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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 Board of Adjustment Minutes - December 16,1968 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 Board of Adjustment Minutes December 16,1968 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 � 0 W W Lb 0 0 M R� m W W c- ob Board of Adjustment Minutes - December 16,1968 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. CL c1 Board of Adjustment Minutes December 16, 1968 C) IV. a'n-IER DV=R5 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, em e4 f4 Secretary. well Dover, Chairman Al w Ld Ld CL 0 0 M