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boa_02 17 1964LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES February 17, 1964 MEMBERS PRESENT Cecil W. Kuehnert, Scott Farrell W. R. Meeks MEMBERS ABSENT Maxwell Lyons, II W. H. Marak STAFF PRESENT Henry M. de Noble John L. Taylor Richard Wood Dorothy Riffel Chairman OTHERS PRESENT Perry Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney Jerry Dhonau, Gazette Reporter 2:00 P. M, A quorum was found to be present and the Chairman called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved, as mailed. Action was taken on the following applications for Variance: - Item No. 1 - (Z-158 Applicant: Mrs. Mary Watts Location: 1423 Allis Street Description: Lot 6, Block 25, Jones & Wo•rthen Addition Classification: "B"-Residence District Variance: Requests a Variance from the non-conformipg uses provisions of Section 43-11 of the Code of Ordinances and Section 10 of the zoning ordinance to permit a beauty shop in a "B" .Residence District. Mrs. Mary Watts was present to represent this application. She stated that she bought this-property.with the understanding that she could. operate a beauty shop in her home. Mrs. Watts explained that her shop is small and she does..all the'work herself. There were no objectors. A motion was made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Meeks that the Variance be granted with the condition that no exterior sign be utilized. The motion carried unanimously. Board of Adjustment -2- Minutes - Meeting 2-17-64 _ Item No. 2 - (Z-154 Applicant: W. D. Rogers Location: 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Description: The East 101.2 feet of Lot 3, Block 169 Pulaski Heights Addition Classification: "F"-Commercial District Variance: Requests a Variance from the setback provisions of Section 13 of the zoning ordinance and Sec. 43-14 of the Code of Ordinances to permit construction of a warehouse for an existing commercial building. There was no one present in the interest of this application, and there were no objecturs present. The Staff recommended that the Variance be granted in that the present building is already in existence up to the property line because of the terrain, and the fact that the City has also granted a franchise for the extension of the building to the north property line. A motion was made by Mr. Meeks that the application be approved, which was seconded by Mr. Farrell. It was passed unanimously. Item No. 3 - (Z-1556) Applicant: Location: Description: Classification: Vernon Weaver Scenic Drive at Blue Ridge Circle Lot 22-k Scenic Heights Addition "A"' -One .Family District Variance: Requestsa Variance from the setback requirements of Section 43-12 of the Code of Ordinances and Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of a residence on an irregularly shaped lot Mr. Vernon Weaver, the owner of the property, and Mr. Jim Lasley, of Rector, Phillips and Morse, were present in the interest of this application. Mr. Weaver said he bought this lot about two years ago from Dr. Robert Jones, and although at one time it was reserved, the amended Bill of Assurance made it a buidable lot. It has had several owners since it was platted. There were several objectors who are property owners in the neighbor- hood, including H. A. Emerson, #9 Blue Ridge Circle; Mrs. Z. Bensky, #23 Scenio Point; and Mr. and Mrs. Greer McCrory, #3 Blue Ridge Circle; and Mr. M. C. Withrow, #26 Scenic Point; and J. T. Rogers, Jr. #1 Blue Ridge Circle. They cited various objections including traffic hazards, obstructed scenic view, downgrading the neighborhood, etc. etc. Board of Adjustment Minutes - Meetin 2=17=64 -3- The Board of Adjustment adopted the following resolution: - WHEREAS, VERNON WEAVER, the owner of Lot 22-A of the Scenic Hills Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas did on the 6th day of January, 19649 make application to the Board of Adjustment for the waivers of front, side and rear yard provisions of Sec. 43-12 of Code of Ordinances and Sec. 11 of Zoning Ordinance in order to construct a residence on said lot, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws and the rules promulgated by the Board of Adjustment there was a hearing held on the 17th day of February, 1964, wherein certain inhabitants of the area made objections to the granting of a building permit founded basically upon the fact that such building would violate certain provisions and conditions of Bills of Assurance which they, the said inhabi- tants, thought ran with the land, and WHEREAS, it is impossible to determine with a finality the exact status of the Bills of Assurance as there have been purported amendments filed thereto, and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the members of the Board of Adjustment that in the absence of the violation of any Bills of Assurance these waivers should be granted subject to the building plot plan as has been filed by the applicant with the said Board of Adjustment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the appli- cant be granted the waivers of front side and rear yard with the understanding, however, that this action in no wise shall affect the rilghts of the inhabitants to pursue any legal remedy they may have by reason of the existing Bills of Assurance. ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Z-1553 - Gene Mason - 2206 North Palm Street Mr. Mason has asked for reconsideration of this application which was approved at the January 20th meeting with a 4' setback for an addition to an existing carport. After discussion, it was suggested that the Staff give Mr. Mason written notice to resubmit his applica- tion for reconsideration if he desires to alter the site plan as it was originally approved. This motion was made by Mr. Meeks and seconded by Mr. Farrell and passed unanimously. Z-1 0 - J. R. Mac Hugh - 1515 West 8th Street Mr. John H. Haley, of the firm of Rose, Meek, House, Barron, Nash and Williamson, presented a petition to 'reconsider the Board's denial of this application at�the January 20th meeting. After discussion in Executive Session, a motion was made that the decision of the Board remain as stated in the January meeting which approved the,application subject to parking requirements of the Code of Ordinances. -4- Board of Adjustment, Minutes - Meeting 2-17-64, There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned until March 16, 19,64. Dorothy J. Aiffel, Secretary Mr. Cecil W. Kuehnert, Chairman.