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John Allison, AIA Emeritus, LEED AP
5620 Chevaux Ct
Little Rock, AR 72223
Tel 501 993 4009
Romie Price | Development Specialist
City of Little Rock | Planning and Development
723 W. Markham | Little Rock, AR 72201-1334
Re: Residential Zoning Variance for Ms Jane Rich McDonald at 5400 Hawthorne
Road, Little Rock, AR 72207
October 14, 2021
Dear Mr. Price:
Ms McDonald is requesting a zoning variance to construct a new residence at
5400 Hawthorne Rd. in Little Rock, Arkansas. Specifically, there are two variances
needed:
1. A front yard variance will be required to decrease the setback from 25’ to
approximately 19’. This aligns Ms McDonald’s house with the house currently
under construction on the adjacent lot to the west, as well as other nearby
residences. This is also similar to the setback of the existing residence on Ms
McDonald’s lot, and therefore will not be a visible change to neighbors.
2. A decrease of the rear yard setback from 25’ to approximately 9’ is also
required. Visually, this is more in line with the rear yard setback of the existing
structure, and therefore should not be a noticeable change to neighbors.
The goal for this design is to accommodate the owner’s requirements, including
a two-car garage while maintaining a one-story appearance from both
Hawthorne and N. Tyler. The design is actually one and one-half stories (basically
one storey with some livable area in the attic space). This approach will allow
the structure to be in scale with the fabric of the neighborhood.
Finally, this new residence will be constructed using high quality and durable
materials: stone exterior with cast stone elements, a tile or slate like roof, and the
highest grade of windows and French doors. It will be a great addition to the
neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
John Allison