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HomeMy WebLinkAboutboa_07 16 1979I. LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD July 16, 1979 2:00 P.M. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A quorum was present, being six in number. II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting The June minutes were approved as mailed out. III. Members present: Members absent: City Attorney: Samuel Anderson Ray Fureigh Marcelline Giroir Jack Taylor Kirby Smith James Summerlin Jerry Wilcox Sherry Means July 16, 1979 Item No. 1 - Z-3345-A Owner: Martine Funk by John Haesler Address: 11005 West Markham Street Description: Long Legal Zoned: "A" One Family District Variance: Request permission under the provisions of Section 43-22 (4) (d) to permit location of a public utility in a residential district Present Use Of Property: Vacant Proposed Use of Property: Southwestern Bell West Side Service Center expansion STAFF RECOMMENDATION: With its present location between two public utilities, the property could hardly be better used than as proposed by the applicant. Staff recommends approval. BOARD ACTION: The applicant was present and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the application as filed. The motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. July 16, 1979 Item No. 2 - Z-3373 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Charles Turley 3024 Longcoy Lots 1 and 2, Block 147, John Barrow Addition "B" Residence District Variance: Request permission under the provisions of Section of 43-22 (4) (d) to permit location of a day-care facility in a residential district Present Use Of Property: Single Family Residence Proposed Use of Property: Day-care Center STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The location seems reasonable for the proposed use. Staff's assessment of the area in connection with the John Barrow C.D.B.G. area plan shows a relatively high density of children within this neighborhood. The only negative aspect of this case is the limited street system as it applies to this property. Traffic access is limited by narrow, poorly constructed streets. However, the limited access also contributes to the value of this site for a child care location. Traffic intended for this site will not have to compete for space with traffic bound for other destinations. Low noise levels because of the limited traffic are another plus. The staff feels that while the public access problem is somewhat serious, the success or failure of the operation will be self-regulating. Staff therefore recommends approval. BOARD ACTION: The applicant was present and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the application as filed. The motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. July 16, 1979 Item No. 3 - Z-3374 Owner: Don Shelman and Darrell Patterson Address: 7500 Cantrell Road Description: Lot 1, Jay Smith Subdivision Zoned: "F" Commercial Variance: Request variance from Section 43-15 (2) to permit an encroachment into a required rear yard Present Use Of Property: Automobile Service Station Proposed Use of Property: Same - expanded STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed encroachment would permit the addition of a fourth service bay onto an existing building. On -site investigation reveals no particular problem which might be created by the addition. There is, however, one side issue which should be addressed. Staff observed the external storage of "trade-in" tires lying near the eastern property line. A neighboring property owner has complained that these tires sometimes are found over on adjacent property, probably due to the efforts of kids playing after hours. Staff feels it reasonable to condition the approval of this expansion of the use on a requirement that the salvage materials - tires and auto parts - be kept within the confines of some type of enclosure, preferably something which is opaque. Staff recommends approval as conditioned above. BOARD ACTION: The applicant was present and there were no objectors. Euel Forest, a neighboring property owner, did ask to be heard and offered a provision requiring that the applicants build some kind of enclosure which would provide for the safe storage of the loose materials kept around the business. He also discussed with the Board the problem that some of the tires that had been stored outside in the past were being rolled down into neighboring properties, apparently by July 16, 1979 Item No. 3 - Continued children who played in the yard after working hours for the service station. The applicant's agent, Steve Goss, stated that the applicants were willing to comply with Mr. Forest's request that the materials be kept under more secure storage. After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the variance request with the condition that a suitable type of enclosure be constructed to house the salvage materials as stated in the Staff Recommendation. The motion was passed: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. July 16, 1979 Item No. 4 - Z-3375 Owner: Burt Taggart Address: 20 Patricia Lane Description: Lot A, Rollosson's Replat of Lots 2, 3, 4, and 4A, Leawood Heights Second Addition Zoned: "A" One Family District Variance: Request variance from Section 43-12 (3) to permit an encroachment into a required side yard Present Use Of Property: Single Family Residence Proposed Use of Property: Same STAFF RECOMMENDATION: As can be seen from accompanying sketch, the siting of the existing structure is the result of working around a 35' wide gas easement. The proposed addition will encroach into the required side yard a distance of 3' at the foundation line. However, the roof overhang will project 4' rather than the allowable 2' and a total 5' encroachment will occur. Staff sees no harmful effects to be derived from the proposal and no harm to the spirit of the Ordinance. Staff recommends approval. BOARD ACTION: The applicant was present and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the application as filed. The motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. 7 July 16, 1979 There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 2:15 p.m. f; -r« 56cre ar C irman _r Date