boa_05 16 1966LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
MAY 16,1966
MEMBERS PRESENT
W. R. Meeks, Acting Chairman
Dave Grundf est, Jr.
Scott Farrell
Wm, Finley Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT
Cecil Kuehnert, Chairman
STAFF PRESENT
Henry M.. de Noble
John L. Taylor
Louis E. Barber
Dorothy Ri ffel
2:00 P. M.
OTHER PRESENT
Perry Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney
Jim Jones, Gazette Reporter
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There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 2:00 P, M. by
the Acting Chairman. A motion was made for approval of the minutes of the last
meeting as mailed, which was seconded and passed unanimously.
Action -was taken as follows:
Traat No. 1 - Z-1983
Applicant: J. Wythe Walker, Trustee
Location: 4000 Block West 7th Street
Description: Lots 1, 2; 3, and 16, of Block 6,
Reybuen-& Wright's Addition
Classification: "C"-Two-family and "D'-Apartment Districts
Variances: Requests (1) a Variance from the Yard
Setback Provision of Section 43-13 to
permit construction in Front & Rear Yard Space
(2) a Variance from the Use Provision of
Section 43-4 of the Code of Ordinances to
permit parking in residential zone.
Mr. Walker was present and explained that there were four lots involved, three on
Elm Street and one facing Cedar Street across the alley to the east which will be
used for parking. He said that the architect had studied a number of different
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solutions for the use of these four lots and that the proposed usage seemed to
be the most practical, had the most open space, and the most efficient parking
arrangement; that access to the parking area is from 7th Street. The lots are
platted to.face on Elm Street; and there is a 251 setback on Elm Street but
the structures will-int-rude,inte•the rear yard space. Elm Street will be closed
at that point which will eliminate any congestion and offer on -street parking
on a deadend street. There is only one other piece of property in the block
which is a partial lot .which was not acquired ih connection with the 8th Street
Expressway, and Mr. Walker said that he was negotiating with the owner For th'a
acquisition of this 1 ot.
The four efficiency units will face on 7th-Street and the fronts of the other two
buildings will face each other on a courtyard and could be reached from either
th.e back or front of the courtyard area. There are 20 units in the project, and
Hr. Walker said that they intend to resurface the alley for an entrance from 7th
Street.
A motion was made that the request for Variances be approved subject to complying
with the off-street parking ordinance with appropriate screening, and the construction
of curb,, gutter and sidewalk on the 7th Street side of the property. The motion was
seconded and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:25 P. M.
Henry M. de Noble,
Secretary.
W. R. e , Acting Chairman