boa_01 19 1959MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JANUARY 190 1959
The Little Rock Board of Adjustment met in the Board of Director's
Chambers on January 19, 1959 at 2:00 P. M. The following members were
present:
Mr. Bruce Anderson, Chairman Mr. Lloyd A. Pearce
Mr. Wm. R. Meeks, Jr. Miss Emily Penton
Docket No. 40-58 :. Henderson Methodist Church, (by Roy Beard)
2410 Maple Street, described as lot 1, block 1, Henderson's
Addition, zoned "B" Residence District, requesting a variance
from all applicable provisions of Sections 11 and 2-A of that
ordinance to permit construction of church auditorium.
Mr. Darragh, representative of the church, was present. .
Mr. Roy Beard, who filed the application for the church, was present
and together they presented the case. No objections had been received
iamd there were no objectors present.
In executive session Mr. Breckling stated that the proposed
structure should be set back 15 feet. Mr. Meeks moved that the front
of the main building line be set back 20 feet from the property line
and that the old building must be torn down on completion of the new
building, Mr. Pearce seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Docket No. 34-58 - James W. Means, by Conner Baldwin and Farris,
209 Victory Street, described as the west 75 feet of lot 3, block 334,
Original City of Little Rock, zoned "0-1" Commercial District, request-
ing a special exception to Section 6 of that ordinance to permit a
public garage in a "G-1`' Commercial District.
Mr. Richard Butler represented Mr. Kochtitsky. He reviewed the ,
case, stating again that the building was originally used by the Rail-
way Express Company to repair their trucks and that it was to be
limited to that use. He related how the ordinance sets out a public
garage. He felt that if the Board were to grant a Permanent permit to
operate a garage it would not be in keeping with the zoning.ordinance
and would be a depredation of the surrounding property owners rights.
He felt that a need for a public garage in this area should be demon-
strated. He believed it would adversely affect the value of
Mr. Kochtitsky's property.
Mr. Anderson asked if Mr. Kochtitsky bought the property before
the Railway Express Company built the building. The answer was that he
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bought the property before the Railway Express Company constructed the
building. It was stated that there was a ten year lease.
Mr. atRC.:.Clay , attorney for the objectors, spoke at length
about this case being subject to appeal, he read from the Arkansas
Statutes and from the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held
on December 15, 1958•
In executive session it was agreed that the previous requirement
that the building cannot be altered and the use as granted at the
December meeting should remain as originally unanimously voted upon,
Docket No. 35-58 - L. Julian Alexander, a tract of land bounded by
Kavanaugh Blvd., Van Buren St., and Club Rd., described as part of the
NEI of Section 31, T-2-N, R-127W, in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski
County, Arkansas, more particularly described as beginning at an iron
pin at the intersection of the south line of Parkway St. (Club
with the east (or northeast) line of Prospect Ave. (Kavanaugh Blvd.)
,and run thence east with the south line of Parkway St. (Club Rd.) 90.3
feet to the beginning of the curve of the curb at the SW corner of -
Parkway (Kavanaugh Blvd.) and Van Buren Streets; thence following the
curve of the curb, along an are of a circle having a radius of 100,
15-V to the end of the curve of the curb; thence S. with the W. line
of Van Buren St. 91.2' to an iron pin at the intersection of the E.
(or NE) side thereof, 142' to the point of beginning, requesting that
the Board of Adjustment should interpret the zoning map as placing the
tract in question in the "Y" Commercial District pursuant to Section
18-6 of said ordinance and a waiver of area requirements to permit ad-
41ition to present structure.
Mr. J. B. halters and Mr. Alexander stated that all the dealers
.4pround the building felt that this building would help others.
Mr. McCaskill was present and stated that the addition to the building
would be a hazard to the city. This building as it is would not a al-
leviate or intensify the traffic problem. He thought it would be a
�iazard as far as traffic was concerned. He then asked Mr. De Noble's
point of view and he stated that the proposed structure is not the
traffic problem at this intersection. Mr. Walters said the building
does not obstruct the view, light or air or any of the hazards which
the ordinance mentions. This building will only have private parking
In the rear and he stated it was an ideal location.
In executive session Mr. Pearce opposed extending this building
seven one inch because it would cause a traffic hazard.
Mr. Meeks seems to think it would be alright since Mr. Breckling
and Mr. De Noble approved.
Mr. Pearce stated that Mr. Alexander bought the property knowing
the restrictions; has avoided the Board of Adjustment In the.past.
Miss Penton recommended that it be zoned before goint to court. She
.tLlso thought that it should be left as it is and deny the request.
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Mr, Meeks thought the zoning should be "E..111 quiet Business and
tnstituti,onal District.
Mr. Pearce moved that no action be taken. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Meeks was elected chairman at this meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P. M.
Mrs. Melba Lawing and Mrs. Pat Grove
Secretaries
#pproved
Wm. A. Meeks, -Chairman