boa_10 24 1977SUMMARY
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
OCTO�ER 24, 1977
2:00 P.M.
1, Roll Call - Quorum
2. Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
3. Commissioners Present:
Attorney:
RQbgrt $hell
Samuel Andersgn
Ray Furei gh
M. R, Go4wi n
Kirby Smith
James Summerlin
Jerry Wilcox
Ri ddi ck Ri ffel
Item No. 1
File No.: Z-3165
Owner: Winrock Homes, Inc.
Address: 5500 Pecan Lake Road
Description: Lot 130, Pecan lake Subdivision
Currently Zoned: "A-l" Family District
Variances: 1. Request permission 'under the provisions
of Section 43-2z-4-c of the Little Rock
Code of Ordinances to permit sales office
and a model home.
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed --Use of
Property:
Sales Office
Remain the Same.
Staff Recommendations
This request is the result of the building permit review process. It
was noted by that division of Community Services Department that the
residence under construction was proposed to -have a sales office of the
developer ❑n a temporary basis. The request is unusual in that most
developments are annexed. to the City with a sales office in place and
recognized as non -conforming use. The developer of Tall Timber Subdivision
(former name of this subdivision) had a sales office on another site but
has since abandoned it. A review by this staff can find no problem with
the request and in fact, find the proposal more desirable than the usual
mobile home or portable buildings. This structure will not provide off-
street parking. But we do not see this as a problem. The staff would
recommend approval of the request, but that it be limited to use for
this development and be terminated within ninety days after selling the
last house or lot in Pecan Lake Subdivision owned by this applicant.
Board Action
The applicant was represented -at the meeting by Ron Tine and Herman Shirley.
There were several objectors represented by Qavid_Wittenburg.-
The Board voted to approve the request as recommended by the staff but
placed a two-year time limitation on the occupancy. The vote, 7 ayes -
0 noes - 0 absent.
Item No. 2
File No: Z-3164
Owner: Winrock Homes, Inc.
Address: 6221 Boyle Park Road
Legal Description: Lots 50, 51, 52, 53; Broadmoor North Subdivision
Currently Zoned: "A-1" Family District
Variance: 1. Request permission under the provisions of
Section 43-22-4-c of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit sales office, parking lot,
and model home.
Present Use of
Property; Sales Office, Parking Lot, and Model Home.
Proposed Use of
Property: Remain the Same.
Staff Recommendations
This request is the result of the building permits review process. It
was noted by that division of Community Services Department that the
residences under construction were proposed to be used as sales office
as well as model homes. The request is similar in nature to the Pecan
Lake Request except that four lots are involved, and a parking lot is
proposed on the northernmost lot. The staff review has noted no problems
with the proposal. We would recommend approval..of..the.r.eq.u.ested uses
but that they limit the use for this development and be -terminated- -
within ninety days after selling the last lot or house owned by Winrock
in the Broadmoor.North Subdivision. Further, that the parking lot be
physically removed and that the lot be prepared for residential usage.
Board Action
The application was represented_by_.Rgn Tine. There were no objectors.
The Board voted to approve the request as recommended by the staff. The
vote, 7 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent.
I tem No. 3
File No.: Z-3166
Owner: Jessie Hillard
Address: 2618 West 14th Street
Description: Lots 75 8.._9_r _l O..of _.Block 5; . Francis M. Roots
Subdivision
Currently Zoned; "J" Light Industrial_District
Variance: 1. Request variance of parking provisions of
Section 43-21-H of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit a parking lot with less
than ordinance required surfacing.
