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ITEM NO. 2 Z-10142
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File No.: Z-10142
Owners: Verona Swanigan
Applicant: Verona Swanigan
Address: 18 Overby Circle
Legal Description: Lot 159, Treasure Hill Subdivision to the City of Little
Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Current Zoning: R-2
Present Use: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use: Single Family Residential
Variance(s) Requested: Variances are requested from the Regulations of Section 36-
253 to allow a single-family residence to have a second
kitchen without a home occupation use in an R-2 District.
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.
D. Staff Analysis:
The property located at 18 Overby Circle is occupied by a two-level single-family
residence. The property is located on the central northwest corner of the partial cul-
de-sac Northwest of the intersection of Overby Circle and Satterfield Drive
The applicant states that upon purchase of the property in 2019 there was a second
kitchen found within the dwelling which was part of a rental area on the lower level
with its own ground level entry. The existing structure consists of living, sleeping,
bathing, and food prep areas on both floors.
APRIL 17, 2025
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON’T.) Z-10142
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The applicant states that they purchased the property to accommodate them and their
aging parents with ease of access. They propose to maintain the second kitchen
within the footprint of the primary residence. The second kitchen in question includes
a sink, stove top, and refrigerator along with upper and lower cabinetry associated
with food preparation areas.
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 a second
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.
The existing 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.
Board of Adjustment (APRIL 17, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were two (2) objectors present. The application came off
consent agenda. Baker Kurrus and Georgie Steward voiced concerns that the house would be
rented as a short-term rental. The applicant assured the commission that there would be no
short-term rental of the property. 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.