HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6993 Staff AnalysisApril 30, 2001
Item No.: B
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Propert :
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-6993
City of Little Rock
2222 Singleton Cove
Lot 8, Parkview Hill
R-2
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254.
This lot has a 45 -foot platted
front building line, causing the
house to be located closer to the
rear property line.
Vacant lot
Single Family
The City of Little Rock, through its Affordable Homes _
Program, is proposing to construct a new, single-family
residence on the R-2 zoned lot located at 2222 Singleton
Cove. The proposed house will meet all required setbacks
but a deck on the back of the house is proposed to extend 12
feet into the required 25 -foot rear yard setback.
Staff supports the requested variance. This "pie -shaped"
lot is only 109± feet deep and has a platted 45 -foot front
building line. This increased front setback, much more than
the 25 -foot front setback typically required in R-2, has the
effect of pushing the house more toward the rear of the lot.
The requested encroachment is for only the 12 -foot width of
the deck. The encroachment represents a minor percentage of
the overall width of the rear yard. A drainage ditch along
April 30, 2001
Item No.: B (Cont.)
the rear property line separates this lot from the property
adjacent to the rear. The reduced setback for this 12' X
12' deck should have no impact on adjacent properties. The
deck is not proposed to be covered or enclosed.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance subject to the deck remaining uncovered and
unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MARCH 26, 2001)
Rick Jones was present representing the application. There were
no objectors present. A board member had commented that he did
not observe the required sign advertising the public hearing on
the property. Mr. Jones informed staff that he could not address
that issue since the application had been handled by someone else
in his office. He suggested that the item be deferred and the
issue of the sign addressed. Staff informed the Board of the
applicant's request for deferral.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
deferral to the April 30, 2001 meeting. The vote was 5 ayes,
0 noes and 0 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(APRIL 30, 2001)
Rick Jones was present representing the application. There were
no objectors present. Staff offered a recommendation of approval
subject to the deck remaining uncovered and unenclosed. Staff
informed the Board that the required sign had been placed on the
property.
Mr. Jones offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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