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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 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2004 6:00 PM 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." 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2004 6:00 PM 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 Little Rock Board or Directors Meeting November 1, 2004 6:00 PM 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 M Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2004 6:00 PM 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 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2004 6:00 PM 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 m Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November I, 2004 6:00 PM 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 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2004 6:00 PM 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 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November I, 2004 6:00 PM 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 N Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November I, 2004 6:00 PM 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 N Note: Item 22 — Ordinance No. 19232, was changed to Ordinance No. 19232 -A, (December 7, 2004) due to duplication in numbering. 10