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January to November 1989ffie pity Pedtj4ul Comm The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Monday November 20, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center, Chairman Jim vonTungeln presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln Joe Franklin Ken Bernard Kay Howell Theodosha Cooper Merle Seamon Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary 1. Roll Call. 7 of 7 present - 2 vacancies. 2a Approval of Minutes of October meeting. Minutes not available for meeting. 3. Jim vonTungeln welcomed Merle Seamon to the Commission. Merle has been appointed to replace Bob Callans. 4. Reports of Committees. A. WinterFest. Jim announced that a large cedar tree had been donated by Swaffar free Farms to be used as the WinterFest Tree. The tree will be planted on November 22, 1989 and a media event will be held. WinterFest will be held on December 9, 1989, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the lighting turned on 6:00 P.M. B. Landscape Ordinance. Jim announced that a public hearing will be held on November 28, 1989 at 1:00 pm. It is important that we have a quorum at this meeting. Gayle was asked to call the members and remind them of the meeting. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 November, 1989 Minutes Page 2 5. Treasurer's Report. Bert Parker reported the following: * Money in the Paul Lawhon Memorial Fund transferred to the WinterFest Fund. $127.53. * Bank account reimbursed Luncheons. $227.95 for WinterFest * Interest received into checking account * $30.78. Money remaining in the City Operating Account-$1542.34. 6. Election of 1990 Officers. Offic recommended the foOfficllowiThe Nominating Committee October meeting. g slate of officers at the Chairman Bert Parker Vice Chairman - Joe Franklin Treasurer - Jim vonTungeln Ken Bernard moved that nominations cease and the slate be elected by acclamation. Motion was seconded and the vote was unanimous. 7. Landscape Awards. The commission members had nominated Park Plaza and the previously nominations were Southwest Hos italob Corps Center. New Holiday Inn -Airport East p, Pancfjos on Markham, Board of Realtors. , Rally s Hamburgers. Little Rock awarded to An award of Continuing Excellence —was made at the oDecemberermeetin Inc. Presentations will be and Cooper were asked to serve gas hostesses. Kay) and makeTheodosha refreshments were on hand. 8. Miscellaneous. A. Jim mentioned that the Commission currently has two vacancies and hopefully, they can be filled by the end of the year. B. Jim discussed the Tulip Bulb project and recommended that this project be dropped for 1990. agreed that this was a The members good idea. Minutes of November Page 3 , 1989 Meeting C. January and February Meetin members that the January9 Dates. Jim reminded the fail on City Observed Hlidads February meeting dates be changed. den BernY an the dates need to bebry me Bernard moved that the Januar Of the eting be held on the second Monda Y and regular third Monday. Y instead D. Jim reminded the members of November 22and the Landsca ethe press conference on December 18' 1989. P Awards Presentation on 9- Adjournment. 11:30 a.m. t F le Uly Beautiful COMMIssion The City Beautiful October o Commissin held its re 16� 1989 at 10gular meetin Activity Center, a'm• in the Riverfront°nday rman Jim vonTungeln presided. Park Chai Members Present; Also Present; 1- Roll Call. 2. 0 Bert parker Bob Lallans Jim vonTungeln Kay Howell Ken Bernard Theodosha Cooper Julius Breckling, Director Gayle Owens, Exec. Parks & Recreation Merle Seamon Sec. Parks & Recreation Landscape Architect 6 of 8 present 1 vacant position. Minutes of September meeting approved with correction. aim vonTungeln introduced °f the Commission. Theodosha Cooper the members unexpired term Theodosha was appointed of Jane Rogers. to fill the 4. Reports of Committees A- Landscape Ordinance. there is read Jim vonTungeln re set up a Y nothing more to reporto sttilletrying Public hearing. Wial keep you advised, B. Christmas Lighting. Jim had been established had that a committee ligh- ting in Riverfront tO raise funds for holiday during the holidays.Park and to plan some activities t imately $1(�,�@� w°uldhas been decided that a be known as winterFest•be .needed. The committeerox- willpll 5• Treasurer's Report • been no activityBert Parker reported that on the City Operations there had P Account. 6• Landscape Awards. Jim asked any nominations. Commissioners if they had There were none. He asked g their nominations to the November them to Please bring meeting. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes of October Page 2 , 1989 Meeting 7. theeReport of Nominating Committee: Ka nominating committee had and Howell wo reported that the would place the following names in nomination for 19� officers. Chairman - Bert Parker Vice Chairman - Joe Franklin Treasurer - Jim vonTungeln 8. Attendance. Jim said commission that he wanted to remind members of the attendance the is a reason that you cannot Policy and if there us know. He also attend a meeting please let submitted his resignation. that David Bazael had entirely too much to do and felt lthat ditfwas dbest mfor him to resign from the Commission. 9. Miscellaneous. A. Jim vonTungeln came of a presented Bob Callans with a certifi- ppreciation for his many years work on the Commission. Bob has ser1red Commission and will be re latwo full terms on the Merle Seamon. p on October 19 by 10. Adjournment. 11:39 a.m. "'(z:-, �ry N?(5utilul Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Monday' October 16 Commission will hold its Activit • 1989 at.1>7:�00 a regular meeting Y Center. .m. in the Riverfront Park AGENDA 1• Roll Call 2• Approval of Minutes of September, 1989 meeting, 3. Treasurer's Report 4• Introduction of New Members. 5• Reports of Committees: A• Landscape Ordinance B. Christmas Lighting 6• Landscape Awards. 7e Attendance. 8• Report of Nominating Committee. 9• Miscellaneous. 10• Adjournment. i00 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 I f i� arty b(?dutl UI COMMISsion SeptembeyrBeautiful Commission h The 18■ 1989 in the held its regular Commission met at Riverfront Park Activity Mond, discuss variance 9'3.. a.m. for Y Center. for Public g at The meeting prwa�genda meeting to e presided hearin •�0 a, , Vice called to order m' was Bert Parker Members Present: Bert Also Present: 1. Parker Joe Franklin Bob Callans Kay Howell Jim vonTungeln entered after hearing began. Julius Brecklin Gayle OWens g. bisector, Parks � Exec' Sec. Recreation Bob BrownParks , Enviro�nmenta & Recreation Mary B. Lee, Citizen l Codes Mrs• George Carte?r, Citizen Judy Gallman Arkansas Democrat Pre -Agenda Meeting. Item #1: Case 539, 7th Street. Variance Re nested: Brandon Properties, Inc., 823 West To not require six Parking lot to be landscaped.Percent of the interior of the new Staff Recommendation: The staff feels the better Served Overall continuity be i g with the continuatioof the site would if pthis along the old existing Of street land - re Provided Parking area and would quest. recommend approval of this Bob Brown presented Of the Commission the case to the discussed the Commission. Members request. 