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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter of OppositionMr Brad Jordan Director, Little Rock Board of Adjustment 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: 5423 Country Club Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72207 Dear Mr. Jordan, I respectfully request that you take my concerns into consideration for the above mentioned Zoning Variance. I have included a copy of email correspondence with the owner, a list of my concerns and recent photos for your review. I also emailed these concerns to the department on March 3, 2026 but am trying to simplify them with bullet points. My main concern is privacy and safety as a widow living alone. If the Davises would commit to not adding windows to the south side of the proposed building overlooking my backyard, pool and home, I would not object to their proposed building. Please let me know if you have any questions or need more information. Respectfully, Cheri McKelvey 5422 Stonewall Road Little Rock, AR 72207 501-680-0010 I have attached materials related to my neigh bors'variance request for your review. Key points I would like to highlight are: INCONSISTENT PLANS and NOTICES I only became aware of the proposed variance after receiving the certified notice requesting a "reduced rear setback". Neither Clint nor Sarah Davis contacted me beforehand to discuss their plans but they sent texts to other neighbors. The survey and plans that were emailed to me differ from the materials submitted to the Board of Adjustment. They emailed a smaller version to me. (see attached) According to a conversation with our neighbor, Nan Selz, the Davises'text described building a garage attached to their home with yard space for their children and dog. A bedroom above the garage was not mentioned. The survey currently being used also shows a sidewalk that was removed by the Davises last year and replaced with grass. The sidewalk along my house will end at their proposed garage. PRIVACY AND SAFETY • My primary concern is privacy and safety. The location and height of the proposed structure could allow direct views into my backyard, pool area, and the rear side of my home, which has multiple windows in my living room and bedroom. Their boys constantly climb the fence and onto the top of my neighbors building peeping into our backyards and homes. (see attached photo) There has previously been a situation involving contractors removing sections of my fence without my knowledge or permission, which adds to my concern about communication and property boundaries. The Davises told the contractor it was approved by me to build their 8-9' fence but it was not. PROXIMITYTO ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE I would also appreciate clarification regarding allowable construction distances from the nearby electrical pole. The proposed garage location appears close to this utility area, and construction will require removal of an existing tree. I have lived in my home since it was built in 1993 and value my privacy and safety, especially since I am a widow and now live alone. ® If the variance is approved, I respectfully request that any new structure be designed so that no windows overlook my backyard, pool, or directly into my home. ... �• av� Nit, i i e y �yY • a , a�r �IyT;� • i X • ■ cherimck@gmail.com From: Clint Davis <cdavis@jwnutt.com> Sent•Tuesday, March 3, 2026 2:40 PM To: cherimck@gmail.com Subject: RE: New update It will be the same roof line as the main house. As far as renderings, that is the only drawing we have as the architect recommended approval before spending time/money on plans. Unfortunately, yes the tree would have to come out, but it keeps dropping large branches so not sure of its longevity. We will try to position windows so that your privacy is not impacted. I will say it will be our oldest sons bedroom and despite all efforts to get him to open his curtains each day they remain ctosed:).....As for when we will start, I am honestly not sure. We don't have plans yet, so maybe 3-6 months from now. And as for how long it will take, I am unsure about that too. The plan is to live at the house during the construction, so I am hoping not terribly long. From: cherimck@gmail.com <cherimck@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 202612:46 PM To: Clint Davis <cdavis@jwnutt.com> Subject: RE: New update Having a garage open to the street will be easier for you to use. 5o it will start at the sidewalk for the garage opening? Will it be higher than the existing building? Will there be any windows overlooking my backyard? Guessing the tree on the side yard will be coming down? When do you plan to start and how Long will it take for demolition and new construction? Do you have an artist rendering of how it will look? From: Clint Davis <r.r?avis «--iwnutt.CC) m> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:28 PM To: cherinvjc(agrnail.cam Subject: New update Hey Cheri! Here is what we submitted to the city. FYI - The new proposed garage will 3-4 feet further off the property line than the existing garage. Having a garage that opens to the street will atlow for a backyard, and this would give me the ability to add an additional bedroom.(which I need) ... Should be dramatically prettier for you to look at vs the current structure. Painted brick to match the house..No window units!..=) From: Sarah Davis <sarahnuttdavis gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:06 PM To: Clint Davis <cdavis @iwnuLt. carn> Subject: This is what we submitted to city. Tell Her currently we are 3 feet off and we will now be 8-9 feet off. Also that we hope she will find it prettier to look at, and it will not have window units. Sent from my Phone Sent to Board from the Davises BROOKS SURVEYING, INC. C O U N T P, Y 20820 Arch Street Pike C C. U 6 A O A O Hensley, AR 72065 pnurn�ry� �= SURVEYING, INC. =O E•P 407 _ 3r3B N0.144, rd• r P, m � m N � � M U m q m • 22 V. f M in ` aos' I d • 25' REAR YARD SETBACK PROPOSED �+ GARAGE ADDMON L 6.5' , 241' l,Rr: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 7, Block 20, NEWTON'S ADDITION to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, adjacent to Lot 7. tock 20. Newton's Addttian Polk Street right of sa e Rock Ordinance as per City of Littl 1and 0 he Cityaat Little Rock, Pulaski County. Arkansas, records of Pulaski County,ARR No. 22,382, recorded as Instrument No. 2023036189, Date of survey: July 19, 2024 Scale: 1" = 20' Property Address: 5423 Country Club Blvd For Use & Benefit of: Ross Clinton Davis Sarah Nutt Davis ihb Is to rectify thWtthe above de.Wtbed Sand h-been surveyed.lhe oomersare marked as Asaw" and are In accordance with exlsdng monumdlt. to thearea. Surrey make* no statemen, ,Ming Rood StaWr, a property unless otherMse gated. 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[ • M `" Q oz ` NEW HEATEDY' COOLEp - cl 25' REAR YARD SETBACK _ - — _ _ _ _ _ — --- GARAGE - l� 26' X 30' STOR. �j L o'+ l.qi 0.4 a,tr 00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 7, Block 20, NEWTON'S ADDITION to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, and the East 15 of Polk Street right of way located adjacent to Lot 7, Block 20, Newton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, as per City of Little Rock Ordinance No. 22,382, recorded as Instrument No. 2023036189, records of Pulaski County, AR Date of Survey: July 19, 2024 Scale: 1" = 20' Property Address: 5423 Country Club Blvd For Use & Beneflt of: Ross Clinton Davis Sarah Nutt Davis This Is to certify that the above described land has been surveyed. The comers are marked as shown and are in accordance with existing monuments in the area. Survey makes no statement concerning flood status of property unless otherwise stated. THIS SURVEY 15 CERTIFIED TO AND LIMITED TO THE PARTIES SHOWN HEREON.