HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9212 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 24, 2017
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9212
Lindsey and Judith Boerner
401 E. Daisy Bates Drive
Southeast corner of E. Daisy Bates Drive and S. Rock Street
VM
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-342.2 and 36-156 to allow a new residence with reduced
rear setback and an accessory garage and pool with
reduced front setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments-
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-4A zoned property at 401 E. Daisy Bates Drive is currently undeveloped. The
property is located at the southeast corner of E. Daisy Bates Drive and S. Rock
Street. The property is comprised of the west half of Lots 1 and 2, Block 54, Original
City of Little Rock. The lots are platted running west to east, with the west property
line (Rock Street frontage) being the front property line. The lot contains no platted
building line or easement.
The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story single family residence on the
site, as noted on the attached site plan. The residence will be located 15 feet back
from the front property line, over 13 feet from the north side property line (E. Daisy
Bates Drive frontage) and 33 feet from the south side property line. The residence
will be located 26 feet back from the rear (east) property line, with exception of a bay
window which will have a rear setback of 24 feet. As part of the project, a detached
garage will be constructed at the southeast corner of the lot. The garage will be
located 44.5 feet back from the front (west) property line and three (3) feet from the
rear (east) and south side property lines. It will be separated from the house by six
(6) feet, with a five (5) foot wide covered walkway to the house. Additionally, a small
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ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.
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pool (13 feet by 15 feet) will be constructed in the rear yard area. The pool will be
located 58.5 feet back from the front (west) property line, over four (4) feet from the
rear (east) property line and well over 30 feet from the north and south side property
lines. The garage and pool combined will occupy 28 percent of the required rear
yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot).
Section 36-342.2(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for principal structures. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. requires a
minimum front setback of 60 feet for accessory structures. Therefore, the applicant
is requesting variances for reduced rear setback for the bay window projection of
the principal structure, and reduced front setbacks for the accessory garage and
pool structures.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable, as the requested variances are very minor in nature. The main body of
the residence meets the minimum rear setback. Only approximately eight (8) square
feet of the bay window projection extends into the required rear setback area. The
proposed garage and pool also contain minor encroachment issues. The property
has only a 75 foot depth, compared to a typical single family lot depth of 140 to 150
feet. The applicant is locating the garage as far back on the property as possible,
maintaining the required rear setback. Additionally, the garage is a typical two -car
garage size. With respect to the pool, the required front setback is deficient by only
1.5 feet. Therefore, staff believes the proposed house, garage and pool with
reduced setbacks will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties or the
general area. The Little Rock Historic District Commission reviewed and approved
all proposed construction at its April 10, 2017 meeting.
C. Staff Recommendation -
Staff recommends approval of the requested front and rear setback variances, as
filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on
approved as recommended by the vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and
(April 24, 2017)
Staff presented the item
recommendation" above.
the consent agenda and
I absent.
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