HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8961-A Staff AnalysisJANUARY 27, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner/Applicant.-
Address:
wner/Applicant:Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Z-8961 -A
William and Candace Rolston
2923 N. Taylor Street
Lot 61, Grandview Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory structure (pool) with increased
rear yard coverage.
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
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IV
ublic Works Issues.-
1.
ssues:
1. The proposed pool is adjacent to a utility easement which may contain a sanitary
sewer main. The property owner or general contractor should perform a utility
location prior to excavation. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority
with any questions or concerns about utilities at this location.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 2923 N. Taylor Street is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the east side of
N. Taylor Street, south of N. Grandview Street. A one -car wide driveway is located
at the northwest corner of the property. The driveway extends along the north side
of the residence and leads to a one-story frame garage in the rear yard area, at the
northeast corner of the lot.
The applicant proposes to construct a 10 foot by 24 foot in -ground swimming pool
within the rear yard area, as noted on the attached site plan. The pool will be located
near the southeast corner of the lot. The proposed pool will be located five (5) feet
from the rear (east) property line, 12.5 feet from the south side property line, and
eight (8) feet from the existing garage structure. The proposed pool structure in
combination with the existing garage structure will occupy approximately 46.6
percent of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot).
JANUARY 27, 2020
ITEM NO.: 2 CON'T.l Z-8961 -A
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows accessory structures
to occupy/cover up to 30 percent of the required rear yard (rear 25 feet) of a
residential lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance
requirement to allow the pool (proposed) and garage (existing) accessory structures
with a rear yard coverage of approximately 46.6 percent.
Staff is supportive of the requested coverage variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed accessory structures with increased rear yard coverage
will not be out of character with other properties in this general area. The proposed
accessory pool structure will be an in -ground structure which will not be visible from
the adjacent properties. Therefore, there will be no additional impact on the
surrounding properties. Staff believes the proposed accessory structures with
increased rear yard coverage will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties
or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance, subject
to compliance with the Public Works requirement as noted in paragraph A. of the
agenda staff report.
Board of Adjustment
(January 27, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, as recommended by staff.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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