boa_11 21 1960LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
DATE: November 21, 1960
TIME: 2:00 P. M.
PLACE: Chamber of the Board of Directors
10TIBERS PRESENT: Miss Emily Penton, Chairman MEMBERS ABSENT: W. H. Marak
Maxwell J. Lyons,II
ph�W4XZVRAIX& Bruce R. Anderson
Mr. William R. Meeks
STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Henry De Noble, Director
Mr, Julius Breckling, Planner
Mrs. Melba Lawing, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Bill Stocks, Assistant City Attorney
order.
A quorum was found to be present and the chairman called the meeting to
An advertised public hearing was held on the following dockets:
Docket No. 44-60
Applicant: Royce Staley by Jack Rice
Location: 7017 Burton Drive
Description: Lot 41, Maryton Park Addition
Classification: "A" One -family District
Variance: From the side yard provisions of Section )V, Ord. 5420
to permit existing building to remain where constructed
Mr. Rice was present. Mr. Breckling presented the application. There
were no objectors present at the meeting. Mr. Rice had a letter from the Su3'—
rounding property owners stating that they had no objection. The bill of assurance
had been amended. Mr. Breckling explained that several mistakes had made in the
past, concerning the purchase of the building permit when this house was con-
structed, consequently, a aide yard space for a "B" .Residence district was observed
instead of an "A" One -family district, for which the property in question is zoned.
In executive session the Board agreed that since the mistakes had already
been inadvertently made, the request should be granted. Mr. Anderson was con-
tacted the following day and he agreed with this decision.
Docket No.. 45-60
Applicant: Christ Pentecostal Church by Roosevelt Buckner
Location: 1617 South Martin Street
Description: The east 37.5feet of the west 75 feet of lots 16,17,and
18, and the east 37.5 feet of the west 75 feet of lot
19 except the south 10 feet thereof,blook 31 of Jones
and Worthen Addition and the east 130 feet of lot 18
block 31, Jones and Worthen Addition
Classification: "B" Residen" District
Variance: From all applicable provisions of Section 11 of Ord.
5420 to perk t extension of frame building for kitchen
facilities
Two men represented the church a4d explained that they wanted the waiver
in order to have a kitchen and dining ar6a so as to be able to accommodate 'their
Council when it met at their church. Th-py said they felt it woula help their
church and that the frame building is already there on a concrete foundation. It
will not be connected to the church itself. They thought their building would seat
450 people; their membership is 60.
In executive session the sta-ff reported that they had been to this location}
and that the church is in bad condition. They also reported that the applicant hack
not turned in the notice of hearing, therefore, no action was taken at this time,
Docket No. 46-60
Applicant: C. D. Snell
Location: 1117 Bannockburn Street
Description: Lot 12, block 13, Clinton Park Addition
Classification: "B" Residence District
Variance: From the rear yard provisions of Section 11 of Ord.
No. 5420 to permit construction of an apartment house.
Mr. Snell was present. The staff reported that the survey and sketch were
in error, Some additions had already been made to the south and east sides of the
house several years ago. Miss Penton and Mr. Meeks thought this should be denied
Mr. Anderson was contacted the next day and he agreed,
Docket No. 47-60
Applicant: W. D. Rogers, Jr.
Location: 2121 Kavanaugh Boulevard
Description: The west 90 feet of lots 17 and 18, block 2. Pulaski
Heights Addition
Classification: "D" Apartment District
Variance: From the side and front yard provisions of Section 11
of Ord. 5420 to permit construction of an apartment
house.
Mr. Breckling explained the request and said it would make the proposed
apartment house closer to the property line than the other buildings on Kavanaugh
Boulevard. Mr. Granahan, 519 Cedar Street, was opposed to the waiver because if
he is allowed to build -to within 12 feet of the property line the fromt of his house
will be in the back of the apartment house.
Mr. Rogers said he wanted to build 39 feet from the rear lot line in order
to provide as much off-street parking as possible. He said it W(Aild be a two-story
building. He plans to wreck the existing one and build a brick one. The existing
building is 25 feet from the Cedar Street side. Mr. McGranahan said he had no
objection to the building, only to the 12 foot building line. He said this would
be the only building on the block which is not set back 25 feet,
In executive session the staff suggested an 18 foot setback on Kavanaugh
Boulevard, They can build to within 5 feet of the property line on Cedar Street and
still comply with the ordinance. They will have to put a screen planting around the
parking lot. The staff said they would like for it to be set back 25 feet on the
Cedar Street, but that it is not required by the ordinance.
Miss Penton and Mr. Meeks approved this application with an 18 foot setback
from Kavanaugh Boulevard, Mr. Anderson was;eontacted the following day and gave
his approval.
Docket No. 48-60
Applicant: A. R. Hoover
Location: 7806 West Markhar! Street
Description: Lot 8, Wingate-':ddition
Classification: "A" One -family District
Variance; From the rear yard provisions of Section ll of Ord. No.
