boa_09 15 1952MINUTES OF THE AE ETING
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BOARD Or .ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment met in the Mayor's Conference Room, City
Hall, Monday, September 15, 1952, at 2:00 p.m., with the following members
present:
Mr. Bruce Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Warren Baldwin
Mr. W. H. Marak
Docket No. 48-52 - Pulaski Investment Co., ( Mr. B. B.
Brown), Kingsrow Drive and Ping Valley Road, described
as Lot 1, Neen Manor Addition, zoned "F" Commercial
District; requesting permission to locate building on
a Two -Family lot for a period of not over one year.
After some discussion on the petition, 14r. harak made a motion
that the petition be approved; seconded by Mr. Baldwin. The motion carried.
Docket No. 49-52 - LeRoy Evans, Southeast corner of
Fulton and West 30th Streets, described as Lot "A"
Block 27, South Park Addition, zoned "B" Residence
District; requesting a waiver of yard space and also
permission to face house on Fulton Street instead of
30th Street.
Mr. Evans was not present to represent his petition. However,
after some discussion on the petition, Mr. Baldwin made a motion that
the petition be approved; seconded by Mr. Markle. The motion carried.
Docket No. 50-52 - Leon Prickett, 2901 - 2903 - 2905
Lee Avenue, described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 3c East 22'
of Lot 4, Block 1, Midland Hills Addition, zoned "C"
Two -Family District; requestinE a waiver of front yard
space in order to construct three duplexes.
Mr. Prickett was present and stated that he was requesting a
waiver of front yard space in order to build three duplex units 12' from
the front property line. His lots are located just east of Lee Avenue
and Woodrow Street. Actually the area is undeveloped as yet. In fact,
the street is a dead end and is not paved. Mr. Prickett plans to black
top the street and put in a sewer. He said that the duplexes would be
nice and would be made of brick veneer. It was brought out in the meet-
ing that the houses graduated from a 5' set back to an 18 or 19 foot
set back. Teh house located next door to Mr. Pridkett's property was
estimated as being set back 18 or 19 feet from the property line. Mr.
Prickett said that he thought the only building which was out of line
was the last apartment house on the block. Mr. Prickett said that he
could possibly set back 141 if he had to.
Dr. W. G. Langston was present to protest the petition. He
said there was one house between his home and Mr. Bob Peters home which
is located next to Mr. Pricketts property. Dr. Langston was objecting
because he didn't want the duplexes built too close to the property line.
He said they wanted nice homes in the area and didn't want them out of
proportion with the rest of the homes there. Dr. Langston said he had
lived there for three years. He stated that the homes were in a pretty
straight line until you get to the last apartment. He objected to any
changing in the yard space because he felt it might encourage irregular
set backs in the area. Dr. Langston also voiced his opinion on the
fact that Mr. Prickett would be the one gaining something by getting
the waiver of yard space because it would cut down on his financial
situation in preparing the lots for building. He said that if anything
it would take away from the present homes in that area and he just
didn't approve of the yard space waiver at all.
Mr. Werner C. Knoop was also present to voice his objection
to the petition. His home is located on the north and faces Mr. Prickett's
property. Mr. Knoop stated that he definately objected to the duplexes
being built any closer to his property than the ordinance requires be-
cause he felt it would take away from his proeerty ana would decrease
the -Value of it. Mr. Knoop ta)ld the members he had lived there since
1936. Mr. Knoop also said he had not been notified of the meeting.
Mrs. Henry Steinkamp was present to object to the property
being set too close to the property line. She stated that she had lived
in her home for 12 years and didn't want the duplexes set out of line.
with the other homes. The property of Mr. Prickett's faces the south
part of her property. She said she felt it would decrease the value
of her property. Mrs. Steinkamp explained that when Mr. Peters had the
property rezoned from "B" Residence some months ago to "C" Two -Family
that she was not notified of the meeting and therefore was not at the
Planning Commission meeting to object. Of course the members told Mrs.