Present Use of
Property: Garage and Auto Repair
Proposed Use. of
Property: To remain the same
Staff Recommendations
This request is before the Boar..d..as.the.result of an.enfor.cement action
by the City. The owner has an,existing, automobile.repair.garage_..with .
parking paved for 18 or 20.cars. The issue involves two.lots adjoining
the garage which are fenced.in with the garage -and used to park cars.
which are being repaired....The lots.are not paved_but.have a light.
gravel surface which is not entirely_allrwe_ath-er.. The owner has sugges.te_d
that paving-thisstorage area.would_-p.la.ce.a.financial burden.on him with
no apparent return for the investment. The area adjacent is one of
mixed uses, such as a wrecker service, multi -family dwellings, and main
line trackage_for.two.major_railroads._. The lands lying.along the railroad
on both sides are zoned Industrial. _Therefore,new residential use is
not likely.. The staff feelsthat in this case, since the required
parking is paved., .some modified_form_of.improvements. woul_d be appropriate.
We would -recommend that -the -owner be allowed.to continue use of the lots
as they are, but.-that..additiornal.stone base material be applied to
weatherproof the surface.. We.noted.that screening was deficient on the
sides facing residential and would recommend that this be improved to
four feet height minimum. Screening is normally not required unless the
parking area abuts a residential zoned lot. In this case, no residential
zoned lot abuts but residential use aFuts.
Board Action
There were no objectors present. The owner was present.
The Board voted to approve the request as recommended by the staff,
further, that a two-year time limit be imposed on the waiver of installation
of improvements. The vote, 7 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent
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File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Currently Zoned:
Variance:
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed Use of
Property:
Z-3161
Frank Hiegel
2017 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Lot 18 of Block 1; Pulaski Heights Addition
"F" Commercial District
1. Request variance from the side yard provisions of
Section 43-15 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
Flower, Residence, and Green House
Expand existing use
Staff Recommendations
This request involves a proposal to cover a passageway. between the
residence on this lot and the basement of the florist shop on the rear
of the lot. As we understand the proposal, the addition would nearly
all be below the wall on the north line. The lot, as it exists, is
almost covered by structures and two yard setbacks are less than Ordinance
requirement. The proposal does not significantly change the appearance.
However, given the potential for reconstruction of the greenhouses, this
lot could Beverly change its appearance. The owner has not requested a
variance to rebuild the greenhouses, but one will be required. The lot.
is, at present, without the required off-street parking, but Kavanaugh
Boulevard has parking ❑n both sides and this does not appear to be a
problem. The staff feels that the proposal has little or no impact on
the neighborhood, and we would recommend approval.
Board Action
There were no objectors present. The owner was present.
The Board voted to approve the request as filed. The vote, 6 ayes -
0 noes - 0 absent - Y abstained (J. Summerlin)
Item No. 5
File No. Z-3159
Owner: Cumberland Square Properties
Address: 1018 Cumberland Street
Description: Lots 7, 8, 9 of Block 24: Original City of Little Rock
Currently Zoned: "HR" High Density -Residential
Variance: 1. Request a variance from the.setback_p.rovisions
of Section 43-36 of the.Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit construction of a new
structure as well as expanding existing.bu.ildings
with yard setback intrusions
2. From the parking space provisions of
Section 43-36 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
to permit less than the required number of
parking spaces.
Present Use of
Property: Residential - being two, 4-unit apartment buildings
Proposed .Use of
Property: Add additional buildings and units
Staff Recommendations
This three lot development lies.in the -Central -Little Rock Urban Renewal
Project Area. The-development.i.nvo_lves restgri_ng._two old._buildings_with
a total. o.f. 8.. a.p.artments. and the -construction --of three. new_ apartment
buildings... Parking spaces, _17 i_n number., are._to-be,_provided from the
alleyway_and.be_head-in stalls.- In order to_ma-intain_an acceptable
environment around the -structures, the parki.ng_.was hel.d to -the rear.of
the lot. -Thee re.qu.ir..ed.number.of..spaces.co.uld_be_.p.rovided_bu_t would
involve the. r_emai ni.ng -open-space. _ _ The. spaces _ pr_ovi ded..are 2_ 5. short. of
ordinance requiremen.t..The.s.etbacks_involved.ar_e_on Cumberland, which is
5.4 feet.shor.t.and llth Street, which is 8 feet short. None of the
setbacks -proposed present problems as far as obstructing light and air
or structural safety. The staff recommends approval of the variances
requested.
