boa_08 19 1963LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
August 19, 1963
MEMBERS PRESENT
Scott Farrellr Chairman
Cecil Kuehnert
W, R. Meeks
W. H, Marak
Maxwell J* Lyons
STAFF PRESENT
John L. Taylor
Elaine Brasfield
Ellen Handel
OTHERS PRESENT
Jack Young, Assistant City Attorney
2! DO P,- M
I, A quorum was present and the meeting was called to orders
II. The minutes of the last meeting were approved,
III. New Matters
Item No. I o Z-1470
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
V a r i fa,gc e:
J. Griffon by Floyd Grey
2004 E. IOth
Lot 7, Block 5r Clinton Park
Addition
"B" Residence
Requesting a variance of more
than one building on a lot and
rear yard provisions of Sec. 43-2,
12 to permit repairs to existing
building,
Mr. Grey was present. He planned to remodel one of the buildings.
There are two buildings on the lot. He obtained permit to
remodel but removed some of the structure and therefore did
have to ask for waiver. He would be willing to build a
completely new structure. It would not increase the area,
There have been no objections. The two small structures will
be torn down leaving only two structures on the lot. The houses
face IOth Street. The notices of hearing had not been received
in the office. Mr. Grey will renotify property owners„
In Executive Session Mr. Lyons made a motion that the appli®tion
be approved to permit two structures on one lot provided a new
structure be constructed on the property 25 feet from Inex Street
and the area of the new structure not exceed that of the structure
being removed and that the two small storage houses be removed
and that the new house meet all other requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance. Mr. Marak seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Item No. 2 - Z-14711
Applicant -
Location'
Description:
Classification:
Variance°
Earl Noble
205 E. 22nd Street -
West 100' of Lots I, 2, & 3,
Block 419, DuVall's Addition
"D" Apartment
Requesting a variance of side
yard and parking provisions of
Sec. 43-13, 21 to permit parking
in front yard and construction
of a new two story apt. building.
Mr. Earl Noble was present. He plans to build an apartment
building with ten units. He stated he would put screening up
if necessary. Mrs. Lore was present and stated there is no
alley in this block. She stated she was not there to oli'ject
but is interested in the parking layout. Mr. Noble stated
the drainage would be taken care of. Mr. Eichoff was present
but did not object.
In Executive Session a motion was made that this application be
approved provided screening be placed along the east property
line, that the utilities be grouped and trash pick ups be
enclosed with a four foot brick wall and that no approval is
granted for a swimming pool at this time. The motion was
seconded and carried unanimously.
Item No. 3 - Z-1472
Applicant: Ruth Washington by Seymour
Tr i etman
Location: 3201 Gaines
Description- North 56 — of Lots I and 2,
Block 9, Ebendale Addition
Classification: "B" Residence
Variance: Requesting a variance of front
yard and lot area provisions
of Sec. 43-12 to permit
construction of a room.
Mr. Seymour Trietman was present. He stated that the applicant
needs another room added to the house very badly. There have
been no objections. Mr. Lyons made a motion that this application
be approved. Mr. Mark seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
Item No. 4 d Zt-1473
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
Southwestern Bell Telephone
5806 W. 65th Street
E. 200' of Plot 81 Eommonwealth
Addition ,
"A" One -family
Requesting a variance of all
applicable provisions of Sec. 43-22
(I to permit expansion of a
public utility in a residential zone.
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Mr. Green was present. A motion was made that this waiver
be granted provided the parking is in compliance with
parking ordinance. The motion was seconded and carried
unanimously.
Item No, 5� - (Z-1474)
Applicant- John Bullock
Location- 5110 West Markham
Description- Lot II, Block 7o Pfeifers Addition
Classification: "E-I" Quiet Business
Variance: Requesting a variance to allow
driveway and parking in
connection with a restuarant,
of Sec. 43-22(4-D) of the
Little %ck Code of Ordinances.
