HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7887-A Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z -7887-A
Owner: Michael Ronnel
Applicant: Eugene Levy
Address: 110 Vigne Drive
Description: Lot 74, Block 83, Chenal Valley Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
156 to allow a swimming pool with a reduced rear setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residence under construction
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
1. Due to stormwater quality requirements, all pool drains must be connected
to the sanitary sewer. Pool water cannot be discharged to the stormwater
system. Contact Little Rock Wastewater utility.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 110 Vigne Drive is currently being developed. The
foundation work for a new two-story single family residence is currently being
done. The property backs up to the Chenal Country Club facilities (tennis
courts and parking area). On July 25, 2005 the Board of Adjustment approved
a variance for a reduced rear setback for an unclosed pavilion addition on the
rear of the structure. An in -ground swimming pool was also shown on the
approved site plan.
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
As part of the lot development, the applicant is proposing to construct a six (6)
foot high masonry wall along the west (rear) property line. The applicant plans
to incorporate a waterfall feature into the masonry wall which will discharge
water into the swimming pool. With this design a 12 foot wide portion of the
pool structure will have to extend to the masonry wall on the rear property line,
as noted on the attached site plan.
Section 36-156(a)(2)f. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
three (3) foot rear setback for accessory buildings (including pool structures).
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 12 foot wide
section of the pool to extend to the rear (west) property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels the request is
reasonable, based on the fact that the lot backs up to a 15 foot wide open
space tract (platted) and the Chenal Country Club facilities. Staff feels this in -
ground pool structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties
or the general area. The applicant will need to submit a letter from the Chenal
Valley Architectural Control Committee approving the preliminary plans for the
pool and wall construction.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The pool structure must be located at least six (6) feet back from the
principal structure.
2. The applicant must submit a letter from the Chenal Valley Architectural
Control Committee approving the pool and wall construction, prior to a
building permit being issued.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 28, 2005)
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.