HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5849-B Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 30, 2019
ITEM NO.: A
File No.: Z -5849-B
Owner: Robert and Megan Janes
Applicant: Scott Greenwood
Address: 5201 Hawthorne Road
Description: Lot 1, Block 11, Newton's Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested-. A variance is requested from the fence height provisions of
Section 36-516 to allow a fence which exceeds the maximum
height allowed.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
1. City of Little Rock Code of Ordinances §30-43(b) prohibits the installation of
retaining walls on public property.
2. The proposed fence creates an unnecessary visual obstruction and hazard to
drivers.
3. The Public Works staff does not seek removal of existing landscaping
improvements at this location and at the time of this review; however, new
construction of fences, walls or other barriers within the public right-of-way is not
permitted.
Staff Update:
The applicant contacted staff on July 16, 2019 and requested this application be
deferred to the August 26, 2019 agenda in order to work out details with the Public
Works Department. Staff supports the deferral request.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
ITEM NO.: A (CON'T.)
Board of Adjustment
(July 29, 2019)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested this application be deferred to the
August 26, 2019 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the August 26, 2019
agenda. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
Staff Update.
The applicant contacted staff on August 13, 2019 and requested this application be
deferred to the September 30, 2019 agenda in order to work out details with the Public
Works Department. Staff supports the deferral request.
Board of Adjustment (August 26, 2019)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested this application be deferred to the
September 30, 2019 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the September 30, 2019
agenda. The vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
Staff Update:
The applicant contacted staff on September 17, 2019 and requested this application be
withdrawn. Staff supports the withdrawal request.
Board of Adjustment
(September 30, 2019)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested this application be withdrawn.
Staff supported the withdrawal request.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and withdrawn. The vote was 4 ayes, 0
noes and 1 absent.
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Robert and Megan Janes
5201 Hawthorne Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
6/25/2019
The following is a request to extend existing 18" tall flower bed and curb headed North 30' and to return
back West to tie into front steps. We also request to extend the existing 48" tall fencing on the East side
of the house headed North 26' and to return West into existing front step stone veneer. We request a
variance to have this new fencing and the existing fencing on the East side of the property to be 6' tall
above the finished stone terrace. Fence construction will be concrete with a stucco veneer on all sides
with one 40" walk gate to access the driveway.
This request will be helpful to create more security on this side of the house which has two existing large
French door entrance. Currently the open iron low fencing is easily accessible for potential intruders.
The lower flower bed will be planted with similar evergreens to the existing plants.