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Fayetteville, AR 72703
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February 15, 2022
Department of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Premier Lighting – Variance to Setback Requirement
Dear Staff Members,
This letter is to summarize the extraordinary hardships and practical difficulties that
result from strict compliance with City of Little Rock Municipal Code regulations
associated with the “front yard” required as part of the proposed Premier Lighting
Headquarters at Lot 4 of Otter Creek Business Park along Otter Creek Court.
The subject property is severely constrained due to a Zone AE floodway along
Callagahan Branch and an associated 25’ floodway buffer. After adhering to the
required 25’ front yard (shown as B.S.L. on the site plan) subject to the C-1 zone, the
remaining area limits the opportunity for feasible and functional building.
Due to configuration and size of site, it is requested to reduce the front yard requirement
from 25’ to 10’.
It is in the opinion of the applicant that the granting of this variance will not be
detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare or injurious to other property. The
intent of this variance is to match the nature of the City’s regulations while seeking only
enough relief as necessary to support a successful long-term business given the
hardships unique to this property.
Should you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact me at the
above or by email at csims@mce.us.com.
Respectfully,
Cody Sims, EI