boa_07 10 1964LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 10,1964
MEMBERS PRESENT
W. R.Meeks
Scott Farrell
Maxwell Lyons, II
MEMBERS ABSENT
W. H.Marak
Cecil Kuehnert
aTHERS PRESENT
Jerry Dhonau
STAFF PRESENT
Henry M. de Noble
John L. Taylor
Richard Wood
Dorothy Riffel
3:00 P.-M.-
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. The meeting was
called to consider a development plan of a park on the Little Rock Public Library
property at the southwest corner of Seventh and Louisiana Streets, Case Z-1677.
The Library Commission had requested a Variance from the off-street Parking Require-
ments of Section 43-21 to permit the use as a park site.
Mr. Carl L. Brunck, representing the architect on the Library project, William S.
Allen, presented the development plan to the Board of Adjustment who said the park
would displace about 24 parking spaces. The park would be two or three feet below
sidewalk level of Louisiana and Seventh Streets and steps will be provided to enter
and leave it. Trees will be planted in eachof the four corners of the park which
will contain large planters for greenery with benches around these planters. The
possible placing of statuary also is planned and the floor of the sunken park will
be decorative and will be lighted at night. Mr. Raymond Rebsamen will donate a
fountain 34' X 16, in the center of the area. The original parking space as required
by the City Code of Ordinances was 108' X 78' and parking facilities are available
across Seventh Street. Parking for employees of the Library has been provided for
by a bequest in the will of Mrs. Emmet Morris whereby income from this fund may be
used to pay the cost of such parking for them. The question was raised as to
whether the space which is primarily for the use of the Bookmobile could be used
during the day when it is not parked there, but it was the consensus of opinion
that this would create confusion and some policing.
Mr. J.N. Heiskell, a member of the Library Commission was present and stated that
Little Rock will have a great gain by having this beautiful spot, fountain and
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parkway, and trees in the downtown area.
A motion was made by Mr. Lyons that the parking requirement be waived in lied
of the building of the park as shown on the development plan. The maition was,
seconded by Mr. Farrell and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Dorothy Riffel,
Secretary.
frcti-" Chairman