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LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD July 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Roll Call
Four (4) members present.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Open Positions
City Attorney:
Frank Allison
James Harkins
James Bertram
Austin Grinder
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One (1)
Cameron Bowden
Approval of the Minutes of the June 16, 2025, Meeting of the Little Rock
Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA PROCEDURE
JULY 17, 2025
4:00 PM
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
II. Approval of the Minutes of the May 15 and June 16, 2025 meeting of the
Board of Adjustment
111. Presentation of Consent Agenda
IV. Presentation of Hearing Items
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ABBREVIATED AGENDA
JULY 17, 2025
4:00 PM
NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Address:
1. Z-10157 29 Varennes Ct
A variance is requested to area coverage
regulations of Section 36-156 to allow an
accessory structure to be located less than the
required distance to the front property line in an
R-2 zoning.
2. Z-10158 4 Overlook Drive
A variance is requested to the regulations of
Section 36-516 to allow a fence to exceed the
allowed height in an R-2 zoning.
3. Z-10163 2323 N. Garfield
A variance is requested to the rear yard
regulations of Section 36-254 to allow a reduced
rear yard setback in an R-2 zoning.
4 Z-10164 300 North Summit
A variance is requested to the rear yard
regulations of Section 36-254 to allow a reduced
front yard setback in an R-2 zoning.
5 Z-10165 4920 Country Club Blvd.
A variance is requested to the front yard
regulations of Section 36-254 to allow a reduced
front yard setback in an R-2 zoning.
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MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ABBREVIATED AGENDA
J U LY 17, 2025
4:00 PM
NEW BUSINESS: (CONTINUED):
6 Z-10168 4322 Country Club Blvd.
Variances are requested to the regulations of
Section 36-254 to allow a reduced front and rear
yard setbacks in an R-2 zoning.
7 Z-10169 7520 Geyer Springs Road
A variance is requested to the area
regulations of Section 36-301 to allow a
reduced front setback in a C-3 zoning.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO. 1
File No.:
Owners:
Applicant:
Address:
Legal Description
Zoned:
Present Use:
Proposed Use:
Z-10157
Z-10157
Mahesh Bavineni
Hemachand Atluri-HRPG Homes, LLC (Agent)
29 Varennes Court
Lot 10, Block 98, Chenal Valley Addition to the City of Little
Rock, Pulaski County Arkansas
R-2
Single-family Residence
Single-family Residence
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 (a)(2)(c) to permit an accessory structure to be closer
than 60' from the front property line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented as per the attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT
A. Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
Retaining wall will require a permit and shall be designed by an Arkansas
Licensed Engineer (Structural) based on grades and elevations and a report,
plans, profiles, and calculations.
B. Buffering and Landscape Comments:
No Comments.
C. BLIildinq Codes Comments:
New Construction of Single -Family dwellings must comply with 2021 IRC. Building Permit
is required for all new construction. www.littlerock.gov for application process.
D. Staff Analysis:
The property is located within the Chenal Valley, Varennes Court, Subdivision and
is currently vacant. The applicant proposes to construct a new residence and a new
accessory pool structure to be located in the east side yard area.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO. 1
Z-10157
The site plan indicates that the pool is proposed to be 12'x30' and will be 7.2' from
dwelling on the west side of the pool and 36" from the retaining wall on the east side
of the property.
Sec. 36-156(a)(2)(c) states, "Accessory buildings or structures in the R-1 through R-
4A districts shall not be located closer than sixty (60) feet to the front property line,
fifteen (15) feet from a street sideline and may not occupy more than thirty (30)
percent of the required rear yard area..." Therefore; the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the accessory pool structure to be constructed 45' from the front
property line.
Staff finds the request to generally be in conformance with the development
pattern in the Chenal Valley neighborhood and nearby area. Based on the above
assessment and analysis, staff finds the requested variance to be reasonable.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow an accessory
structure to be located 35 feet from the front building line, per the submitted survey
site plan.
Board of Adjustment
(JUNE 16, 2025)
The item is being deferred to the July 17, 2025 agenda as the applicant failed to notify
surrounding property owners as required.
Board of Adjustment
(July 17, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the application to the Board and stated it recommended an accessory
structure to be located 35 feet from the front building line variance be approved as per
the 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, 1 absent and
open position.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-10158
OWNER: Toney Brasuell
APPLICANT: Toney Brasuell
ADDRESS: 4 Overbrook Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 36, Overlook Park, an addition to the City of Little
Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
PRESENT USE: Single -Family Residence
PROPOSED USE: Single -Family Residence
VARIANCE(S) REQUESTED: Variance is requested from the height and area
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow an increased
fence height from four (4) feet to 6' 11" between a
required building setback line and a street right-of-way.
JUSTIFICATION: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT:
A. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CIVIL ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Any fence 7ft or taller shall be designed by an Arkansas Licensed Engineer
(Structural) and a report, plans, profiles, and calculations.
B. LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER COMMENTS:
No comments.
C. BUILDING CODES COMMENTS:
No comments required.
D. ANALYSIS:
The R-2 zoned property located at 4 Overlook Drive is occupied by a single-family
residence. The survey indicates a lot width of 174 feet and a depth of 135 feet. The
house is at the corner of Overlook Drive and Timberlake Drive. The sketch provided
indicates that the fence will begin at an existing fence on the north property line
extending 30-feet to the right -of way on Timberlake Drive. It will then turn south and
continue along the right-of-way for approximately 38-feet to the driveway before
turning west and traveling approximately 60 along the existing driveway and carport.
JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-1015$
Section 36-516 (e)(1)(a) of the City's Zoning Ordinance states that the residential
fence standards; "Between a required building setback line and a street right-of-way,
the maximum height shall be four (4) feet. Other fences may be erected to a
maximum height of eight (8) feet." Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance
to allow a privacy fence to a height to 6' 11" between the building setback line and a
street right-of-way.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance and find that fence heights are generally
in conformance with the development patterns in the area.
E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance to allow a
privacy fence to be constructed to a height of 6' 11 " between the required building
setback and the street right-of-way as per the staff analysis and submitted survey
site plan.
Board of Adjustment
(JUNE 16, 2025)
The June 16, 2025 Little Rock Board of Adjustment meeting did not have a quorum as
required per the By -Laws. Therefore, all items on the June 16, 2025 agenda have been
deferred to the July 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting.
Board of Adjustment
(July 17, 2025)
The applicant was present. There was one (1) objector present. The application came
off consent agenda. Becca Bennett spoke of traffic, line -of sight, and safety concerns.
After some discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a
second, the vote was 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. The motion
passed.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO. 3 Z-10163
File No.: Z-10163
Owners: Fred and Carol Auger
Applicant: Tom Fennell (Agent)
Address: 2323 N. Garfield
Legal Description: Lot 13, Block 8, Alzheimer's 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 the area regulations of Sec. 36-
254 to allow a reduced rear yard in the R-2 district.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented as per the attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT:
A. Planninq and neerin-gi Comments:
No Comments.
B. Buffering and I_andsca e Comments:
In October 2020 the City adopted the "Heights Landscape Design Overlay District,"
requiring installation of one tree per 40 linear feet of street frontage within the
Heights District Boundary, applicable to [among other types] residential
construction in excess of 600 square feet-
C. Building Codes Comments -
Fire separation required between loft/office and garage. 5/8" type X Drywall.
Provide details for construction permit for ceiling, stair.
Fire Separation required for Covered porch area and Garage. 5/8" type X Drywall
required on walls and attic divider to separate garage from other area's. Provide
details for construction permit.
Construction permit is required with all construction required to meet or exceed
2021 IRC.
JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO. 3
D. Staff Analysis.:
The property
neighborhood,
Z-10163
at 2323 N. Garfield Street is in a predominantly R-2 zoned
within the Heights Landscape Design Overlay District.
