boa_07 19 1976SUMMARY OF
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING
JULY 19 1976
2:00 P.M.
There was a quorum present and the minutes of the
previous meeting were approved.
All members were present. Mr. Jerry Wilcox left
meeting after hearing Item 4 which was called first.
7-19-76
Item No. 1 - NEW HATTERS
Case Number: Z-2908-A
Applicant: C. B. Pugh
Location: 5908 West 19th Street
Description: Lots 11 and 12, Block 24, Batsman's
Subdivision of Cherry & Cox Addition
Present Classification:"F" Commercial and "B" Residence District
Variance: Requests a rear yard variance from Sec.
43-15 (2) of the Code of Ord. to permit
a rear yard setback of 2 ft. rather than
25 ft.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STAFF, (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent)
Staff Recommendation: The history of the development on this site
is short as the existing car wash was constructed in 1975, The
original construction involved a variance to utilise the eastern-
most of these 2 lots as drive access and parking. The Board at
that -time required certain screening and landscaping to be done
along the east line of the property. This has been done in a sat-
isfactory manner and, in fact, the property is well maintained.
The variance now before the Board involves extension of the build-
ing 23 ft. on the north side; thereby, leaving 2 ft. of rear yard
setback, The existing 6 ft. fence on the north, required by the
Board previously, is approximately 4 £t. from the building. The
staff feels that moving this fence to the north and extending the
eastern 6 ft. fence will present little visual change from off
site,
The staff would recommend approval of the request subject to
extending the existing east fence and moving the fence on the north
side of the development to the north property line.
There were several objectors present. The applicant was present.
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Item No. 2 - NEW MATTERS
Case Number: 2-3045
Applicant: Mrs. Connie Holitik
Location: 63 Edgehill
Description: Lot 4, Edgehill Addition
Present Classification:"A" One -family District
Variance: Requests a variance from Sec. 43-12
(J) of the Code of Ord, to permit a
wall (fence) of 8 ft. to 10 ft. in
height rather than 6 ft. in a required
yard area
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST
AS FILED. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent)
Staff Recommendation: This variance involves a masonry wall around a
new pool area to provide better security and privacy. There are
adjacent properties with fences, walls and hedges in excess of 6 ft.
The adjacent residential structures are sited on large lots with good
separation from this use area.
The staff finds no problem with the proposal and would recommend
approval as filed.
There were no objectors present. The owner/applicant was present
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Item No. 3 - NEW MATTERS
Case Number:
2-3046
Applicant:
Charles Galloway for Porter Briggs
Location:
1507, 1515 and 1523 Cumberland
Description:
Long legal
Present Classification:"D"
Apartment District
Variance:
Requests a fence height variance
in Sec. 43-21 (J) of the Code of
Ord. to permit 6 ft. to 7 ft.
variable rather than 4 ft. in a
required front yard setback
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST
AS FILED. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent)
Staff Recommendation: The fence involved in this request is in place
and varies from 6 to 7 ft. in height due to variations in grade of
the lots. This block at Cumberland St. is one of older structures,
some converted to multi -family, but with the appearance uniform.
That is, good setbacks, normally in excess of 25 ft.. large trees
on private property and street right-of-way.
The bulk presented by this fence so close to the street impacts
the structural relationships in a manner which suggests commercial
intrusion. It has been suggested that security is the principal
reason for the height waiver. Although this is probable justifica-
tion, the staff feels that security could be maintained and an
improvement in appearance if the fence were set back to the building
line. The staff would, therefore, recommend denial of the request.
There were no objectors present. There were several persons present
in support of the request.
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Item No. 4 - NEW MATTERS
Case Number: 2-3047
Applicant: Cromwell Firm
Location: 200 Block E. Markham
Description: Lots 7 through 11, part of Lots 4 and 6,
Block 34, Original City of Little Rock
Present Classification: "GB" General Business District
Variance: Requests a Conditional Use Permit to permit
a transportation (bus) terminal
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STAFF. THE APPLICANT STATED THE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION WAS ACCEPTABLE. (3 ayes - 0 was - o absent -
2 abstained) (Sam Anderson and M. R. Godwin abstained)
Staff Recommendation: Due to the involved nature of this request,
the staff will attempt to relate the history significant to the case.
This block is within the Central Little Rock Urban Renewal Project
and at the time of adoption of the zoning plan for Central Little
Rock, this block and several others were rot rezoned but included in the
boundaries of proposed street realignment projects. The ordinance
creating C.LR. zoning provided that these unzoned lots would, if
developed, assume the zoning of adjacent property. The predominate
adjacent zoning is "GB" General Business; thus, this property is
assumed to be "GB". A review of the C.L.R. Ord, reflects that the
use proposed, transportation terminal, is not permitted as a use by
right, but, a Conditional Use Permit is required. Thestructureof
the ordinance is such that transportation terminal is not a permitted
use, but the property could be used for sales, service, or repair of
equipment or ticket sales for such uses.
The staff, in reviewing this issue, can find no significant problem
that is not already being reviewed by other public agencies. The
principal concern at this time is a request before the Board of Directors
for waiver of a Master Street Plan requirement for LaRarpe/I-30 con-
nection, which requirement would render the site unusable for the pro-
posed use. The Board of Directors will consider that waiver at its
July 20th meeting.
The staff would reco®end approval of Conditional Use Permit subject
to owner/applicant working with Community Services Dept. and Ark.
Highway Dept. for some form of alternate improvements on LaHarpe to
improve the turning movement (this could include dedication/reserva-
tion of right-of-way,improvements constructed in conjunction with the
building permit or a combination of the above.)
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The applicant was present, There were no objectors. A.M, Keith
was present and asked questions relative to site access.
The applicant presented a site plan and traffic movement plan and
stated that plans have been drawn to provide a proper LeHarpe exit
from the site. This includes cutting the curb return back some
13 ft. and converting the catch basin to a flat grate and leaving
in place.
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Item No. 5 - NEW NATTERS
Case Number: 2-3048
Applicant: Joe Johnson, Cromwell Firm for John Cobb
Location: 4800 Club Road
Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Country Club Heights
Addition
Present Classification:"A" One -family District
Variance: Requests a variance from rear yard
setback provisions of Sec. 43-11 (2) of
the Code of Ord. to permit an 11.3 ft,
rear yard .setback rather than 25 ft.
Requests a variance from the side yard
setback provisions of Sec. 43-12 (3) of
the Code of Ord, to permit 4.4 ft, side
yard rather than 5 ft.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST
AS FILED. (4 ayes - 0 noes - 1 absent)
Staff Recommendation: This proposal has no significant problems
as the adjacent structures have good separation. The grade change
on the property lessens the effect of a 2-story addition on the
high aide of the house,
The staff would recommend approval of the variance.
There were no objectors present. The owner's agent was present.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
2:35 m
�: Moore
Chairman
James Finch, Secretary
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