HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7362 Staff AnalysisFebruary 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description'.
Zoned:
Z-7362
Laura and Mark Doramus
5231 Sherwood Road
Lot 77, Prospect Terrace Addition
R-2
Variance Requested. A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to allow an
accessory building with a reduced building
separation.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issu
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 5231 Sherwood Road is occupied by a two-
story brick single family residence. There is a building addition currently
being constructed on the rear of the structure. The property owners
propose to construct a 22 foot by 24 foot accessory garage structure near
the southeast corner of the property. The accessory garage will be
located four (4) feet back from the principal structure and connected by a
covered walk.
Section 36-156(a)(2)b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that
accessory structures be separated from principal structures by at least six
(6) feet. Therefore, the property owners are requesting a variance from
this standard.
February 24, 2003
Item No.: 8 (Cont.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. The proposed accessory
garage complies with the minimum required front, side and rear yard
setbacks. The building is located eight (8) feet from the rear property line
because of existing easements. If the easements were not there, the
building could be located as close as three (3) feet to the rear property
line, which would provide the required minimum six (6) foot separation
between the structure and the house. Staff feels that the proposed
accessory structure will not be out of character with other properties in this
neighborhood, and will have no adverse impact on the general area. The
Little Rock Fire Department has no objections to the proposed building
separation.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow reduced
building separation, subject to the covered walkway connection remaining
unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 24, 2003)
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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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