HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9331 Staff AnalysisJUNE 25, 2018
ITEM NC.: 6
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned
Z-9331
Frederick and Mary Barr
William Miller
1823 N. Tyler Street
East side of N. Tyler Street, midway between Kavanaugh Blvd.
and Cantrell Road
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Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to permit a carport addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
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
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Public Works Issues:
1. City of Little Rock Code of Ordinances Sec. 30-43 prohibits residential driveways
wider than twenty (20) feet. Where a property abuts an alley, the minimum
distance between a driveway and the property line is ten (10) feet. Any proposed
driveway modifications should bring the driveway into compliance.
Building Codes Comments:
The required fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the
building code terminates at five (5) feet. Buildings are allowed to be closer than five
(5) feet if they have properly constructed fire walls which provide the requisite one
(1) hour fire resistance rating. When buildings are five (5) feet or more from the
property line, the requirement no longer applies to the wall itself, only the projections
such as eaves or overhangs.
Openings such as doors and windows are limited when the exterior wall is three (3)
feet from the property line, and are prohibited when the exterior wall is less than
three (3) feet from the line. There is no restriction on openings when the exterior
wall is more than three (3) feet from the property line.
Contact the City of Little Rock Building Codes at 371-4832 for additional details.
JUNE 25, 2018
ITEM NO.: 6
C. Staff Analysis:
Z-9331
The R-2 zoned lot located at 1823 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a two-story, brick
and frame, single family residence. A garage on the rear of the house is accessed
from the alley. The applicants are proposing to construct a carport addition to the
rear of the house, over the existing driveway off of the alley. The carport addition
will result in a rear yard setback of 2.9'. The carport will be supported by brick
columns of the same brick as the residence and covered with a shingled roof
matching that of the residence. Section 36-254 of the code requires a 25 foot rear
yard setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow the carport addition. The
carport will not be out of character with other properties in the general area. Several
other properties have similar rear yard area coverage. The carport will remain open
and unenclosed on its north, south and east sides. Staff does not believe the
reduced rear yard setback for the carport addition will adversely impact surrounding
properties.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance, subject to
compliance with the Public Works and Building Code comments in paragraphs A
and B of the agenda staff report and subject to the carport remaining open and
unenclosed on its north, south and east sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(June 25, 2018)
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 staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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