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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: t� CL 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. W -2- 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. -3e 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