HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6868-A Staff AnalysisJUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.:
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Rebecca Stewart
1212 W. 11 th Street
Part of Lots 7-9, Block 309, Original City of Little Rock
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence provisions of
Section 36-516 to allow a wood privacy fence which exceeds the maximum
height allowed.
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
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-4 zoned property at 1212 W. 11th Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from
W. 11 th Street which serves as access. A bedroom addition at the
northwest corner of the house was approved by the Board of
Adjustment several years ago. The rear and side yards are enclosed by
a chain-link fence, ranging in height from four (4) feet to six (6) feet.
The applicant proposes to remove a portion of the chain-link fence and
replace it with a 7.5 foot high wood privacy fence. The proposed fence
would enclose the rear yard, as noted on the attached sketch. The
applicant notes that the proposed fence is for security purposes.
JUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a
maximum residential fence height of six (6) feet. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow
the 7.5 foot high fence.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff feels that the
request is reasonable, given the fact that the two (2) residential
structures immediately east have been removed, creating weed lots and
increased visibility from Cross Street. The property owner has made
quality improvements to the property over the past few years, and staff
feels that continued improvements could aid in the redevelopment of
other property in the area. Staff feels that the proposed fence will have
no adverse impact on the general area or adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance,
subject to a building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 28, 2004)
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 as recommended by
staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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May 27, 2004
City of Little Rock
Planning & Development
723 West Markham St.
Little Rock Arkansas
Attention: Monte Moore
Zoning and Enforcement Administrator
APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING VARIANCE
Subject Property: R-4 Zoned Lot; 121.2 W. 110' St.; Little Rock AR
A variance to area regulations is requested to permit construction of a 7'6" privacy fence in the
rear yard of the subject property. Currently, the rear yard of the subject property abuts two
vacant lots that front onto Cross street, thus, allowing broad view of any rear yard activity by
passing pedestrians or motorists .
Over the last four years, as coresidents at 1212 W. 11'h Street, my elderly mother and I have
made numerous property improvements and accommodations for senior occupancy. This
variance request is consistent with that objective. While we do gardening and yard maintenance,
neither of us spend any personal time in that area. A 7'6' fence would enable us to enjoy the
backyard area with a reasonable amount of security and privacy.
Your favorable consideration of this request will be highly appreciated.
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Jebecca A. Stewart