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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. - 1 - July 25, 1977 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. 2 - July 25, 1977 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. - 3 - 7-25-77 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 - 4 - 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 for this. -meeting. 5 v 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. �. L L } A )1_� Robert $hell,LChairman 6