Board Action
Tom Wilkes was present representing.the_applicatian.- There -were -no
objectors present.
The Board approved the request as filed. The vote, 6 ayes - 0 noes -
0 absent - 1 abstained (J. Summerlin)
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File No: Z-3158
Owner: C. V. Harris
Address: 6816 West 32nd Street
Description: Lot 6; Story Book Village
Currently Zoned: "A" One Family District
Variance: 1. Request a variance from the rear yard provisions
of Section 43-12 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit an addition to the existing
structure with -an encroachment of three feet.
Present Use of
Property: Single Family Residence
Proposed Use of
Property: Remain the Same
Staff Recommendations
This request could be.shown.to be -other than.-a..true_har_-dship. -However,
the pl atted.. depth..of _ this- 1 ot..at, 10.7 feet_ and a_ 31 _ foot. setback _ does
restrict -.the owners options. It-is.apparent-that_the_needed_ three feet
in order- -to- compl.y.. was - used . i.n---the _ 31 .foot - front- setback to.. -avoid . a
large tree-gr_owi-ng_i.n_.the..a.Ii.gnment of the platted front setback line.
Structures on adjacent lots are well separated, and no problems should
occur as: the..result.of.this addition. We would recommend approval of
the request as filed.
Board Action
The owner was present. There were no objectors.
The Board voted to approve the request as filed. The vote, 7 ayes -
0 noes - 0 absent.
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File No.: Z-3167
Owner: Wayne Daniel
Address: 9202 Vanderbilt Drive
Description: Lot 138; Campus Place Subdivision
Currently Zoned: "A" One Family
Variance: 1. Request a variance -from the-si.de.y.ar.d provisions
of Section 43-12 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit completion of a structure
with a 1.5 foot encroachment —
Present Use of
Property: Residence Under.Construction
Proposed -Use of
Property: Complete Residence as Started
Staff Recommendations
This request is -the result of action-by..the building.-.per_.mit staff... The
builder -of the houseunder.construction-through-some misinformation -or
not know.i.ng.- the - required.. yard. setb.a.ck.s .ins.i de . the .C_ity, . has started - a
residence.on the lot. .At.this.time the -foundation -arid -substantial -
framing has . b.een_ completed.. _ We .feel that. 1 i the can . be --done to remedy
the situati.on..Only -two -options are. ay.ailable..-rather than variance. (1)
Replat. the lot with the vacant lot on the north, or (2) Remove 1.5 feet
from the structure. -Neither of these options seems justifiable for a 1.5
foot encroachment. The staff, therefore, recommends approval as filed.
Board -Action
There was no one present representing this request. A telephone request
prior to the meeting -asked that..a . deferral - be- granted _since-. the -notices
to adjacent property owners were not mailed.
The Board voted to defer the case until November 28, 1977. The vote 7
ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent.
Item No. 8
File No.: Z-3147-A
Owner: Dr. L. Routen
Address: 1852 Cross Street
Description: Lots 11 and 12, Block 33; Original City
Currently Zoned: "C" Family
Variance: 1. Request pe.rmission.under-the provisions of
Section 43-22-4-d of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances to permit location of a philanthropic
or non-profit organization.