00 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes of September Page 2 , 1989 Meeting Item #2: Case 30. 541, TRI Western Interstate Express Trucking, Variance Re le6gl uested: A 180 day (5 month and maintenance ) time extension to strip parallel of screening shrubs complete with the Interstate in the landscaPlanping Staff Recommendation; service road. Ping Since water months, staff not be available providingrecommends approval of site for six grass applicant agrees this y areas to vehicular to cord request traffic. of all unpaved Bob Brown presented Of the Commission the case to discussed the the Commission. 2• Roll request. Members entered after 4 of 7 present, after public hearin 2 vacancies. 3. Public g began• I member Parker. as was called to order by Vice Chairman Bert Item #1 tat �. � Case #539, Brandon from Brandon properties, Inc. • Inc. Represen_ Case was presented b was not Present. B. Lee and Y Bob Properties Mrs. Brown. Two citizens were George Two from (Ms. Mary the interior recognized• Ms. landscaping neighboring small psafetyas requiredthat it that if for the sake of Bob Callans kept Motion was moved that the Variance Re seconded by Joe Franklin. Motion be 5 Ayes - 0 Noes, denied. Motion carried Item #2 re �• Case #541, TRI presentative was not present Western Ex Truckin Case was press g, held. presented by Bob Brown, and a discussion was Bob Callans moved that variance granted. Motion request of extension be failed for lack oflx month second. 7. Minutes of September Page 3 , 1989 Meeting Bob Callans moved that by Jim grant extension. Noes. m vonTungeln. Motion carried, 5°Ayes - 0 3. Public Hearing and by Chairman Jim vonTungeln Regular meeting was called to order 4. Approval of Minutes Minutes approved as Mai Of the August, 1989 meeting. 5• Reports of Committees: A. ,Landscape Ordinance. he, Bob Brown and Jim vonTungeln re Planning Commission Dan McChesney had Ported that the and that he had met with the Landscape ManagerJim felt also met with did Pe Ordinance -and the work that the revised on the the and k that well received. Buffer the Commission Bob Callans ordinances had been next step would be. wanted to a couple of weeks and Jim said know what the then start would lay hack for work ' City Beautiful ing again. Commission express Kids. Gayle requested �tY Beautiful their intent to that the order Kids again sponsor the to make the g in I990. She said that Industry Council would She to the Private intent. Bob she need an Commission Callans moved that expression of 199� again that the the City Beautiful motion was seconded and Beautiful expressed a need for Kids in Commission carried 5 - 0. Jim the Program. Charles Mobley. On of mhers to Pro ram. sit down JTPA and discuss Litter Control Resolution. Jim asked had received any calls either Proposed resolution. far Gayle if she one call of support Gayle skier against this dislike for pport and a letter dex had received the resolution. Pressing extreme Treasurer's transfer Report. Bert the of money from the Paulker reported that the to Cit Lawhon been accom Y Beautiful Commission re Memorial Account in the Ciplzshed. He also reported that account city'shed- p there is had Special Account balance Operation Account t the s not available at and that the time. C. B. Minutes of September Page 4 , 1989 Meeting 8• Nominating Committee. Franklin Jim vonTungeln a and Kay Howell to the Nominating appointed Joe g the purpose of nominating officers Committee for for 1999. 9• Landscape Awards. receive 198g Landscapfollowing have been nominated to Pe Awards: Park Plaza and the Job Corp Center. 10- Miscellaneous: A• Joe Franklin said that the be happy for the the Secretary of State would the Flag Garden. t° come out and look at Carson Bob to had contacted of the Extension Service Janet Garden coming under the Master about the Flag 11. Gardener Program. Adjournment. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. of Little Rock Department of (R-1 ' Public Works September 18, 1989 701 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4800 Applicant: Danna Hearn for Doug Brandon Properties, Inc. Location: Description: 823 West 7th Street Lots 1 thru 6 and 9 thru 12, Block 227, Original City of Little Rock ineeri g Division Six percent of the interior of newly developed parking area required to be landscaped. YA8ISM-REWESTED : To not require six percent of Parking lot to be landscaped. the interior of the new F..1.ND.IN_G..S : This site has been developed as a The northeast section of the site Pay monthly Parking lot. area far many years. has been used as ordinance, have be Trees w a parking been planted Mich are not required by strip. The applicant has a - in the street landscaping shrubs ,reed to increase the in the street landscaping strips number of ordinance. ApproximatelyP as required by landscaping has been installed. percent Of the interior The staff feels the overall continuityof better served with the continuation the site would be along the old existizzg parkinf street landscaping Provided, recommend a g area and Would,pproval of this request. if this were _ SEVENTH STREET -- NEW PARKING AREA co , _z cz ` t W � lu NEW PARKITIG AREA 9 c w .44 - Y a _ W z C-B—,C CASE 53 se C9 G 1il SCALE EXISTING PARKI►IG j EXISTING PARKINGL l11 1 LL LL 1� El G H T H STREET �LMATT�RbS Applicant: Bill Bruton of TRT Western Express Trucking Location: 10,601 I-30 Description: Long Legal ORD1NAX-QF._.RI:.QV1.jaMj iUT� z Screening shrubs required to screen vehicular use area from highway. A 180 day (6 month) time extension to complete planting and maintenance of screening shrubs in the landsca parallel with the Interstate Service Road. Ping strip UMIN-0-1. TRI Western Express Trucking has developed an area parking of their large trucks. for has been designated for vehiculAdditionally, a small area screening shrubs have died and, some havek negver beeny of the Because of its location, City water has planted. available to this site but is scheduled to be been made within the next six months. be available Since water will not be available to this site for six months staff recommends approval of this request applicant agrees to cord off all unpaved q Providing vehicular traffic. grassy areas to SCALE I"=Cor 0 S�RJ`C_ ` G RASS AREA Z_ I �?