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CBC 05-05-2011MEETING NOTICE MAY 5, 2011 THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 1 1:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY MAY 5, 2011, IN CURRAN HALL (615 E CAPITOL AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: • VARIANCE REQUESTS: 1. JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICHES 2. DYKE INDUSTRIES • INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: •TRUMAN TOLFREE, LR PARKS & REC •ROBBIE HUDSON, LR URBAN FORESTER • LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE REVISION(s) TREASURER'S REPORT: EXPENSES REPORT COMMITTEE REPORT: UPDATES • COMMUNITY PROJECTS 0 1-630 TREES PUBLIC RELATIONS o WEBSITE o LIBRARY EXHIBIT/ HISTORY EXHIBIT • KLRB (UPDATE) (4th Wed / Noon) • ADOPT -A -STREET COORDINATORS • INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION • EYE OF THE BEHOLDER ■ LANDSCAPE AWARDS NEW BUSINESS: • MISSION STATE DISCUSSION • TREE PRUNING TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS: • NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011 • LITTER PICK UP - SATURDAY, MAY 7 (8:30AM) ADJOURNMENT BILL CHRISTY APRIL 7, 2011 CHRISTY DANA/BETH LINDA WALTER/CHRISTY/HERB/STEVE LYNN KAY WALTER HERB/CARRIE JENNIE LYNN STEVE/JULLEAH JENNIE LYNN May 5", 2011 ITEM NO. I - C.B.C. 618 - NEW MATTERS Applicant: Address: Description: ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: Sean Miller, Owner x, Agent Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches 700 S. Broadway SW corner of Broadway and 7t" Streets 1. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. 2. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building.....these areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. 3. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs shall be planted in the perimeter landscape area for each thirty (30) linear feet. 4. The city official may grant not more than a twenty-five (25) percent reduction of these provisions for developments within mature areas. VARIANCE REQUESTED: a. The elimination of a large portion the nine (9') foot wide perimeter landscaping strip along the southern perimeter of the site. b. A reduction of the nine -foot (9') wide perimeter landscaping strip along the northern perimeter of the site. The proposed amount is three and one half foot (3'-6"). c. The elimination of the perimeter landscaping along the southern perimeter landscape strip. The amount equates to four (4) trees and forty-five (45) shrubs. d. All the building landscaping area to be located within the menu order board area. FINDINGS: The UU zoned property located at 700 Broadway Street is occupied by a one-story commercial building. The property is located on the southwest corner of Broadway and W. 7th Street. The existing building occupies the entire property, with a paved alley along the rear (west) property line. The existing building is occupied by a restaurant -type use (east* half) and an auto repair shop (west half). The applicant proposes to remove the existing building and re -develop the site as a restaurant use with drive-thru service. The development will include a 1,610 square foot restaurant building located within the south half of the property. Seven (7) paved parking spaces will be located on the north side of the building along W. 7th Street. Entry and exit drives will be located on the east end of the property from Broadway Street. An exit drive will be located at the northwest corner of the property. A drive-thru order board will be located at the west end of the building, with a pick-up window on the south side of the building. An area of outdoor dining will be located at the east end of the building. Landscaped areas will be provided along Broadway and W. 7th Streets. The application was recently reviewed both the City's Board of Adjustment for a number of variances; three of which were: One variance granted was from Section 36-342.1(c)(5) b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance. This section requires street trees in the UU zoning district; however, a variance was granted for the elimination given the lack of room on this relatively small site. The second variance was from Section 36-342.1(c.)(10) b. This section stated that "surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to a structure, never between the building and abutting street." The second variance granted allows for the parking to be located as such. Another variance was granted from Section 36-522(b)(3)b. which requires a minimum street buffer of 6.75 feet along W. 7th Street. The applicant is proposing a 3.5 foot street buffer along W. 7th Street. This amount is also deficient from the landscape ordinance, which requires a minimum of six foot nine inches (6'-9") in width. This landscape perimeter is required along the northern, southern, and eastern perimeters of the site_ Currently, the northern and southern perimeters of the site are deficient. The northern perimeter of the site proposed three and one half foot (3'-6"); deficient three foot, three inches (3'-3" ). The applicant is proposing zero landscape perimeter along the southern perimeter of the site. The northern perimeter of the site includes all the required landscaping. However, the southern perimeter of the site is shown to have zero landscaping. Which equates to the elimination of four (4) trees and forty-five shrubs. The last variance is from the building landscape ordinance; it requires the building landscaping to be between the parking and the building. The application includes an area near the order board for the ample space which is designated for landscaping; however, isn't directly between the parking area and the building. The applicant is simply shifting the required landscaping to the rear of the property to accommodate the parking backup area, space requirements. The required building landscaping is being proposed. