boa_10 16 1961DATE: October 16, 1961
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Emily Penton
STAFF ?R-'-,t2,ENT: H(. n !v `•A. , N4 ble, Di',"ector
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UTH.i � L� AZaENT: Rill , mos of P'arkos and Recreation
Matilda 7uohey, Reporter for the Gazette
L. D. Kerr, Reporter for th Democrat
An advertised public hearing was held on the following dockets_:-
Docks t o t_.3 7-6 L
Applicant: Richard A. White
Locations 27 Ardmore Drive
Descriptions Lot 233, Meadowcliff Addition
Classifications B°A°t One -family District
Variance: From the side yard provisions of Section 11,
Ord. 5420, to permit construction of an open
carport.
Mr. Rreckling explained the request to the Board. Mr. White was
present and said his lot drops 44 feet at the back. It is on a hill
overlooking Fourche Creek.
In executive session Mr. Anderson moved it be approvedv Mr. Meeks
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Dgcke. t_ No, 38a61
Applicants City of Little Rock
Location: MacArthur Park
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Description: A tract of land generally bounded on the north
by 9th Street, on the west by Commerce Street,
on the east by McAlmont Street, and on the
south by East 13th Street# located on the NE
1/49 NW 1/4, Sec. 119 T-1-N9 R-12-1W
Classification: Zoned for park purposes
Variance: From the off-street parking facilities of Sec.
2-A, Ord. 54209 to permit the erection of the
Fine Arts Museum
Mr. Amo, Director of Parks and Recreation, was present. He said he
expected the museum building to be completed by the summer of 1963.
Mr. Amo indicated to the Board that the Housiatg Authority hoped to
acquire additional property next year for the proposed parking lot.
In executive session Mr. Meeks moved that it be approved provided
they provide off-street parking facilities by July 1, 1963.
Docket No 39-61
Applicant: Thomas R. Henderson
Location: 110 North Cedar Street
Description: Lot 10, Block 3, Riffel and Rhoton's Ridge -
land Addition
Classification: "A" One -family District
Variance: From the side yard provisions of Sec. 11
Ord. 5420, to permit construction of an open
carport
Mr. Henderson was present. The plot plan shows that the garage
will be to within 1 foot of the side yard. There will be a driveway
and a 15 foot strip between his property and the house next door on
the other side. He said the alley is narrow and steep and is used by
no one but the garbage man.
In executive session Mr. Meeks moved it be approvedp Mr. Anderson
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Docket N❑ 40-61
Applicant: R. F. Nuckols
Location: The NE corner of Oak and West 12th Street
Description: Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 16, Forest Hills
Addition
Classification: "F" Commercial District
Variance: From Sec. 18-5, Ord. 5420, to permit loca-
tion of a public garage in a commercial
district.
Mr. Nuckols was not present.
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In executive session Mr. Breckling ,11p11--Jned the regkuest. He said
Mr. Nuckols wishes to puG in a wl.igning machine, which is not
allowed in the "F" Commercial_ District.
Mr. Anderson moved it be .-approved, Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Docket No. 41-61
Applicant: Thomas L. Deubler
Location: 201 East 21st Street
Description: The west 50 feet of lots 1 and 2, block
418, Duvall Addition
Classification: "C" Two-family District
Variance: From the area which may be covered in rear
yard provisions of Sec. ll, Ord. 5420, to
permit construction of a garage
Mr. Deubler was present. He said the present garage sits out in
front of the other houses on Scott St. He wants to 'tear it down and
put it on the back of the lot as it is blocking the view of a neighbor.
In executive session Mr. Meeks moved that it be approved if the
building is torn down and reconstructed with only one story,
Mr. Anderson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Docket No. 42-61
Applicant: Mr. J. P. Lowman
Location: 2107 Bragg Street
Description: The west 95 feet of lot 2, block 27, Bragg°s
Second Addition
Classification: "B" Residence District
Variance: From the side yard provisions of Sec. 11
Ord. 5420, to permit construction of an opera
carport
Mr. Phillip Dixon was present to represent Mrs. Lowman, who was
also present. They said that this is the only possible place on this
lot for a carport. They said there had been one there before; the
posts are still there. She wants to tear the front porch and make room
for a double carport. There was one letter of protest. Mrs. Lowman
said someone had gotten the impression that she was renting an apartment
on the lot. She assured the Board that no one lives on the lot but
her and her husband and that there were no utilities there except
electricity.
In executive session Mr. Meeks moved that it be approved provided
Mrs. Lowman will not use the building on the back of the lot to rent
as an apartment, Mr. Anderson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Docket No 45-61
Applicant: Diamond _- ("Oros, By Sam Reynolds for
Rector-PhJ.A Lips=`;!arse
.Location: 1915 "Pest JrF?! ""t_.r.eet
Description: Lots 1, �,,, "ncf 3, block 7, Union Depot r�dditi on
Classification: '!F" C"omme-r ial. District
Variance: From all applicable provisions of ��ec. ls,
Ord. 5420, to permit construction of a 5 unit
apartment building
Mr. sam Reynolds was present. He said the existing billboards on the
property are intended to be used as a buffer fog the light, etc., for the
apartment house. The building will contain fivo units, will be brick
front, with aluminum on the back and sides, with individual patios behind
each one. Mr. Breckling said this does not comply with any of the require-
ments of Ord. No. 5420, Section 1, definition of yard, which is defined as
a space on the same lot with a building open, unoccupied, and unobstructed
by buildings or structures from the ground to the sky. The entrances will
be on the alley side and will be screened with plantings or lattice work.
