CBC 04-07-2000TO: CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: GAYLE OWENS, RECORDING SECRETARY
SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS
DATE: APRIL 7, 2000
This is your official notice of a proposed change to the bylaws. Amendment to be voted
on at the May 4, 2000 meeting.
City Beautiful Commission
Proposed
Amendment to the Bylaws
April 6, 2000
ARTICLE H. MEETINGS
Replace "8:15 a.m." with "11:30" a.m.
Goals for Little Rock
A NeK Focus for Change
Little Rock Race
Relations
Commission --
committed to
equal
opportunities
for all citizens
Building for
tomorrow -- with
the past in mind.
COMMUNITY AND RACIAL
RELATIONS
The City of Little Rock will be a
community of racial equality and
equal opportunity for all. All citi-
zens will have a right and obligation
to be active participants in commu-
nity activities that shape their lives.
Discrimination based on race, creed,
color or sex is unacceptable in our
community.
STRATEGY
The City of Little Rock will establish
a Little Rock Race Relations Com-
mission and charge it with the full-
time mission of promoting equal
opportunity and full exercise of civil
rights for all citizens of the city.
The Race Relations Commis-
sion will emphasize training in
prejudice reduction and mediation.
An annual Race Relations Summit
will bring neighborhood, business,
and civic leaders together to evaluate
progress and focus resources on
creating an environment for contin-
ued improvement. Multi -cultural
events and festivals will highlight
our cultural heritage and celebrate
our cultural diversity.
COMMUNITY IMAGE AND
ENHANCEMENT
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
The City has a unique opportu-
nity during the next four years to
focus the nation's and the world's
imagination on Little Rock as a
progressive, attractive, and exciting
city. The downtown, river, riverfront
Park, Capitol and cultural and civic
institutions are the building blocks to
create a dynamic and vibrant city
center for residents and visitors.
Expansion of the Convention
Center, development of a Multi-
purpose Event Center or Arena,
special purpose theater, relocation of
the Arkansas Museum of Science and
History, marina -boat dock. and
pedestrian access to the river and
Riverfront Park will provide the
necessary components of a twenty-
four hour center of activity. Restau-
rants, specialty shopping, arts and
cultural events throughout the enter-
tainment district will become magnets
to draw residents and visitors to the
area. Linking the central business
district by trolley and walking trail to
the nearby historic neighborhoods and
Goals for Little Rock
A New Focus for Change
V
III
MacArthur Park will provide addi-
tional opportunities for showcasing
Little Rock's unique history.
The downtown will be the focus
for recognition of Little Rock's place
in national history by development of
a monument or museum that recog-
nizes the contributions of Daisy Bates,
the Little Rock Nine, and others in
bringing equal educational opportuni-
ties for all students in American
schools.
sTR4TEGY
Develop and implement immedi-
ately the master plan for the down-
town revitalization actions that in-
cludes siting, facilities planning, and
fiscal analysis for new development,
and programming for an activities and
entertainment district.
Convene a Blue Ribbon Group to
develop a master plan for the Central
High Museum and revitalization of the
Mosaic Templars of America Building
as an African American Cultural
Center.
Complete first phase of Capitol
Avenue Master Plan to include side-.
walks, banners, street furniture and
lighting.
Expand role of City Beautiful
Commission to include visual appear-
ance of gateways and entrances to the
city and landscaping along city streets,
and to encourage public/private
initiatives for both.
HtsroPic REsouRcEs
Little Rock is a city rich in
historic character. Its history of
development as a major center for
commerce and trade along the Arkan-
sas River is evident today in the Iegacy
Of its varied residential, commercial,
industrial and civic buildings. Ef-
forts to document and preserve
historic structures include the listing
of MacArthur Park, Governor's
Mansion, and Hillcrest Historic
Districts, in the National Register of
Historic Places. Over 100 buildings
in the downtown areas, and more
than a dozen in other sections of the
city, are listed individually in the
National Register. Only the
MacArthur Park Historic District is
protected by city ordinance.
Little Rock's historic character
should be promoted as an important
aspect of its city identity in economic
and tourist development efforts.
Neighborhood conservation efforts
are critical to preserving the diverse
multi -cultural heritage of Little Rock
and the visual image of the city.
STRATEGY
Develop a tourism strategy that
focuses on historic and cultural
resources.
Develop a walking trail and
trolley as part of the initial Down-
town Revitalization strateav
Goals for Little Rock_
A New Focus for Change
Community and Image Enhancement (continued)
GOAL: Replace the existing City Beautiful Commission with the Community
Appearance Board.
