11-01-04Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
November 1, 2004
6:00 PM
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
November 1, 2004
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor
Dailey Presiding. Assistant City Clerk, Nataki Blocker called the roll with the following
Directors Present: Pugh, Vice Mayor Hinton, Keck, Wyrick, Cazort, Mayor Dailey, Stewart,
Graves, and Hurst. Vice Mayor Hinton was not present at roll call, but enrolled at 6:03 PM.
Director Stewart gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Modifications to the agenda consisted of the following.
PRESENTATION
River Rail — Bob Major, Chair (Central Arkansas Transit Authority)
M -1. RESOLUTION 11,853 - To authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of land
from the Terry Family Trust; and for other purposes.
M -2. RESOLUTION 11,854 - To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Resolution No. 11,833
(October 5, 2004) to correct the name of the vendor supplying the air packs and air cylinders
under Bid #4286; and for other purposes.
M -3. RESOLUTION 11,855 - To reinstate Chauncey Taylor to the Little Rock Planning
Commission to complete his current term, ending November 1, 2006; and for other purposes.
A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to make the listed
modifications to the agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the
modifications were made.
PRESENTATIONS:
Museum of Discovery — Nan Selz
Recognition of Firefighters: Bernie Sherwood, Edwin Woolf, Randy Hickman (See presentation
listed below.)
Silent Sunday — Vice Mayor Hinton
World Town Planning — Dana Carney
Mayor Dailey read the following letter, and asked that Chief Kerr, Little Rock Fire Chief
to comment on the letter written to Chief Kerr on September 23, 2004.
"Dear Chief Kerr:
Please allow me to express my gratitude to three of your firefighters who went above and
beyond the call o duty during a July 27 th flight on Northwest
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Airlink from Memphis to Minneapolis. About thirty minutes after takeoff, a nine year old
boy on board began having a seizure. Bernie Sherwood, Edmund Wolfe and Randy
Hickman immediately attended to the boy. They stabilized him and continued to monitor
his progress during the remainder of the flight. Upon landing, the boy was able to walk off
the plane, thanks in large part to the valiant actions of those three firefighters. All who
witnessed the event were struck by the calm manner and quick action of these three men.
Responding to a medical emergency is certainly not uncommon in your profession, but the
patience and generosity that Bernie, Edmund and Randy exhibited during this tying time is
rare today. None of us at Northwest Airlink or the young boy in his family will soon forget
the kind actions of these three men. Their heroic actions should be commended. We are
extremely grateful for their selfless actions and we know you are proud to have them serve
in your department. D. Phillip Reed, Jr., Vice President Marketing, for Northwest
Airlines, Airlink."
Mayor Dailey announced that the City is extremely pleased, honored and grateful and knew the
heroic actions of these men should be in everyway commended and recognized. Chief Kerr
stated she gets letters on a very regular basis commending our Firefighters and the things that
they do each day, and stated it made her very proud. She thanked them for doing the right thing
at the right time for the right reasons. Mayor Dailey asked the three firefighters and their
families to come forward and presented each firefighter with a plaque that read"
On behalf of Mayor Jim Dailey and the Little Rock Board of Directors and the citizens of Little
Rock, we would like to express our gratitude for your dedicated and professional service to the
citizens of Little Rock and for your outstanding representation of the Little Rock Fire
Department, City ofLittle Rock, Arkansas, November 1, 2004.
Dana Carney, Planning and Zoning Manager, stated 2004 marked the fifty -fifth world -wide
celebration of World Town Planning Day. It is a special day to recognize how urban, rural and
regional planning helps to create healthy and vibrant communities. Founded in 1949 World
Town Planning Day is currently celebrated in about thirty countries on four continents, as a way
to promote awareness, and support for community planning. World Town Planning Day is
promoted each day by the International Society of City and Regional Planners. Within the
United States World Town Planning Day is sponsored by the American Planning Association
and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners. APA and AICP have
promoted excellence in the field of planning for more than eighty years. There are currently
30,000 members nationwide. As president elect of the Arkansas Chapter of the APA, stated it
was his honor to ask the Mayor to proclaim November 8, 2004 as World Town Planning Day in
Little Rock.
