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SUMMARY OF
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING
MAY 23,_1977
9.00 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
Riddick Riffel, City Attorney
Members absent: Jerry C. Wilcox
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Item No, 1 - NEW MATTERS
Case Number:
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Present Classification:
Z-3135
Phillip J. Deer
#16 Longfellow Lane
Lot 19, except the E5 ft, thereof
in Beverly Place Addition
"A" One -family District
Variance: Requests a variance from the side
yard provisions of Sec, 43-12 of
the Code of Ord, to permit con-
struction of open carport with 0'
setback
Present Use of Property: One -family residence
Proposed Use: One -family residence
Staff Recommendation: This proposal involves construction of a
new carport 20' x 28' which will span the entire side yard of
this lot and provide 0' setback,
The residence on the west lies rather close to the common
property line and should this construction take place a fire
hazard could be created.
The staff suggests that the owner pursue another layout
which,on this large lot, could be accomplished without yard
encroachment.
We would recommend denial of the variance request,
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: AFTER A BRIEF DISCUSSION, THE BOARD
VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED VARIANCE AS SUBMITTED (4 ayes -
0 noes - 1 absent),
There were no objectors present. The owner was present and sub-
mitted two letters from neighbors in support of the request.
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Item No. 2 - NEW MATTER
Case Number: Z-3095-A
Name: William E. Fellows
Location: 824 Garland Street
Description: All of the S75 -ft. of --the W50 ft. of
Block 351, Original City
Present Classification: "E-1" Quiet Business District
Variance: Requests a variance from the front
yard provisions of Sec. 43-14 of the
Code of Ord. to permit encroachment
of an addition
Requests a variance from the side yard
provisions of Sec. 43-14 of the Little
Rock Code of Ord. to permit encroach-
ment of an addition
Present Use of Property: Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Offices
Staff Recommendation: This request involves a forme- residence which
was rezoned several months ago. The owners propose to remodel the
structure and convert it to office use. The variances propose no
problems as the owner has worked with staff and Building Codes
office to answer fire district issues.
The staff feels that conversions of this type in this area should
be encouraged as a means of upgrading a declining neighborhood. We
strongly recommend approval of the request. _
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: AFTER A BREIF DISCUSSION, THE BOARD VOTED
TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS SUBMITTED (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent).
There were no objectors present. The applicant was represented by
David Spivey.
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Item No, 3 NEW MATTERS
Case Number: Z-3 i34
Applicant: Charles R. Stewart
Location: 9322 Monique Drive
Description: Lot 643, Section "H" Twin Lakes
Subdivision
Variance: Requests a variance from the fence
height provisions of Sec, 43-21-1
of the Code of Ord, to permit
erection of a fence exceeding 6 ft,
in height
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
Present Classification:
Residence
Residence
"A" One -family District
Staff Recommendation: This variance request is the result of a
zoning enforcement action. The owner has for some time been
building a large board fence in the setback area along Romine
Road, The fence height varies but is well above the permitted
4 ft, at the property line.
There is a grade change between the street curb and the
property line of approximately 3 ft, It is suggested that the
street being above the grade of the yard causes problems such
as auto headlight glare.
The staff feels that the location of the fence is no problem
as far as sight distance on the corner. However, the fence
should not exceed 3 ft, above the height of the curb line,
We recommend the fence height waiver be approved but that an
on -site inspection be made by enforcement personnel to determine
how much should be removed from the fence,
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO DEFER THE CASE UNTIL
THE JUNE 27TH MEETING AND DIRECTED THAT PROPER NOTICE BE GIVEN
(4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent).
There were no objectors present but one petition was submitted for
the file which contained several signatures of objectors, It was
pointed out by the staff that the applicant had not properly carried
out the notice to adjacent owners,
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Item No. 4 - DEFERRED MATTERS
Case Number:
Applicant:
Location:
Description..:
Present Classification:
Z-IL43-C
Ray Huckaby for Cumberland Nursing Home
1516 Cumberland Street
Long legal
18E-1-A1° Nursing, Lodging and Undertaking
District
Variance: Requests a variance from the rear yard
provisions of Sec. 43-14.1 of the Code
of Ord, to permit nursing home with
encroachment in rear yard
Staff Recommendation: This item was deferred at the March meeting due -
to incomplete notice to adjacent owners. The applicant did not
pursue the request at the April meeting and it was suggested that he
may have ceased pursuit of the request in favor of a building plan
not needing a variance,
The staff was directed to contact the owner and determine the
status of this request.,Letters were written to Mr. Huckaby and a
phone call was made, neither resulted in an answer.
The staff would recommend that the Board di}po e of this issue by
withdrawing it from further consideration.,
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE APPLICANT WAS NOT PRESENT, AND IN THE
ABSENCE OF FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION, THE BOARD VOTED TO
WITHDRAW THIS REQUEST FROM FURTHER'CONSIDERATION (4 ayes - 0 noes -
1 absent).
In order to renew this variance request, it will be necessary to file
a new application.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Robert Shell, Chairman
ath4niel M. Griffin; Secreza.r
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