Steinkamp that ^ince they had no directoconnection with the Planning
Commission then they could do nothing., about} that particular situation.
Mrs. S'teinkamp said that Mr. Peters had started filling in the property
hd had rezoned several months ago in order to L;et the lots in shape to
sell.
Mr. F. M. Butler was present and objected to the duplexes
being constructed out of line with the other homes in that area.
Mr. Tucker was present and told the members that he lives just
off of Lee and Woodrow. He said that he felt the duplexes should be
built in line with the other houses because it would district from the
neighborhood.
8 Mr. Charles Abrahams was present and stated that he objected
to the duplexes being out of line with the other houses in that area.
Mr. Bob Peters came into the meeting late and stated that he
wanted to object to Mr. Prickett's waiver of front yard space. Tie said
that he owned the house next door to Mr. Prickett's property and that
he wouldn't object tothe duplexes being built in line with his home.
Mr. Mlarak made a motion that the petition be approved provid-
ing Mr. Prickett sets the duplexes back even with the house next door
to his property. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion and it was carried.
Mr. Friday was instructed to have the City Engineer survey the home next
door to Mr. Prickett's property and check the exact set back of it.
Docket No. 51-52 - Conner Eller, 1009 East 16th Street,
described as Jest 4.5' of Lot 1, &. the Northwest 35' of
Lot two, Block 3, Masonic Addition, zoned "C" Two -Family
District; requesting a waiver of yard space, lot area,
and permission to build two buildings on one lot in order
to replace a house on the back of the lot which burned
down.
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Mrs. Eller was present with her contractor. She stated that
at the present time, the lot is vacant. The house on the back of her
lots burned down in 1936 and hasn't been replaced yet. She said the
neighbors had no objections. Mrs. Willer plans to build a five room
brick home on the property and plane to live in it herself. Mrs. Eller
requested a waiver of yard space, lot area, �: two buildings on one lot.
Mr. Marak made a motion that the petition be approved; seconded
by A'r. Baldwin. The motion carried.
Docket No. 52-52 - Lynn Bennett, 3317 West 26th Street,
a parcel of Ella M. Tribbles Addition, zoned "B" Residence
District; requesting a waiver of yard space in order to
build a carport and screened in porch on side of house.
Mr. Bennett was present and stated that he wanted to build
an open carport and screened in porch on the side of his house. He
said that he was 13' on the side of his house. Mr. Bennett plans to b
build the screened in porch on the back side of the house. His house
faces the north on 26th Street and he plans to add the carport on the
east side. Mr. Bennett explained to the members that he doesn't have
definate plans to add the screened in porch on the house but that he was
requesting a waiver of yard space at this time so that if he decided
later to build the porch then he won't have to come before the Board
again. He told the members that the neighbors didn't seer to object.
It was brought out that a neighbor had called the Planning office to
object on the bases that she would probably have to move her garbage in
her front ,yard if the screened in porch was added to Mr. Bennett's
house. Of course the members said that since the garbage collector's
are trespassing on Mr. Bennett's property now to gather up the neighbor's
garbage that the lady actually had no ground for objection. A letter
from Mrs. Barnes who ownes the property next to Mr. Bennett was read
in the meeting. She was acknowledging the notice of the hearing which
she had received and said tkAtj ,she had no objection.
Mr. Baldwin mileAthat the petition be approved; seconded by
Mr. 1Jiarak. The motion carried.
Docket No. 53-52 - Oscar Eckford, 1902 Pulaski Street,
described as north half of Lot 11, Block 42, Wrights
Addition, zoned "0" Two -Family District; requesting a
waiver of yard space in order to move a house on a
vacant lot.