The subject property is located on the northeast side of North Garfield Street and
the Hawthorne Street intersection. The vacant parcel was originally developed to
contain a single-family residence which has been removed.
The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story, single-family residence with
a covered walkway to a carport structure in the rear yard area with a paved access
drive connecting to Hawthorne Street.
The primary structure will be located 5-feet 2.5-inches from the north (side) property
line. 5-feet 3.5-inches from the south (side) property line and will extend east into
the rear yard setback area to 6-feet of the rear property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard
setback of 25-feet for principal structures in R-2 zoning. 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 6-feet.
The site plan indicates that the residence will have a chimney structure that extends
south 21-feet towards the east side property line along with a new paved access
drive that connects the new carport to Hawthorne Street to the north.
In Staff s opinion, the proposed setback reduction will pose no negative effect
upon the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and will not detract from the value
or aesthetics of the surrounding properties in the general area.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback to no less than 6-
feet as per the submitted survey / site plan sketch, subject to the following condition:
1. Obtain a building permit prior to construction.
2. Install trees, if deemed applicable at the time of building permit, in accordance
with the Heights Design Overlay District requirements.
Board of Adjustment
(JUNE 16, 2025)
The June 16, 2025 Little Rock Board of Adjustment meeting did not have a quorum as
required per the By -Laws. Therefore, all items on the June 16, 2025 agenda have been
deferred to the July 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO. 3
Board of Adjustment
fiGTit"'s]
(July 17, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the application to the Board and stated it recommended the rear 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, 1 absent and
open position.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO.- 4
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Legal Description:
Current Zoning:
Present Use:
FILE NO.: Z-10164
Z-10164
Shane O'Dell
Shawn O'Dell (Agent)
300 North Summit Street
Lot 10, Block 2, Virginia Heights Addition, to the City of
Little Rock, Pulaski County Arkansas
R-3
Single -Family Residence
Proposed Use: Single -Family Residence
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-255 to allow a residence with a reduced
front yard setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached
letter
STAFF REPORT:
A. Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
No comments required.
B. Landscape and Buffer Comments:
No comments required.
C. Building Codes Comments:
As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single Family
Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with Dwellings that are
closer than 7' from the property line:
1. If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5' from the property line, it must be
constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8" Type "X" Drywall, stucco, fire
treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the soffit,
fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit vents and gable vents and crawl space
vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be relocated to
ensure proper venting of the attic space.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO.: 4
FILE NO.: Z-10164
a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall from the top
plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire caulk the blocking at all
joints.
D. Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 300 North Summit Street is occupied by an
1,856 square foot, one-story single-family residence. The survey indicates that the
lot width of 50 feet along North Summit Street, and an average depth of 140 feet.
The residence currently sits 31.2 feet from the front (east) property line, 80 feet
from the rear (west) property line, 6.4 feet from the side (north) property line, and
10 feet from the side (south) property line along North Street.
As part of an improvement to the residence the applicant proposes to construct a
new roof structure over the existing open drive area separating the residence and
an existing garage structure. They also propose to construct an 864 square foot
addition on the east side of the residence facing south towards North Summit Street.
The site plan shows the eastward expansion of the residence will cross the front
build line of the property having a 18-foot setback along the front (east) property line
and maintain the existing setback of ten (10) feet from the side (south) property line.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard
setback of 25-feet for the principal structure on this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the new east side addition to be
constructed with a reduced front yard setback of 18- feet along the front (east)
property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested front yard setback variance. Staff views the
variance request as reasonable and feels that the 18 foot front yard setback will have
no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard setback variance, subject to
the descriptions and any conditions in the "staff analysis", and the following
condition:
1. A building permit being obtained for all construction.
Board of Adjustment
(JUNE 16, 2025)
The June 16, 2025 Little Rock Board of Adjustment meeting did not have a quorum as
required per the By -Laws. Therefore, all items on the June 16, 2025 agenda have been
deferred to the July 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting.
