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HomeMy WebLinkAboutboa_09 15 1975MINUTES OF LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 2:00 P.M. All members were present and minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Members present: Members absent: I J1 M. R. Godwin William L. Moore Samuel W. Anderson S. Spencer Compton Robert Shell None 9-15-75 NEW MATTERS Item No. 1 Case Number: Applicant: Location: Description: Present Classification: Z-2946 Union National Bank Northwest corner of Geyer Springs and Nova Lane Tract 2, Arnolds Highlands Acres "D" Apartment Variance: Requests a variance from the use provisions of Sec. 43-22 of the Code of Ord. to permit access across residentially zoned property for an office use BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE AS REQUESTED. (5 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent) Staff Recommendation: This issue involves access through residential property ("D" Apartment) to service a non-residential use. The staff recommends approval of this application as we encourage businesses to attempt to re-route their access to avoid individual curb cuts on major arterial streets and thus reduce traffic congestion and the probability of accidents. The application was represented by Robert M. Wilson. There were no objectors present. - 1 - 9-15-75 NEW MATTERS Item No. 2 Case Number: Applicant: Location: Description: Present Classification: Z-564-A M&P Equipment Company 3301 South Elm Long legal "I" Light Industrial and "K" Heavy Industrial District Variance: Requests permission under the provisions of Sec. 40-15 (as amended) of the Code of Ord. to permit mobile home for security purposes as provided in Ord. #13 , 080 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS PILED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS. (5 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent) Staff Recommendation: This application is a result of Ord. No. 13,080 Gassed Aug. 19, 1975 by the Board of Directors. Said ordinance designates the Board of Adjustment to be the Trailer Court Board of Appeals and empowers said Board to review mobile homes for security purposes. The staff recommends approval of this application as an accessory use, subject -to the structure meeting all applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. - 2 - 9-15-75 NF.W MATTERS TtPm Nn_ 3 Case Number: Z-1815-B Applicant: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Location: 1200 Chester Street Description: E75 ft. of Lots 1,2 and 3, Block 268, Original City Present Classification: "C" Two-family District Variance: Requests a variance from the use provisions of Sec. 43-22 (4) (D) of the Code of Ord. to permit parking in residential zone Requests a variance from the use provisions of Sec. 43-20 of the Code of Ord. to permit more than one use on a lot BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST SUBJECT TO PROVIDING (1) 4 ft. wood (opaque) fence on west line of parking surface (2) the screening on south line of parking to be 4 ft. opaque and of type owner desires (3) no screen required on north line (4) wheel stops on west line of parking. (5 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent) Staff Recommendation: Subject property has been reviewed by the Planning Commission 4 times in a period from 2-6-74 to 9-4-75. It was a request for "E-1-A" Nursing, Lodging and Undertaking District which was in conflict with the High St. Urban Renewal Plan and opposed by the Housing Authority. After 3 deferrals, the staff suggested the possibility of taking the issue to the Board of Adjustment to allow the parking in a residential zone. The appli- cant and the Housing Authority agreed this woula be an acceptable alternative. The application was withdrawn as a rezoning issue and placed on the Board of Adjustment agenda for waivers involving parking in a residential zone and two uses on the same lot, The staff recommends approval of the application as requested provided no additional structures are added to subject lot and that required screening and paving regulations are met. There were no objectors present. The applicant was represented by Mike Mitchell, Attorney. - 3 - 9-15-75 DEFERRED MATTERS Item No. 4 Case Number: Z-1090-A Applicant: Ark. Enterprises for the Blind Location: 2800 Block So. Tyler Description: Lot D, C. 0. Brack's Addition and West + 117 ft. of Lots 5 and 6, Annex No. 1 to C.O. Brack's Addition Present Classification: "B" Residence District Variance: Requests a variance from the use provisions of Sec. 43-22 (4)(D) of the Code of Ord. to permit parking lot in residential zone BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE REVISED PARKING PLAN AS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING AS REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE. (5 ayes - 0 noes - 0 absent) Staff Recommendation: This issue was before the Board of Adjust- ment last month at which time the building addition was approved pending some resolution to the parking problem. The applicant has submitted a parking lot layout comprised of the two lots in the previous application and two additional lots under their ownership. There are 48 spaces in the proposed parking plan and 14 spaces on site, for a total of 62 spaces. Information from the applicant indicated there were 53 autos used by some 100 employees. The staff recommends approval of this parking layout subject to the required screening and landscaping as it gives considerable relief to the residents of the area. Stanley Price, Attorney, and Roy Kumpe spoke for the issue. There were 7 persons present in opposition to the request. The following persons spoke in opposition: Mr.N. P. Elliott, Mrs. Bullard, Mr. C. 0. VanCleve. There being no further business, the meetin was adjourned at 2:45 P.M. James A. Finch, Secretary M. R. Godwin, Chairman - 4 -