boa_08 22 1977SUMMARY OF
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING
AUGUST 22 1977
2.00 P.M.
There was a quorum present and the minutes of the previous
meeting were approved.
Members present: Samuel W. Anderson, Vice Chairman
Ray Fureigh
Kirby Smith
James C. Summerlin
Riddick Riffel, City Attorney
Members absent: Robert Shell, Chairman
M. R. Godwin
Jerry C. Wilcox
August 22, 1977
Item No. 1 - NEW MATTERS
Case No. Z-3153
Applicant: Robert Wooley
Location: 5222 "R" Street
Description: Lots 14 and 15 of Block 1, McGehee Addition.
Present Classification: "A" one -family Diatrict
Variance: Request a variance from the rear yard height
provisions of Section 43-22-e to permit continued
construction on an accessory building in excess
of the twelve foot permitted height.
Present Use:
Proposed Use:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Residence
Add Accessory Floor Space
This item is before the Board as a result of an inspection by the Building
Permits Section. The applicant had accquired a permit to remodel this
garage on the rear of this lot.
There was apparently a misunderstanding between the owner and the Permits
Office when the.permit was issued. The owner's intention, apparently,
was to build a second story,..but he did not indicate such to the Permits
Section.
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The Zoning Ordinance permits .a height of 12 feet for accessory buildings
in the rear 25 feet of residential lots. This structural addition
increases the present building height of 10, more or less, to approximately
16 feet.
A staff inspection of the site suggests that this construction may be
more than a studio or hobby shop as there will be 600 sq. ft., more or
less, of floor space when completed.
The staff finds no problem with the structure or its height and feels
that we can recommend the waiver; however, we have several concerns
about the potential for use of this building as other than accessory to
the existing residence.
In order to assure that the use of the building will be limited to
accessory only, the staff recommends that utility meters not be allowed
for this building.and no plumbing be allowed which would allow conversion
to a garage apartment, or business activity.
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Item No. 1 - NEW MATTERS (Continued
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BOARD ACTION
There were no objectors presert•.• • The applicant was present. The Board
voted to approve the -request -as -recommended by the staff. The vote was
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Item No. 2 -NEW MATTERS
Case No. Z-3152
Applicant: Steve Rousseau
Location: 913 Cumberland Street
Description: The N 37.5' of Lot 4, Block 44,
original city. Present classification HR
high density residential district.
Conditional Use Permit: Request a conditional use permit be
issued to allow a professional office use
of the property.
Present Use:
Proposed Use:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Residential
Offices and Apartment
This request for a conditional use permit would, if approved, allow the
applicant to remodel this old residence and use it as an architect's
office.
The request is properly filed and in line with the procedures required
by the Central Little Rock Urban Renewal Project Plan and the Zoning
Ordinance.
The proposal as presented.is in good form, and there are only two
technical items which need attention. These are:
1) Off-street parking, which is one space short.
2) Dimension on parking lot depth, which is 2.5 feet
short of the 40 feet required.
Staff review,of the site and proposal finds no problem with the request.
We feel.that renovation -of the type proposed should be encouraged to
assist.in the orderly redevelopment of blocks such as this one which
recently was in a state of disrepair. The structure to the south was
recently converted to a travel agency by the conditional use process,
and at the.same time retained its residential character.
We would recommend approval of this request and the two waivers needed
on parking spaces.
BOARD ACTION
There were no objectors present. The applicant was present. The Board
voted to approve the request and the two waivers needed on parking. The
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Item No. 3 - DEFERRED MATTERS
Case No.
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Present Classification:
Z-3148
W. D. Reynolds
5220 Crestwood Drive
Lot 214 at Prospect Terrace Addition
"A" One -Family District
Variance: Request a variance from the side yard
provisions of Section 43-12 of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances to
permit a side yard�of four feet
rather than eight feet, as required.
Present Use:
Proposed Use:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Vacant Land
Build a New Residence
This item was deferred at the July meeting due to incomplete notices. In
the discussion on this matter, it became apparent that the Board members
did not look with favor on.the request.
A show of hands.reflected five noes on the request. The chairman advised
the.owners that if they desire to return in August, they would hear the
request; however, if he desired to accept the apparent negative vote of
the Board and not return, then he may do so.
Staff.position on. the issue remains the same. We recommend denial of
either proposal presented as no hardship exists in the usual fashion. We
feel a building can be designed to fit the lot.
