boa_02 21 1966LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21 1966
MEMBERS PRESENT
Scott Farrell, Ch.ai-rmam--(.,arrived at 2:45 P. M. )
W. R. Meeks, Vice Chairman
Finley Williams
Cecil Kuehnert
MEMBERS ABSENT
Dave Grundfest, Jr.
STAFF PRESENT
Henry M. de Noble
John L. Taylor
Louis--E. Barber
Dorothy Riff el
OTHERS PRESENT
Perry Whitmore,, Asst. City Attorney
Doug Smith, Gazette Reporter
2:00 P. M.
There bei ng a quorum present>..the_ meetic:g.._ras cal led to order at .2:00 P.M. by
the Vice Chairman in the abs-ence of the Chairman who arrived at 2:45 P. M. A
motion was made for app.r..oval of the mi.nates of .the last meeting as mailed, which
was seconded and passed unanimously.
Action was taken as follows:
Tract No. 1 m Z-1899
Applicants Alma S. Seidel by Raymond Block, Jr.
Location: 503 Sherman Street
Description: The west 75 feet of Lot 4, Block 1,
Stevenson's Addition
Classification: ID" -Apartment District
Variances Requests a Variance from the Use Provisions
of Section 43-5 of Ordinance to permit
construction of parking lot in residential
zone
Mr. Raymond Block, Jr., was-px-ceat.repmsentfng- t-he peti tioner, who stated that the
area would accommodate 8-.cars tothe north and three to the south side of the lot
making a total of 11 park. ing.spaces. He stated that in his opinion -this parking
space would be needed because of the new-.Arkla_Building under construction as
well as for the Coachman's Inn to the north of the property. The existing frame
residence now on the property would be.removed-,_he said. The 1112 story building
on the ground facing East 6th Street would not be affected.
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February 21.1966
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The Vice Chairman pointed out to the applicant that parking in the front 25 foot
yard space was prohibited in this zone and that it would reduce his parking space to
seven o
Mrs. Fred Tate, 615 E. Capito-1 Avenue, an adjacent property owner representing four
owners of property in the.block, was present irr opposition stating that the parking
lot would back up to her property and that in -her opinion it is too small for the
purpose proposed. Also it might be a wedge to open this.p.roperty for future "F"
Commercial zoning.
Mr. W. E. Davis, 523 E. 6th Street, was also present in opposition, stating that
this development would destroy a very b.eautif LL1 old house which is very much in
keeping with the character of the Quapaw. Quarter to be used as a small parking
area for only 7 cars; that the additional park-1ng sp ace is not needed since Arkla
Gas Company and the Coachman's Inn provide -con si derable parking area on their
property and that. -there -is.other parking -available on city streets in this immediate
vicinity. He also stated.that. he thought a parkinglot on this property would damage
the residenti-al, value of the property in the immediate vicinity.
A statement was made that parking is al,;low.ed only on one side of Sherman Street which
is used as a fire lane.. Mr.. de Noble stated -that. the street is narrow and subject to
parking removal at any time.
A motion was made that the application be denied, which was seconded and passed
unanimously.
Tract No. 2 - Z-1949
Applicant. Markham House, Inc.
Location,. 51.20 West Markham Street
Descriptions Lots 14, 15, 16, Block 7-, Pfeifer's
Addition
Classification.* "E-1"-Quiet Business District
Variances Requests a Variance from the Use
Provisions -of Section 43-6 of the Code
of Ordinances to permit construction
of sign larger than p ermissable
Mr. Don McCorkle representing the peti tianer, was present 'who stated that he and his
associates own-7 lots at' this- focatforr9 and feel that it is necessary to put up a .
large: si gn- in, view, Hof- the large expenditure -o€ .money, that has been made in the apart-
ment hotel project. He explained that ttse. hatet: *i14 be thr-ee. stories high, and
that a sign only 8 square feet in size would be too small for their purpose. The
group own other property to the east and it is their intention to increase the
investment in the property by $550,000. in.the..near future. -His contention was that
the Variance for a construction of a sign.22 square feet in size would not be as large
as the combined size of indivvidual signs allowed on four lots under the ordinance,
and in view of the fact that they have improved the_proprerty by cqnstructing curbs,
gutters, and 'sidewalks, had. complied with the parking setbacks and green space, that
the sign size variance should be favorably considered. He said"the sign would not
be luminous nor flashing, but would be lighted from the ground by a spotlight set at
an angle so that it would not be blinding to motorists from either direction.
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After some discussion in which alternate sign designs and placement were suggested,
a motion was made for denial of the requested Variance, which was seconded and
passed unanimously.
Tract No. 3 - Z-1960
Applicants Mro and Mrs. W. C. Allsopp, Jr.