In executive session Mr. Anderson felt it coula be approved if the
billboards are taken down. The allay is normally used as a street by the
duplex on the other side. Mr. Breckl.ing said the building cannot be turned
to face the billboards because it would conflict with the definition of a
yard in the zoning ordinance. fir. rAnderson moved it be approved provided
they remove the billboards from the property, Mr. Meeks seconded and the
motion carried unanimouvIv.
Docket -No. 44-61
Applicant: Isaac and 1E;lie Simmons
Location: 1501 East end Street
Description: The north 45 feet of lot 27, block "A"•
Fletcher and Clark Addition
Classification: ""C`" .r"wo-family District
Variance: From all applicable provisions of Sec. 11
Ord. 5420, to permit addition of a room
The son of Isaac and Ladie Simmons was present to speak for them.
Mr. Anderson asked him what �h_- planned to use the addition for' He
answered for a dining room to accommodate a large family. The proposal
is to extend the building s feet.
In executive session the Board agreed that tnis :lot is already too
crowded. Mr. Meeks moved that it be denied, Mr. Anderson seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Applicant: Union NatSt nal Bank, by C. M. Meyer, Asst.
Cashier, ov-'nied by City of Little Rock
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Location: The northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and
Confederate Boulevard
Description: Long legal.
Classifications "H" Business District
Variance: From "the number of main buildings allowed on
one lot" provisions of Sec. 16, Ord. 5420, to
permit building to be moved onto this lot
Mr. A. F. Burbridge, Vice President of the Union National Bank, was
present. He said this request is to move a temporary building onto this
lot and they hope to be able to build a permanent building by January, 1962.
In executive session Mr. Anderson moved it be approved;, provided they
remove the temporary building by July 1, 1962.
CONTINUED MATTERS
Docket No 34-61
Applicant: Bruce Thalheimer
Location 7125 Rockwood Road
Descriptions Lots 285 A and 285 B. Kingwood Place Addition
Classifications "Ave One -family District
Variances From the rear yard provisions of See. 11, Ord.
5420, to permit construction of a one-story
addition for recreation room and two servants
rooms
NOTE: Applicant was requested to submit building plans
No one was present for this application. No objectors were present.
In executive sessions it was decided to delay action on this request
until he submits his building plans, notifies the balance of the property
owners within 140 feet of his property line, and submits information on
his bill of assurance.
Docket Ng-.,..38_61
Applicants James A. Allen
Location: 3213 Gaines Street
Description: Lot 12, block 19 Calloway°s Addition
Classification: "B" Residence District
Variances From all applicable provisions of Sec. 11, Ord.
No. 5420, to permit construction of an open
carport.
Notes The notice of hearing has now been properly signed and submitted.
( This application was postponed at the last meeting because the notice
of hearing had not been returned.)
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At the previous meeting the Board indicated that they would consider
approval if the dilapidated building on the rear of the lot was torn
down. Prior to this meeting the notice of hearing was returned, properly
signed. Mr, Allen was present. He said he had not torn the building
down.
In executive session Mr. Meeks moved that it be approved only if the
building in question is torn down$ Mr. Anderson seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Docket No.-48659
Applicants Oak Forest Methodist Church by William Shaffer
Locations 25th and Fair Park Boulevard
Descriptions Lots 3 through 10$ block 50$ Cherry and Cox Addition
Classification: "B" Residence District
Variances From all applicable provisions of Section 11 of that
ordinance to permit construction of an educational
building.
The church is requesting the Board to reconsider their former action
of., requiring them to remove the building on lot 5, block 50, Cherry and
Cox Additione
In executive session the Board decided to adhere to their original
decision of requiring the church to remove the building.
ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY PLANS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING at the SE
corner of 'Wright Avenue and High :Street.
Mr. Wythe Walker* owner and developer and Mr. Bob Robeson, architect,
were present to discuss these plans with the Board. They stated they
wanted the Board to know what they were doing and to keep them informed
of the changes in their plans. They said the original waiver was for two
buildings on the tract and a height of 170 feet. The height of the new
building will be 130.6 feet, or about 40 feet less than what was granted.
They had decided to locate the second building in a different place than
was originally planned. They explained the change to the Board.
Mr. Meeks moved that the revised
building be approved, Mr. Anderson
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
plan for the location of the second
seconded and the motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 3s40 P. Me
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Approveds
Maxwell J. Ly s, I , Chairman
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Lawing, Secretary
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