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June 13, 2023
Mr. Romie Price
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Felton Rhodes Variance Request
5723 Hawthorne Road
Little Rock, AR 72207
Dear Mr. Price,
Please find attached our submittal to the Little Rock Board of Adjustments requesting a variance
to allow the crossing of the front and side yard setbacks, as well as increased rear yard
coverage at 5723 Hawthorne Road.
Our request is based on our client's desire to make several small improvements across the
property. He would like a larger and more livable front porch that better suits the proportions of
the front elevation of the house, and as such is requesting a reduced front yard setback of
23'-3". Additionally, our client would like to cover an existing grilling deck with a small roof. As
the grilling deck currently projects into the side yard, a roof improvement will also require a
variance to the side yard setback. We do not plan to expand the existing footprint of the deck.
Finally, our client hopes to expand the existing garage to allow for more storage space. We are
requesting a variance to increase the allowable rear yard coverage from 33% (as currently built)
to 39.5%. All additions to the garage will remain 6'-0" off the primary house structure, with the
exception of a covered, unenclosed walkway between the garage and back porch.
We are hoping to fulfill our clients' desire to have a more functional long-term residence while
incorporating designs that increase the home's street appeal. Given the restricted lot size and
our desire to work with existing structures, we believe variances to the front/side yard setbacks
and to the allowable rear yard coverage are a reasonable request.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me. We
appreciate your consideration of our request.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Ellen Yeary, A
3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-372-5940 Fax: 501-663-0043