered in support or opposition.
Staff presented the item and recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff
recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the
consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments
and conditions. The vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. The application was
approved.
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