boa_07 25 1977SUMMARY OF
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING
JULY 25, 1977
7•nn P_M_
There was a quorum present and the minutes of the previous
meeting were approved.
Members present: Robert Shell, Chairman
Samuel W. Anderson, Vice Chairman
Ray Fureigh
M. R. Godwin
James C. Summerlin
Jerry C. Wilcox
Riddick Riffel, City Attorney
Members absent: Kirby Smith
July.25, 1977
Item No. 1--.NEW MATTERS
Case No. Z-3136-A
Appli-cant: Rebecca Cowling
Location: Northwest corner of W. 19th at Schiller Streets
Description: Lots 12 and 13 of Block 4, Moore and Penzil
Addition
Present Classification: "C" Two -Family
Variance, Request permission under the provisions of
Section 43-22-4-d of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit an alcholic rehabilitation
center Iodging facility.
Proposed Use: Residents' hall for alcholic rehabilitation.
Staff.Recommendation
This request is.a follow-up on the interpretative issue dealt with in
June at this address. The Board was requested to rule on a question of
whether an Alcholic Rehabilitation Center was a philanthropic, educational
use as set forth in the ordinance. The ruling of the Board was that the
use is included within the ordinance definition.
The staff in its previous recommendation suggested that this use.would
not adversely affect the neighborhood if limited to the use outlined by
the applicant.
We.would.recommend_approval of the request subject to applicant complying
with all.requi.rements of the Zoning Ordinance, such as parking and
screening;.further,.that the use be limited to that previously stated by
applicant_which was:
The use would be principally lodging for 8; more -or -less, clients and
a houseman li.ving at the center. Counseling sessions would be held
twice daily on individual and group basis.
Board -.Action
There were no objectors present. The applicant was present.
The Board voted:to approve the request by a vote of 6 ayes - 0 noes
1 absent.
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Item No. 2 - NEW MATTERS
Case No. Z-3149
Applicant: Bruce E. Wesson
Location: 6720 Waverly Street
Description: Lot 6, Block 4 of a replat of Hollywood Addition
.Present Classification: "A " one -family District
.Variance: Request a variance from the side_yar& provisions
of.Section 43-12 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances.to permit enclosure of a carport.
Enclosure to have -a 2.5 foot sideyard rather
than 6.5 feet as.required.
.Proposed -Use: Residence - increase floor space of residence.
,Staff Recommendation
The staff..review.of this request.has.indicated.no problems. The carport
to:.b.e.enclosed-was apparently added when -the house -was -constructed.
There,are_several houses with..identical.carports_in this block, and they
share -common setback problems. Normal setback exists on the lot to the,
east. The staff.recommends approval.
,Board t.Action
There were no:objectors present. The owner was present.
The.Board:voted:to approve the request by a vote,of 5 ayes - 0 noes 1
absent - 1 abstention -being Jerry Wilcox.
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Item No. 3 - NEW MATTERS
Case No. Z-3148
Applicant: W. D. Reynolds
Location: 5220 Crestwood Drive
Description: Lot 214, Prospect Terrace Addition No. 3
Present Classfication: "A" One -Family District
Variance: Request a variance from the sideyard provisions
of Section 43-12 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit a side yard of 4 feet
rather than 8 feet as required.
Present Use of Property: Residence
Proposed Use: Extend residential floor space.
Staff Recommendation
This proposal involves none of the usual hardships as this lot is vacant,
and the house can be made to fit the lot.
The -owner's plans indicate a garage structure which he proposes to align
with a wall -of -the main structure. In doing so, the dimension of the
garage then encroaches into the east setback.
There is at least one critical structural relationship, that is, the lot
to the east. The two-story house on this lot is believed to be on the
property line. If this is the case, then only 4 feet would separate the
structures.
The staff recommends denial of the request and suggests the applicant
seek other design routes to accomplish his plan.
Board Action
There were objectors pre§ent and addressed the issue. The applicant was
present.
The Chairman advised the owner that his notices were incomplete and that
it would not be possible to hear this case on this date.
It was suggested by a Board member that in the interest of time and
fairness that the applicant have benefit of the Board's feelings, as it
appeared there were several Board members who might not look favorably
on the request.
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Item No-3 continued
The applicant.was permitted to outline his request since there had been
a change from that request filed.
After a brief discussion, the Board Chairman ask for a show of hands to
indicate the feeling of the Board., Five members indicated a "No" vote;
The Chairman then advised the owner of his.optionso He may renotify as
required.and.come back with his proposal in August; or if he desires to
accept the apparent negative vote of the.Board, then proceed with a
design not._requi_ri.ng.a variances
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July 25, 1977
Item -.No. 4 - NEW MATTERS
Case No.
Applicant:
Location:
Z-3127®B
Arkansas Children°s Hospital
by Basil Copeland
804 Wolfe Street
Description: Long Legal
Present Classification: "C" Two -Family and "D" Apartment District
Variance: Request permission under provisions of
Section 43-14 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
to permit -construction of temporary buildings
for hospital use, and request a variance to
permit sideyard encroachment of temporary
buildings.
Present Use of Property: Hospital and accessory structures
Proposed Use. Expand existing uses.
Staff Recommendation J
This request .is one of'a continuing number of variances to allow -;temporary
structure placement. The Hospital has -at present -a variance to allow
two:temporary build-ingso
The-proposal:to-locate five more buildings on this block does not present
insurmountable problems, but 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 for the Hospital 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 a five-year,
period.:.condi.tioned:on.,the development plan required°
Board,Action
There.were.no objectors. The applicant was represented by William R. Meeks.
The.Chai.rman advised Mr. Meeks. -that since the notice was improper, it
would be impossible to deal with the request at this meeting. The case
is deferred:to August 22, 1977.
The- applicant.is to notify only those persons not previously notified
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July 25, 1977
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 provision-s 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 June meeting due to failure of applicant
to notify adjacent property owners.
At this writing no evidence of notification has been received.
We see no alternative at this time to recommending withdrawal of the
request until the Church determines if they will comply.
Board, Action
There were no objector3 preset. The applicaat was not present. In the
absence, of both applicant and.proef'of notice, the Board voted to defer
this case for 30 days and directed staff to contact the Church and
obtain.a commitment to proceed or withdraw the request.
(6 ayes m 0 noes m 1 absent)
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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Robert $hell,LChairman
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