HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover Letter 021324January 12,2024
To Whom It May Concern:
We are writing in regard to a proposal to construct a garage with 2 bedrooms where our
current carport is, the address of 5008 Hawthorne Road, Little Rock, AR 72207. This is a current
existing 1 story house with a carport, the existing carport will be demolished along with the existing
slab. The new garage will be attached to the existing house, it will sit in the same area as the
demolished carport, and it will have a second floor that includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The
lot is zoned as R-2 which requires:
-35' front yard setback (which is no issue)
-a side yard that is no less than 10% of the lot width but no more than 8'
-a rear yard setback of 25'
Since the proposed 2 story garage is going in the same place as the existing carport it will
reside within the side yard set back. (this measurement remains the same as the carport). While we
pushed the new structure forward it will also still reside in the 25' rear yard setback. (we are actually
improving the backyard set back from 1 foot to 8 feet). We have no issues with the front yard
setback. The new building is under 35' but it is slightly taller than the existing residence.
We moved into this house almost 2 years ago. We bought this charming cottage from my
grandmother, and we love everything about it. The only problem is that we have three growing kids
and need more room. We have developed a relationship with our neighbors and enjoy living in this
area. I grew up in the neighborhood and would like to stay and raise my children here as well.
Please accept our proposal for the side and rear set -back variances.
Thank you,
Sarah & Davis Dodson
281-536-4 7
5008 Hawthorne Road
Little Rock, AR