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels that the proposed redevelopment of the property is reasonable, given the location of the property. The property is located near the fringe of the UU Zoning District, where the uses become less pedestrian -oriented and more vehicular -oriented. Fast food restaurants are located immediately south and east (across Broadway Street) of the property. A convenience store is located to the south at the southwest corner of Broadway and West 8th Streets. A drive-thru bank facility is also located to the south at the northwest corner of West 8°i and Broadway Streets. Additional fast food restaurants with drive-thru service are located to the southeast (across Broadway Street) and to the south at the intersection of W. 9th Street and Broadway Street. Staff feels that the proposed redevelopment of the property is a quality one, and will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or this general area along Broadway Street, south of West 6th Street. Due to the size of the property the applicant is also limited on the amounts of landscaping areas to plant vegetation. Currently, on the site there is zero green spaceor plants; therefore, this proposal will be an increase in both. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of all the requested variances. sraau�Yita � s7��7ni�ce � I :�� -• 's � c �� �, � i i _ ti � : � � � H � N o r 631bIOOSSd + NIMOOtJ ® k 1 s 3i�,lE�i{ajf4 3 s y� o •�� • � � _ 3 i{}jt� �i.�{I � 3 3 it �� � � aa< �+ e co a3z 3� ip &g n 9� g ra-oIa f 9. Z IJ L a e (M/U 'oe) Z� VM CryoggSV S I f r, FE —gar 1 c co 1 zoo h a SAL r �� � r f r � � � r � •3, r: r May 5th, 2011 ITEM NO.2 - C.S.C. 619 - NEW MATTERS Applicant: Address: Description: ORDINANCE REQUIRE MENTS: Dyke Industries, Inc. Wayne Syler, Owner Sarah Burr, Landscape Architect, Agent 306 Center Street SW corner of Center Street and P Street 1. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. 2. One (1) tree shall be planted within the perimeter planting strip with an average spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 3. The city official may grant not more than a twenty-five (25) percent reduction of these provisions for developments within mature areas. VARIANCE REQUESTED: a. The elimination of a portion of the nine -foot (9') foot wide perimeter landscaping strip along the southern and western perimeters of the site. b. The reduction of the nine -foot (9') wide perimeter landscaping strip along the northern perimeter of the site. The amount is encroached upon in one area due to a backup area for vehicular use. The backup area is five foot in depth; leaving four foot eight inches (4'-8") of landscape perimeter for a twenty-one foot (21') length. c. Relocation of the required landscaping along the southern and western perimeters of the site to the northern and eastern perimeters of the site. FINDINGS: The property located at 306 Center Street is zoned Urban Use (UU) and is currently vacant. The property is located at the southwest corner of Center Street and W. 3`d Street. A building was recently removed. The applicant proposes to construct a new parking lot on the site. The new parking lot will serve Dyke Industries, which is located in the office building at 309 Center Street (directly across Center Street to the east). The lot will contain 20 paved parking spaces and be enclosed with a four (4) to five (5) foot high ornamental iron fence, with vehicular entry and pedestrian gates. The vehicular entry gate will be a rolling gate at the driveway entrance from Center Street. The vehicular gate will remain open during business hours, 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. weekdays. The applicant was recently granted two (2) variances from the UU District development criteria. The first variance granted was from Section 36-342.1(c)(5) b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance. This section requires street trees in the UU zoning district; however, a variance was granted for the elimination due to existing utility lines being located in the public right-of-way. At least two (2) of the utility companies will not allow placement of the street trees. The second variance was from Section 36-342.1(c.)