CBC 04-04-2002LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COM M ISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday April 4th, 2002, at 11:30 a.m.
in the Sister Cities Conference Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the meeting to
order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dottie Funk Ann Ivey
Nash Abrams Tim Heiple
Karol Zoeller Billie Calloway
Troy Laha Lynn Warren
ALSO PRESENT: Terry Burruss AIA, Agent for Pinnacle Chiropractic and
Acupuncture
Steve Pinnard, with Century 21
David Hathcock, Adopt -A -Street Program, Department of Public
Works, City of Little Rock
Elisha Crouch, Arkansas Democrat/Gazette
Pete Rausch, Urban Forester, Parks & Recreation Department
Dana Carney, Zoning & Sub -Division Manager, Department of
Planning and Development
Bob Brown, Plans Development Administrator, Department of
Planning and Development
Christy Marvel, Landscape Specialist, Department
of Planning and Development
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Troy Laha moved that the minutes from March 71h, 2002 be approved as submitted.
Second: Billie Calloway seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann reported the following:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
04-04-02
Beginning Balance as of March 7, 2002 $1,153.81
Credits
Hunter, Inc. $1,000.00
Interest on Account .08
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
Debits
Total
$1,000.08
Landscape Awards Ceremony Expenses:
Custom Trophies $479.22
City of Little Rock -punch $125.00
Frances Flower Shop $ 53.31
Community Bakery $113.43
Office De of -name tags $ 13.85
Total $784.81
Note: Banner Not Included in cost of Landscape Awards Ceremony
Ending Balance as of April 4, 2002:
$1,369.08
The beginning and ending balance includes the donation for the City Beautiful Celebration
donated by the LR Convention Bureau.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING C.B.C.-569:
Bob Brown began the meeting regarding the landscape variance request located at 11618
Huron Lane. Currently the site is a vacant residence. Applicant is proposing a doctor's office
and additional office lease space. On 03-28-02 Planning Commission s review of the site
was deferred. New paved areas and new parking areas are being proposed for this site.
Revised plan shows 12 parking spaces. The landscape ordinance requires a 9' landscaping
strip with a minimum of 6.7'. Current proposal on the east & west areas of the site, do not
meet this minimum. It is a maximum of 8.5' and 1.5' which is an average of 4.5'. Staff
recommends denial of the request and feels that the site is being over built. However, staff
would support a less intensive use of the site. One inquiry call was received on the site for
the landscape variance; however, there was substantial opposition for the POD. For the
current applicational use, a minimum of nine parking spaces would be required. Applicant
would increase landscaping at the corner of Huron and Green Mountain Drive substantially.
Photos distributed by Century 21 agent -filed in the Planning and Development Department.
Long parking spaces are double stacked for staff parking. South & west of the site is
currently residential whereas north & east is commercial. Staff reported about six or seven
residents from the Pleasant Tree Owners Association present for the public hearing; however,
signatures of 120 out of the 125 property owners in opposition of the development. Staff
recommends approval of the re -zoning of the site conditional to the proper use to a more
accommodating, neighborhood friendly, oriented type office use.
Troy Laha made a Motion that we accept the proposal as submitted
Second made by Dottie Funk
Motion failed unanimously
Let the minutes show that going to the Planning Commission is grounds for re -submittal
applicable to a revised landscape plan showing the following:
• Would widen the east side landscaping perimeter strip
■ Leave the fence and landscaping perimeter strip on west except for the driveway
penetration
• Existing trees -One Oak and four Pines to be preserved and protected during construction
north of the proposed driveway
• Reduce staff -stacked parking by half running parallel to Green Mountain Drive
Dottie Funk asked that staff print the landscape notifications in a brighter more easily noticed
color. Staff agreed to not print in white but another color more easily seen.
David Hathcock, City of Little Rock, Adopt -A -Street Program:
Upon our recent adoption of 16 city blocks David Hathcock, with Little Rock Public
Works Department, came and presented us with an updated location map and orange vests to
wear while on -location. This map can be seen at the Planning and Development Department. The
Adopt -A -Street program was started in December of 1994 in this very city. Since this time,
cities throughout the nation have followed suite. David thanked the City Beautiful Commission
for its help in re-establishing the cause. The City of Little Rock will be constructing a sign for
the City Beautiful Commission to have on -site at the Bowman Curve area. The city will also
provide the trash bags and pick up the filled bags for the City Beautiful Commission or any
participant free of charge. Nash Abrams and Karol Zoeller gave out lists of 127 neighborhoods
that are to be contacted before the next City Beautiful Commission meeting. The list was
divided and each member given their prospective numbers and locations to call and request the
adoption of their neighborhood area(s). The city will construct a sign for anyone with a
minimum of eight blocks adopted. There is no cost to the participant at any time. The City
Beautiful Commission will have a press release regarding this adoption on Monday, April the
22°d The exact time is unknown. The location is at the River market downtown on the east side
of the pavilion. At this time, the announcement will be made -hopefully by Mayor Dailey can
announce a challenge to the city -before heading over to the site to then pick up the adopted
section of street(s). To use the pavilion free of charge, the City Beautiful Commission has
agreed to have a booth on Saturday April the 27th at the Zoo to help promote the flower and
garden show from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pete Raush, Parks and Recreation Urban Forester spoke:
Pete thanked everyone for a great show and for being apart of the Arbor Day celebration. He did
however ask that next year we use a smaller, less powerful form of power tool O and suggested
the smaller, lighter version of the .5 hp motor, which can be purchased from your local chain toy
store. Pete reminded us that the Arbor Day Celebration will be moved to this fall perhaps the
first weekend in November and therefore, not to put up our acting hats just yet -and also gave out
adult size arbor day 2002 tee shirts. Lynn Warren took photos of the event and will e-mail them
everyone soon. Next celebration will most likely begin at the River Front District and make its
way down through the city throughout the week to involve more of the community.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Networking Committee — Dottie Funk reminded everyone of the importance of tree
preservation and a motion was made and granted for Dottie to draft and send a letter
regarding such.
