boa_12 16 1968LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
DECEMBER 16,1968
MEMBERS _PRESENT
Darrell Dover, Chairman
Dave Grundfest, Vice Chairman
Scott Farrell
L. Dickson Flake
Vim. Finley Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
John L. Taylor
Louis E. Barber
Leon E. Sneed
Dorothy Riffel
OTHERSPRESENT
Perry_ Whitmore, Asst. City Attorney
Carrick Patterson, Gazette Reporter
Tucker Steinmetz, Democrat Reporter
2:00 P.M.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
2:00 P.M. A motion was made for approval of the minutes as mailed, which was
seconded and passed unanimously.
Action was taken as follows:
Tract No. 1 = Z-2139
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Classification:
Variances
Worthen Bank & Trust Company
West 4th and West 5th Streets between
Louisiana and Center Streets
Lots 1 through 8, and south 16.8 feet of
Lot 9, Block 84, Original City
"H"-Business District
Requests a Variance from the Height Provi-
sions of Section 43-19 of the Code of
Ordinances to permit building height in
excess of that permitted by Board of
Adjustment previously. (Height to be
375.0 feet)
Mr. Frank McGehee, representing the applicant, was present. There were no
objectors. He stated that a previous variance had been granted to build
a building 300 feet in height, but that they have subsequently announced a
plan to construct the building to a 375 foot height. There have been no
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objections from adjacent property owners, he said. Clearance from FAA
for the proposed height of 24 stories has been received, which is 375 feet
actyak height. When questioned as to the possibility of a tower being erected
on top of the building, he stated that several radio stations had made inquiry
about a tower, which could be approximately 100 feet additional.
A question was asked Mr. McGehee as to whether the bank anticipated the addition-
al floors when they announced the building plans in November. He stated that
they had anticipated that the additional floors might be addes when the founda-
tion was put in but that they wanted to test the rental market before making
a final decision for the increased height.
A motion was made that the Variance be approved as requested, which was
seconded and passed.
Tract No. 2 - Z-2233
Applicant- Leandrew E. Schuler
Location: 1501 West 19th Street
Description: The North 90 feet of Lot 1, Block 5,
Fleming and Bradford Addition
Classification: "C"-Two-family District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Side and Rear
Yard Provisions of Section 43-12 of the
Code of Ordinances to permit an addition to
existing residence.
Mr. Schuler, the applicant was present, stating that he requested a Variance
in order that he might build a garage facing High Street, and add a,room
above. At the present time the improvements encroach into High Street right-
of-way, which he would correct by moving the garage back onto his property
line. The room above the garage would be the same size as the garage below and
would be a den -type room.
There were no objectors.
A motion was made for approval of the'Variance, which was seconded and passed.
Tract No. 3-Z-2160
Applicant: The Wilson Company, Inc.
Location: 200 Block of Schiller Street
Description: Lots 1, 2, 3, B;ock 6, Plunkett's tad
Addition lying outside 3rd Street and
West Markham Street relocation ROW
Classification: "F"-Commercial District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Rear Yard
Setback Provisions of Section 43-15 of the
Code of Ordinances to permit construction of
office building encroaching in required
yard space; and to permit building height
in excess of that permitted by Code of
Ordinances
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The Staff recommended approval of yard space and height variances, but denial
of variance of the off-street parking request, particularly in this area.
The plan shows 31 undersized (8X20') parking stalls and 40 spaces (9'X20')
are required for the gross floor area of 15,900 square feet (exclusive of
under -building parking area).
Mr. John N. Geyer, Vice President of the Wilson Company,Inc., the applicant
was present in the interest of the application. The property was purchased
originally, he said, with the intention of using it for another purpose
perhaps a filling station, but when they were informed that there could be no
curb cuts for access to Third Street, it was not an appropriate use. Subsequent-
ly they have plans for a three-story office building with parking underneath
which would be adequate for the type of tenants contemplated. The Wilson
Company will occupy 3/4ths of the first floor and they have had an inquiry
from an insurance company for a district office in Little Rock, and they have
had other inquiries from realtors. There are options and agreements outstanding
with purchasers who want to buy the additional property in this whole area. The
parking arrangement was drawn up and discussed with the Staff, said Mr. Geyer.