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JUNE 16, 2025
ITEM NO.: 4
Board of Adjustment
FILE NO.: Z-10164
(July 17, 2025)
The applicant was present. There was one (1) objector present. The application came
off consent agenda. Millie Phillips voiced concerns about parking issues. After some
discussion there was a motion to approve the application. There was a second. The
vote was 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. The motion passed.
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ITEM NO. 5 Z-10165
File No.: Z-10165
Owners: JTL Properties 2 LLC
Applicant: Tiffany Lindsey (Owner/Agent)
Address: 4920 Country Club Blvd.
Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 14, Newtons Subdivision 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 front yard setback in the R-2 district.
Justification The applicant's justification is presented as per the attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT:
A. Planning and ❑evelo ment Civil Engineering Comments:
a. Driveway is proposed completely in the City's Right -of -Way and Per City
Code 30-43 the driveway is limited to 40% of the lots width allowing on the
50ft wide lot a 20ft driveway. This is all that staff could allow unless a
variance was granted from the Board of Directors.
b. New retaining wall would require Retaining Wall Permit (RTW) and
provided engineered plans, profiles, and calculations from an Arkansas
Licensed Engineer (Structural).
c. Be aware of fences around the pool as well as any fence that is placed on
the wall or an fence in general 7ft or taller measured from the bottom of
the footing of the wall or from the ground if the fence is not built on the wall
will require to have a permit as it is attached to the wall making it taller
than 7ft. At this point it will require engineered plans, profiles, and
calculations from an Arkansas Licensed Engineer (Structural).
d. Please add note to remove old drive.
e. Parking is shown to be in the Right -of -Way (ROW), previous parking was
on the side of the residence and was out of the ROW. Revise plan to
show parking outside of the ROW unless applicant intends to build out the
street to its complete project standard per its 80ft notated ROW.
JULY 17, 2025
ITEM NO. 5 Z-10165
B. Buffering and Landscal2e Comments:
In October 2020 the City adopted the "Heights Landscape Design Overlay
District," requiring installation of one tree per 40 linear feet of street
frontage within the Heights District Boundary, applicable to [among other
types] residential construction in excess of 600 square feet.
C. Building Codes Comments:
No Comment on variance. The following comment refers to side setback
of 5'.
As per 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume III R302.1(1) Single
Family Dwellings have the following requirements when dealing with
Dwellings that are closer than 7' from the property line:
If the soffit assembly extends inside of 5' from the property line, it must be
constructed with fire treated materials. 5/8" Type "X" Drywall, stucco, fire
treated plywood or some other fire treated material on underside of the
soffit, fire treated fascia, elimination of soffit vents and gable vents and
crawl space vents on the affected portion of the wall. Note: Vents must be
relocated to ensure proper venting of the attic space.
a. Exceptions to this are to fire block this section of the exterior wall
from the top plate to the underside of the roof decking and to fire
caulk the blocking at all joints. Compliance with this comment
must be stated as part of the building permit.
D. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property is located at 4920 Country Club Blvd. within the
Heights Design Overlay District. The lot is currently occupied by a one -
level single family residence with a single -story accessory structure in the
rear yard area.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing structures and construct a
new two level 4,987 square -foot single-family residence on the lot. The
applicant states that the proposed location is more in line with the
surrounding front yards in the area.
The site plan indicates that the new structure will commence zero -feet
from the front (south) property line leaving a 26.9-foot front yard setback
and extend to the north 96-feet into the lot to within 40-feet of the rear
property line. The site plan further indicates that the applicant proposes to
install a new 30-foot wide paved access drive connection to Country Club
Blvd at the southwest corner of the lot along with a 350 square foot in -
ground accessory pool structure in the remaining rear yard area.
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Z-10155
JULY 17, 2025
ITEM NO. 5
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front yard setback of 25 feet for the principal structure on this R-2 zoned lot.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the new residence
to be constructed with a reduced front yard setback of zero feet along the
front (south) property line.