Mr. Eckford was present and explained to the Board that at
the present time, he is living in the Dunbar Redevihlopmeh� Area and
has move soon. He stated that he bought this 25' wide lot' -at 1902
Pulaski in August to move his present house on. However, in doing so
Mr. Eckford needed a, waiver of yard space 8, lot area. The actugl size
of the lot is 25' X 100'. The house he plans to move on the lot\is a
shot dun house which is 141 X 361. The lots are 50' wide at 1900 �n
1916 Puaaski, however, the other lots on the block were also split and
sdild in 25' widths. The members discussed the fact that lr. ickford's
property on Pulaski is just about two blocks from the redevelopment
area and that those 25' lots are causing as much congestion as the area
in the Dunbar section.
Tom Trimble was 1.;.r. Fred inlen's attorney and was present to
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speak in Mr. Allen's behalf. Mr. Trimbe.l told the members that Fred
Allen was objecting to the petitionbecause he thought he was the owner
of the property and didn't think Mr. Eckford had the right to file a
petition before the Board requesting a yard waiver. Fred said that
when he bought his *property that a fence was located on the land which
covered an area 75' wide and then the length of the lot. 'r. Allen
tore the .fence down about 1948 but still thought he owned the 25' next
door to his home.
Mr. Eckford then explained to the Board that he bought the
mope ty from a Mrs. Markham in August and presented his papers to the
members for examination. The �membrers felt that the papers seemed legal
in every way. The papers stated that Mr. 'Eckford would finish paying
for the lot when he gets his waivers to move the house on the lot. Mr.
Eckford told the members that the lot wouldn't be of any use to him
unless he could move his house on it.
Mr. Trimble suggested that the Board not vote on the petition
until thecorrect owner is established. Upon receiving proof of the
proper owner, the petition will be voted on.
MRS. HUTTO gF UESTED A RE -FEARING ON HER P TITION AT THIS MEETING.
Rocket No. 41-52 - Mrs. W. J. Hutto, 123 .hest 15th Street,
described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 64, Original City of Little
Rock, zoned "E" Apartment District; requesting a waiver of
front yard space in order to remodel existing building and
enclose the front porch.
Mrs. Hutto was present and presented a plot plan of the members.
She told the members that the house was left to her by her mother who
passed away last year. She had a sick brother to take care of and that
by fixing up the apartments it would give her added income each month.
At the present time, the building contains one room apartments and Mrs.
Hutto said that they had trouble with their renters and the share -bath
set up. She explained to the members that she would be improving the
house very much by adding three 3 room apartments downstairs and two �2
room apartments upstairs. She also plans to put 4 baths in the build-
ing. Mrsq Hutto said that since the Board objected to the enclosing
of the whole front porch due to traffic hazards, then she would like
to enclose the east 14' of the porch which would leave 20' on the zarm=
open porch. This, she said, would give the driver a bbtter view at the
corner. Mr. Anderson drew a line from the driver's beint of view to
the first proposed enclosure of the entire porch. TTIen he drew a line
thru the drivers view point to the new enclosure presented by Mrs. Hutto.
It showed that actually the driver would be allowed very little added
eye view.
Mr. -61adwin made a motion that the petition be disapproved
due to the fact that the members still felt there was a traffic hazard
created by enclosing the front porch even 141; seconded by Mr. I larak.
The motion carried.
THE PZrITION OF CHARLIE CRANE WAS REFERRED BY THE PLANNING COI\54ISSION
TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMED7 FOR ACTION AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING.
Charlie Crane, 4323 '.Test 12th Street, described as Lot 6,
Block 2, Sidney J. Johnson's Addition, zoned "Bi' Residence
District; requesting permission to remodel a nonconform-
ing building.
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Mr. Baldwin made a motion that the petition of Charlie Crane,
referred to the Board by the Planning Commission, be approved; seconded
by Mr. Marak. The motion carried.
A resolution was passed by the members giving Mr. Friday Per-
mission to require the petitioners in the future to post the signs given
them by the Planning Commission office on their property 3qDddUWIhEtz
a
least seven days prior to the Public Hearing.
The meeting then adjourned.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS