HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9411 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 29, 2019
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
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2318 Palm, LLC
Fred Lord
2318 N. Palm Street
Lots 9-12, Block 9, Country Club Heights Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and 36-156 to allow a new residence with reduced rear
setback and an accessory structure with reduced front
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:
No Comments
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 2318 N. Palm Street is occupied by a two-story
brick single family residence located near the center of the overall property. The
property is located on the west side of N. Palm Street, at the north end of the street
where it dead -ends into the Little Rock Country Club golf course. A one -car wide
driveway from N. Palm Street is located near the southeast corner of the property.
An accessory structure is located along the south property line.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing residence and accessory structure
from the property, and construct a new two-story residence and accessory structure,
as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed residence and accessory structure
will occupy essentially the same foot print as the existing structures, and will have a
similar architectural style. The proposed residence will be located 25 feet back from
the front (east) property line and 20.5 feet (at its closest point) from the rear (west)
property line. The proposed residence will be located 42.6 feet from the north side
property line and over 50 feet from the south side property line. The proposed
accessory (detached) structure will be located 51 feet back from the front (east)
property line, approximately 60 feet from the rear (west) property line and 10.8 feet
APRIL 29, 2019
ITEM NO.: 6 CON'T. Z-9411
from the south side property line. The accessory structure will be separated from
the principal structure by 16.6 feet.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for principal structures in R-2 zoning. Section 36-156(a)(2)c.
requires a minimum front setback of 60 feet for accessory structures. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the
proposed residence with a reduced rear setback and the accessory structure with a
reduced front setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variances for the proposed residence
and accessory structure. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed
residence and accessory structure will occupy essentially the same foot print as
the existing structures. The two (2) setback variances are very minor in nature and
will not be out of character with other principal and accessory structures in the
neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed residence and accessory structure with
reduced setbacks will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, as filed.
Board of Adjustment
(April 29, 2019)
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 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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