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MANN & KEMP
December 12, 2022
Little Rock Planning Commission
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Ark. 72201
RE: Replat Application — O. Jack Hartsell III, Inc. Subdivision
Dear Commissioners:
I represent O. Jack Hartsell III who seeks the Commission's approval of
the attached proposed replat of a lot located on Beck Road in the City's extra-
territorial jurisdiction.
Mr. Hartsell owned a larger tract at the area of Beck Road and County
Farm Road near Two Rivers Park. In June 2020, the larger tract was subdivided
into the O. Jack Hartsell III Inc. subdivision of Pulaski County, Arkansas,
containing two lots and a road dedication.
In February 2021, the subdivision was replatted into Lot I and Lot 2R to
correct a few conveyancing mistakes.
In April 2021, a survey was recorded indicating that Lot 1R was split
between a "house" tract consisting of the north 88 feet of Lot 1R, and a "vacant"
tract consisting of the south 55 feet of Lot 1R.
In August 2022, Mr. Hartsell conveyed by warranty deed the house tract
of Lot 1 R to Ryan Kiernan. The remainder of the Lot 1 R was retained by Mr.
Hartsell, and he desire to construct a detached, single-family home on the retained
"vacant" tract.
Zoning clearance was provided by the planning department and Mr.
Hartsell began site work at the location in the early fall of this year. However,
Planning ultimately determined that the clearance was issued in error and has
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indicated that Mr. Hartsell is required to replat Lot 1 R if he is to complete
construction of the new residence on the "vacant" tract.
To that end, the attached proposal contemplates a replat of Lot 1 R into Lot
IRA and Lot 1RB, with the former being the "house" tract identified on April
2021 survey and the latter being the "vacant" tract on which Mr. Hartsell desires
to construct a new detached single-family home. Lot IRA is currently owned by
Ryan Kiernan, who joins in this application for replat. Lot 1RB is owned by Mr.
Hartsell.
Because Lot 1RB is zoned R-2 and is 55 feet wide, a variance will be
required from the ordinary R-2 minimum lot width of 60 feet. The variance is
justified in this case because the proposed lot size and shape do not create any
irregular shapes, pipestems or pockets, and the lot size is greater than the
minimum lot size required for R-2. The proposed replat thus preserves the
maximum density characteristics of R-2 zoning.
Both Lots IRA and 1RB will be serviced by separate septic sewer
systems. Both lots had successful percolation tests and both lots have been
permitted by the Department of Health for the installation of septic tanks and field
lines. The Department's documentation is attached.
A copy of the proposed bill of assurance is also attached.
If the Commission needs anything further to consider this application,
please do let me know and I will do my best to provide it.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerel
HK
Enclosures
cc: Jack Hartsell
Ryan Kiernan
& KEMP, PLLC