= Q--4 C.B.C. CASE 5 ae is j ASPHALT PARKING A R EA r� � o a 0 LL _{ rURMNO AHp 0 V) PAR KMG AREA o 6 Q FOR LARGE p TRUCKS ` Ca r� W u r3 C7 o c7-C7' EXISTING NATURAL VEGETATION he City Pedutfijil Commission M E M O R A N D U M September 5, 1989 TO: Little Rock Planning Commission FROM: Jim vonTungeln, Chairman V City Beautiful Commission 71 SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Draft 3 Proposed Landscape Ordinance Amendments - Draft 3 Proposed Excavation Ordinance Amendments The Planning Commission and Staff, in late 1988, developed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance with regard to buffer and screening requirements. Those amendments were ultimately submitted to the City Board of Directors for placement on agenda for consideration of adoption. The League of Edomen Voters requested deferral, of Board action on the proposed ordinance in order to permit the City Beautiful Commission to review the proposal and coordinate the regulation process by restructuring some pro Within the Landscape Ordinance. The Board deferred consideration of tthevisions proposed amendments and referred the matter to the City Beautiful Commission for review. Since the City Beautiful Commission had already appointed a Landscape Review Task Force to review and upgrade the Landscape Ordinance, the requested review Of the proposed buffer and screening amendments was viewed as an o to develop comprehensive standards that would be more effective. pportunity The Landscape Review Task Force was composed of Jim vonTungeln, Bert Parker, Bob Callans, Tim deNoble, Don McChesney, Julius Breckling, Roy Beard, Richard Wood, Jim Hathcock, Bob Brown and Kenny Scott. Professional skills represented were urban planning, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture and code administration. Numerous meetings, work sessions and individual efforts were involved in the documents presented to you for your review. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 page 2 The first Landscape Code was adopted by the City of Little Rock in 58. Substantial changes strengthening the code were made in 1979, whicr. ^esulted in the present code. Broad acceptance of this type of regulation a_d identifi- cation of desirable refinements in many areas of the ordinance indicate that the proposed updating is needed. The work of the Landscape Review Task Force has resulted in promulgation of the attached drafts of ordinances which are submitted for your review and appropriate action. I suggest working through the Plans Committee of the Planning Commission in order to provide a public forum for discussion of the proposed changes and preparation of final drafts. cc: Tom Dalton Herbert J. Parker Robert Callans Ken Bernard Joe Franklin Kay Howell David Bazzel File - 2 Publish one time in the Arkansas Gazette on 11/10/89. Send one (1) copy of invoice and two (2)copies of publication to Office of Comprehensive Planning, 723 W. Markham Street, 1st Floor, Little Rock, AR 72118. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on November 28, 1989 for purposes of a joint meeting of the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission and Planning Commission. The meeting will be held in the Board of Directors Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 1:00 P.M. The hearing has been set for receipt of public comment on Proposals to amend the Little Rock Zoning Ordinance, Excavation Ordinance, Landscape Ordinance and other regular scheduled items for Planning Commission resolution. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and participate in the review process of the proposed ordinance amendments. All pertinent data and copies of the draft ordinances are available in the offices of Richard Wood, Planning Department 371-6813, or Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Division of Public Works 371-4864, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, 723 West Markham Street. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1989. ecre,, Little Rock Planning Commission The City Pe6u0fd Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday. September 18, 1989 in the Ri.verfront Park Activity Center. A pre -agenda meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m., public hearing at 10:00 a.m. and regular meeting will follow immediately. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Public Hearing Called to Order 3. Public Hearing Closed 4. Regular Meeting Called to Order 5. Approval of Minutes of August Meeting 6. Reports of Committees: A. Landscape Ordinance B. Litter Control Resolution C. City Beautiful Kids 7. Treasurer's Report 8. Appointment of Nominating Committee 9. Landscape Awards 10. Miscellaneous 11. Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 City of Little Rock Department of 701 West Markham Public: Works Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4800 September 18, 1989 A-_...5-1 x7 ._ ...b.1..b'.eW........!_�IA..B.a.J.S Applicant: Location: Description: .....MEN.. Danna Hearn for Doug Brandon Properties, Inc. 823 West 7th Street Engineering Division Lots 1 thru 6 and 9 thru 12, Block 227, Original City of Little Rock Six percent of the interior of newly developed parking area required to be landscaped. To not require six percent parking lot to be landscaped. of the interior of the new 7 This site has been developed as a pay monthly parking lot. The northeast section of the site has been used as a parking area for many years. Trees, which are not required by ordinance, have been planted in the street landscaping strip. The applicant has agreed to increase the number of shrubs in the street landscaping strips as required by ordinance. Approximately one percent of the interior landscaping has been installed. . A F. ' .....R _G..QMME.13.UATION : The staff feels the overall continuity of the site would be better served with the continuation of street landscaping along the old existing parking area and would, if this were Provided, recommend approval of this request. LU Ul a� L z SCALE I''=+Dl -SEVENTH -STREET LLI WE") ARZA. _X I.S'r I NC pe% F jC I G z LLI tA E W PA RK 1 3 .539 El!"'VHT! STREET 1 1 ! ; —FIX"ISTHIG PARKIN(; LC m 1. ' .1TQ,.G...__5...1.......�._.NEW._..MAT.TERS Applicant: Location: Bill Bruton of TRI Western Express Trucking 10,601 I-30 Description: Long Legal Screening shrubs required to screen vehicular use area from highway. A 180 day (6 month) time extension to complete planting and maintenance of screening shrubs in the landscaping strip parallel with the Interstate Service Road. TRI Western Express Trucking has developed an area for parkin; of their large trucks. Additionally, a small area has been designated for vehicular parkin;. Aiany of the screening shrubs have died and some have never been planted. Because of its location, City water has not been made available to this site but is scheduled to be available within the next six months. S-TAF..F ...REC,QMMENJ?AILM• Since water will not be available to this site for six months staff recommends approval of this request providing applicant agrees to cord off all unpaved grassy areas to vehicular traffic. �n� VI SCALE 1"= 60' GRASS AREA EX15TINC WA-MRAL C.JB.C, CASE-..- ASPHALT FA R K I N 133 AREA Ul o 4) TURNING AND PARKING AREA FOR LARGE TRUCKS VEGETATION El 2 The City Pe�utiful Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting, Monday, August 21, 1989 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. The Commission met at 9:30 a.m. for a pre -agenda meeting to discuss a variance request. The meeting was called to order for public hearing at 10:00 a.m, Chairman Jim vonTungeln presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln Bob Callans Joe Franklin Kay Howell Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director Parks & Recreation Don McChesney, City Engineer Gayle Owens, Exec9. Sec., Parks & Recreation Bob -Brown, Environmental Codes City of Little Pock Director Sharon Priest Teresa Elkins, Pulaski Heights Merchants Jeff Duncan, All Right Parking Mike Smyees, American Cancer Society David T. Rennie, Federal Reserve Bank Charles R. Beggs, Federal Reserve Bank le Pre -Agenda Meeting Bob Brown reviewed Case #540, All Right Parking/521 Center Street. Mr. Jeff Duncan of All Right Parking stated that the plan had been revised and requested that the Commission approve the revised plan. 2. Roll Call. 5 of 9 present with 2 vacancies. 