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Ms. Allison Hicks ________________ File No: Z-9694-A
2805 North Filmore Street____ ____ Location: 1832 Beechwood Street
Little Rock AR 72207___________________ Issue: Setback Variances
Date: November 16, 2023____
Dear _Ms. Hicks .
This is to advise you that in connection with your application, File No. _Z-9694-A_, the following action
was taken by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on November 16, 2023_:
(a)___ __ Approved the application as filed.
(b) X Approved the application with conditions.
(c)________ Denied the application.
(d) ____ ___ Deferred the application to the __ _ meeting.
(e)________ Withdrew the application.
(f)________ See attached Board of Adjustment minute record for conditions.
(g) ________ Other: ______________________________________________________________
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If a variance application is approved by the Board of Adjustment, all permits necessary for the initiation of
work shall be obtained within two (2) years from the date of approval, unless an extension of time is granted
by the Board. Otherwise, the Board’s approval of the application shall be considered void.
According to the City’s Zoning Ordinance Section 36-70:
“Appeals from the decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be filed with the appropriate court of
jurisdiction. This filing must occur within thirty (30) calendar days of the action by the Board of
Adjustment.”
If you have questions, please call me at (501) 371-6821.
Sincerely,
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Romie G. Price, Plans Development Administrator
RGP/aa
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
ITEM NO.: 1
(CONT.)
Z-9694-A
The proposed 1,088-square foot enclosed garage addition along the side (north) fac;:ade
of the residence is shown to extend approximately 32-feet to the north expanding the
primary residence 4-feet into the side yard setback. The addition extends from east to
west of the residence approximately 34-feet west along the north perimeter of the site
extending into the rear (west) yard setback approximately 6-feet.
Section 36-254(d)(3) states "There shall be a rear yard setback having a depth of not less
than twenty-five (25) feet. "Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
extension of the primary structure (Enclosed Garage Addition) into the rear yard setback
reducing the setback to no less than 19-feet.
Section 36-254(d)(2) states, "There shall be a side yard setback on each side of the
building having a width of not less than ten (10) percent of the average width of the lot,
not to exceed eight (8) feet.". Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow
the extension of the primary structure (Enclosed Garage Addition) into the side yard
setback reducing the setback to no less than 4-feet.
Staff is supportive and finds the request to generally be in conformance with the
development pattern in the Heights neighborhood and nearby area. Based on the above
assessment and analysis, staff find the requested variances to be reasonable.
E.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the following requested variances with conditions:
a.Side (south) yard setback for master suite addition with reduction from eight (8) feet
to a minimum of 6-feet,
b.Rear (west) yard setback for master suite addition with reduction from twenty-five (25)
feet to a minimum of 18-feet,
c.Rear (west) yard setback for covered patio addition with reduction from twenty-five
(25)feet to a minimum of 4-feet,
d.Rear (west) yard setback for enclosed garage addition with reduction from twenty-five
(25)feet to a minimum of 19-feet,
e.Side (north) yard setback for garage addition with reduction from eight (8) feet to a
minimum of 4-feet.
1.A building permit being obtained for all construction.
2.Install trees, if deemed applicable at the time of building permitting, in accordance
with Heights Landscape Design Overlay District requirements.
Board of Adjustment (NOVEMBER 16, 2023)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present, however there was discussion.
Staff presented the application to the Board and stated it recommended approval of the
requested side and rear yard setback variances to allow for expansion of the house, patio and
garage per conditions within the staff analysis and report. There was a motion to approve the
application. The motion was seconded. The application was approved. The vote was 4 ayes,
1 nays and O absent. 3