STRATEGIES
• The Community Appearance Board will:
• Advise the Environment Director on air, land and water quality
matters;
• Assist neighborhood organizations educate citizens about codes and
zoning requirements;
• Maintain landscaping on city owned property outside of city parks;
• Function as the Little Rock Signage Approval Board;
• Suggest and implement recommendations for gateways, entrances,
corridors, signage and landscaping; and
• Institute awards for conformance with appearance guidelines and good
desi--n
GOAL: Develop a Master Facilities Plan for L i rT I Rock
Year Year f Year I Year
3-5 6-10
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Goals and Strategies 45
Goalsfor Little Rock
A New Focus for Change
Susan Fleming
Mary Swoope
IMAGE AND COMMUNIn'
Charles Black
Pau] Harvel
Judith Vessey
El`'HAN
Bennie BoganCEMEA'T Steve Bradley
James Hathaway
Michael Vogler
Dean Kumpuris, Chair
Terry Brewer
Erma Hendrix
Andrea Waller
Ellen Bearden
James Conner
Dick Herget
Harry Hard
Ruth Bell
Joe Evelyn Elston
Richard Holbert
Estella Watson
Robert Cabe
Tina Gadson
Arber James
Norma Wison
Robert Lallans
Van Graves
Gary Liles
Karen DeJarnett
James Hackman
Bill Lundy
HOUSING
Betty Dortch Russell
John Hugg
Chris McGetrick
Barnett Grace, Chair
Richard Downing
Charles Humphrey
Eugene Pfeifer
Roy Albert
Willie Edwards
Frederick Lee
Silas Redd
Paul Amponsah
Jim Engstrom
Betty Meyer
Bill Strange
Bill Barger
Stephen Swings
Joe Mowery
Gus Vratsinas
Delanor Berry
Anthony Fletcher
Ron Newman
Arthur Williams
Bob Bland
Pat Genty
Gloria Richard
Jesse Bohlar
Melanie Gibson
Terry Travino Richard
HEALTH AND HUMAA'
Ted Burruss
Gloria Gibson
pat Riley
SERVICES
Richard Butler
Ron Helton
Jay Rogers
Lee Frazier, Chair
George Campbell
Gwen Hodge
Steve Rostenberg
William Anderson
Barbara Douglas
Gem Holloway
Jason Rouby
Patricia Ashley
David Elrod
Mark Hooper
Alison Sanchez
Kevin Blackwell
Rodney Farmer
Henry James
Ron Sheffield
Jewel Bonner
'William Fields
Kathy Johnson
Katherine Shoulders
David Bourne
Wilbur Fields
David Jones
Tommy Staggers
Flora Bradford
Barnett Grace
Janis Kearney
Truman Tolefree
David Bridges
Carson Harris
Cleo Lay
Dell Walters
Chris Button
Chuck Harrison
Mary Lee
Ron Woods
Kelly Carpenter
Tom Herrin
Nell Leonard
Russell Zapata
Connie Carter
Craig Hull
Susan Marlowe
Deborah Frazier
Woodrow Keown
Julie McDonald
NEIGHBORHOOD
Scott Gordon
Nellie Leonard
Donald Dowell
Elissa Gross
Robin Loucks
Clarice Miller
REVITALIZ4TIOA'
Arnold Habig
Byron & Sandy Magness
Darlene Mitchell
Tom Johnson, Chair
Russell Harrington
Pam Marshall
Elizabeth Mowery
Roy Albert
Gregory Hart
Michael Mason
Jerome Muldrew
William Asti
Gordon Hawthorne
Bob Mason
Cheryl Nochols
Ken Gill
Joe Hill
Russ McDonough
Kathleen Oleson
Sandra Hanson
Ralph & Polly Hollister
Jane McNally
Rick Rdden
Charley Hilton
Stephanie Johnson
Virgil Miller
Alison Sanchez
Edward Holloway
Philip Klees
Sammy Mills
Sam Sowell
Bill & Marsha Hylton
Mike Kumpuris
W. J. Monaele
Mary Thomas
John Jairard
Leon Matthews
Randy Mowry
Everett Tucker
Anne Johnston
Suzanne McCarthv
Glenn Norris
Joarin Turner
Andrew Kumpuris
Jim & Patricia Miles
Timothy Polk
Jim Vandenberg
Nancy Lower
Rebecca Peacock
Rodney Roberts
Gloria Wilson
Loraine Machuca
Arletta Power
William Robinson
Odies Wilson
Michael Mason
Donnie Rayford
Worthie Springer
George Wittenberg
Jim McKenzie
Jack Revnolds
Steve Taylor
Tim Milam
Amy Rossi
Ted Upshaw
LEISURE, CULTURAL &
Sammy Mills
Jane Royster
Tom Wilkes
RECREATION
Scott Mosley
Kathleen Oleson
Merle Smith
Terry Williams
Lawrence Evans, Chair
William pike
Rachel Smith
Emmett Willis
Janan Batchelor
Shirley Pleasant
Theresa Springer
Odies Wilson
Lloyd Benjamin
Tim Polk
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Whitaker, Charles
From: Catherine Barrier [catherine.barrier@mail.state.ar.us)
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 1:32 PM
-�To: cwhitaker@littlerock.state. ar.us; marthaann.norton@mai1.state. ar.us;
tbozynski@littferock.state.ar.us
Subject: Harvest Foods--17th & Main
Dear Mark:
After reviewing the landscape plans submitted to the City of Little Rock
by Harvest Foods for their new store at 17th & Main, the staff here has
noticed the following discrepancies between the plans submitted to you
and the plans the Captiol Zoning District Commission approved in May of
1999:
1 ] The landscape plan submitted to the CLR does not show the