3< Public Hearing was called to order for the purpose of hearing Case #540, All Right Parking located at 521 Center Street. Bob Callans moved that the Commission approve the revised landscape plan for All Right Parking which includes 2' perimeter on north and east sides. The motion was seconded by Joe Franklin and carried by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 noes. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 (2) 4. Public Hearing was adjourned and regular City Beautiful Commission meeting was called to order. 5. Approval of Minutes of the July, 1989 meeting. Minutes were approved as mailed. 6. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids. In the absence of David Bazzel, Gayle reported that the City Beautiful Kids program had ended on August 18, 1989. There were no major mishaps during the program, and we completed another successful program. It was noted that the program received a great deal of recognition. B. Landscape Ordinance. Bob Brown distributed copies of the Landscape, Excavation and Buffer ordinances. These ordinances are unique in that they are coordi- nated. The City Beautiful Commission will.approve the Landscape Ordinance and the Planning Commission is to approve the Buffer and Excavation ordinances. The City Beautiful Commission will be in a delicate situation because it will be making recommendations to the Planning Commission. Jim vonTungeln said that the ordinances are being distributed today and a presentation with staff/commission discussion will be held at the next meeting. Jim suggested that the Commission look specifically at its ordinance and try to get it passed. 7. Cancer Society. Mike Smyers of the American Cancer Society requested that permission be given to leave their landscaping as it had been installed. The original plan called for the landscaping to be at the base of a retaining wall along the back property line, and adjacent to a service drive, due to trucks coming in and out, it was decided by the property owner to change the landscaping from the base of the retaining wall to the top. This was done. When the property was inspected by Bob Brown, the property owner was informed that he should come to the Commission to ask for a variance. In lieu of asking for a formal hearing, Mr. Smyers requested an informal hearing from the Commission. A ruling was made (3) from the chair to let Bob Brown use his discretion in this matter and to authorize the change of the landscape plan without a public hearing. 8. Tulips. Teresa Elkins made a presentation regarding the past advertising efforts for the tulip bulb giva-a-way program. The program is scheduled for October 13 and 14 for 1989. The Commission said it would again buy 15,000 bulbs for the program. 9. Miscellaneous. A. Jim vonTungeln recognized Director Sharon Priest, who requested that the Commission become involved in a tree planting project. She said she would like to see thousand's of trees planted in Little Rock. She said that she thought that perhaps help could come from the International Paper Company. Sharon also discussed pocket parks, and how she would like to see these developed in downtown Little Rock. Jim said he would like to sit down with Julius and Sharon for a discussion of these projects. B. It was announced that Bob Callans would be going off the Commission in Octobdr. C. Copies of a resolution to the Little Rock Board of Directors requesting that a litter tax be passed were distributed to the Commission: Members were asked to look at the resolution and be ready to discuss at the next meeting. 10. Adjournment. 11:45 a.m. The City Pedutifd Commission MEETING NOTICE The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, August 21, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. A pre -agenda meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. for discussion of items for public hearing. Public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Open Public Hearing 3. Close Public Hearing 4. Approval of Minutes of the July, 1989 meeting. 5. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids B. Landscape Ordinance 6. Cancer Society - Mike Smyers 7. Tulips 8. Miscellaneous 9. Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 City of Little Rock Engineering Division Department of 701 West Markham Public Works Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4800 August 21, 1989 TE.N....N.4� l.._.....- _.. ......,...G..'...._..5.10....... .... ..............NEW.....M.A.TTER Applicant: Location: Description: QRD.I.NANC.E....REQUIREMENT: Jeff R. Duncan for Allright Parking, Inc. 521 Center Street South 1/2 of West 140' of Lot 5 and West 140' of Lot 6, Block 85, Original City of LR A peripheral landscaping strip at least three feet wide with shrubs every ten feet and a tree every forty feet and with appropriate ground cover. YA,R.I.AN.C.E...... .REQUF..S_T.ED : To delete the peripheral landscaping strips north and east of the proposed parking lot. EI.NUI..NC.S : The applicant is proposing to remove the old Draughon Business College structure and to construct a monthly pay parking lot for Allright Parking, Inc. For the past five years Allright Parking has also been leasing the parking lot adjoining this lot, to the north and east. The applicant has offered to plant two and one half inch to three inch trees, which are not required by ordinance, and to increase the street landscaping width from four feet to five feet. .S TAFF.......R.E.G.OM.N.EN..P.A..T.I.QN : The staff recommends approval of this request providing applicant installs street landscaping to the existing parking lot which has no landscaping. EXISTING BUILDING t _ EXISTING c PARKING vl AREA IN QUESTION W PROPOSED o u PARK1 MG F LOT LL z t lw I fe?LInwin ea 0a1lis40 SIXTH STREET C , B, C, CASE 540 An LOT VARIANCE REQUEST FOR ALLRIGHT PARKING t BB The City Pe�ulul Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting, Monday, July 17, 1989 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. The Commission met at 9:30 a.m. for a pre -agenda meeting to discuss two variance requests. The meeting was called to order for public hearings at 10:00 a.m. Members present: Jim vonTungeln Bob Callans Joe Franklin Jane Rogers Tim deNoble Ken Bernard David Bazzel Kay Howell Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec Secretary Parks & Recreation Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Frank S. Barksdale for Bailey Corporation Henry Kelley, Jr. - Sr. Vice President of Flake & Co., Inc. 1. Pre -Agenda Meeting. Six members met and discussed the two variance requests to come before the Commission in a Public Hearing. Bob Brown presented the cases. 2. Public Hearing was called to order for the purpose of hearing the following cases. ITEM NO. 2 - C.B.C. 538 - NEW MATTER: See Attachment Motion was made by Jane Rogers to grant the extension in landscaping for 18 months - non renewable. The motion was seconded by Kay Howell. Motion carried six ayes - 0 nays. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 (2) ITEM NO. 1 - C.B.C. - NEW MATTER: See Attachment Motion was made by Tim deNoble, and seconded by Jane Rogers to grant variance as requested. Motion carried by a vote of five ayes and one abstention. With no further business to be discussed, the Public Hearing was adjourned. 3. The regular meeting of the City Beautiful Commission was called to order. 4. Approval of Minutes of the June meeting. Minutes of the June meeting were approved. 5. Reports of Committees: A. City Beautiful Kids. David Bazzel reported that the City Beautiful Kids program is well underway. At present there are approximately 115 kids still in the program. There will be a media event on July 24, members will be notified of location and time. B. Landscape Ordinance. Jim vonTungeln reported that we will hopefully have a first draft of the ordinance for the Commission to look at by the August meeting. 6. Miscellaneous: A. Landscape Awards. Jim told Commission members that they needed to start thinking about the Landscape Awards. It is not to early to start thinking about your nominations. B. Tim deNoble asked the status of the sign ordinance. Bob Brown stated that the signs are slated to come down in 1991. C. Bob Callans said he is still upset because utilities are immune from fixing what they tear up. (3) D. Jim vonTungeln announced that Jane Rogers and Tim„ deNoble had both tendered their resignations. Tim is leaving for New York to attend graduate school. Jane Rogers said that she could no longer serve on the commission due to lack of time. Members of the commission wished them well in their future endeavors. E. Members of the Commission discussed the possibility of having a retreat in 1990 to plan future projects. Members thought that approximately $1-,000 would be needed for a retreat. 7. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. The City Beautiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission will hold its j regular meeting Monday, July 17, 1989 at 10:00 a.m, in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. A Pre -Agenda meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. for discussion of a public hearing matter. Public Hearing will be at 10:00 a.m. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Public Hearing A. Item No. 1 - CBC New Matter (See Attachment) B. Item No. 2 - CBC 538 - New Matter 3. Adjourn Public Hearing 4. Call Regular Meeting to Order 5. Approval of minutes of the June Meeting 6. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids - David Bazzel B. Landscape Ordinance - Jim vonTungeln 7. Miscellaneous 8. Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, Phi 72201 371-4770 The City Beautiful Commission The City Beautiful Commission met Monday, June 19, 1989 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center for a pre -agenda meeting on the Rose Law Firm Extension Request. The Public Hearing was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with the regular meeting following immediately. Vice Chairman Bert Parker presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Bob Callans Joe Franklin Jane Rogers David Bazzel Kay Howell Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec., Parks & Recreation Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Dickson Flake 1. Pre -agenda meeting. Bob Brown presented the Rose Law Firm variance request for an extension of one year. 2. Pub ll.Lc Hearing was called to order for the purpose of hearing a request by Mr. Dickson Flake representative for the Rose Law Firm for a one year extension. Motion was made by Jane Rogers to accept the proposal to delay the landscaping for one year with a certificate of occupancy. The motion was seconded by Bob Callans. The motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays. The Public Hearing was adjourned. 3. Vice Chairman Bert Parker called the regular meeting of the City Beautiful Commission to order for its regular business. 4. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the May meeting were approved as mailed. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 } Minutes of the June Meeting Page 2 5. Reports of Committees: A. City Beautiful Kids. David Bazzel reported that the Celebrity Send Off had come off well and that we had lots of celebrities present. KSSN sponsored the lunch and a good time was had by all. B. Landscape Ordinance. Bert Parker reported that the committee working on the ordinance was getting closer to a final draft. Bob Callans said that the committee has been getting great cooperation from the Public Works Department and commended Bob Brown for the outstanding job that he has done. C. Capitol Avenue. Project is on hold pending work that mayor is doing on the project. Mayor is working on an umbrella project for several projects. 6. Miscellaneous. A. Bert Parker asked Bob Callans about the status of the Flag Garden on the Capitol grounds. Bob said that funds were raised for the flag garden, but it was unclear as to the maintenance of the garden. He said he was working trying to get a commitment from the Secretary of State on maintenance. B. David Bazzel asked about some property on Geyer Springs Road. Bob Brown told him he needed to contact the premises inspectors in the Public Works Department. 7. Meeting Adjourned at 11:15 a.m. City of Little Rock Engineering Division Department of 701 West Markham Public Works Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4800 July 17, 1989 ITEM NO. 1 - C.B.C. - NEW MATTER Applicant: Frank S. Barksdale for Bailey Corp. (Bowman Curve Center II) Location: 200 North Bowman Road Description: Tract B Markham Commercial Subdivision ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT: A peripheral landscaping strip at least three (3) feet in width required west of the vehicular use area with / screening shrubs or an opaque fence and with a tree every forty (40) feet. VARIANCE REQUESTED: Deletion of part of the western peripheral landscaping strip. FINDINGS• This property is being developed as a commercial shopping center. The applicant would like to provide parking spaces behind (west) of the proposed building for employees of the center. If the three (3) foot wide peripheral landscaping strip is installed there will not be sufficient space to allow for parking in this area. The eighteen (18) acres of property immediately west of this site is heavily wooded, located in the floodplain and owned by the City of Little Rock. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since the property to the west is located in the floodplain and heavily wooded and the applicant is providing additional landscaping to the north of the project with extra screening along Bowman Road, the staff recommends the waiver be granted. The City Beautiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday, June 19, 1989, at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. A Pre -Agenda meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. for discussion of a public hearing matter. PubTc Hearing will be at 10:00 a.m. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Public Hearing - Rose Law Firm - See Attached 3. Adjourn Public Hearing 4. Call Regular Meeting to Order 5. Approval of Minutes of the May Meeting 6. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids - David Bazzel B. Landscape Ordinance - Jim vonTungeln C. Capitol Avenue Project - Bob Callans 7. Miscellaneous 8. Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 The City PedutiU Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 1989, in the Riverfront Park Activity Center, Chairman Jim von Tungeln presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln Bob Callans Jane Rogers Ken Bernard Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Rec. Bob Brown, Enviromental Codes 1. R01.1 Call. 5 of 9 present. 2. Approval of :Minutes. Minutes approved as mailed. 3. Reports of Committees: A. Christmas Lighting. Gayle reported that she and Kay Howell were continuing to work on the project. B. Capitol Avenue. Bob Callans reported that he will be making a presentation to the Leadership Institute in June. He has also been meeting with the Mayor on this project. C. City Beautiful Kids. Gayle reported that we are still short some sponsors, but we are working on the problem. Hopefully, we will come up with all twenty by the time the program starts. Rip -has been working on getting the vehicles. So far we have five committed. D. Landscape Ordinance. Jim vonTungeln reported that we would have a draft of the new ordinance this week. Jim, Bob, and Bert will begin to review and hopefully will have something for the Commission to review at the next meeting. Jim and Bob commended the staff for the hard work that had been put forth on revising the Landscape Ordinance. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes of the May 1989 Meeting Page 2 4. Miscellaneous. A. Trees at the Capitol - The controversy of removing trees on the State Capitol grounds was discussed. Members requested that Wayne Sherrill be invited to _ the next meeting to discuss this issue. B. Ken Bernard told the Commission that he had been asked to serve on the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission. He also discussed the new landfill regulations. C. Bert Parker discussed the Paul Lawhon Memorial Fund with the Commission. It was decided that the money should be put into our regular checking account a tree should be bought to place at the Little Rock. 5. Meeting Adjourned at 11:15 a.m. June 19, 1989 ITEH......NO.r......... 1....... -.......B..,...Q.............�..36....... ......... NEW .......MATTER Applicant: L. Dickson Flake for Rose Law Firm Location: 118 East 4th Street (Northeast corner of East 4th & Main Streets) Description: Lots 5 thru 12, Block 4, Original City of Little Rock ANC?INAN.G E.......R.E.Q.UIREMENT All newly established vehicular use areas 2,500 square feet and larger must be landscaped. VAR. 1ANI.C.B...._.E.E.Q.U.E5.1E.D : Deferral of landscape plan implementation for one year. E.Q.N. UN.C...5 On November 11, 1986, a building permit was issued to Rose Law Firm to build a new parking lot at 118 East 4th Street. The parking lot was built in accordance with the approved plan with the exception that most of the required landscaping was never installed. Street landscaping on the west side of the parking lot abutting Metrocentre Mall has been installed as well as all the required ground cover. However, the shrubs and trees on the north, east and south sides of the parking lot have never been installed as shown on the approved landscaping plan. A number of extensions have been granted by the enforcement office since enforcement was begun in December of 1987. The reason for these extensions have been based on the prospect that a Phase II building program was in the works but financing problems and organizational changes within Rose Law Firm have delayed the process. Mr. Flake is asking for a one year extension. He states that Allison, Moses, Redden Architects are designing Phase II which will double the size of the structure and provide for another parking lot to be added at East 3rd and Main Streets. He also states when the building program begins on Phase II, it will include an irrigation system to water all the landscaping areas '1 throughout their property and if built as one unit would make it more effective. Without a sprinkler system, Mr. Flake feels the plants will die. Page 2 .S.T..,A.F.R.......RECOMMENDA11ON : The staff recognizes the benefits of a good irrigation system on plant survival and acknowledges that an eventual well landscaped and maintained parking lot is all we are seeking. However, much time has elapsed since the parking lot was built and therefore the staff prefers not to make a recommendation in this particular case. (�,F3.C. CAST 5�36� LL 3RD ST• Nir . '.. -h - 4 T H 5T. . The City RedutiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday, May 15, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. AGENDA Roll Call Approval of Minutes of the April, 1989 meeting Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids - David Bazzel B. Christmas Lighting Riverfront - Kay Howell C. Landscape Ordinance Revision - Bert Parker D. Capitol Avenue Project - Bob Callans Miscellaneous Adjournment V The City Pec%tiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday, May 15, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the April, 1989 meeting 3. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids - David Bazzel B. Christmas Lighting Riverfront - Kay Howell C. Landscape Ordinance Revision - Bert Parker D. Capitol Avenue Project - Bob Callans 4. Miscellaneous 5. Adjournment The City Redutiful Commission The City Beautiful Commission Monday, April 17, 1989 at 10:00 Activity Center, Bert Parker, Vice Members Present: Bert Parker Joe Franklin David Bazzel held its regular meeting a.m. in the Riverfront Park Chairman presided. Bob Callans Tim deNoble Kay Howell Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Rec. Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Judy Gallman, Ark. Democrat 1. Roll Call. 6 of 9 present. 20 Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the March 20; 1989 meeting approved as mailed. 