Present Use of
Property: Residence
Proposed Use of
Property: Arkansas Consumer Research and Arkansas Ecology
Center
Staff Recommendations
This issue was presented to -the Board at its August.Meeting.at which
time the Bo.ar.d..r..eviewed_a.request for interpretation as to whether the
uses prop.osed-were. phiianthropic....and.non-profit.- At.that meeting,.the
Board fel-t-that the.uses.pr°ob.ably..were.permitted within the ordinance
definition, but.that more information was needed. The owner was instructed
to file a, -specific -request for use exception. for...Septemb.er. 26 - and: ac.compl i sh
the usual -procedural -requirements. This.has been -done -and -in line with
the requirements of.the ordinance. The staff.revi_ew-of-the request
suggests that should this variance be -allowed, the only -difference
between that action and rezoning is a letter.and some numbers on a -map
at City Hall_.- .However, .we- feel. that -given the location of the use with
churches, schools, and -high -traffic volumes.on Wright .Avenue, .variance
as proposed.could..provide_a._stabi.lizing influence on -this corner, and
not allow the.occupancy-.by..other-E-l.type uses,- We -recommend that the
request be -granted -but that a landscape and parking plan be required for
staff review prior to occupancy. The effect of this plan would be to
soften the introduction of more people, more cars, and more activity at
this location.
Board Action
There were several objectors present. Three spoke on the issue. One
petition of objection was filed. The owner was represented by
Marquis Jones, attorney.
Before taking action on the specific issue, the Board of Adjustment
voted to recognize the intended Uses as being permitted. The vote,
6 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent - 1 abstained (Jerry Wilcox).
The Board then voted to allow requested use of the property. The vote,
6 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent - 1 abstained (Jerry Wilcox). (THE APPROVAL
IS CONDITIONED AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.)
Item No. 9
File No.: Z-3110-A
Owner: Thomas E. Williams
Address: 4600 Foster Avenue
Description: Lots 1 and 2, Block 14; Euclid Place Addition
Currently Zoned: "A" One Family District
Variance: 1. Request pe.rmission under the provisions of
Section 43 of the Code of Ordinances to permit
expansion of an existing automobile repair
garage.
Present Use of
Property: Automobile Garage.and_Body.Shop
Proposed Use of
Property: Expand Existing Use
Background
This request has a history.-.gol.ng.-.back-.to.the.ear-ly..19.70:s. -At.-this time
we will not.attempt..to.relate-.al.l.of._it but insert the high points. In
December., 19.76 -thi s owner determi_ned._ that. as -. a .resul-t -,of hi s. _growth : in
business,.an expansion. was in.order.. He.filed a rezoning.app.li.ca.tion
for "I" Li-ght Industrial; and as a conseq.uen.ce.of that..action, the
Planning Commission asked the staff to do a rezo.n.i.ng study.of..the..area.
and report back in March. The applicant was instructed to_fil-e.a.variance
request ._f he, wi shed.. to . pors.u.e.. hi-s "case pr. i or. to the March .Meeti n.g e A
request for, -variance -was.. fi led.-. for. - Board review in February. - . Thestaff.
outlined,to.-the-Board the options availa.ble.to-.them (1).the.Board could
deny the. -request and .leave- the i.ss-ue. to.-.-reso.lution. by. the.. Planning
Commission as a zoning. matter.- (2) the Board co.uld..ap-p.rove- the request
and requi-re.extensi-ve .screeni-n pavi4g.,...etc... ta. soften. the ..expansion
-effe-qt: on- the. -neighborhood... (3 )�_,The Boa.r.°.d.. cou:l d.,..de.ny..the. request and
1 eave a..non-conformi ng-. use , to - the.i r.. usual fate-. � The. Board, after a
len.gthy,di_scussion-..voted-.to..deny..the,. issue. At. the .M.ar.ch.Planning
Commis io-n. Meeting the . study_ of. -the _ area _was -presented, . and _ i t .reflected
tJha.t the :'I'.'.request.by.the_owner._was_.improperly lo.ca.ted.-The.Commission
_-voted.to.deny the.-application._but.directed_the_staff_to..-help_Mr.. Williams
refile. for..Board.of_Adjustment--consideration. - _The .motion was adopted by_
the Commission.also asking_that_the Bo.ard-.of.Adjustment give favorable
considerati_on.to the new.request._-Before the owner could carry through
his second variance request, he suffered health problems and postponed
any action until this time. The request now before the Board is the same
as submitted previously.
