HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7085-A Staff AnalysisNovember 26, 2001
ITEM NO.: 4
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Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
Z -7085-A
Don Kirkpatrick
120 Hickory Creek Circle
Lot 13R, Hickory Creek
Subdivision
R-2
A variance is requested from
the fence height provisions of
Section 36-516 to permit
construction of an 8 foot tall
fence/wall.
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
Install drains at fence line to prevent any water from
backing up onto adjacent property.
B. Staff Analysis•
A new, one-story single family residence is currently
being constructed on the R-2 zoned lot at 120 Hickory
Creek Circle. On September 24, 2001, the Board of
Adjustment approved a side yard setback variance for a
porte-cochere addition to the single family residential
structure.
The applicant is currently proposing to construct an
eight (8) foot high brick wall, with nine (9) foot high
columns, to enclose the rear yard of the property. The
applicant notes that the fence is requested in order to
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provide privacy for an elevated swimming pool and patio
in the rear yard area. Attached is a letter from the
Hickory Creek Architectural Review Committee, approving
the wall construction request. The City of Little Rock
Zoning Ordinance limits the height of fences in
residential zones to six (6) feet.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff
feels that the eight (8) foot high wall will provide a
good visual barrier from the swimming pool area, and
will help prevent children from gaining unauthorized
access to this rear yard. The requested brick wall
will not be out of character with other such structures
in the area. In the past, the Board of Adjustment has
approved eight (8) and ten (10) foot high fences and
walls within this neighborhood.
There is one (1) outstanding issue associated with this
application.. The proposed wall is to be constructed
over an existing sewer line at the northwest corner of
the property. The applicant previously encased the
sewer line in concrete to allow for the construction of
the single family residence over the line. Staff has
requested that the applicant obtain a letter from
Little Rock Wastewater Utility approving of the wall
construction. As of this writing, the applicant has
not submitted this information to staff. Staff will
attempt to have this issue resolved prior to the public
hearing.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested wall height
variance subject to compliance with the Public Works
requirement as noted in paragraph A. of this request,
and written approval being obtained from Little Rock
Wastewater Utility.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(NOVEMBER 26, 2001)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
Staff noted that the applicant had submitted a letter of
approval (with conditions) dated November 21, 2001 from
Little Rock Wastewater Utility. Staff noted that compliance
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with this letter would be an additional condition 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 4 ayes, 0 nays and
1 absent.
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