CBC 12-05-2002a
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COM M ISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, December 5th, 2002,
at 11:30 a.m. in the Board of Directors Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the meeting
to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nash Abrams
Jan Hicks
Ann Ivey
Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
John Beneke
Troy Laha
Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren
ALSO PRESENT: Bob Brown, Plans Development Administrator, Department of
Planning and Development
Christy Marvel, Landscape Specialist, Department of Planning
and Development
Tony Bozynski, Director, Housing and Neighborhood Programs
Department
Steve Haralson, Civil Engineer Manager, Public Works
Department
Pete Rausch, City of Little Rock, Urban Forester, Parks &
Recreation Department
Motion: Troy Laha made a motion to defer case number 574 until next scheduled meeting.
Request made by applicant and city staff.
Second: Ann Ivey seconded and it passed unanimously.
Guest Speaker -Tony Bozynski:
Speaking on behalf of the Environmental Coalition, Tony has asked the City Beautiful
Commission, to be a partner in a city wide clean-up effort sometime in April 2003. This
coalition meets monthly and Nash Abrams, chair, has agreed to attend the January meeting.
When Tony knows the exact date for the January meeting, he will contact city staff with this
information. Commissioner Warren posed the question, could the Environmental Task Force
help CBC with adopt -a -street program? Maybe agree to adopt the area chosen to be picked up in
April. Nash will propose this idea at the January meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Ann Ivey moved that the minutes from November 6`h, be approved as submitted.
Second: Troy Laha seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann Ivey reported the following:
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
12-05-02
Beginning Balance as of November 6, 2002 $2 2�
Credits
Interest on Account $ .09
Debits
Total $2,204.10
None
Total S 0
Ending Balance as of December 5, 2002
TOTAL $2,204.1.0
The be innin and ending balance includes the donation for the City Beautiful Celebration
donated by the LR Convention Bureau.
Guest Speaker -Pete Rausch:
Discussed the possibility of CBC entering the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Contest. There
are three categories and four classifications. More information can be found at
www.keeparkatisasbeautiful.com also; Pulaski Mortgage on Cantrell has a billboard that is to be
used for civic endeavors only. CBC should check into advertising on this billboard. Perhaps the
adopt -a -street being the primary focus, public works could help fund the paper/materials for the
billboard. According to CAT, the old territorial trees are to be preserved on 2Id and Cumberland
streets. Pete will be replacing 28 trees downtown with Autumn Blaze Maples.
Guest Speaker -Steve Haralson:
Steve came and briefly gave information on the new trolley system. Steve has a full set
of plans that anyone is welcome to browse in his office at the Public Works Department. He will
answer in questions that anyone has about the set of plans. Pete Rausch would like to stay
involved throughout the project and decided to meet with Steve at Public Works for more
information.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Networking Committee —no report.
Will focus on establishing and building mutually beneficial relationships
within the community on behalf of the CBC.
2. Public Recognition Committee — City staff to construct a letter to the landscape
award winners. Nash and Troy to coordinate and call winners to congratulate. Nash
will try to attend the January Environmental Coalition monthly meeting. Staff will
get the exact date and time to Nash when it becomes available. Reported on
continued success 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 Chairperson who will be
supported by sub -chairs heading up the following projects: Nash Abrams
Landscape Awards -Letter for award winners. Check with Board
on available date for awards. Maybe March 18th? Troy Laha.
• Polish the Rock -no report.
• Spontaneous Public Recognition Program- Ten Eye of the
Beholder Certificates mailed out. Ann Ivey
3. Strategic Planning & Publicity Committee —Media advisory on the Polish the Rock
award and 2003 CBC officers. Brought a box of Adopt -A -Street brochures, gave to
city staff. Retreat to be January the 121h from 12:30 to 3:30 at Mangan Holcomb
Rainwater Culpepper, and to be potluck. Perhaps, Karol would like to coordinate the
potluck. Invite Theola Poole, Johnnie Pugh, and Stacy Hurst to attend annual CBC
retreat. 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
6. Grant/Fundraising Committee —no report.
Researches, recommends, and coordinates fundraising and grant -writing efforts on
behalf of the CBC. Lynn Warren
7. Staff Responsibilities -
(Bob) -Coordinate with Tony Bozynski regarding the date for the Environmental
Coalition January meeting time and date and get information to Nash.
(Christy) -Construct letter to landscape award winners, get contact information gathered
and sent to both Nash and Troy, and mail out congratulations letter in early January.
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL FOR CBC MEMBERS FOR 2003 FISCAL YEAR:
Officers in place as of the November CBC monthly meeting are to remain in their respected
Positions.
