boa_12 20 1965LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
DECEMBER 20,1965 2.00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Scott Farrell, Chairman
W. R. Meeks
Maxwell Lyons, II
Wm. Finley Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT
Cecil Kuehnert
STAFF PRESENT
Henry M.�de Noble
John L. Taylor
Louis E. Barber
John Erickson
Dorothy Ri ffel
OTHERS PRESENT
Perry Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney
Doug Smith, Gazette Reporter
There being a quorum present, the meeting was -called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the
Chairman. A motion was made for approval of the minutes of the last meeting as mailed,
which was seconded and passed unanimously.
Action was taken as follows.
Tract No. 1 - Z-1928
Applicant: Kenheth Starnes
Location: 2504 East 12th Street
Description.- Lots 7 and 8, Block 10,
Fairgrounds Addn.
Classifications °1I"=Light Industrial District
Variances.- Requests Variances.-
(1) From the parking space provisions of Sec.
43-21 of the Code of Ordinances to permit
less than required number of parking spaces
(2) From the yard area setback provisions of
Sec. 43-16 of Code of Ordinances to permit
construction in setback area
Mr. John T. Williams, Attorney representing Kenneth Starnes were bath .presernt-in the
interest of this application. Mr. Williams stated that Mr. Starnes proposes to construct
on the two lots a 39 unit motel for overnight transient private aircraft operators who
would fly into Little Rock, -and leave their aircraft with the Starnes Aviation Service
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over night which is at the north end of the municipal airport. There will be no
automobiles - hence no need for parking space. This is to be strictly a sky -travel
motel service similar to those on existence at other airports. There will be avail-
able upon these two lots 7 parking spaces, which will .be more than sufficient for
loading and unloading and such other parking -as might be necessary. He said these
facilities will not be used to any extent by motorists. There is to be a small
restaurant primarily to cater to the guests of the motel whose hours of arrival or
departure would be before or after those of the airport restaurant, and that there
would be no kitchenettes in the motel -rooms. The garbage and trash accumulation will
be picked up daily by the City and there will be adequate egress and ingress into the
area for this purpose.
The building is to be immediately adjacent to Starnes Aviation Service shop and office -
almost a part of the same .building- and believe it would be a very compatible use, in
Mr. Starnes opinion. He thinks that this new facility would attract people from other
areas, and that the Airport Commission receives 6� a gallon plus 70% of parking fees
on the ramp, and that a guest will spend from $25.00 to as high as $400. to $500. for
fuel, etc. during his stay in Little Rock.
Mr. Bob Crisp, Manager of t.h.e Airport, was present -to -get information about the applica-
tion for Variances, wheth.er that was the- primary. consideration before the Board and if
the operation of the motel would relate to the Airport in any way, and if the Board
grants the requested variances would the applicant be permitted to construct the facility
with no further hearing. He was informed that the request before the Board concerned
only the Variances, that there would be no parking on the airport facility at all,
and if the variances were granted the building permit could be issued as the zone
classification of the property permitted such use.
Mr. S. J. Beauchamp, a inember of the Airport Commission, Was present in opposition
stating that the Commission had received a report on proposed airport expansion from
an engineering firm•'and that- the -engineers recommended that the Airport build its
own hotel. He stated that the area was not large enough for two mot,els.
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Mr. Starnes argues that the; p.roposed construction :Af the Airport which Mr. Beauchamp
was talking about could. not be finalized for a period of from three to five years,
as it would entail a bond issue.
A motion was made that the Variances requested be Rproved, which was seconded and
passed unanimously.
Tract No. 2 - Z-1907
Applicant: Marbar Wright Enterprises
Location: 825 Main Street
Description: Lots 5 and 6, Block 9, Original City
Classification: ➢'Ha'-$vsiness District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Parking and Loading
Requ.i..rem.ents. of Section 41-21 of Code of Ordinances
to permit construction of a building
Mr. Robert Shults, Attorney representing the applicant, was present who stated that
this was the same application which the Board heard in October and since then they
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have attempted to develop a plan which would be mare -acceptable to all concerned.
They have modified the original plans so as _to: provride..loading facilities, and are
now working out a lease arrangement with the First Presbyterian Church to provide for
32 parking spaces immediat-ei•y-adra�eent on the .east of the property involved which
would be solely,for the use of customers of this business. The lease agreement for
the parkin spaces would cover a five year period at which time they would negotiate
a renewal or extension with the Church.
