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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 4-25-77 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. - 1 - e 4- 25-77 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. 4-25-77 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. - J - 4-25-77 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. - 4 - (Continued) 4-25-77 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 - 5 -