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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8112 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 25, 2006 ITEM NO.: 10 File No.: Z-8112 Owner: Gardner Custom Homes, Inc. Applicant: Steve Gardner Address: 105 Fountain Avenue Description: Lot 2, Block 2, Young's Park Addition Zoned: R-3 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow a carport with reduced side setbacks and increased coverage. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The R-3 zoned property at 105 Fountain Avenue is occupied by a two-story frame single family residence which was recently constructed. The lot narrows from a width of 80 feet along the front property line to a width of 18.5 feet at the rear property line. There is an alley right-of-way along the rear property line. There is a two -car wide driveway from the alley to a concrete parking pad at the rear of the lot. The applicant is proposing to construct an 18 foot by 18 foot carport to cover the existing parking pad, as noted on the attached site plan. The carport will be unenclosed and constructed to match the existing principal structure. The SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 ITEM NO.: 10 (CON'T. proposed carport will be located 1.5 to 4 feet from the side property lines and approximately two (2) feet from the rear property line. The carport will cover approximately 42 percent of the required rear yard (rear 25 feet of the lot). Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard coverage of 30 percent for accessory buildings in residential zones. Section 36-156(a)(2)f. requires minimum side setbacks of three (3) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the carport structure with increased rear yard coverage and decreased side setbacks. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff's support is based primarily on the unusual shape of the lot, with the lot width being reduced to 18.5 feet at the rear property line. It would be impossible to construct an accessory building of much size within the rear 25 feet of the lot given the narrowness of the lot. Additionally, the proposed carport structure will not be out of character with other garage type structures located along this circular alley right-of-way. Staff believes the proposed carport structure with reduced side setbacks and increased rear yard coverage will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and coverage variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. The carport structure must be constructed to match the existing principal structure. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on all sides. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 25, 2006) 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 open position. 2 Gardner Custom Homes, Inc 705 Beechwood St Little Rock, AR 72205 August 25h, 2006 City of Little Rock Zoning and Planning Commission Re: 105 Fountain Ave. To whom it may concern, This letter is to request a variance in order to construct an 18'x18' open carport on an existing parking pad at the rear of the property at 105 Fountain Ave. The variance is necessary due to the shape of the lot and the amount of coverage within the rear 25' setback from the rear property line. The carport is to be constructed in a manner to mirror the current look of the home with an 8' ceiling height and 6/12 pitch gabled roof. Sincerely, ea,.n Steve Gardner President — Gardner Custom Homes, Inc.