Director Adcock presented a Proclamation by Mayor Jim Dailey, to Mr. Dana Carney, which
read " Whereas, November 8 of each year has been celebrated as World Town Planning Day, in
many countries, since its inception in 1949. Whereas the celebration of World Planning Day
gives the opportunity to publicly recognize the opportunity to publicly recognize the
participation dedication of the members of the Planning Commissions and other city planners
who have contributed their time and expertise in the improvement of the City. Therefore, Jim
Dailey, Mayor of the City of Little Rock, does hereby proclaim November 8, 2004 as World
Planning Day."
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The Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 -6 and Items M -1, M -2 and M -3 was considered
next.
I. MOTION - To approve minutes of the Reconvened Meeting of September 14, 2004.
2. MOTION - To reset the date of public hearing from November 23, 2004 to December 7,
2004 on a petition to rescind the Planning Commission's action in denying a Special Use Permit
for a day care family home located at 8701 Verbena Drive. Planning Commission: 4 yes, 6 no,
1 absent. Staff recommends denial of the Special Use Permit.
3. RESOLUTION 11,856 - Ratifying the appointment of Mr. Ronald Sheffield as a
Commissioner, to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Michael Hutchinson, to the Little Rock
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
4. RESOLUTION 11,857 - To approve the expenditure of $54,950.78 to continue using the
VSE (IBM mainframe operating system) required to support all Financial and Police data base
applications.
5. RESOLUTION 11,858 - To authorize a contract with Bale Chevrolet in the amount of
$70,324 for one 7 cubic yard dump truck with auxiliary hydraulics for the Public Work's Street
Operations Division.
6. RESOLUTION 11,859 - To approve the submission of the 2005 Annual Action Plan to
the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. synopsis: The Annual Action Plan
delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME, and ADDI entitlements for the 2005 Program Year (January 1,
2005). This Board action approves the submission of the Action Plan to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 1 -6 and Items M -1, M -2 and M -3. The Consent Agenda
was read the first time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort,
to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the
Consent Agenda was adopted.
The next portion of the agenda was dedicated to Citizens Communications.
Speaker: Bettye Cole
Topic: Neighborhood Problems
Ms. Cole handed out a letter addressed to Mayor Dailey, dated 10 -21 -04 which read:
Dear Mayor Dailey:
Complaint: "Crying Our for Help ", Back in the HOOD
"I have had an opportunity to visit with you on several occasions convening the
deterioration of my neighborhood with a constant plea for help. I have lived in this
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neighborhood (1316 W. 21St and Pulaski) for the past 22 years and I feel that we have been
neglected and our tax dollars have not been utilized for the benefit of all citizens.
This neighborhood is inundated with yards that are overgrown, dilapidated houses that are
either boarded or left to collapse as well as clutter and debris that have been allowed to
overcome this neighborhood. This appears to be a punishment to me, causing great
distress after I have reported on numerous occasions the recurring problems surrounding
this area to the Neighborhood Ward Director and calling the supervisor in charge of all
weeded lots with great promise and no results.
It is frustrating and disheartening to be sent on wild goose chases all over the city in an
attempt to get this issue resolved with the property owners west of my property at 1321 W.
21St. Several years ago I was promised by the current City Manager, Mr. Moore, that he
would check on the house next door and have it put on the demolition list. Sadly to say, the
house is still erect and covered with tall grass and debris. Mayor Dailey, you have also
personally addressed the problems that I continue to encounter in my neighborhood but I
have still not seen any results.
I am crying out for help to you and other city officials to reach "Back in the Hood" and
clean up these dilapidated buildings and make property owners take responsibility for
keeping their property maintained.
As an educator for the past 31 `/z years with 28 years teaching at Dunbar Magnet Middle
School, it saddens my heart to look around and see very few tax dollars being spent "In the
Hood" while other neighborhoods are being restored or maintained. What message are we
sending students from this are if we continue to ignore the maintenance of their
neighborhoods but continue to ask for tax increases on a regular basis. If taxes are
important, then our neighborhoods should be too.
I would really appreciate your taking time to visit with me again concerning the above
issues. The problems are not going away if they are not addressed by the appropriate
authorities. I would like for you to tell me in no uncertain terms that this is not a priority
and something that you feel the need to address at this time. It will save all of us some time
and will allow me to expend my energy in other ways to deal with this.
