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File No.: Z-10250
Owner: Bob Coleman
Applicant: Jason Duncan
Address: 353 North Ridge Road
Legal Description: Lot 369, Kingwood Place, 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 the area provisions of Section 31-12(b) to allow a reduced front building line in the
R-2 district.
Justification: The applicant’s justification was presented with this application.
STAFF REPORT
Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Chapter 4 Foundations Section R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection
that does not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) within the first 10 feet
(3048mm).Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048mm), drains or swales shall be constructed to ensure
drainage away from the structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building.
B. Buffering and Landscape Comments:
No Comments
C. Building Codes Comments:
No Comments
D. Staff Analysis:
The 1955 property at 353 North Ridge Road is in an R-2 zoned neighborhood and is a total of 3,157 square feet. The subject property is located in the Kingwood Place subdivision which
is off Cantrell Road (Highway 10) approximately two (2) miles east of Interstate 430.
The applicant is proposing to construct an open front porch addition, which will encroach on the front building line. The porch will be 16 feet wide and 10 feet deep and will extend
approximately four (4) feet into the building line boundary.
Section 31-12(b) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance states, "In those instances
where a recorded subdivision plat has established building setback lines in
accordance with this chapter, variances of those lines shall only be granted by the
Board of Adjustment." Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduction of the 25-foot plated front building line to 21 feet.
In Staff's opinion, the proposed building line adjustment, poses no negative effect upon the health, safety, or welfare of the general public, and does not detract from the value or
aesthetic of the neighborhood or surrounding properties. In addition, Staff finds the request to generally be in conformance with the development pattern in the neighborhood. Based
on the above assessment and analysis, Staff finds the requested variance to be reasonable.
If the Board approves the requested building line setback variance, the applicant must then produce a one-lot replat reflecting the approved change, which will reflect the extension
of the building line Only in the area of the porch construction. As such, the applicant must also review filing procedures with the County Clerk's office to determine if the replat
will require a revised Bill of Assurance and respond as necessary and appropriate, as part of said replat. A copy of the revised plat must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department
of the City of Little Rock.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front building line reduction from 25-feet to a minimum of 21-feet as outlined in the staff analysis and indicated on the attached sketch,
subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit being obtained for all construction.
2. A replat of the property be performed and filed.
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Board of Adjustment (March 19, 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.