3. Reports of Committees: A. City Beautiful Kids. David Bazzel reported that 200 applicants had been interviewed on April 1 and April 8. David said that all the kids seemed to be good. The City Beautiful Kids Program will begin on June 12 and end on August 18. David said that a press release was being sent out regarding the City Beautiful Kids Program. B. Christmas Lighting. Kay Howell reported that several meetings had been held regarding the lighting project. She distributed a report outlining proposals for the lighting. (See attached.) C. Landscape Ordinance. Bert Park reported that a first draft should be ready in approximately two weeks. He indicated that a special meeting would have to be called and then we would need to have a public hearing. Minutes of the April, 1989 Meeting Page 2 D. Capitol Avenue Improvement Project. Bob Callans said the project is in limbo at the present time. The Task Force sub committee has met and is in the process of compiling a mailing list for fund raising letters for the purpose of raising money to bring the Partners for Livable Places team in. 4. Miscellaneous A. Bert Parker mentioned that Director Sharon Priest is working on a project to get several spots in the downtown area designated as green spots. B. Joe Franklin said that the State Legislature has passed legislation regarding abandoned vehicles that may be of some help. He will get a copy for the Commission. C. Bert Parker asked Julius Breckling about the West Little Rock Park site. Julius discussed the site but said there was little chance that it would be acted upon at this time. 5. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. M E M O R A N D U M April 13, 1989 TO: City Beautiful Commission Members FROM: Kay Howell SUBJECT: Christmas Lighting - Riverfront Park The committee has met on several occasions and we have identified the following as our recommendations for Phase I of this project. 1. History Pavilion. Religious theme, the archways lend themselves as an ideal creche or possible use of a chapel. We would suggest a live Nativity scene and some lighting, spotlights, etc. 2. Belvedere. Children's theme such as Santa, elves, candy canes. Both lights and displays. 3. Lower promenade from east fountain to Activity Center. We recommend this walk way to be lit by candelarias. Will need approximately 500 candelarias. 4. East Fountain - use colored lighting in lighting system. 5. Small trees in park. Decorate with strings of white lights 6. -Activity Center. Outline in white lights and use green garland and wreaths. 7. Riverfest Amphitheater. Outline tent top in white lights. Line the outside walkway with candy canes made of PVC and wrapped with red plastic ribbon. 8. Entry to Park. Install "A Riverfront Christmas" entry sign. It is our feeling that the above is quite ambitious and probably only a portion can be done this year. We will continue to meet to refine this plan and to identify funding sources. The City Beautiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday, April 20, 1989, at 10:00 a.m. in the_Riverfront Park Activity Center. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the March, 1989 meeting. 3. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids - David Bazzel B. Christmas Lighting Project - Kay Howell C. Landscape Ordinance - Jim vonTungeln 4. Miscellaneous 5. Adjournment The City Pec-iutifd Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Monday,. March 20, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center, Chairman Jim vonTungeln presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln Joe Franklin Jane Rogers Tim deNoble Ken Bernard Kay Howell Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec. Parks & Recreation Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Jim Hathcock, Environmental Codes Cindy Chrisman, Arkansas Kidney Foundation 1. Roll Call: 7 of 9 present 2. Approval of Minutes of February, 1989 meeting. Minutes approved as mailed. 3. Reports of Committees A. Christmas Lighting. Jane Rogers reported that she, Kay Howell and Gayle had several meetings and are in the process of putting together a plan. Hopefully, we will have something down on paper by the May meeting. B. City Beautiful Kids. Gayle told the commission members that interviews were scheduled for April 1 April 8. Will need as many members as can to interview. Rip is busy getting sponsors, and money has already started coming in. C. Landscape Ordinance. Jim vonTungeln reported that the work on this ordinance is progressing, but it is a little behind schedule. Hopefully, will have some- thing by early summer. Meetings have been moved to 723 Wt: st Markham. Minutes of the March, 1989 Meeting Page 2 D. Litter Ordinance. Joe Franklin asked Jim Hathcock to make comments on the model ordinance. Jim said he had reviewed the model ordinance and found some conflicts in assignments, but believes that it can be worked out.- One of the key elements is active enforcement. The members discussed the possibility of having some public service announcements made and run. It was suggested that perhaps we could use the Stuff that Stuff ads. 4. Arkansas Kidney Foundation. Jim vonTungeln introduced Cindy Chrisman of the Arkansas Kidney Foundation. Ms. Chr--isman-explained—her- project -(see attached)-; -- and --asked the Commission members for their endorsement. Bert Parker moved that the City Beautiful Commission endorse the Arkansas Kidney Foundations Junk Car Project. Joe Franklin seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. 5. Meeting adjourned. 1JD1j 13ed IXIAI The City Pedutifd Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday, March 20, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of February Meeting 3. Reports of Committees: A. City Beautiful Kids - David Bazzel B. Riverfront Park Lighting Project - Jane Rogers C. Landscape Ordinance - Jim vonTungeln D. Capitol Avenue - Bob Callans E. Litter Ordinance - Joe Franklin 4. Arkansas Kidney Foundation Presentation - Cindy Chrisman 5. Miscellaneous k The City Beautiful Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Monday, February 13, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Directors Conference Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall. Jim vonTungeln, Chairman presided. Members Present: Jim vonTungeln A. J. Almand Bob Callans Joe Franklin Jane Rogers Tim deNoble Ken Bernard David Bazzel Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec., Parks & Recreation Don McChesney, City Engineer Kenny Scott, Environmental Codes Rip Rowan, City Beautiful Kids Gary Greeson, Dir. of Comp. Planning 1. Roll Call -- 8 of 9 Members Present 2„ Jim vonTungeln announced that the Board of Directors had adopted a policy that Commission members would not serve more than two full terms. The first person caught in the new policy is A. J. Almand who has served on the Commission since September, 1978. Jim presented A. J. with a letter of appreciation and invited him to come and share his wisdom with us at any time. Jim then introduced our newest member, Mr. David Bazzel. David's assignment on the commission will be City Beautiful Kids. 3. Approval of January, 1989 Minutes: Minutes approved as mailed. 