boa_06 21 1954MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMT
The Board of Adjustment met in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
Monday, June 21, 1954, at 2:00 p.m., with' -the following members present:
Mr. W. H. Marak, Acting Chairman
Mr. Paul Parks
Miss Emily Penton
Docket No. 25-54 - Mrs. Bynam Campbell, 2123 West 17th
Street, described as the west 261 of north 1001 of Lot 3
and north 1001 of Lot /+, Block 19, park Addition, zoned
IVI Two -Family District; requesting under paragraph (8)
Section 18, Ordinance No. 54-20, a waiver of yard space
and permission to add one room to the southwest corner of
an existing non -conforming apartment house.
Mrs. Campbell was present and stated that she plans to extend a
bedroom on the side of her apartment house which will extend 18 inches
closer to her side property line than the zoning ordinance will permit.
The room will be built within 3' 911 of her side property line. A brick
apartment building now exists on the property. All property owners were
notified of the hearing. There were no objections.
Miss Penton made a motion that the application be approved; seconded
by Mr. Parks. The motion carried.
Docket No. 26-54 - George C. Koonce, Jr. (by J. W. Purdom),
Southwest corner of 6th and Ferry Streets, described as
the east 541 of the north 981 of Lots 11 & 12, Block 2,
Stevenson 1 s Addition, a) ned 1tDt1 Apartment District; request-
ing a waiver of front and rear yard space and three struc-
tures on two lots in order to face building on E. 6th Street.
Mr. J. W. Purdom and Mr. George Koonce were present. Mr. Koonce
presented his plot plan showing two exi sting main structures and a pro-
posed third structure on two lots. The property is zoned for "D11 Apart-
ment use. Mr. Koonce explained that he plans to construct an apartment
building on the vacant portion of the property. He plans to provide for
off --street parking also. Mr. Koonce feels the property is too valuable
to build a duplex on and would like to construct an apartment building
in the'future,. He stated that a four unit brick apartment building is
located on the rear of the two lots. Until recently, Mr. Koonce had
occupied the single family house on the other portion of the property.
There were no objections. Mr. Marak asked Mr. Koonce if a hardship is
involved in the matter. Mr. Koonce replied that he would consider it
a hardship if he is not allowed to construct another building on the
vacant portion of the .property for it would mean he would have to saoriflae
the lot. He mentioned a number of duplexes and apartments located in
the vicinity.
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Mr. Parks said he was familiar with that property, and felt Mr.
Koonce should be allowed to construct an apartment building on the pro-
perty since he will have a lot 54' x 951. Mr. Arthur Corley, Alderman
in that ward stated he felt it would be an asset to the neighborhood
should Iir. Koonce construct an apartment building on the vacant portion
of these lots.
Miss Penton made a motion that the application be approved; seconded
by Mr. Parks. The motion carried.
Docket No. 27-54 - Reaves Stewart, 2819 Youngwood Road,
described as a parcel of land in the SV*P NJ. Section 259
`T-2-N, R-13-W, Kingwood Addition, zoned "A" One -Family;
requesting a waiver of rear yard space as shown on the
plot plan in order to construct a house on the property.
Mr. Stewart was present with Mr. J. W. Purdom. Mr. Stewart explained
that due to an easement on the front and rear portions of the lot, it
necessitates the house being located on'the lot as shown on the plot plan,
therefore, a waiver of rear yard space is required in order to construct
the house as shown on the.plot plan. The front easement is a main sewer
line (No. 5). The rear easement is for utilities such as light, water
etc. The property was sold off by metes and bounds. It was brought out
that the planning commission had never approved the platting of these
lots since the street was constructed inadequately and is not an official
street. Mr. Stewart reminded the members that they had granted two
waivers of this type on that street recently. He pointed out that he
has a large lot, but due to the easements, it is necessary for him to
locate the house on the lot as shown on the plot plan.
