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Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546
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Mr. Landon Dickson File No: Z-10030
104 Shoemaker Circle Location: 2209 Maryland Avenue
Conway, AR 72032 Issue: Front Yard Setback
Date: September 20, 2024
Dear _Mr. Dickson
This is to advise you that in connection with your application, File No. _Z-10030_, the following action
was taken by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on September 19, 2024_:
(a) ____X__ Approved the application as filed.
(b) Approved the application with conditions.
(c) ________ Denied the application.
(d) ________ Deferred the application to the ________ meeting.
(e) ________ Withdrew the application.
(f) ________ See attached Board of Adjustment minute record for conditions.
(g) ________ Other: ______________________________________________________________
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If a variance application is approved by the Board of Adjustment, all permits necessary for the initiation of
work shall be obtained within two (2) years from the date of approval, unless an extension of time is granted
by the Board. Otherwise, the Board’s approval of the application shall be considered void.
According to the City’s Zoning Ordinance Section 36-70:
“Appeals from the decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be filed with the appropriate court of
jurisdiction. This filing must occur within thirty (30) calendar days of the action by the Board of
Adjustment.”
If you have questions, please call me at (501) 371-6821.
Sincerely,
_____________________________________________
Romie G. Price, Plans Development Administrator
RGP/aa
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
ITEM NO.: 6 Z-10030
1
File No.: Z-10030
Owner: Refreshing Homes Real Estate Investments, LLC
Applicant: Landon Dickson
Address: 2209 Maryland Avenue
Legal Description: Capitol Hill Extension W50’, Lots 10,11 and 12, Block 10, of
the City of Little Rock.
Current Zoning: R-3
Present Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Single-Family Residence
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a residence with a reduced front yard setback.
Justification: The applicant’s justification is presented in an attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT:
A. Planning And Development Civil Engineering Comments:
No comments required.
B. Landscape And Buffer Comments:
No comments required.
C. Building Codes Comments:
No comments required.
D. Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property located at 2209 Maryland Avenue is currently vacant. The
survey indicates that the 7,500 square-foot lot has a width of 50 feet along
Maryland Avenue, with a depth of 150 feet.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
ITEM NO.: 6 Z-10030
2
The applicant proposes to construct a new 1,000 square foot residential structure
on the northeast side of the property. The submitted site plan shows an existing
old growth tree located along the east perimeter of the property. The applicant is
requesting to locate the new residential structure to the north 15-feet from
Maryland Avenue within the setback to avoid removal of the tree. The proposed
location of the new structure will remain within the allowed rear and side setbacks
per ordinance.
Section 36-255(d)(1) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard
setback of 25 feet for the principal structure on this R-3 zoned lot. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the new residence to be constructed
with a reduced front yard setback of fifteen (15) feet along the front (north) property
line.
Staff is supportive of the requested front yard setback variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The existing tree is of size and age to substantiate the
request. Staff views the variance as minor in nature and feels the reduced front
yard setback will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties which
have similar front yard relationships to the street.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fifteen (15) front yard setback
variance, subject to the descriptions and any conditions in the “staff analysis”, and
the following condition:
1. A building permit being obtained for all construction.
Board of Adjustment (SEPTEMBER 19, 2024)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application to the Board and stated it recommended the reduced front yard setback
variance be approved as per staff report. There was a consent motion to approve the
application. The motion was seconded. The application was approved on consent. The
vote was 3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.