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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-10247 Minutes File No.: Z-10247 Owners: Samuel E. Ledbetter Applicant: Samuel E. Ledbetter Address: 324 Charles Street Legal Description: Lots 6 & 7 of Block 8 of Midland Hills Addition to the City of Little Rock Zoned: R-3 Present Use: Single-family Residence Proposed Use: Single-family Residence Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from area regulations of Sec. 36-255 to allow a reduced rear yard setback in the R-3 district. A variance is requested from the area regulations of Sec. 36-255 to allow a reduced side yard setback in the R-3 district. Justification: The applicant’s justification is presented on the attached application. STAFF REPORT Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments: The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches within the first 10 feet as required per Arkansas Fire Prevention Code section R401.3 B. Buffering and Landscape Comments: No Comments. C. Building Codes Comments: No Comments. D. Staff Analysis: The R-3 zoned property at 324 Charles Street is located within a residentially zoned Hillcrest neighborhood. The subject property is located in the Midland Hills subdivision just north of where Charles Street and Kavanaugh intersect. The 1,890 square foot two story wood frame home was constructed in 1920. The applicant is proposing to remove an existing storage area at the rear of the residence and construct a new 410 square foot master suite. The survey and sketches indicate that the new addition will extend 4-feet into the said yard setback and 6 feet into the rear yard setback Section 26-255(d)(2) states, “There shall be a side yard on each side of the building having a width of not less than ten (10) percent of the average width of the lot, not to exceed five (5) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the rear yard setback to be reduced to not less than 4 feet. Section 26-255 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 not less than approximately 19 feet. In Staff' s opinion, the existing conditions are such that 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 19 feet and the side yard setback reduction from 8 feet to a minimum of 4-feet as outlined in the above staff analysis and on the attached sketch with the following conditions: 1. A building permit being obtained for all construction. 2. All regulations in the Hillcrest Overlay District must be adhered to. ______________________________________________________________________ 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.