The members felt that they should give this application further
study due to the fact that the Planning Commission had never approved
the platting of the property. They felt it wise to check with Mr. Stephens
on the matter. Miss Penton made a motion that the application be deferred
for further study; seconded by Mr. Parks. The motion carried.
Docket No. 28-54 - Arkansas Paint & Roofing Co., 701 College
Street, described as I32 of Lot 4, Block 1, Hangers Addition,
zoned "K" Heavy Industrial District; requesting a waiver of
yard space and permission to add bath on rear of non -conform-
ing structure.
Mr. Uallace represented this application. A one story frame house
exists on the property. The plot plan presented to the Board showed
the lot having a 25' frontage, however, Mr. Wallace pointed out that
this was in error for the lot is 50' in width. The sketch made by Mr.
Stephens from the Sanborn map also showed the lot having a 501 frontage.
Mr. Wallace stated that Geneva Gales ownep the house and plans to add
a bath on the rear of the building.
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The members felt the appli.g4tot abould be granted the waiver in
order to add a bath on the rear of the house, however, they instructed
the secretary to point out to the applicant that the vacant property
on the side of the house could not be sold off in the future in order
to construct another house on it.
Miss Penton made a motion that the application be approved; seconded
by Mr. Parks. The motion carried.
Docket No. 29-54 - Dr. David B. Cheairs, Southeast corner
of 2nd and State Streets, described as W- of Lot 1 and the
of the Ull- of Lot 2, Block 134, Original City of Little
Rock, zoned "G-l" Commercial District; requesting a waiver
of yard space and two main structures on one lot in order
to construct a doctor's clinic on the property.
Dr. Cheairs was present and stated that he had purchased his pro-
perty from Dr. Fowler. Dr. Fowler owner the other portion of the pro-
perty and has a clinic located on his property. Dr. Cheairs is request-
ing permission to face a clinic on State Street with the entrance to the
building facing the corner. By locating the clinic on the property as
shown on the plot plan, Dr. Cheairs stated that he would be able to pro-
vide off-street parking space for about six cars on what would be the
rear of his clinic. He explained to the members that the plot plan shows
the clinic being built to within 141 of the front property line, however,
this is in error and he said he is actually requesting permission to con-
struct the building within 15' of the front property. Dr. Cheairs pointed
out that should the clinic be constructed to face West Second Street and
setback 25' from the front property line, then it would moan the loss of
his off-street parking space which he planned to provide. He added that
his main purpose in buying this property was to get away from the down
town district so that he could provide off-street parking facilities.
Dr. Cheairs stated that he had talked with Captain Witherspoon on the
matter and,Captain Witherspoon was in sympathy with Dr. Cheairs problem.
He did express his definite opposition to angle parking due to the number
of .accidents caused by it.
Mr. H. R. Coffman was present and objected to the application. He
pointed out that Second Street will be one of the main thoroughfares
in the city and he felt that the property owners should not be allowed
to build closer than 201 from the -fro nt property line. He explained
that Mr. Collie had been granted permission to construct a building
within 201 from the front property line but the Council would not be
in favor of any construction closer than the 201 from the front property
line. Mr. Coffman said that Second Street would definitely be a four
lane street when widened. He went on to explain that plans were under
way to widen Markham Street from Hayes to Elm and when this is complete4
then they would begin working on widening the streets leading on into
the downtown district. Mr. Coffman stated that Second Street would be
a thoroughfare leading out to Hayes Street and the highway. He added
that he did not know exactly how much the street would be widened, but
he did know that it would definitely be four lanes.
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Dr. Cheairs stated that.Mr. Stephens informed him that the plans
are to widen West Second Street 25' - 122I on each side. He told the
Board that he had anticipated the widening of the street 251 when he
made this request for setting his clinic back 151 from the front pro-
perty line, it would still leave enough property to dedicate for the
widening of Second Street. Actually, Dr. Cheairs pointed out that he
would need every bit of the property from that 151 front setback to the
rear property line to construct his clinic and provide for off-street
parking. He added that another doctor is with him. Should he be allowed
to construct the clinic within 201 of the front property line, then it
would be of no help whatever for he could not construct his clinic on
the property as proposed.
