boa_08 16 1965LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AUGUST 16p 1965
MEMBERS PRESENT
Scott Farrell, Chairman
W. R. Meeks
Cecil Kuehnert
Maw '1 l ':. LVOhd
W. Finley Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Henry-M. de Noble
John L. Taylor
Louis E. Barber
Dorothy Riffel
OTHERS PRESENT
Perry Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney
Jerry Dhonau
Action was taken as follows: -
Tract Now 1 - I-1874
Applicant:
Location:,
Description:
Classifications
Variance:
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George L. Cook.
3815 Kavanaugh Boulevard
Tract "B"-Allsopp Valley Subdivision
"D"-Apartment District
Requests Variance from the Main Structure
Provisions of Section 43-2-(5) of Code
of Ordinances to permit more than one main
structure on a lot.
Mr. George L. Cook, the applicant, was present.., and stated that this was the second
phase of a three phase apartment project of 160 units to be built at 3800-15
Kavanaugh.. This plan is a continuation of the two present buildings, will be in
line with the buildings and 75-80 feet east of them. There is no outlet from these
buildings to Kavanaugh Boulevard, and access will be from the original drive which
is 40 feet wide. The third phase will be behind these buildings facing.North
Lookout and the alley will be used as an access from Lookout. Mr. Cook was asked
about a turn -around drive at the east and of the buildings and he stated that a
problem has been created by vandals and young speeders using the drives to circle
the two buildings now constructed causing disturbance and annoyance to the tenants.
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He stated that the tenants have ample room to park and back out as the proposed
spaces are 11 feet wide (only 9 feet being required by the Ordinance). These
buildings will be the same type of structure except that the units are larger by
25 feet than the existing units.
Mr. Cook was asked about the drainage problem which.he said would be taken care of
either by channeling it down (Cavanaugh Boulevard with the City's permission, and
by extending curb and gutter all the way up 20 feet past the-east;line on to
Allsopp Park property, or piping it off some way, whichever is most practical,
but that he was aware of the problem and would have to take care of it some way.
The proposed buildings will be within 6 feet of the east property line (Allsopp
Park) which Mr. Cook said was the best utilization of the land as it is adjacent
to Allsopp Park property which is a wooded area. He also stated that there is
roughly 14 feet of trees between the two developments which would be saved.
In Executive Session a discussion was had as to,th a feasibility of the construction
of these buildings and various reasons were given by the members of the Board for
denying this Variance. Mr. Meeks stated that in his opinion it was an over-
development of the property,and also should have a driveway around them. Another
opinion was voiced that the area is too congested, and that the access is not
adequate, and that the petitioner should submit another proposal correcting these
undesirable features, cutting density down to about one-half, that sufficient
space should be provided for tenants to get in and out, and that this development
would only compound an already bad situation.
A motion was made that the request for Variance be denied, which was seconded and
passed unanimously.
Tract No. 2 - Z-1871
Applicant: Joseph Kaufman
Location: 5901 "H" Street
Description: The West 70 feet of Lots 19 and 20,
Block 7, Lincoln Park
Classification: 110-Two-family District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Use Provisions
of Section 43-4 of Code of Ordinances to
permit construction of parking lot.
Mr. Kaufman was present in the interest of this application, and stated that this
property lies 300 feet east of University Avenue and that he proposes to construct
a one-story solid brick 11E-1" office building, and that it is his intention to
construct a parking lot across the alley and adjacent to the office building. The
two lots that the building will occupy were purchased in 1952. Two years ago he
purchased two lots to the east of this property on which he built a duplex for
income purposes. Since then it has been determined that there is a problem of
an illegal subdividing of these lots that the duplex occupies- 80 feet of Lot 20
and 60 feet he retained which he is now proposing to use as parking space for
the office building. He has since sold the duplex to Charles Fox. The west
60 feet of Lots 19 and 20 would provide 12 parking spaces for the office building.
He has attempted to work out the subdivision of the two lots with Mr. Fox who was
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the second buyer of the property. The alley is open and it is the only access to
the apartments behind it, the Town House. Grant Street to the east has never
been opened but is being used by the apartment occupants. The building is to
be used .f.or-. of.f..ice space for an orthodontist, and an allergist in the other two
spaces, and would be similar to the Storthz building across University.
Mr. M. R. Godwin was present in opposition representing Charles Fox, :owner of the
duplex on the east 80 feet of Lots 19 and 20. He stated that the subdivision
requirements were being circumvented and should be worked out with Mr. Kaufman
rather than granting the Variance.
In Executive Session, it was the feeling of the Board that action should not be
taken until the matter of the ille al subdivision of Lots 19 and 20 is resolved
and that parking be denied on the west 60 feet of these lots.
A motion was made that action be postlaaned until such time as the Board has been
notified by the City Attorney's office that the legal problems have been taken
care of. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Tract No. 3 - Z-1876
Applicant: Broadmddr Builders, Inc.
Location: 1123 South University Avenue
Description: Lot 2 and Tract "A" University
Commercial Subdivision
Classification: "F "-Commercial Di -strict
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Height
Provisions of Section 43-15 of the Code
of Ordinances to permit construction of
office building
Mr. A. B. Speights of Fausett and Company, Inc. representing the applicant, was
present. He stated that they propose to build an eleven story office building,
ten stories above ground, for a total height of 141 feet and that an "F"-Commercial
District oiy allows a height of, 75 feet. 184 parking spaces will be provided
and only 11f6 are required. Mr. Spei ghts commented that th i s building Will be a
wonderful addition to the City, and will beautify the corner of 12th and University
Avenue. It will be an 80' X 80' building on a plot 2651 deep by 470' long.
A motion was made for approval of the Variance requested, which was seconded and
passed.. Mr. Farrell disqualified himself and did not vote.
Tract No. 4 - Z-1860
Applicant: Ted H. Brewer
Location: 1401 South Buchanan Street
Description: The•North 1/2 of Lot 21, and all of Lot 22,
Block 7, Oak Forest Gardens Addition
Classification: PA" -One -family District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Side Yard
Setback Provisions of Section.43-12 of Code
of Ordinances to permit addition to
existing structure.
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There was no one present to represent the applicant, and no objectors. A motion
was made for aI r� of the Variance provided that off-street parking is provided
in the rear yard space.
Mr. Wm. Finley Williams, a new member of the Board replacing W. H. Marak whose
term had expired, was welcomed by the members.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 P. M.
HENRY M. de NOBLE,
J Secretary
/Scott Farrel , Chai rman.