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HomeMy WebLinkAboutboa_02 15 1971LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MIN UTES_ FEBRUARY 15,1971 2:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT L. Dickson Flake, Chairman S. Spencer Compton W. Finley Williams _MEMBERS ABSENT Darrell D. Dover Dave Grundfekt, Jr. STAFF PRESENT Don R. Venhaus John L. Taylor Louis E. Barber Richard Wood James Finch Dorothy Riffel OTHERS Perry Whitmore, Asst.'City Attorney J. Huddleston, Gazette Reporter Brenda Tirey, Democrat Reporter There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:00 P.M. A motion was made for approval of the minutes of the last meeting as mailed, which was seconded and passed. Action was taken as follows: Tract No. 1 - Z-2435 Applicant: Location: Description: Present Classification: J. H-. Hill 1713-15 Scott' -Street North 41 fe•et of Lot 4, and all of Lot 3, Block 163, Original City "H"-Business District Variance: From the Off -Street Parking Provisions of Section 43-21 of the Code of Ordinances to permit less than required number of parking spaces. The Staff°s recommendation was read as follows: "The Staff recommends denial of the requested Variance. The front parking area accommodates the 60 X 40` addition on the north side to the principal structure and the area in the rear has served to provide required parking for the business although together they do not accommodate the required parking (10 spaces). Approval of the proposed addition would not only remove that parking area, but would establish -1- Board of Adjustment Minutes February 15,1971��_��� an additional requirement for three parking spaces which are not provided for. It is suggested that the addition be added as a second story with park- ing underneath. If this solution is acceptable, approval of the application is recommended. Mr. David Blackwell, Manager of Ball & Hill, was present representing Mr. J. H. Hill, the applicant, who was out of the City. Mr. Blackwell stated that this area in which they propose to make the addition to their building will be used as a warehouse, and does not feel that additional parking would be necessary, and is the reason for the requested Variance. This business owns a lot to the rear of their property facing Cumberland Street and that the alley on their property has been closed for some time. The Chairman inquired of the applicant if he would include with this development the necessary parking required on the adjoining lot if it were permitted. There is an ordinance prohibiting parking in a residential zone. It was suggested that the applicant re -apply requesting a Variance to allow parking in a resi- dential zone, which he said he would do. At Mr. Venhaus suggestion, a motion was made for denial of the Variance as requested, which was seconded and passed. Mr. Blackwell said a new application would be presented which would include a request for a Variance to allow parking in a residential area. Tract No. 2 - Z-2432 Applicant. Trinity Court, Inc., by Jim McKenzie Location: 2000 Main Strert Description: The N�2- of Lot 8, and all of Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 4279 DuValls Addition Present Classification: "E"®Apartment District Variance: From the Use and Area Provisions of Sections 43-14 and 43-6 of the Code of Ordinances to permit an addition to an existing nonconform- ing nursing home The Staff°s recommendation was read as follows: "The Staff recommends gproval of the requested Variances. The off-street parking provided with this proposal will provide needed parking for the new addition as well as for the existing structure which does not now exist. The proposed construction provides for additional required fire exits and a service entrance. As the property is presently zoned "E"-Apartment, the Staff recommends that the applicant be instructed to file application to rezone this property in order to make zoning conform to its use." Mr. Jim McKenzie was present representing the applicant, Trinity Court, Inc. He stated that this Variance is necessary in order that they might improve the present operation of a nonconforming nursing home. At present there is insuffi- cient parking area and inadequate fire protection. The new addition will -2- Board of Adjustment Minutes February! 15,1971� include 30 beds and parking spaces will be provided for this plus an additional 9 spaces for the existing building as there is at present no off-street parking. Behind this site is a frame house in fairly close proximity to the new addition which will be removed. It is their intention, in the future to acquire the corner lot on 21st Street, which is available, - at which time they can bring the parking requirements to 100% for the whole facility. A suggestion was made that it would be advisable to eliminate the entrance off of Main Street. Mr. McKenzie replied that this would be logical in the future. He indicated that the parking lot would be re -graded so there would be no problem with fire equipment being accommodated. A motion was made that the application be a roved subject to a provision that the property be rezoned to "Bm1-A" classification to make it conform to its present use. The motion was seconded and passed. Tract No. 3 m Z-2424 Applicants Winrock Homes, by Don Collie Location: #2 Walnut Valley Drive Descriptions Lot 45, Walnut Valley Subdivision Present Classifications "A" -One -family District Variance: Requests permission under the Provisions of Section 43®21-(4)-(c) to locate a construction and/or sales office in a residential zone The Staffs recommendation was read as follows: "The Staff recommends approval of the application for a period of one year as provided.by Section 43-22-(4) (c) If necessary, the applicant can re -apply at the end of the one year period." Mr. Herman Shirley, representing Winrock Homes, the applicant, was present. He said the purpose of this request is so that they may re -locate an existing office that they had at Walton Heights Addition for three or four years. It has been used as a sales office, but more recently as a construction office. There are 55 lots still unsold in Walnut Valley, and Mr. Shirley said he doubted if they would all be sold within the year. Walnut Valley is a very large subdivision and in the event more land is acquired they might desire to use this building for a longer time. It is a frame building with cedar shake shingles and will be kept in good condition and made attractive. It will be located on one of the residential lots. A motion was made for ap2roval of the application for a period of one year, at which time the applicant could re -apply for an extension if needed. The motion was seconded and approved. Tract No. 4 - Z-2428__ Applicant - Locations Description: Present Classification: Variance: (continued on next W. A. Mercer and D. L. Phillips 5519 West 51st Street Lot 5, Cinmark Addition "D"-Apartment District page) -3- • Board of Adjustment Minutes February 15,1971 Variance-. From the Main Structure Provisions of Section 43-2-(5) of the Code of Ordinances to permit more than one main structure on a lot The Staff's recommendation was read as follows-. "The Staff recommends approval of the application provided the development is re -designed to provide (1) parking areas widened to a minimum of 60 feet in width (2) that a fire lane 12 feet in width be constructed on the south side of the twosouthernmost structures connecting with the parking areas (the -fire lane be 2" sod on a 6" rock base and marked "fire lane" (3) that a minimum of 25 feet turning radius be maintained in connection with parking areas so as to permit turning and maneuver of fire fight- ing equipment. The above are requirements Fire Chief Davis feels are necessary to be able to provide adequate fire protection.94 Mr. Lynn Wassell, architect, was present as were Messrs. Mercer and Phillips, the applicants. He indicated that the items mentioned in the Staff°s recommenda- tion were acceptable and would revise the plot plan accordingly. Some discussion was had regarding the type of soil and whether it would be satisfactory using a 6B° rock base with 2" sod for the fire lanes Mr. Taylor suggested that these requirements would have to comply with Ordinance 10,808 which sets forth pave- ment designs for various soil criteria. Mrs Wassell indicated that he would be glad to work with the Staff in reworking site plans. A motion was made that the a2plication be approved subject to it being in accord with the Staffs recommendations as set out above. The motion was seconded and passed. IV. Election of Officers for 1971 Since Mr, Finley Williams was serving his last meeting, and a replacement had not been named, and the other two members were not present, it was suggested that the election of officers be postponed until the next meeting of the Board on March 15,1971. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2-.30 P. M. Don R. Venhaus, Secretary L. Dickson Flake, Chairman ME