I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible and can be reached at (501) 375-
6343 (home) or (501) 447 -2617 (Dunbar Middle School)."
Thank you in advance for your attention and hopefully your assistance in getting these
issues resolved.
Respectfully,
Ms. Bettye Cole, 10 -12 -2004
Ms. Bettye Cole
Homeowner
Cc: Little Rock City Board of Directors
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Ms. Cole stated there were elderly people, and people who are afraid in this neighborhood
because of the crime rate, and felt she was fighting these problems by herself, that there was no
neighborhood association, and felt she was alone in the attempt to form one.
Mayor Dailey stated there are several Board members who have taken great pride in assisting in
establishing neighborhood associations, so this may be one way to facilitate some of the
problems. He stated he, Mr. Moore and Director Pugh would sit down together and see if there
are some things that can be done that might help. He stated the city is trying to establish policies
that address these issues.
The next consideration was the Grouped Items (Items 7 — 20)
7. ORDINANCE 19,217 - Z- 3326 -E — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Office District titled Pulaski Bank Short -Form POD located at 12719
Cantrell Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 yes, 0 no, 2
absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing the placement of a ten foot
high by one hundred square foot in area sign located along Cantrell Road. The proposed signage is consistent
with development signage allowed under the Highway 10 Design Overlay District.
8. ORDINANCE 19,218 - Z- 4249 -E — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Office District titled Freeway Business Park Revised Long Form POD
located at 18 Freeway Drive, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 yes,
0 no, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to revise a previously
approved POD to allow the construction of two additional mini - warehouse buildings containing a total of
13,252 square feet.
9. ORDINANCE 19,219 - Z -7720 — Approving a planned zoning development and
establishing a planned commercial district titled Denison - Bailey Creative Arts Short -Form
PCD located at 1517 —1611 Wright Avenue in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Code of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes
to rezone the site form R -6, High Rise Apartment District to PCD to allow a creative arts studio along with a
residential loft apartment to be constructed on the site the second phase includes the placement of four
additional loft units.
10. ORDINANCE 19,220 - Z- 6532 -C — Establishing a Planned Zoning District titled
Arkansas Teachers Retirement Revised Long -Form PRD — Lot 6 located on the east side of
Chenal Valley Drive, just north of Rahling Road. Planning Commission: 9 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.
Staff 'recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to revise a previously approved PRD to
allow the development of a nursing home facility on proposed Lot 6.
11. ORDINANCE 19,221 - S -1451— Granting a variance from various Lot Development
Standards of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
providing for a variance to allow a reduced building line and a variance to allow an increased lot
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to depth ratio for the Doyne Addition Preliminary Plat located north of Zueber Road and
Frazier Pike. Planning Commission: 9 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced building line and an increased lot depth
to width ratio for Lot 2 of the Doyne Addition Preliminary Plat.
12. ORDINANCE 19,222 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a waiver of Master Street Plan Construction Requirements
for Frazier Pike. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes a waiver of street improvements
under the Master Street Plan for creation of a two lot residential plat in College Station on the north side of
Frazier Pike just west of Zeuber Road. The property is outside the corporate city limits, but within the extra-
territorial boundary for subdivision review.
13. ORDINANCE 19,223 - Z -7604 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Residential District titled Homes at Granite Mountain Phase II, Long -
Form PD -R located on the northwest corner of Gilliam Park Road and Granite Mountain
Circle, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes the rezoning of the site from R -2, Single family
District to PD -R to allow the development of 60 senior citizens housing units in 16 buildings.
14. ORDINANCE 19,224 - Z- 5522 -A — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Office District titled St. Mark's Episcopal Church Short Form PD -O,
located at 1000 Mississippi Avenue, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and for other purposes. Planning Commission:
8 yes, 0 no, 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes the rezoning of
this site to PD-0 to allow a commercial catering facility to operate utilizing the existing church kitchen
facility.
