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ITEM NO. 3 Z-10161
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File No.: Z-10161
Owners: Paul Z. Ottis
Applicant: Mike Irman
Lewis Construction Co.
Address: 16 Windrush Point
Legal Description: Lot 76, Block 2, Woodlands Edge an Addition to the City of
Little Rock, Pulaski County Arkansas
Zoned: R-2
Present Use: Single-family Residence
Proposed Use: Single-family Residence
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from area regulations of Sec. 36-254
to allow a reduced rear yard setback in the R-2 district.
Justification: The applicant’s justification is presented as per the attached
letter.
Staff Report:
A.Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
No Comments.
B.Buffering and Landscape Comments:
No Comments.
C. Building Codes Comments:
No Comments.
D.Staff Analysis:
The property located at 16 Windrush Point is occupied by a single-story single-family
residence. A paved access driveway connecting to Windrush Point is located along
the west portion of the lot and an existing wood frame deck is located along the
northeast side of residence in the rear yard area.
MAY 15,2025
ITEM NO. 3 Z-10161
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The site plan indicates that the existing 112-square foot deck extends northeast
from the residence occupying an open corner at the rear of the dwelling.
The applicant proposes to construct a 113 square foot wood frame canopy
enclosure upon and over a portion of the existing deck and construct an additional
140 square foot open air wood frame deck with new access stairs extending into
the rear yard area. The applicant states the new deck structure will extend to within
13.4 feet of the rear property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) states “There shall be a rear yard setback having a depth of
not less than twenty-five (25) feet. “Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the extension of the primary structure into the rear yard setback
reducing the setback to no less than 13.4-feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the requests as
reasonable. The reduction of yard area for the canopy and expanded deck
structure is similar to development patterns in the area. Staff believes that the
requested variance will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
E.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback reduction from
twenty-five (25) feet to a minimum of 13.4-feet, with the following conditions:
1.A building permit being obtained for all construction.
Board of Adjustment (MAY 15, 2025)
The applicant was present. There was one (1) objector present. The application came off
consent agenda. Missy Kelley voiced concerns about the existing trees and if they would
be removed. The applicant reassured Ms. Kelley that the trees are to remain. After some
discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The vote
was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position. The motion passed.