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Hillcrest Residents Association
Preservation and Planning Committee
PO Box 251121
Little Rock, AR 72225
September 9, 2024
Re: 826 Beechwood Street
To Whom it May Concern:
The Preservation and Planning Committee of the Hillcrest Residents Association recently reviewed a
variance request regarding the property at 826 Beechwood Street. Because of the unusual block
configuration of this address, the rear of the house faces Palm Street, and there is a new carport
proposed for this location that will extend beyond the required setback.
Our observations are as follows:
The driveway facing Palm Street has more space than usual due to an abandoned alley that angles
off to the southeast. Even though the distance between the proposed carport and property line is
below the ordinance requirement, the distance to the street seems very normal compared to the
surrounding properties.
The proposed carport is designed for one car, and has a scale that is not out of proportion with the
other structures that face Palm Street.
The proposed carport seems to fit within the established streetscape pattern of scale and spacing found
in the historic Hillcrest neighborhood. Based on our review, we do not oppose the variance request for
this property.
Sincerely and with best regards,
The Preservation and Planning Committee
Hillcrest Residents Association