HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover Letter Chris & Laura Danforth
222 Rosetta St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
August 15, 2022
Romie Price
Development Specialist
Department of Planning & Commission
723 West Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72201-1334
Dear Mr. Price,
We are requesting a conditional use permit in order to tear down our existing garage in our backyard at
222 Rosetta St. in Little Rock, and replace it with a 480 square foot tiny home for my mother to
permanently reside in.
Our current backyard is 2500 square feet (50’ x 50.1’) and features the existing garage structure and a
large 200 sq. foot brick patio. Because we would like to continue to invest in our property and make use
of as much useable backyard space as possible, we are requesting that we match the new footprint of
the new structure to the old footprint of the garage as much as possible. The current garage sits on the
North property line and has been there for over 100 years. The North side of the garage also serves as a
“fence” that encloses part of the side of the neighbor’s backyard (i.e., she has chain link fencing around
her yard except for where our garage is located). Moving this would mean that she would need to
construct a new fence to enclose her property. Because of this, we are requesting a side yard variance
so that we can build and maintain the structure. This variance would allow us, with the continued
consent and blessing of our neighbor, to enter her side yard in order to build the north side of the tiny
home and make any necessary repairs once the structure is complete.
If approved, we will be able to provide a permanent home for a family member without losing any more
of the backyard. Again, this would also allow us to maintain green space and invest in necessary
landscaping/yard projects once the structure is built.
Attached are the original survey (completed in July of 2022), as well as the site plans and architectural
renderings of the project. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your consideration,
Chris & Laura Danforth