boa_09 19 1960LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
DATE: September 19, 1960
TIME: 2:00 P. M.
PLACE4 Chamber of the Board of Directors, City Hail
MEMBERS PRESENT Miss Emily Penton, Chairman
Mr. W. H. Elarak
Mr, Maxwell J. Lyons, II
Mr, William R. Meeks, Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Bruce Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: fir. Julius Breckling, Planner
14rs. Melba Lawing, Secretary
A quorum was found to be present and the chairman called the
meeting to order. An advertised public hearing was held on the
following dockets:
DOCKET NO. 38-60
Applicant: Mrs. Virginia Snow
Location: 1001 Booker Street
Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Jones and Worthen Addition
Classification: "A" One -family District
Variance; Appeal from a decision of the Building
Commissioner in order to use a garage apartment
for dwelling purposes.
The applicant's attorney requested the Board to allow this
request to be withdrawn from the agenda and be heard at the meeting
on October 17, 1960. There was no one present at this meeting for
or against.
DOCKET NO. 39-6❑
Applicant: Mrs. J. F. Mangan
Location: X724, 1712 Tyler Street
Description: Lots 1 and 2. Block 19, Mountain Park Addition
Classification: "A" One -family District
Variance: From all applicable provisions of Section 11
of Ordinance No. 5420 to permit construction of
a carport.
Mr. Mangan was present. Mr. Breckling explained the application
and Mr. Mangan said the City took three and ore -half feet of their
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property for right-of-way. He had to remove part of his garage and
now it is difficult to get into the garage. He owns the house and
lot next door. He said the proposed carport would not go over onto
the other lot and that he believed his wife misrepresented when she
said it did. (the sketch shows that it does) There was discussion
of his access to the proposed carport. Mr. Mangan said he planned
to construct the carport of aluminum.
In executive session the Board agreed that they believed he
could put the carport in a better location. Mr. Lyons moved that it
be denied, Ur, Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
DOCKET ND_._ 40-50
Applicant: Oak Forest Assembly of God Church
Location: 3118 Fair Park Boulevard
Description: Lots 2, 3, and 4. Block 149 C.O. Brack Addition
Classification: "B" Residence District
Variance; From the rear yard provisions of Section 11 of
Ordinance No. 5420 to permit construction of an
educational wing to existing building.
Mr. Tayior said'if this is allowed, the wing would be used for
the young people,-. When asked about off-street parking plans the
answer was that tbay were not in accordance with the ordinance as
far as resurfacing is concerned because they plan to acquire more
property and build another wing. They do not wish to resurface
the area now, but that it would be graveled. They did not have any
particular property in mild to acquire, but there is some available
to the north. The Board askad how long after building this addition
would it be until they attempt to acquire more property? The
answer was as soon as they get the addition paid for; two or probably
three years.
The staff had received no objections and ap Objectors were
present at the meeting.
In executive session, Mr. Marak moved that it be approved
Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried subject to the follptwtng
conditions: Provide a dustproof surface to the parking lot and
construct the necessary ingress and egress as approved by the
Traffic Engineer.
DOCKET_ N2241 S0
Applicant: Mr. Harry Schneider
Location: 2300 Arch Street
Descriptiont The west 35 feet of Lot 12 and the north 2
feet of Lot 11, Block 4, Clark Addition
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Classification: "F" Commercial District
Variance: Permission to locate a public garage as a
special exception (Section 18-4 of Ordinance
No. 5420)
Mr. Maurice Mitchell, attorney, was present to represent the
applicant and he and Mr.. Breckling presented the request.
'Mr. Mitchell gave a history of the use of the land and
Mr. Breckling projected related maps on the screen. It has not bee:}
used as a public garage to the knowledge of the attorney and the
applicant. They had received letters and phone calls from
Mr. L. A. Styers, Mrs. Roy Bentley, Mr, Harry Solmson, and
Mr. Robert Foster, saying they had no objection. There were several
objectors present: Mrs. Dorothy Day, Mr. Pat Harding, Mrs.
