HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9376-A Letter of Intent 111521Letter of Intent for Zoning Variance For:
Michael and Chandler Bailey
1809 N Monroe St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Property Zoning: R2
Legal Description: SHADOWLAWN N’25 of 75 & all 74
Dear Board of Adjustment Members,
We are requesting the two zoning variances detailed below to allow the replacement of
our primary residence’s current detached garage located at the above address. We have a
growing family and are quickly running out of space. Rebuilding the existing detached garage
would provide the necessary additional living space while allowing us to stay in our home. It
would also provide a much‐needed update to the property as the detached structure was
original to the home when it was built in 1924 to our knowledge. These variances are necessary
for the proposed rebuild of the outdated existing structure to allow a staircase to the 2nd floor
and include HVAC, while staying in character with the property and surrounding neighborhood.
1. The area provisions of section 36‐153 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances to allow the
expansion of a non‐conforming structure.
This variance would allow us to keep the garage centered with the driveway and avoid
vehicle parking issues. The driveway cannot be expanded or moved as it runs between the
existing house and the northern neighboring property line. Allowing the new structure’s
northern footprint to remain in the same location would avoid unnecessary parking issues and
allow the necessary space to efficiently move vehicles into and out of the garage.
2. The area provisions of section 36‐254 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances to permit
reduced rear setback.
This minimal reduction in rear setback would allow the addition of stairs leading to the
2nd story and HVAC to the structure. As stated previously, the existing structure is outdated and
to our knowledge, original to the property. This requested reduction in rear setback would
allow the stairs and HVAC to be added to the southern footprint of the current structure.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,
Michael and Chandler Bailey
Property Owners