boa_09 16 1963LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES .
September 16, 1963
MEMBERS PRESENT
Scott Farrell, Chairman
W. H. Marak
W. R. Meeks
STAFF PRESENT
Henry deNoble
John L. Taylor
Martha Sybert
OTHERS PRESENT
Perry Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney
Jerry Dhonau, Arkansas Gazette
ITEM. No. 1 - (Z-14 2)
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
Henry Hollenburg
3421 "H" Street
Part of lots 11 &
Pulaski Heights,
Valentine Street
"B" Residence
2:00 P. M.
12, Block 10, East
and E. 2 of North
Requesting a variance
requirements, Section
an addition of carport
(Zoning Ord. Sec. 11)
from rear yard
43-12, to permit
and storage.
Mr. Hollenburg was present at the meeting. He said he had a home
under construction about a month. A carport was in the original plans.
This was granted under the building permit. He lacked 4 or 5 feet
having room for the carport. There were no objections. Mr. Marak
moved this item be approved, Mr. Meeks seconded, and the motion was
approved.
ITEM ido 0 2 - (z-14
Applicant: T. Q. Weiss
Location: 3421 Cantrell Road
Description: Part of lots 1, 2, and 129 all of
lot 11 and the alley adjacent now
closed, Block 1, West Rock Addition
Classification: "F" Commercial
Variance: Requesting a variance of more than one
building on a lot, Section 43-12 to per-
mit expansion of existing building
(Zoning Ord. Sect. 2)
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Mr. Weis was present at the meeting. He stated:there_is room for
about 50 cars to be parked in his plans for off-street parking. -The
building to the west is. a frame structure housing a poultry ware-
house, in need of repairs. Will bring this building up to date
with either block or frame building. He will pave the area for parking.
Proposal is for a dining area and kitchen which will enlarge seating
capacity from about 35 people to about 50 people. One inside toilet
to be added, providing a toilet for both sexes. There is a beauty
shop on the eastern portion adjacent to the cafe, which was recently
built. Representative of the Housing Authority of Little Rock stated
they have no objections. Mr. de Noble noted that parking must con-
form with the new construction. Building being allowed provided
off-stteet parking be complied with. There were no objections.
Motion for approval made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Marak.
ITEM No. 3 - ( Z-14
Applicant: Lawrence Witherspoon
Location: 7616-7618 "T" Street
Description: Lots 11 & 12, Block 3, Bellview Addition
Classification: "A" One -Family Residence
Variance: Requesting a variance of front yard
Req., Section 43-129 to permit con-
struction of an addition to existing
building (Zoning Ord. Sec. 11)
Mr. Witherspoon was present at the meeting. This property has been
recently rezoned, this matter is to be presented to the Board of Directors
Sept. 16, 1963, pertaining to a franchise on the front part of an ex-
isting structure. It contains a one -room office with a small storage
yard which is a contractors office at this time. He stated the building
could not be moved as it is a concrete structure on a slab. The pro-
posed building would be no larger than 45 ft. by 100 ft. and no closer
to the street than at present. There has been no comment from the church
and he states they have been notified. Motion was made that action
be deferred until more definite plans were submitted. The board felt
that it could not grant an approval for such a large structure without
more complete plans.
ITEM No. 4- (Z-1494)
Applicant: C. F. Hight
Location: 523 N. University Avenue
Description: Long Legal
Classification: "E-1" Quiet Business
Variance: Requesting a variance of front and side
yard requirements Section 43-14 to per-
mit construction of a screen (Zoning
Ord. Section 12-A)
Mr. Hight was present at the meeting. He stated that he has had no ob-
jections. His-bf£iceis'-on Uhiversity Avenue and the street has besn
cut back. A new front porch and a screen wall will give a more pro-
fessional look to what was originally a residence.
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Pictures were presented at the meeting. The screen wall to give a
court -yard effect. The. retaining. wall is up to a height of about
7.feet,.to the level of the porch. He plans to take out the side
walk in the front. Limited parking in the rear. This variance
was granted on motion from Mr. Marakg Mr. Meeks seconded, and there
were no objections.
