boa_04 16 1973LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
M I N U T E S
APRIL 16, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT
Lawrence S. Woolsey, Chairman
L. Dickson Flake, Vice Chairman
S. Spencer Compton
M. R. Godwin
Walter E. Vroman
MEMBERS ABSEVT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Don R. Venhaus
John L. Taylor
James A. Finch
Richard W. Wood
Mike Dooley
Dorothy Light
OTHERS PRESENT
Gene Sykes, City Attorney
R. Armbrust, Democrat Reporter
L. Mitchell, Gazette Reporter
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There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by the chairman at
2:00 p.m. A motion was made for approval of the minutes of the last meeting as
mailed, which was seconded and passed.
Action was taken on the following advertised items:
Tract No. 1 - Z-2696
Applicant: Multiproperties, Inc.
Location: 624 West 3rd Street
Description: Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and the south kZ of Lot 2,
Block 124, original City of Little Rock
Present Classification: "G-1" Commercial District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Height and
Area provisions of Section 43-17 of the
Code of Ordinances to permit construction
of a 4-story .office building to a total
height of 62 feet (permitted 45 feet)
The Staff's recommendation was read as follows: "The Staff recommends approval
of requested variance. This corner property is abutted by the "H" Business
District on two sides, which district is more liberal in height restrictions.
The proposed height of 62 ft. at this location should not adversely affect the
adjacent properties."
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April 16. 1973
Mr. Tom Hodges was present to represent the applicant. He handed in three
letters from the following adjacent property owners who favored the pro-
posal: Mr. Willis V. Lewis, 200 Arch Street, General Services Administra-
tion, Federal Building and Mr. Robert W. Bitter, Ag Con Company.
There were no objectors present.
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motion was made for approval of the variance, which was seconded and
passed.
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:.. Tract No. 2 - Z-2698
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Applicant: Carroll D. Smith
Location: 8517 Terryson Drive
Description: Lot 234, Windamere Subdivision
Present Classification: "A" One -family District
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. Variance: Requests a Variance from the Setback
provisions of Section 43-12 of the Code
of Ordinances to permit an addition to
existing residence
The Staff's recommendation was read as follows: "The Staff recommends
approval of requested variance. This lot is one of many platted in recent
years with 25 ft. setback lines on both boundary streets on which the house
was constructed facing the long side of the lot. This normally prevents
expansion of the structure in any usable manner. The applicant has proposed
retaining 19 ft. _+ as a rear yard at the near point and 23 ft. _+ at the other,
thereby creating an encroachment of 4 ft. + average."
The applicant was present.
There were no objectors present.
A motion was made for approval of the variance, which was seconded and passed.
Tract No. 3 - Z-2702
Applicant:
Southdale Corporation (Reservoir Road Pool
Association, Inc.)
Location:
1529 Northwick Court
Description:
Lot 36, Section B, Northgate Subdivision
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Present Classification:
"A" One -family District
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Variance:
Requests permission under the provisions of
Section 43-22 (4)(d) of the Code of
Ordinances to permit a community swimming
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Requests a Variance from the Front, Side and
Rear Yard Setback provisions of Section 43-12
of the Code of Ordinances to permit con-
struction of pool, related structures and
parking lot in setback areas
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April 16, 1973
The Staff's recommendation was read as follows: "The Staff recommends
-approval of request as submitted. The creek on the west, the hill
mass on the east, and separation from other building lots in this
addition, indicate this is an appropriate location for a use of this
nature."
Mr. Hermann Ivester, 1306 Southedge Drive and member of the Board of
the Pool Association, was present to represent the applicant. He
stated that there were no available facilities of this nature which
are convenient to the people who would be eligible to be members of
this association. This site is peculiarly suitable for this type of
use. There is a cul-de-sac which increases the buffer effect as well
as the fact that the shape of the lot and the proposed arrangement on
the lot adds to the buffering effect. In addition to that fact, there
are no other available lots which would be suitable for this type of
use.
Mr. Venhaus said that the Staff would like to add the following to its
recommendation:
1. The northwest property line and the south property line be
fully screened with a solid wood fence not less than 6 ft.
in height.
2. The proposed parking area on the west be screened from the cul-
de-sac with opaque fencing not less than 4 ft. in height.
3. The parking area be developed in full accordance with the City
ordinance.
A motion was made to approve the requested variance and amended Staff
recommendation, which was seconded and passed.
DEFERRED MATTERS
Item No. 1 - Z-2579
Applicant: B. C. Corporation and Fairmont, Inc.
Location: 724 Bishop Street
Description: The Ek of Lots 7 and 8 and all of the
east 125 ft. of Lot 9, Block 12,
Fausts Addition
Present Classification: "D" Apartment District
Variance: Consideration of previous variance request
for parking lot in residential district
The Staffs recommendation was read as follows: "This application was filed
for a hearing in April, 1972, at which time the Board of Adjustment deferred
action due to the property lying within the Mills Freeway right-of-way (I-630).
The Staff at that time suggested a one year deferral for the purpose of
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April 16, 1973
determining status of right-of-way acquisition and that property not be
used in the intervening period. The State Highway Department has been
contacted and their position will remain the same. They recommend no
additional improvements be placed on the site as such would only increase
public acquisition costs. We have been advised there are no plans to
purchase this property in the immediate future."
Mr. Venhaus said that notice is taken that a portion of this property will
be under consideration to be required for the 8th Street Expressway and
that if the applicant makes any improvements to the property, those im-
provements are not sanctioned by this Board.
A motion was made for one .year's deferral and any improvements to the
property by the applicant will not be sanctioned by the Board of Adjust-
ment, which was seconded and passed.
OTHER MATTERS
1. Consideration of amendment to By-laws relating to notification of
adjacent property owners.
This matter was withdrawn.
2. Mr. Bill Meeks was present on behalf of the Arkansas Childrens
Hospital property which is now being used as a parking .lot. He
requested that the Board .give the Staff the authority to defer on -
site improvements for parking lots when subject properties are
potentially within the -right-of-way of Interstate 630.
A motion was made that the Staff be given authority to waive or alter
the requirements for parking lot improvements in the Wilbur Mills
right-of-way for property which is so zoned that parking is a use by
right, which was seconded and passed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Don R. Venhaus, Secretary
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