HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA Minute Record (JUNE)JUNE 20, 2024
ITEM NO.: 6 Z-9995
File No.: Z-9995
Owners: Kay Kelley Arnold Trust
Applicant: Kay Kelley Arnold
Address: 2906 N. Pierce
Legal Description: Lot 10 and the North 10 feet of Lot 9, Block 11, Park View
Addition, to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County Arkansas
Zoned: R-3
Present Use: Single-Family Residence
Proposed Use: Single-family Residence
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the area regulations of Sec. 36-
255 to allow a reduced side yard and in the R-3 district.
Justification: The applicant’s justification is presented as per the attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT
A. Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
No Comments.
B. Buffering and Landscape Comments:
No Comments
C. Building Codes Comments:
No Comments.
D. Staff Analysis:
The property at 2906 N. Pierce Street is in a predominantly R-3 zoned neighborhood,
within the Park View Subdivision.
The subject property is centrally located on the west side of N. Pierce Street. The
parcel was originally developed to contain a 1-story, combo brick and frame
residence in 1950.
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JUNE 20, 2024
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON’T.) Z-9995
The applicant is proposing to replace the existing, rotten deck in the side yard on the
south side of the property with new decking, landscaping and an ADA ramp to the
back door for wheelchair and walker access. The dimensions of the new deck will
have the same footprint as the existing deck at 20.2 feet x 10.5 feet, located behind
the existing fence along the south property line, and will not be visible from N. Pierce
Street. Access to the ramp will be through the driveway extending from N. Pierce
Street.
The applicant notes that the new deck will have the same side yard setback as the
existing deck of 0.5 feet from the south property line.
Section 36-255(d)(2) states, “There shall be a side yard on each side of the building
having a width of not less than ten (10) percent of the average width of the lot, not
to exceed five (5) feet.” “Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a
reduced side yard setback in the R-3 zoning district from five (5) feet to 0.5 feet.
In Staff' s opinion, the proposed setback reduction will pose no negative effect
upon the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and will not detract from the value
or aesthetics of the surrounding properties in the general area.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback reduction from five
(5) feet to a minimum of 0.5 feet as per the submitted survey / site plan sketch,
subject to the following condition:
1. Obtain a building permit prior to construction.
Board of Adjustment (JUNE 20, 2024)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “Staff Recommendation” above.
There was no further discussion. The item remained on the consent agenda for approval.
A motion was made and seconded. The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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