Nash Abrams, Chair
Tim Heiple, Vice -chair
Ann Ivey -Treasurer
Motion: Troy Laha made a motion to approve the new officers elected for the 2003 as shown.
Second: John Beneke 2nd the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF 2003 CALENDAR
Motion: Troy Laha made a motion to adopt the 2003 calendar as shown.
Second: Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl 2nd the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: 1:45
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday,
December 5t' , 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 Meeting: C.B.C. 574-New Matters -Ibsen Enterprises, Inc.
Mike Ibsen, Owner
Joe White, Jr., P.E. Agent
3021 Cantrell Road
Close Public Meeting:
Approval of the Minutes: November 6th , 2002
Treasurer's Report: Ann Ivey
Committee Reports:
* Landscape Awards — Troy Laha
■ Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -Ann Ivey
■ Special Projects — Karol Zoeller
■ Strategic Planning & Publicity — Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
• Adopt -A -Street Committee -each member to discuss their assignments.
Karol Zoeller
Sharon Tallach Vogelphol
Nash Abrams
■ City Beautiful Celebration — Tim Heiple
• Grants/Fundraising-Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren
Old Business: Polish the Rock
New Business:
• Nomination for next years officers
Adoption of 2003 Calendar
Adjournment:
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
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Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurers Report
December 5, 2002
Beginning Balance as of November 6, 2002 $2,204.01
Credits Interest on Account .09
Total 2$ ,204.30
Debits
None
Total 0
Ending Balance as of December 6, 2002
2 2$ 04.10
The beginning and ending balance includes the donation for the City Beautiful
Celebration donated by the LR Convention Bureau
December 5, 2002
ITEM NO. 1 - C.B.C. 574 - NEW MATTERS
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ibsen Enterprises, Inc.
Mike Ibsen, Owner
Joe White, Jr., P.E., Agent
3021 Cantrell Road
South of Cantrell Road and east of Rebsamen
Park Road
1. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts the
right-of-way of any street or highway. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide.
2. The city official may grant not more than a twenty-five (25) percent reduction of these
provisions for developments within mature areas.
VARIANCE REQUESTED:
Permission to allow the street perimeter landscaping strip to be located within the public
right-of-way and with a width reduction.
FINDINGS:
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing commercial building and construct a new strip
retail center. Because of street right-of-way dedication required, most of the street landscaping
would be located within the public right-of-way. The Public Works Department supports
approving a franchise to allow trees and shrubs within this right-of-way area. The Planning
Commission approved this same street buffer variance in conjunction with a Planned
Commercial Development at its September 19, 2002 Hearing. This site is located within the
designated mature area, which allows a perimeter strip to be reduced to a minimum width of 6.7
feet. The proposed landscaping strip which would be located within the right-of-way varies in
width from three (3) feet to eight (8) feet. The applicant plans to plant trees and shrubs within
this strip where feasible to meet ordinance requirements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is supportive of this landscape variance request.
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Commissioners
Nash Abrams
700 East 9th Street, Suite 10 L
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Phone: (501) 372-2729
nashabrams@aol.com
Jan Hicks
29 Vista Dr.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72210
Phone: home (501) 223-8842
Phone: office (501) 219-1614
Karol Zoeller
500 East 9th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Phone: (501) 375-9214/Fax:
Email: ekbwz@msn.com
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CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
CONTACT LIST
(501) 375-2274
Troy Laha
7 Althea Circle
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
Phone: (501) 565-7384/Fax: (501) 562-5467
Email: lahaengrls@msn.com
Ann Ivey
3011 Imperial Valley Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
Phone: (501) 225-0714
Email: iveyann@aol.com
Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
320 West Capitol, Suite 911
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 376-0321/Fax: (501) 376-6127
Email: sharon@people-energy-ideas.com
John Beneke
P.O. Box 25021
Little Rock, Arkansas 72225
Phone: (501) 944-9577 cell
(501) 664-0258 home
johnbeneke@earthlink.net
Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren
Planning and Development Section
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: 501-682-6937/Fax: 501-682-1199
Email: lynn.warren@mail.state.ar.us
Tim Heiple
Heiple Wiedower Architects
319 William Jefferson Clinton Blvd.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 707-0115/Fax: (501) 707-0118
Email: Tim@HWArch.com
Johnnie Pugh
Little Rock Board Director, Ex-Ofcio
2500 Booker
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501)661-1663
Support Staff
Bob Brown
Plans Development Administrator
Department of Planning & Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4864/Fax: (501) 371-6863
Email: bbrown@littlerock.state.ar.us
Christy Marvel
Landscape Specialist
Department of Planning & Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 244-5473/Fax: (501) 371-6863
Email: cmarvel@littlerock.state.ar.us
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864