Locations #42 Beverly Place
Description: The South 106 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3,
Block 4, Newton's Addition
Classification: 00AOI-One-family District
Variances Requests 'a' Variance from the Yard Area
Setback Provisions of Section 43-12
of Code of Ordinances to permit addition
to existing residential structure
Mr. W. C. Allsopp, Jr. was present and stated that he would like to add a bedroom
and bath to his homee A question was raised as to whether this would violate the
Bill of Assurance for Beverly Place Addition, and it was determined that there is
no reference to setback requirements but only to the use of the property. Mr.
Farrell c--mr.ented that the proposed addition would extend beyond the property line
of houses on Hawthorne Road to the south and suggested that action on the applica-
tion be deferred until the March 21st meeting in order that further study could be
made of the property involved and the proposed addition.
A motion was made to defer action on the application until the March meeting, which
was seconded and passed unanimously.
Tract No. 4 - Z-1950
Applicants W. G. Selakovich
Locations #7 Van Lee Drive
Descriptions Lot 6, Nob Hill
Classifications "All -One -family District
Variance.- Requests a Variance from the Side Yard
Provisions of Section 43-12 of Code of
Ordinances to permit construction within
the established building tine
or. Selakovich was present and stated that he wanted to build an extension on his
house, and thatthere isno objection from the adjacent property owners; that his
family is large and he wants to extend the kitchen and add a large room. A question
was asked about the carport which extends beyond the building line, and the applicant
stated that it was built before the property came into the City, but he stated that
it produced no obstruction.
A motion was made that the application be approved provided the applicant obtains
an amendment to the Bill of Assurance satisfactory to the City Attorney°s office
before a building permit is issued. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Board of Adjustment Minutes-
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Tract No. 5 - Z-1953
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classifications.
Variance.
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West Heights Baptist Church
3401 Ludwig Street
Pll of Lots 71 8, 9a 10, 11, and 129
Block 170, John Barrow Addition
o"B11-Residence District
Requests a Variance from the Yard Area
Setback Provisions of Section 43-12
of the Code of Ordinances to permit
addition to existing church building
Mr. Jur1 Mitchell, -Pastor of the Church, was present who stated that he would like
a waiver of the 25' front building line of the proposed sanctuary in order to make
a more attractive appearance, and that the existing building is within 16' of the
property 1 i ne and the proposed addition would be on the same a l i gnmemt. Arrange-
ments for off-street parking have been made on two lots to the south which the
Church owns - Lots 11 and 129 and he stated that the parsonage on Lot 10 will be
retained.
A motion was made for approval of the application provided curb, gutter and sidewalks
be installed on the 34th and Ludwig Streets sides of the property, that drainage plans
be approved by Public Works Department, and that the parking area shown on the plot
plan be constructed in accordance with City requirements and properly screened in
accordance with the ordinance° The motion was seconded and passed unanimously,
Tract No. 6 - Z-1938
Applicant: Lion'0il Company
Location: 7300 Asher Avenue
Description: Leng'Legal
Classification: '''F"_Cormierc,ial District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Setback
Provosi ons- of Section 43-15 of the Code
of Ordinances to permit the .erection of
a free-standing canopy in Front Yard
Space.
This case was deferred at the January meeting so that the applicant could furnish a
cross-section drawing to theiStaff by February 14th showing detail of the canopy.
Mr. W. R. Townsend was present representing the petitioner who stated that the canopy
is 13' 8" in height which is the same height of the existing service station.
Mr. Allen Fureigh, Vice President of the Acme Laundry and Cleaners, was present who
stated that he owns property immediately to the west of this property, and that he
objects to -'anything that would block the view and approach to his business. He
stated that there is a billboard 8' off the -ground and with the proposed canopy
it would make a solid screen in front of his proRerty;in which he has a considerable
investment.
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A motion was made for 2p2roval of the application provided the applicant make
satisfactory arrangeman-ts. with Mr. Furei gh as to the relocation of the billboard,
and that prior to the issuance of the building permit, a letter be filed with the
Community Development Department signifying.Mr. Fureigh's satisfaction. The motion
was seconded and passed unanimously,
Tract No. 7 - Z-1947
Applicant:
First Pentacostal Church of God
Location:
6310 Mabelvale Pike
Description:
Long Legal
Classification:
"All -One -family District
Variance:
Requests a Variance from the Use
Provisions of Section 43-3 of Code of
Ordinances to permit the erection of
a sign larger than permissable
(This case was cancelled and filing fee refunded to applicant)
OTHER MATTER
1. Reconsider development plan - Z-1477 - Lawrence Witherspoon involving the reloca-
tion o a tin shed requested in a letter of February 3, 19
There was no one present to represent this request, and a motion was made that the
Board affirm its previous decision that the tin shed be removed which was required
by the decision of the Board at its meeting October 18,1965. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1966
Messrs. Cecil Kuehnert was elected Chairman, and W. R. Meeks, Vice Chairman for the
calendar year 1966.
A motion was made that a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Maxwell Lyons,. II
for his service on the Board of Adjustment to be signed by the Chairman and a member
of the Staff 'of the Community Development Department. The motion was seconded and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 P. M.
Henry M. de Noble,
Secretary.
R. Meek Acti ng Chairman