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.
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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.
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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.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned until
March 16, 19,64.
Dorothy J. Aiffel,
Secretary
Mr. Cecil W. Kuehnert,
Chairman.