HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9326 Staff AnalysisMAY 21, 2018
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested
Justification:
Z-9326
Bemberg Joint Trust
Robert and Lydia Bemberg
2200 N. Arthur Street
Northwest corner of N. Arthur Street and Beacon Street
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory structure with increased rear
yard coverage.
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:
1. Public Works Staff has no comment on the variance sought for Little Rock Code
Section 36-156.
2. Residential driveways must not be wider than twenty (20) feet.
3. City of Little Rock Code, Section 30-5 prohibits blocking of the right-of-way.
Vehicles should not be parked in the right-of-way.
B. Staff Analysis.
The R-2 zoned property located at 2200 N. Arthur Street is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the northwest
corner of N. Arthur Street and Beacon Street. A paved alley is located along the
rear (west) property line.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing house from the property and
construct a new two-story single family residence, as noted on the attached site plan
and elevations. The proposed residence will be located near the center of the lot
and will comply with all building setback requirements. The applicant also proposes
to construct a one-story detached garage within the rear yard area. The proposed
garage will be located 0.5 to 0.9 foot from the rear (west) property line, 15.3 feet
from the south street side property line and 5.5 feet from the north side property line.
The accessory garage structure will be separated from the principal structure by over
10 feet. The proposed accessory garage structure will occupy 57.5 percent of the
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required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot.) A two -car wide driveway from
Beacon Street will serve the garage structure.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard
coverage of 30 percent (rear 25 feet of a lot) for accessory structures in R-2 zoning.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the accessory garage
structure with a rear yard coverage of 57.5 percent.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear yard coverage variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The overall size of the proposed accessory structure will not
be out of character with other accessory structures throughout this neighborhood.
The proposed accessory garage structure conforms with the required building
setbacks from all property lines. Staff feels that the applicant has submitted a quality
plan for the redevelopment of this single family lot. Staff believes that the proposed
accessory structure with 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 rear yard coverage variance, subject
to compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A. of the
Staff Report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(May 21, 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 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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