Staff is not supportive of the requested variance. Staff believes that the
proposed location of parking for the residence within the city Right of
Way will be detrimental to any future expansion of Country Club Blvd.
Staff feels that the reduction of the front setback to zero, proposed
driveway width, and use of the Country Club Blvd. city Right of Way as
primary parking exceeds the intent of the city ordinance and may have
a negative impact to the surrounding properties in the area.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the variance as requested.
Board of Adjustment
(July 17, 2025)
The applicant was present. There was a lengthy discussion concerning setbacks and
lot density. The applicant requested a withdrawal. There was a motion to allow
withdrawal without prejudice. There was a second. The vote was 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1
absent and 1 open position. The application was withdrawn.
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JULY 17,2025
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-10168
File No.: Z-10168
Owner: WG Arkansas LLC
Applicant, Nick Lord (Agent)
Address: 4322 Country Club Blvd
Legal Description: Lots 23 and 24, Block 11, Country Club Heights Addition of the
City of Little Rock, AR
Zoned: R-2
Present Use: Single-family Residence
Proposed Use: Single-family Residence
Variance(s) Requested: Variances are requested from area regulations of Sec. 36-254
to allow a residence with reduced side and front yard setbacks.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented as per the attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT:
A. Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
New retaining wall(s) might require Retaining Wall Permit (RTW) if wall is 4ft
or taller measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall and
provide engineered plans, profiles, and calculations from an Arkansas
Licensed Engineer (Structural).
Driveway not to exceed 32ft in width.
B. Landscape and Buffer Comments:
In October 2020 the City adopted the "Heights Landscape Design Overlay
District," requiring installation of one tree per 40 linear feet of street frontage
within the Heights District Boundary, applicable to [among other types]
residential construction in excess of 600 square feet.
C. Building Codes Comments.
No Comment
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ITEM NO.- 6 FILE NO.: Z-10168
D. Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 4322 Country Club Blvd is occupied by a
two-story single-family residence within the Heights Overlay District. The
survey indicates that the lot width of 140 feet along Country Club Blvd, and
an average depth of 100 feet, which runs along Beechwood Street. The
residence is currently scheduled for demolition and a proposed new
residence is to be constructed on the site.
The site plan indicates that the applicant proposes to center the new dwelling
on the site and relocate the vehicle access from the west side of the property
to the east side. The applicant states that an existing electric power pole are
located at the southwest corner of the site and prohibits driveway access to
the site from the southwest corner of the property.
Section 30-432(2)(c) of the City's Zoning Ordinance The minimum distance
between a driveway and an exterior lot corner shall be twenty-five (25) feet
measured from the nearest point of the driveway to the exterior lot line. They
are requesting a reduction in the driveway setback from 25' to 23'.
As part of the overall redevelopment of the property the applicant proposes
to reduce the front and rear yard setbacks. The site plan indicates a proposed
front yard setback of 15 feet and a rear yard setback of 15 feet. A west side
yard setback of 20 feet and an east side yard setback of 15 feet, leaving a
buildable area of 6,525 square feet within the lot.
Section 36-254(d)(1) states "There shall be a front yard setback having a
depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet". Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the front yard setback to be reduced to no less
than fifteen (15) feet.
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 rear yard setback to be reduced to no less than
eighteen (18) feet.
The site plan indicates the new residence will occupy approximately 5,500
square feet of area which will cover approximately 39-percent of the lot.
Section 36-253 (e) states "The main building and all accessory buildings on a
lot shall not occupy more than thirty (30) percent of the total area of the lot".
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a building to occupy
thirty-nine (39) percent of the lot area within an R-2 zoning.
Based on the above assessment and analysis, Staff finds the requested
variances to be partially reasonable.
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ITEM NO. 0 FILE NO.: Z-1016
Staff is supportive of the requested variances to allow reduced front and side
yard setbacks. Staff believes the centering of the proposed structure upon the
lot is generally in conformance with the development pattern in the
neighborhood and would not have an adverse impact on surrounding
properties.
