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HomeMy WebLinkAboutboa_12 17 1962LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES December 17, 1962 2:00 P. M. TIME: 2:00 P. M. DATE: December 17, 1962 PLACE: Chamber of Board of Directors MEMBERS PRESENT: Maxwell J. Lyons II, Chairman Scott Farrell Bill Meeks Cecil W. Kuehnert MEMBERS ABSENT: W. H. Marak STAFF PRESENT: Henry M. de Noble, Director John L. Taylor, Assistant Director Ellen Handel, Zoning Clerk Carolyn Smith, Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Jerry Dhonau, Gazette Reporter Jack Young, Assistant City Attorney A quorum was present and the meeting was called to order. III. New Matters (Advertised) Applicant: 555 Inc. by John A. Rauch Location: 910-922 West 3rd Description: Lots 7, 8, 9, & 10, Block 254, Original City Classification: "G-1" Commercial District Variance: Requesting a variance for location of a public garage in a Commercial District as a special exception of Section 4.3-22 (e) of the Code of Ordinances of Little Rock. Mr. DuPree and Mr. Rauch was present to represent this application. Mr. Rauch said they would like to have light repairs included. Mr. Steinkamp was present to represent the property owners. He wanted to know the hours of operation which were from 7 to 6. There would be no night work, no car sales. Mr. Rauch said they -would not be doing complete motor work, just light maintenance. Mr. Farrell asked what their plans for the alley were. Mr. Rauch said the alley would not effected. The grade for the proposed building would be dre11i-0;- There will be no entrance in the back. In executive session Mr. Meeks made the motion to approve this variance provided the parking requirements are met, that no major over -haul work be done, just for use of light maintenance only. The motion was seconded by Mr. Farrell and W'' carried unanimously. Item No. 2 Applicant: W. J. Walker Location: 4910 Kavanaugh Description: Lots 17, 18, G, H, 19, 20; W 25' of S. 75' Lot C, W 25' of N. 75' of Lot D, Shadowlawn Addition Classification: "F" Commercial Variance: Requesting a boat repair shop (motor repair) as a special exception to 43-22 (e) of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances Mr. Walker was present to represent his application. Mr. Walker explained to the Board that he wanted to put a retail boat sales and he will repair motors in the rear. All repair work will be done indoors. Mr. Farrell asked about their parking to which Mr. Walker said that he had a lot next door that would be used -for parking. Mr. J. W. Treadwell, 1900 North Jackson was present. He said that he did not like the noise that this type of business would have. Mr. 0. W. Garvin objected to the motor repair and parking area to display the boats. He felt it would lower the value of his property. Mr. Walker said the hours would be from 9 until 6. No night work. He also said he could not see where noise would be a problem because it would be inside. In executive session Mr. Meeks made the motion to deny this request. Mr. Scott Farrell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Item No. 4 Applicant: Joe D. White Location: 1002 Loretta Lane Description: Lot 106, Leawood Heights 2nd Addition Classification: "A" One -family District Variance: Requesting a variance from the front yard provisions of Section 43-12 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances to permit construction of a 74 x 40 house. Joe D. White was present to represent this application. He explained to the Board that his lot was oddly shaped and that he would need a variance for the front yard. The Board asked how many feet would he have after the building was completed for the front yard to which he replied 17 feet. In executive session Mr. Meeks made the motion to approve this application - Scott Farrell seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Item No. 5 Applicant: Joseph Kaufman Location: 5901 West 12th Street Description: Lot 18 except the W 25' thereof, Block A, Oak Forest Gardens Annex Classification: "F" Commercial District Variance: Requesting a variance from the rear yard, side yard, and off street parking provisions of Section 43-15, 21 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances to permit construction of a building. Mr. Kaufman Liras present. He said to the West of his property is commercial, and three vacant "A" residential lots run into 12th Street crossing Look Street. He wants to cover the ditch, and have permission to waive all rear yard requirements to permit more parking in the front. He said this would be a quite type of business like a Florist or office building. Mr. Berry, who ow7_,s the adjacent property to the West,, was present. He objected to the s7ide yard waiver. He was under the impression that he could not build to the property line on the side and the Filling that Mr. Kaufman would dog would effect his property. The Board informed him that he could build to the property line and that Mr. Kaufman would have to put some type of wall on the side to hold his fill. Mr. Berrys theng had no objections. In executive session, Mr. Meeks made the motion to approve this request provided the requirements of the Public Works Department for drainage plans were met. Mr. Farrell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Item No,, 6 Applicants Locations Descriptions Classifications Variances Earl Hilliard 7315 Asher Ave. (State Rd #5) Long legal "F" Commercial Requesting a variance provisions of Section Code of Ordinances to spaces. from the off-street parking 43-210 8 of the Little rock permit less required parking Mr..Hilliard was present. The specified parking wouId be 436 ar:,d Mi- Hilliard said that they just that they just did not xieed that much park- ing for a service station. He said they couldn't e4cn use 20 6paces. Mr. Harold Wainer was also present. He said that i,_ most cities he had been, they required parking according to the square footage of the building. In executive sessions Mr. Meeks made the motion to approve this application for 10 spaces maximums excluding driveways and enclosed parking spaces. Mr. Farrell seconded and it carried unanimously. Item No o,_2 Applicant° Louis Eo Welling Locations 117 Greenland Cove Descriptions Lot 43,-West Acres Addition Classifications "A" One -family District VarlAnoes requesting a variance from the rear yard provisions of Section 43-12 of the Little rock Code of Ordinances to permit enlargement of storage area. Mr. Welling was present. Mr. Welling said he wanted permission to build within 20 feet of the property line instead of 25 feet. He said the lot sloped to the backs There were no objections. Mr. Farrell made the motion to approve this application with Mr. Meeks seconding. It was carried unanimously. �. IV. Continued Matters (Advertised) Applicant, James Phillipsp 12th Street Baptist Church Location° 3023 West 12th Street Description° Lots 5 and 69 Jones and Worthen Additions Bloch 12 Classification° "B" Residence Variance° Requesting a variance from the rear yard and more than one building on a lot provisions of Section 43912 2 of the Code of Ordinance.; for the City of Little Rock to permit construction of a new building. Mr. Phillips was present to represent this application. Mr. Phillips said that they would like to keep the house there for at least 24 months. He said the proposed building would be an educational building and temporary sanctuary. The Board asked him how soon did he plan to build. Mr. Phillips said just as soon as he could get approval of this variance. Plans to have it finished in May or June. Mr. Phillips also said that he would settle for 18 months if the Board would permit it. Mr. Farrell asked if the house could possibly be moved now. Mr. Phillips siad that presently he was living there and it would just be more expense for the church for him to have to rent. In executive session Mr. Farrell made the motion to approve this application provided they conform to the parking requirements, no curb cuts on 12th Streets that house be moved 18 months from this date, provided covenant be signed and approved by the City Attorney, that South Building line be within 6 inches of the North line of East, West alley and waive the 25' parking in front. Mr. Meeks seconded the motion and it carried ,unanimously. V. Other Matters (Not Advertised) (a) The Board approved the Staff°s proposed meeting dates for 1963. (b) Mr. Meeks made the motion to appoint Mr. Scott Farrell as Chairman for 1963. Mr. Lyons seconded and it carried unanimously. (o) Mr. Meeks made the rroticr to appoint Mr. %arak Co-chairman for 1963. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. (d) Mr. Lyons made the motion to draw up a resolution commending Miss Emily Penton for her sdrvices to the City of Little Rock as a member of the Little Rock Board of Adjustment. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 3-o40 P.M. Carolyn Smith, Secretary Scott Farr, 11, Chairman