boa_11 20 1961LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
DATE: November 20, 1961
TIME: 2:00 P. M.
PLACE: Chamber of the Board of Directors
MEMBERS PRESENT: Maxwell J. Lyons, II, Chairman
W. H. Marak
Emily Penton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bruce R. Anderson
William R. Meeks
STAFF PRESENT: Julius Breckling, Planner
Melba Lawing, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: L. D. Kerr, Reporter for the Democrat
Jerry Donoho, Reporter for the Gazette
A quorum was present and the chairman called the meeting to order
An advertised public hearing was held on the following dockets:
Docket No. 46-61
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variance:
Mrs. Sarah Jones
120 Normandy Road
Lot 79 and the SW 1/2 of 781,
"A" One -family District
From the side yard provisions
Ordinance No. 5420, to permit
bathroom and bedroom
Normandy Addition
of Section 11,
construction of
Mr. Bill Terry, attorney, was present. He said he did not
actually represent Mrs. Jones, but was present more or less as a
favor. He stated that he had represented her in the past. Mr.
Breckling complied with his request for an explanation of why the
waiver was necessary when she is not in violation of the zoning ordi-
nance. He said the existing house was constructed too close to the
side property line, which necessitated the waiver.
Mr. Lloyd McCain was present and said he objected to a variance
of any kind. He said the proposed extension would block out the light
and view of Mr. Koontz°s tan ajoining property owner) sun parlor. He
said if no variance was necessary and the house was constructed in
violation, then he and the neighbors had no grounds to object.
In executive session Mr. Marak moved it be approved, Miss Pentoi,
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Docket No. 47-61
Applicant: Dr. W. E. Robbins
Location: #5 Amarillo Circle
Description: Lots 21 and 22, Plaza Heights Addition
Classification: "A" One -family District
Variance: From the front yard provisions of Section 11,
Ordinance No. 5420, to permit construction of
residence 10 feet from the property.lino.:
Mr. Hunt and Dr. Robbins were present. They said the request
for the variance was in order that the house could be built closer
to the front property line, due to the terrain of the lot.
Dr. Robbins had a list of the property owners who were willing
to amend the Bill of Assurance of Plaza Heights. No objectors were
present.
In executive session Miss Penton moved that it be approved.
Mr. Marak seconded and the motion carried unanimously. No objectors
were present.
Docket No. 48-61
Applicant: Mr. Ed Penick
Location: 2804 North Taylor Street
Description: The north 30 feet of lot 8 and the south 35
feet of 9, block 169 Parkview Addition
Classification: "A" One -family District
Variance: From the front yard provisions of Section 11,
Ordinance No. 5420, to permit extension and
enclosure of an open porch and fallout shelter
under the porch
Mr. Ed Penick was present. Mr. Brecklin g explained his request.
No objectors were present.
In executive session Mr. Marak moved it be approved, Miss Penton
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Docket -No. 49-61
Applicant: L. J. Gillespie
Location: 2900 Forth Pierce Street
Description: Lot 7, block 11, Parkview Addition
Classification: "B" Residence District
Variance: From the side yard provisions of Section 11,
Ordinance No. 54209 to permit construction of
a double carport, one bedroom and one bathroom
Mr. Gillespie was present. The existing building was constructed
coo close to the side property line, therefore, a waiver was necessary
in order to add to the house.
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Two adjacent property owners were present. The staff explained
the application to them. They said they had received the notice of
the meeting only the Saturday before and that some of the other owners
had also. They felt that this was not enough time for them to get all
the facts of the case. Some of the property owners were out of town.
In executive session no action was taken. It was postponed until
the December 18th meeting.
Docket No. 50-61
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ward
Location: 1622-1624 Dennison Street
Description: The south 100 feet of lots 11 and 12, block 14,
Park Addition
Classification: "C" Two-family District
Variance: From the front and rear yard provisions of
Section 11, Ordinance No. 5420, to permit con-
struction of an open carport
Mr. and Mrs. Ward were not present. There were no objections
to this application and in executive session the Board felt it was
a reasonable request. Miss Penton moved that it be approved, Mr.
Marak seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Docket No. 51-61
Applicant: Hillcrest Business and Professional Association
Location: 710 North Beech Street
Description: Block 52, Pulaski Heights
Classification: "D" Apartment District
Variance: Requesting permission to construct a parking
lot in a restricted district in accordance
with Section 18-4, Ordinance No. 5420
Mr. Arthur Mills was present to represent the applicant. He
said as many trees as possible would be left on the lot and that it
would be blacktopped.
In executive session Mr. Marak moved it be approved, provided
they comply with the zoning ordinance, Miss Penton seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 2:50 P. M.
APPROVED:
Maxwell J. Lyons, II, Chairman
Felba Lawin g, Secretary
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