HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6489 Staff AnalysisMay 18, 1998
Item No.: 4
File No.: Z-6489
Owner: Raymond Larsen/Johnny Dorsey,
Applicant
Address: 10820 Bainbridge Drive
Description: Lot 34, Block 6, Walton Heights
Zoned: R-2
variance Requested: A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit enclosure of an existing
carport with reduced side yard
setback.
Justification: Applicant's Statement: Said house
was built some 30 years ago. At
that time, the house was built too
close to the east side of the
property. This property was
inspected and passed by the City of
Little Rock Inspection division.
We would like to enclose the
existing carport, to make a sitting
room, with its own entrance. We
will not extend the roof line or
the concrete slab which already
exists on the property.
Mr. Larson has lived at this
address for 5 years and has a
letter from his neighbor to the
east saying he is in favor totally
of the project.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
May 18, 1998
Item No.: 4 (Cont.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 10820 Bainridge Drive is occupied
by a two-story, brick and frame, single-family residence.
The home has an 18' X 22.6' carport attached on the east
side. The carport has an existing side yard setback of 51.
Section 36-254 requires a side yard setback of 7.6' for this
lot. The house, including the carport, was built
approximately 30 years ago. Staff is uncertain how the
structure was built with the reduced side yard but, by
virtue of the structure's age, considers the structure
nonconforming. The applicant proposes to enclose the
carport to create expanded living space. Section 36-154(a)
prohibits any increase in the degree of nonconformity of any
structure which has been declared nonconforming. Staff
determined that enclosing the open carport and expanding the
living area into the carport space would be an increase in
the degree of nonconformity. The applicant is requesting a
variance to recognize the existing 5' setback and to allow
for the enclosure of the carport.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. There will
be no change in the existing carport slab or roof line.
with the 5 foot setback, there is adequate separation
between this structure and the home on the adjacent lot.
The owner of the adjacent property has submitted a letter in
support of the applicant's proposal. The structure has a
front yard setback nearly double that required in the R-2
district. Allowing the enclosure of the existing carport
should have no impact on adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval
variance to recognize the
applicant to enclose the
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
of the requested side yard setback
existing setback and to allow the
carport.
(MAY 18, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The
applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote
of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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