CBC 05-02-2002LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
C0MMISS10N
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday May 2, 2002, at 11:30
a.m. in the Sister Cities Conference Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the meeting to
order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Ivey Nash Abrams
Tim Heiple Karol Zoeller
Troy Laha Lynn Warren
ALSO PRESENT: Derrick Davison, Attorney with Grillo Rod Reagan representing
Costello's Cigar and The Cross -Eyed Pig
Chris Travis, Attorney with Grillo Rod Reagan representing
Costello's
Don Johnson, Johnson and Chism Architects representing
Costello's
Ed David, Owner of the Faded Rose
John Geyser, Owner of Buffalo Grill
Tony Bozynski, Assistant -Director, Department of Planning and
Development
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
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING C.B.C.-570:
Bob Brown began the meeting regarding the landscape variance request located at 1701
Rebasmen Park Road. Currently the site is a restaurant and cigar shop. Applicant is
requesting that the ordinance requiring the southern perimeter landscaping strip and
associated trees and shrubs be deleted. Lack of parking seems to be the primary issue to the
applicant. However, upon discussion it was decided that a new parking arrangement might
provide the site with the number of spaces desired.
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
Troy Laha made a Motion that we accept the proposal as submitted.
Second made by Tim Heiple
Motion failed unanimously
Pubic Meeting Closed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Troy Laha moved that the minutes from March 7th, 2002 be approved as submitted.
Second: Tim Heiple seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann reported the following:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
05-02-02
Beginning Balance as of April 4, 2002
Credits
Debits
$1,369.08
Interest on Account .14
Total $1,369.22
Landscape Awards Ceremony Expenses:
Mangan, Holcomb, Rainwater, Culpepper(CBC Banner) $122.34
General Product Co. (Name Badge) $ 12.86
Total $1,234.02
Ending Balance as of May 2, 2002: $1,234.02
The beginning and ending balance includes the donation for the City Beautiful Celebration
donated by the LR Convention Bureau.
Staff showed an example of the new landscape variance sign to the committee and received
approval of the design. The color was asked to he bright, but agreed to color availability.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Networking Committee — Dottie Funk Members should have received their
invitation to the grand opening and dedication of Curran House, to be held on
Saturday, May 18. Invitations courtesy of LR Tourism/Conventions.(via e-mail)
Will focus on establishing and building mutually beneficial relationships
within the community on behalf of the CBC.
2. Public Recognition Committee — Nash researched getting a Public Service
Announcement for the Adopt -A -Street Program to broadcast this summer. Nash and
Karol have been working towards an announcement date for the Adopt -A -Street
Program. Upon coordination with the mayor, a later date will be announced.
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
Showed a copy of memo sent out at the recent
Neighborhood Connections meeting.
• Polish the Rock -Billie Calloway
Resigned as member
• Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -
Announced that Mangan Holcomb Rainwater Culpepper has
offered to do the design for the Spontaneous Award. Ann Ivey
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 — commented on previous activities held at
the River Market Flower Show. Also, for the orange vests to have the names or
lettering on them, another medium will have to be used. Please call Tim with any
new ideas or alternatives.
Responsible for establishing City Beautiful Day and planning/executing
all attendant activities. Tim Heiple
5. Special Projects Committee —Inquiry made to commission regarding announcement
to the public, to include the mayor, regarding the Adopt -A -Street -Program. She will
check the mayors schedule and report back on a date.
Responsible for researching, planning and recommending annual special
projects in which the CBC will participate. Karol Zoeller
6. Grant/Fundraising Committee — Lynn brought an example of a grants listing book
that she recommends. The cost is $70.00.
Researches, recommends and coordinates fundraising and grant -writing
efforts on behalf of the CBC. Lynn Warren
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: Billie Calloway turned in her resignation
ADJOURNMENT: 12:50
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday May 2, 2002, at 11:30 a.m. in
the Sister Cities Conference Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Ivey Nash Abrams
Tim Heiple Karol Zoeller
Troy Laha Lynn Warren
ALSO PRESENT: Derrick Davison, Attorney with Grillo Rod Reagan representing
Costello's Cigar and The Cross -Eyed Pig
Chris Travis, Attorney with Grillo Rod Reagan representing
Costello's
Don Johnson, Johnson and Chism Architects representing
Costello's
Ed David, Owner of the Faded Rose
John Geyser, Owner of Buffalo Grill
Tony Bozynski, Assistant -Director, Department of Planning and
Development
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
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING C.B.C.-570:
Bob Brown began the meeting regarding the landscape variance request located at 1701
Rebasmen Park Road. Currently the site is a restaurant and cigar shop. Applicant is
requesting that the ordinance requiring the southern perimeter landscaping strip and
associated trees and shrubs be deleted as a requirement for this site. Lack of parking seems
to be the primary issue to the applicant. However, upon discussion it was decided that a new
parking arrangement would provide the amount of spaces that the strip might cause them to
lose.
Troy Laha made a Motion that we accept the proposal as submitted.
Second made by Tim Heiple
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May the
2„ d 2002, in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall. This will be a
brown bag meeting. Please, try to make a site visit prior to our meeting.