Mr. Yandell Johnson, 113 East 9th Street, was present in opposition, who stated
that in h-is opinion adequate parking area was not being provided because the ordinance
set our requirements for 500 public parking -Spaces within a 600 foot radius and that
apparently only 116 are available. Mr. Lyons explained to Mr. Johnson that this was
an "either/or" situation - either 32 spaces would-be provided by the applicant on or
adjacent to his property,or there were 500 public spaces in and out available within
600 feet.
Mr. Longstreth, who owns.parking lots in the area on a monthly rental basis, has
indicated his will i.ngness . to convert his parking spaces to "in and out" parking when
the demand makes it feasible.
A motion was made for approval, of the requested- Variance, subject to 'the applicant
furnishing the Board of Adjustment secretary a. copy of. the lease for 32 parking spaces
for a period of 5 years with an option to renew on re -negotiation from the First
Presbyterian Church prior to the issuance of a building permit. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously.
Tract No. 3 - Z-1925
Applicant: Skeets Dickey
Location: 2422 Country Club Lane
Description: Lots 11 and 12, Block 11, Country Club
Re•i gh,t;s Addition
Classification: "A" -One -family, District
Variance: Requests. ay ua.ri ance f roan the Yard Area
Setback Previsions of Section 43-12 and
Section.43-2042)(e) of the Code of Ordinances
to permit addition to existing structure
Mr. Dickey was present and stated that when he bought thi s; house they thought they
wanted another combination family room and bathroom. After the plans were drawn up,
and they found they did not have a place to park their cars, they added a carpert,
also a storage room for yard equipment, and desired to -6nclose- the 'front porch which is
only 19 feet from the property line. His neighbors, -he said,had no objection to
this construction.
A motion was made for approval of the Variances,requested, which was seconded and
passed unanimously.
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Tract No. 4 - Z-1661
Applicant: W. S. Rogers
Location: 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard
Description: All of Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 of Block 23
Newton's Addition
Classification: "E-1" Quiet Business District
Variance: Requests Variances
(1) From the Rear Yard Setback Provisions of
Sec. 43-14 of Code of Ordinances to
permit construction of office building
(2) From the Front Yard Open Space Provisions
of Sec. 43-21-(H)(b) of Code of Ordinances
to permit parking in Front Yard Space
Mr. Raymond Block, Sr., was present representing the petitioner, who also was
present. Mr. Rogers stated that the Post Office Department wishes to construct
a building on th ese.four lots and would like to have a waiver of yard space, front
and rear so as to arrange the building on the property to the best advantage.
Mr. Farrell asked Mr. Rogers that if the application were approved would the
large trees be preserved. Mr. James W. Swaim, real estate officer for the Post
Office Department, was present who stated that his Department had requested 'these
variances from the property owner -in order that the best possible utilization
could be made of the property now and for futdre expansion. Mr. Swaim was asked
if the north and east sides of the building would have windows or any other
openings, and he replied that the plan calls for windows but they are not necessary
except for ornamental purposes.
Mr. Swaim also stated that they need parking space for permanently located trucks
as well as space for patrons using the facilities of,the post office, for relatively
short periods of time. As to the proposition of saving the trees, he stated that
he had no authority to make such a commitment but that he would make an overture
to the proper authorities that we would like to maintain as many trees as possible.
Mr. Farrell stated that we would like the trees along the periphery of the property
maintained - those which border the residential property.
A motion was made for approval of the Variances providing (1) an effort is made
to preserve the maximum number of trees now existing on the property - especially
those on Kavanaugh Boulevard side of the property, (2) that appropriate screening
be provided as required by the zoning ordinance, (3) and that curbs, gutter and
sidewalks be provided where needed. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Tract No. 5 - Z-1926
Applicant: John Lipsmeyer
Location: 1122 North Tyler Street
Description: Lot--1, Block 7, Hollenberg Addition
Classification: "All -One -family District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Side and Front
Yard Setback Provisions of Section 43-12 of
Code of Ordinances to permit addition to
existing structure
Mr, and Mrs. Lipsmeyer were present in the interest of this application. This
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request involves a porch on the north side of the house (Evergreen Street) which
extends 3 feet into the street right-of-way, which they stated they would remove
but would need a little -time -to complete theproject as they would have to move
a washing machine, a dryer and hot water tank to the proposed addition at the
back of the house.
A motion was made for approval of the Variances provided the rear porch now exist-
ing be removed within a period of 25 months (by January, 1968). The motion was
seconded and passed unanimously.
IV. OTHER MATTERS
1. Approval of 1966 ca.lenda.r. A motion was made for approval of the 1966 calendar
which was seconded and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3s30 P. M.
Henry M. de Noble,
Secretary.
17 Scott Farrdl I, Chairman �_