(10) b. This section stated that "surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to a structure, never between the building and abutting street." The second variance granted allows for the parking to be located as such. The proposed parking lot will be located between two solid, tall brick buildings along both the southern perimeter and the western perimeter of the site. The eastern perimeter of the site both meets and exceeds the landscaping requirements. It also includes the required perimeter landscaping for the entire site. The site also includes a large interior island; also not required. The proposed trees on the site are also larger than what the landscape ordinance requires; they are proposed at two and one-half inches in caliper. The proposal includes a twenty-four foot landscape perimeter along the eastern perimeter of the site. Overall, the proposed development is an improvement to the area. Staff is supportive of the requested variances from the landscape ordinance. Staff views the request as reasonable. Existing paved surface parking lots are located across W. P Street to the north, at the northeast and northwest corner of W. P Street and Center Street. Staff feels that the proposed parking lot will be a quality addition to the area. The lot will be heavily landscaped with a decorative iron fence with masonry columns. The proposed lot is relatively small in size (only 20 spaces) and will be tucked in between two (2) existing buildings. Staff believes the proposed parking lot will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed variances. U First Draft for Discussion Purposes:5/2/2011:2:03:18 PM I ORDINANCE NO. 2 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 15-37(H) OF CHAPTER 15 OF a THE LITTLE ROCK CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED 5 "LANDSCAPING AND TREE PROTECTION"; AND FOR OTHER 6 PURPOSES. 8 WHEREAS, Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock entitled 9 "Landscaping and Tree Protection" was last amended on October 20, 2009, and 10 WEREAS, the board of directors of the City of Little Rock has recognized that from I I time to time variances from the tree requirements of this chapter will be granted by the city 12 beautiful commission to the responsible party, and 13 WHEREAS, in an effort to afford the citizens of the city the benefits they would have 14 received from the trees required by this chapter but were lost through development of the I5 site, the city enacted section 15-37 to establish a fund to be used for the replenishment of 16 trees in the city entitled the "Tree Restoration for Environmental Enhancement" (T.R.E.E.) 17 fund, and 18 WEREAS, the T.R.E.E. fund shall consist of cash contributions required of the 19 responsible parry in -lieu of tree improvements where the city official determines in a specific 20 written finding that the required minimum number of trees to be planted pursuant to this 21 chapter is not obtainable without undue hardship on the responsible party or where a 22 variance from the requirements of this chapter has been granted by the city beautiful 23 commission which reduces the number of trees that will be planted or preserved from the 24 minimum number of trees required by this chapter, and 25 WHEREAS, it has been determined that Section 15-37(h) regarding the T.R.E.E. fund 26 should be further amended to allow for the Little Rock city beautiful commission, in 27 conjunction with the City's Urban Forester, to advise about tree selection, planting 28 guidelines, and tree placement, and 29 WHEREAS, at its , 2011 meeting, the city beautiful commission voted to 3o recommend approval of the proposed amendment. 31 [PAGE 1 OF 2] Ordinance To amend 5 15-37(h) of Chapter 15 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances First Draft for Discussion Purposes:5/2/2011:2:03:18 PM i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF 2 THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: 3 Section 1. Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code § 15-37(h)(1988) is hereby amended to read as 4 follows: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 _ ,i 18 (h) In -lieu contribution funds shall be dedicated to planting and maintaining trees on public property and rights -of -way within the area of the site where the trees were removed as defined by section map. The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission in conjunction with the Ci 's Urban Forrester shall advise about tree selection Iantin uideiines and tree Iaceinent. Section 2. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of this ordinance. Section 3. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same, that are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 19 PASSED: 20 21 ATTEST: 22 2011 APPROVED: 23 24 Susan Langley, City Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor 25 26 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: 27 28 29 30 31 �1 Thomas M. Carpenter, City Attorney [PAGE 2 OF 2] Ordinance To amend 5 15-37(h) of Chapter 15 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances 3. g •.3 YVL ,yp�., 05 W OVA 60 bd � (a Lea¢' ak�ea 7A F �- ova as IhAl��- \-k,/r - w v►--� - U -�- ,. �� von 5. 4. rw� � ��p. �dd�l• 6W'4�.Q.r/.1 (�.BV#��Yl{C� W¢.0� 00, -P�S���,o�Lc�' Du.PGVvtsDr XLOiA Duk DAVW&L4wy cUuse "&e ��rcea►r�- LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMissloN The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, May 5th, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at Curran Hall. Chair Wiedower called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Homeyer Bill Wiedower Lynn Warren Walter Jennings Herb Dicker Julleah Wise Jennie Cole Linda Bell Carrie Young MEMBERS ABSENT: Kay Tatum ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning & Subdivision Manager, Department of Planning & Development, City of Little Rock Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning & Development, City of Little Rock Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City of Little Rock Meg Matthews, PR Manager, City Managers Office, City of Little Rock Mike South, Flake and Kelly Partners, Jimmy John's agent Brooke Miller, Flake and Kelly Partners, Jimmy,Johri's agent Josh Wilber, Timberland Construction, Partner, Jimmy Johns Ward Lile, P. Allen