4. Reports of Committees: A. City Beautiful Kids. Gayle reported that work has begun on the 1989 City Beautiful Kids Program. The Private Industry Council has approved our funding request for 1989. Jim vonTungeln welcomed Rip back to the program. Minutes of the February, 1989 Meeting Page K B. Capitol Avenue Project. Bob Callans reported that Robert McNulty had returned to Little Rock on January 18, and that the Capitol Avenue Task Force had sponsored a luncheon for him at Trapnall Hall. He said that a great deal of interest had been generated from the luncheon. Bob said that the Mayor had been impressed and had decided to take a leadership role in the project. Bob asked Gary Greeson, Director of Comprehensive Planning to discuss the merits of hiring Partners for Livable Places to help us with the project. C. Landscape Ordinance. Jim vonTungeln- reported that the Landscape Ordinance committee had been meeting on a weekly basis and would continue to do so. Tim deNoble had taken notes at the last meeting and distributed them to Commission members. Bob Callans distributed a proposed policy statement by the City Beautiful Commission. It was decided to delay a vote on this statement until members had sufficient chance to study it. Don McChesney, City Engineer, distributed copies a revised summary of pending land- scape issues. 4. Flag Raising Ceremony. Gayle would officially be raised on and that members of the participate. 5. Miscellaneous. None. 6. Adjournment: 11:30 a.m. reported that the City Flag February 28, at 11:15-a.m., Commission were invited to &V 4-6-u�� The City Pedutiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday, February 13, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2� Approval of Minutes of January, 1989 Meeting. 3. Reports of Committee A. City Beautiful Kids B. Capitol Avenue - Bob Callans C. Landscape Ordinance 4. Flag Raising Ceremony - February 28, 1989 at 11:15 a.m. (See Attached) 5. Miscellaneous City of Little Rock Nancy Baker Public Relations Director City Hall Markham & Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4517 SUMMARY PUBLIC RELATIONS EMPLOYEE MEETING JANUARY 26, 1989 The Committee met at the Police Training Center and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to tour the facility. a In February, -the group will inform employees of the Midday Music Concert, to be held February 289 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the City Hall Rotunda. The program is free and is sponsored by Southwestern Bell. • On the same day, at 11:15 a.m., the City flag will be officially unveiled. A short ceremony will precede the luncheon concert. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 23, at noon, to be held at the Central Fire Station. The City PedutiU Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting, Monday, January 9, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. Chairman Jim vonTungeln presided. Members present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln A. J. Almand Bob Callans Joe Franklin Tim deNoble Ken Bernard Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec., Parks & Recreation Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Richard Wood, Comprehensive Planning Bruce Powers, Visitor 1. Roll Call. 7 of 8 members present - 1 vacant position. 2. App-roval of Minutes. Minutes of the November, 1988 and December, 1988 minutes approved as mailed. 3. Reports of Committees: Capitol Avenue Improvement Project - Report deferred until later in the meeting. Minutes -- January, 1989 Meeting Page 2 4. Code of Ethics. Members reminded to turn in Code of Ethics Reports as soon as possible and that they must be in by January 31, 1989. 5. 1989 Work Program. Chairman Jim vonTungeln submitted his proposed work program for 1989. Commission members discussed each item individually. A. City Beautiful Kids. The Commission voted at its November, 1988 meeting to continue this program. B. Capitol Avenue Project. Bob Callans reported -that Robert McNulty of Partners for Livable Places would return to Little Rock on January 18, 1989. Jim asked Bob to outline where we are at this point. Bob explained that the City Beautiful Commission originally funded the study for Capitol Avenue in 1987. The Commission asked the Little Rock Board of Directors to include Capitol Avenue on the 1987 Bond Issue. A task force was formed in September, 1988 to try to develop an approach to the funding of the project. A sub committee was formed to approach property owners about forming a Capitol Avenue Improvement District. The sub committee decided it needed some guidance and has asked for a proposal Partners for Livable Places. Bob told the Commission that there would be a luncheon meeting of the Task Force and that the Commission members were invited to attend. Further notice regarding this meeting to mailed to each member. C. Litter Legislation. Joe Franklin and Ken Bernard continue to work on this project. D. Landscape Awards. It was suggested that this program needs to be jazzed up. Tim deNoble volunteered to work on the Landscape Awards. E. Landscape Ordinance. Jim said we need to try and get this completed this year. Jim suggested that this project should be worked on by himself, Bob Callans, Bert Parker, and Tim deNoble. Bob said that he had been meeting with Don McChesney on this. They agreed to meet the second Wednesday of February at Bob's office. Minutes - January, 1989 Meeting Page 3 F. Ri-verfront Park Christmas Lighting Display. Work toward having a Christmas Lighting Display in Riverfront Park. G. Beautification Conference. To again sponsor a beautification conference. H. Bob Callans suggested that the Commission initiate a Tree Designation and Planting Project. Identify trees in the city that should be designated as having value due to age - historical significance, etc. To initiate and implement a program to encourage the planting of more trees in the City of Little Rock. Tim deNoble moved that the above plan be adopted as the City Beautiful Commission 1989 Work Plan, -the motion was seconded by Ken Bernard and carried unanimously. 6. Miscellaneous 1. Bob Brown reported that he had checked on the question about screening at Coppess Motors and had found that screening is not required by the zoning ordinance for automobile dealers. ate,„ 2. On. the question of MEMS, Bob reported that this is City Property and that there is no room for landscaping. They are trying to get the state plant some trees to screen it from the I-630. 3. Bob reported that he had been working on some changes to the Landscape Ordinance. 7. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. The City R�utiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting, Monday, January 9, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the November and December, 1988 meetings. 3. Reports of Committees: A. Capitol Avenue - Bob Callans 4. 1989 Code of Ethics Reports 5. Discuss 1989 Work Projects 6. Miscellaneous 7. Adjournment 1989 OFFICERS James-G. vonTungeln - Chairman Wft Bert Parker - Vice Chairman Jane Rogers - Treasurer 1989 SUPPORTING STAFF Julius Breckling - Director Parks & Recreation - 371-4770 Gayle Owens - Exec. Secretary Parks & Recreation - 371-4770 Bob Brown - Environmental Codes - 371-4864 r 4 I 0 '7" MIT1 i w a I I �',a�� I,,��tiIlL1 ..�sslll�........., aw I !V1 y +111I'�'1�� 1�`W �� - �-IIII��II `� • i �.. I •� � � � ♦ r �� , • l � � � �// �� I' ' III► ' -- � %'1� .i�' ++��'� i �' �! rl' �� IIII�I �•�; .! 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