boa_02 18 1963LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTNiENT
MINUTES
February 18, 1963
TIMiE: 2:00 P,M.
D,-TE: February 18, 1963
PLACE: Chamber of Board of Directors
4EMBERS PRESENT:
3M13ERS ABSENT:
LLiTAFF PRESENT:
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OTHERS PRESENT:
quorum was
Scott Farrell, Chairman
William R. Meeks
Cecil W. Kuehnert
W, H. Marak
Maxwell J. Lyons, II
Henry M, de Noble, Director
John L. Taylor, Assistant Director
Ellen Handel, Zoning Clerk
Carolyn Smith, Secretary
Jerry Dhonau, Gazette Reporter
Perry Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney
2:00 P,M.
present and the meeting was called to order.
a1II. New Matters(Advertised)
Item No. 1 (Z-1220)
Applicant: J. H. Baird by Sam Reynolds
Location: 2001 Main Street
Description: Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 422, DuValls Addition
Classification: "D" Apartment
Variance: Requesting a variance from the rear and front yard
provisions of Section 4.3-13 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances (Sec. 12 Zoning Ord.) to permit construction
of an apartment building
Mr. Reynolds was present. He said he planned to build an apartment with 12 units.
Mr. Reynolds said there would be no problem as for as parking because they have a
50' lot for this purpose. There is room for 26 cars. There were no objections.
Mr, Meeks asked about the grade problem, Nor. Reynolds said that he did not know the
@plans for the grade but felt it would be adequately constructed since these apart-
ments would not rent less than $100 per month. 1vir, Farrell asked where the utility
meters wo�)ld be placed. He said that they should be located away from the street.
Mr, Reynolds said that would be agreeable.
In executive session, Mr. Kuehnert made the motion to approve this variance with e
stipulation that all utility meters and garbage racks be placed on the East side of
14 the building. Mr. Meeks seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Item No. 2 (Z-1221)
Applicant: Edgar L. Rider
Location: 1503 Booker
Description: Lot 2, Block 4, C.P, Johnsons Addition
Classification: "B" Residence
Variance: Requesting a variance from the side yard provisions of
Section 4.3-12 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
(Sec. 11 Zoning Ord.) to permit construction of a carport
!�-Ir. Rider was not present to represent this application. In executive session,
Mr. Meeks made the motion to approve this application with Mr, Kuehnert seconding.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Item No. 3 (Z-1222)
Applicant: Jack Dempsey
Location: 5310 "B" Street
Description: Lot 14, Block 15, Pfeifer's Addition
Classification: "B" Residence
Variance: Requesting a variance as a special exception from all
applicable provisions of Section 4.3-22(H) of the Little
Rock Code of Ordinances (Sec. 18-8 Zoning Ord_) to permit
structural alterations for apartment building
Mr. Dempsey was present to represent his application, Mr. Dempsey said that he
wanted to remove a door in front of the building and install a door off the porch and
another door at the side. He said he believed this would enhance the value of the
property. Two of the apartments are occupied. The building that he wants to repair
has been a grocery store. Nip, Farrell asked about provisions for parking to which
Per. Dempsey said the back yard would be used for such purposes. The alley behind the
property is oxen. There were no objections.
In executive session, Mr, Meeks made the motion to approve this request provided the
building in the back be removed and that the off street parking requirements be
complied with, Mr. Kuehnert seconded the motion and it carried unanimously,
Item No. 4 (Z-1223)
Applicant: Church of Christ, Nick Howell Agent
Location; 3000 Kavanaugh
Description: Lots 4, 5, & 6, Block 54•, Pulaski Heights Addition
Classification: "D" Apartment District
Variance: Requesting a variance from the rear yard provisions of
Section 4.3-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
(Sec, 12 Zoning Ord.) to permit construction of a carport
Mr. Nick Howell was present to represent this application. He said the church wanted
to erect a metal canopy for the purpose of loading and unloading in bad weather.
There were no objections: This canopy will be to the back and extends out toward
the alley.
In executive session, Mr. Meeks made the motion to approve this application with
Mr. Kuehnert seconding. It carried unanimously.
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IV, Continued Matters (Advertised)
Applicant;
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
k J„ Walker (Z-896)
4910 Kavanaugh
Lone. legal
IlF" Commercial District
Requesting a variance to permit a motor repair shop in
an "F'' Commercial zone as a special exception to
Section 43®22(e) Little Rock Code of Ordinances (Sec.
18-5 Zoning Ord,)
Mr. !�:lk.er was present. He presented the Hoard with photographs of the motor testing
.room., show room; and the loading section. The Board pointed out that in the last
meeting, the main objection seemed to be the noise. Mr. ,walker said that the testing
room was treated and that noise could barely be heard:
Mr. Ke rne, one of the property owners was present. He said they had previously
ebsected but that he had since investigated the testing room and believed_ that the
noise would not be a problem. lie had no further objections,
In executive session, hr, leeks made the motion to approve this application provided
that the startin- and testing of motors be inside the treated motor testing room
and that this variance be for the present .lessee only. Mr, Kuehne.rt seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.;
Item No. 2
Applicant'. Storthz & Logue (Z-1112)
Location: 601 N, University
Description: Long legal
Classification: L-1 Quiet Business and Institutional District
Variance: Hequesting a variance for waiver of sign requirement
as a special exception to Section 43-6 (10) of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances (Sec, 5-10 Zoning Ord)
In executive session 04 Kuehnert made the motion to deny this application:
mr, Meeks seconded the motion and it carried unanimously..
V. Other Matters (Not Advertised)
The bylaws were discussed and the ordinance:
In executive session, Nr. Farrell made the motion to adopt the proposed
bylaws with the stipulation that they be present, in final form for the next
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50.
Carolyn Smith; Secretary
4rarr�ej?f,
Chairman