Mr, John Bullock was present„ He stated this building will
not be a restuarant. It will be a take home store. There
are two lots there, one is zoned "F" Commercial and the
other "E-I" Quiet Business. This driveway is planned to
provide customers a safe place to drive. They will- not get
out of the cars. It would tie the g affic up of he has to
build on one I of p and would have to 'use the alley for the
entrance. It will not be ,(Fi'l acktop parking !lot. Would be
something that is attractive. Several people were present
to object. Orvi I Wood, 5115 A Street, was present and stated
that he had not been notified of the meeting. Mrs. Powell
and daughter and Mrs. George Hart were present. Mr, Bullock
stated he thought he had notified everyone within the required
distance. He stated there would be curba and there would be no
other way to drive in or out. Also, there would be a four foot
wall. Mrs. Powell asked if they could use "E-I" in connection
with "F" zoning, It was explained that this was the reason for
the application, Mr. Bullock was asked to ren6tify the property
owners for the September 16 meetings
Item No. 6 a (Zm1475)
Applicant: Union Building Corporation by Ray
Branton
Location- 1400 Cantrell -Road
Description- Lot 8, Riverside Commercial Park
Classification- "F" Commercial
Variance: Requesting a variance from the
rear yard provisions of Sec. 43-
15 to permit construction of a
new building,
Mr. Ray Branton was present. The house was turned this way
to get more space. The building would be moved up to the
property line if waiver is granted. Mr. Barber was present
and pointed+ out that the Bill of Assurance is'on file which
states there will be no building over easement-S.
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He stated they revised the:ir plans as a result of some of the
buildings going in out there. Air conditioning equipment will
be screened. If the building is moved six feet forward there is
no problem for the Housing Authority.
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In Executive Session Mr. Lyons made a motion that this
waiver be denied,,in that t is is an undeveloped area qnd thot
the Board might set a pro6Lent by allowing a waiver of rear
yard in that all other property owners could conceivably
request the same waiver and the area would develop with
access only from the street side to the various buildings. Mr.
Marak seconded the motion and it carried unanimouslyn
Item No, ,7 - (Z-- 1476)
Applicant:
LOcationo
Description:
C[ass ification
:
riance:
Norma Savery by John Wallace
1003-1009 High Street
W. 100' of Lots I, 21 & 31
Block 405, Lincoln,�s Adds
"F" Commercial
Requesting a variance'of front
yard and side yard requirements
of Sec. 43-15'to pgrmit addition
of a glassed in'por4ch and an
aluminum canopy.
Mr. John Wallace was present. He wants to remoahl the existing
building. The present building will be a part of the'expressway,
therefore they are needing a new location. The proposed chapel
will se,ot about 46 people. They propose to buy the east 50 feet
of these three lots. The top floor is divided into efficiency
apartments and five rooms.
In Executive Session Mr. Meeks made a motion that the application
be approved providing the parking layout is approved by the
Community Development Department and the building inspector
approves the structure from a safety standpoint for the use
intended. Mr. Kuehnert seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
IV. Continued Matters
Item No, I Z-1450
Applicant:
Forest Heights Business
Men's
Association
Location:
5900 Cantrell Road
Description:
Lot 5 and part of Lot 6,
Block 9,
Mountain Park Addition
Classification:
"E-1" Quiet Business
Variance:
Requesting a variance as.a
special
exception to all applicable
provisions of Sete. 43-15:to
allow construction of a
sign.
Mrs. Bruce Bullion was present. They want to put a sign up at
5900 Cantrell in conjunction with American Security Savings
and Loan.- There have been no objections. It would be about
7 or 8 feet back from'Cantrell. He stated there -is a covenant
that should be filed that American Savings and Loan will file.
He has met with Perry Whitmore, Assistant City Attorney. Mr.
Young stated Mr. Whitmore was out of town and he was unable.to
talk with him about his findings. There was some discussion as
to whether or not the Board of Adjustment can grant the waiver
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because of the items set forth by the Planning Commission and
Board of Directors of "Criteria for Consideration in the
Requests for Rezoning within the Forest Heights Shopping
Center Area" and also waiver of "E-l" restrictions.
This application was deferred until an opinion from the City
Attorney can be obtained and forwarded to this Board.
V. Other Matters
Item No. I o Tanglewood Shopping Center
Mr. George Dowling and Mr. Constance were present. Storm
drainage is approved by the Public Works Department. Mr,
Meeks made a motion to approve the development plan provided
it meets with the parking requiremnts. Mr. Lyons seconded!
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Lyons made a motion that discussion of return receipts
of notices of hearing being accompanied by a list from an
abstract company within the given distance be brought up
at the September meeting. Mr. Farrell seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
The meeting was continued pending decision of the City Attorney°s
Office® at which time the Board will reconvene and conclude the
business on this agenda. This meeting has been scheduled for
Wednesday, August 28, 1963.
Elaine Brasfield, Secretary
APPROVED: - G��" ��.�..��
S ott Farrell , Chairman
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