streetscape improvements or the bus stop and landscaping that the CLR
had agreed to provide at this location. These improvements were a part
of the landscape plan as submitted to the CZDC and approved. The
landscaping that was to be provided by Harvest Foods was not in
compliance with the CZDC requirements, and therefore the CLR's
streetscaping was essential to approval of Harvest Foods plans.
2) The plans submitted to the CLR omit the pedestrian access walkways
found on the plans submitted to and approved by the CZDC. These
walkways were found by the CZDC to be an essential part of approval of
this project, because of the large number of people, particularly
elderly residents, who walk to this store.
3] The plans submitted to the CLR omit the parking lot lighting
approved by the CZDC. The plans approved by the CZDC specified parking
lot lights places at alternating ends of each of the parking rows,
designed as box lights to minimize light bleed -over onto neighboring
properties. The only lighting specified on the plans submitted to the
CLR are two lights currently existing in the middle of the parking lot.
These plans do show other differences, such as substitution of plant
types and a rearrangement of parking rows which appear to have been made
because of the scaling down of this project, which was originally
approved by the CZDC as a larger retail complex. These changes are
acceptable and understandable.
I have spoken with Frank Riggins of the Mehlburger firm, which drew up
these plans for Harvest Foods, and he intends to consult with the
architect and attempt to correct these discrepancies.
As the landscape plan submitted to the CZDC and approved was a required
element of the approval of the rebuilding of the grocery store, l am
very concerned about the numbered discrepancies outlined above. As I am
sure you know, under state law the CLR has jurisdiction to issue permits
for this development only after CZDC approval of the development plans.
Therefore, substantial deviation between the plans approved by the CZDC
and those submitted to the CLR for approval would mean that the plans
submitted to the CLR has not been approved by the CZDC, and therefore
that the construction or use drawn out in those plans could not be
permitted by the CLR. I am therefore very grateful to you far all your
cooperation and coordination with the staff here, and I hope that we can
resolve these issues with Harvest Foods and their architects as soon as
possible so that this project can go forward.
Thanks again --
Catherine Barrier
Deputy Director, Planning & Preservation
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CITY OF CROSSVILLE
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CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE 38555.4451
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April 13, 2000
Properties
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Oak Ridge, TN 37830
The year 2001 marks the 100th anniversary celebration of our fine city. The City
Govenuent, the Contemn Committee and the Crossville Beautification Committee are
working together to make Crossville look its very best.
For the past several years, the Crossville Beautification Committee has been active, u>ader
the direction of tW City Government. Part of the coramittee's activities inchide
contacting property owners that have made outstanding improvements, as well as owners
of property that need to be upgraded or hmproved. Both property owners and their
neighbors benefit front improvements. Also, inrprovmx-ms encourage visitors to return
and enjoy the pride exl iNwd by the residents in the City of Crossville.
It is suggested that the property you own on South Main St. on the left side of the
Brookhaven entrance needs attenkion. Rewntrrondations include the foll0wi0g:
Cut down tall gags and weed growth on the: property mentioned above. It is an
eyesore highly visible to all that travel in that area. Litter has colUected there as
well and should be removed. The City of Crossville has Property Maintenance
Regulations that address this subject. (See Section 13-103 regarding weeds and
W -)
If you should have any questions or comnwnts regarding the above suggestion, please
contact the City of Crossville or the Crosse a Beautification Corr m*tee at the above
mined address.
We thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
The City of Crossville
Beautification Committee