HomeMy WebLinkAboutCrowder Cover Letter Sept 2024Yeary Lindsey Architects
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3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-372-5940 Fax: 501-663-0043
September 24, 2024
Mr. Romie Price
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Martha Crowder Variance Request
826 Beechwood Ave
Little Rock, AR 72205
Dear Mr. Price,
Please find attached our submittal to the Little Rock Board of Adjustments requesting a variance
to allow a reduced rear yard setback for a new open carport at 826 Beechwood Ave.
Our request is based on our client’s desire to build a new 1-car carport attached to the rear of
her house. The proposed carport will be 14’-8” wide by 17’-4” deep and will not be parallel to
the rear property line, which is irregular. As such, the carport’s distance from the rear property
line will vary, but remains 7’-2” from the property line at its closest point. It will be open on three
sides and include a covered walkway to tie into the existing porch (which already projects past
the rear yard setback). The rear property line of this lot is directly adjacent to North Palm Street,
creating a use condition more similar to a property that abuts to a rear alleyway rather than
another property. Access to the carport will be from North Palm Street via an existing driveway
and parking pad. Connecting the carport to the existing house will create the most efficient use
of space, as well as create a covered entry for a wheelchair accessible lift to help our client
accommodate a disabled family member. We are proposing an increase in rear yard coverage
from the existing 10% to a proposed 37% to achieve this, which is within Hillcrest regulations.
The proposed improvement will not exceed the 50% lot coverage provisions outlined in the
Hillcrest Design Overlay District regulations.
We are hoping to fulfill our client’s desire to have functional and fully accessible covered parking
at the rear of her property. Given the unusual orientation of the rear property line and the
proximity of the rear yard to a public street, we believe this request is justified.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me. We
appreciate your consideration of our request.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ellen Yeary, AIA