HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6326 Staff AnalysisJune 30, 1997
Item No.: 6
File No.
Owner•
Address-
Descriptio
zoned'
variance Re ested:
Justification:
Z-6326
David Fuqua
31 Bradbury Drive
Lot 14, Block 2, Hickory Ridge
Phase II
R-2
A variance is requested from the
separation requirements of Section
36-156 to permit placement of an
accessory building less than 6 feet
from the principle structure.
Applicant's Statement: I am the
owner of the property located at 31
Bradbury Drive, Little Rock,
Arkansas, and I am submitting an
application for variance from the
requirements of the City's zoning
ordinance. Specifically, I want to
locate an accessory building closer
to my house than the six (6) foot
distance allowed by the separation
provisions of Section 36-156 of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances.
I am seeking this variance for a
variety of reasons. First, my back
yard slopes steeply, making a
satisfactory, level placement of
the accessory building much more
difficult. I have a concrete patio
adjacent to the rear of my house
which is approximately twelve (12)
feet wide, is level, and will
adequately accommodate a 12' X 8'
building I propose to purchase.
Also, location of this building
next to my house will make it
completely invisible from the
street and virtually invisible to
my neighbors due to my fencing,
existing decking, and landscaping.
June 30, 1997
Item No.: 6(Cont.)
Present Use of Propert :
Pra used Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
Single
nal sis-
Single Family,.
Single Family
The applicant proposes to place a 12 foot by 8 foot
accessory building in the rear yard of the R-2 zoned
property located at 31 Bradbury Drive. The structure is to
be placed on a concrete patio located directly behind the
house and will be separated from the house by approximately
1 foot. Section 36-156 requires accessory buildings to be
separated from principle buildings by at least 6 feet.
Due to the severe slope of the property, it would be very
difficult to place the building anywhere else on the site.
The property slopes down from the street toward the rear
property line. The Fire Department will have full access to
the rear of the house and placement of this small storage
building should not impede that access. Placement of the
building as proposed will have no impact on adjacent
properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested separation
variance.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 30, 1997)
The applicant, David Fuqua, was present. There were no objectors
present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of
approval.
Mr. Fuqua offered no additional comments.
The vote was called on the variance request. The vote was
8 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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