boa_04 25 1977SUMMARY OF
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING
APRIL 25, 1977
2:00 P.M.
There was a quorum present and minutes of the
previous meeting were approved.
Members present: Robert Shell, Chairman
Samuel W. Anderson
M, R. Godwin
James C. Summerlin
Jerry C. Wilcox
Riddick Riffel, City Attorney
Members absent: None
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Item No. 1 - NEW MATTERS
Case Number:
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Present Classification:
Z-3130
J. M. Collins and wife
9800 Surrey Drive
Lot 83,, Kensington Place
"A" One-fami_1y District
Variance: Request a variance from the rear
yard setback provisions of Sec.
43-12 of the Little Rock Code of
Ord, to permit construction of a
new residence with 9' encroachment
Proposed Use:
Single family residence
BOARD OF ADJUSMIENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED ON THE REQUEST AS
FILED. THE VARIANCE WAS APPROVED BY VOTE OF (3 ayes - 1 no -
1 abstention) (M. R, Godwin abstained).
Staff Recommendation: The staff feels that this request, which is
similar in nature to one dealt with in March, is not a hardship
issue but a design problem. The builder has indicated this is a
speculation house and no immediate sale is contemplated. This
suggest to us that the proposed house is not the proper design
for this lot, but is designed for sales potential.
We would recommend denial of the request.
There were no objectors present. The owner adjacent on the north
was present and asked questions but expressed no objection. The
owner was present.
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Item No. 2 - NEW MATTERS
Case Number: Z-3129
Applicant: James Faulkner
Location: 1601 Broadway
Description: Lot 1. and the Nz of Lot 2,
Block 202, Original City of
Little bock, ,,rkansas
Present Classification: "E-1" Quiet Business District
Variance: Request: a variance from the
parking provisions of Sec. 43-21,
Class 4
BOARD OF ADJUSTMEN'i ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST
AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF (5 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent). THE BOARD
NOTED FOR THE RECORD THAT ITEM #4 OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION WAS A
} SUGGESTION, NOT A REQUIREMENT.
Staff Recommendation: The structure on this lot is proposed to
be renovated to permit office uses whereas its present occupancy
is residential. The conversion involved requires meeting off-
street parking provisions of the zoning ordinance. Depending on
the exact square footage of floor area, the parking required
could range from 12 to 16 spaces. ]lie present parking spaces
total 7 if only allowable and usable spaces arc:z counted. The
parking garage on the rear of the lot is serviceable with
improvements and we recommend its retention.
In order to assure redevelopment of this property in a
fashion which would be in keeping with the area, the staff would
recommend approval subject to the following:
1. Remove "L" from garage and provide 2 paved parking spaces
facing south, with required 4' screen.
2. Pave all areas of drives and inside gnrage.
3. If the existing space along the north side of the building
is to be continued as parking, then it should be. paved.
4. We would suggest that instead of asphalt or concrete an
acceptable surfacing such as brick or patterened block be used to
soften the effect inside property line. A proper concrete apron
would be required in the right-of-way.
5. This will provide a total of 8 spaces maximum.
6. It was suggested 2 spaces be placed in the front yard area.
We strongly recommend against that and feel that the existing
green space is more important.
There were no objectors present. The application was represented
by Tack Young, Attorney.
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Item No. 3 - NEW MATTERS
Case Number:
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Present Classification:
Z-3109
L. R. Housing Authority by
Price Gillen -water
1500 Block South University
Ave. (west side)
The VZ of Block 58, Taylor and
Bodeman`s Addition
"F" Corem.ercial District
Variance: Request a variance from the
rear yard setback provisions
of Sec. 43-15 of the Little Rock
Code of Ord. to permit new
structure with 1.5 ft. of encroach-
ment
Proposed Use:
Retail
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: AFTER A LENGTHY DISCUSSION, A MOTION
TO APPROVE A 5 FT, WAIVER WAS MADE. THE APPLICANT STATED THAT HE
PREFERRED A VOTE AS FILED AND THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN. THE
BOARD VOTED ON THE REQUEST AS FILED. THE VARIANCE WAS DENIED BY
VOTE OF (5 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent),
Staff Recommendation: This tract of land lying on the west side
of University Ave. is owned by the Little Rock Housing Authority.
It is one of the few remaining parcels in University Park Urban
Renewal Project not committed to a development. The proposal pre-
sented is apparently not a Housing Authority plan but since they
are oy,7ners an involvement on their part is critical. The relation-
ship of this tract to redeveloping residential -single family lots
to the west is significant. There is little_ or no grade change to
the west, and no alley or public right-of-way whichwould provide
separation. The existing commercial lands along University to the
south have been in several instances granted rear yard waivers,
but these waivers are against a sharp cut in grade, physically
separating the lots to the west.
i'he staff feels there is no hardship unique to this site which
qualifies it for a variance of 15 ft. We would recommend denial
of the request.
There was one objector present representing the development to the
west. The applicant was present.
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Item No. 4 - DEF17RRED IKL�TTERS
Case Number: Z-1143-•C:
Applicant: Cumberland loi:si.ng Home by
Ray Huckaby
Location: 1516 Cumberland Street
Description: All. of Block 19, Original City,
less and except the W50 ft. of
Lots 1,2,3 in r_'.ze said Block 19
Present Classification: "E-1-A" Nursing, lodging, under-
taking Distri cz
Variance: Request a var:i a -ace front the rear
yard setback provisions of Sec.
43-14 (1) to permit construction
of new nursing }come with encroach-
ment of 15 ft.
Proposed. Use: Build new building on site
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD DIRECTED THE STAFF TO
DETERMINE THE STATUS OF THE CASE AND PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR
THE MAY MEETING,
i
Staff Recommendation: This request was deferred ,at the March
meeting due to non-compliance with notice requirements. The
staff restates its previous recommendation, which was:
This application is the 3rd or. 4th proposal presented by
this owner and previous ouTners to develop an expanded nursing
facility on this block. The present owner has acquired all
properties in the block except the corner at 15th and Scott.
All existing buildings will be removed in this plan. The issue
before the Board is limited to a rear yard set. -back waiver along
the west property line. The staff review has revealed a poten-
tial problem area involving the old residence which is l,�cated
on the corner of 15th and Cumberland Streets. This structure is
identified as the Leigh House :end its possible demolition has
spurred a move by interested parties to obtain .from the City
Board a moratorium on demolitions. This m,-_)tatoriura would pro-
vide time to develop a means of possibly savirig and restoring
several significant strrlctures.
The staff feels that even though the State ilealtlt Kept, and
some building code regulations favor a completely new building,
some caution should be exercised in that approach. The staff
would recommend that the request as presented be tics=.hied at this
time.
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Item No. 4 - Z-1143-C {Continued
The applicant, if presented with a time problem, could
continue with a revised proposal without a varian.:e if he
were willing to delete the Leigh House and provide a 25 ft.
rear yard setback.
There were no objectors present and no representative for the
request. Proof of notice was not filed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:35 p.m.
Robert Shell, Chairman
aniel M. Griffin, e
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