boa_05 17 1954MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment met in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
Monday, May 17, 1954, at 2:00 p.m., w;f:•n the following members present;
Mr. Warren Baldwin, Chairman
Mr. Bruce Anderson
Mr. W. H. Mar:sk
Mr. Paul Parka
Docket No. 19-54 - E. F. Nelson, 816 No. Ash Street,
described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 19, Pulaski Heights
Addition, zoned "A" One -Family District; requesting
a waiver of front yard space and two main buildings
on one lot.
Mr. Nelson has an over -size lot on which a kindergarten existed at
one time. However, the building is vacant at the present and Mr. Nelson
told the members that it would remain so in the future. He is request-
ing permission to construct a home on the other portion of the lot.
There were no objections.
The members voted to approve this application provided that the
building,which once was used for a kindergarten, is never occupied for
residential use.
Docket No. 20-54 - Gulf Refining Company, 3901 W. 12th
Street, described as the N. z of Lot 1 & 2, Block 3,
W. B. Uorthen Addition, zoned "F" Commercial District;
requesting a waiver of rear yard space in order to con-
struct a service station on the property.
Mr. G. W. Johnson was present to represent this application. He
stated that a service station already exists on the property. The Gulf
Oil Company owner one and a half lots. The company proposes to con-
struct a new station and in doing so will need a waiver of rear yard
space according to the plot plan presented at the meeting. A Plumbing
Shop is located on the other half of the lot adjoining the Gulf Oil Co.
property. Mr. Stephens pointed out that the lot on the west was rezoned
for "F" Commercial use approximately a year ago.
The members voted to approve this application.
Docket No. 21-54 - Robert S. Thomas, 2124 Brownwood Rd.,
described as Lot 76, queen Manor Addition, zoned "C"
Two -Family District; requesting a waiver of side yard
space as shown on the plot plan in order to construct a
duplex on the lot.
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Mr. Thomas was present. The members could see nq objection to
granting this application, and therefore voted to approve it.
Docket No. 22-54 - Little Rock School District; 5301 —
5323 "F" Street, described as Block 17, Lincoln Park
Addition, zoned "B" Residence District; requesting a
waiver of yard space on "F" Street to enlarge present
school building on said property.
Mr. George Miller was present to represent the School Board on
this application. He explained that they propose to add onto the north
side of Fair Park School. A waiver of yard space is needed in order
to build up to the property line. It was brought out that a vacant
lot and a house is located directly across the street where the
addition will be made. There is very little traffic on that street
also.
Mr. Miller told the members that the only economical place that
an addition could be made to the building is on the north side. It
was noted that the return receipts had not come in on the letters of
notification of the public hearing sent out by the school board. Mr.
Miller said he would check on them and contact the Planning Commission
staff on the matter.
The members could see no objection to the request and voted to
approve the application provided prover notice is given the property
owners in the vicinity and they are given an opportunity to be heard.
Docket 23-54 - Lula Preston, 625 College Street,
described as the W. 110' of the north half of Lot
3, Block 1, Hanger's Addition, zoned "K" Heavy Industrial
District; requesting a waiver of yard space as shown
on the plot plan and a waiver of three main structures
on said property.
Lula Preston was present and explained that she plans to add another
room on the rear of her house. According to the plot plan the extension
will be 16' long. It was pointed out that the house is located in a
"K" Heavy Industrial District. The members could see no objection and
voted to approve the application.
Docket No. 24-54 - J. Harry Stacy, (by: Walls Trimble),
618 Battery Street, described as Lot 9, Block 16, Faust's
Addition, zoned "C" Two -Family District; requesting a
private parking lot be approved for construction.
Mr. Bruce Bullion and Walla Trimble were present to represent this
application. They explained that an old house exists on the lot at the
present time- Mr. r6gnesting. par=L-saion to nas
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this lot for parking purposes. At one tiTm, Mr. Stacey provided for
off --street parking across the street and in back of his building, however.,
this has been eliminated now so he wishes to use this lot for parking
facilities. All property owners within 1401 have been notified and there
were no objections. Mr. Stacey also plans to pave the parking lot. Mr.
Trimble explained that a retaining wall will also be built to eliminate
the drainage problem which now exists on the north side. The members
agreed that this should certainly be done.
The members voted to approve this application.
Mr. Marak and Mr. Parks were not present at this meeting, however,
upon reading a transcript of the minutes taken at the hearing, they
voted in accordance with the votes cast by Kr. Anderson and Mr. Baldwin.
There being no further business, the meeting then adjourned.
Dorothy C. Lykes, Secretary
Approved:
Warren Baldwi% Cha rman