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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. Shawkat Ali File No: Z-10139
5 Stable Run Court Location: 5 stable Run Court
Little Rock AR 72211 __________________ Issue: Second Kitchen in Single Family
Residence
Date: March 31, 2025____
Dear Mr. Ali .
This is to advise you that in connection with your application, File No. _Z-10139_, the following action
was taken by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on March 20, 2025_:
(a) ____ _ Approved the application as filed.
(b) X Approved the application with conditions.
(c) ________ Denied the application.
(d) ____ ___ Deferred the application to the Board of Adjustment Agenda meeting.
(e) ________ Withdrew the application.
(f) ____X___ 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/ds
MARCH 20, 2025
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-10139
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FILE No.:
OWNER:
APPLICANT:
ADDRESS:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
CURRENT ZONING:
Z-10139
Shawkat Ali
Shawkat Ali
5 Stable Run Court
Lot 1R, Phase II, of the replat of Lots 1,2 and 110
of Carriage Creek Subdivision, an addition to the
City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas `
R-2
PRESENT USE: Single-Family Residence
PROPOSED USE: Single-Family Residence
VARIANCE(S) REQUESTED: Variances are requested from the Use Regulations of
Section 36-253(b)(6) to allow a single-family
residence to have a second kitchen without a home
occupation use.
JUSTIFICATION: The applicant’s justification is presented in an attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT:
A. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CIVIL ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
No comments.
B. LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER COMMENTS:
No Comments.
C. BUILDING CODES COMMENTS:
No comments required.
D. ANALYSIS:
The property located at 5 Stable Run Court is occupied by a single-family
residence under construction. The property is located on the southeast corner of
the intersection of Stable Run Court and Ridgehaven Road.
The applicant proposes to construct a second (spice) kitchen within the footprint
of the primary residence. The proposed spice kitchen will include a sink, stove
top,
MARCH 20, 2025
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-10139
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and refrigerator along with upper and lower cabinetry associated with food
preparation areas.
This proposed kitchen area will in in addition to the main or primary kitchen area
located nearby on the main floor of the residence. The applicant states that this
smaller secondary kitchen referred to as a “Spice Kitchen”, is designed to address
cultural and practical needs specific for the family to prepare traditional Indian
dishes which produce strong aromas, which must be contained.
Section 36-253(b)(6)(9) of the City of Little Rock Zoning Ordinance allows the
construction of a “duplicate” kitchen in an R-2 zoning with a “Home Occupation”
area designation. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
construction of a second “spice” kitchen (food prep) area within a single -family
residence without a “Home Occupation” designation.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable if the construction of the kitchen complies with all applicable codes
and city ordinances. The proposed additional kitchen has essentially the same
function as the primary kitchen and is not viewed as detracting from the overall
function or use of the property. Staff believes the proposed interior plan
modification will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested secondary kitchen without a
home occupation variance, subject to the descriptions and any conditions in
the “staff analysis,” and the following conditions:
1. A building permit being obtained for all construction.
2. Design and construction of residence will adhere to all city ordinances
and construction codes.
Board of Adjustment (MARCH 20, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application
to the Board and stated it recommended the side 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.