5420 to permit cot.istruction of open carport
Mr. Breckling explained this request. Mrs. Hoover was present.
In executive session, Mr. De Noble thought it could be granted if a turn
around is provided so that they will have to go onto Markham Street forward. He
said this would be for their own safety as well as the sdfety of others.. The Board
agreed to approve the application on this condition. Mr. Anderson was contacted
later and agreed to approve, also.
Docket No. 49-60
Applicant: Doctor Charles Fowler and Doctor C. R. Haynie by William
R. Meeks, Jr.
Location: Northeast corner of North Tyler and Idest Markham Streets
Description: Lots 1,2, and 3, Block 9, Pfeifer Addition
Classification: "B" Residence District
Variance: From the rear yard provisions of Section 12-A and 18-4
of Ord. 5420 to permit construction of a doctorrs
clinic
Mr. Breckling explained the request. He said if this is granted, the three
lots on Markham Street, zoned "B" Residence District, will be used for off»street
parking for the clinic.
Mr, T. E. '.pare was present to object to the clinic being placed here.
He felt that it would depreciate the value of his property. The Bid explained
to him that the property upon which the clinic is to be placed is zoned for that
Purpose and that there is no question about it. The request is for a variance
of the rear yard provisions of the three lots to be used for off-street parking,
and for permission to locate a parking lot. Mr. Meeks said he had talked to the
property owner in the vicinity about the parking lot and they did not object. The
Staff said the parking lot would have to conform to the ordinance and the suggested
that as many trees as possible be left and that it be made as attractige as possible.
It will be a 250,000 dollar project; there will be eight or twelve doctors in it.
Mr. De Noble asked what they plan to do with the drainage ditch? Mr. Meeks answered
that the ditch would be covered over.
Miss Penton agreed that the application should be granted.
Mr. Breckling contacted Mr. Marak and Mr. Anderson and they agreed to approve
it W-Uh the following conditions: That the screen planting for the parking lot and
the parking layout be approved by the staff.
Docket No._42-60
Applicant: Marjorie Schultz
Location: 1711 Spring Street
Description: The west 88 feet of lot 3, block 190, Original City
Classification: "C" Two-family district
Variance: From all applicable provisions of Section 11, Ord, No.
5420 to permit reconstruction of F existing building
in order to allow two apartment units
Mrs. Schultz was present. Mr. Breckling briefly reviewed the case as
it was presented at the last meeting. Mr. Meeks asked Mrs. Schultz if she had
any objections to making a legal instrument agreeing not to sell any of this
property? She said she was willing to make this concession as sham had no intentions
of selling ary-part of it. Mr. Weldon pP W63rthen's Bank vras--present to `speak :.
for Mrs. Schultz. He said Fthen they made the loan theg,thought everything was,in
order; He explained that -he was not -present to make a finanei.'al plea for the
batik. 'He Mt that it would work a,definite hardship on -Mrs. Schultz if she`was
not allowed t6-carry out her plans-andlthat the,government woul&'take her property '
if the loan were not paid ba,&. ' -
In executive session there was a long discussion about this application.
It was agreed that she Would not be changing the looks of the buildings. Miss -
Penton had been to the location and Mrs. Schultz explained to her in detail what
she planned to do if the request is granted. Miss Penton was not in favor of
allowing her to continue. The staff felt that it would definitely be a future
problem for the expanding downtown district. Mr. De Noble asked if the building
would be fire proof? Mr. Breckling answered no. Miss Penton and Mr. Meeks agreed
that it should not be granted and Mr. Breckling contacted Mr. Anderson and they
agreed to deny also.
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 case was reviewed briefly. The staff felt that Mrs. Snow was aware
of the fact that she was in violation when she purchased her permit.
Miss Penton said it had been the policy for several years to disapprove
garage apartments and that she felt this one should be.denied. Mr. Meeks agreed.
Mr. Breckling contacted Mr. Anderson and Mr. Marak at a later date and they agreed
to deny it.
Docket No. 36_60
Applicant: Capitol Building Investment Corporation
Location: 7th and Bishop Streets
Description: Lots 5 and 6, block 413, Compton's Addition
Classification: 'IF" Commercial District
Variance: From the height and a"ea provisions of Section 13 of Ord.
No. 5420 to permit construction of a seven story builds.
ing, 75 feet in height
Mr. Claude Carpenter, attorney, was present. The Board had received a
letter from the applicant requesting an amendment to the waiver for tiiv south side
yard requirements in order to provide a smoke proof stair tower which would be .
remote from the other required stair. The letter is on file with the original
application. Miss Penton and Mr. Meeks agreed to approve this request. Mr.
Anderson was contacted the following day. and gave his approval.
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 P. M.
- - - - - - -Melba Lawing,-Secretary
Approved:r
Miss Emily P nton, Chairman