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July 16, 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 increased rear yard coverage and 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 2-car carport attached to the rear of
her house. The proposed carport will be 25'-0" wide by 20'-3" deep and will not be parallel to
the rear property line, which is irregular. As such, the carport will abut the rear property line at its
closest point at the northwest corner and remain 7'-11.5" off the rear property line at the
southwest corner. It will be open on three sides. 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 46% to achieve this. 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,
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Ellen Yeary, A
3416 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-372-5940 Fax: 501-663-0043