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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-10227 BOA Action Letter and Minutes Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501)371-4790 Fax: (501)371-4546 Planning Development Building Codes Date: January 16, 2026 Ellen Yeary (Agent) File No: Z-10227 1100 N. University Ave, Ste 225 Location: 55 Pinehurst Circle Little Rock, AR 72201 Issue: Side yard setback Variance Dear Ms. Yeary, This is to advise you that in connection with your application, File No. Z-10227_, the following action was taken by the Board of Adjustment at its meeting on January 15, 2026_: (a) ________ Approved the application as filed. (b) ____X__ Approved the application with conditions. (c) ________ Denied the application. (d) ____ ___ Deferred the application to the _____________________meeting. (e) _____ __ Withdrew the application. (f) ________ See attached Board of Adjustment minute record for conditions. (g) ____X__ Other:_____See Minutes for conditions. If you have questions, please call me at (501) 371-6821. Sincerely, Romie G Price Romie G. Price, Plans Development Administrator RGP/ds JANUARY 15, 2026 ITEM NO. 3 Z-10227 1 File No.: Z-10227 Owners: Brian Burton Applicant: Yeary Lindsey Architects Address: 55 Pinehurst Circle Legal Description: Lot 8, Block 6 of the Pleasant Valley Subdivision, Addition to the City of Little Rock Zoned: R-2 Present Use: Single-family Residence Proposed Use: Single-family Residence Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested to the regulations of Section 36-254 to allow a reduced rear yard setback in an R-2 zoning. Justification: The applicant’s justification was presented with the application. 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 R-2 zoned property at 55 Pinehurst Circle is located in in the pleasant valley subdivision, west of interstate 430. The property is currently occupied by a 4,230 square foot two story brick residence. The survey shows a lot width of 150.25 feet and depth of 180.03 feet. The existing house on this property is set back 100 feet from the front property line, making available area in the rear yard unusually limited. JANUARY 15, 2026 ITEM NO. 3 Z-10227 2 The site plan indicates that the applicant is proposing to expand the existing rear covered deck area to the east, west and north along an inset on the north side of the dwelling, which will extend three (3) feet into the rear yard. The applicant states that the new 784 square foot covered deck will have a connecting stair with landing that extends an additional 7.4 feet into the rear yard, reducing the rear setback to approximately 15.8 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. “The applicant requests a variance to allow the extension of the primary structure into the rear yard setback. In Staff' s opinion, the existing conditions and the proposed addition will pose no negative effect upon the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and will not detract from the value or aesthetic of the neighborhood or surrounding properties. E. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback reduction from twenty- five (25) feet to a minimum 22 feet from the rear property line for the majority of the length of the porch and a minimum of 15.6 feet to allow for stair access to the back yard, subject to the following conditions: 1. Obtain a building permit prior to construction ________________________________________________________________ Board of Adjustment (January 15, 2026) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application to the Board and stated it recommended approval as per the staff report. The item remained on the consent agenda for approval. There was a consent motion to approve the application. The motion was seconded. The application was approved on consent. The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The motion passed.