However, staff is not supportive of the requested lot coverage variance. The
combination of the residence encompassing a larger portion of the lot and
the decreased setback to the front property line will increase the density to
the site beyond the intent of the code. Staff feels that the extension of the
dwelling and its subsequent encroachment upon the front property line is a
greater increase in density than the code allows for the area.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the lot coverage variance request.
However, Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard setback
reduction to no less than 15 feet and the rear yard setback reduction to no
less than 20-feet with the following conditions:
1. Obtain a building permit prior to construction.
2. Install trees, if deemed applicable at the time of building permit in
accordance with the Heights Design Overlay District requirements
Board of Adjustment
(July 17, 2025)
The applicant was not present. The application is being deferred to the August 21, 2025
Board of Adjustment Agenda.
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J U LY 17, 2025
ITEM NO. 7
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Legal Description
Zoned:
Present Use:
Proposed Use:
Z-10169
Z-10169
Sherman and Aziz Farishta
Lewis Taylor (Agent)
7520 Geyer Springs Road
Lot 8, Tract 7, Home Acres Addition, Pulaski County,
Arkansas
C-3
Convenience Store / Fuel Station
Convenience Store / Fuel Station
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-306 to allow a commercial building addition with a
reduced front yard setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented as per the attached
letter.
STAFF REPORT
A. Planning and Development Civil Engineering:
a. You shall have a minimum of Winches from the ground to the bottom of
the lowest sign on you handicap ADA sign.
b. Show your actual striping for your stall.
c. Show all grades for the stall and accessible aisle.
d. Show a delineated path from the access aisle to the building and show all
grades as well.
e. Provide ADA accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed
development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1, "...
at least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from
accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones,
public streets and sidewalks, and public transportation stops to the
accessible building or facility entrance they serve."
B. Landscape and Buffer Issues:
No Comments.
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ITEM NO. 7
C. Building Code Comments:
Z-10169
a. A Building permit will be required for any construction to take place.
Coordinate at 501-371-4724 Mr. Curtis Richey or 501-371-4875 Mr,
Tim Whitener.
b. No cooking will be allowed on site with configuration proposed.
c. A review by Littlerock Water Reclamation Authority will be done at the
time of permit for possible grease trap installation.
d. No comment on set -back request.
D. Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property located at 7520 Geyer Springs Road is currently
occupied by an existing 1,000 square foot convenience store fuel station
with an 240 square foot accessory structure located a the northwest corner
of the lot. The property has existing paved access drives connecting to
Geyer Springs along the front (east) property line and a 100-foot-wide utility
easement is located along the rear (northwest) portion of the property. The
building follows the development pattern of the adjacent commercial lots.
As an improvement to the property the applicant proposes to construct a
168-square foot addition to the east side of the existing building for a utility
service area and employee toilet. The site plan indicates the new addition
will extend 8-feet eastward from the existing building five (5) feet into the
front setback and have a width of approximately 21-feet with a new
landscaping border on three (3) sides. Additionally, the site plan also
indicates the installation of three (3) new paved parking spaces extending
to the east with one (1) van accessible handicap space with access loading
area being provided.,
Section 36-301 (e) (1) states: (1) Front yard. There shall be a front yard
having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet to the front line of the
building.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the front building
setback to be reduced to no less than twenty (20) feet in a C-3 zoning.
Staff is supportive of the proposed plans, including parking and building
setback variance. The proposed building addition with the reduced setback
will not be out of character with many other commercial buildings throughout
the area. Staff believes that the building setback variance will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
K
J U LY 17, 2025
ITEM NO. 7
E. Staff Recommendation:
Z-10169
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the commercial
setback reduction to no less than 20 feet from the front building line, per the
submitted survey site plan.
Board of Adjustment
(July 17, 2025)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the application to the Board and stated it recommended the commercial
setback reduction 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, 1 absent and 1
open position.
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