15. ORDINANCE 19,225 - S- 867 -NNNNN - Granting a variance from various Lot
Development Standards of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; providing for a variance to allow a reduced building line for the Chenal Valley Phase
25 (Lots 1 -79 Block 83- revised preliminary plat subdivision), located west of Chenal Parkway
and north of Chenal Club Boulevard. Planning Commission: 9 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced building line
on selected lots of the Chenal Valley Phase 25 Subdivision.
16. ORDINANCE 19,226 - S -1453 — Granting a variance from various Lot Development
Standards of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
providing for a variance to allow a reduced building line for the Bryant Addition Subdivision
preliminary plat, located at 3601 Rocky Lane. Planning Commission: 9 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes the subdivision of this 4.85 acre tract into
three single - family lots. The applicant has indicated a variance to allow a reduced building line on proposed
Lot 3 to run with the life of the existing structure.
17. ORDINANCE 19,227 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas providing for a waiver of Master Street Plan Construction Requirements
for the east side of Rocky Lane, south of Colonel Glenn Road. Authorizes a waiver of street
improvements under the Master Street Plan for creation of a three lot residential plat in western Pulaski
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County, on the east side of Rocky Lane just south of Colonel Glenn Road. The property is outside the
corporate limits, but within the extra - territorial boundary for subdivision review.
18. ORDINANCE 19,228 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a series of library
construction and improvement bonds for the purpose of funding construction and capital
improvement projects and refunding outstanding library construction and improvement bonds;
pledging tax revenues sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; authorizing the
execution and delivery of supplemental trust indentures for each series of bonds, authorizing the
accomplishment of the refunding and the projects; approving an official statement; prescribing
other matters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency.
19. ORDINANCE 19,229 - Authorizing the construction of extensions, betterments and
improvements to the sewer system of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; authorizing the issuance
of a Sewer Revenue Bonds, series 2004C for the purpose of financing the cost thereof, providing
for the payment of the principal and interest on the bond; prescribing other matters relating
thereto' and declaring an elner(yency. 1st reading held Oct. 18, 2004.
20. ORDINANCE 19,230 - To amend Chapter 18, Article 1, Section 18 -3 (B -3) of the Little
Rock Code, 1988, to modify service charges for bad checks issued to the City. Synopsis: The
service charge for bad checks would be increased from $20.00 to $25.00
City Manager Bruce Moore, asked Mayor Daily to recognize Mr. Mark McBride, representing
the Central Arkansas Library. Mr. McBride stated on the Board's agenda tonight is an ordinance
authorizing the sale and issuance of $25,0000 in Library Bonds. He stated there was a Special
Election on August 17, 2004 that approved the issuance of these bonds. He stated they were
paying off two earlier issues and raising approximately $15,665,000. for Central Arkansas
Library. The bonds were offered beginning last Thursday, and they had a warm reception in the
market and have had a very favorable bond market. They still have approximately $9,000,000 in
bonds unsold, but that was not surprising because being close to the election, the market has been
rather quiet. He said they did give a commitment to Dr. Roberts this morning in terms of the
purchasing of the bonds so this ordinance could be finalized this evening. The net interest cost
on these bonds is right below a 4.35 %, and these bonds are scheduled to mature over a twenty
year term. In working with the rating agency, the Library's bonds have in the past been rated
AA- with a negative outlook, and in working with the rating agency this time, they agreed to
drop with a negative outlook which you could argue and say this was an upgrade from the prior
rating. Director Kumpuris asked if the change had not occurred in the rating, what would have
the bond rate have been. Mr. McBride answered that they would probably been another 5 to 7
basis points higher, translating into approximately $25,000 to $35,000 less money for the
Library. Mayor Dailey stated he appreciated Mr. McBride mentioning the trend, which seems to
be in the right direction and has had recent publicity about the city's financial rating and some of
the things the Board has done to make sure the city is moving toward establishing the reserve
account and other aspects of better financial management for the city.
The grouped items, consisting of Items 7 -18 and Item 20, were read the first time. Director
JCazort stated that he understood there was no one present to speak on Item 22, and suggested
that the Mayor open and close the public hearing and have the first reading and then moved to
put Items 7 -20 and Item 22, after it is read the first time on second reading. Mayor Dailey
declared the public hearing open on Item 22, and asked if anyone was present who wished to
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speak on the issue. There were no speakers present. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing
closed. Mayor Dailey read Item 22 the first time. Director Cazort made the motion to suspend
the rules and place all the items read the first time (Items 7 -20 and Item 22) on second reading.
