HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9511 Staff AnalysisMAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9511
Michael and Marcia Pollock
Ellen Yeary
2020 Country Club Lane
Lots 19-21, Block 2, Country Club Heights Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced rear
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.
Building Codes Comments -
The minimum fire separation distance (building to property line) prescribed by the
building code is 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)
to five (5) feet from the property line, and are prohibited when the exterior wall is less
than three (3) feetfrom 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 501-371-4832 for additional details.
MAY 21, 2020
ITEM NO.: 9 (CON'T.
C. Staff Analysis:
Z-9511
The R-2 zoned property located at 2020 Country Club Lane is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the
southwest corner of Country Club Lane and Stonewall Road. A two -car wide
driveway from Stonewall Road is located at the northwest corner of the property.
The driveway leads to a carport at the northwest corner of the residence.
The applicant proposes to construct a 12.9 foot by 28.9 foot covered porch on the
rear (west) of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
covered patio addition will be unenclosed on all sides and will attach to the house
with a small covered link. The roof structure will attach to a large outdoor fireplace
which is located along the rear property line. The proposed covered patio will be
located three (3) feet back from the rear (west) property line and over 50 feet back
from the north and south side property lines. The construction project also includes
a small in -ground pool at the southwest corner of the lot.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the covered porch addition with a reduced rear setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. When this residence was constructed it was located over 80 feet
back from the front (east) property line. This front setback greatly limits the amount
of rear yard space. In covering the patio area, the applicant is creating a usable rear
yard space. The covered patio area being unenclosed on all sides should have a
minimal impact on the adjacent properties. Similar setbacks for unenclosed
structures exist throughout the Heights neighborhood area.
D. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Building Codes requirements as noted in paragraph B. of
the staff report.
2. The covered porch addition must remain unenclosed on all sides.
Board of Adjustment
(May 21, 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 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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