Staff Recommendations..
As was reflected by -the Study made, by. the .Planning Commi.ssio.n-Staff, .
this use is improperly located, The area.is.a good resi.d.enti.al..resource.
which should- be . given. p.rotecti.on--against further i ndustr.ial ..activity.. At the. ti.me..- o.f annexation the area_ was generally well maintained, and
the use on this property was a low keyed cabinet shop. The staff feels
that the .app_l..i.catinn..shou1 d be denied and that no expansion of this
industrial use be allowed.
Board Action
The owner waspresent.,._as..were_several_others,. in..su,pport_.of_the request.
There were several objectors present. Eight persons addressed the
Board. After a lengthy discussion of the issue, the Board voted to deny
the request. The vote, 7 ayes m 0 noes m 0 absent.
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File No.: Z-3171
Owner: Cromwell and Rector
Address: 1001 W. Markham Street
Description: Part of Block 257, Original City of Little Rock
Currently Zoned: "G-l" Commercial
Variance: 1. Request a variance from Sec. 43 of the Code
of Ordinances to allow expansion of a non-
conforming structure.
Present Use -of
Property: Vacant Commercial Building.
Proposed -Use -of
Property: Reconstruct for Office Space
Staff Recommendations
This request is.the result-of.some misuMerstandings.i.n i.ssuance..of-the
building permit. . The. only issue --needing... review by the. Board.is.-front
yard setback. The building_involved_is 50..or 60-years .old.and wa-s
constructed 3_-fe.et.off-_the Markham Street right-of-way. The building
was in place -when the . Zoning -Ordinance was -adopted --However, the ordinance
still requires._1.5..foot_setback,.and..this, buil.di.ng.is 12 feet too.close -
to the streets The is.sue.bringIng..forth the variance.is an addition.to.
the alley.side_.of.the building and will in no way expand the existing
non -conformity. Since a useful structure will be the end product in
this case,. the..st.aff supports this request completely. We recommend
approval as filed.
Board Action
The owner was represented. _There were no objectors present.
The Board voted to approve the request as filed. The vote, 7 ayes -
0 noes - 0 absent.
Item No.
File No: Z-3177
Owner: Pulaski Motor Lodge_Corporation
Address: 4115 South University Avenue
(South Side of Village Shopping Center)
Description: Long Legal
Currently Zoned: "F" Commercial Distri-ct_
Variance: Request permission under the provisions of
Ordinance 13,080 of the Little Rock Code to permit
location of a mobile home as a security building and
residence.
Present Use.of_
Property: Motel and Apartment Units
Proposed -Use -of..
the Property: Remain the Same
Staff Recommendation
This request is the result of.a.securi.ty-problem__i.n the_rear.area.of the
Motel on the site._ _
The owner proposes.to locate_a..mobile.,home.on.this..tract..of.l..and.whi.ch
is felt will.stop_use.of.the.rear_.area.by transients This type of
security -building has been utilized by several businesses in recent
years and with.the conflict between -City Ordinances_it.was determined
that the Board of Adjustment should review each case.
The staff finds no.problem_with the proposal but would suggest that:
1a No additional utility service be added to the site (that is,
new meters).
2e That only one mobile home be allowed.
We recommend approval subject to these provisions.
Board Action
There was no one present to represent_ the request. The proof -of --notice
to adjacent.owners_.was not filed. .
The Board voted to defer the request until November 28, 1977. The vote,
7 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent.
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File No: Z-3163
Owner: James L. and Nancy Couch
Address: 3409 Hill Road
Description: The West 70 Feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 11,
East Pulaski Heights Addition
Currently Zoned: "C" Two -Family District
Variance: Request a variance from the side yard provisions
of .Section 43-12 of the Little Rock Code to
permit an addition to the existing residence
with a 2 foot encroachment.
