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LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
September 17, 1979
2:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A quorum was present being five in number.
II. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes were approved as mailed out.
III. Members Present:
Members Absent:
City Attorney:
Sam Anderson
Marcelline Giroir
Jerry Wilcox
Ray Fureigh
Jack Taylor
Jim Summerlin
Kirby Smith
Jack Magruder
September 17, 1979
Item No. 1 - Z-3393
Owner: Cornelia Terry Thomas
Address: 4 Longfellow Lane
Description: Lot 1, Cornelia Thomas Subdivision
Zoned: "A" One Family
Variance: Request variance from Section 43-12 (J)
to permit a wall in excess of 6' in
height.
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed Use
of Property:
Single Family
Single Family
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The wall in question is already in place and has been for
some time. The wall is part of a larger landscaping plan
which has been carried out. Staff finds no pressing reason
for requiring either its removal or its shortening.
Staff recommends approval of the height as presently
constructed.
Board Action:
Dr. Peter Thomas, representing his wife, the applicant, gave
a history of the wall's construction and the planning that
went into both it and the adjacent landscaping.
David Henry, representing David Dickey, the owner of the lot
immediately to the north and also the sole objector on this
issue, presented Mr. Dickey's argument that the height of
the wall appears to make the lot smaller, it impairs visual
distance, circulation and freedom to access the air. He
further stated that several real estate people had told him
that the wall diminished the value of his lot. A lengthy
discussion ensued, and finally a compromise was offered in
this matter. The compromise is as follows: Mr. Dickey
would buy the brick involved to complete the rear side of
the wall, and the Thomases would provide the labor to lay
the brick on that side of the wall. Secondly, the level of
the highest portion of the wall would be reduced to such
that it would match the remaining portion of the wall
height. Both owners, Mr. Dickey and Dr. Thomas, agreed to
September 17, 1979
Item No. 1 - Continued
this compromise. The Board moved to recommend approval of
the height variance with the condition that the center
portion of the wall be lowered to the same height as the
adjoining portions of the wall and that Dr. Thomas furnish
the labor to lay the brick facade on the rear portion of the
wall. Mr. Dickey would provide the necessary materials.
The motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
September 17, 1979
Item No. 2 - Z-3394
Owner: Leroy Hamaker
Address: Route 5, Box 442BB
Little Rock, AR 72212
Description: Northwest Corner, Rummel Road at
Mooser Lane
Zoned: "A" One Family
Variance: Request variance from Section 43-3 (7)
to permit location of an accessory
building nearer to the front property
line than 601.
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed Use
of Property:
Single Family
Single Family
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The issue here is the location of an accessory structure.
The existing mobile home residence of the applicant is a
legitimately constituted nonconforming structure. The
applicant has stated that the second mobile home was
purchased for use as storage and workshop space clearly as
an accessory to the principle structure. The hardship
associated with the requested location of the accessory
structure deals with periodic flooding and general wetness
in the normal area of the rear yard designated for accessory
structures.
Staff recommends approval of the request with the condition
that the kitchen and bath facilities be dismantled to
preclude possible dwelling use of the accessory structure.
Board Action:
The applicant was present and stated to the Board that he
was willing to comply with those conditions stated in the
staff recommendation. After a brief discussion, the Board
moved to approve the variance with the condition that only
the kitchen capability of the mobile home be removed. The
motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
September 17, 1979
Item No. 3 - Z-3397
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Shirley M. and James R. Burks
By: Gary Young
3624 Malloy Street
Lots 1 and 2, Block 200
John Barrow Addition
Zoned: "B" Residence
Variance: Request permission under the provisions
of Section 43-22 (4) (d) to locate a
day-care center in a residential
district.
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed Use
of Property:
Single Family
Day -Care Center
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The request will allow conversion of an existing single
family structure on two lots to use as a day-care facility.
Malloy Street has been upgraded to City standards under the
Community Development program. 36th Street is an arterial
on the Master Street Plan. On -site inspection reveals
reasonable access to the property and an adequate lot size
for the proposed use.
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 - 5 ayes, 0 nays
and 2 absent.
September 17, 1979
Item No. 4 - Z-3398
Owner: First Pentecostal Church
By: Roger Toney
Address: 4900 Interstate 30
Description: Northwest Corner of I-30 at Doyle
Springs Road
Zoned: "A" One Family
Variance: Request permission under the provisions
of Section 40-15 to locate a mobile home
for security purposes.
Present Use of
Property: Church
Proposed Use
of Property: Church
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The First Pentecostal Church has suffered losses in excess
of $4,000 due to theft and vandalism over the past several
months. Installation of an alarm system has curtailed some
of the loss. However, several recent problems have
indicated that stronger steps must be taken. The requested
permit will allow location of a mobile home to provide a
residence for a full-time security person.
Staff recommends approval.
Board Action:
The applicant was present and gave additional details
regarding their proposal to locate the mobile home. There
were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Board
moved to approve the application. The motion passed - 5
ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
September 17, 1979
Item No. 5 - Z-3401
Owner: Retail Clerks Union, Local 1583
By: Ralph Green
Address: 1201 Bishop Street
Description: Lots 1, 2, 3 and the North 12' of
Lot 4, Block 2, Centennial Addition
Zoned: "E-l" Quiet Business
Variance: Request variance from Section 43-14 (2)
to permit a 5' encroachment into a
required rear yard.
Present Use of
Property: Office
Proposed Use
of Property: Office
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The requested variance will permit an addition to an
existing structure. The only side of the structure suitable
for addition is the east side. The addition will replace a
small parking area in the rear of the building. No harm to
the spirit of the ordinance will come from this request.
Staff recommends approval of the 5' encroachment.
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 - 5 ayes, 0 nays
and 2 absent.
September 17, 1979
Item No. 6 - Z-3388
Owner: Lieselotte Garms Sebastian
Address: 3809 Plateau
Description: The West 55.7' of Lots 1 and 2,
Block 7, Plateau Addition
Zoned: "B" Residence
Variance: Request variance from Section 43-12 to
permit an encroachment into a
required side yard.
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed Use
of Property:
Single Family
Single Family
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The requested variance will permit addition of a utility
room for installation of a washer and dryer on the first
floor. The applicant states that a medical disability
requires this request. Because of the alley, there will be
no encroachment upon the neighboring properties.
Staff recommends approval up to within 2.5' of the side
property line.
Board Action:
The applicant was present, and there were no objectors.
After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the
application. The motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays and 2
absent.
September 17, 1979
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:45 p.m.
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