HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7230 Staff AnalysisMay 20, 2002
ITEM NO.: 17
File No.: Z-7230
Owner: Fred and Karen Lord
Address: 19717 Mallard Cove
Description: Lot 708, Hunter's Woods Subdivision, Otter
Creek Community Phase VI
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to allow
construction of an accessory building with a
reduced side yard setback.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues.-
No
ssues:
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 19717 Mallard Cove is occupied by a one-story
brick single family residence. There is an access drive at the southwest
corner of the property. The property is located in an area of single family
development. The Little Rock city limits line is located a few hundred feet
to the west. Park property, zoned PR, is located further south.
The applicant proposes to construct a 625 square foot detached garage
structure along the south (side) property line. The applicant proposes a
one (1) foot setback along this side property line. According to Section
36-156(a)(2)f., accessory buildings in R-2 zoning shall have a minimum
side yard setback of three (3) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
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a variance from this standard. The proposed structure complies with all
other setback requirements.
Staff is not supportive of the variance request. Staff can see no logical
reason for the placement of the accessory structure to within one (1) foot
of the side property line. There is not a problem with the lot's topography,
size or configuration which would dictate the placement of the structure.
There is ample space to place the structure on the lot and meet all of the
required setbacks. Staff feels that there is no hardship or justification for
the requested variance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the requested side yard setback variance.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 20, 2002)
Frank Riggins was present, representing the application. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of
denial.
Frank Riggins addressed the Board in support of the application. He noted that
the adjacent property owner to the south had submitted a letter in support of the
application. He also noted that the nearest house was 90 feet from the proposed
accessory building. He noted that the proposed accessory building would have
no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
Scott Richburg asked Mr. Riggins why a three (3) foot side yard could not be
provided. Mr. Riggins noted that the property owner wished to have as much
yard space as possible.
Andy Francis stated that the side yard setback requirement is to allow for the
maintenance of the property between the building and property line as well as
the maintenance of the side of the building.
There was a motion to approve the application, as filed. The motion failed by a
vote of 0 ayes, 4 nays and 1 abstention (Ruck). The application was denied.
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