HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7226 Staff AnalysisMay 20, 2002
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File No.: Z-7226
Owner: Bruce and Lisa Johnson
Address: 25 Hickory Creek Drive
Description: Lot 54, Hickory Creek Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the
easement provisions of Section 36-11 and,
the area provisions of Section 36-156 to
permit construction of a swimming pool
which encroaches into an easement, with a'
reduced separation from the principal
structure.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 25 Hickory Creek Drive contains a two-story
brick and rock single family residence which is currently under
construction. The rear yard of the property slopes slightly downward from
west to east. The property owner proposes to construct a swimming pool
near the southeast corner of the lot. The proposed pool extends
approximately seven (7) feet into a utility easement which runs along the
rear property line. The pool is separated from the principal structure by
five (5) feet. Section 36-11(f) requires that encroachments into utility
easements be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. Section 36-
156(a)(2)b. requires that accessory structures in single family zones be
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separated from the principal structure by at lest six (6) feet. Therefore,
the property owner is requesting variances to allow the swimming pool to
encroach into the utility easement, with a reduced separation from the
principal structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. As noted previously, the
rear yard of this lot slopes downward from west to east. Because of the
slope, the applicant has located the pool within the southeastern portion
of the property, where the ground is most level. Additionally, the applicant
noted in his cover letter that it is the intent to save existing trees within the
other area of the rear yard. Staff feels that the variance for reduced
separation from the principal structure is very minimal and should have no
adverse effects. The proposed pool conforms to the minimum rear and
side yard setbacks.
The applicant submitted letters from all of the public utility companies
approving of the proposed pool construction. The Little Rock Wastewater
Utility noted that the pool construction must be located at least five (5) feet
back from the edge of an existing manhole at the southeast corner of the
lot. The proposed plan conforms with this requirement.
C. Staff Recommendation.
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances subject to the
swimming pool construction being located at least five (5) feet back from
the edge of the existing manhole at the southeast corner of the property,
as required by Little Rock Wastewater Utility.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 20, 2002)
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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