Director Adcock seconded the motion, and by voice vote of the Board members present, being
two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended to provide for the second reading. Director
Wyrick stated she needed to recuse on Item 19. The ordinances were read the second time.
Director Adcock made a motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance on third and final reading. The rules were suspended by voice vote of the Board
members present being two - thirds in number to provide for the third reading. Director Wyrick
recused on Item 19. The ordinances were read third time. By voice vote of the Board Members
present being two - thirds in number the ordinances were passed. Director Wyrick recused on
Item 19. The ordinances (Items 7 -20 and Item 22) and emergency clauses were passed.
Director Wyrick stated the City Attorney had advised her to state the reason why she was
recusing on Item 19. She stated her reason was that the unsewered area was in southwest Little
Rock and she happened to be involved and noticed some stakes on her property so felt she
should recuse.
21. ORDINANCE 19,231 - Z -7730 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Residential District titled Hefley Long Form PD -R located at 5300 Studer
Road, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 yes, 0 no, 3 absent.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes the rezoning of the site from AF to PD -R to
allow the placement of a single -wide manufactured home on this 8.7 acre tract.
Mr. Tony Bozynski, Director of Planning & Development, gave an overview of Item 21 saying it
is an ordinance to reclassify an 8.7 acre tract on Studer Road which is in the City's Extra-
territorial Area from the current classification of Agriculture and Forestry to Planned
Development Residential to allow for a singlewide manufactured home to be on the property and
in addition to that use the applicant has also requested to allow all other AF uses which they
currently have by right. The item was heard by the Planning Commission on October 7, 2004
and voted to recommend the approval of the request of classification to PDR with a vote of 8
yes, 0 no, and staff is in support of the request that is before the Board. Director Cazort for
clarification asked Mr. Bozynski to confirm that property zoned AF has an absolute right to a
house, but not an absolute right to a manufactured house. Mr. Bozynski stated that was correct.
Normally for a single -wide manufactured unit, the property would have to be rezoned to R -7 -A.
Director Cazort stated he did not understand the reasoning in this and felt like that was an error
in the city ordinances. Mr. Bozynski stated in response to questions from Director Adcock that
the property was located approximately 3 to 4 miles beyond the City limits, and stated he had
observed two or three manufactured homes from the road, but did not drive on to properties. The
property is several hundred feet off Studer Road. The applicants (Dr. Bill Hefley and his wife
Lisa, ) was represented by Randy Frazier. Mr. Frazier stated the Hefley's are the owners of the
property, owing approximately 125 acres on Studer Road and this 8.75 acres was purchased last
year for the main purpose of running cattle on the property. The property is zoned AF, and
included in AF uses by right, is a single family residence, this one does happen to be a new
manufactured home which triggers a quirk in the zoning ordinance to require this to come to the
Planning Commission and before the Board of Directors. Other uses by right in an Agriculture
and Forestry are agriculture and forestry operations, including raising of livestock and poultry, in
other words on this property as it is zoned right now, they could by right put, without ever
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coming to the Planning Commission, chicken houses, barns, any other numerous agricultural
uses. What his client is asking for is simply a new manufactured home, located approximately
450 feet off the street off Studer Road that is barely visible from the road. There are numerous
residents who have signed a petition in favor of this, and presented to the Planning Commission
which is in the record. The property near these 8.75 acres already has a dairy barn and a cattle
barn, and as the staff write up said, this area is a very rural setting. There are numerous barns,
sheds and mobile homes in this area. The location already has meter loops, a septic tank and a
well and that is the purpose for having the manufactured home located at this part of the
property. The manufactured home is proposed to be used by an employee of the Hefley's farm.
Its part of his compensation package. This does not change the character of the neighborhood; it
is very compatible with the neighborhood. One of the neighbors concerns has been home values.
He stated that have a realtor here to answer questions regarding this issue. He felt this was not
intrusive on the neighborhood; numerous more offensive uses can be put there by right. Mr.