ITEM No. 5-- (Z-1495)
Applicant:
Westwood Nazerene Church
Location:
8501 Asher Avenue
Description:
Lot 6, Block 4, Westwood
Addition
Classification:
"A" One -Family Residence
Variance:
Requesting a variance of
Rear and
Side yard, more than one
building
on a lot, Section 43-12,
2 to permit
an addition to the existing structure
and parking in the front
yard
(Zoning Ord. Section 119
2)
A representative of the Nazerene Church was present. Also, Mr.
C. C. Brown, who joins on the west, and Mr. H. D. Powell, located
south of this property. This property has been taken in to the
city. They want to build an additional Sunday School building.
The new building will be the same structure as the church. Mr.
Powell has no objections if the new building is to be new masonry
and trash is moved and will not object to the 5 foot clearance.
Garbage and trash will be removed from this space which is vacant
at the time. Mr. de Noble stated that off-street parking will be
required. Church attendance is about 1309 cars parked about 15
to 18 on Sunday. The log building will be torn down as soon as
the new building is completed, allowing more parking space. No
meals are prepared, trash consists of waste paper. Mr. Meeks
moved and Mr. Marak seconded that this variance be granted sub-
ject to the curb cut and parking ordinance, and the trash can to
be placed within the "L" of the church's own building and the log
cabin be removed upon completion of Sunday School building and
building is to be of masonry construction. Mr. Meeks moved this
and Mr. Marak seconded.
ITEM No. 6 - Z-108
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
M. A. Jenkins
1413 W. 17th St.
North 100 ft. of lots
Block 39, Centennial
"C" Two-family
Requesting a variance
able provisions Sect.
construction of a new
Ord. Section 11)
49 5, and 6,
Addition
of all applic-
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Mrs. Jenkins was present at the meeting. She stated she has a lot
of requirements by the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority
representative stated they had'no objections. This property is in
the High Street Urban Renewal Area. Mrs. Jenkins stated she wanted
to raise the low part of the roof. April 199 1960, request was
made by Mrs. Jenkins to relocate but she did`not, pending the ac-
quiring of more property. She held 75' by 150', now has 100'
making 2 lots of 75' each. The building was never moved. There
were no objections. This variance was denied, but a rear yard
waiver of 5' is granted so that the house can be moved back to the
25 foot front building line on West 17th Street. Mr. Meeks made
the motion and Mr. Marak seconded.
ITEM'No. 7 - (Z-1496)
Applicant:
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Location:
1923 Commerce
Description:
Lots 13, and 14, Block 403, Lincoln
and Zimmerman Addition.
Classification:
"B" One -family Residence
Variance:
Requesting a variance of rear yard,
more than one structure, Section 43-12,
2 to permit construction of a new
building and for the old building
to remain until new building is com-
pleted and then the area will be
used as off street parking (Zoning
Ord. Section 11)
There was no representative present. Mr. Marak moved this variance
be approved with the stipulation of meeting the off-street parking
requirements. Mr. Meeks made the motion this be approved and Mr.
Marak seconded.
ITEM No. 8 - (Z-14
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. D. 0. Guill
Location: 2108 Bragg Street
Description: Long Legal
Classification: "B" One -Family Residence
Variance: Requesting a variance of Lot Area
and all applicable provisions, Section
43-12 to permit an addition at side
of house (Zoning Ord. Section 11)
Mr. Phil Dixon represented Mr. and Mrs. Guill. The purpose of
this addition to enlarge bedroom.
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The house fronts Bragg Street, and the addition is to be on the -
North side. A double car garage has been removed and the found-
ation to be used for this addition. There is a drive way between
the church and garage. There have been no objections from the
neighbors. Motion was made to delay action on this variance
until the October Meeting. Mr. Meeks made the motion and Mr.
Marak seconded.
ITEM No. 9 - (Z-14988
Applicant: Beatrice Golden
Location: 616 Kimball Avenue
Description: Lots 9 and 10, Block 28, Garland Add.
Classification: "C" Two-family
Variance: Requesting a variance of side yard
requirements, Sec. 43-12 to permit
construction of a room (Zoning
Ordinance Section 11)
There was no representative present at the -meeting. Because -of
the condition of the existing building and its location on the
property Mr. Meeks moved that this variance be denied, Mr. Marak
seconded and motion passed.
Martha Sybert, Secretary
APPROVED:
/ScottFa ell, Chairman
9/20/63