HomeMy WebLinkAboutboa_11 18 1957MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NOVEMBER 189 1937
The Little Rock Board of Adjustment met in the Council Chamber,
City Hall, on November 189 1957 at 2:00 P. M. The following members
were present:
Mr. W. H. Marak Miss Emily Penton
Sinoe a quorum was not present, the cases were heard by the
members present, but final action was withheld until other members
Gould -be presented with the details of the hearing.
Docket No. 1&57 - Morris Smith for Dr. Charles T. Roberts,
S. W. corner of West 6th and Victory
Streets described as lots 1, 2, and 3,
block 343t Original City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, zoned "D" Apartment District,
requesting a variance from the rear yard
provisions of Section 12 of that Ordinance
to permit construction of dental clinic
building.
Mr„ Smith, Dre Roberto and Mr. Dan Cowling, attorney, were present
Mr, Smith explained that the basis for the request is to provide off-
strDet parking and utilize some of the unused apace, They had hears
na objeotiorA and the staff had r*oolved none.
Thera was disoueslon of curb outs which would have to be madd,
They pla=*d 8D fopt cuts, Mr. Burleigh favored the curb oats& which
would be up to the Engineer's Department and the Board of Direatorao
but he objeoted to the outs being aver 50 feet He did not like the
idea of baoXing out onto a +et"et, espeoially 9th Street, Should be
only an "in" and "out" out.
In e;ceoutive session all -voting was carried on eubjeet to the
approval of another Board member.
Mr. Marak moved this request be approved, Miss Penton seconded.
-Docket, Now 14-47 - Lora MoCvaT, 1200 Cumberland Streets
described as lot 12 and the north 12.5
feet of 119 block 229 Original City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, zoned "D" Apartt-
ment Distriat, requesting a waiver of
more tban one ruin structure on a lot
so that the existing garage apartment
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can be converted into a church, a vari-
ance from 2-5 of Zoning Ordinance No.
5420.
This docket was deferred from the October meeting because of
inadequate notification of the surrounding property owners due to a
misunderstanding on Mrs. McCray's part. She understood that the owners
of property within 140 feet of the building instead of the property lin
were to be notified.
The notice of hearing was properly signed and mailed to the office
and Mrs. McCray was present to present her case again.
There was discussion of the extent of repairs, number of people
the building would seat, w,ether or not it would be practical to use
the residence on the front of the lot for the church, off-street parkin
and (church office buildin-_,-n:ith adequate off-street parking'is
available jua t acrvas the street) future plans for building a new churc-.
where the residence now stands.
Mr, Marak read two letters of objection which had been received by
the staff and Mr. Burleigh said they were invalid.
In executive session Mr. Marak said he did not see how the Board
could deny this request, The residence was not suitable, there was no
parking problem, a church would not depreciate the Value of the adjaoen
property. The safety factor was discussed. It should comply fully wit'
the building code. Mr. Marak said he could see nothing particularly
detrimental as a second use. If the church succeeds they will acquire
the residence and then it will be for only one use.
Mr. Marak moved that it be approved provided there is full com-
pliance with the Building Code, Miss Penton seconded. There was to be
no expansion - only repairs and remodeling.
Docket No. 13.57 - J, G. Botsford, 1512 Center Street,
described as lot 10 and the north half
of lot 90 block 1920 Original. City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, zoned "D" Apartment
District, requesting a variance from all
applicable provisions of Section 16 of
that ordinance to permit construction of
a brick garage apartment.'
Mr. Botsford was present and stated that he wanted to go knack to
the original plan to stay 25 feet from rear property line and 9 feet
from side. He stated that the Board had already approved this plan, bui
he had wanted to change it; he sees now that this plan is better and
that he is willing to tear down the old garage if he is allowed to builc
this building.
There was discussion of the fire code - Southern Building Code -
Mr. Burleigh said 6 felt sounded all right to him. There will be open
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2n execi4a 8448ion Mr, Marak moved approval, Miss Penton
�eeondea'.
There was discussion of Board membership and whether or not to
invite the Board. of Directors to meet with the Board of Adjustment. Nc
denJsion could be reached and Mr. Marak and Miss Penton agreed thdt no
decision should be made at the present.
The meeting adjourned.
Mrs. Melba Lawing, Secretary