Frazier stated they were willing to do screenings, or plantings or the back side of the home,
which is the nearest residence. He stated the foundation would be permanent. Mr. Clint
Aguiar, residing at 6102 Studer Road spoke in opposition to the rezoning, stating he was closer
than 450 feet, it was more like 250 feet, and the pictures taken were taken in the summer time
and now all the foliage is gone and this is something he will have to look at four or five months
of the year. He said there are only two manufactured homes on Studer Road and he and the other
neighbors would like to preserve that. He said they have turned in petitions well, and they
should be in the information the Board received. He said he had three major problems, one, he
did want it there, it was too close to the property line, its ten feet from his property line and the
ordinance calls for twenty five at a minimum. He said there is enough space that this does not
have to be ten feet from he property line. He said they live in a rural area and one concern is fire.
Being this close and putting a planting screen around it, there would not be enough room to fight
a fire if something like that happened, and didn't feel there was room for a screen if it is only ten
feet from his property. He objected to their landscaping plan saying it was a little ambiguous,
and they have not seen anything, it just says they will provide screening. He said his concern
was that they would put in a one gallon evergreen tree and he would have to wait ten years for
screening. They have had three months to work on his and the neighbors have seen nothing.
Director Kumpuris asked Mr. Aguiar how long he had lived on his property. Mr. Aguiar
answered he has lived there eight years; and there was no manufactured home when he moved
there. Director Adcock asked Mr. Bozynski to explain the "ten foot, twenty five feet distance
that Mr. Aguiar referred to. Mr. Bozynski stated in the AF District a single family residence
would require a twenty five foot rear yard setback but this is Planned Development Residential
so, it would not conform to all the normal setbacks. Mr. Bozynski said the screening was
recommended by the staff and was a condition of approval by the Planning Commission. No
landscape plan had been submitted. Mr. Frazier stated the distance is fifteen feet from the
property line, and the reason it is placed there is because there is not that much visibility from the
lot behind the location, and it was where the meter loops, and well already existed from the
previous home. On site plan review, if this is approved they would work with staff to plant
appropriate evergreens for the buffer, and that is why they had not submitted a specific plan. Mr.
Aguiar argued that the distance was not thirteen feet, it is ten feet, and as far as the meter loop,
etc. it is close enough it does not have to be ten feet. He said it makes him nervous that in three
months that they did not have a plan submitted. There were no other questions. The ordinance
was read the first time. Director Keck, seconded by Director Hurst made separate motions to
suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second and third readings. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board members present, being two thirds in number the rules were suspended and the
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ordinance was read the second and the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
members present, being two - thirds in number, the ordinance passed. Director Cazort asked the
City Attorney to look into a modification of the ordinance that would allow as a matter of right, a
manufactured home into an AF zoned piece of property, which if that would have been in place
tonight, and they would not be here for a PRD and they would be twenty -five feet from he
property line.
22. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 19,232 - To establish and lay off City of Little
Rock Property Owners Multipurpose Improvement District No. 21 (Bella Rosa Project).
23. REPORT - 2005 Budget Overview. Mr. Bruce Moore, City Manager gave an overview of
where the budget process is at the current time, and stated staff has been working since August
on the 2005 Budget and had hosted numerous meeting with the departments to talk about the FY
2005 Goals and Objectives and outlined the 2005 Budget by the Boards priority areas of Safe
City, Economic Development, Basic City Services, Infrastructure, and Quality of Life. Mr.
Moore outlined revenue assumptions and planned public meetings in each of the seven wards.
Discussion took place regarding the joint efforts with the jail facility, additional police officers,
historical revenue growth, and growth estimates, looking at estimates of what the Clinton Library
revenues will contribute potential revenues from franchise fees for local access companies,
business license revenues, fine collections, and CATA funding.
Director Keck announced that the Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works
Departments had done an excellent job in regards to the gas line explosion at Rodney Parham
and Arkansas Valley and Shackleford Road.
A motion was made by Director Keck to adjourn the meeting, Director Cazort seconded the
motion, and by unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the meeting was adjourned
at 8:45 PM.
ATTEST:
Nancy Lod, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Jim D ' y, Mayor
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Note: Item 22 — Ordinance No. 19232, was changed to Ordinance No. 19232 -A, (December 7,
2004) due to duplication in numbering.
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