BOARD ACTION
The applicant was not present. There were objectors present. The Board
determined this case should be disposed of. A motion was made to deny
the request. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Vote: 4 ayes, 0
noes, 3 absent.
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Item No. 4 - DEFERRED MATTERS
Case No. Z-3127-B
Applicant: Arkansas Childrens Hospital
by Basil Copeland
Location: 804 Wolfe Street
Description: Long legal
Present Classification: "C" Two -Family District and
"D" Apartment District
Variance: Request permission under provisions
of Section 43-14 of the Little Rock Code
of Ordinances to permit construction of a
temporary building for hospital use, and
request a variance to permit a side yard
encroachment of temporary buildings.
Present Use of Property: Hospital and accessory structures
Proposed Use: To expand existing uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
This item was deferred in the July meeting due to incomplete notice
-requirement. The s-t-a-ff -restates its previous recommendation which was:
STAFF -RECOMMENDATION
This request is one of a continuing number of variances to allow
temporary structural placement. The hospital has at present a
variance to allow two temporary buildings.
The proposal to locate five more buildings on this block does not
present insurmountable.problems; however, the Fire•Department will
require review of the plan before placement to insure adequate fire
access.
At the last Board of Adjustment meeting where portable buildings
were discussed, the Board went on record as saying that no additional
variances would be granted until an overall site plan is presented.
The staff has received.a copy of a tentative plan which would fulfill
the Board's requirement -if -the applicant will go on record stating this
plan is the one to be used.
The staff.recommends approval -of this request as filed for the five-year
period conditioned on the development plan required.
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Item No. 4 - DEFFERED MATTERS (Continued
BOARD ACTION
There were no objectors present. The applicant was present. The: -notices
was determined to be in order. The Board voted to approve the request
as filed. The vote: 4 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent.
A question was raised.by Mr. Summerlin concerning whether or not he should
vote on the issue in -that he is an adjacent property owner. A brief
discussion with the City Attorney reflected that it would be proper for
him to vote on the issue.
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Item No. 5 - DEFERRED MATTERS
Case No. Z-3138
Applicant: Canaan Missionary Baptist Church
Location: 1713 State Street
Description: Long legal
Present Classification: "C" Two -Family District
Variance: Request a variance from the use provisions
of Section 43-4 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit a parking lot in a
residential zone, and request a variance
from the open space provisions of Section
43-20 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
to permit parking in the front yard setback
Proposed Use: Parking lot.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
This item was deferred at the July meeting due to failure of the applicant
to complete the notice requirement or attend the meeting.
The Board requested that staff advise the church that this is the last
deferral and that some action be taken to pursue the request, or withdraw.
At this writing no further action has been taken by the church, and no
contact made with -the staff.
BOARD ACTION
The applicant was not present and had not notified owners as required.
The Board -voted -to withdraw this case from further consideration. Vote:
4 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent.
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Item No., 6 - OTHER MATTERS
Case No; Z-3147
Applicant: L. Routen and Wife
Location: 1852 Cross
Description: Long Legal
Present Classification: "C" Two -Family District
Request: Permission to address the Board concerning
an interpretation of the ordinance.
This applicant desires to obtain the Board's
feelings as to whether the Arkansas Consumer
Research and the Arkansas Ecology Center are
uses that fall within the educational, philan-
thropic, institutional definition in the Zoning
Ordinance.
If the Board holds that these are allowable
uses, then the applicant proposes to file a
request for permission at the next meeting.
This Board dealt with a similar request from
an, alcholic rehabilitation center in July.
That request was approved and was located in a
situation with circumstances similar to this
location.
The staff feels that these uses are permitted
within the ordinance's definition and suggests
a request for use of the property as such would
be appropriate.
BOARD ACTION
The.applicant was present, as were the Directors of the two uses involved
in the request. There was a brief discussion of the case, and it was
determined that the Board Members agreed with staff that the uses are
permitted. However, an abstention by one member left less than a quorum
anda vote could not be taken. The Chairman asked the applicant to
withdraw his request from this Agenda and refile it at such time as he
files a specific request. It was suggested that at.the September hearing
both.items. could be.deal.t with.. The applicant complied with that instruction
and will file for September.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:30
p.m.
Samuel W. A4derson
Vice Chairman
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ath iel M. Griffin.
Secr tary
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