HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9205 Staff AnalysisMARCH 27, 2017
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9205
Gregory and Brittany Wood
Gregory Wood
5417 Stonewall Road
South side of Stonewall Road, between N. Polk and N. Tyler
Streets
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Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory building with increased rear
yard coverage.
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
0
Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 5417 Stonewall Road is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side of
Stonewall Road, between N. Polk and N. Tyler Streets. A one -car wide driveway
from Stonewall Road is located at the northeast corner of the lot. The driveway
extends along the east side of the house. The property backs up to an 0-3 zoned
property which contains a U. S. Post Office facility.
The applicant proposes to construct a two-story accessory garage structure within
the rear yard area, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed detached
garage will be 24 feet by 31 feet in area (744 square feet). The proposed structure
will be located three (3) feet from the rear (south) property line and three (3) feet
from the east side property line. The accessory structure will be located over 20 feet
from the west side property line, and will be separated from the house by eight (8)
feet. The proposed accessory structure will occupy approximately 42 percent of the
required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot).
MARCH 27, 2017
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.) Z-9205
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard
coverage of 30 percent for accessory structures in R-2 zoning. Therefore the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the
proposed accessory garage structure with a 42 percent rear yard coverage.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear yard coverage variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The proposed rear yard coverage for the accessory
structure will not be out of character with other accessory structures throughout this
neighborhood. At least three (3) other lots within this block contain accessory
buildings with similar increased rear yard coverage. The proposed accessory
structure complies with all required setbacks from property lines and separation from
the principal structure. As noted previously, the subject property backs up to an
0-3 zoned parcel which contains a post office facility. Staff believes the proposed
accessory structure 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, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(March 27, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by the vote of 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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February 25, 2017 - ! ` 5
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Regarding: Request for Residential Zoning Variance
To Whom It May Concern:
We are a multi -car family and live in a single family residence without a garage and have a single lane
driveway which does not have enough room to allow parking all vehicles in the driveway. This results in
parking curbside. We also maintain our front and back yard, however currently we have to store
mowers and other lawn equipment in off sight and inconvenient storage facility because of lack of
storage and to keep the property from looking junky. Police reports show that the most common crimes
in our neighborhood are from bikes, and equipment left out in the yard and stolen and smash and grab
car theft most commonly from curbside parking. Granting a variance to allow construction of a garage
will allow proper storage onsite of tools and yard equipment and appropriate sheltering of cars and
bikes which will overcome all these problems and inconveniences.
We are located directly behind the post office which has heavy cart traffic/activity early morning which
is loud and carries directly to our master bedroom and den. This structure which will be located
between these two areas will strategically dampen noise pollution from the post office and allow a more
enjoyable and livable environment.
Our plans call for the structure to match the architecture of the main house and will conform to similar
styles within the neighborhood and will not be a distraction or eye sore or nuisance to surrounding
neighbors.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
OW
Douglas and Brittany Wood