Martha Beroset, Mrs, W. D. King, Mrs. Alma Adamson, Mr. 0. H. Wilson
and Mrs. Harding, Mr. Pat Harding's aunt. Mr. Schneider, the owner`
and applicant, was present and said the tenant had been operating
In the building for about a month. Mrs. Day asked if he went into
business without a permit? Mr. Breckling answered no, the Public
Works Department told them they would have to get permission from
the Board of Adjustment.
In executive session Mr. Marak moved it be denied and that the
applicant be given forty-five days or until the first of November
to move, Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION - Heard first time on
January 18 1960.
DOCKET NO, 3-60
Applicant: First Evangelical Methodist Church
Location: 2000 Louisiana Street
Description: The east 50 feet of lots 1 and 2, Block 12
Fulton Addition
Classification: "C" Two-family District
Variance: From all applicable provisions of Section 11
and 2-A (offs -street parking requirements) of
Ordinance No. 5420 to permit construction of
a fellowship hall and educational building.
Reverend Weigle and Mr. Paul Bricker, the architect, appeared
before the Board to say they had not been able to purchase any
additional land for off-street parking in order to comply with the
provisions of the Board at their meeting on January 18, 1960
because the land they proposed to secure is tied up so that they
cannot buy it. They stated that they are in desperate need of this
building.
In executive session Mr. Marak suggested that action be post-
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poned until the next meeting and that the Board members go look at
it and request them to lease a lot for parking. The other members
agreed with this suggestion.
At a later date the church presented the staff with a letter
from the Ace Neon Sign Company at 20th and Louisiana Streets, giving
the church full permission to use their parking facilities on
Bunday and a letter signed by Harriet and Coleman Morgan, certifying
that on "September 21, 1960, we did lease to the First Evangelical
Methodist Church located at 20th and Louisiana Streets in Little Roc:
Arkansas the property described as follows:
All of Lot 2 except the East 501,
Block 12, Fulton Addition to the
City of Little Rock.
This property is to be used for the purposes of off street parking.
This lease is good until one year from above date with option to
renew the same at that time." The Board agreed that this was a
satisfactory arrangement and approved the request.
R% UQ3T TO RECONSIDER REVISED -13UI LDING LOCATION
Applicant: Mr. L. K. Austin
Location: 3719 Cantrell Road
Description: That part of the NJ, NJ, SWJ, NEJ, Section
32, T-2-N, R-12-W, lying south and west of
Cantrell Road
Classification: "G" Commercial District
Variance: From all applicable provisions of Section 14
of Ordinance No. 5420 to permit relocation of
a building.
The location of the building which was approved by the Board on
August 15, 1960 has had to be changed in view of the fact that the
cost of placing the building where 11r. Austin originally planned is
prohibited, due to the cost of the construction of the high retainint
walls, etc. required.
Mr. Breckling projected the revised plan on the screen.
Mr. Robert Robinson, the architect, said they had two problems --
maintaining parking for the cycle shop and the liquor store. They
have tried to buy property to the south, but the owner did not want
to sell. He said they are continuing to work with the Housing
Authority.
They had received no objections and there were no objectors
present at the meeting.
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In executive session Mr. Lyons moved that Mr. Austin be advised
that it would be approved with a minimum 10 foot setback from the
property line on Cantrell Road; that he comply wit-h the other
ordinances and also remove the existing building as shown on the plo
plan, Mr. Marak seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
DOCKET NG 37-60 - Heard first time on August _15. 1860
Applicant; Mrs. Ruth B. Harvey
Location: 1522 Louisiana Street
Description: Lot 78 Block 187 Original City
Classification: ^E^ Apartment District
Variance: From all applicable provisions of Section 12
of Ordinance No. 5420 to permit occupancy
and rental of storage building.
Mrs. Harvey appeared before the Board and said Mr. Yount, the
building inspector, came out to see her property and said since
the buildings are joined together, he felt it should not be denied,
She said they are joined by a metal carport and breezeway.
In executive session the Board agreed not to reconsider this
application and abide by their original decision of denial.
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 P.M.
Mrs. Melba Lawing, Secretary
Approved: (_�
Miss Emil Penton., Chairman
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