AGENDA
Call to Order: Nash Abrams, Chair
Roll Call:
Open Public Hearing: C.B.C. 570-New Matters- Costello's Cigars/Cross Eyed Pig
Anthony Michael, Applicant
Chris Travis, Attorney
1701 Rebsamen Park Road
Close Public Hearing:
Approval of the Minutes: April 4th, 2002
Treasurer's Report: Ann Ivey
Committee Reports:
r Adopt -A -Street Committee -Nash Abrams, Karol Zoeller, and Sharon Tallach Vogelphol
■ Networking Committee -Dottie Funk
■ Landscape Awards — Troy Laha
■ Strategic Planning & Publicity — Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
• Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -Ann Ivey
• Special Projects —Karol Zoeller
■ City Beautiful Commission — Tim Heiple
• Polish the Rock Award -Billie Calloway
Old Business:
• Letters to the editor, Nash Abrams
New Business:
Adjournment:
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
May 2, 2002
ITEM NO.1 - C.B.C. 570 - NEW MATTERS
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Costello's Cigars/Cross Eyed Pig
Anthony Michael, Applicant
Chris Travis, Attorney
1701 Rebsamen Park Road
Long Legal
A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts
adjoining property. This strip shall be at least six (6) feet wide.
2. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs or vines every forty (40) linear feet shall be planted in
the perimeter planting strip. The width of driveways crossing the perimeter strip shall be
subtracted from the length of the perimeter strip for purposes of complying with this
provision.
VARIANCE REQUESTED:
Deletion of the southern perimeter landscaping strip and associated trees and shrubs or
vines.
FINDINGS:
This property is located along the eastern side of Rebsamen Park Road. The Faded Rose
Restaurant is located immediately to the south of this property and an industrial use is located to
the north. Railroad tracks are adjacent on the east side.
June 22, 2000 this site was reviewed by the Planning Commission as a Planned Commercial
Development. At that time, it was the City's understanding that there was an access easement
agreement between Mr. Michael and the owner of the Faded Rose Restaurant to the south.
Therefore, a continuous perimeter landscape strip was not required between the two sites.
Without this easement agreement, the landscape strips between both properties are required.
Landscaping at this site has not been installed. However, a number of existing trees, including a
large elm in the middle of the property, have been preserved. The applicant has posted bond on
the landscaping that has not been installed. On May 9, 2002 the applicant will be going back
before the Planning Commission asking to keep the head in parking area which is primarily
located within the right -at -way of Rebsamen Park Road and to delete the landscaping strip
between this property and the Faded Rose property. Staff is recommending that the head -in
parking be eliminated and the landscaping strip be required unless an access easement exists. If
an access easement does exist, then only that portion used for the driveway would be exempt
from having the perimeter landscaping strip.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the perimeter landscape strip be installed unless an access easement exists. If
an access easement does exist, staff recommends perimeter landscaping be installed except -
within the area of the driveway.
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Motion failed unanimously
Pubic Meeting Closed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Troy Laha moved that the minutes from March 7th, 2002 be approved as submitted.
Second: Tim Heiple seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann reported the following:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
05-02-02
Beginning Balance as of April 4, 2002 $1,369.08
Credits
Debits
Interest on Account .14
Total $1,369.22
Landscape Awards Ceremony Expenses:
Mangan, Holcomb, Rainwater, Culpepper(CBC Banner) $122.34
General Product. Co.(Name Bade $ 12.86
Total $1,234.02
Ending Balance as of May 2, 2002: $1,234.02
The beginning and ending balance includes the donation for the City Beautiful Celebration
donated by the LR Convention Bureau.
Staff showed an example of the new landscape variance sign to the committee and received
approval of the design. The color was asked to be bright, but agreed to color availability.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Networking Committee — Dottie Funk Members should have received their
invitation to the grand opening and dedication of Curran House, to be held on
Saturday, May 18. Invitations courtesy of LR Tourism/Conventions.(via e-mail)
Will focus on establishing and building mutually beneficial relationships
within the community on behalf of the CBC.
2. Public Recognition Committee — Nash researched getting a Public Service
Announcement for the Adopt -A -Street Program to broadcast this summer. Nash and
Karol have been working towards an announcement date for the Adopt -A -Street
Program. Upon coordination with the mayor, a later date will be announced.
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
Showed a copy of memo sent out at the recent
Neighborhood Connections meeting.
• Polish the Rock -Billie Calloway
Resigned as member
• Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -
Announced that Malcomb Rainwater Culpepper has offered to do
the design for the Spontaneous Award. Ann Ivey
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 — commented on previous activities held at
the River Market Flower Show. Also, for the orange vests to have the names or
lettering on them, another medium will have to be used. Please call Tim with any
new ideas or alternatives.
Responsible for establishing City Beautiful Day and planning/executing
all attendant activities. Tim Heiple
5. Special Projects Committee —Inquiry made to commission regarding announcement
to the public, to include the mayor, regarding the Adopt -A -Street -Program. She will
check the mayors schedule and report back on a date.
Responsible for researching, planning and recommending annual special
projects in which the CBC will participate. Karol Zoeller
6. Grant/Fundraising Committee — Lynn brought an example of a grants listing book
that she recommends. The cost is $70.00.
Researches, recommends and coordinates fundraising and grant -writing
efforts on behalf of the CBC. Lynn Warren
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: Billie Calloway turned in her resignation
ADJOURNMENT: 12:50 p.m.