HomeMy WebLinkAbout5205 Kavanaugh 9.3.2020 Opp LetterFrom: Audrey Ray <aray1288@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 4:44 PM
To: LRzoning <LRzoning@littlerock.gov>
Cc: Herndon, Tim <therndon@littlerock.gov>
Subject: File Z-9454-A
Dear members of the Board of Adjustment,
My name is Audrey Ray, my fiancé Bryan and I live at 5201 Kavanaugh, located directly east of the
property under construction.
We bought this house in March of 2020 just prior to the start of construction next door. My reason for
opposition to the requested variances is that contrary to builder/buyers argument that it would increase my
property value, I think it would have a negative impact on our homes value and decrease the appeal to
many buyers.
One of the reasons I was OK with purchasing a house on Kavanaugh (which is a busy street) was that the
backyard was nice and private. We were aware of a planned addition next door at the time of purchase
and were OK with that based on looking at some of the other nearby houses in the neighborhood that have
significant additions (easily 3500+ SF on same size lots) but are built to code.
What went up was not at all similar to those and had we known ahead of time, very likely wouldn’t have
even considered buying the house, which is what worries me.
It has completely changed our back yard. The 2 story structure is extremely tall and runs the entire length
of our backyard, blocking our backyards sunlight and privacy. It feels very closed in.
We just wish someone would have considered the affect these changes would have on the next door
neighbors’ property before proceeding to build beyond what the permit allowed.
We hope some kind of solution can be found that is fair and reasonable for all parties involved.
Thank you for reading this and considering both sides of the issue.
Audrey and Bryan
5201 Kavanaugh