Present Use of
Property: Residence
Proposed Use of
Property: Remain the same
Staff Recommendation
There is good structural separation in this block and no obstruction to
light or air should be experienced. This request is simple and since no
problems were noted we recommend approval as filed.
Board Action
The owner was present. There were no objectors present. (One
letter of objection was received late.)
The Board voted to approve the request as filed. The vote, 7 ayes - 0
noes -0 absent.
Item No. 13
File No..
Owner:
Address:
Z- 3176
Ronald R. Copeland
468 Midland
Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 12; Midland Hills Addition
Currently Zoned: "B" Residence
Variance: Request a variance from the.rear-yard _
setback provisions of Section 43-12 of the Little
Rock Code to permit the attachment of an accessory
building to the main structure.
Present Use of
the Property:
Proposed Use of
the Property:
Staff Recommendation
Residence
Remain the same
This issue is involved and in order to deal with the request we will not
attempt to.give_all the history of.the_case.or.the_.conflicting_ordznances
Involved —
The request is simply a rear -yard waiver to allow the principal building
to be tied to the detached carport. The owner is adding a second story
addition.to his residence_whi.ch is too close -to -the carport -to meet
building ._code , requi.rements .
He was instructed to tie the.building structurally and.seek_this waiver.
The Bui.l.ding is under construction at this time. The staff review and
on-site.inspection finds no problem unique to this request which suggests
a hardship. .However,_we_do.feel..that_.the proposal_will.not adversely
affect the neighborhood.
We recommend approval of the request as filed,
Board Action
The owner was present. .There were no objectors present.
The Board voted to approve the request as filed. The vote, 7 ayes m 0
noes ® 0 absent.
Item No. 14
File No.: Z-3175
Owner: Jon R. Brittenum and Associates
Address: 1301 Scott Street.
Description: Lots 1 and 2 and the North One-half of
Lot 3, Block 212; Original City of Little Rock.
Currently Zoned: "HR" High Density Residential
Variance: Request a variance from the use provisions of
Section 43 of the Little Rock Code to permit expansion
of an existing.non-conforming use.
Present Use of
Property: Offices
Proposed .Use of
Property: Remain the same - expand floor area
Staff Recommendati.o.n
This request i.s. the result of the. rezoning-a.ccompAi re.d..a.s. p..art..of. the .
City of Littl.e.Rock Urban Renewal .P':.an- in 1.971. Th-it. Plan zoned this
corner "HR" thereby creating a nonconforming use. The owner now proposes
to add floor space -at -the southeast .corner _.of the building. This -will
require a.waiver to allow expansion of a nonconforming use.. - -
The staff review of the -proposal has revealed only one point-which.we
feel very.strong_about.._.There.is no off street-parking..for..the present
structure on site. We would suggest that the waiver be granted but that
the owner.produce_euidence that the .-equired number of spaces (12+).can
be furnished within 300 feet as specified by Ordinance.
Board Action
The applicant was represented. There were no objectors. The owner
provided information that the required number of parking spaces were
available -at the northeast corner of.East-13th at Scott.Streets (by a,
lease agreement).
The Board voted to approve the request as filed. The vote, 7 ayes - 0
noes - 0 absent.
Item No. 15
File No.: Z-2448-B
Owner: Safeway Stores, Inc.
Address: 6000 Block West on Baseline Road
Description: Long Legal
Currently Zoned: "F" Commercial
Variance: Request permission under the provisions of
Section 43®22-4md of the Little Rock Code to permit
partial use of an "Atli zoned strip as parking and
drives.