Will focus on establishing and building mutually beneficial relationships
within the community on behalf of the CBC.
2. Public Recognition Committee — Nash handed out the adopt -a -street pages with the
lists of all the neighborhoods and divided them amongst the group to recruit. Nash
has been working with Karol and Sharon on the announcement and publicity for the
adopt -a -street program.
Will be responsible for all efforts designed to recognize outstanding efforts
in all segments that support the mission of the CBC. This committee will
be headed up by the CBC Chairman (Nash Abrams) who will be supported
by sub -chairs heading up the following projects:
• Landscape Awards -Troy Laha
Taking any recommendations for next years
Landscape Awards ceremony..
• Polish the Rock -Billie Calloway
Asked to step down as chair. Committee decided to
table until next month.
■ Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -Ann Ivey
Ann showed an example of a certificate and asked
for feedback on content and design..
3. Strategic Planning & Publicity Committee — no report.
Will serve all committees in publicizing their activities within the
community. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
4. City Beautiful Celebration Committee — no report.
Responsible for establishing City Beautiful Day and planning/executing
all attendant activities. Tim Heiple
5. Special Projects Committee — no report.
Responsible for researching, planning and recommending annual special
projects in which the CBC will participate. Karol Zoeller
Grant/Fundraising Committee — Lynn suggested purchasing a directory
for non-profit organizations. The cost is $70.00. The AR Urban &
Community Assistance Grant is up deadline is April 15fl'. Tea 21 trails
deadline is May the 101h. Lynn handed out a Stone and Steel brochure to
CBC members.
Researches, recommends and coordinates fundraising and grant -writing
efforts on behalf of the CBC. Lynn Warren
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
none
none
ADJOURNMENT: 1:30 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
CO M M ISSION
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April
the 4th 2002, in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall. This will be
a brown bag meeting.
AGENDA
Call to Order: Nash Abrams, Chair
Roll Call:
Open Public Hearing: C.B.C. 569-New Matters -Pinnacle Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Dr. Darren Beavers, Owner
Terry Burruss AIA, Agent
Close Public Hearing:
Approval of the Minutes: March 7th, 2002
Treasurer's Report: Ann Ivey
Committee Reports:
* Networking Committee -Dottie Funk
■ Landscape Awards — Troy Laha
■ Strategic Planning & Publicity — Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
■ Public Recognition — Nash Abrams
■ Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -Ann Ivey
■ Special Projects — Karol Zoeller
• City Beautiful Commission — Tim Heiple
■ Polish the Rock Award -Billie Calloway
Old Business:
Nash, Karol, and Sharon -Adopt -A- Street Program
12:15 Guest Speaker, David Hathcock, LR Public Works,
Adopt -A -Street Coordinator
Nash Abrams, follow-up on Landscape Awards Program
New Business:
Adjournment:
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
April 4, 2002
ITEM NO. 1 - C.B.C. 569 - NEW MATTERS
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
ORDINANCE RE UIREMENTS:
Pinnacle Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Dr. Darren Beavers, Owner
Terry Burruss AIA, Agent
11618 Huron Lane
Lot 476, Pleasantree First Addition
1. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts
adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9)
feet wide.
2. Up to twenty-five (25) percent of the perimeter planter area may be shifted from one area
to another. Street requirements are not included in this flexibility.
VARIANCE REQUESTED:
A reduction of the width of the eastern and western perimeter landscaping strips.
FINDINGS:
This property is located at the northeast corner of Huron Lane and Green Mountain Drive and is
occupied by a residential structure. The adjacent property to the north is office and with
commercial to the east.
The applicant proposes to change the residential structure into a chiropractic and acupuncture
office with an option for additional office lease space. Parking areas and a driveway are planned
for the site. The applicant proposes nine (9) regular parking spaces for clients and four (4)
stacking spaces for staff. The landscape ordinance requires a perimeter landscape strip width of
nine (9) feet. The minimum width allowed with transfers is 6.7 feet. The landscape perimeter
strip adjacent to Green Mountain Drive is not allowed the twenty-five (25) transfer flexibility.
March 280' the Planning Commission is scheduled to review this site for a Planned Office
Development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff believes the current proposal is overbuilding the site. Therefore, the staff recommends
denial of the landscape variance requested.
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