28 spaces are required, Mr. Taylor explained to him, and although there are
31 shown on the plan, they are too small to comply with the Ordinance. Mr.
Geyer said they could space the piers of the building differently in order
to fit it to the parking requirements. The grade of the driveway was discussed,
and Mr. Geyer explained that the actual grade of the parking deck would be
somewhat below Third Street, and in his opinion this is a very good plan for
this property. He asked the Board to act on the yard space and height variances,
and approve the application subject to parking requirements, and that they would
resubmit a preliminary site study showing grade, re -allotment of parking spaces
governed by size.
Mr. Geyer stated that they must begin construction on this building in the
month of January and would like to get it started immediately and they thought
they could comply with all requirements. In the future, he said, the City will
close Schiller Street and one-half of it will revert to property owners and they
will use that space for additional parking immediately to the west of this site.
With reference to the parking layout, Mr. Farrell said the Board of Adjustment
would be remiss in allowing the applicant to proceed with engineer's drawings
if determination is not made as to whether there is enough space available for
parking for tenants.
Mr. Geyer said this is one of several plans, but they were told the one submitted
would be acceptable as to parking layout, but if it were not they would be happy
to submit a layout which was acceptable in order to get a building permit. The
proposed building would-be three stories on Second Street, and four stories on
Third Street.
A motion that action be deferred until the applicant submitted a preliminary
site study indicating existing property in relation to parking, egress, fire
lanes, etc. failed to pass.
A motion was then made that the Yard Space Variance along Second Street to allow
building to be built up to the property line be approved; also approval of
height variance to allow four stories (1 parking and 3 office) of height from
Third Street grade; that the Board explicitly not approve any Variance in
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parking nor the plan as submitted and that the entire site layout be subject
to Staff approval concerning grade and parking layout. The motion was seconded
and passed, four voting in affirmative and one negative.
Tract No. 4 - Z-2237
Applicant: John V. Satterfield III
Location: #2 Longfellow Circle
Description: Lot 2, Longfellow Circle
Classification: "A" -One -family District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Rear Yard
Provisions of Section 43-12 of the -Code of
Ordinances to permit construction of
residence.
The Staff recommended approval of this application due to the nature of the
terrain, the limitation of the lot depth, and nature of the location of the
structures in this area.
Mr. Satterfield, the applicant, was present stating that he is the owner of the
lot and was requesting a Rear Yard Variance because the lot is a peculiar
shape. The Bill of Assurance stipulated a front building line of 20 feet and
his lot has a depth of 80 feet, and the existing Code required a 25 foot rear
building line which leaves something less than 35 feet building depth on the
lot. He is requesting that the rear yard space be extended in rear to the
easement which is 10 feet from the rear property line. His plan as submitted
indicates only a four foot space between the proposed residence and the garage
which should be at least 6 feet to comply with the Code. He stated that he
would comply.
A motion was made for approval of the Variances requested, which was seconded
and passed.
Tract No. 5 - Z-1642
Applicant: Jackie C. Summerlin
Location: 6801 Canna Road
Description: Lot 24, Rustic Pines Addition
Classification: "A" -One -family District
Variance: Requests a Variance from the Rear Yard
Setback Provisions of Section 43-12 of
the Code of Ordinances to permit an addi-
tion to existing structure
The Staff recommended approval of this application. Mr. Summerlin was present
to represent the application. There were no objectors. He stated that he
needs a fourth bedroom, and this construction would square up his house, and
the required 25 foot back yard requirement would cut the corner off of the
proposed addition.
A motion for approval of the Variance was made which was seconded and passed.
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in Mr. Whitmore acted as temporary Chairman for the election of officers for 1969.
By acclamation, Messrs. Dave Grundfest, Jr. and W.Finley Williams were elected
Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively
2. Approval of 1969 calendar of meeting dates
A motion was made for approval of the calendar as presented, which was seconded
and passed. A copy is attached hereto.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 P.M.
JOHN L. TAYLOR,
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