Smith and Associates, Dyke Industries agent Sarah Burr, P. Allen Smith and Associates, Dyke Industries agent Wayne Syler, Owner for Dyke Industries APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion: Vice -chair Dicker made a motion to accept the CBC minutes as submitted. Second: Commissioner Cole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING: ITEM NO. 1 - C.B.C. 618 - NEW MATTERS Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, opened the public hearing for Item Number one (1), Jimmy John' s Gourmet Sandwiches. The UU zoned property located at 700 Broadway Street is occupied by a one-story commercial building. The property is located on the southwest corner of Broadway and W. 7t' Street. The existing building occupies the entire property, with a paved alley along the rear (west) property line. The existing building is occupied by a restaurant -type use (east half) and an auto repair. shop (west half). The applicant proposes to remove the existing building and re -develop the site as a restaurant use with drive-thru service. The development will include a 1,610 square foot restaurant building located within the south half of the property. Seven (7) paved parking spaces will be located on the north side of the building along W. 7th Street. Entry and exit drives will be located on the east end of the property from Broadway Street. An exit drive will be located at the northwest corner of the property. A drive-thru order board will be located at the west end of the building, with a pick-up window on the south side of the building. An area of outdoor dining will be located at the east end of the building. Landscaped areas will be provided along Broadway and W. 7th Streets. The application was recently reviewed both the City's Board of Adjustment for a number of variances; three of which were: One variance granted was from Section 36-342.1(c)(5) b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance. This section requires street trees in the UU zoning district; however, a variance was granted for the elimination given the lack of room on this relatively small site. The second variance was from Section 36-342.1(c.)(10) b. This section stated, "surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to a structure, never between the building and abutting street." The second variance granted allows for the parking to be located as such. Another variance was granted from Section 36-522(b)(3)b. which requires a minimum street buffer of 6.75 feet along W. 7th Street. The applicant is proposing a 3.5 foot street buffer along W. 7th Street. This amount is also deficient from the landscape Ordinance, which requires a minimum of six foot nine inches (6'-9") in width. This landscape perimeter is required along the northern, southern, and eastern perimeters of the site. Currently, the northern and southern perimeters of the site are deficient. The northern perimeter of the site proposed three and one half foot (3'-6"); deficient three foot, three inches (3%3"). The applicant is proposing zero landscape perimeter along the southern perimeter of the site. The northern perimeter of the site includes all the required landscaping. However, the southern perimeter of the site is shown to have zero landscaping. Which equates to the elimination of four (4) trees and forty-five shrubs. The last variance is from the building landscape ordinance; it requires the building landscaping to be between the parking and the building. The application includes an area near the order board for the ample space which is designated for landscaping; however, isn't directly between the parking area and the building. The applicant is simply shifting the required landscaping to the rear of the property to accommodate the parking backup area, space requirements. The required building landscaping is being proposed. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels that the proposed redevelopment of the property is reasonable, given the location of the property. The property is located near the fringe of the UU Zoning District, where the uses become less pedestrian -oriented and more vehicular -oriented. Fast food restaurants are located immediately south and east (across Broadway Street) of the property. A convenience stare is located to the south at the southwest corner of Broadway and West 8th Streets. A drive-thru bank facility is also located to the south at the northwest corner of West 8th and Broadway Streets. Additional fast food restaurants with drive-thru service are located to the southeast (across Broadway Street) and to the south at the intersection of W. 9th Street and Broadway Street. Staff feels that the proposed redevelopment of the property is a quality one, and will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or this general area along Broadway Street, south of West 6tn Street. Due to the size of the property the applicant is also limited on the amounts of landscaping areas to plant vegetation. Currently, on the site there is zero green space or plants; therefore, this proposal will be an increase in both. Staff was supportive of the requested variances. Mr. Josh Wilber, partner of the proposed project distributed digital photographs of the existing site. It was also explained the primary need for the variance is due to the need for a drive-thru. The applicant agreed to an automatic irrigation system although the site size doesn't require its addition. The applicant also explained the restaurant next door has Bradford Pear Trees located next to the property in question. The applicant will continue to work with the neighboring property regarding the replacement of those trees. Commissioner Warren inquired about additional places to plant trees. The applicant agreed to plant one additional tree near the menu board. The applicant submitted a new landscape plan that didn't comply with city standards. City staff noted the plan cannot be submitted at this time because city staff hasn't had ample time to review. It was decided to move forward with the initial landscape plan. It was discussed the plant selection can be worked out with city staff prior to a building permit being issued. The tree donation method was inquired. Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, noted this is a new procedure; however plans to do the following: The applicant will be required to provide three (3) separate landscape estimates for the plants that are lacking on the site, the applicant must include the cost of the plant material in addition to the estimated cost of installation. The average would be taken from the three (3) landscape proposals. Motion: Vice -chair Dicker made a motion to accept the variance request as submitted pending the trees types, shrubs types, and donation amount be suitable and approved by the Plans Development Administrator. Second: Commissioner Bell seconds the motion and it passes unanimously. Meg Matthews arrived. ITEM NO. 2- C.B.C. 619 - NEW MATTERS Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, opened the meeting for Item number two (2), a parking lot for Dyke Industries. The property located at 306 Center Street is zoned Urban Use (UU) and is currently vacant. The property is located at the southwest corner of Center Street and W. 3rd Street. A building was recently removed. The applicant proposes to construct a new parking lot on the site. The new parking lot will serve Dyke Industries, which is located in the office building at 309 Center Street (directly across Center Street to the east). The lot will contain 20 paved parking spaces and be enclosed with a four (4) to five (5) foot high ornamental iron fence, with vehicular entry and pedestrian gates. The vehicular entry gate will be a rolling gate at the driveway entrance from Center Street. The vehicular gate will remain open during business hours, 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. weekdays. The applicant was recently granted two (2) variances from the UU District development criteria. The first variance granted was from Section 36-342.1(c)(5) b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance. This section requires street trees in the UU zoning district; however, a variance was granted for the elimination due to existing utility lines being located in the public right-of-way. At least two (2) of the utility companies will not allow placement of the street trees. The second variance was from Section 36- 342.1(c.)(10) b. This section stated that "surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to a structure, never between the building and abutting street." The second variance granted allows for the parking to be located as such. The proposed parking lot will be located between two solid, tall brick buildings along both the southern perimeter and the western perimeter of the site. The eastern perimeter of the site both meets and exceeds the landscaping requirements. It also includes the required perimeter landscaping for the entire site. The site also includes a large interior island; also not required. The proposed trees on the site are also larger than what the landscape ordinance requires; they are proposed at two and one-half inches in caliper. The proposal includes a twenty-four foot landscape perimeter along the eastern perimeter of the site. Overall, the proposed development is an improvement to the area. Staff is supportive of the requested variances from the landscape ordinance. Staff views the request as reasonable. Existing paved surface parking lots are located across W. 3rd Street to the north, at the northeast and northwest corner of W. Yd Street and Center Street. Staff feels that the proposed parking lot will be a quality addition to the area. The lot will be heavily landscaped with a decorative iron fence with masonry columns. The proposed lot is relatively small in size (only 20 spaces) and will be tucked in between two (2) existing buildings. Staff believes the proposed parking lot will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Wayne Syler, with P. Allen Smith and Associates presented a detailed landscape plan of the site. Sarah Burr, Landscape Architect explained the proposed fencing and overall design of the site. Chair Wiedower inquired about the intention of replacing any of the sidewalk. The applicant responded not currently because the sidewalk is in good condition. It was ask if there would be any plants to be located within the public right-of-way. It was noted the high traffic area would likely be vandalized and thus there are currently no intentions of doing landscaping outside the fenced area. Sarah Burr, explained in detail the various plant species and their characteristics. Chair Wiedower commended the designers and the owner for doing such a good job on the design of the site. Commissioner Homeyer inquired about the watering plans for the site. The applicant noted yes the site would be automatically irrigated; although not required. Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to accept the variance request as submitted. Second: Commissioner Warren seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES: Landscape Awards: Meg Matthews noted the news conference had to be cancelled; however, will be rescheduled. The location for the event will be Baldwin & Shell Construction Company. Commissioner Homeyer gave the news information to Meg Matthews. More information will follow soon. Vice -chair Dicker reminded the CBC to try and help with the adopt -a -street pickup. Vice -chair Dicker and Meg Matthews left the meeting. TREASURER'S REPORT: Linda Bell Commissioner Bell noted the names had successfully been changed on the account; including both her name and the Vice -chair Herb Dicker. The balance to date is $1,402.05 with the only change being $ .03 interest. It was ask if a service fee is charged on this account. City staff noted we weren't sure but didn't think so; it would be noted someplace within the treasurer records if there was a charge. City staff explained Robbie Hudson and Truman Tolefree from Parks had to cancel their meetings today. The CBC ask for city staff to re -schedule. COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES: OLD BUSINESS: Communitv Projects I-630 Trees -Commissioner Jennings noted Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, is waiting for a meeting with Robbie Hudson, City Urban Forester. Mr. Hudson has had major back surgery/pain and has been unavailable. Website (Lynn] -Commissioner Warren noted an upcoming meeting with the website company to go over the final details. It was noted a target date was Friday the 13ch Library Exhibit- (Bell) -Commissioner Bell noted the exhibit had been displayed at city hall all month. It was noted the addition of some color photos might be nice. Chair Wiedower noted he would work on and get the photos to Commissioner Wise. Commissioner Wise and Chair Wiedower will work out the sizes, etc. KLRB (Walter)- Commissioner Jennings noted they'd cleaned fifty-eight (58) areas last month. The tree planting at Macarthur Park was a huge success. There are photographs on the KLRB Facebook page. The planning has already begun for next year's cleanup. The final count is in and they were fourteen (14) people shy from having a thousand participants. Currently, they are trying to promote the Adopt -A -Street program. They may have the advertising company, Lamar help with some advertising; billboards perhaps. It was noted the City of Little Rock was the first city ever to do an adopt -a -street program. The first step is cleaning up the list of current participants. It was mentioned a press release for the current adoptees might be a good idea. The billboard will also be an avenue for information/publicity. It was noted that Mr. David Hathcock is the administrator for the Adopt -A -Street program. Adopt -A -Street (Jennings, Dicker, and Young)- no report. _Communications- (Cole)- Commissioner Cole noted tried contacting Marsha; editor for the Home Style page regarding the Eye of the Beholder Award; however, would continue trying. Commissioner Cole also noted describing the awards might be a good idea at the upcoming Master Gardener Conference. It was noted Meg might also be a good resource for the Eye Award Publicity. Eye of the Beholder (I'atuniCommissioner Warren made a recommendation to the CBC. If all the Commissioners will make one (1) nomination for three (3) months it would total thirty (30) new Eye of the Beholder Awards. Commissioner Homeyer noted he had the stakes for the signage in his office and will bring them to next months CBC meeting. Commissioner Tatum and Chair Wiedower decided to use the certificates that are already produced. Awards Committee- (Homeyer) Commissioner Homeyer noted he will call Bob Shell to reschedule the press release. Once a date and time are confirmed he will send out an email. Mission Statement -Various versions and changes were discussed. Commissioner Warren will email the final version out to the CBC. Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to approve the final draft of the Mission Statement as noted. Second: Commissioner Wise seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Warren will re -write and email to Beth Carpenter. Tree pruning certification: Commissioner Warren discussed the information gathered regarding the tree pruning requirements per the City of Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville has free one-half day training and then a test that follows. A video of the training is now shown. If/when the test is passed a certificate is issued and a yearly review in done. It was noted this issue could be tabled until, the City of Little Rock's Urban Forester; Robbie Hudson could be in attendance. Commissioner Warren noted the primary objectors to the ordinance were property managers. Chair Wiedower inquired about penalties for not having the certification. Commissioner Warren agreed to write a summary and email it out regarding the information gathered. Commissioner Jennings noted it seemed like a great idea; however, it seemed the utility companies would be hard to enforce upon. Commissioner Warren noted perhaps an emergency clause could be added to the verbiage. Tree fund: City staff is still working on verbiage changes to the ordinance to present at a later date. Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Warren seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Adjournment: 1:08 p.m.