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boa_01 16 1961LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF dDJUM�MT MINUTES DATE: January 16, 1961 TIME: 2:00 P. M. PLACE: Chamber of the Board of Directors MEMBERS PRESENT: Miss Emily Penton, Chairman Maxwell J. Lyons, II W. H. Marak William R. Meeks MEMBERS ABSENT: Bruce Anderson STAFF PRESENT: Henry M. De Noble, Director Julius Breckling, Planner Melba Lawing, Secretary The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as received in the mail. A quorum was found to be present -and the Chairman called the meeting to order. An advertised public hearing was held on the following dockets: Docket No. 1-61 Applicant: L. H. Hinkle Location: 5500 Hawthorne Street Description: Lots 1 and 2, block 7, Newton's Addition Classification: "A" One -family District { Variance: Ffom the rear and side yard provisions of Section 11, Ord. No. 5420 to permit construction of a carport, bedroom, and den. Mr. Hinkle was present. He and Mr. Breckling explained the application to the Board. No objectors were present at the meeting. In executive session fir. Meeks moved that it be approved, Mr. Lyons seconded the motion carried unanimously. Docket No. 2-61 Applicant: Judge Guy E. Williams, by E. De Matt Henderson Location: 1708 North Palm Street Description: Lot 27, Ciiffewood Addition Classification: "A" One -family District Variance: From the 'side yard provisions of Section 11, Ord. No. 5420 to permit maintenance of an "aluminum canopy" attached to the principal dwelling. Page 2of3 Mr. Henderson represented Judge Williams. He explained that the weatherproof canopy was needed because of the Judge's health, so that he would be able to get from his car into the house without getting wet. The Koolvent Awning Company con- tracted with the Judge's wife to erect tl--.is canopy. After it was erected it was discovered that it was closer to the property line than it should have been. Mr. Marak asked if a permit had been purchased? fir. Henderson said he presumed that there was one purchased. " U a permit was not'purehased. Mrs. Williams was not aware of it. In executive session, after discussion, Mr. Marak moved that it be approved. Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The staff was instructed to write a letter to the Koolvent Company concerning the construction of carports without serving the necessary permits. No objectors were present. Docket No, 61 Applicant: J. H. Halloway Location: 1416 West 13th Street Description: Lot 9, block 1, Centennial Addition Classification: "D" Apartment District Variance: From the front and side yard provisions on Section la, Ord. No. 5420 to permit reconstruction of building. J. H. Halloway was present. Mr. Breckling explained this request and told the Board that what Mr. Halloway wants to do is in accordance with the plans of the Little Rock Housing Authority for this area. He plans to remodel the whole building. No objectors were present at the meeting. In executive session, Mr. Lyons moved that it be approved. Mr. Marak seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Docket No. 51-60 Applicant: Safeway,Ine. by Franc Fulk, Agent Location: Between llth, 12th, Lewis, and Elm Streets Description: Block 4, Jansen's Addition Classification: "F" Commercial District Variance: From the rear yard and off-street parking provisions of Section 13 and 2A, Ord. No. 5420 to permit construction of a new Safeway Store. This application was held over from the meeting on December 19, 19600 At the request of the Board. Safeway,worked with the staff and re -submitted the plan. The Board asked that they provide the required amount of parking with at least a minimum 10 foot setback on llth Street, to be used for a screen planting. Pir. Dodge and Tvx. Fulk were present. The new plan had a setback of 15 feet from 11th Street and increased the parking from 108 spaces to 121. Mrs. C. L. Vincent, 4118 '.test llth Street was present to discuss this application. She did not see why they Could not have the loading docks on Elm Street. She reasoned that there were no houses on Elm Street in this block and the loading docks would not bother anyone. The problems and changes in plans were discussed thoroughly. Page 3 of 3 Mr. Marak moved that it be approved if a 10 foot setback and mason1W screen wall is left on Ilth Street, the dock placed on the east end of the block on Elm Street, parking approved by Mr. De Noble. Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Safeway was asked to submit a revised plan in accordance with the motion. These provisions were discussed with Mr. Dodge and Mr. Fulk and they were agreeable. Docket No. 18-60 Applicant: Mrs. Virginia Snow Location: 1001 Booker Street Description: Lot 1, block 1, Jones and Worthen Addition Classification: "A" One -family District Variance: Appeal from the decision of the Building Commissioner in order to use a garage apartment for dwelling pmrposee. The Board voted at their meeting on December 19. 1960. to reconsider this application at this meeting. Mr. Jacoway reviewed the case for the benefit of the members who were not present at the previous meetings. There was a lengthy dis• cussion by Mr. Jacoway and Mrs. Frawley which added nothing that had not been brought out on this subject in the previous meetings, In executive session, after much discussion and consideration, it was decided to give Mrs. Snow ample time to pay off her mortgages, therefore. Mr. Marak nosed r ,that Mrs. Snow be allowed to rent this apartment until January, 1964. the number of occupants be restricted to a couple with no children. Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1961 Mr. Meeks nominated Mr. Lyons for Chairman, there were no other hominatiotw t, Mr. Marak seconded and the motion carried unanimously,, Mr. Marak nominated Mr. Anderson for Vice Chairman, `there were no other nomin- ations, Mr, Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously* The meeting adjourned at 3:20 P. M. Mrs. Relbi iawing, Secretary Approved: l ' & Zcl-c ( 1- Miss Emily. enton, Chairman