HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9330 Staff AnalysisJUNE 25, 2018
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested
Justification:
Z-9330
Mitchell Jansonius
Scott Smith
6002 Brentwood
North side of Brentwood Road, one lot west of N. University
Avenue
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to permit a building addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant Single Family Residence
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residence
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lot located at 6002 Brentwood is occupied by a two-story, frame,
single family dwelling. The home was constructed in 1910 and is located on the rear
half of the lot. The main body of the house has a front setback of 55 feet. A single
car carport is located in front of the house with a front setback of 25 feet. The home
was constructed some 40 years prior to construction of the surrounding
neighborhood. Duplex residences are located adjacent to the east, west and north.
The University of Arkansas Cammack Campus is located to the south.
The applicant proposes to construct an addition onto the rear and side of the house,
resulting in a rear yard setback of five (5) feet. Section 36-254 of the code requires
a rear yard of 25 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The applicant proposes to preserve
the historic original architecture of the home from the front and sides. The proposed
setback is compatible with the building setbacks on the adjacent lots. This lot backs
up to a driveway and parking lot serving the duplex located on the lot to the north;
resulting in adequate separation from any structure on that lot. The lot is only 120
JUNE 25, 2018
ITEM NO.: 5 ICON'T.
Z-9330
feet deep. At some point in the distant past, the northern 20 feet of this property
was incorporated into the lot to the north, reducing the buildable area on the subject
lot.
Staff believes the proposed rear yard setback variance is appropriate.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance.
Board of Adjustment:
(June 25, 2018)
Staff informed the Board that on June 22, 2018 the applicant submitted a letter
requesting this application be withdrawn. Staff supported the withdrawal request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. The vote was 3 ayes, 0
noes and 2 absent. The application was withdrawn.
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