Captain Witherspoon was present and told the members that he would
like to see as much off-street parking provided as possible, but his
main interest in this application is to state his opposition to angle
parking.
Mr. B. AI. Whaley was represented at the hearing. Mr. Whaley ownes
the property adjacent to Dr. Cheairs on the west. He wanted the Board
to know that he had no objection to Dr. Cheairs application.
Dr. Cheairs explained that he did not want to be unreasonable in
his request, but he would like to know why he could not build his clinic
within 15t from his front property line when he would still have enough
property left for the 12i' dedication for the widening of Second Street
without effecting his building. He said he couldn't understand why Mr.
Coffman was willing to go along with a 20' front setback for he could
see no particular use of that extra 51. Miss Penton made a motion that
the application be denied since it would conflict with the present
setback required in the "G-l" Commercial District; seconded by Mr.
Parks. The motion carried.
Docket No. 30-54 - James A. Griffey, 1500 So. Harrison,
described as Lot 7, Block 9, Oak Forest Addition, zoned
"B" Residence District; requesting a waiver of side yard
space in order to add onto existing house.
Mr. Griffey was not present. The members studied the plot plan
which had been submitted by Mr..Griffey. They could see no objection
to the proposed addition to the existing house. There were no Pro-
testants at the meeting.
Mr. Parks made a motion that the application be approved; seconded
by Miss Penton. The motion carried.
Docket No. 31-54 - C. ?d. Strong, 1023 West 12th Street,
described as the W2 of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 268, Original.
City of Little Rock, zoned "C" 'Two --Family; requesting a
waiver of yard space and 2 buildings on one lot in order
to construct new residence on rear of 75' x 1201 lot.
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Mr. C. W. Strong was present with a representative from Collins
and Company, He plans to construct a single family house on the rear
of -the lot and face it on Ringo Street. The house will be located on
a portion of a lot which will be 671 x 75' in size. There were no
objections. It was brought out that this property is very near t4q
Dunbar Community Center, Mr. Marak asked Mr. Strong if he had purchased
the property yet or if he planned to buy it provided the Board grants
his application. Mr. Strong replied that he is in the process of b4y1ng
the property.
The members felt that since this property is located so near the
Dunbar Project, they should deny the application on the basis that it
would be creating what the Housing Authority has been trying to clear
out in the Dunbar area. They brought out the fact that should they
grant this application then it would create two main structures on two
substandard lots. Miss Penton made a motion that the application be
denied; seconded by Mr. Parks. The motion carried.
Docket No. 32-54 - Allen D. Anthony was present and stated
that he wished to extend his private school building on the rear of his
property. The members pointed out that this addition would tend to out
down on the play area for the children. Mr. Anthony replied that they
only have small children and therefore it would not affect them very
much. He stated that he would like to extend the addition as far back
to his rear property line as the Board would allow him to and would like
to build up to the rear property line if permitted to. He added that
his yard is fenced in and that the fence runs along his rear property
line. A 101 alley is open on the rear of his property, however, he
stated that.it is used only by the garbage trucks.
Mr. Parke made a motion that the application be approved subject
to Mr. Stephens judgement as to how close to the rear property line
the addition should be made; seconded by Miss Penton. The motion carried.
Docket No. 33-54 - 0. W. Pete Wiggins, 2301 East 6th Street,
described as Lot 19, Block "B°, East End Addition, zoned frgrr
Heavy Industrial District; requesting a waiver of front yard
space and permission to remodel an existing structure in a
non -conforming location.
No one was present to represent this application. The members felt
that they could not take action on the application today due to lack of
information.
Miss Penton made a motion that the application be deferred; seconded
by Mr. Parks. The motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting then adjourned.
Dorothy C. Lykes, Secretary
Approved:
W. H. Marak, Acting Chairman