Present Use of
Property: Vacant and abandoned -buildings
Propased .U.s.e of
Property: New food sales outlet
Staff Recommendation -
This variance. is a fol l ow�.up. to - several. rezoning- peti-ti ons .which -assembled
a large acreage ...tract.. for.- the purpose of.. b-01 di ag...a...l arge . Safeway. store. -
on this -major-. intersection.. At. the.-time..of ..rez.oni.ng..the..l.arger portion.
of the si..te., . the Planning Commi ss.i on, de.l eted- the south. 50 - feet. of the
site and -left -it as- "A" zoning.. Th.e-.in.tent-was, to.r.eq.uire.this owner to
deal wi th..a. sp.ec.i.fi c .pI an for , usage.. -of . the _5.0 fee t..whi.ch woul d =provi de
for screenang...an.d,open, s:pace—,The...Boar.d of,-Adjustment.wo.uld_.be. required
to approve -.such ..a... plan., The .plan. -presorted- is -somewhat defi.ci ent in
that the-re..A s.no..-specific_.proposal..-to-do-other.tha.n leave an.existing 20.
foot str.i-p._o.f.sma.11 I. trees. and, brush. .as. screeni_ng... The plan i.&, we feel .
deficient..in.-pro.viding.the. lands.caping .and.tr°ees_.to..by,eak.-up_..the several....
acres . of asphalt .parlki ng_ lo-t.....The- truck. dock,.as .. proposed_woul d. r•equi re. --
..large trucks.-to.e.ithe.r leave.-o-renter-by.a_driveway within- the. 50 foot..
-strip—, This could. cf•Bate_nol..s.e.problems -with ..houses on 60. 70-feet to
the south.. The driveway plan as shown should be revised to providea
traffic fl.ow.onto.and-off the.tract which will -not tie up -traffic -on
Geyer Springs Road or have maneuvering space in those drives.
The staff feels that we can recommend approval_of.the.-variance subject
to:
1. Erection of a 6-foot masonry-wall-opaque-i.n-nature the entire-
length .of the south -property -line.
2. Provide additional landscaping uniformly in the parking lot
.and expand the,green.strip.along-..th.e.street.frontages toa.
depth of.20..feet with.trees.being a significant part of the
.-planting.
3. Provide a noise baffle of some type around the open area of
dock where possible.
4. Submit parking lot drives plan for Traffic Division review.
Board Action
There were several objectors present. Two persons spoke against the
request. The application was represented.by Don R. Venhaus.
After a lengthy discussion.of.the issues, the Board voted to approve the
request conditioned on the following:
Erection of a 6-foot opaque board fence along a line 20 feet
north of and parallel.to-the south -property line; and provision
of a five-foot wide landscaped area along both street frontages
at the property line. (This would not delete the requirement
for other landscaping -required -by ordinance.)- And submit
parking lot and driveway plan for traffic engineering review:
The vote was 6 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent - 1 abstained (Robert Shell).
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File No.: Z-3174
Owner: Robert Deaton
Address: 1406 and 1408 Rock Street
Description: Lot 11, Block 49; Original City
Currently Zoned: "MR" Medium Density Residential
Variance: Request a variance from the yard setback provisions
of Section 43-36 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
to permit conversion of a garage to a dwelling unit.
Present Use of
Property: Duplex
Proposed Use of
Property: Three units in two separate buildings
Staff Recommendation
This request is one of a type which occurs infrequently since most
usable garage structures in this part of the City are either occupied as
a residence or they are unsuitable.
In this case, the staff feels the building involved is not properly
located for occupancy as a dwelling as the adjacent house on the alley
fronting 14th Street backs to within 1.3 feet of this building. The
eaves of the building almost touch along the property line.
We feel that restoration of usable buildings is good for this area but
that the problems have outweighed the benefit.
We recommend denial.
Board Action
There were no objectors. The owner was present.
After a brief discussions it was determined that a deferral until
November was in order. This would allow the owners the staffs and
adjoining neighbor,to explore options available.
The Board voted to defer the request. The votes i ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent.
Approved 1
By j1 -ZY, -7 z secretary
Chairman ,� �„-