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boa_07 18 1960LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES DATE: July is* 1960 TIME: 2:00 P, M, PLACE: Chamber of the Board of Directors MEMBERS PRESENT; Mr, W.. H. Marak, Vice —Chairman Mr, Bruce Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Maxwell J, Lyons III Mr. Wm. A. Meeks Miss Emily Penton STAFF PRESENT: Mr, Henry DeNoble, Director Mr. Julius Breckling, Planner Mrs, Melba Lawing, Secretary Mr* Marak called the meeting to order, A quorum was not found to be present, therefore, no official action was taken at this meeting. An advertised public hearing was held on the following dockets: Docket_N_o, &6 60 - (Continued from June 20e 1960) Applicant: Third Baptist Church by Mr. Gordon Reddin Locationt NE corner of West 16th and Arch Streets Descriptions Lots 4, 59 and 6, block 2069 Original City Classification: Zoned "D" Apartment Dintrict Variance: Front and rear yard provisions of Section 12 of Ordinance No. 5420 Request: This application was filed in order to construct an auditorium Objectors Present; Mr„ Patrick Harding, Realtor, Mr, T. Harding, Photographer, Mr, Thomas Dickinson, Attorney, and Mr. Lester Pappan, Attorney for Mrs. England, a property owner in the vicinity. Thope representing the church were Mrs Gordon Reddin, Pastor, and Mr. Richard McMurray, Treasurer of the church, Mr, Breckling briefly reviewed the application and explained the revised application which requested permission to locate a parking lot at 16th and Arch Streets, since ample parking could nqt be provided on the property adjacent to the proposed building. Page 2 of 3 He showed plats of the parking layout, which is across the street. It will take care of twenty-two cars with a drive off of West 16th Street. The trees on the lot will be left. Mr. Reddin presented the preliminary building plans and Mr. Richard Groh, the architect, explained them to the Board members and the interested parties present. Mr. T. Harding and Mr, Pat Harding said they would prefer the building be placed on the corner of the lot rather than near their apartment building, if possible, .The staff explained to the Hardin-gs that by putting the building where it is shown on the plot plan they can provide more parking space, but if it is placed near the west side of the lot it would take two classrooms and the office and they would not be able to comply with the ordinance for off-street parking. The house which is presently on the parking lot will not be torn down at this time. Mr. Reddin again stated that there would be no windows at all on the east side; in the building or the basement, Upon closer inspection of the plot plan and the building plans it was estimated that there will be about_60 feet between the back of the apartment house and the east wall of the church. Mr. Marak asked about the lighting of the parking lot, Mr, Reddin said they had not gone that far with their plans, In executive session, after a short discussion, it was decided that the church had done the best they could from all standpoints and that they had given it a lot of careful study and planning, The Board felt that what they propose to do would not harm any of the adjacent property owners, Mr. Marak moved that it be approved if suitable lighting Is provided on the parking lots, Mr, Anderson seconded,. Mr, Lyons was contacted on July 19 and he voted aye, Docket No.- 29-60 Applicant: Mrs T. L. Fausett Location: #32 Coolwood Addition Description: Lot 32* Coolwood Addition Classification: Zoned "A" One -family District Variance: From the rear yard provisions of Section li of that ordinance to permit construction of a residence at this location. Request: This application was filed in order to construct a residence, Page 3 of 3 Mr. Thompson of Fausett and Company was present, Mr. Breckling projected the plot plan and explained that a water line easement runs across this lot. Heretofore, the owner has not,bui4t on the lot be6iAve of the easement. The request is a waive of rear yard see in order to place the house forward on the lot so that it wOuld not be on the water line. Mrs,* H. Me Berry was present as an interested party and adjacent property owner. She asked Mf. Thompson if this would be rental property? Mr. Thompson answered no, that it would be a home, Mrs, Berry stated she did not object. In executive session Mr, Breckling stated that the request had been changed from a waiver of 14 feet to one of 20 feet. Mr, Anderson moved that it be approved, Mr. Marak seconded. Mr, Lyons was contacted on July 19 and he voted aye, The meeting adjourned. MLidm Mrs. Melba Lawing, Secretary Approved: Ulu Wm. R. eeks, Ac ing Chairman