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LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
M I N U T E S
DECEMBER 17, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT
Lawrence S. Woolsey, Chairman
L. Dickson Flake, Vice Chairman
S. Spencer Compton
M. R. Godwin
Walter E. Vroman
MEMBERS ABSENT
NONE
STAFF PRESENT
Don R. Venhaus
John L. Taylor
James A. Finch
Richard W. Wood
W. Mike Dooley
James C. Lawson, Jr.
Dorothy Light
OTHERS PRESENT
F. Fulton, Gazette Reporter
R. Armbrust, Democrat Reporter
David Henry, City Attorney
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There being all members
present, the meeting was called to order by the
chairman. A motion was
made for approval of the minutes of the last
meeting, which was seconded and passed.
Action was taken on the
following advertised items:
Item No. 1 - Z-2785
Applicant:
Arkansas Power & Light
Location:
9200 West on Lanehart Road
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Description:
Long legal
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Present Classification:
"A" One -family District
Variance:
Requests permission under the pro-
visions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(I) of the
Code of Ordinances to permit
location of public utility
Staff Recommendation:
The Staff recommends approval of this application
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provided that the foliage
is left in its natural state from the property
line at least 50 ft. to
100 ft. around the perimeter of the site. It
should be noted that a
subdivision plat will be required on this property.
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There were no objectors
present at the meeting.
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December 17. 1973
Mr. Dale Booth was present to represent the applicant and stated that
they were in the process of having the property platted. In our
original plans, we proposed to keep a green belt around the property
but rot to the extent as stated by the Staff. We propose to construct
a utility substation with a green area of 20 to 30 ft. around the
property. We do not own the road leading into the site, but have
acquired right-of-way easement. We could leave a 50 ft. green belt
on the west side, about 30 ft. on the south, but we would not have
room to leave as much as the Staff would like on the north, and the
east will have to be cleared for a road. We acquired the land prior
to its being in the city limits. Our plans are to put climbing type
roses along the fence. We have an immediate need for a substation in
the area because of the development in the area. No site preparation
has been done as yet.
The Board approved the application subject to the + 30 ft. setback
shown on the site plan being maintained in its natural state and
supplemented with additional plantings to provide a visual buffer.
Item No. 2 - Z-2786
Applicant: Arkansas Power & Light
Location: 12400 Block of West Markham Street
Description: Long legal
Present Classification: "A" One -family District
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Variance: Requests permission under the pro-
visions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(I) of the
Code of Ordinances to permit
location of public utility
Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of application
provided a setback of 50-100 ft. is retained along the perimeter of
the site. It is further recommended that this strip be retained in
its natural state of heavy foliage and that it be supplemented with
additional plantings to provide cover for those areas now open. This
would provide an excellent live screening relationship to the existing
vacant properties adjacent to the tract by the time of their develop-
ment. The structures for storage purposes proposed for this site would
be enclosed. It should be noted that a subdivision plat will be required
on this property.
There were no objectors present at the meeting.
Mr. Dale Booth was present to represent the applicant and stated that
they were in the process of having the property platted. We acquired
the property prior to the time of the proposed annexation. We plan to
build a sub -office facility similar to a bank drive-in with a service
center at the rear. We have fenced the property, leaving a 15 ft. strip
all the way around except at the front. The building will sit quite a
ways back off of Markham Street. We have already fenced the south, east
and west sides, leaving 15 feet outside the fence that is in trees at
the present time. Just immediately inside the fence, we cleared about
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December 17. 1973
10 feet to be able to go in and construct the fence. This is the
condition of the property at the present time. As shown by the
sketch, the front of the building on the north side of the prop-
erty would be no problem in setting back as recommended by the
Staff, but the rear one-half of the property would present a real
problem if we were required to set back 50 feet. I see no way
that we could build the facility we plan and set back that far.
This is about a 10-acre tract and we are asked to leave about one-
half (5 acres) as a green belt. This property is 445 ft. wide and
if we set back 100 ft. on each side, we are losing about one-third
of our property. At the north we are planning to set back and
leave trees. The remainder will be taken up in roads and parking
areas. We had planned a 40 ft. setback from the south and about
27 feet from the property lines on the east and west. We pro-
pose a service center with storage and parking areas. We will have
a pole yard almost in the middle of the property.
The Board approved the application and required the applicant to
replace all trees within the setback shown on the site plan which
are removed or destroyed during site work. An additional 10 ft.
setback on the south side of the lot was required, making it
50 ft. +.
Item No. 3 - Z-2787
Applicant: Arkansas Power & Light Company
Location: 7800 Block east on Frazier Pike
(south side)
Description: Long legal
Present Classification: "K" Heavy Industrial District
Variance: Requests permission under the
provisions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(I)
of the Code of Ordinances to
permit location of public utility
Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of this appli-
cation.
There were no objectors present at the meeting.
Mr. Dale Booth was present to represent the applicant. This
property was acquired from the Little Rock Port Authority.
There are no trees on the property at the present time. The land
is being used for agriculture. There is a pipe line easement on
one side. We will landscape the site as pretty as we can.
A motion was made to approve the application, which was seconded
and passed.
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Item No. 4 - Z-2727-A
Applicant: Skaggs Albertson's Properties, Inc.
Location: 100 Block South Rodney Parham Road
Description: Long legal
Present Classification: "E-l" Quiet Business District
Variance: Requests permission under the
provisions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(D)
of the Code of Ordinances to
permit parking lot and access
drives
Staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of this appli-
cation subject to:
1. Only one access point to Rodney Parham Road.
2. No access to that tract to the east that is in an "E-l"
Quiet Business zoning classification.
3. A 6 ft. masonry wall to be constructed on the south
property line. This wall should be above and not
part of any retaining wall.
4. Traffic Dept. to review entrance drive and parking
arrangement.
5. Landscape all parking areas per ordinance requirements.
6. The Public Works approval for the construction of the
drainage plans prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Mr. Flake abstained from any discussion or voting.
One letter of objection from T.H. and Nicholas Mayer was read.
Mr. J. W. Davis was present to represent the applicant. He stated
that the proposal is for a combined drug store and foods building.
The western section will be the largest part of the building. All
parking facilities are to be put in. The property is being
purchased in three parcels. "E-1" zoning fronts on Rodney Parham
Road. They need an entrance on Rodney Parham Road. Without a
circulation pattern through there, they can not use the property.
The Board voted to approve the variance as recommended by the
Staff and also that there be only ingress and egress signs (no
commercial identification) on the "E-l" portion of Rodney Parham
Road.
OTHER MATTERS:
Item No. 1 - Officers for 1974 were elected as follows:
L. Dickson Flake - Chairman
M. R. Godwin - Vice Chairman
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Item No. 2 - The Board voted to approve the 1974 Calendar as
submitted.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 P.M.
Don R. Venhaus, Secretary
14ee-znlcz��e S. Woo sey, Chairman