HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8184-B Staff AnalysisDECEMBER 10, 2018
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z-8184-B
Owner/Applicant: Hector Hortelano
Address: 17846 Colonel Glenn Road
Description: Northwest corner of Colonel Glenn Road and Winsome Drive
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory structure which exceeds the
area of the principal structure.
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
0
Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 17846 Colonel Glenn Road is occupied by a 16
foot by 56 foot manufactured home. The property is located at the northwest corner
of Colonel Glenn Road and Winsome Drive. The property consists of two (2)
separate parcels (real estate records), but is considered one (1) zoning lot as per
the City's Zoning Ordinance definition. There is a gravel driveway from Colonel
Glenn Road which serves as access to the residence. The property is located out
of the Little Rock City limits, but within the City's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction.
On March 26, 2007 the Board of Adjustment granted a variance from Section 36-
156(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of a 40 foot by 50 foot
metal accessory building on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The
proposed accessory building was to be located over 90 feet back from the front
(south) property line. The accessory building was proposed to serve as storage for
the existing residence and will aid in storing materials and tools when the applicants
construct a new home on the lot in the future. The previous Board of Adjustment
approval expired after two (2) years since the applicant did not begin construction of
the accessory building.
DECEMBER 10, 2018
ITEM NO.: 1
On July 26, 2010 the Board of Adjustment approved the same variance with the
same conditions as approved on March 26, 2007. That approval expired after two
(2) years as the applicant was not yet ready to proceed with the construction.
Therefore, the applicant is back before the Board of Adjustment asking that the
variance be again approved. Some site work recently took place on the site where
the accessory building is proposed.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that accessory
buildings or structures be subordinate to the principal structure on the lot and contain
less gross floor area. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
2,000 square foot accessory structure on the lot with an 896 square foot principal
structure. The proposed accessory structure meets/exceeds all other setback
requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as reasonable,
as the proposed metal storage building/garage will not be out of character with the
general area. There are numerous large storage buildings, barns, etc. in this general
area along Colonel Glenn Road. The proposed structure and residence represent
a very minimal coverage of this two (2) acre property. As noted in the applicants'
letter, there are plans to construct a larger single family home in the future. Staff
believes the proposed accessory structure will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested accessory structure variance, subject
to the following conditions:
1. The accessory structure will be for the use of persons residing in the principal
structure only. It cannot be rented out, or used as a dwelling or in conjunction
with a business.
2. The accessory structure must be located at least 90 feet back from the front
(south) property line to allow for future right-of-way dedication.
Board of Adjustment
(December 10, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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